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CimatronE's 5-Axis Solution on Show at Fakuma, Germany

GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, October 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Cimatron Limited [http://www.cimatron.com ] (NASDAQ and TASE: CIMT) today announced
that CimatronE's 5-Axis solution will be showcased at the Fakuma trade show to be held in
Friedrichshafen, Germany, from October 16-20, 2012.

    "Tool shops across Germany are continuing to profit from CimatronE's 5-Axis solution,
which is one of the most effective and advanced products on the market today," said Mr
Dirk Dombert, Cimatron Group's General Manager for Germany.

    "The CimatronE 5-Axis solution offers dramatically reduced setup times, and its
powerful tilting functionality enables the use of shorter cutting tools, resulting in
better surface quality and optimized machining times. These capabilities also support the
'direct milling' technology that shortens production time by reducing the need for
electrodes."

    The CimatronE 5-Axis display at Fakuma will showcase:

       
        - Direct milling of narrow slots and tiny corner radiuses, reducing the need
          for electrodes.
        - Using a single setup for multi-side operations.
        - A rich selection of machining strategies and support for a complete range of
          cutters (including tapered cutters, lollipop tools, and slot mill cutters).
        - Positioning and continuous milling, with full control over the tilt and lead
          angles, and gouge and collision check of the tool shank and holder against the part.
        - Generating 5-Axis tilting toolpaths at the click of a button (especially
          useful for rapid machining of parts with deep cavities, narrow ribs and tiny corner
          radiuses).
        - Advanced post-processor-based simulation for toolpath verification.

    The CimatronE display at Fakuma will be at booth #A5-5206.

    For further information on CimatronE, visit http://www.cimatrone.com.

    About Cimatron

    With 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is
a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM software solutions for mold, tool and die makers
as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing
comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and
ultimately shorten product delivery time.

    The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions
for mold design [http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderID)97&lang=EN ], die
design [http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderIDD70&lang=EN ], electrodes
design [http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderIDE15&lang=EN ], 2.5 to 5 axes
milling [http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderIDD71&lang=EN ], wire EDM
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?soX ], turn
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?so=2 ], mill-turn
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?page=modules-overview ], rotary milling
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?page=modules-overview ], multi-task machining
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?so=2 ], and tombstone machining
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?page=modules-overview ]. Cimatron's
subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the
automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in
over 40 countries worldwide.

    Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock
Exchange under the symbol CIMT. For more information, please visit Cimatron's web site at:
http://www.cimatron.com

    This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risk and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Such statements may relate to Cimatron's plans, objectives and expected financial and
operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond Cimatron's ability to control. The risks and
uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to:
currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for
Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product development, assimilating
future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased
competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties related to Cimatron's
business, refer to Cimatron's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cimatron cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or
combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.

       
        For More Information Contact:

        Idit Pass Lagziel
        Marketing Manager
        Cimatron Ltd.
        Phone: +972-73-237-0298
        Email: iditp@cimatron.com

        Ilan Erez
        Chief Financial Officer
        Cimatron Ltd.
        Phone: +972-73-237-0114
        Email: ilane@cimatron.com

Cimatron Ltd

NICE Launches the Industry's First Mobile Workforce Optimization Suite

NICE's WFO suite offers managers and employees new mobile capabilities which drives higher engagement in today's work environment

RA'ANANA, Israel, October 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced the industry's first mobile workforce
optimization [http://www.nice.com/mobile-workforce-optimization ] suite, which enables
customer service managers and employees access to operational and personal data at any
time, from anywhere, using their mobile phone or tablet. This set of applications falls in
line with NICE's vision for the engaged enterprise, helping to facilitate an atmosphere
and business operation where employees interact in a more social and engaging manner for
enhanced customer service and a better work environment.

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    The comprehensive mobile WFO suite enables managers to oversee and maintain control of
operational metrics and activities in real time, regardless of their physical location.
Using their mobile device, they can accomplish multiple tasks, including monitoring
employee performance across KPIs (key performance indicators) and providing coaching where
necessary to drive improvements. They can also perform scheduling changes, respond to
time-off requests and approve or contest commissions and rewards. These mobile
capabilities allow faster responses to employee, customer, and market demands, saving
valuable management time and increasing employee satisfaction.

    The NICE mobile WFO suite also gives employees control over their scheduling requests
and access to their development plans, performance statistics and variable pay. This
improves employee satisfaction and productivity by empowering them to take more ownership
of their performance overall.

    The latest innovation in NICE's mobile WFO capabilities is NICE Manager On-the-Go.
With this tablet application, contact center managers can involve themselves in all
ongoing interactions in real time, including monitoring service calls, viewing the status
of their agents, understanding what is being discussed, observing customer sentiment, and
identifying interactions that warrant their intervention. Managers can also intervene
through conferencing or chat in order to help employees satisfy customers and shape
interactions as they happen. All of this can be done while away from their workstation,
allowing managers to be mobile within the contact center and to engage with agents as
needed in order to resolve issues.

    For example, an inexperienced agent is in the midst of a billing dispute with a VIP
customer. As soon as the customer raises his voice, the system sends an alert to the front
line manager, who's away from her desk. Taking all of the parameters into consideration,
the manager then decides to listen in on the conversation, guides the agents via chat, and
can even conference into the call if needed.

    "It's critical to enable customer service managers and employees the flexibility to
use our solutions regardless of their location," said Yochai Rozenblat, President of the
NICE Enterprise Group. "For the first time, managers can basically hold contact center
operations in their hands and can take the immediate steps necessary to shape their
operations in real time to assure customer satisfaction. In today's empowered work
environment, all enterprise applications should provide these capabilities."

    To read more about NICE's vision for the engaged enterprise and the significance of
mobile devices, go to:
http://www.nice.com/sites/default/files/the_engaged_enterprise_-_empowering_employees_through_mobile_devices.pdf

    About NICE Systems

    NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) is the worldwide leader of software solutions that deliver
strategic insights by capturing and analyzing mass quantities of structured and
unstructured data in real time from multiple sources, including phone calls, mobile apps,
emails, chat, social media, and video. NICE's solutions enable organizations to take the
Next-Best-Action to improve customer experience and business results, ensure compliance,
fight financial crime, and safeguard people and assets. NICE solutions are used by over
25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 80 of the Fortune 100
companies. http://www.nice.com.

    Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NICE
Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. For a full list of
NICE Systems' marks, please see: http://www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements,
including the statements by Messer Rozenblat, are based on the current expectations of the
management of NICE-Systems Ltd. (the Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to
differ materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the impact of
the global economic environment on the Company's customer base (particularly financial
services firms) and the resulting uncertainties; changes in technology and market
requirements; decline in demand for the Company's products; inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in
absorbing and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel; loss
of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and inability to maintain
certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a more detailed description of the
risk factors and uncertainties affecting the company, refer to the Company's reports filed
from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's
Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release
are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise them, except as required by law.

       
        Corporate Media Contact
        Erik Snider, +1-877-245-7448, erik.snider@nice.com

        Investors
        Marty Cohen, +1-212-574-3635, ir@nice.com, ET
        Anat Earon-Heilborn +972-9-775-3798, ir@nice.com, CET

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Currys and PC World Launch 'Smart' Samsung TV Deal

LONDON, October 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

          Customers could grab up to GBP250 of Samsung products when they purchase a

                    selected Samsung Smart TV from Currys and PC World

    Currys and PC World, the UK's leading electrical retailers, have announced a new
promotion which could see customers earning up to GBP250 worth of Samsung rewards when
they purchase a selected Samsung Smart TV in-store or online.

    The deal, which launched on the Currys and PC World websites this week and will run to
December 24, applies to a specific selection of Samsung Smart TVs currently available
in-store and online. To claim their reward packages, comprising various Samsung products,
customers must follow these simple steps:

       
        1) Purchase an eligible Samsung Smart TV from a selected range, in-store or
          online.
        2) Choose and purchase their additional Samsung products*
        3) Download and submit a claim form

    The maximum value of the reward depends on the TV purchased. Customers must buy their
additional Samsung product(s) from the same store or website - the reward value is based
on the product purchased; customers will claim the full reward amount if the total value
of their additional products equals or exceeds the reward value. Full terms and conditions
are available at http://www.currys.co.uk and http://www.pcworld.co.uk.

    Currys and PC World's promotion offers the perfect time for customers to get a new,
high-quality Smart TV
[http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/televisions/301_3002_30002_xx_BA00004524-BV00298788/xx-criteria.html ]
. Samsung Electronics, a subsidiary of Samsung, is considered one of the world's
leading technology companies. Samsung's Smart TV range, incorporating HD technology, as
well as Internet connectivity, represents another big step forward for the flat-screen TV.

    *Customers have up to 28 days from purchasing their Samsung Smart TV to buy any
additional products and be eligible for the offer.

    About Currys and PC World:

    Currys and PC World are part of Dixons Retail plc. With over 1,200 stores and online
services spanning 28 countries, Dixons is widely acknowledged as one of Europe's leading
specialist electrical retailing groups. Dixons employs over 38,000 people and provides
top-quality training to ensure their personnel can provide amazing customer service on
products ranging from televisions to ovens, and computers to touch-screen laptops
[http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops-315-c.html ].

    For more information, please visit the Currys and PC World websites -
http://www.currys.co.uk and http://www.pcworld.co.uk

Currys

CONTACT: Dixons Retail Press Office: Charlotte Frost, Leigh-Anne Leonce or Jonny Stanton on +44(0)207-543-4528 or dixonsretail@mcsaatchi.com

Hotwire Makes Booking Global Travel On-the-Go Even Easier with Launch of New Mobile App

In just four taps, app extends site's deep savings promise to mobile consumers looking to book last minute hotels in over 3145 cities and 61 countries around the globe

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotwire.com®, a leading discount travel site, today announced the launch of its first mobile app, available for free for both the iPhone and iPod touch, aimed at helping travelers on-the-go obtain deep savings on hotel deals in over 3145 cities and 61 countries around the globe. Strategically released prior to the busy holiday travel season, the app enables consumers wherever they are to access Hotwire's entire hotel inventory and book last minute hotel rooms hassle free - in as little as 30 seconds.  While the app will work on older-model operating systems and phones, it's optimally designed for the new iOS 6 and iPhone 5.

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"Before launching our app, we created an award-winning mobile site through which we've focused on making it as easy as possible to book money-saving travel while on-the-go. In the last year alone, our hotel bookings through that mobile site have grown significantly, further affirming mobile customers like to book last minute, and desire speed and efficiency," said Clem Bason, president of the Hotwire Group. "We gained a lot of insight from that experience and have applied that knowledge to perfect a mobile app that makes last minute hotel booking faster and easier than ever before."

Based on information gleaned from the company's award winning mobile site, whereby more than 80 percent of hotel purchases were made within one day of check-in, Hotwire designed its interactive app to cater to the last minute traveler, who puts keen importance on ease, speed of bookings and savings.

How the App Works:

    --  When a user opens the app, a one-of-a-kind interactive map pops up that
        quickly identifies the user's current location and displays available
        hotels in the user's surrounding area (along with information about the
        hotels' pricing, star ratings and noted customer feedback)
        --  If the user is interested in finding a hotel in a different
            location, all they have to do is enter their desired destination,
            select a check in/out date, the number of rooms they would like as
            well as the number of guests in their party
        --  Users can also view available hotel options in list form by simply
            tapping the "list" function on the app
    --  Once a user selects their preferred deal, the app then displays the
        hotel's amenities, sample comparative brands to what was chosen and the
        total price of their desired reservation
    --  To finalize, the user simply hits "continue" and enters their booking
        information (name, address, credit card, etc.) They then automatically
        receive a confirmation notice with the exact name and address of their
        booked hotel.
For an even faster experience, users can also sign into Hotwire.com and store all of their booking and payment information so, that they don't have to enter it every time they book. Signed in members may also store and track their trips in the My Trips section of the app.

Those using the app on Apple's recently-launched iPhone 5 will find that the Hotwire app is optimally designed for the new device and its operating system. The app's dimensions were sized for the larger screen, and Hotwire reservations will automatically sync with the iOS 6 Passbook app.

The Hotwire app is available for free today from the U.S. and Canada App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.iTunes.com/AppStore.

