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Live Nation Upgrades iPhone Mobile App To V 1.3 And Becomes #1 Free Music App With 5 Million Downloads

Download or Upgrade the Live Nation iPhone App or Android App Now for A Chance to Win A Year's Worth Of 2013 Concert Tickets in the "Live Nation Black App Sweepstakes"

Live Nation's Black App Sweepstakes Ends September 30th at 12noon PT

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation upgrades the Live Nation iPhone app to version 1.3 driving more than 1 million downloads in the past week to become the # 1 Free Music App on iTunes and Top 20 Free App in all iTunes categories.  Live Nation's iPhone App has been downloaded 5 million times, and is consistently in Top 20 ranking of the iTunes music apps category, since its debut in November 2010.

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"The Live Nation mobile apps are quickly becoming the new preferred point of purchase for fans, showing tremendous growth patterns amongst our mobile base," said Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation Entertainment.  "The mobile app recently broke new ground by outselling traditional outlets for a Paul McCartney show on sale in Western Canada."

Live Nation iPhone App v1.3 new features include:

Passbook Support - Users now have the option of moving tickets purchased in the Live Nation iPhone app to the new iPhone Passbook application.  Seventy Live Nation venues currently accept Passbook's 2D barcode for mobile entry into a venue. 

For a list of venues that are passbook supported visit http://promo.livenation.com/app/# or visit the "Help" section under "More" in the Live Nation App.

Improved Search - The search function is now faster than ever. Search results also return the event closest to you and additional tour dates by that artist. A new radius slider quickly limits search results by the user's preferred radiance from 1-500 miles.   

Password Reset -  Passwords can now be changed immediately within the app.

Location Change - The app automatically targets your location, while enabling you to change your location directly and easily from the home screen.

The Live Nation iPhone app provides immediate, on-the-go access to Live Nation concerts, Ticketmaster ticketed concerts and additional independent local shows throughout North America. 

In addition to browsing, searching and discovering concerts, the app will offer ticket on sale information, presale access with no code necessary, exclusive mobile tickets offers, show reminders, set lists, venue information, seat maps, authentic ticket purchases, and exclusive content.  Listings can be geo-targeted by location, enabling relevant access to local shows or shows anywhere in North America, with the ability to download events directly to your calendar.

Live Nation is celebrating the success of the iPhone App and the recent debut of the Live Nation Android App, with the "Live Nation Black App Sweepstakes." Everyone who downloads or upgrades the Live Nation Android or iPhone App, prior to September 30 at 12noon PT, can enter for the chance to win a year's worth of 2013 tickets to any participating Live Nation concert in the "Live Nation Black App Sweepstakes."  Two lucky users will be sent a message via the Live Nation App telling them they have a year's worth of live music.  For additional information on the "Live Nation Black App Sweepstakes," visit:http://promo.livenation.com/black-app-sweeps/.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Legal residents of U.S. or CA(except Quebec),13+, with iOS or Android device. Void where prohibited.  Free Downloads/Upgrades for entry must be completed no later than 12 PM PT 9/30/12.  Msg & data rates may apply. Check your mobile carrier for rates. Text "STOP" to 66937 to opt out or HELP to 66937 for more information.  See bit.ly/blackapprules for official rules. SPONSOR: Live Nation

Stay connected to shows from your favorite artists by following Live Nation on Facebook and LiveNationShows on Twitter, download the Live Nation Concert Calendar Facebook App and download the Live Nation iPhone App. 

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.  Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five ecommerce sites, with almost 27 million monthly unique visitors.  Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally.  Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists.  These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.   

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CONTACT: Liz Morentin, +1-310-975-6860, lizmorentin@livenation.com

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

Backstage Vibe Continues to Rock

New Server, New Artists, and New Features All Added

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Backstage Vibe(TM) (OTC Pinks: LDSI) recently completed several improvements to the site. Backstage Vibe(TM) is an innovative global social music platform serving the needs of musicians, rappers, songwriters, DJs, lyricists, music promoters and producers, and music vendors on one incredibly powerful online platform. It does this while also inviting fans to join the community to have fun and support their favorite artists.

An upgraded server was recently brought online to address the booming Vibe membership. In just the past week, Backstage Vibe has experienced a 25 percent increase in memberships. This server upgrade will greatly enhance the user experience with the following benefits:

1. Speed -- everything on the site is faster

2. Chat (regular & video) -- a smoother interface due to the additional server resources dedicated to these features; these features have recently been added to the platform and are functioning seamlessly

3. Multimedia -- audio and video playback is also seamless due to the additional server resources dedicated to these features

4. Ease of expansion -- the process of 'stacking' additional resources on top of the new servers as we grow will be near seamless

5. Add features/functions -- the server provides the space/speed/memory necessary to continue to add to our already stellar feature set

In addition to the server upgrades, Backstage Vibe(TM) has brought new artists onto the platform and will continue to do so daily. Several artists -- both emerging and established -- have pledged their support of Backstage Vibe(TM). Watch for them to be Featured Artists in the coming weeks! Their music is also being added to the Backstage Vibe Music Library.

Additional resources are being directed to marketing. Marketing kits continue to be distributed to radio stations, record labels, producers, and promoters as well as Backstage Vibe(TM) users who have expressed interest in promoting Backstage Vibe(TM) regionally. Backstage Vibe(TM) continues to promote its offering at music events of every genre. Also, Backstage Vibe(TM) is in negotiations with several high-profile organizations for ad placement. These advertisements would be featured online, in print, and on television to a highly targeted audience of music industry professionals and music aficionados.

To take advantage of Backstage Vibe's(TM) incredible tool set for musicians, fans and industry professionals, visit http://www.backstagevibe.com.

About Life Design Station International, Inc.
Life Design Station International, Inc. (OTC Pink: LDSI) is a music-inspired corporation.  The Company empowers artists, producers and other music professionals to reach millions of potential customers.  Life Design Station International, through its Internet-based division, develops and directs an innovative global social platform allowing artists from the U.S. and the world to interface collaboratively in order to promote, produce and sell their musical artistry.  LDSI's Backstage Vibe(TM) provides a leading-edge, secure and user-friendly environment for the sale, distribution and securing of world talent from one source.

Forward-Looking Statements - This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. You should consider these factors in evaluating the statements herein, and not rely on such statements. The forward-looking statements in this release are made as of the date hereof and Life Design Station International, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update such statements.

CONTACT:
Life Design Station International, Inc. - info@backstagevibe.com

SOURCE  Life Design Station International, Inc.

Life Design Station International, Inc.

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

Live Nation Upgrades iPhone Mobile App To V 1.3 And Becomes #1 Free Music App With 5 Million Downloads

Download or Upgrade the Live Nation iPhone App or Android App Now for A Chance to Win A Year's Worth Of 2013 Concert Tickets in the "Live Nation Black App Sweepstakes"

Live Nation's Black App Sweepstakes Ends September 30th at 12noon PT

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation upgrades the Live Nation iPhone app to version 1.3 driving more than 1 million downloads in the past week to become the # 1 Free Music App on iTunes and Top 20 Free App in all iTunes categories.  Live Nation's iPhone App has been downloaded 5 million times, and is consistently in Top 20 ranking of the iTunes music apps category, since its debut in November 2010.

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"The Live Nation mobile apps are quickly becoming the new preferred point of purchase for fans, showing tremendous growth patterns amongst our mobile base," said Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation Entertainment.  "The mobile app recently broke new ground by outselling traditional outlets for a Paul McCartney show on sale in Western Canada."

Live Nation iPhone App v1.3 new features include:

Passbook Support - Users now have the option of moving tickets purchased in the Live Nation iPhone app to the new iPhone Passbook application.  Seventy Live Nation venues currently accept Passbook's 2D barcode for mobile entry into a venue. 

For a list of venues that are passbook supported visit http://promo.livenation.com/app/# or visit the "Help" section under "More" in the Live Nation App.

Improved Search - The search function is now faster than ever. Search results also return the event closest to you and additional tour dates by that artist. A new radius slider quickly limits search results by the user's preferred radiance from 1-500 miles.   

Password Reset -  Passwords can now be changed immediately within the app.

Location Change - The app automatically targets your location, while enabling you to change your location directly and easily from the home screen.

The Live Nation iPhone app provides immediate, on-the-go access to Live Nation concerts, Ticketmaster ticketed concerts and additional independent local shows throughout North America. 

In addition to browsing, searching and discovering concerts, the app will offer ticket on sale information, presale access with no code necessary, exclusive mobile tickets offers, show reminders, set lists, venue information, seat maps, authentic ticket purchases, and exclusive content.  Listings can be geo-targeted by location, enabling relevant access to local shows or shows anywhere in North America, with the ability to download events directly to your calendar.

Live Nation is celebrating the success of the iPhone App and the recent debut of the Live Nation Android App, with the "Live Nation Black App Sweepstakes." Everyone who downloads or upgrades the Live Nation Android or iPhone App, prior to September 30 at 12noon PT, can enter for the chance to win a year's worth of 2013 tickets to any participating Live Nation concert in the "Live Nation Black App Sweepstakes."  Two lucky users will be sent a message via the Live Nation App telling them they have a year's worth of live music.  For additional information on the "Live Nation Black App Sweepstakes," visit:http://promo.livenation.com/black-app-sweeps/.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Legal residents of U.S. or CA(except Quebec),13+, with iOS or Android device. Void where prohibited.  Free Downloads/Upgrades for entry must be completed no later than 12 PM PT 9/30/12.  Msg & data rates may apply. Check your mobile carrier for rates. Text "STOP" to 66937 to opt out or HELP to 66937 for more information.  See bit.ly/blackapprules for official rules. SPONSOR: Live Nation

Stay connected to shows from your favorite artists by following Live Nation on Facebook and LiveNationShows on Twitter, download the Live Nation Concert Calendar Facebook App and download the Live Nation iPhone App. 

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.  Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five ecommerce sites, with almost 27 million monthly unique visitors.  Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally.  Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists.  These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.   

SOURCE  Live Nation

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CONTACT: Liz Morentin, +1-310-975-6860, lizmorentin@livenation.com

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

BlogFrog's Influencer Circle Connects Bloggers and Brands in Industry's Largest Social Influencer Network

BlogFrog's Influencer Circle recognizes leading bloggers that consistently create engaging and useful content that helps influence markets

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BlogFrog, (http://www.theblogfrog.com), the industry leader for influencer marketing technology, today announced the BlogFrog Influencer Circle program, which connects leading bloggers with brands to create relevant, authentic content that engages like-minded consumers. Bloggers that join the network are recognized for their excellence and, through demographic and topical information provided to BlogFrog, are matched with brands that invite them to participate in influencer marketing campaigns. Currently, there are more than 100,000 bloggers and social influencers in the BlogFrog Influencer Circle network.

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"BlogFrog's Influencer Circle program is unique because we are creating relationships that matter and allowing our influencers to work with brands that align with their own values," said Holly Hamann, co-founder at BlogFrog. "Influencers benefit from this approach as they can contribute meaningful content that helps them grow their own following and reach. This allows them to focus on what they care about most, and that's connecting with their audience and the brands they love in a genuine way."

By joining the BlogFrog Influencer Circle program, bloggers and influencers with trusted followings on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and other social media outlets, extend the reach and impact of their content. An online sign-up form collects key information, such as blog and social media URLs, followers, content categories and lifestyle demographics,  which BlogFrog then uses to match them with brands that align with their content, readership, and personal values.  After a thorough review process, the appropriate influencers are invited to campaigns via BlogFrog's Influencer Marketing platform where they can accept an invitation to participate, create and schedule content distribution, get campaign guidelines and instructions, and access other pertinent information.

"Because our team works so closely with each influencer marketing campaign, we have relationships with these bloggers and influencers. This, in turn, helps us go the extra mile in identifying highly relevant influencers who are connected with the specific type of consumer a brand is trying to reach," added Hamann. "It's a win-win for both influencers and brands alike, because our influencers have the opportunity to increase revenue by working with leading brands and our brand partners have access to a deep network of aligned influencers."

To apply for BlogFrog's Influencer Marketing Circle go to: (http://about.theblogfrog.com/bloggers/signup)

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About BlogFrog
BlogFrog is the industry leader for influencer marketing technology. The company works with brand marketers, agencies and publishing partners to harness the power of social influencers through content-driven campaigns that are meaningful and useful for consumers. Its Influencer Marketing platform manages all aspects of high-impact social marketing campaigns, helping brand marketers identify and activate influencers, distribute content across all social networks and measure campaign performance. Brands that use BlogFrog for impactful influencer marketing campaigns include ABC News/United Nations Foundation, KOA Campgrounds, Udi's Gluten Free, Horizon Organics and Random House. For more information please visit http://www.theblogfrog.com.

Media Contact: 
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
O: 303-581-7760
M: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

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ZTE Engage Smartphone to be Exclusively Available at Cricket

~ Second Android 4.0 - Ice Cream Sandwich Handset in Cricket's Smartphone Lineup ~

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, Inc. and ZTE, today announced the upcoming availability of the ZTE Engage. The Engage will be available at Cricket company-owned stores, dealers and http://www.mycricket.com beginning Tuesday, October 2, 2012.

