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Magnetic Announces Addition of Gus Spathis to C-Suite

Search Retargeting Leader Appoints Chief Technology Officer

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Magnetic (http://www.magnetic.com), the leader in search retargeting, announced today the appointment of Gus Spathis as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As CTO, Spathis will be responsible for spearheading the strategic development of Magnetic's technology.

"We are thrilled to welcome Gus aboard Magnetic's management team," said James Green, CEO of Magnetic. "An accomplished entrepreneur with deep roots in Internet technology, Gus truly understands the evolving digital landscape. He is the perfect addition to our company, as we continue to grow our capabilities and offerings for our clients." 

Spathis holds more than twenty years of experience within the tech space, which includes running technology for Young & Rubicam, Wunderman, Cato, Johnson, Brand Dialogue and Poppe Tyson, before the company merged with Modem Media in the late 90s. Other earlier accomplishments include building one of the first e-commerce websites, Database America, as well as working with a number of start-ups and larger technology companies on a wide range of clients, including Best Buy, IBM, JP Morgan Chase and Priceline. Most recently, Spathis was Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Xogito Group, a company focused on business, technology, strategy and implementation for the media, mobile, consumer electronics and Internet spaces. Prior to Xogito Group, Spathis co-founded CE Interactive, for which he currently serves as a board member.

"I'm looking forward to joining Magnetic's thriving organization and being part of such an inspiring leadership team," said Spathis. "There's still a plethora of innovation waiting to be unearthed in advertising technology, especially in the area where data and media come together."

Magnetic recently announced a Series B funding of $10 million in June and acquired ad technology platform, Adnamic in July.

For more information on search retargeting, please visit http://www.magnetic.com.

About Magnetic:   
Magnetic combines the power of search with the scale of display advertising, reaching consumers who have signaled purchase intent where they spend 96% of their time - on news sites, blogs, e-commerce sites and social networks. As the partner of choice for hundreds of brands, Magnetic's search retargeting capabilities and proprietary keyword generation solution power both brand awareness and direct response campaigns, enabling advertisers to target and engage users outside of the search engine with creative messages.

Headquartered in New York City, Magnetic also has offices in Los Angeles, Chicago and Detroit. For more information please visit http://www.magnetic.com.

SOURCE  Magnetic

Magnetic

CONTACT: Jamie Fishler, Magnetic, +1-212-804-7228, Jamie@magnetic.com

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

Sojo Studios Roars Again With New Facebook Game, "Joy Kingdom," Announced Today By Ellen DeGeneres

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- What's more fun than a barrel full of monkeys?  As announced today on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and in the wake of its successful socially conscious Facebook game WeTopia, which has given more than a half-million dollars to children's causes since its November 2011 launch, Sojo Studios is proud to welcome Joy Kingdom to its slate of games. This second Sojo title continues to fulfill the gaming company's mission to provide fun and easily accessible ways for people to engage in philanthropy, creating impactful and ongoing social good through cooperative play.

In Joy Kingdom (https://apps.facebook.com/joykingdom), players help Amani, King of the Animal Spirits, to restore their world after shadows have stolen away all of the Joy.  Players work together and overcome challenges to clear away the shadows and put the joyful roar back into Joy Kingdom.  As in WeTopia, players earn a currency called Joy, which they are able to contribute to their choice of charitable projects in the real world.

While WeTopia benefits children's charities, Joy Kingdom allows players to give their earned Joy to projects focused on helping animals, a cause near and dear to Ellen DeGeneres, who has partnered with Sojo Studios to support the game.  Justin Bieber, who partnered with Sojo to help promote the launch of WeTopia, is also lending his support to Joy Kingdom.

Said DeGeneres, "I've always said I like speaking for animals, because they can't speak for themselves.  And now I'm going on Facebook for them, because my cat can never remember her password.  Joy Kingdom is fun, and I'm excited about how many animals we're gonna help."

"In WeTopia, people get to have fun while helping kids around the world," added Bieber. ''In Joy Kingdom, players get to do the same, but while helping real animals. I'm blessed to be in a position to support causes that I believe in. I hope that when my fans play Joy Kingdom they feel the same way."

For Joy Kingdom, Sojo Studios has partnered with some of the most impactful non-profits for animal rescue and care, including those in support of domestic animals, farm animals and wildlife.  NGO partners at launch include The Humane Society of the United States, Best Friends Animal Society and Farm Sanctuary.

"The Humane Society of the United States is proud to have been selected among the many worthy animal groups to be featured in Joy Kingdom. Throughout the game, players will be able to support The HSUS' direct-care centers for rescued, abused and rehabilitated animals, as well as our work on street dog welfare and providing health care and vaccinations to pets in under-served communities,"  said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States.

"With WeTopia, Sojo Studios sought to benefit children through key charities and projects.  Now, with the passion of Ellen DeGeneres, as well as the active support of Justin Bieber, we're launching Joy Kingdom to benefit animal welfare organizations," offered Lincoln Brown, founder and CEO of Sojo Studios.  "We're grateful to them and our NGO partners, and proud that Sojo continues to lead the charge for social good gaming."

Joy Kingdom incorporates one-to-one social goods that players have grown familiar with in WeTopia.  At launch, the first featured social good in Joy Kingdom is a limited-edition game animal available for purchase that will deliver a bale of hay to a real animal in need.  Sojo Studios is also introducing a new element of game play, "Daily Rewards," which may be earned by Joy Kingdom players who return for several days in a row, delivering a bowl of food to an animal shelter in their local area.  Through this feature, players can help animals close to home by playing the game on an ongoing basis.

You Play. Animals Win. To get started restoring the Joy to Joy Kingdom, please visit: https://apps.facebook.com/joykingdom

About Sojo Studios
Based in New York, Los Angeles and Lexington, Kentucky, Sojo Studios is an entertainment company that creates social games where players can directly support improvement projects in the U.S. and worldwide, helping to create "social joy."  All of Sojo Studios' projects are executed in the field by 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners.  Established in 2010, Sojo Studios embraces the mission of leveraging the best aspects of team play in the virtual world in effecting positive and meaningful change in the real world.  For more information, please visit http://www.sojostudios.com.

SOURCE  Sojo Studios

Sojo Studios

CONTACT: Keri Dizney, B|W|R Public Relations, +1-310-550-7776, KDizney@bwr-la.com

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

Row 44 Announces Newest Airline Partnership: Allegiant To Offer Wireless Inflight Entertainment Direct To Passenger's Own Devices

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Row 44, the leading provider of inflight WiFi and device-based entertainment for airlines around the world, announced today its newest partnership:  Allegiant (Nasdaq: ALGT).  Allegiant Travel Company subsidiary Allegiant Air will roll out Row 44's Video-On-Demand (VOD) service on its fleet of 757's, which primarily provide service between the mainland and Hawai'i.

Allegiant, in looking for an economical way to delight passengers on its new Hawai'i service, will be the first commercial airline to offer Row 44's VOD service, a wireless, streaming device-based entertainment platform that operates without satellite connectivity, as part of its inflight entertainment passenger experience.

The Row 44 platform is flexible to its partners needs, and offers two versions of WiFi service:  full satellite Internet connectivity, and the option Allegiant has chosen - onboard wireless inflight video streaming only, more commonly known as VOD.

"At Allegiant, we are always focused on providing our customers with exceptional travel deals, and we sought the same in our inflight entertainment partner," said Andrew Levy, Allegiant Travel Company. President.  "Row 44 had the only platform that met our desire to provide our passengers with modern, affordable entertainment without sacrificing our commitment to low-cost."

The ability to offer a wide range of content featured in an easy to navigate portal was key for Allegiant.  With the Row 44 VOD service, passengers will be able to log into an Allegiant-branded portal to access a broad selection of movies, television shows, short subject programming, music, games and flight map.

"Allegiant has proven adept at pioneering and delivering innovative solutions in the travel marketplace," said Travis Christ, chief marketing and sales officer for Row 44.  "Allegiant is a low cost specialist when it comes to linking leisure travelers to popular destinations, and we look forward to complementing their brand with a world-class VOD entertainment experience."

The Row 44 VOD service utilizes the same equipment as its satellite Internet service, but without an aircraft antenna.  Entertainment content is stored aboard the aircraft on a 1.8 terabyte server, and streamed wirelessly directly to passengers' iPads, iPhones, Windows laptops, Android, and other WiFi-enabled devices.

Installations of the Row 44 wireless inflight VOD service on the Allegiant Air fleet of 757's will begin in the first quarter of 2013.

About Row 44, Inc.
Row 44, Inc. is the leading in-flight WiFi and device-based entertainment provider for commercial airlines. Row 44 enables airlines worldwide to provide their travelers with high-speed Internet connectivity, access to world-class entertainment content, including live television and streaming Video on Demand, and local activities that can be booked en route.  Aboard more than 350 planes worldwide, Row 44, through their airline partners, has the largest fleet of high-speed WiFi-enabled planes that operate over land and sea. The Row 44 platform uses the most reliable, sustainable technology for connectivity available today to deliver airline passengers a quality travel experience, and airlines incremental revenue and growth opportunities. To learn more, please visit http://www.row44.com.

Allegiant, Travel is our Deal.(®)
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company(®) (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, the company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline, and offers other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets through its website, allegiant.com. The company was ranked ninth in the 2011 Forbes' Best Small Companies list. Allegiant was also recently named one of FORTUNE magazine's "100 Fastest-Growing Companies" for the second consecutive year.

SOURCE  Row 44, Inc.

Row 44, Inc.

CONTACT: Row 44 Contacts: Karin Pellman, kpellmann@row44.com, +1-646-515-6933 or Robbie Hyman, rhyman@row44.com, +1-818-917-4806 Allegiant Media Contact: Phone: +1-702-853-4625, Email:  mediarelations@allegiantair.com

Web Site: http://www.row44.com

Covertix SmartCipher Stops Data Leaks at Vente-privee.com

EVEN YEHUDA, Israel, October 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Covertix [http://www.covertix.com ], an innovative provider of File-Level Information
Security Solutions, today announced that Vente-privee.com, a global leader in online
private sales, has successfully implemented its SmartCipher(TM) solution to gain control
of its sensitive information.

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    The management of Vente-privee.com sought to ensure that commercial data and
confidential files were not falling into the wrong hands. The company needed a security
solution that provides control of business data traveling outside the organization's
perimeter by email, USB or any other mobile device.

    Covertix's flagship product SmartCipher is an independent data-centric security system
that protects and monitors sensitive data by traveling with the files inside and outside
the organization. The system automatically tags digital assets according to file location,
content and/or context, without any involvement of the user, and attaches a patented
'smart policy' to each file, which continuously tracks and secures it. If sensitive
information is copied, printed, burned to a CD or downloaded to a USB, the system can
either issue an alert or block the activity.

    "As opposed to most available security solutions that require the document owner to
activate security policies, SmartCipher provides automatic protection transparent to
users," said Covertix CEO Doron Zinger, "thus it provides the best available solution to
security threats resulting from authorized users accidentally or maliciously sharing
sensitive documents. SmartCipher combines the advantages of a Rights Management system
with the discovery features of a DLP system."

    Mr. Nicolas Pellegrin Information Security Officer at Vente-privee.com said: "Covertix
fulfilled all our expectations. We can track our business-critical documents and prevent
data leakage, with zero interruption to operations."

    About Covertix

    Covertix is a next generation File-Level security solution that provides enterprise
organizations with independent file surveillance and control, protecting sensitive data
wherever it goes, both inside and outside the organization including cloud and mobile
environment. http://www.covertix.com.

