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NextAdvisor.com Announces Balance Transfer Calculator

New Tool Gives Consumers Personalized Interest & Fee Calculations For Leading Balance Transfer Cards

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NextAdvisor.com, a leading consumer and small business information web site, has announced the launch of their Balance Transfer Calculator. This independent calculator automatically estimates the total finance charges and other fees consumers can expect to pay after transferring existing credit card balances onto popular balance transfer cards. Fifteen different credit cards were included, from the well known Slate® from Chase and Citi Simplicity® cards to the Capital One® Platinum Prestige and Discover® More cards.

The Balance Transfer Calculator is unique because users don't need to manually plug in interest rates, introductory APR time frames or other complicated information. NextAdvisor has already done the work, thoroughly researching each card's terms and conditions and carefully reading through interest charge calculation formulas. Consumers just need to enter the amount they plan to transfer, how much they'll be paying towards this balance each month and their current credit level. The Balance Transfer Calculator will show the best balance transfer cards for the user, estimating the total finance charges and other fees they'll pay and how long it will take to pay off the balance.

"With each card having a different combination of ongoing APR, introductory 0% APR period, and fees, it's a daunting task for any consumer to determine which credit card they should transfer a balance to in order to save the most money," said Tasha Lockyer, Director of Product Management at NextAdvisor.com.  "NextAdvisor.com's Balance Transfer Calculator removes the complexity for the consumer, allowing them to enter three simple pieces of information and see how much interest and fees they would pay with each card."

Many factors went into the back end calculation for the Balance Transfer Calculator, including the varying interest rates charged by each card, balance transfer fees, annual fees and the determination of how to calculate the interest charges. After substantial amounts of research, NextAdvisor was able to estimate the finance charges for the different cards and determine the length of time it would take to pay off balance transfers.

"I think of the Balance Transfer Calculator as both a tool that provides personalized user results for the best balance transfer card and as an educational device," said Lockyer. "By allowing users to experiment with the balance transfer amounts and monthly payments, they can see how their fiscal decisions affect their estimated finance charges. It's eye-opening to see how increasing your monthly payment by just $50 can significantly reduce the amount of interest you pay in the long run, thereby saving you hundreds of dollars."   

In addition to the Balance Transfer Calculator, NextAdvisor.com provides independent reviews of each balance transfer credit card included in the calculator. The site also provides other tools for consumers including its popular cash back credit card calculator.  NextAdvisor.com reviews many other types of credit cards, including travel rewards cards, low APR cards, cash back cards and cards designed for those with average or bad credit. 

You can see and use the NextAdvisor.com Balance Transfer Calculator here:
http://www.nextadvisor.com/credit_cards/balance_transfer.php

See the overall NextAdvisor.com credit card reviews at:
http://www.nextadvisor.com/credit_cards/index.php

About NextAdvisor.com:
NextAdvisor.com provides independent reviews of online services for consumers and small businesses. The company's mission is to help its visitors save money and make optimal buying decisions by presenting them with useful comparisons and reviews of service providers and a clear explanation of each service and how it works. The company currently reviews, compares and explains many different types of services including credit cards, credit monitoring, identity theft protection, diet plans, voice over IP, online dating, online backup, Internet security software, internet fax and web hosting.

SOURCE  NextAdvisor.com

NextAdvisor.com

CONTACT: Nikki Nardick, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9307, nnardick@sspr.com

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

Micro Payment, Contactless Payment, SEPA: Utimaco's HSMs Remain Consistently the Anchor of Trust

AACHEN, Germany, October 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Custom HSMs at CARTES in Paris, Nov. 6-8, 2012 at Utimaco Safeware AG, Hall 4 / M062

    Utimaco has dedicated the presentation of their hardware security modules (HSM) at
this year's CARTES to the theme "As unique as you are", by which they are particularly
responding to product suppliers and customers in the payment industry. Payment undergoes
continuous change, like currently through SEPA or requirements through new mobile payment
procedures. Due to these constant changes, payment suppliers request the highest security
in addition to flexibility and long-term availability.

    Some years ago, the introduction of "micro payments" for app stores and music
downloads showed how consistent and enduring these changes in payment are: The transaction
software needs to be modified to keep processing efficient. Subsequently, this leads to
modifications in the security requirements, and HSMs must be able to comply with higher
transaction rates and other changes. With its flexible platform, Utimaco's CryptoServers
are, for example, able to adapt to new or modified interfaces, extensions of their own
features, and even modifications of crypto procedures. Moreover, the CryptoServers are
internationally deployable due to their approval by the German banking sector and their
FIPS certification.

    "When developing our HSMs, we were highly determined that our clients have the
greatest freedom in the integration of the HSMs within their IT infrastructure and that
they can continue using them when business models, security requirements and volumes
change," says Dieter Bong, Product Manager CryptoServer at Utimaco, who goes on to
explain: "Our partners and clients highly value the uniqueness of each HSM integration."

    Launching its OEM program during CARTES 2012, Utimaco is the first manufacturer in the
HSM market to now offer a program that allows product suppliers of payment solutions to
create fully customized solutions themselves.

    Utimaco's OEM program comprises the following four modules:

       
        - Product: The broad and proven product range of SafeGuard CryptoServer with
          its entire scope - from a "legacy" HSM solution to a software development kit.
        - Consulting: A comprehensive consulting module with which the clients can draw
          on more than 30 years of experience in integration.
        - Logistics: Adaptable global logistics processes.
        - Support: A custom support package tailored to clients' requirements - from
          assistance with software development for HSMs to support during malfunctions.

    "The OEM program and its team are able to minimize many of the common obstacles during
planning, production and operation by combining the modules individually for each client,"
explains Andreas Philipp, Head of Sales CryptoServer at Utimaco, and sums up: "By all
flexibility, we always keep an eye on the long-term availability of our CryptoServer and
give a delivery guarantee of up to five years."

    Utimaco Safeware AG showcases at CARTES in Paris, Nov. 6-8, 2012 in Hall 4 / M062

    Next week, there will be a press release on deploying SafeGuard CryptoServer for cloud
applications.

    About Utimaco

    Utimaco Safeware AG, a member of the Sophos Group, has been a global leading provider
for data encryption and the related cryptography for 25 years. The division of Hardware
Security Modules (HSM) provides a comprehensive product portfolio for security
requirements in industrial applications including the only freely-programmable HSM
technology. Utimaco HSM develops and produces its CryptoServer product lines exclusively
in its German headquarters. Utimaco HSM operates globally through its own sales and
service network in Germany and North America and through its international partner
network.

       
        Press contact
        Tanja Tolke
        Utimaco Safeware AG - A member of the Sophos Group
        Germanusstr. 4
        52080 Aachen

        Fon: +49-241-1696-210
        Mobil: +49-173-9080499
        Fax: +49-241-1696-199
        e-Mail: tanja.toelke@aachen.utimaco.de
        Web: hsm.utimaco.com [https://hsm.utimaco.com/en ]

Utimaco Safeware AG

Positively Balanced LLC, a New Colorado-based Company, Launches Its Life and Fitness Planner for 2013

EVERGREEN, Colo., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Positively Balanced LLC is pleased to announce the official launch of the company and their 2013 Positively Balanced Life and Fitness Planner. The company's mission is to inspire women to live life with a positive attitude and to create balance within it. "I wanted to start a business where I could tap into my passion for fitness and also develop products and tools that encourage and support all women in feeling positive, being healthy and finding balance with all that has to be accomplished on a daily basis," states Beth Malecki, founder and president of Positively Balanced LLC. "It's been incredibly exciting to develop this planner, which is health and fitness focused, but also provides a place where women can keep all of the important pieces of information they need to have access to. We designed it to be useful, but we also hope women will find it to be fashionable, inspiring and fun!"

The 2013 Life and Fitness Planner provides tools to help women organize their schedules, set fitness goals and keep on-track with daily exercise, plan and manage their budgets and set personal goals. It includes motivating tips from a "fit and fabulous" character, Beth, and reward stickers that can be used to tell yourself you've done a great job throughout the week.

In addition to the life and fitness planner, Malecki has focused PositivelyBalancedLife.com as a place where women can take part in a social, interactive community that encourages, supports, motivates and inspires women on their life journeys. For the launch, the PB Community includes the Get Motivated Blog, as well as links to social media; however, future plans will expand the opportunities for women to share and dialogue on a bigger level on the company's website.

For more information about the company or to purchase products, visit PositivelyBalancedLife.com.

About Positively Balanced LLC
Positively Balanced LLC, based in Evergreen, Colorado, focuses on providing tools to help women balance all of life's responsibilities, while being proactive with their health and making daily exercise and good nutrition a priority. The company's first product is the Positively Balanced Life and Fitness Planner. Company founder and president, Beth Malecki's mission for the company is to inspire women to live life with a positive attitude and create balance within it. Learn more at PositivelyBalancedLife.com or call 1.888.LivinPB (1.888.548.4672).

SOURCE  Positively Balanced LLC

Positively Balanced LLC

CONTACT: Beth Malecki, Positively Balanced LLC, +1-888-548-4672, beth@positivelybalancedlife.com

ConnectWise IT Nation 2012 Completely Sold Out for Eighth Consecutive Year

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectWise, developer of the leading service management software designed exclusively for IT service providers, VARS, ISVs and MSPs, announced today that its eighth annual IT Nation Partner Summit, November 8-10 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, has completely sold out.

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"Each year we strive to create an agenda that guarantees IT Nation is an invaluable experience for everyone in the organization," said Jeannine Edwards, Director, ConnectWise Community. "The event continues to grow and selling out eight years in a row is a true testament to the power of the IT Nation. We're looking forward to the event impacting the continued success of our partners"

IT Nation 2012 will attract 2,000 people and features a keynote by bestselling author and business consultant Jim Collins, more than 100 breakout sessions, a solutions pavilion and more. The premier conference for users of business automation software and IT services software, IT Nation provides the managed services industry with the opportunity to connect with peers, learn about new solutions available in the marketplace and adopt go-to-market solutions that will improve their businesses today and well into the future.

Sponsors and vendor partners will host a series of educational events prior to the official kickoff of IT Nation including Quosal Quotation Nation; LabTech's MSP Service Delivery Bootcamp; Service Leadership's MSP Merger Mania and Operational Maturity Levels©; Level Platforms' Next Level Summit 2012; QuoteWerks' Deliver, Collaborate, and Close!;  TruMethods' Business Planning Workshop; and CharTec's Unherd of Conference. Additionally, new ConnectWise workshops, focused on core business functions, will be offered on Thursday, November 8(th) and include financial management, service management, and sales.

This year's platinum sponsors include Axcient, CharTec, Cisco, Intronis, LabTech,Level Platforms, Quosal, Symantec, and Zenith.

For more information on IT Nation 2012, visit http://www.TheITNation.com.

