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September 26, 2012
GP Strategies Acquires Rovsing Dynamics
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
GP Strategies Acquires Rovsing Dynamics
Expanding Condition Monitoring Technology Offering
ELKRIDGE, Md., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global performance improvement solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) announced that it has completed its acquisition of operating assets of Rovsing Dynamics, a provider ofvibration condition monitoring hardware and software. The Rovsing Dynamics technologies enable owners and operators of rotating machinery to manage equipment downtime by providing early detection of developing faults. The acquisition also includes Rovsing Dynamics' contract backlog and personnel.
Acquisition highlights:
-- Adds a new office location in Copenhagen, Denmark for GP Strategies and
retains Rovsing Dynamics' business and technical personnel.
-- Augments GP Strategies' EtaPRO(TM) Performance & Condition Monitoring
System by adding on-line predictive vibration condition monitoring and
diagnostics using Rovsing Dynamics' OPENpredictor(TM) and
AutoDiagnosis(TM) applications.
-- Extends GP Strategies' global performance engineering reach into Russia,
Brazil and China for oil and gas, maritime and wind power industry
services.
"The addition of the Rovsing Dynamics technologies completes a trifecta of performance and condition monitoring technologies to include vibration, thermodynamics and predictive analytics. While each of these technologies is powerful in its own right, combining the three provides a more complete picture of the health of a machine or process," said Richard DesJardins, Vice President of GP Strategies' Energy Services Group.
"Joining GP Strategies provides opportunities for offering OPENpredictor to their clients and allows us to broaden our offering to include EtaPRO technologies," said Thea Larsen, CEO, Rovsing Dynamics. "Customers will benefit from a combined four decades of performance and condition monitoring experience and expertise gained by the two companies."
Additional information may be found at http://www.rovsing-dynamics.com/.
About Rovsing Dynamics
Rovsing Dynamics creates value by combining predictive operational information with dynamic business information for decision makers in the maritime, power generation and oil & gas industries, using OPENpredictor(TM) as information source, making information available to equipment operators that enable them to reduce service downtime and enhance equipment availability, increasing revenue potential and profitability.
Rovsing Dynamics operates in the global and technologically advanced market for condition monitoring systems, and develops, supplies and supports a best-in-class software-based system--OPENpredictor(TM)--for automated condition monitoring and predictive fault diagnosing for rotating and reciprocating machinery such as turbines, generators, gear boxes, and pumps. Solutions and services are offered worldwide.
About GP Strategies
GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of sales and technical training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies' solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information may be found at http://www.gpstrategies.com.
Forward-Looking Statement:
We make statements in this press release that are considered 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. These statements reflect our current expectations concerning future events and results. We use words such as "expect," "intend," "believe," "may," "should," "could," "anticipates," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean a statement is not forward-looking. These statements are not guarantees of our future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause our actual performance or achievements to be materially different from those we project. For a full discussion of these risks, uncertainties, and factors, we encourage you to read our documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those set forth in our periodic reports under the forward-looking statements and risk factors sections. Except as required by law, we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
© 2012 GP Strategies Corporation. All rights reserved. GP Strategies and the GP Strategies logo design are trademarks of GP Strategies Corporation.
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CONTACT: Scott N. Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer, +1-410-379-3640; Sharon Esposito-Mayer, Chief Financial Officer, +1-410-379-3636; or Jamie Coffey, Director, Communications, +1-443-255-3400
Web Site: http://www.gpstrategies.com
Expanding Condition Monitoring Technology Offering
ELKRIDGE, Md., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global performance improvement solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) announced that it has completed its acquisition of operating assets of Rovsing Dynamics, a provider ofvibration condition monitoring hardware and software. The Rovsing Dynamics technologies enable owners and operators of rotating machinery to manage equipment downtime by providing early detection of developing faults. The acquisition also includes Rovsing Dynamics' contract backlog and personnel.
Acquisition highlights:
-- Adds a new office location in Copenhagen, Denmark for GP Strategies and
retains Rovsing Dynamics' business and technical personnel.
-- Augments GP Strategies' EtaPRO(TM) Performance & Condition Monitoring
System by adding on-line predictive vibration condition monitoring and
diagnostics using Rovsing Dynamics' OPENpredictor(TM) and
AutoDiagnosis(TM) applications.
-- Extends GP Strategies' global performance engineering reach into Russia,
Brazil and China for oil and gas, maritime and wind power industry
services.
"The addition of the Rovsing Dynamics technologies completes a trifecta of performance and condition monitoring technologies to include vibration, thermodynamics and predictive analytics. While each of these technologies is powerful in its own right, combining the three provides a more complete picture of the health of a machine or process," said Richard DesJardins, Vice President of GP Strategies' Energy Services Group.
"Joining GP Strategies provides opportunities for offering OPENpredictor to their clients and allows us to broaden our offering to include EtaPRO technologies," said Thea Larsen, CEO, Rovsing Dynamics. "Customers will benefit from a combined four decades of performance and condition monitoring experience and expertise gained by the two companies."
Additional information may be found at http://www.rovsing-dynamics.com/.
About Rovsing Dynamics
Rovsing Dynamics creates value by combining predictive operational information with dynamic business information for decision makers in the maritime, power generation and oil & gas industries, using OPENpredictor(TM) as information source, making information available to equipment operators that enable them to reduce service downtime and enhance equipment availability, increasing revenue potential and profitability.
Rovsing Dynamics operates in the global and technologically advanced market for condition monitoring systems, and develops, supplies and supports a best-in-class software-based system--OPENpredictor(TM)--for automated condition monitoring and predictive fault diagnosing for rotating and reciprocating machinery such as turbines, generators, gear boxes, and pumps. Solutions and services are offered worldwide.
About GP Strategies
GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of sales and technical training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies' solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information may be found at http://www.gpstrategies.com.
Forward-Looking Statement:
We make statements in this press release that are considered 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. These statements reflect our current expectations concerning future events and results. We use words such as "expect," "intend," "believe," "may," "should," "could," "anticipates," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean a statement is not forward-looking. These statements are not guarantees of our future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause our actual performance or achievements to be materially different from those we project. For a full discussion of these risks, uncertainties, and factors, we encourage you to read our documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those set forth in our periodic reports under the forward-looking statements and risk factors sections. Except as required by law, we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
© 2012 GP Strategies Corporation. All rights reserved. GP Strategies and the GP Strategies logo design are trademarks of GP Strategies Corporation.
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CONTACT: Scott N. Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer, +1-410-379-3640; Sharon Esposito-Mayer, Chief Financial Officer, +1-410-379-3636; or Jamie Coffey, Director, Communications, +1-443-255-3400
Web Site: http://www.gpstrategies.com
Webroot Brings Mobile Security Expertise to Virus Bulletin 2012 Conference
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Posted on September 26, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
Webroot Brings Mobile Security Expertise to Virus Bulletin 2012 Conference
Experts Discuss Rapidly Evolving World of Android Malware
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, a leader in delivering Internet security as a service, is bringing its mobile security expertise to the Virus Bulletin 2012 Conference in Dallas. Grayson Milbourne, Director of Threat Research at Webroot and Armando Orozco, Senior Threat Research Analyst at Webroot will present best practices and research entitled, "Android Malware Exposed - An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of Android Malware."
Milbourne and Orozco will discuss the rapidly evolving world of Android malware and shed light on the various techniques used to exploit devices using this operating system. They will also offer insight into methods to assist in the discovery of new malicious apps; a constant challenge with a rapidly growing and diverse app market space.
More information on the event is below:
Event: Android Malware Exposed - An
In-Depth Look at the
Evolution of Android Malware
Virus Bulletin 2012 Conference
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012
Time: 11:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. CT
Location: Fairmont Dallas Hotel
1717 North Akard St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Speakers: Grayson Milbourne, Director,
Threat Research, Webroot
Armando Orozco, Senior Threat
Research Analyst, Webroot
ABOUT WEBROOT
Webroot is committed to taking the misery out of Internet security with its suite of Webroot® SecureAnywhere(TM) offerings for consumers and businesses. Founded in 1997, privately held Webroot is headquartered in Colorado and has operations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383. Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com. Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.
©2012 Webroot Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot, SecureAnywhere, and Webroot SecureAnywhere are registered trademarks of Webroot Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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Webroot
CONTACT: Eileen Garrity, +1-415-963-4174 Ext. 8, webroot@bordersgratehouse.com
Web Site: http://www.webroot.com
Experts Discuss Rapidly Evolving World of Android Malware
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, a leader in delivering Internet security as a service, is bringing its mobile security expertise to the Virus Bulletin 2012 Conference in Dallas. Grayson Milbourne, Director of Threat Research at Webroot and Armando Orozco, Senior Threat Research Analyst at Webroot will present best practices and research entitled, "Android Malware Exposed - An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of Android Malware."
Milbourne and Orozco will discuss the rapidly evolving world of Android malware and shed light on the various techniques used to exploit devices using this operating system. They will also offer insight into methods to assist in the discovery of new malicious apps; a constant challenge with a rapidly growing and diverse app market space.
More information on the event is below:
Event: Android Malware Exposed - An
In-Depth Look at the
Evolution of Android Malware
Virus Bulletin 2012 Conference
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012
Time: 11:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. CT
Location: Fairmont Dallas Hotel
1717 North Akard St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Speakers: Grayson Milbourne, Director,
Threat Research, Webroot
Armando Orozco, Senior Threat
Research Analyst, Webroot
ABOUT WEBROOT
Webroot is committed to taking the misery out of Internet security with its suite of Webroot® SecureAnywhere(TM) offerings for consumers and businesses. Founded in 1997, privately held Webroot is headquartered in Colorado and has operations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383. Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com. Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.
©2012 Webroot Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot, SecureAnywhere, and Webroot SecureAnywhere are registered trademarks of Webroot Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
SOURCE Webroot
Webroot
CONTACT: Eileen Garrity, +1-415-963-4174 Ext. 8, webroot@bordersgratehouse.com
Web Site: http://www.webroot.com
2013 Game Developers Conference Opens Call For Submissions For Summit Sessions Through October 23, Debuts Three New Summits
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Posted on September 26, 2012 at 8:07:01 AM
2013 Game Developers Conference Opens Call For Submissions For Summit Sessions Through October 23, Debuts Three New Summits
Popular Game Narrative Summit Debuts in San Francisco, QA Summit and Free-to-Play Design & Business Summit Join Lineup of Specialized One and Two-Day Events to Kick Off GDC Week
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The call for submissions to present lectures for the specialized Summits kicking off the 2013 Game Developers Conference® (GDC) is now open through Tuesday, October 23 at 11:59pm ET. The GDC Summits, which take place the first two days of the five day conference, are one and two day events that cover relevant topics in emerging sectors of the game industry, with a focus on broadening the scope of games to incorporate new audiences, new platforms and new gameplay ideas. Organized by the UBM Tech Game Network, GDC 2013 will take place March 25-29, 2013 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California.
The Game Narrative Summit comes to GDC this year after being held for seven years at GDC Online in Austin, Texas. The two day program covers interactive narrative in all its forms, from AAA blockbusters to indie games to transmedia projects. The summit is looking to feature an all-star lineup of speakers from every corner of the discipline, with session content ranging from the advanced and theoretical for writers, designers and others seeking to hone their skills.
Returning advisors for the program include Tom Abernathy of Microsoft Studios, Lev Chapelsky of Blindlight, Richard Dansky of Ubisoft/Red Storm and Susan O'Connor of Susan O'Connor Writing Studio. Narrative Director, Mary DeMarle of Eidos Montreal (Deux Ex: Human Revolution) joins the returning advisors to assist in programming a robust Game Narrative Summit.
The introduction of the QA Summit marks the first time that the GDC will have dedicated content to quality assurance which is a critical component in game development. Since there is no standard methodology to QA, this summit will discuss new and/or current tools, processes and organization methods being used in QA today and to show how QA is an integral part of development. Attendees will gain some new insight and knowledge that will help existing QA Teams/Managers as well as those new to QA. Mario Vasquez, Sr. Director, North American QA at Electronic Arts, Ben Wibberley, Games Director at VMC Game Labs, and Daniel Pangelina, QA Lead/Manager of Double Fine Games will spearhead the QA Summit advisory committee.
The Free-to-Play Design & Business Summit (the successor to the Social & Online Games Summit) will be taking submissions covering a range of topics relating to free-to-play (F2P) titles - from postmortems on new and successful F2P games, to the latest and greatest monetization techniques, to lessons learned in designing F2P titles from the ground up, to experiences on social features, among other pressing trends that F2P developers face. Steve Meretzky of Playdom/Disney, Sulka Haro of Makie Lab, John Welch of Making Fun, Juan Grill of Joju Games, David Edery of Spry Fox and Frank Cartwright of 2K/Gamers First, the original advisors of the Social & Online Games Summit, will return to serve as the advisors for the Free-to-Play Design & Business Summit.
The new summits join a lineup of popular and major returning summits, including the Independent Games Summit and the Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit; the complete lineup for the GDC 2013 Summits follows:
-- Free-to-Play Design & Business Summit
-- Game Narrative Summit
-- GDC Education Summit
-- Independent Games Summit
-- Localization Summit
-- QA Summit
-- Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit
For more information regarding the submission process and guidelines for the GDC summits, please visit http://www.gdconf.com/conference/c4p/summits.html.
"The Game Narrative Summit has always been incredibly popular at GDC Online, so we're thrilled to offer GDC attendees the opportunity to explore that event. The introduction of the re-imagined Free-to-Play Design & Business Summit and the QA Summit demonstrates how the Game Developers Conference continues to grow and provide content that's relevant to developers today," said Meggan Scavio, general manager of all Game Developers Conference events.
For more information about the Summits at GDC 2013 and advisory board members, please visit http://www.gdconf.com.
About the UBM Tech Game Network
A core provider of essential information to the professional game industry, the UBM Tech Game Network offers market-defining content, and drives community through its award winning lineup of print, online, event and research products and services. These include the Game Developers Conference®, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com and network of sites, the Game Advertising Online ad network, the Game Developers Conference® Online, the Game Developers Conference(TM) Europe, the Game Developers Conference(TM) China, Game Developer Magazine, the Game Career Seminars and GameCareerGuide.com, the Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers Choice Awards. Visit http://www.jointhegamenetwork.com
About UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands includes: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a UBM plc company, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion. Visit: http://www.ubmtechweb.com
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UBM TechWeb Game Network
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richard.mccarthy@ubm.com / sandra.lew@ubm.com
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Popular Game Narrative Summit Debuts in San Francisco, QA Summit and Free-to-Play Design & Business Summit Join Lineup of Specialized One and Two-Day Events to Kick Off GDC Week
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The call for submissions to present lectures for the specialized Summits kicking off the 2013 Game Developers Conference® (GDC) is now open through Tuesday, October 23 at 11:59pm ET. The GDC Summits, which take place the first two days of the five day conference, are one and two day events that cover relevant topics in emerging sectors of the game industry, with a focus on broadening the scope of games to incorporate new audiences, new platforms and new gameplay ideas. Organized by the UBM Tech Game Network, GDC 2013 will take place March 25-29, 2013 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California.
The Game Narrative Summit comes to GDC this year after being held for seven years at GDC Online in Austin, Texas. The two day program covers interactive narrative in all its forms, from AAA blockbusters to indie games to transmedia projects. The summit is looking to feature an all-star lineup of speakers from every corner of the discipline, with session content ranging from the advanced and theoretical for writers, designers and others seeking to hone their skills.
Returning advisors for the program include Tom Abernathy of Microsoft Studios, Lev Chapelsky of Blindlight, Richard Dansky of Ubisoft/Red Storm and Susan O'Connor of Susan O'Connor Writing Studio. Narrative Director, Mary DeMarle of Eidos Montreal (Deux Ex: Human Revolution) joins the returning advisors to assist in programming a robust Game Narrative Summit.
The introduction of the QA Summit marks the first time that the GDC will have dedicated content to quality assurance which is a critical component in game development. Since there is no standard methodology to QA, this summit will discuss new and/or current tools, processes and organization methods being used in QA today and to show how QA is an integral part of development. Attendees will gain some new insight and knowledge that will help existing QA Teams/Managers as well as those new to QA. Mario Vasquez, Sr. Director, North American QA at Electronic Arts, Ben Wibberley, Games Director at VMC Game Labs, and Daniel Pangelina, QA Lead/Manager of Double Fine Games will spearhead the QA Summit advisory committee.
The Free-to-Play Design & Business Summit (the successor to the Social & Online Games Summit) will be taking submissions covering a range of topics relating to free-to-play (F2P) titles - from postmortems on new and successful F2P games, to the latest and greatest monetization techniques, to lessons learned in designing F2P titles from the ground up, to experiences on social features, among other pressing trends that F2P developers face. Steve Meretzky of Playdom/Disney, Sulka Haro of Makie Lab, John Welch of Making Fun, Juan Grill of Joju Games, David Edery of Spry Fox and Frank Cartwright of 2K/Gamers First, the original advisors of the Social & Online Games Summit, will return to serve as the advisors for the Free-to-Play Design & Business Summit.
The new summits join a lineup of popular and major returning summits, including the Independent Games Summit and the Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit; the complete lineup for the GDC 2013 Summits follows:
-- Free-to-Play Design & Business Summit
-- Game Narrative Summit
-- GDC Education Summit
-- Independent Games Summit
-- Localization Summit
-- QA Summit
-- Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit
For more information regarding the submission process and guidelines for the GDC summits, please visit http://www.gdconf.com/conference/c4p/summits.html.
"The Game Narrative Summit has always been incredibly popular at GDC Online, so we're thrilled to offer GDC attendees the opportunity to explore that event. The introduction of the re-imagined Free-to-Play Design & Business Summit and the QA Summit demonstrates how the Game Developers Conference continues to grow and provide content that's relevant to developers today," said Meggan Scavio, general manager of all Game Developers Conference events.
For more information about the Summits at GDC 2013 and advisory board members, please visit http://www.gdconf.com.
About the UBM Tech Game Network
A core provider of essential information to the professional game industry, the UBM Tech Game Network offers market-defining content, and drives community through its award winning lineup of print, online, event and research products and services. These include the Game Developers Conference®, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com and network of sites, the Game Advertising Online ad network, the Game Developers Conference® Online, the Game Developers Conference(TM) Europe, the Game Developers Conference(TM) China, Game Developer Magazine, the Game Career Seminars and GameCareerGuide.com, the Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers Choice Awards. Visit http://www.jointhegamenetwork.com
About UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands includes: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a UBM plc company, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion. Visit: http://www.ubmtechweb.com
CONTACT: Brian Rubin / Teresa Tyndorf
fortyseven communications
(212) 391-4707 / (323) 658-1200
brian@fortyseven.com / teresa@fortyseven.com
Rich McCarthy / Sandra Lew
UBM TechWeb Game Network
(415) 947-6280 / (415) 947-6232
richard.mccarthy@ubm.com / sandra.lew@ubm.com
SOURCE UBM Tech Game Network
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SOPHIA.org and Bill Nye "The Science Guy" Launch Flipping For SOPHIA Campaign
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Posted on September 26, 2012 at 8:07:01 AM
SOPHIA.org and Bill Nye "The Science Guy" Launch Flipping For SOPHIA Campaign
One Lucky School to Win a Visit From Bill Nye and 30 iPads®
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SOPHIA has teamed up with Bill Nye "The Science Guy" to get kids and teachers excited about learning in and outside the classroom with the "Flipping for SOPHIA" campaign. In addition to weekly iPad® giveaways for teachers and students, one lucky school will win a visit from Bill Nye along with 30 iPads.
"With school back in session, we want students to know that there is a free resource available delivering credible content when they need it, 24/7, with no advertising," said Steve Anastasi, president and chief technology officer for SOPHIA. "SOPHIA provides one of the largest offerings of credible academic content on the Internet today. It's easy to use and we also offer free tools for teachers to enhance learning beyond the traditional school day."
To participate, teachers and students (age 13 and older) simply need to register and view one of the 25,000 FREE academic tutorials available on the site. Drawings will be held each week until December 2 where one teacher and one student win an iPad. In addition, one student or teacher will be randomly chosen to win a visit from Bill Nye and 30 iPads for their school. (Complete sweepstakes rules can be found at http://www.sophia.org/flipping-for-sophia.)
"This campaign is cool in so many ways. In addition to the prizes and the fact that I have the opportunity to personally deliver 30 iPads to a school, the real benefit is that we are offering resources that meet students where they are in the digital age," Nye said. "In addition, all of the lessons are taught by a multitude of teachers - so they are credible and if you didn't like one way a tutorial is presented, there's another and another that you can try. So students and teachers....check it out."
SOPHIA is a first-of-its-kind free online social education platform that recognizes students learn differently and offers more than 25,000 free academic tutorials taught by hundreds of teachers and education enthusiasts providing students with many ways to learn. The site differs from other online academic resources because individual concepts are taught by a variety of individuals using a mixture of text, audio, video and slideshows so students can learn the way they learn best in math, science, English and other academic subjects. It also offers learning pathways in a variety of subjects that lead students on an educational journey from one concept to the next, where they are quizzed to determine mastery before progressing to the next topic.
SOPHIA also provides free tools for teachers to flip their classroom. Teachers can participate in webinars where they will hear from their peers who flip their own classroom. In addition, they can review online lessons and create their own tutorial to earn the Flipped Classroom Certificate - a free professional development program created in cooperation with Capella University's School of Education faculty - a partner to SOPHIA that makes it possible for resources on the site to be offered at no cost. Together, Capella University and SOPHIA provide innovative teaching and learning resources for teachers to be more effective and students to be more successful.
"The flipped classroom model not only reaches students where they are in the digital age but also provides teachers with more class time to provide one-on-one assistance to each and every student," Anastasi said. "In addition, SOPHIA offers multiple tutorials on any given concept, providing students with many ways to learn."
To learn more, visit http://www.sophia.org.
About Sophia
Sophia is a first-of-its-kind social education platform that offers students many ways to learn by making free, credible academic content available to anyone, anywhere, at anytime. The site offers more than 25,000 tutorials created by hundreds of teachers and experts taught in a variety of ways. The platform further enhances the learning process by offering quizzes, assessing learning preferences and providing learning paths that lead students from one topic to the next so students of all ages can learn the way they learn best. Sophia is owned by Capella Education Company. For more information, visit http://www.sophia.org.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) 13 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes ends 12/2/12. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit http://www.sophia.org/flipping-for-sophia. Sponsor: Sophia Learning LLC, 400 1st Avenue, Suite 525, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
iPad® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. ("Apple"). Apple does not sponsor or endorse the use of its products in connection with this promotion.
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651.698.4006
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One Lucky School to Win a Visit From Bill Nye and 30 iPads®
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SOPHIA has teamed up with Bill Nye "The Science Guy" to get kids and teachers excited about learning in and outside the classroom with the "Flipping for SOPHIA" campaign. In addition to weekly iPad® giveaways for teachers and students, one lucky school will win a visit from Bill Nye along with 30 iPads.
"With school back in session, we want students to know that there is a free resource available delivering credible content when they need it, 24/7, with no advertising," said Steve Anastasi, president and chief technology officer for SOPHIA. "SOPHIA provides one of the largest offerings of credible academic content on the Internet today. It's easy to use and we also offer free tools for teachers to enhance learning beyond the traditional school day."
To participate, teachers and students (age 13 and older) simply need to register and view one of the 25,000 FREE academic tutorials available on the site. Drawings will be held each week until December 2 where one teacher and one student win an iPad. In addition, one student or teacher will be randomly chosen to win a visit from Bill Nye and 30 iPads for their school. (Complete sweepstakes rules can be found at http://www.sophia.org/flipping-for-sophia.)
"This campaign is cool in so many ways. In addition to the prizes and the fact that I have the opportunity to personally deliver 30 iPads to a school, the real benefit is that we are offering resources that meet students where they are in the digital age," Nye said. "In addition, all of the lessons are taught by a multitude of teachers - so they are credible and if you didn't like one way a tutorial is presented, there's another and another that you can try. So students and teachers....check it out."
