Axion Health Releases Automated Reporting to Comply with National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Requirements.
DENVER, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting January 1, 2013 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will require healthcare personnel (HCP) influenza vaccination reporting for the 2012-2013 season for certain types of healthcare facilities. Data will be reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance system.
Hospitals participating in the CMS Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting program are required to submit their data within the revised influenza module.
Axion Health has established an electronic reporting process within ReadySet, its healthcare focused SaaS-based platform. Customers can simply run a report in their ReadySet system to accurately and quickly aggregate all the data required by the NHSN.
This report joins a comprehensive set of regulatory and compliance reports offered by ReadySet, easing the burden of reporting for time-stretched healthcare administrators and clinicians.
More About NHSN
The NHSN is a secure, internet-based surveillance system that integrates and expands legacy patient and healthcare personnel safety surveillance systems managed by the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP). This surveillance network has been in effect since 2008 and now includes government-mandated reporting requirements for hospitals submitting Medicare. http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/
About Axion Health
Axion Health provides software, support and consultation services for employee health, occupational health, medical surveillance, and emergency preparedness for large and small health systems and hospitals, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. The company's ReadySet product is a mobile friendly, Web-based solution that is easy to use, Internet-accessible, HIPPAA secure, and 100% paperless. The solution also offers robust integrations with clinical, HR, information and regulatory systems. For more information, toll free 877 770 3073 or http://www.axionhealth.com.
Media Contact:
Marne Brase
303.477.5612 x 315
mbrase@axionhealth.com
Securifi to Display its Revolutionary Touchscreen Wireless Router at CEATEC
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Securifi, an innovative consumer electronics company best known for developing Almond, the world's first Wi-Fi router and range extender with an intuitive touch screen interface, today announces that the highly anticipated product is now available with Japanese language support. Almond will be showcased at the upcoming CEATEC show in Tokyo at Securifi's booth (#2B38).
First introduced at CES 2012, Almond made headlines for its modern design and simple touch screen interface that configures in seconds and does away with PC or Mac or CD based setup or maintenance. Almond's range extender functionality has delighted customers who wanted an easy way to extend the range of their existing routers.
Leading publications such as the New York Times, EE Times Japan, CNet, CNBC, Men's Journal and others have widely praised Almond's innovative design and interface. Not only is Almond a critical success, but it also struck a chord with consumers long frustrated by the headache inducing traditional routers. In the brief 2 months Almond has been in the USA market, it has already become the No.1 Best-rated wireless router on Amazon.com, which is the largest online retailer in the World.
"Almond has changed the way users setup and manage their wireless routers. We are excited to bring Japanese language support to Almond. We believe its elegant design and interface appeal to the technology conscious Japanese consumers," says Securifi's CEO Rammohan Malasani. One happy customer from Amazon.com best summarized how most consumers feel about Almond when he said "Almond eliminates high blood pressure associated with installing a new router."
Almond has a 2.8" 320x240 TFT LCD touchscreen, two internal MIMO antennas, 300Mbps 802.11b/g/n tech with industry-standard WEP/WPA/WPA2 security. Each Almond comes with unique security key pre-configured at the factory so users have a secure wireless network from the moment they power it on. It also eliminates recent loopholes with WPS that plague routers from other manufacturers.
Securifi's Almond is expected to be available at various online and retail locations in Japan starting in early 2013. At this time limited numbers of review units are available for qualified reviewers and journalists. Please contact us for more details.
Universal Studios Hollywood Launches "La Llorona" Video Diary Series
Latino Stars Record "La Llorona" Childhood Memories-Diaries for "Halloween Horror Nights"
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity fans of the 500 year-old legendary ghost story "La Llorona," which has terrified Mexican and Latin American children for centuries, share their childhood memories of the timeless urban myth in a bilingual video diary series for Universal Studios Hollywood's "Halloween Horror Nights®." Among the stars documenting their first recollections of the dreadful tale are Wilmer Valderrama, Kate del Castillo, Banda Recoditos, L.A. Dodgers' Luis Cruz, and other leading Latino celebs.
In his "La Llorona" video diary, Valderrama, star of "That '70s Show," relates the fear that he and his sisters experienced while listening to the oft-repeated tale.
Kate del Castillo, set to guest star in NBC's "Grimm's" La Llorona (Weeping Woman) Halloween episode airing October 26, recalls how the horrid tale frightened her when hearing it for the first time.
Carlos Sarabia, regional Mexican singing sensation of Banda Recoditos, says he first learned of the chilling legend at age 7 and Vicci Martinez, a rising songstress from NBC's "The Voice," says she was terrified by the ghostly spirit from ages 5 to 10 years-old.
All the celebrity "La Llorona" videos can be found on Universal Studios Hollywood's YouTube channel, with Valderrama's version launching the series today. Each week will reveal a new celebrity video post through the end of "Halloween Horror Nights."
In addition, "La Llorona" fans are invited to share their own experiences online using hashtag, #LaLloronaDiaries.
This year, the reimagined "La Llorona" maze returns to Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights as one of several authentically disturbing featured mazes open on select nights now through October 31. Event dates are: September 28, 29 and October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 31. "La Llorona: Cazadora de Ninos" or "Weeping Woman: The Child Hunter," features immersive environments depicting scenes and imagery of a rural Mexican village. This year's maze tells the haunting story of a beautiful girl named Maria from a poor village who desperately sought to win the affection of a rich nobleman. Rejected and grief stricken, she drowns her children in a river. Overcome with anguish, she drowns herself in a bitter end. According to legend, Maria's tormented and distressed spirit forever wanders the earth.
For more information and to purchase tickets, including options for Front of the Line tickets that enables priority access at each maze and theme park attraction, and special Killer Deal Nights tickets to save up to $25, guests can visit http://www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/hhn. Advance purchase is recommended as event nights will sell out.
Details on "Halloween Horror Nights" are available at Halloween Horror Nights, on Facebook at: "Halloween Horror Nights - Hollywood" and on Instagram @HorrorNightsHollywood or #UniversalHHN. Twitter updates from Creative Director John Murdy can be found at: Twitter.com/HorrorNights, as he reveals a running chronicle of exclusive information. "Halloween Horror Nights" maze announcement videos can be seen at Universal Studios Hollywood's YouTube Channel.
Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.(SM), includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas, the "5 Towers" state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue, and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special event arena. World-class rides and attractions include the critically-acclaimed mega-attraction, "Transformers(TM): The Ride--3D," the intense, award-winning ride, "King Kong 360 3-D" on the famed behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, "The Simpsons Ride(TM)," "Revenge of the Mummy(SM) --The Ride" indoor roller coaster and "Jurassic Park® --The Ride."
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Customers could receive up to GBP350 when they trade-in their old Apple
computer's
Currys and PC World, one of the UK's leading electrical retailers, are delighted to
announce the launch of a brand new scheme giving those with old Apple-made desktop and
laptop computers the chance to trade them in for cash!
The scheme, which launches today (Thursday 27th September), encourages owners of
3-year old Apple-made desktops and/or laptops the chance to trade their models in for a
large cashback sum. Even those who may not own an Apple-made computer
[http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/desktop-pc-monitors/desktop-pcs-706-c.html ] are encouraged
to trade-in their old desktops and laptops.*
Currys and PC World hope to promote recycling through the program, persuading
customers to trade in their old computers in order to minimise waste when they finally do
decide to replace their existing models.
So what is on offer?
- Customers will receive GBP350 cashback when they trade in an iMac, Macbook
Air or Macbook Pro
- Customers will receive GBP250 cashback when they trade in a Macbook
- And finally, customers will receive GBP100 when they trade in any-other make
of laptop or desktop.
To take part in the scheme customers must firstly purchase a qualifying MacBook, iMac
or Mac mini from either currys.co.uk or pcworld.co.uk websites.** They are then instructed
to fill out an online claim form, which will help identify whether a model can be
traded-in or not, before sending their old Apple or old computer to a given address
provided by Currys and PC World. The retailer will then forward a cheque to the customer
upon validation- within 30 days.
* Max 3 years for iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or Windows 7 laptops and desktops, 6
years for other laptop and desktop models.
** Trade-in promotion valid on purchases to 25th October 2012 inclusive.
About Currys and PC World:
Currys and PC World are part of Dixons Retail plc. With over 1,200 stores and online
services spanning 28 countries, Dixons is widely acknowledged as one of Europe's leading
specialist electrical retailing groups. Dixons employs over 38,000 people and provides top
quality training to ensure their personnel can provide amazing customer service on
products ranging from televisions to ovens, and computers to touch screen laptops.
Dixons Retail plc
CONTACT: Contact: M&C Saatchi PR, Charlotte Frost, Leigh-Anne Leonce or Jonny Stanton, +44(0)207-543-4528, dixonsretail@mcsaatchi.com
IAC Relaunches ServiceMagic As HomeAdvisor: The Next Generation Of Online Solutions For Home Improvement And Repair Projects
HomeAdvisor Website Features Comprehensive Tools Providing Homeowners with Connections to Pre-Screened Service Providers, Project Cost Guides and 24/7 Emergency Repair Support
DIY/HGTV Network Star Amy Matthews Joins as Home Improvement Expert for the New Brand
NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today IAC (NASDAQ: IACI) announced the launch of HomeAdvisor, formerly ServiceMagic, a newly re-launched website that connects homeowners with pre-screened and customer-rated service professionals and provides a suite of comprehensive tools, products and resources to help with home improvement, maintenance and repair needs. Access to all of the site's features is free, with no membership required. HGTV Network and DIY Network star Amy Matthews, currently host of DIY Network's Sweat Equity, is joining HomeAdvisor as the brand's Home Improvement Expert.