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The ZTE Engage is a full-featured, multimedia powerhouse based on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), equipped with a 4.0" capacitive touchscreen, a 1.4GHz CPU and an 8.0 megapixel camera with LED flash. With Android 4.0, Cricket customers will benefit from a range of improved features that offer an exceptional, interactive experience - from multitasking, customizable home screens to Swype predictive text. The ZTE Engage also features Cricket's innovative Muve Music service.  Muve Music subscribers have access to unlimited downloads of their favorite music and access to exclusive artist commentary, music and video through Muve Music's Muve First and Muve Headliner featured artist programs. With millions of songs at their fingertips, customers will never pay per song and no contracts are required.

"The ZTE Engage is an exciting smartphone with enhanced functionality from Android 4.0 OS and will be available with Cricket's new value-rich no-contract smartphone service plans," said Matt Stoiber, senior vice president of devices for Cricket. "Impressive at any price, the ZTE Engage will be a WOW device for Cricket customers and is a great new addition to the higher-end smartphone line-up that Cricket is turning on this year."

The ZTE Engage features:

    --  4.0" WVGA TFT capacitive touchscreen
    --  Qualcomm MSM8655T Scorpion - 1.4GHz
    --  Dual-Facing Cameras: Rear (8.0MP) w/LED Flash & Front (VGA)
    --  MUVE Music Ready with 4GB Muve Music SD Card included
    --  Removable MicroSD Memory Card (up to 32GB)
    --  Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
    --  Lithium Ion 1900 mAh battery
Pricing and Availability:

The ZTE Engage will be available at Cricket company-owned stores, dealers and at http://www.mycricket.com beginning Tuesday, October 2, 2012 for $249.99 (MSRP). Customers can choose from three Cricket no-contract smartphone plans for the ZTE Engage. The rate plans start at $50 for unlimited talk, text and 3G data plus 1GB of full-speed data per month. The $60 smartphone plan contains 2.5GB of full-speed data per month and the $70 smartphone plan offers 5GB of full-speed data per month. Both the $60 and $70 plans include the ability for customers to tether their device to power additional wireless devices.

For more information about Cricket's dynamic service and newest device lineup, visit http://www.mycricket.com. To follow Cricket's recent news and updates online, visit Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cricketwireless and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation.

About Cricket

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

About ZTE USA

ZTE USA is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. ZTE USA is dedicated to making quality communications technology accessible to all. The company draws on more than 25 years of experience and research investment to deliver smart, affordable, quality choices for infrastructure and mobile data device customers nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.zteusa.com and follow @ZTE_USA.

About ZTE

ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every telecommunications sector, including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while growing revenue. In 2011, ZTE's revenue increased by 29 per cent to USD13.7 billion. Its overseas operating revenue grew 30 per cent to USD 7.4 billion during the period, accounting for 54.2 per cent of overall operating revenue. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in several international bodies devoted to developing telecommunications industry standards. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. The company is China's only listed telecom manufacturer that is publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit http://www.zte.com.cn.

SOURCE  Cricket Communications

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CONTACT: Greg Lund, Cricket Communications, +1-858-882-9238, glund@cricketcommunications.com; Karin Xie, ZTE USA, +1-212-880-5294, Karin.Xie@ogilvy.com

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

Commission on Presidential Debates Announces New Digital Coalition with AOL, Google and Yahoo! To Engage & Educate American Public

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) today announced "The Voice Of ___," the online destination for the 2012 presidential debates. Beginning later this month, "The Voice Of ___" digital initiative will provide the American public with access to information about the issues at large, feature the live debates, allow access to archival debate footage, and give people throughout the country the opportunity to share their voice.  "The Voice Of ____" will be showcased exclusively across a coalition of partners - AOL (aol.com/thevoiceof), Google (youtube.com/thevoiceof) and Yahoo! (yahoo.com/thevoiceof) - to reach a massive online audience.

"The 2012 debates can be the foundation for a season of conversation, and the internet initiative will provide unprecedented access for citizens to participate in that conversation," said CPD co-chairmen Michael D. McCurry and Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. "This initiative recognizes that technology offers the means to provide, receive and share information about the topics that will be discussed during the debates - it has the potential to reach and engage more people than have ever participated in these voter education forums."

AOL, Google and Yahoo!, along with back-end partners HAUS and Heroku, have all agreed to lend their technology, audiences or expertise to the program. They are collaborating to showcase an experience that will enhance every citizen's ability to further their education on the issues and add a voice to the national conversation.

"AOL is very excited to be a part of the new coalition of digital media leaders, providing an interactive program for citizens to gather information about the issues and spark discussions about the 2012 presidential debate topics," said Artie Minson, Chief Operating Officer, AOL. "We look forward to partnering with the other partners, and we believe we can play an important role in helping drive the national conversation."

"Technology is transforming the political process from one that voters watch from afar, to one that people can participate in, engage with, and shape in a democratic way," said Susan Molinari, Google's Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs. "We are excited to join the Commission on Presidential Debates to help educate voters on key issues in this election and provide a front row seat to the presidential debates."

"Yahoo! is excited to share our technology and content with voters, helping them make the most informed decisions this election year," said Mickie Rosen, SVP, Global Media & Commerce, Yahoo!. "From creative ways to engage citizens in conversations around important issues, to the most relevant news articles, we're excited to do more by being a part of this incredible digital initiative. We couldn't be more proud to work with the Commission on Presidential Debates."

"We are excited to be a part of the coalition that provides voters a better way to find, digest and process online information about the upcoming presidential election," said Oren Teich, COO, Heroku. "We wholeheartedly support the CPD's commitment to using technology to promote open debate within the political process, and look forward to seeing how it will impact the election."

The coalition and project are being led by BBH New York - the Commission on Presidential Debates' agency since 2008 - and production partner HAUS, with cloud deployment provided by Heroku.  The Paley Center for Media is the official subscriber of the live debate feed.  "The Voice Of ___" will have a dynamic name that reveals the exact number of people who have engaged with the experience at any given time. "Though it may start out as 'The Voice Of 1,' the intent is that it will grow to educate thousands - if not millions - of Americans," said Jennifer Gavin, head of digital development, BBH NY.

BACKGROUND

The Commission on Presidential Debates is the non-partisan, non-profit organization that has sponsored and produced all presidential and vice presidential debates since 1987, the year it was established.  On July 25, 2012, the CPD announced formats for the 2012 debates; sites and dates were announced on October 31, 2011.  More information can be found at http://www.debates.org.

About AOL
AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) is a brand company, committed to continuously innovating, growing and investing in brands and experiences that inform, entertain and connect the world. The home of a world-class collection of premium brands, AOL creates original content that engages audiences on a local and global scale. We help marketers connect with these audiences through effective and engaging digital advertising solutions.

About Google
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.google.com.

About Yahoo!
Yahoo! is focused on creating deeply personal digital experiences that keep more than half a billion people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the globe. Yahoo!'s unique combination of Science + Art + Scale connects advertisers to the consumers who build their businesses. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit the pressroom at pressroom.yahoo.net or the company's blog, Yodel Anecdotal at yodel.yahoo.com.

About BBH New York
BBH is a full-service creative company and has served as the agency of the Commission on Presidential Debates since 2008.  In North America, the agency has offices in New York and Los Angeles, and its clients include Axe, Bailey's, BBC, British Airways, Cole Haan, Google, Johnnie Walker, The Weather Channel Companies, Vaseline, Westin Hotels & Resorts and World Gold Council.  In 2011, BBH NY was named to the Creativity "A-List" of the 10 most creative shops of the year, and the agency ranked first among the "2011 Most Awarded in Digital in the World, " according to The Gunn Report.  BBH NY has recently been named The Webby Awards' "Agency of the Year".  Further information is available at http://www.bartleboglehegarty.com.

About HAUS
Since the dawn of the online era, HAUS has been instrumental in shaping how the internet looks, feels and integrates into our daily lives. Our collaborative culture combines design, technology and digital filmmaking to create responsive, state-of-the-art websites, rich media campaigns, social media applications, eCommerce and apps for mobile, tablet and the web. For more information, contact Jeremy Moss, jeremy@madeinhaus.com or visit http://www.madeinhaus.com.

About Heroku
Heroku, a salesforce.com company, has enabled hundreds of thousands of developers to build and run more than two million applications - all entirely in the cloud, without the need to purchase or maintain any servers or software. With support for the most popular languages, an enterprise class database service and an add-on ecosystem featuring the most innovative development tools, Heroku provides start-ups, IT organizations and agencies with a faster and more effective way to create and deploy apps. For more information, please visit http://heroku.com.

About The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media is the official subscriber of the live debate feed for "The Voice Of ____" experience.  With locations in New York and Los Angeles, the Paley Center leads the discussion about the cultural, creative and social significance of television, radio and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, visit http://www.paleycenter.org/.

SOURCE  Commission on Presidential Debates

Commission on Presidential Debates

CONTACT: Janet H. Brown, +1-202-872-1020, jb@debates.org

Web Site: http://www.debates.org

Xyratex Launches Enterprise 4TB SAS Drive

Xyratex first to market with new WD® RE 4TB SAS enterprise hard drive with immediate availability

HAVANT, England, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xyratex Ltd (Nasdaq: XRTX), a leading provider of data storage technology, today announced support and availability of WD®'s RE 4TB SAS enterprise hard drive as an option for its OneStor(TM) line of enclosures and application platforms including the company's ultra dense 84 drive capable solutions.

Xyratex's use of the WD RE 4TB drive allows the company to provide solutions to its OEM customers that reach new plateaus of unprecedented capacity and nearline performance with 24x7 advanced data reliability and integrity. High capacity, performance, quality, and continuous availability are critical features required by today's enterprise business applications associated with cloud computing, big data, data center storage and virtualization.

"With Xyratex's industry leading OneStor solutions our OEM customers can realize up to 2.5PB in a single rack," said Andy Morgan, senior director of Storage Platforms at Xyratex. "Our enterprise quality, high density OneStor 2584 solution, which accommodates 84 4TB drives, enables configurations of 336TB in a single 5U enclosure using fewer racks, less power and overall data center footprint, than competing solutions."

The OneStor 2584 offers the most versatile enterprise storage solution design utilizing a modular, standards-based architecture that combines the storage density, server integration, management and power efficiency required by Cloud and data center service providers. The 2584's ultra-dense data storage architecture delivers petabytes of enterprise grade storage capacity in a standard data center rack reducing the complexity of multiple enclosures and improving rack utilization by as much as 67% over current enclosure technologies. Each 2584 can pack up to 84 3.5" or 2.5" SAS or SATA hard disks or solid state drives into a 5U enclosure.

The new WD RE 4TB enterprise hard drive is a 3.5-inch, 7200 RPM enterprise SAS drive and is the industry's largest capacity nearline drive designed to meet the exceptional demands of enterprise storage. It offers 33% more storage capacity than enclosures populated with 3TB drives while providing best in class performance as well as substantial quality and reliability with sustained sequential data rates of up to 182 MB/s and a field-tested 1.4 million hour MTBF (mean time between failures). The WD RE SAS drives are available now for Xyratex customers and begin shipping in volume starting in Q4.

For More Information on Xyratex and Industry:
Follow and connect with Xyratex at http://www.xyratex.com as well as its Storage Insights Blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, Xyratex YouTube Channel,and Facebook pages.

About Xyratex
Xyratex is a leading provider of data storage technology, including modular solutions for the enterprise data storage industry and hard disk drive (HDD) capital equipment for the HDD industry. Xyratex enterprise data storage platforms provide a range of advanced, scalable data storage solutions for the Original Equipment Manufacturer and High Performance Computing communities. As the largest capital equipment supplier to the HDD industry, Xyratex enables disk drive manufacturers and their component suppliers to meet today's technology and productivity requirements. Xyratex has over 25 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and manufacturing process technology.

Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in North America, Asia, and Europe.

WD is a registered trademark in the US and other countries.

SOURCE  Xyratex Ltd

Xyratex Ltd

CONTACT: Brad Driver, Xyratex Investor Relations, +1-510-687-5260, bdriver@xyratex.com, Mike Stolz, Vice President of Marketing, +1-952-303-4780, mstolz@xyratex.com

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

Radware Announces 2012 Annual General Meeting

TEL AVIV, Israel, September 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Radware [http://www.Radware.com ](R) Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of
application delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ]
and application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers, today announced that its 2012 Annual General Meeting of
Shareholders will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. (Israel time), at
the offices of the Company, 22 Raoul Wallenberg Street, Tel Aviv, Israel. The record date
for the meeting is October 1, 2012.

    The agenda of the meeting is as follows:

       
        1) To re-elect Messrs. Yehuda Zisapel and Avraham Asheri as Class I
          directors of the Company until the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held
          in 2015;
        2) To re-elect Mr. David Rubner as an external director of the Company for a
          period of three years;
        3) To approve modification in terms of compensation to the Chief Executive
          Officer of the Company;
        4) To approve terms of procurement of directors' and officers' liability
          insurance policy;
        5) To approve the reappointment of Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer, a member of
          Ernst & Young Global, as the Company's auditors, and to authorize the Board of
          Directors to delegate to the Audit Committee the authority to fix their remuneration
          in accordance with the volume and nature of their services;
        6) To present and discuss the financial statements of the Company for the year
          ended December 31, 2011 and the Auditors' Report for this period; and
        7) To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual
          General Meeting or any adjournment thereof.