SOPHIA is a first-of-its-kind free online social education platform that recognizes students learn differently and offers more than 25,000 free academic tutorials taught by hundreds of teachers and education enthusiasts providing students with many ways to learn. The site differs from other online academic resources because individual concepts are taught by a variety of individuals using a mixture of text, audio, video and slideshows so students can learn the way they learn best in math, science, English and other academic subjects. It also offers learning pathways in a variety of subjects that lead students on an educational journey from one concept to the next, where they are quizzed to determine mastery before progressing to the next topic.
SOPHIA also provides free tools for teachers to flip their classroom. Teachers can participate in webinars where they will hear from their peers who flip their own classroom. In addition, they can review online lessons and create their own tutorial to earn the Flipped Classroom Certificate - a free professional development program created in cooperation with Capella University's School of Education faculty - a partner to SOPHIA that makes it possible for resources on the site to be offered at no cost. Together, Capella University and SOPHIA provide innovative teaching and learning resources for teachers to be more effective and students to be more successful.
"The flipped classroom model not only reaches students where they are in the digital age but also provides teachers with more class time to provide one-on-one assistance to each and every student," Anastasi said. "In addition, SOPHIA offers multiple tutorials on any given concept, providing students with many ways to learn."
To learn more, visit http://www.sophia.org.
About Sophia
Sophia is a first-of-its-kind social education platform that offers students many ways to learn by making free, credible academic content available to anyone, anywhere, at anytime. The site offers more than 25,000 tutorials created by hundreds of teachers and experts taught in a variety of ways. The platform further enhances the learning process by offering quizzes, assessing learning preferences and providing learning paths that lead students from one topic to the next so students of all ages can learn the way they learn best. Sophia is owned by Capella Education Company. For more information, visit http://www.sophia.org.
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651.698.4006
SOURCE Sophia
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Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. Acquires A-Z-Nutrition.com
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 7:56:01 AM
Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. Acquires A-Z-Nutrition.com
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FITX), a nutritional supplement company focusing on active lifestyles, announced today the details of the acquisition of A-Z-Nutrition (http://www.a-z-nutrition.com), one of the acquisitions previously discussed in the August 20, 2012 press release. A-Z-Nutrition was a wholly owned subsidiary of SCD Enterprises, a vertically integrated nutritional supplement holding company. The acquisition of SCD Enterprises was announced on August 20, 2012. A-Z-Nutrition.com is the second acquisition made by Creative Edge Nutrition in the direct to consumer retail supplement market and further solidifies Creative Edge Nutrition's position as a major player in the supplement market.
A-Z-Nutrition.com has had over 3 million page views, 1 million plus unique visitors, and over 10,000 orders placed since the site launched ten years ago. The Company provides its customers with some of the lowest prices on the web for all of their supplement needs. Leading brands like BSN, Cenergy Nutrition, Science Defined Nutrition, USP Labs, Optimum Nutrition, Muscle Milk, Cytosport, and hundreds more are available for purchase at A-Z-Nutrition.com. A-Z-Nutrition focuses on providing the consumers with an easy to use online shopping experience to speed the purchase of their supplements at the best prices available.
In reference to this latest acquisition Bill Chaaban, Creative Edge Nutrition's CEO and President, stated: "I have always seen A-Z-Nutrition as a market leader in their space, and I am excited that we were able to acquire them to facilitate our rapidly expanding platform for future growth. The A-Z-Nutrition acquisition is complimentary to our recent acquisition of the more content driven http://www.supplementstogo.com. Both sites have a loyal following and we look forward to providing their long time costumer base even better value in the future. We will continue to aggressively grow and expand our presence in the sports nutrition marketplace through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions."
About http://www.a-z-nutrition.com
A-Z-Nutrition.com is one of the best known e-tailers of discount nutritional supplements. Providing its customers over a decade of quality products at the best prices around, A-Z-Nutrition supports its customers with a portal that is easy to use and to the point. To find out more about them, please view their site http://www.a-z-nutrition.com
About http://www.supplementstogo.com Supplementstogo.com is one of the leading online retailers in the market today for discount supplements! Always focusing on the hottest products and what provides the best results for their customers, Supplements To Go has made a great name for themselves in the world of nutrition. To find out more about SupplementsToGo.com, please view the site http://www.supplementstogo.com.
About Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. Creative Edge Nutrition is a holding company and a Nutritional Supplement Company focused on developing innovative, high quality supplements. The company offers a broad spectrum of capsules, tablets, and powders, as well as science based products in the principal categories of weight management, nutrition challenges, energy and fitness. The Company manufactures under strict GMP guidelines at GMP Certified and/or FDA registered facilities. http://www.CenergyNutrition.com and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Creative-Edge-Nutrition-Inc/115224738609211
Safe Harbor Notice This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future development activities, and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business and finances in general, including the ability to continue and manage its growth, competition, global economic conditions and other factors discussed in detail in the Company's periodic filings with the Security and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Contact: Paul Thomas (313) 655-1669 Email: Info@cenergynutrition.com
SOURCE Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc.
Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.cenergynutrition.com
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FITX), a nutritional supplement company focusing on active lifestyles, announced today the details of the acquisition of A-Z-Nutrition (http://www.a-z-nutrition.com), one of the acquisitions previously discussed in the August 20, 2012 press release. A-Z-Nutrition was a wholly owned subsidiary of SCD Enterprises, a vertically integrated nutritional supplement holding company. The acquisition of SCD Enterprises was announced on August 20, 2012. A-Z-Nutrition.com is the second acquisition made by Creative Edge Nutrition in the direct to consumer retail supplement market and further solidifies Creative Edge Nutrition's position as a major player in the supplement market.
A-Z-Nutrition.com has had over 3 million page views, 1 million plus unique visitors, and over 10,000 orders placed since the site launched ten years ago. The Company provides its customers with some of the lowest prices on the web for all of their supplement needs. Leading brands like BSN, Cenergy Nutrition, Science Defined Nutrition, USP Labs, Optimum Nutrition, Muscle Milk, Cytosport, and hundreds more are available for purchase at A-Z-Nutrition.com. A-Z-Nutrition focuses on providing the consumers with an easy to use online shopping experience to speed the purchase of their supplements at the best prices available.
In reference to this latest acquisition Bill Chaaban, Creative Edge Nutrition's CEO and President, stated: "I have always seen A-Z-Nutrition as a market leader in their space, and I am excited that we were able to acquire them to facilitate our rapidly expanding platform for future growth. The A-Z-Nutrition acquisition is complimentary to our recent acquisition of the more content driven http://www.supplementstogo.com. Both sites have a loyal following and we look forward to providing their long time costumer base even better value in the future. We will continue to aggressively grow and expand our presence in the sports nutrition marketplace through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions."
About http://www.a-z-nutrition.com
A-Z-Nutrition.com is one of the best known e-tailers of discount nutritional supplements. Providing its customers over a decade of quality products at the best prices around, A-Z-Nutrition supports its customers with a portal that is easy to use and to the point. To find out more about them, please view their site http://www.a-z-nutrition.com
About http://www.supplementstogo.com Supplementstogo.com is one of the leading online retailers in the market today for discount supplements! Always focusing on the hottest products and what provides the best results for their customers, Supplements To Go has made a great name for themselves in the world of nutrition. To find out more about SupplementsToGo.com, please view the site http://www.supplementstogo.com.
About Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. Creative Edge Nutrition is a holding company and a Nutritional Supplement Company focused on developing innovative, high quality supplements. The company offers a broad spectrum of capsules, tablets, and powders, as well as science based products in the principal categories of weight management, nutrition challenges, energy and fitness. The Company manufactures under strict GMP guidelines at GMP Certified and/or FDA registered facilities. http://www.CenergyNutrition.com and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Creative-Edge-Nutrition-Inc/115224738609211
Safe Harbor Notice This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future development activities, and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business and finances in general, including the ability to continue and manage its growth, competition, global economic conditions and other factors discussed in detail in the Company's periodic filings with the Security and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Contact: Paul Thomas (313) 655-1669 Email: Info@cenergynutrition.com
SOURCE Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc.
Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.cenergynutrition.com
AT&T Launches U-verse Easy Remote App
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 7:14:01 AM
AT&T Launches U-verse Easy Remote App
Latest U-verse Enabled App Includes Gesture, Voice Controls to Deliver Better and More Accessible Surfing Experience
DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* U-verse® is making it easier for U-verse TV customers, including those with disabilities such as vision and hearing loss, to control their TV with the new U-verse Easy Remote App. Available in the iTunes store, the innovative U-verse Easy Remote App lets customers easily use their iPhone or iPad as a U-verse remote control. Watch here to see the app in action.
AT&T U-verse is the first major TV provider to allow customers to use voice remote control capabilities. The app was built with a commitment to universal design and is optimized to give all users access to features to control your TV, including:
-- Multiple screen color, button and font size choices which let you
customize your iPhone or iPad screen for a better viewing experience.
-- A voice initiated remote control to perform a variety of commands,
including Channel Up, Channel Down, Fast Forward, Rewind, Replay, Pause,
Play, Record and Go to channel (name or number).
-- A voice command feature that lets you choose a show you want to watch by
simply saying the show title or channel number into your device.
-- iPhone's VoiceOver screen reader, enabling you to hear TV show and
channel information as you scroll through your programming guide.
-- Gesture commands, which allows you to control shows you're viewing with
different gesture movements.
-- One-touch access to closed captioning.
"Most Americans rely on their television as a critical source of news and entertainment and it is important that these resources be made accessible for all users," said Larry Goldberg, director of WGBH's Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM). "It is great to see an app like Easy Remote apply many of the universal design features that improve access for customers both with and without disabilities."
"We're always looking for ways to improve the U-verse TV experience, and we knew this was an area where we could take a big step forward and use our IPTV platform to deliver a better and more accessible TV watching experience for seniors and customers with hearing and vision impairments," said Maria Dillard, Vice President, U-verse and Video Products, AT&T Home Solutions. "Voice command and one-touch access to closed captioning are just a few examples of how AT&T is using universal design to develop innovative technology to improve the TV experience for all customers with and without disabilities."
The U-verse Easy Remote App is the latest app to utilize the U-verse Enabled platform, which lets customers easily connect their iPhone or iPad to their U-verse TV receiver over their in-home Wi-Fi network. Because AT&T U-verse is 100 percent IPTV, customers with a U-verse High Speed Internet account can connect their apps to any U-verse receiver in the home through channel 9301, without needing special equipment, such as Internet-connected receivers or TV sets. To access Easy Remote, customers must subscribe to both U-verse TV and U-verse High-Speed Internet.
The U-verse Easy Remote App was initially developed by researchers at AT&T Labs. The Labs organization is home to some of the world's best scientists and engineers who focus their unique research capabilities and expertise on enabling the network and empowering users with innovations, such as the Easy Remote app.
The voice control functions of the Easy Remote app are powered by the AT&T Watson(SM) speech recognition technology using AT&T's Speech API, which uses advanced natural language processing to recognize and understand spoken words. Also developed in AT&T Labs, AT&T Watson(SM) speech recognition technology has been powering advanced speech services in the marketplace for many years and is now available for third-party developers to use in their own apps.
*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.
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.
Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/uverse to see if you qualify. AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet service is required to connect a qualifying device to an AT&T U-verse receiver for remote control functionality. Data charges may apply.
© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 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.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Rountree, +1-512-495-7186, jill.rountree@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
Latest U-verse Enabled App Includes Gesture, Voice Controls to Deliver Better and More Accessible Surfing Experience
DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* U-verse® is making it easier for U-verse TV customers, including those with disabilities such as vision and hearing loss, to control their TV with the new U-verse Easy Remote App. Available in the iTunes store, the innovative U-verse Easy Remote App lets customers easily use their iPhone or iPad as a U-verse remote control. Watch here to see the app in action.
AT&T U-verse is the first major TV provider to allow customers to use voice remote control capabilities. The app was built with a commitment to universal design and is optimized to give all users access to features to control your TV, including:
-- Multiple screen color, button and font size choices which let you
customize your iPhone or iPad screen for a better viewing experience.
-- A voice initiated remote control to perform a variety of commands,
including Channel Up, Channel Down, Fast Forward, Rewind, Replay, Pause,
Play, Record and Go to channel (name or number).
-- A voice command feature that lets you choose a show you want to watch by
simply saying the show title or channel number into your device.
-- iPhone's VoiceOver screen reader, enabling you to hear TV show and
channel information as you scroll through your programming guide.
-- Gesture commands, which allows you to control shows you're viewing with
different gesture movements.
-- One-touch access to closed captioning.
"Most Americans rely on their television as a critical source of news and entertainment and it is important that these resources be made accessible for all users," said Larry Goldberg, director of WGBH's Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM). "It is great to see an app like Easy Remote apply many of the universal design features that improve access for customers both with and without disabilities."
"We're always looking for ways to improve the U-verse TV experience, and we knew this was an area where we could take a big step forward and use our IPTV platform to deliver a better and more accessible TV watching experience for seniors and customers with hearing and vision impairments," said Maria Dillard, Vice President, U-verse and Video Products, AT&T Home Solutions. "Voice command and one-touch access to closed captioning are just a few examples of how AT&T is using universal design to develop innovative technology to improve the TV experience for all customers with and without disabilities."
The U-verse Easy Remote App is the latest app to utilize the U-verse Enabled platform, which lets customers easily connect their iPhone or iPad to their U-verse TV receiver over their in-home Wi-Fi network. Because AT&T U-verse is 100 percent IPTV, customers with a U-verse High Speed Internet account can connect their apps to any U-verse receiver in the home through channel 9301, without needing special equipment, such as Internet-connected receivers or TV sets. To access Easy Remote, customers must subscribe to both U-verse TV and U-verse High-Speed Internet.
The U-verse Easy Remote App was initially developed by researchers at AT&T Labs. The Labs organization is home to some of the world's best scientists and engineers who focus their unique research capabilities and expertise on enabling the network and empowering users with innovations, such as the Easy Remote app.
The voice control functions of the Easy Remote app are powered by the AT&T Watson(SM) speech recognition technology using AT&T's Speech API, which uses advanced natural language processing to recognize and understand spoken words. Also developed in AT&T Labs, AT&T Watson(SM) speech recognition technology has been powering advanced speech services in the marketplace for many years and is now available for third-party developers to use in their own apps.
*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.
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.
Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/uverse to see if you qualify. AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet service is required to connect a qualifying device to an AT&T U-verse receiver for remote control functionality. Data charges may apply.
© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 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.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Rountree, +1-512-495-7186, jill.rountree@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
Smarter Wi-Fi Speeds Real-Time Racing Stats to Fans at BMW's Grand-Am Championship Weekend
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 7:14:01 AM
Smarter Wi-Fi Speeds Real-Time Racing Stats to Fans at BMW's Grand-Am Championship Weekend
Historic Lime Rock Park Embarks on Aggressive High-Capacity Wi-Fi Roll-Out to Cover 320-Acre Road Racing Venue; Names Ruckus the Official Wireless Supplier
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Wireless(TM) has been named the Official Wireless Supplier at this year's Grand-Am Championship Weekend presented by BMW, taking place at Lime Rock Park, the historic road racing motorsports venue in the rural northwest corner of Connecticut.
Lime Rock Park is deploying Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi products and technology to significantly improve the mobile spectator experience at the 55-year-old facility. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Lime Rock Park hosts dozens of road racing events attended by hundreds of thousands of fans every year.
This year, the track wanted to give spectators mobile access to up-to-the-second timing and scoring information right from their smart devices. Because of its remote location, cellular network performance is sub-standard, making it almost impossible for fans to view current race information from their smartphones. This has been a major drawback for fans since the track's primary scoreboard can only be seen by about one-third of the crowd at any given race.
"Despite the track being relatively short for a road course, only a certain percentage of our fans can see the scoreboard and hear the public address system," said Skip Barber, president and owner of Lime Rock Park. "It's the price you pay for having a track set in the hills and valleys of the Berkshire Mountains. We saw smarter Wi-Fi as a great way to solve this problem."
Lime Rock was the first road racing track to be engineered and designed using scientific and highway-safety principles. The course is 1.5 miles long, with seven corners and dramatic elevation changes. Its setting is a village in Connecticut's Litchfield County, renowned for its historical, cultural and recreational resources.
The new Smart Wi-Fi network provides public access to patrons in the two luxury hospitality chalets - one of which is being used by Grand-Am Championship event sponsor BMW - and many of the outdoor spectator areas. Additionally, the Wi-Fi provides coverage to the official timing and scoring tower, the racecourse's central headquarters where announcers and members of the media are located.
The Grand-Am race weekend is annually one of the biggest events of the year for Lime Rock Park, Barber said. "We know most of our fans have iPhones and other devices, but with only one cellular carrier providing a good signal here, we absolutely needed a robust Wi-Fi network. Ruckus solves this for us, and our fans will be very, very happy."
In addition to public access, the network is also being used to support Point-of-Sale purchasing devices, an Internet kiosk, and also a live audiostream being broadcast over the P.A. system by ClearChannel.
Smart Wi-Fi Gets the Green Flag
Lime Rock Park, with the help of its integration partner Fortes Technology, first installed a few Ruckus ZoneFlex 802.11n access points (APs) earlier this year to significantly upgrade the weak mobile connectivity delivered by local cellular networks.
"We have had lots of success deploying Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi for other clients, and given Lime Rock's goals of supporting a high density of users and applications in both indoor and outdoor areas, we knew Ruckus was the perfect solution," said Joe Sauer, founding partner of Fortes Technology. "Particularly given the landscape of Lime Rock - with dense trees and varying hillsides - we knew Ruckus would be up to the challenge of delivering the best performance in wireless signal penetration and range."
The initial deployment included three ZoneFlex 7363 dual-band APs, which operated autonomously simply to provide guest access. More recently, several 7762 outdoor APs were added to provide higher capacity and broader coverage in spectator areas, as well as support a private VLAN for Lime Rock staff and vendors and for the ClearChannel audio feed. The ZoneFlex outdoor access points mesh with wired ZoneFlex indoor access points using Ruckus Smart Meshing technology.
"The track has racing events and driving schools taking place all year long, and so far with the minimal number of APs we've had, performance has been solid," said Sauer. "With the new network, we're raising the bar for the entire auto racing industry, and we're excited to see how the fans interact with the network at this weekend's championship race."
The network is managed by Fortes through a ZoneDirector 3000 centralized controller, which enables Sauer to optimize network performance through advanced capabilities like band steering, airtime fairness, per user client thresholds, dynamic (performance-based) channel assignment, and dynamic and configurable client load balancing.
Integrating patented adaptive antenna technology, the Ruckus ZoneFlex system is designed to overcome the physical and technical challenges of delivering high-capacity, high-performance access to indoor and outdoor areas which are prone to interference or which pose physical barriers to signal penetration for seamless connections. By focusing and directing Wi-Fi signals over the best signal path, the ZoneFlex system is the only one on the market that automatically avoids interference to ensure consistent performance and high throughput.
"The way fans follow the races - and, critically, how they interact with other fans - has changed dramatically over the past couple years," said Barber. "When people visit Lime Rock, I want them to embrace the history and tradition, but to also expect the experience to be state-of-the-art. With Ruckus networking in place, we've achieved that."
About FORTES Technology
Fortes Technology provides IT consulting, project management, and support services to small and medium sized business throughout the New York Tri-State area. The staff at Fortes Technology has vast experience across many disciplines, including an in-depth understanding of RF communications, including Wi-Fi networks - especially when deployed in large, dense user environments. Fortes Technology has been serving clients since 2006 from its Danbury, CT headquarters. For more information, visit http://www.fortestech.com.
ABOUT RUCKUS WIRELESS
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Ruckus Wireless is a supplier of advanced wireless systems for the explosive mobile Internetworking market. The company markets and manufactures a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products for mobile operators, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises around the world. Ranked as the top telecom company by Inc. Magazine and named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless technology, such as adaptive antenna arrays that focus and direct Wi-Fi transmissions over the best signal path, automatically avoiding sources of Wi-Fi interference. These unique capabilities extend signal range, increase client data rates and ensure consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. For more information, visit http://www.ruckuswireless.com.
Media Contacts
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Ruckus Wireless
david@ruckuswireless.com
+1-408-504-5487
SOURCE Ruckus Wireless
Ruckus Wireless
Web Site: http://www.ruckuswireless.com
Historic Lime Rock Park Embarks on Aggressive High-Capacity Wi-Fi Roll-Out to Cover 320-Acre Road Racing Venue; Names Ruckus the Official Wireless Supplier
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Wireless(TM) has been named the Official Wireless Supplier at this year's Grand-Am Championship Weekend presented by BMW, taking place at Lime Rock Park, the historic road racing motorsports venue in the rural northwest corner of Connecticut.
Lime Rock Park is deploying Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi products and technology to significantly improve the mobile spectator experience at the 55-year-old facility. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Lime Rock Park hosts dozens of road racing events attended by hundreds of thousands of fans every year.
This year, the track wanted to give spectators mobile access to up-to-the-second timing and scoring information right from their smart devices. Because of its remote location, cellular network performance is sub-standard, making it almost impossible for fans to view current race information from their smartphones. This has been a major drawback for fans since the track's primary scoreboard can only be seen by about one-third of the crowd at any given race.
"Despite the track being relatively short for a road course, only a certain percentage of our fans can see the scoreboard and hear the public address system," said Skip Barber, president and owner of Lime Rock Park. "It's the price you pay for having a track set in the hills and valleys of the Berkshire Mountains. We saw smarter Wi-Fi as a great way to solve this problem."
Lime Rock was the first road racing track to be engineered and designed using scientific and highway-safety principles. The course is 1.5 miles long, with seven corners and dramatic elevation changes. Its setting is a village in Connecticut's Litchfield County, renowned for its historical, cultural and recreational resources.
The new Smart Wi-Fi network provides public access to patrons in the two luxury hospitality chalets - one of which is being used by Grand-Am Championship event sponsor BMW - and many of the outdoor spectator areas. Additionally, the Wi-Fi provides coverage to the official timing and scoring tower, the racecourse's central headquarters where announcers and members of the media are located.
The Grand-Am race weekend is annually one of the biggest events of the year for Lime Rock Park, Barber said. "We know most of our fans have iPhones and other devices, but with only one cellular carrier providing a good signal here, we absolutely needed a robust Wi-Fi network. Ruckus solves this for us, and our fans will be very, very happy."
In addition to public access, the network is also being used to support Point-of-Sale purchasing devices, an Internet kiosk, and also a live audiostream being broadcast over the P.A. system by ClearChannel.
Smart Wi-Fi Gets the Green Flag
Lime Rock Park, with the help of its integration partner Fortes Technology, first installed a few Ruckus ZoneFlex 802.11n access points (APs) earlier this year to significantly upgrade the weak mobile connectivity delivered by local cellular networks.
"We have had lots of success deploying Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi for other clients, and given Lime Rock's goals of supporting a high density of users and applications in both indoor and outdoor areas, we knew Ruckus was the perfect solution," said Joe Sauer, founding partner of Fortes Technology. "Particularly given the landscape of Lime Rock - with dense trees and varying hillsides - we knew Ruckus would be up to the challenge of delivering the best performance in wireless signal penetration and range."
The initial deployment included three ZoneFlex 7363 dual-band APs, which operated autonomously simply to provide guest access. More recently, several 7762 outdoor APs were added to provide higher capacity and broader coverage in spectator areas, as well as support a private VLAN for Lime Rock staff and vendors and for the ClearChannel audio feed. The ZoneFlex outdoor access points mesh with wired ZoneFlex indoor access points using Ruckus Smart Meshing technology.
"The track has racing events and driving schools taking place all year long, and so far with the minimal number of APs we've had, performance has been solid," said Sauer. "With the new network, we're raising the bar for the entire auto racing industry, and we're excited to see how the fans interact with the network at this weekend's championship race."
The network is managed by Fortes through a ZoneDirector 3000 centralized controller, which enables Sauer to optimize network performance through advanced capabilities like band steering, airtime fairness, per user client thresholds, dynamic (performance-based) channel assignment, and dynamic and configurable client load balancing.
Integrating patented adaptive antenna technology, the Ruckus ZoneFlex system is designed to overcome the physical and technical challenges of delivering high-capacity, high-performance access to indoor and outdoor areas which are prone to interference or which pose physical barriers to signal penetration for seamless connections. By focusing and directing Wi-Fi signals over the best signal path, the ZoneFlex system is the only one on the market that automatically avoids interference to ensure consistent performance and high throughput.