"Unlike other online services that just offer a list, we provide free access to the nation's largest network of pre-screened professionals across 500 home project categories, as well as robust tools and solutions for home projects," said Chris Terrill, chief executive officer, HomeAdvisor. "HomeAdvisor provides a unique and needed resource to the more than 75 million homeowners in the U.S., and helps empower them to make informed home repair, maintenance and improvement decisions."
According to a recent survey* by Harris Interactive, 83 percent of homeowners have concerns when hiring a service provider / contractor. HomeAdvisor provides solutions to these concerns through its unique features and free tools which are:
-- ProFinder - HomeAdvisor's patented ProFinder technology connects a
homeowner with pre-screened and customer-rated local service
professionals for over 500 home improvement, repair and maintenance
project needs. Once a homeowner inputs a home repair need, the
ProFinder technology analyzes that request and instantly connects that
homeowner with up to four local service professionals who have been
background-checked and are qualified and available to do the job.
-- Pro Reviews - An online directory with a database of over 1.7 million
verified and trusted reviews of service professionals from homeowners
who have used their services.
-- Home911 - A mobile app that enables users to take control of any home
repair emergency by giving instant access to pre-screened service
professionals and live 24/7 support with the Home911 Homeowner Emergency
Line. The Home911 app is currently available on iOS.
-- Cost Guide - A comprehensive guide to home project cost profiles
encompassing hundreds of project types, providing city, state and
national project costs based on 600,000 cost profiles provided by real
users.
-- Limited Service Guarantee - Homeowners are backed by a Limited Service
Guarantee, which helps resolve disputes with service professionals,
including limited compensation in certain circumstances.
"As a licensed contractor, I continually hear from homeowners that they struggle with all phases of a home project from planning through completion," said Amy Matthews, HomeAdvisor's Home Improvement Expert. "HomeAdvisor provides a one-stop solution, with project cost guides, tools to find reputable service providers, and emergency home repair support."
About HomeAdvisor
HomeAdvisor, formerly ServiceMagic, is a leading website and mobile app provider offering comprehensive solutions, tools and resources for home improvement, repair and maintenance projects. Harnessing 13 years of expertise helping more than 25 million people find a trusted home service professional, HomeAdvisor features the patented technology of ProFinder, showcasing the nation's largest network of over 80,000 pre-screened, customer-rated and reviewed home improvement professionals. Homeowners can make informed home project decisions using resources including: Pro Reviews, featuring reviews from homeowners who have actually been connected with the service professionals they review; Cost Guide, providing average costs for projects coast-to-coast; Home911, offering dedicated 24/7 emergency home repair support; as well as robust home tips and project planning tools. Access to all of the site's features is free for homeowners, with no membership or fees required. HomeAdvisor is based in Golden, CO, and is a subsidiary of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI).
About IAC
IAC (NASDAQ: IACI) is a leading media and Internet company comprised of more than 150 brands and products, including Match.com, Ask.com, CollegeHumor, and CityGrid Media. Focused in the areas of Search, Match, Local and Media, IAC's family of websites is one of the largest in the world, with nearly a billion monthly visits across more than 30 countries. The company is headquartered in New York City with offices in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally. To view a full list of the companies of IAC, please visit our website at http://www.iac.com.
*This survey was conducted online within the United States between August 8 - 10, 2012 among 2,252 adults age 18+, of whom 1,431 were identified as homeowners, by Harris Interactive on behalf of HomeAdvisor via its Quick Query omnibus product. Figures for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, region and household income were weighted where necessary to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the population. Propensity score weighting was used to adjust for respondents' propensity to be online.
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HomeAdvisor
CONTACT: Brooke Gabbert, Director of Public Relations and Social Media, bgabbert@homeadvisor.com, +1-303-963-8173; Justine Sacco, IAC, Justine.sacco@iac.com, +1-212-314-7326
Drishti's Ameyo Provides DTMF Masking for Enhanced IVR Transaction Security
Modern contact centers and enterprises provide their customers with a variety of
services through the use of capabilities such as IVR, Automated Dialers and CRM that aim
to simplify their lives. Such services include home delivery, online catalogues and even
online payment in the case of E-commerce. The concept of proactive customer engagement is
rapidly picking up with other verticals such as BFSI and entertainment amongst others.
These services bring business to the customer and such activities go far in enhancing
customer satisfaction. However, a small mismanagement could prove to be detrimental.
Imagine a situation where a customer is calling in to make a purchase or a bill payment.
The customer would have to input his details to the system which includes confidential
bank information such as his credit card details. The transaction is successful, however
after some time a complaint is lodged because the customer's information has been misused,
not by the service provider but by someone else. Transactions online or over the phone are
always at risk and while there are measures provided, not all of them can compensate for a
full protection. In this situation, the customer trusted the business where he conducted
his transaction with, or with the secure payment gateway which guarantees that the
confidential information is secured.
Sachin Bhatia, VP - New Business Development, Drishti-Soft said, "New modes of
transactions are on the rise, with both online and over the phone transactions taking a
huge chunk of consumer purchases, mainly due to the ease of use. However, the problem
comes in with security, a single blip could ruin a relationship and with the modern social
communities, this distrust could spread like wildfire. Employing the right transactional
security measures is critical for businesses that engage in heavy online and over the
phone transactions in order for them to give their customers some peace of mind and engage
in repeat purchases for future growth."
Ameyo's DTMF Masking from Drishti-Soft resolves this problem by ensuring that with
every transaction through an IVR system is safe and secure. The secure transaction is not
only compliant to PCI-DSS standards but ensures that no third party source gains access to
the inputs provided by customers for any misuse. This technology helps contact centers and
enterprises protect customers from tampering using their confidential information.
About Drishti:
Drishti offers communications solutions that empower enterprises and contact centers
to dynamically manage Business Processes, Interactions, Workforce and Service Levels on
emerging Unified Communications (IP Telephony, Unified Messaging, Conferencing, Presence
Management, and Application Collaboration), SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), and SaaS
(Software as a Service). Cutting-edge technologies from Drishti have been designed to add
value to the businesses and pave way for a structured growth.Their customers enjoy
significant increase in efficiency levels, reduction in operational costs, flexibility,
consistent user experience and a demonstrable ROI.
Primary Media Contact: Vijayendra Raj, pr@drishti-soft.com, 91-124-4771023
Batanga Media Announces Its Next-Generation Web and Mobile Music Service "Batanga Radio" Available in the US, Spain and Latin America
THE NEW BATANGA RADIO PROVIDES A SUPERIOR PERSONALIZED MUSIC EXPERIENCE TAILORED FOR LATIN CONSUMERS GLOBALLY
MIAMI, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rafael Urbina, Chairman and CEO of Batanga Media, today announced the next generation of Batanga Radio with all new enhancements and energy. The comprehensive re-launch simultaneously includes the Batanga.com website and mobile applications available on iOS and Android platforms. Upgrades feature a redesigned format and an enhanced digital radio player which will provide users with an overall superior radio listening experience. The redesigned Batanga Radio provides users with access to their music through multiple points of entry, be it web, mobile or tablet, across the globe. Today the majority of users access Batanga Radio through the mobile application, which currently ranks among the top 10 music apps in countries such as Mexico, Colombia and Chile.
Enhanced playlists and greater personalizing tools are among the most exciting upgrades. The new Batanga Radio allows users to build digital radio stations not only by adding the songs and artists they love, but for the first time ever users can exclude the music that they don't want to hear. Playlist technology has been enhanced to react to user interactions and even a user's geographic location.
"The internet radio arena has become increasingly competitive. Ultimately users will benefit as we and others strive to develop superior radio products," said Rafael Urbina, Chairman and CEO, Batanga Media. "We are inspired by our users' passion for music, their desire for music discovery and the need to personalize their listening experience. Today we are thrilled to deliver the next generation of Batanga Radio to users in the U.S. and all across Latin America."
Providing users with expanded music discovery was the motivation behind developing the new Batanga Radio with the technology that offers users up to five similar songs for every song they listen to on the digital player. The new player identifies new songs that are similar in a variety of categorization elements allowing users to discover new music with each song that plays.
Other highlights of the next generation Batanga Radio include the addition of song lyrics and over 10,000 new editorial and artist stations.
According to The Media Audit, internet radio is most popular amongst Hispanics. Generally early-adapters of technology, twenty-five percent (25%) of Hispanics listened to web radio in the past 7 days compared to twenty percent (20%) of overall adults 18+. Additionally, Nielsen recently reported that Hispanics also outpace other ethnic groups in mobile downloads of music and are 25% more likely to consume mobile multimedia.
About Batanga Media
Batanga Media is the largest independent digital content and social media company for Latin America and Hispanic communities around the world. The company's digital brands including Batanga.com, LolaSabe.com, Hoyenfutbol.com, and Metroflog.com, connect, inform and entertain digital audiences of the emerging markets across the Americas. Utilizing these properties and an extensive network of premium partners, Batanga Media offers advertisers a range of digital services that target and engage audiences, delivering quantifiable results. Founded in 1999, Batanga Media is headquartered in Miami, Florida and has operations in 14 countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
TeamWox Enterprise Management System Becomes Free for Government Entities
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, October 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, MetaQuotes Software Corp., the developer of TeamWox [http://www.teamwox.com ]
enterprise management system, has announced an offer for free TeamWox for government
entities.
TeamWox is an enterprise management system designed to optimize the efficiency of
business management. Companies that use TeamWox in their daily routines show better
employee performance and reduction in general expenses. This is achieved in a company
through automation of work processes and seamless teamwork coordination.
The software was originally conceived and developed to meet the needs of business
entities alone. But after the product sparked great interest of government entities,
MetaQuotes Software [http://www.metaquotes.net ] came with a special offer for them.
