VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Ohio-based Electronic Raffle Kiosk Company
NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions, Inc. (OTCQB: VGTL), CEO Peter Shafran is pleased to announce the Company has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with an Ohio-based company in the charitable video gaming industry. "The target company is exactly the type of company we've been searching for and the right kind of people who share our vision in this market," says Shafran. Shafran added, "This deal makes sense for both parties - it provides 360 with a proven model and a talented staff of gaming industry veterans and will provide the target company with even more opportunities and higher levels of support and product development." Counsel is preparing the definitive closing documents and the parties expect the transaction to close on or before November 15, 2012.
The Ohio-based target company has complete manufacturing capabilities, software licensing for raffle games, distribution and maintenance components in place with staffing and warehousing in Ohio. It also currently enjoys a five-year contract to place charitable video raffle kiosks in participating veterans and fraternal organizations' locations in Ohio, which will enable the expansion of raffle units and locations to meet and exceed more than 5,000 units in 1500+ locations. Proceeds from these video raffles will benefit the locations and the charities they support.
"Following this acquisition," Shafran explained, "360 intends to expand similar operations throughout Ohio and into other states where the regulatory and political environments are accommodating. We have already started exploring that process in earnest in several other states."
Under the terms of the LOI, the Company will acquire 100% of the target company, with management, operations and contracts in place. The target company will then operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of 360, in compliance with all governmental regulations. The acquisition of the target company is valued at greater than $25 million in cash and stock. The projected revenue to 360 in the first full 12 months after acquisition is in the range of $25,000,000 - $35,000,000, with expected EBITDA greater than $5,000,000 - $7,500,000, based on current revenue in the field. The projected revenues in years 2 through 5 (from Ohio-based operations alone) would appear to be in the range of $50,000,000 - $75,000,000, or better.
About 360 Entertainment & Productions
360 Entertainment & Productions is devoted to creating a multi-platform media company offering products in the electronic raffles and sweepstakes gaming industries. In addition, 360 Entertainment & Productions is seeking other opportunities in the rapidly growing electronic gaming industry in those venues and states where allowed by regulation. Our business outlook is based on a strategy of growing and building business units through investments and acquisitions.
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Hughes and ThinKom Demonstrate New Tactical Communications Solutions
New Solutions Offer Advanced on-the-Move Capabilities for the Defense Sector
GERMANTOWN, Md., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite solutions and services, and a leading provider of managed network and application services, and ThinKom Solutions, Inc. (ThinKom), today announced the demonstration of ultra-low profile antennas and a manpack for global communications-on-the-move (COTM) missions. The ThinKom products include the ultra-low-profile Ku-band COTM antenna (ThinSAT(® )300), the ultra-portable Manpack Ka-band antenna (ThinPACK(®) KKA100) and the low-profile airborne Ka-band antenna (ThinAIR(®) KA1000). The joint demonstration confirmed interoperability of ThinKom COTM antennas with the Hughes HX System, including its high-performance IP satellite routers with enhanced security features, operationally proven for high quality and highly-secure communications for defense customers worldwide.
"Combining our HX System with ThinKom's ultra-low-profile antennas brings government and military customers new advances in tactical communications for airborne, sea and land," said Rick Lober, vice president and general manager of the Defense and Intelligence Systems Division, Hughes. "This capability comes at a crucial juncture when our nation requires affordable solutions to share an ever-increasing amount of real-time intelligence and battlefield information at all echelons of command."
"We are pleased ThinKom was able to integrate Hughes satellite technology with our ultra-low-profile antennas," said Mark Silk, CEO of Thinkom, "Our new antennas offer next-generation technological capabilities and their small profiles make them harder to identify, creating a safer environment for our military users."
The ThinSAT(®) 300, originally developed for high-data rate OTM enterprise applications, enables an integrated, on-the-move satellite antenna terminal in an ultra-low-profile (4.5-inch-high), 59-inch-long enclosure. Based on the Variable Inclined Continuous Transverse Stub (VICTS) phased array technology, ThinKom's COTM antenna offers increased aperture efficiency and enhanced control of radiated power spectral density while remaining compliant with FCC and ITU requirements. ThinKom's ThinPACK(®) KKA100 manportable antenna is based on its Continuous Transverse Stub (CTS) phased array antenna technology and enjoys the same benefits as the VICTS technology in terms of aperture efficiency and radiated power spectral density, while remaining compliant with MIL-STD-188-164A and ETSI EN 301 358. The ThinAIR(®) KA1000 low-profile airborne antenna has been flight tested and proven to provide 7 Mbps uplink data rates and 4.5 Mbps downlink data rates while in-flight on the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) System. Other benefits include: worldwide commercial and government Ka-band connectivity, as well as high data rates and high-power spectral densities.
These products will be on display at the Military Communications (MILCOM) 2012 Conference in both the Hughes ( #1319) and the ThinKom ( #310) booths. MILCOM is being held October 29 - November 1, 2012 at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida.
About ThinKom Solutions, Inc.
Founded in 2000, ThinKom, is a leading provider of innovative highly-affordable compact broadband antenna and product solutions for aeronautical, on-the-move (OTM), and manportable applications. Its primary products uniquely enable near-term worldwide availability of affordable high data rate connectivity in the X-, Ku-, Ka-, and Q-Band frequency bands for the consumer, enterprise, first-responder, civil, military, and intelligence communities. For more information about ThinKom, please visit http://www.thinkom.com.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet(®) is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 2.8 million systems to customers in over 100 countries, representing over 50 percent market share. Its products employ global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions. For additional information about Hughes, please visit http://www.hughes.com.
The DROID Invasion Returns With Verizon Wireless And Motorola
Verizon customers can embrace the Invasion and win one of 360 Prizes
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced the DROID Invasion Returns sweepstakes along with the arrival of the cutting-edge DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD by Motorola. Starting Oct. 18, 2012, Verizon Wireless' customers in Georgia that purchase a DROID RAZR M, DROID RAZR HD or the DROID RAZR MAXX HD are automatically entered for a chance to win one of the 360 prizes.
"The DROID Invasion Returns sweepstakes, along with the debut of the DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZAR MAXX HD, gives our customers the opportunity to experience an innovative device on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network," said Jonathan LeCompte, president, Georgia-Alabama Region for Verizon Wireless. "The chance to win one of the 360 prizes, including being one of the five $10,000 winners, is a great way to celebrate the three-year anniversary of the DROID Invasion."
The DROID Invasion Returns sweepstake prizes include $10,000 (five winners), $1,000 (five winners) and the Flip Stand with Smart Charger by Motorola (350 winners). The last date to purchase the DROID RAZR M, DROID RAZR HD and the DROID RAZR MAXX HD with Verizon Wireless and be eligible for the contest is Nov. 7, 2012. Rules for the sweepstakes can be found at http://www.verizoninsider.com/droidinvasionreturns.com.
We are making the three-year anniversary of the DROID Invasion at Verizon Wireless by bringing three new devices to customers. The DROID RAZR M, DROID RAZR HD and DROID MAXX HD exhibit the innovative design and cutting-edge technology that Motorola devices offer to consumers. Each device makes the effortless transition from business to entertainment usage with features like innovative display screens. The DROID RAZR M on 4G LTE has a 4.3 in. display that is more than 40 percent larger, compared to its competitor and is available for $99.99 with a new two-year contract.
Both the DROID RAZR HD and DROID MAXX HD on 4G LTE were available on Oct. 18. The DROID RAZR HD features an 8-megapixel camera and HD display screen that provides the perfect clarity for videos, magazines and movies. The DROID MAXX HD has the same features as the DROID RAZR HD along with an extended battery life that allows for up to 32 hours of normal use and double internal storage to 32 GB.
The DROID RAZR HD is available for $199.99 and the DROID RAZR MAXX HD is $299.99, both with a new two-year contract. The DROID RAZR HD will be available in either black or white and have 16 GB internal storage. The DROID RAZR MAXX HD will be available in black only and have 32 GB internal storage.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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The Women's Apparel Website SensualSurprises.com Has Changed Its URL to iFashionWarehouse.com
SensualSurprises.com has moved to iFashionWarehouse.com. The sensual apparel retailer will continue to offer a wide selection of corsets, lingerie and fantasy apparel and plans to add mobile apps to their online shopping experience.
CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SensualSurprises.com has a new website location. The women's online sensual apparel specialist can now be found at http://www.iFashionWarehouse.com. Along with the announcement of the new site, the company also plans to provide mobile and smartphone applications including an Apple iPad app slated for release in 2013.
The company's original architect and developer, Nelson C. Jones, will remain actively involved in the future development of the website at iFashion Warehouse as well as the development of the smartphone and mobile applications.
"Our goal is to make the original SensualSurprises.com more easily accessible to all of our customers no matter what technology they are using. As more and more of our customers rely on smartphones and tablets to do their online shopping, we've found a need to develop mobile applications that make it easy for customers to find and purchase what they're looking for at iFashionWarehouse.com," said Nelson C. Jones former VP of Sensual Surprises Apparel, and current President and Owner of iFashion Warehouse (http://www.ifashionwarehouse.com).
With this new URL change from SensualSurprises.com to iFashionWarehouse.com we will be able to reach out to a much broader audience and participate in markets that were closed to us in the past. We believe that our customers will be sensually surprised with the new level service, products, and direction of the company.
The company isn't only focused on providing a shopping site for corsets and lingerie to its customers. Customer feedback and interactions via social media are at the forefront too, which has led to the hire of Brenda Marungo as the company's Social Media Director and Nataliya Lovhikova as the company's Customer Service and Product Manager.
"Brenda brings over 5 years of social media marketing experience with her and will be instrumental in the further development of our social media profiles. Nataliya will spearhead our customer service department and oversee future product development. They both bring the experience and know-how needed to move the company forward and meet our customers' needs at the same time," noted Jones.
About iFashion Warehouse: iFashionWarehouse.com has been providing women with an online shopping site for sensual apparel since 2002. Customers can choose from over 13,000 products in 50 categories including: corsets and lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, evening gowns, boots and shoes and costumes that are both scary and sensual. The company offers personalized customer service to assist in the selection of gifts.
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iFashion Warehouse
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C.E.O. Hybrid Offers Perfect Balance of Protection, Performance and Design and ships Nov. 2
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marware®, renowned designer of innovative accessories that enhance the performance of mobile devices, announced its new lineup of iPad mini cases and accessories. Marware's genuine leather C.E.O. Hybrid case, which allows users to stand their iPad mini at three viewing angles, will start shipping November 2. The Axis, MicroShell Folio, and Vibe are available now for pre-order on http://www.Marware.com and will begin shipping mid-to-late November. Marware also introduced a brand new case design, the DoubleTake, which will be available later this year.
Beyond offering durable protection against the wear and tear of everyday use, Marware's new iPad mini cases enhance the performance of the device with innovative features that accentuate the user experience. The five new cases, the C.E.O. Hybrid, DoubleTake, Axis, MicroShell Folio and Vibe, marry form and function with lightweight protection and precision built for Apple's latest device: the new, smaller iPad mini.