"The way fans follow the races - and, critically, how they interact with other fans - has changed dramatically over the past couple years," said Barber. "When people visit Lime Rock, I want them to embrace the history and tradition, but to also expect the experience to be state-of-the-art. With Ruckus networking in place, we've achieved that."
About FORTES Technology
Fortes Technology provides IT consulting, project management, and support services to small and medium sized business throughout the New York Tri-State area. The staff at Fortes Technology has vast experience across many disciplines, including an in-depth understanding of RF communications, including Wi-Fi networks - especially when deployed in large, dense user environments. Fortes Technology has been serving clients since 2006 from its Danbury, CT headquarters. For more information, visit http://www.fortestech.com.
ABOUT RUCKUS WIRELESS
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Ruckus Wireless is a supplier of advanced wireless systems for the explosive mobile Internetworking market. The company markets and manufactures a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products for mobile operators, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises around the world. Ranked as the top telecom company by Inc. Magazine and named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless technology, such as adaptive antenna arrays that focus and direct Wi-Fi transmissions over the best signal path, automatically avoiding sources of Wi-Fi interference. These unique capabilities extend signal range, increase client data rates and ensure consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. For more information, visit http://www.ruckuswireless.com.
Media Contacts
David Callisch
Ruckus Wireless
david@ruckuswireless.com
+1-408-504-5487
SOURCE Ruckus Wireless
Ruckus Wireless
Web Site: http://www.ruckuswireless.com
LeapPad2 Wins Top Toy Status On Kmart's "Fab 15" List
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 7:14:01 AM
LeapPad2 Wins Top Toy Status On Kmart's "Fab 15" List
LeapFrog's award-winning kid's learning tablet chosen as one of the must-have toys this holiday season
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: LF), the leader in educational entertainment, today announced LeapPad2(TM) was selected as a top toy on Kmart's prestigious "Fab 15" holiday list. LeapPad2, the next generation of the #1 kid's learning tablet, is a top quality educational entertainment solution with a vast library of games, eBooks, videos, music and more designed to help kids learn through play.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090219/LFLOGO)
"It is a tremendous honor to be recognized on Kmart's 'Fab 15' holiday list," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "LeapPad2 provides the ultimate kid's tablet experience and features the best educational entertainment content for children. It is a superior educational tool for parents and is sure to be at the top of every kid's wish list this holiday."
This is the second consecutive year that Kmart has recognized LeapFrog's award-winning LeapPad tablets on its "Fab 15" list. The "Fab 15" list represents the ultimate list of toys that kids want this holiday season and provides parents with an easy shopping tool.
"LeapPad2 is one of our favorite toys this year and we expect it to be a top pick among kids and parents," said Hugo Malan, senior vice president and president, Sears Holdings. "With its "kid tough" form factor, great new features and an extensive library of top quality educational content, it will come as no surprise if we have a hard time keeping LeapPad2 on our shelves this holiday."
LeapPad2 offers kids more engaging learning experiences than ever before. New features include front-and-back cameras and video recorders, a faster LF 2000 processor, double the on-board memory (4GB) and a longer battery life, all wrapped in a high-tech styled kid-tough tablet design. LeapPad2's extensive library of hundreds of games, music, videos, eBooks and more are carefully designed and approved by LeapFrog's highly experienced team of educational experts. These include a combination of LeapFrog's top quality educational entertainment and engaging content from the biggest names in children's entertainment. LeapFrog's own learning content is grounded in the latest research and draws on a comprehensive curriculum that covers more than 2,500 skills across 100 skill categories.
For more information on Kmart's "Fab 15" list visit http://www.kmart.com/fab15.
Availability
LeapPad2 is sold at MSRP $99.99 and is recommended for children 3 to 9 years. The LeapPad2 Disney Princess Bundle is sold at MSRP $129.99. Downloads are priced at MSRP $5.00 and up and game cartridges at MSRP $24.99. New accessories for LeapPad2 include a video display case (MSRP $19.99), fashion handbag (MSRP $19.99), car adapter (MSRP $14.99), gel skins (MSRP $9.99) and much more. An optional recharger pack is also available at MSRP $39.99. LeapPad2 is now available at leapfrog.com, online and at major retailers in the U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland, and in other select other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, Thailand and other Asian countries later in the fall. The LeapFrog App Center can be accessed through the LeapFrog Connect Application for LeapPad2. For more information on LeapPad2, visit http://www.leapfrog.com/leappad2/.
About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog's award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms and toys. The Learning Path, LeapFrog's proprietary online destination for parents and extended family, provides personalized feedback on a child's learning progress and offers recommendations to enhance each child's learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog's products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success. LeapFrog's products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Come see the learning at leapfrog.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Monica Ma Kathryn Green
LeapFrog PR LeapFrog PR
510-596-3437 510-596-3405
mma@leapfrog.com kgreen@leapfrog.com
SOURCE LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
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LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.leapfrog.com
LeapFrog's award-winning kid's learning tablet chosen as one of the must-have toys this holiday season
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: LF), the leader in educational entertainment, today announced LeapPad2(TM) was selected as a top toy on Kmart's prestigious "Fab 15" holiday list. LeapPad2, the next generation of the #1 kid's learning tablet, is a top quality educational entertainment solution with a vast library of games, eBooks, videos, music and more designed to help kids learn through play.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090219/LFLOGO)
"It is a tremendous honor to be recognized on Kmart's 'Fab 15' holiday list," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "LeapPad2 provides the ultimate kid's tablet experience and features the best educational entertainment content for children. It is a superior educational tool for parents and is sure to be at the top of every kid's wish list this holiday."
This is the second consecutive year that Kmart has recognized LeapFrog's award-winning LeapPad tablets on its "Fab 15" list. The "Fab 15" list represents the ultimate list of toys that kids want this holiday season and provides parents with an easy shopping tool.
"LeapPad2 is one of our favorite toys this year and we expect it to be a top pick among kids and parents," said Hugo Malan, senior vice president and president, Sears Holdings. "With its "kid tough" form factor, great new features and an extensive library of top quality educational content, it will come as no surprise if we have a hard time keeping LeapPad2 on our shelves this holiday."
LeapPad2 offers kids more engaging learning experiences than ever before. New features include front-and-back cameras and video recorders, a faster LF 2000 processor, double the on-board memory (4GB) and a longer battery life, all wrapped in a high-tech styled kid-tough tablet design. LeapPad2's extensive library of hundreds of games, music, videos, eBooks and more are carefully designed and approved by LeapFrog's highly experienced team of educational experts. These include a combination of LeapFrog's top quality educational entertainment and engaging content from the biggest names in children's entertainment. LeapFrog's own learning content is grounded in the latest research and draws on a comprehensive curriculum that covers more than 2,500 skills across 100 skill categories.
For more information on Kmart's "Fab 15" list visit http://www.kmart.com/fab15.
Availability
LeapPad2 is sold at MSRP $99.99 and is recommended for children 3 to 9 years. The LeapPad2 Disney Princess Bundle is sold at MSRP $129.99. Downloads are priced at MSRP $5.00 and up and game cartridges at MSRP $24.99. New accessories for LeapPad2 include a video display case (MSRP $19.99), fashion handbag (MSRP $19.99), car adapter (MSRP $14.99), gel skins (MSRP $9.99) and much more. An optional recharger pack is also available at MSRP $39.99. LeapPad2 is now available at leapfrog.com, online and at major retailers in the U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland, and in other select other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, Thailand and other Asian countries later in the fall. The LeapFrog App Center can be accessed through the LeapFrog Connect Application for LeapPad2. For more information on LeapPad2, visit http://www.leapfrog.com/leappad2/.
About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog's award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms and toys. The Learning Path, LeapFrog's proprietary online destination for parents and extended family, provides personalized feedback on a child's learning progress and offers recommendations to enhance each child's learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog's products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success. LeapFrog's products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Come see the learning at leapfrog.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Monica Ma Kathryn Green
LeapFrog PR LeapFrog PR
510-596-3437 510-596-3405
mma@leapfrog.com kgreen@leapfrog.com
SOURCE LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090219/LFLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.leapfrog.com
BT One: Cloud Services to Simplify Global Collaboration
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 7:14:01 AM
BT One: Cloud Services to Simplify Global Collaboration
BT research shows critical impact of unified communications on the decision-making processes of large organizations
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BT today announced a major update to BT One, its unified communications portfolio, including new cloud-based services designed to improve management effectiveness and collaboration within and between large organizations.
The BT One portfolio has been updated and a range of new services have been launched to address the findings of a global BT survey involving 1,000 executives working in large enterprises across the main industry sectors all around the world. This exclusive survey uncovers new attitudinal and behavioral factors, as well as impacts, linked to changes in the working cultures and to the roles of influential groups within the workforce.
The survey shows for example that the rate of adoption of unified communications is higher in the growing economies in Asia and Latin America than it is in the challenged economies of Europe. It also shows a potential link between management effectiveness and the faster decision making processes allowed by technology. The survey shows that younger executives gain a competitive advantage within the organization by being most eager to leverage the potential of unified communications.
Executives globally say it is taking too much time, effort and money to collaborate, access data and work as a team. And 56 percent of executives say slow decision-making by managers and colleagues is the biggest problem they face at work.
BT's survey shows that executives feel they are wasting up to 25 percent of their time every day due to poor communication, collaboration and information flows, as well as basic administration tasks. They also feel frustrated by their IT departments, with 48 percent saying they don't keep up to date with new technology. As a result, executives are starting to 'go behind the back of IT' to use open platforms such as Facebook or Twitter to collaborate, potentially putting corporate security policies at risk.
The findings of the survey show a growing appetite for unified communications globally, with conference calls, - audio and video - becoming almost as ubiquitous as formal meetings. For example, 58 percent of directors and general managers make on average more than one video call per week.
The BT survey clearly shows that executives are demanding more unified communications, with 84 percent stating that, together, instant messaging, e-mail, phone, video and telepresence help them be more successful. They want solutions such as desktop sharing, unified messaging, video, voice-to-text services and secure cloud storage.
The BT One portfolio has now been updated to answer to these demands with a single unified communications framework for devices, legacy systems and one global network for all global users. New pricing models for cloud-based services and global support by BT Advise professional services specialists are also made available to customers, to help them progress to genuine unified communications environments, whatever legacy systems they might be currently using.
New services are being introduced, such as:
-- One Cloud Lync: a cloud service based on Microsoft Lync, it integrates
in a single platform a company's email with instant messenger (IM),
audio, device-based video, screen sharing, and interactive white
boarding. And the "presence" feature shows when someone's free or in a
meeting. The solution saves time because of the unified experience in a
single interface, so employees and executives can be more productive and
feel much more connected. One Cloud Lync is scalable and reliable and
can be integrated seamlessly with existing infrastructure.
-- One Voice anywhere: a new smartphone app and web client to help
dramatically reduce mobile costs with employees who travel
internationally. The solution allows customers to achieve up to 45
percent savings on total mobile roaming costs by shrinking high and
unpredictable roaming charges. One Voice anywhere gives users the
ability to make outbound calls from any device - and have that device
treated as part of the customers' One Voice service.
-- One Enterprise Cisco: an "on-site" solution based on Cisco UC9, a
powerful upgrade to the Cisco unified communications platform. The
solution can cut server costs by up to 66 percent. while expanding video
endpoint support, improving the quality of video calls, and making it
easier to reach out through "dial by email."
-- One Collaborate video: new high definition video endpoints that bring
immersive face-to-face interaction to the desktop. One Collaborate video
makes direct collaboration more intuitive, more efficient and more user
friendly. The new secure HD systems allow end users to move from
individual work on a laptop to a quick high quality video call and to
share documents in real time.
-- One Collaborate: BT is joining forces with Dolby Laboratories on a
technology trial based on the BT MeetMe service and aimed at radically
enhancing the customer experience for users of our One Collaborate
conferencing solutions. The objective is to deliver a clear, crisp, more
natural audio meeting experience for businesses, making them sound and
feel like in-person meetings. The Dolby Voice experience promises to
improve productivity in meetings by enabling all participants to engage
in the conversation.
Sandra O'Boyle, Service Director at Current Analysis, said: "BT's IP telephony and unified communications services, marketed under the 'BT One' banner, are threatening in the global enterprise market, because BT can offer a full range of services, including One Voice VPN; audio, video and Web conferencing; PSTN; SIP and UC services. BT is also a leader in providing telepresence high-definition video conferencing services across key vendors, claiming an impressive 25,000 endpoints registered with its global video exchanges. Outside of a solid network and reach, the core strength of BT's UC proposition is its experience working with key vendors, such as Cisco, Avaya and Microsoft, and its ability to combine with its own intellectual property to provide differentiation."
Luis Alvarez, newly appointed CEO of BT Global Services, said: "To be successful in this economic environment, it is paramount for business leaders to make better decisions faster. While some might feel more comfortable with face-to-face interactions, it is becoming very clear that a competitive advantage is at hand for those who grasp the full gamut of today's and tomorrow's communications channels. It is not just a case of buying a device or a piece of software, it is about making sure that existing investments are federated and about bringing all the tools and channels together in an effective and secure way that saves time and money.
"Our vision is to make communications simpler, helping organizations transform the way they collaborate internally and the way they interact with their customers, partners and suppliers.
"This is something that BT is very well placed to do, as we work closely with the best technology suppliers and invest in new capabilities. Customers reap competitive advantages from innovative 'pay-as-you-go' pricing schemes and from the breadth and depth of our global network, as well as from the know-how of our professional services specialists based all around the world."
A summary of the BT One research and details on the BT One portfolio are available at http://www.bt.com/btone/oneforall
Notes to editors
BT One Portfolio Update
The BT One portfolio has been simplified and restructured around 4 key building blocks:
-- BT One Voice brings voice, mobile and data to every desktop in any
organisation with a single global network that gives the same reliable
service wherever the user is located, with a focus on making things
simpler and generate substantial cost savings. One Voice is the first
step for companies to bring all communications together with unified
communication and collaboration (UCC) services.
-- BT One Enterprise combines BT's accredited partnerships with Avaya,
Cisco and Microsoft with components including core IP telephony,
collaboration applications, messaging, high definition video and end
user devices - all covered with a comprehensive managed services wrap.
-- BT One Cloud is hosted by BT to make it easy and cost-effective for
customers to set up across different sites and different countries,
providing per user/per month billing on a wide range of unified
communications services.
-- BT One Collaborate delivers audio, video, web conferencing and
streaming, as integrated services to support an organisation's unified
communications strategy. One Collaborate helps people collaborate more
effectively, to speed up decision-making and reduce travel and
associated costs. Ultimately BT transforms how people work together,
work with their customers and work with their partners.
Actual availability of the different products and services mentioned in this press release will vary depending on geography. Please refer to your local contacts for details.
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Retail, BT Wholesale and Openreach.
In the year ended 31 March 2012, BT Group's revenue was £18,897m with profit before taxation of £2,445m.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit http://www.btplc.com
SOURCE BT
BT
CONTACT: Kris Kozamchak, Head of PR and Corporate Relations U.S., +1-972-310-9055, kris.kozamchak@bt.com. All news releases can be accessed at our web site: http://www.btplc.com/news
Web Site: http://www.btplc.com
BT research shows critical impact of unified communications on the decision-making processes of large organizations
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BT today announced a major update to BT One, its unified communications portfolio, including new cloud-based services designed to improve management effectiveness and collaboration within and between large organizations.
The BT One portfolio has been updated and a range of new services have been launched to address the findings of a global BT survey involving 1,000 executives working in large enterprises across the main industry sectors all around the world. This exclusive survey uncovers new attitudinal and behavioral factors, as well as impacts, linked to changes in the working cultures and to the roles of influential groups within the workforce.
The survey shows for example that the rate of adoption of unified communications is higher in the growing economies in Asia and Latin America than it is in the challenged economies of Europe. It also shows a potential link between management effectiveness and the faster decision making processes allowed by technology. The survey shows that younger executives gain a competitive advantage within the organization by being most eager to leverage the potential of unified communications.
Executives globally say it is taking too much time, effort and money to collaborate, access data and work as a team. And 56 percent of executives say slow decision-making by managers and colleagues is the biggest problem they face at work.
BT's survey shows that executives feel they are wasting up to 25 percent of their time every day due to poor communication, collaboration and information flows, as well as basic administration tasks. They also feel frustrated by their IT departments, with 48 percent saying they don't keep up to date with new technology. As a result, executives are starting to 'go behind the back of IT' to use open platforms such as Facebook or Twitter to collaborate, potentially putting corporate security policies at risk.
The findings of the survey show a growing appetite for unified communications globally, with conference calls, - audio and video - becoming almost as ubiquitous as formal meetings. For example, 58 percent of directors and general managers make on average more than one video call per week.
The BT survey clearly shows that executives are demanding more unified communications, with 84 percent stating that, together, instant messaging, e-mail, phone, video and telepresence help them be more successful. They want solutions such as desktop sharing, unified messaging, video, voice-to-text services and secure cloud storage.
The BT One portfolio has now been updated to answer to these demands with a single unified communications framework for devices, legacy systems and one global network for all global users. New pricing models for cloud-based services and global support by BT Advise professional services specialists are also made available to customers, to help them progress to genuine unified communications environments, whatever legacy systems they might be currently using.
New services are being introduced, such as:
-- One Cloud Lync: a cloud service based on Microsoft Lync, it integrates
in a single platform a company's email with instant messenger (IM),
audio, device-based video, screen sharing, and interactive white
boarding. And the "presence" feature shows when someone's free or in a
meeting. The solution saves time because of the unified experience in a
single interface, so employees and executives can be more productive and
feel much more connected. One Cloud Lync is scalable and reliable and
can be integrated seamlessly with existing infrastructure.
-- One Voice anywhere: a new smartphone app and web client to help
dramatically reduce mobile costs with employees who travel
internationally. The solution allows customers to achieve up to 45
percent savings on total mobile roaming costs by shrinking high and
unpredictable roaming charges. One Voice anywhere gives users the
ability to make outbound calls from any device - and have that device
treated as part of the customers' One Voice service.
-- One Enterprise Cisco: an "on-site" solution based on Cisco UC9, a
powerful upgrade to the Cisco unified communications platform. The
solution can cut server costs by up to 66 percent. while expanding video
endpoint support, improving the quality of video calls, and making it
easier to reach out through "dial by email."
-- One Collaborate video: new high definition video endpoints that bring
immersive face-to-face interaction to the desktop. One Collaborate video
makes direct collaboration more intuitive, more efficient and more user
friendly. The new secure HD systems allow end users to move from
individual work on a laptop to a quick high quality video call and to
share documents in real time.
-- One Collaborate: BT is joining forces with Dolby Laboratories on a
technology trial based on the BT MeetMe service and aimed at radically
enhancing the customer experience for users of our One Collaborate
conferencing solutions. The objective is to deliver a clear, crisp, more
natural audio meeting experience for businesses, making them sound and
feel like in-person meetings. The Dolby Voice experience promises to
improve productivity in meetings by enabling all participants to engage
in the conversation.
Sandra O'Boyle, Service Director at Current Analysis, said: "BT's IP telephony and unified communications services, marketed under the 'BT One' banner, are threatening in the global enterprise market, because BT can offer a full range of services, including One Voice VPN; audio, video and Web conferencing; PSTN; SIP and UC services. BT is also a leader in providing telepresence high-definition video conferencing services across key vendors, claiming an impressive 25,000 endpoints registered with its global video exchanges. Outside of a solid network and reach, the core strength of BT's UC proposition is its experience working with key vendors, such as Cisco, Avaya and Microsoft, and its ability to combine with its own intellectual property to provide differentiation."
Luis Alvarez, newly appointed CEO of BT Global Services, said: "To be successful in this economic environment, it is paramount for business leaders to make better decisions faster. While some might feel more comfortable with face-to-face interactions, it is becoming very clear that a competitive advantage is at hand for those who grasp the full gamut of today's and tomorrow's communications channels. It is not just a case of buying a device or a piece of software, it is about making sure that existing investments are federated and about bringing all the tools and channels together in an effective and secure way that saves time and money.
"Our vision is to make communications simpler, helping organizations transform the way they collaborate internally and the way they interact with their customers, partners and suppliers.
"This is something that BT is very well placed to do, as we work closely with the best technology suppliers and invest in new capabilities. Customers reap competitive advantages from innovative 'pay-as-you-go' pricing schemes and from the breadth and depth of our global network, as well as from the know-how of our professional services specialists based all around the world."
A summary of the BT One research and details on the BT One portfolio are available at http://www.bt.com/btone/oneforall
Notes to editors
BT One Portfolio Update
The BT One portfolio has been simplified and restructured around 4 key building blocks:
-- BT One Voice brings voice, mobile and data to every desktop in any
organisation with a single global network that gives the same reliable
service wherever the user is located, with a focus on making things
simpler and generate substantial cost savings. One Voice is the first
step for companies to bring all communications together with unified
communication and collaboration (UCC) services.
-- BT One Enterprise combines BT's accredited partnerships with Avaya,
Cisco and Microsoft with components including core IP telephony,
collaboration applications, messaging, high definition video and end
user devices - all covered with a comprehensive managed services wrap.
-- BT One Cloud is hosted by BT to make it easy and cost-effective for
customers to set up across different sites and different countries,
providing per user/per month billing on a wide range of unified
communications services.
-- BT One Collaborate delivers audio, video, web conferencing and
streaming, as integrated services to support an organisation's unified
communications strategy. One Collaborate helps people collaborate more
effectively, to speed up decision-making and reduce travel and
associated costs. Ultimately BT transforms how people work together,
work with their customers and work with their partners.
Actual availability of the different products and services mentioned in this press release will vary depending on geography. Please refer to your local contacts for details.
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Retail, BT Wholesale and Openreach.
In the year ended 31 March 2012, BT Group's revenue was £18,897m with profit before taxation of £2,445m.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit http://www.btplc.com
SOURCE BT
BT
CONTACT: Kris Kozamchak, Head of PR and Corporate Relations U.S., +1-972-310-9055, kris.kozamchak@bt.com. All news releases can be accessed at our web site: http://www.btplc.com/news
Web Site: http://www.btplc.com
MobileBits and the Quantum Group Announce Partnership
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 7:14:01 AM
MobileBits and the Quantum Group Announce Partnership
'SAMY' Connects to 100,000 Merchant Locations
LOS ANGELES, and NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileBits Corporation, provider of SAMY(SM), the mobile marketing and loyalty network, has partnered with the Quantum Group, a point-of-sale credit card processing company that has processed over $10 Billion in Visa and MasterCard transactions for small merchants. The agreement makes SAMY available to all of Quantum's existing 100,000 merchant locations and partners in the USA.
Quantum Group operates a point-of-sale solution that is low cost, easy to use, easy to setup and is 100% web based. The point-of-sale system is designed to help small businesses keep track of customers, items, and process sales.
SAMY is a 'Mobile Mall' that enables any merchant, retailer or brand to connect with large numbers of mobile consumers in their local area through various touch points and helps increase sales. The solution provides business a complete set of tools to connect with, create and manage mobile campaigns, deals, offers, loyalty and rewards to a subscribed mobile consumer. The MobileBits and Quantum partnership provides merchants the ability to leverage the SAMY platform together with their existing point-of-sale system.
"Our network of merchants needed a robust and measurable mobile marketing solution and SAMY was the obvious choice. Not only does it provide our clients the ability to launch an all encompassing mobile marketing platform, but the powerful backend makes it easy to manage and monitor results in real-time, which is a requirement for our busy merchants and retailers," states Randy Sagar, CEO, Quantum Group.
"This relationship offers any merchant the ability to easily and cost effectively deploy a payment and mobile marketing solution all managed through a single interface ," says Walter Kostiuk, Chairman and CEO, MobileBits.
Merchants, retailers and brands are increasingly searching for a single offering that connects them to mobile consumers in real-time and helps drive revenue.
To learn more about SAMY, visit http://www.samy.net
To learn more about Access Quantum, visit http://www.accessquantum.com.
