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Increased Mobility With Electric Bikes From 50cycles

LONDON, October 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    For the first time in years, the Paralympics saw equal, if not greater, publicity and
coverage than the main Olympic games - inspiring disabled people the world over. Billed by
the media as 'superhumans', the Paralympic athletes demonstrated exactly how sport and
fitness inspired them to deal with their difficult situations and go on to achieve great
success.

    For many people living with a disability or a condition which affects their mobility,
the day to day tasks of getting around and working independently can often be challenging
and frustrating. Exercise presents a valuable opportunity to avoid the problems associated
with a sedentary lifestyle including weight gain and muscle wastage and can help people
with a temporary condition back on the road to recovery.

    Electric bikes [http://www.50cycles.com/section.htm?section=comfort-electric-bikes ]
offer an opportunity for increased mobility - they enable the rider to do as much or as
little as they wish, giving extra power when it's needed and allowing the rider to enjoy
the freedom of getting about by bike whilst gently building up their fitness. As a proven
way for people rehabilitating after long stays in hospital, electric bikes
[http://www.50cycles.com/section.htm?section=comfort-electric-bikes ] are a great step
towards getting back to being fighting fit again. What's more, electric bikes give people
the confidence to ride further and for longer without worrying about breathlessness and
tiredness, therefore encouraging greater periods of exercise.

    But cycling isn't just about physical fitness - there are huge benefits in terms of
well-being too and an electric bike from 50cycles [http://www.50cycles.com ] make the
great outdoors far more accessible. Simply being out in the fresh air, amongst wildlife in
the countryside and exploring far beyond the usual perimeters can greatly increase the
quality of life for someone whose lack of mobility might otherwise hold them back.

    For further information or to book a test ride please contact us via the website
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CONTACT: Scott Snaith, scott@50cycles.com, +44-(0)150-921-8719

Next Generation of Electronic Security Systems Come to IFSEC India 2012

MUMBAI, October 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Texecom [http://www.texe.com ], the leading intruder detection product and system
manufacturer, is bringing the new generation of its product range to IFSEC India (1-3
November 2012, India ExpoCentre, New Delhi). The company is launching new versions of all
its products with major functionality and usability enhancements, and updated
specifications that meet or exceed the latest international standard requirements.

    Photo: http://halmapr.com/tex/tex0312evolution.jpg

    This is the most wide-ranging and significant portfolio upgrade in Texecom's
established history, and also sees a rebranding of the product ranges to make purchasing
decisions easier than ever. There are now three brand titles, each of which is designed to
suit a particular type and scale of end-user installation.

    The 'Premier Elite' range is suited to large, commercial applications; products in the
'Premier' brand are aimed at premium residential and medium-sized application; the
portfolio is rounded out with the 'Veritas' range for smaller residential applications.

    About Texecom:

    Established in 1986, Texecom (http://www.texe.com [http://www.texe.com ]) is an award-winning
manufacturer of intruder alarm products, including a full range of motion detectors,
control panels, perimeter protection devices, heat and smoke detectors, external sounders
and power supplies. The entire product range is 'designed to perform', offering excellent
functionality with a unique style. The company has recently integrated signalling
specialists Klaxon Signals Ltd. into its operations, with Klaxon becoming a brand under
the Texecom umbrella. Texecom is a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c.

    About Halma:

    Halma p.l.c. (http://www.halma.com) is an international market leader in safety,
health and sensor technology. Halma is a public company listed on the London Stock
Exchange and has over 4000 employees in 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Halma's subsidiaries
make products that protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through
innovation in market leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and
more profitable. These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as
manufacturing, energy, water and waste treatment, the environment, construction, transport
and healthcare.

    Halma recently opened a Hub office in Mumbai. For further news about Halma in India
and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News Feed please visit our blog at:
http://halmapr.com/news/india.

    For more information please contact:

    Munish Dudeja; Texecom Business Development Manager for India; Halma India Pvt. Ltd.,
mdudeja@texe.com, +91 9899 020406

    Fax: +91 22 6708 0415

    Primary Media Contact: Mr. Kuniyur J. Srinivasan, srini@halma.com, 91-22-67080400

    Secondary Media Contact: Mr. Damian Corbet, damian.corbet@halma.com, 44-1494-789152

Texecom

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Patton Ships IPv6-ready SIP-Trunking VoIP Gateways

World-renowned for high quality and "set-it-forget-it" stability, Patton leads the market toward next-generation IPv6 unified communications (UC), with a new series of SmartNode(TM) SIP-trunking Media Gateways.

SmartNode(TM) VoIP... more than just talk!

GAITHERSBURG, Md. and BERN, Switzerland, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Patton Electronics (http://www.patton.com)--together with Patton-Inalp Networks--announced today the "futurized" new generation of IPv6-ready SmartNode(TM) SIP-trunking VoIP media gateways for enterprises and carrier-providers is now shipping.

New Generation. During 2006, Patton rocked the VoIP market with the SmartNode 4960 PRI VoIP gateway. Now, six years down the road, Patton rocks on. The still family-owned multinational enterprise is now shipping a whole new generation of SIP-trunking VoIP products that enable seamless transition to the next generation of Internet communication: Internet Protocol Version Six (IPv6).

Future Proof. Whether it's IP-enabling legacy voice gear, or preserving PSTN access for IP-based voice networks, the new series of SmartNode SIP-trunking VoIP media gateways offer SMBs--and the carrier-providers that serve them--a scalable, survivable solution that is protected against obsolescence when IPv6 goes global.

Priced Right. The new generation of PRI-class SmartNode solutions for SIP-trunking applications is lower in cost, yet richer in valuable features. In addition to "future-proof" IPv6-ready hardware, the SmartNode model 4970, 4980 and 4990 product lines offer PSTN lifeline relay for greater voice-and-data survivability and optional SIP transcoding for enhanced interoperability--plus highly-scalable models that are field-upgradeable from 30 to 120 voice channels/calls that offer more flexible growth.

"Growing businesses especially appreciate the new 30 to 120 call units," said Tyler Delin, Product Manager for Converged-Internet Protocol solutions at Patton. "Countless visitors at all our trade show booths tell us the double investment-protection of IPv6 readiness plus license-based upgradeable call-capacity is a key factor in their selection criteria."

Building on the three-segment approach launched last year, Patton offers each customer the ideal, best-priced solution for their specific needs. The SN4970 gateway, the SN4980 gateway-router, and SN4990 Integrated Access Device (IAD) are all designed for cost-effective SIP-trunking and unified communications. The 4980 and 4990 offer optional transcoding, which provides any-to-any protocol mediation for SIP and H.323 voice--plus G.711 and T.38 FAX.

Wise Choice. Each of the three product lines is aggressively priced so carriers, enterprises, and integrators can select the ideal solution--at the best price--for their specific network infrastructure, business processes, and go-forward communications strategy.

SOURCE  Patton Electronics Company

Patton Electronics Company

CONTACT: Glen Flowers, +1-301-975-1000, press@patton.com

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

Patton Ships IPv6-ready SIP-Trunking VoIP Gateways

-- World-renowned for high quality and "set-it-forget-it" stability, Patton leads the market toward next-generation IPv6 unified communications (UC), with a new series of   SmartNode? SIP-trunking Media Gateways .

-- SmartNode? VoIP... more than just talk!

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland and BERN, Switzerland, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Patton Electronics (http://www.patton.com)?together with Patton-Inalp Networks?announced today the "futurized" new generation of IPv6-ready SmartNode? SIP-trunking VoIP media gateways for enterprises and carrier-providers is now shipping.

New Generation. During 2006, Patton rocked the VoIP market with the SmartNode 4960 PRI VoIP gateway. Now, six years down the road, Patton rocks on. The still family-owned multinational enterprise is now shipping a whole new generation of SIP-trunking VoIP products that enable seamless transition to the next generation of Internet communication: Internet Protocol Version Six (IPv6).

Future Proof. Whether it's IP-enabling legacy voice gear, or preserving PSTN access for IP-based voice networks, the new series of SmartNode SIP-trunking VoIP media gateways offer SMBs?and the carrier-providers that serve them?a scalable, survivable solution that is protected against obsolescence when IPv6 goes global.

Priced Right. The new generation of PRI-class SmartNode solutions for SIP-trunking applications is lower in cost, yet richer in valuable features. In addition to "future-proof" IPv6-ready hardware, the SmartNode model 4970, 4980 and 4990 product lines offer PSTN lifeline relay for greater voice-and-data survivability and optional SIP transcoding for enhanced interoperability?plus highly-scalable models that are field-upgradeable from 30 to 120 voice channels/calls that offer more flexible growth.

"Growing businesses especially appreciate the new 30 to 120 call units," said Tyler Delin, Product Manager for Converged-Internet Protocol solutions at Patton. "Countless visitors at all our trade show booths tell us the double investment-protection of IPv6 readiness plus license-based upgradeable call-capacity is a key factor in their selection criteria."

Building on the three-segment approach launched last year, Patton offers each customer the ideal, best-priced solution for their specific needs. The SN4970 gateway, the SN4980 gateway-router, and SN4990 Integrated Access Device (IAD) are all designed for cost-effective SIP-trunking and unified communications. The 4980 and 4990 offer optional transcoding, which provides any-to-any protocol mediation for SIP and H.323 voice?plus G.711 and T.38 FAX.

Wise Choice. Each of the three product lines is aggressively priced so carriers, enterprises, and integrators can select the ideal solution?at the best price?for their specific network infrastructure, business processes, and go-forward communications strategy.

Patton Electronics Company

CONTACT: Glen Flowers, +1-301-975-1000, press@patton.com

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

NetSuite Brings SuiteCommerce To Australia

End-to-End Omnichannel Commerce Solution Now Available to Unite B2B and B2C Operations

Multi-Language, Multi-Currency and Multi-Country Tax and Compliance Capabilities Enable Rapid International Commerce Business Growth

SYDNEY, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites, today announced the availability of NetSuite SuiteCommerce for businesses in Australia, bringing the Commerce as a Service (CaaS) capabilities of the platform to a country whose retail sector is being redrawn by emerging digital commerce channels. Key to the NetSuite Commerce as a Service initiative is NetSuite SuiteCommerce, a new commerce-aware platform that enables businesses to manage interactions with other businesses and directly with consumers on a single cloud platform across multiple touchpoints including websites, smartphones, tablets, in-store and social media, delivering an enhanced customer experience, working seamlessly with NetSuite's advanced order management capabilities.

NetSuite SuiteCommerce is designed to support a wide range of commerce models, including subscription, usage-based, traditional commerce, and pay-as-you-go. SuiteCommerce supports every sales channel from smartphone or tablet right through to Australian retail stores. Operating on the core NetSuite ERP and CRM application, SuiteCommerce provides seamless order, inventory and customer management capabilities in one place, allowing commerce customers to track an order, customer issues, inventory and dispatch information - all in one place, in real-time.