"The iPad mini will introduce the Apple experience to a whole new group of customers, giving users the outstanding iPad experience in a smaller, more portable and more affordable device," said Marware Director of Marketing Ronnie Khadaran. "We've had some great success stories with our iPad cases, and we're excited to continue that tradition with these new smaller versions. More than just cases, our new iPad mini products offer the perfect balance of functionality and design that allows customers to enjoy new uses for their tablet while offering the same protection, durability and style they've come to expect from Marware."
Marware's new iPad mini cases include the following:
-- The C.E.O. Hybrid ($42.99 USD MSRP), a Marware signature design, is made
of genuine leather and allows users to stand their device at three
viewing angles and one typing angle. In addition, the device features an
automatic sleep/wake lid. The thin profile of a shell case with the
stylish exterior of a folio protects 97 percent of the device when
closed, and includes Marware's signature interior hand strap for
one-handed use, offering superior versatility in a sleek executive-style
case.
-- The DoubleTake ($54.99 USD MSRP) is an elegant case with bold
personality and a stunning collection of head turning color options.
Durable dual-material composition offers enhanced protection and style.
The automatic sleep/wake lid folds to stand the device for hands-free
viewing or typing and is secured close with soft magnets. Additionally,
the intricately designed soft rubber inner layer provides shock
absorption.
-- The Axis ($44.99 USD MSRP), a genuine leather portfolio with a 90-degree
rotation, allows users to adjust the iPad mini to portrait or landscape
mode. With three hands-free viewing angles, the Axis holds the iPad mini
securely to let you type, read or watch it without neck strain.
Marware's signature hand strap provides for comfortable one-handed use
and a sleep/wake lid helps preserve battery life.
-- The MicroShell Folio ($34.99 USD MSRP) provides sleek durability,
combining a durable hard-shell with an integrated-stand folio lid for
hands-free viewing and typing. Designed to keep up with a demanding
mobile lifestyle, Marware's latest design stands out in the crowd with a
metallic back finish and lightweight, multi-functional design that
features an elastic strap to hold the sleep/wake lid open or closed.
-- The Vibe ($29.99 USD MSRP) stands the iPad mini in virtually any
position for the most comfortable, hands-free experience possible.
Sporting an energetic, two-toned exterior, its vibrant style is outdone
only by the boundless viewing angles of its intuitive design. An
automatic sleep/wake lid turns the tablet on and off to conserve battery
life.
Marware also offers an Anti-Scratch Screen Protector Kit (3-pack) for additional protection of your iPad mini display. To see the complete lineup of designs for the iPad mini, visit http://www.marware.com/ipad-mini-cases.
About Marware
Marware, Inc. is an independently owned, U.S.-based corporation that designs and manufactures innovative mobile device accessories that enhance the user experience. Deeply rooted in the South Florida culture, Marware captures inspiration from the community's refined, idyllic lifestyle. Founded in 1993, Marware has evolved along with the industry to meet the demands of the mobile community with products that provide the perfect balance of style and functionality, thus enhancing the lifestyle of our customers. Leading a wave of responsibility, the company has remained committed to national charities, community development and academic programs including its own Marware Montessori Academy for children. Marware also is one of the leaders in environmentally safe manufacturing procedures, resulting in its own line of eco-friendly accessories. Marware embraces and drives change in the industry through continuous improvement in everything it does. For more information, visit http://www.Marware.com.
Barilla Helps Families Bring Love To The Dinner Table In Celebration Of World Pasta Day
Based on survey insights, new cookbook addresses barriers to preparing a home-cooked meal
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For centuries, pasta has been a dinnertime favorite, loved by people around the world. There's even a day dedicated to celebrating it, and it's not hard to understand why: pasta is a versatile, affordable, easy, nutritious, comforting meal that brings people together. But now, with 58 percent of parents agreeing life today is more hectic than a year ago, and an additional 74 percent worrying about what happens when their family doesn't have a home-cooked meal; pasta is more important than ever. That's why in celebration of World Pasta Day, Barilla has partnered with Jenny Rosenstrach, author of "Dinner: A Love Story," to create a special edition cookbook designed to help families everywhere bring love to the table on even the busiest nights.
"I know how important dinnertime is, and I also know that I'm not alone in my love for pasta - so it's a natural fit," said Jenny Rosenstrach, author of "Dinner: A Love Story." "I've partnered with Barilla because I share the company's mission to help parents figure out realistic strategies to get a meal on the table, and help parents realize that having some quick and delicious pasta dinners in their repertoire is an easy way to make that happen."
Survey Reveals Love for Pasta, Multitasking
A new Barilla survey found the love for pasta is resounding but increasingly hectic lives make at-home meal preparation more challenging than ever. People are seeking easy go-to-meals that are simple, crowd-pleasers and allow for multi-tasking while cooking. A pasta meal can meet all these needs and parents believe it offers much more:
-- 90 percent of parents agree pasta is an easy meal option
-- 89 percent agree pasta is a meal the whole family enjoys
-- 85 percent agree pasta can be prepared using on-hand ingredients from
the pantry
-- 48 percent agree they can multi-task while making pasta
-- More than two-thirds of parents agree that pasta is a nutritious option
-- "Love" is one of the most common words referred to by parents thinking
about pasta
"Growing up in Italy, my family used to sit together around the dinner table, enjoying a warm plate of pasta and each other's company. A bowl of pasta is like ahug - warm, embracing and everyone loves one. I recommend good quality pasta for a great experience - it should never stick or clump and should be al dente," said Chef Lorenzo Boni, Barilla America Executive Chef. "Pasta doesn't have to be complicated to be delicious. That's why we are happy to celebrate World Pasta Day with our special edition cookbook to help make dinner time simple for today's families, so they can share quality time together around the table."
The Modern Family Pasta Cookbook
The Modern Family Pasta cookbook features 10 delicious recipes celebrating pasta putting love on the dinner table. These recipes address the top barriers to mealtime in American households - to help make dinner enjoyable and, more importantly, possible. Recipes developed by Chef Lorenzo Boni like Lemon Spaghetti and Creamy Fettuccine with Italian Sausage and Leeks will give any family something to look forward to while sharing the table.
Feeding America
To help others share the table together, Barilla is partnering with Feeding America®, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, whose mission is to feed America's hungry. For every virtual hug shared on the Barilla Facebook page Barilla will donate the equivalent of four meals to Feeding America, with a goal of donating 200,000 total meals. Barilla will hug back with a free download to The Modern Family Pasta Cookbook and coupon for the first 25,000 visitors.
For more information, please visit apps.facebook.com/barillaworldpastaday.
About the Barilla Group
Barilla, originally established in 1877 as a bread and pasta shop in Parma, Italy, ranks as one of today's top Italian food groups. Barilla leads in the global pasta business, the pasta sauces business in continental Europe, the bakery products business in Italy and the crispbread business in Scandinavia.
Barilla owns 41 production sites (13 in Italy and 28 outside Italy) and exports to more than 100 countries. Every year, about 2,500,000 tons of food products under the brands of Barilla, Mulino Bianco, Voiello, Pavesi, Academia Barilla, Wasa, Harrys (France and Russia), Golden Toast (Germany), Misko (Greece), Filiz (Turkey), Yemina and Vesta (Mexico), are featured on dining tables all over the world.
Barilla has become one of the world's most esteemed food companies and is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Italian know-how by respecting its longstanding traditional principles and values, considering employees a fundamental asset and developing leading-edge production systems.
About Jenny Rosenstrach
Jenny Rosenstrach is the creator of the blog DinnerALoveStory.com, and author of the book "Dinner: A Love Story" (Ecco/HarperCollins). She is a wife and mother of two whose goal is to help parents manage their hectic lives and still be able to prepare a dinner for their families. Her book, along with her blog, includes tips and recipes on how to get families more involved in the dinnertime. Jenny's work has appeared in numerous national publications including Bon Appetit, Real Simple, and The New York Times.
About Feeding America
With a network of 200 member food banks across the country, Feeding America supplies more than 3 billion pounds of food and grocery products annually. Through the assistance of local and national food assistance programs, the organization is able to provide nutritious, fresh foods to Americans struggling with hunger; safe and nurturing places for children to have a meal; emergency assistance for disaster victims; as well as a chance at self-sufficiency for adults trying to break the cycle of poverty and hunger. For more information please visit http://www.FeedingAmerica.org.
Zillow Introduces Pre-Market Inventory To Its Home Search
Home Shoppers Can Now Find Information on 1.8 Million Pre-Foreclosure and Foreclosed Homes For Free
SEATTLE, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading real estate marketplace Zillow® (NASDAQ:Z) introduces pre-market inventory to its home-search experience. Home shoppers on Zillow now are able to search for and find rich information on 1.8 million pre-foreclosure and foreclosed properties, for free. These homes are not yet listed for sale and can't be found on any Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor are they freely available on other real estate sites. For the first time, home shoppers are able to see the entire scope of housing inventory in their area, both pre-market and for-sale, side by side.
With inventory of for-sale homes falling by 20 percent over the past year[i], many would-be buyers are having a hard time finding the right home. Until now, foreclosures have made up a large, yet invisible, part of the housing inventory. Traditionally, only savvy investors knew where to find information on these types of properties. Zillow's introduction of pre-market inventory gives buyers a leg up by enabling them to see not only homes that are currently listed for sale, but homes that will soon be listed for sale.
Additionally, a majority of home buyers (55 percent) have considered purchasing a foreclosure[ii], but many don't know where to find information on these homes or are discouraged by the complexity of the transaction. After searching Zillow's pre-market inventory, buyers can connect with a local real estate agent who specializes in foreclosures who can help them navigate the process of buying a foreclosed home.
"This is another tremendous step forward in consumer empowerment. Zillow is taking information that was really only available to a select group - in this case, savvy investors - and making it more easily available to interested home buyers," said Spencer Rascoff, Zillow's CEO. "What's more, bringing this information to light, and taking this inventory out of the shadows, can help bring these homes to market faster than ever before."
Zillow's pre-market inventory includes:
-- More than 1.5 million pre-foreclosure properties: Homes where the lender
has initiated foreclosure proceedings or an auction has been scheduled.
-- 250,000 foreclosed properties: Homes that are owned by a bank or a
lender but have not yet been listed for sale.
-- More than 147,000 Make Me Move® properties: This is a Zillow feature
where homeowners have named a "dream price" for which they would
potentially sell their home.
Zillow now enables shoppers to see home details and unique data on these properties, including:
-- Foreclosure Estimate: Zillow's estimate of the sale price of the home if
sold as a foreclosure, in addition to the percentage and dollar discount
this represents off fair market value.
-- Number of beds and baths, square footage and historical sales and
listing history.
-- Foreclosure details, including: timeline of the foreclosure process,
foreclosing loan amount, unpaid balance, lender, trustee and/or attorney
information.
-- Contact information for local real estate agents trained to help buyers
with the foreclosure process. Zillow also is launching the Zillow
Foreclosure Center http://www.zillow.com/foreclosures/, which provides
consumers with information and how-to guides on navigating the
foreclosure process and answers frequently asked questions about
foreclosures.
Zillow's pre-market inventory search is currently available on Zillow.com and iOS mobile apps.
Additionally, with this launch, Zillow is surfacing addresses and detailed information for more than 67,000 foreclosure listings (bank-owned homes currently listed for sale) in its for-sale search category.
About Zillow, Inc.