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

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

Contact:

Andrew Reynolds

Atomic PR

(323) 648-5426
Andrew@atomicpr.com

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Cloud-Based Core Banking Becomes a Reality in Kenya

GENEVA, October 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Fountain Credit Services becomes first institution in Kenya to run its operations in
the cloud

    Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the market leading provider of banking software, today announces
that Fountain Credit Services ('Fountain'), a new Microfinance institution (MFI) in Kenya,
has launched on TEMENOS T24 for Microfinancing, hosted in the cloud. In doing so, Fountain
becomes the first institution in Kenya to adopt cloud-based banking services. By running
in the cloud, Fountain has significantly reduced its initial capital outlay - which
typically accounts for two-thirds of start-up costs* - as well as its ongoing operating
costs, through the 'pay-per-use' model. In addition, the cloud will support Fountain's
plans for rapid expansion, as new users and branches can be added seamlessly onto T24,
which is running on the Microsoft Windows Azure platform.

    In adopting the cloud-based model, Fountain demonstrates the viability of performing
credit and lending in the cloud without an on-premise system - a trend likely to become
commonplace among banks and other financial services providers in the region. The managed
service for Fountain is hosted in Europe and operated by Temenos, delivered through an
online connection to Fountain. Relieving Fountain of onsite technology maintenance allows
it to concentrate on delivering the highest quality service and products to its customer
base. T24 also contains powerful and robust fraud detection capabilities which will help
protect Fountain from one of the major issues affecting financial institutions in East
Africa. According to research from Deloitte, fraud has cost financial institutions in the
region US $48 million in the last 18 months.

    The adoption of a core banking system from the cloud represents a shift in IT strategy
for new banking entrants in Kenya, lowering barriers to entry and increasing the ability
to service the 14 million unbanked - an estimated third of the bankable population.
Temenos' Model bank is pre-configured, based on Microfinance and community banking best
practices, delivering the necessary control, efficiency, productivity and scalability, at
a low cost for MFIs. Through its delivery of a model bank via the cloud, Temenos is
enabling new banks and MFIs to set up with just the need for staff and an internet
connection.

    Commenting on the launch of the microfinance software, Arch. John Kithaka, CEO, FEP
Group (Fountain Enterprises Programme) said: "We chose the cloud solution from Temenos as
they offer a complete managed service and incremental upgrades that meet our demands. Our
vision for launching Fountain Credit Services Ltd was to deliver the best possible
services and products to our customers - Temenos T24 Microfinance and Community Banking
(MCB) enables us to do exactly that. T24 MCB is a secure and robust system that will
enable us to tackle fraud effectively. Procuring T24 from the cloud brings with it huge
economic benefits and provides Fountain with the scalability and flexibility to grow with
our customers' demands."

    David Arnott, CEO, Temenos said: "Fountain is a true pioneer, being the first Kenyan
financial institution to launch with such a configuration. Relieving the institution of
upfront and ongoing core system maintenance will allow it to focus on best serving its
customers. As Fountain grows and brings more branches online in 2013, it can

    obtain the new applications and products to meet this demand from the cloud -
essentially creating a self-funding platform for the MFI. Deploying new services
incrementally maximises the profitability of Fountain and provides the institution with
the foundation to build new revenues from different sections of the market as its business
matures."

    Through the pay-per-use model, Fountain's IT costs are low and directly linked to its
usage of the T24 service, allowing it to offer highly affordable products and services to
its customer base of largely low income Kenyan communities. Fountain will benefit from the
flexibility to procure additional services as needed in the future, without developing new
infrastructures - for example, mobile payments.

    *Based on a study conducted by the Office of Fair Trading in the UK, entitled 'Review
of barriers to entry, expansion and exit in retail banking, 2012'

    About Fountain Credit Services

    A member of the FEP (Fountain Enterprises Programme) Group of companies and Founded in
2011, Fountain Credit Services Limited (FCSL) has rapidly grown and currently has 20
operational marketing offices spread in over 18 Counties in Kenya. With its head quarters
in Nairobi, the institutions exists to meet the financial needs of rural and urban Kenyans
left out by the mainstream banks and most Microfinance insitutions in an innovative and
sustainable way. The vision is to reach out in the society in a way as to mitigate on the
high levels of rampant poverty which has ravaged many, able and hard working but
financially excluded men and women in the society. FCSL aims to be a first mover with
innovative products, services and delivery channels riding on technology, a move that will
allow it rapidly extend its operations in all parts of Kenya while serving customers in an
all rounded way.

    For more information please visit http://www.fep-group.com

    About Temenos

    Founded in 1993 and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX: TEMN
[http://www.six-swiss-exchange.com/shares/security_info_en.html?id=CH0012453913USD4 ]),
Temenos Group AG is the market leading provider of banking software systems to retail,
corporate, universal, private, Islamic, microfinance and community banks, wealth managers,
and financial institutions. Headquartered in Geneva with more than 55 offices worldwide,
Temenos software is proven in over 1,500 customer deployments in more than 125 countries
across the world. Temenos' products provide advanced technology and rich functionality,
incorporating best practice processes that leverage Temenos' expertise around the globe.
Temenos customers are proven to be more profitable than their peers: in the period
2008-2010, Temenos customers enjoyed on average a 30% higher return on assets, a 46%
higher return on capital and an 8.5 percentage point lower cost/income ratio than banks
running legacy applications.

    For more information please visit http://www.temenos.com

       
        Temenos contacts:

        Ben Robinson
        Director of Strategy and Marketing
        Tel: +41-22-708-15-35
        Email: brobinson@temenos.com

        Chris McGinnis
        Associate Director, Strategy and IR
        Tel:  +44(0)207-423-3774
        Email: cmcginnis@temenos.com

        Michael Golding
        Head of Communications
        Tel: +44-(0)-207-423-3751
        Email: mgolding@temenos.com

        Stuart Cooper
        Hotwire for Temenos
        Tel: +44(0)-207-608-4695
        Email: temenos@hotwirepr.com

Temenos

Attensity Hosts Webinar Series on How Enterprises Can Leverage Twitter

- Free Events Offer Look at Analyzing Customer Conversations and Providing Valuable Customer Service Through Twitter

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/--Attensity (http://www.attensity.com), the leading provider of social analytics and engagement applications, is conducting a complimentary webinar series focused on leveraging Twitter to better understand and engage with customers and prospects. The events share insights organizations can derive from Twitter, drawn from real-world experiences in harnessing Twitter and implementing social media programs in large enterprises.

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Free to registered attendees, webinars are available to view on-demand after the event at http://www.attensity.com/company/events/archived-webinars/.

Wednesday, October 17, at 11am PT / 2pm ET
Topic: Unleashing the Power of Twitter Through Analytics
Description: Presents how Attensity fits into the Twitter Certified Products Program and how Attensity Analyze, unleashed against the real-time Twitter Firehose, gives organizations a competitive advantage
Speaker: James Purchase, Attensity's VP of solutions engineering
Registration:http://www.attensity.com/2012/10/09/unleashing-the-power-of-twitter-through-analytics/

Wednesday, October 31, at 11am PT / 2pm ET
Topic: Delighting Your Customers Through Twitter Customer Service
Description: Highlights how Attensity Respond enables enterprises to provide valuable customer service through Twitter and across the social web
Speaker: Catherine van Zuylen, Attensity's VP of global product management
Registration: http://www.attensity.com/2012/10/09/delighting-your-customers-through-twitter-customer-service/

If you'd like to connect with Attensity in-person, visit upcoming events such as:

    --  Teradata PARTNERS, October 21-25, Washington, DC
    --  Social Media for Customer Service Summit, October 23-24, New York City
        (van Zuylen speaking)
    --  Sentiment Analysis Symposium West, October 30, San Francisco (van Zuylen
        speaking)
    --  Text Analytics Summit West, November 13-14, San Francisco (Platinum
        Sponsor, keynote and panel with VP of Corporate Development Michelle de
        Haaff)
    --  Big Analytics, November 7, New York City

About Attensity?

Attensity's social analytics and engagement solutions are the choice of the world's leading brands for Social CRM. Attensity is the only company that gives business users the ability to analyze millions of real-time customer conversations from any online, social media or internal source, and extract the industry's most accurate insights to drive business decisions. From its headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif., Attensity is powering the Social CRM strategies of companies such as Charles Schwab, Cisco, EMC, JetBlue, Lloyd's Banking Group, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Travelocity and Whirlpool. Visit http://www.attensity.com and follow the company at blog.attensity.com, on Twitter @Attensity, and on facebook.com/Attensity.

Contacts:

Russell Prince-Wright, Senior Regional VP, UK & Nordics, +44-1256-698007, RWright@attensity.com

Lisa Hawes, Sterling Communications, +1-408-884-5155, attensity@sterlingpr.com

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D-Link Introduces Latest PowerLine Solution for Easily Extending the Reach of a Home Network

The New PowerLine AV+Mini Adapter Starter Kit (DHP-309AV) Uses Your Home's Existing Electrical Wiring to Extend Network Coverage Throughout Your Home

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced its latest addition to its PowerLine family of home networking solutions. The PowerLine AV+ Mini Adapter Starter Kit (DHP-309AV) instantly extends the reach of your current home network by utilizing your home's existing electrical wiring to extend your network to locations with limited or no Wi-Fi connectivity.  PowerLine technology delivers a high-performance, stable and secure signal throughout the home and connects a desktop, laptop or wired entertainment device in those hard-to-reach spots in your home, outdoor, and entertainment centers.

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Performance is enhanced by delivering speeds up to 35 percent faster than standard PowerLine devices, enabling fast access to email, files, and the Internet in the farthest reaches of your home. With its compact design, the PowerLine AV+ Mini Adapter does not block a second electrical outlet and is perfect for locations with limited space. With an easy Plug-and-Connect installation you can extend the range of your current home network in just a few minutes.

"Customers want an easy-to-install, no-setup-required solution to solve dead zone issues within their home that is both affordable and provides the needed performance for the demanding applications of today," said Ken Loyd, director of product marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "It's important to have connectivity throughout your home, so whether you're in a basement, in the kitchen, or your teenager is doing homework in their bedroom, customers want an easy to install, no setup require solution to solve coverage issues within their home. The D-Link PowerLine AV+ Mini Adapter Starter Kit addresses this requirement and universally works with existing home networks."

More about the PowerLine AV+ Mini Adapter Starter Kit (DHP-309AV)

Comes with:

    --  2 PowerLine AV+ Mini Adapters (DHP-308AV)
        --  2 Ethernet Cables
        --  Uses your home's existing electrical wiring by plugging into
            existing power outlets
    --  Push and Secure encryption button
    --  Plug and Play installation
    --  Supports a 128-bit AES encryption for network security
Pricing & Availability

The PowerLine AV+ Mini Adapter Starter Kit (DHP-309AV) is available now for $59.99 throughout D-Link's network of e-tail and retail outlets, including Amazon.com and Frys.  The product will also be available at Office Max and Office Depot starting in November.

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit http://www.dlink.com, http://www.dlink.ca or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink).

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2012. D-Link. All Rights Reserved.

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CONTACT: Denise Keddy, D-Link Systems, Inc., +1-714-885-6318, denise.keddy@dlink.com, or Cheryl Seaberg, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2981, cseaberg@walt.com

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A New Video Website From ITN and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Focuses on Changes in Pharmacy

LONDON, October 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Healthcare News from ITN Productions and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
reveals new solutions in medicines management; how pharmacists can improve patient
outcomes while still being cost effective; and the new working practices that are impact
across all pharmacy sectors.