Under the offer, any government entity could get the unlimited TeamWox version for one
third of the regular price
[http://www.teamwox.com/en/groupware/articles/279/collaboration-system-for-government-organizations ]
. A lot of government entities from different countries of the world were
delighted with the offer given and purchased the system. Some companies however did not
manage to get the product, in spite of being highly interested in it.
"Government entities have a large number of employees which brings about problems
associated with the software license," comments Gaies Chreis, COO of MetaQuotes Software
Corp. "Eventually some organizations have to turn down the opportunity of employing the
automation systems. We have taken a decision to eliminate this problem altogether and now
offer TeamWox to government entities completely free of charge
[http://www.teamwox.com/en/buy/gov ], regardless of the number of employees they have on
staff".
The company already has a totally free version made available to educational
institutions
[http://www.teamwox.com/en/groupware/articles/265/free-collaboration-software-for-educational-institutions ]
. Any educational institution is eligible to get free TeamWox, subject to
provision of a copy of the license of official state registration. As a result, the system
has spread to a great number of educational institutions of different types, down to
Olympic reserve schools.
A similar requirement is now imposed on government entities as they can only be
eligible for free TeamWox after they provide a document confirming their government entity
status.
About MetaQuotes Software Corp.
MetaQuotes Software Corp. is a world-renowned professional developer of software. The
Company is very well known in the financial markets and is a global leader in the Forex
trading software solutions market. It has been active in the development of enterprise
management systems since 2007.
Developed in 2009, TeamWox was warmly welcomed by the market. Since then the system
functionality has always been expanding and evolving. Today TeamWox includes CRM,
Technical Support via Service Desk and Live Chat, Electronic Document Management, Payments
and IP Telephony. The System is available in two versions: as a standard version and SaaS.
Pluribus Networks Accelerates Innovation in Datacenter Virtualization on Oracle Solaris 11
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pluribus Networks announced the delivery of its datacenter virtualization Edge Virtual Bridging (EVB) solutions, which are designed to fully interoperate within Oracle Solaris 11 implementations. As the datacenter is evolving, multiple, separate virtual networking domains are being created to co-exist on the same physical LAN. Furthermore, these separate virtual network domains are being extended to the virtualized host environment.
The Pluribus Networks Netvisor® hypervisor together with the Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System, allows for the discovery and exchange of network domain parameters to implement virtual networks with specific traffic attributes including bandwidth, latency, and traffic classes.
The Pluribus Networks Netvisor® solution with IEEE 802.1Qbg Edge Virtual Bridging (EVB) works with the Oracle Solaris 11 VSI Resource Manager and VSI profiles to provide customers with advanced networking that is consistent across both virtual and physical networks while supporting customers' existing IT management processes.
Key Highlights:
Pluribus Networks Netvisor® Hypervisor Offers unprecedented capabilities for virtualizing the network in conjunction with Server side virtual switches.
-- The Pluribus Networks Netvisor® (network hypervisor) adds the dynamic
provisioning and management capabilities for software-defined networking
(SDN) to Oracle Solaris 11 environments. Netvisor simplifies the
operation of physical and virtual networks as one logical network. It
also provides IT administrators full VM-level visibility and security
controls in a virtualized environment, matching what they are accustomed
to from the access layer of their physical network.
-- By working with Oracle Solaris 11 management tools, the Pluribus
Networks Netvisor® solution will help network and server administrators
gain efficiency in managing multi-tenant environments. The Pluribus
Networks platform also helps them to obtain accurate, real-time
analytics for troubleshooting of virtual networks.
-- Through the nvOS® CLI and open programmatic API, or the standard
OpenFlow 1.0 protocol, the Pluribus Networks solution provides granular
VM-level application deployment acceleration for private and public
cloud environments, as well as actionable VM-to-VM connectivity.
Pluribus Networks is a Gold level Oracle PartnerNetwork member.
"Pluribus Network Netvisor® runs on specially designed Server-Switch which has best of the breed performance, 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities with Server like flexibility and programmability" said Ken Yang, Co-Founder and VP of Engineering, Pluribus Networks.
"The proliferation of virtual machines in the last few years has made the configuration and provisioning of the virtual and physical network as one logical entity very critical," said Markus Flierl, Vice President, Software Development, Oracle. "With Pluribus Networks switches and Network Hypervisor running on Oracle Solaris 11 systems, customers can reduce complexity and simplify management of their IT infrastructure while delivering compute, storage, and network resources that can be dynamically reallocated on demand."
Availability
The Pluribus Networks Netvisor® solution will be first available on the Pluribus Networks F64 Series platform.
About Pluribus Networks
Pluribus Networks is a leader in performance-oriented network virtualization for private and public cloud datacenters. Our systems transform how IT administrators deploy applications so they can realize productivity gains and enable new business models. Pluribus Networks delivers operational excellence by optimizing datacenter network utilization while maintaining required levels of performance, reliability, and availability. Information about Pluribus Networks can be found at http://www.pluribusnetworks.com.
About Oracle PartnerNetwork
Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized is the latest version of Oracle's partner program that provides partners with tools to better develop, sell and implement Oracle solutions. OPN Specialized offers resources to train and support specialized knowledge of Oracle products and solutions and has evolved to recognize Oracle's growing product portfolio, partner base and business opportunity. Key to the latest enhancements to OPN is the ability for partners to differentiate through Specializations. Specializations are achieved through competency development, business results, expertise and proven success. To find out more visit http://www.oracle.com/partners.
Trademarks
Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
Pluribus Networks, the Pluribus Networks logo, Netvisor®, nvOS®, and vManage® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pluribus Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks, service marks, registered marks, or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners.
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CONTACT: John Hird, Pluribus Networks, Inc., +1-650-618-5490, John.Hird@PluribusNetworks.com
Mila App Transforms a Smartphone into an Online Office, Connecting Small Businesses and the Self-Employed to the Global Marketplace
ZURICH, Switzerland, October 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Thanks to Web 3.0: Having your own website was yesterday
Globalization, digitalization, global interconnectedness: until now it was something
only large, corporate players could benefit from. Mila, a new business app, changes
everything by democratizing the advantages of digital interconnectedness and putting them
into the hands of the self-employed and small businesses (SMEs). Anyone with a smartphone
can now enter the global market via the internet. How? Mila is the first app to link Cloud
Computing, Social Media and Web Semantics, the Web 3.0.
Whether you are a cleaning company, catering firm, chocolate manufacturer or
self-employed IT consultant: once your industry, profile and offer are placed on the web
via Mila, the app starts to search social media for clients and potential business
partners - and makes a connection.
You once needed your own URL and website, as well as business cards, brochures, and an
office address to present your company to the global marketplace. All of this guaranteed
ongoing operating costs, but not a single client. Many were kept from setting up their own
company, and existing companies were kept from expanding beyond their borders.
Everything changes with Mila: You download the app from Apple's App Store, Google Play
or the App Store of your smartphone telecom provider. With the help of templates, you
produce a profile of your company complete with logo and photos. Mila puts it all on the
web immediately, creating your own web presence - already optimized for Google and other
search engines. No need to buy a URL, no need to hire a web designer, or to pay for
webhosting, servers or SEO. All this is done by Mila.
Mila not only provides an online presence, it also helps find customers. When Mila -
while searching posts on twitter, facebook & co - comes across a possible match for your
product or service, you will be notified by a message.
When a customer is found, Mila continues to support your sales by providing templates
for transactions all of which can be filled in via the touchscreen of your smartphone. No
need for a notebook or desktop pc. Paperless invoices will be mailed directly from your
smartphone to the client. And Mila does not stop there, receipts of payment are checked
automatically and - if necessary - Mila will alert you to send a reminder.
"The vision of a truly mobile office has been around for the last ten years. It has
only now become a reality. To get there Mila has combined the best of two technologies:
cloud computing and web semantics. The device, equipped with an intuitive interface, is
needed for access - everything else happens on the web or in the cloud. No more is there a
need to have your own servers, storage space or locally installed tools", says Manuel
Grenacher, Head of Mila and CEO of coresystems, the Swiss start-up company that has
developed Mila.
"In addition, Mila adds semantic analysis which automatically searches and analyzes
web content and matches it to your needs. Mila is a child of Web 3.0 - a new generation of
intelligent, semantic, web-based applications".
Case study: An IT specialist wants to set up his own business to build IT
infrastructures for start-up companies. He needs little in the way of an office, since
most of the time he will be working on the premises of the client.
How does he best reach out to potential clients? The traditional way by buying ad
space, or by creating a homepage, hoping that Google will rank it high enough for
potential clients to see it when searching the web?
Or should he reach out to clients the Mila way? Mila replaces the homepage, yet still
creates instant online visibility of his company. He only needs to fill in a template and
put it online - directly from his smartphone. Mila then generates leads, administers
contacts, sends paperless invoices and tracks payment.
Mila will first be available in seven languages, with more languages to follow. The
basic version of Mila is free of charge. In key markets Mila will be available not only
from Apple's App Store and Google Play, but also from the app stores of selected telecom
providers, such as Swisscom in Switzerland (from their new app store "KMU Business
World"), XL Axiata in Indonesia, and China Unicom in China.
Summary of Mila features:
- Instant online visibility of company profile
- Automatic sales lead generation
- Contact management / Instant messaging
- Administration, presentation, and sales of products and services
- Paperless, professional invoicing
- Monitoring of sales receipts
Mila is a product and registered trademark of coresystems AG from Switzerland: http://www.coresystems.ch
Press Contact:
Shepard Fox Communications
Maria Diviney
Dufourstrasse 42
CH-8008 Zuerich
Phone +33-6-66-20-64-62
Email: maria.diviney@shepard-fox.com
Company Contact:
coresystems ag
PR & Communications Manager
Sonja Spaccarotella
Villa im Park, Dorfstrasse 69
CH-5210 Windisch
Phone +41-56-500-22-06
Email: Sonja.Spaccarotella@coresystems.ch
National eID & ePassport Conference 4th Edition Goes to Asia
STOCKHOLM, KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and LISBON, Portugal, October 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Sunway Resort & Spa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 8-9 October 2012
PrimeKey Solutions, SecureMetric and MULTICERT, organize the National eID & ePassport
Conference (http://www.eid-epass.org) - the Global Forum on the drivers behind the
digitalization of citizen ID documents.