Zillow is the leading real estate information marketplace, providing vital information about homes, real estate listings, rental listings and mortgages through its mobile applications and websites, enabling homeowners, buyers, sellers and renters to connect with real estate, rental and mortgage professionals best suited to meet their needs. 35 million unique users visited Zillow's mobile applications and websites in September 2012. Zillow, Inc. operates Zillow.com(®), Zillow Mortgage Marketplace, Zillow Rentals, Zillow Mobile, Diverse Solutions® and Postlets(®) . Zillow is headquartered in Seattle.
Zillow.com, Zillow, Make Me Move, Postlets and Diverse Solutions are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc.
[i] According to Zillow Analysis which tracked the difference in number of homes listed for sale on Zillow across the country from Sept. 30, 2011 to Sept. 30, 2012
Entrust's Software Authentication Platform Transforms Smartphones into Multipurpose Digital Identities for Secure Physical, Logical and Cloud Access
-- Entrust IdentityGuard delivers mobile smart credentials, capitalizes on BYOD momentum by leveraging Bluetooth and NFC technology on Apple iOS, Google Android and RIM BlackBerry devices
DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To enable organizations to secure and leverage mobile devices in the wake of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trends, Entrust extends its comprehensive identity-based security platform with Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile Smart Credentials. Available for the Apple iOS, Google Android and RIM BlackBerry mobile platforms, Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile Smart Credentials transform mobile devices into multipurpose digital identities for authenticated access to logical networks, cloud applications, physical facilities and building entrances.
"Entrust launched its mobile platform more than three years ago and we continue to innovate with practical capabilities that secure and leverage mobile devices across the enterprise," said Entrust President and CEO Bill Conner. "This technology helps organizations transform mobile devices into strong, multipurpose authenticators for physical, logical and cloud access while driving down the total cost of ownership as part of bring-your-own-device initiatives."
The Entrust Mobile Smart Credential is core to Entrust's broad mobile security portfolio that both secures and leverages the mobile enterprise. This layered, two-pronged approach helps secure mobile identities through the use of device certificates, mobile device management (MDM) integration, as well as transparent monitoring and authentication.
Complimenting those capabilities, Entrust's mobile innovation also helps organizations leverage mobile devices for strong, easy-to-use authentication, which includes two-factor authentication, out-of-band transaction confirmation, mobile smart credentials and future authenticator technology (e.g., biometrics, GPS).
Secure, Easy to Use and Always on Hand
Entrust IdentityGuard enables organizations to leverage everyday smartphones to easily authenticate identities for physical, logical and cloud-based resources, as well as digitally signing data. By taking advantage of near-field communication (NFC) and Bluetooth standards, Entrust embeds digital certificates on smartphones to create trusted identity credentials for stronger, more convenient enterprise authentication.
"Mobile smart credentials offer the value of smartcard authentication while simplifying security for end-users and streamlining the provision process," said Conner. "Easy-to-use mobile credentials help improve security with embedded technology such a location-based tracking, Bluetooth, NFC, and biometrics capture and provide an out-of-band channel that's critical to defeat malware-based attacks within the enterprises."
The mobile platform not only simplifies authentication for end-users, but also helps organizations reduce costs by eliminating the need for dedicated authentication hardware such as tokens, smartcards and smartcard readers.
Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile Smart Credentials augment security and user convenience by leveraging Bluetooth to automatically detect and connect to workstations ? simply by prompting users to enter a PIN. And once a user leaves the proximity of their machine, Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile Smart Credentials can automatically lock the user session, ensuring logical access to the desktop is secured at all times.
Growing Trust in Mobile Devices
As leading technology organizations ? Google and Apple, for example ? focus on consumer-driven use for mobile devices (e.g., mobile wallets and payments vehicles), Entrust parallels this mobile innovation with a focus on empowering enterprises with solutions that leverage the mobile platform to address the need for stronger, more simple identity-based security. The ubiquity of mobile devices, as well as the growth of BYOD initiatives, allows enterprises to concurrently strengthen security, increase user adoption and greatly reduce costs.
"Entrust is helping transform smartphones ? devices end-users are already comfortable with, trust and always have on hand ? into enterprise-grade authenticators," said Conner. "The familiarity that users gain on the consumer side is directly benefiting the trust and understanding needed for wide-spread enterprise use. The parallel mobile movements are working together to help usher in great new standards in security, communication and transactions."
Enterprise-Wide ? A Comprehensive Identity-Based Security Platform
While harnessing the power of existing end-user devices as authenticators for physical, logical and cloud application access provides clear value, Entrust's comprehensive authentication platform also integrates with existing IT systems and business processes for unmatched deployment versatility.
With the flexibility to be co-deployed alongside outgoing legacy systems, Entrust's comprehensive software authentication platform bridges emerging technologies for strong mobility, cloud and smart credentialing offerings.
Entrust's flagship authentication solution, Entrust IdentityGuard, continues to lead the industry as one of the most robust software authentication platforms, delivering an unmatched breadth of capabilities and flexibility to meet the most demanding security environments.
The solution enables organizations to layer security ? according to access requirements or the risk of a given transaction ? across diverse users and applications. Entrust's diverse set of authentication capabilities include smartcards and USB tokens, soft tokens, grid cards and eGrids, IP-geolocation, questions and answers, mobile smart credentials, out-of-band one-time passcode (delivered via voice, SMS or email), out-of-band transaction verification and a range of one-time-passcode tokens.
>>Tweet It: @Entrust Transforms Smartphones into Multipurpose Digital Identities for Secure Physical, Logical & Cloud Access, http://bit.ly/ENTUVideoNews.
About Entrust
A trusted provider of identity-based security solutions, Entrust secures governments, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 5,000 organizations spanning 85 countries. Entrust's award-winning software authentication platforms manage today's most secure identity credentials, addressing customer pain points for cloud and mobile security, physical and logical access, citizen eID initiatives, certificate management and SSL. For more information about Entrust products and services, call 888-690-2424, email entrust@entrust.com or visit http://www.entrust.com.
Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. In Canada, Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Limited. All Entrust product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Entrust Inc. or Entrust Limited. Google and Android are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Research In Motion, RIM and BlackBerry are trademarks or registered trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Brother(TM) Introduces New Webcam and Speakerphone Products To Help Enhance OmniJoin(TM) Web Conferencing Service
New Products, Combined With OmniJoin Web Conferencing Service, Provide Affordable, Boardroom-Quality Videoconferencing Experience
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brother International Corporation, a leader in small business technology, today announced the launch of its new NW-1000 webcam and VT-1000 speakerphone. This expansion of hardware, plus the recent launch of the cloud-based OmniJoin(TM) Web Conferencing service, marks the arrival of a complete, and affordable, web conference experience from a single company.
The new webcam and speakerphone work with virtually any web conferencing service, but are optimized to work with the OmniJoin Web Conferencing service. They will quickly and easily provide users with crystal clear audio and HD-quality video experience(1), all using 'plug-and-play' hardware via universal USB connection. The benefits of this experience include:
-- Remote workers, small offices or home offices can conduct
boardroom-quality web conferences, at a minimal investment
-- Web conferencing peripherals from a company you already trust to provide
quality, reliable office products
-- Users are able to conduct a web conference almost immediately, no need
to arrange complicated, in-person events
"Until now, videoconferencing products for SMBs and home office workers have been cost prohibitive, or have had challenges around compatibility and performance quality," said Bill Henderson, Vice President of Brother International Corporation. "Our products, combined with the OmniJoin(TM) service, represent an ideal marriage of affordable, quality plug-and-play hardware and an online cloud service to assist the small to mid-size business community in their day-to-day work and collaboration."
The VT-1000 Speakerphone allows users to simply connect their desktop, laptop or even smartphone to the device for easy conversion into a high-quality speakerphone. It boasts an omnidirectional microphone for crisp, clear voice communications and includes smart, convenient audio features such as noise reduction, echo cancellation and even presentation sound mode for improved audio fidelity. The VT-1000 Speakerphone is optimized for OmniJoin(TM) Web Conferencing service from Brother.
The NW-1000 Webcam offers plug-and-play installation with a simple, compact form factor and universal mount to rest easily on any desktop, notebook or within a conference room. It offers HD image quality video(1) with full HD1080 and HD720 video image, as well as wide angle image capture so users can easily see everyone on a conference call. Dual microphones also provide crisp, clear audio performance with high fidelity sound.
The NW-1000 Webcam and VT-1000 Speakerphone are available for purchase today at Brother-USA.com. As with all products, Brother offers toll-free technical phone support for the life of the product.
New High-Definition NW-1000 Webcam
Estimated Street Price: $99.99*
-- Full HD1080 and HD 720 video image quality(1)
-- Supports H.264 video compression
-- Dual microphones for stereo voice communications
-- Universal mount for using with either a desktop or notebook
-- Optimized to work with OmniJoin(TM) Web Conferencing
-- USB connectivity
-- 2-year limited warranty
New VT-1000 Speakerphone
Estimated Street Price: $99.99*
-- "Full duplex" capable with an omnidirectional microphone
-- Advanced audio features including noise reduction and echo cancellation
-- Optimized to work with OmniJoin(TM) Web Conferencing
-- USB 2.0 connectivity
-- 2-year limited warranty
(1) HD requires subscription through 3(rd) party video conferencing service provider
*Estimated street prices may vary
About Brother
Brother International Corporation is one of the premier providers of products for the home, home office and office. The U.S. corporate office in Bridgewater, N. J., was established on April 21, 1954 and currently markets many industrial products, home appliances and business products manufactured by its parent company, Brother Industries, Ltd. of Nagoya, Japan.
These products include an award-winning line of Multi-Function Center(®) machines and printers. Brother also provides the number-one line of facsimile machines in the U.S. and is the leader in electronic labeling, with its full line of P-touch(®) Electronic Labeling Systems. For more information you can visit the website at http://www.brother.com.
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Qualcomm Atheros Announces Exclusive Availability of Killer DoubleShot on MSI Gaming Laptops
Killer DoubleShot Provides Highest-Performance Wi-Fi and Ethernet Connection for Online Games
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), today announced the availability of its Killer DoubleShot offering on high performance gaming laptops from MSI Computer. Killer DoubleShot encompasses a melding of Killer's Ethernet and wireless networking solutions that features a newly designed unified user interface for streamlined user control. Designed to provide the lowest-latency, highest-performance Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections for online games, video and voice, the MSI GT70 is the first product equipped with Killer Technology's award-winning Wi-Fi and Ethernet hardware with unified Killer Network Manager software.
"The industry has come to know Killer technology as the choice solution to intelligently manage network traffic and optimize a user's online experience," said Michael Cubbage, director of business development for the networking business unit of Qualcomm Atheros. "With MSI's integration of our new Killer DoubleShot Wi-Fi and Ethernet solution, we are able to offer laptop gamers the chance to have the highest-performance connection to their online games, regardless of what type of Internet connection they use."
MSI is the first computer manufacturer to ship Killer's award-winning Ethernet and wireless hardware on the same system with a unified driver architecture and a customized version of Killer Network Manager that controls both the Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections. Killer DoubleShot consists of the Killer Wireless-N 1202 high performance 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi module with Bluetooth and the Killer E2200 high performance gigabit Ethernet controller. The Wireless-N 1202 module and the E2200 controller both ship with the Killer Network Manager software, offering Advanced Stream Detect to identify and intelligently prioritize all network traffic. Visual Bandwidth Control is also featured, allowing users to see the amount of bandwidth being used by each application and manually control or block them to suit their online needs.