About Quantum
Quantum Group, headquartered in New York City and with offices in Louisville and Houston, provides point-of-sale credit card processing, point of sale on cloud, check guarantee; web-based E-commerce solutions and cash advance Funding. Quantum's award-winning management team, with over 80 years of combined experience in the industry, utilizes only the best systems and platforms to ensure client profitability.
About MobileBits
MobileBits Corporation is a global technology company that strengthens relationships between companies and their audience by enabling exceptional digital experiences. Our direct mobile marketing network 'SAMY' delivers valuable touch-points to mobile devices, which, in turn, drives engagement and loyalty to maximize revenue. Products include SAMY, SAMY4ME and PRINGO CONNECT.
Press & Investor Contact:
Brian Ehrlich
MobileBits
P: 941-225-6103
Email: brian.ehrlich [at] mobilebits.com
SOURCE MobileBits Corporation
MobileBits Corporation
Web Site: http://www.mobilebits.com
'SAMY' Connects to 100,000 Merchant Locations
LOS ANGELES, and NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileBits Corporation, provider of SAMY(SM), the mobile marketing and loyalty network, has partnered with the Quantum Group, a point-of-sale credit card processing company that has processed over $10 Billion in Visa and MasterCard transactions for small merchants. The agreement makes SAMY available to all of Quantum's existing 100,000 merchant locations and partners in the USA.
Quantum Group operates a point-of-sale solution that is low cost, easy to use, easy to setup and is 100% web based. The point-of-sale system is designed to help small businesses keep track of customers, items, and process sales.
SAMY is a 'Mobile Mall' that enables any merchant, retailer or brand to connect with large numbers of mobile consumers in their local area through various touch points and helps increase sales. The solution provides business a complete set of tools to connect with, create and manage mobile campaigns, deals, offers, loyalty and rewards to a subscribed mobile consumer. The MobileBits and Quantum partnership provides merchants the ability to leverage the SAMY platform together with their existing point-of-sale system.
"Our network of merchants needed a robust and measurable mobile marketing solution and SAMY was the obvious choice. Not only does it provide our clients the ability to launch an all encompassing mobile marketing platform, but the powerful backend makes it easy to manage and monitor results in real-time, which is a requirement for our busy merchants and retailers," states Randy Sagar, CEO, Quantum Group.
"This relationship offers any merchant the ability to easily and cost effectively deploy a payment and mobile marketing solution all managed through a single interface ," says Walter Kostiuk, Chairman and CEO, MobileBits.
Merchants, retailers and brands are increasingly searching for a single offering that connects them to mobile consumers in real-time and helps drive revenue.
To learn more about SAMY, visit http://www.samy.net
To learn more about Access Quantum, visit http://www.accessquantum.com.
About Quantum
Quantum Group, headquartered in New York City and with offices in Louisville and Houston, provides point-of-sale credit card processing, point of sale on cloud, check guarantee; web-based E-commerce solutions and cash advance Funding. Quantum's award-winning management team, with over 80 years of combined experience in the industry, utilizes only the best systems and platforms to ensure client profitability.
About MobileBits
MobileBits Corporation is a global technology company that strengthens relationships between companies and their audience by enabling exceptional digital experiences. Our direct mobile marketing network 'SAMY' delivers valuable touch-points to mobile devices, which, in turn, drives engagement and loyalty to maximize revenue. Products include SAMY, SAMY4ME and PRINGO CONNECT.
Press & Investor Contact:
Brian Ehrlich
MobileBits
P: 941-225-6103
Email: brian.ehrlich [at] mobilebits.com
SOURCE MobileBits Corporation
MobileBits Corporation
Web Site: http://www.mobilebits.com
AWARDS Inc. Develops Dedicated System for Used Cellphones
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 7:07:02 AM
AWARDS Inc. Develops Dedicated System for Used Cellphones
TOKYO, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AWARDS Inc., a used cellphone consulting and distribution business (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hamakazu Awazu) announced that they have developed a dedicated system for used cellphones aimed at newcomers in the market. They will be show-casing this system at CEATEC JAPAN 2012.
Used cellphones have been attracting attention due to their purchase cost savings (up to a 90% discount), largely due to the escalating cost of cellphones and the cost of installment payments. The market size (units in circulation) has been increasing in proportion with the level of awareness of the availability of these used phones. A major research institute, MM Research Institute, announced that the number of used phones in circulation will reach 1.84 million by 2013. In addition, the spread of smartphones - already used by 1 in 4 people in Japan - is expected to spur the used cellphone market even further. Against this backdrop, there has been a flurry of new players looking for new business opportunities in this previously non-existent used phone market.
AWARDS has developed their dedicated system for newcomers in the market in line with their mission to 'spread the culture of used cellphones across Japan'.
Systems Name: Buyback system, Sales system, Inventory control system
Specs: Web application
Target devices: PC, Mac, Tablet, Smartphone
Target OS: Windows 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS
Target Carriers: NTT docomo, au, Softbank
Some companies have already started partnering with AWARDS. Across Japan, they have actual results with over 500 shops in partnership, including: general recycling shops, gold and platinum shops, ticket shops, discount stores, and agencies.
AWARDS Inc.
Representative: President, Hamakazu Awazu
Head office: 3F, 1-8-2 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
TEL: +81-03-5825-4886
E-Mail: info@award-s.com
URL: http://www.award-s.com/
Sales website: http://www.rakuten.co.jp/kamaya-awards/
Contact:
AWARDS Inc.
Hamakazu Awazu
TEL: +81-3-5825-4886
Email: awards@award-s.com
SOURCE AWARDS Inc.
AWARDS Inc.
Web Site: http://www.rakuten.co.jp/kamaya-awards/
TOKYO, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AWARDS Inc., a used cellphone consulting and distribution business (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hamakazu Awazu) announced that they have developed a dedicated system for used cellphones aimed at newcomers in the market. They will be show-casing this system at CEATEC JAPAN 2012.
Used cellphones have been attracting attention due to their purchase cost savings (up to a 90% discount), largely due to the escalating cost of cellphones and the cost of installment payments. The market size (units in circulation) has been increasing in proportion with the level of awareness of the availability of these used phones. A major research institute, MM Research Institute, announced that the number of used phones in circulation will reach 1.84 million by 2013. In addition, the spread of smartphones - already used by 1 in 4 people in Japan - is expected to spur the used cellphone market even further. Against this backdrop, there has been a flurry of new players looking for new business opportunities in this previously non-existent used phone market.
AWARDS has developed their dedicated system for newcomers in the market in line with their mission to 'spread the culture of used cellphones across Japan'.
Systems Name: Buyback system, Sales system, Inventory control system
Specs: Web application
Target devices: PC, Mac, Tablet, Smartphone
Target OS: Windows 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS
Target Carriers: NTT docomo, au, Softbank
Some companies have already started partnering with AWARDS. Across Japan, they have actual results with over 500 shops in partnership, including: general recycling shops, gold and platinum shops, ticket shops, discount stores, and agencies.
AWARDS Inc.
Representative: President, Hamakazu Awazu
Head office: 3F, 1-8-2 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
TEL: +81-03-5825-4886
E-Mail: info@award-s.com
URL: http://www.award-s.com/
Sales website: http://www.rakuten.co.jp/kamaya-awards/
Contact:
AWARDS Inc.
Hamakazu Awazu
TEL: +81-3-5825-4886
Email: awards@award-s.com
SOURCE AWARDS Inc.
AWARDS Inc.
Web Site: http://www.rakuten.co.jp/kamaya-awards/
University Study Shows New 'Smart' Smoke Alarm Helps Reduce False Alarms And Helps Save Lives
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 7:07:02 AM
University Study Shows New 'Smart' Smoke Alarm Helps Reduce False Alarms And Helps Save Lives
The first new smoke alarm technology in more than 30 years launches, just in time for fire safety season
OWINGS MILLS, Md., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Fire Protection Association, nuisance alarms or "false" alarms, are the leading cause for intentionally disabled smoke alarms in America. Unfortunately, each fire season also brings reports of serious injuries and deaths, and roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in houses with no smoke alarms or working smoke alarms*. A recent study from the University of Maryland's School of Fire Protection Engineering** shows that consumers now have a better choice when it comes to reducing nuisance alarms in their home. The new, patented IoPhic®smoke and fire alarm from Universal Security Instruments using smart microprocessor technology was proven to be more resistant to false or nuisance alarms than competitors.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58136-universal-security-instruments-iophic-smoke-fire-alarms-prevent-nuisance
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120926/MM77642 )
"As an expert in fire engineering, I can say that disabling smoke alarms after a nuisance incidence is a very serious problem and can lead to extremely dangerous situations for families. The best solution to protect your family is to purchase a smoke alarm that adapts to many situations and only sounds in the case of a fire," says Dr. James Milke, professor and chair of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland. "The study we conducted tested 10 different smoke alarm technologies and the IoPhic was found to be an improvement in smoke alarm technology."
Understanding that you can not predict the type of fire you may have in your home or when it will occur, Universal Security Instruments launched the IoPhic line to help protect families from fires as well as prevent nuisance alarms. Whether it is a fast flaming fire that spreads quickly or a slow smoldering fire that can burn for hours before bursting into flame, installing IoPhic smoke alarms ensures maximum detection of both types of fires from a single alarm. Using patent-pending Universal Smoke Sensing Technology(TM), the breakthrough microprocessor is the first new smoke alarm technology to launch in thirty years and is ideal for every room in the home.
"It's extremely common for people to disable their alarms due to a nuisance source such as cooking smoke or steam from the shower," says Greg Boggs, President of the African American Firefighter's and Paramedic's League of Chicago. "In fact, we see a lot of deadly situations in homes with no working smoke alarms. This proves that having a disabled smoke alarm is as potentially dangerous as not having one."
The IoPhic microprocessor contains an algorithm that allows the alarm to differentiate between everyday cooking smoke, steam and, most importantly, real fires. IoPhic smoke and fire alarms are very effective at detecting fast flaming fires and also respond very quickly to slow smoldering fires- up to 87% faster*** than the maximum allowable alarm limit. IoPhic smoke and fire alarms are available at Homedepot.com in both 9V battery and 120V hard wire versions.
To educate families and raise awareness of the dangers of smoke alarm nuisances, and how to best protect their families from both fast flaming and slow smoldering fires, Universal Security Instruments is launching the website http://www.smokealarms.com, which will offer tips, expert advice and videos on fire and home safety. Universal Security Instruments can also be found at http://www.Facebook.com/UniversalHomeSafety.
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. is a U.S. based company and distributes safety and security products. Founded in 1969, the company has an over 40-year heritage of developing innovative and easy-to-install products, including smoke, fire, carbon monoxide and natural gas alarms.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Krista Cortese at krista@3rdcoastpr.com or 312-257-3035.
*NFPA
**The study was completed by the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland (UMD) with the sponsorship of the Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) and Universal Security Instruments.
***UL217 Smoldering Smoke Test on 5/26/10, Underwriters Laboratories, Project #09CA38078
SOURCE Universal Security Instruments, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120926/MM77642
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58136-universal-security-instruments-iophic-smoke-fire-alarms-prevent-nuisance
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.smokealarms.com
The first new smoke alarm technology in more than 30 years launches, just in time for fire safety season
OWINGS MILLS, Md., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Fire Protection Association, nuisance alarms or "false" alarms, are the leading cause for intentionally disabled smoke alarms in America. Unfortunately, each fire season also brings reports of serious injuries and deaths, and roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in houses with no smoke alarms or working smoke alarms*. A recent study from the University of Maryland's School of Fire Protection Engineering** shows that consumers now have a better choice when it comes to reducing nuisance alarms in their home. The new, patented IoPhic®smoke and fire alarm from Universal Security Instruments using smart microprocessor technology was proven to be more resistant to false or nuisance alarms than competitors.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58136-universal-security-instruments-iophic-smoke-fire-alarms-prevent-nuisance
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120926/MM77642 )
"As an expert in fire engineering, I can say that disabling smoke alarms after a nuisance incidence is a very serious problem and can lead to extremely dangerous situations for families. The best solution to protect your family is to purchase a smoke alarm that adapts to many situations and only sounds in the case of a fire," says Dr. James Milke, professor and chair of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland. "The study we conducted tested 10 different smoke alarm technologies and the IoPhic was found to be an improvement in smoke alarm technology."
Understanding that you can not predict the type of fire you may have in your home or when it will occur, Universal Security Instruments launched the IoPhic line to help protect families from fires as well as prevent nuisance alarms. Whether it is a fast flaming fire that spreads quickly or a slow smoldering fire that can burn for hours before bursting into flame, installing IoPhic smoke alarms ensures maximum detection of both types of fires from a single alarm. Using patent-pending Universal Smoke Sensing Technology(TM), the breakthrough microprocessor is the first new smoke alarm technology to launch in thirty years and is ideal for every room in the home.
"It's extremely common for people to disable their alarms due to a nuisance source such as cooking smoke or steam from the shower," says Greg Boggs, President of the African American Firefighter's and Paramedic's League of Chicago. "In fact, we see a lot of deadly situations in homes with no working smoke alarms. This proves that having a disabled smoke alarm is as potentially dangerous as not having one."
The IoPhic microprocessor contains an algorithm that allows the alarm to differentiate between everyday cooking smoke, steam and, most importantly, real fires. IoPhic smoke and fire alarms are very effective at detecting fast flaming fires and also respond very quickly to slow smoldering fires- up to 87% faster*** than the maximum allowable alarm limit. IoPhic smoke and fire alarms are available at Homedepot.com in both 9V battery and 120V hard wire versions.
To educate families and raise awareness of the dangers of smoke alarm nuisances, and how to best protect their families from both fast flaming and slow smoldering fires, Universal Security Instruments is launching the website http://www.smokealarms.com, which will offer tips, expert advice and videos on fire and home safety. Universal Security Instruments can also be found at http://www.Facebook.com/UniversalHomeSafety.
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. is a U.S. based company and distributes safety and security products. Founded in 1969, the company has an over 40-year heritage of developing innovative and easy-to-install products, including smoke, fire, carbon monoxide and natural gas alarms.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Krista Cortese at krista@3rdcoastpr.com or 312-257-3035.
*NFPA
**The study was completed by the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland (UMD) with the sponsorship of the Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) and Universal Security Instruments.
***UL217 Smoldering Smoke Test on 5/26/10, Underwriters Laboratories, Project #09CA38078
SOURCE Universal Security Instruments, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120926/MM77642
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58136-universal-security-instruments-iophic-smoke-fire-alarms-prevent-nuisance
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.smokealarms.com
Drooms for Business Critical Transactions: DRSdigital has Developed the Next Generation Virtual Data Room
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 6:28:01 AM
Drooms for Business Critical Transactions: DRSdigital has Developed the Next Generation Virtual Data Room
LONDON, September 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- Drooms by SaaS Specialist DRS (DRSdigital) is the first virtual data room
which sustainably optimises the Buy Side and Vendor due diligence.
- Drooms makes it possible to execute complex business critical transactions
such as commercial real estate sales, Mergers & Acquisitions or IPOs, efficiently,
securely and easily.
- Drooms was specifically designed to meet the needs of real estate companies,
international law firms, banks, enterprises, and advisory firms.
SaaS-Specialist DRS (DRSdigital, http://www.drs-digital.com) has further developed
its virtual data room which provides for the execution of complex, business-critical
transactions such as commercial real estate sales, Mergers & Acquisitions or IPOs. The new
data room, which will be known as Drooms, is the first virtual data room that sustainably
optimises the Buy Side and Vendor Due Diligence. With a new interface, new menu navigation
and extensive search functions, the DRS solution is even more user friendly, resulting in
significant time savings. DRS uniquely enables simultaneous controlled access for an
unlimited number of people to vital transaction documents on both the buy and sell sides.
To arrange an online presentation of Drooms please send an email to
office-uk@drs-digital.com.
DRS's managing director Jan Hoffmeister sees in the new solution the data room of the
next generation: "Drooms excels with a high degree of security, user friendliness and
efficiency." He explains that, the high speed of uploads as well as the display of
documents in the virtual data room makes working in real time possible and provides the
basis for a fast and cost effective transaction process. Hoffmeister emphasises: "Drooms
can easily save over EUR100,000 compared to other market solutions simply through the
display of the documents in real time, even for medium sized transactions".
For further information please go to;
http://www.drs-digital.com/en/drooms-data-room
Company Profile
DRS (DRSdigital, http://www.drs-digital.com [http://www.dataroomservices.com ])
developed Drooms [http://www.drs-digital.com/en/drooms-data-room ] to facilitate due
diligence transactions in the areas of real estate, mergers & acquisitions or initial
public offerings.
Since it's formation in 2001 and based on its founding principles of , "creating
transparency, ensuring confidentiality", DRS has facilitated several thousand complex
transaction related processes by providing software solutions and services that ensure
security, transparency and efficiency. The company's client list includes; BASF, Siemens,
Deutsche Bank, Allianz, UBS, Daimler, Commerzbank, ING, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Novartis,
Evonik and the Metro Group.
Contact for the Media
DRSdigital: 23, Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2QP, United Kingdom
Phone: +44(0)207-118-1100 E-Mail: mailto:office-uk@drs-digital.com
[office-uk@drs-digital.com ]
Data Room Services GmbH
LONDON, September 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- Drooms by SaaS Specialist DRS (DRSdigital) is the first virtual data room
which sustainably optimises the Buy Side and Vendor due diligence.
- Drooms makes it possible to execute complex business critical transactions
such as commercial real estate sales, Mergers & Acquisitions or IPOs, efficiently,
securely and easily.
- Drooms was specifically designed to meet the needs of real estate companies,
international law firms, banks, enterprises, and advisory firms.
SaaS-Specialist DRS (DRSdigital, http://www.drs-digital.com) has further developed
its virtual data room which provides for the execution of complex, business-critical
transactions such as commercial real estate sales, Mergers & Acquisitions or IPOs. The new
data room, which will be known as Drooms, is the first virtual data room that sustainably
optimises the Buy Side and Vendor Due Diligence. With a new interface, new menu navigation
and extensive search functions, the DRS solution is even more user friendly, resulting in
significant time savings. DRS uniquely enables simultaneous controlled access for an
unlimited number of people to vital transaction documents on both the buy and sell sides.
To arrange an online presentation of Drooms please send an email to
office-uk@drs-digital.com.
DRS's managing director Jan Hoffmeister sees in the new solution the data room of the
next generation: "Drooms excels with a high degree of security, user friendliness and
efficiency." He explains that, the high speed of uploads as well as the display of
documents in the virtual data room makes working in real time possible and provides the
basis for a fast and cost effective transaction process. Hoffmeister emphasises: "Drooms
can easily save over EUR100,000 compared to other market solutions simply through the
display of the documents in real time, even for medium sized transactions".
For further information please go to;
http://www.drs-digital.com/en/drooms-data-room
Company Profile
DRS (DRSdigital, http://www.drs-digital.com [http://www.dataroomservices.com ])
developed Drooms [http://www.drs-digital.com/en/drooms-data-room ] to facilitate due
diligence transactions in the areas of real estate, mergers & acquisitions or initial
public offerings.
Since it's formation in 2001 and based on its founding principles of , "creating
transparency, ensuring confidentiality", DRS has facilitated several thousand complex
transaction related processes by providing software solutions and services that ensure
security, transparency and efficiency. The company's client list includes; BASF, Siemens,
Deutsche Bank, Allianz, UBS, Daimler, Commerzbank, ING, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Novartis,
Evonik and the Metro Group.
Contact for the Media
DRSdigital: 23, Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2QP, United Kingdom
Phone: +44(0)207-118-1100 E-Mail: mailto:office-uk@drs-digital.com
[office-uk@drs-digital.com ]
Data Room Services GmbH
Xoom Introduces Bank-to-Bank ULTRA
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 5:14:01 AM
Xoom Introduces Bank-to-Bank ULTRA
ULTRA, a supreme level of service from Xoom.com, provides confirmed bank deposits in less than one hour
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xoom Corporation, a global online money transfer provider, has introduced Bank-to-Bank ULTRA, a new higher-tiered level of service that provides confirmed bank deposits in less than one hour.
Xoom customers can deposit money in one of the selected bank services deemed Bank-to-Bank ULTRA, and that money will be available for withdrawal in less than one hour during partner bank processing hours. Customers will then receive confirmation that the transaction has been completed via email - all at no additional fees.
"While our customers can always expect great service from Xoom and our partner banks--convenient, fast deposits with guaranteed exchange rates and no added fees--we are very excited to introduce Bank-to-Bank ULTRA," said John Kunze, President and CEO of Xoom Corporation. "Although all of Xoom's bank deposit services are excellent, some are so fast that they feel almost magical. At Xoom, we are calling these services Bank-to-Bank ULTRA." Kunze added that if an ULTRA deposit takes more than one hour,* the customer can request a coupon for the value of the service fee on their next transfer.
Bank-to-Bank ULTRA is available in the Philippines, United Kingdom, Mexico and several countries throughout Central and Latin America. Click Xoom's Bank-to-Bank ULTRA to find out which countries and banks provide the ULTRA service. Also included are 'honorable mentions' - bank deposit services that don't quite meet the ULTRA criteria yet, but are worth highlighting.
*Excludes transactions that are subject to additional Xoom review for risk management. Deposit times may vary. ULTRA service is available when sending money within the partner bank regular processing times.
About Xoom Corporation
Xoom is a global online money transfer provider, focused on helping consumers send money in a secure, fast and cost-effective way using their mobile phone, tablet or computer. With quarterly gross sending volume of more than $850 million, Xoom has more than 650,000 active customers sending money to family and friends in 30 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at http://www.xoom.com.
SOURCE Xoom Corporation
Xoom Corporation
CONTACT: Robin Carr, PR Director, Xoom Corporation, +1-415-395-4363,robin.carr@xoom.com
Web Site: http://www.xoom.com
ULTRA, a supreme level of service from Xoom.com, provides confirmed bank deposits in less than one hour
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xoom Corporation, a global online money transfer provider, has introduced Bank-to-Bank ULTRA, a new higher-tiered level of service that provides confirmed bank deposits in less than one hour.
Xoom customers can deposit money in one of the selected bank services deemed Bank-to-Bank ULTRA, and that money will be available for withdrawal in less than one hour during partner bank processing hours. Customers will then receive confirmation that the transaction has been completed via email - all at no additional fees.
"While our customers can always expect great service from Xoom and our partner banks--convenient, fast deposits with guaranteed exchange rates and no added fees--we are very excited to introduce Bank-to-Bank ULTRA," said John Kunze, President and CEO of Xoom Corporation. "Although all of Xoom's bank deposit services are excellent, some are so fast that they feel almost magical. At Xoom, we are calling these services Bank-to-Bank ULTRA." Kunze added that if an ULTRA deposit takes more than one hour,* the customer can request a coupon for the value of the service fee on their next transfer.
Bank-to-Bank ULTRA is available in the Philippines, United Kingdom, Mexico and several countries throughout Central and Latin America. Click Xoom's Bank-to-Bank ULTRA to find out which countries and banks provide the ULTRA service. Also included are 'honorable mentions' - bank deposit services that don't quite meet the ULTRA criteria yet, but are worth highlighting.
*Excludes transactions that are subject to additional Xoom review for risk management. Deposit times may vary. ULTRA service is available when sending money within the partner bank regular processing times.
About Xoom Corporation
Xoom is a global online money transfer provider, focused on helping consumers send money in a secure, fast and cost-effective way using their mobile phone, tablet or computer. With quarterly gross sending volume of more than $850 million, Xoom has more than 650,000 active customers sending money to family and friends in 30 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at http://www.xoom.com.
SOURCE Xoom Corporation
Xoom Corporation
CONTACT: Robin Carr, PR Director, Xoom Corporation, +1-415-395-4363,robin.carr@xoom.com
Web Site: http://www.xoom.com
FXstreet.com Data Feed Now Available on MetaTrader Platforms
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 4:49:01 AM
FXstreet.com Data Feed Now Available on MetaTrader Platforms
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, September 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Today MetaQuotes Software Corp. [http://www.metaquotes.net ] and FXstreet.com
[http://www.fxstreet.com ] officially announced the delivery of news and analytics feeds
from FXstreet.com to the MetaTrader 4 [http://www.metatrader4.com ] and MetaTrader 5
[http://www.metatrader5.com ] trading platforms. This will significantly expand
opportunities for traders allowing them to use reliable and accurate data when making
their trading decisions.