    Items 1 through 5 require the approval of a simple majority of the shares voted on the
matter (with respect to Item 2, since the Company does not have a "controlling
shareholder" within the meaning of the Companies Law). Items 6 and 7 do not require a vote
by the shareholders.

    In the absence of requisite quorum of shareholders in the meeting, the meeting shall
be adjourned to the same day in the next week, at the same time and place, unless
otherwise determined at the meeting in accordance with the Company's Articles of
Association. In accordance with the Companies Law, position statements must be delivered
to the Company no later than 10 days following the record date.

    Additional Information and Where to Find It

    In connection with the meeting, Radware will send to its shareholders of record a
proxy statement describing the various matters to be voted upon at the meeting, along with
a proxy card enabling them to indicate their vote on each matter. The Company will also
furnish copies of the proxy statement and proxy card to the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) on Form 6-K, which may be obtained for free from the SEC's website at
http://www.sec.gov, the Company's website at http://www.radware.com or by
directing such request to the Company's Investor Relations above.

    About Radware

    Radware [http://www.radware.com ] (NASDAQ: RDWR), is a global leader of application
delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers. Its award-winning solutions portfolio delivers full
resilience for business-critical applications, maximum IT efficiency, and complete
business agility. Radware's solutions empower more than 10,000 enterprise and carrier
customers worldwide to adapt to market challenges quickly, maintain business continuity
and achieve maximum productivity while keeping costs down. For more information, please
visit http://www.radware.com.

    Radware encourages you to join our community and follow us on; LinkedIn
[http://www.linkedin.com/company/165642 ], Radware Blog [http://blog.radware.com ],
Twitter [http://twitter.com/#!/radware ], YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/radwareinc ] and
the Radware Connect [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radware-connect/id391124100?mt=8 ] app
for iPhone(R).

                                             ###

    This press release may contain statements concerning Radware's future prospects that
are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that otherwise include the words "believes",
"expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", and similar expressions or
future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", "may" and "could" are
generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These statements are based
on current expectations and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
There can be no assurance that future results will be achieved, and actual results could
differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These risks and uncertainties, as well as
others, are discussed in greater detail in Radware's Annual Report on Form 20-F and
Radware's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Radware undertakes no
commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or
circumstances after the date any such statement is made. Radware's public filings are
available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's website athttp://www.sec.gov
or may be obtained on Radware's website athttp://www.radware.com.

       
        CONTACTS
        Chief Financial Officer
        Meir Moshe
        +972-3766-8610

        Corporate Media Relations:
        Christine Aruza
        +1 201 785 3236  (office)
        +1 201-962-5649  (cell)
        christine.aruza@radware.com

Radware Ltd

NuWallet, Available on iPhone and Android-Based Phones, Gives Consumers Secured Control of Their Digital Wallet

DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NuWallet, Inc., a mobile payment and personal information management application provider, has released the patent-pending NuWallet Application for general use, and is available for the iPhone and Android-based mobile phones.

The application serves as a comprehensive, secure and private consumer digital wallet for mobile devices. The NuWallet solution provides complete flexibility in payment options, shipping decisions, and consumer privacy of personal information - all in a simple-to-use and easy-to-manage application.

Addressing key areas of concern, the NuWallet application provides a very high level of security of the consumer's information, storing all personal data locally on the device using strong encryption. Personal information can only be accessed and transmitted by the user's security PIN. The consumer's information is not "stored in-the-cloud," where their choices can be tracked, monitored or used for other purposes, and is never combined or stored with countless other records or data. The NuWallet application returns privacy and control back to the consumer.

With the NuWallet application, consumers will enjoy a hassle-free check-out experience with participating merchants, only needing to select their desired payment and shipping options by simply tapping a confirmation button to complete the purchase. And, consumers will no longer need to maintain or manage multiple accounts with various merchants; they select and send their desired information at the time of check-out. Especially when time-sensitive purchases are crucial: bid-for-sale auction sites; purchasing tickets for high-demand sporting events or concerts; "flash sales" from on-line merchants; restaurants, and on-line bill payments.

In addition to storing payment and shipping information in the NuWallet app, users can also store data such as passwords; banking/investment account numbers; prescription numbers; insurance information; airline and hotel loyalty programs, etc... in a feature that uses the same secure, encrypted technology for protecting the payment information. So now, your personal notes and memos are truly private and secure.

Key Features on the NuWallet Application:

    --  My Stores - Creates a personalized Shopping Center where consumers
        bookmark their favorite on-line shopping sites with one-tap navigation
    --  My Settings - Payments: securely store multiple credit/debit/merchant
        cards for flexible payment options at check-out. Shipping: store
        multiple addresses for optional shipping locations. PIN: for secure PIN
        management.
    --  My Notes - Create personal note pages to securely store and protect
        personal information that must be kept private.
Availability:
The NuWallet app is available for free at Apple's App Store and at Google Play.

About NuWallet:
NuWallet is a patent-pending technology of NuWallet, Inc. and was founded by a team of industry veterans with a vast amount of experience in credit card processing; merchant services; banking and cash management and the internet security industry.

To learn more, visit the website at http://www.nuwallet.com.

Contact: George Hendrix @ 214-566-2265 
Email:george@nuwallet.com

Website: http://www.nuwallet.com

Trademarks:
Apple, iPhone, iTunes, Google, and Android are trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  NuWallet, Inc.

NuWallet, Inc.

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

Avira Partners with Abine, Online Privacy Leader, to Launch Do Not Track Feature to More Than 100 Million Users

Privacy and security unite; help users protect their computers and take control of their privacy with one simple, free tool

BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Avira, the fastest growing anti-virus company, and privacy expert Abine, partnered to launch Avira Browser Tracking Blocker, which will allow Avira's 100 million users to stop web tracking with just one click. The feature is built from Abine's market leading DoNotTrackPlus (DNT+) technology, making it the most powerful and comprehensive tracking protection available in any security product. The tool will instantly empower users to choose which websites can track their online behavior, or block them altogether.

More than 200 different companies and 580 tracking technologies invisibly track consumers' browsing activities, often without those consumers' knowledge. Ad networks, social networks, and data collection companies follow every move that Internet users make online, including the sites they visit, things they click, and products they buy. Across the globe, consumers and policy makers are growing increasingly concerned about how data is being collected and used, as seen in The World Economic Forum's study, "A Global Perspective on Freedom of Expression, Privacy, Trust and Security Online." Earlier this year, the White House took action by proposing a "Privacy Bill of Rights," designed to lay the groundwork for improved consumer rights about how data is collected online. Europe's e-privacy directive, implemented in May 2012, gives Internet users stronger rights regarding data collection, deletion, and access.

"We've learned from our customer surveys that 84% of our users worry about their personal information being stolen or misused when surfing the web. Partnering with Abine allows us to immediately bring a proven privacy technology to our users around the globe that lets them take control over their private information," said Travis Witteveen, COO of Avira. "Adding a tracking blocker capability is in line with our philosophy to secure not just the computer but also the computer user. We look for innovative, new features that our users want. Privacy is certainly one of those, and we're confident that we've created a unique product that far exceeds what's in market today."

Avira Browser Tracking Blocker is immediately available for free as part of the company's 'SearchFree' anti-virus toolbar, which can be downloaded as part of Avira's Free Antivirus: http://www.avira.com/en/downloads. The tool is built from the same proven technology used to power Abine's DNT+, which has blocked over 285 billion attempts to track its users since its launch in February 2012. The technology stops the collection of data about users, making it more effective than built-in browser privacy features such as Incognito browsing mode and the Do Not Track header. The technology received an "outstanding" review of 4.5 stars from CNET upon its launch, and continues to be renowned for its powerful blocking skills as well as its ability to maintain the web experience. It is the only technology in the market that effectively blocks tracking by Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks without disabling the ability to "like," tweet, or share when users want to.  Both the product and educational portal about online tracking are available in English and German as well as additional European languages.

"Our partnership with Avira is a natural fit, as those already taking action to improve the security of their computer can now simply improve their online privacy- all with one simple and free tool," said Bill Kerrigan, CEO of Abine. "For consumers concerned about their PC security and online privacy, Avira Browser Tracking Blocker, powered by Abine, is the simplest thing you can do to stop online tracking by advertising and social networks and sustain the health of your PC, putting you back in control over your personal information."

Abine expects that tens of millions of people will enable blocking by the end of the year through the use of DNT+ and partner versions of the product like this one with Avira.

About Avira
Avira wants its customers to 'live free' from spyware, phishing, viruses and other internet-based threats. The company was founded 25 years ago on Tjark Auerbach's promise to "make software that does good things for my friends and family." More than 100 million consumers and small businesses now depend upon Avira's security expertise and award-winning antivirus software, making the company the number-two market share leader globally. Avira provides IT-security protection to computers, smartphones, servers and networks, delivered as both software and cloud-based services. In addition to protecting the online world, Avira's CEO promotes well-being in the offline world through the Auerbach Foundation, which supports charitable and social projects. The philosophy of the foundation is to help people to help themselves. For more information, please visit http://www.avira.com or join the community at http://www.facebook.com/avira.

About Abine
People want more control over their personal information online, and Abine is here to help. Abine provides consumers with online privacy solutions that are innovative, easy to use, and work for everyday web users. With proven tools, Abine enables people to both benefit from the Web and retain control over their personal information. Millions of consumers use Abine's products and services, which include the free tracker-blocking tool DoNotTrackPlus and the premium data broker removal service DeleteMe. Abine is backed by premier venture capital firms Atlas Venture and General Catalyst Partners. Abine: The Online Privacy Company (TM). Online privacy starts at abine.com.

PRESS CONTACTS:
Gerald Kimber White
RF|Binder Partners
781-455-8250
Abine@rfbinder.com

Rocket Science PR, for Avira
Rich Mullikin, APR
Tel: +1 415 464 8110 x216
Mobile: +1 925 354 7444
E-mail: rich@rocketscience.com

SOURCE  Abine, Inc.

Abine, Inc.

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

It's time to get the flu shot. Boston Children's can help you find it.

HealthMap Vaccine Finder helps people find the flu vaccine in their area

BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Flu season is just around the corner, which means it's time to get the annual seasonal flu shot. Boston Children's Hospital has launched a website to make it as easy as possible for people to find the flu vaccine.

Called the HealthMap Vaccine Finder, the website is like Google Maps for the flu vaccine. By visiting flushot.healthmap.org and typing in a street address and/or zip code, people can find out where in their area the vaccine is being offered. For each location, the site also provides information on:

    --  What kinds of the vaccine are being offered (shot, intradermal shot,
        high-dose shot or nasal spray)
    --  Address and phone number
    --  Hours of operation
    --  Vaccine cost
    --  Whether insurance is accepted
    --  Age requirements
    --  Driving directions
The site contains information from more than 50,000 locations across the United States. Later this year the HealthMap team will expand the Vaccine Finder to also include an additional 10 adult vaccines (hepatitis A, hepatitis B, HPV, MMR, meningococcal, pneumococcal, Td, Tdap, varicella and zoster).

The HealthMap Vaccine Finder's origins lay in the Google Flu Vaccine Finder, originally launched in 2009. In 2011, Google turned the reins over John Brownstein, PhD, co-founder of HealthMap (a real-time intelligence resource on a broad range of emerging infectious diseases) and director of the Computational Epidemiology Group within Boston Children's Informatics Program (CHIP).

Brownstein's team worked with advocacy and professional organizations, federal agencies, health departments, and clinics and pharmacies to expand the data available on the site. They then worked to promote it through Flu.gov, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) online clearinghouse for seasonal, H1N1 (swine), H5N1 (bird), H3N2 and pandemic flu information. Flu.gov also has made a widget that makes it easy to add the Vaccine Finder to any website.

"People sometimes have a hard time deciding where to get a flu shot because there are many factors involved in the decision," said Brownstein. "We've been working with several agencies, groups and companies to pull all information on location, price and vaccine type together into one place for consumers. We hope it helps encourage more people to get the shot."

Influenza kills tens of thousands of Americans each year. Annual vaccination is crucial to keep seasonal influenza at bay, as the influenza virus subtly mutates every year to make earlier seasons' vaccines ineffective. Brownstein's team released studies in 2005 and 2011 documenting the population-wide benefits of vaccinating preschool-aged children in particular against the flu.

"Getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to prevent influenza, which is a serious disease that can result in hospitalization or death, especially for young children or people with underlying health conditions," says Thomas Sandora, MD, MPH, an infection control expert and epidemiologist at Boston Children's. "Flu is very contagious and can be spread from one person to another even before symptoms develop, so having a high proportion of people vaccinated is important to help limit transmission of the virus during flu season."

"Every year in the U.S. more than 200,000 people may be hospitalized for flu-related complications--including 20,000 children under the age of 5," according to Howard K. Koh, MD, MPH, assistant secretary for health at the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. "Simply put, vaccination is the best protection we have against the flu. A flu vaccine can reduce your risk of illness, hospitalization, or even death--and can prevent you from spreading the virus to your families, friends and coworkers."