Minister of Science, Technology and InnovatIon Malaysia - Vice President of the
European Commission - Legal Advisors to European Commission - Ministry of Communication &
Information Indonesia - Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore - Director General of
Emirates ID - Chairman of EUROSMART - Ministry of Science & Technology Lao - Ministry of
Foreign Affairs Turkey - Ministry of Justice Georgia - Ministry of Security and Justice
Netherlands - Certification Center of Estonia...
40 speakers, 300 experts, key industry and top-level government, from 40 countries in
Keynotes, Panel Sessions, Workshops, Networking and Exhibition.
Over 80% of the European Union Member States and ICAO Countries have introduced or are
in the process of introducing biometric based ID documents. The trend towards this form of
technology is so essential and therefore of important consideration for all national
administrations.
4th edition http://www.eid-epass.org is honored by the official endorsement of
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, the official support of
CyberSecurity and Malaysia National ICT Inititative.
Hans Graux, ICT lawyer and Legal Advisor European Commission
"Opportunities to discuss industry innovation, legal frameworks, technology
developments are few and far between, especially at the international level. This is a
well-balanced conference for industry and government leaders, allowing them to learn from
counterparts around the world and to optimize their contribution to future developments."
Mr Cor de Jonge & Mr Jeen de Swart, Ministry of Security and Justice, Netherlands
"Automated Border Control is an everlasting struggle of balance between high security
and short waiting time for passengers. In the end every solution needs to support all
necessary ICAO compliant algorithms and provide a high security environment alongside
other operative requirements."
Mr. Giorgi Vashadze, Deputy Minister of Justice, Republic of Georgia
"This Global Forum provides the ultimate platform to discuss the needs, motivation,
impact and challenges of acheiving eID interoperability. Learn from actual real life
implementations and look into the future of eID, Social Media and Cloud."
MEDIA CONTACT
Anna Seddigh - MarCom Manager PrimeKey Phone; +46-709-886048 /
anna.seddigh@primekey.se
The Danish Web Performance and IT-Security Provider, Digicure Announces its Expansion Into the UK Market
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, October 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Due to its excellent numbers and armed with a new web performance tool, Digicure is
taking the step into the UK market focusing mainly on its web performance business.
Many companies have not had much awareness on the importance of web performance.
However, today's average internet user demands more from their experience when visiting a
website than they did just two years ago.
"People are growing more impatient on the internet, and they are not willing to wait
many seconds on a site before they're off to another one. At the same time we see a
tendency that websites in recent years get more advanced and complex with pictures and
applications. The result is an increase in load time and an increase in bandwidth usage.
Our new 'WebPerformance X-ray' tool can help save significant loadtime and bandwidth
without compromising on quality," explains CEO Jesper Helbrandt.
Webperformance X-ray is a web testing and optimization service that analyzes an entire
website and identifies the specific problems that makes it slow. With new hirings that
will focus solely on the UK market, Digicure sees a large potential towards optimizing the
English websites as well.
"We're looking forward to work together with companies in the UK and show how much
they can gain by looking into their web performance and how little effort can bring great
results," says Helbrandt.
For over nine years, Digicure has been a well-known provider of IT security and IT
performance tests in the Nordic countries. Both small and large enterprises, such as
energy providers, governmental clients, and web developers are working together with
Digicure. However, this is not the first time Digicure expands from its Scandinavian
borders. Earlier this year, Digicure announced its expansion into Germany. So, encouraged
with the positive experiences from this move, Digicure continues its expansions.
ICIS to Launch Gas Price Assessments for Virtual Belgian Hub ZTP
LONDON, October 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
ICIS, the European benchmark provider for the gas markets [http://bit.ly/ICISGas ] has
announced the launch of five daily price assessments for the new virtual Belgian hub, the
Zeebrugge Trading Point (ZTP).
The additional pricing information has been developed in response to the launch of
Belgium's new transmission model [http://bit.ly/ZTP_Analysis ] and gas trading platform,
the ZTP.
This new model will simplify access to the Belgian network, implementing decoupled
entry/exit bookings of transport capacity and reducing transmission costs. In addition,
the new virtual trading point will provide benefits to market participants without
transport capacity, particularly financial institutions.
Following an extensive market consultation over the summer, ICIS is launching five
price assessments for the Zeebrugge Trading Point to its European spot gas pricing
coverage [http://bit.ly/EuropeanGasCoverage ]. The prices include Day-ahead, Weekend,
Front-month, Front-quarter and Front-season contracts, providing users with a set of new
pricing information that will support their daily trading and negotiations.
ICIS will continue to publish prices and indices at the physical Zeebrugge, or
ZeeBeach hub.
The new coverage is part of ICIS's European Spot Gas Markets
[http://bit.ly/EuropeanGasCoverage ] report, which provides daily gas benchmarks to the
European spot gas trading arena.
"We've worked closely with the market to understand how we should cover this new
virtual hub. We expect trade to focus on near-term contracts early on but it could quickly
spread," said Ed Cox, editor of European Spot Gas Markets.
ICIS will monitor the new virtual market closely in the coming months and will
continue to add additional, relevant assessments when liquidity picks up.
For further information about the ICIS European spot gas coverage, please visit:
ICIS [http://bit.ly/PRoWGQ ] is the most widely used gas price benchmark provider for
Europe. We have the longest history of proprietary European gas market prices, and are
considered pioneers in bringing transparency to new markets. We have a large, specialised
reporting team. ICIS gas prices are referenced in a wide variety of long-term and
short-term contracts, floating spot price deals and retail products across Europe.
They are used by governments and regulators in Europe.
ICIS [http://bit.ly/PRpbBK ] is also the world's largest petrochemical market
information provider, with more than 600 employees across 12 global locations. It is a
division of Reed Business Information - owned by global publishing house Reed Elsevier
PLC. The ICIS business is built on providing companies in global commodities markets with
trusted pricing data and high-value news and analysis, enabling them to make
better-informed trading and planning decisions.
For further details and comment please contact:
Karin Hausmann
Marketing
+44-207-911-1929
karin.hausmann@icis.com
Babylon Celebrates International Translation Day 2012
NEW YORK, September 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Today Babylon [http://www.babylon.com ] is celebrating International Translation Day.
The Company marks the event with "Babylon is the One for Me"
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MemcU4Zne0s ] - a collection clip of fan-made videos from
users all over the world, sharing why Babylon is their #1 translation tool.
Babylon's mission is to connect people around the world by enabling them to
understand, communicate and search for information using multiple languages. Babylon
provides translations in 77 languages - from commonly spoken languages, such as Spanish,
German English and French, to less familiar languages such as Hausa, Faeroese, Tamazight,
Pashto and Basque.
"With a current presence in 228 territories, we aim to bring quality, feature rich
translations to users all around the world," says VP of Marketing and Sales, Liat
Sade-Sternberg. "Babylon's translation tools were designed to satisfy the Company's highly
varied user base" she continued, "with a user friendly product design, large selection of
add-on features, and extensive selection of languages"
Babylon's translation database contains over 1,600 dictionaries and professional
glossaries. The Company received 2.1 billion translations requests in the first half of
2012. It provides 100 million term translations per day and is currently the most
downloaded translation software.
Babylon.com [http://www.babylon.com ] is a publicly traded company, founded in 1997.
The Company is the leading provider of online translation software [http://www.babylon.com
] and services as well as a leading provider of Search solutions. With over 150 million
users in 228 territories, and translations between 77 languages, Babylon.com
[http://babylon.com ] has set the Guinness World Record(TM) for Most Downloads of a
Translation Software [http://www.babylon.com/products/babylon ]. The Company is listed
among the top 25 websites worldwide, as rated by Alexa.com [http://alexa.com ].
iDeer Introduces Blu-ray Player Software for Blu-ray Playback on Mac or PC
BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- iDeer announces Blu-ray Player Software for Blu-ray Playback on Mac and PC. This Blu-ray player is designed to help users remove the restrictions of protected Blu-ray discs and ensure high-quality Blu-ray playback without the confines of an electronic player.
iDeer launches the beta version of Blu-ray Player software - iDeer Blu-ray Player, for playing Blu-ray on Mac and PC. This Blu-ray player ensures high-quality Blu-ray playback without the confines of an electronic player, and greatly facilitates playback of Blu-ray, Blu-ray ISO files, DVD and other video files such as WMV, FLV, MP4, MOV, etc. with a simple and friendly interface. The outstanding feature of this software is that it is authorized by the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Many Blu-ray disc users complain that their computers, including desktop computers, laptops, Macs, tablet computers etc., with Blu-ray drive or not, cannot read the discs, let alone play them. Why does this happen a lot? The current operating systems do not have native Blu-ray support, even if their computers are equipped with a Blu-ray drive. They still require a Blu-ray player software that supports Blu-ray playback to play Blu-ray movies. Therefore, iDeer provides you this program that is compatible with Windows and Mac to play Blu-ray discs and other videos.
iDeer highlights that Mac Blu-ray Player appears to be like any other Blu-ray software, but, upon usage, you will be able to really see the differences immediately. iDeer Blu-ray Player takes care of all Blu-ray playback issues and ensures high-definition video quality. The highlights mainly include:
-- Reads commercial Blu-ray in different regions and plays Blu-ray with
auto removing Blu-ray encryption, such as AACS, BD+, etc.