The MetaTrader Platforms already provide integrated gateways to several data feed
providers from well-known news agencies. Unlike other data feed providers, FXstreet.com's
feed provides not only financial news, but also detailed analytics. It offers a technical
radiography of the most traded currency pairs and the market's latest movements, together
with expert analysis and bank forecasts for making trading decisions. The feed also
includes stocks and commodities news as well as some of the most important economic
indicators, as Central Banks interest rate decisions or Non-Farm Payrolls for example.
FXstreet.com's news are provided with technical studies and charts.
The MetaQuotes Software Corp. team believes that the addition of new and useful
features for traders is a very important aspect for trading the financial markets and is
actively investing in the implementation of such products and services that traders value
the most. "The more data you have, the better," says MetaQuotes Software Corp. COO, Gaies
Chreis. "Being the market leader for Forex Trading Platforms, we are committed to provide
traders with as many data sources as possible, to help them make the right decisions. We
believe that news and analytics from FXstreet.com will help traders to make even more
profitable deals."
FXstreet.com website offers a wide range of resources to help the Forex traders make
better trading decisions every day, and the news feed is a key element of this global
endeavor. "We decided to put together a news feed as we detected that traders' need for
purely Forex technical news that are not available in the market today. Since the launch
in 2009, we have been working hard to accomplish this goal," states Francesc Riverola,
President and Founder of FXstreet.com. "To become a news feed of reference for traders is
our obsession and MetaTrader integration is another step in the right direction."
From this point onwards, FXstreet.com [http://www.fxstreet.com ] news and analytics
are available for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 in 9 languages (English, French, German,
Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Indonesian, Russian and Turkish).
About MetaQuotes Software Corp.
Developer of the world-famous MetaTrader trading platforms for financial markets
(Forex and Stock markets). Currently, more than 500 brokerages / banks and 2000
Introducing brokers all over the world use MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms to
offer financial services to traders.
Millions of traders have chosen MetaTrader trading platforms for their outstanding
performance and functionality. In addition to the trading platforms, the company
consistently develops algorithmic and mobile trading. MetaQuotes Software Corp. actively
supports the MetaTrader technology trader community through constant update of websites
and the introduction to new services.
Company website: http://www.metaquotes.net
About FXstreet.com
FXstreet.com was founded in January 2000. As its distinctive trademark, the website
has always been proud of its unyielding commitment to provide objective and unbiased
information and to enable its users to take better and more confident decisions. On the
website, the real-time quotes, news, newsletters and interactive chats with experts from
all over the world are among the most well-received contents. FXstreet.com has managed to
gain the collaboration of the entire Forex industry, from professional individuals and
small companies right up to Forex Brokers and Investment Banks. The website exists in
English (http://www.fxstreet.com), Spanish (http://www.fxstreet.es) and 15 other
languages.
MetaQuotes Software Corp.
CONTACT: Press Service of MetaQuotes Software Corp., Phone: +357-25-875134, press@metaquotes.net
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, September 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Today MetaQuotes Software Corp. [http://www.metaquotes.net ] and FXstreet.com
[http://www.fxstreet.com ] officially announced the delivery of news and analytics feeds
from FXstreet.com to the MetaTrader 4 [http://www.metatrader4.com ] and MetaTrader 5
[http://www.metatrader5.com ] trading platforms. This will significantly expand
opportunities for traders allowing them to use reliable and accurate data when making
their trading decisions.
The MetaTrader Platforms already provide integrated gateways to several data feed
providers from well-known news agencies. Unlike other data feed providers, FXstreet.com's
feed provides not only financial news, but also detailed analytics. It offers a technical
radiography of the most traded currency pairs and the market's latest movements, together
with expert analysis and bank forecasts for making trading decisions. The feed also
includes stocks and commodities news as well as some of the most important economic
indicators, as Central Banks interest rate decisions or Non-Farm Payrolls for example.
FXstreet.com's news are provided with technical studies and charts.
The MetaQuotes Software Corp. team believes that the addition of new and useful
features for traders is a very important aspect for trading the financial markets and is
actively investing in the implementation of such products and services that traders value
the most. "The more data you have, the better," says MetaQuotes Software Corp. COO, Gaies
Chreis. "Being the market leader for Forex Trading Platforms, we are committed to provide
traders with as many data sources as possible, to help them make the right decisions. We
believe that news and analytics from FXstreet.com will help traders to make even more
profitable deals."
FXstreet.com website offers a wide range of resources to help the Forex traders make
better trading decisions every day, and the news feed is a key element of this global
endeavor. "We decided to put together a news feed as we detected that traders' need for
purely Forex technical news that are not available in the market today. Since the launch
in 2009, we have been working hard to accomplish this goal," states Francesc Riverola,
President and Founder of FXstreet.com. "To become a news feed of reference for traders is
our obsession and MetaTrader integration is another step in the right direction."
From this point onwards, FXstreet.com [http://www.fxstreet.com ] news and analytics
are available for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 in 9 languages (English, French, German,
Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Indonesian, Russian and Turkish).
About MetaQuotes Software Corp.
Developer of the world-famous MetaTrader trading platforms for financial markets
(Forex and Stock markets). Currently, more than 500 brokerages / banks and 2000
Introducing brokers all over the world use MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms to
offer financial services to traders.
Millions of traders have chosen MetaTrader trading platforms for their outstanding
performance and functionality. In addition to the trading platforms, the company
consistently develops algorithmic and mobile trading. MetaQuotes Software Corp. actively
supports the MetaTrader technology trader community through constant update of websites
and the introduction to new services.
Company website: http://www.metaquotes.net
About FXstreet.com
FXstreet.com was founded in January 2000. As its distinctive trademark, the website
has always been proud of its unyielding commitment to provide objective and unbiased
information and to enable its users to take better and more confident decisions. On the
website, the real-time quotes, news, newsletters and interactive chats with experts from
all over the world are among the most well-received contents. FXstreet.com has managed to
gain the collaboration of the entire Forex industry, from professional individuals and
small companies right up to Forex Brokers and Investment Banks. The website exists in
English (http://www.fxstreet.com), Spanish (http://www.fxstreet.es) and 15 other
languages.
MetaQuotes Software Corp.
CONTACT: Press Service of MetaQuotes Software Corp., Phone: +357-25-875134, press@metaquotes.net
Europe Catching up on Online Education
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 3:07:01 AM
Europe Catching up on Online Education
BRUSSELS, September 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Rapid growth in offer, demand and funding - new portal on distance learning launched
The availability and popularity of online education in Europe are on the rise.
Following the revolutionary developments in online learning in the US, Europe is now
catching up, increasing both funding and infrastructure. To build awareness for European
online learning, a new web-portal brings transparency to the quickly growing options
available.
In the last decade, the US has heavily invested in online education: it is projected
that US online education will outgrow traditional education by 2015. Already today,
renowned institutes like Stanford and MIT offer massive online courses for free - followed
by up to 100,000 students worldwide. Europe now heads in the same direction. Within its
upcoming 'Erasmus For All' programme the European Commission makes more funding available
to support distance education in Europe.
Traditionally, in Europe online education has been associated with commercial
institutes, sometimes of doubtful quality. As distance learning however makes higher
education more accessible and affordable it "has become an important answer to the current
educational challenges and will significantly impact our educational landscape", states
Piet Henderikx, Secretary General of the European Association of Distance Teaching
Universities (EADTU). Today, about 500 European institutes provide short courses and
entire degree programmes at a distance - with continuous success: last year student
enrolment increased 15-20% while the offer grew with 40% as reported by universities
across Europe. That makes online education an increasingly serious alternative to
traditional education - and disproves many still widespread misconceptions.
A new portal will now be launched to bring transparency to the quickly growing study
options: http://www.DistanceLearningPortal.eu. Funded by the European Union and
developed by the European study choice platform Studyportals and EADTU, this central
information source will support orienting learners worldwide to study abroad from home. On
27 September 2012 the portal will officially be launched by Commissioner Vassiliou at the
EADTU annual conference in Cyprus.
To date, already 180 institutes participate in this European initiative (88 in UK and
3 in Ireland) ranging from Open University to London School of Economics - listing a total
of more than 1,200 Bachelors, Masters, PhDs and Short Courses.
[Ambient Insight Market Study 2011]
More information on Studyportals: http://www.studyportals.eu.
More information on http://www.distancelearningportal.eu: contact
press@studyportals.eu or call +31402920060.
StudyPortals
BRUSSELS, September 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Rapid growth in offer, demand and funding - new portal on distance learning launched
The availability and popularity of online education in Europe are on the rise.
Following the revolutionary developments in online learning in the US, Europe is now
catching up, increasing both funding and infrastructure. To build awareness for European
online learning, a new web-portal brings transparency to the quickly growing options
available.
In the last decade, the US has heavily invested in online education: it is projected
that US online education will outgrow traditional education by 2015. Already today,
renowned institutes like Stanford and MIT offer massive online courses for free - followed
by up to 100,000 students worldwide. Europe now heads in the same direction. Within its
upcoming 'Erasmus For All' programme the European Commission makes more funding available
to support distance education in Europe.
Traditionally, in Europe online education has been associated with commercial
institutes, sometimes of doubtful quality. As distance learning however makes higher
education more accessible and affordable it "has become an important answer to the current
educational challenges and will significantly impact our educational landscape", states
Piet Henderikx, Secretary General of the European Association of Distance Teaching
Universities (EADTU). Today, about 500 European institutes provide short courses and
entire degree programmes at a distance - with continuous success: last year student
enrolment increased 15-20% while the offer grew with 40% as reported by universities
across Europe. That makes online education an increasingly serious alternative to
traditional education - and disproves many still widespread misconceptions.
A new portal will now be launched to bring transparency to the quickly growing study
options: http://www.DistanceLearningPortal.eu. Funded by the European Union and
developed by the European study choice platform Studyportals and EADTU, this central
information source will support orienting learners worldwide to study abroad from home. On
27 September 2012 the portal will officially be launched by Commissioner Vassiliou at the
EADTU annual conference in Cyprus.
To date, already 180 institutes participate in this European initiative (88 in UK and
3 in Ireland) ranging from Open University to London School of Economics - listing a total
of more than 1,200 Bachelors, Masters, PhDs and Short Courses.
[Ambient Insight Market Study 2011]
More information on Studyportals: http://www.studyportals.eu.
More information on http://www.distancelearningportal.eu: contact
press@studyportals.eu or call +31402920060.
StudyPortals
VASCO launches DIGIPASS 810 e-ID
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:42:02 AM
VASCO launches DIGIPASS 810 e-ID
DIGIPASS 810 e-ID generates MYDIGIPASS.COM one-time passwords with Belgian e-ID card
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and ZURICH, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI; http://www.vasco.com), a leading software security company specializing in strong authentication products launches today DIGIPASS 810 e-ID for MYDIGIPASS.COM. This newest DIGIPASS device offers the possibility to authenticate and generate OTPs through the use of a Belgian e-ID card and the PIN code linked to the e-ID. With the launch of DIGIPASS 810 e-ID, VASCO enables consumers to safely access websites secured by MYDIGIPASS.COM with their e-ID, ensuring authentication yet by another user-friendly means.
A growing number of countries are rolling out smart chip enabled ID cards for their citizens. Although DIGIPASS 810 e-ID is developed for the Belgian e-ID card, VASCO can localize the product to other countries and other applications. DIGIPASS 810 e-ID creates many possibilities to use e-ID cards for secure and convenient online transactions worldwide.
Financial transactions, shopping, gaming and other activities are increasingly done through online applications. These applications however, are more and more targeted by fraudsters trying to gain information on users for their own financial profit. By implementing MYDIGIPASS.COM technology on their websites, corporations worldwide offer their customers the possibility to securely use their online services.
When logging on to an online application or website, the end-user clicks on the MYDIGIPASS.COM button on the website and generates an OTP by inserting his e-ID card in the DIGIPASS 810 e-ID reader and entering the e-ID's PIN code. By filling out this OTP during the authentication process, the login will no longer be susceptible for online attacks.
To simplify secure online authentication and to increase awareness of secured websites, users can consult the MYDIGIPASS.COM platform where a launch pad and market place give an overview of secured ASPs.
"With DIGIPASS 810 e-ID we offer the Belgian consumer yet another way to safely perform online transactions", says Jan Valcke, President and COO of VASCO Data Security. "An e-ID card is the perfect personal authentication solution. Together with the PIN code and DIGIPASS 810 e-ID reader, it is a convenient tool to create OTPs and with this a secure manner to securely share personal information."
Illustration
DIGIPASS 810 e-ID
About VASCO
VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet Security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as global software company for Internet Security serving a customer base of approximately 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including approximately 1,700 international financial institutions. VASCO's prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government.
Forward Looking Statements:
Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements (1) are identified by use of terms and phrases such as "expect", "believe", "will", "anticipate", "emerging", "intend", "plan", "could", "may", "estimate", "should", "objective" and "goal", "possible", "potential", and similar words and expressions, but such words and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying them, and (2) are subject to risks and uncertainties and represent our present expectations or beliefs concerning future events. VASCO cautions that the forward-looking statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors have been described in greater detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include, but are not limited to, (a) risks of general market conditions, including currency fluctuations and the uncertainties in world economic and financial markets, (b) risks inherent to the computer and network security industry, including rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, increasing numbers of patent infringement claims, changes in customer requirements, price competitive bidding, and changing government regulations, and (c) risks specific to VASCO, including, demand for our products and services, competition from more established firms and others, pressures on price levels and our historical dependence on relatively few products, certain suppliers and certain key customers. Reference is made to VASCO's public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding VASCO and its operations.
This document may contain trademarks of VASCO Data Security International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including VASCO, the VASCO "V" design, DIGIPASS, VACMAN, aXsGUARD and IDENTIKEY.
For more information, please contact Jochem Binst;
T. +32 2 609 97 00
E. jbinst@vasco.com
Follow us on twitter.
SOURCE VASCO Data Security International, Inc.
VASCO Data Security International, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.vasco.com
DIGIPASS 810 e-ID generates MYDIGIPASS.COM one-time passwords with Belgian e-ID card
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and ZURICH, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI; http://www.vasco.com), a leading software security company specializing in strong authentication products launches today DIGIPASS 810 e-ID for MYDIGIPASS.COM. This newest DIGIPASS device offers the possibility to authenticate and generate OTPs through the use of a Belgian e-ID card and the PIN code linked to the e-ID. With the launch of DIGIPASS 810 e-ID, VASCO enables consumers to safely access websites secured by MYDIGIPASS.COM with their e-ID, ensuring authentication yet by another user-friendly means.
A growing number of countries are rolling out smart chip enabled ID cards for their citizens. Although DIGIPASS 810 e-ID is developed for the Belgian e-ID card, VASCO can localize the product to other countries and other applications. DIGIPASS 810 e-ID creates many possibilities to use e-ID cards for secure and convenient online transactions worldwide.
Financial transactions, shopping, gaming and other activities are increasingly done through online applications. These applications however, are more and more targeted by fraudsters trying to gain information on users for their own financial profit. By implementing MYDIGIPASS.COM technology on their websites, corporations worldwide offer their customers the possibility to securely use their online services.
When logging on to an online application or website, the end-user clicks on the MYDIGIPASS.COM button on the website and generates an OTP by inserting his e-ID card in the DIGIPASS 810 e-ID reader and entering the e-ID's PIN code. By filling out this OTP during the authentication process, the login will no longer be susceptible for online attacks.
To simplify secure online authentication and to increase awareness of secured websites, users can consult the MYDIGIPASS.COM platform where a launch pad and market place give an overview of secured ASPs.
"With DIGIPASS 810 e-ID we offer the Belgian consumer yet another way to safely perform online transactions", says Jan Valcke, President and COO of VASCO Data Security. "An e-ID card is the perfect personal authentication solution. Together with the PIN code and DIGIPASS 810 e-ID reader, it is a convenient tool to create OTPs and with this a secure manner to securely share personal information."
Illustration
DIGIPASS 810 e-ID
About VASCO
VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet Security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as global software company for Internet Security serving a customer base of approximately 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including approximately 1,700 international financial institutions. VASCO's prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government.
Forward Looking Statements:
Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements (1) are identified by use of terms and phrases such as "expect", "believe", "will", "anticipate", "emerging", "intend", "plan", "could", "may", "estimate", "should", "objective" and "goal", "possible", "potential", and similar words and expressions, but such words and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying them, and (2) are subject to risks and uncertainties and represent our present expectations or beliefs concerning future events. VASCO cautions that the forward-looking statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors have been described in greater detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include, but are not limited to, (a) risks of general market conditions, including currency fluctuations and the uncertainties in world economic and financial markets, (b) risks inherent to the computer and network security industry, including rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, increasing numbers of patent infringement claims, changes in customer requirements, price competitive bidding, and changing government regulations, and (c) risks specific to VASCO, including, demand for our products and services, competition from more established firms and others, pressures on price levels and our historical dependence on relatively few products, certain suppliers and certain key customers. Reference is made to VASCO's public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding VASCO and its operations.
This document may contain trademarks of VASCO Data Security International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including VASCO, the VASCO "V" design, DIGIPASS, VACMAN, aXsGUARD and IDENTIKEY.
For more information, please contact Jochem Binst;
T. +32 2 609 97 00
E. jbinst@vasco.com
Follow us on twitter.
SOURCE VASCO Data Security International, Inc.
VASCO Data Security International, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.vasco.com
Online Firms Are Leading the Charge for Sustainable CSR
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 1:07:01 AM
Online Firms Are Leading the Charge for Sustainable CSR
DUBAI, UAE, September 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Speed, adaptability and community reach key differentiators from
conventional campaigns
CSR activities are no longer restricted to large organizations with heavy marketing
budgets, due to the SME boom in the UAE and GCC. In particular, online firms are very
often taking the lead in targeted CSR and community activities that make a measurable
difference.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120926/564501 )
"The advantages that online businesses possess in their commercial model - speed,
adaptability, rapid response and community integration can also be channelled effectively
to develop CSR campaigns. In fact, for smaller firms, CSR is not about making an expensive
statement as much as it is to engage with the community for good causes as a daily way of
conducting operations," said Mr. Warrick Godfrey, Co-founder & CMO of Dubai-based online
group buying site Cobone.
Cobone has seen tremendous success in local and regional markets, allowing people to
access goods, services and luxuries at a fraction of their true price. In August, Cobone
crossed the 1.6 million subscribers and has saved customers over AED 240 million in the
process.
The same model of bulk consumer buy-in can be used to create substantiated positive
change, as Cobone demonstrated when it launched a not-for-profit deal that asked for
donations to the UN World Food Programme (WFP). The deal, launched in 14 December 2011,
asked for AED 5 contributions that would allow WFP to feed a schoolchild for a week.
Cobone customers could also pledge AED 20 to feed a child for a month, or AED 200 for the
entire school year. By the close of the Cobone deal, sufficient funds had been raised for
the WFP to provide 100,000 nutritious meals to school children in need. In 2012,
Cobone.com ran two more deals for WFP placing almost 200,000 meals on the table for
children in need.
- "This initiative shows the power of crowd sourcing, and how technology can
be a powerful mediator to bring people together for their own collective advantage as
well as to help others. Cobone remains one of the pioneers of e-commerce, and we're
harnessing it for social endeavors too. Increasingly, we're seeing the online space
leading the charge for channelling the power of crowds to make a tangible, targeted
difference to social wellbeing," concluded Mr. Godfrey.
- "Our partnership with Cobone illustrates how effectively and rapidly companies
can make an impact by simply mobilizing their online community, especially when the
appeal revolves around such a tangible and low-cost gesture," said Elise Bijon, WFP
Partnerships & Business Development Manager for the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern
Europe and Central Asia. "Cobone has treated its CSR initiative in support of WFP's
School Meals programme with a genuine business spirit, capitalizing on its core
expertise and infrastructure to help ensure an optimal reach and outcome; that's
precisely how we would like all our partners to support our cause."
About Cobone.com
Launched in August 2010, Cobone.com is one of the fastest growing web sites in the
region, currently with over 1,600,000 members and almost $70 million dollars in savings
(as of September 2012). Cobone.com gives its customers the chance to experience their
city's best offers on spas, restaurants and outdoor experiences with discounts from 50 per
cent to 90 per cent. A new deal is featured every day and customers are encouraged to
invite their friends and family to take part in the deal, earning extra credit in the
process. Cobone.com has evolved into a value ecommerce platform; customers can now also
enjoy the latest electronics, fashion and household products on the site. Shopping on
Cobone.com is safe and easy, and offers members all forms of payment options including
credit cards, cash on delivery, Paypal, CashU, and OneCard.
Further information, please contact:
Mr. Joe Akkawi
PAZ Marketing Management
PR and Events
Tel: +971-4-2980808
Email: joe.akkawi@pazmarketing.com
Ms. Miya Billones
PAZ Marketing Management
PR and Events
Tel: +971-4-2980808
Email: miya.billones@pazmarketing.com
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120926/564501
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120926/564501
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Cobone.com
DUBAI, UAE, September 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Speed, adaptability and community reach key differentiators from
conventional campaigns
CSR activities are no longer restricted to large organizations with heavy marketing
budgets, due to the SME boom in the UAE and GCC. In particular, online firms are very
often taking the lead in targeted CSR and community activities that make a measurable
difference.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120926/564501 )
"The advantages that online businesses possess in their commercial model - speed,
adaptability, rapid response and community integration can also be channelled effectively
to develop CSR campaigns. In fact, for smaller firms, CSR is not about making an expensive
statement as much as it is to engage with the community for good causes as a daily way of
conducting operations," said Mr. Warrick Godfrey, Co-founder & CMO of Dubai-based online
group buying site Cobone.
Cobone has seen tremendous success in local and regional markets, allowing people to
access goods, services and luxuries at a fraction of their true price. In August, Cobone
crossed the 1.6 million subscribers and has saved customers over AED 240 million in the
process.
The same model of bulk consumer buy-in can be used to create substantiated positive
change, as Cobone demonstrated when it launched a not-for-profit deal that asked for
donations to the UN World Food Programme (WFP). The deal, launched in 14 December 2011,
asked for AED 5 contributions that would allow WFP to feed a schoolchild for a week.
Cobone customers could also pledge AED 20 to feed a child for a month, or AED 200 for the
entire school year. By the close of the Cobone deal, sufficient funds had been raised for
the WFP to provide 100,000 nutritious meals to school children in need. In 2012,
Cobone.com ran two more deals for WFP placing almost 200,000 meals on the table for
children in need.
- "This initiative shows the power of crowd sourcing, and how technology can
be a powerful mediator to bring people together for their own collective advantage as
well as to help others. Cobone remains one of the pioneers of e-commerce, and we're
harnessing it for social endeavors too. Increasingly, we're seeing the online space
leading the charge for channelling the power of crowds to make a tangible, targeted
difference to social wellbeing," concluded Mr. Godfrey.
- "Our partnership with Cobone illustrates how effectively and rapidly companies
can make an impact by simply mobilizing their online community, especially when the
appeal revolves around such a tangible and low-cost gesture," said Elise Bijon, WFP
Partnerships & Business Development Manager for the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern
Europe and Central Asia. "Cobone has treated its CSR initiative in support of WFP's
School Meals programme with a genuine business spirit, capitalizing on its core
expertise and infrastructure to help ensure an optimal reach and outcome; that's
precisely how we would like all our partners to support our cause."
About Cobone.com
Launched in August 2010, Cobone.com is one of the fastest growing web sites in the
region, currently with over 1,600,000 members and almost $70 million dollars in savings
(as of September 2012). Cobone.com gives its customers the chance to experience their
city's best offers on spas, restaurants and outdoor experiences with discounts from 50 per
cent to 90 per cent. A new deal is featured every day and customers are encouraged to
invite their friends and family to take part in the deal, earning extra credit in the
process. Cobone.com has evolved into a value ecommerce platform; customers can now also
enjoy the latest electronics, fashion and household products on the site. Shopping on
Cobone.com is safe and easy, and offers members all forms of payment options including
credit cards, cash on delivery, Paypal, CashU, and OneCard.