The HealthMap Vaccine Finder was developed in consultation with HHS, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Pharmacists Association, the National Community Pharmacists Association, the Immunization Action Coalition, the American Medical Association, the National Influenza Vaccine Summit, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and the National Association of County and City Health Officials. Data on vaccine availability have been provided by CVS, Rite-Aid, Target and Walgreens, as well as hundreds of individual pharmacies, clinics and state/local health departments.

Boston Children's Hospital is home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, where its discoveries have benefited both children and adults since 1869. More than 1,100 scientists, including nine members of the National Academy of Sciences, 11 members of the Institute of Medicine and nine members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute comprise Boston Children's research community. Founded as a 20-bed hospital for children, Boston Children's today is a 395 bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent health care grounded in the values of excellence in patient care and sensitivity to the complex needs and diversity of children and families. Boston Children's also is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. For more information about research and clinical innovation at Boston Children's, visit: http://vectorblog.org/.

Contact:

Erin Tornatore

Boston Children's Hospital

617-919-3110
erin.tornatore@childrens.harvard.edu

SOURCE  Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital

Web Site: http://www.childrenshospital.org/

HGC Granted Permission to Provide International Data and Voice Services in Myanmar

Market liberalisation sees HGC become the first overseas telecoms operator to serve Myanmar

HONG KONG, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hutchison Global Communications Limited (HGC), the international fixed-line business division of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (HTHKH; HKex stock code: 215) today announced that it has been granted permission to provide international data and voice services in Myanmar through co-operation with an authorized Myanma Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) respresentative.

Myanmar welcomes foreign players following local telecoms liberalisation

Myanmar's MPT awarded new telecoms licences following liberalisation of the local market earlier this year. Under the revised regulations, Myanmar welcomes both domestic and foreign operators, which were previously prohibited from entering the market. These latest moves herald a new era of development for Myanmar's telecoms market.

HGC is first foreign telecoms provider to serve Myanmar's data and voice markets

HGC's newly-awarded permission means it becomes the first foreign telecoms operator, after liberalisation, to provide Myanmar with data and voice services. These include International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC) and the introduction of technology-neutral Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) for the provision of Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IP-VPN) data services. In addition, HGC has established direct voice interconnection with MPT and is now authorised to terminate traffic into Myanmar. Liberalisation has sparked increasing demand for Myanmar people to communicate internationally -- and HGC is able to meet that demand by offering premium grade voice services. This means Myanmar will benefit from enhanced and affordable international data and voice connectivity with the rest of the world. 

HGC has a strong track record in Myanmar's telecoms sector

The move also underscores HGC's tradition as a pioneer in providing telecoms services to Myanmar, which began with provision of the nation's first IP-VPN service in 2008. HGC has also served as one of the country's major Internet backbone service providers in 2007. Over the years, HGC has provided international voice services to Myanmar under bilateral voice agreements. This has seen passage of a high volume of in-and-out voice traffic, and suggests even greater potential for expansion of our services.

More Myanmar data and voice services strengthen HGC's GMS network capability

Myanmar is also one of the five core Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) member nations, along with Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. The GMS data network service was established by HGC in 2010, since when many carriers and corporate customers have used this facility to connect with the rest of the world. Recently-granted permission further enables HGC to develop a stronger market presence in Myanmar as well as to empower the country with greater and comprehensive international connectivity. This will help cope with emerging communications needs not only in Myanmar but also the wider Greater Mekong Subregion.

Improvement to Myanmar's connectivity with the world's major business hubs

Myanmar's telecoms connectivity with the rest of the world will be strengthened by HGC's deployment of various network paths, comprising a submarine cable and terrestrial cables. This diverse networking capability enables HGC to connect Myanmar with Asia, Europe and the US, as well as other global destinations, while providing sophisticated international reach in a more reliable and speedy manner. Another advantage is more direct and efficient interconnections between Myanmar and other Asian business hubs, especially neighbouring markets in Southeast Asia and the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Consolidating HGC's first-mover advantage in the region

Andrew Kwok, HGC's President of International Business, said: "Our stronger presence in Myanmar has reinforced HGC's position as a first mover in the region. Today's news means more data and voice connections to Myanmar will bolster our already well-established GMS network connectivity. In fact, HGC was the first overseas network operator to provide international telecoms services in the region. Our richness of expertise and international telecoms market know-how makes us very confident of providing Myanmar with reasonably-priced one-stop-shop data and voice solutions, as well as total network diversity, stringent service levels and extensive connections to our fully-fledged global network."

For more details, please call HGC sales hotline on +852-2128-2349 or email ibmarketing@hgc-intl.com.

About Hutchison Global Communications Limited

Hutchison Global Communications Limited (HGC) owns one of the largest fibre-to-the-building telecommunications networks in Hong Kong. Since establishment in 1995, it has been fully committed to building its own 100% optical fibre network infrastructure and introducing the most advanced facilities. Coupled with its four cross-border routes integrated with all three of mainland China's tier-one telecommunications operators and world-class international network, HGC provides a comprehensive range of fixed-line telecommunications services locally and overseas. HGC is a subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (HTHKH; Stock Code: 215). HTHKH is a leading integrated telecommunications service operator, offering mobile and fixed-line services to local and international customers. For more information on HGC, please visit http://www.hgc.com.hk. For more information on HTHKH, please visit http://www.hthkh.com.

SOURCE  Hutchison Global Communications Limited

Hutchison Global Communications Limited

CONTACT: CONTACTS: Sally Tsang, Corporate Communications, +852-2128-3320, sally.tsang@hthk.com or Mandy Tam, Corporate Communications, +852-2128-3532, mandy.tam@hthk.com

Web Site: http://www.hgc.com.hk

SUGEN and SAP simplify knowledge transfer to SAP customers

Online platform fulfills need for quick and easy access to relevant SAP information

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. and WALLDORF, Germany and HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP User Group Executive Network (SUGEN), a global network of sixteen independent SAP user groups, is pleased to announce the launch of the Knowledge Transfer Platform developed jointly with SAP AG.

The online platform fills the gap between the information needs of customers and the information sources that are already available to them. SAP User Groups and customers have a variety of informational needs, such as target group oriented, market oriented, product and industry specific, etc. That information is readily available through sources at SAP e.g. SAP.com, SAP Service Marketplace, SAP Help Portal and SAP Collaboration Network. However, the challenge for customers is to find the exact information they are looking for without having background information about the sources. There was no clear structure of the information for an intuitive navigation through the SAP information sources.

"A number of SUGEN User Groups collaborated with SAP AG to develop a solution to this problem," said Richard Thorpe, a member of the SUGEN Core Leadership Team and sponsor of the Knowledge Transfer project. "We have aimed to simplify the way information can be acquired in a manner that can be applied globally by involving the real usage of the knowledge transfer assets of each User Group and to focus on the processes inside SAP, from SAP to partners and from SAP to customers. This will make the User Group the main source of SAP application and technology information."

The Knowledge Transfer Platform is easily accessible online (see http://service.sap.com/usergroups). This web presence has been established by the SAP Global User Groups Organization led by Yasmin Awad and is embedded into the SAP Service Marketplace which allows for the use of existing infrastructure and security concepts. In addition to a dedicated area for SUGEN, country pages will provide country specific or localized content that can be designed in collaboration with the respective User Group and can be restricted to its members.

The benefits to customers are:

    --  A Knowledge Transfer Platform  that enables SAP customers to easily
        navigate and consume relevant content.
    --  A scalable and repeatable engagement methodology that guides SAP
        customers through different stages in their solution adoption cycle.
    --  Quality content made available to all SAP customers to assist them in
        leveraging technology.
Yasmin Awad, Senior Vice President, SAP Global User Group Organization, commented that "this is another example of the global network of User Groups and SAP working together to solve real customer issues and strengthen knowledge transfer to SAP customers."

About SUGEN

Established in 2007, SUGEN is a global network of sixteen user groups designed to facilitate open, honest dialogue between members and SAP. By working together, SUGEN members provide consolidated strategic influence priorities and work with SAP to resolve them, provide an effective and efficient method for communication among user groups and SAP, and share best practices between users groups and SAP for the mutual benefit of all.

Current members include AFSUG (Africa), ASUG (North America), ASUG Argentina, ASUG Brazil, ASUG Mexico, AUSAPE (Spain), DSAG (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), INDUS (India), JSUG (Japan), SAPSA (Sweden), SAUG (Australia), SAP UK & Ireland User Group, SBN (Norway), SUG-MENA (Middle-East, North Africa), USF (France), and VNSG (Netherlands).

The members of the elected SUGEN leadership team are William Khalil (SUG-MENA, Dubai), Otto Schell (DSAG, Germany), Richard Thorpe (AFSUG, Africa), Don Whittington (ASUG, US and Canada) and Tonnie van der Horst (VNSG, the Netherlands).

Media Contacts:

SUGEN
TEL: +31736410200, e-mail: rob.van.der.marck@vnsg.nl

SOURCE  SUGEN

SUGEN

DeTron Inc. Introduces QDK Technology, Enabling True Personal Trusted Identity For Cloud Era

Quantum Direct Key (QDK) Cryptosystem is Simple, Efficient and Virtually Unbreakable; System Reliably Establishes Personal Identity for Today's Cloud Applications and Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DeTron Inc., today announced the availability of QDK (Quantum Direct Key), a true innovation in personal trusted identity technology and the first to meet the evolving global demands for cloud-based applications and services. Built with a proprietary algorithm, QDK satisfies all the key elements necessary to protect and empower the individual in a world dominated by cyber-activity: privacy, security, interoperability and ease of use.

QDK is a highly advanced yet efficient, cost-effective and best of all, virtually unbreakable technology. Unlike Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) which requires a third-party to process and issue a security certificate from an independent database, QDK establishes an Encryption Public Key directly between the sender and recipient, certifying the individual's unique identity. Because the system requires only the sender and recipient, it simplifies and strengthens the exchange of information.

QDK functions by generating a pair of public and private keys from two public and secret seed matrices Mp (public) and Ms (secret). The KMC (Key Management Center) is the only owner of M(s )and it is always offline. The private key is generated by the KMC from the user's ID:

Key(cs) =  g(s)(ID, M(s))

The public key is generated by any user using known ID:

Key(cp = )g(p)(ID,M(p))

Mpand the key generation mapping g(p)(.) are distributed to the user after encryption.

"QDK is the first technology capable of solving the secured cloud identity problem," said Steve Chao, Chief Extraction Architect of DeTron. "As the White House announced last year, the potential for fraud and the weakness of privacy protections found in current online solutions involving user names and passwords preclude better alternatives. If we are going to reach the next level of trust as a society in cyberspace, we must establish a reliable trusted identity solution. QDK is that answer."

The uses for QDK are manifold and will positively impact the entire spectrum of online and digital applications. Cloud-based healthcare and financial records, more secure e-mail, identity-based cryptography for client side security in Web applications, and public key encryption and signature generation in Web browsers, are just some of the uses. QDK will even support Code Signing--the process of enabling software developers to digitally "sign" applications to confirm authorship and guarantee that code has not been subsequently altered.

To facilitate the acceptance and use of QDK encryption for e-commerce, DeTron Inc. has developed a special device to host a QDK chip. The device will allow users to quickly and securely complete purchases of digital goods and/or services such as music downloads. As an enabler of such transactions, QDK will outperform DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection for copyrighted material or other forms of digitized intellectual property.

In April 2011, the Obama administration unveiled its "National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace". The initiative's goal is to establish a framework whereby private-sector companies and organizations would join to create, test, verify and distribute a voluntary "single credential" solution for Americans. The credential, suitable for deployment on a smartphone, smart card or token, would eliminate the need to remember multiple passwords. Individuals would be able to use the credential to accomplish a host of activities, from banking, shopping, and electronic health record access, to other uses such as browsing the Web with anonymity when desired.

About DeTron:
DeTron Inc. is a leader in global solutions that protect sensitive personal information on wireless devices. The company designs, manufactures and markets integrated hardware and software that delivers secure access to email, phone, text messaging (SMS and MMS), Internet, and mobile applications. Supporting all major wireless network standards, DeTron also partners with third-party developers and manufacturers to create products and services offering assured secure wireless connectivity. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California USA, DeTron has offices in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Visit DeTron at http://www.detrontech.com/.   

SOURCE  DeTron Inc.

DeTron Inc.

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

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

Comcast Launches XFINITY® WiFi In California

Service Now Available for No Additional Charge to Xfinity Internet Customers

LIVERMORE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced that its Xfinity® WiFi service is now available in California.  For no additional charge to Xfinity Internet residential customers or Comcast Business Class Internet customers, Xfinity WiFi now provides fast wireless Internet access in select cities in Northern and Central California plus Santa Barbara County, including:  the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Fresno, Monterey, Santa Maria and Chico (see complete list below).  To access Xfinity WiFi, customers and non-customers should look for "xfinitywifi" on the list of available networks on their wireless device and follow prompts to begin their WiFi session. 

"Our customers are increasingly leveraging wireless devices, platforms and apps, and looking for ways to enjoy their entertainment and communications outside of their homes," said Elaine Barden, Regional Vice President of Marketing for Comcast California.  "With Xfinity WiFi, we're providing them a fast wireless Internet experience while they're out shopping, eating or otherwise enjoying their time in Northern and Central California."