NetSuite SuiteCommerce is the result of several years of development. SuiteCommerce exposes native NetSuite commerce capabilities--including merchandising, pricing, promotions, payment processing, support management, and customer management--as services that can be leveraged by any presentation layer, while providing an integrated back-end business management system. This data rich platform can deliver an Amazon-like experience, delivering personalised recommendations based on shopping history and browsing data strategic up- and cross-selling.

Among its many capabilities, SuiteCommerce Order Management (OMS) is paramount in enabling commerce transactions regardless of touchpoint or currency. 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 business' business logic. SuiteCommerce is integrated with most major and regional carriers such as Australia Post, DHL, Startrack, Toll, and TNT, and many others, 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 required to deliver seamless global commerce.

NetSuite SuiteCommerce Enables Australian Businesses to Expand Globally
With many Australian organisations continuing to face challenging domestic trading conditions, businesses of all sizes are now looking overseas for growth opportunities, and particularly to Asia. However, managing the complexity of international growth profitably whilst also striving to delight customers and grow the business can seem an insurmountable challenge for commerce businesses running multiple disparate systems. Working seamlessly with the core NetSuite ERP/CRM business management application, NetSuite SuiteCommerce offers an ideal platform for international growth, with multi-language, multi-site, multi-company, multi-currency and multi-country tax and compliance capabilities. This empowers businesses to run commerce operations around the globe whilst managing them on the basis of real-time insight into how different channels, markets, products and sales staff are performing.

"The next transformation facing businesses in Australia is centered on how they interact with other businesses and their customers, and NetSuite SuiteCommerce is at the heart of this," said Zach Nelson, CEO of NetSuite. "Expanding to new markets has often been prohibitively expensive with horse-and-cart, on-premise applications; but now with NetSuite SuiteCommerce, profitable international growth becomes a real option for Australian commerce businesses."

Businesses in Australia Embrace NetSuite SuiteCommerce
Today, NetSuite announced a number of leading local businesses that are already capitalising on the capabilities of the NetSuite SuiteCommerce platform including Kitchenware Direct, Australia's largest pure-play kitchenware retailer, Skincare Store, a subsidiary of US retailer Salu Beauty, Inc (a Walgreen's company), and Agsure, Elders' first nationwide B2B and B2C eCommerce store selling farm supplies. Kitchenware Direct in particular has seen its business grow 1000 percent supported by SuiteCommerce, allowing it to launch a major new homewares venture, Avago.com.au. Coco Republic, Australia's leading furniture retailer and design brand, has selected SuiteCommerce to transform its business for the digital age. It chose NetSuite over SAP and Pronto to replace MYOB and other on-premise application to manage end to end commerce business across B2B, B2C and multiple retail stores.

Leading Technology Partners Support NetSuite SuiteCommerce
NetSuite also announced today new partnerships and capabilities from technology leaders in Australia. The technology partners add SuiteApps and native integration that deliver a range of additional features supporting domestic and global commerce success, including payment processing with SecurePay; point-of-sale integration with Retail Anywhere; integrated web store and shipping with OnlineOne; social conversations and analytics with Bazaarvoice; and social CRM with Acquia. Together, these technology partners provide customers with a vast array of solutions to adapt and enhance NetSuite's SuiteCommerce platform for their individual commerce requirements.

Top Australian Digital Agency Embraces NetSuite SuiteCommerce
NetSuite announces a new partnership with BlueArc, aimed at enriching NetSuite's new SuiteCommerce platform. This partnership forms part of the new NetSuite Agency Program, an international alliance of leading creative digital agencies that have teamed with NetSuite to provide commerce businesses with the chance to combine superior interactivity, functionality and aesthetics, with the highly flexible web storefront and unique back-office integration of NetSuite's SuiteCommerce platform.

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 organizations seeking to upgrade their antiquated client/server ERP systems. NetSuite excels at streamlining business operations, as demonstrated by a recent Gartner study naming NetSuite as the fastest growing top 10 financial management systems vendor in the world. NetSuite continues its success in delivering the best cloud ERP/financial suites to businesses around the world, enabling them to lower IT costs significantly while increasing productivity, as the global adoption of the cloud accelerates.

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

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

NOTE: NetSuite and the NetSuite logo are service marks of NetSuite Inc. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between NetSuite and any other company.

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SOURCE  NetSuite Inc.

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NetSuite Inc.

CONTACT: Felicity Ryan, Einsteinz Communications, +61 2 8905 0995, felicity@einsteinz.com.au

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

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network To Expand In Los Angeles

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Will be Available in More Than 400 Markets Across the Country on Oct. 18

IRVINE, Calif. and SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced at MobileCON((TM)) 2012 that customers in more areas of Southern California will be able to experience the speed and capabilities offered through the innovative products and solutions available on its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network when the company expands the service in the Coachella Valley and more areas of the San Jacinto Valley on Oct. 18.  With the new and expanded markets, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network will be available in 416 markets across the United States, surpassing its goal to cover 400 markets by the end of 2012.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network offers more coverage than all U.S. wireless providers combined, and is the nation's largest 4G LTE network.  The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is currently available in areas throughout Los Angeles and San Diego. 

On Thursday, Oct. 18, customers who visit or live in areas including Palm Springs, Hemet, Sun City, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and Indio will be able to surf the Web, stream music and video, and stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G.       

"With our 4G LTE network, customers can take advantage of the speed offered by our 4G LTE devices and the innovative solutions that leverage 4G LTE technology to enhance connectivity," said Luis Cruz, Southern California Regional President for Verizon Wireless.  "Our aggressive 4G LTE deployment strategy has enabled us to provide customers with the best wireless data experience possible, and we will continue to strengthen and expand our network to provide consistently outstanding 4G LTE speeds."

Innovations with 4G LTE Technology
Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices and solutions to experience the nation's fastest 4G network.  4G LTE devices range from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more.  The newest 4G LTE devices include the DROID RAZR((TM)) M by Motorola and the Samsung Galaxy S(®) III.  Details can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4G LTE.  Information on plans and pricing for consumers and businesses is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

The company has opened Verizon Innovation Centers in Waltham, Mass., and San Francisco.  The centers serve as laboratories where more than 140 companies of all sizes are working with Verizon Wireless engineers to harness the speed and power of LTE technology for both business customers and consumers.  More than a dozen commercial products were fostered in the Verizon Innovation Centers and more are in the pipeline.  Thousands of developers are also involved in bringing their applications to market on the 4G LTE network.

Verizon Wireless has expanded its 4G LTE network beyond major cities with its LTE in Rural America program.  Seventeen rural carriers have announced their participation in the program and five have introduced the service.  Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion? Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Ken Muche, Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193, Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.com

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

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network To Expand On O'ahu And The Big Island

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Will be Available in More Than 400 Markets Across the Country on Oct. 18

HONOLULU and SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced at MobileCON((TM)) 2012 that customers in more areas of Hawai'i will be able to experience the speed and capabilities offered through the innovative products and solutions available on its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network when the company expands the service in Makaha, Hawi, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Ninole, and Highway 19 from Waimea to Honoka'a on Oct. 18. With the new and expanded markets, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network will be available in 417 markets across the United States, surpassing its goal to cover 400 markets by the end of 2012.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network offers more coverage than all U.S. wireless providers combined, and is the nation's largest 4G LTE network. The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is currently available in Hawai'i on the Big Island, Kaua'i, Lana'i, Maui, Moloka'i and O'ahu.

On Thursday, Oct. 18, customers who visit or live in areas including Makaha and Hawi will be able to surf the Web, stream music and video, and stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G.   

"With our 4G LTE network, customers can take advantage of the speed offered by our 4G LTE devices and the innovative solutions that leverage 4G LTE technology to enhance connectivity," said Russ Preite, region president for Verizon Wireless. "Our aggressive 4G LTE deployment strategy has enabled us to provide customers with the best wireless data experience possible, and we will continue to strengthen and expand our network to provide consistently outstanding 4G LTE speeds."   

RootMetrics Survey Results Released

RootMetrics recently conducted thousands of data, call and text tests throughout Honolulu. They sorted the data to see which carrier provided the fastest and most reliable data network, the fewest dropped and blocked calls, and the fastest text service. Verizon Wireless was named the winner of RootScore awards in the categories of data performance, call performance, and combined performance. 

Innovations with 4G LTE Technology

Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices and solutions to experience the nation's fastest 4G network. 4G LTE devices range from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more. The newest 4G LTE devices include the DROID RAZR((TM)) M by Motorola and the Samsung Galaxy S(®) III. Details can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4G LTE. Information on plans and pricing for consumers and businesses is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

The company has opened Verizon Innovation Centers in Waltham, Mass., and San Francisco. The centers serve as laboratories where more than 140 companies of all sizes are working with Verizon Wireless engineers to harness the speed and power of LTE technology for both business customers and consumers. More than a dozen commercial products were fostered in the Verizon Innovation Centers and more are in the pipeline. Thousands of developers are also involved in bringing their applications to market on the 4G LTE network.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. 

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets. 

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com

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

Customers In Morgantown, West Virginia, Will Soon Be Able To Enjoy The Nation's Largest 4G LTE Network

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Will be Available in More Than 400 Markets Across the Country on Oct. 18

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. and SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Verizon Wireless today announced at MobileCON((TM)) 2012 that customers in Morgantown will be able to experience the speed and capabilities offered through the innovative products and solutions available on its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, when the company introduces the service on Oct. 18.  With the new and expanded markets, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network will be available in 417 markets across the United States, surpassing its goal to cover 400 markets by the end of 2012.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network offers more coverage than all U.S. wireless providers combined and is the nation's largest 4G LTE network.  On Thursday, Oct. 18, existing customers who visit or live in areas including Morgantown, West Virginia University, along Interstate 79 from the Pennsylvania border south to the Interstate 79/68 interchange, and east along Interstate 68 to the Preston County border will be able to surf the Web, stream music and video, and stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. 

"With our 4G LTE network, customers can take advantage of the speed offered by our 4G LTE devices and the innovative solutions that leverage 4G LTE technology to enhance connectivity," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region. "Our aggressive 4G LTE deployment strategy has enabled us to provide customers with the best wireless data experience possible, and we will continue to strengthen and expand our network to provide consistently outstanding 4G LTE speeds."

Innovations with 4G LTE Technology
Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices and solutions to experience the nation's fastest 4G network.  4G LTE devices range from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more.  The newest 4G LTE devices include the DROID RAZR((TM)) M by Motorola and the Samsung Galaxy S(®) III.  Details can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4G LTE. 

The company also has opened Verizon Innovation Centers in Waltham, Mass., and San Francisco.  The centers serve as laboratories where more than 140 companies of all sizes are working with Verizon Wireless engineers to harness the speed and power of LTE technology for both business customers and consumers.  More than a dozen commercial products were fostered in the Verizon Innovation Centers and more are in the pipeline.  Thousands of developers are also involved in bringing their applications to market on the 4G LTE network.