Further information, please contact:
Mr. Joe Akkawi
PAZ Marketing Management
PR and Events
Tel: +971-4-2980808
Email: joe.akkawi@pazmarketing.com
Ms. Miya Billones
PAZ Marketing Management
PR and Events
Tel: +971-4-2980808
Email: miya.billones@pazmarketing.com
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120926/564501
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120926/564501
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Cobone.com
September 25, 2012
G-Shock Releases Eric Haze Collaboration Watch
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 6:49:01 PM
G-Shock Releases Eric Haze Collaboration Watch
G-Shock and Eric Haze Release a Limited Edition Timepiece to Commemorate G-Shock's 30th Anniversary
DOVER, N.J., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For 15-years, G-Shock and world-renowned graphic artist Eric Haze, have collaborated on countless projects including four highly coveted watches. To commemorate G-Shock's 30th Anniversary, G-Shock and Eric Haze have once again teamed up to create a unique G-Shock that is a testament to the close partnership of Haze and G-Shock.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120925/PH81135)
Previously commissioned to design G-Shock's 25th Anniversary logo, Eric had the distinct privilege to do so once again for the 30(th) Anniversary. The logo is engraved on the case back of the GA110EH-8A commemorative watch. Reinvigorating colors from previous Haze models, the 30(th) Anniversary watch has an iridescent gray finish with red accents, allowing his signature star icon logo to pop off of the watchband. The multi-colored design treatment continues on the dial with elements of red, black and white, enhancing the distinct 3-dimensional effect of the layered dial.
"This collaboration speaks highly of the modern marriage of design and product, which treats premium collectable accessories as part of everyday fashion and iconography," said Eric Haze. "The 30th Anniversary marks a quantum leap for Casio since the 25th Anniversary five years ago, with G-Shock's ever-growing impact on the watch design and fashion worlds. My projects with G-Shock over the years have played a big part in my own history too, so this celebration has special meaning for me personally and professionally."
"Eric Haze has been an important figure in our brand's history and we respect his talent immensely," said Shigenori Itoh, CEO of Casio America. "His artistry and aesthetic are aligned with our vision and brand identity. We could not imagine another artist designing our anniversary logos that mark such significant achievements."
The GA110EH-8A stays true to the superior G-Shock toughness including shock and magnetic resistance, 200M water resistance, auto LED light, world time (29TZ/48Citites+UTC), 4 daily alarms with 1 snooze, 1/1000(th) second stopwatch (100hr.) with speed indicator , countdown timer, and 12/24 hour formats.
The GA110EH-8A comes in special commemorative packaging and will be available in October 2012 for $150 at Macy's, Independent Jewelers, fashion boutiques, andwww.gshock.com.
Check out the Eric Haze x G-Shock video at http://youtu.be/IFgwtip1mB0
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, business projectors, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com
About Eric Haze
The Brooklyn based Eric Haze brand was born from his original HAZE artist's identity, with the first t-shirt produced and sold through Keith Haring's "Pop Shop" in 1987. From there it was developed into a full clothing line in 1993 and then branched out to include a wide range of design, art and fashion-related products.
MEDIA INQUIRIES FOR CASIO:
Sarah Bronilla / Courtney-Brooke Johnson
exposure Communications LLC
(212) 226-2530
sarahb@exposure.net
courtney-brooke.johnson@exposure.net
E. Garcia / S. VanderSchans
CASIO AMERICA, INC.
(973) 361-5400
egarcia@casio.com
svanderschans@casio.com
SOURCE Casio America, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120925/PH81135
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Casio America, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.casiousa.com
G-Shock and Eric Haze Release a Limited Edition Timepiece to Commemorate G-Shock's 30th Anniversary
DOVER, N.J., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For 15-years, G-Shock and world-renowned graphic artist Eric Haze, have collaborated on countless projects including four highly coveted watches. To commemorate G-Shock's 30th Anniversary, G-Shock and Eric Haze have once again teamed up to create a unique G-Shock that is a testament to the close partnership of Haze and G-Shock.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120925/PH81135)
Previously commissioned to design G-Shock's 25th Anniversary logo, Eric had the distinct privilege to do so once again for the 30(th) Anniversary. The logo is engraved on the case back of the GA110EH-8A commemorative watch. Reinvigorating colors from previous Haze models, the 30(th) Anniversary watch has an iridescent gray finish with red accents, allowing his signature star icon logo to pop off of the watchband. The multi-colored design treatment continues on the dial with elements of red, black and white, enhancing the distinct 3-dimensional effect of the layered dial.
"This collaboration speaks highly of the modern marriage of design and product, which treats premium collectable accessories as part of everyday fashion and iconography," said Eric Haze. "The 30th Anniversary marks a quantum leap for Casio since the 25th Anniversary five years ago, with G-Shock's ever-growing impact on the watch design and fashion worlds. My projects with G-Shock over the years have played a big part in my own history too, so this celebration has special meaning for me personally and professionally."
"Eric Haze has been an important figure in our brand's history and we respect his talent immensely," said Shigenori Itoh, CEO of Casio America. "His artistry and aesthetic are aligned with our vision and brand identity. We could not imagine another artist designing our anniversary logos that mark such significant achievements."
The GA110EH-8A stays true to the superior G-Shock toughness including shock and magnetic resistance, 200M water resistance, auto LED light, world time (29TZ/48Citites+UTC), 4 daily alarms with 1 snooze, 1/1000(th) second stopwatch (100hr.) with speed indicator , countdown timer, and 12/24 hour formats.
The GA110EH-8A comes in special commemorative packaging and will be available in October 2012 for $150 at Macy's, Independent Jewelers, fashion boutiques, andwww.gshock.com.
Check out the Eric Haze x G-Shock video at http://youtu.be/IFgwtip1mB0
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, business projectors, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com
About Eric Haze
The Brooklyn based Eric Haze brand was born from his original HAZE artist's identity, with the first t-shirt produced and sold through Keith Haring's "Pop Shop" in 1987. From there it was developed into a full clothing line in 1993 and then branched out to include a wide range of design, art and fashion-related products.
MEDIA INQUIRIES FOR CASIO:
Sarah Bronilla / Courtney-Brooke Johnson
exposure Communications LLC
(212) 226-2530
sarahb@exposure.net
courtney-brooke.johnson@exposure.net
E. Garcia / S. VanderSchans
CASIO AMERICA, INC.
(973) 361-5400
egarcia@casio.com
svanderschans@casio.com
SOURCE Casio America, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120925/PH81135
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Casio America, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.casiousa.com
Greenwich CIO Summit: Leadership, Innovation and Transformation Drive Growth and Value in Modern Markets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 4:56:01 PM
Greenwich CIO Summit: Leadership, Innovation and Transformation Drive Growth and Value in Modern Markets
Building Strong Relationships with the C-Suite, Adding New Skills and Networking with Peers Essential for Today's CIOs/IT Leaders
GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Exceptional CIOs excel at leadership, innovation and transformation. The critical qualities required to guide modern organizations through difficult times are the focus of the 2012 Greenwich CIO Executive Leadership Summit, being held October 16 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Connecticut.
The world-class event is produced by HMG Strategy, a leading global provider of innovative IT leadership, management and technology support, in association with the Fairfield/Westchester Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM).
"Successful CIOs and IT leaders champion innovation, embrace greater transparency, hire top talent, and form productive partnerships across multiple industries to drive tangible business results in highly competitive markets," said Hunter Muller, President and CEO of HMG Strategy, LLC. "We are engaged in a truly epic revolution in which the CIO plays an absolutely critical role."
The summit will focus on the future state of IT leadership, developing practical strategies for driving real business value in an era of rapid change and transformation, and leveraging innovation to create sustainable competitive advantages in swiftly evolving markets.
Keynote and panel discussion topics include Transformational Leadership, Innovation and Growth Strategies, Creating and Maintaining Trusted Relationships in the C-Suite, CIO/CMO Alignment, Career Development, Social Enterprise, Mobile Workforce, Cloud, Security, Strategic Sourcing, and Advanced Business Analytics.
Keynote speakers and keynote panelists include:
-- Linda Ban, Global C-suite Study Program Director, IBM
-- Greg Buoncontri, EVP & CIO, Pitney Bowes, Inc.
-- Greg Fell, CIO, Terex Corporation
-- Michelle Garvey, CIO, Ann, Inc.
-- John Hill, CIO, Veyance Technologies.
-- Brian Kim, FX Strategist, Research & Strategy Markets, RBS
-- Carol Zierhoffer, Global CIO, Xerox Corporation
Additional speakers and panelists include Sean Andersen, Director of Interactive Services, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Snehal Antani, CIO Enterprise Architecture, GE Capital Americas; Shawn Banerji, Managing Director, Russell Reynolds Associates; Puneet Bhasin, SVP & CIO, Waste Management, Inc. and President, WM Logistics; Larry Bonfante, CIO, U.S. Tennis Association, Founder, CIO Bench Coach, LLC, Author, "Lessons in IT Transformation"; Susan Certoma, President, Brokerage Services, Broadridge Financial Solutions; Nick Colisto, VP & CIO, K. Hovnanian Companies, Inc.; Brian Dirking, Director, Product Marketing, Box; Ursuline Foley, CIO, XLReinsurance; Jon Harding, CIO, Conair Corporation; Jean Hill, CTO, First New York Securities; Lisa Hoffman, CIO, Marsh & McLennan Agency; Norm Jacknis, Director, IBSG Public Sector, Cisco; John Jones, Executive Creative Director, Retail, R/GA; Beverly Lieberman, President, Halbrecht Lieberman Associates; Paul Martine, CIO, Citrix Systems, Inc.; Christopher Morace, Chief Strategy Officer, Jive Software; Adam Noble, SVP & CIO, GAF Materials Corporation; Patrick O'Brien, Financial Services Practice Lead, Egon Zehnder International; Michael Pellegrino, CIO, Sun Products Corporation; Mark Polansky, Managing Director, IT Officers Practice, Korn/Ferry International; Anup Prasad, Principal, Deloitte Consulting; Paul Roehrig, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Cognizant Technology Solutions; Phil Schneidermeyer, Partner, Heidrick & Struggles; Kelly Shen, CIO, Business Intelligence, GE Capital Americas; Sigal Zarmi, CIO, GE Capital Americas; and Ken Zimmerman, Senior Business Intelligence Architect, Chateaux Software.
"The Greenwich summit will be a truly exceptional opportunity to network with peers, and to experience transformational leadership from the best and brightest minds in the industry," said Mr. Muller. "This is peer-to-peer networking and accelerated career building at the absolute highest level of value."
HMG Strategy LLC, provides world-class leadership, innovation, transformational strategies along with a global community to drive the success of CIO and IT leaders. The firm's sponsor partners include Accenture, AirWatch, Avanade, Avaya, Box, BMC Software, CA Technologies, CDW, Chateaux Software, Cisco, Citrix, Code 42 Software, Comcast Business Class, Dell, Digital Realty, Fulcrum Associates, Good, HP, IBM, Informatica, Information Builders, Jive, Kapow Software, Level 3 Communications, Netsuite, Okta, QlikTech, Quest Software, Rimini Street, ServiceNow, TCS, TSA, VMware, WatchDox, Wipro and Workday. Strategic partners include Egon Zehnder International, Heidrick & Struggles, Korn/Ferry International, Russell Reynolds Associates, and Spencer Stuart. John Wiley & Sons is the firm's global media partner.
"We are building the strongest CIO community on the planet," said Mr. Muller. "We deliver world-class value for the IT industry through our thought-leadership, proprietary research, International Advisory Board, and executive leadership events."
About HMG Strategy
HMG Strategy, LLC is a leading global provider of innovative IT leadership, management and technology support to CIO/Senior IT executives by focusing on the 360-degree needs of the CIO/IT Leader. Our events and services raise thought leadership, knowledge sharing and networking to the highest level. HMG Strategy provides access to an international network of nearly 50,000 CIO/Senior IT executives, industry experts and world-class thought leaders. For more information about HMG Strategy and its unique portfolio of CIO/IT leadership resources, visit http://www.hmgstrategy.com or contact Amanda Vlastas at 203-221-2702 or via e-mail at amandav@hmgstrategy.com.
SOURCE HMG Strategy, LLC
HMG Strategy, LLC
Web Site: http://www.hmgstrategy.com
Building Strong Relationships with the C-Suite, Adding New Skills and Networking with Peers Essential for Today's CIOs/IT Leaders
GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Exceptional CIOs excel at leadership, innovation and transformation. The critical qualities required to guide modern organizations through difficult times are the focus of the 2012 Greenwich CIO Executive Leadership Summit, being held October 16 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Connecticut.
The world-class event is produced by HMG Strategy, a leading global provider of innovative IT leadership, management and technology support, in association with the Fairfield/Westchester Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM).
"Successful CIOs and IT leaders champion innovation, embrace greater transparency, hire top talent, and form productive partnerships across multiple industries to drive tangible business results in highly competitive markets," said Hunter Muller, President and CEO of HMG Strategy, LLC. "We are engaged in a truly epic revolution in which the CIO plays an absolutely critical role."
The summit will focus on the future state of IT leadership, developing practical strategies for driving real business value in an era of rapid change and transformation, and leveraging innovation to create sustainable competitive advantages in swiftly evolving markets.
Keynote and panel discussion topics include Transformational Leadership, Innovation and Growth Strategies, Creating and Maintaining Trusted Relationships in the C-Suite, CIO/CMO Alignment, Career Development, Social Enterprise, Mobile Workforce, Cloud, Security, Strategic Sourcing, and Advanced Business Analytics.
Keynote speakers and keynote panelists include:
-- Linda Ban, Global C-suite Study Program Director, IBM
-- Greg Buoncontri, EVP & CIO, Pitney Bowes, Inc.
-- Greg Fell, CIO, Terex Corporation
-- Michelle Garvey, CIO, Ann, Inc.
-- John Hill, CIO, Veyance Technologies.
-- Brian Kim, FX Strategist, Research & Strategy Markets, RBS
-- Carol Zierhoffer, Global CIO, Xerox Corporation
Additional speakers and panelists include Sean Andersen, Director of Interactive Services, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Snehal Antani, CIO Enterprise Architecture, GE Capital Americas; Shawn Banerji, Managing Director, Russell Reynolds Associates; Puneet Bhasin, SVP & CIO, Waste Management, Inc. and President, WM Logistics; Larry Bonfante, CIO, U.S. Tennis Association, Founder, CIO Bench Coach, LLC, Author, "Lessons in IT Transformation"; Susan Certoma, President, Brokerage Services, Broadridge Financial Solutions; Nick Colisto, VP & CIO, K. Hovnanian Companies, Inc.; Brian Dirking, Director, Product Marketing, Box; Ursuline Foley, CIO, XLReinsurance; Jon Harding, CIO, Conair Corporation; Jean Hill, CTO, First New York Securities; Lisa Hoffman, CIO, Marsh & McLennan Agency; Norm Jacknis, Director, IBSG Public Sector, Cisco; John Jones, Executive Creative Director, Retail, R/GA; Beverly Lieberman, President, Halbrecht Lieberman Associates; Paul Martine, CIO, Citrix Systems, Inc.; Christopher Morace, Chief Strategy Officer, Jive Software; Adam Noble, SVP & CIO, GAF Materials Corporation; Patrick O'Brien, Financial Services Practice Lead, Egon Zehnder International; Michael Pellegrino, CIO, Sun Products Corporation; Mark Polansky, Managing Director, IT Officers Practice, Korn/Ferry International; Anup Prasad, Principal, Deloitte Consulting; Paul Roehrig, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Cognizant Technology Solutions; Phil Schneidermeyer, Partner, Heidrick & Struggles; Kelly Shen, CIO, Business Intelligence, GE Capital Americas; Sigal Zarmi, CIO, GE Capital Americas; and Ken Zimmerman, Senior Business Intelligence Architect, Chateaux Software.
"The Greenwich summit will be a truly exceptional opportunity to network with peers, and to experience transformational leadership from the best and brightest minds in the industry," said Mr. Muller. "This is peer-to-peer networking and accelerated career building at the absolute highest level of value."
HMG Strategy LLC, provides world-class leadership, innovation, transformational strategies along with a global community to drive the success of CIO and IT leaders. The firm's sponsor partners include Accenture, AirWatch, Avanade, Avaya, Box, BMC Software, CA Technologies, CDW, Chateaux Software, Cisco, Citrix, Code 42 Software, Comcast Business Class, Dell, Digital Realty, Fulcrum Associates, Good, HP, IBM, Informatica, Information Builders, Jive, Kapow Software, Level 3 Communications, Netsuite, Okta, QlikTech, Quest Software, Rimini Street, ServiceNow, TCS, TSA, VMware, WatchDox, Wipro and Workday. Strategic partners include Egon Zehnder International, Heidrick & Struggles, Korn/Ferry International, Russell Reynolds Associates, and Spencer Stuart. John Wiley & Sons is the firm's global media partner.
"We are building the strongest CIO community on the planet," said Mr. Muller. "We deliver world-class value for the IT industry through our thought-leadership, proprietary research, International Advisory Board, and executive leadership events."
About HMG Strategy
HMG Strategy, LLC is a leading global provider of innovative IT leadership, management and technology support to CIO/Senior IT executives by focusing on the 360-degree needs of the CIO/IT Leader. Our events and services raise thought leadership, knowledge sharing and networking to the highest level. HMG Strategy provides access to an international network of nearly 50,000 CIO/Senior IT executives, industry experts and world-class thought leaders. For more information about HMG Strategy and its unique portfolio of CIO/IT leadership resources, visit http://www.hmgstrategy.com or contact Amanda Vlastas at 203-221-2702 or via e-mail at amandav@hmgstrategy.com.
SOURCE HMG Strategy, LLC
HMG Strategy, LLC
Web Site: http://www.hmgstrategy.com
Men Are Cheap, Finds New Resolution Media and Kenshoo Social Facebook Advertising Study
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 4:35:02 PM
Men Are Cheap, Finds New Resolution Media and Kenshoo Social Facebook Advertising Study
SAN FRANCISCO, September 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
12-month study of 65 billion impressions reveals men cost less to reach with
Facebook ads and respond better
Global digital marketing leaders Resolution Media [http://www.resolutionmedia.com ]
(http://www.resolutionmedia.com) and Kenshoo Social [http://www.kenshoo.com/Social ]
(http://www.Kenshoo.com/Social) published a new report today. The study, entitled
Social Media Insights: Men are Cheap, explores gender differences in Facebook advertising
campaigns and offers actionable guidance to advertisers. Previewed last week to clients
attending the 2012 Resolution Media Summit, this third report in a series for marketers
running ad campaigns on the world's largest social network follows Social Media Insights:
Metrics that Matter [http://resolutionmedia.com/white-papers/socialmediainsights ] and
2012 Social Media Advertising Global Games [http://kenshoo.com/globalgames ].
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592 )
"Women represent the majority of Facebook users, but it's cheaper to advertise to men.
While this may seem counterintuitive given the laws of supply and demand in an auction
marketplace, our advertisers capitalized on this trend and spent 53 percent of Facebook
advertising budgets reaching men," said Alan Osetek, president of Resolution Media. "As it
turned out, ads targeting men performed better and thus warranted the increased
investment. Men delivered better Exposure Rates and click through rates than women,
increasing their value for marketers."
Key highlights of the report include:
- Men are exposed to and click on more Facebook ads
- On average, ads targeting men cost less through the cost-per-thousand
impressions ($0.16 male / $0.20 female) and cost-per-click ($0.51 male / $0.68 female)
pricing models
- Ads targeting men achieved superior Exposure Rates, reaching a larger
percentage of their unique audiences
"As social media continues to increase in popularity, it's critical for brands to
understand who represents their best consumers and how to best reach them with effective
ads," says Sivan Metzger, general manager of Kenshoo Social. "Gender is just one of the
many rich targeting options available to Facebook advertisers and leveraging Kenshoo
Social's advanced technology helps marketers identify the right audience segments and
create highly engaging campaigns at scale."
Social Media Insights: Men are Cheap is based on aggregated data across a wide range
of brands whose Facebook ad campaigns are managed by Resolution Media using the Kenshoo
Social technology platform. The data set examined for this report spans nearly 65 billion
Facebook ad impressions and 20 million Facebook ad clicks during a 12-month period.
For more marketing insights and key takeaways, visit Resolution Media
[http://resolutionmedia.com/white-papers/menarecheap ] or Kenshoo Social
[http://www.kenshoo.com/menarecheap ] to download the full report.
ABOUT RESOLUTION MEDIA
Resolution Media, an Omnicom Group company, is a leading digital media agency with
operations in 40 countries. Resolution specializes in all areas of search, consumer
behavior analysis and optimization across all digital platforms.
ABOUT KENSHOO SOCIAL
Kenshoo Social delivers a global social marketing technology solution for advertisers
and agencies to achieve tangible business results as effectively and efficiently as
possible. Through Kenshoo Social, marketers can create and optimize scalable social
advertising campaigns while leveraging sophisticated measurement capabilities for owned,
paid and earned initiatives across all channels. Please visit Kenshoo.com/Social
[http://kenshoo.com/Social ] or Facebook.com/KenshooSocial
[http://www.facebook.com/kenshoosocial ] for more information.
Facebook(R) is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. Kenshoo is a trademark of
Kenshoo Ltd. Other company and brand names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Kenshoo
CONTACT: Resolution Media Contact: Isabelle Gauvry, Director of Public Relations, Omnicom Media Group, +1-917-435-6457, Isabelle.gauvry@omnicommediagroup.com ; Kenshoo Contact: Stacie Susens, Senior Director, Marcom and PR, +1-877-536-7462 x131, Stacie.Susens@Kenshoo.com
SAN FRANCISCO, September 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
12-month study of 65 billion impressions reveals men cost less to reach with
Facebook ads and respond better
Global digital marketing leaders Resolution Media [http://www.resolutionmedia.com ]
(http://www.resolutionmedia.com) and Kenshoo Social [http://www.kenshoo.com/Social ]
(http://www.Kenshoo.com/Social) published a new report today. The study, entitled
Social Media Insights: Men are Cheap, explores gender differences in Facebook advertising
campaigns and offers actionable guidance to advertisers. Previewed last week to clients
attending the 2012 Resolution Media Summit, this third report in a series for marketers
running ad campaigns on the world's largest social network follows Social Media Insights:
Metrics that Matter [http://resolutionmedia.com/white-papers/socialmediainsights ] and
2012 Social Media Advertising Global Games [http://kenshoo.com/globalgames ].
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592 )
"Women represent the majority of Facebook users, but it's cheaper to advertise to men.
While this may seem counterintuitive given the laws of supply and demand in an auction
marketplace, our advertisers capitalized on this trend and spent 53 percent of Facebook
advertising budgets reaching men," said Alan Osetek, president of Resolution Media. "As it
turned out, ads targeting men performed better and thus warranted the increased
investment. Men delivered better Exposure Rates and click through rates than women,
increasing their value for marketers."
Key highlights of the report include:
- Men are exposed to and click on more Facebook ads
- On average, ads targeting men cost less through the cost-per-thousand
impressions ($0.16 male / $0.20 female) and cost-per-click ($0.51 male / $0.68 female)
pricing models
- Ads targeting men achieved superior Exposure Rates, reaching a larger
percentage of their unique audiences
"As social media continues to increase in popularity, it's critical for brands to
understand who represents their best consumers and how to best reach them with effective
ads," says Sivan Metzger, general manager of Kenshoo Social. "Gender is just one of the
many rich targeting options available to Facebook advertisers and leveraging Kenshoo
Social's advanced technology helps marketers identify the right audience segments and
create highly engaging campaigns at scale."
Social Media Insights: Men are Cheap is based on aggregated data across a wide range
of brands whose Facebook ad campaigns are managed by Resolution Media using the Kenshoo
Social technology platform. The data set examined for this report spans nearly 65 billion
Facebook ad impressions and 20 million Facebook ad clicks during a 12-month period.
For more marketing insights and key takeaways, visit Resolution Media
[http://resolutionmedia.com/white-papers/menarecheap ] or Kenshoo Social
[http://www.kenshoo.com/menarecheap ] to download the full report.