Xfinity WiFi will provide fast wireless Internet access via hotspots in cities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as Aptos, Atwater, Buellton, Cameron Park, Carmel, Chico, Chowchilla, Colusa, Corcoran, Davis, Diamond Springs, Dinuba, El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove, Fairfield, Folsom, Fresno, Galt, Grass Valley, Hanford, Kerman, Lathrop, Lemoore, Lodi, Lompoc, Los Banos, Madera, Manteca, Marysville, Mendota, Merced, Modesto, Monterey, Murphys, Nevada City, Newman, Oakdale, Oroville, Parlier, Patterson, Placerville, Rancho Cordova, Reedley, Roseville, Sacramento, Salinas, San Andreas, Sanger, Santa Maria, Selma, Solvang, Sonora, Soquel, Stockton, Tracy, Tulare, Twain Harte, Vacaville, Vallejo, Visalia, Willows and Yuba City. A coverage map is available at: http://www.xfinity.com/wifi.

Comcast has installed and activated a few thousand Xfinity WiFi hotspots throughout California and will continue to install additional hotspots in California throughout the year.

Xfinity WiFi also provides Xfinity Internet customers the ability to access thousands of WiFi hotspots throughout the greater Philadelphia area, Boston and Washington, DC, in addition to areas of New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.  Xfinity WiFi hotspots are located in places where customers spend time working, commuting, shopping and dining. In addition, Comcast previously announced roaming agreements with Cablevision and Time Warner Cable, under which Xfinity Internet customers can enjoy thousands of Xfinity WiFi hotspots in the Greater New York Tri-State area also for no additional fee.

Comcast has changed the Internet experience for millions of customers by providing superfast speeds, reliable service, trusted security and online content.  The company has increased Internet speeds for its customers six times since 2002.

Xfinity Internet also offers other value-added services at no additional cost, such as the Constant Guard security suite, the most comprehensive suite of online protection (a $360 value) that includes top-rated Norton(TM) Security Suite, Secure Backup & Share and IDENTITY GUARD®. In addition, Comcast offers access to the Constant Guard Website, in both English http://xfinity.comcast.net/constantguard and in Spanish http://xfinity.comcast.net/constantguard/Seguridad, which provides tips, tools and resources on Internet safety and security threats.

About Comcast Cable

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

SOURCE  Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation

CONTACT: Bryan Byrd, Comcast, +1-916-515-2821, bryan_byrd@cable.comcast.com

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

Mcor Launches the Matrix 300+ at TCT Live 2012

BIRMINGHAM, England, September 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Mcor adds a plus to the Matrix making it 3 times faster and another step nearer to
truly accessible 3D Printing

    Stand P15, NEC, TCT Live 2012 Exhibition, Birmingham

    Mcor Technologies Ltd, manufacturer of the only line of paper 3D printers in the world
today announced the launch of the Matrix 300+, lowest cost, highest quality, most
eco-friendly 3D printer that is now 3 times faster!

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120927/564730 )

    The Matrix 300+ extends the benefits of Mcor's Matrix technology and further delivers
on the vision of providing accessible 3D printing solutions. The Matrix is the only 3D
printer in the world that can use A4/Letter paper to make 3D objects - the low cost,
eco-way. And the 'Matrix' is already in use printing extraordinary things with clients
such as the Royal College of Art, Florida State University and KCI Medical.

    The Matrix 300+ has been re-designed to enable a faster turnaround on part production
and so in turn putting even more parts into more hands at no extra cost. Mcor have
implemented a Selectable Layer Thickness (S.L.T.) technique that allows the Matrix to run
in two different modes, draft or presentation. The Matrix 300+ is also sold with enhanced
software which reduces build time and simplifies the 'weeding' process. Mcor have also
developed a new Matrix technique called V.V.D. - Variable Volume Deposition - this
technique enables the production of more complex parts that are even stronger and more
durable. And the 300+ continues to offer a low cost, eco-friendly option which is an ideal
choice for use in an office or educational environment. "With the Matrix 300+, our
customers can economically print high-definition durable parts in-house," said Dr Conor
MacCormack, Mcor Co-founder & CEO. "With a faster print speed and increased print
capability, the new Matrix 300+ delivers even more value for engineering, education, AEC
and packaging design applications."

    Mcor have been expanding its operations rapidly on all fronts in recent months; they
have moved to a new HQ in Ireland, opened a second office in the US and, added key staff.
The company also recently announced the Mcor IRIS which has been developed to build on the
award-winning Matrix technology and maintain the extremely low cost and eco-friendly ethos
while adding the one thing people really want for their models, full 600 dpi colour. "The
Mcor Iris produces sharp vibrant prints; printing on to a pure white media produces better
colour authenticity and reproduction when compared with other colour 3D printing
technologies - we like to call it colour with soul." stated Dr Conor MacCormack.

    Mcor's goal is to continue to provide accessible 3D printing solutions with many other
products to roll out in the near future, "The mantra within Mcor is 'unfettered
innovation', said Dr MacCormack. The Matrix 300+ and Iris are just the first in a series
of exciting developments for the company moving forward."

    The Matrix 300+ will be available globally in late 2012. The new Matrix 300+ and parts
made on the IRIS are on display this week at TCT Live 2012 at the NEC in Birmingham, UK,
Stand P15.

    About Mcor Technologies Ltd

    Mcor Technologies Ltd is an innovative Irish company set up in 2004 with a talented
team of specialists in the area of 3D printing, software and CAD/CAM. Mcor's vision is to
bring 3D printing to a broader audience and eventually to the masses.

    The company operates internationally from offices in Ireland, the UK and America.

       
        For further information, please contact:
        Deirdre MacCormack
        Mcor Technologies Ltd
        Tel: +353-41-6862800
        deirdre@mcortechnologies.com

    Alternatively, please feel free to visit our website at:
http://www.mcortechnologies.com

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New software solution offers integrated case management to justice departments

Crowe Horwath LLP and Integrated Software Specialists join forces to offer iJustice for free

CHICAGO, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- State, local and federal justice organizations must track the status and progress of each of their cases, but many are doing so with outdated technology. Existing systems often don't provide the ability to share information among the involved parties, creating inefficiencies in case management and potential public safety issues.

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To help these organizations manage caseloads more efficiently, Crowe Horwath LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the U.S., has teamed with Integrated Software Specialists (ISS) to be the exclusive provider of ISS's iJustice® Enterprise Case Management Solution Suite (iJustice).

To introduce iJustice, Crowe and ISS are accepting grant applications until Oct. 31 from those who would like to try the system free for one-year, including the cost of implementation and hosting. Details are available at http://www.crowehorwath.com/iJusticePR.

iJustice is a Web-based case management system that offers greater efficiencies, advanced information orchestration, automated reporting, analytics, in-depth security and audit functions. It is designed for use by courts, clerks, supervision agencies, public defenders, prosecutors, law enforcement, corrections personnel, the public and other parties and maintains necessary levels of security to protect data privacy.

"As cases progress, individuals in the justice system rely on many different officials in many different departments for the information required to accurately and efficiently process a case," said Bob Dobis, partner in Crowe's justice and public safety group. "The iJustice solution gives officials, managers and staff easy access to the information they need with less burden to do their part for each case, and it alerts the next department when they need to take over."

Dobis added that by automating these processes, iJustice reduces the potential for errors and frees up staff time.

Key features of iJustice include:

    --  Web-based delivery with e-service capabilities, including e-pay,
        e-citation processing and e-filing;
    --  Highly configurable, to speed implementation with limited customization
        and allow for changes to be easily applied later;
    --  Automated notifications and alerts that coordinate a case between
        different parts of the organization;
    --  Advanced analytics, ad-hoc reporting and querying capabilities;
    --  Ability to exchange information with other departments, counties and
        systems while conforming with national models including the National
        Information Exchange Model (NIEM); and
    --  Scalability to integrate with existing systems.
"Caseloads are increasing while staff numbers are decreasing due to budget constraints. To handle this, departments need to improve case management efficiency, which an integrated technology solution like iJustice can help accomplish," said Alicia Antonetti-Tricker, a senior manager in Crowe's justice and public safety group. "Although many technology initiatives are complex and require significant time to implement, iJustice is ready to deploy and integrates seamlessly with existing systems, providing for a faster implementation than many other systems on the market."

For more information on iJustice, please visit: http://www.crowehorwath.com/iJusticePR.

About Crowe Horwath

Crowe Horwath LLP (http://www.crowehorwath.com) is one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. Under its core purpose of "Building Value with Values®," Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private companies, while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. With offices coast to coast and 2,600 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Horwath International, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, consisting of more than 150 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 100 countries around the world.

About Integrated Software Specialists

For more than 22 years, ISS (http://www.issintl.com), also known as iJustice Solutions (http://www.iJusticeSolutions.com), has established a reputation for developing breakthrough innovations for e-government, specifically in the justice, public safety, and public health sectors of government. Its advanced SOA architectures and leading-edge enterprise case management software solutions have received national government acclaim and have won national government innovation and industry-leadership awards. Its award-winning technology solutions, now called iJustice, were designed from the ground up to deliver the power and benefits of advanced integrated justice automation. The first adopters of the iJustice Enterprise Solution Suite have publicly endorsed it, reporting significant advanced capabilities, benefits, and efficiency gains. The iJustice products are uniquely engineered to be highly adaptive, support NIEM and SOA, and allow easy integration with any legacy system on any platform and intelligent information exchange across departments or agencies enterprisewide with no limits.

SOURCE  Crowe Horwath LLP

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CONTACT: Amanda Shawaluk, +1-312-899-8416, amanda.shawaluk@crowehorwath.com, or Jan Lippman, +1-312-899-8414, jan.lippman@crowehorwath.com, Media Relations Twitter: @Crowe_USNews, Justice and Public SafetyTwitter:  @Crowe_JPS

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

Peli Products Launches its Peli ProGear(TM) Consumer Range in Europe

BARCELONA, September 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    After months of anticipation, Peli Products brings its consumer line to Europe -
offering unrivalled protection for tablets, laptops, smart phones and cameras

    Peli Products, S.L.U., the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced
lighting systems and high-performance protective case solutions, today announces the
launch of its first-ever consumer-focused product line - Peli ProGear(TM) in Europe.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56612-peli-progear-launch

    Traditionally a B2B player, and already a world-renowned brand in the military,
industrial safety and tactical industries, as well as being the best kept secret of many
photographers, divers and extreme sports enthusiasts, this new line comprises a wide range
of cases and lighting built especially for the digital protection and extreme performance
needs of all electronic equipment - whether you're biking to work or hiking in extreme
conditions, the ProGear range offers unrivalled protection of your electronics.

    "Peli Products is a trusted brand in the most demanding markets - first responders,
military, aerospace and industrial - because our products excel in the harshest conditions
known to man," said Lyndon Faulkner, President and CEO of Peli. "We've used the same Peli
DNA found in our commercial products to create a wide range of extremely tough products
for consumers to use as protection for tablets, laptops, smart phones and cameras - for us
it's all about digital survival not only in every day situations but also in the harshest
of environments."

    Visibility of the Peli ProGear brand will be championed through support from top
athletes, explorers and adventurers who use the products and embrace the Peli spirit.
These include:

       
        - Jeb Corliss - one of the world's foremost BASE-jumpers and wingsuit pilots
        - Alexandra Cousteau - leading conservationist, Cousteau family legacy and
          founder of Blue Legacy

    For more information visit the brand-new Peli ProGear website, which goes live October
1st 2012: http://www.PeliProGear.com.

    The following ProGear products are available at the Peli ProGear website
http://www.peliprogear.com:

       
        - Peli ProGear Urban Backpacks: The backpacks seamlessly incorporate Peli
          cases or rigid compartments to fit and protect personal electronics and belongings.
          The integrated Peli case - designed to safeguard laptops, MacBooks, netbooks,
          e-readers, tablets, keyboard and accessories - features the same professional-grade
          durability and protective qualities that until now have been the secret of many
          professionals. Urban Backpacks are designed to be comfortably lightweight and made of
          ballistic nylon for long-lasting durability. Additional features in the line include
          over-moulded handle, padded storage area, ventilated back panel and cool colour
          contrasted highlights. The U100 Elite Laptop Backpack, U140 Elite Tablet Backpack,
          U105 Laptop Backpack and U145 Tablet Backpack are available at an MSRP of GBP250,
          GBP220, GBP125 and GBP125, respectively.
        - Peli ProGear Digital Protection (Micro Case Series(TM) and Hardback(TM)
          Series) - The watertight, crushproof and impact resistant i1010 and i1015 Micro Cases
          offer ultimate protection for small electronics and other vital gear, such as
          e-Readers and tablets from 7" and 10" tablets to 14" and 15" laptops. They incorporate
          an automatic pressure equalization valve that prevents vacuum lock to make them easier
          to open at any altitude. In addition, all cases in the series offer anti-scratch foam
          inserts to add another layer of protection for delicate electronics. The cases also
          feature stainless steel hardware and easy-snap latches. The i1010 and i1015 are
          available at an MSRP of GBP30. The HardBack Cases range from an MSRP of GBP50 to
          GBP150.
        - Peli ProGear Lighting: Peli's 1910, 1920, 2360, 2370, 2710 and 2720 lighting
          are small in weight, yet big on performance. They offer the brightness, efficiency and
          durability required for outdoor activities after sundown. MSRP ranges from GBP27 to
          GBP56. Peli ProGear LED Work Light / 9420 RALS: A new remote area lighting system, the
          9420 RALS, is a portable LED work light that will deploy up to 1,5 m in height. It
          features a removable, rechargeable lithium battery to give users round-the-clock light
          when and where it's needed most. Available at PeliProGear.com for an MSRP of GBP229.
          The 9420XL Kit with additional accessories included is also available for MSRP GBP299.
        - Peli ProGear Sport Wallet (Coming soon): Built to withstand extreme
          temperatures and conditions, the Sport Wallet is crushproof and water-resistant and
          will hold keys, identification cards, credit cards, cash and more. It features an
          easy-open latch and dual mesh pocket organisation.