"Having a high performance laptop with a fast and reliable Internet connection is a critical necessity for online gamers," said Sam Chern, global marketing director of MSI Computer. "Killer DoubleShot is an ideal addition to our portfolio as it provides a superior Internet connection with intelligent application prioritization, enabling gamers with the ultimate online gaming performance without compromise."
About Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), is redefining the way people incorporate wireless devices and services into everyday life. QTI and its subsidiaries operate substantially all of Qualcomm's research and development activities, and product and services businesses, including Qualcomm's semiconductor business, QCT. QTI's developments enable opportunities across the wireless and wired value chains by making devices and networks faster, content richer and communications more personal and affordable to people everywhere. For more information, go to http://www.qualcomm.com.
Qualcomm Atheros is a trademark of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
Microsemi Releases Ultra Low Power sub-GHz Radio in Compact Chip Scale Package for Wireless Sensor Applications
World-leading, 2 mA Low-power Consumption Enables Long Battery Life and Miniaturization
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of a new ultra low power (ULP) radio frequency (RF) transceiver for short-range wireless applications where power consumption is of utmost importance. The ZL70250 sets the bar in terms of low power consumption with only 2 milliamps (mA) of current required to transmit and receive data, enabling extremely long battery life and miniaturization. These two features are particularly important for applications using energy harvesting and battery-powered wireless sensor networks.
The new ULP radio operates in unlicensed frequency bands between 795 and 965 megahertz (MHz) and delivers a data rate of 186 kilobits per second (kbps) to support a wide variety of sensor applications. All components are integrated into a single chip scale package (CSP) with the exception of a bias resistor and a supply decoupling capacitor.
Short-range sensor networks can be used for wireless communication in factories, industrial complexes and commercial buildings, where they improve manufacturing efficiency, safety, reliability, automation and security. Applications include ambient/environmental monitoring, industrial building automation and security, access control, structural health monitoring, tank level monitoring, wireless cold chain tracking for pharmaceutical shipments, and flexible smart cards for embedded energy autonomous sensors, to name a few. Miniaturization is also a key-enabling factor for applications where the weight as well as the size is a constraint. Examples of industry segments that can benefit from an ultra compact wireless sensor include wireless wearable medical monitoring, wireless sensors for aircrafts or vehicles, and traceability tags.
Until recently, batteries such as AA cells have provided a powering solution, but replacing them when they run down can be expensive, especially when sensors are installed behind walls or in other unreachable locations. With the growth in wireless sensor networks, designers need innovative solutions that can be used in miniaturized, ultra compact sensors using small coin cell batteries.
Due to the ZL70250 radio's low peak current and voltage supply (1.1V to 1.9V) system vendors developing low power sensor nodes can target a variety of short-range wireless sensor networks across several industry segments. With its 2 mm x 3 mm die size the ZL70250 CSP can be integrated together with other compact integrated circuits in multi-chip modules (MCM).
"Our ULP radio solution consumes the least amount of energy per transmitted bit in the market today and is essential in wireless sensor designs using energy harvesting transducers," said Mauricio Peres, director of business development of Microsemi's ULP group. "In addition, in applications utilizing compact batteries, our lead customers have reported outstanding power saving capabilities when using compact coin cell batteries with 1.4V and 1.5V supply."
Many wireless solutions available today in the medical industry have limitations to battery life when transporting multiple vital sign streams to a display instrument. Continuous vital sign monitoring applications such as electro cardiogram (ECG) rhythm or blood oxygen level (pulse oximetry) tracking can drain the battery supply quickly to an operating duration of one day or less. The ultra low power capabilities of the ZL70250 radio differentiate in sensor applications where battery life must be preserved while monitoring real time continuous data events. Current lab trials at Microsemi using CR-2032 coin cells show a significant improvement to battery life in continuous patient monitoring applications such as wireless ECG and pulse oximetry when compared to existing off the shelf solutions using AA batteries.
Key short range, miniaturized wireless applications for ZL70250 CSP radio include:
-- Smart "thin" card based sensors
-- Ambient monitoring
-- Building automation and home security
-- Indoor live stock monitoring
-- Medical wearable sensors with continuous monitoring
-- Animal lab sciences
-- Package transport tracking sensors (e.g. pharmaceutical)
-- ULP sensor networks for naval or commercial avionics applications
-- Military sensors for modern soldiers
-- Compact sensors based on rechargeable solid state thin film battery
Microsemi is providing development support tools for the ZL70250 CSP solution. Included in the tools are Application Development Kits (ADK), a low power wireless communication software code starter for point to point connections and reference designs of wireless sensors based on CR-2032 coin cell batteries.
About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance, radiation-hardened and highly reliable analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,000 employees globally. Learn more at http://www.microsemi.com.
Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements related to its new ultra low power radio (ULP) frequency (RF) transceiver for short-range wireless applications, and its potential effects on future business, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence, potential cost increases, variations in customer order preferences, weakness or competitive pricing environment of the marketplace, uncertain demand for and acceptance of the company's products, adverse circumstances in any of our end markets, results of in-process or planned development or marketing and promotional campaigns, difficulties foreseeing future demand, potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog, product returns, product liability, and other potential unexpected business and economic conditions or adverse changes in current or expected industry conditions, difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights, inventory obsolescence and difficulties regarding customer qualification of products. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
ROLTA Eases Oracle EBS R12 Upgrades with Comprehensive Testing Services
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As more companies upgrade from Oracle R11i to R12, a disturbing trend of expensive mistakes is emerging, making it clear that quality testing is a key requirement that can be the difference between successful, on-time implementations and disastrous rework. Rolta's comprehensive Testing Services bring peace of mind and predictable expense to companies seeking to modernize their current Oracle systems.
Rolta, a global Oracle Platinum Partner, has performed countless successful R12 upgrades, and recommends that companies plan to incorporate a comprehensive testing phase to the project plan, whether done in-house or outsourced. But with dozens of applications to manage across multiple business units, stretched IT organizations are increasingly seeking outsourced application testing assistance.
"Upgrading to a new software release can bring significant challenges," said Dale Costantino, executive vice president of Outsourcing and Managed Services at Rolta. "With an R12 upgrade, it's critically important to deploy the right skills to create solid test plans and to conduct the testing in a systematic and comprehensive manner."
In addition to supporting companies through the R12 upgrade, Rolta offers testing services for every phase of the Software Testing Life Cycle, with special expertise and domain orientation focusing on Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Oil & Gas, Utilities and Healthcare. Services include automated and interactive Functional Testing, System Testing, and Performance Engineering to address any business process changes, not only for EBS application testing, but also for ERP, CRM and other applications on multiple technology platforms.
"Rolta has leveraged its extensive experience gathered over several testing projects on various applications and numerous platforms to establish a best-practice based testing template and protocol. This set of standardized capabilities and tools helps to reduce the customer's risk and costs of software maintenance," Costantino said. "Companies benefit not only from Rolta's extensive testing expertise, but also from the documentation created that provides valuable insights for in-house teams."
For example, in an R12 upgrade test project, Rolta creates a playbook of test scripts that contains documentation of all required technical activities, patches, scripts, etc., to create a useable instance, as well as all pre and post upgrade functional activities, including data preparation and set-ups for both existing and new modules. Using test scripts from prior implementations or upgrade activities as baseline scripts, Rolta updates scripts for new functionality introduced in R12 as well as for business process changes. The test team also solicits end-user input to develop and enumerate the script scenarios and make sure all customizations are addressed and thoroughly tested.
About ROLTA: Rolta is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions for many vertical segments, including Utilities, Governments, Transportation, Process, Power, Banking and Insurance. These enterprise level solutions are built around Rolta's intellectual property and domain expertise to offer unique business intelligence for impactful insights for effective decision making. Rolta's solutions framework includes Rolta Geospatial Fusion(TM), a suite to integrate disparate spatial and business data; Rolta OneView(TM), a BI solution for operational excellence; and Rolta iPerspective(TM), a unique platform for SOA and "Cloud" enablement. Rolta's intellectual property repository contains cutting-edge software for mapping and earth sciences, providing the foundation for Defense and Homeland Security solutions including C4ISTAR information systems, Military Communications, Digital Soldier, and Vehicle Systems. Rolta is a multinational organization headquartered in India, which has executed projects in over 40 countries. Rolta has a countrywide infrastructure and international subsidiaries across the globe. Forbes Global ranked Rolta amongst the "Best 200 under a Billion" four times in six years. The Company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange, and forms part of various indices on BSE/NSE. The Company's GDRs are listed on the Main Board of London Stock Exchange.
Jason Cory A. P. Singh
President Member
North America Board of Directors
E-mail: jason.cory@roltaus.com E-mail: ap.singh@rolta.com
Phone: +1 (678) 942 5000 Phone: +91 (22) 2926 6666
SOURCE Rolta
Throw a Boo-tacular Halloween Bash with Doozycards.com!
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Doozy Cards is thrilled to unveil a spooky collection of haunted and hilarious Halloween eCards, perfect for inviting your fiendish friends and frightening family to your Halloween Bash this year.
Halloween is creeping up once again, and Doozy Cards is watching your back, or should we say hunchback, to provide you with a terrifying selection of Halloween eCards for your very scary Halloween party. Invite all of your favorite bloodsuckers to your Vampire Dinner Party this year and let them know how happy you'd be to have them for dinner. And a devilish invitation from the Sexy Halloween Witch is sure to leave your guests spellbound and helpless to resist your Halloween party charms.
If you're feeling a bit ghoulishly green this year and hoping to raise the dead with your Halloween festivities, James Green's Halloween Party invite, one of our most popular Halloween eCards, is sure to revive your haunted spirits. The pumpkins are carved, the cobwebs hung and the cauldron is bubbling, now all you have to do is send the Gecko Halloween Party Invite and watch the silly magic of Halloween take flight.
Doozy Cards can be sent with a low-cost premium membership that includes extras such as unique eCard collections, like the Dionne Warwick eCard collection, birthday reminders and free technical support. Doozy's Halloween eCards can actually be sent at no cost using their 10 Free Trial offer. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the premier membership goes to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, the largest privately funded meals on wheels charitable service.
Whether you're gathering your ghouls to trick-or-treat in your neighborhood or donning your creepiest costume for your Halloween party, Doozy Cards offers the kookiest collection of Halloween eCards. Send your friends, fiends and loved ones a spine-tingling and hilarious invitation before the full moon rises and the streets are overrun by monsters.
Doozy Cards also offers a large selection of 100% original animated eCards for birthdays, holidays and special occasions.
About Doozy Cards:
A small, family owned and operated animation studio and eCard company, Doozy has been creating original eCards since 2003, including popular Birthday eCards. A father and daughter team founded Doozy Cards with the intention of uplifting each person who views their cards.