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    Featured on a new video news channel for healthcare professionals made by ITN
Productions, the RPS programming also reveals the latest insights into pharmacy from David
Nicholson, Chief Executive of the NHS; and Helen Gordon, Chief Executive of the RPS. click
here [http://healthcarenews.itn.co.uk ]

    Howard Duff, Director of England, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, says, "The challenge
for many pharmacists is to find out about best practice and new innovations amid huge
healthcare reforms. TheHealthcare News channel from ITN and the Royal Pharmaceutical
Societyis a fabulous new communication tool that will become more and more valuable to
pharmacy professionals." click here
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    Healthcare News from ITN Productions includes reports about:

       
        - One of the largest hospital trusts in England, East Kent Hospitals
          University NHS Foundation Trust, is undergoing a major transition in their pharmacy
          department: click here
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        - Community pharmacists are often in a unique position to spot signs of mental
          health problems in their regular customers and the College of Mental Health Pharmacy
          is showing them how. click here
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        - We reveal East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust's electronic information system
          that follows a patient from admission to their GP's surgery: click here
          [http://healthcarenews.itn.co.uk/All/65/lancashire-hospitals-nhs-trust-uses-bundles-of-electronic-information-that-follows-each-patient ]
        - A new partnership between the NHS and Lloyds Pharmacy provides cost effective
          and innovative outpatient services. click here
          [http://healthcarenews.itn.co.uk/All/89/lloyds-pharmacy-working-in-partnership-with-the-nhs ]
        - A new high tech system from Medilogic means pharmacists can dispense methadone
          quickly, accurately and safely: click here
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        - Primary care pharmacists often work in isolation so the Primary Care
          Pharmacists Association is stepping up support amid the huge healthcare reforms:
          click here [http://healthcarenews.itn.co.uk/All/70/primary-care-pharmacists--association ]
        - Understanding patients' needs means pharmacists can help them take medicines
          more effectively, with support from Quantum Pharmaceutical: click here [
         
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        - Pharmacists at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust is helping other
          hospital staff prevent, manage and resolve drug-related issues: click here
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    Healthcare News enquiries: Duncan Gunstone, Head of Corporate Production, ITN
Productions, +44(0)20-7430-4546 or email Duncan.gunstone@ITN.co.uk / @duncangunstone
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    About ITN Productions: ITN Productions is ITN's central creative hub producing content
for major global brands in the broadcast, online, mobile and corporate sectors.

    About the RPS: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the professional body for
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[http://www.rpharms.com/how-we-are-governed/welsh-pharmacy-board.asp ]. For media
enquiries please contact the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain's Public
Relations Unit +44(0)20-7572-2476

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AirTyme Leverages Expertise of New Management to Launch New Capabilities for the Mobile Ecosystem

SAN DIEGO and GURGAON, India, October 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    A Leader in Reverse Logistics, AirTyme is About to Forever Change the Wireless
Industry

    This week, AirTyme Communications, LLC ("AirTyme") unveiled a new suite of services
that dramatically expands the solutions it provides to mobile carriers and technology
manufacturers worldwide. Led by Philip Christopher, the wireless device company has
recreated itself through the addition of an entirely new management team. AirTyme can
manage wireless device logistics end-to-end - from device concept to the increasingly
important recycling programs.

    AirTyme, in the process of obtaining its minority-owned certification, is the one-stop
provider for mobile carriers and wireless technology manufacturers seeking full device
lifecycle management. This new approach expands forward and reverse logistics to include
marketing, fulfillment, inventory management and more for carriers, manufacturers and
suppliers.

    AirTyme's unparalleled team of industry veterans averages over 20 years of experience
in the wireless devices and services sector, and collectively is responsible for such
critical and game-changing mobile industry milestones as the first installed car phones,
the first tri-mode CDMA phone, the first domestic mass-market wireless home phone device,
the first pocket PC with voice and the first AWS-enabled phones.

    Equipped with that new level of industry expertise, AirTyme is uniquely positioned to
expand the reach of its services to a broad range of carriers, manufacturers and suppliers
throughout the global mobile ecosystem.

    "With the dramatic expansion of services to an already successful reverse logistics
business, we will offer the marketplace one source to handle all of their device
management needs-lowering their total cost of ownership and managing the full product life
cycle for our customers," said Philip Christopher, President and CEO of AirTyme.

    In addition to services such as forward and reverse logistics, carrier sales and
support, product packaging and labeling, and inventory and supply chain management,
AirTyme now offers warehousing, distribution, field testing, software and firmware
updates, shipment tracking, kitting and packaging, carrier shipping and compliance and
drop shipping. AirTyme accomplishes all that through its state-of-the-art, 50,000-sq. ft.
facility in Ronkonkoma, N.Y., which provides the capacity to service hundreds of thousands
of units per month.

    AirTyme is now capable of taking a product through the entire product life cycle and
keeping all of those services in-house - from sourcing products, importing them for sale
domestically or internationally, and providing customs clearance for manufacturers. The
company also manages inventory for carriers and provides sales and marketing support to
ensure the product sells through the channels of distribution. Post-sale, AirTyme manages
all warranty, repairs, refurbishment, field replacement units and certified pre-owned
programs to ensure carriers and manufacturers get the most out of their product
investments.

    "With this new level of experience and knowledge in place, we are essentially
re-launching the company, and rolling out the industry's most comprehensive set of
offerings to carriers and manufacturers around the globe. Our programs lower the total
cost of ownership and provide the greatest value for carriers, manufacturers and their
customers," Christopher said. "Our expertise and the services we provide help heighten
awareness of our customer's business, while increasing their return on investment and
allowing them to focus on their core business strengths," he added.

    About AirTyme Communications:

    AirTyme Communications, LLC, with more than 400 employees domestically, provides a
revolutionary end-to-end solution for carriers' and manufacturers' products with a
comprehensive offering of value-added services. The company manages the full product life
cycle of wireless devices as well as providing forward and reverse logistics services to
the wireless industry.

    Primary Media Contact: Mehak Talwar, mehak.talwar@airtyme.in, 91-9999623112

    Secondary Media Contact: Gaurav Anand, gaurav.anand@airtyme.in, 91-9958964964

AirTyme Communications Pvt Ltd.

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Berkery Noyes Releases Financial Technology and Information Industry M&A Report for Third Quarter 2012

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

The report analyzes M&A activity for the sector during the first three quarters of 2012 and compares it with data covering 2011. This market includes information and technology companies in capital markets, payments, banking, insurance, and other related financial services.

Berkery Noyes' research showed that total volume in third quarter 2012 remained constant compared to the second quarter. Total transaction value fell 55 percent, from $7.7 billion to $3.5 billion. Nonetheless, deal flow in the first three quarters of 2012 increased 13 percent compared to the same timeframe in 2011, while deal value increased four percent. The median revenue multiple from 2011 through the first three quarters of 2012 stayed the same at 2.5x, and the median EBITDA multiple declined from 11.5x to 11.0x.

The Banking segment had the largest quarterly increase in transaction volume within the report, undergoing a 50 percent rise from second to third quarter 2012. It was led by Fidelity National Financial, which through third quarter 2012 acquired DRI Management Systems, ICS Risk Advisors, and Memento. Moreover, two of the segment's top three acquisitions year-to-date in terms of valueoccurred in third quarter 2012. This consisted of Walter Investment Management's announced acquisition of Reverse Mortgage Solutions for $120 million and FICO's acquisition of Adeptra for $115 million.

"Acquirers are increasingly looking for the ability to address risk management concerns," said John Guzzo, Managing Director at Berkery Noyes. "At the same time, businesses are implementing platforms to better communicate with their customers in order to identify fraud issues as they occur. These loss prevention efforts have significant upside for mitigating potential long-term costs."

M&A in the Capital Markets segment, after increasing 76 percent from first to second quarter 2012, leveled-off 13 percent in the third quarter. "Institutions are integrating their financial data to meet reporting requirements," said Peter Ognibene, Managing Director at Berkery Noyes. "Post Dodd-Frank and Basel III, acquirers are very interested in tools that will help consolidate data and satisfy the new regulatory framework. Such solutions are an important means of improving operations and bolstering competitiveness."

The largest Capital Markets transaction in third quarter 2012, and the second largest year-to-date, was Thomson Reuters' announced acquisition of FXall for $557 million. Regarding transactions that involved well known media information providers in the space, TheStreet acquired The Deal LLC and MergerMarket acquired Inframation Group during the quarter.

The Payments segment experienced a 23 percent increase in transaction volume throughout the last three months, overtaking Capital Markets as the most active Financial Technology segment for the first time this year. The largest related transaction in third quarter 2012 was Global Payments' acquisition of Accelerated Payment Technologies for $413 million. Close behind in value was Verisk Analytics' announced acquisition of Argus Information & Advisory Services for $405 million. In addition, the highest value mobile payments transaction through third quarter 2012 - a subsector that improved 150 percent compared to the first three quarters of 2011 - was Monitise's acquisition of Clairmail for $174 million.

A copy of the FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION INDUSTRY M&A REPORT FOR THIRD QUARTER 2012 is available at the Berkery Noyes website.

Berkery Noyes specializes in mergers and acquisitions and financial consulting services for companies in the $25 million to $500 million range, a market that is enjoying a surge in activity. Long having been an innovator in database and research technology in M&A, Berkery Noyes has committed itself to providing more expansive and current information. The firm's research teams publish acquisition activity in the respective sectors they follow on MandAsoft.com.

­­­Contact Information:
Peter Wilson
Berkery Noyes
646-442-7966
peter.wilson@berkerynoyes.com

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Australian Agribusiness Elders Launched Agsure Using NetSuite SuiteCommerce

NetSuite Order Management Powers Agsure's Order-to-Fulfillment-to-Payment Capture-to-Repurchase Lifecycle

NetSuite SuiteCommerce Platform Enables Major Australian Brand To Bring eCommerce To Australian Farmers

SYDNEY, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites, today announced that Australian agribusiness Elders has launched Agsure as the first nationwide B2B and B2C eCommerce store selling farm supplies, using NetSuite SuiteCommerce as its backbone. Agsure uses NetSuite SuiteCommerce as a complete end-to-end commerce solution for managing its entire business cycle, including eCommerce, financials, supply chain, inventory, distribution, order management, marketing and customer relationship management.  Through SuiteCommerce, Agsure now has real-time visibility of its entire business to support timely inventory refreshes and seamless interactions with customers using multiple touchpoints, including call centre, Internet and smartphone. Full supply chain integration also enables Agsure to easily run regular and regionally-specific supplier deals promoting seasonal or excess stock items at discount prices.

NetSuite's SuiteCommerce platform is at the heart of NetSuite Commerce as a Service (CaaS), and enables businesses to manage interactions with other businesses and directly with consumers via a cloud platform that delivers an enhanced customer experience, on multiple touchpoints (website, smart phone, tablet, in-store, social media site, etc.), directly on the core NetSuite ERP/CRM business management application. This technology transcends the limitations and complexity of first-generation eCommerce systems to deliver new efficiencies for merchants and a superior experience for customers.

Key to Agsure's business operation is the SuiteCommerce Order Management System (OMS). Among its many capabilities, this system offers unmatched billing capabilities such as payment capture, refunds, invoiced billing, usage-based, and recurring billing to support any type of desired customer interaction for B2B and B2C environments.  In addition, SuiteCommerce OMS provides a robust, rules-based workflow technology to manage the lifecycle of a transaction--order-to-fulfillment-to-payment capture-to-repurchase. It reduces fraudulent orders and the amount of time spent reviewing them by providing intelligent review and exception capabilities that will raise red flags and place a hold on orders.  It provides powerful back-office technology such as warehouse management capabilities including bin and lot tracking, pick/pack/ship fulfillment process, support for multiple warehouse locations, and the intelligence to select the appropriate warehouse based on each merchant's business logic. SuiteCommerce is integrated with most major and regional carriers such as Australia Post, DHL, Startrack, Toll, and TNT, to generate real-time rates, print shipping labels, and automatically send package tracking information to shoppers. And all of these capabilities are delivered with the multi-currency and multi-tax support for seamless global commerce, as required.

Founded in 1839, Elders is one of Australia's longest standing rural brands and operates a branch network across the country which will be complemented by the new Agsure business, enabling it to offer a complete retail experience for Australian farmers.

For the first time, Agsure will see Australian primary producers able to conduct their farm supplies transactions with a trusted agribusiness online and have the products delivered straight to their farm. This represents a significant and exciting shift in the Australian farm supplies market.

"Farmer buyer behavior is changing; they're shopping around, researching online and are looking to buy at a time, and price, that suits them," said Mark Geraghty, Elders general manager of strategy and marketing.

"Elders has always been in the business of offering solutions to help farmers get the most out of their operations and Agsure offers an alternative that hasn't existed in the Australian market until now."

Agsure offers a select range of competitively priced animal health and agricultural chemical products and via the Agsure website farmers can see what products are in stock and order and pay upfront, in real time.

After selecting NetSuite in February 2012, it took only six months to build the entire Agsure eCommerce business, including hiring staff, setting up a customer contact centre, building a nationwide supply chain with transport providers and key inventory suppliers, and creating a new online storefront.