-- Not only supports Blu-ray or DVD discs and their ISO files but also
plays videos, audios, music and photos.
-- With core technology - AirX, it supports Blu-ray playback on
iPhone/iPad/iPod touch with WiFi
-- Share movie or video information with friends on Facebook and Twitter
with built-in Share button.
iDeer Blu-ray Player is available for free download at their official website: http://www.ideerapp.com/download.html. Two versions, for Mac and Windows, are supported.
iDeer Blu-ray Player can be used as a professional Blu-ray player and also an efficient common video player. Users are free to use it to play videos in CD, MOV, AVI, MOV, FLV, WMV, MP4, MPEG, RMVB, etc. formats. iDeer hopes to introduce to users this universal media player for Mac and PC, and meet different requirements for playback of all media formats. iDeer Blu-ray Player is on its way to become an "omnipotent" media player.
iDeer is confident with their competitive advantage in the market and suggests that users in search of a good Blu-ray player should try this player and compare it with others.
Price and Availability:
iDeer Blu-ray Player is priced at $59.95. Enter the official website now, and you can receive a special offer at $39.95 for PC version and $39.95 for Mac version. Purchasing both versions entitle you to 54% off, just at a price of $54.95. Before purchase, users are allowed to experience the full features of the software by playing general video formats for free.
iDeer is an innovative leader in Mac and Windows Blu-ray players with its universal media player for Mac and PC. For more details about iDeer and its Blu-ray player, please enter: http://www.ideerapp.com/
SOURCE iDeerApp Software
iDeerApp Software
CONTACT: Susan at +86-13913158609 or susan@cjmkt.com, for iDeer
Easynews Reaches 1500 Days of NNTP Retention, Launches Subscriber Contest
PHOENIX, Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EASYNEWS.COM, the world's leading provider of both browser-based and NNTP Usenet newsgroup access, today announced that it has reached 1500 days of retention on its NNTP service. Previously 1450 days NNTP retention, the additional 50 days benefits all subscribers at no added cost and delivers a 99+% completion rate across all newsgroup articles.
Alongside reaching the 1500 days retention milestone, Easynews also launched the "Easynews Account Lifetime Challenge" to honor its long-time global subscriber base. The contest runs through October 15 and will award a year's worth of free gigs to the longest-standing active account holder who comments on the Easynews Facebook page with his or her account lifetime stats. To show their appreciation for newer subscribers, Easynews will also award 3 randomly selected participants with 3 month's worth of free gigs. Further details on the contest and on how to enter can be found at the Easynews Account Lifetime Challenge page.
Additional service enhancements will be introduced in 2012 including Easynews control panel upgrades to offer more security and easier maintenance of your account features. The World Community Grid Gigs, Easynews Survey and Refer a Friend features will also be integrated into the control panel to give all Easynews subscribers opportunities to get free gigs.
Easynews invites all new users to test the world's leading provider of both browser-based and NNTP Usenet newsgroup access today with a free 14 day free trial.
Stay informed on special features, deals and contests by following Easynews on Facebook, Twitter and subscribing to the Easynews newsletter.
About Easynews:
Easynews is the world's original provider of NNTP based and Web based Usenet newsgroup access. Easynews also offers the most versatile online Usenet browser in the industry that allows users to search, preview and download files directly from their favorite web browser from any location in the world. With over 15 years of service to netizens worldwide, Easynews has a long-established and proud history of providing premium, all-inclusive Usenet access to its global subscribers.
Tianfu Recruitment Carnival Uses Mobile Technologies to Serve over 10,000 Job Seekers
CHENGDU, China, Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 28, Tianfu Software Park hosted the second edition of its Recruitment Carnival, which will also mark the launch of the all-year-round Tianfu Recruitment Activities 2013 (TRA2013).
After launching China's first carnival-themed large-scale recruitment fair that was greatly embraced by campus jobseekers last year, the organizers now employ new technology to build a tailored "cloud recruitment platform" for jobseekers of the Mobile Internet era. As long as one holds in his hands a mobile phone installed with the TRA software, he or she will be able to quickly and easily find ideal jobs anytime and anywhere.
It was reported that TRA2013 - Campus Tour, will hold 10 large-scale job fairs and 60 large-scale career talks at major colleges and universities in Sichuan Province and provide nearly 6,000 job openings for college graduates in the coming three months.
During this period, more than 100 well-known domestic and foreign enterprises, including Maersk, Symantec, Manulife Financial, Tencent, TCL, Tieto, Richfit, Newegg, ASM Tech, Maipu, GOTECOM and Kingsoft, will be invited together to colleges and universities to meet 2013 college graduates majoring in computer, software, electronics, electrical engineering, micro-electronics, communication engineering, game & animation, art design, English, finance, e-commerce and marketing.
TRA has witnessed the rapid development of Chengdu's software & information services industries. With the accelerating transfer of the IT industry westward in recent years as well as the rapid rise of the IT industry in Chengdu, TRA has become the most active, largest and most influential recruitment platform for the software and information service industry in China. Every year, the TRA - City Tour held in major Chinese cities as well as the TRA - Campus Tour held in major universities attract nearly 100,000 job seekers. Up to now, TRA has helped nearly 40,000 job seekers to find work at enterprises located in the Chengdu Hi-tech Zone.
Look for Jobs with Mobile Phones and Experience Unprecedented Paperless "Cloud Recruitment"
In order to adapt to the habits of the post-90s generation, Tianfu Recruitment Activities (TRA) organizers have launched the iPhone version and Android version of TRA application software, which are available for downloading for free. Jobseekers can login to the TRA official website (http://www.hr028.com.cn) to download the software and register. Jobseekers with Android phones can also login to AppChina or directly download the software with the two-dimensional code scanning.
After jobseekers successfully installing the software on their mobile phones and registering, they can upload their resumes and browse information about more than 100 companies and their 6,000+ job postings. With fingertips, they can target jobs and don't need to prepare any paper resumes. Just with a cell phone number, they can go for an interview. The entire process of "login cloud to look for jobs" with cell phones, including installation, registration, information upload and resume delivery, would take you not more than five minutes.
For jobseekers, TRA tries to create an easy, funny atmosphere without the crowded and tense scenes of the campus recruitment fairs. The online TRA will inherit last year's Carnival-themed style and continue to retain company visits, micro resume walls and other programs. In addition, it will add motion sensor game programs which are welcomed among the post-90s generation, such as "Angry Birds", "Fruit Ninja" and "Talking Tom Cat". Protagonists of the popular games will appear at the carnival scene and interact with jobseekers. In the featured recruitment zone for companies, Kingsoft's game Cosplay Showgirl will debut; world-renowned game maker Gameloft will introduce its latest racing game. Do you want to have such an interview? Compete first!
Chengdu Tianfu Software Park (TSP), located in the southern park of Chengdu Hi-tech Zone, is Asia's largest professional tech park and one of China's 10 largest software industry bases. It has a planned construction area of 3.7 million square meters and a developed construction area of more than 1.3 million square meters. Officially opened in 2005, TSP is now the fastest-growing professional software park in China, attracting more than 350 famous domestic and international enterprises, including IBM, SAP, NEC, Cisco, GE, Philips, Dell, NCS, Huawei, Ubisoft, Alibaba, Maersk, Siemens, Ericsson, Tencent, Garmin, Wipro, DHL, PwC and Manulife Financial, 40% of which being foreign-funded enterprises and 32 Fortune Global 500 companies, with a total population of over 40,000 employees. The park has successfully promoted industrial clusters of business software, ITO, digital entertainment, telecommunications and BPO/back office service centers and has become the first choice for leading domestic and international software and service outsourcing enterprises in their China strategic layouts.
Contact:
Tammy Zhou
Tel +86-28-8533-1111 x8181
zhoumin@tianfusoftwarepark.com
AT&T Continues To Build 4G LTE Android Portfolio With The Addition Of Three Smartphones And One Tablet From Samsung
DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* and Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile)(1) announced three new 4G LTE Android(TM) smartphones- Galaxy Express(TM), Galaxy Rugby Pro(TM) and the Galaxy Note® II - and one new 4G LTE Android tablet, Galaxy Tab® 2 (10.1), available in the coming months.
Samsung Galaxy Express
First-time smartphone users will find their perfect match with the Samsung Galaxy Express, a 4G LTE smartphone that combines high performance features at a great price. Galaxy Express runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and sports a clear and bright 4.5-inch Super AMOLED(TM) Plus screen. The 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 2000 mAh battery helps users stay productive throughout the day; while the 5-megapixel rear facing camera lets you capture and share images easily through text messages, email and social networks.
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro
An ideal mix of brains and brawn, the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro gives customers with active lifestyles access to a 4G LTE smartphone that can handle whatever life throws at it. The Rugby Pro is built to military specifications (810g specifications) and is waterproof**, shock resistant and dust proof. It features a 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display and a 5-megapixel rear facing camera that lets you record HD video in 720p. Business customers can rest assured that in addition to being protected from every day wear and tear, Rugby Pro also comes with full device encryption and EAS corporate email support. The device will have access to Enhanced Push-to-Talk functionality upon launch of the service.
Samsung Galaxy Note II
Announced earlier this month, Samsung Galaxy Note II continues to expand the popular category created by the Galaxy Note with improved battery life, a thinner and narrower design and enhancements to the S Pen(TM). Arriving later this year running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Galaxy Note II with 4G LTE combines the productivity of a tablet with the convenience of a smartphone and the S Pen features you need to unleash your creativity in a single device. With a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED(TM) display and 1.6 GHz quad-core Exynos(TM) processor with integrated graphics processing unit (GPU), the Galaxy Note II provides PC-like processing power and advanced features like Popup Video, new Gallery views and great gaming performance in a truly pocketable device.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1"
This 4G LTE Android 4.0 tablet delivers entertainment and productivity to fit your whole life. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" offers a 10.1-inch display and premium entertainment options including Media Hub, Smart Remote and AllShare® Play. Features like on-device encryption and VPN access ensure your tablet is secure for business use. The 7000 mAh battery allows you to stay connected throughout the day.
AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network***, covering 275 million people. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. That means AT&T customers are able to enjoy a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you may be on a much slower 3G network.
All of these devices will be available from AT&T in the coming months.
Samsung, Express, Note, Rugby Pro, Super AMOLED, Exynos, S Pen, and AllShare are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
(1 )Samsung Mobile is the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States, based upon reported shipments, according to Strategy Analytics, North America Handset Vendor Marketshare, Q2 2012. Samsung Electronics Company is the No. 1 smartphone provider worldwide, based upon reported shipments, according to Strategy Analytics Global Smartphone Vendor Market Share by Region: Q2 2012.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Waterproof against incidental exposure to water when all ports (incl. USB and earphone ports) are tightly closed. NOT designed or intended for in water use. Submersible up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Waterproof based on IP57 rating.
***4G speeds not available everywhere. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, (Samsung Mobile) a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 206,000 people in 197 offices across 72 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LED. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world's most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Stacey Harth, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-404-986-1833, SHarth@connected.att-mail.com; or Jessica Redman, MWW for Samsung Mobile, jredman@mww.com
Xhibit Acquires Development Stage Celebrity Social Network, TwitYap
TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xhibit Interactive, LLC ("Xhibit" or "the Company") announces that its parent company, NB Manufacturing, Inc. (OTCQB: NBMF), has completed the acquisition of intellectual property which it is using to construct TwitYap, a development-stage social network that will utilize multi-media channels to help celebrities further connect to their fan bases. This new social property is in the process of being developed by Xhibit Interactive, LLC and has yet to be launched. The application is planned to be an integral part of the Company's social media strategy moving forward.
NB Manufacturing's acquisition is subject to transfer of intellectual property from various parties in exchange for an issuance of approximately 727,050 shares of common stock and entry into noncompetes by several of the parties who are transferring their related intellectual property.
"We are excited about acquiring the TwitYap intellectual property as the project coincides with the social media goals of Xhibit," said Chris Richarde, CEO of Xhibit Interactive and NB Manufacturing. Xhibit's Chief Creative Officer, Mirco Pasqualini adds, "We believe that TwitYap can become a leading mobile and web based video, voice and text social network where fans can receive content from some of their favorite celebrities."
TwitYap is currently planned to integrate with Xhibit's proprietary AdBind(TM) tool to display relevant, non-intrusive ads to the users while generating revenue from the social properties.
Management expects to launch TwitYap in the latter part of the fourth quarter of this year. However, there is no assurance that the software and related proprietary website design will be finalized by then.
All products developed by Xhibit are integrated across the Company's total digital media platform and supported by Xhibit's comprehensive digital strategy, including full service digital ad agency and marketing resources.
About Xhibit Interactive LLC
Xhibit is a cloud based marketing and technology development company focused on digital advertising, online and mobile social media, CRM (customer relationship management) solutions and games. Xhibit offers a total solution for digital advertising that is integrated throughout its divisions and shares technology and resources across all of its services. Through its subsidiaries, Xhibit utilizes its branded products and services to provide digital marketing and advertising solutions for top tier advertisers and agency clients.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of NB Manufacturing, Inc. and Xhibit Interactive LLC. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding the advantages of Xhibit's products and services, anticipated advantages, 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 Xhibit Interactive LLC; 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 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 Xhibit Interactive, LLC
Xhibit Interactive, LLC
CONTACT: Mike Schifsky, CFO, NB Manufacturing, Inc. / Xhibit Interactive, LLC, +1-435-655-5474
Huntkey Enters Consumer Product Industry with New Charger Series
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, has entered the consumer product industry with 3 new series of chargers.
Car Mate Series - This is a series of in-car chargers, including Car Mate S101 and Car Mate S102. Equipped with a special cigar lighter, Car Mate lets you charge your electronic devices easily when driving. The S101 is a 5V1A in-car charger, provided in 2 different color sets. The S102 is a 5V2.1A in-car charger, provided in 4 different color sets with an optional MFI cable.
Features:
-- Fast charging for your smartphone, tablet, GPS and other USB-charging
devices;
-- Special cigar lighter with industrial patent appearance;
-- Wide voltage input 12-24VDC applies to cars all around the world;
-- Multiple protections: OVP, OCP, SCP and OTP.
Specifications:
Input Voltage 12-24VDC
Output Voltage 5VDC
Output Current 1A/2.1A
Output Power 5W/10W
Travel Mate Series - This is a series of USB chargers with changeable plugs, including Travel Mate S201 and Travel Mate S202. Provided with 4 different plugs (namely, USA standard, European standard, UK standard and Australian standard), Travel Mate lets you charge your equipments everywhere in the world using only one charger. The S201 is 5V1A and the S202 is 5V2.1A.
Features:
-- Fast charging for your smartphone, tablet, MID and other USB-charging
devices;
-- 100-240VAC universal input and changeable plug meets the needs of
different geographical locations;
-- Exquisite appearance;
-- Quality material (solid Japanese capacitor) ensures high reliability;
-- Multiple protections: OVP, OCP, SCP and OTP.
Specifications:
Input Voltage 100-240VDC
Output Voltage 5VDC
Output Current 1A/2.1A
Output Power 5W/10W
Huntkey also provides different gift sets - combinations of Car Mate and Travel Mate, to meet your charging needs both at home and on the go.
Power Mate Series - This is a series of chargers with a fixed plug, which is cost efficient and meets your charging needs in a certain geographical locations. Power Mate S101 is a 5V1A USB charger, provided in 3 different standards (USA, European and UK) with an optional USB cable. Power Mate S201 is a 5V1A USB charger with a removable plug which can be changed to other replacement plugs. Power Mate S202 is the same with the S201, but with a larger output of 5V2.1A. What's more, the S202 is equipped with an MFI cable, which allows you to charge iPhone, iPad, etc.
Features:
-- Fast charging for your smartphone, tablet, MID and other USB-charging
devices;
-- 100-240VAC universal input;
-- Different plugs can be used in different areas around the world;
-- Low power consumption and high efficiency;
-- Multiple protections: OVP, OCP, SCP and OTP.
Specifications:
Input Voltage 100-240VDC
Output Voltage 5VDC
Output Current 1A/2.1A
Output Power 5W/10W
About Huntkey
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, chargers, power supply converters, power strips etc. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in China's mainland. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees, has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong, Japan and Europe. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 30 countries and regions, including Lenovo, DELL, Bestbuy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata etc.
The company has won accolades for its range of over 65 digital publications, all of
which now take advantage of Apple's Newsstand, making these titles available to millions
of iPad owners across the world. Newsstand alone is responsible for the generation of
$8million in annual revenue for Future, making it a highly lucrative investment. Speaking
after the company's win, CEO Mark Wood declared himself "delighted and grateful",
acknowledging that Future was "leading the way in developing successful new digital
business models".
Verizon, a global provider of telecommunication services, has announced a partnership
with the charitable MIND Research Institute that will see a number of Californian schools
gain access to advanced mobile technology aimed at improving mathematical education in the
state.
TopSoft, a market leading provider of image recognition software, has announced the
launch of a new product designed to provide a cost-effective and efficient method of
scanning high volumes of documents, without the need for traditionally space-consuming
scanning units.
The SnapVision Document Camera
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combines a cutting edge optical character recognition system with a high
definition camera, capable of providing both a real-time document preview and quick, high
quality scan for both business and personal users. TopSoft has taken document recognition
to a whole new level with its latest product, managing to introduce text to speech
recognition software, as well as access to Google's Translate system, enabling documents
to be scanned, spoken and immediately translated into a number of languages, all from
within the software provided - with a price tag of just $89.95 for the unit.
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Over 100,000 Violent Crimes Occur Every Month. iWitness Aims To Lower That Number During National Crime Prevention Month - Starting October 1.
Company offers one-month subscription of personal safety service to every person in the U.S. at no charge.
SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- iWitness, a Seattle-based personal security technology company, today announced that it is offering its service at no charge to every person in the U.S. as part of National Crime Prevention month.
This offer must be activated on Monday, October 1, 2012. To get started, people can simply go to the iWitness website (http://www.iwitness.com). They will then be prompted to download the service on their iPhone - a process that takes just minutes.
"iWitness was created to prevent crime," said company founder, Dave Remer. "We can't think of a better time to introduce it than Crime Prevention Month. So on Monday, October 1, we're offering anyone in the U.S. the chance to protect themselves at no charge."
The service is available exclusively through an iPhone app. Any time a user feels threatened, iWitness can capture video and audio of the situation, and instantly sends it - along with their exact GPS location - to a secure server - an action that no perpetrator can reverse, delete, or undo.
iWitness also calls 911 automatically, notifies friends and family that the user feels endangered, emits a flashing light, and sounds an alarm.
"Pick up any newspaper in the country and you'll see why we've created this service," said Greg Heuss, iWitness CEO. "It provides users with an extra layer of safety wherever they are. Now there's no reason for people to be unprotected."
Typical self-defense methods don't always work. Common self defense methods such as pepper spray, knives, and guns can potentially be turned against the user, or cause unintended harm. iWitness provides protection without such risks. It is also safe around children and can be taken into any building including airports.
iWitness was designed by tech industry veterans with deep experience in E911 and wireless data transport for emergency services. It has been praised by law enforcement professionals and covered by national media.