Verizon Wireless has expanded its 4G LTE network beyond major cities with its LTE in Rural America program.  Seventeen rural carriers have announced their participation in the program and five have introduced the service.  Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion? Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

For more news and stories specific to the Verizon Wireless Midwest Area
Visit and subscribe to our blog: http://vzwmidwestarea.com/.

For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in West Virginia by following @VZWLaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com; or Jennifer O'Rourke, For Verizon Wireless, +1-412-642-7700, jennifer.orourke@elias-savion.com

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

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network To Expand In Bakersfield, California

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Will be Available in More Than 400 Markets Across the Country on Oct. 18

WALNUT CREEK, Calif and SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced at MobileCON((TM)) 2012 that customers in more areas of Bakersfield will be able to experience the speed and capabilities offered through the innovative products and solutions available on its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network when the company expands the service on Oct. 18.  With the new and expanded markets, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network will be available in 417 markets across the United States, surpassing its goal to cover 400 markets by the end of 2012. 

The company also announced that 4G LTE service will be launched in Eureka, California by the end of the year.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network offers more coverage than all U.S. wireless providers combined, and is the nation's largest 4G LTE network.  The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is currently available in Bakersfield in Arvin, Lamont and along Highway 46 between Highway 99 and I-5.

On Thursday, Oct. 18, customers who visit or live in areas including Lake Isabella, Tehachapi, Bear Valley, Mojave, Taft, Maricopa, Interstate 5 at the Frazier Park exit, Arvin, Western Kern county, Mesa Marin area, Shafter and Buttonwillow will be able to surf the Web, stream music and video, and stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G.     

"With our 4G LTE network, customers can take advantage of the speed offered by our 4G LTE devices and the innovative solutions that leverage 4G LTE technology to enhance connectivity," said Russ Preite, region president for Verizon Wireless. "Our aggressive 4G LTE deployment strategy has enabled us to provide customers with the best wireless data experience possible, and we will continue to strengthen and expand our network to provide consistently outstanding 4G LTE speeds."

Innovations with 4G LTE Technology

Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices and solutions to experience the nation's fastest 4G network.  4G LTE devices range from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more.  The newest 4G LTE devices include the DROID RAZR((TM)) M by Motorola and the Samsung Galaxy S(®) III.  Details can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4G LTE.  Information on plans and pricing for consumers and businesses is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

The company has opened Verizon Innovation Centers in Waltham, Mass., and San Francisco.  The centers serve as laboratories where more than 140 companies of all sizes are working with Verizon Wireless engineers to harness the speed and power of LTE technology for both business customers and consumers.  More than a dozen commercial products were fostered in the Verizon Innovation Centers and more are in the pipeline.  Thousands of developers are also involved in bringing their applications to market on the 4G LTE network.

Verizon Wireless has expanded its 4G LTE network beyond major cities with its LTE in Rural America program.  Seventeen rural carriers have announced their participation in the program and five have introduced the service.  Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion? Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com

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

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network To Expand In Fresno, California

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Will be Available in More Than 400 Markets Across the Country on Oct. 18

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. and SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced at MobileCON((TM)) 2012 that customers in more areas of Fresno will be able to experience the speed and capabilities offered through the innovative products and solutions available on its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network when the company expands the service on Oct. 18.  With the new and expanded markets, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network will be available in 417 markets across the United States, surpassing its goal to cover 400 markets by the end of 2012.

The company also announced that 4G LTE service will be launched in Eureka, California by the end of the year.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network offers more coverage than all U.S. wireless providers combined, and is the nation's largest 4G LTE network.  The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is currently available in Fresno in the West and South Fresno area, including Highway 180 and Highway 99.

On Thursday, Oct. 18, customers who visit or live in areas including downtown Sanger, downtown Reedley, downtown Madera, Mendota, Firebaugh, Calwa and Fowler will be able to surf the Web, stream music and video, and stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G.         

"With our 4G LTE network, customers can take advantage of the speed offered by our 4G LTE devices and the innovative solutions that leverage 4G LTE technology to enhance connectivity," said Russ Preite, region president for Verizon Wireless."Our aggressive 4G LTE deployment strategy has enabled us to provide customers with the best wireless data experience possible, and we will continue to strengthen and expand our network to provide consistently outstanding 4G LTE speeds."

RootMetrics recently awarded Verizon Wireless the RootScore Award for the fastest speeds and strongest network reliability in Fresno. Additionally, it was awarded for call quality and text message delivery.

Innovations with 4G LTE Technology

Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices and solutions to experience the nation's fastest 4G network.  4G LTE devices range from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more.  The newest 4G LTE devices include the DROID RAZR((TM)) M by Motorola and the Samsung Galaxy S(®) III.  Details can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4G LTE.  Information on plans and pricing for consumers and businesses is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

The company has opened Verizon Innovation Centers in Waltham, Mass., and San Francisco.  The centers serve as laboratories where more than 140 companies of all sizes are working with Verizon Wireless engineers to harness the speed and power of LTE technology for both business customers and consumers.  More than a dozen commercial products were fostered in the Verizon Innovation Centers and more are in the pipeline.  Thousands of developers are also involved in bringing their applications to market on the 4G LTE network.

Verizon Wireless has expanded its 4G LTE network beyond major cities with its LTE in Rural America program.  Seventeen rural carriers have announced their participation in the program and five have introduced the service.  Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion(SM) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com

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

Customers In Chico And Oroville, California Will Soon Be Able To Enjoy The Nation's Largest 4G LTE Network

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Will be Available in More Than 400 Markets Across the Country on Oct. 18

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. and SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced at MobileCON(TM) 2012 that customers in Chico and Oroville will be able to experience the speed and capabilities offered through the innovative products and solutions available on its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, when the company introduces the service on Oct. 18.  With the new and expanded markets, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network will be available in 417 markets across the United States, surpassing its goal to cover 400 markets by the end of 2012.

The company also announced that 4G LTE service will be launched in Eureka, California by the end of the year.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network offers more coverage than all U.S. wireless providers combined and is the nation's largest 4G LTE network.  On Thursday, Oct. 18, customers who visit or live in areas including Chico, Oroville, Paradise and Palermo will be able to surf the Web, stream music and video, and stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. 

"With our 4G LTE network, customers can take advantage of the speed offered by our 4G LTE devices and the innovative solutions that leverage 4G LTE technology to enhance connectivity," said Russ Preite, region president for Verizon Wireless. "Our aggressive 4G LTE deployment strategy has enabled us to provide customers with the best wireless data experience possible, and we will continue to strengthen and expand our network to provide consistently outstanding 4G LTE speeds."

Innovations with 4G LTE Technology

Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices and solutions to experience the nation's fastest 4G network.  4G LTE devices range from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more.  The newest 4G LTE devices include the DROID RAZR(TM) M by Motorola and the Samsung Galaxy S® III.  Details can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4G LTE.  Information on plans and pricing for consumers and businesses is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

The company also has opened Verizon Innovation Centers in Waltham, Mass., and San Francisco.  The centers serve as laboratories where more than 140 companies of all sizes are working with Verizon Wireless engineers to harness the speed and power of LTE technology for both business customers and consumers.  More than a dozen commercial products were fostered in the Verizon Innovation Centers and more are in the pipeline.  Thousands of developers are also involved in bringing their applications to market on the 4G LTE network.

Verizon Wireless has expanded its 4G LTE network beyond major cities with its LTE in Rural America program.  Seventeen rural carriers have announced their participation in the program and five have introduced the service.  Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion(SM) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com

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

More Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Markets To Come In 2012

21 New Markets Launch on Oct. 18; More Than 30 Additional Markets Planned for November and December

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless released today a list of markets it will launch on Oct. 18 as well as additional markets planned for launch in November and December. 

On Thursday, Oct. 18, the company will introduce its 4G LTE network in: Gadsden, Ala.; Chico/Oroville, Calif.; Owensboro, Ky.; Waterville/Augusta, Maine; Marquette, Mich.; Brainerd and Fergus Falls/Alexandria, Minn.; Hattiesburg and Laurel, Miss.; Columbia, Mo.; Norfolk and North Platte, Neb.; Clovis, N.M.; Jamestown, N.Y.; Bend and Medford/Grants Pass, Ore.; Amarillo and Victoria, Texas; Aberdeen and Walla Walla, Wash.; and Morgantown, W. Va.

The company will also expand its 4G LTE network in 37 markets where Verizon Wireless 4G LTE was already available.  These markets include: Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Bakersfield, Fresno and Los Angeles, Calif.; New Haven/Waterbury, Conn.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Albany/Tifton, Athens and Gainesville, Ga.; Hilo and Honolulu, Hawaii; Idaho Falls and Pocatello, Idaho; Bloomington, Decatur/Effingham and Peoria, Ill.; Evansville, Ind.; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Pittsburg/Parsons, Kan.; Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing, Mich.; St. Cloud, Minn.; Jackson, Miss.; Joplin and Kansas City, Mo.; Albuquerque and Santa Fe, N.M.; Albany/Schenectady, New York, Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma, Wash.; and Casper/Gillette, Wyo.

Verizon Wireless also announced that the following markets will receive 4G LTE coverage before the end of 2012: Selma, Ala.; Blytheville, Ark.; Flagstaff, Nogales, Prescott and Sierra Vista/Douglas, Ariz.; Eureka, Calif.; Grand Junction, Colo.; Lewiston/Moscow, Idaho; Vincennes/Washington, Ind.; Fort Dodge and Ottumwa/Oskaloosa, Iowa; Petoskey, Mich.; Willmar/Marshall, Minn.; Butte, Mont.; Grand Island/Kearney and Hastings, Neb.; Lebanon/Claremont, N.H.; Farmington and Gallup, N.M.; East Liverpool/Salem, Ohio; Muskogee, Okla.; Pendleton and Roseburg, Ore.; Sumter, S.C.; Abilene, Texas; Keene, N.H./Brattleboro, Vt.; Kennewick/Pasco/Richland, Port Angeles, Wenatchee and Yakima, Wash.; and Riverton and Rock Springs, Wyo.

For a full list of markets that currently have 4G LTE coverage, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.  To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516, Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com

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

LG Mach Coming To Sprint For The Holidays

LG Mach Brings Users Blazing-Fast 4G LTE Speed and Powerful Processor, Perfect for Multitasking in Stylish Device That Keeps Users Connected

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA and Sprint today announced LG Mach(TM), a powerful new smartphone built to deliver a superior communication experience in a stylish, slim, design with eco-friendly attributes.

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Delivering style, power and fast 4G LTE speeds, LG Mach is designed to provide a seamless multitasking experience for users who need to stay connected to friends, family and co-workers. Taking advantage of the device's spacious 4-inch In-Plane Switching (IPS) WVGA display, fast 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and physical QWERTY keyboard, users can text, email or surf social media sites as fast as their fingers will let them.

"LG understands many users need a slim yet powerful smartphone capable of keeping up with their daily lives and delivering today's digital entertainment," said James Fishler, senior vice president of marketing and go-to-market operations, LG Electronics USA. "With features including a gorgeous WVGA display, LG QuickMemo(TM), free cloud storage from Box(TM) and superb performance on Sprint's fast 4G LTE network (available in limited markets), LG Mach is a very impressive device."