    About Vente-privee.com

    Vente-privee.com founded the online sales event concept and is the global leader in
the sector. Specializing in selling brand overstock since 2001, online sales are exclusive
to its 16 million members in Europe. With 1,600 employees in 8 European countries,
vente-privee.com generated 1.073 billion Euros in gross turnover in 2011. In 2011, the
website was launched in the United States in partnership with American Express.

       
        Covertix Press Contact
        Tony Miller
        United States: +1-617-418-3024
        Israel: +972-544-870-808
        tony@noteyamedia.com

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Breast Cancer Awareness through Video

More than 200,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Oncology Associates, P.C., an independent Omaha oncology practice, is dedicated to raising awareness and helping to educate individuals about breast cancer throughout the year. And they are hoping to increase awareness with educational videos.

"Getting the word out on the importance of breast cancer screening and early detection is crucial but we also want to help provide support and useful information to women who are diagnosed with breast cancer," says Dr. Stephen Lemon, of Oncology Associates. "We're finding that video is an effective way for patients and their families to learn more about cancer."

Oncology Associates hopes to provide additional information to women recently diagnosed with breast cancer with their newest video "You've Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Now What?", which may be viewed on the Oncology Associates YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/Ry73w3.

"A cancer diagnosis is one of the most emotional times in a patient's life, so we want to help in whatever way we can to provide comfort and support," says Dr. Lemon. "Upon a recent diagnosis, a patient is often overwhelmed and might not be able to initially gather information or know what to ask," says Dr. Lemon. "Being able to watch our educational videos at their own pace, and at a place where they're more comfortable, really helps. And it also provides them with information that they can follow up with us, with more questions."

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in this country and it's the second leading cause of cancer death in women. The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer is now about 1 in 8.

According to The National Cancer Institute, getting a high-quality mammogram and having a clinical breast exam on a regular basis are the most effective ways to detect breast cancer early. It is recommended that women age 40 and older receive annual mammogram screenings to provide early detection of breast cancer.

About Oncology Associates, P.C.

The oncologists and staff of Oncology Associates provide a full range of cancer care, which includes experts in medical oncology, hematology, genetic risk evaluation, chemotherapy treatment and diagnostic services. In addition, the practice provides access to many types of clinical trials.

Oncology Associates serves the Nebraska community, including Omaha, Norfolk, Holdrege and Blair. For more information, please visit http://www.oacancer.com.

SOURCE  Oncology Associates, P.C.

Oncology Associates, P.C.

CONTACT: Geoff Klein, +1-206-293-1879, geoff@seespotrunmedia.com

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

Citrix and Palo Alto Networks Team to Securely Deliver Applications over Next-Generation Networks

Partnership to Accelerate Cloud Networking Architectures to Meet Growing Demand among Enterprise Customers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks today announced a multi-phase partnership with Citrix that brings together leading network security and application delivery capabilities. In response to strong market demand, Palo Alto Networks and Citrix will deliver jointly validated solutions that are designed to simplify how enterprises accelerate application delivery on next-generation networks.

As businesses embrace mobility, consumerization and desktop virtualization, IT organizations are looking for ways to transform their networks into an end-to-end cloud delivery platform, making it easy for employees to safely access any application from any device or location.

It is this shared vision for how enterprises can best evolve towards cloud networks that has inspired Palo Alto Networks and Citrix to align product development plans to capture the power of flexible next-generation platforms. Additionally, the two companies are collaborating across technical support teams, consulting organizations, and partner communities to coordinate the introduction of joint solutions for mutual customers. This partnership will provide the right technologies to deliver applications with cloud-level scalability but without compromising on security, high performance or availability of critical data and applications.

Palo Alto Networks brings to the partnership next-generation firewall technology that gives organizations the ability to identify, control, and safely enable applications while at the same time inspecting all content for all threats in real time. Citrix NetScaler® delivers complementary network capabilities to deliver any business application, cloud service or virtual desktop with the fastest performance and highest availability. When used together, the two companies deliver native application intelligence, template-based management and high performance to optimize the delivery of any application to any user.

As part of today's announcement, Citrix and Palo Alto Networks have agreed on a multi-phase relationship starting with validated joint solutions for virtual application and desktop virtualization solutions Citrix XenApp® and Citrix XenDesktop®, as well as popular enterprise applications. Customers will be able to avoid complex, piecemeal solutions, and alternatively use guidelines and expert resources from two industry leaders to design a next-generation network infrastructure that achieves availability, security, performance, flexibility and visibility. In the near term, the two companies will back these solutions with global support for enterprise customers and channel partners.

For more information on today's announcement, visit: http://www.citrix.com/tv/#videos/6574.   

Supporting Quotes

Zeeshan Sabir, Senior Director, IT, Qualcomm
"Citrix NetScaler and Palo Alto Networks are providing solutions and a vision that clearly complement each other.  We look forward to deploying the two company's solutions more tightly and continue superior leverage while simplifying and scaling our data center and next generation cloud architectures."

Vid Sista, Director, Network & Security Practice, Accudata Systems
"This partnership comes at a very opportune time given that many of our customers are currently rethinking their network architectures. Enterprise customers look to us to bring together solutions that will give them the best in performance, availability, and security, which is exactly what this partnership is committed to providing."

Rene Bonvanie, Chief Marketing Officer, Palo Alto Networks
"Citrix and Palo Alto Networks share a common vision for how networks are evolving. There's synergy in bringing these two technologies together to deliver next-generation cloud network solutions."

Sunil Potti, Vice President and General Manager, NetScaler Product Group, Citrix
"Palo Alto Networks and Citrix have already established strong, but independent, positions in leading cloud-first network solutions.  Our alliance will provide customers with the freedom to leverage the leading advanced delivery controller and firewall solutions without compromising on integration, simplification and consolidation."

About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks(TM) (NYSE: PANW) is the network security company.  Its innovative platform allows enterprises, service providers, and government entities to secure their networks and safely enable the increasingly complex and rapidly growing number of applications running on their networks. The core of Palo Alto Networks' platform is its Next-Generation Firewall, which delivers application, user, and content visibility and control integrated within the firewall through its proprietary hardware and software architecture. Palo Alto Networks' products and services can address a broad range of network security requirements, from the data center to the network perimeter, as well as the distributed enterprise, which includes branch offices and a growing number of mobile devices. Palo Alto Networks' products are used by more than 9,000 customers in over 100 countries. For more information, visit http://www.paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks, "The Network Security Company," the Palo Alto Networks Logo, App-ID, GlobalProtect, and WildFire are trademarks of Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in the United States. All other trademarks, trade names or service marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

About Citrix
Citrix (NASDAQ:CTXS) transforms how businesses and IT work and people collaborate in the cloud era. With market-leading cloud, collaboration, networking and virtualization technologies, Citrix powers mobile workstyles and cloud services, making complex enterprise IT simpler and more accessible for 260,000 organizations. Citrix products touch 75 percent of Internet users each day and it partners with more than 10,000 companies in 100 countries. Annual revenue in 2011 was $2.21 billion. Learn more at http://www.citrix.com.

Citrix®, NetScaler® and SDX(TM) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

For Investors
This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance.  Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the impact of the global economy and uncertainty in the IT spending environment, revenue growth and recognition of revenue, products and services, their development and distribution, product demand and pipeline, economic and competitive factors, Palo Alto Networks' and Citrix's key strategic relationships, acquisition and related integration risks as well as other risks detailed in each of Palo Alto Networks' and Citrix's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Neither Palo Alto Networks nor Citrix assumes any obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

[The development, release and timing of any features or functionality described for the products of Palo Alto Networks and Citrix remains at the sole discretion of each company and is subject to change without notice or consultation.][NTD: confirm] The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not a commitment, promise or legal obligation to deliver any material, code or functionality and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions or incorporated into any contract.

SOURCE  Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks

CONTACT: Mike Haro, Director of Corporate Communications, Palo Alto Networks, +1-408-438-8628, mharo@paloaltonetworks.com ; Stacy St. Louis, Senior Public Relations Manager, Citrix,  +1-408-790-8634, Stacy.Stlouis@citrix.com

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

TI infuses C2000(TM) Concerto(TM) dual-core microcontrollers with higher performance, increased memory and more I/Os in a smaller package

New 32-bit Concerto F28M36x microcontrollers pack a C28x DSP, ARM® Cortex(TM)-M3 core and advanced peripherals for applications requiring real-time control and communications

HOUSTON, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Meeting designers' evolving needs, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ:  TXN), announces its latest 32-bit C2000(TM) Concerto(TM) microcontrollers for motor control, renewable energy and smart grid applications that require power conversion, remote data sharing, diagnostics, monitoring and control from a single device.  The new Concerto F28M36x microcontrollers integrate real-time, precise control provided by its C28x digital signal processor and advanced connectivity enabled through its ARM(® )Cortex(TM)-M3 core, plus on-chip peripherals.

The dual-core Concerto microcontrollers are supported by C2000's controlSUITE(TM) software which includes an intuitive software ecosystem, application libraries, demos and examples, as well as TI's Eclipse-based Code Composer Studio(TM) integrated development environment (IDE) v5. 
TI-RTOS(TM), a new, deterministic, scalable real-time operating system (RTOS), is fully integrated with the Code Composer Studio IDE and available at no cost and royalty free.  It provides low-overhead communication mechanisms between the ARM Cortex-M3 and C28x cores, enabling developers to get started right out of the box and easily exchange command-and-control data buffers.  These newest Concerto microcontrollers are code compatible across the entire C2000 microcontroller platform for scalability and code reuse in energy-efficient applications.

Features and benefits of Concerto F28M36x microcontroller systems:             

    --  Real-time control subsystem with TI's C28x 150 Mhz digital signal
        processor with floating point and the Viterbi Complex Math Unit.
    --  Smaller package size and more connectivity than previous Concerto
        microcontrollers - 289-pin (ball), 16x16 mm nFBGA package with .8 mm
        ball pitch to allow more input/output (I/O) connectivity.
    --  Industry-leading control peripherals for control and power conversion in
        energy-efficient applications.
    --  Robust host communication subsystem based on 125 Mhz Cortex-M3 and
        connectivity peripherals such as Ethernet, USB On-The-Go, dual CAN and
        multiple serial communication ports, enable functions such as data
        sharing, diagnostics and monitoring.
    --  High-performance pulse-width modulation (PWM) peripherals increase the
        control resolution in switching power supplies and motor control systems
    --  Memory includes up to 1.5 MB of flash and 232 KB RAM for storage.
    --  Simple development environment supports programming each subsystem
        independently
    --  TI-RTOS for builds on the SYSBIOS real-time kernel and controlSUITE
        middleware and peripheral libraries and provides TCP/IP, USB host and
        device, a FAT file system, and drivers all completely integrated and
        tested in a multithreaded environment to enable engineers to begin
        development immediately. It uses the same real-time kernel on both cores
        to provide a uniform programming environment in which developers can
        quickly switch tasks from one core to another to optimize system
        performance.
Tools and training make development easy

The new Concerto F28M36x Experimenter Kit includes a Concerto F28M36x controlCARD and docking station to enable developers to quickly and easily begin evaluation and development.  The modular controlCARD is hardware-compatible with TI's C2000 application-specific kits and software to further support development.  Free, on-demand Concerto training enables developers to begin further exploring optimized architecture, tailored features and easy-to-use software infrastructure of the devices.

Pricing and availability

Concerto microcontrollers now start at $6.99 in quantities of 1,000 units.  The Concerto F28M36x Experimenter Kit (TMDXDOCK28M36) is priced at $195, and the controlCARD (TMXCDCNF28M36) is available for $145.