"NetSuite has allowed us to build a national online retail business reliant on a complex supply chain, in a short period of time," said Mr. Geraghty. "NetSuite was the only provider that could get us up and running with an enterprise-grade eCommerce business in months, rather than years. Using a cloud-based solution means that from day one we will have very deep, up-to-the-minute visibility of how our business is performing."

"History will peg Agsure as a milestone in Australia's to multi-channel buying choices to all consumers, whether they're based in the city or on a cattle farm in the outback. It's exciting to see iconic rural brands like Elders moving off the blocks to give customers greater buying choice - it's a clear signal to other regional businesses that this is the way forward," said Mark Troselj, managing director for Asia Pacific at NetSuite.

NetSuite also integrates Contivio's contact centre technology to provide Agsure with a comprehensive eCommerce solution.

Today, more than 12,000 companies and subsidiaries depend on NetSuite to run complex, mission-critical business processes globally in the cloud. Since its inception in 1998, NetSuite has established itself as the leading provider of enterprise-class cloud ERP suites for divisions of large enterprises and mid-sized organisations seeking to upgrade outdated client/server ERP systems. NetSuite excels at streamlining business operations, as demonstrated in a recent Gartner study naming NetSuite as the fastest growing top ten financial management systems vendor in the world. NetSuite has continued its success in delivering the best cloud financials/ERP suites to businesses around the world, enabling them to lower IT costs significantly while increasing productivity, as the global adoption of cloud is accelerating.

For more information about SuiteCommerce please visit http://www.netsuite.com/suitecommerce.

For more information about NetSuite please visit http://www.netsuite.com.au.

Follow @NetSuiteAPAC on Twitter for NetSuite news and real-time updates.

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BunkBedDeals.com Unveils Latest Site Redesign For Enhanced Customer Experience

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BunkBedDeals.com, the nation's leading dealer of quality bunk beds, have launched a redesign of their website so customers can experience the benefits of enhanced site navigation and the expanded variety of available inventory.

The new site features more user friendly search options, so customers can search for the kind of bunk beds for kids that suit their specifications. Users looking specifically for wood bunk beds or metal bunk beds can now search the site by material, which should make the selection process much more streamlined and convenient. Search options can also be organized by price, by finish, additional features such as trundle bed and stairs, and by brand.

Since BunkBedDeals.com offers one of the largest selections of quality inventory in the country, navigating through an almost endless variety of beds can make the selection process harder than it has to be. The new, customized site search options should eliminate confusion and redundancy, so customers don't have to waste time looking at bunk beds they know they won't be considering.

Customers can utilize these convenient search options whether they are searching for a bunk bed that's a twin over twin, twin over full, full over full, a loft bed, or a futon bunk bed. Another neat feature that was added in the site redesign is the "Compare Products" function, which allows users to compare and contrast different products to aid in narrowing down the selection process. This way, users can compare the material, price, the brand, included features, size, and dimensions side by side, which should help in determining the perfect bunk bed for their family.

Customers can now chat or leave a message with an online representative, so any questions or concerns can be addressed while navigating the site. The site upgrades result in a more user-friendly experience, which is a major part of the BunkBedDeals.com mission to provide the best value and service to their customers.

To read more about BunkBedDeals.com's newest product additions and to see the latest enhancements of their official website, please visit http://www.BunkBedDeals.com.

Full press release available here: http://www.bunkbeddeals.com/bunk-bed-blog/new-customer-experience/

About BunkBedDeals.com:

As one of the nation's largest providers of quality bunk beds for kids, BunkBedDeals.com is the most trusted brand in America for providing unsurpassed customer service and quality bedroom furniture at the best prices.

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CONTACT: BunkBedDeals.com, 1-866-460-6008, support@bunkbeddeals.com

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New BILSTEIN LOWER IT RIGHT Website!

POWAY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BILSTEIN Shock Absorbers is excited to announce the launch of their new LOWER IT RIGHT website, detailing their most dynamic set of products for lowering vehicles for optimum performance. This new site emphasizes the extreme engineering behind BILSTEIN products for lowering a vehicle the right way from a quality and safety standpoint, and delivering peak handling performance.

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The BILSTEIN message is clear - if you lower your vehicle, lower it right. Here, BILSTEIN illustrates to tuning enthusiasts the advantages of a high quality suspension system compared to poorly engineered products focused strictly on the looks of the vehicle. BILSTEIN engineers developed these systems with an emphasis on both looks and performance, resulting in a highly sophisticated, all-encompassing system.

To kick it off, Custom Fabricator and new spokesperson for BILSTEIN, Jessi Combs, is featured in this new website and video.  "Bilstein's engineering, quality and extensive offering for all forms of vehicles and motorsports is a great tie-in to everything I am involved with as someone who has her hands in everything automotive," stated Combs.

LOWERITRIGHT.com features an action-filled, stimulating video highlighting the installation of BILSTEIN's new B14 kit on a VW GTi, - and some dramatic driving performances featuring the exciting Jessi Combs!

The LOWER IT RIGHT line features three of BILSTEIN's latest products, B12, B14 and B16.

The B12 is available in two different levels - Pro Kit features 40mm lowering, and Sportline features 50mm lowering, while both feature Eibach springs.

The B12 Pro-Kit is for drivers wanting precision handling and superb driver comfort and satisfaction, while still providing the ability to seek more curves to conquer. The system provides accurate response, excellent performance and predictable control. It also allows lowering the vehicle up to 40mm for an action-ready look.

The B12 Sportline is intended for drivers seeking a more aggressive, quick response handling vehicle, while experiencing ultimate ride quality and enhancing the passion for driving. The B12 Sportline allows you to lower the vehicle up to 50mm for a much more aggressive looking appearance.

The B14, which was installed on the VW GTi, allows adjustable vehicle ride height without the expense of a fully adjustable damping system. This system features both coilover and standard monotube gas pressure shocks and struts with performance level valving tuned specifically for each application,  as well as progressive rate coil springs. The threaded body has a lowering of approximately 30-50 mm at both front and rear.

The B16 is a ride height and damping adjustable suspension system featuring monotube gas pressure technology. All four dampers feature 9 or 10-stage precise damping settings, from comfort to competition. The threaded body allows accurate adjustability of the front and rear progressive rate springs to achieve the vehicle ride height, center of gravity and level of performance handling desired. It also offers a lowering range of approximately 30-50 mm at front and rear.

BILSTEIN's LOWER IT RIGHT systems are available for a variety of vehicles. For complete details and fitments, and to check out the video, please visit:

LOWERITRIGHT.com and bilsteinUS.com

ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America
http://www.bilsteinUS.com
or call
1-800-537-1085

MEDIA CONTACT:
Chelsea Bell
Senior Marketing Specialist
chelsea.bell@thyssenkrupp.com
858 386 5900

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Castle Resorts & Hotels Launches New Mobile Website

HONOLULU, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Castle Resorts & Hotels today announced it has launched a new mobile website for its portfolio of hotel and resort condominium properties.  Visitors to the site are now able to easily and conveniently access hotel information from any Internet-enabled mobile device.  The mobile website can be used to obtain hotel contact information, directions, or learn about special offers and promotions.  Castle Resorts & Hotels manages 21 hotels, condominium resorts and villas on five Hawaiian Islands, Saipan and New Zealand.  To experience the new site visit http://www.castleresorts.com from any mobile device.

"We recognize most travelers now carry at least one web-capable mobile phone or other device and need a fast and easy way to access maps or other property information while en route," said Steve Woods, director of eCommerce for Castle.  "The days of printing every piece of traveler information are over, and we want to help our guests enjoy the freedom that comes with smart phones and tablets."

Castle's new mobile website utilizes technology that recognizes when a user arrives at the site by mobile device.  As a guest visits http://www.castleresorts.com from his or her phone or tablet, a mobile-friendly version of the website provides a simplified and speedy interface including all of the major functions of the full website for the mobile user. 

In the second phase of this mobile launch, Castle Resorts & Hotels will add the ability to book hotel rooms and resort condominium units through the mobile website, allowing guests the freedom to book their stay from any location with cellular network or WiFi service. The release and further development of this mobile site is a demonstration of Castle's continued commitment to maximizing guest comfort and convenience through the use of technology.

ABOUT CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS
Castle Resorts & Hotels is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Castle Group, Inc. Headquartered in Honolulu, Castle manages a broad portfolio of guest accommodations including value/economy hotels, full-service hotels and spacious all-suite condominium resorts and luxury villas in the Hawaiian Islands on Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Kauai and Hawaii; in Micronesia on Saipan; and in New Zealand on the North Island. To learn more or to make a reservation, visit http://www.castleresorts.com or call (800) 367-5004. Join us and keep up with current events at http://www.twitter.com/castleresorts and http://www.facebook.com/CastleResortsAndHotels.

SOURCE  Castle Resorts & Hotels

Castle Resorts & Hotels

CONTACT: Chloe Rapozo, +1-808-524-9203, crapozo@castleresorts.com

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

Terrestrial Broadband Internet Service Operational In 40 Remote Rural Communities

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- General Communication Inc., (GCI) (NASDAQ:GNCMA) and its wholly owned subsidiary, United Utilities, Inc. (UUI), have delivered terrestrial broadband Internet service to the residents of 40 remote, rural communities in Bristol Bay and the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Efforts continue to connect an additional 25 communities to the state's only high-speed broadband terrestrial service in Western Alaska.

In the first week of October, GCI launched its new broadband service in 16 new communities:

    Akiachak   Kwethluk    Oscarville
    Akiak      Marshall
                           Pilot Station
    Atmautluak Mekoryuk    Russian Mission
    Chevak     Napakiak    Scammon Bay
    Hooper Bay Napaskiak
    Kasigluk   Nunapitchuk

The high-speed broadband service is available in these communities as a result of TERRA-Southwest, a network established by more than 400 miles of fiber-optic cable and 13 new microwave towers.

Communities that launched high-speed broadband service earlier this year include:

    Port Alsworth Ekwok        Mountain Village
    Alakanuk      Grayling     Newtok
    Aniak         Igiugig      Nightmute
    Iliamna       Koliganek    Nunam Iqua
    Kokhanok      Levelock     Platinum
    Newhalen      New Stuyahok Saint Mary's
    Nondalton     Emmonak      Toksook Bay
    Pedro Bay     Goodnews Bay Tununak

GCI and UUI offer a range of new Internet service plans in these recently launched communities. Download speeds will be eight to 16 times faster than what is available today on similarly priced plans for those served by the satellite-based WISP system. Customers will experience a substantial increase in service quality because TERRA-Southwest eliminates satellite-related latency. For more information about the communities served, new service plans and technical terms, go to gci.com/TERRA.

GCI will post updates on gci.com about service dates and ordering procedures as the deployment progresses.

The next communities scheduled to receive high-speed broadband service are:

    Aleknagik    Kipnuk        South Naknek
    Anvik        Kongiganak    Togiak
    Chefornak    Kwigillingok  Tuluksak
    Chuathbaluk  Lower Kalskag Tuntutuliak
    Clarks Point Manokotak     Twin Hills
    Dillingham   Naknek        Unalakleet
    Eek          Pitkas Point  Upper Kalskag
    Holy Cross   Quinhagak
    King Salmon  Shageluk

GCI (NASDAQ:GNCMA) is an Alaska-based integrated communications provider and the second largest wireless provider in Alaska. As a pioneer in bundled services, GCI provides local, long distance and wireless telephone, video services, Internet and data communication services throughout Alaska. For more information, visit gci.com. 

SOURCE  General Communication, Inc.

General Communication, Inc.

CONTACT: David Morris, +1-907-265-5396, dmorris@gci.com, or Bruce Broquet, +1-907-868-6660, bbroquet@gci.com

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

Esri Technology is Now Available in AWS GovCloud (U.S.) Region

Sharing ArcGIS Resources in This Environment Advances Government Workflows

REDLANDS, Calif., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public Sector Summit in Washington D.C., Esri today announced that its ArcGIS technology can now be deployed in the AWS GovCloud (U.S.) Region. U.S. Government agencies and contractors can take full advantage of the benefits of using ArcGIS in the cloud to deploy more sensitive workloads while meeting International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.