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About ConnectWise
Designed exclusively for the IT Channel, ConnectWise is the leading business management solution for service providers, MSPs, technology consultants, integrators, and developers. Today more than 69,000 IT professionals rely on ConnectWise to achieve greater accountability, operational efficiency and profitability. ConnectWise fully integrates CRM, sales, help desk ticket and tracking, project tracking, IT service management, SLAs, dispatch scheduling, mobile IT services, time and expenses into a singular IT management software to dramatically streamline IT companies. For the last 29 years, ConnectWise has become the premier business operating system for IT solution providers. ConnectWise APIs are accessed by over 300 organizations, including ConnectWise partners and industry leaders of the IT Nation. For more information visit http://www.ConnectWise.com or call 800-671-6898.

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Raleigh Gets More Bandwidth as Fast-Growing Company Celebrates Move to New Headquarters, National Successes

Meantime, Death Valley Proves No Match for Bandwidth's Leaders; Adrenalized Corporate Culture Spreads from Disruptive Tech to Endurance Racing

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bandwidth, one of the Triangle's fastest growing tech companies, is marking its arrival in a new headquarters at NC State's Centennial Campus with a series of events.

The 13-year-old company is pioneering products that are disrupting the status quo for both business and consumer communications. From its custom-crafted Voice over IP business phone solution to its game-changing Wi-Fi based mobile offering, Bandwidth is forcing an entire industry to change from the ground up.

The company's distinct, go-for-it culture will come alive across the city over the coming weeks in a series of strategic appearances that will give the local area a strong dose of that signature Bandwidth spirit including:

    --  Internet Summit: Bandwidth will sponsor the opening reception on Wed,
        Nov. 7 and CEO David Morken will be featured at the show's Startup
        Summit on Tues/Wed, Nov. 6 & 7 and the Disruptive Technologies panel
        Thurs, Nov. 8.
    --  NC State Homecoming: Bandwidth will sponsor a special 5K on Sun, Oct.
        28, which will begin and end near its new headquarters in the former Red
        Hat building. The company is also supporting Wear Red, Get Fed
        festivities in the Brickyard, Mon-Fri, the week of Oct. 29.
    --  Triangle Entrepreneur Week: Bandwidth will give away nationally
        acclaimed products such as its Phonebooth VoIP phone service and the
        pioneering republic wireless phone with a series of raffles aimed at
        budding startups.
    --  Wired rickshaws: Bandwidth will brand rickshaws in the city center and
        equip them with "mi-fi," turning each rickshaw into a "hot spot" for
        wireless Internet.
All this exciting activity comes on the heels of Bandwidth CEO David Morken and Bandwidth President John Murdock winning the team competition of California's formidable Furnace Creek 508 endurance race, known as "the toughest 48 hours in sport." The company also earned honors as one of the Triangle's best places to work, one of the state's top private companies and a finalist in the NCTA 21 tech awards. Clark Howard recently praised republic wireless with this tweet: "It's the absolute cheapest unlimited smart phone plan in America at $19/month...and it's open for beta again."

"Bandwidth is a company built on innovative technologies and culture, and we want to share that spirit with everyone in the Triangle area--starting with our new neighbors in downtown Raleigh," said Bandwidth CMO Noreen Allen.

"What's most exciting about the Bandwidth story is that this revolution is going on in the Triangle, not in New York City or in Silicon Valley. From right here in downtown Raleigh, Bandwidth is at the heart of it and, as any employee will tell you, our hearts are in it all the way," she added.

Bandwidth has 300 employees today and plans to hire 200 more over the next three years--and folks from across the nation are clamoring at the doors. The company offers employee benefits such as 100% employee and family paid medical benefits, a 90-minute lunch hour when the time is used for exercise, a competitive paid time off (PTO) package, and rewards such as extra PTO in exchange for hours spent volunteering outside the office.

Triangle Business Journal recently named Bandwidth Chief People Officer, Rebecca Bottorff, a 2012 'Women in Business' Award Winner. Bottorff has been with Bandwidth since 2010, helping the team double in size while maintaining the heart of a startup company.

"We are thrilled to be in our new location, at the core of the Triangle's business growth. It's inspiring to come to work each day at the bustling NC State Centennial Campus, knowing that many of the faces we're passing on the streets could be future employees," said Bottorff. "We're immersing ourselves in local events that draw not only college students but revolutionaries from throughout the Triangle and beyond. And they like the fact that we have the stability of an established company, paired with the soul of a startup," she added.

Mayor Nancy McFarlane of Raleigh said, "I am thrilled that a world-leading company like Bandwidth is making such a strong statement here in our city. The company's high energy and innovative spirit are a great fit for Raleigh."

About Bandwidth

Bandwidth is among the nation's largest and fastest-growing communication technology companies. The company operates four divisions - inetwork, Phonebooth, Broadband and republic wireless - that all share a mission of transforming the communications industry. Across the four divisions, Bandwidth provides a full range of communications services, including wholesale voice origination and termination, a full suite of 9-1-1 services, hosted VoIP and internet connectivity service for SMBs, and a consumer wireless business. Founded in 1999, and a certified CLEC in 49 states, Bandwidth is a profitable company headquartered in Cary, NC with a large remote office in Denver, CO and field offices in eight other cities. For more information, please visit http://www.bandwidth.com.

Contact: Greg Behr, GBW Strategies, +1-919-272-5621, gebehr@gmail.com

SOURCE  Bandwidth

Bandwidth

Web Site: http://bandwidth.com

USA TODAY For Windows 8 App Now Available

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- USA TODAY, a multi-platform news and information company, announced today that the USA TODAY for Windows 8 App is now available for download from the Windows Store.  Windows 8 desktops, laptops, tablets and the all-new Microsoft Surface tablet went on sale worldwide this morning.

The USA TODAY for Windows 8 application features a custom look and design with the signature content readers have come to trust from USA TODAY. The app provides eye catching photos and videos while delivering the latest award-winning USA TODAY news, markets information, sports scores, snapshots and weather in a unique interface utilizing the 'Microsoft design style'. Users can navigate through the App by scrolling horizontally and interact through the keyboard, touch or mouse.  More information on the app can be found at http://www.usatoday.com/mobile-apps/.

"Our mobile strategy has been to accommodate our audience and connect them through a comprehensive portfolio of products.  Our apps help consumers get news quickly when they need it, and let them experience it fully when they want.  We have been aggressive in launching on new platforms as they become available and Windows 8 is no exception," said Larry Kramer, president and publisher of USA TODAY.

USA TODAY is now available on all major platforms and devices including Android (phones and tablets), iOS (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad), Kindle Fire, Windows Phone, and now, Windows 8.

USA TODAY is a multi-platform news and information media company. Founded in 1982, USA TODAY's mission is to serve as a forum for better understanding and unity to help make the USA truly one nation.  Through its unique visual storytelling, USA TODAY delivers high-quality and engaging content across print, digital, social and video platforms.  An innovator of news and information, USA TODAY reflects the pulse of the nation and serves as the host of the American conversation - today, tomorrow and for decades to follow. USA TODAY, the nation's number one newspaper in print circulation with an average of nearly 1.8 million daily, and USATODAY.com, an award-winning newspaper website launched in 1995, reach a combined 6.6 million readers daily. USA TODAY is a leader in mobile applications with more than 16 million downloads on mobile devices. USA TODAY is owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI).

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CONTACT: Heidi Zimmerman, Director/Communications, +1-703-854-5304 or hzimmerman@usatoday.com

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

Triposo Turns Your iPad Into A "Smart" Personal Travel Magazine In Version 2.0

Innovative Global Travel Guide Combines Look of a Full-Color Travel Publication With Interactive Real-Time Features Tailored to Your Needs; Bookmarks Transfer to Smartphone

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Triposo, the intelligent mobile travel guide, today announced Version 2.0 of its free mobile app, featuring two major upgrades that make the adventure of travel even more fun. Leading the list of improvements in Version 2.0 is an entirely new iPad interface that turns your iPad into a personal travel magazine filled with features, information and full-color photos all geared to inspire the best experiences a destination has to offer.

Adding to the new iPad app's value is its ability to change with you as you travel. In the morning the app offers suggestions for a day of sightseeing; in the evening it features restaurants or a nice bar near your hotel. It even takes the weather into account so you're sure not to spend a day in the park when it's going to rain. Even more, any time you bookmark an idea on your iPad, the information is transferred to your iPhone or Android device so it's ready for use when you hit the streets.

"The main difference between an iPad and an iPhone is not the size of the screen, but the way people use the device," said Douwe Osinga, co-founder of Triposo. "People use their iPad in their hotel room to be inspired for the next day, while they use their smartphone to be inspired while they walk the streets. With our new Version 2.0 apps we try to match that behavior exactly. The iPad is ideal for making up your mind about what to do--and the iPhone and Android apps are there to accompany you, or to help you change your mind, as you wander."

New Travel Log Feature

Triposo's second new capability in Version 2.0 is a new Travel Log feature that lets travelers log their trips effortlessly, as they travel, directly from the guide they use throughout their day. With a single tap, users can add pictures they took, or keep track of the places they've visited. As with the app itself, it isn't necessary to connect to the Web to use the Travel Log; everything is stored on the device for publishing to the Triposo Web site the next time the user is online. Important stories can be shared automatically with friends on Facebook as well.

"Travel is about stories, so we help people keep track of them. We give them the easiest possible tools to record their stories, to publish them, and share them," commented Jon Tirsen, another Triposo co-founder. "For travelers who want to share their stories, Triposo 2.0 is way easier than Facebook or Twitter because it's part of the app that you use all day when you travel--and because it works offline."

Over 2.5 Million Downloads

With over 2.5 million downloads to date and more than 8,000 worldwide destinations in its database, Triposo has become an indispensable travel app for people around the world. Powered by proprietary decision technology, Triposo offers intelligent suggestions based on your specific location, your preferences, time of day, opening hours, even the current weather.

Triposo scans the Internet for up-to-date information from all the leading travel sites including World66, Wikitravel, Wikipedia, Open Street Maps, TouristEye, Dmoz, Chafmoz and Flickr. It parses and ranks information for relevancy, then makes intelligent suggestions. Because Triposo knows where you are and even which direction you're looking, it can offer ideas appropriate to your situation, like where to find a nearby cup of hot chocolate on a cold afternoon.

Triposo 2.0 is now available for free for iPads, iPhones and Android devices. To download the app, visit the Apple App Store, the Android Play Store, or http://www.triposo.com.

About Triposo:

Founded in May 2011 by Jon Tirsen and Douwe Osinga, two ex-Googlers, Triposo is the intelligent mobile travel guide. With in-depth information on over 8,000 destinations and detailed offline maps, Triposo makes sure travelers will always find the best places to go, wherever they are, based on their location, preferences, and important real-time information. Downloaded over 2.5 million times, Triposo, for iPads and smartphones, has become an indispensable resource for travelers. Triposo investors include InterWest, Chris Sacca, Lars Rasmussen and Crunchfund. Visit http://www.triposo.com.

SOURCE  Triposo

Triposo

CONTACT: Hanni Itah, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9324, hitah@sspr.com

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

ePrize Elevates to MMA North America Premier Member

Global leader in digital engagement, ePrize expands relationship with the Mobile Marketing Association to drive industry standards and innovation.