Housed in a stylish design that is just 0.48-inches thick and weighs less than six ounces, LG Mach provides a host of features for users who connect with friends and family using their mobile devices, including a 5-megapixel camera with 1080p Full HD video recording and LG QuickMemo, giving users the ability to capture screenshots and add their own commentary with a few swipes of a single finger, then share with others online.

LG Mach is 56 percent recyclable, has a casing made of recycled plastic, and is Platinum-certified by UL Environment. It also earned the CarbonFree® label under the rigorous product certification program offered by the Carbonfund.org Foundation and NSF International's NSF Sustainability division.

In addition, customers can download Box on LG Mach and receive 50GB of free cloud storage and sharing for life directly from LG, an estimated value of $240 per year, a convenient solution for storing music, documents, files, photos and personal memories in the cloud. The 50GB of free storage is available for LG Mach and other LG smartphones for accounts activated by Sept. 26, 2013.

LG Mach features a 4-inch IPS WVGA display, supporting a 800 x 480 resolution, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a 1,700 mAh battery, so heavy multitaskers can power through their daily to-do lists without worrying about battery life.

Key Features:

    --  Android(TM) 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich)
    --  4-inch WVGA IPS Display
    --  Powerful 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor
    --  LG QuickMemo(TM) - create and share personalized memos by taking screen
        captures and adding handwritten drawings or messages
    --  Sprint 4G LTE Network
    --  Dual Cameras: 5.0 MP Rear-Facing camera, 0.3 MP Front-Facing camera
    --  1080p Full HD Recording, Uploading and Playback
    --  50 GB free cloud storage from Box
    --  Eco-Friendly Attributes: made of 56 percent recycled materials,
        including recycled plastic
    --  ULE Platinum and Carbon Fund Certified
    --  Bluetooth®4.0
    --  Long-Lasting 1,700 mAh Battery

About LG Electronics USA

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

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 56 million customers at the end of the second quarter of 2012 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers in customer satisfaction and most improved, across all 47 industries, during the last four years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation's greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at http://www.sprint.com or http://www.facebook.com/sprint and http://www.twitter.com/sprint.

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CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, Chaz Abbott, +1-858-635-5232, Chaz.Abbott@lge.com, or Conor Campbell, +1-858-805-6631, Conor.Campbell@lg-one.com

Verizon Wireless Launches 400th 4G LTE Market on Oct. 18, Two Months Ahead of Schedule

Marquette, Mich., Will be Celebrated as 400th Market; 21 New LTE Markets Will Bring Company Total to 417

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today that it will launch 4G LTE service in its 400(th) market next week, surpassing its previously announced goal of providing its blazing fast, mobile broadband service in 400 markets by the end of this year.  On Oct. 18, Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE service will be available in 417 markets across the United States when it is introduced in 21 new markets - including number 400, Marquette, Mich. - and expands in 37 current markets.  The company will hold celebrations with customers in Marquette and several other new markets to mark this milestone.

With the new and expanded markets, more than 245 million people throughout the U.S. - roughly 4 out of 5 - will have access to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.  At the end of the second quarter, nearly 11 million customers were on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.  At the end of September, more than 35 percent of the company's data traffic was being carried on the 4G LTE network.

"This milestone and the growing success of our 4G LTE network signal that we at Verizon Wireless are keeping our commitment to our customers to provide them with the very best mobile broadband experience in the nation with the breadth and depth of our coverage as well as the quality of our service," said Nicola Palmer, chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless, who made the announcement today on the opening day of MobileCON(TM) 2012 in San Diego.  "With 4G LTE technology so widespread and still growing, our customers can travel throughout the United States with a consistently outstanding 4G LTE experience enhanced by a growing number of LTE-enabled products and services."

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.  When customers travel outside of 4G LTE coverage areas, devices automatically connect to the Verizon Wireless 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. 

Innovations and Recognitions
To date, Verizon Wireless has introduced 37 4G LTE-enabled devices, including smartphones, tablets, personal Wi-Fi hotspots and more since the network launched 22 months ago.  The company also opened Verizon Innovation Centers in Waltham, Mass., and San Francisco.  The centers serve as laboratories where more than 140 companies of all sizes are working with Verizon Wireless engineers to harness the speed and power of LTE technology for both business customers and consumers.  More than a dozen commercial products were fostered in the Verizon Innovation Centers and more are in the pipeline.  Thousands of developers are also involved in bringing their applications to market on the 4G LTE network.

4G LTE technology has changed the way Verizon Wireless customers communicate and do business.  Customers are taking advantage of 4G LTE speeds to communicate faster with family and friends, and to maximize productivity in small businesses across a variety of industries including healthcare, retail, transportation and more.  Visit the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library to view a recent customer testimonial video.

The shift in communications has been enabled by the high speeds, outstanding performance and wide availability of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.  Most recently, in a report called, "The Need for Speed! A RootMetrics Review of Data Performance," independent wireless testing company RootMetrics stated, "Verizon was the most consistent carrier for delivering fast speeds and also the most consistent at avoiding the slowest speeds."

Beyond Major Cities
Verizon Wireless has expanded its 4G LTE network beyond major cities with its LTE in Rural America program.  Seventeen rural carriers have announced their participation in the program and five have introduced the service.  Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion(SM) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for a full list of 4G LTE markets, including a list of markets that will be coming on Oct. 18, and additional details about the upcoming 4G LTE events being held in local Verizon Wireless Communications Stores.  For street-level detail of coverage and more, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.  To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516, Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com

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

andara.bi Integrates With Box OneCloud

Mobile Business Intelligence iPad App Integrates With Box OneCloud To Provide Organizations of all Sizes Mobile Access to Their Most Relevant and Actionable Business Data.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- andara.bi, a leading Mobile Business Intelligence company, announced it has integrated its mobile business intelligence iPad app with Box OneCloud. This integration enables its users to have true mobile capability to add or edit their business data from Excel files or directly on their iPad.

"Our integration with Box OneCloud is a big step towards delivering true mobile business intelligence for organizations of all sizes," says Eduardo Ferrin CEO of andara. " It enables our users to be pervasively connected and synchronized to the most common management tool they already use - the Excel spreadsheet."

andara.bi's integration with Box OneCloud helps organizations:

    --  Make better decisions - Users have access every time, everywhere to all
        their relevant business indicators.
    --  Reduce transaction time - andara.bi speeds up business processes by
        providing instant, mobile access to business critical data and reports
        to share with others, print or email as a pdf.
    --  Collaborate more effectively - Easy to use collaborative tools enable
        users to share comments, store files, share dashboard snapshots with
        work colleagues. Andara effectively becomes a user's workspace and
        reduces the use of email.
    --  Get access to specialized knowledge - andara's "Template Marketplace"
        enables users to explore pre-defined templates by Industry or by Role.
        No expertise needed and no setup-costs. The global andara community adds
        and shares their expertise via custom templates using box.com
Andara was featured by Gartner as "One of the Performance Management apps in the Emerging Technology of Mobile BI" (July, 2011). The company's first app "Balanced Scorecard for iPad" achieved more than 60,000 users in its first year and is used in more than 90 countries.

About andara: Andara develops mobile business applications that help SMBs and corporations adopt and leverage Business Intelligence, resulting in better control of their operations. With offices in Madrid and San Francisco, Andara is a young and innovative startup in the explosive market of Mobile Business Intelligence, with the vision of democratizing the use of BI in organizations of all sizes.

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SOURCE  andara.bi

andara.bi

CONTACT: Eduardo Ferrin, andara.bi, +1-415-800-4038

Web Site: http://www.andara.bi/ipad/

FORTIS Online Launches Mobile App That Brings Interactive Learning To Smartphones & Tablets

School Provides Flexible Learning Options For Online Students

DENVER, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FORTIS Online has launched a new mobile application that brings learning to mobile devices, giving students access to their course content directly from their smartphones (including Android, iPhone and BlackBerry) and from their tablets, such as iPads.

The mobile app provides intuitive applications designed specifically for the iOS and Android mobile platforms, enabling students to check grades, view course announcements, participate in interactive discussions, and more. 

"We are investing in mobile technology so our career-focused students will have greater flexibility to learn online, which is especially important for members of the military who may be redeployed while working to complete their degrees," said Alec Winters, Vice President of Online Operations for FORTIS Online.  "Mobile is the future, and we are there!"

Students, educators, and staff can download the app, known as Blackboard Learn, at no charge through the App Store and Google Play.  Android and iOS devices on all carriers and networks can access the application.

The mobile app was developed by Blackboard Mobile, a division of education technology company Blackboard Inc.  Blackboard Mobile partners with institutions to provide innovative mobile solutions that enrich teaching. learning, and life outside the classroom.

About FORTIS Online

FORTIS Institute Online, a division of Fortis College, Centerville, Ohio, is licensed by the Florida Department of Education's Commission for Independent Education and by the State. FORTIS College has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 247-4212 http://www.accsc.org.  FORTIS Institute Online is licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Higher Education Division of Private Occupational Schools.  It is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code.  FORTIS Online delivers career-focused educations suited for working adults looking to achieve their professional goals.  FORTIS offers courses designed to give students a variety of options, including access to classes and instructors on their schedule - both day and evening - so they can fit higher education into their busy lifestyles.  Your Life.  Powered by Learning. 

At FORTIS Online, students can choose from such popular programs as Business Management, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Administrative Assistant, Hospitality Management, Internet Marketing, Digital Graphic Design, Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, and more.  FORTIS Online is aproud member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, an association of colleges and universities dedicated to helping members of the United States Armed Forces and their families earn college degrees.  For consumer disclosure information or to learn more about FORTIS Online, visit http://www.fortis.edu.

SOURCE  FORTIS Online

FORTIS Online

CONTACT: Jeff Bray, O'Connell & Goldberg PR, +1-954-964-9098, jbray@oandgpr.com

Web Site: http://www.fortis.edu

DNAinfo.com New York Announces "Small Business Insider"

... New York City's leading neighborhood news source introduces interactive series that highlights local entrepreneurs and experts

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Yorkers who want to know how local businesses and entrepreneurs are faring can now turn to DNAinfo.com New York with the launch today of "Small Business Insider," a premium video series that highlights the city's most innovative and unique neighborhood businesses.

Through video interviews and feature articles, New York City entrepreneurs share their stories, experiences and advice.  Small Business Insider also features interviews with experts including Rob Walsh, commissioner of Department of Small Business Services, and real estate guru Barbara Corcoran, who launched Corcoran Group with $1,000 in 1973.

"DNAinfo.com New York's Small Business Insider focuses on the lifeblood of New York City - small business - and the stories of the women and men who make them work," said Michael Ventura, managing editor of DNAinfo.com New York.  "We've uncovered inspiring stories throughout the five boroughs that highlight the ingenuity of New Yorkers running businesses."