Actian and Attunity Join Forces to Simplify Real-time Big Data Warehousing
Attunity Replicate for Actian Vectorwise Delivers High-performance Data Replication for Faster Analytics
REDWOOD CITY, California and BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, October 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Actian Corporation [http://www.actian.com ], creators of Vectorwise, the innovative
performance analytic database, and Attunity Ltd. (NASDAQ: ATTU), a leading provider of
information availability software solutions, announced today they have joined forces to
create Attunity Replicate for Actian Vectorwise
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-replicate-actian-vectorwise ], a solution that
meets the high-performance demands of Big Data while being significantly simple to use.
The solution is designed to provide high-performance, end-to-end data loading with quick
time-to-value for Actian Vectorwise environments. The optimized replication solution is
immediately available worldwide.
Attunity Replicate for Actian Vectorwise empowers enterprise customers to quickly load
data from heterogeneous data sources to Vectorwise data warehouses. Attunity Replicate
maintains the most current data continuously and efficiently via change data capture (CDC)
[http://www.attunity.com/solutions/change-data-capture ] technology - streaming changes in
real-time from source databases to the Vectorwise data warehouse. The solution is designed
to optimize the data loading process and will help organizations analyse and monetize Big
Data faster.
"Big Data is a big opportunity for organizations to create competitive capabilities
and enhance their value," said Itamar Ankorion, Vice President of Business Development at
Attunity. "Attunity Replicate addresses the bottleneck of loading data into Big Data
warehouses like Actian Vectorwise, and our partnership brings a solution to market that
provides quick time-to-value."
"As data continues to evolve and impact how the world lives, we are witnessing more
and more customers implementing real-time data solutions," said Fred Gallagher, General
Manager, Vectorwise. "As Vectorwise has made tremendous progress in helping businesses to
gain new insights and drive operational efficiencies, Attunity Replicate brings additional
value by simplifying the entire process."
Attunity Replicate for Actian Vectorwise supports:
- High-performance full loads and continuous change data capture
- Click-2-Replicate graphical user interface for designing and monitoring
replication tasks
- A wide range of data sources
- Automatic schema generation and implementation of metadata changes on the
target
- Transparent data type transformations between source and target
- Integrated change audit trail option contains all change events and can be
easily retrieved for access auditing and security
Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its enterprise-class customers
for nearly 20 years and has successful deployments at thousands of organizations
worldwide. Attunity provides software directly and indirectly through a number of partners
such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of
local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com or our In Tune
blog [http://www.attunity.com/blog ] and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/attunity ], LinkedIn
[http://linkd.in/attunity ] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/attunity ].
About Actian Corporation
Actian Corporation [http://www.actian.com ] enables organizations to transform big
data into business value with data management solutions to transact, analyze, and take
automated action across their business operations.
Actian helps 10,000 customers worldwide take action on their big data with Action
Apps, Vectorwise, the analytical database, and Ingres, an independent mission-critical
OLTP database. Actian is headquartered in California with offices in New York, London,
Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Melbourne. Stay connected with Actian Corporation on
Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/actiancorp ], Twitter [https://twitter.com/actiancorp ]
and LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/company/actian-corporation ].
Actian, Cloud Action Platform, Action Apps, Ingres and Vectorwise are trademarks of
Actian Corporation. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced
herein belong to their respective companies.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other
Federal Securities laws. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that otherwise include
the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", and
similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would",
"may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. For
example, when we discuss our ability to penetrate the Big Data and cloud markets, we are
using a forward-looking statement. Because such statements deal with future events, they
are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially
from Attunity's current expectations.
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not
limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to the acquisition of RepliWeb, including
costs and difficulties related to integration of acquired businesses, the combined
companies' financial results and performance, and ability to repay debt and timing
thereof; our liquidity challenges and the need to raise additional capital in the future;
market acceptance of the Attunity Replicate and the development of a market for such
product; timely availability and customer acceptance of Attunity's new and existing
products; any unforeseen developmental or technological difficulties with regard to
Attunity's products; changes in the competitive landscape, including new competitors or
the impact of competitive pricing and products; a shift in demand for products such as
Attunity's products; unknown factors affecting third parties with which Attunity has
formed business alliances; the impact on revenues of economic and political uncertainties
and weaknesses in various regions of the world, including the commencement or escalation
of hostilities or acts of terrorism; and other factors and risks on which Attunity may
have little or no control. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal
factors that could cause actual results to differ.
For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Attunity,
reference is made to Attunity's latest Annual Report on Form 20-F/A, which is on file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the other risk factors discussed from
time to time by Attunity in reports filed or furnished to the SEC. Except as otherwise
required by law, Attunity undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to
these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof
or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
(c) Attunity and Actian Corporation 2012. All Rights Reserved. Attunity is a
registered trademark of Attunity Inc. All other product and company names herein may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
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From today, LOVEFiLM, an Amazon company and Europe's leading film subscription
service, will offer thousands of movies and TV shows available for streaming on the
all-new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire, including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Karate Kid
and Gnomeo and Juliet.
Kindle Fire HD is already the top seller on Amazon worldwide and offers an enhanced
viewing experience through its stunning customised HD display, the fastest Wi-Fi, dual
stereo speakers and exclusive Dolby audio, powerful processor and graphics engine and 11
hours of battery life.
LOVEFiLM is deeply integrated with the all-new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire and
allows users to instantly stream and interact with thousands of movies and TV shows using
Kindle's sophisticated features to enhance the viewing experience, including:
WATCH LIST
Users can plan their viewing experiences by creating an unlimited playlist of movies
and TV shows which can be accessed on demand at the users' convenience.
WHISPERSYNC TECHNOLOGY
Powers the LOVEFiLM Pause and Resume function that keeps track of the last location in
a video so viewing can be resumed from exactly the same spot on any LOVEFiLM device. This
means film fans can, for example, start watching something on their Kindle Fire HD, pause
the movie or TV show, and return to it on the PS3, without having to search for their
place.
X-RAY FOR MOVIES
"X-Ray for Movies", is a new feature that revolutionises the movie experience by
bringing the power of IMDb directly to movies on Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD,
accessible with a simple tap.
Without ever leaving the movie, customers can look up any actor in the scene or movie,
see what other movies they have been in and view photos, biographies and more. X-Ray for
Movies is exclusive to the Amazon ecosystem.
IMDb, an Amazon company for 14 years, is the #1 movie website in the world with more
than 160 million monthly unique visitors worldwide.
Both the all-new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire will come with a month's free
subscription for new LOVEFiLM users in the UK. These users will be able to login to
LOVEFiLM quickly and easily using their Amazon account details. In the near future,
existing LOVEFiLM members will also be able to link their accounts together, creating a
simpler single login experience.
Jim Buckle, Managing Director at LOVEFiLM, said:
"Every Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire in the UK comes with seamless integration of
LOVEFiLM, giving users access to thousands of movies and TV shows. This is a huge moment
for LOVEFiLM and continues to expand our multi-platform offering - delivering the very
best content onto the most popular devices, which can only be great news for film and TV
fans."
Jorrit Van der Meulen, VP Kindle, Amazon EU, added:
"The minute customers turn on their Kindle Fire HD they will have instant access to
our vast content ecosystem of apps, games, songs, books and magazines, plus thousands of
fantastic movies and TV shows from LOVEFiLM. When combined with our unmatched
cross-platform interoperability and standard-setting customer service, we're sure UK
customers will love Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire."
LONDON and SEATTLE, October 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Integrates IT Energy Management with Building Management Systems for Smart Buildings
Verdiem [http://www.verdiem.com ], a leader in IT energy management software, today
introduced Verdiem VBOX, the first IT energy management appliance, in conjunction with the
release of Verdiem Surveyor Fall Edition 2012. VBOX is a fully integrated software and
hardware solution for an easy, quick and affordable deployment.
With the Fall Edition, Verdiem is also releasing Connect for Smart Buildings, a
solution that integrates IT energy management with building management systems (BMS).
Connect for Smart Buildings provides facilities and energy managers with visibility and
control across facility equipment (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting,
security, etc.) and IT devices for comprehensive energy management to significantly reduce
energy waste.
In addition, Verdiem expands its leading energy management analytics with new
role-based dashboards that deliver key summary information on energy savings as well as
the ability to drill down to uncover more detailed insights in order to optimize energy
savings.
"Energy is an expensive and essential resource. The fact that demand is rising and
supply is constrained is driving interest in energy management technologies," said Andrew
Donoghue, eco-efficient IT analyst at 451 Research. "Verdiem is well placed to benefit
from this trend by offering solutions that provide a holistic view of enterprise IT energy
consumption. Companies can make substantial reductions in energy use and cost across both
IT and facilities by using the kind of monitoring and control software developed by
suppliers such as Verdiem."
"Verdiem has deep IT experience and our solution is proven for both large distributed
enterprises and small single location organizations," said John Scumniotales, president
and CEO of Verdiem. "Due to its easy deployment and fast time to realize savings, the new
VBOX reflects the growing demand for energy efficiency solutions in the mid-market,
particularly in the education, government, and non-profit hospital sectors, as these
organizations are under significant budget pressure and can save jobs by cutting energy
waste."
Solutions Infini Unveils Brand New Identity; to Launch DialStreet.com - A Cloud Telephony Platform
BANGALORE, October 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
After a remarkable achievement of being one of the leading messaging and voice
solutions providers, Solutions Infini unveils a brand new corporate avatar, which boasts a
definite potential of aggressive growth and competitive leadership. With DialStreet.com, a
whole new cloud telephony platform, ready to be launched, the company enjoys perfect
timing to set out in the market with a bold look and pumped energy.
"Keeping this vision on the desk, it had become essential to come up with a new brand
image and logo that could clearly enunciate the motive of the company," said Aniketh Jain,
CEO of Solutions Infini.
"Taking into consideration the phenomenal growth of the company, it was just about
time to systematise the organisational structure and accentuate the company's presence in
the mobile VAS industry. Competing with other corporate giants, it was essential that we
offer unique and different solutions to the market and Dialstreet.com is going to be one
such offering. We cherish our new avatar because reaching this level has cost us a lot of
hard work and patience," said Aniketh.
"When we began our journey in 2009, everybody was worried as to how this company would
pan out, but now it's all together a different story. We are looking forward to add
40,000+ customers across multiple products and we'll add another 150 people on board this
year," he added when asked about the company's growth plan.
About Solutions Infini:
Solutions Infini's founding team consists of Ashish Agarwal & Aniketh Jain.
Headquartered in Bangalore and has regional presence in Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad. With
over 1500+ clients worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, we have experienced a
growth over 214% year on year. Its core offerings are interactive business tools like
Messaging broadcast, Voice broadcast, Shortcodes, Longcodes, Keywords, Missed call to SMS,
Missed call to call, SMS to call, Click to call, Polls, and Virtual IVRS. For more
information, visit http://www.solutionsinfini.com.
Primary Media Contact: Aniketh Jain, media@solutionsinfini.com, 91-80-40275555
Solutions Infini Technologies India Private LIMITED
Desitin Pharmaceuticals Selects Cloud-Based Veeva CRM to Support Expansion into the UK Market
BARCELONA, Spain, October 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
When German-based pharmaceutical company, Desitin, expanded into the United Kingdom,
it searched for a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system that could grow with its
new sales force. After a thorough review of leading CRM systems, the company selected
cloud-based Veeva CRM for the UK field sales team. Desitin cited a number of reasons for
selecting Veeva CRM: low maintenance costs with no infrastructure to manage; integrated
Closed Loop Marketing (CLM) capabilities on the iPad; fast deployment; and, the overall
inherent adaptability that comes only with a multitenant cloud solution.