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), the leading global trade association for the mobile marketing industry, announced today that ePrize, a digital engagement company, has elevated their MMA membership status to North America Premier Member, the highest level of regional membership available.

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ePrize is the leader in digital and mobile engagement, strengthening the brand/consumer relationship along the path to purchase. The company's multi-channel engagement solutions enable iconic brands like The Coca-Cola Company, Microsoft, The Gap, Procter & Gamble, and hundreds of others, to seamlessly advance consumer dialogue across channels all the way to point of sale (POS). Last year, more than 50 per cent of Fortune 500 brands and agencies relied on ePrize's creative strategy and cloud-based engagement platform.

"We are seeing explosive growth in rich mobile experiences within CRM and loyalty solutions," said Matt Wise, ePrize CEO. "Similar to the Facebook revolution, brands are recognizing that consumers are spending more time on their mobile devices, and need to find ways to keep themselves front and center with target audiences. Our Premier Membership with the MMA will help us to continue to bring innovations to this market within the multi-channel ecosystem."

As a Premier Member, ePrize will be a key stakeholder in driving mobile standards across the industry, including key research and educational events.

"With mobile commerce platforms offering a direct line to consumer engagement and transaction, companies like ePrize are vital to the growth of the mobile marketing industry," said Michael Becker, Managing Director, MMA. "ePrize is undoubtedly one of the global leaders when it comes to digital and mobile engagement and has streamlined the consumer experience from web to social to mobile. We are thrilled to have a powerful advocate like ePrize advancing the role of mobile in the marketing ecosystem. Together we will focus our efforts to develop education, research, strategy to accelerate the growth of mobile marketing."

This announcement comes on the heels of ePrize's recent release of Passbook capabilities, allowing brands to capitalize on Apple's new iOS technology where consumers can save or redeem prizes and coupons from their mobile device.

About ePrize

ePrize is the global leader in digital and mobile engagement. The company's multi-channel engagement solutions enable the world's largest brands to continue the dialogue from web to social to mobile, all the way to POS on a single unified platform. Last year, more than 50% of the Fortune 500 and many world-class agencies relied on ePrize's creative, technology and legal services. Since 1999, ePrize has created thousands of promotions, CRM and loyalty campaigns in 44 countries for clients like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, The Gap, MillerCoors, Lenovo, NHL, Yahoo!, P&G and AT&T. Headquartered in Detroit, ePrize also has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle. ePrize acquired a division of Apollo Data Technologies in 2011, and Cellit, a mobile solutions company, in 2012. Catterton Partners, a consumer-focused private equity firm, acquired ePrize in August 2012.

About the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) is the premier global non-profit trade association established to lead the growth of mobile marketing and its associated technologies. The MMA is an action-oriented organization designed to clear obstacles to market development, establish mobile media guidelines and best practices for sustainable growth, and evangelize the use of the mobile channel. The more than 700 member companies, representing nearly fifty countries around the globe, include all members of the mobile media ecosystem. The Mobile Marketing Association's global headquarters are located in the United States and it has regional chapters including North America (NA), Europe (EUR), Latin American (LATAM) and Asia Pacific (APAC) branches. For more information, please visit http://www.mmaglobal.com. For information relating to the MMA's Mobile Marketing Forum series, please visit http://www.mobilemarketingforum.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rebecca Laming
Director of Communications, MMA
M: +1 917-558-1828
E: rebecca.laming@mmaglobal.com

Valerie Christopherson/Evan Tamura
GRC (Global Results Comms)
M: +1 949 608 0276
E: mma@globalresultspr.com

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PR Newswire's Business Technology Round-up, 26th October 2012

LONDON, October 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    LG launches UHD TV, Airpush wins ME award and sMedio announces new software range

    LG has announced the launch of its first ever Ultra High Definition
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television set, allowing customers to experience media
quality four times greater than the traditional HD options.

    The new TV has gone on sale in the US with a recommended price of $19,999.99, with a
global roll-out expected over the coming months. LG has partnered with niche high-end
electronics supplier Video & Audio Centre to launch the device, which it expects to be the
next big trend in media viewing technology.

    The system combines innovative 4K and HD technology to deliver a truly stunning visual
performance, with its proprietary "LG Resolution Upscaler Plus" technology automatically
converting HD programs into Ultra HD for the best viewing experience. Speaking after the
launch, Senior Vice President Jay Vandenbree enthused over the "crisp and immersive
viewing experience" provided by the device.

    Airpush, a major developer of apps for the popular Android platform, has been named
the "Best Mobile Ad Network"
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as part of the 2012 Mobile
Excellence Award ceremony in Los Angeles.

    The award recognises the company's phenomenal success in delivering high quality,
conversion driven ads to the Android platform, after receiving the second highest level of
payouts from the Google Play store. Airpush is now the second largest Android mobile ad
network in the world, having managed to double its customer base every quarter for the
last 12 months.

    The company allows app developers to build revenue generating advertisements into
their software, creating a miniature economy within the app store and ensuring that many
apps can remain free to customers at the point of use. Airpush intends to release new
software by the end of the year.

    sMedio, an innovative Japanese developer of wireless technology, has announced the
launch of its new range of software, bringing two cutting edge programs to Windows 8
users.

    The company has successfully launched TrueLink+ and TrueSync
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streaming of content between two devices over a local Wi-Fi network. Customers are also
able to use the software to easily transfer data from one system to another, easing the
process of setting up a new computer. The new software is part of the company's intention
to develop a comprehensive cloud based services solution, with its technology widely
integrated into Windows devices.

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From The Icy Lands They Come...

King's Bounty: Warriors of the North Available

MOSCOW, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Eastern and Central European publisher, 1C Company, is thrilled to announce that King's Bounty: Warriors of the North is available today digitally. The retail version in various languages will follow at a later date depending on local distributors.

The game has been released in two editions for PC & Mac, the standard edition, for a suggested price of $29.99 and the special Valhalla Edition selling for $32.99, which includes:

    --  Valhalla Armor SetThese unique in-game items are an armor set the hero
        can collect in the course of their journeys. Combined together these
        artifacts give a strong additional boost to the character's attributes.

    --  Digital artwork and wallpapersDigital bonuses: Ultra-high resolution
        artwork depicting an epic battle of Olaf and the Valkyries against
        undead hordes, and wallpapers available in all popular desktop
        resolutions.
King's Bounty: Warriors of the North is the next stand-alone chapter in the hit RPG/adventure saga, and developed by 1C Company's internal game development studio, together with Lab-13. The new tale takes place in the familiar world of Endoria featured in the previous games, but begins in the Viking lands. A world which the celebrated hero Bill Gilbert never visited during his famous quest in King's Bounty: The Legend. The Mighty Olaf, son of the Konung of Northlings, has dedicated his life to battling the undead that have infested the northern lands of Endoria. He seeks to liberate the snowy wastes, Dwarven dungeons, and the very heart of Endoria, the kingdom of Darion itself, from the dark grip of necromancy. On his quest towards immortal glory he will encounter cunning foes and new friends, hard battles and amazing adventures.

If you would like to receive a review code for the game, please contact us at the email addresses below.

More information about the game can be found at the official website http://www.kingsbountygame.com and the official Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/KBwarriorsofthenorth.

About 1C Company

1C Company specializes in distribution, publishing and development of business, entertainment and educational software. Founded in 1991, 1C has become the largest publisher and distributor of computer and video games in Eastern and Central Europe. 1C Company is widely acknowledged as a game developer and has several internal studios. Internal development of 1C includes IL-2 Sturmovik series and Theatre of War series. 1C Company works as a publisher and producer with over 30 independent development studios and has produced over 100 projects for PC and consoles including titles like Rig'n'Roll, Space Rangers, Soldiers: Heroes of World War II, Faces of War, Men of War series, Perimeter, Fantasy Wars, Death to Spies, King's Bounty: The Legend, King's Bounty: Armored Princess and King's Bounty: Crossworlds, Off-Road Drive, Real Warfare 2: Northern Crusades. In 2012 1C Company launched its iOs apps series for iPhone & iPad.

For more information on 1C please go to our website at http://www.1cpublishing.com

The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause the 1C Company's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. 1C Company and 1C logo are registered trademarks of the 1C Company. All other company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Copyright © 2012 1C Company. All Rights Reserved.

    For further information, please contact:
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    1C Company:
    Felix Yakovlev                                   Darryl Still
    +7 (495) 644 3333                                           07714 999442
    Felix.Yakovlev@1C-SoftClub.ru                     dstill@1cpublishing.eu
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1C Company

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

MindArk Buys Back Calypso Land Deeds

Redistributes them to players so more can participate

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MindArk, the developer of the largest Massively Multiplayer Online Real Cash Economy (or MMORCE), announced today that to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Calypso Land Deed event, MindArk will offer 5,000 deeds at US$115 each. The land deeds provide revenue sharing to participants so players can receive a share in the Planet Partner gross revenue of Calypso and the first deeds will be made available from the in-game auction on Thursday, November 1, 2012.

One year ago sixty thousand Calypso land deeds were offered at US$100 each and were available through the in-game auction system.  MindArk has now negotiated a buyback of 5,000 deeds out of the 25,000 acquired by one single investor.  By performing a buyback of these deeds from one investor, the company will be able to redistribute the deeds more evenly and allow more players to join in.     

"We are happy to have negotiated this excellent offer for our participants. As most of the 5000 deeds will be placed on the auction individually we hope many more users will take the chance to be part of this ground breaking program," said David Simmonds, CEO of MindArk.

Since their introduction eleven months ago, each of the 60,000 deeds has paid out US$22.00.  This is a 24% annual return on the original investment of US$100 per deed. Currently, deeds trade at US$130 on the in-game auction, leaving an annual return of about 18% on investment.  Based on the audited revenue sharing for Planet Calypso over the last 6 months, the return to deed holders has totaled US$708,573.00.

MindArk is the developer and publisher of Entropia Universe, the largest Massively Multiplayer Online Real Cash Economy (MMORCE) game in the world. Players have no monthly costs, but deposit and withdraw real funds for their adventures on any planet in the Entropia Universe. For more information on Entropia Universe or to download the free game please visit http://www.entropiauniverse.com.     

About MindArk

MindArk is the developer and publisher of Entropia Universe, a game space that encompasses multiple planet partners each with their own unique setting and gameplay style.  As the largest real economy Massively Multiplayer Online Game in the world Entropia Universe offers players the ability to participate in a unique virtual world where they have no monthly costs. Its innovative real money economy uses a virtual currency which has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar. This allows players to deposit and withdraw real funds for their adventures on any virtual planet or in the real world. Planet Calypso uses a state of the art graphics engine to deliver the highest quality visuals in an MMO today.

For more information on MindArk please contact us at the email below or go to our website at http://www.mindark.com.   

MindArk Media:
David Tractenberg
(310) 453-2050 x111
david@tractionpr.com

SOURCE  MindArk

MindArk

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

NOWNESS.com Celebrates its Digital Evolution with NOWNESSecity: A Weeklong Festival of Cultural Exclusives

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NOWNESS.com, the award-winning editorial website that serves as a daily resource for the culturally curious, announced today that it has launched NOWNESSecity: A Weeklong Festival of Cultural Exclusives, to mark the design evolution of its online storytelling platform.