    About Peli Products

    Peli Products is the Europe, Middle East and Africa Headquarters of Pelican(TM)
Products, Inc., the global leader in design and manufacture of both high-performance case
solutions and advanced portable lighting systems. Their products are used by professionals
in the most demanding markets including firefighters, police, defense / military,
aerospace, entertainment, industrial and consumer. Peli products are designed and built to
last a lifetime. The company operates in 19 countries, with 26 offices and five
manufacturing facilities across the globe. For more information, visit http://www.peli.com
orhttp://www.behrmancap.com.

       
        Contact:
        Natalie Faulkner
        Faulknerink Communications
        natalie@faulknerink.com
        +33-6-14-39-83-24

    Video:
    http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56612-peli-progear-launch

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GreatCall Introduces New Monthly Jitterbug Phone Plans - Giving Customers Simplified Options and More Monthly Minutes in Time for the Holiday Season

New Offerings Combine More Talk Time with Superior Customer Service and Award-Winning Health and Safety Features

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GreatCall, Inc., a leader in wireless services that help people stay connected, safe and healthy, today announced a new suite of simplified monthly plan options that provides greater value for Jitterbug customers. Effective today, GreatCall is increasing the minutes of their monthly plans and extending the superior service and available options the company offers. Available on one of the nation's largest and most dependable wireless networks, customers can select one of these six options:

    Introducing New Jitterbug Monthly Phone Plans
    ---------------------------------------------
    Basic 14
     Plan                                       $14.99/mo. 50 Anytime Minutes
    --------                                    ---------- ------------------
    Basic 19
     Plan                                       $19.99/mo. 200 Anytime Minutes

    ---
    Premium 29
     Plan                                       $29.99/mo. 700 Anytime Minutes
    ----------                                  ---------- -------------------
    Premium 39
     Plan                                       $39.99/mo. 1500 Anytime Minutes
    ----------                                  ---------- --------------------
    Premium 59
     Plan                                       $59.99/mo. 2500 Anytime Minutes
    ----------                                  ---------- --------------------
    Simply                                                  Unlimited Minutes and Text
     Unlimited                                              Messages
     Plan                                       $79.99/mo.
    ----------                                  ----------   --------------------------
The new Jitterbug phone plans are designed for people who want the flexibility to use their phones more during certain months, but who may use fewer minutes per month than average. Combined with the award-winning health and safety services and features offered by GreatCall, the new rate plans are a compelling offer for users seeking an easy-to-use and budget friendly wireless service.

"GreatCall is committed to delivering superior service to its customers, and our new suite of plans is one of the many initiatives we plan to rollout over the next year," said Bill Yates, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for GreatCall. "We updated our monthly plans to better meet the needs of our customers. We understand our customers need choices that fit their individual lifestyles, and that's exactly what we've given them."

GreatCall's approach is to help customers enjoy their cell phone by simplifying the entire experience. All of the phone plans allow you to carry over your unused minutes to the next month, as the monthly minutes are good for 60 days. Customers also benefit from plans priced around what they need and how they will use their minutes - without requiring text, data or any other add-ons.  With most contract plans, a customer needs to spend a minimum of $79.99/month for minutes, text and data just to get started - even if they never make a call, send a message, or use data. With Jitterbug, people can get started for as low as $14.99 per month.

GreatCall's unwavering commitment to provide wireless services that people can count on means that the award-winning features customers know and love are also offered, including:

    --  GreatCall will never ask you to sign a contract
    --  All features are easy to understand and use
    --  Powered by one of the nation's largest, most dependable wireless
        networks
    --  Award-winning Health and Safety Services including 5Star Urgent Response
        which transforms your Jitterbug cell phone into your own personal safety
        device
    --  100% US-based customer service available 24/7
    --  Dial "0" to reach a GreatCall Operator who can help manage your calendar
        or phone book
The Jitterbug brand is the gold standard of easy-to-use cell phones and continues to be the leader in wireless simplicity. To purchase the new Jitterbug Plus and sign up for one of these exciting new rate plans, call directly at 1-800-918-8543, visit greatcall.com or select retailers including Best Buy, Sears, Radio Shack Dealer Franchises, Fry's Electronics and ShopKo. Visit our store locator online to find a retailer near you.

About GreatCall, Inc.

GreatCall is a company of "People You Can Count On" to deliver wireless services that help keep customers connected, safe and healthy(TM). The company stands apart from other wireless services providers through its simplified, personalized and humanized approach, as well as its commitment to providing a high quality customer service experience. The company has been widely praised for its ability to deliver the benefits of innovation and technology in a meaningful and easy-to-use format. GreatCall has received prominent national media accolades from the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, The New York Times, Washington Post and major TV broadcast networks.

GreatCall's services, apps, and cell phone handsets, including The 5Star(TM) and The Jitterbug(TM) are sold nationwide at leading retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, Sears, Radio Shack Dealer Franchise, Fry's Electronics and ShopKo, as well as direct to consumers at 1-800-918-8543 and online at GreatCall.com. Service coverage includes the U.S. and Canada. GreatCall is located in San Diego, CA.

To learn more about all available GreatCall products and services, please visit: http://www.greatcall.com/jitterbug/plans. This GreatCall news release and other announcements are available at http://www.greatcall.com/buzz. Or follow our news on Twitter @GreatCallInc and on Facebook facebook.com/greatcall. For access to company logos and high-resolution images and screen shots, please visit: http://www.greatcall.com/assets.

SOURCE  GreatCall, Inc.

GreatCall, Inc.

CONTACT: Grayling Connecting Point for GreatCall, Tanya Jeffers, +1-415-897-0999 direct, +1-415-720-6456 cell, tanya.jeffers@graylingcp.com; Grayling Connecting Point for GreatCall, Jessica Cooper, +1-415-422-4036 direct, +1-650-515-2071 cell, jessica.cooper@graylingcp.com

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

GiftCardLab.com Launches Unique Suite of Gift Cards to Honor Teachers

Array of gift cards available for purchase, options include local and national brands, e-gift cards, and customizable gift cards, just in time for World Teacher's Day

DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GiftCardLab.com, the online leading provider of gift cards, today announced its unique array of gift cards perfectly suited for teachers, just in time for World Teacher's Day on October 5th.

Here are some gift card options perfect for World Teacher's Day:

    --  Gift Cards to national restaurants to give teachers a well-deserved
        night out.
    --  Gift Cards to local Dallas merchants including Pinkberry, Bailey's
        Prime, and Taverna.
    --  E-gift cards that can be sent directly to a teacher's email address.
        E-gift cards include cards to purchase movies, books, clothes, school
        supplies, and more.
    --  Customizable gift cards. Select a gift card from hundreds of designs
        including school supplies and "thank you" cards or upload a photo.
        GiftCardLab.com allows you to print the teacher's name on the card for
        an extra personal touch.
"Teachers not only teach within the walls of a school. They teach life lessons my kids will have with them forever - and, for all they do, I am so thankful.  What better way is there for me to say thank you, then with a gift card?" asked GiftCardLab.com customer relations member Angela Garrity.  "I really appreciate my child's teachers - all of their hard work and special attention they give.  A personalized gift that can be spent any way they want is very special," added operations team member Nina Rangel.

Additionally, IncentiveCardLab.com allows principals and superintendents to recognize teachers for the hard work they do.  "Some teachers have a long drive to and from school, so a gas gift card is one way to thank them for their commitment to their students," said David Jones, CEO of GiftCardLab.com.

Schools can also customize cards with their school mascot or logo to reward teachers whose students have done well over the years.

About GiftCardLab.com

GiftCardLab.com is your one stop shop for everything gift card.  Whether you're looking to personalize a Visa Gift Card with your own photo, or find store gift cards and e-gift cards to your favorite retailers and restaurants, our online galleries have the largest selection in the world.  The Dallas based company was founded in 2004 and continues to wow customers with exceptional customer service.  For more information visit our online gift card store.

SOURCE  GiftCardLab.com

GiftCardLab.com

CONTACT: Kristin Miller, SS|PR, +1-719-634-8292, kmiller@sspr.com

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

Revitalizing Website Communications

TOKYO and SKIEN, Norway, September 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Dentsu eMarketing One to start offering eZ Publish Enterprise Solutions

    Dentsu eMarketing One Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, President and CEO Kaoru Nagahama)
and eZ Systems Japan Co. Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, President and COO Masahiro
Yakushiji, the local Japanese subsidiary of eZ Systems AS of Norway, http://www.ez.no)
have signed a partnership agreement to begin offering Web Content Management (WCM)
solutions using "eZ Publish Enterprise edition". Gabriele Viebach, Group CEO of eZ Systems
notes: "We are honored and excited that Dentsu eMarketing One has chosen to partner with
eZ Systems. The synergies between our businesses are great and this will lead to the
development of highly engaging and successful new digital communications solutions and
business models for our mutual clients. eZ has only recently starting to develop serious
scale in Asia and so the partnership with the continent's largest marketing and
communications group is clearly a symbol of trust in our product offering and services and
a sign of great things to come."

    "eZ Publish" is a popular CMS (content management system) and service platform that
adds customer value to websites, and maximizes the customer experience, by providing
visitors with recommended content across multiple devices, PCs, smartphones, etc. In
addition to an install base of over 250,000 sites throughout the world, a 13-year history
as an open source system based on the collective intelligence of hundreds of engineers,
has made it possible to provide a support system and ensure the reliability for continuous
commercial use. Today, with support for more than 20 languages, the number of
implementations by global corporations and media companies is increasing. Moreover, thanks
to its adoption of a license subscription model, the initial deployment cost is reduced
significantly.

    Positioning itself with a Web technology platform leader with features like eZ
Publish, Dentsu eMarketing One now provides services such as consulting and implementation
of eZ Publish solutions. With a broadening of communication requirements in the
positioning of corporate Websites, the dissemination of information in owned media such as
customer acquisition, retention, and training, the support for multi-channel and
multilingual global sites is in high demand. This is especially true in the areas of
content recommendations and smartphones, where optimized solutions can be provided at a
high cost/performance ratio. In addition to the deeper insights gained by promoting the
traffic analytics services, original social listening tool "eMSocial," and other
third-party services that Dentsu eMarketing One has already developed, it will continue
working to create a new experience in business and consumer Web sites.

    About eZ

    eZ Systems is the globally recognised commercial open source software provider. Our
leading and innovative approach takes your enterprise platform beyond content management
(CMS) into creating a true digital experience with systematic optimization capabilities.
The eZ Publish platform sets new standards for digital lifecycle management, including
recommendations and smart web analytics functionality, coupled with an application market
place of certified extensions (http://ez.no/Products/eZ-Market). Thousands of
organizations worldwide benefit from optimized and intelligent multi-channel
communications solutions. eZ's client base includes enterprises across all industries such
as media, publishing and broadcasting, financial services, telecoms, retail, government,
manufacturing, logistics, and education.

    About Dentsu eMarketing One

    Dentsu eMarketing One (http://www.dentsu-em1.co.jp/en) is a marketing company that
provides marketing solutions to keep you competitive. eMarketing One has gathered the
expertise of the Dentsu Group to become your true marketing partner to overcome such
changes and issues. Our strengths in business solutions founded in practical business in
each field are backed by our framework and services that unify the planning and
implementation of "Innovating your Sales".

    International contact information: eZ Systems Operational Headquarters, Bonner Str.
484, 50968 Koln Germany, Tel. +49-221-367486-0 , e-mail: info@ez.no, web:
http://www.ez.no

    PR agency: euromarcom public relations GmbH, Tel. +49-611-973150, e-mail:
team@euromarcom.de, web: http://www.euromarcom.de

eZ Systems

The City of Chicago and Chicago Ideas Week Launch New Social Media and Community Engagement Initiative - #WhatIfChicago

Initiative Encourages Citizens to Share Ideas via Twitter for How to Solve A City Problem

CHICAGO, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the City of Chicago and Chicago Ideas Week (CIW) launched a new city-wide social media and community engagement initiative, "#WhatIfChicago." The program empowers and encourages Chicagoans to offer ideas and solutions for reducing the number of illegal guns on the streets of Chicago.

"Reducing the number of illegal guns on our city streets is a top priority for making our city a safer place," said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. "#WhatIfChicago provides a forum for residents to offer solutions that will help change our city for the better. These ideas will augment the city's ongoing efforts to combat violence and ensure safe streets for everyone in Chicago."