Find out more about TI's C2000 solutions by visiting the links below:

    --  Training on Concerto microcontrollers: http://www.ti.com/concerto-f28m36-pr-tr
    --  C2000 tools page: http://www.ti.com/concerto-f28m36-pr-tf2
    --  controlSUITE software:  http://www.ti.com/concerto-f28m36-pr-lp
    --  TI's microcontroller portfolio: http://www.ti.com/c2x-f2802x-pr-lp4
    --  TI eStore:  http://www.ti.com/concerto-f28m36-pr-es
    --  TI E2E(TM) support:  http://www.ti.com/concerto-f28m36-pr-ee

TI's broad portfolio of microcontrollers (MCUs) and software

From general purpose, ultra-low-power MSP430(TM) MCUs, to Stellaris® Cortex(TM)-M MCUs to real-time control C2000(TM) MCUs, and Hercules(TM) safety MCUs, TI offers the broadest range of microcontroller solutions. Designers can accelerate time to market by tapping into TI's complete software and hardware tools, extensive third-party offerings and technical support.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 90,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.

Trademarks

Stellaris is a registered trademark, and C2000, Concerto, Code Composer Studio, TI-RTOS, controlCARD, controlSUITE, TI E2E, MSP and Hercules are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated. All registered trademarks and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

SOURCE  Texas Instruments

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Texas Instruments

CONTACT: Christi Davidson, GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2584, cdavidson@golinharris.com; or Randi Williams, Texas Instruments, +1-214-567-4640, rwilliams@ti.com (Please do not publish these numbers or email addresses.)

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

Stuart Weitzman Debuts "Walking After Midnight" A Short Film Directed By James Franco Featuring Petra Nemcova

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Weitzman, the quintessential American shoe designer, knows how to merge fashion, sex appeal and style into each of his designs. This ingenuity led to the decision to enlist the multi-faceted actor, author, artist, producer, screenwriter, poet and director James Franco to creatively bring the brand philosophy to life on the social media small screen. The dynamic brand film, a series of four vignettes, stars Stuart Weitzman shoes worn by supermodel Petra Nemcova.

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Inspired by the '80s movie Mondo New York, the short film follows a young woman on a midnight fantasy stroll into the rarefied underground scene of New York City. Stuart Weitzman stilettos and boots walk and explore the downtown streets and gain entry into the city's most sought-out after party at the legendary Le Baron nightclub, Peels restaurant, the Hole gallery and Freeman's Alley.

Set to a modern remake of the classic Patsy Cline song, "Walking After Midnight" by the band Girl in a Coma, the film captures the attributes of the Stuart Weitzman woman - independent, confident, sexy and playful - in a visually seductive and intriguing way. This chic and sophisticated woman lives in motion; she is as comfortable in her own skin as she is in her Stuart Weitzmans. The film illustrates that no matter how high the heel, Stuart Weitzman stilettos can take you from day to night - and early into the next morning.

"Walking After Midnight" will release the first of its four vignettes on Wednesday, Oct 3(rd) at 12:01 a.m. on the Stuart Weitzman Facebook page. Facebook and Twitter will fuel the conversation by encouraging people to engage in the ultimate viewing party, share the video, and step inside the metropolitan lifestyle of the heroine and her shoes as captured by James Franco. Because a key theme of the film is the concept of "walking," the hashtag #WALKON will be a trending topic on Twitter. The next three episodes will be released on consecutive "Weitzman Wednesdays" and the entire film will go live on October 26(th).

ABOUT STUART WEITZMAN HOLDINGS LLC

A little obsessed with shoes.

Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC, a global leader in designer footwear, operates 40 retail stores across the United States, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Boston and Las Vegas.  The company also has 42 international stores, and is sold in more than 70 countries.

A luxury brand built upon the idea of creating a beautifully constructed shoe, Founder & Designer, Stuart Weitzman's main objective has always been to merge fashion and function. The first thing a women puts on in the morning and the last thing she takes off at night, his shoes are designed to feel as good as they look, and to look as good as they feel.

Media contact:
Karen Ferko
+1-212-287-0671
kferko@stuartweitzman.com

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ProfitStars Introduces Gladiator Advanced Malware Protection

- Cloud-based, next generation layer of security defends financial institutions against the 70,000 new malware programs created daily -

MONETT, Mo., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:JKHY) is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry. Its ProfitStars(®) division introduced today Gladiator Advanced Malware Protection(TM).

This new layer of malware defense is capable of blocking sophisticated malware threats, including downloads, unsafe website redirects, command and control activity, and phishing links. In conjunction with Gladiator's Security Research department and industry-leading partners in DNS security and threat intelligence, Advanced Malware Protection gives financial institutions the ability to pass all domain name system (DNS) requests through Gladiator's secure cloud-based DNS system. All requests are analyzed in real-time for fraud patterns, malware, and data-stealing risks before connections are allowed to send or receive data. 

Leesa Anderson, chief technology officer of Georgia-based State Bank of Cochran, commented, "It is well known that current anti-virus technologies no longer provide sufficient protection from malware. Gladiator understands that this is a concern to its customers because a financial institution's reputation and success relies on its security standards.  We have been very pleased with Gladiator's continued development of new solutions, such as Advanced Malware Protection, that provide additional layers of protection for our customers' sensitive information."

Advanced Malware Protection is fully integrated with the Gladiator Security Research department's threat intelligence feeds and its Internet Threat Watch List (ITWL) database.  There are currently more than 4.4 million hostile hosts being flagged by the ITWL, with more than 600,000 confirmed malicious connections being reviewed and blocked each month.

Matt Riley, group president of Gladiator, said, "Gladiator Advanced Malware Protection provides banks and credit unions of all sizes with 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week protection from cyber criminals hosting malicious content. With approximately 70,000 new malware programs created daily, it is a challenge for financial institutions to stay ahead of new developments. Now, they can rely on us with an easily accessible cloud platform."

About ProfitStars

As a diverse, global division of Jack Henry & Associates, ProfitStars combines JHA's solid technology background with the latest breakthroughs in five performance-boosting solution groups - financial performance, imaging and payments processing, information security and risk management, retail delivery, and online and mobile. Explore the power of ProfitStars-enhanced performance at http://www.profitstars.com. 

About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.(®) (NASDAQ: JKHY) is a leading provider of computer systems and electronic payment solutions primarily for financial services organizations. Its technology solutions serve more than 11,900 customers nationwide, and are marketed and supported through three primary brands. Jack Henry Banking(®) supports banks ranging from community to mid-tier institutions with information processing solutions. Symitar(®) is the leading provider of information processing solutions for credit unions of all sizes. ProfitStars(®) provides best-of-breed solutions that enhance the performance of domestic and international financial institutions of all asset sizes and charters using any core processing system, as well as diverse corporate entities. Additional information is available at http://www.jackhenry.com.

Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking information.  Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking information.  Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking information.  Additional information on these and other factors, which could affect the Company's financial results, are included in its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings on Form 10-K, and potential investors should review these statements.  Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in the Company's SEC filings that may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information.

SOURCE  Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

CONTACT: Analyst Contact, Kevin D. Williams, Chief Financial Officer, +1-417-235-6652; or Press Contact, Jacqueline Scheider, ProfitStars Marketing Manager, +1-770-752-6410

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

Crittercism Launches First Ever Mobile App Crash Reporting for HTML5, Mobile Web and Hybrid Apps

New service allows developers to monitor and manage combined HTML5 and native apps for the first time

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Crittercism, the world's first Mobile App Performance Management (APM) platform, today announced the availability of its new mobile app crash reporting service for HTML5. The new service allows developers, for the first time, to view errors and issues for HTML5, Mobile Web and Hybrid apps through Crittercism's real-time app performance monitoring service.

Crittercism is the first and only solution to allow developers to manage all apps, regardless of language, native iOS and Android, HTML5, Mobile Web, combined native, or any other combination through a single interface. Available for a free 30-day trial, developers can sign up and download the lightweight SDK in less than five minutes. Once integrated, developers simply log in and see all identified bugs in real-time.

"Wrapp has hundreds of thousands of users and is growing rapidly. We've created a fun and easy way to give free and paid gift cards to Facebook friends, which involves an intricate combination of code, mobile payments and several app configurations," said Nicklas Ansman Giertz, Senior Developer, Wrapp. "We are always trying new methods of mobile app development that span across native iOS and Android as well as HTML5. Crittercism provides us with a great overview on exactly how our apps are being used and performing, especially now that we are combining native code with HTML5."

"Developers are continually exploring and pushing the boundaries of mobile app development. We started out as mobile developers, so we understand how important it is to explore new languages, techniques and best practices in order to offer the best service," said Andrew Levy, Crittercism co-founder and CEO. "We are thrilled to offer developers, of all sizes, an easy method of uncovering issues and bugs in their HTML5 and Hybrid apps."

In addition to Crash Reporting, Crittercism also offers advanced Mobile APM features such as Handled Exceptions, Breadcrumbs, Crittercism NDK and Dynamic Real-Time Alerts to developers under a 30-day free trial. Following that, developers can choose from three flexible billing plans: Free Crash Reporting, Premium Error Monitoring and Enterprise App Monitoring.

About Crittercism
Crittercism is the world's first mobile app performance management (APM) solution. Offering a real-time global view of app diagnostics and app crashes across iOS, Android and HTML5, Crittercism monitors over 250 million unique devices and 6 billion app loads. Based in San Francisco, California, Crittercism's investors include Opus Capital, Shasta Ventures and Google Ventures. Learn more @crittercism and http://www.crittercism.com.

SOURCE  Crittercism

Crittercism

CONTACT: Jen Moranz, Crittercism, +1-415-278-1727, jen@crittercism.com; Jaime Tero/Esther Burciaga, onechocolate for Crittercism, +1-415-989-9803, jaimet@onechocolatecomms.com/,estherb@onechocolatecomms.com

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

Websense Works with Citrix to Offer Best-in-Class Content Security for Software Defined Networks

Websense data loss prevention integrated into the virtual fabric of the next generation NetScaler SDX platform

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN) extended its content security leadership today by teaming with Citrix to integrate Websense(®) Data Security Gateway with the next generation NetScaler SDX platform for software defined networks (SDN). Organizations can now secure their critical information from loss and theft, while benefiting from infrastructure consolidation and the deployment agility enabled by today's virtualized datacenters.

"Websense's advanced content security technology is well suited for the next generation NetScaler SDX platform," said Sunil Potti, VP and GM, NetScaler Product Group, Citrix. "We've built the industry's first open platform that unifies L4-L7 network services into a seamless application control layer. We are happy to partner with Websense to bring the power of integrated data leakage protection and advanced security to the SDX platform to address existing and emerging data privacy imperatives in enterprise IT."

Legacy security solutions based on static architectures have not modernized with the virtualized datacenter, which has led to reduced effectiveness and costly management overhead. This new integration unifies renowned Websense data loss prevention (DLP) technologies together with other network services on an open platform, which can be controlled and provisioned through app-driven policies. For organizations to benefit from the flexibility of SDN, they must also be able to dynamically provision vital network security services like DLP.

"Websense is committed to leading the way in product innovation to secure and enable software defined networks," said John McCormack, president, Websense. "We have been at the forefront of the security industry's evolution by delivering innovative TRITON(TM) solutions, which address the next generation of IT infrastructure, and by aligning ourselves with the right strategic partners. Our plans with Citrix demonstrate that our unique security technology is flexible, agile and able to secure the virtual datacenter fabric to protect organizations from the latest advanced threats and data loss."