About iWitness
iWitness is a personal security technology company designed to prevent crimes from happening, keep them for escalating when they do, make it easier for authorities to catch and prosecute criminals, and provide peace of mind for the user. Founded by early pioneers in the E911 space, the company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. For more information, please visit iwitness.com
TP-LINK Launches New N600 Wireless Dual Band Router at Everyday Lowest Pricing
Simultaneous dual band streaming router the most economical choice for bandwidth intensive activities
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TP-LINK believes that everyone should be able to experience high performance wireless Internet access using dual band technology at the lowest price possible. The N600 Wireless Dual Band Router provides simultaneous stream on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, great for bandwidth intensive applications like HD video streaming and online gaming. As of 9/26/2012 on Newegg.com, the NETGEAR N600 WNDR3400 retails for $79.00 while the comparable TP-LINK N600 TL-WDR3500 retails for only $47.00, a 40% savings in price.
"This router provides cost-conscious consumers a chance to experience the advantages of dual band technology that they otherwise may not have been able to invest in," says Lewis Wu, Director of Sales at TP-LINK USA. "No other competitor can beat our combination of the latest technology for the lowest everyday price."
The TL-WDR3500 works with 802.11a/b/g/n devices and features a 4-port 10/100Mbps switch, Wireless On/Off button, 1 USB Port, and 2 external antennas. The TP-LINK router features One Button Security Setup. Users can instantly setup their security simply by pressing the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup(TM)) button to automatically establish a secure connection.
Even users with older computers can experience dual band technology with a simple and affordable add-on, the TP-LINK N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter, TL-WDN3200. The USB Adapter will boost a laptop or desktop to gain access to the 5GHz band at 300Mbps and it's the perfect choice to pair with the N600 Dual Band Router.
TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO & SMB networking products and the world's No. 1 market share leader in WLAN and Broadband CPE devices, with products available in over 120 countries to tens of millions of customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in wireless routers, network adapters, access points, ADSL modem routers, 3G routers, Powerline adapters, switches, IP cameras, print servers and media converters to global end users. Visit us at http://www.tp-link.com/en.
Technology Leader Contex Introduces All New IQ Wide Format Scanner Series, MFP Solutions
ALLEROED, Denmark, September 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Company Delivers New Weapons to Help Customers Succeed
Contex A/S, the world's leading developer of wide format scanning and imaging
solutions, today announces new wide format scanning solutions: the all-new IQ scanner
series, MFP2GO and MFP Repro. The IQ scanner series is the most advanced in CIS technology
and boasts a number of features that produce exquisite image quality for 24- and 44-inch
wide technical documents, maps and drawings. Enhancing the users' scanning workflow,
Contex the new MFP2GO lets customers turn their HP or Canon wide format printer into a
copier, without the need for a PC. Additionally, Contex updated MFP Repro, a
full-featured, copy and scan solution that is ideal for in-house production or Repro use.
Contex's new wide format scanning solutions are available immediately; demonstrations are
available through local distributors and resellers.
"Contex delivers the most advanced range of scanning and MFP solutions to help our
customers succeed in their business," comments Jacob Bendix, title, Contex A/S. "Our R&D
is continuously developing solutions that keep our customers one step ahead of the
competition."
Smart and Slim IQ Scanner Series
Just under 2 feet wide, sleek and lightweight, the IQ scanner is built for high-volume
usage on daily basis. It uses dual diffusion that provides the most natural light in any
CIS scanner. The IQ scanner is equipped with Adobe RGB, a valuable feature for mapping,
which enables colors to stand out. Unprecedented image quality is also obtained with
Contex's patented color-fringe removal (CFR) and 1200 dpi optical resolution. Gigabit
network is standard in all IQ models, supporting transfer speeds up to 80 MB/second. These
network-enabled scanners also allow users to use one-touch buttons to scan directly to
their desired location. Contex's All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) and magnetic document guides
provide a perfect support for all documents, at unlimited length.
With the newly added IQ scanner series, Contex now offers 14 wide format scanning
solutions within the SD, IQ, and HD ranges.
Collaborate with MFP2GO
The powerful new MFP2GO is a user-friendly scanning and single printer copy system.
Ideal for an office environment, MFP2GO is an easy, plug-and-play solution for users to
scan, share and copy changes to plans and drawings. The MFP2GO bundle includes a Contex
HD, IQ, or SD scanner, high-stand, and a 10-inch touch screen MFP2GO controller. The
controller allows users to scan and share images via email, copy, LAN, FTP and USB. The
USB can connect into an iPad or any device that will import images as it would from a
digital camera.
Turn all Printers into Copiers with MFP Repro
Contex's MFP Repro edition, a full-featured, copy and scan solution that can turn any
large-format printer into a full-featured copy solution. Ideal for in-house production or
repro use, the newly enhanced MFP Repro now features multi-page document support, full
scanning options including file naming templates, as well as unlimited printer support.
The Contex MFP Repro bundle includes a scanner, intuitive Nextimage Repro software and a
high stand.
About Contex
As the world's largest developer and producer of large format imaging solutions,
Contex leads the market with innovative technology and advanced scan and copy software
applications. Over the years, Contex scanners have received numerous awards from leading
trade publications and analyst firms including Cadalyst, Wide-Format Imaging, and BERTL.
Sold worldwide in more than 90 countries, Contex solutions are recognized in a wide range
of industries for reliability, value, high performance, and superb image quality. For more
information, please visit http://www.contex.com/pr
To schedule a demonstration or for more information, contact Contex at +1-703-964-9850
in the U.S or +45-48-14-11-22 at the headquarters in Europe.
U.K. Office of Fair Trading Approves SAP Acquisition of Ariba, Inc.
WALLDORF, Germany and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) and Ariba, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARBA) today announced that the UK Office of Fair Trading has advised it will not refer the acquisition of Ariba by SAP to the UK Competition Commission. SAP and Ariba anticipate completing the acquisition at the beginning of the fourth quarter of calendar year 2012 after receiving clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice, the last remaining regulatory condition for the transaction.
About Ariba, Inc.
Ariba, Inc. is the world's business commerce network. Ariba combines industry-leading cloud-based applications with the world's largest web-based trading community to help companies discover and collaborate with a global network of partners. Using the Ariba(®) Network, businesses of all sizes can connect to their trading partners anywhere, at any time from any application or device to buy, sell and manage their cash more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Companies around the world use the Ariba( )Network to simplify inter-enterprise commerce and enhance the results that they deliver. Join them at: http://www.ariba.com
About SAP
As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 195,000 customers (includes customers from the acquisition of SuccessFactors) to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit http://www.sap.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include the statement concerning the parties' ability to complete the transaction and the expected closing date of the transaction. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. These potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, uncertainties as to the timing of the acquisition; the failure to retain key Ariba employees, contracts or benefits; the failure to achieve expected synergies and other benefits; customer and partner uncertainty regarding the anticipated benefits of the transaction; whether certain industry segments will grow as anticipated; the competitive environment among participants in cloud technologies; and other risks detailed in SAP's and Ariba's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and Ariba's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24
United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727)
For more information, press only:
Christoph Liedtke, SAP, +49 (6227) 7-50383, christoph.liedtke@sap.com, CET
Jim Dever, SAP, +1 (610) 661-2161, james.dever@sap.com, EDT
SAP Press Office, +49 (6227) 7-46315, CET; +1 (610) 661-3200, EDT, press@sap.com
Karen Master, Ariba, +1 (412) 297-8177, kmaster@ariba.com, EDT
For more information, financial community only:
Stefan Gruber, SAP, +49 (6227) 7-44872, investor@sap.com, CET
John Duncan, Ariba, +1 (678) 336-2980, jduncan@ariba.com, EDT
The EDDIES target content-rich and innovative programs and websites that augment classroom curriculum and improve the productivity of teachers. Winning products provide teachers and parents alike with technology that fosters educational excellence and are chosen from titles submitted by publishers worldwide.
"We are thrilled that TheComputED Gazette chose five online programs from our Cambium Learning family of companies," says Ron Klausner, chief executive officer of Cambium Learning Group. "Recognition from our industry peers proves that as a company we are continuing in our mission through our online programs, to enable educators to unlock every child's potential through learning, no matter where their journey begins."
-- Gizmos is the world's largest library of online simulations helping
students in grades 3-12 to develop deep conceptual understanding in math
and science.
-- Reflex is a revolutionary game-based system for developing instant,
effortless recall of math facts; both Gizmos and Reflex are offerings of
ExploreLearning.
-- The all-new VmathLive is a web-based online math solution that creates a
stimulating learning environment for students in grades 2-8 in a fun
origami theme.
-- Ticket to Read is a self-paced, student-centered online reading program
that provides dynamic skills practice and improved reading performance.
Both VmathLive and Ticket to Read are offerings of Voyager Learning.
-- firefly, developed by Kurzweil Educational Systems, is delivered within
Internet browsers and as an iPad application to provide access to
digital content, enabling students that require reading intervention,
English language learners (ELL), and those with Dyslexia, to learn
alongside their peers.
For more information, visit http://www.cambiumlearning.com.
About Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
Cambium Learning® Group (Nasdaq: ABCD) is the leading educational company focused primarily on serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations. The company is comprised of three business units: Voyager Learning provides comprehensive print and online intervention solutions, professional development, and school turnaround offerings and includes Lincoln National Academy, Class.com, and Voyager Education Services; Sopris Learning is known for supplemental solutions, including assessment, supplemental intervention, positive behavior supports and professional development; and Cambium Learning Technologies develops instructional and assistive technology and represents IntelliTools(®), Kurzweil Educational Systems(®), Learning A-Z, and ExploreLearning. Cambium Learning Group is committed to providing evidence-based support and expert professional services to empower educators and raise the achievement levels of all students. Learn more at http://www.cambiumlearning.com.