Starting today, citizens can join the conversation on Twitter by offering ideas and adding the hashtag #WhatIfChicago at the end of each Tweet. The best ideas on how to keep illegal guns off Chicago streets will be discussed and deliberated by a panel of gun control activists, law enforcement officials and policy experts during CIW. The panel will take place on Thursday, October 11 from 9:00-10:30am at gravitytank and includes:

    --  Frank Main, Reporter, The Chicago Sun-Times
    --  Michael Skolnik, Political Director to Hip-Hop Pioneer and Co-President,
        GlobalGrind.com
    --  Garry McCarthy, Superintendent, Chicago Police Department
    --  Annette Nance-Holt, Firefighter, Chicago Fire Department
    --  Nina Vinik, Senior Program Officer, The Joyce Foundation
    --  David Hemenway, Professor of Health Policy, Harvard School of Public
        Health
Tickets will be available at http://www.chicagoideas.com.

"CIW inspires people to 'Think Out Loud' and to spread ideas that lead to real and positive change," said Jessica Malkin, Executive Director of Chicago Ideas Week. "#WhatIfChicago takes our mission one step further by encouraging the great minds of our city to come together to think, talk and act in order to reduce the number of illegal guns on our streets."

According to the City of Chicago's Social Media Director, Kevin Hauswirth, empowering people through social media is a top agenda item for the City, "This program allows us to interact with Chicagoans in a new and powerful way. Never before has a city harnessed its citizens to solve a city problem using social media. This is an outstanding example of the potential power that social media offers city government."

CIW, held Oct. 8-14, brings together some of the world's most outstanding speakers to present their ideas and inspire the innovations of tomorrow. CIW aims to be the platform for sharing big ideas and making big things happen. In addition, CIW is an asset that belongs uniquely to Chicago, and reflects our great city in its inclusiveness, diversity and excellence of intellectual discourse. It is a platform that continues to be shaped by the people, organizations and institutions that care about the future of Chicago as well as communities around the globe.

#WhatIfChicago was created by CIW partner Leo Burnett Chicago, the city's largest and most awarded advertising agency, http://www.leoburnett.com.

For more information about #WhatIfChicago, follow the discussion on Twitter at #WhatIfChicago.

For more information about CIW 2012 please visit: http://www.chicagoideas.com/

About Chicago Ideas Week

Chicago Ideas Week is a premier annual gathering of global thought leaders created to provoke new ideas and inspire actionable results. CIW is a platform of events and interactive experiences, created for innovators, thinkers, doers and interested citizens from across Chicago, the greater Midwest, and the world. CIW's goal is to stimulate new initiatives and ventures, create new connections and collaborations, and establish a community of people who have the desire to achieve great things. For more information, please visit http://www.chicagoideas.com or visit us on Twitter at @ChicagoIdeas for updates.

SOURCE  Chicago Ideas Week

Chicago Ideas Week

CONTACT: Mayor's Press Office, +1-312-744-3334, press@cityofchicago.org; Lynsey Roumell, Chicago Ideas Week/Leo Burnett, +1-312-220-5280, lynsey.roumell@leoburnett.com

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

Worldhotels revamps online/social media offerings

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldhotels, one of the leading groups for independent hotels worldwide, has unveiled a range of new online enhancements designed to maximize business for its affiliate hotels.

Developments include the makeover of worldhotels.com and new capabilities for guests who plan their travel on the go with the mobile optimization of the Website and a new mobile app for iPhone and Android.

The new Website offers a much more user-friendly experience and is designed to convert "lookers" to "bookers" with an optimized layout, navigation and a range of design features, content and interactive functionality.

Enhanced capabilities include an at-a-glance presentation of Worldhotels' portfolio, including large imagery and multimedia content, as well as interactive destination details, travel inspirations, local events, attractions and things to do and see - even a local weather feed and the opportunity for guests to pre-book taxis.

Global map search functionality allows the Website to display fully integrated maps, ensuring visitors can check the exact location of their hotel and its proximity to local restaurants, nightlife and attractions. Real-time availability and rate selection functions are also included, providing visitors with easy booking and access to all accommodation options.

The new site also features an easier-to-use travel agent portal through which agents can access special rates, dedicated offers and customized content. A business traveler portal allows corporate travelers of small and medium enterprises to book a dedicated Travel Select rate and negotiated rates, while an enhanced search tool for MICE planners enables direct RFP functionality and the option to contact Worldhotels' staff via e-mail or by telephone.

To cater to an increasing number of guests looking at or booking hotels on the go, Worldhotels has partnered with Frommer's and introduced a mobile app called the World City Guide by Worldhotels. The app offers reviews of top attractions, travel tools and tips for smart travel and interactive maps. All of Worldhotels' hotels can be booked directly via the app. Android users can already download the application and it will soon become available for iPhones as well.

To round out the offering for mobile access, Worldhotels will launch a mobile-optimized Website in October of this year.

Supporting these developments, Worldhotels has been focused on utilizing Facebook and Twitter to boost brand recognition and business for its hotels, and sees social media campaigns as an integral part of its brand strategy.

SOURCE  Worldhotels

Worldhotels

CONTACT: Patti Winger, +1-651-341-8991

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

Charity Dynamics and NTEN Conduct Nonprofit Donor Engagement Research, Gather Benchmark Data on Individual Engagement Trends

Preliminary Findings from Unique Donor-focused Study Validate Importance of Constituent Engagement as a Long-term Strategy for Charitable Organizations

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit organizations that engage their supporters stand to benefit the most when it comes to receiving their cut of an individual's overall charitable donations, according to results from a recent benchmark survey conducted by Charity Dynamics and the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN).

The first-of-its-kind donor engagement survey was focused specifically on how individuals engage or prefer to engage with the nonprofits they support, and how their involvement impacts giving. The unique donor-focused study gathered feedback from consumers across a diverse range of giving levels ($25 - $5,000+) who have donated to a nonprofit in the past 12 months.

Among the preliminary findings from the Charity Dynamics/NTEN Nonprofit Donor Engagement Benchmark Study:

    --  Nearly half of the survey respondents (47%) give a majority of their
        annual total donation amount to the charitable organization with whom
        they're most engaged.
    --  Nearly 30% of respondents indicated they fundraise on behalf of the
        charity they're most involved with at least once a year. 18% do this
        activity several times a year or more.
    --  Respondents who are highly involved with their favorite charity prefer
        to find out information about the organization on its website (28%), via
        email (18%) and Facebook (13%).
"The data collected in our survey helps validate a point many nonprofits have likely heard at one time or another -- that donors want to engage with charities beyond just giving," said Donna Wilkins, founder and president of Charity Dynamics. "Providing donor engagement opportunities and understanding the impact on giving is an important long-term strategy that's integrated into all of the work we do with clients, and is essential for nonprofits that want to build a growing and sustainable fundraising program."

"We partnered with Charity Dynamics on this survey because it's an opportunity to provide valuable insight to nonprofit professionals to help guide their donor engagement strategies," said Annaliese Hoehling, Publications Director, NTEN. "With input collected from a good cross-section of donors across the country, nonprofits soon will have a new level of data and benchmarks to compare against as they seek to deliver new engagement opportunities in ways that today's donors prefer."

A full report with key findings from the Nonprofit Donor Engagement Benchmark Study will be available in early November. Nonprofit professionals who'd like to hear additional commentary on the survey's results are encouraged to attend a joint Charity Dynamics/NTEN webinar on November 8. The free webinar will provide an overview of the survey results, analysis of key findings and recommendations on how nonprofits can leverage the data to improve donor engagement and giving. To register for the webinar, please visit: http://www.charitydynamics.com/webinar/engagement/.

Additionally, nonprofit organizations that would like to conduct a similar donor engagement survey specifically for their own constituents should visit Charity Dynamics (#308) during the upcoming 2012 Blackbaud Conference. Charity Dynamics will help organizations set up their own surveys, then provide a free benchmark comparison report that compares a nonprofit's individual results against those from the Nonprofit Donor Engagement Benchmark Study. Nonprofits also can visit http://www.charitydynamics.com/surveyoffer/ for more information and to request their own donor engagement survey.

About the Nonprofit Technology Network
NTEN is the membership organization of nonprofit professionals who put technology to use for their causes. We enable our members to do their jobs better and help their organizations strategically use technology so that they, in turn, make the world a better, just, and more equitable place. http://www.nten.org

About Charity Dynamics
Charity Dynamics provides comprehensive online marketing and fundraising solutions for nonprofit organizations. The company's expert consulting services enable nonprofits to create and implement results-driven fundraising strategies through online programs, live and virtual events, social media and mobile solutions. Organizations using Charity Dynamics' innovative Boundless Fundraising® solution have raised more than $150 million directly through the suite of applications since it launched in late 2008. Charity Dynamics' clients include The ALS Association, American Cancer Society, National Multiple Sclerosis Society and The Salvation Army. For more information, please visit http://www.charitydynamics.com.

SOURCE  Charity Dynamics

Charity Dynamics

CONTACT: Thomas Aitchison, +1-512-826-6161, thomas@storylinecommunications.com

Web Site: http://www.nten.org

Tata Consultancy Services Launches Firebird Plus Rapid Deployment Offering For Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management

MUMBAI, India and NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions global organization, announced today the  launch of FIREBIRD PLUS, a new rapid implementation offering for Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management (HCM).  A Diamond level partner in Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), TCS will leverage its Firebird/Firebird Plus solution along with its proven experience in Oracle Fusion HCM to deploy best-in-class human resource functionality within a fixed scope.

Oracle Fusion HCM applications combine advanced technology - including a complete set of enterprise services in the Oracle Cloud - with integration and best HR practices to enable businesses to proactively manage HR operations while focusing on strategic business initiatives. With Firebird Plus, customers can move from a transaction-based to a process-based approach to streamline HR functions and realize greater return-on-investment. In addition, Firebird Plus provides customers with the flexibility to extend or add on optional services to Oracle Fusion HCM based on their unique needs. The Firebird approach also enables customers to build on their current investment in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) by implementing Oracle Fusion HCM in a coexistence model.

"The launch of Firebird Plus marks another significant milestone as we continue to grow the relationship between TCS and Oracle," said Krishnan Ramanujam, global head of TCS Enterprise Solutions. "Our Diamond level partnership and continued collaboration with Oracle helps ensure that TCS' customers have access to the full suite of Oracle solutions and new products as soon as they come to market."

"As a Diamond level partner, TCS has demonstrated extensive knowledge of Oracle's full software portfolio, including Oracle Fusion HCM, and has a long track record of providing value to our joint customers," said Gretchen Alarcon, vice president, Oracle HCM Strategy. "We look forward to continuing to collaborate with TCS as our clients enter the next phase of human capital management innovation through Oracle Fusion HCM applications."

"After closely working with Oracle in support of this new product, TCS has the knowledge and industry expertise to successfully implement Oracle Fusion HCM and a full HR business process transformation," said Sridhar Bakshi, global head of Oracle Enterprise Solutions at TCS.

TCS' collaboration with Oracle began in 1987, the same year that Oracle first began expanding its product base beyond relational database tools into packaged business applications. Today, TCS is one of only a few global consultancies to have achieved Diamond level status in OPN, the highest level within Oracle PartnerNetwork. 

About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that delivers real results to global business, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS offers a consulting-led, integrated portfolio of IT, BPO, infrastructure, engineering and assurance services. This is delivered through its unique Global Network Delivery Model(TM), recognized as the benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has over 243,000 of the world's best-trained consultants in 42 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $10.17 billion for year ended March 31, 2012 and is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange in India. For more information, visit us at http://www.tcs.com.

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SOURCE  Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services

CONTACT: Global, pradipta.bagchi@tcs.com, +91 22 6778 9999, India, h.ramachandra@tcs.com,  shamala.p@tcs.com, + 91 22 6778 9077/9081, APAC, sean.davidson@tcs.com, +65 9139 3668, USA/Canada, m.mccabe@tcs.com, +1-646-313-4594, Europe/UK, ashish.babu@tcs.com, +44207245 1800

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

Unleash The Power Of 4G LTE With The New AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi® Liberate - The First Mobile Hotspot With A Touchscreen Display

AT&T is Making it Easier than Ever for Customers to Connect their Favorite Wi-Fi Devices to the Internet on the Go

DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* announced today that it will be the exclusive carrier of the new MiFi® Liberate - the first mobile hotspot with a touchscreen display.

Developed by Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ: NVTL), and powered by the nation's largest 4G network, the MiFi Liberate sports a vibrant 2.8" color touchscreen display, which takes ease-of-use to the next level. Customers can easily connect up to 10 Wi-Fi devices, view data usage, manage connected devices, change network and device settings, and more--all directly from the device. 

The MiFi Liberate, which offers access to 4G LTE speeds, boasts a powerful battery that offers up to 11 hours of continuous use.  The global-ready MiFi Liberate also offers connectivity in more than 200 countries, making it more convenient and affordable to browse the Internet, check and send email, and upload photos while abroad. Customers can also easily access and share files and media stored on the inserted microSD card** from connected Wi-Fi or DLNA capable devices.