The TRITON Data Security Gateway unifies all the key components of threat defense and data theft prevention into a cohesive content security system. It brings together web security, email security, mobile security and DLP defenses with unified security intelligence and a unified management console. TRITON solutions can be deployed on enterprise-grade appliances, as cloud-based services, and as powerful and efficient hybrids of on-premise and cloud elements working together.

For more information about TRITON Data Security Gateway, please visit: http://www.websense.com/content/data-security-overview.aspx. Please click here for more information on the Websense TRITON solution: http://www.websense.com/content/TRITON-solutions.aspx

About Websense, Inc.
Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN), a global leader in unified web security, email security, mobile security, and data loss prevention (DLP), delivers the best content security for modern threats at the lowest total cost of ownership to tens of thousands of enterprise, mid-market and small organizations around the world. Distributed through a global network of channel partners and delivered as appliance-based software or SaaS-based cloud services, Websense content security solutions help organizations leverage social media and cloud-based communication, while protecting from advanced persistent threats and modern malware, preventing the loss of confidential information, and enforcing internet use and security policies. Websense is headquartered in San Diego, California with offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.websense.com.

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Websense Media Contact:
Patricia Hogan
Websense, Inc.
(858) 320-9393
phogan@websense.com

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New Japanese Massage Mouse for Fatigued Computer Users

TOKYO, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the large number of computer users suffering from painful symptoms of computer fatigue, Art Factory has blended the latest mouse and massager technologies into an innovative mouse that feels just as good in your hand as it does on your body.

The massage mouse gives you the control and precision of a state-of-the-art touch-sensitive mouse and the convenience of a powerful massager.

With a massage mouse, you can stop work, switch to massage mode, massage away aches and pains and switch back to mouse mode feeling refreshed.

Prototypes of the massage mouse will be exhibited in Hannover, Germany from October 3-5 and at International CES in Las Vegas from January 8-11, 2013.

Details are available on Art Factory's website: http://www.art-factory.ne.jp/en/mmouse/

Features:

    --  Comfortable and stylish design.
    --  Large touch-sensitive surface.
    --  Easy mode switching.
    --  10 vibration levels.
    --  2 vibration patterns.
    --  Relaxing LED illumination.
    --  Precise optical tracking.
    --  Wireless interface.
    --  Compact USB wireless receiver.
    --  Convenient USB charging stand.
    --  Macintosh and Windows compatible.
Contact:

Wayne

Phone: +81-3-3464-7700

Email: benj@art-factory.ne.jp

SOURCE  Art Factory Co., Ltd.

Art Factory Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.art-factory.ne.jp/en/mmouse/

ESET Releases ESET USSD Control to Prevent Dangerous Android Vulnerability

Attack Could Wipe All User Data on Android Mobile Devices

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET, the leader in proactive protection celebrating 25 years of its technology this year, today announced the release of a special free app, ESET USSD Control, which removes and prevents the potentially dangerous Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) vulnerability flaw in certain Android-based smartphones. ESET is one of the first major antivirus vendors to provide the fix in the form of a free stand-alone app on Google Play. After installing the app, users should check whether their smartphone is open to such attack by undergoing ESET's USSD test.

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This security flaw allows cybercriminals to potentially take control of millions of unprotected Android-based smartphones, essentially any device running Android 4.1.x or lower, through a text message or a QR code. After they take control they can remotely wipe out data from a user's phone.

"The ESET USSD Control application allows users to check potentially malicious phone numbers (USSD codes) before they are dialed by the default phone dialer and can block malicious websites, which abuse USSD codes associated with the vulnerability, ensuring all data on their Android phone stays safe," said Tibor Novosad, Head of the Mobile Applications Section at ESET.

The application displays a warning window every time a malicious USSD code is found, blocking the execution of the command. In order to protect smartphones from USSD attacks, the user has to set the ESET USSD Control application as a default dialer. ESET only scans USSD codes and does not store any dialed numbers.

How the USSD hack works
USSD is a code used by phone manufacturers and carriers for simple customer support. The code starts with an asterisk (*) and continues with hashtags or digits representing commands/data, then ends with a hashtag (#). By entering these codes on your phone you can see your device's International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI). The USSD code for this is *#06#. Other codes reveal different information or carry out actions, like a device reset, giving cybercriminals the ability to delete data or reset a phone remotely by initiating such requests.

ESET is actively following up on the most recent Android-related security issues; users can regularly check for more information on the ESET Threat Blog.

About ESET
ESET is on the forefront of security innovation, delivering trusted protection to make the Internet safer for businesses and consumers. IDC has recognized ESET as a top five corporate anti-malware vendor and one of the fastest growing companies in its category. Trusted by millions of users worldwide, ESET is one of the most recommended security solutions in the world. ESET NOD32 Antivirus consistently achieves the highest accolades in all types of comparative testing, and powers the virus and spyware detection in ESET Smart Security and ESET Cyber Security for Mac. ESET has global headquarters in Bratislava (Slovakia), with regional distribution centers in San Diego (U.S.), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Singapore; with offices in Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Prague (Czech Republic). ESET has malware research centers in Bratislava, San Diego, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Prague, Kosice (Slovakia), Krakow (Poland), Montreal (Canada), Moscow (Russia), and an extensive partner network for 180 countries. For more information, visit http://www.eset.com/us or call +1 (619) 876-5400.

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CONTACT: Christopher Dale, ESET, +1-619-876-5429, cdale@eset.com; Kenn Durrence, Schwartz MSL, +1-415-512-0770, esetpr@schwartzmsl.com

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

Evernav, AtlasCT's Turn-by-Turn HTML5 Voice-Guided Navigation Platform, is out of Beta. Offered for Free for Application Developers on http://www.evernav.com

RAMAT GAN, Israel, October 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    EverNav, an innovative and unique HTML5 voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation system,
was officially released today after 3 months of intensive beta testing. In addition to a
high-quality navigation system, EverNav provides application developers with monetization
opportunities through the EverNav revenue share program. During navigation, contextual
advertisements are presented on the map. All the advertisements are geographically
targeted to the exact user location in order to archive higher conversion rates.

    "We received great feedback from the developers that took part in the EverNav beta and
we would like to thank them for helping us make EverNav ready for launch. The platform is
now ready for mass distribution and we invite everyone to sign up on
http://www.evernav.com," stated Ziv Avni, AtlasCT's Marketing Director.

    EverNav is part of a new HTML5 full-featured mapping and navigation SDK that was
released on September 24th. The SDK supports all HTML5 compatible platforms and allows
easy implementation of advanced mapping and navigation capabilities in one cross platform
solution.

    According to Shlomo Emanuel, AtlasCT's CEO, "In addition to the great feedback from
the developers' community, we are receiving a very positive response from the enterprise
market. We are happy to announce that during September we supplied EverNav's enterprise
version to the first major customer." He added, "Nowadays, location-based services and
navigation has become an integral component in almost every app. EverNav gives enterprise
customers the ability to add these features with two main advantages: the ability to
provide high-quality solution with very simple integration and to keep traffic in the
website/app."

    EverNav integration is done by using one simple line of code. The service is
completely cloud-based and it can be used on any mobile website or native application.

    Developers and business owners interested in learning more about EverNav
[http://www.evernav.com ] can visit http://www.evernav.com and
http://www.atlasct.com. They can also contact marketing@atlasct.com or call
+1-855-755-MAPS (+1-855-755-6277).

    ABOUT ATLASCT: AtlasCT is a global leader in developing technologies and providing
solutions in the field of maps, GIS and location-based services. The company's line of
products includes mapping web services, SDK for all major platforms and LBS
(location-based services) mobile applications.

    CONTACT:

       
        Ziv Avni
        marketing@atlasct.com
        +1-855-755-6277

AtlasCT

More Speed and Space, Eye-Fi Unveils 16GB Wireless Memory Card

Improved Class 10 Speed Allows For Faster Performance; Right in Time for Holidays

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye-Fi Inc. (http://www.eye.fi), makers of the world's first wireless memory card, has announced today a new Eye-Fi Pro X2 16GB, Class 10 card that increases both storage and speed capabilities while continuing to deliver convenient, reliable wireless upload of photos and videos from cameras. The new 16GB card provides twice the storage capacity of the prior Pro X2 card, while the Class 10 performance delivers ultra-fast read and write speeds. That means more power and speed for the same retail price of $99.99. And, the new Pro X2, like Eye-Fi's other X2 series cards, enables you to wirelessly connect a camera to a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, or use an authorized WiFi network to move content directly to a computer.

"Cameras have more megapixels, and pictures and videos are more demanding in terms of size. Moving to a 16GB, Class 10 card keeps up with these trends and delivers what our customers have been asking for," said Yuval Koren, CEO and co-founder of Eye-Fi. "Customers already know and love our Eye-Fi cards for instant wireless uploads, so the added space and faster speeds are a great addition, especially with the highest-volume photo days coming up."

Anyone with the new 16GB, Class 10 card can immediately use Eye-Fi's popular features to:

    --  Upload anywhere: People can instantly upload images to their home
        computer, smartphone or tablet, either connecting wirelessly to the
        device with Direct Mode or over an authorized WiFi network
    --  Shoot forever with endless memory mode: Cards can be set to
        automatically free-up space after photos & videos are transferred, so
        photographers never have to worry about running out of space
    --  Transfer RAW files: As with the prior Pro X2, the highest resolution
        photos can transfer wirelessly
    --  Back-up automatically: Pictures are safely stored on a home computer or
        Eye-Fi's cloud, Eye-Fi View - a great relief if the camera is lost or
        stolen
    --  Share in real-time: Card can be set to automatically share with selected
        social networks or photo sharing sites (Facebook, Flickr, etc.)
    --  Geotag pictures immediately: Eye-Fi's auto WPS Geotagging feature tags
        photos, allowing users to instantly see where memories were made
Eye-Fi Pro X2 16GB card is available for pre-orders that ship within the United States for $99.99 USD from Amazon.com. The card will also be available, within the coming weeks, for customers in Australia for $108.00 AUD and Japan for ¥9980. With the launch of the new Eye-Fi Pro X2 16GB card, the previous Eye-Fi Pro X2 8GB and the Eye-Fi Mobile X2 8GB will be reduced from $99.99 to $79.99 and $79.99 to $59.99, respectively, starting this month. For more information, visit http://www.eye.fi.

About Eye-Fi
Eye-Fi is dedicated to building products and services that help consumers manage, nurture and share their digital memories. Eye-Fi's patented and patent-pending technology wirelessly and automatically uploads photos and videos from digital cameras and smartphones to online, in-home and retail destinations. Eye-Fi has helped people wirelessly upload more than 500 million photos since being founded in 2005.

Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., the company's investors include NTT Docomo, Opus Capital, Shasta Ventures and TransLink Capital. Eye-Fi Inc. card products include proprietary technology developed and patented by Eye-Fi, Inc. See patents at http://www.eye.fi/patent

Eye-Fi products and services are now available at Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, Office Depot and Apple stores nationwide and online. For more information about Eye-Fi, please visit http://www.eye.fi.

SOURCE  Eye-Fi Inc.

Eye-Fi Inc.

CONTACT: Shelby Hollister, Atomic PR for Eye-Fi Inc., eyefi@atomicpr.com, +1-415-593-1400

Web Site: http://www.eye.fi

At Futurecom 2012, TOA Technologies showcases transformational solutions for taking the customer experience to new levels of excellence

Leading visionary provider of mobile workforce management applications empowers telecoms of all sizes worldwide to provide industry-leading customer service and increased operational efficiencies

CLEVELAND and RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TOA Technologies, the leading global provider of time-based and predictive solutions for managing scheduled and structured appointments and work in the field, will let the sun shine on its tools for better customer experience through mobile workforce management applications at Futurecom 2012, October 8-11, at the Riocentro convention center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from booth J16.