ABOUT RESOLUTION MEDIA
Resolution Media, an Omnicom Group company, is a leading digital media agency with
operations in 40 countries. Resolution specializes in all areas of search, consumer
behavior analysis and optimization across all digital platforms.
ABOUT KENSHOO SOCIAL
Kenshoo Social delivers a global social marketing technology solution for advertisers
and agencies to achieve tangible business results as effectively and efficiently as
possible. Through Kenshoo Social, marketers can create and optimize scalable social
advertising campaigns while leveraging sophisticated measurement capabilities for owned,
paid and earned initiatives across all channels. Please visit Kenshoo.com/Social
[http://kenshoo.com/Social ] or Facebook.com/KenshooSocial
[http://www.facebook.com/kenshoosocial ] for more information.
Facebook(R) is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. Kenshoo is a trademark of
Kenshoo Ltd. Other company and brand names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Kenshoo
CONTACT: Resolution Media Contact: Isabelle Gauvry, Director of Public Relations, Omnicom Media Group, +1-917-435-6457, Isabelle.gauvry@omnicommediagroup.com ; Kenshoo Contact: Stacie Susens, Senior Director, Marcom and PR, +1-877-536-7462 x131, Stacie.Susens@Kenshoo.com
The New iPhone 5 And Gmate SMART Create A Dynamic Duo In Medical Diagnostics
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 4:35:02 PM
The New iPhone 5 And Gmate SMART Create A Dynamic Duo In Medical Diagnostics
Gmate® SMART blood glucose meter compatible with new iPhone 5, without need for any costly adapter.
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple has finally revealed the long anticipated iPhone 5 to the world. Philosys, Inc. is pleased to announce: the revelation that the Gmate SMART meter is the only true Smartphone meter to connect directly to the new iPhone 5, without the need of a costly adapter.
The first in its class and weighing in at less than 2 ounces, the Gmate® SMART is the smallest, most innovative blood glucose meter in the world. The Gmate® SMART connects directly to the headphone jack on the bottom of the iPhone 5. The technology is patent pending and Philosys is the only company to utilize the headphone jack as a power source and data connection point.
With a simple download of the FREE Gmate® SMART app from the iTunes app store, the Gmate® SMART interfaces directly with the iPhone 5's operating system. No adapter is necessary. The Gmate® SMART also supports the prior versions of iPhone as well as the iPod touch and iPad.
The Gmate® SMART has received CE Mark approval and is available in Europe. Philosys is currently in negotiations with other partners for global distribution and international telecommunication contracts. Gmate® SMART is pending FDA approval and will be available soon for purchase in the United States.
Philosys, Inc. is an industry leader in the development and manufacture of innovative medical diagnostic instruments.
For more information please visit http://www.gmate.com or call us at 1.855.GO.GMATE.
SOURCE Philosys, Inc.
Philosys, Inc.
CONTACT: Billie Orlando, Philosys, Inc., http://www.gmate.com, 1-855-GO-GMATE, http://www.gmate.com
Gmate® SMART blood glucose meter compatible with new iPhone 5, without need for any costly adapter.
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple has finally revealed the long anticipated iPhone 5 to the world. Philosys, Inc. is pleased to announce: the revelation that the Gmate SMART meter is the only true Smartphone meter to connect directly to the new iPhone 5, without the need of a costly adapter.
The first in its class and weighing in at less than 2 ounces, the Gmate® SMART is the smallest, most innovative blood glucose meter in the world. The Gmate® SMART connects directly to the headphone jack on the bottom of the iPhone 5. The technology is patent pending and Philosys is the only company to utilize the headphone jack as a power source and data connection point.
With a simple download of the FREE Gmate® SMART app from the iTunes app store, the Gmate® SMART interfaces directly with the iPhone 5's operating system. No adapter is necessary. The Gmate® SMART also supports the prior versions of iPhone as well as the iPod touch and iPad.
The Gmate® SMART has received CE Mark approval and is available in Europe. Philosys is currently in negotiations with other partners for global distribution and international telecommunication contracts. Gmate® SMART is pending FDA approval and will be available soon for purchase in the United States.
Philosys, Inc. is an industry leader in the development and manufacture of innovative medical diagnostic instruments.
For more information please visit http://www.gmate.com or call us at 1.855.GO.GMATE.
SOURCE Philosys, Inc.
Philosys, Inc.
CONTACT: Billie Orlando, Philosys, Inc., http://www.gmate.com, 1-855-GO-GMATE, http://www.gmate.com
Microsoft Teams Up with GameSalad to Bring Popular Game Creation Tools to the Windows 8 Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 4:14:01 PM
Microsoft Teams Up with GameSalad to Bring Popular Game Creation Tools to the Windows 8 Platform
Revolutionary Game Creation Platform Set to Expand Reach to More Than 500 Million Windows 8 Users
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GameSalad Inc., which enables game developers to quickly create and publish sophisticated iOS, Android and HTML5 games, is partnering with Microsoft to bring support for the Windows 8 platform to more than 400,000 GameSalad developers. GameSalad streamlines the process for bringing mobile, web and PC games to market by eliminating the need to code and allowing developers to publish to multiple platforms with the click of a button.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110331/DA74403LOGO)
As part of the collaboration, GameSalad's flagship product, GameSalad Creator, has been optimized to take advantage of the new Windows 8 operating system and enables developers on both PCs and Macs to easily publish games to the Windows 8 App Store. Through the GameSalad-Microsoft partnership, GameSalad developers will have the opportunity to make their games available on the Windows 8 App Store before Windows 8 general availability. In addition, top GameSalad developers will receive a number of benefits from Microsoft including free licenses for Windows 8, the latest Windows 8 devices, and direct access to Microsoft's senior leadership who will be actively participating in GameSalad's developer forums.
"By supporting the Windows 8 platform, GameSalad developers now have the opportunity to reach a new audience of over 500 million users," said Steve Felter, GameSalad CEO. "We are excited to work closely with Microsoft to help our developer community take full advantage of the tremendous opportunities the Windows 8 ecosystem presents."
"Microsoft is thrilled to be working with GameSalad and welcome its passionate community of over 400,000 developers to the Windows 8 platform," said Microsoft executive John Gilmour. "By making it easy to create and publish games optimized for the Windows Store, GameSalad developers now have access to a powerful distribution channel with unprecedented global reach across more than 200 markets."
Since its debut in 2009, GameSalad has quickly grown to become a leading game development platform with over 400,000 developers. To date, GameSalad Creator has powered more than 100,000 original titles across mobile and web platforms, including a #1 iOS game and more than 65 Top 100 Games in Apple's U.S. App Store. In 2011, more than 15% of all new iOS games were built with GameSalad.
The Windows 8 version of GameSalad Creator is now available for download at http://www.gamesalad.com and supports publishing to the Windows Store.
About GameSalad
GameSalad's Creator platform allows game developers to rapidly design, publish, and distribute sophisticated games for iOS, Android, HTML5 and Windows 8, while eliminating the need to code. Since launching in 2009, over 400,000 developers have used GameSalad's accessible game creation platform to create over 100,000 games, including a #1 iOS game and more than 65 Top 100 Games in Apple's U.S. App Store. GameSalad is a privately held, venture-backed company headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with studios in Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California.
SOURCE GameSalad
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GameSalad
CONTACT: pr@gamesalad.com
Web Site: http://www.gamesalad.com
Revolutionary Game Creation Platform Set to Expand Reach to More Than 500 Million Windows 8 Users
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GameSalad Inc., which enables game developers to quickly create and publish sophisticated iOS, Android and HTML5 games, is partnering with Microsoft to bring support for the Windows 8 platform to more than 400,000 GameSalad developers. GameSalad streamlines the process for bringing mobile, web and PC games to market by eliminating the need to code and allowing developers to publish to multiple platforms with the click of a button.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110331/DA74403LOGO)
As part of the collaboration, GameSalad's flagship product, GameSalad Creator, has been optimized to take advantage of the new Windows 8 operating system and enables developers on both PCs and Macs to easily publish games to the Windows 8 App Store. Through the GameSalad-Microsoft partnership, GameSalad developers will have the opportunity to make their games available on the Windows 8 App Store before Windows 8 general availability. In addition, top GameSalad developers will receive a number of benefits from Microsoft including free licenses for Windows 8, the latest Windows 8 devices, and direct access to Microsoft's senior leadership who will be actively participating in GameSalad's developer forums.
"By supporting the Windows 8 platform, GameSalad developers now have the opportunity to reach a new audience of over 500 million users," said Steve Felter, GameSalad CEO. "We are excited to work closely with Microsoft to help our developer community take full advantage of the tremendous opportunities the Windows 8 ecosystem presents."
"Microsoft is thrilled to be working with GameSalad and welcome its passionate community of over 400,000 developers to the Windows 8 platform," said Microsoft executive John Gilmour. "By making it easy to create and publish games optimized for the Windows Store, GameSalad developers now have access to a powerful distribution channel with unprecedented global reach across more than 200 markets."
Since its debut in 2009, GameSalad has quickly grown to become a leading game development platform with over 400,000 developers. To date, GameSalad Creator has powered more than 100,000 original titles across mobile and web platforms, including a #1 iOS game and more than 65 Top 100 Games in Apple's U.S. App Store. In 2011, more than 15% of all new iOS games were built with GameSalad.
The Windows 8 version of GameSalad Creator is now available for download at http://www.gamesalad.com and supports publishing to the Windows Store.
About GameSalad
GameSalad's Creator platform allows game developers to rapidly design, publish, and distribute sophisticated games for iOS, Android, HTML5 and Windows 8, while eliminating the need to code. Since launching in 2009, over 400,000 developers have used GameSalad's accessible game creation platform to create over 100,000 games, including a #1 iOS game and more than 65 Top 100 Games in Apple's U.S. App Store. GameSalad is a privately held, venture-backed company headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with studios in Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California.
SOURCE GameSalad
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GameSalad
CONTACT: pr@gamesalad.com
Web Site: http://www.gamesalad.com
Orbograph and ALL|MY|PAPERS Form Alliance for Remote Deposit Capture & Mobile Marketplace
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 3:35:01 PM
Orbograph and ALL|MY|PAPERS Form Alliance for Remote Deposit Capture & Mobile Marketplace
Complementing technologies improve efficiency and reduce risk of fraud
BILLERICA, Mass., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbograph, a leading supplier of recognition solutions for the U.S. check processing market as well as end-to-end electronic payment solutions for healthcare revenue cycle management, announced today an alliance partnership with ALL MY PAPERS.
ALL MY PAPERS (AMP), a developer and distributor of software products that address critical interoperability and data integrity issues for check image exchange, provides industry leading MICR OCR, image preparation, cleaning and binarization within the All My Checks(TM) software suite. All My Checks (AMC) is a Windows-based software application that finds and extracts check images and MICR information from a variety of scanned and photographed document images and outputs exchange-ready check images along with associated formatted MICR data. AMC creates and formats the images into an ICL file incorporating any companion document requirements. With AMC, virtually every scanner or smart phone can become a check scanner.
The alliance was created so application developers, system integrators, Independent Software Vendors (ISV), service bureaus and end-user clients of corporate, consumer and mobile RDC systems can maximize check recognition performance via an integrated AMC image toolkit, thereby improving the RDC user experience and reducing check fraud.
Orbograph's new Automation Services for RDC(TM) includes over 20 check recognition capabilities which can be enhanced by AMC including:
-- Multi-engine Courtesy Amount Recognition (CAR) and Legal Amount
Recognition (LAR)
-- Image Quality Assurance (IQA), Image Usability Assurance (IUA)
-- Image Integrity (II): Confirmation that the right image is associated
with the MICR line
-- Automated Endorsement Analysis (AEA): Confirmation of the presence of an
endorsement on the back of the check
-- Signature Detection: Confirmation of the presence of a signature on
personal and business checks
-- Payee Name Verification/Payee Matching: Confirmation of an account
holder name on check
-- Payer Recognition
-- Managed Recognition reporting
Commenting on the alliance between the two companies, Mr. Bill Lange, Vice President of ALL MY PAPERS, said: "We tested the Orbograph recognition system with the goal of optimizing performance on difficult to read images that we binarized and formatted. We were very successful and recommend the Orbograph recognition system to clients who require CAR/LAR and recognition of other fields in remittance and RDC environments."
"There are tremendous synergies between the All My Checks toolkit and our Automation Services for RDC," stated Barry Cohen, Co-President for Orbograph. "We are pleased to be working with a company who provides high quality image prep for checks captured on almost any device."
About ALL MY PAPERS
Saratoga, Calif.-based All My Papers (AMP) is a developer and distributor of software toolkits and applications. AMP's core competency is Image Cash Letter (ICL) processing software. Products include the technologies required to perform interoperability and data integrity processes such as: extract MICR data from check images; validate check data; view, edit, and conformance-check ICLs letters; and print IRDs. For more information about All My Papers, visit the company's website at http://www.allmypapers.com.
About Orbograph
Orbograph (http://www.orbograph.com), a subsidiary of Orbotech, is a premier provider of recognition-centric services and software for check processing in the financial industry and end-to-end electronic solutions in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM). Orbograph technologies are in use in over 1,000 financial institutions, service bureaus and billers processing billions of checks and claims annually. Orbograph solutions are utilized by 20 of the top 30 U.S. financial institutions with in-house check processing. In healthcare payments, Orbograph P2Post(TM) and Orbograph E2Post(TM) utilize innovative EOB conversion technologies to automate posting of receivables into practice management systems. Orbograph enables clients to envision more for their organization by reducing costs and managing risk while ensuring that achieving more is a reality.
NOTE: Actual performance may vary according to hardware used, configuration or other factors within your processing environment. Statistics cited in this release do not constitute guarantees of performance. For more information, visit us online at http://www.orbograph.com.
SOURCE Orbograph
Orbograph
CONTACT: Joe Gregory, VP Marketing, +1-800-995-2502 Ext. 5046, joe.gregory@orbograph.com
Web Site: http://www.orbograph.com
Complementing technologies improve efficiency and reduce risk of fraud
BILLERICA, Mass., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbograph, a leading supplier of recognition solutions for the U.S. check processing market as well as end-to-end electronic payment solutions for healthcare revenue cycle management, announced today an alliance partnership with ALL MY PAPERS.
ALL MY PAPERS (AMP), a developer and distributor of software products that address critical interoperability and data integrity issues for check image exchange, provides industry leading MICR OCR, image preparation, cleaning and binarization within the All My Checks(TM) software suite. All My Checks (AMC) is a Windows-based software application that finds and extracts check images and MICR information from a variety of scanned and photographed document images and outputs exchange-ready check images along with associated formatted MICR data. AMC creates and formats the images into an ICL file incorporating any companion document requirements. With AMC, virtually every scanner or smart phone can become a check scanner.
The alliance was created so application developers, system integrators, Independent Software Vendors (ISV), service bureaus and end-user clients of corporate, consumer and mobile RDC systems can maximize check recognition performance via an integrated AMC image toolkit, thereby improving the RDC user experience and reducing check fraud.
Orbograph's new Automation Services for RDC(TM) includes over 20 check recognition capabilities which can be enhanced by AMC including:
-- Multi-engine Courtesy Amount Recognition (CAR) and Legal Amount
Recognition (LAR)
-- Image Quality Assurance (IQA), Image Usability Assurance (IUA)
-- Image Integrity (II): Confirmation that the right image is associated
with the MICR line
-- Automated Endorsement Analysis (AEA): Confirmation of the presence of an
endorsement on the back of the check
-- Signature Detection: Confirmation of the presence of a signature on
personal and business checks
-- Payee Name Verification/Payee Matching: Confirmation of an account
holder name on check
-- Payer Recognition
-- Managed Recognition reporting
Commenting on the alliance between the two companies, Mr. Bill Lange, Vice President of ALL MY PAPERS, said: "We tested the Orbograph recognition system with the goal of optimizing performance on difficult to read images that we binarized and formatted. We were very successful and recommend the Orbograph recognition system to clients who require CAR/LAR and recognition of other fields in remittance and RDC environments."
"There are tremendous synergies between the All My Checks toolkit and our Automation Services for RDC," stated Barry Cohen, Co-President for Orbograph. "We are pleased to be working with a company who provides high quality image prep for checks captured on almost any device."
About ALL MY PAPERS
Saratoga, Calif.-based All My Papers (AMP) is a developer and distributor of software toolkits and applications. AMP's core competency is Image Cash Letter (ICL) processing software. Products include the technologies required to perform interoperability and data integrity processes such as: extract MICR data from check images; validate check data; view, edit, and conformance-check ICLs letters; and print IRDs. For more information about All My Papers, visit the company's website at http://www.allmypapers.com.
About Orbograph
Orbograph (http://www.orbograph.com), a subsidiary of Orbotech, is a premier provider of recognition-centric services and software for check processing in the financial industry and end-to-end electronic solutions in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM). Orbograph technologies are in use in over 1,000 financial institutions, service bureaus and billers processing billions of checks and claims annually. Orbograph solutions are utilized by 20 of the top 30 U.S. financial institutions with in-house check processing. In healthcare payments, Orbograph P2Post(TM) and Orbograph E2Post(TM) utilize innovative EOB conversion technologies to automate posting of receivables into practice management systems. Orbograph enables clients to envision more for their organization by reducing costs and managing risk while ensuring that achieving more is a reality.
NOTE: Actual performance may vary according to hardware used, configuration or other factors within your processing environment. Statistics cited in this release do not constitute guarantees of performance. For more information, visit us online at http://www.orbograph.com.
SOURCE Orbograph
Orbograph
CONTACT: Joe Gregory, VP Marketing, +1-800-995-2502 Ext. 5046, joe.gregory@orbograph.com
Web Site: http://www.orbograph.com
LodgeNet Announces Equity Grants for New CEO
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 3:14:01 PM
LodgeNet Announces Equity Grants for New CEO
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ:LNET), the leading provider of interactive media and connectivity services to hospitality and healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve, announced that, as part of Richard L. Battista's employment as its President and Chief Executive Officer, the Company granted Mr. Battista 550,000 shares of restricted stock. 366,667 of those shares vest fully on the first anniversary of the effective date of Mr. Battista's employment with the Company, with the remainder vesting in six monthly installments on the last day of each month beginning on October 31, 2013.
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The Company also granted Mr. Batista options to purchase 550,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the date of grant. These options will vest in 18 monthly installments commencing on the 19-month anniversary of the effective date of Mr. Battista's employment. The Company previously filed a Report on Form 8-K with the SEC on September 12, 2012 to announce the hiring of Mr. Battista and the material terms of his employment agreement, including these equity grants.
About LodgeNet
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of interactive media and connectivity services to hospitality and healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve. Recently named by Advertising Age as one of the Leading 100 US Media Companies, LodgeNet Interactive serves approximately 1.6 million hotel rooms worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The Company's services include: Interactive Television, Broadband and Advertising Media Solutions along with nationwide technical and professional support services. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, The Hotel Networks and LodgeNet Healthcare. LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit http://www.lodgenet.com.
SOURCE LodgeNet Interactive Corporation
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LodgeNet Interactive Corporation
CONTACT: Ann Parker, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, +1-605-988-1000, communications@lodgenet.com, or Director Mike Smargiassi, Brainerd Communicators, +1-212-986-6667, smarg@braincomm.com
Web Site: http://www.lodgenet.com
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ:LNET), the leading provider of interactive media and connectivity services to hospitality and healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve, announced that, as part of Richard L. Battista's employment as its President and Chief Executive Officer, the Company granted Mr. Battista 550,000 shares of restricted stock. 366,667 of those shares vest fully on the first anniversary of the effective date of Mr. Battista's employment with the Company, with the remainder vesting in six monthly installments on the last day of each month beginning on October 31, 2013.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080115/AQTU120LOGO)
The Company also granted Mr. Batista options to purchase 550,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the date of grant. These options will vest in 18 monthly installments commencing on the 19-month anniversary of the effective date of Mr. Battista's employment. The Company previously filed a Report on Form 8-K with the SEC on September 12, 2012 to announce the hiring of Mr. Battista and the material terms of his employment agreement, including these equity grants.
About LodgeNet
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of interactive media and connectivity services to hospitality and healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve. Recently named by Advertising Age as one of the Leading 100 US Media Companies, LodgeNet Interactive serves approximately 1.6 million hotel rooms worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The Company's services include: Interactive Television, Broadband and Advertising Media Solutions along with nationwide technical and professional support services. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, The Hotel Networks and LodgeNet Healthcare. LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit http://www.lodgenet.com.
SOURCE LodgeNet Interactive Corporation
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LodgeNet Interactive Corporation
CONTACT: Ann Parker, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, +1-605-988-1000, communications@lodgenet.com, or Director Mike Smargiassi, Brainerd Communicators, +1-212-986-6667, smarg@braincomm.com
Web Site: http://www.lodgenet.com
Verizon Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 2:14:02 PM
Verizon Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Verizon FiOS, the Nation's Leading Provider of Hispanic TV Programming, Offers Free Preview of Spanish Channels and a Facebook Competition in Support of Hispanic Educational Organizations
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hispanic Heritage Month offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the history and contributions that Latinos have made to American culture. As a salute to this important event, observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Verizon is offering its FiOS TV customers a free preview of more than 40 Spanish-language channels. The company is also featuring a competition that will reward three Hispanic educational organizations with donations totaling $10,000.
Verizon's FiOS TV channel lineup delivers Spanish-language content that covers news, sports, movies, children's shows and more. The free preview will run through Sept. 26. This includes high-definition channels like Multimedios and the Ultra HD Plex channels, including Ultra Cine, Ultra Kidz, Ultra Fiesta and Ultra Docu. A full list of the FiOS TV channels included in this free preview, along with their corresponding channel numbers, can be found on the Verizon At Home blog (http://forums.verizon.com/t5/Verizon-at-Home/FiOS-Free-Preview-Spanish-language-channels-free-this-week/ba-p/482733).
SomosFiOS Facebook Competition
Through its SomosFiOS Facebook page, Verizon FiOS will donate $10,000 to three Verizon-supported educational organizations that foster education efforts in the Hispanic community: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Excelencia in Education and ASPIRA. Fans who "like" the SomosFiOS Facebook page by Oct. 15 will be prompted to vote for their favorite from among the three organizations and also will have the opportunity to watch a video through which they can learn more about Verizon's commitment to education. The amount of the individual grants will be calculated based on the percentage of votes each organization receives during the duration of the preview program.
The Verizon Foundation also donates to the Hispanic community. For well over a decade, the foundation has invested thousands of dollars to support programs that benefit Hispanic communities across the country, with an emphasis on education.
"With the largest Spanish-language TV offering in the nation, including the most HD Spanish-language channels, FiOS helps our Hispanic customers pass down their language and culture to the next generation," said Oscar Madrid, director of multicultural marketing for Verizon. "We have been hard at work, creating a Spanish-language offering that will help keep our Spanish-speaking customers close to their culture. We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this free TV preview and an exciting Facebook competition."
Verizon FiOS offers two options for customers who want the best in Spanish-language programming. FiOS TV's La Conexion is a bundled package that includes Verizon's phone and FiOS Internet services. Available for $89.99 per month in the bundled package, La Conexion offers customers the best in Spanish and English programming, with more than 190 channels including 31 in HD. Verizon's Spanish-language package, which is available for $12.99 per month, features 70 Spanish channels, including news, sports and entertainment and can be added to any FiOS package.
For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 94 million retail customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 188,000. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: Heather Wilner, +1-908-559-6407, heather.b.wilner@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
Verizon FiOS, the Nation's Leading Provider of Hispanic TV Programming, Offers Free Preview of Spanish Channels and a Facebook Competition in Support of Hispanic Educational Organizations
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hispanic Heritage Month offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the history and contributions that Latinos have made to American culture. As a salute to this important event, observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Verizon is offering its FiOS TV customers a free preview of more than 40 Spanish-language channels. The company is also featuring a competition that will reward three Hispanic educational organizations with donations totaling $10,000.