Small Business Insider launches with DNAinfo.com New York's first annual Online Marketing Conference, a daylong event on October 9 devoted to helping neighborhood businesses reach their customers online. Sponsored by DNAinfo.com New York and Street Fight, the Online Marketing Conference features speakers from Google, Foursquare, Yelp!, Delivery.com, Swipely and other leading digital companies.

Here is the link to the Small Business Insider page:  http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/promotions/small-business-insider.

DNAinfo.com New York partnered with Street Smart Video to produce video reports for Small Business Insider.

About DNAinfo.com New York
DNAinfo.com New York (http://www.DNAinfo.com/New-York) is the city's leading neighborhood news source. We deliver up-to-the-minute reports on entertainment, education, politics, crime, sports, and dining. Our award-winning journalists find the stories - big or small - that matter most to New Yorkers. The inspiration, funding, and strategic vision for DNAinfo.com come from entrepreneur and Ameritrade (AMTD) founder Joe Ricketts.

SOURCE  DNAinfo.com New York

DNAinfo.com New York

CONTACT: April Nichols, +1-646-554-4295, april@violetcommunications.com

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

BikeBandit.com Launches New YouTube Video Channel

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BikeBandit.com, the largest online source for ATV and motorcycle OEM parts, is pleased to announce they have launched a new and improved YouTube video channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/partsbandit) now featuring in-depth reviews of products and parts.

"We now have a constant flow of helpful and unique product videos that are made in house by BikeBandit.com employees," said a BikeBandit.com representative. "We've completely revamped our videos and are now producing about ten videos a week."

The channel has already attracted a growing online audience of people on every continent who are interested in motorcycles and ATVs, and has provided them with the opportunity to see and experience the best new motorcycle apparel and gear. BikeBandit.com posted its first video in January of 2009, and since then has garnered almost one million video views. The channel is now firing up in earnest with brand new videos from manufacturers as well as the BikeBandit.com staff.

Current "how-to" videos on the BikeBandit.com YouTube channel include tips on choosing the right Dunlop Geomax tire, a Galfer Sportbike brake pads installation guide, Clymer motorcycle repair manuals, Joe Rocket motorcycle apparel videos, and much more.

"Our customers asked for more in-depth product reviews, and or staff came through with flying colors," said the BikeBandit.com representative. "Viewers are going to start to see a lot more videos with product information, helpful how-to videos, and other useful videos regarding motorcycles, dirt bikes, and ATVs."

The BikeBandit.com channel currently hosts more than 250 uploaded videos, which are available for viewing everywhere. For more information, visit http://www.bikebandit.com/ or to view new BikeBandit.com videos, visit their YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/user/partsbandit.

Full press release available here: http://www.bikebandit.com/community/articles/bikebandit-launches-new-youtube-video-channel.

About BikeBandit.com:

BikeBandit.com is the web's largest power sports store with more than 8 million factory fresh motorcycle and ATV parts online, including OEM parts from all the major manufacturers, plus a huge number of hard-to-find motorcycle parts, motorcycle tires, motorcycle accessories, motorcycle helmets, motorcycle gloves, motorcycle GPS systems, motorcycle jackets, and more.

SOURCE  BikeBandit.com

BikeBandit.com

CONTACT: BikeBandit.com, +1-888-339-3888, service@bikebandit.com

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

YUDU Media Launches YUDU Education: The First OS-Agnostic Digital Textbook Publishing Platform

Digitize and Deliver Multimedia Content for iOS, Android or Windows, and for Tablet or Computer; Cloud-based System Syncs Notes, Highlights and More Across Multiple Devices; Self-Publishing Platform Lets Publishers Control Content and Sell Direct to Schools, Students

LONDON, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Online publishing pioneer YUDU Media today announced the launch of its new YUDU Education, the first digital textbook publishing platform that enables educational publishers to seamlessly digitize, optimize and deliver multimedia textbooks for ubiquitous access on tablet, laptop and desktop computer.

With YUDU Education, publishers can quickly and easily create rich, engaging digital textbooks that students can access on iPad, Android and Windows tablets, or any Mac or Windows PC, inside and outside the classroom. In addition, YUDU Education also allows students and instructors to annotate, bookmark and take clippings of content, and even integrate supplemental materials, all of which are instantly synchronized to the YUDU cloud for access on any device.

"YUDU Education solves the biggest challenge of the Bring-Your-Own-Device era for both publishers and students--cross-platform access," said YUDU CEO Richard Stephenson. "Students may need to read and take notes on a Windows PC in the classroom, but then want to pick up where they left off on their iPad at home. Or, perhaps the school provides iPads for classroom use, but the student has an Android tablet, or maybe a laptop, at home. With most publishing platforms, this is impossible. YUDU makes it possible."

YUDU Puts Publishers in Control
YUDU is the first system that puts the needs of publishers and students first, providing access to content from anywhere on any device and enabling publishers to sell directly to a broader audience.

Amazon, iBooks and other platform-specific systems lock publishers into a singular OS, forcing them to recreate content in order to offer it on multiple devices. Plus, these systems put the platform operator in control of the customer relationship, preventing publishers from accessing valuable consumer data.

In addition to providing ubiquitous access, YUDU Education puts publishers in control of their own content without having to build their own high-end digital publishing platform. And, unlike other digital textbook platforms, YUDU allows publishers to maintain a direct relationship with the customer.

"In Ireland, around 10% of all new middle school students are using a device to read textbooks," Conor O'Sullivan, Education Technology Manager at Folens, said. "While a majority of students are using iPads, there are a number of Android devices and there are also schools running with Windows netbooks. YUDU has been able to provide us with a system, which caters for all three. As a mainstream publisher, it is important that we can provide our educational content on every type of device for all students, it would cost us a fortune to build this type of platform ourselves."

Digital Publishing Made Easy, Affordable
YUDU's self-service web-based portal makes it easy for publishers to publish rich interactive books in a matter of minutes. First, simply upload an existing textbook in PDF format. Once YUDU digitizes the content, publishers can add animations, videos, hyperlinks and more. Once complete, just click "Publish" and the digital textbook immediately appears in the publishers' YUDU digital store. Edits, revisions and updates can be made at any time and published immediately--no more waiting for the platform provider to make the changes and published the revised edition.

"YUDU Education makes it easy and affordable for publishers, school districts and students to keep up with the rapid pace of technology and protect their investment with a future-proof solution," Stephenson said. "With YUDU, you don't have to worry about committing to a specific device or operating system that might be gone tomorrow."

Rather than a per-book sales fee that penalizes publishers for being successful, YUDU Education pricing is based upon the number of pages published, making administration simple and maximizing revenue. An annual maintenance fee ensures continuously updated technology to accommodate the latest OS upgrades on every platform.

Optional modules are also available for in-book testing, teacher management and customization that allow teachers to edit notes within the textbook and share with the entire class. The YUDU platform is exceptionally easy for teachers to use with an intuitive interface through a simple YUDU app download.

YUDU Education is built upon YUDU's well-established technology that's been trusted by some of the world's top publishers, including Weldon Owen, Random House, HarperCollins, McGraw-Hill and Folens. The global platform supports virtually any language, giving publishers the ability to deliver native-language editions anywhere in the world.

To see a video demo of YUDU Education and get more information, visit http://yudu.com/education.php

About YUDU Media
YUDU is a digital publishing support service provider, offering the YUDU Cloud Publishing Platform, which enables digital publishing for iOS, Android, Windows and Web. YUDU is a trademark of YUDU Media Corp. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  YUDU Media

YUDU Media

CONTACT: Lisa Kornblatt, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9330, lkornblatt@sspr.com

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

BookShout! Disrupts E-book Retailers, Enables Publishers, and Empowers Consumers

All e-book purchases from Amazon and Barnes & Noble can now be imported into new social e-reading platform

FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BookShout!, the Dallas-based social e-reading platform, announced today at the Frankfurt Book Fair a revolutionary new disruptive technology that, for the first time ever, enables users to legally import and aggregate all of their previous and future digital book purchases from any source - starting with Amazon's Kindle and Barnes & Noble's Nook - into the social/e-reading platform BookShout! at no cost.

Before today, consumers were stuck with reading their e-book on the retail platform from which it was purchased, a major inconvenience for readers and a contrast to a physical book which can be read anywhere, at any time. BookShout! founder and CEO Jason Illian has developed proprietary technology that enables readers to begin creating a universal bookshelf and have new tools to help with discoverability and sharing.

"In essence, we are tearing down the walls the large e-book retailers have established, and are no longer allowing them to build consumer-unfriendly fiefdoms," Illian said. "We are giving the consumers the freedom to access their book purchases when and where they want them, which is the whole point of digital publishing."

BookShout!'s social/e-reading platform debuted earlier this year on the iPhone and iPad, and is now available on iOS, Android and the Web, making it one of the few platforms that is ubiquitous. Integrating an e-reader with social networking capabilities, users can create personal reading groups; authors can interact with their readers and create powerful followings; and publishers can innovate with new marketing and sales models. With five of the Big 6 publishers committed and hundreds of thousands of books, BookShout! has positioned itself so that all possible e-books can be purchased and read on its platform.

"This is a great day for readers and publishers," said Tools of Change President Joe Wikert. "We are 100 percent supportive of BookShout!'s push to free readers and empower publishers. We will continue to work with BookShout! to allow readers to experience and define e-books in new ways."

Michael Hyatt, former CEO of Thomas Nelson, echoed Wikert's sentiments, saying, "BookShout! continues to innovate in ways that support the entire publishing ecosystem. It's exciting to see BookShout! and publishers cooperating in a way that is good for all readers."

With this new announcement, BookShout! is moving to protect consumers' rights. "We believe customers who have purchased books should have the right to access the content they have paid for, the right to choose the medium or hardware on which they prefer to access that content, and the right to own and interact with others around that content," Illian said.

In addition to its benefits for readers, BookShout!'s pioneering technology enables publishers to have more direct communication with its book purchasers, as well as to receive data about readers' preferences, helping them to better serve and be more responsive to their customers.

In recent weeks, industry observers in tech and publishing trade publications, such as Paul Carr of Pando Daily, have opined that social reading - the ability to share paragraphs from books with friends or form virtual reading groups - is the future of reading.  "The publishing industry as a whole, though, has proved itself much more immune to the economic consequences of 'disruption,'" Carr wrote.  "In fact, book publishing might be the only segment in which disruption has the potential to make everyone richer, the old guard and the new kids.  Providing, of course, they embrace the change."

Illian agrees with that direction and potential, and sees this announcement as another industry watershed that will create a 'new normal.'  "Gutenberg brought about a revolution in his day by making the printed word accessible to the masses," he said. "BookShout! and its partners will accomplish a similar catalytic industry change for e-books by allowing consumers to experience and access books in new ways while authors and their publishers will be given more insights, data and control."