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At Futurecom, TOA Technologies will herald the dawning of a new age for businesses with mobile employees. TOA's expanded line of solutions will shine a light on the unique needs of enterprise, mid-sized and smaller/regional telecoms. The company will showcase ETAdirect Enterprise and ETAdirect Professional - uniquely leveraging the technology revolution that is cloud, mobile, social and context-aware computing.

As the only mobile workforce management vendor focusing on real-time visibility and better communication - with both employees and customers - as key components of a successful field service strategy, TOA Technologies will demonstrate its solutions at the event. TOA experts will show Latin American telecoms how to build highly efficient mobile workforces that extend superior customer service from the sales floor to the customer's door.

"TOA Technologies has burst onto the scene in sunny Latin America with great new tier one customers like GVT, TIM Brasil, Cablemas and more," said Yuval Brisker, co-founder and CEO of TOA Technologies. "We are excited about partnering with our customers and well-known technology organizations such as Amdocs, Accenture, salesforce.com and Tecnocom across the region to achieve the next generation of mobile workforce management technology, efficiency and customer service."

ETAdirect Enterprise
Designed for organizations with hundreds or thousands of field service personnel and complex operational and technological environments, ETAdirect Enterprise assigns jobs to field employees using predictive pattern recognition based on past performance to personalize the workday. It provides the most complete, the most precise and the best results of any mobile workforce management solution on the market today. Through an advanced communications module, ETAdirect Enterprise closes the information gap between service providers and their customers via by the customer's choice of channel. ETAdirect Enterprise results in proven dramatic improvements in productivity and an enhanced customer experience.

ETAdirect Professional
ETAdirect Professional distills the power and intelligence - the best of the best - of ETAdirect Enterprise into a world-class solution that deploys in only four weeks. For organizations that rely on field workforces delivering a product or performing a service, it offers a fast and simple solution to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve customer service. ETAdirect Professional's streamlined configuration features best practices for routing and other functions, as refined by TOA Technologies after nearly a decade of experience with mobile workforces in a wide variety of industries. With ETAdirect Professional, sophisticated mobile workforce management software is no longer limited to large enterprises.

Illuminating field service operations
TOA Technologies will shine a light on how telecoms can leverage the power of cloud-based, predictive field service management solutions to enhance customer experience at booth J16 and during the following two educational sessions at Futurecom 2012:

"Elevating the Customer Experience With Better CRM and Field Service Management," GVT's CIO, Alessandra Bomura Nogueira, will discuss her view of why superior customer relationship management and field service management are interconnected, assuring that excellent customer service extends from the sales floor to the customer's door. This session is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, at 16:40 in the Auditorium Arpoador.

"Here Comes the Sun - Scalability, Security and Reliability Behind the Cloud," TOA Technologies' co-founder and CEO Yuval Brisker and TOA's VP of service assurance Mike Carpenter will demonstrate how cloud-based applications can provide secure, reliable and state-of-the-art solutions. This session is scheduled for Thursday, October 11, at 12:10 in the Auditorium Arpoador.

For more information about TOA Technologies and its proven ETAdirect solutions, visit http://www.toatech.com.

About TOA Technologies
TOA Technologies is the leading provider of mobile workforce management applications. ETAdirect, TOA's patented platform, improves customer service while dramatically reducing operational costs and delivering immediate and lasting return on investment. As the industry's only complete on-demand solution, ETAdirect uses time-based pattern recognition and predictive analytics to provide the most advanced and accurate field service management application on the market. ETAdirect reduces customer wait times while increasing field workforce efficiency. TOA's solutions are cloud-based, quickly deployed, highly configurable and easily integrated with existing CRM, ERP and other solutions.

Across four continents, ETAdirect manages mobile workforces for some of the world's most recognizable global brands in the satellite/cable/broadband, telecom, utilities, insurance, home services and retail industries. Named Best of Breed and a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management, 2011, TOA Technologies is headquartered in the United States and has offices throughout Europe, Latin America and Australasia.

Media contact
Latin America | Henry Brulay
917.554.0115
henry.brulay@toatech.com
North America | Kayleigh Fitch
216.902.8547
kayleigh.fitch@toatech.com

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Medallia Helps Retailers Control Online Reputation by Acting on Social Feedback

Medallia expands its market-leading social feedback product to retail industry

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Medallia, the global leader in Customer Experience Management software, today launched Social Feedback for Retail, a solution that distills millions of social reviews into simple actions that companies can take to respond to customers and improve social reputation. The solution lets any retail location compare all of its social scores to those of local competitors, and helps improve social rank.

The new product builds on Medallia's significant momentum in social feedback. In October 2011, Medallia launched Social Feedback for Hospitality, which more than 10,000 hotels now use. They have increased their total social reviews by as much as 300% and their social scores by as much as 20%.

Medallia currently manages web, receipt, and mobile-based customer feedback programs for 12,000+ retail stores, including Sony, Sephora, and Sherwin-Williams. The company expects rapid adoption of Social Feedback for Retail by its existing customer base as well as new customers.

"When I show CMOs our social feedback product, their eyes light up. They compulsively want to compare their social scores to competitors' scores, location by location," said Borge Hald, CEO of Medallia. "They see how easy we make it for their frontline employees to communicate personally with customers. The hundreds of stores that have been using our beta version describe it as their most powerful tool for improving social reputation."

Medallia's massive database of social reviews allows store managers to instantly benchmark their locations against competitors down the street or across the globe. In-product Text Analytics breaks down millions of comments to automatically unearth insights and help companies stay ahead of emerging issues.

Social Feedback is tightly integrated into Medallia's larger feedback platform. "Integration greatly benefits our customers," said Sam Keninger, Director of Product Marketing at Medallia. "We ask survey respondents to share their feedback on social media, increasing total reviews. And we route every review to the right person in the organization so they can respond directly to the customer."

ABOUT MEDALLIA
Medallia (http://www.medallia.com) is the global leader in SaaS-based customer experience management (CEM) and enterprise feedback management (EFM) software. The Medallia solution captures customer feedback from surveys and social media and systematically drives actions that improve the customer experience. Global 2000 customers include automotive, business services, education, energy, financial services, health care, hospitality, Internet, retail, technology, and telecommunications companies. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

For more information about Medallia, please visit http://www.medallia.com.

Media Contact:
Leslie Johnson
LEWIS Pulse PR for Medallia
Leslie.johnson@lewispulse.com
Office: (415) 432-2455

SOURCE  Medallia

Medallia

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

TagLikeMe.com Debuts New Features And Enhancements Making It The Most Powerful Social Search And Share Platform Online

LONDON, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TagLikeMe Corp. ("TagLikeMe" or "the Company") (OTCQB:TAGG) today debuted its new version social search and share platform TagLikeMe.com with added features and enhancements making it the most powerful online social search and share platform.

TagLikeMe.com is one of the new class of Common Information Networks that allow individuals and groups to search, save and share information based on common interest and/or social connections. Leading networks such as Pinterest, StumbleUpon and others have ushered in the rapid adoption of this popular approach.

TagLikeMe Corp.'s unique offering gives individuals the ability to search the Internet using the top three search engines of Yahoo(TM), Bing(TM) and Google(TM), while incorporating the related activities from popular social media based sites such as Facebook(TM), YouTube(TM), Twitter(TM) and Wikipedia (TM), in a single inquiry. It also gives individuals the ability to connect, chat and share with others that might be searching similar topics worldwide.

This combination of deep search capabilities merged with results from an array of social media networks makes TagLikeMe.com far more useful than traditional searches and creates a world of possibilities.

Richard Elliot-Square, President and CEO of TagLikeMe Corp., states, "We are not simply building another search engine with TagLikeMe.com. There are already plenty of great companies doing that. Our offering is based on the idea that people will generally go somewhere that has been recommended by someone they know or have interacted with through some form of common interest. By adding this social sharing capability and cross-reference to search results, we leverage human interaction to make TagLikeMe.com the most powerful social search and share platform online."

"It is truly a breakthrough in search, save and share technology. We believe its value is unmatched among the social search and share networks."

Some of the features offered in the new site include an improved interface with simplified navigation and easier, more direct access to information. There is also an optimized set of organization tools designed to enable users to stay on track with their research- a foundation for the new features and functions that will be a part of the TagLikeMe product as the company moves forward.

All enhancements are aimed at improving the ease-of-use for searchers using TagLikeMe.com and delivering useful information more quickly.

"Users will notice our bolder graphical enhancements and a simplified, more user-friendly interface aimed at providing complete social interactive browsing and searching capabilities. In this way they can more easily share all forms of digital content privately or publicly using cloud based technology", adds Elliot-Square. "We are looking at the improvements to our technology from the mobile app perspective as well, giving us a tremendous opportunity to incorporate important advances and upgrades that are perfectly matched with our forthcoming mobile app launches."

The Company planned the design and enhancements in anticipation of significant new traffic to its online site as a result of marketing initiatives, new product announcements and the roll out of its mobile apps.

About TagLikeMe Corp.

TagLikeMe Corp. owns and operates TagLikeMe.com, an Internet services platform that combines the most commonly used functions of search and social media interaction in one destination. TagLikeMe.com allows individuals to search the Internet by using the top three search engines of Yahoo(TM), Bing(TM) and Google(TM), in addition to viewing related activities from popular social media based sites such as Facebook(TM), YouTube(TM), Twitter(TM) and Wikipedia (TM) in a single search inquiry. It also gives searchers the opportunity to connect, chat and share with others worldwide that might be searching similar topics. This adds a much-needed human element to search and online social interaction.

For more information see http://www.TagLikeMeCorp.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of TagLikeMe Corp.. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding the advantages of TagLikeMe's products and services, anticipated advantages resulting from the merger, whether funding anticipated from completing the merger will result,, successful completion and development of the social media component of the business and its market acceptance, the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and TagLikeMe Corp.; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects", "intended" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results and ultimate corporate actions could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the perception of investors of the newly merged company and their willingness to fund this newly public company, the demand for a social media site and viability of it for advertising, new products and services developed by other companies, market share garnered by competitors, ability to maintain customer and vendor relationships, and those factors discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov), among other factors. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  TagLikeMe Corp.

TagLikeMe Corp.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, +44-207-290-6919

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

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Oracle Collaborate on Platform for Machine-to-Machine Applications

-- Java Platform, Micro Edition Enabled on QTI's QSC6270-Turbo Chipset to Provide a Robust Platform for Machine-to-Machine Applications --

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and Oracle, today announced they are working together to bring Oracle Java ME Embedded 3.2 support to QTI's QSC6270-Turbo chipset, which utilizes QTI's industry leading Gobi(TM) modem solution for 3G.  This collaboration will help accelerate the development and deployment of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications with embedded cellular connectivity. The combination of the Java platform, used by more than 9 million developers worldwide, with the QSC6270-Turbo chipset, will offer a wide range of technical and business benefits to M2M software developers and systems integrators.

The focus of this collaboration is on M2M applications requiring embedded-to-enterprise communications developed for verticals like tracking, healthcare, industrial controls and other consumer M2M segments. Java allows application developers in these and other growing M2M segments to realize improved time-to-market by utilizing an industry proven platform that can help to deliver industry leading solutions. Java's "write once, run anywhere" flexibility delivers code portability, increased developer productivity and reduces the overall cost of development on embedded devices.

Support for Java on the QSC6270-Turbo chipset will enable developers with little mobile development experience to write and execute Java applications directly on devices that incorporate a QSC6270-Turbo chipset, taking advantage of the various hardware interfaces and capabilities of the 3G modem. QTI's integrated System-on-Chip designs enabled with Oracle Java ME Embedded 3.2 will help eliminate the need for an external processor or micro controller, offering additional cost savings and enabling the cost effective integration of cellular capabilities into a range of devices and solutions.