Verizon's FiOS TV channel lineup delivers Spanish-language content that covers news, sports, movies, children's shows and more. The free preview will run through Sept. 26. This includes high-definition channels like Multimedios and the Ultra HD Plex channels, including Ultra Cine, Ultra Kidz, Ultra Fiesta and Ultra Docu. A full list of the FiOS TV channels included in this free preview, along with their corresponding channel numbers, can be found on the Verizon At Home blog (http://forums.verizon.com/t5/Verizon-at-Home/FiOS-Free-Preview-Spanish-language-channels-free-this-week/ba-p/482733).
SomosFiOS Facebook Competition
Through its SomosFiOS Facebook page, Verizon FiOS will donate $10,000 to three Verizon-supported educational organizations that foster education efforts in the Hispanic community: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Excelencia in Education and ASPIRA. Fans who "like" the SomosFiOS Facebook page by Oct. 15 will be prompted to vote for their favorite from among the three organizations and also will have the opportunity to watch a video through which they can learn more about Verizon's commitment to education. The amount of the individual grants will be calculated based on the percentage of votes each organization receives during the duration of the preview program.
The Verizon Foundation also donates to the Hispanic community. For well over a decade, the foundation has invested thousands of dollars to support programs that benefit Hispanic communities across the country, with an emphasis on education.
"With the largest Spanish-language TV offering in the nation, including the most HD Spanish-language channels, FiOS helps our Hispanic customers pass down their language and culture to the next generation," said Oscar Madrid, director of multicultural marketing for Verizon. "We have been hard at work, creating a Spanish-language offering that will help keep our Spanish-speaking customers close to their culture. We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this free TV preview and an exciting Facebook competition."
Verizon FiOS offers two options for customers who want the best in Spanish-language programming. FiOS TV's La Conexion is a bundled package that includes Verizon's phone and FiOS Internet services. Available for $89.99 per month in the bundled package, La Conexion offers customers the best in Spanish and English programming, with more than 190 channels including 31 in HD. Verizon's Spanish-language package, which is available for $12.99 per month, features 70 Spanish channels, including news, sports and entertainment and can be added to any FiOS package.
For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 94 million retail customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 188,000. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: Heather Wilner, +1-908-559-6407, heather.b.wilner@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
ChemAxon's New US East Coast Headquarters Open in Cambridge, MA
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 12:56:01 PM
ChemAxon's New US East Coast Headquarters Open in Cambridge, MA
BUDAPEST, Hungary and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
ChemAxon
[http://www.chemaxon.com/?utm_source=Press+Release+Test&utm_campaign 1c993ff6-PR_ChemAxon_US_East_Coast_Headquarters&utm_medium=email ]
, a leader in providing chemistry software
solutions and consulting services for life science research, announces the opening of its
new US East Coast headquarters in Cambridge, MA. Located at the heart of Boston's
biotechnology hub, these new offices will concentrate technical, scientific and
consultancy support as well as business development operations. ChemAxon is also
recruiting to meet strong growth in demand for its chemistry software in this region.
ChemAxon sets the standard in chemically-intelligent software for new product R&D.
With a client list that includes all of the top 15 global pharmas, the company continues
to experience significant growth year on year.
"Going forward our strategy is about developing the strong collaborative relationships
we have with customers and business partners," commented Alex Drijver, CEO of ChemAxon.
"Locating in this key US pharma-biotech hub helps us ensure our technology evolves with
customer requirements, and they gain more business value from their chemistry."
ChemAxon's new US East Coast regional headquarters are at ChemAxon Services LLC,
Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA. To discover more
about how ChemAxon's leading edge cross platform solutions power modern cheminformatics
and chemical communication, please visit http://www.chemaxon.com
About ChemAxon
ChemAxon
[http://www.chemaxon.com/?utm_source=Press+Release+Test&utm_campaign 1c993ff6-PR_ChemAxon_US_East_Coast_Headquarters&utm_medium=email ]
is a leader in providing cheminformatics
software platforms and desktop applications for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and
agrochemical industries. With core capabilities for structure visualization, search and
management, property prediction, virtual synthesis, screening and drug design, ChemAxon
focuses upon active interaction with users and software portability to create powerful,
cost effective cross platform solutions that power modern cheminformatics and chemical
communication. The company is privately owned with European headquarters in Budapest, US
East Coast headquarters in Cambridge, MA, and sales and support offices in Europe, Japan
and across North America.
A concise corporate profile for ChemAxon can be found at
http://www.chemaxon.com/about-us/overview
ChemAxon
CONTACT: For further information please contact: Alex Allardyce, ChemAxon Ltd., +361 453 0435, aa@chemaxon.com
BUDAPEST, Hungary and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
ChemAxon
[http://www.chemaxon.com/?utm_source=Press+Release+Test&utm_campaign 1c993ff6-PR_ChemAxon_US_East_Coast_Headquarters&utm_medium=email ]
, a leader in providing chemistry software
solutions and consulting services for life science research, announces the opening of its
new US East Coast headquarters in Cambridge, MA. Located at the heart of Boston's
biotechnology hub, these new offices will concentrate technical, scientific and
consultancy support as well as business development operations. ChemAxon is also
recruiting to meet strong growth in demand for its chemistry software in this region.
ChemAxon sets the standard in chemically-intelligent software for new product R&D.
With a client list that includes all of the top 15 global pharmas, the company continues
to experience significant growth year on year.
"Going forward our strategy is about developing the strong collaborative relationships
we have with customers and business partners," commented Alex Drijver, CEO of ChemAxon.
"Locating in this key US pharma-biotech hub helps us ensure our technology evolves with
customer requirements, and they gain more business value from their chemistry."
ChemAxon's new US East Coast regional headquarters are at ChemAxon Services LLC,
Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA. To discover more
about how ChemAxon's leading edge cross platform solutions power modern cheminformatics
and chemical communication, please visit http://www.chemaxon.com
About ChemAxon
ChemAxon
[http://www.chemaxon.com/?utm_source=Press+Release+Test&utm_campaign 1c993ff6-PR_ChemAxon_US_East_Coast_Headquarters&utm_medium=email ]
is a leader in providing cheminformatics
software platforms and desktop applications for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and
agrochemical industries. With core capabilities for structure visualization, search and
management, property prediction, virtual synthesis, screening and drug design, ChemAxon
focuses upon active interaction with users and software portability to create powerful,
cost effective cross platform solutions that power modern cheminformatics and chemical
communication. The company is privately owned with European headquarters in Budapest, US
East Coast headquarters in Cambridge, MA, and sales and support offices in Europe, Japan
and across North America.
A concise corporate profile for ChemAxon can be found at
http://www.chemaxon.com/about-us/overview
ChemAxon
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Audiovox Announces Factory Radio Integration Products Compatibility with iPhone 5 and iOS6
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 12:35:01 PM
Audiovox Announces Factory Radio Integration Products Compatibility with iPhone 5 and iOS6
Audiovox Driven by DICE MediaBridge and Universal 200 work with the new Lightning connector cable without any adapters.
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corp. (NASDAQ: VOXX), announces that the Audiovox Driven by DICE MediaBridge and Universal 200 OE Integration products work with the new iPhone 5 and iOS6 running on older iPhones. The DICE Electronics Engineering Team completed the testing and validation within hours of receiving the iPhone 5.
This compatibility is the first to market in the OE Integration category and underscores the benefit of having a product design based on USB digital architecture. The MediaBridge and Universal 200 products do not require the use of an Apple Lightning to 30PIN adapter.
Although USB connectors can be found on a variety of competitive OE Integration products, few of them support the USB digital architecture required to communicate with an iPhone 5 through the new Lightning to USB cable. The iPhone 5 Lightning connector cable is a digital connection that delivers only digital audio and control protocol.
The MediaBridge kits deliver plug and play integration for selected factory radios that take advantage of new iOS 6 features. Enabling Siri Voice Control in the car allows drivers to have total voice control over their music playback including asking for a song, artist, playlist or even the genre. Hands free texting is now possible with MediaBridge. A driver can dictate and send text messages and e-mails. A new incoming text message can be read back by Siri as well.
iOS6 allows drivers to have more voice activated capabilities that further enhance the safety and convenience with hands free control of many features. Drivers can launch music apps (Pandora, Livio, Spotify etc), turn-by-turn navigation, finding and routing to POI's and more.
The MediaBridge 1500 product is compatible with select models of Acura, Audi, BMW, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Mini, Nissan, Scion, Toyota and VW vehicles. MSRP: $299.99
The Audiovox, Driven by Dice brand is marketed by Audiovox Electronics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corp. (NASDAQ: VOXX).
For information on becoming an Audiovox Dealer in the US, email us at: newaccounts@audiovox.com
For more information about Audiovox's Automotive Entertainment product lines please visit: http://audiovoxproducts.com
Like us on our Facebook Page: Audiovox on Facebook
Subscribe to our channel: Audiovox on YouTube
About Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC):
Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX), a leading, global supplier of mobile and consumer electronics products. The Company holds number one market share in rear seat entertainment as well as remote start systems and is the exclusive provider of SiriusXM satellite radio products in the aftermarket. AEC is also a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, Location Based Services (LBS), rear observation, and vehicle security. Its' extensive distribution network includes power retailers and 12-volt specialists as well as nearly all of the major vehicle manufacturers ("OEMs"), both domestically and abroad.
Audiovox Electronics possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products ranks among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell. Primary brands include Audiovox®, Invision®, Jensen®, Omega®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, Prestige® and Excalibur®.
Headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, Audiovox Electronics has a manufacturing facility in the United States, and a robust international footprint with offices in Europe, Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.audiovoxproducts.com.
About VOXX International Corporation:
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX). The Company that began as Audiovox over 45 years ago has morphed into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, and now into premium high-end audio. The Company's brands hold leading market positions across a wide-spectrum of consumer and automotive segments.
Today, VOXX International is a global company....with an extensive distribution network that includes some of the world's Fortune 500 companies and an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing brand portfolio, which is now comprised of over 30 trusted brands including Audiovox®, Klipsch®, RCA®,Invision®, Jensen®, Acoustic Research®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, Hirschmann® and Oehlbach®. The Company continues to drive innovation throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains its commitment to exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves. For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com.
About Dice Electronics:
DICE Electronics has been an industry leader in enabling digital media and wireless technology integration in vehicles for the Aftermarket and OEM for automakers. With a concentration on engineering and design, their commitment to quality drives continual development on cutting edge devices that meet customer's needs and innovative the solutions needed in the quickly evolving vehicle technology market.
Investing in up and coming technologies through in-house engineering, technology licensing and partnerships has contributed to their success over the years. They continue to lead the integration market by increasing resources and recruiting talented managers and engineers.
The company's design and manufacturing initiatives focus on using the latest technology advancements with eco-friendly packaging and component selection.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer electronics businesses as well as the accessories business; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against VOXX International Corporation and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011.
Audiovox Contacts:
Jeremy Stoehr
Phone: 1-631-436-6371
Email: jstoehr@audiovox.com
SOURCE VOXX International Corporation
VOXX International Corporation
Web Site: http://www.voxxintl.com
Audiovox Driven by DICE MediaBridge and Universal 200 work with the new Lightning connector cable without any adapters.
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corp. (NASDAQ: VOXX), announces that the Audiovox Driven by DICE MediaBridge and Universal 200 OE Integration products work with the new iPhone 5 and iOS6 running on older iPhones. The DICE Electronics Engineering Team completed the testing and validation within hours of receiving the iPhone 5.
This compatibility is the first to market in the OE Integration category and underscores the benefit of having a product design based on USB digital architecture. The MediaBridge and Universal 200 products do not require the use of an Apple Lightning to 30PIN adapter.
Although USB connectors can be found on a variety of competitive OE Integration products, few of them support the USB digital architecture required to communicate with an iPhone 5 through the new Lightning to USB cable. The iPhone 5 Lightning connector cable is a digital connection that delivers only digital audio and control protocol.
The MediaBridge kits deliver plug and play integration for selected factory radios that take advantage of new iOS 6 features. Enabling Siri Voice Control in the car allows drivers to have total voice control over their music playback including asking for a song, artist, playlist or even the genre. Hands free texting is now possible with MediaBridge. A driver can dictate and send text messages and e-mails. A new incoming text message can be read back by Siri as well.
iOS6 allows drivers to have more voice activated capabilities that further enhance the safety and convenience with hands free control of many features. Drivers can launch music apps (Pandora, Livio, Spotify etc), turn-by-turn navigation, finding and routing to POI's and more.
The MediaBridge 1500 product is compatible with select models of Acura, Audi, BMW, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Mini, Nissan, Scion, Toyota and VW vehicles. MSRP: $299.99
The Audiovox, Driven by Dice brand is marketed by Audiovox Electronics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corp. (NASDAQ: VOXX).
For information on becoming an Audiovox Dealer in the US, email us at: newaccounts@audiovox.com
For more information about Audiovox's Automotive Entertainment product lines please visit: http://audiovoxproducts.com
Like us on our Facebook Page: Audiovox on Facebook
Subscribe to our channel: Audiovox on YouTube
About Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC):
Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX), a leading, global supplier of mobile and consumer electronics products. The Company holds number one market share in rear seat entertainment as well as remote start systems and is the exclusive provider of SiriusXM satellite radio products in the aftermarket. AEC is also a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, Location Based Services (LBS), rear observation, and vehicle security. Its' extensive distribution network includes power retailers and 12-volt specialists as well as nearly all of the major vehicle manufacturers ("OEMs"), both domestically and abroad.
Audiovox Electronics possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products ranks among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell. Primary brands include Audiovox®, Invision®, Jensen®, Omega®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, Prestige® and Excalibur®.
Headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, Audiovox Electronics has a manufacturing facility in the United States, and a robust international footprint with offices in Europe, Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.audiovoxproducts.com.
About VOXX International Corporation:
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX). The Company that began as Audiovox over 45 years ago has morphed into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, and now into premium high-end audio. The Company's brands hold leading market positions across a wide-spectrum of consumer and automotive segments.
Today, VOXX International is a global company....with an extensive distribution network that includes some of the world's Fortune 500 companies and an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing brand portfolio, which is now comprised of over 30 trusted brands including Audiovox®, Klipsch®, RCA®,Invision®, Jensen®, Acoustic Research®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, Hirschmann® and Oehlbach®. The Company continues to drive innovation throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains its commitment to exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves. For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com.
About Dice Electronics:
DICE Electronics has been an industry leader in enabling digital media and wireless technology integration in vehicles for the Aftermarket and OEM for automakers. With a concentration on engineering and design, their commitment to quality drives continual development on cutting edge devices that meet customer's needs and innovative the solutions needed in the quickly evolving vehicle technology market.
Investing in up and coming technologies through in-house engineering, technology licensing and partnerships has contributed to their success over the years. They continue to lead the integration market by increasing resources and recruiting talented managers and engineers.
The company's design and manufacturing initiatives focus on using the latest technology advancements with eco-friendly packaging and component selection.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer electronics businesses as well as the accessories business; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against VOXX International Corporation and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011.
Audiovox Contacts:
Jeremy Stoehr
Phone: 1-631-436-6371
Email: jstoehr@audiovox.com
SOURCE VOXX International Corporation
VOXX International Corporation
Web Site: http://www.voxxintl.com
Chris Brown Teams With Qubeey
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 12:14:01 PM
Chris Brown Teams With Qubeey
Superstar Launches Channel Using New Technology
VAN NUYS, Calif., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Singer/actor Chris Brown has teamed with Southern California-based Qubeey, Inc., innovators of the browser-free communications platform revolutionizing Internet access, to kick off a multi-faceted campaign this week at Eurweb.com.
The initiative, featuring the multi award-winning music mogul, is already paying off. After just one tweet from Brown, aka Breezy, early Monday morning, page views to http://www.qubeey.com/breezy jumped to more than 150,000 in less than four hours.
The collaboration includes launch of Brown's own channel, a customized micro-site, featuring music, movie clips, photos, videos and other Brown-related content. Visit http://www.qubeey.com/breezy.
Additionally, through Qubeey's assertive communications feature, Brown can appear instantly on channel followers' desktops via media-rich video notifications.
"Through assertive communications, Chris Brown can connect with followers in a unique and memorable way. Imagine having him pop out in the middle of your Excel document to let you know about his latest song," said Qubeey CEO Rocky Wright, brainchild behind the platform.
Notifications can be turned on and off and are always saved for future viewing. Qubeey can be deployed on desktops, laptops, iPads, Tablets, mobile phones, and soon on gaming devices and televisions.
The current Chris Brown-Qubeey campaign includes a chance for followers to win a fly-away to Los Angeles to attend a private Chris Brown VIP Channel Launch party in October. Those who enter may also win autographed Qubeey guitars and skateboards. To enter, visit http://www.qubeey.com/breezy.
The campaign is designed to introduce new audiences to the Qubeey platform. Brown's Team Breezy fan base, more than 37 million strong, is among the most active online, constantly watching his every move.
Following the announcement of Qubeey's strategic partnership with Groupon last week, many entities including celebrities have lined up to have their own Qubeey channel. Channel owners include Akon, Craig Shoemaker, Donald Schultz, Cross Fit, Season Two "Biggest Loser" alum, Pete Thomas, and over 200 more. Even Chaka Khan debuted her latest video "Super Life: Fear Kills, Love Heals," on a Qubeey channel.
"We have several products, businesses and celebrities involved with Qubeey, but anyone who signs up can have a channel. It is free for most users. Just install the Qube, our interface, which allows access to Facebook, Twitter and other popular sites," said Qubeey Vice President of Marketing Marc Brogdon.
Test-drive Qubeey today at http://www.qubeey.com.
SOURCE Qubeey, Inc.
Qubeey, Inc.
CONTACT: Phyllis D. Banks, +1-312-933-8396, pdenise@msn.com
Web Site: http://www.qubeey.com
Superstar Launches Channel Using New Technology
VAN NUYS, Calif., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Singer/actor Chris Brown has teamed with Southern California-based Qubeey, Inc., innovators of the browser-free communications platform revolutionizing Internet access, to kick off a multi-faceted campaign this week at Eurweb.com.
The initiative, featuring the multi award-winning music mogul, is already paying off. After just one tweet from Brown, aka Breezy, early Monday morning, page views to http://www.qubeey.com/breezy jumped to more than 150,000 in less than four hours.
The collaboration includes launch of Brown's own channel, a customized micro-site, featuring music, movie clips, photos, videos and other Brown-related content. Visit http://www.qubeey.com/breezy.
Additionally, through Qubeey's assertive communications feature, Brown can appear instantly on channel followers' desktops via media-rich video notifications.
"Through assertive communications, Chris Brown can connect with followers in a unique and memorable way. Imagine having him pop out in the middle of your Excel document to let you know about his latest song," said Qubeey CEO Rocky Wright, brainchild behind the platform.
Notifications can be turned on and off and are always saved for future viewing. Qubeey can be deployed on desktops, laptops, iPads, Tablets, mobile phones, and soon on gaming devices and televisions.
The current Chris Brown-Qubeey campaign includes a chance for followers to win a fly-away to Los Angeles to attend a private Chris Brown VIP Channel Launch party in October. Those who enter may also win autographed Qubeey guitars and skateboards. To enter, visit http://www.qubeey.com/breezy.
The campaign is designed to introduce new audiences to the Qubeey platform. Brown's Team Breezy fan base, more than 37 million strong, is among the most active online, constantly watching his every move.
Following the announcement of Qubeey's strategic partnership with Groupon last week, many entities including celebrities have lined up to have their own Qubeey channel. Channel owners include Akon, Craig Shoemaker, Donald Schultz, Cross Fit, Season Two "Biggest Loser" alum, Pete Thomas, and over 200 more. Even Chaka Khan debuted her latest video "Super Life: Fear Kills, Love Heals," on a Qubeey channel.
"We have several products, businesses and celebrities involved with Qubeey, but anyone who signs up can have a channel. It is free for most users. Just install the Qube, our interface, which allows access to Facebook, Twitter and other popular sites," said Qubeey Vice President of Marketing Marc Brogdon.
Test-drive Qubeey today at http://www.qubeey.com.
SOURCE Qubeey, Inc.
Qubeey, Inc.
CONTACT: Phyllis D. Banks, +1-312-933-8396, pdenise@msn.com
Web Site: http://www.qubeey.com
Comwave announces a new ePhone App for Android
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 25, 2012 at 12:07:01 PM
Comwave announces a new ePhone App for Android
TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comwave today launched a new version of ePhone for Android which is part of a string of Comwave Apps intended to take a bite of Skype's market share. ePhone is different though, because the App includes a free telephone number that users can choose allowing them to receive incoming calls from any telephone around the world. "Having a Toronto or New York phone number on your Smartphone is powerful especially when you travel and want to get around those costly roaming fees," said Yuval Barzakay, President. ePhone also comes with tremendous cost savings for users because it comes in two flavors, ePhone FREE and ePhone Global $30. With the FREE version, users get their own free phone number to make or receive calls anywhere in Canada and the USA at no cost. The $30 per year plan includes everything offered in the FREE version, plus it allows users to call over 60 countries free. Skype on the other hand charges for every call.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/NY10067LOGO )
ePhone bridges the gap between Smartphone users, computers, and landline phone users by allowing all of them to communicate for free regardless of whether they have ePhone or not. "While other Apps seem to put up walled gardens confining you to the App, ePhone allows you to communicate for free to non ePhone users as well. Now, someone can be in New York with their traditional cell phone and call an Android ePhone user across the globe in India and allow another computer ePhone user to join in." added Mr. Barzakay.
ePhone is available for Android, Mac, PC and Blackberry Playbook. The iPad and iPhone 5 release is expected very soon.
About Comwave
Comwave is Canada's largest independent communications company and recipients of the 2012 Consumer's Choice Award. Comwave leads the Canadian industry for VoIP Home Phone lines, Hosted PBX solutions for offices and long distance savings for landlines and mobile phones. Led by President and CEO, Yuval Barzakay, Comwave has become Canada's leader in VoIP solutions. Comwave serves over 500 cities in Canada and over 1100 in the United States.
Our Focus:
-- To improve on the customer experience and overall satisfaction
-- Keep things simple
-- Innovate
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Comwave
CONTACT: Darryl Singer, Director of Marketing, Digital, Ph: +1 416-663-9700 x 382, dsinger@comwave.net
Web Site: http://www.comwave.net
TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comwave today launched a new version of ePhone for Android which is part of a string of Comwave Apps intended to take a bite of Skype's market share. ePhone is different though, because the App includes a free telephone number that users can choose allowing them to receive incoming calls from any telephone around the world. "Having a Toronto or New York phone number on your Smartphone is powerful especially when you travel and want to get around those costly roaming fees," said Yuval Barzakay, President. ePhone also comes with tremendous cost savings for users because it comes in two flavors, ePhone FREE and ePhone Global $30. With the FREE version, users get their own free phone number to make or receive calls anywhere in Canada and the USA at no cost. The $30 per year plan includes everything offered in the FREE version, plus it allows users to call over 60 countries free. Skype on the other hand charges for every call.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/NY10067LOGO )
ePhone bridges the gap between Smartphone users, computers, and landline phone users by allowing all of them to communicate for free regardless of whether they have ePhone or not. "While other Apps seem to put up walled gardens confining you to the App, ePhone allows you to communicate for free to non ePhone users as well. Now, someone can be in New York with their traditional cell phone and call an Android ePhone user across the globe in India and allow another computer ePhone user to join in." added Mr. Barzakay.
ePhone is available for Android, Mac, PC and Blackberry Playbook. The iPad and iPhone 5 release is expected very soon.
About Comwave
Comwave is Canada's largest independent communications company and recipients of the 2012 Consumer's Choice Award. Comwave leads the Canadian industry for VoIP Home Phone lines, Hosted PBX solutions for offices and long distance savings for landlines and mobile phones. Led by President and CEO, Yuval Barzakay, Comwave has become Canada's leader in VoIP solutions. Comwave serves over 500 cities in Canada and over 1100 in the United States.
Our Focus:
-- To improve on the customer experience and overall satisfaction
-- Keep things simple
-- Innovate
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/NY10067LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Comwave
CONTACT: Darryl Singer, Director of Marketing, Digital, Ph: +1 416-663-9700 x 382, dsinger@comwave.net
Web Site: http://www.comwave.net