The NOWNESSecity Festival showcases a diverse collection of stories that reflect the exclusive content that NOWNESS premieres every day. Kicking off with an interactive runway fashion film from Barnaby Roper, highlights of the week include an intimate video portrait of Francis Ford Coppola at his 19(th)-century family hotel in Southern Italy, an exhilarating wave-ride with world champion surfer Stephanie Gilmore, and an extreme culinary exploration with "Demon chef" Alvin Leung of the Michelin-starred Bo Innovation, plus a collaboration with filmmaker Zoe Cassavetes.

The NOWNESSecity Festival also introduces NOWNESS.com's design evolution, which further encourages culture seekers to discover and explore the platform's breadth of inspiring stories tapping the forefront of contemporary global lifestyle. The website design enhancements aim to offer: more intuitive navigation, curated content recommendations by NOWNESS editors and contributors, a theater mode for viewing, a more engaged community and an easier sharing of stories.

Every day NOWNESS.com premieres expertly conceived editorial content that covers internationally relevant cultural interests. Whether visiting industry insiders at home and in studio, gaining VIP access to top restaurant kitchens, or sitting front row at preeminent fashion and sporting events, NOWNESS.com is designed to inform and inspire in the areas of art, fashion, design, travel, music, and gastronomy.  At the same time, the NOWNESS.com platform also provides luxury brands with a unique way to connect with consumers online. NOWNESS.com enlists leading filmmakers, photographers and tastemakers, including Spike Jonze, David Lynch, Miranda July and others, to create content that is cutting-edge, consistent with quality aesthetics, and culturally engaging.

For more information on NOWNESSecity visit: http://www.nowness.com/nownessecity

About NOWNESS.com

NOWNESS.com, launched in 2010, is the editorially independent website of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading Luxury Group. This award-winning editorial website serves as a daily resource for the culturally curious by premiering inspiring stories from the forefront of contemporary culture and global lifestyle. Collaborating with the world's foremost designers, creatives and thinkers, NOWNESS.com is dedicated to being a vital instrument for experiencing high-end culture digitally. In 2011, NOWNESS.com won a Webby Award for Best Fashion Website, WWD Japan's Best Fashion Media Award and a Clio Award for Best Interactive Website. In 2012, NOWNESS.com launched a Chinese-language version, which made it a true dual language platform.

http://www.NOWNESS.com

Media Contact
Lyndsey Estin / Anntal Silver
Kekst and Company
212-521-4800

SOURCE  NOWNESS.com

NOWNESS.com

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

Britannica Launches App for Windows 8

Encyclopedia, special features in elegantly designed application

CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Users of Windows 8 will have a trove of reliable information to go with their new software, in the form of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, now available in an app developed for Microsoft Corp.'s new operating system.

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The Encyclopaedia Britannica App, available in the Windows Store, provides access to the entire encyclopedia with a sleek and engaging interface, rich illustrations and special features such as Link Map, a graphical browser that connects interrelated articles in a fun and interactive way.

This new digital version of the encyclopedia, the latest in a long line the publisher has created over the past two decades, exemplifies the direction the company is taking today, said Britannica Senior Vice President Gregory Barlow.

"We're mobile, we're digital and we're making knowledge available to people whenever and wherever they need it," said Barlow. "The flexible and app-friendly nature of Windows 8 makes it an ideal platform for our content, and we're delighted to release an app for the new operating system on the day it becomes generally available."

The Britannica app is free to download from the Windows Store. Free content includes 100 top articles and engaging special features such as This Day in History. Access to the full contents of the encyclopedia is available for $14.99 (US) annually.

The Encyclopaedia Britannica has been used and admired by knowledge and information seekers for more than two centuries. Widely praised for its authority and reliability, the Britannica is written by experts and scholars, many of them Nobel laureates. Current contributors include former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and tennis great Chris Evert.

"We are thrilled to have the Encyclopaedia Britannica App in the Windows Store," said John Richards, senior director of Windows App Marketing for Microsoft Corp.  "The Britannica App is a brilliant example of a publisher taking full advantage of the new Windows 8 platform."

Britannica created the first digital encyclopedia in 1981, the first multimedia encyclopedia in 1989 and the first encyclopedia on the Internet in 1994. Today's Britannica, which is available in a variety of digital forms, is updated continuously, every day.

More about the Encyclopaedia Britannica App is available here. Britannica subsidiary Merriam-Webster, Inc. has also released its dictionary app for Windows 8 today.

About Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. is a global leader in education publishing whose products are available in many media, including online, wireless devices and books. A pioneer in digital publishing since the early 1980s, the company markets a variety of curriculum products for schools, language-study courses, online learning services, encyclopedias and other reference works, management solutions and language products through its Merriam-Webster subsidiary. Many of them are available at store.britannica.com. The company is located in Chicago.

Note: Complimentary access to Britannica's premium content is available to qualified journalists and reviewers.

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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

CONTACT: Tom Panelas, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., +1-312-347-7309, tpanelas@eb.com

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

Merriam-Webster Announces Dictionary App For Windows 8

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Merriam-Websterannounces that America's most trusted and useful dictionary is now available as a Windows Store app. 

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"It's been a privilege to work with Microsoft for the launch of Windows 8," says John M. Morse, President and Publisher of Merriam-Webster. "For more than 200 years Merriam-Webster has delivered meaning through a wide range of media, and Windows 8 represents the next chapter."   

"Our Dictionary app is enjoyed by tens of millions of people on iOS, Android, and Windows Phones," adds Gregory Barlow, Merriam-Webster's Senior Vice President. "We were excited to take what we've learned about apps and apply it to a beautiful new interface designed exclusively for Windows 8." 

In addition to full access to all the definitions from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, the app offers an integrated thesaurus, 1,000 graphical illustrations, and 20,000 biographic and geographic entries.  Additional features include audio pronunciations, example sentences, the popular Word of the Day, and recent look-up history.  The app is the perfect tool for general reference, vocabulary building, and spelling guidance. For more information please visit the Windows Store.

"We're delighted to have this app in the store," said John Richards, senior director of Windows App Marketing at Microsoft Corp. "The Merriam-Webster dictionary is an iconic reference, and Windows 8 offers an exciting new way to use it."

Merriam-Webster Inc.  For more than 150 years, in print and now online, Merriam-Webster has been America's leading and most-trusted provider of language information. Each month, our Web sites and mobile apps offer guidance to tens of millions of visitors. In print, our publications include Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary (among the best-selling books in American history) and newly published dictionaries for English-language learners. All Merriam-Webster products and services are backed by the largest team of professional dictionary editors and writers in America, and one of the largest in the world.  For more information, please visit http://www.Merriam-Webster.com.   

CONTACT:

Meghan Lunghi, Director of Marketing

Merriam-Webster Inc.

Phone: (413) 734-3134 ext. 152

E-mail: mlunghi@Merriam-Webster.com

SOURCE  Merriam-Webster Inc.

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Merriam-Webster Inc.

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Spoil Yourself with a Cinema Style Sofa

LONDON, October 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Film fanatics have never had so much choice when it comes to kitting out their homes.
With films available to stream or download at the click of a mouse and DVDs in HD and 3D,
you can easily get the full cinema experience at home. Get hold of your own popcorn maker,
fill the mini fridge and stock up on the sweets, but there's nothing more certain to ruin
a film fest than a sunken sofa or an uncomfortable couch, and even if you're ok, someone
else fidgeting through the action is sure to spoil the experience for you... Until now.
The designers at CSL have created a sofa just for cinema lovers, featuring power
reclining, cup holders and a luxury leather finish.

    With a CSL recliner sofa [http://www.csl-sofas.co.uk/recliners ] you're guaranteed
comfort you can control in a wide range of designs that are sure to suit any home. Whether
you're looking for a luxurious leather sofa that can withstand sticky fingers and careless
kids or an eyecatching fabric model to make a style statement in your room, CSL have the
couch for you. But if you're a real film fan and you want the feel of being at the big
screen, then look no further than CSL's Tarrantino range. The Tarantino range offers a
series of reclining sofas from two seaters to make the most of a little lounge to five
seaters that offer a fun night for all the family. Each seat gives indivdual control, so
you decide how you want to recline, and if you want to invest in a little decadent for you
derriere you can even go for a power recliner option. There's storage space to keep your
stash of sweets and cup holders so you always have your fizzy drinks to hand. The
Tarantino range comes in thirteen colours, from chic black to eye-catching red and
timeless tan so you're sure to find a shade to complement your decor. These classically
chic leather models are hard-wearing enough to last for years and offer a stylish solution
for those who want a comfortable cinema experience that looks great in thier own space.

    So if you want to bring the flicks to your family, go to CSL and get yourself a
magnificent Tarantino model that promises to provide your loved ones with unparalleled
comfort, classic style and an at-home cinema experience that will keep them happy for
years to come!

    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:

       
        Nottingham Sofa Store
        Giltbrook Retail Park
        Nottingham
        NG16 2RP

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

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IBS Group Introduced its Test Automation Platform at SDN & OpenFlow World Congress in Germany

RAMSEY, the Isle of Man, October 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

            Please refer to relevant legal information at the end of the document

    IBS Group [http://www.ibsgr.com ], a leading software development and IT services
provider in Central and Eastern Europe announces that Luxoft, a member of the IBS Group
and a global provider of advanced application and product development services, unveiled
Twister for OpenFlow at the SDN & OpenFlow World Congress in Darmstadt, Germany.

    Luxoft's Twister test automation platform is an open source test automation framework
designed specifically for network infrastructure markets and it is now enhanced to support
the OpenFlow protocol for software-defined networking (SDN).

    As a member of the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) and an active participant in the
semi-annual ONF PlugFest interoperability event, Luxoft is at the forefront of engineering
development services in the SDN market. In addition to being leading edge networking
technology, software-defined networks separate network data and control planes while
inserting a vendor-agnostic interface between these layers thereby removing barriers to
innovation in network virtualization and programmability. SDN allows applications to
dynamically configure the network and allow accelerated changes to networking services.

    "Software-defined networking, combined with Cloud technologies, opens a new world of
innovation opportunities for telecommunication providers and commercial enterprises. SDN
and OpenFlow facilitate advanced services and Cloud applications that make Luxoft's
Twister for OpenFlow test automation framework a compelling product for immediate
improvements in product development lifecycles, infrastructure costs, test planning and
management, and system uptime," said Vasiliy Suvorov, Vice President of Technology
Strategy at Luxoft.

    Luxoft's Twister for OpenFlow framework gives vendors the ability to execute and
control parallel testing scripts run on multiple platforms, which speeds up and
standardizes the conformance and system testing phases of product development. Luxoft's
platform works with multiple OpenFlow controllers or traffic generators and can handle
complex test scenarios using the OpenFlow protocol, controller command-line interfaces, or
graphical user interfaces. Twister's automated testing capability, enhanced with reporting
and statistics features, responds to ever-present tight release deadlines while addressing
an increased demand for quality in new, complex network products.