"QTI recognizes the important role that the application environment and its developer ecosystem will play in helping grow and realize the potential of the emerging M2M applications," said Kanwalinder Singh, senior vice president of business development, QTI. "Collaborating with Oracle to enable Java on the QSC6270-Turbo chipset provides participants in the M2M ecosystem with a broad set of powerful technologies to fulfill key M2M requirements. This is a starting point as we will continue to look for ways to deliver platforms that address the evolving needs of the growing M2M space."

"By collaborating with QTI, we expect to provide developers with a faster time-to-market for mission critical M2M applications," said Nandini Ramani, vice president of software development, Java Client and Mobile Platforms, Oracle. "Having a Java platform across a wide breadth of embedded devices unlocks many new possibilities in the M2M market for developers."

QTI is a Gold level member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN).

About Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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

About Oracle

Oracle engineers hardware and software to work together in the cloud and in your data center.  For more information about Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL), visit http://www.oracle.com

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the QTI's ability to successfully design and have manufactured significant quantities of 3G/LTE components on a timely and profitable basis, change in economic conditions of the various markets QTI serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in Qualcomm's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 25, 2011 and most recent Form 10-Q. Qualcomm undertakes no obligation to update, or continue to provide information with respect to, any forward-looking statement or risk factor, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Qualcomm and Gobi are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated registered in the United States and other countries. Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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

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

Oracle Contact:
Jacki DeCoster
Phone: 1-650-633-7788
Email: jacki.decoster@oracle.com

SOURCE  Qualcomm

Qualcomm

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

Orbitz Launches First Full-Service Spanish-Language Travel Website in the U.S.

Site launches with "Autumn Venta" to top destinations and offers up to 40% off hotel rates

CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbitz today announced the launch of Orbitz en Español, http://www.orbitz.com/es, the only full-service Spanish-language travel website targeting the U.S. market. Orbitz en Español brings the great deals and choices for hotel rooms, airline tickets, vacation packages, car rentals and travel activities available on Orbitz.com to Spanish-speaking travelers in the U.S. booking on computers and smartphones.

To celebrate the launch of the new site, Orbitz en Español launched with a Fall Sale offering up to 40 percent off hotel prices in top destinations for U.S. Hispanic travelers including New York, Miami, Cancun and Dominican Republic. Fall Sale deals are also available on Orbitz.com and via the mobile web.

Features of http://www.orbitz.com/es include:

    --  Spanish-language access to thousands of travel products, discounts and
        promotions on the site, including weekly Insider Steals that give Orbitz
        members 50 percent or more off top hotels. Orbitz also does not charge a
        booking fee on single-carrier flights or change and cancel fees on hotel
        reservations.(1)
    --  A fast, powerful Spanish-language mobile website that makes it easy for
        travelers to search for and book flights, car rentals, vacation packages
        and hotels with exclusive, mobile-only discounts of up to 50 percent off
        hotels in over 240 cities around the world. The Orbitz mobile site -
        which powers the Orbitz en Español mobile site - is the only mobile
        website that allows customers to search and book vacation packages and
        see package savings when booking airline and hotel together.
    --  Consumer benefits available only on Orbitz such as Orbitz Price
        Assurance, which automatically rewards consumers if another Orbitz.com
        customer books the same flight itinerary or hotel stay at a lower rate.
"Orbitz has served Spanish speaking customers through our telesales agents for over five years and our growing Hispanic customer base likes the dedicated Spanish-language service which now includes mobile and desktop options," said Chris Orton, president of Orbitz.com. "Fifty-six percent of U.S. Hispanics are Spanish-preferring(2) and moving to book on mobile devices at a rate three times faster than the general population.(3) By offering both computer and mobile sites for Spanish speakers in the U.S. that combine ease of booking and great prices and selection, Orbitz is clearly the best choice for travel."

Orbitz en Español plans to continue adding translated content and products to the site in 2013, such as cruise and event tickets. The new Orbitz Spanish site can be accessed online or via the mobile web. Customers can also call one of the dedicated Orbitz en Español telesales agents at 1-888-656-4546.

Top Destinations for U.S. Hispanic Travelers and Sample Hotel Deals

    Orbitz Top 10 Destinations for U.S. Hispanic Travelers4
    -------------------------------------------------------
    Rank               Destination                       Sample Hotel Promotions5
    ----               -----------                       ------------------------
    1                  Las Vegas                         Luxor Hotel: 30% off hotel stays
    ---                ---------                         --------------------------------
    2                  New York                           The Helmsley Park Lane: 35% off
                                                          hotel stays
    ---                                        --------  --------------------------------
    3                  Orlando                            Wyndham Grand Orlando: 40% off hotel
                                                          stays
    ---                                         -------  ------------------------------------
    4                  Chicago                           Raffaello Hotel: 30% off hotel stays
    ---                -------                           ------------------------------------
    5                  Miami                              Newport Beachside Resort: 40% off
                                                          hotel stays
    ---                                           -----  ----------------------------------
    6                  Cancun                             Gran Melia Cancun Beach & Spa
                                                          Resort: 44% off hotel stays
    ---                                          ------  ------------------------------
    7                  Puerto Rico                        Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico:
                                                          30% off hotel stays
    ---                                     -----------  ------------------------------------
    8                  Puerto Vallarta                    Villa Premiere Hotel & Spa: 55% off
                                                          hotel stays
    ---                                 ---------------  ------------------------------------
    9                  Acapulco                           Ocean Breeze Hotel: 55% off hotel
                                                          stays
    ---                                        --------  ----------------------------------
    10                 Dominican Republic                 Larimar Punta Cana: 35% off hotel
                                                          stays
    ---                              ------------------  ----------------------------------
Terms & Conditions

    (1)No Orbitz fees when you change or cancel your hotel reservation. Most hotels do have change and
     cancel fees. Customers can view their hotel's cancellation policy by visiting My Trips. No Orbitz
     booking fee on single carrier flights that originate from the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
    (2)According to the 2012 Nielsen Universe Study: http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/reports-
     downloads/2012/state-of-the-hispanic-consumer-the-hispanic-market-imperative.html
    (3)According to the 2012 RedMas Study: http://redmasadv.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/redmas-de-
     vacaciones-us-hispanic-vacations-trends-2012-research-featured-in-emarketer/
    4Top 10 Destinations for U.S. Hispanic Travelers is based on bookings made via Orbitz.com Spanish
     telesales agents.
    5Save up to 40% on thousands of hotels through the Orbitz Fall Sale when you book by October 31, 2012.
     For more details visit: http://www.orbitz.com/es/hoteles/Ofertas-de-hoteles/
About Orbitz.com

Orbitz.com (http://www.orbitz.com) is a leading online travel company that enables travelers to search for and book a broad array of travel products, including airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages.  Since launching its Web site to the general public in June 2001, Orbitz.com has become one of the largest online travel sites in the world and has led the industry with innovations including Flight Price Assurance, Hotel Price Assurance and Total Price hotel search results. On Orbitz.com consumers can search more than 80,000 suppliers worldwide including airlines, hotels and car rental companies.  Orbitz.com is owned by Orbitz Worldwide.  Stay connected to Orbitz.com with sale alerts, exclusive promotions and engaging conversations by following Orbitz on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/orbitz), Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/orbitz) and the Orbitz Travel Blog (http://www.orbitz.com/blog).

About Orbitz Worldwide

Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products.  Orbitz Worldwide owns a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com), CheapTickets (http://www.cheaptickets.com), ebookers (http://www.ebookers.com), HotelClub (http://www.hotelclub.com), RatesToGo (http://www.ratestogo.com) and the Away Network (http://www.away.com).  Also within the Orbitz Worldwide family, Orbitz Worldwide Distribution (http://corp.orbitz.com/partnerships/distribution) delivers private label travel solutions to a broad range of partners including many of the world's largest airlines, and Orbitz for Business (http://www.orbitzforbusiness.com) delivers managed corporate travel solutions for corporations.  For more information on partnership opportunities with Orbitz Worldwide, visit corp.orbitz.com.  Orbitz Worldwide uses its Investor Relations website to make information available to its investors and the public at http://corp.orbitz.com/investors. You can sign up to receive email alerts whenever the company posts new information to the website.

SOURCE  Orbitz

Orbitz

CONTACT: Marita Hudson Thomas of Orbitz.com, +1-312-260-8304, marita.thomas@orbitz.com

Rovio Entertainment's 'Bad Piggies' Breaks Records

ESPOO, Finland, October 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    'Bad Piggies [http://shop.angrybirds.com/us/games/pc-games/bad-piggies-pc-version.html
]', the newest game from 'Angry Birds' creator Rovio Entertainment [http://www.rovio.com
], reached #1 in the US iTunes App Store just over three hours after its September 27th
launch, making it the fastest rise to the top of the charts for a Rovio game. The game has
been well received by fans, with universal acclaim from gaming press and mainstream
outlets alike.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121003/565073 )

    'Bad Piggies
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjZPIIlC9TM&list=UUYC2wjLop-S6Ld4raeoUVNA&index=0&feature=plcp ]
', which lets the players take control of the green pigs familiar from the 'Angry
Birds' games, is also Rovio's third #1 bestseller release in a row during 2012, following
'Angry Birds Space' and 'Amazing Alex'. Both of the previous titles reached the #1 slot on
the App Store charts within the first day of release, but 'Bad Piggies' smashed previous
Rovio records with its three-hour surge to the top.

    'It's been an incredible launch, both for the game and for "Bad Piggies" as a brand,'
said Mikael Hed, CEO of Rovio. 'We have an amazing audience who have shown fantastic
support for all of our games throughout the year. Our fans have given "Bad Piggies" an
incredible reception - we can't thank them enough!'

    The release of 'Bad Piggies' was celebrated worldwide
[http://www.rovio.com/en/news/blog/223/bad-piggies-take-over-the-world ], with launch
activities in London, Taipei, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. A giant King Pig floated over
London's Battersea Power Station, and Shanghai's Citigroup Tower and Taipei's 101 Tower
turned green all night on September 27th.

    In the next few weeks, 'Bad Piggies' will get the first free update, with a new
episode titled 'Flight Into The Night', containing more levels, unlockable content, and
exciting plot twists in the pigs' quest for the eggs.

    For more information and pictures, please visit http://www.rovio.com
[http://www.rovio.com/en/news/press-kits ].

    About Rovio Entertainment

    Rovio is an industry-changing entertainment media company headquartered in Finland,
and the creator of the globally successful 'Angry Birds' franchise. 'Angry Birds', a
casual puzzle game, became an international phenomenon within a few months of its release,
and is now the number one paid app of all time. 'Angry Birds' have expanded rapidly in
entertainment, publishing, and licensing to become a beloved international brand.

    Contact

       
        Rovio PR department
        media@rovio.com
        +358400214526

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Allied Offices Embraces New Partnership Through the Expansion into Washington DC Metropolitan Area with Metro Offices

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Offices, North America's super-team of virtual offices and meeting space, joins forces with Metro Offices, the leading provider of innovative, flexible workspace solutions in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. This new strategic partnership secures an already unrivaled alliance with Allied Offices and will offer clients benefits beyond standard amenities.

Allied Offices clients can now conduct meetings at hundreds of conference rooms at any of the distinguished Metro Offices locations while having the convenience of being billed under one invoice. Clients who need a presence in these locations have the ability to obtain virtual office solutions and the option to implement an extended hours phone-answering package. Located in sought after locations and buildings, Metro Offices workspaces feature private and semi-private offices, executive cafe, business lounge and on-site parking. Some facilities include an on-site fitness center, spa, rooftop terrace, and childcare facility.