"We are committed to delivering wireless solutions that empower our customers and make their lives easier," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president- Devices, AT&T.  "As its name suggests, the MiFi Liberate is designed to connect them to the mobile Internet when away from home or the office by arming them with their own portable hotspot, so they can stay connected to the people, places and information that matter most to them."

*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.

**microSD sold separately. Compatible connected devices required.

Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets.  LTE is a trademark of ETSI.  Learn more at att.com/network.

International roaming data rates apply outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S.V.I.  Visit att.com/worldpackages and select Data Plans/Packages to view rates and available discount.

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.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of intelligent wireless solutions based on 2G, 3G and 4G technologies providing wireless connectivity. The company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, retailers, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Product lines include MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspots, Ovation USB modems, Expedite embedded modules, Enfora smart M2M modules, and Enfora integrated M2M solutions. These innovative products provide anywhere, anytime communications solutions for consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit http://www.nvtl.com. (NVTLG)

(C) 2012 Novatel Wireless, Inc.  All rights reserved.  The Novatel Wireless name and logo, MiFi are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc.  Other Company, product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Stacey Harth, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-404-986-1833, SHarth@connected.att-mail.com

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

Aprimo Marketing Summit 2013 Registration Opens

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aprimo(®), a Teradata company (NYSE:TDC) and a global leader in cloud-based digital and Integrated Marketing Management (IMM) solutions, today opened registration for its Aprimo Marketing Summit 2013 (#AMS13). The event, which brings marketers, supply chain managers, IT executives and other Aprimo customers together for three days of thought leadership, best practices exchange and training, will take place at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans from April 8 - 11.

"Summit brings hundreds of Aprimo customers together from around the world, but it's much more than a user conference," said Lisa Arthur, Aprimo's chief marketing officer. "Each year, our guest speakers introduce insights that challenge the status quo and suggest new ways IMM can transform an organization's marketing, sales, IT, inventory management and dozens of other functions. From the practical to the provocative, there's something for everyone at Aprimo Marketing Summit."

Aprimo Marketing Summit 2013 will feature workshops, presentations and panels led by Aprimo experts, customers and partners, with featured keynote addresses by industry thought leaders such as Charles Duhigg, the bestselling author of The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, and Shelly Palmer, host of Shelly Palmer Digital Living and managing director of Advanced Media Ventures Group. Aprimo executive and technology leaders will also showcase the latest developments in Aprimo's digital and integrated marketing applications and services. 

To nominate a speaker for Aprimo Summit 2013, click here; submissions are due November 29. To register for the event as an attendee, please visit http://www.aprimo.com/Summit2013.

About Aprimo
Aprimo is a leading provider of software and services that advance the productivity and performance of marketing organizations. We enable marketers to engage, lead and perform by empowering conversations on new engagement channels, enhancing internal collaboration, and improving marketing performance and accountability. Aprimo's modular and on demand Integrated Marketing Management (IMM) solutions provide a global, integrated marketing platform that can be broadly adopted across an organization, letting companies balance creativity with a data-driven approach and simplify the complexity of a rapidly changing marketing environment. Hundreds of thousands of marketers trust Aprimo to revolutionize their marketing, including over one third of Fortune 100 companies and nearly one quarter of Global 100 companies. Aprimo, a Teradata company, is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices worldwide. For more information, call 1.317.814.6465 or visit http://www.aprimo.com.

About Teradata
Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), Aprimo's parent company, is the world's leading analytic data solutions company, focused on integrated data warehousing, big data analytics, and business applications. Teradata's innovative products and services deliver data integration and business insight to empower organizations to make the best decisions possible and achieve competitive advantage. For more information, visit http://www.Teradata.com.

Media Contact:
Aaron Kellogg
Greenough Communications
617-275-6526
aprimo@greenoughcom.com

SOURCE  Aprimo

Aprimo

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

CollabNet's Adam Weisbart To Present On Benefits Of Conducting A Scrum Knowledge Assessment At Barcelona Scrum Gathering

Presentation will focus on the best ways to assess Scrum knowledge that leads to success

BRISBANE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    WHO:      Adam Weisbart
              Certified Scrum Trainer
              CollabNet (http://www.collab.net)

               Weisbart helps teams transition from traditional project management to Scrum. His approach to Scrum promotes
               transparency, innovation, predictability and happiness. He has created several innovative modules on Scrum
               that have been used by Certified Scrum Trainers around the world for companies that include Intel and
               Expedia. His training approach is interactive and immersive, and he teaches a number of both private and
               public Scrum courses.

    WHAT:     Scrum Diagnosis: Assess Scrum Knowledge to Achieve Project Success

               CollabNet's Weisbart has developed a unique and fun process for assessing Scrum knowledge, using a highly
               interactive and hands-on approach. Understanding the project team's level of Scrum knowledge is critical for
               successful projects. He believes it is hard to assess someone's Scrum knowledge just by asking questions, and
               assessing knowledge is especially critical when hiring a ScrumMaster or Agile coach. While less experienced
               agilists may answer questions well in an interview setting, they may not possess the deep understanding of
               Scrum needed to drive successful Agile projects During this workshop, attendees will obtain practical tools
               for assessing Scrum knowledge as a means of determining how best to help a team, or to hire the right people.

    WHEN:     Tue., Oct. 2, 1:30 p.m. UTC/GMT

    WHERE:    Hotel Fira-Palace: Vivaldi 1
              Barcelona, Catalonia

    REGISTER: Barcelona Scrum Gathering 2012
              (http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID04482)

    SHARE:     #CollabNet #ScrumTrainer to share tips at Barcelona Scrum Gathering 2012
              (http://www.scrumalliance.org/events/464-barcelona--global-event#)

    CONTACT:  For more information on CollabNet, or to arrange an interview with Weisbart, please contact
              Christie Denniston at 303-581-7760 or at (cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com).
SOURCE  CollabNet

CollabNet

Web Site: http://www.collab.net

CourseSmart Partners with Instructure

Students and Faculty to Access Digital Course Materials Seamlessly within Canvas LMS

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CourseSmart®, the world's largest provider of eTextbooks and digital course materials, and Instructure, the company behind the popular Canvas learning management system, today announced a partnership to integrate eTextbooks within Canvas, providing students and faculty with direct access to CourseSmart's catalog of over 30,000 eTextbooks and digital course materials. Faculty and students will now have access to their personalized CourseSmart Bookshelf and individual eTextbooks from within the environment they use daily.

"CourseSmart is committed to helping institutions expand access, decrease costs, and improve retention and learning outcomes of students by integrating eTextbooks and digital course materials within their campus portal or learning management system. Through our partnership with Instructure, we are bringing a new level of accessibility, innovation and efficiency to the growing population of Canvas users," said Sean Devine, CEO of CourseSmart. "With our single sign-on integration and unmatched ease of use, the digital efficiencies of our products will be at the fingertips of thousands of students and faculty across the country."

As part of the integration, instructors will benefit from the Faculty Instant Access Program, which streamlines faculty discovery, evaluation and adoption decisions of course materials with single-sign-on access to CourseSmart's unmatched catalog.  Faculty can also embed digital learning materials into their courses on Canvas as well as create deep links to specific sections or pages of CourseSmart's eTextbooks and digital course materials, creating significant efficiencies in workflow.

Students at institutions utilizing the Canvas LMS will benefit significantly from the CourseSmart integration, including:

    --  CourseSmart eTextbooks and digital course materials are available for up
        to 60% off the cost of a new print textbook;
    --  Anytime, anywhere access to materials via http://www.coursesmart.com or through
        various mobile devices and tablets;
    --  Search function for topics within a single book or across an entire
        eTextbook stack;
    --  Highlighting and note-taking capabilities within the eTextbook, which
        can be easily recalled or searched;
    --  Ability to cut and paste as well as email sections, notes and
        highlighted text;
    --  The choice to print only what one needs; and
    --  Page fidelity and preservation, mirroring the print edition's page
        numbers, full text, diagrams, illustrations and charts.
"Too often new technology in education means teachers and students have one more login and one more thing to hassle with," said Devlin Daley, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Instructure. "This partnership with CourseSmart removes the hassle and gives greater power to the individual to transform learning by streamlining the access to great content within Canvas."

CourseSmart is facilitating the integration with Canvas through the application of the Basic Learning Tools Interoperability Standard of the IMS Global Learning Consortium. For more information, please visit http://www.coursesmart.com. Institutions interested in an integration should contact colleges@coursesmart.com.

About CourseSmart(®)

As the world's largest provider of digital course materials, CourseSmart(®) connects education publishers to consumers by providing an efficient distribution platform for their best-selling content in digital form. Founded in 2007, the San Mateo, Calif.-based company provides services to four business segments: Online direct retail for students; Indirect distribution of course materials to students through bookstores; Online faculty textbook evaluation services; and Institutional solutions for faculty and students that are integrated within campus technology ecosystems. CourseSmart improves the educational process and experience by offering all users anywhere, any-time access to the course content they need, including those with vision- and print-related disabilities. With more than 90% of the same core titles offered by major print publishers, the company's eTextbooks can be purchased for up to 60% less than the cost of new print textbooks. For more information about CourseSmart, visit the company's Web site at http://www.coursesmart.com.

About Instructure

Instructure is a technology company committed to improving education. We provide instructors and students modern tools and resources to empower the learning experience. Founded by graduate students in collaboration with educational institutions, Instructure provides Canvas - the open, easy-to-use, cloud-native learning platform.

Copyright © 2012, Instructure, Inc.  All rights reserved. Instructure, Canvas and their respective logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Instructure, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brands and names may be claimed as the property of others.

Media Contact:

For CourseSmart:
Emily Peck

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(646) 747-7149

For Instructure:
Devin Knighton, Director of Public Relations
devin@instructure.com

(801) 722-8187

@devinknighton

SOURCE  CourseSmart

CourseSmart

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

A True Masterpiece: Samsung Series 9 Smart LED TV Arrives in Canada

Samsung's newest flagship television brings Canadian consumers the
ultimate viewing experience

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 27, 2012 /CNW/ -Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., a global leader in digital media and
digital convergence technologies, today announced the launch of the
ES9000 LED TV, Samsung's latest ultra-premium television offering in
Canadian retail locations. Featuring a 75-inch monolithic screen and an
exquisite rose gold floating bezel, Samsung's best television to date
is now available at Canadian retailers.

A true testament to Samsung's engineering genius, the newest flagship
product from one of Canada's top-selling TV manufacturers boasts the
most advanced Smart TV technology and picture quality yet in an
exquisitely-designed package. Featuring a stunning rose gold blush
finish and a super-slim, 0.31 inches curved bezel with no visible
seams, the Samsung Series 9 TV's screen is a piece of art, on or off.
The 75-inch monolithic screen meets growing industry demand for
larger-than-life size television screens and achieves enhanced picture
and rich colour detail through Samsung's Micro Dimming Ultimate and
Precision Black technology.

"This TV solidifies Samsung's place in the premium technology market,"
said Craig McLennan, VP Consumer Electronics, Samsung Canada. "The
ES9000 LED TV is our best TV offering to date.  Elegantly designed, and
with 75 inches of unmatched picture quality, the Series 9 TV truly is
leading the category with a viewing experience like no other."

Smart TV

Samsung's ES9000 LED Smart TV includes the complete suite of Samsung
Smart TV features, including Smart Content and Smart Interaction. Smart
Content makes available a broad range of premium and signature content
that can be shared across multiple devices. Over 400 apps offer
Canadians TV entertainment with tailor-made content.  Smart Interaction
provides fully intuitive device-control, including voice, gesture and
face recognition technology. Additionally, the TV's built-in camera,
usable for video calling applications, remains hidden within the top of
the bezel, popping out only when in use.

All-Share-Play Convergence and Sound Share

The Series 9 Smart LED TV enables owners to wirelessly connect to other
devices and share videos, photos and music throughout their home
network.  With Sound Share, the newest addition to Samsung's Smart
menu, consumers can stream their TV sound to Samsung's new Series 5,
Series 6 and Series 7 Wireless Audio with Dock systems via Bluetooth.
This seamless connectivity enables the Samsung ecosystem to come to
life, allowing Canadians to experience Samsung's multi-device
environment with ease.

The Samsung ES9000 is available for purchase now at select Canadian
retailers, with an MSRP of $9,999 CDN.

About Samsung Electronics Canada

Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. delivers unrivalled consumer
experiences. Samsung enables Canadians to pursue their passions by
offering a broad range of award-winning digital consumer electronics,
IT, telecommunications and home appliance products. The Canadian arm
upholds Samsung's global mission to provide consumers with innovative
digital convergence products that possess exceptional technology,
quality, features, performance and value. As a result of its commitment
to innovation and unique design, Samsung has become one of the most
decorated brands in the electronics industry. The company was ranked
#17 in BusinessWeek/Interbrand "100 Best Global Brands" and was named
as one of Fast Company's "50 Most Innovative Companies of 2011."

For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.ca. You can also Like Samsung on facebook.com/SamsungCanada, follow Samsung on twitter @SamsungCanada, or check out Samsung Canada's Youtube Channel.

For customer service inquiries, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG
(1-800-726-7864).

SOURCE  Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.

Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.

CONTACT:  Paul Cartwright
North Strategic for Samsung Canada
647-969-7285
Paul.cartwright@northstrategic.com