"Veeva was recommended to me by a trusted third party so I took a look," said David
Trevor, managing director for Desitin UK. "After being shown a demo of Veeva CRM I was
very impressed with the system's capabilities, its reporting tools and the friendly user
interface."
Veeva CRM is tailored to meet country-specific requirements, allowing Desitin to
configure the system to meet its changing needs in the UK - adding or changing fields,
integrating with other systems, modifying processes to meet changing UK regulatory
requirements - all with a simple point-and-click administration tool. As a cloud-based
system, Veeva CRM is also easily scalable to meet Desitin's future growth plans.
"We are extremely happy with Veeva CRM, especially the quick, painless deployment and
the ability of the technical team to respond to customisation requests," added Trevor. "We
were up and running with the system in less than two months - easily the fastest CRM
roll-out I have ever seen!"
Desitin's UK sales representatives will be using Veeva iRep for the iPad as well.
Available in 20+ languages, iRep is the first system to combine CRM with comprehensive
Closed Loop Marketing (CLM) on the iPad. iRep has become the industry's CRM and CLM choice
on the iPad with the largest installed base both in Europe and worldwide, according to
recent numbers.
About Veeva Systems
Veeva Systems is the leader in cloud-based business solutions for the global life
sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence and customer success, Veeva
has over 150 customers, ranging from the world's largest pharmaceutical companies to
emerging biotechs. Founded in 2007, Veeva is a privately held company headquartered in the
San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Philadelphia, Barcelona, Paris, Beijing, Shanghai
and Tokyo. For more information, visit http://www.veevasystems.com.
Copyright (c) 2012 Veeva Systems. All rights reserved. Veeva and the Veeva logo are
registered trademarks of Veeva Systems. Veeva Systems owns other registered and
unregistered trademarks. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
Media Contact
Selma Nawaz
Marketing Director, Europe
Veeva Systems
selma.nawaz@veevasystems.com
Portable Spectrometer From Ocean Optics Ideal for Field Applications
MUMBAI, October 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Compact Jaz System Packages Powerful Spectral Sensing in Palm Sized Unit
The Jaz spectrometer from Ocean Optics (http://www.oceanoptics.eu [http://www.oceanoptics.eu
]) is a handheld, field-portable analytical instrument that combines low-power optical
sensing and onboard computing power for custom applications ranging from chlorophyll
analysis in leaves and plants to solar irradiance measurements and ozone monitoring.
Jaz is a family of stackable, modular and autonomous components that share common
electronics and communications. This compact, monolithic system - a typical setup for
field use is about 6 inches in height and weighs less than 2 lb - comprises a miniature
CCD-array spectrometer and a powerful microprocessor and onboard display with data logging
capability, so that full spectra data can be acquired, processed and stored without the
need for a PC. Ethernet and battery modules offer additional functionality for field use.
The Jaz Ethernet module has data storage capability via an SD card slot and allows
users to connect to the Jaz unit via the internet, making remote measurements possible and
enabling the creation of networked sensing modules. For example, a community of Jaz users
could map atmospheric ozone measurements around the world and share the data nearly
instantaneously.
The Jaz Lithium-Ion battery module is rechargeable in the field via the solar cell or
back in the lab using the power over Ethernet connection (100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3-compliant
10/100 single-cable), the USB 2.0 port or an external power supply. The battery module
also has a power-conserving sleep mode for long-term measurements and two additional SD
card slots for storing data.
Also, the Jaz platform can be expanded to include light sources (VIS-NIR or LED) and
additional spectrometer channels. Jaz can be connected to field-ready fibre optic
accessories such as cosine corrected irradiance probes for solar irradiance measurements,
optical fibres and probes for immersing in fluids or sampling of solid surfaces, and
devices for adjusting the field of view of the sampling optic. Also available is the Jaz
SpectroClip, a sampling device more measuring transmission and reflection of thin
materials such as leaves and plants. A special holster makes the Jaz wearable, freeing
your hands to manipulate sampling devices.
Because of its size and versatility, Jaz is a convenient analytical tool for
applications across various industries and disciplines, including horticultural and
ecological sciences; biotechnology; solar analysis and environmental monitoring; marine
sciences and geological research; surface waters analysis and pollution monitoring such as
site remediation and fenceline monitoring; and health and safety.
About Ocean Optics
Headquartered in the USA, Ocean Optics [http://www.oceanoptics.eu ] is a leading
supplier of solutions for optical sensing - fundamental methods of measuring and
interpreting the interaction of light with matter. With locations in Asia and Europe, the
company has sold more than 200,000 spectrometers worldwide since 1992. Ocean Optics'
extensive line of complementary technologies includes chemical sensors, analytical
instrumentation, OEM components and sub-systems, optical fibres, metrology products and
optics. The company is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in
safety, health and sensor technology.
Halma p.l.c. [http://www.halma.com ] is an international market leader in safety,
health and sensor technology. A public company listed on the London Stock Exchange, it has
over 4000 employees in 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Halma's subsidiaries make products that
protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market
leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable.
These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as manufacturing, energy,
water and waste treatment, the environment, construction, transport and health.
For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News
Feed please visit our news blog [http://halmapr.com/news/india ].
For more information please contact: Hemchandra Sane, India Sales Manager (Ocean
Optics), +91 9819301256, hemchandra.sane@oceanoptics.com
Primary Media Contact: Mr. Kuniyur J. Srinivasan, srini@halma.com, 91-22-67080400
Secondary Media Contact: Mr. Damian Corbet, damian.corbet@halma.com,
44-7766-140875
Alicia Keys & Bento Box Interactive Unlock The Imagination Of Children With Innovative New App "The Journals Of Mama Mae And Leelee"
New Animated Storytelling App Currently Available on iPad / iPhone Highlighted By Keys' Original Music
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alicia Keys and AK Worldwide have teamed up with Bento Box Interactive, to create a one-of-a-kind immersive storytelling app, entitled The Journals of Mama Mae and LeeLee. Centered on a touching story, the app encourages exploration through music, journaling, games, rewards and more. Underscored by Alicia Keys' original music and inspired by Keys' own relationship with her Nana, the app tells the story of a relationship between a young girl (LeeLee) in New York City and her wise and mystical grandmother (Mama Mae).
The app has been created to redefine the classic storytelling experience for children and parents utilizing interactivity and animation within innovative tactile features to engage them within the story and immerse them into the world beyond the pages of a book. Combined with stylized art direction and beautiful animation, Mama Mae's magical adventures from her journal provide empowering life lessons to LeeLee and drive the app's unique interplay. Co-produced by AK Worldwide and Bento Box Interactive, the new app is available for download from the Apple App Store for the iPad, iPhone and iTouch on October 25(th) for $3.99; https://itunes.apple.com/app/journals-mama-mae-leelee/id569755982 and shortly after on other devices and platforms. The characters and stories for the app were created by Alicia Keys, DJ Walton and Jessica Walton with the innovative App technology and platform developed by Bento Box Interactive and animation produced by the Bento Box team.
"I feel it's so important to tell the story of Mama Mae and LeeLee through an app because this has the potential to really bring everybody together in an interesting way," said Keys. "Mama Mae is a character that is partially born from the spirit of my Nana, who instilled in me all of the values that still guide my path to this day. As technology continues to advance, I feel it is so important to continue growing and fostering those indelible relationships as children tap into the digital landscape. The Journals of Mama Mae and LeeLee has the potential to enrich the way children, parents and grandparents participate in each other's lives."
"This is a very proud moment for all of us at Bento Box Interactive," said Scott Greenberg, CEO Bento Box Interactive. "We are absolutely thrilled to collaborate with such a great storyteller in Alicia Keys and her amazing team. Alicia keenly understands technology and its great potential for engaging the iPad generation. Together, we've opened the door to a new kind of storytelling experience. With music, games, journaling, rewards, and so much more all in one app we are charting a course for the next generation of readers. We are incredibly excited to share The Journals of Mama Mae and LeeLee with the world."
The first story in the app titled "Blue Moon," challenges users with true-to-life obstacles which empower children to face their fears, break free from limitation, and open themselves to unearthing their love for adventure and discovery within. This first story is highlighted by the song, "Follow the Moon," composed and produced by Keys.
Throughout the app and the series of story-packs, all music is produced and scored by Alicia Keys including the main theme song "Unlock Yourself," which is composed and performed by Keys and serves as a central theme reminding children to be true to themselves and follow their dreams. Additional story-packs, featuring the magical adventures within Mama Mae's journal, will be released within the app's bookshelf in the future on a regular basis. Each story-pack will also populate the interactive environment of LeeLee's 3D animated bedroom with additional original content that encourages users to explore and "unlock" all the possibilities.
The pristine functionality of the app's design allows for seamless transitions between the series of stories and the interactive world of LeeLee's bedroom that enables the reader to immerse within the story's experience. Through Mama Mae's wisdom and the app's compelling features, children can explore new worlds with the touch of their fingertips.
ABOUT BENTO BOX INTERACTIVE
Bento Box Interactive is an entertainment-based technology company recently launched by the Emmy® nominated animation production company, Bento Box Entertainment. Bento Box Interactive is focused on building a digital platform to distribute literary and entertainment properties to consumers through social and mobile media. Using this strategy, the company develops, publishes, and markets interactive storytelling experiences in various media and formats, ranging from audio-enhanced E-books to applications ("Apps") for mobile, tablet, and other digital content devices. "Sweet Pickles" exemplifies this approach, and the E-book rollout is just the first step in that property's movement into new forms of media. Bento Box Interactive controls rights to the franchise across all formats, and will soon be following the E-book launch with Apps and other digital manifestations of the property.
MEDIA Contacts:
Ali Brubaker (212) 334-0333 abrubaker@id-pr.com
Judy Merrick (323) 822-4852 JMerrick@id-pr.com
The DROID Invasion Returns With Verizon Wireless And Motorola
Verizon customers can embrace the Invasion and win one of 360 Prizes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced the DROID Invasion Returns sweepstakes along with the arrival of the cutting-edge DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD by Motorola. Through November 7, Verizon Wireless' customers in Alabama that purchase a DROID RAZR M, DROID RAZR HD or the DROID RAZR MAXX HD are automatically entered for a chance to win one of the 360 prizes.
"The DROID Invasion Returns sweepstakes, along with the debut of the DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD, gives our customers the opportunity to experience an innovative device on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network," said Jonathan LeCompte - president, Verizon Wireless Georgia/Alabama Region. "The chance to win one of the 360 prizes, including being one of the five $10,000 winners, is a great way to celebrate the three-year anniversary of the DROID Invasion."
The DROID Invasion Returns sweepstake prizes include $10,000 (five winners), $1,000 (five winners) and the Flip Stand with Smart Charger by Motorola (350 winners). The last date to purchase the DROID RAZR M, DROID RAZR HD and the DROID RAZR MAXX HD with Verizon Wireless and be eligible for the contest is Nov. 7, 2012. Rules for the sweepstakes can be found at http://www.verizoninsider.com/droidinvasionreturns.