"The economic strength of Washington DC's metropolitan area is one of the healthiest in America.  Metro Offices bestows the finest in innovative and flexible workspace solutions to their clients.  Professionals with offices or virtual office solutions in any of these Metro locations will be part of a powerful class," said Nathan Strum, President and CEO of Allied Offices. "This joint venture expands Allied Offices into an elite part of the country," stated Strum.

About Metro Offices

Metro Offices provides innovative workspace solutions to small and large-scale businesses, government agencies and contractors.  Locally owned and operated for over 23 years, Metro Offices offers ten convenient locations throughout Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland.  Voted as one of Smart CEO Magazine's 100 Best Run Companies, and to Inc. magazine's 2012 500|5000 List, Metro Offices provides clients with a magical combination of superior facilities, leading-edge technology and best-in-class services delivering a platform where business achieves excellence.

About Allied Offices

Allied Offices pervades the virtual officing industry by offering top quality office space and virtual office solutions. With offices across the US, Canada, and Europe Allied Offices is pioneering their way into professionally guiding their clients in selecting prime locations.

The coalition between Allied Offices and Metro Offices will develop a strong working relationship that will have its advantages for both companies and their clients.

For information visit:

http://www.alliedoffices.com or call 877-811-4050     

http://www.metroffice.com or call 877-842-6999

Media inquiries, contact:

Racquel Pankau

Director of Marketing, TelAssistant Allied Offices

877-811-4050

racquel@telassistant.com

SOURCE  Allied Offices

Allied Offices

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

Stellar Rolls out Photo Recovery v5 to Regain Lost Memories

EDISON, New Jersey, October 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Get back your Deleted Photos & Videos from Memory cards, Cameras, Phones & Hard Drives
even after formatting.

    Stellar, leading Data Recovery Solution provider today rolls out it's all new Stellar
Phoenix Photo Recovery v5. This Do-It-Yourself software easily recovers Lost or Deleted
Photos, Music and Videos from Memory Cards, Camera, Phones, USB Sticks, and Hard Drives.
Just plug in your camera or media to the computer & recover in 3 easy steps: Scan, Preview
& Recover.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120912/185251 )

    "Accidental Deletion or Formatting Camera Cards is a common reason of Losing photos &
videos today. Stellar Photo Recovery 5 is a simpler and easier tool that is 30% faster in
recovering lost & deleted photos from all devices. Consumers can recover deleted photos in
minutes using our award winning tool themselves," said Mr. Sunil Chandna CEO, Stellar Data
Recovery.

    New Phoenix Photo Recovery 5 can recover from any Camera model of Canon, Casio, Fuji,
Kodak, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and more. It can recover HD Video and RAW
Images from SLR Cameras. New Phoenix Photo Recovery v5 now scans and recovers even unknown
file types. It comes with a FREE trial version. Log on
http://www.stellarphotorecoverysoftware.com to download FREE software that scans &
previews lost photos.

    Pricing & Availability

    Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery Lifetime License is available at a price point of $39
only. It is available for immediate download from
http://www.stellarphotorecoverysoftware.com for Windows and Mac users. Stellar is
offering special discount during Photokina '2012 in Cologne, Germany for all its visitors.
The software would also be available at retail outlets in North America & Europe. What's
more.. It is also available in French, German, Italian & Spanish languages.

    About Stellar Data Recovery

    Stellar Data Recovery is the only ISO 9001:2008 certified organization that
specializes in Phoenix data recovery Tools, Disk utilities and in-lab data recovery
services. Ever since 1993, Stellar has emerged as a leading and well-trusted brand for any
kind of data loss situation. With its wide range of software and services, Stellar has
over 1 million happy customers that include top corporate giants from all over the world.

       
        Contact Information
        Nidhi Sharma
        Voice: +1-877-778-6087 (TOLL FREE)
        Mailto: pr@stellarinfo.com
        Web: http://www.stellarinfo.com

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Trimble Expands Alignment Planning Product Line with Quantm Enterprise

In-house Processing of Alignment Options for Government Planning Agencies and Consultants

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today version 7.3 of the Trimble(®) Quantm(®) system for road and rail alignment planning. Version 7.3 introduces Trimble Quantm Enterprise, a locally hosted version of the proven Quantm system for alignment planning.

Trimble Quantm Enterprise is designed for government planning agencies and large, multi-disciplinary consultants who perform transportation planning in-house. Quantm Enterprise is a solution that offers all the functionality of the Quantm system, operating on the users' Intranet and server. With Quantm Enterprise, organizations have the flexibility to apply the Quantm system on multiple road or rail projects within their organization ranging from short bypasses or spur lines to national transportation plans.

Improved Collaboration and Community Review

Version 7.3 of the Quantm system also includes an integrated visualization engine for design reviews and consultation, and an automated property analysis identifying all affected land parcels and property owners for each alignment alternative. In addition, free Quantm viewer software is now available so users can easily share proposed alignments with project stakeholders.

Trimble Quantm version 7.3 is available now worldwide. For more information, or to download free demonstration software visit: http://www.trimble.com/alignment.

About the Trimble Quantm System

The Trimble Quantm system integrates engineering, environmental, social and economic factors into a simultaneous analysis of alternatives for rail and road planning. The system allows infrastructure planners to thoroughly examine all alternatives and select the most appropriate corridors for roads and railways. The holistic approach to planning new linear infrastructure can result in reduced planning time and cost, faster decision-making and lower construction costs. Projects of all types and sizes--ranging from regional, state and national transportation infrastructure planning to small bypasses and road realignments--can take advantage of the benefits of the Trimble Quantm system. In addition, the system can be used for mining, forestry and utility industry road and rail infrastructure.

About Trimble

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

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

GTRMB

SOURCE  Trimble

Trimble

CONTACT: Willa McManmon, Investor Relations, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com; Lea Ann McNabb, Media, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com

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    The industrial robotics market is expected to experience huge growth in the near
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    Though today industrial robots are used almost in every sector, there are certain
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science and space projects, the arms and ammunition industry and the chemical industry.
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growth opportunity are the plastic and rubber and garment industries.

    The major growth driver of the industrial robotics industry is their efficiency in
performing high-risk and hazardous tasks, thus replacing humans in such tasks. Another
major influence is that robots perform pre-programmed tasks and with modern multiple-axis
arms technology, robots can perform several tasks at the same time, thus they improve both
effectiveness and efficiency, and also help in saving the average lead time. Technical
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robotics market.

    However the biggest holdback of this sector is the initial installation price. The
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installation price is very high and thus medium level industries are still reluctant to
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novel projects in the pipeline, Japan enjoys dominance in both production as well as
consumption of industrial robots. It is expected that the sale of industrial robots will
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Salvo DockMonitor Maximises Loading Dock Efficiency

MUMBAI, October 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    System Displays Real-time Site Performance and Individual Dock Statistics

    Industrial safety specialist Castell (http://www.castell.com [http://www.castell.com ]) has
developed a data-gathering and analysis device to maximise loading dock efficiency.
Salvo(TM) DockMonitor combines the Salvo(TM) safety system, a data-gathering device and a
live graphical interface running on a PC to display overall site performance or individual
dock statistics.

    Photo: http://halmapr.com/castell/dockmonitor.jpg

    The system's report function generates graphical reports on dock use, loading times,
idle times, shift-to-shift comparison and maintenance. This information can then be
exported to a range of standard file formats for further review and analysis.

    Salvo(TM) DockMonitor has been designed to enable loading operations to run more
efficiently by providing crucial information in real-time. Increasing efficiency at the
loading dock cuts costs in terms of reducing the number of loading docks required in a
facility and ensuring assets are used as economically as possible.

    Modern logistics is a high-pressure industry. Increased fuel costs, congestion, tight
delivery schedules and safety are all issues facing distributors and manufacturers in a
highly competitive market. When capacity is tight, the cost of installing an additional
loading dock can run into tens of thousands of pounds. Having staff and assets sat waiting
for docks to become available during busy periods can also prove highly expensive.

    Jason Reed, global Salvo(TM) business development manager, commented, "Salvo(TM) has
been an important development in loading dock safety and implemented on thousands of
loading docks worldwide. Salvo(TM) DockMonitor now adds a second dimension. Not only can
customers be sure their site is safe, they can drive real efficiency through the loading
process in a safe manner using real-time information. In operations where time is crucial
and capacity is limited, Salvo(TM) DockMonitor will make a big impact."

    Paul Marks, Castell's NPD director, explained the development process. "Building a
tool like this has to involve the customers from an early stage to ensure the right
information is delivered in the right manner. We have worked closely with our customers to
ensure we have fully understood their requirements and the pressure their environments
bring. Increasing efficiency at the loading dock can bring big rewards, such as reducing
the number of loading docks required in a facility and ensuring assets are used as
efficiently as possible."

    About Castell Safety International Ltd.

    Castell Safety International Ltd. (http://www.castell.com [http://www.castell.com ]) was
founded over 85 years ago in the United Kingdom. Since the inception of the industrial
safety industry, Castell has been a leader in trapped key interlocking technology,
developing products that keep pace with the needs of emerging markets and applications in
all business sectors. Its products go beyond meeting legislation to create the safest
working environments possible. The company now designs and manufactures the world's widest
range of industrial safety systems and offers unrivalled experience in trapped key
interlocking. The company operates from locations in London (UK), Chennai (India),
Shanghai (China), Chicago (USA) and Cologne (Germany). Castell is a subsidiary of Halma
p.l.c.

    About Halma

    Halma p.l.c. (http://www.halma.com [http://www.halma.com ]), an international market leader
in safety, health and sensor technology, 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 energy,
manufacturing, healthcare, water and waste treatment, construction and transport. Halma
has a hub office in Mumbai.

    For further news about Castell in India and to subscribe to the Castell India RSS News
Feed please visit our blog at: http://halmapr.com/news/castell-india.

    Company contact for Castell Safety International Ltd.:

    Ashok Dhanasekaran, Application Engineer, adhanasekaran@castell.com, +91
9840631258

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

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

Castell Safety International Ltd.

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HiSoft to Hold Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on November 6, 2012

BEIJING, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HiSoft Technology International Limited, ("HiSoft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HSFT), a leading China-based provider of outsourced information technology and research and development services headquartered in Dalian, China, today announced that it will hold its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders at 9:00 a.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time on November 6, 2012 (9:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time on November 5, 2012) at Fangda Partners, Beijing Office (located at 21/F, China World Tower, 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing 100004, P.R. China) to consider and vote upon certain matters relating to the proposed merger with VanceInfo Technologies Inc. (NYSE: VIT) ("VanceInfo").  Pursuant to the previously announced merger agreement, dated August 10, 2012, as amended by the amendment dated as of August 31, 2012, by and among HiSoft, VanceInfo, Chemistry Merger Sub Inc. and Chemistry Merger Sub II Inc., VanceInfo will become a wholly owned subsidiary of HiSoft at the effective time of the merger. The combined entity will be named "Pactera Technology International Ltd." in English.

Holders of record of the Company's ordinary shares at the close of business on October 12, 2012 (Beijing time) are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the extraordinary general meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Holders of record of the Company's ADSs at the close of business on September 25, 2012 (New York City time) who wish to vote the ordinary shares of the Company represented by the ADSs must act through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, the depositary of the Company's ADS program.