BookShout! is a Dallas, Texas-based technology start-up focused on helping readers buy, interact and share more books. A video demonstration of the new technology is available online at http://www.bookshout.com/futureofbooks. For more information, please visit http://www.bookshout.com or http://www.rethinkbooks.com.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:
A. Larry Ross Communications
Melany Ethridge    972.267.1111
melany@alarryross.com

SOURCE  BookShout!

BookShout!

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

Wyless announces Deutsche Telekom M2M Partnership

BOSTON, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyless, the leading global M2M Managed Services provider, today announced their inclusion on the Deutsche Telekom M2M Partner Portal as well as the release of a Partner portrait that is featured on the site, solidifying a long standing strategic partnership with the Deutsche Telekom M2M Competence Center.

The story is featured in interview format with Wyless EMEA Managing Director, Steve Priestley and is available here: 

https://partner.m2m.telekom.com/int_wyless-interview.dtag

The M2M Competence Center drives innovation in close cooperation with Deutsche Telekom customers and its partners, focusing on cross-border, European and transatlantic solutions. The Competence Center draws from the global know-how of the Deutsche Telekom Group to develop its M2M product offering, developing solutions to benefit its partners and customers across the globe. In doing so, the market segments are prioritized according to local demands to provide customers with the best in class services.

Wyless has been connected to Deutsche Telekom properties since its inception in 2003 as a partner to T Mobile UK (now part of the DT/Orange Joint Venture Everything Everywhere Limited).  In 2007 Wyless launched its strategic partnership with T Mobile USA and is now their largest horizontal M2M Managed Services Provider.  Earlier this year the Wyless also launched its connection into T Mobile Austria and is working on expanding into other T Mobile properties.  The strategic relationship between Wyless and Deutsche Telekom consists of jointly approaching the market for M2M Connectivity and Managed Solutions, driving both European and North American business opportunities to each other. 

"Our partnerships with Deutsche Telekom, Everything Everywhere and T Mobile have been the cornerstone of our strategy to provide leading connectivity solutions in both the US and Europe," said DanMcDuffie, CEO of Wyless.  "We are constantly expanding and strengthening our joint activities in order to address the growing need for multi-MNO connectivity on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond.  The Deutsche Telekom open partner strategy of promoting leading solutions through its partner portal closely matches the Wyless strategy of providing an open network with a broad range of value added solutions for M2M and Embedded Mobile devices."

About Wyless:

Wyless is the leading global M2M managed services provider. Our resilient platform, delivered in partnership with the world's largest network operators, provides secure, reliable communications with wireless devices in over 120 countries. Powerful management tools offer real-time reporting and control over all devices connected to our network. Wyless delivers a comprehensive suite of managed services with unrivalled expertise, professional support and competitive pricing. We enable our customers and partners to deploy M2M applications and services faster, cheaper and more effectively. The world's most advanced M2M Platform from the world's most trusted M2M partner. For more information, please visit http://www.wyless.com

SOURCE  Wyless

Wyless

CONTACT: Barry Nay, CMO, Wyless, +44 (0)1895 454 674, barry.nay@wyless.com

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

Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces The Wireless Smartphone Photo Printer

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Continuing its 164-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The Wireless Smartphone Photo Printer, a device that connects wirelessly to an iPhone or Android-powered smartphone and prints vibrant color photographs.

An iPhone running a free app transmits pictures over a home Wi-Fi network to the printer; in less than a minute and without ink cartridges, it prints 4" x 6" borderless photographs at 300 dpi resolution in up to 256 gradations and 16.7 million colors.

"The Wireless Smartphone Photo Printer allows users to print photos taken with a smartphone from anywhere in their home, eliminating the hassle of connecting the phone to a printer," explained Hammacher Schlemmer's General Manager Fred Berns.

The pictures are printed on patented paper embedded with yellow, magenta, and cyan dye crystals, producing rich, vibrant photographs that are waterproof and resist fingerprints, dust, and scratches.

The Wireless Smartphone Photo Printer includes paper cartridge for 10 prints and is compatible with all iPhone (including iPhone 5), iPad, and iPod Touch models running iOS 3 and up and Android-powered devices running OS 2 and up.

The Wireless Smartphone Photo Printer is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $219.95. For more information about this product, please visit http://www.hammacher.com/82590 or contact Trish Hammond at (847) 581-8987 or via e-mail at pr@hammacher.com.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, backing all products with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog, website, and its famed landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.

SOURCE  Hammacher Schlemmer

Hammacher Schlemmer

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

NYNE Announces Retail Availability of Bluetooth Speaker Series for Today's Mobile Lifestyle

NB-200 and NB-230 Portable Speakers Are A Stylish Addition to Any Indoor or Outdoor Event

OXNARD, Calif., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NYNE, a company that enriches consumers' listening experiences with advanced acoustics, announced today the availability of two models in its Bluetooth Speaker Series at retailers nationwide. The NB-200 and NB-230 provide in-home quality audio in a portable form for music enjoyment on the go both indoors and outdoors. They allow users to wirelessly stream music from any Bluetooth enabled device, or connect with a non-Bluetooth device through a 3.5mm stereo aux-in port.

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"We are excited to announce that the first two products in our Bluetooth Speaker Series are now available," said Arman Arami, president of NYNE. "NYNE is committed to providing users of mobile devices with quality, modern audio that fits their lifestyle. The NB-200 and NB-230 do just that plus more."

NB-200 - Music At Your Fingertips:
The NB-200 is a stylish portable Bluetooth Speaker that is small enough to carry in a bag or be attached to a bike or stroller handlebars (custom clips included) for music enjoyment while biking, walking or running. Additional features include a built-in splash-proof microphone with advanced noise-cancellation for hands-free calling, and a rechargeable lithium ion battery that supports up to 5 hours of continuous playtime.

NB-230 - The 21(st) Century Boombox:
The NB-230 is a portable Bluetooth Speaker that combines elegant design with professional, high quality sound. With its hidden carrying handle and up to five hours of battery operation, the NB-230 can easily be carried to a party at the pool or beach. Two full-range speakers provide medium and high frequencies while an innovative passive radiator gives the strong, loud bass expected from a boombox. A microphone with advanced noise-cancellation is also built-in for hands-free calling.

The NYNE NB-200 and NB-230 are available now at Huppin's retail stores and OneCall.com for a price of $129.95 (NB-200) and $149.95 (NB-230).

For more information on NYNE's Bluetooth Speaker Series, please visit http://www.nyne.com/products/bluetooth-speaker-series.

Additional NYNE product offerings include the Home Audio Series and Alarm Series.

About NYNE
NYNE is a California-based company specializing in the design, manufacture and sales of innovative audio and multi-media products that simplify and enhance home and business environments. A collaboration of a group of Silicon Valley veterans, acoustical engineers and audio experts with a passion for technology, NYNE is dedicated to producing high-end, quality products with superb acoustics and unparalleled technology integration. NYNE develops its products to meet the requirements of today's style conscious consumer, from product design, to freeing them from the clutter of racks, stacks and wires, and more.

For more information about NYNE's innovative product line, please visit http://www.nyne.com. Connect with NYNE socially on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NYNEmultimedia), Twitter (https://twitter.com/nynemultimedia), and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/nynemultimedia).

PR Contact:
Nicole Fait
Public Communications Worldwide
714-891-3660
nyne@pc-w.com

All products/services and trademarks mentioned in this release are the properties of their respective companies.

© 2012 NYNE. All rights reserved.

SOURCE  NYNE

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NYNE

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

Zlango Teams Up with meemo(TM) to Bring Paul Frank, My Little Pony, Adventure Time and Powerpuff Girls Images to Android Messaging

Zlango to Release New Halloween Image Packs for Messaging, Partnership with meemo to Bring Latest Trends in Textable Images to Android

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zlango, the pioneering leader in image-rich mobile messaging, today announced its partnership with meemo(TM), the digital goods licensing and distribution company specializing in entertainment-branded virtual goods and emoticons. A licensee of highly recognizable brands--such as Paul Frank, My Little Pony, Adventure Time, Powerpuff Girls and many others -- the two companies will provide a powerful global presence as well as a new revenue stream based upon entertainment branded images through Zlango's image-based mobile app.

With entertainment-branded image packs from meemo and Zlango's new Halloween icon packs, communications between users can be visually explosive and expressive via text-messaging and social sharing. Zlango users simply assign images to the words they are typing to add flare and tone to become much more communicative than everyday ordinary SMS. Now users can communicate using well known entertainment-branded images from meemo as well as new Zlango branded images representing popular Halloween symbols, like Jack-O-Lanterns, ghosts and pumpkins.

"Through this partnership with Zlango, meemo continues to support platforms and applications interested in harnessing the high-brand equity and enhanced revenue opportunities well known entertainment images offer. The meemo portfolio of entertainment brands are very familiar to users in other parts of their lives and now can be used for a whole new level of self expression and communication." said Jed Corenthal co-Founder of meemo LLC. "By working with Zlango, we're offering the growing number of smartphone users a new level of entertaining communication while enhancing the value proposition to all parties."

With recent improvements to its Facebook sharing and Android- to- web transferring capabilities, Zlango users find it easier and more entertaining than ever before to communicate with high-impact messages. The meemo portfolio will join brands like Charuca, the Walking Dead, Terminator and the Surfrider Foundation in increasing fan engagement, getting Zlango users talking with and about their favorite brands.

"With popular brands like Paul Frank, My Little Pony, Adventure Time and Powerpuff Girls, Zlango users have access to trendy, textable images," said Jen Grenz, Vice President of Marketing, Zlango. "The Zlango user is someone dedicated to personalization and really adding a unique flare to how they are expressing themselves.  Partnering with meemo has brought new, incredibly recognizable and popular images and made them available for people to add into their messages via texting or posting to Facebook."

With support for more than 25 languages and deployment in over 20 countries, Zlango is increasingly becoming the preferred enhanced messaging service throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Useful links:
See demo of Zlango here.
Zlango can be downloaded for free from Google Play here. 
See Zlango with the Virtual Goods store in action in this video demo here.
To learn more about Zlango unique text messaging solutions, visit http://www.zlango.com.

About Zlango
Zlango is leading the evolution of texting with image-rich, emotionally engaging messaging that reflects spoken language, slang and culture. Zlango enhances words with sequential illustrated icons, creating a better messaging experience. Localized for each market's language, slang and culture, Zlango's platform and niche themed packs and SkinZ(TM), including The Walking Dead and Terminator 2 among other branded and exclusive packs of images for mobile messaging, are updated regularly with fresh new content. Zlango offer hundreds of unique icons and SkinZ(TM) for free, in addition to an exclusive range of premium content from the Virtual Store inside the Zlango messaging application. Zlango also enables image-rich updates direct to Facebook and Twitter via the 'Create' feature inside the application. Available direct to consumers in the US, and via major mobile operators and content providers around the world, Zlango supports hundreds of Android, Nokia Symbian, BlackBerry, and J2ME devices. Zlango is localized in 25+ languages across 20 countries and currently has over 5 million active users who send over 670 million mobile messages monthly in the US alone. For more information, visit http://www.zlango.com.