We are marking the three-year anniversary of the DROID Invasion at Verizon Wireless by bringing three new devices to customers. The DROID RAZR M, DROID RAZR HD and DROID MAXX HD exhibit the innovative design and cutting-edge technology that Motorola devices offer to consumers. Each device makes the effortless transition from business to entertainment usage with features like innovative display screens. The DROID RAZR M on 4G LTE has a 4.3 in. display that is more than 40 percent larger, compared to its competitor and is available for $99.99 with a new two-year contract.
Both the DROID RAZR HD and DROID MAXX HD on 4G LTE were available on Oct. 18. The DROID RAZR HD features an 8-megapixel camera and HD display screen that provides the perfect clarity for videos, magazines and movies. The DROID MAXX HD has the same features as the DROID RAZR HD along with an extended battery life that allows for up to 32 hours of normal use and double internal storage to 32 GB.
The DROID RAZR HD is available for $199.99 and the DROID RAZR MAXX HD is $299.99, both with a new two-year contract. The DROID RAZR HD will be available in either black or white and have 16 GB internal storage. The DROID RAZR MAXX HD will be available in black only and have 32 GB internal storage.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 96 million retail customers, including 90.4 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 75,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Kate Jay, Verizon Wireless , +1-678-339-4828, Kate.Jay@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWkate
Investview Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire S.A.F.E. Management, LLC
DRAPER, Utah, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Investview, Inc. (OTCBB: INVU) ("Investview") - Dr. Joseph J. Louro, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, announced a definitive agreement to acquire S.A.F.E. Management, LLC a registered investment advisor "SAFE Management".
SAFE Management, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in the state of New Jersey. SAFE provides their clients unique investment products and advisory services that are created and managed by their in-house team of professionals using state of the art analysis tools and the experience of their CFA, Edward Hosinger. SAFE believes it is a combination of human experience and technology that can make a difference.
"The acquisition of SAFE is an important step towards our broader vision. We are committed to the education of the individual investor; however, for many who lack the time to manage and trade their investment capital, SAFE represents an opportunity for us to do it for them," said Dr. Louro.
"SAFE Management has a long history with the analysis tools and education offered by Investview. We view this acquisition as extremely beneficial to our current clients offering them additional research, resources, and expanded investment portfolios. SAFE Management will be able to bring the boutique advisory relationship to the broader market at a time when it is needed most," added Annette Raynor, General Partner of SAFE.
Excluded from the sale is the private fund Secure Acquisition Financial Entity, LP (SAFE LP). The parties intend to close the acquisition upon receiving regulatory approval.
About Investview, Inc.:
Investview, Inc. provides and delivers a comprehensive online program of investor education, offers proprietary investor search tools and trading indicators, distributes weekly newsletters and offers access to live weekly Trading Rooms at http://www.investview.com and http://www.7minutetrader.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors as disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission located at their website (http://www.sec.gov). In addition to these factors, actual future performance, outcomes, and results may differ materially because of more general factors. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release and these views could change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of the press release.
Apricorn Debuts Velocity Solo X2 - Extreme Desktop SSD Upgrade Kit with PCIe Data Speeds in Excess of 550 MBs
SSD Upgrade Kit Boosts Desktop Performance with Solid State and SATA III
POWAY, Calif., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Apricorn today announced the latest addition and now the fastest of its popular Velocity Solo Desktop SSD Upgrade line, the Velocity Solo X2. It's the first PCIe 2.0 x2 lane card available that is capable of delivering speeds upwards of 550 MBs when used with a single super fast SATA III (6 Gb/s) 2.5" SSD.
Taking advantage of two PCIe 2.0 lanes and using a Marvell 9182 chipset, the Velocity Solo X2 will enable desktop PCs and Macs to take advantage of the ever increasing speeds in the SSD market. Designed to fit into a PCIe 2.0 x2 slot or larger (typical installation will use a x4 slot), the Velocity Solo X2 enables users to easily add an SSD to their desktop system. Connection of the Velocity Solo PCIe 2.0 card to the SSD is via a super fast SATA III (6 Gb/s) connection. The Velocity Solo X2 also provides an additional SATA III data connection that can be used to connect to another SSD or HDD to provide expanded high speed storage.
For those that have PCIe x1 slots in their desktop, Apricorn's Velocity Solo X1 using ASMedia's 1061 controller chip also provides a super fast upgrade solution. Priced at $49 (Velocity Solo X1) and $99 (Velocity Solo X2) the Velocity Solo family offers a simple solution for instantly boosting desktop performance, whether looking to enhance performance of a new system for high end applications, or to breathe new life into an older machine.
Boot in an instant, open applications in a flash and slash save and import times
The Velocity Solo X2 is the perfect tool to take your desktop to the max. Upgrading your system from a standard 3.5" desktop drive to a super fast SSD to run those high end computing applications, but it's also great for improving your gaming experience.
-- Boot in one third the time
-- Import, open and save large files up to 5x faster
-- Open applications up to 20x faster
-- Super fast disk access during game play for a smoother gaming experience
Features
-- Instantly upgrades your system to an SSD with a SATA III connection
-- Easy install - Fits into a single PCIe 2.0 x2 slot in your computer
-- Compatible with both Desktop PCs and Apple's Mac Pro(®)
-- Auxiliary SATA III connector for a super fast connection to an
additional hard drive or SSD
Simple install
The Velocity Solo X2 is a breeze to install. Connect your 2.5" Solid State Drive to the Velocity Solo SATA III connector and slide into an available PCIe 2.0 x2 slot (or larger) in your desktop. Once installed, clone your hard drive to your new SSD, update your computer's BIOS and your upgrade is complete.
The Velocity Solo is bundled with Apricorn's EZ Gig IV Cloning Software with Data Select. A powerful cloning program that enables you to deselect data folders from the cloning process; useful for migrating from a large capacity HDD to a smaller capacity SSD or for creating a Boot Disk. Run your OS and applications from a fast, smaller SSD boot drive, and keep your documents and media files on your original hard drive.
"With the popularity of our original Velocity Solo Upgrade Kit, we knew that we wanted to up the ante and take advantage of the greater PCIe speeds that larger slots afforded," said Mike McCandless, VP of Sales & Marketing at Apricorn. "By creating the Velocity Solo X2, we were able to take the SSD upgrade a step further with faster PCIe speeds coupled with 6 Gb/s SATA III interface as well. The result: faster OS, applications, and booting, and an improvement in the gaming experience."
Availability
Apricorn's Velocity Solo Upgrade Kits are available from online retailers and Apricorn's website at: http://www.apricorn.com/velocitysolo
Pricing
Velocity Solo X1 $49
Velocity Solo X2 $99
Includes:
Velocity Solo PCIe 2.0 card
Apricorn's EZ Gig Cloning Software for PC Download
Mac Users - Clone using Apple's Built-in Disk Utility
PC System Requirements
Full Width Desktop System with a PCIe 2.0 slot (Backwards compatible with PCIe 1.0)
Velocity Solo compatible with SATA III and SATA II drives
Internet Access required to download EZ Gig cloning software
About Apricorn
Apricorn, a leader in personal storage, offers a broad family of innovative, high-quality storage, backup and upgrade products for notebook and desktop applications. Apricorn was founded in 1983 and has developed numerous award winning products under the Apricorn brand and has been an OEM supplier to a number of leading computer manufacturers. Apricorn is headquartered in Poway, California, and distributes products throughout North America and Canada. For additional information please visit http://www.apricorn.com.
Company Contact: Media Contact:
Apricorn ProLine Communications
Michelle Fischer Bruce Freeman
(858) 513-4480 (973) 716-9457
mfischer@apricorn.com bruce@prolinepr.com
Actual data speeds dependent on individual system and SSD performance
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Aligned Signs® Connects Members: Love, Friendship and Professional Relationships
New Website Changes Dynamic of Conventional Relationship Sites
SADDLE BROOK, N.J., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The site's tagline, "Get to Know You," is highly indicative of what Aligned Signs® offers: a chance to get to know oneself in order to better communicate with the outside world. Members can choose to be matched with others based on three time-withstanding character indicators: the Myers-Briggs® Personality Type Indicator, Western Astrology and Chinese Zodiac. Each indicator provides a unique way to introspect and evaluate different behavioral characteristics. Aligned Signs® is the first site of its kind to connect people based on specific conscious and subconscious traits, providing the most genuine form of self-awareness.
CEO of Aligned Signs, Jessica Baker built the site with a clear initiative to help members get in touch with their individual, unique personalities:
"The ultimate goal of Aligned Signs is to have more fulfilling relationships - whether for love, friendship or professional contacts. We won't tell you what to look for, but we will equip you with the intrapersonal insight to ensure that you find what you're looking for. In order to maintain successful relationships with others, you must first have a healthy relationship with yourself."
The reason Aligned Signs produces such compatible matches is because the site is based on the most utilized personality indicators available. The Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator Tool is one of the most widely used personality assessments for both personal and professional endeavors, while Chinese Zodiac and Western Astrology have been used for centuries to help people gain insight to traits and preferences.
Aligned Signs' separates itself from typical relationship sites because it is designed to allow members the freedom to seek any type of relationship. Baker explains:
"Dating websites have become ubiquitous over the past decade, but Aligned Signs is part of a new generation of relationship sites. Our members have the option to take this information and apply it to themselves and current relationships and/or meet new people. Being matched using time-tested, widely accepted variables to determine personality; this enables users to find matches based solely on intrinsic compatibility. We allow members to choose the kind of relationship they're looking for because we encourage nothing more than making meaningful connections."
Sign up for free to begin exploring. Visit AlignedSigns.com for more information.
Wireless Upgrade and Windows 8 Available on DAP Technologies' M9700 Rugged Mobile Tablet
Gobi® 3000 and Windows® 8 are new options for DAP's 9.7-inch rugged tablet for enterprise
TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise customers interested in improving wireless connectivity with WWAN and putting Microsoft® Windows® 8 to work can now take advantage of these options on DAP Technologies' rugged M9700 tablet.
The optional Gobi(TM) 3000 WWAN module allows the M9700 tablet to connect to multiple carriers for truly mobile Internet. With carrier-independent mobile broadband, field workers can connect to virtually any carrier network.
The M9700 ships with Windows Embedded Standard 7 as the standard operating system and will support Windows 8 as well.
The M9700 features a 9.7-inch multi-touch display, 32 GB solid state drive and 2 MP camera. At just over 2 pounds and less than an inch thick, the M9700 offers a solution for enterprise customers who need the screen size and lightweight features of a consumer tablet, but also need a more rugged solution that runs a Windows operating system compatible with existing networks.
Protected against water, dust and 4-foot drops to concrete, the M9700 offers a more durable solution than consumer tablets, enabling its use in a variety of environments. Other communications features for the M9700 include WLAN, Bluetooth and optional GPS.
The M9700, along with several new rugged tablet and handheld computers, will be displayed at ProMat 2013, held January 21-24 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
About DAP Technologies
DAP Technologies designs and manufactures rugged handheld, tablet, and vehicle-mount computers for demanding industries and harsh environments. DAP's computers improve data collection, processing and transmission in numerous industries, including utilities, field service, identity management, warehouse, transportation, and logistics. DAP has offices in Tempe, Ariz.; Atlanta; Quebec City; Abingdon, U.K.; and Ostrava, Czech Republic. http://www.daptech.com
One Hour Translation new Translation Environment Now Supports Dozens of File Types
One Hour Translation launched its new Translator's Workbench, a new translation environment that supports dozens of file types, including localization files, graphic design files and others.