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"Our relationship with Amazon Web Services will be a great benefit to federal agencies," said Jack Dangermond, president, Esri.  "Many of our federal and public sector customers want to share their work in the cloud and now they have a solution for modernizing their workflows with ArcGIS in a cloud that is physically and logically accessible by U.S. persons only."

AWS GovCloud allows government agencies to effectively manage more heavily regulated data in AWS while remaining compliant with federal requirements. With Esri ArcGIS technology in GovCloud, federal agencies can efficiently build and manage geospatial content including basemaps, image services, and data. Existing Esri federal government users can more easily share their own GIS applications and data with other agencies.

Since 2009, Esri and Amazon Web Services have offered a practical approach to running GIS services and applications in the cloud. The Amazon cloud is an ideal environment for organizations to successfully develop and deploy applications built on ArcGIS Server and using virtually unlimited computing power for intensive GIS analyses and data processing.

About Esri

Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in GIS technology, Esri software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of Web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at esri.com/news.

Copyright © 2012 Esri. All rights reserved. Esri, the Esri globe logo, esri.com and @Esri are trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of Esri in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions. Other companies and products or services mentioned herein may be trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of their respective mark owners.

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Esri

CONTACT: Jesse Theodore, Esri, +1-909-793-2853, extension 1-1419, press@esri.com

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

New VPX Mass Storage Module Boots over SATA/SAS and PCI Express for Use with Any CPU

Acromag's new Xembedded XVPX-9756 storage solution supports both standard and customized backplanes with the ability to boot over SATA/SAS or PCIe signals.

WIXOM, Mich., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Xembedded XVPX-9756 is a SATA/SAS bootable storage module, in a 3U form factor, suitable for use with any CPU. It supports dual slim SATA drives or a single 2.5" drive, either rotating or solid-state. The module connects directly to the CPU via SATA signals or by means of PCI Express signals through an on-board controller. Given its connectivity options, the XVPX-9756 is an unequaled bootable storage solution. The operating range is 0 to 70 degrees C or -40 to 85 degrees C, dependent upon thermal options. List price is $1,345.00 for air-cooled, $2,025.00 for conduction-cooled, and $2,590.00 for REDI covers.

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Based on a previous Xembedded design, the XVPX-9756 brings a broader spectrum of options to the table. The original product, not bootable over PCIe, was intended for use with their RAID controller module as a customized solution. However, the XVPX-9756 is a more versatile option. This module permits booting on SATA/SAS or PCIe signals, suiting either customized or standard backplanes, which allows all CPU boards to benefit.

By employing dual slim SATA drives on the XVPX-9756, users can take advantage of a simple single-card RAID system. This drive module is RAID 0/1 configurable with the option to use RAID 0 striping for high data throughput, or RAID 1 mirroring so that data written on one disk drive is also simultaneously written to the other disk drive.

"The XVPX-9756 storage module eliminates the inefficient sandwich of multiple drive cards with multiple CPU modules," explained Dave Rymanowicz, senior design engineer for Acromag's Xembedded Group. Using dual slim SATA drives, over the SATA/SAS signals, supports one or two CPU boards with just one XVPX-9756 mass storage card and reduces the clutter in your card cage.

The XVME-9756 SATA/SAS bootable storage module is part of Acromag's line of Xembedded computing solutions. With Xembedded computer boards, users leverage the experience gained from providing embedded computing solutions for more than three decades, including the original Intel-based VME processor module. Xembedded processor and data storage modules deliver dependable, high-performance technologies to maximize efficiency and minimize risk in critical computing applications.

Acromag has designed and manufactured measurement and control products for more than 50 years. With a headquarters near Detroit, Michigan and a global network of sales representatives and distributors, Acromag products are sold worldwide. Acromag offers a complete line of embedded computing products such as single board computers, FPGA co-processors, I/O interfaces, mezzanine module carriers, mass storage, and accessories. Industries served include military, aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and scientific research laboratories.

For more information about Acromag's Xembedded products, call Inside Sales at (734) 975-0577 or Marketing Communications at (248) 295-0310, fax (248) 624-9234. You can also visit us online at http://www.acromag.com/xembedded, e-mail xembedded@acromag.com, or write Acromag at P.O. Box 437, Wixom, MI 48393-7037 USA.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Acromag

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Acromag

CONTACT: Sales - Inside Sales Department, +1-734-975-0577, xembeddedsales@acromag.com; Editorial - Robert Greenfield, Mktg. Comm. Mgr., +1-248-295-0310, fax +1-248-624-9234, rgreenfield@acromag.com

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

Aviacomm Announces the ARF1010EX Flexible Wideband RFIC

Company introducing a breakthrough Wideband RFIC to address increasing demands for new frequency support up and down the spectrum

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviacomm Inc., a leader in wideband RFICs is announcing their latest addition to their smart transceiver product portfolio, the ARF1010EX.  Targeting the highly complex, multi-band radio requirements in the fast growing 3G and LTE markets, the ARF1010EX provides a single chip solution to meet the market demands for more flexible RF Front End (RFFE) solutions.  Through Aviacomm's patent pending AgileRF Technology, the ARF1010EX supports frequencies between 300MHz to 2.8GHz all within a low power, small footprint CMOS IC.

Given the ability to support channels from 0.5MHz to 40MHz, the ARF1010EX is perfect for devices that need to roam between multiple networks.  System designers can take full advantage of AgileRF by eliminating individual RFFEs required for different frequency bands.  This unique capability greatly reduces design complexity and system cost. 

"We are proud to introduce the ARF1010EX, second in our series of RFICs.  This is just the first step; our roadmap is geared toward solving the complex frequency demands placed on devices by consumers expecting connectivity wherever they go, via 3G, 4G, WiFi, TVWS and more," said Aviacomm CEO Shih Mo.

About Aviacomm
Aviacomm (http://www.aviacomm.com ) was founded by a group of wireless experts focused on solving the last remaining barrier to cognitive radio solutions - the RFIC.  Aviacomm offers low power, high performance, frequency agile front-end solutions that address a variety of markets and applications. The ARF1010EX in CMOS covers from 300MHz to 2.8GHz, and channels sizes from 0.5MHz to 40MHz wide enabling this single RF solution to support multiple technologies up and down the frequency spectrum.

SOURCE  Aviacomm Inc.

Aviacomm Inc.

CONTACT: Dave Sumi, +1-408-835-8746, dave.sumi@aviacomm.com

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

B&O PLAY, by Bang & Olufsen, Announces the Canadian Launch of its Premium Active Speaker System, BeoPlay A9

Featuring a powerful, wireless sound experience, original design and unprecedented placement flexibility

TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- B&O PLAY proudly announces the Canadian launch of its latest active speaker system, BeoPlay A9, which integrates an all-star line-up of dedicated components with provocative design to create a complete sound solution that is as easy to listen to as it is to decorate with. With the launch of BeoPlay A9, B&O PLAY extends its innovative range of wireless sound systems with the most powerful performer yet. BeoPlay A9 features a 2.1 bass reflex loudspeaker system that combines five dedicated speaker units and amps with timeless design to create a complete sound solution.  BeoPlay A9 features a fine-tuned DSP (digital signal processor) algorithm that makes ones music collection come alive and deliver surprisingly rich bass tones which are cultivated and cool with the patented Adaptive Bass Linearization technology. 

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In addition to its striking design and sound performance, BeoPlay A9 presents wireless connectivity and magically simple operation and it caters to individual listening needs as they change throughout the day or night. Just plug it in, connect it wirelessly to an iPhone, iPad or Android device, and BeoPlay A9 starts streaming via AirPlay or DLNA. The sound is big enough to fill even the most spacious room, (as it outputs 480 watts of power) and so lush that it rivals much more complex systems.

According to Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, VP at B&O PLAY, BeoPlay A9 is all about simplicity. "We asked Oivind Slaatto, a young designer who also has a strong interest in music, to create a design that is as free of visual noise as possible, and then had our engineers empower it with truly amazing sound. The result is a liberating take on acoustic performance with a cleanly graphic look that is intuitively easy to use."

Turning the party dial up - or down - has never been easier. Swipe a hand across the touch sensor to control volume, or mute the system by simply resting a hand on top of it.  Additionally, you can select tracks and adjust volume with your smartphone or tablet. The connection panel beneath the unit also includes a mains socket for power, line-in, and a USB socket that lets you soft dock and charge your device.

BeoPlay A9 packs two ¾-inch tweeters and two 3-inch midrange units, all four driven by separate 80-watt class D amplifiers, to deliver sparkling highs and spaciously defined middle tones. An imposing 8-inch bass unit, powered by no less than 160 watts from its own class D amplifier, lays down authoritative and tightly controlled oomph through the bass reflex construction hidden behind the unit. Three pre-set sound modes for wall, corner or freestanding positions optimize acoustic performance depending on how you choose to fit BeoPlay A9 into your home.

BeoPlay A9 is more than willing to both fit in and stand out in your decor, as it can be placed either on the floor or hung on the wall. Screw in the wooden legs to place it on the floor right where you need it, or use the wall bracket to add a circular canvass alongside the rest of the art in your home. You can even choose between a range of colours for the fabric cover, and change them in a snap.

Solid wood legs are available in oak, beech or teak. Fabric covers are available in silver, white, black, red, green, and brown.

Prices begin at $2,999. BeoPlay A9 will be available at Bang & Olufsen Yorkville and B&O stores in Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver, from the second half of November 2012.

B&O PLAY from Bang & Olufsen provides premium listening and viewing experiences to digitally connected design fans. For more information, see http://www.beoplay.com and http://www.bang-olufsen.com

Apple AirPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and othercountries.

SOURCE  Bang & Olufsen/B&O PLAY

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CONTACT: Elana Ziluk , MAVERICK PR, elanaz@maverickpr.com, +1-416-640-5525 x 243; or Monica Gartner, Bang & Olufsen America, Inc., mcy@bang-olufsen.dk, +1-847-590-4920

Web Site: http://www.bang-olufsen.com

Verizon Introduces 'Virtual Communications Express' to Accelerate Productivity for Small and Medium Businesses

Now Companies Can More Simply and Cost-Effectively Employ Advanced Collaboration Tools to Speed Decision-Making and Enhance Customer Service

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Small andmedium-sized businesses increasingly want to tap the same kinds of advanced collaboration tools and capabilities as large enterprises, but often are restrained by limited resources and a lack of in-house IT expertise. To address this issue, Verizon Enterprise Solutions is delivering Virtual Communications Express, a new, multifeatured communications system designed for the small and medium-sized business market.

Immediately available to U.S.-based companies, the powerful and affordable Virtual Communications Express employs Verizon's advanced communications technology platform with a Web-based console for workers to better command and control where and how they want to communicate.  The new cloud-based offering can be used with Google Apps for Business and is ideal for businesses with one or multiple locations -- such as retailers, franchise owners and medical offices -- seeking new ways to boost workforce productivity and enhance customer service. 

Now, small and medium-sized companies can empower their employees to more effectively communicate and collaborate.  For example, workers can designate where and how they want to be reached by phone, whether in the office or on a mobile device, to more readily respond to customers, co-workers and changing business requirements.

Companies using Google Apps for Business can download a Virtual Communications Express application from the Google Apps Marketplace, which will allow users to make calls -- with one click -- from Gmail, GChat and Google Calendar.  Individuals can also see if other Google Apps users are available to join a call instantly.

The Google Apps Marketplace makes it easy for the more than 5 million businesses using Google Apps to discover, purchase and deploy integrated business applications and related professional services. By integrating with user account and application data stored in Google Apps, these cloud applications provide a simpler user experience, increase business efficiency, and reduce administrative overhead.

"We've built a cloud-based solution that is cost-effective and easy for employees to adopt and use for working smarter in their day-to-day jobs," said Janet Schijns, vice president of mid-market solutions and alternate channels for Verizon Enterprise Solutions.  "Customers in our pilot for this solution appreciated its self-serve, which enabled their employees to be more productive.  They also benefitted from the cost savings associated with unlimited local and long-distance calling, zero maintenance fees, and no need for costly back-office phone systems."

One of the customers participating in the trial, Nick Graziosi, owner of Montage Clothing Inc. in Farmingdale, N.Y., said, "Virtual Communications Express has allowed us to deliver a more professional experience to our customers when they call, and has also made it easier to communicate within our office."   