About meemo
meemo, LLC is a licensing and technology company focused on the development, acquisition, distribution & marketing of "Entertainment-Branded" Virtual Goods & emoticons. meemo has a strategic plan to dominate a well-defined segment of the Entertainment-Branded Virtual Goods & Digital Image businesses by acquiring IP from companies in categories such as music, television, film, sports, animated brands and fashion as well as create unique selling and & promotion opportunities with its technology applications. The company currently has more than 40 high brand-equity entertainment brands in its portfolio.

Please visit http://www.meemo.me for more info.

SOURCE  Zlango

Zlango

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

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

Tori Spelling Gets Wild as Host of OMG Extra

Spelling's Latest Project Catches Up with the Cast of Glad Black Bag's The Wild Life

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wild and messy family antics are nothing new for Tori Spelling. And now the reality TV star and mother of four will tap her personal and professional experience as host of the OMG Extra: After the Wild Life produced by the makers of Glad® ForceFlex® Black Bags. The series will premiere on Glad's Facebook page this month and will follow the characters of the brand's successful mock reality series The Wild Life as the family of five wild animals enjoy their newfound fame.

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As host, Spelling will introduce a series of short confession-style videos of the characters, contribute to the campaign on Glad's social media channels, as well as promote the campaign through her social media assets. The campaign also includes a consumer promotions component surrounding Glad's Missing in the Mess Facebook game with prizes including a $2,000 shopping spree.

"As a mom of four, I know firsthand about life's biggest messes. But those are the times we're having the most fun in my house," said Spelling. "Any mom can relate to The Wild Life characters and After the Wild Life is such a fun take on the reality world."

After the Wild Life features the cast talking about what happened when a family of five wild animals took over one house. Based loosely on their animal stereotypes, the characters of The Wild Life were designed to represent different facets of the American household, all of which are capable of making a huge mess. The animals -- a bear, a chimp, a raccoon, a beaver and a duck -- were created through animatronics by talented puppeteers with experience on popular TV shows.

"Tori Spelling is a reality TV and social media star, making her the perfect host of Glad's After the Wild Life. Her success bridging the two mediums has inspired us to explore the impact of a strong social campaign for Black Bag," said Julia Ponce, marketing manager for Glad. "We're excited to catch-up with our favorite wild animal family with the engaging content that shows no matter how wild life gets, cleanup is in the bag."

To help cleanup messes across America, Glad has again partnered with Keep America Beautiful on this effort. Check out Glad on Facebook at Facebook.com/Glad to follow the messy adventures from this unique all-animal reality show cast.

The GLAD Products Company
The GLAD Products Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Clorox Company. The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with 8,100 employees and fiscal year 2011 revenues of $5.2 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers' most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Green Works® naturally derived home care products, Pine-Sol® cleaners, Poett® home care products, Fresh Step® cat litter, Kingsford® charcoal, Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces, Brita® water-filtration products, Glad® bags, wraps and containers, and Burt's Bees® natural personal care products. Nearly 90 percent of The Clorox Company's brands hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories. The company's products are manufactured in more than two dozen countries and sold in more than 100 countries. Clorox is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where its employees work and live. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has awarded cash grants totaling more than $84 million to nonprofit organizations, schools and colleges. In fiscal year 2011 alone, the foundation awarded $4 million in cash grants, and Clorox made product donations valued at $13 million. For more information about Clorox, visit http://www.TheCloroxCompany.com.

CONTACT: Molly Steinkrauss, The Clorox Company; 510-271-4946; molly.steinkrauss@clorox.com
Alexis Black, Current; 312-929-0504; ablack@talktocurrent.com

SOURCE  The GLAD Products Company

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The GLAD Products Company

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

Sun Country Foods Selects 360PR For Kretschmer Wheat Germ Brand Reinvigoration Campaign

The Leading Brand of an Original Superfood is on a Mission to Help Millions of Consumers Eat Healthier

BOSTON, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --A decades old brand is about to make news again, as Sun Country Foods prepares to roll out a campaign to introduce the many benefits of Kretschmer Wheat Germ to a new generation of consumers.  360 Public Relations in Boston has been selected to handle PR and Facebook development for the Kretschmer brand.  Kretschmer, an iconic brand founded over 75 years ago, is the largest brand of wheat germ in the U.S.

"The team at 360PR immediately understood the opportunity for Kretschmer and has delivered valuable insights and an actionable road map to connect consumers with our brand story, through both mass and social media," said Sun Country Foods President and CEO Roy Lubetkin.

360PR will help launch Kretschmer on Facebook this month, offering fans great recipes featuring wheat germ and ideas for healthy lifestyles centered on simple nutritional additions.  The page can be found at Facebook/MyWheatGerm.

"Wheat germ is one of the true, original superfoods and Kretschmer is well-positioned to broaden its appeal," said 360PR Senior Vice President Victoria Renwick, who leads the agency's Healthy Living practice.  "We're excited to tell the Kretschmer story to the full range of consumers who can reap the nutritional benefits of wheat germ - pregnant women, athletes, seniors and anyone looking to manage their weight and eat more healthfully."

The Kretschmer campaign leverages 360PR's expertise in promoting brands, products and services that help today's consumers lead healthier, active lives.  360PR has long-running relationships with Stonyfield, Nasoya and Peapod by Stop & Shop, among other clients in its Healthy Living practice.  The work on behalf of Kretschmer also extends 360PR's work for Greenwich, CT-based Brynwood Partners VI L.P., which owns Sun Country Foods.  Earlier this year, 360PR began working with another Brynwood portfolio company, High Ridge Brands, on High Ridge Brands' re-launch of the VO5 hair care brand.

The Kretschmer campaign is a fully integrated campaign.  360PR is working with King Fish Media, Salem, Mass., which is leading content and web site development, among other aspects of the campaign.

About 360PR
Recently named Boutique PR Agency of the Year and a Best Agency to Work by The Holmes Report, and a finalist for 2012 PRWeek Boutique Agency of the Year, 360 Public Relations creates integrated campaigns that build audience, engagement and advocacy. Every day agency staff are immersed in the communities online and off that reach parents, foodies, green consumers, gamers, techies and more. The agency's practice areas include Entertainment & Electronics, Healthy Living, @Home, Parenting and 360PR Social.  For more, visit http://www.360PR.com and join us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Sun Country Foods
Headquartered in Norwood, MA, Sun Country Foods is a company dedicated to healthy eating. Sun Country Foods is the proud maker of Kretschmer Wheat Germ, first introduced by the Kretschmer family over 75 years ago. Kretschmer Wheat Germ is available in the cereal aisle of grocery stores throughout the U.S. and Canada.

SOURCE  360 Public Relations

360 Public Relations

CONTACT: Kelsey Revens, +1-617-585-5794, krevens@360PR.com

Web Site: http://www.360PR.com

Compliance Meds Technologies Announces Collaboration with Qualcomm Life to Power Medication Adherence Solution CleverCap(TM)

-- First in class dose control medication adherence solution CleverCap(TM) goes mobile --

AVENTURA, Fla., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Compliance Meds Technologies, creator of the CleverCap(TM) solution, announced today the integration of CleverCap into the 2net(TM) Platform from Qualcomm Life Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. CleverCap(TM) is a revolutionary device-enabled medication adherence solution which passively engages patients and physicians in an intuitive medication compliance solution.

It is estimated that as little as 25% of prescriptions are taken as directed, with non-compliance leading to as many as 11 million hospital admissions and $300 billion in wasted healthcare spend annually.(1) In some therapeutic areas the costs of compliance and need for a comprehensive solution are especially stark; in treating HIV, less than 95% adherence with a prescription medication regimen independently predicts hospital admissions and drug resistance.(2,3,4)

CleverCap(TM) uses a seamlessly integrated device- and IT-enabled platform to help physicians get patients:

    --  The right medication
    --  At the right dose
    --  At the right time
A CleverCap(TM) enhanced prescription increases engagement with payers, providers and patients by empowering better adherence rates through integrated visual/sound alerts and an adherence score, the CleverScore(TM). Going beyond simple medication reminders, CleverCap's unique tamper-proof and dose control design represents a powerful solution for prescription medications with a high potential for abuse such as opioids. According to the CDC, overdose deaths involving opioid pain relievers now exceed deaths involving heroin and cocaine combined.(5)

"Qualcomm Life's mission is to make wireless health simple for medical device manufacturers, and to ultimately have an impact on improving health care. Our collaboration with CleverCap(TM) brings an actionable stream of medication information to our 2net Ecosystem, better equipping disease management program efforts," said Rick Valencia, vice president and general manager of Qualcomm Life.

"The relationship with Qualcomm Life goes further than enabling secure, near real-time communication for CleverCap's data; it opens an array of access opportunities as medication adherence information is more valuable for clinical and research purposes when analyzed in the context of synchronized remote-monitored vital signs," said Moses Zonana, CEO of Compliance Meds Technologies.

About Compliance Meds Technologies:
Compliance Meds Technologies specializes in the design and implementation of solutions that can improve patient outcomes. Its approach is to consider existing supply chains and stakeholders when thinking through complex problems that can be solved in a minimally invasive/disruptive way. The CleverCap(TM) solution evolved from the combined experience in pharmacy management and distribution, chronic disease management and care, technology and wireless from its founders.
http://www.clevercaprx.com

(1) New England Health Care Institute, "Thinking Outside the Pillbox: A System-wide Approach to improving Patient Medication Adherence for Chronic Disease" August 2009.

(2) Paterson DL, Swindells S, Mohr J, et al. Adherence to protease inhibitor therapy and outcomes in patients with HIV infection.

(3) Nichol MB, Venturini F, Sung JCY, A critical evaluation of the methodology of the literature on medication compliance.

(4) Schlenk EA, Burke LE, Rand C, Behavioral strategies to improve medication-taking compliance.

(5) CDC: Vital Signs: Overdoses of Prescription Opioid Pain Relievers --- United States, 1999--2008.

Company Contact:

Borda Jones, Advanced Healthcare Partners

Phone: (813) 397-1119

Email: bjones@advancedhealthcarepartners.com

SOURCE  Compliance Meds Technologies

Compliance Meds Technologies

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

Kretschmer® Partners With King Fish Media To Launch http://www.MyWheatGerm.com

Superfood Company Reenergizes Brand

SALEM, Mass., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- King Fish Media, a leading provider of marketing solutions, and Kretschmer, the nation's leading brand of wheat germ, today announced the launch of http://www.MyWheatGerm.com. The destination website is filled with original content that highlights new ways to incorporate Wheat Germ into a healthy lifestyle.  With seasonal recipes, articles and nutrition tips from experts like Elizabeth Fassberg, R.D., consumers can learn how to make wheat germ a daily part of their active lives.

Along with the http://www.MyWheatGerm.com website, the brand launched pages on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to connect with consumers. Perhaps most interesting, the brand's Facebook timeline takes consumers back in time beginning in 1936 and moving forward with a fun look at vintage ads, labels and cookbooks for one of America's original superfoods.