NICOSIA, Cyprus, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One Hour Translation, the largest professional translation service online, just launched its new Translator's Workbench, an advanced translation environment that allows for native translation of multiple file types including MS-Office, Resx and PO localization files, mobile application localization files, open Office, subtitle files, Adobe InDesign and FrameMaker, Xliff and others, in total there are 40 supported file formats.
The new workbench is based on the award winning Crowdin translation tool. "Crowdin and One Hour Translation have a strategic partnership" said Mr. Sergey Dmytryshyn, founder and CEO of Crowdin, "thanks to One Hour Translation our platform is now being used by thousands of translators on a daily basis" added Dmytryshyn.
There is a growing demand for application localization, especially, localization of mobile applications. Today the most common approach is to copy-paste the text for translation from the application, and then copy-paste the translation back into the application. This process is time consuming, cumbersome, and leads to translation errors as well as technical errors in the copying process. The new workbench allows translators to translate the localization files directly by translating the text only, without touching the formatting and other meta-data. The same is true for a wide variety of other file types.
"We process over 1000 application localization projects a week, most developers are copy-pasting the text/ translation. These days are over!" says Mr. Ofer Shoshan, founder and CEO of One Hour Translation "Using the workbench the localization process is streamlined and smooth. Developers just need to upload the files, they get the same files back with the translation already inserted in the right places, thus improving quality and speed" concluded Shoshan.
The new Translator's Workbench does not require any special preparation from the customer. The One Hour Translation management system automatically identifies the uploaded file type and activates the translation environment accordingly.
OneHourTranslation is the largest professional translation service online, with thousands of business customers and over 15000 translators worldwide. Among our customers are Google, IBM, RedBull, Pfizer, The US Army, Toyota, 3M, Xerox, Avon, Zynga, McCann-Erickson, Linkedin, SAP, Coca-Cola and many others.
We offer 24/7 high-quality, fast and competitively priced professional translation to/from any language. We specialize in localization projects, website translation, technical translation, legal translation, and business translation.
About Crowdin
Crowdin.net is a translation and localization management platform that handles both document and software projects. Online translation tools let volunteer or professional translators work collaboratively for best-quality results.
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Lunarline Adds DIARMF to Services and Training Course Offerings
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Well-knowncyber security company, Lunarline, is adding support to the Department of Defense's upcoming transition from the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) to the more streamlined and effective process known as DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF). Lunarline has developed a suite of services and is preparing DoD employees for the switch by adding DIARMF training to the course offerings at its School of Cyber Security (SCS).
The new course will include training in the DoD's application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), new requirements under FISMA 2012, RMF roles and responsibilities, and steps in the RMF process. The class will also provide instruction on how to prepare and submit an authorization package and how to understand and execute continuous monitoring.
"Federal agencies and the Intelligence Community have already transitioned to the use of the NIST Risk Management Framework as the foundation for their assessment and authorization processes," said Dr. Julie Mehan, VP of Cyber Security at Lunarline. "Our services and training provide a way for organizations to position themselves early for the DoD transition to the new framework."
All students who enroll in a 3, 4, or 5 day DIARMF course, or any other multiple day course at SCS, will receive a free Google Nexus 7 tablet. The tablet will be pre-loaded with all course study materials and the students get to keep the tablet after course completion.
About Lunarline
Lunarline is a leading cyber security and privacy provider to the US Federal Government, as well as private industry. Our unique approach to cyber security combines our proven products, specialized services, and certified training together as a complete solution customized for the success of your cyber mission. Lunarline is an accredited FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO).
Orbitz for Business Promotes Consumerization of Corporate Travel at GBTA Procurement Symposium
Intuitive Technology Key to Driving Online Adoption and Travel Policy Compliance
CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Procurement Symposium today in Los Angeles, Orbitz for Business Vice President of Strategy and Account Management Mark L. Walton spoke to the importance of "consumerization" in corporate travel through the development of online tools that deliver a planning and booking experience that more closely mirrors the process business travelers already use for leisure travel. Such innovation will continually improve the corporate travel experience for travel managers and travelers alike, Walton argued, leading to increased online adoption and adherence to company policy while empowering travelers with intuitive, convenient technology that truly meets their needs.
"Travel managers prefer the control and minimized risk of a travel program sourced to a single TMC," said Walton. "But with that control comes a perception among travelers that they have limited choice and flexibility, so we must continue innovating to deliver technology and tools that more closely match the ones travelers already use for their leisure travel bookings. Doing so will provide flexibility and convenience throughout the planning and booking process, which will in turn lead to the increased online adoption travel managers seek to effectively meet company goals."
As the corporate travel brand of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), Orbitz for Business launched in 2002 as the first travel management company (TMC) designed to mirror the experience of a leading consumer travel website, Orbitz.com. Over the past decade, Orbitz for Business has dedicated itself to delivering a consumerized business travel platform through purpose-built technology developed to meet the evolving needs of companies and their travelers - including the industry's first end to end mobile booking solution - with a worldwide inventory of content, discounts negotiated on a global scale and proactive, expert traveler care that is accessible 24/7.
Adam Goldstein, cofounder of Hipmunk, moderated the GBTA Procurement Symposium panel titled "The Consumerization of Travel," with Carol McDowell, manager of corporate travel services at FINRA, and David LeCompte, CEO of Short's Travel Management, also serving as panelists alongside Walton.
About Orbitz for Business
Orbitz for Business is the corporate travel brand of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW). Launched in 2002, Orbitz for Business offers a complete portfolio of global business travel products and services that help corporate customers plan, search and book travel. Orbitz for Business leverages Orbitz Worldwide technology, customized for corporate travelers. In addition to its leading technology, Orbitz for Business delivers full service, cost effective travel management solutions including 24/7 customer support; expense reporting and policy management tools; and comprehensive choice in travel inventory.
About Orbitz Worldwide
Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products. Orbitz Worldwide owns a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Orbitz, CheapTickets, ebookers, HotelClub, RatesToGo and the Away Network. Also within the Orbitz Worldwide family, Orbitz Worldwide Distribution delivers private label travel solutions to a broad range of partners including many of the world's largest airlines, and Orbitz for Business delivers managed corporate travel solutions for corporations. Orbitz Worldwide uses its Investor Relations website to make information available to its investors and the public at http://investors.orbitz.com. You can sign up to receive email alerts whenever the company posts new information to the website.
Auto Brands Turbo Charge Sales with Shopatron's Innovative Fulfillment Options
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Flexible fulfillment options like in-store pickup and ship-to-store for online orders have put automotive aftermarket merchants that work with Shopatron in the fast lane for growth. In Q3 of 2012, automotive brands working with the retail-integrated eCommerce solution grew online sales 14% over Q3 2011, with some growing as much as 91%.
In the retail automotive industry, where many products require installation (stereos and accessories) or have high shipping costs (tires and engine parts), traditional ship-to-home eCommerce can be difficult. However, that does not mean consumers do not want to shop and buy automotive products online. According to a recent study by the business intelligence firm Levelwing, 46% of visitors to an auto retailer website visit to research a product for purchase.
In order to be successful, an automotive brand needs to both sell online and integrate a local dealer to support their customers. Lucky for them, this is exactly what Shopatron offers. Shopatron's unique retail-integrated eCommerce solution allows automotive aftermarket brands to sell to consumers through their website and then hand those orders to a local dealer for delivery to the customer, which often includes installation, customization, or other services.
Shopatron's fulfillment solutions, like in-store pickup and ship-to-store, allow online shoppers to choose a local dealer where they want to pick up their order. These options not only eliminate shipping costs and provide customers with the installation service or expert advice they need, they also increase foot traffic to dealers. This is a win-win-win for brands, local dealers, and consumers.
"For specialty automotive brands, being successful online means uniting all of their sales channels," said Shopatron SVP of Marketing Mark Grondin. "Shopatron's unique order management solution blends the online and offline channels into a single, cohesive, and convenient marketplace for consumers."
Shopatron works with more than 60 large and small automotive aftermarket brands including Alpine Electronics, Gibson, Gloss Pro, SuperSprings International and Thule. These brands partner with more than 5,300 dealers to fulfill online orders.
Shopatron will be attending Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 30-November 1; and the SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center October 30-November 2.
For more information about Shopatron, or to set up a meeting at the show, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com or call 866-625-5050.
About Shopatron
Shopatron is the world's only eCommerce solution that increases sales online, while also increasing sales through retail stores. Shopatron's eCommerce and order management solution provides an innovative and flexible approach to online sales that matches the unique needs of branded manufacturers, multi-channel retailers, and online marketplaces. Founded in 2001, Shopatron works with more than 1,000 branded manufacturers and 20,000 retail partners across more than 40 industries. Clients include top brands such as Bosch, Suzuki, Polaroid, Mizuno, Ducati, JL Audio, K2, Intermix, and Sport Chalet. The company has offices in San Luis Obispo, California and Swindon, United Kingdom.
National Gift Card teams with InComm to offer eGift cards
Gaming, Content music downloads, more available to B2B incentive rewards marketplace
ELGIN, Ill., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Gift Card Corp (NGC), a leading international marketer of gift cards and gift card fulfillment solutions, announced today it is partnering with InComm, a leading prepaid product and transaction services company, to offer a suite of gaming and music entertainment eGift cards for businesses to use for their promotions and incentives programs. The recipients of these electronic gift cards can then redeem them immediately online or print them out to use at a retail location.
NGC and InComm recently completed integrating their eGift card fulfillment and distribution capabilities via an application programming interface (API) to allow NGC real-time access to InComm's suite of popular gaming and entertainment eGift card offerings. In turn, InComm expands its B2B incentive programs, reaching into new segments such as schools and the fundraising marketplace. InComm now has access to NGC's rapid fulfillment and ordering capabilities, enabling them to sell and process bulk eGift cards.
"We are honored to partner with InComm, a leader in the prepaid industry. This partnership solidifies NGC's commitment to offer the most complete digital eGift card offerings in the B2B space. Gaming and content eGift cards will be a great complement to any reward, loyalty, and incentive program," says Rick Rubin, NGC senior vice president of strategic partnerships.
"Gaming is one of the major growth areas for prepaid products, especially as consumers increase their play time via mobile devices and tablet computers, and brands integrate gaming aspects into their marketing and loyalty programs," said Dave Etling, InComm vice president of business and product development. "InComm is dedicated to offering convenient, secure products that suit the needs of the modern customer, and this partnership with NGC is an ideal way to accomplish that while expanding our reach into the B2B market."
About National Gift Card Corp.: National Gift Card Corp. (NGC) is the leading marketer and supplier of gift cards for use in loyalty, incentive and rewards programs. The agency offers a wide variety of retail, restaurant and prepaid cards along with secure online ordering, distribution, fulfillment services and customized programs designed to reach each client's specific objectives. NGC continues to develop innovative technology solutions and delivers the best value to its customers. National Gift Card is headquartered in Illinois with sales offices in Florida. To learn more about National Gift Card Corp., visit http://www.ngc-group.com or call 888-472-8747.