A Verizon-certified phone and an Internet connection, from any broadband provider, are all that any company needs to experience Virtual Communications Express' benefits of enhanced productivity through real-time collaboration with co-workers, customers and business partners.  In addition, administrators can authorize and instantly manage the various features available to individuals through a dedicated online tool.

Matt Davis, director, SMB Telecom Services with IDC, said: "Verizon's new UC offering represents a solid understanding of where business communications - especially for small and medium-sized companies - is heading, and Verizon is addressing this change head-on.  In addition, the offering appears to include the kind of simplicity for setup and usage that our research shows the market demands in order to embrace hosted voice solutions. Verizon's long-standing experience in engineering telephony services and going to market with them should play an important role in growing this market in the SMB segment."

Virtual Communications Express combines Verizon's award-winning Voice-over-IP solution with Broadsoft's cloud infrastructure to eliminate the need for on-site PBX (private business exchange) equipment and costly licensing upgrades for new features.  Customers will get advanced communication features such as simultaneous ringing of an office, mobile or home-office line; visual voice mail messages that can be read via email; and Office Anywhere, which forwards incoming calls from an office to a mobile line and displays outgoing calls made from a mobile or home phone identified with an office phone number.  The service also enables traditional PBX features such as enhanced hunt group and call queuing.

Verizon Enterprise Solutions creates global connections that generate growth, drive business innovation and move society forward.  With industry-specific solutions and a full range of global wholesale offerings provided over the company's secure mobility, cloud, strategic networking and advanced communications platforms, Verizon Enterprise Solutions helps open new opportunities around the world for innovation, investment and business transformation.  Visit http://www.verizonenterprise.comto learn more.

About Verizon
Verizon Communicatios Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 94 million retail customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.  A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 188,000.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: Maria Montenegro, +1-202-262-9374, maria.montenegro@verizon.com

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

Casio Interfaces With Registroid(TM) To Maximize Android POS Terminals Throughout The Retail Industry

VX-100 POS System and Registroid Cloud Deliver Comprehensive Solution to Retailers

DOVER, N.J., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. is dedicated to being a leader in the point-of-sale (POS) industry by supplying cutting-edge technology that lowers costs and streamlines efficiency. To build on that dedication, Casio is proud to announce its official interface with Registroid(TM) LLC - an independent software vendor located in Mobile, Alabama - to offer a comprehensive retail point of sale system called the Registroid Cloud to its groundbreaking Android VX-100 all in one POS unit.

"Teaming up with Registroid allows us to expand our reach within the retail industry and offers users a feature-rich point of sale solution that will stimulate business growth," said Larry Sampey, General Manager of Casio's System Products Division. "The addition of the Registroid Cloud system to Casio's VX-100 provides another level of speed, flexibility and ease of use for thousands of different users."

Casio's VX-100, the first Android-based open platform POS product in the industry, now provides a general retail system with the Registroid Cloud based software to enhance productivity for a variety of businesses including food trucks, bakeries, coffee shops and counter service restaurants. Registroid can control multiple VX-100 units by synchronizing data to their secure cloud database, and since the Android cash register is a native app, running locally, the data updates are instantaneous for fast-paced business transactions, whether on-line or off-line. The system also includes a complete back office, which can be accessed from any Internet browser. The back office includes comprehensive data maintenance, reporting and charts, and being cloud based, eliminates software installations, updates and backups, while maintaining secure communication from the Android operating systems to cloud storage.

"With the VX-100's open platform, our software is completely supported and allows full point of sale capabilities anywhere with an Android mobile phone or tablet," said Scott Krug, President of Registroid. "We look forward to continuing our work with Casio and expanding our presence across the industry."

Registroid will also launch a new system targeted for small to medium sized restaurants in Q4 2012, which will be available on Casio's VX-100. This software will allow restaurants to control their point of sale system at an incredibly low price with features such as item modifiers, open tickets, kitchen/prep displays and more.

For additional information on the Registroid Cloud system, please visit http://www.registroid.com.

For additional information on Casio's POS and electronic cash registers, please visit http://www.casio.com. 

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution"through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.

About Registroid LLC
Registroid LLC, a Mobile, Alabama based company,specializes in developing point of sales software for the general retail and restaurant markets with its Registroid line of Android POS systems. For more information see our web site at http://www.registroid.com, our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/registroidor call (251) 625-3521.   

SOURCE  Casio America, Inc.

Casio America, Inc.

CONTACT: Christine Azzolino, cazzolino@coynepr.com, or Amanda Pecora, apecora@coynepr.com, both of Coyne PR, +1-973-588-2000; or E. Garcia, egarcia@casio.com, or S. Vander Schans, svanderschans@casio.com, both of Casio America, Inc., +1-973-361-5400

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

Sony Online Entertainment Breaks New Ground With First 'Wikia Official Community' For Upcoming Massively Multiplayer Online First-Person Shooter Video Game PlanetSide®2

Powered by the Fans, New Official Wiki Takes Community Collaboration to New Level with Tools that Support and Empower Players

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, has joined forces with Wikia, the collaborative media company, home to some of the largest fan communities on the Web, to launch the first-ever 'Wikia Official Community' for the highly-anticipated MMOFPS PlanetSide®2. Under the new partnership, SOE and Wikia will collaborate with the player base through official Wikia communitiesto empower players to help each other succeed in games, and offer them another direct line of communication and support to SOE's Community and Development teams. PlanetSide 2 players and Wikia users will also be offered a wide range of exclusive and unique official content, such as videos, interviews, chats, game guides, and more.

"Teaming up with Wikia was the natural next step for us in providing the necessary tools to further embrace and empower our players," said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. "This new partnership is truly about community collaboration, and Wikia's reputation and respect for its dedicated global network of players offered the ideal platform for SOE to further support its players and the community. We are excited and looking forward to the creative and compelling ways fans will utilize this custom channel to expand community engagement outside of the game."

By publishing official and community driven content alongside actual game development, SOE is forging new territory by endorsing fan communities to create, engage and collaborate around their favorite game with the developers throughout production. SOE and Wikia are working together to develop and design the official PlanetSide 2 wiki that will allow fans and gaming enthusiasts to contribute unique and valuable content on a regular basis to be seen by the community at large.  The partnership and official fan wiki will allow both companies to embrace and further empower their communities by creating a meaningful two-way flow of valuable information.

"We are thrilled that SOE, which understands the power of the community, is launching their first of many official communities amidst our very enthusiastic and knowledgeable network of fans," said Craig Palmer, CEO for Wikia. "As our lifestyle, gaming and entertainment communities continue to grow and populate, we look forward to an active PlanetSide 2 community as a model for the best user generated collaborative content on the web."

As part of its dedication to supporting existing community efforts, SOE has also designated EQ2i, one of the longest-running and well-populated Wikia sites, as its official Wiki for the popular MMO, EverQuest® II.

"We want to work with vibrant, existing Wikia communities at the grass-roots level," said Linda Carlson, Director of Global Community Relations, Sony Online Entertainment. "Partnering with sites such as EQ2i serves to recognize and support the efforts of thousands of dedicated fans on Wikia, be they individuals, guilds or fan-sites. It's about time, and we can hardly wait to get started!"

The Official Communities will complement Wikia's already recognized 250,000+ wikis on the site, ranging in subjects from pop culture, fashion, TV to sports.  Wikia Video Games, is the leading source of global video game content on the Web today and is home to some of the largest video game communities, accounting for over 50,000 gaming wikis and 2.48 million pages of gaming content, averaging over 25,000 user edits each day. The Wikia Official Community will utilize new curation features, while continuing to engage players in traditional wiki formats around large-scale and social video gaming.

About Wikia:
Wikia is a trusted and customizable platform designed for those who want to create and participate in collaborative media. It is the definitive place for people to collaboratively contribute to the assembly of original bodies of content that further people's understanding of the world we live in.

Using Wikia, anyone can form new communities around any subject they love or participate in over 250,000 existing communities by reading or contributing new content. With over 20 million pages of rich content, Wikia's communities are the most authoritative information about any topic on the Internet. 

Wikia's video game vertical (http://www.wikia.com/video_games) is the number one global video-game focused network on the Web. Its entertainment vertical (http://www.wikia.com/entertainment) is the fastest growing US entertainment destination around the world. Wikia Lifestyle (http://www.wikia.com/lifestyle) offers a broad range of collaborative content, from travel to food and beverage.

Launched as Wikia in 2006 by founders Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley, Wikia attracts more than 60 million global unique visitors per month and is ranked a Top 50 Internet site according to Quantcast.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games.  Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest(®), EverQuest(®)II, Champions of Norrath(®), PlanetSide(®), Free Realms(®), Star Wars(®): Clone Wars Adventures(TM), and DC Universe Online(TM), SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms. SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath, PlanetSide, and Free Realms are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Matt Clark/Courtney Greenberg
DKC Public Relations, Marketing & Government Affairs 
212-685-4300
Matt_clark@dkcnews.com / Courtney_greenberg@dkcnews.com

Michele Sturdivant Cagle
Sony Online Entertainment
858-577-3167
msturdivant@soe.sony.com

SOURCE  Wikia

Wikia

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

Zaarly Storefronts Launch in LA:

Virtual Storefronts Create a New Online Marketplace for Talented, Local Sellers & Service Providers

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As more of the workforce transitions from traditional employees to "free agents" - entrepreneurs, solopreneurs or freelancers - the barriers to entry for launching a company have continually decreased. As a result, entrepreneurs can accomplish more with less. Launching in Los Angeles, Zaarly Storefronts aims to further lower these barriers by creating a local, online marketplace where you discover and buy from amazing local service providers.

"At Zaarly, we get to see entrepreneurs starting companies every day in a way that would have been impossible even 10 years ago. Zaarly Storefronts in LA puts us one step closer to seeing an economy where local people can make a living doing what they love," said Bo Fishback, Zaarly CEO and founder.

Whether they're looking for a chef, yoga instructor, handyman or party planner, LA residents can trust that Zaarly will help them discover, hire and work with talented, reliable, trustworthy local sellers and service providers, approximately 70 of whom are included in today's launch.

Check out http://www.zaarly.com/ to discover more amazing sellers and service providers.

Zaarly Storefronts: Make Money Doing What You Love

Since initially launching more than a year ago, Zaarly has helped people connect with talented sellers in their local communities -- a process that has uncovered an amazing network of service providers. Now, Zaarly is rolling out Zaarly Storefronts to showcase these service providers and help them grow their businesses. Creating a new way for people to make money doing what they love, Storefronts mark the first time individuals can proactively list and sell their skills and services on Zaarly.

Skilled individuals can apply to be featured in Zaarly's seller network. After carefully considering each application, Zaarly chooses the best-of-the-best to highlight on the site. Storefronts are currently available in San Francisco, New York City and Los Angeles, with plans to roll out in additional cities in the coming weeks. People interested in creating a Storefront can learn more here: http://www.zaarly.com/selling.

In addition, buyers can still ask for anything from tens of thousands of local, talented people in Zaarly's open marketplace or by using the Zaarly Anywhere buttons on sites such as The Fancy, LA Times, Cookstr and more.

Since launching in May 2011, nearly half-a-million people have signed up for Zaarly. In October 2011, Zaarly announced that it had added Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay and current CEO of HP, to its board of directors.

About Zaarly:
Zaarly is a leading online marketplace to discover, hire and work with talented sellers and service providers in your neighborhood. Based in San Francisco, CA, Zaarly is backed by investors, including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sands Capital Ventures, Ashton Kutcher, Felicis Ventures, Bill Lee, Naval Ravikant, Lightbank, SV Angel, Paul Buchheit, Thrive Capital, Marc Ecko and Michael Arrington. Zaarly is currently available on the web, mobile web, Android and iPhone application. Visit http://www.zaarly.com for more information.

SOURCE  Zaarly

Zaarly

CONTACT: Heather Whaling, +1-614-364-2888, heather@Zaarly.com

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

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Ted

The #1 Comedy of the year! From Seth MacFarlane, Creator of Family Guy, Starring Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis, ted December 11, 2012

"One of the Funniest Movies of all Time" - Mark S. Allen, CBS/CW

"Truly Brilliant!" - Scott Mendelson, The Huffington Post

Take Home the Unrated Edition Of One Of the Top 3 R-Rated Comedies of All Time! Available on Blu-Ray(TM) Combo Pack Including UltraViolet(TM), DVD & Digital Copy With Hilarious Deleted Scenes, Alternate Takes, a Gag Reel & More!