    With Luxoft's Twister for OpenFlow, manufacturers can immediately implement more
efficient test processes and greatly extend the scope of their current test coverage.

    Mr. Suvorov added, "Our professional development services can further accelerate the
time-to-market for our clients' products and improve their overall development
efficiency."

    Luxoft's Twister for OpenFlow framework delivers several important benefits for
telecom-related businesses:

    - Switch / router engineering test automation for manageable and predictable results

    - Simultaneous application testing for greater efficiency in complex systems scenarios

    - Accelerated development test phases to reduce costs and time-to-market

    - Extended test coverage to increase quality of the testing procedure

    - One-stop, customizable open source platform to adapt to various project demands

    To learn more about Luxoft's Twister for OpenFlow or to download the Twister source
code for evaluation, visit the Twister Home Page at http://www.luxoft.com/twister.

    About IBS Group Holding Limited

    IBS Group is a leading software development and IT services provider in Central and
Eastern Europe. Through its two principal subsidiaries, Luxoft and IBS IT Services, it
offers a wide variety of information technology services, such as software development and
IT services outsourcing, IT infrastructure and business applications implementation. IBS
Group has business operations in Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Germany, Switzerland,
the UK, the USA, Vietnam and Singapore. IBS Group employs more than 8,300 people
worldwide. In the year ended March 31, 2012, the Group reported US GAAP consolidated
revenues of USD816.3 million. IBS Group's Global Depositary Receipts are listed on the
Regulated Market (General Standard) at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Bloomberg: IBSG:GR;
Reuters: IBSGq.F)

    For more information about IBS Group please visit http://www.ibsgr.com

    Disclaimer

    The information contained in this press release is not for publication, distribution
or release, directly or indirectly, in any jurisdiction where such publication, disclosure
or release would be unlawful. This press release does not constitute an offer for the sale
of securities in the United States of America, Canada, Australia, Japan or any other
jurisdiction in which an offer would be subject to legal restrictions.

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CONTACT: Investor Relations: Andrei Novikov, IR Director, tel: +7 (495) 967 8000 (ext.3095), anovikov@ibs.ru; Media Relations: Ekaterina Beskhizhko, PR Manager, tel: +7 (495) 967 8080 (ext.2363), ebeshizhko@ibs.ru

Personal Rebranding, for the Famous, Infamous and Wannabe Famous

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Your name. It's one of the big first impressions and creates a sense of identity. If you're the owner of a name that doesn't sit quite right, you're not alone. In fact, you're part of a growing group considering legally changing names and the reasons for making the switch are as vast and interesting as some of the name changes themselves. Genevieve Dennis, founder of Easy Name Change Florida, explains: "While there is a definite growth in wannabe famous name changes, no doubt influenced by our reality star obsessed culture, it's more likely that people are formalizing a common name or making an association with family."

Marriage is still the biggest driver of name change, however it's the outlandish and crazy names that make headlines. "Legal name change is always the most fascinating area of name change, particularly from people rebranding," states Dennis. Rebranding is where the ordinary is made extraordinary. If you want to make it in the entertainment industry, Isidore Demsky may not be memorable, but perhaps as Kirk Douglas he might get a casting call.

Rebranding isn't just for entertainers, the Florida politician formerly known as Eddie Gonzalez attracted the kind of free publicity he simply couldn't attract before changing his name to VoteForEddie.com, pity none is focused on his policies though. Other reasons for making the change are spiritual journeys, transgender identification, simplification and, perhaps most interestingly, the dare.

National headlines were made by Beezow Deoo-Deoo Zopitybop-Bop-Bop after his drug charges, as were for Jackmeoff Mudd after his assault and conduct charges. What could have inspired such crazy name changes, if not a bad call on a sports game? When petitioning the court, did Beezow or Jackmeoff consider that any slightly newsworthy activity would propel their name to become national news? Aspiring starlets like Kat Dennings count on it, but if you're in the market for a new name but don't want to see it splashed across the internet, choose something more subtle.

'Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me!' Well, the reality is that names can and do hurt. Dennis explains that the majority of Easy Name Change's legal customers are just people who don't like their name. For whatever reason they believe a new name will make them more comfortable with their identity.

If you're in the mood for some personal rebranding you'll need to be committed. While the Florida courts are relatively lenient in granting new names, there's a significant chunk of time and money to be committed to the process. If you're serious about changing names, expect upward of a $500 investment and to visit the Florida courthouse several times over many months. If you want to save yourself several hundred more dollars on legal fees, you can manage the process yourself by accessing free guidance, forms and information from Easy Name Change Florida.

The not so serious are probably deterred by the cumbersome process, but it's worthwhile for anyone serious about changing names. Easy Name Change was founded by Dennis after she went through the process herself. She realized the endless number of notifications and piles of paperwork required post name change, then launched the world's first personalized notification kit. "Generally, most of our legal name change changers are happier in the long run. They feel a better connection with their identity, relationships and more confidence," says Dennis.

Easy Name Change
http://www.easynamechange.com/florida

CONTACT:
Genevieve Dennis, President
+1-305-459-3124
gen@easynamechange.com

SOURCE  Easy Name Change Florida

Easy Name Change Florida

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

Audio Precision Introduces New Audio Analyzer For Hearing Instrument Production Test

The recognized standard in electronic audio test applies its 27 years of expertise in test equipment to hearing instrument design and production

FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EUHA Congress -- Audio Precision, the recognized standard in audio test, today introduced its first audio analyzer designed specifically for the needs of hearing instrument manufacturers. While AP analyzers have been used for years in the R&D departments of the world's hearing instrument companies, this is the first time a customized model with all the required inputs and outputs plus automated test routines for the ANSI and IEC standards has been offered to the industry.

The APx511 is a low cost, high speed production test audio analyzer with an in-line 2 watt loudspeaker amplifier and telecoil amplifier. On the input side, APx511 has a  24 VDC constant current supply for pre-polarized measurement microphones.

APx511 can run all the tests described in IEC60118-7 and ANSI S3.22, the two standards that define hearing instrument tests for Europe and America respectively. For the production environment, these functions can be called from any .NET capable language or LabVIEW to control the APx511's output and measurement settings. In addition to standard audio tests such as level, distortion, frequency response, and attack & release, APx511 can measure battery current using its built-in battery simulator circuit.

R&D applications
All APx models run on the same software, so with the R&D department using an APx525 or APx585 and APx511 deployed on production lines, product design is faster and interaction between Engineering and Production is much easier.

APx is ideal for hearing instrument R&D with its unmatched analog performance, multichannel capability (used to simulate real world environments where algorithms have to process multi-directional sound sources), its world-class digital serial "chip-level" interface, and its integrated Bluetooth radio to measure the Bluetooth functionality increasingly built into hearing devices. AP's perceptual audio measurements add an objective and repeatable approach to what is usually a costly subjective process.

"Hearing technology is one of the most advanced frontiers of audio engineering, and the sophistication of today's hearing instrument hardware and software requires equally sophisticated test equipment," explains Tom Williams, VP of Sales and Marketing at Audio Precision. "AP is the best in the world, and we're proud to offer our expertise to the scientists and production managers of the hearing community."

About Audio Precision
Audio Precision is the recognized standard in audio test. Since 1984, AP has offered high performance audio analyzer instruments and applications to help engineers worldwide design and manufacture all types of consumer, professional and industrial audio products. For more information, visit http://ap.com/.

SOURCE  Audio Precision

Audio Precision

CONTACT: Tom Williams, Audio Precision, +1-503-415-1428, tomw@ap.com

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

Global Fine Arts Announces Huge Discounts and Free Shipping with Launch of New Website

DANIA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Art lovers now have a new resource for purchasing popular original and limited edition artworks that are no longer available at sea.

The Global Fine Arts Gallery site, at http://www.gfagallery.com, showcases a variety of paintings and fine art prints across several different media by top artists offered at substantially discounted prices. All artwork can be framed at incredibly low prices due to our in house framing operation.

"This new Global Fine Arts website is a great resource for past cruise passengers and other art lovers looking to round out an art collection at discounted prices," said Kari Baker, customer service manager. "These popular pieces were once available through Global Fine Arts' auction programs at sea, but are now in such limited quantities that we've decided to make them available only through this new website."

Collectors can choose from a variety of art styles available on the site, including oil paintings, ceramics, lithographs, and many others. Examples of artists available through the new site include Sam Park, Leroy Neiman, Constantine Cherkas, and John Powell.

Global Fine Arts, Inc. is one of the premier art dealers in the United States. The company has operated art auction and sales programs at sea since 1998. Global Fine Arts offers not only sales expertise, but a full-service art procurement, framing and fulfillment operation that services Princess Cruises and other cruise lines. As one of the largest sellers of fine art in the United States, the company offers extensive industry knowledge, which combined with volume purchasing, provides a unique edge in buying power and operational efficiencies that few land galleries can achieve.

For more information about Global Fine Arts, visit http://www.gfagallery.com or call 1-877-667-8511.

SOURCE  Global Fine Arts

Global Fine Arts

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

Hotwire Reveals October 2012 Travel Savings Indicator

Eight Destinations Return to the List from September, with Desert Cities like Palm Springs, Phoenix, Vegas and Tucson Offering Great Deals and Weather

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotwire.com®, a leading discount travel site, today released the October 2012 Hotwire® Travel Savings Indicator, which features the top five cities in North America where hotel, air and car rental rates have dropped the most as compared to the same time last year. Using extensive pricing research to cover the three most popular travel products, the report helps guide travelers to the best destinations for maximizing their travel dollars each month.

"The fact that eight destinations have repeated as top deals is very exciting to see, and because they're desert cities with atypical fall weather, travelers don't have to say 'good-bye' to deals or warmer temperatures just yet," said Clem Bason, president of the Hotwire Group. "However, even in major cities that are still in peak season, like New York, rates are dropping, which gives leisure travelers a fantastic last-minute opportunity to score great deals."

Hotel Price Drops
Two high-energy cities, Las Vegas and New York, are tied for first place this month, both with 10 percent drops. Las Vegas maintains its position for the third month in a row as convention business continues to be slow and hoteliers try to capture leisure travelers by lowering rates. And even in its high season of October, New York City is still offering great last-minute deals, especially at the 4-star level in the downtown and midtown areas.

The race for the lowest rates in Arizona continues this month with Tucson's seven percent drop taking third place on the list, meanwhile Phoenix is hot on its tail at number five with a five percent drop. Both cities are recovering from an exceptionally long, hot summer that has kept travelers at bay, and they're discounting to get those visitors back. 

In the Southeast, Raleigh moves down from third place in September to fourth place this month with a six percent drop. Like Vegas and New York, there isn't much convention traffic this month, which means there are plenty of deals for leisure travelers at 3.5 and 4-star hotels.