"While many 'superfoods' are hard to incorporate into the average diet, wheat germ is is a versatile addition to almost any meal.  Everyone can benefit from sprinkling wheat germ on their favorite foods throughout the day," explained Roy Lubetkin, President & CEO of Sun Country Foods, Inc. maker of Kretschmer Wheat Germ.  "We partnered with King Fish to help us introduce the brand to a new generation of consumers who are interested in health and wellness."

"It's rewarding to work with a classic brand like Kretschmer, because there's a story to tell," said Cam Brown, President of King Fish Media, "and storytelling is a great way to connect with consumers, especially in today's world were technology offers so many platforms to shape and deliver that message."

Wheat germ fans can connect with Kretschmer via social media on Facebook, http://www.Facebook.com/MyWheatGerm, Twitter, http://www.Twitter.com/MyWheatGerm and Pinterest, http://www.Pinterest.com/MyWheatGerm.  The program will be accompanied by an aggressive PR plan aimed at consumers and handled by 360 Public Relations in Boston working in conjunction with King Fish

Kretschmer Wheat Germ comes in two varieties, Original Toasted and Honey Crunch, and retails for approximately $4.99. Kretschmer Wheat Germ is available for purchase in the cereal aisle at major grocers nationwide.

For more information, or to speak with executives from Kretschmer and King Fish Media, please contact Mark Ballard, 646-391-0453 or mark@channelvmedia.com.

About King Fish Media
King Fish® (http://www.KingFishMedia.com) is an award-winning marketing agency with services ranging from digital (websites, social media, mobile apps, email) to custom magazines and direct mail to events (webcasts and live) and marketing analytics. From conception to implementation, King Fish Media helps its clients drive sales and grow revenue by delivering the right content to the right media channels, the right way. Having won numerous awards for integrated marketing, proof of return on investment, content, and design, King Fish has created profitable programs for companies such as Albertsons, BabyAge.com, Bank of America, BBVA Compass, IBM, Flat World Knowledge, Keurig, Nuance, Source Media, SUPERVALU, Trend Micro, Verizon, Zappos, and others. The King Fish ThinkTank blog was named one of the leaders in content marketing by Junta42, and its new "Kings of Content" app is now available free on iTunes.

About Sun Country Foods
Headquartered in Norwood, MA, Sun Country Foods is a company dedicated to healthy eating. Sun Country Foods is the proud maker of Kretschmer Wheat Germ, first introduced by the Kretschmer family over 75 years ago. Kretschmer Wheat Germ is available in the cereal aisle of grocery stores throughout the U.S. and Canada.

SOURCE  King Fish Media

King Fish Media

CONTACT: Mark Ballard, Channel V Media, +1-646-391-0453, mark@channelvmedia.com

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

ADARA Expands Channel Partner Program

Championing Interoperability, ADARA Strengthens Footing with Partners

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ADARA Networks(®), a global software company in the Software Defined Networking space, today announced that it has expanded its channel partner program, ADARA Advantage Partner Program (AAPP), providing solution providers with a bigger opportunity to address more verticals, networks and markets world-wide.

ADARA officially launched its partner program a year ago and has since signed a significant number of partners supporting various industries, servicing companies of all sizes throughout the United States. 

"Our partner program allows solution providers to supply their end-user customers with a unique, non-competitive technology that improves the performance of applications and services across the entire network," said Alex Buonincontri, director of channel sales at ADARA Networks. "ADARA's unique vendor-agnostic SDN platform enables customers to leverage their existing IT investments to dramatically increase performance while eliminating latency and congestion issues and allowing their Wide Area Network (WAN) to perform like their Local Area Network (LAN).  This allows solution providers to provide tremendous value to new and existing customers."

ADARA's program has received overwhelming response from solution providers wanting to partner and resell ADARA's state of the art IT Platform.  Solution providers see opportunities in this partnership since the company's SDN platform addresses all market verticals and all networks, big or small, with potential margins ranging from 30-45 percent. In addition, ADARA's optimized network performance permits bandwidth to become available in distributed environments allowing new services to be enabled, which create extra revenue streams for customers. This provides solution providers with an increase in sales of network gear to those customers in a non "rip and replace" manner.   

"Many of our customers are experiencing traffic congestion delays, latency issues and network performance constraints," said Joseph Ambrosole, president of NetConnect, a leading network solutions provider in the eastern United States. "ADARA effectively addresses all these IT challenges with its transparent, vendor-neutral SDN platform.  ADARA enables intelligent, adaptive, autonomous self-control of dynamic IT infrastructure and services, which allow constrained resources to be constantly optimized.  We are excited about our partnership with ADARA and its offerings are being very well received by our customer community."   

To assist with the increasing partner demand, ADARA sells exclusively through the channel in a two-tiered model through its distribution partner, Tech Data. 

In addition, the company overhauled its online partner portal to make it more user-friendly for its partners. The updated portal includes tools and resources necessary for channel partners to succeed in today's dynamic environments as well as online training and certification courses. In addition, data center and networking solution providers are now able to present live ADARA product demonstrations to their customers in real time.  The company has also expanded its channel team for increased geographic-specific support. 

"It was an easy decision to partner with ADARA since they are 100% channel committed, and dedicated to our mutual success," said Tim McKnight, vice president of sales and marketing at Total Computer Group, an IT solution provider and application developer company headquartered in Melville, NY. "We have an ADARA demonstration system set up in our lab where clients can plug in their latency levels and measure performance enhancements.  This allows clients to see how their network performs with and without ADARA solutions in real time."

For more information, please visit the website at http://www.adaranetworks.com/partners.html or email sales@adaranetworks.com.

About ADARA Networks:
ADARA has solidified its position as an industry visionary by empowering clients to fully leverage the potential of their networks, services and systems with timeless solutions designed to connect, enhance and facilitate interactivity that brings greater productivity. Built on a foundation of superior performance and reliability, ADARA delivers the industry's most advanced platforms for Information Technology. Secure and easily implemented, ADARA solutions enable services to communicate across multiple platforms in real time, enhancing network performance and productivity for our customers and partners, ultimately driving sales and growth. For more information, please visit: http://www.adaranetworks.com

SOURCE  ADARA Networks

ADARA Networks

CONTACT: leng@webershandwick.com, +1-415-262-5966

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

Cricket's Muve Music® Proudly Sponsors Capitol Street Party 5

~ Free Concert in Nashville Benefits the Wounded Warrior Project

~~ Offers Fans Opportunity to Win Pit Passes to the Show

~~ A Few Lucky Winners Will Win A Meet and Greet with Luke Bryan, Kelleigh Bannen and Jon Pardi

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Wireless is going country again and bringing its popular Muve Music service to the 2012 Capitol Street Party 5.  Cricket is proud to be the Stage Level sponsor of this year's event, which brings its wildly popular, and free-to-the-public, street party to Lower Broadway.  The event features headliner Luke Bryan along with up-and-coming artists Kelleigh Bannen and Jon Pardi.  Cricket and Muve Music will be on-site to get the party started early with an interactive fan experience, fun giveaways and demonstrations of its award-winning Muve Music service.  Muve Music is the first music service designed specifically for a wireless phone offering unlimited song downloads, ringtones and ringback tones from a catalog of millions of songs.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120202/LA46949LOGO)

"This is definitely not a party to miss!" shares Luke Bryan. "We promise to make this a great night of music in the heart of Nashville."

Muve Music fans are increasingly consuming country music on the service and are always on the lookout for new, up-and-coming artists and bands within the Country music genre. As Muve Music's overall catalog of songs continues to grow, the service is expanding its library of Country music to meet this ever-growing demand.  Country music fans are not only listening to popular hits by award-winning artists, but also leveraging Muve Music's unlimited music download platform to discover new Country music artists.

"Connecting artists and fans is what Muve Music is all about and we're thrilled to bring that experience to Capitol Street Party 5 this year," said Geoff Edds, senior manager, label management and artist programs for Muve Music.  "We're excited to partner with Capitol Nashville and the other sponsors to present a great night of Country music for fans while also raising money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project."

The Capitol Street Party is one of the most exciting events we do all year," explains Cindy Mabe, SVP, Marketing, Capitol Records Nashville.  "Bringing our street party ambassador and country music superstar Luke Bryan to headline a free show for our town of Nashville will insure this is the biggest party we throw all year long.  This party represents what's great about this city...it's all about the music."

Capitol Street Party 5

Cricket has teamed up with other sponsors Wrangler, Middle Tennessee State University, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Carl Black Chevrolet, United States Marine Corps, Concrete / TEC Direct Media, The Tennessean, Coca-Cola, Miller Lite, Live at LongHorn, WSIX, WKDF, WSM, Whiskey Bent Saloon, Silver Dollar Saloon, and Bootleggers Inn to sponsor Capitol Street Party 5 benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. This exciting event, headlined by Luke Bryan, was created to reinvigorate the label's presence within the industry and the Nashville community by bringing back the camaraderie and Music Row celebrations of years past.

The event is free to the public and will be held on Wednesday, October 17, and the music starts at 7 p.m. on the outdoor stage on Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville (between 1(st) and 2(nd) Avenues).  Headliner Luke Bryan will be joined on stage by up-and-coming Country artists Kelleigh Bannen and Jon Pardi. 

For a chance to win an up-front view of the performers can visit select Nashville Cricket stores to enter to win a pair of Cricket Wireless Pit Passes (25 pairs of pit pass will be awarded).  In addition, 10 lucky fans will also have the opportunity to win passes for artist meet and greets with Luke Bryan, Kelleigh Bannen and Jon Pardi.  For more information or to enter-to-win, please visit one of the following Nashville-area Cricket locations:

    Cricket Wireless            Cricket Wireless
    5251 Hickory Hollow
     Parkway                    796 Rivergate Parkway
    Antioch, TN  37013          Goodlettsville, TN  37072
    *Register-to-win by 10/16/12, winners will be notified by
     phone
For more information about Muve Music, visit http://www.muvemusic.com, and for Cricket's dynamic device lineup, visit http://www.mycricket.com. To follow Cricket's latest news and updates online, go to Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cricketwireless and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation.

About Cricket

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

About Luke Bryan

Country superstar Luke Bryan has had quite a year, celebrating three back-to-back Platinum singles "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)", "I Don't Want This Night To End" and "Drunk On You," all from his Platinum-certified album, tailgates & tanlines. The Leesburg, GA native has achieved 5 career #1 singles and is currently on the road with Jason Aldean's My Kinda Party tour, in addition to headlining his own dates and gearing up for his upcoming Farm Tour. Last week, Luke received two nominations for the 46th Annual CMA Awards, for "Male Vocalist of the Year," as well as, "Album of the Year" for tailgates & tanlines.

SOURCE  Cricket Communications

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Cricket Communications

CONTACT: Greg Lund, Media Relations, +1-858-882-9105, glund@cricketcommunications.com; or Julie Moncrief, Marketing Manager, +1-615-589-4175, jmoncrief@cricketcommunications.com

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