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A foul-mouthed, hard-partying teddy bear and his 35-year-old best friend come together in the #1 comedy of the year, Ted, available on Blu-ray((TM) )Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 11, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  Directed by Seth MacFarlane, creator of television's uproarious and irreverent hits "Family Guy,"and "American Dad," Ted stars Mark Wahlberg (Contraband, The Other Guys), Mila Kunis (Friends with Benefits, Black Swan),  Joel McHale ("Community"), Giovanni Ribisi (Contraband, Avatar) and Seth MacFarlane as the voice of Ted.

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The film's all-star cast also includes "Family Guy" favorites Jessica Barth, Alex Borstein, Ralph Garman and Patrick Warburton, as well as Sam Jones ("Flash Gordon"), Multi-Grammy(® )Award-winning recording artist Norah Jones and newcomer Brett Manley.  Both the Blu-ray((TM)) Combo Pack and DVD feature an unrated extended version of the film - featuring laugh-out-loud footage not shown in theaters - a gag reel, feature commentary with Seth MacFarlane and Mark Wahlberg and an insider's look at the making of the funniest buddy picture ever made.

Ted's outrageous,off-color antics won the hearts and minds of critics and audiences alike, with Peter Travers of Rolling Stone declaring the movie "hysterically funny" and Trey Alexander of Fandango.com calling it "an instant classic."  A critically hailed blockbuster that took in more than $218 million in North America alone, Ted is the third highest grossing R-rated comedy of all time and scored the highest debut ever for an original R-rated comedy.  Exclusively on the Ted Blu-ray((TM)) Combo Pack are bonus features that include deleted scenes, alternate takes and a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Ted's already legendary fight scene.

The Ted Blu-ray((TM)) Combo Pack also includes a Digital Copy of the film, compatible with iPhone(®), iTunes(®), iPad(®), iPod(®), iPod(®) touch, Android((TM)) or online retail partners, as well as UltraViolet((TM)).  UltraViolet((TM) )is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows in the cloud to instantly stream and download to tablets, smartphones, computers, and TVs.  Consumers can now truly enjoy Ted anytime, anywhere on the device of their choice.

Blu-ray(TM) and DVD Bonus Features:

    --  Ted Unrated Version
    --  Gag Reel
    --  Ted - The Making Of:  Profiling the story of the film from inception to
        completion, this three-part documentary is filled with interviews and
        behind-the-scenes footage showcasing the entire cast and crew.
    --  Feature Commentary:  Director and co-writer Seth MacFarlane, co-writer
        Alec Sulkin and star Mark Wahlberg participate.
Bonus Features Exclusive to the Blu-ray(TM)

    --  Deleted Scenes
    --  Alternate Takes
    --  Teddy Bear Scuffle:  Watch how the filmmakers choreograph the awesome
        and hilarious Motel 6 fight scene between Mark Wahlberg and Ted.
    --  UltraViolet((TM)):  The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect
        movies and TV shows, store them in the cloud, and instantly stream and
        download to TV's, computers, tablets and smartphones. Consumers can now
        truly enjoy their movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere on the platform
        of their choice.  Currently available in the Unites States as well as
        Canada.
    --  Digital Copy:  Viewers can redeem a digital version of the movie from a
        choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronics and
        portable devices including computers, iPad(®), iPhone(®), iPod((TM))
        touch, Android((TM)) and more!
    --  pocket BLU((TM)) App:  The popular free pocket BLU((TM)) app for
        smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad(®),
        Android((TM)) tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features made
        especially to take advantage of the devices' larger screens and high
        resolution displays.
        --  Advanced Remote Control:  A sleek, elegant new way to operate your
            Blu-ray((TM)) player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and
            BD-Live(TM) functions with ease.
        --  Video Timeline:  Users can easily bring up the video timeline,
            allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
        --  Mobile-To-Go:  Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with
            their Blu-ray((TM)) discs to save to their device or to stream from
            anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on
            the go, anytime, anywhere.
        --  Browse Titles:  Users will have access to a complete list of pocket
            BLU((TM))-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray(TM). They
            can view free previews and see what additional content is available
            to unlock on their device.
        --  Keyboard:  Entering data is fast and easy with your device's
            intuitive keyboard.
    --  BD-LIVE(TM):  Access the BD-Live((TM)) Center through your
        Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive
        content and more!
SYNOPSIS

Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane delivers his boundary-pushing humor to the outrageous comedy blockbuster that critics are calling "hysterically funny!" (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) is a grown man whose cherished teddy bear was brought to life as the result of a childhood wish...and hasn't left his side since. Can John's relationship with longtime girlfriend, Lori (Mila Kunis), move forward with his lovably profane buddy on his couch?

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FILMMAKERS

Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Joel McHale, Giovanni Ribisi, Patrick Warburton, Matt Walsh, Jessica Barth, Bill Smitrovich, Patrick Stewart, Norah Jones
Directed By: Seth MacFarlane
Screenplay By: Seth MacFarlane & Alec Sulkin & Wellesley Wild
Story By: Seth MacFarlane
Produced By: Scott Stuber, Seth MacFarlane, John Jacobs, Jason Clark
Executive Producer:  Jonathan Mone
Director of Photography: Michael Barrett
Production Designer: Stephen Lineweaver
Edited By: Jeff Freeman ACE
Costume Designer: Debra McGuire
Visual Effects Supervisor:  Blair Clark
Music By: Walter Murphy

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

BLU-RAY(TM)

Street Date: December 11, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61119853 (U.S.)/61123277 (Canada)
Running Time: 1 hour, 47 minutes/1 hour, 54 minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, and some drug use/Unrated
Technical Info: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS(2) 2.0 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD

Street Date: December 11, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 6119858 (U.S.)/61123278 (Canada)
Running Time: 1 hour, 47 minutes/1 hour, 54 minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, and some drug use/Unrated
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish

About Universal Studios Home Entertainment
In honor of its Centennial anniversary, Universal Pictures proudly salutes 100 years of unforgettable films that have entertained audiences and touched the hearts of millions around the globe. In celebration of its first 100 years, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is proud to present a selection of its many beloved movies as part of an extensive year-long program that underscores the studio's rich cinematic history and indelible cultural impact.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, newsand information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations groupand world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.

CONTACTS

Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Jennifer Black

Executive Director, Publicity
Jennifer.black@nbcuni.com
(818) 777-0546

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PR Newswire's Business Technology Round-up, 10th October 2012

LONDON, October 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Streetline nominated for WTA, Comcast extends Internet Essentials program and LG
launches new Mach smartphone

    Streetline, Inc., a company that provides smart technology to local governments across
the globe, has been nominated for the prestigious World Technology Award
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/streetline-inc-named-contender-for-2012-world-technology-award-173386941.html ]
for its contribution to environmental protection.

    The young company joins a shortlist of around 50 companies and 100 individuals who are
in contention for the award, which will eventually be given to the organisation or person
that has conducted the "most innovative work of the greatest likely long-term
significance."

    The nomination swiftly follows Streetline's inclusion as one of the 10 most innovative
companies in transportation. WTN chairman James Clark has described the award as "the
ultimate global platform to honour visionary contributions in the science and technology
areas," with winners tipped for future success.

    Comcast, a leading US provider of telecoms systems and communication products, has
announced the extension of its philanthropic Internet Essentials program
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/comcast-and-new-hampshire-officials-kick-off-year-two-of-the-groundbreaking-internet-essentials-program-designed-to-help-close-the-digital-divide-173344441.html ]
, with the aim of providing hundreds of thousands of Americans with
access to the web.

    The extension will come as welcome news to those in deprived areas, with the program
having helped an astonishing 400,000 Americans connect to the Internet in its first year
alone. In addition to making the program available for at least another year, the company
has also announced a number of enhancements that will improve the lives of participants
even further. Improvements include a doubling of available broadband speeds, free literacy
training and expanded eligibility that will bring the total number of eligible
participants to 2.3million.

    The aim of the program is to improve web access for deprived children, with the
Commissioner of Education for New Hampshire, Virginia M. Barry, stating that "Broadband is
a critical ingredient for academic success." The service costs families just $9.95 a
month, with a no-increase guarantee.

    LG, a globally renowned manufacturer of high quality consumer electronics, has
announced the launch of its new Mach smartphone
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lg-mach-coming-to-sprint-for-the-holidays-173345301.html ]
, which will launch on the Sprint network in time for the Christmas period.

    The Mach is a significant addition to LG's existing range of devices, bringing the new
industry standard 4G LTE service to its customers. The device will also contain an
impressive 1.2 GHz core processor to increase overall performance, as well as a pop-out
QWERTY keyboard for increased convenience.

    With a slim design, powerful processor and 4in screen, the Mach is the result of LG's
desire to create a smartphone "capable of keeping up with their [users] daily lives and
delivering today's digital entertainment."

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LiveLOOK Launches Live Chat Solution at ICMI's 2012 Call Center Demo & Conference

LiveLOOK Chat to premier at the most widely attended industry event of the fall in Dallas, Texas

DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveLOOK, a leader in co-browsing technology for sales and customer service, announced the launch of its new Live Chat solution today at the ICMI Call Center Demo & Conference, which takes place this week in Dallas, TX.

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A completely browser-based solution designed to promote seamless integration with other systems and workflows, LiveLOOK Chat meets LiveLOOK's established standard of fast, universally compatible, easy-to-deploy, and security-rich products. Developed in response to requests from existing co-browse customers looking for a better way to solve service issues and provide assistance during the online sales process, major benefits include:

    --  Optimized integration of co-browsing functionality within the agent
        console.
    --  Agents are able to suggest co-browsing and launch a session with a
        customer within a matter of seconds and with just one click.
    --  The co-browse display within the agent console is designed to make it
        easy for the agent to see the customer's screen, guide the customer
        through site content, and chat simultaneously.
    --  For the customer, the chat window stays positioned to allow for
        simultaneous browsing and chatting simultaneously, resulting in an
        optimal customer experience.
"We are really excited about our new Chat product," said Igor Khalatian, LiveLOOK's CEO. "We've built a solution that includes all the functionality that businesses are looking for, and streamlined it so it's faster, easier to use, and combines seamlessly with the co-browse experience."

"We're thrilled that LiveLOOK has chosen Call Center Demo and Conference as the destination to preview their new live chat solution." said Laura Quinn, Events Manager for ICMI. "ICMI has long been a leader in the call center industry, and this event is the ideal venue for exhibitors to reveal their newest creations to an audience of qualified professionals who are actively seeking innovative solutions to their day-to-day challenges. We look forward to providing our attendees with a 'first look' at this exciting industry offering."

The first release of LiveLOOK Chat is available immediately, and LiveLOOK is still accepting applications to participate in a Beta testing program for the next release.

Call Center Demo & Conference is produced by the International Customer Management Institute (ICMI), one of the call center industry's most respected organizations. To find out more about Call Center Demo & Conference visit http://www.icmi.com/ccdemo

About ICMI
The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) is the leading global provider of comprehensive resources for customer management professionals - from frontline agents to executives - who wish to improve customer experiences and increase efficiencies at every level of the contact center. Since 1985, ICMI has helped more than 50,000 organizations in 167 countries through training, events, certification, consulting, and informational resources. ICMI's experienced and dedicated team of industry insiders, trainers, and consultants are committed to helping you raise the strategic value of your contact center, optimize your operations and improve your customer service. For more information, visit http://www.icmi.com.

ICMI is a part of UBM (http://www.ubm.com), a global live media and B2B communications, marketing service and data provider.