When compared to this time last year, the top five hotel price reductions for October 2012 include:

             Example of a
                                                Current
                                                Hotwire
                                                 Deal,
     Rank Hotel Market         Price Drops     US$/Night
      1   Las Vegas, NV                  - 10% 4-star     $81
      2   New York, NY                   - 10% 4-star    $199
      3   Tucson, AZ                      - 7% 4-star     $84
      4   Raleigh - Durham, NC            - 6% 4-star     $94
      5   Phoenix, AZ                     - 5% 4-star     $83
Air Price Drops
Even with increased gas prices, shoulder season airfare deals are appearing in popular cities across the country. Palm Springs jumps up the list from fifth to first place this month with a 17 percent drop. Toronto - still experiencing pricing competition for flights from the East Coast - also re-appears on the list this month with a 14 percent drop.  Meanwhile Baltimore - absent from the list since March - returns with a 14 percent drop.  Orlando and Washington, D.C., with 10 and 9 percent drops, round out the list at number four and five, respectively. It's currently a good time for folks to take advantage of fewer crowds at Orlando's theme parks, or head to our nation's capital just in time for Election Day.

When compared to this time last year, the top five airfare price reductions for September 2012 include:

     Rank Air Market       Price Drops       Average Hotwire Airfare
      1   Palm Springs, CA             - 17%                    $276
      2   Baltimore, MD                - 14%                    $218
      3   Toronto, Ontario             - 12%                    $349
      4   Orlando, FL                  - 10%                    $204
      5   Washington, D.C.              - 9%                    $244
Car Price Drops
Car rental prices are falling in locations all over the country with rates as low as $17 per day. Cincinnati is the only market to return to the list this month with a steep 29 percent drop, followed by Detroit with a 26 percent drop. Ft. Lauderdale, Kansas City, and Palm Springs round out the top five, all with 18 percent drops.  With low rates on both airfare and car rentals, and ideal weather this time of year, Palm Springs is a particularly good destination, making this Southern California city a hot deal market.

When compared to this time last year, the top five car rental price reductions for September 2012 include:

     Rank Car Rental Market  Price Drops       Average Hotwire Car
                                                  Rental Price
      1   Cincinnati, OH                 - 29%                  $29
      2   Detroit, MI                    - 26%                  $21
      3   Ft. Lauderdale, FL             - 18%                  $17
      4   Kansas City, MO                - 18%                  $23
      5   Palm Springs, CA               - 18%                  $23
For over 10 years, Hotwire has worked with hotels, airlines and car rental companies to fill unsold inventory. As a result, Hotwire offers travelers amazing deals, every day of the year, across a variety of markets. Through Hotwire's deep understanding of the industry and unique relationships, consumers have been able to save millions of dollars on all their travel needs.

About the Hotwire Travel Savings Indicator
The Hotwire Travel Savings Indicator runs results during the second week of each month. Results are calculated by looking at Hotwire booking data for select regions in the current month, and comparing prices in the current month against Hotwire prices in the same month in the prior year. Prices are compared within the same categories (e.g., star rating, class of car) for consistency, and the percent change in price for each region is generated as an overall average of the changes in those categories. The hotel prices in the charts above are examples for a particular Hot Rate® deal within that market. The airfare and car rental prices are average prices based on bookings across all car and seat classes. Actual prices may be higher or lower than the examples that are provided.

About Hotwire
Hotwire.com is a leading discount travel site with low rates on airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages.  Launched in 2000, Hotwire, Inc. obtains deep discounts from its travel suppliers to help travelers book unsold airline seats, hotel rooms and rental cars.  Hotwire is an award-winning website and Hotwire, Inc. is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. CST # 2029030-50.  NST: 20003-0209.  For more information, visit http://www.hotwire.com. Hotwire.com operates sites in 8 countries worldwide:  http://www.hotwire.com, http://www.hotwire.com/uk,www.hotwire.com/ie, http://www.hotwire.com/au, http://www.hotwire.com/nz, http://www.hotwire.com/se, http://www.hotwire.com/no and http://www.hotwire.com/dk.   In addition to Hotwire, The Hotwire Group of websites includes: http://www.hotwire.com and http://www.carrentals.com. 

Hotwire, Hotwire.com and the Hotwire logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Hotwire, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 Hotwire, Inc.  All rights reserved. CST # 2053390-50.

Contact:
Andrew Reynolds
Atomic PR
(323) 648-5425
Andrew@atomicpr.com

SOURCE  Hotwire.com

Hotwire.com

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

Screaming Velocity Demonstrates Version 2.0 Of Their Linear TV & Video User Personalization Recommendation Technology

Cloud-based recommendation solution delivers personalized search results and custom-tailored content recommendations based upon user's unique likes, interests, and behavior.

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Screaming Velocity, Inc. (SVI), a Silicon Valley software technology company providing advanced recommendation technologies for the online, VOD, and Linear TV markets, is demonstrating version 2.0 of their machine learning-based recommendation engine today at the TelcoTV 2012 show at the Las Vegas Hotel.

The advanced recommendation system from Screaming Velocity allows third party set-top and online VOD companies to easily integrate via a simple, yet powerful, REST-based API solution. The recommendation technology was designed to allow licensees to quickly and easily add sophisticated recommendation capabilities to their existing linear TV, VOD and OTT offerings.

SVI's Social TV component analyzes and deciphers a user's social graph, thus allowing for immediate user recommendations - even when no historical usage data exists for that individual. Additionally, SVI's backend processes have been harvesting, analyzing, and summarizing historical TV and movie data for over a year, from various Internet sources.

"End users want a customized and personalized TV experience. I don't want to be presented with the same programs as my parents. And my kids don't want to be presented with my recommendations. It's astonishing, yet frustrating, just how much linear TV and VOD content exists in the world today. And finding those 'content gems' that apply to me, and my personal likes, is what our technology is all about. We're thrilled to be demonstrating our new version 2.0 technology here at Telco TV 2012," said Wayne Yurtin, president and CEO of Screaming Velocity, Inc.

About Screaming Velocity
A privately held Silicon Valley-based firm, Screaming Velocity, Inc. designs, develops, and licenses their advanced recommendation engine for use in the set-top, linear TV, VOD, and online properties. Screaming Velocity is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. For additional information on Screaming Velocity, visit: http://www.ScreamingVelocity.com

Contact: 
Screaming Velocity, Inc.
Wayne B. Yurtin, President
485 Alberto Way, 2(nd) Floor
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 888-5544
E-mail: wayne@ScreamingVelocity.com

SOURCE  Screaming Velocity, Inc.

Screaming Velocity, Inc.

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

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Launches New High School iBooks Textbooks

Announcement brings McGraw-Hill Ryerson's proven, comprehensive curricula to the iPad®, offering instructors an interactive and exciting way to read and deliver course content

WHITBY, Ontario, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw-Hill Ryerson today announced that it is bringing its leading curricula and instructional expertise to Apple's iPad® by making two of its popular high school titles available on the iBookstore. The initial list of McGraw-Hill Ryerson titles that can be downloaded from the iBookstore includes Remix, A Revolution in Text Forms - atitle from the acclaimed Canadian English iLit series - and Biology 12. Students, teachers and schools wishing to purchase Biology 12 will be able to do so on a unit-by-unit basis. The launch of these titles builds upon McGraw-Hill Ryerson's reputation as a leading developer of digital solutions for today's classrooms.

By combining the power of iPad with McGraw-Hill Ryerson's rich and dynamic content, the two companies have created endless possibilities for learning and engaging students. Not only do McGraw-Hill Ryerson's iBooks textbooks offer all the great content of the company's print resources, they include a wide array of features, such as:

    --  Interactive images and 3D animations--Students tap images to zoom,
        reveal information or rotate objects so they get multiple perspectives.
    --  Panel slide-show presentations--These supplemental slideshows include
        highly interactive animations and additional content.
    --  Multimedia ­full-screen video and animations.
    --  Interactive questions­­--Students test their knowledge by answering
        questions and getting immediate feedback.
    --  Additional features­--Including interactive glossary terms, photo
        galleries, author audio files, key term search and bookmarking.
"Making learning more accessible, personalized and engaging is critical to making sure that our students are prepared for the global knowledge economy," said David Swail, president of McGraw-Hill Ryerson. "We're excited to bring our renowned content and pedagogy to iPad to deliver powerful learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of Canadian classroom teachers and students."

Download Remix, A Revolution in Text Forms or Biology 12 from the iBookstore on iPad or at http://www.iTunes.com/iBookstore/.

About McGraw-Hill Ryerson
McGraw-Hill Ryerson is a content, software and services-based education company that draws on more than 100 years of educational expertise to offer solutions, that improve learning for Canadian students and professionals. We are committed to providing Canadians with material of the highest quality for their education, enjoyment, and professional development. Our strength and success in the marketplace is a testimony to the quality of our products and the creative and innovative means we use to introduce new resources to our customers. We publish and distribute educational and professional materials in both print and digital formats. For additional information, visit http://www.mcgrawhill.ca.

Contact:
Brian Belardi

McGraw-Hill Education 

(212) 904-4827
brian_belardi@mcgraw-hill.com

SOURCE  McGraw-Hill Education; McGraw-Hill Ryerson

McGraw-Hill Education; McGraw-Hill Ryerson

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

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. 25, 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.

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.

SOURCE  LG Electronics USA, Inc.

LG Electronics USA, Inc.

CONTACT: John Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Ted Maass, +1-312-397-6014, ted.maass@lg-one.com

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

sMedio(TM) Delivers Windows 8 WiFi and NFC Enabled Syncing and Streaming as Part of Their New, Data Mobilization and Cloud Services Strategy.

New products the first in a series, as company maps compelling cloud vision for local / remote wireless data mobility and access solutions around the "multi-device, cloud integrated" connected home.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and TOKYO, Oct. 25 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- sMedio(TM), a leading developer and provider of wireless data management, mobility, and playback solutions, today announced the launch of the first products in a series of planned products, services and technologies around their new data mobilization and cloud services strategy. Together, sMedio's Personal Cloud Solutions will create a comprehensive, cross-platform cloud ecosystem for wireless data management, mobility and access both locally on the home network and remotely through the cloud.

New Windows 8 Anchored Data Access and Mobility Solutions
The new products for Windows 8 and Android ICS will be sMedioTrueLink+(TM) for wireless media transfer and streaming on a local network, and sMedioTrueSync(TM) for wireless or wired data mobility (sync, migrate) between Windows 8 and PCs running legacy Windows OSs. These products represent the core client-side platforms of a robust multi-device local network based ecosystem that is fully compatible with WiFi, DLNA, NFC and other industry standard connectivity modes.

"We are very excited to launch TrueLink+ and TrueSync, as the core foundation of our 'personal cloud' ecosystem," said sMedio VP product, George Tang. "According to our research, with the average consumer using at least three to as many as five computing devices regularly, the need has never been greater for easy - agnostic - device connectivity and seamless - ubiquitous - data management, mobility and anywhere access."

"Our strategy is simple," continued Tang," create a generally open and agnostic architecture that is ultra-compatible, and hyper-connective for a seamless data experience between all a user's personal devices and cloud services - Their "Personal Cloud". So, whether it is streaming their music library across devices on a home network, or updating contacts from a phone to a PC with an NFC touch, or accessing local network based data from anywhere anytime - outside the network, a user's data is easily accessible and manageable between all their devices, from anywhere."