Media Contact:
Shannan Overbeck
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
214.932.9476
shannan.overbeck@cambiumlearning.com
Investor Contact:
Chris Cleveland
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
214.932.9474
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Ocean Optics High Resolution Near-Infrared Spectrometer Covers 1100-1900 nm
MUMBAI, September 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
NIRQuest512-1.9 Extends Wavelength Range
Ocean Optics (http://www.oceanoptics.com [http://www.oceanoptics.com ]) has added another
option to its small-footprint near-infrared spectrometer line with the NIRQuest512-1.9. A
high-resolution device with response from 1100-1900 nm, NIRQuest512-1.9 is well suited for
applications ranging from monitoring changes in food production and chemical processing to
characterizing lasers for semiconductor assembly and medical treatment.
NIRQuest512-1.9 has a high-stability, 512-element Hamamatsu Indium Gallium Arsenide
(InGaAs)-array detector and is available with multiple grating and optical bench options
for optimizing performance between 1100-1900 nm. The standard NIRQuest512-1.9 comes with a
150 lines/mm grating, 25 micron entrance slit and a non-fluorescing longpass filter that
transmits >1000 nm. The filter helps to mitigate second-order effects.
NIRQuest512-1.9 has external hardware triggering functions that allow users to capture
data when an external event occurs, or to trigger an event after data acquisition.
Spectrometer operation is controlled using SpectraSuite software, a modular, Java-based
spectroscopy platform.
The low dark noise characteristics of the NIRQuest make it possible to integrate the
spectrometer (or expose the detector in the spectrometer to light) for longer durations,
which is useful in low light level environments. Signal to noise ratio at full signal is
>15000:1 at 100 millisecond integration time. High gain mode operation is available for
applications where sensitivity is paramount.
About Ocean Optics
Headquartered in the USA, Ocean Optics is a leading supplier of solutions for optical
sensing - fundamental methods of measuring and interpreting the interaction of light with
matter. With locations in Asia and Europe, the company has sold more than 100,000
spectrometers worldwide since 1992. Ocean Optics' extensive line of complementary
technologies includes chemical sensors, analytical instrumentation, optical fibres, thin
films and optics. The company is a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c.
About Halma
Halma p.l.c. [http://www.halma.com ] is an international market leader in safety,
health and sensor technology. A public company listed on the London Stock Exchange, it has
over 4000 employees in 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Halma's subsidiaries make products that
protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market
leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable.
These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as manufacturing, energy,
water and waste treatment, the environment, construction, transport and health.
For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News
Feed, please visit our news blog [http://halmapr.com/news/india ].
New Penny Auction Site Adds Exotic Vacations And Luxury Boat At Fraction Of Cost
DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MLA Interactive launched an incredible online penny auction site last week where everyday people can bid to achieve uncommon prestige by giving them a strategic opportunity experience everything luxury for pennies on the dollar.
This week MyLuxuryAuctions.com is adding its first luxury vehicle for auction - a '09 Supra Sunsport 24V. This gorgeous craft is 24 feet long, sports a 340 Hp engine, can hold 16 people and all the gear you need for a fun-filled afternoon on the lake. New, it retails for nearly $80,000, but now it can be yours for a fraction of that.
MyLuxuryAuctions.com is also expanding its vacation offerings with 3 exotic destinations that include $2,000 pre-paid debit cards, and 2 cruises that include $1,000 in ship board credit and a $1,000 pre-paid debit card.
Experience an exquisite 9 day getaway to Hawaii for 4? Visit The Big Island, Maui, and finish up on the capital island of Oahu. This is a true family vacation. Or, how about a true 8 day Hawaiian romantic adventure just for 2? Enjoy the Garden Island of Kauai, the calm oasis of Lanai, and finish by embracing true Hawaiian culture on Molokai.
There's also an unforgettable 9 day journey through the Caribbean where you and one other will start your experience exploring the dual culture on the island of St. Martin & St. Maarten, in absolute luxury on St. Kitts & Nevis, then finish your trip in total relaxation on the beaches of the Cayman Islands.
For those seeking something different, nothing says luxury vacation like a suite on one of Carnival's cruises. MyLuxuryAuctions.com is now offering separate cruise packages, for 2 and 4 people, departing from either the Port of Galveston in Texas, or Port Canaveral in Florida. Both packages are for 7 day cruises to the destinations of your choice in the Eastern Caribbean.
For a limited time, we will donate $2 to Promise House in Dallas every time the Promotional Code MLAPHPRN is used when buying Bid Tickets, plus you will receive 20% more Bid Tickets free. MyLuxuryAuctions.com is devoted to charities, and that's why we will still donate 5% of our net proceeds to our favored charities.
For additional information:
Contact: Jason Mottley
Company: My Luxury Auctions
Tel. 214-716-2130 x5039
Email: press@myluxuryauctions.com
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- General Communication, Inc. (GCI) (NASDAQ:GNCMA) today announced it will offer iPhone 5 in Alaska beginning Friday, Sept. 28. iPhone 5 will be available for $149 for the 16GB model, $249 for the 32GB model and $349 for the 64GB model with a two-year contract and data plan. In addition, iPhone 4S will be available for $49 and iPhone 4 will be available for free with a two-year contract and data plan beginning today. iPhone will be available at GCI stores, online at http://www.gci.com and by calling 1-800-800-4800, please call or visit for further details regarding availability. GCI will allow iPhone 5 customers to connect to its fast 3G and HSPA networks.
iPhone 5 is the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned to feature a stunning new 4-inch Retina display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology--all while delivering even better battery life. iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, the world's most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features including: the all new Maps app with Apple-designed cartography and turn-by-turn navigation; Facebook integration; Passbook organization and even more Siri features and languages.??
"We're proud to continue to provide the best mobile experience with iPhone 5 to Alaskans," said Paul Landes, senior vice president and general manager, consumer services. "We have the largest wireless network in the state, connecting Alaskans from Ketchikan to Barrow and Dutch Harbor to Tok."??
GCI's personalized wireless plans allow customers to choose the perfect plan for their needs. Whether they talk a lot or a little, surf a lot or a little, or travel across the nation, there is a perfect plan for every Alaskan. GCI always provides the best value, plus GCI customers with an iPhone also receive free text and picture messaging when they choose a 3,000 MB or higher data plan. ?
GCI is the largest telecommunications company in Alaska and is this year celebrating 30 years of connecting Alaskans. A pioneer in bundled services, GCI is the top provider of voice, data and video services to Alaska consumers with a 70 percent share of the consumer broadband market. GCI is also the leading provider of communications services to enterprise customers, particularly large enterprise customers with complex data networking needs. More information about GCI can be found at http://www.gci.com.
SOURCE General Communication, Inc.
General Communication, Inc.
CONTACT: David Morris, GCI, dmorris@gci.com, +1-907-265-5396
Wood Group GTS Introduces LM6000 control system upgrade
LOVELAND, Colo., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wood Group GTS has released its newest control system upgrade for GE LM6000 gas turbines. This integrated solution replaces the original proprietary hardware and software with an open architecture design, enabling operators to reconfigure turbines operation in-house without incurring costly support and service charges. It also ensures the availability of support for the LM6000 turbine control system.
Features of Wood Group GTS' LM6000 control system include
-- Open architecture system design
-- Proven Rockwell Automation PlantPAx(TM) platform
-- Operator access to all software licenses
-- Extensive technical and spare-parts support network
More than 1,000 GE LM6000 aero-derivative gas turbines have been shipped since the unit was introduced in 1991. Its rapid acceptance by the power industry means a significant percentage of the fleet will require controls-related support over the next three to five years.
Frank Avery of Wood Group GTS explained: "As an experienced operator of LM6000s we understand the challenges other users face. Our unique perspective as both gas turbine operator and controls system specialist has enabled development of a flexible and robust upgrade solution to meet this emerging need."
To date Wood Group GTS has completed over 500 installations using proven Rockwell Automation technology. We leverage our extensive experience to provide control system upgrade solutions for multiple turbine models including LM6000s that employ NetCon(TM), Micronet(TM), GE Mark V(TM) and Mark VI(TM) platforms.
Note to Editors
Wood Group GTS is a leading independent provider of rotating equipment services and solutions for clients in the power, oil & gas and clean energy markets. Worldwide, these services include: power plant engineering, procurement and construction; facility operations & maintenance; and repair & overhaul, optimisation and upgrade of gas, wind and steam turbines, pumps, compressors and other high-speed rotating equipment http://www.woodgroupgts.com
Wood Group is an international energy services company with $6bn sales, employing more than 41,000 people worldwide and operating in 50 countries. The Group has three businesses - Engineering, Wood Group PSN and Wood Group GTS - providing a range of engineering, production support, maintenance management and industrial gas turbine overhaul and repair services to the oil & gas, and power generation industries worldwide. http://www.woodgroup.com
Rockwell Automation Our approach to Smart, Safe, Sustainable Manufacturing will help you replace disparate silos of technology with an integrated, information-enabled plant and supply network - our Integrated Architecture(TM) system. Solutions based on the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture are designed to: enable plat-wide optimization, boost machine builder performance, and drive sustainable production. http://www.rockwellautomation.com
SOURCE Wood Group
Wood Group
CONTACT: Carolyn Smith, Corporate Communications - Eastern Hemisphere, Wood Group, +44 (0) 1224 851099, carolyn.smith@woodgroup.com, or Bobbie Ireland, Corporate Communications - Americas, Wood Group, +1-281-828-3505, bobbie.ireland@woodgroup.com, or Mick Conway, Marketing Director - Wood Group GTS, +44 (1224) 367200, mick.conway@woodgroup.com