About LiveLOOK

LiveLOOK is an innovator in visual sharing and real-time online interaction. LiveLOOK's products enable instant-launch, universally compatible Web collaboration via screen sharing and live chat. Companies incorporate LiveLOOK's solutions into customer experience and online sales strategies in order to guide customers through resolution of service issues and completion of purchases.  LiveLOOK has pioneered the most robust security and privacy options available for companies that collaborate with online customers, making LiveLOOK solutions especially attractive to financial organizations, online retailers, regulated industries and other companies interested in balancing exceptional service with best-in-class security. For more information, visit http://www.LiveLOOK.com

SOURCE  International Customer Management Institute (ICMI)/UBM Live

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International Customer Management Institute (ICMI)/UBM Live

CONTACT: For ICMI: Rachel Ostafi, +1-267-239-4574, rostafi@icmi.com; For LiveLOOK: Michelle Brusyo, +1-732-520-2008, mbrusyo@livelook.com

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

Global Gamification Leader Badgeville Launches Badgeville for Jive

Jive customers increase adoption and engagement with #1 gamification platform

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Badgeville, the #1 gamification and behavior management platform, today announced the launch of Badgeville for Jive, a new offering which makes it easy for businesses with existing Jive-powered communities to promote adoption, sustain engagement, and help their business grow using game mechanics across their entire enterprise. Badgeville for Jive enables businesses to apply these mechanics across existing Jive communities and integrate this rewards and reputation program across their full application ecosystem.

While Jive Software provides a robust community platform for people to connect and share relevant knowledge across customer- and employee-facing communities, businesses still struggle to drive engagement within these experiences. In fact, Gartner claims that 72 percent of people registered for proprietary online communities never engage with them. The challenge lies in reminding users that they registered for a community, and then creating a rewarding experience for contributing and engaging.

"Gamification is a necessity for online community and collaboration software to increase user adoption and usage," said Carter Lusher, Research Fellow and Chief Analyst Enterprise Applications Ecosystem at Ovum. "Adding game mechanics to experiences requiring user generated content drives measurable value for situations that encompass both customer-facing and employee-facing activities. Properly deployed, game mechanics offers a way to recognize top contributors and increase overall engagement. Frankly, gamification is quickly transitioning from an interesting new technology to a 'must have' tool."

Many of Jive's largest customers, including EMC and VMware, have leveraged Badgeville's behavior management technology for Jive, and have seen massive increases in usage and adoption. In fact, on average, companies have raised user engagement by 21 percent with Badgeville by creating a more dynamic experience for users that rewards their participation.

Badgeville for Jive Software offers a plethora of robust features and functionality compared to limited point-and-badge gamification solutions. The connector offers a native gamification experience on Jive community pages, instead of hidden in a separate tab. Integrated seamlessly with Badgeville's Behavior Platform, the connector also offers businesses the opportunity to port user reputation, status, and rewards within their Jive community to other websites and applications such as CRM, Service/Support, Collaboration, LMS, HCM, and social experiences for customers and partners.

Badgeville for Jive Beta Customer Results:

    --  20% increase in files downloaded
    --  25% Increase in User activity & engagement
    --  40% increase in videos watched
This rise in engagement has resulted in:

+ Improved Adoption & Engagement. Companies have raised user engagement by 21% by creating a more dynamic experience for users that rewards their participation.

+ A More Collaborative Workforce. By surfacing and socializing key rewards in Jive, improve collaboration between sales teams and reinforce valuable user behavior like contributing and rating content.

+ Building A Knowledge Store. As users codify their expertise and identify gaps, future questions will be answered faster and your community becomes a destination.

"By creating a stickier experience on top of Jive's communities, companies can increase customer adoption, contributions, and satisfaction," said Kris Duggan, CEO, Badgeville. "Badgeville for Jive has driven massive increases in engagement for world-class companies, and we look forward to partnering with more of Jive's world-class customers to help them increase adoption, engagement, and value from their community software investment."

Leading Jive development agency SolutionSet has partnered with Badgeville to help world-class companies deploy Badgeville for Jive. SolutionSet, experts in the social enterprise, will be available to discuss Badgeville for Jive integrations at JiveWorld this week. Visit the SolutionSet booth for more information.

About Badgeville
Badgeville, the #1 gamification and behavior management platform, enables companies in virtually every industry to influence and measure user behavior. World-class businesses in more than 20 countries use Badgeville's Behavior Platform, an award-winning Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution, to increase customer loyalty, user engagement, and employee performance across an organization's websites, mobile apps and enterprise applications. With over 180 customers, Badgeville brings Game Mechanics, Reputation Mechanics, and Social Mechanics to industry leaders and innovators including Deloitte, EMC, Oracle, Citrix Systems, Autodesk, Bell Media, NBC, Universal Music, Recylebank, VMware, and more. Founded in 2010, Badgeville is based in Redwood City, Calif. and has offices in New York and Europe. (To learn more follow @Badgeville or visit http://www.badgeville.com)

SOURCE  Badgeville

Badgeville

CONTACT: Sarah Hilmer, +1-719-634-1180, shilmer@sspr.com

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

EarthRisk Technologies Announces First Fully Operational "Genetic Algorithm" for Long-Range Commercial Weather Forecasts

TempRisk 4.0 Powered by the New TempRisk Comprehensive Empirical Forecast Model Demonstrates Significantly Improved Forecast Skill

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthRisk Technologies, a pioneer in the research, analysis and visualization of extreme temperature and weather pattern risks, released today TempRisk 4.0, an important update of the company's flagship platform used for detecting both hot and cold weather patterns up to 40 days before they occur.

The core improvement for TempRisk 4.0 is the introduction of the new comprehensive empirical forecast model which optimizes forecast signals through the usage of a genetic algorithm. This algorithm works by producing educated guesses to the solution of a problem, keeping good solutions and removing bad ones, effectively creating a "survival of the fittest" method of optimization.

Genetic algorithms are increasingly used to plan efficient routes and scheduling for travel planners, traffic routers and shipping companies.  Automotive design companies use genetic algorithms to determine materials and shapes for faster, lighter, fuel-efficient vehicles.  And the telecommunications industry developed genetic algorithms to optimize placement of routing cell towers for best coverage.

"By using genetic algorithms with our empirical forecast model, TempRisk is now able to present more accurate forecasts by finding best possible combinations of precursor weather patterns and subsequent extreme temperature events," says EarthRisk CEO John Plavan. "It significantly increases forecast skill and reduces false alarms by intelligently identifying and removing redundant synoptic precursor signals. We also redesigned the TempRisk Almanac, TempRisk Indices, Dashboard, and Forecast Scorecard to give our commercial clients a more powerful and user friendly forecasting tool."

    --  New comprehensive empirical forecast model uses genetic algorithm to
        better capture non-linear atmosphere events
    --  New TempRisk Almanac with an advanced search option that allows the
        viewing of synoptic patterns by region, season, lead window, and
        initialization date. Users have enhanced visibility into the traditional
        signal maps and information to view patterns over certain time frames
    --  Redesigned TempRisk Indices offers increased usability with multiple
        overlays to view multiple regions and HeatRisk and ColdRisk data on the
        same chart
    --  TempRisk Dashboard features visual bars to represent heat and cold
        probabilities over the full range of lead times. Includes regional
        forecast chart alerts sent to customers daily.
    --  Completely revised TempRisk Forecast Scorecard with ability to view
        HeatRisk and ColdRisk events on the same page
TempRisk provides the information necessary to extend forecast confidence beyond one week, the point where weather simulations face deteriorating skill. The platform's patent-pending algorithms run four million calculations a day, incorporating 200 weather patterns, 10,000 days and multiple global regions.  The result:  quantified weather risk.   

TempRisk version 4.0 is based on the software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscription model and is available now.

About EarthRisk Technologies:
EarthRisk Technologies is a San Diego-based software company founded in 2010.  The company's  product suite, TempRisk, is a web-based platform that crunches more than 60 years of weather data to formulate the odds of cold snaps and heat waves up to 40 days in advance, a lead-time that is twice as long as any in the  industry.  Trading groups, power producers and energy traders around the globe use TempRisk for a climatological edge in their investments.  For more information, visit http://www.earthrisktech.com

SOURCE  EarthRisk Technologies

EarthRisk Technologies

CONTACT: Steve Fiore, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9329, sfiore@sspr.com

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NACR Sponsors Avaya Evolutions in Chicago on November 1

Solutions Integrator and Exhibitor NACR Will Highlight Real-Time Collaboration and Customer Experience Management

EAGAN, Minn., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Solutions integration expert NACR will be a Gold Sponsor of Avaya Evolutions, occurring on November 1, 2012, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago. The special one-day event will provide customers with the opportunity to engage, interact, and collaborate with NACR and Avaya executives, peers, and global industry leaders.

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As one of the largest Avaya channel partners worldwide, NACR (http://www.nacr.com) is a leading independent integrator of best-in-class communications, collaboration, and customer interaction solutions. The company delivers comprehensive sales, consultative, training, and technical support, as well as expert managed services, remote diagnostics and resolution, maintenance, refurbishment, and repairs.

Avaya Evolutions is an action-packed interactive and educational forum where attendees can learn from peers, experts, and innovation leaders from around the world. Designed for IT and collaboration leaders from enterprises of all sizes, Avaya Evolutions has attracted more than 20,000 attendees in the Americas since its inception in June 2010.

NACR works closely with Avaya and other technology innovators to integrate the latest hardware, software, and applications into end-to-end multivendor solutions for diverse markets. As a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor at Avaya Evolutions, NACR will highlight emerging technologies and its capabilities in areas including real-time collaboration and customer experience management.

"NACR is excited about participating in Avaya Evolutions -- the premier place for discovering new experiences and driving demand in the business collaboration market," said John Behnken, National Vice President of NACR. "We look forward to talking with the CIOs and other IT leaders who attend, and showing how NACR can help them create a roadmap for enabling collaboration and a 360-degree view of the customer experience across their entire business."

Avaya Evolutions in Chicago will also feature a motivational session with keynote speaker Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, Inc., and chief scientist for Fusion-io.

Customers who are interested in attending can register at http://www.avaya-evolutions.com -- or contact their NACR National Account Manager (NAM) for more information and to arrange a consultative meeting at Avaya Evolutions.

About NACR
With offices nationwide, industry award-winning NACR (Eagan, MN) is a certified Avaya Platinum Channel Partner, eight-time Avaya Business Partner of the Year, and the leading independent integrator of best-in-class communications, collaboration, and customer interaction solutions for businesses. Its highly trained and experienced team, with more than 600 industry-recognized certifications, delivers proven, scalable, cost-effective solutions tailored to a customer's end-to-end needs, from sales through ongoing support. Using sophisticated processes, advanced tools, and two high-tech Network Operations Centers (NOCs), NACR provides comprehensive monitoring and managed services for multivendor infrastructures. And to help customers keep pace with changing technology and business needs, the NACR Center of Excellence for Learning and Development provides training and educational opportunities. For more information, call 1-888-321-NACR (6227).

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New General Dynamics TACLANE-MultiBook Delivers Classified and Unclassified Information for Government and Agency Workers On the Go

One off-the-shelf laptop, enhanced with General Dynamics technology, enables personnel to access the public Internet while protecting information classified Secret and below.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics C4 Systems today introduced the new TACLANE®-MultiBook laptop, now certified by the National Security Agency (NSA) to secure network communications to the Secret level and below.  Government, agency and state and local law enforcement and related organizations may now use the TACLANE-MultiBook.  The MultiBook can operate simultaneously on unclassified and classified networks and securely on the public Internet.  It also protects information stored in the computer's solid-state drive using the proven ProtecD@R® technology.

Before the TACLANE-MultiBook, multiple computers were needed to provide full separation of classified and unclassified information or connect to the commercial Internet and secure military and government networks. 

"For the first time, these specialized workers can merge real life with work life using the TACLANE-MultiBook," said Chris Marzilli, president of General Dynamics C4 Systems.  "To get the same level of information security that the new computer provides, users would need three or more information security devices, at twice the cost of the TACLANE-MultiBook, and still not have the MultiBook's mobility."

The TACLANE-MultiBook helps to ensure that sensitive information is not compromised if the computer is lost or stolen.  Considered a Cryptographic High Valued Product (CHVP), the MultiBook has less stringent handling requirements than a controlled cryptographic item (CCI) and enables secure interoperability with U.S. government and military networks.

Available with a number of options, the TACLANE-MultiBook can be ordered today.  The list price starts at $5,790.  The MultiBook is also available on the GSA schedule.  For a complete list of features, benefits and specifications visit, http://www.gdc4s.com/MultiBook.  For additional information or to order the MultiBook call INFOSEC sales & support at 1-888-897-3148 or email Infosec@gdc4s.com.

General Dynamics C4 Systems is a market leader in providing the military, government and industry with information assurance technologies, products and systems that protect the nation's most sensitive information.

General Dynamics C4 Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).

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