Integrated Cloud Services Strategy
The company also mapped a strategy for extending its local network solutions with a series of integrated cloud services which will create a robust cloud service offering of both premium content services, as well as data management and access services, all integrated within sMedio client-side local network application architecture. The result will be a complete local network plus cloud integrated experience for all of a user's connected devices, data and cloud services.

"Our approach of integrating proprietary cloud services and popular 3(rd) party cloud services alongside (and within) our client software enables us to provide a breadth of best in class cloud solutions most applicable to the user and that are seamlessly accessible at the point of need within the user's personal cloud data experience", Tang stated.. "And we can offer this integrated client - cloud solution without the hurdles and blockage of today's walled garden solutions", he concluded."

NEW WINDOWS 8 PRODUCTS - Details

sMedio TrueLink+(TM): Windows 8 native software application with the new user interface for Wi-Fi streaming of music, photos or videos between DLNA compatible PCs, TVs, tablets, Game systems and smartphones on a local network. These include such devices as Windows 8 and Windows 7 PCs, iPads, iPhones, Android smartphones, Sony PlayStation 3 and other compatible devices. The product also has the option for OEMs of adding NFC compatibility through a mobile client for "tap to stream" and "tap to transfer" of data between NFC enabled Windows 8 PCs and Android ICS smartphones.

Availability:

    --  Windows 8 PC bundles: Bundled with PCs from major manufacturers
        beginning late Fall 2012
    --  Windows 8 app store: Available within the Windows 8 store beginning
        10-26-2012 for $6.99 USD
    --  Google Play Store: TrueLink also comes in an Android version and is
        available today under in the Google play store
sMedio TrueSync(TM): Windows 8 compatible software application that enables PCs to view, transfer, migrate or sync data between Windows 8, Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP devices on either a wireless or wired network. The product works with documents or media, and includes 3 step wizards to prompt users through device setup and the actual mobilization. The product is ideal for keep ing a laptop or tablet in sync with a desktop computer, or doing data migration from your windows 7 PC to a new Windows 8 PC.

Availability:

    --  Windows 8 PC bundles: Availability on from major manufacturers PCs
        beginning late Fall 2012
    --  sMedio website http://www.smedioinc.com:  Now available for $29.99
The company outlined the first in the cloud series of services to be integrated in the near term:

    --  Aupeo! Personal Radio. sMedio has secured  exclusive license of Aupeo's
        music streaming service for Windows 8 native application distribution to
        PC OEMs and consumer channels. Availability in select sMedio
        applications will be Fall 2012.
    --  Integrated Cloud storage. SMedio plans to offer cloud storage integrated
        within the user interface and workflow of its applications in early
        2013. As users mobilize and stream content wirelessly across their home
        networks, they will also be able to choose cloud storage as a venue to
        move content into the cloud for archiving or access outside of the
        network.
    --  sMedio proprietary remote cloud service.  sMedio plans to launch a cloud
        access subscription service for remote access to data from any internet
        browser, with or without cloud storage. The service will be available in
        early 2013 as both a standalone subscription and an integrated offering
        into sMedio applications.
About sMedio
With headquarters in Toyko, sMedio Inc is a leading, global developer and provider of wireless content mobility, streaming and playback solutions.  With its range of patented and patent pending technology, the Company's product lines include both consumer applications and enabling technologies sold to a range of top tier customers, including PC OEMS; mobile handset OEMs, carriers, CE OEMs and other services providers.

NOTE: All product names, whether of sMedio or other companies mentioned, may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are used for identification purposes only.

SOURCE  sMedio

sMedio

CONTACT: Smedio USA; Jasmine Kuen, +1-408-893-5993, jkuen@smedioinc.com, or sMedio Japan; +81-3-5299-9300, press@smedio.co.jp

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

Hyland Software Develops the First Mobile App for Field Adjusters on Windows 8

Hyland's field adjuster app, promotes faster decisions on claims with security-enhanced access from anywhere

CLEVELAND, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyland Software is proud to announce the OnBase Insurance Field Adjuster App, the first of its kind mobile app made specifically for Windows 8.  Available now in the Windows Store, this application gives insurance claims adjusters instant access to the data and documents they need, enables signature capture on electronic forms and even uses the native device camera to capture photos to streamline the claims process. Using the power of Windows 8, the OnBase Insurance Field Adjuster App increases responsiveness and improves customer service by combining OnBase and Windows 8 to resolve claims more quickly through real-time access while in the field.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090130/65710LOGO )

"Claims adjusters are constantly on the go. Whether traveling to claims sites, visiting with claimants or setting on-site appointments, one thing is constant - movement," said Ed McQuiston, Hyland's head of insurance solutions and alliances. In order to keep up with their workloads while traveling, adjusters need access to information that is critical to doing their jobs including policy agreements, damage photos, repair estimates, loss notices and notes.  "We know that having a quick response to a claim is imperative to increase customer satisfaction and help insurance providers stay competitive," McQuiston said.

The OnBase Insurance Field Adjuster App for Windows 8 gives adjusters a competitive edge by providing:

    --  Security-enhanced access to critical documents and automated workflows
    --  Real-time notifications of new claims and work items
    --  Capture signatures on the mobile device
    --  Incorporation with the device camera and Bing Maps from the claim record
Claims adjusters using the OnBase Insurance Field Adjuster App can also use improved Windows 8 functionality including:

    --  Easy navigation on live tiles, that automatically updates the number of
        claims being viewed
    --  The ability to pin a claim to the Start screen for quick access
    --  Multitasking capabilities to navigate between applications
"We've worked closely with Microsoft to develop this app to gain even more functionality for adjusters to eliminate the disconnect in processes and lag in response times," said McQuiston.

"Hyland's Insurance Field Adjuster App is a great example of the no-compromise solutions coming to Windows 8," said John Richards, senior director Windows Apps Marketing for Microsoft Corp.  "It offers the adjusters the flexibility to be efficient in the field and the office, with information always at their fingertips."

For more information about Hyland's mobile solutions for insurance visit http://www.hyland.com/insurance

About Hyland Software
For more than 20 years, Hyland Software has been dedicated to meeting organizations' needs for document and process management with OnBase, an enterprise content management (ECM) solution suite. As OnBase has evolved through consistent product innovation, it remains focused on automating business processes that depend on documents, content and people to operate more effectively.

Seamless integrations with policy administration, core administration and claims management systems speed processing times across the entire insurance lifecycle from underwriting to policy services to claims, which increases customer service. Using OnBase, insurers are able to increase profitability through accurate and consistent underwriting decisions while decreasing response times and costs associated with claims. For more information about Hyland Software's solutions for the insurance industry, please visit http://www.hyland.com/insurance.

Media contact:
Megan Klingshirn

(440) 788-4988
megan.klingshirn@hyland.com

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Living Room Art with Samsung Smart TV and s[edition]

LONDON, October 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

                  Samsung turns living rooms into art galleries with new App

    Samsung Electronics, today unveils a first look at the s[edition] App onto Samsung
Smart TV. The new premium App, which will be exclusively showcased this week at WIRED
2012, will create an exciting artistic display for WIRED delegates as they explore the
exhibition zone and see works from some of the world's most acclaimed contemporary artists
via Samsung's 75-inch ES9000 LED Smart TV.

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    Including unique and exciting works of art from artists including Damien Hirst, Tracey
Emin and Shepard Fairey, the s[edition] App provides Samsung Smart TV owners with the
chance to buy, collect and display limited edition art for the home. Prices for a work of
art range between GBP5 and GBP1000 and come complete with a certificate of authenticity.

    What's more, the unrivalled picture quality of Samsung's Smart TVs enhances the
artwork with the Micro Dimming Ultimate and Precision Black technology available on the
latest Smart TVs in the range delivering richer, more optimised colour and detail. The
higher contrast ratios, deeper black levels and increased brightness also help bring to
life the colours within the art.

    Samsung's One Design philosophy that is used throughout its Smart TV range perfectly
complements s[edition] with the TV range now more stylish than ever before, it is the
perfect frame for eye catching works of art. The slim bezel of the Samsung Smart TV range
will also allow art lovers to showcase their art with a 'barely there' frame allowing the
art to take centre stage in their home.

    "The launch of s[edition] on to Samsung Smart TV opens up the world of art to the
public, allowing people to view their favourite pieces of art in the comfort of their own
home. The beauty of the images they choose will be intensified through the picture quality
of the Samsung Smart TV range, creating an incredibly impactful visual experience for
viewers." said Lali Parikh, Strategic Content Manager, CE, Samsung Electronics UK.

    "The new App from s[edition] offers contemporary art lovers the opportunity to enjoy
art from some of the world's leading artists at affordable prices. It's an easy way to
collect contemporary art that can be enjoyed on screens at home and on the move. Via the
s[edition] App you can browse a catalogue of unique art, listen to exclusive artist
interviews and build a digital collection of limited edition works," said Robert Norton,
CEO, s[edition].

    The s[edition] TV App will join a growing collection of Apps available on Samsung
Smart TVs including ITV Player, BBC iPlayer, Rightmove, Muzu.tv, Facebook and Twitter
giving viewers a huge choice of content and entertainment through their television.
'Samsung Apps' is the first and biggest App store available for TVs, with over 20 million
Apps already downloaded worldwide, proof that consumers are rapidly embracing the Smart TV
format.

    The App will be available on Samsung 2012 Smart Interaction enabled models. Samsung's
unrivalled picture quality and premium design provides viewers with a truly artistic
experience for the living room.

    Notes to Editors:

    About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication,
digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of
US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 222,000 people in 205 offices across 71
countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine
independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display,
Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and
Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD.
Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental
and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world's most sustainable technology
company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit
http://www.samsung.com.

    About s[edition]

    s[edition] is the leading digital platform for collecting contemporary art, bringing
limited edition art by the world's leading artists to digital devices and screens.
s[edition] offers everyone an easy, enjoyable and social way to experience collecting, at
affordable prices. The s[edition] platform allows members to follow artists, browse and
collect works, send editions as gifts to friends, and build their own collections. Working
directly with artists, s[edition] offers works by Damien Hirst, Shepard Fairey, Tracey
Emin, Jenny Holzer, Yoko Ono , Elmgreen & Dragset, Christian Boltanski , Bill Viola and
Lawrence Weiner among others.

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New Oce Arizona 480 GT printer wins SGIA 2012 Product of the Year Award

Honored in Flatbed Rigid Substrate UV Category

TRUMBULL, Conn., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oce Arizona(®) 480 GT printer was given the Product of the Year Award in the Flatbed Rigid Substrate UV (<$200K MSRP) category, the sixth year in a row that a model of the Oce Arizona Series has been honored with this award since the product line began shipping in 2007. The award was presented at the Specialty Graphic & Imaging Association's (SGIA) annual convention and exposition held October 18-20 in Las Vegas, NV.