In connection with the proposed transaction, the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a registration statement on Form F-4 that includes a definitive joint proxy statement of the Company and VanceInfo and constitutes a prospectus of the Company (the "joint proxy statement/prospectus") setting forth the resolutions being submitted to shareholders of the Company for approval at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders and instructions on how to vote the common shares, or instruct Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas to vote the common shares represented by the ADSs.  The joint proxy statement/prospectus can be obtained from the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). In addition, shareholders and ADS holders will receive the notice of the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders and joint proxy statement by mail.

INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE MATERIALS FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO THE SEC (INCLUDING THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS), AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, THE MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS.

This announcement is neither a solicitation of proxy, an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities and it is not a substitute for any proxy statement or other filings that have been or will be made with the SEC.

About HiSoft Technology International Limited

HiSoft Technology International Limited (NASDAQ: HSFT) is a leading China-based provider of outsourced information technology and research and development services headquartered in Dalian, China. HiSoft provides its services to leading companies around the world through a combination of onshore and offshore delivery capabilities. HiSoft leverages its skilled technology specialists and client-centric delivery centers to offer customers reliable and high-quality technology solutions. For more information about HiSoft, please visit http://www.hisoft.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs about future events and financial, political and social trends and assumptions it has made based on information currently available to it. HiSoft cannot assure that any expectations, forecasts or assumptions made by management in preparing these forward-looking statements will prove accurate, or that any projections will be realized. Such forward-looking statements may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or by known or unknown risks or uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. For factors that could cause actual results to vary, perhaps materially, from these forward-looking statements, please refer to the HiSoft's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release. HiSoft does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.

For investor and media inquiries please contact:

In China:

Ross Warner
HiSoft Technology International Limited
Tel: +86-10-5987-5865
Email: investor_relations@hisoft.com

SOURCE  HiSoft Technology International Limited

HiSoft Technology International Limited

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

Vserv.mobi Awarded 'Media Company Of The Year' at MMA Smarties 2012

MUMBAI, India, October 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Vserv.mobi, a leading Global Mobile Ad Network for app developers, publishers and
advertisers, has bagged the prestigious 'Media Company Of The Year' award
[http://blog.vserv.mobi/vserv-mobi-awarded-media-company-of-the-year-at-mma-smarties-2012 ]
at the first MMA Smarties India 2012 awards organised under the aegis of Mobile Marketing
Association (MMA). The Smarties is the only global awards program dedicated exclusively to
mobile marketing and recognizes local, regional and international campaigns in a global
contest that truly showcases the 'best of the best' in the industry.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120725/546333 )

    The first Smarties India 2012 awards winners were adjudged by a global jury of senior
brand marketers and advertising executives.

    "We are elated by this honour and thank MMA for their validation towards our efforts
in building the mobile ecosystem. Ever since our inception, we have been translating our
passion for 'mobile' into constant innovations that help drive the entire ecosystem
forward," said Dippak Khurana, CEO and Co Founder, Vserv.mobi. "To this effect, I think
Vserv.mobi and MMA will continue to pursue a common charter to elevate the profile of
mobile marketing globally by promoting truly pioneering work on the medium."

    Rohit Dadwal, Managing Director, MMA - Asia Pacific, said, "The Smarties is the only
global awards program dedicated exclusively to mobile marketing and recognizes local,
regional and international campaigns in a global contest that truly showcases the 'best of
the best' in the industry. I heartily congratulate Vserv.mobi on being amongst the winners
of the inaugural The Smarties India 2012 Awards. The innovative technology enabling the
mobile campaigns developed and executed by them are a real representation of the
innovation, creativity and talent in India that are defining the boundaries of mobile
marketing."

    Vserv.mobi has experienced unprecedented growth in the past two years, recently
adjudged as a winner of Red Herring Top 100 Asia 2012 Award
[http://blog.vserv.mobi/vserv-mobi-wins-red-herring-top-100-asia-2012 ] and also been
recipient of the title of 'Fastest growing company' by their investor, IDG Ventures
[http://blog.vserv.mobi/drum-roll-please-and-the-winner-is ].

    Their pioneering technology AppWrapper, is the World's Simplest App monetization
platform and powers One Click App Monetisation [http://www.vserv.mobi/developers.html ]
for 10,000+ Apps across platforms. This patent pending product enables premium advertising
& innovative pricing models
[http://blog.vserv.mobi/appwrapper-more-super-powers-same-one-click-awesomeness ] on any
app, without coding, in just one click. The ad formats supported by the AppWrapper
technology include Video, Interactive HTML5 and other Rich Media formats,
[http://vserv.mobi/advertisers.html ] to deliver impact & engagement with the brand
message. The premium advertising enabled by Vserv.mobi delivers high impact Full Screen
ads that are unmissable, uncluttered and yet delivered at performance pricing.

    Contact: Binay Tiwari | +91-22-29275128 | press@vserv.mobi

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120725/546333

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120725/546333
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Vserv.mobi

Telefonica and Verizon Customers Can Now Meet Virtually Face-to-Face

New Agreement Offers Intercompany Cisco TelePresence Meetings for Greater Visual Collaboration

NEW YORK and MADRID, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet the growing demand for video meetings, Telefonica Global Solutions and Verizon Enterprise Solutions have joined forces so that Verizon Immersive Video Exchange and Telefonica Global Telepresence Exchange customers can collaborate via Cisco TelePresence. Now, businesses and government agencies using either company's video meeting system can expand their "collaboration pool," and meet face-to-face across more video-enabled locations worldwide for greater productivity and business efficiency.

Telepresence replicates face-to-face interactions so realistically that it feels as though everyone is in the same room - even though the participants may be thousands of miles apart. Through this interprovider solution, enterprises already using Cisco TelePresence provided by either Telefonica or Verizon can hold real-time video meetings with one another in a highly secure, consistent and transparent manner.

Telepresence enables businesses to benefit from easy remote collaboration, helping to achieve quicker decision-making and issue resolution, build stronger relationships, and make more efficient use of limited resources. By expanding the telepresence community, these advantages can be extended beyond internal collaboration and decision-making to facilitate all aspects of external business communications throughout all of the company's stakeholder relations.

Juan Carlos Lopez Vives, president of Telefonica Global Solutions, said: "We are committed to helping our customers take full advantage of the business benefits of real-time, virtual meetings through telepresence video collaboration. This agreement expands the potential of telepresence for customers of both providers, helping them with cost optimization, as well as to reduce their carbon footprint and improve productivity, while also fostering a more collaborative business culture."

Martin Burvill, senior vice president of global operations for Verizon Enterprise Solutions, said:  "Video is becoming the international language of business, helping to drive greater productivity and value across traditional network and business boundaries. Our agreement with Telefonica is yet another step toward the establishment of an open and rich video-collaboration ecosystem, which helps our customers maximize returns from their telepresence investments.

Telefonica now has telepresence interoperability agreements with Orange, Cisco, TATA, Verizon and Telecom Italia. Verizon now has telepresence interoperability agreements with BT, Cisco, Orange, Tata and Telefonica, as well as an Open Video Communications offering that links video systems that were previously incompatible.

About Telefonica
Telefonica is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world in terms of market capitalisation and number of customers. From this outstanding position in the industry, and with its mobile, fixed and broadband businesses as the key drivers of its growth, Telefonica has focused its strategy on becoming a leading company in the digital world. The company has a significant presence in 25 countries and a customer base that amounts close to 312 million accesses around the world. Telefonica has a strong presence in Spain, Europe and Latin America, where the company focuses an important part of its growth strategy. Telefonica is a 100% listed company, with more than 1.5 million direct shareholders. Its share capital currently comprises 4.551.024.586 ordinary shares traded on the Spanish Stock Market (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia) and on those in London, New York, Lima, and Buenos Aires.

Telefonica Global Solutions manages globally the multinational, wholesale and roaming business within the Telefonica Group under 3 commercial denominations Telefonica Multinational Solutions, Telefonica International Wholesale Services and Telefonica Global Roaming. Global Solutions delivers integrated fixed, mobile and IT services to some of the world's top multinationals and corporations. It also provides global telecommunication services for fixed and mobile carriers, ISPs and content providers. Telefonica Global Solutions develops an integrated and competitive portfolio for carriers and corporations that include international voice, IP, bandwidth capacity, satellite services, mobility and global solutions. Global Solutions is a multicultural organisation, with more than 1400 employees, working in over 40 countries and speaking more than 15 languages.

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

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

SOURCE  Verizon; Telefonica

Verizon; Telefonica

CONTACT: Telefonica Global Solutions, Corporate Communications, Rafael Serrano, +44 (0)1753565711, rafael.serrano@o2.com; or Verizon, Corporate Communications, Jo Perrin, +44 118 905 2251, jo.perrin@uk.verizonbusiness.com , or Debbie Lewis, +1-215-466-6872, debbie.lewis@verizon.com

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

European DataWarehouse to Provide a Free Software Application for Preparing and Submitting ABS Loan-Level Performance Data

FRANKFURT, Germany, October 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    The European DataWarehouse (ED) today announced that it will offer to all interested
parties a free software application that will help them prepare and submit ABS loan-level
data in compliance with the European Central Bank's (ECB) ABS Loan-Level data
requirements. The application will provide a toolkit that will help companies with the
conversion of data from spreadsheets or flat text files into the XML format supported by
ED and conforming to the ECB defined ABS templates.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121003/567113 )

    Starting in December 2012, companies using ABS transactions as collateral under the
Eurosystem collateral framework will need to provide ABS loan-level data following the ECB
prescribed loan level data templates. For those companies using different file formats in
their internal systems, the free toolkit will significantly help reduce the time and
effort of mapping, translating, validating and communicating the ABS loan-level data. It
will allow companies to convert data into the XML format, pre-validate the resulting XML,
and compress and digitally sign the XML data file in prior to uploading the data to ED.
Should the file fail the pre-validation process the tool will provide a report summarizing
a sample of the error's encountered thus providing the firm with the ability to correct
the errors prior to re-submitting the file to the European DataWarehouse.

    "The new service will make providing loan-level performance data for ABS significantly
easier for any firm looking to post collateral under the Eurosystem collateral framework
and meet the ECB's time frames for compliance with its eligibility criteria," said Paul
Burdell, Managing Director, ED. "We thought this was important and could see that there
was a vital requirement for someone to develop an application that made it as simple as
possible to access ED".

    "This tool will facilitate the circulation of ABS data and further enhance disclosure
of key information for the entire European Economic Area", said Fernando Gonzalez, Head of
Risk Strategy Section, European Central Bank.

    Supporting high volume interactions, the stand-alone utility will transform data from
Bank of England or other ECB compliant spreadsheet templates into the XML templates
validated from ED. In addition, the tool will directly interact with the Application
Programming Interfaces for uploading the XML files to ED to help ensure fast, timely and
accurate communication.

    The toolkit, to be developed by Sapient Global Markets, will utilise Microsoft.NET
technologies and feature an intuitive user interface. Initially the tool will support the
ECB RMBS and SME loan-level data templates with support for further templates to be
considered as they are made available by the ECB. The toolkit will be packaged with
installer and supporting documentation and will be deployable on PC desktops running
Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 7 operating systems.

    The currently defined web interface and Application Programming Interfaces that have
been developed for the European DataWarehouse will continue to be available for firms that
want to directly submit XML formatted files conforming to the ECB defined templates.

    Launch date for the toolkit is currently scheduled for the week commencing the 5th
November 2012 and will be freely available for download from its website at
http://www.eurodw.eu

       
        For further information and a schedule of upcoming events please visit
         http://www.eurodw.eu
        or contact:

        European DataWarehouse
        Paul Burdell
        paulburdell@eurodw.eu

        MHP Communications
        Andrew Jaques
        Ian Payne
        t: +44(0)203-128-8100

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