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The Product of the Year Awards compare output from competing devices using a common test file designed by SGIA. The prints are reviewed by a panel of judges, each with a background and expertise in digital printing and imaging. The judges look for color appeal, detail and tonality, and the output is also judged on how closely it matches the test print.

The entry image was processed using ONYX(®) Thrive((TM)) Oce Edition print workflow software, a scalable print production solution based on Adobe(®) PDF Print Engine technology. ONYX Thrive software manages the wide format print production workflow process offering print service providers accurate, predictable, high quality printing results, and reducing costly errors.

Latest member of the Oce Arizona Series family

The Oce Arizona 480 GT printer made its worldwide debut on the same day it won this award. This model - along with its larger counterpart, the Oce Arizona 480 XT printer - offer even more application versatility and production efficiencies. New features in these models include:

    --  Eight independent ink channels with support for varnish or
        double-opacity white ink printing, including additional cyan and magenta
        channels for higher print quality at faster speeds.
    --  Active pixel placement compensation for optimum image sharpness, density
        and uniformity over the entire printing area - both flatbed or across
        roll media with the Roll Media Option.
    --  Precise vacuum system, configured to match the majority of
        standard-sized graphic arts media.
    --  Batch mode operation for streamlining multi-layered jobs or facilitating
        set collation.
The Oce Arizona 480 GT and Oce Arizona 480 XT models fit in the product line between the Oce Arizona 360 Series and the Oce Arizona 550 Series in terms of productivity.

Nine Product of the Year Awards in Six Years

The Oce Arizona Series UV flatbed printers have been consistently honored by the SGIA organization. In 2006, the year of the original Oce Arizona 250 GT printer's introduction, it won the Vision Award, which is given to an exhibiting manufacturer whose new product has the best chance of positively impacting the digital imaging industry. The decision was based on the product's relevance to the market, potential industry influence and prospective value to the product's end users.

Since then, Oce Arizona Series models have received the following Product of the Year Awards:

    --  2007:  Oce Arizona 250 GT, Output Device Rigid Substrate UV
    --  2008:  Oce Arizona 350 GT, Honorable Mention, UV Cured Rigid
    --  2009:  Oce Arizona 350 XT, Rigid Substrate UV >$200K MSRP
    --  2009:  Oce Arizona 350 GT, Rigid Substrate UV <$200K MSRP
    --  2010:  Oce Arizona 550 XT, Flatbed Rigid Substrate UV (>$200K MSRP)
    --  2010:  Oce Arizona 550 XT, Flatbed Rigid White Ink UV (>$200K MSRP)
    --  2010:  Oce Arizona 550 GT, Flatbed Rigid Substrate UV (<$200K MSRP)
    --  2011:  Oce Arizona 360 XT, Flatbed Rigid White Ink UV (<$200K MSRP)
    --  2012:  Oce Arizona 480 GT, Flatbed Rigid Substrate UV (>$200K MSRP)
Highly acclaimed flatbed printer series

All Oce Arizona Series printers - including the new Oce Arizona 480 GT model - share the same award-winning image quality and robust architecture, offering the Oce values of quality, reliability, productivity and user-friendliness. Since 2006, Oce Arizona Series UV flatbed printers have earned 31 industry awards to date from organizations throughout the world. These awards help validate the quality and innovation built into every Oce Arizona Series printer. More than 3,350 systems have been sold to date placing this series at the forefront of the UV flatbed printer market.

About the Oce Arizona Series of UV flatbed printers

Oce Arizona Series printers - including the Oce Arizona 318 GL, Oce Arizona 360 GT, Oce Arizona 360 XT, Oce Arizona 480 GT, Oce Arizona 480 XT, Oce Arizona 550 GT and Oce Arizona 550 XT models - are quite simply a technology disruption:  UV curable flatbed and roll-to-roll inkjet printers that deliver exceptional image quality to take display graphics to the next level. Customers can use them to add new services by printing photo-quality images on virtually any media imaginable and taking on work that was never before possible with other printing systems, thereby giving users numerous opportunities to increase display graphics revenues.

Oce Display Graphics Systems

Oce Display Graphics Systems is a leading provider of professional, wide format solutions for indoor and outdoor color display graphics applications. Oce solutions are specifically designed to enhance the revenue and profit opportunities for service providers by combining hardware with workflow software and the expertise to help companies expand into digital large format color. From extremely high-quality UV flatbed printers to roll-based printers and advanced finishing systems, Oce offers a total solution including hardware, software, imaging supplies, applications expertise, hardware service, support and financing. Customers benefit in working with a full-service partner they can count on to help their businesses grow.

About Oce

Oce is one of the leading providers of document management and printing for professionals. The Oce offering includes office printing and copying systems, high speed digital production printers and wide format printing systems for both technical documentation and color display graphics. Oce is also a foremost supplier of document management outsourcing. Many of the Fortune Global 500 companies and leading commercial printers are Oce customers. The company was founded in 1877. With headquarters in Venlo, The Netherlands, Oce is active in over 100 countries and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. Oce North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago, IL and Boca Raton, FL.  For more information, visit http://www.oce.com.

Oce and Canon: Stronger together

In 2010 Oce joined the Canon Group of companies with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, to create the global leader in the printing industry. Canon develops, manufactures and markets a growing line-up of copying machines, printers, cameras, optical and other products that meet a diverse range of customer needs. The Canon Group comprises over 198,000 employees worldwide. Global net sales in 2011 totalled USD 45.6 billion. Visit the Canon Inc. website at http://www.canon.com.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With approximately $45.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in 2011* and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2012. In 2012, for the ninth consecutive year, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com Readers' Choice Award for Service and Reliability. Committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, Canon U.S.A. provides 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss.

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CONTACT: Kelli Ramirez, Oce Display Graphics Systems, +1-530-346-2146, kelli.ramirez@oce.com, http://www.oceusa.com

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Advanced Clinical Joins MedNet Solutions' iMedNet Partner Program

MINNETONKA, Minn., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MedNet Solutions, a global life sciences technology solutions company specializing in clinical study management systems, and Advanced Clinical, a leading provider of clinical research services, are pleased to announce that Advanced Clinical has joined the iMedNet(TM) Partner Program and will offer iMedNet EDC as an eClinical solution to support the research initiatives of their pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers. With iMedNet EDC, Advanced Clinical now has a ground-breaking, cloud-based eClinical platform to quickly, easily and affordably build their customers' studies.

"We are excited to partner with MedNet Solutions and offer the iMedNet platform to our clients," stated Leo Sheridan, President and CEO of Advanced Clinical.  "The iMedNet technology provides clients both the functionality and flexibility they need in an EDC solution."

"MedNet is honored to welcome Advanced Clinical - a highly experienced and well respected CRO serving a broad range of therapeutic areas - into our iMedNet Partner Program," remarked Brian Sweeney, Vice President of Business Development at MedNet Solutions.  "iMedNet will provide an ideal infrastructure to support their 'collaborative and innovative' approach to each client engagement."

Please contact MedNet Solutions for additional information on iMedNet EDC or the iMedNet Partner Program, and Advanced Clinical for more details on their complete lineup of CRO services for the life sciences community.

About MedNet Solutions
MedNet Solutions is a leading healthcare technology company specializing in electronic data capture (EDC) and clinical trial management systems (CTMS) designed for the global life sciences market.  MedNet delivers proven, flexible and easy-to-use web-based eClinical solutions that effectively support clinical studies, registries and investigator initiated trials of all types and sizes.  Since 2000, MedNet has successfully supported pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, and contract research organizations (CROs) on clinical research conducted around the world.  These companies trust MedNet to consistently deliver the technology innovation, experience and reliability they need for success.  For more information, please visit http://www.mednetstudy.com.

About Advanced Clinical
Advanced Clinical provides full-service CRO and strategic resourcing solutions for the life sciences industry.  With 15+ years of experience, Advanced Clinical is an established presence in the clinical research field, providing services specifically for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations.  Advanced utilizes a value-based, "One Team" approach.  To learn more, visit http://www.advancedclinical.com.

Contact Information:

Dirk H. Nelson
Director of Marketing
MedNet Solutions
110 Cheshire Lane, Suite 300
Minnetonka, MN  55305
USA
(763) 258-2735

Kristin Kelley
Associate Director, Marketing
Advanced Clinical
10 Parkway North, Suite 350
Deerfield, IL  60015
USA
(847) 418-3724

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Aupeo Grants Smedio Exclusive Distribution Rights to Deliver Cloud Music Service to Millions of Hardware Users

The deal leverages sMedio's strong global PC OEM relationships, its deep connection with Japanese CE, Mobile, Automotive, PC OEM's; plus a strategic development affiliation with Microsoft on Windows 8

TOKYO, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- sMedio, a leading developer and provider of wireless content mobility, streaming and playback solutions, today announced thatit entered a definitive agreement with Aupeo for distribution for key channels and markets of Aupeo! Personal Radio music streaming service and exclusive license right for Windows 8 Metro platform.   The terms of the deal include sMedio's exclusive global channel rights to distribute Aupeo! Personal Radio - music streaming service to PC OEMs globally. In addition, the partnership terms grant sMedio exclusive Japanese market rights to distribute AUPEO! across all core OEM licensing channels, such as CE, Mobile, Automotive and PC.

"We are pleased to partner with AUPEO and bring such a quality cloud music service to our strategic OEM partners and to our users globally," said sMedio CEO, Shunsuke Tanaka. "This partnership enables us to bring our global OEM partners a powerful unified mix of our local network wifi data mobility and playback software i with a highly synergistic cloud music service integrated right into the experience."

"At AUPEO, we are very excited to partner with sMedio to expand our distribution into the global PC OEM channel, and specifically to leverage their strong relationships with the breadth of product manufacturers in such a strategic region as Japan," said Armin G. Shmitt, COO of AUPEO.  "This partnership represents an important expansion of our service as a global player."

sMedio plans to integrate the Aupeo service into various configurations of its product portfolio, and specifically leverage its strategic development relationship with Microsoft  around Windows 8 native Metro applications. sMedio will be announcing its full Windows 8 product strategy and additional partnerships later this Fall.

About sMedio
With headquarters in Toyko, sMedio Inc is a leading, global developer and provider of wireless content mobility, streaming and playback solutions.  With its range of patented and patent pending technology, the Company's product lines include both consumer applications and enabling technologies sold to a range of top tier customers, including PC OEMS; mobile handset OEMs, carriers, CE OEMs and other services providers. 

About Aupeo
Founded in Berlin in 2008, the service is a leading provider of personalized audio streams for Internet-capable hardware devices. AUPEO! offers radio stations that compile an individual program for listeners and recommend similar music. The recommendation technology is based on an algorithm developed by the Fraunhofer Institute, inventors of the MP3 format. AUPEO! is available at http://www.aupeo.com and as a free app on the iTunes App Store, Android Market and Nokia Ovi Store.

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sMedio

CONTACT: Jasmine Kuen, Smedio USA,  +1-408-893-5993,  jkuen@smedioinc.com; sMedio Japan, +81-3-5299-9300, press@smedio.co.jp