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American Greetings Introduces the Ultimate Mustache Party(TM)

One-of-a-Kind Greeting Card Collection and Free App Offer Big Birthday Smiles

CLEVELAND, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The best part of sending someone happy birthday wishes is seeing the big smile that appears on their face when you really surprise them with something fun. This can be accomplished with a hilarious joke, a happy wish, a gentle nod to pop culture, a surprising song, an all-new twist on technology in greeting cards--and sometimes all of the above! That's why American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) continually creates new-to-the-world greeting card inventions to delight the recipient, the latest of which is Mustache Party(TM), a new greeting card collection destined to be the hit of any birthday bash. Mustache Party gives consumers the ultimate birthday treatment by offering a selection of paper cards and ecards with an exciting free app.

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This frisky new card line features iconic mustaches that are ready to serenade the recipient with a one-of-a-kind song. Each mustache is presented in a shiny frame and springs to life at the touch of a button. With clever copy, catchy songs, and mustache-powered motion, Mustache Party is a wacky and wonderful way to add a jolt of happy to any big day. Designs in this fun collection include a pirate, a manly mustache, and even a magical 'stache.

"To offer the most consistent collection of innovations in the greeting card aisle, we're always looking high and low for inspiration--but in this case, the answer was right under our noses," said Carol Miller, executive director of new product concepts at American Greetings. "In fact, these characters had so much personality that we knew our consumers would be itching for a little extra mustache fun, so we created our free Mustache Wisdom(TM) App which offers more than 300 unique responses to some of life's biggest questions."

Each Mustache Party card contains a QR code on the back to download Mustache Wisdom(TM)- a FREE app for iPhone and iPad. In this all-knowing, all-powerful app, each 'stache answers yes or no questions in their own funny way. There are six 'staches to choose from, all ready to help make life-altering decisions. People can record a video of their interaction with their mustache and share it, as well as poke, scratch, tickle, and shake the mustaches to unlock even more funny sounds.

In addition, subscribers to AmericanGreetings.com can also experience all of the mustache fun with an all-new birthday ecard featuring the popular Pirate 'Stache.

As the industry leader in greeting card inventions, American Greetings has introduced more than 100 new greeting card formats under the Inventions brand, offering the ultimate selection of exciting, new-to-the world ways to celebrate birthdays and other happy occasions. Incorporating brand-new twists on technology in cards with carefully written copy and celebratory artwork, the combined effect is the perfect selection of greeting cards that are sure to surprise and delight any recipient.

Consumers can find Mustache Party(TM) in addition to a great selection of fresh and inspiring cards from American Greetings at participating drug chains, grocery stores and mass retailers nationwide, as well as in American Greetings and Carlton Cards retail stores. Additionally, the free Mustache Wisdom app is available for download from the iPhone and iPad app stores. For more information on American Greetings, please visit http://www.corporate.americangreetings.com. You can also follow American Greetings on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest.

About American Greetings Corporation
For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has been a creator and manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships to create happiness, laughter and love. The Company's major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods and American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards. American Greetings also has one of the largest collections of greetings on the Web, including greeting cards available at Cardstore.com and electronic greeting cards available at AmericanGreetings.com. In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.7 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide. For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com.

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CONTACT: Meghan Olmstead of American Greetings Corporation, +1-216-252-7300 x2501, meghan.olmstead@amgreetings.com

PR Newswire's Business Technology Round-up. September 24th 2012

LONDON, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Elbit Systems launch MTC, Roshan awarded Afghan 3G licence and Clinton Global
Initiative takes meetings online

    Elbit Systems, a company dealing in digital defence equipment, has announced its
selection as the sole provider of a "Mission Training Centre" for pilots of an unnamed
Latin American Air Force.

    The deal is said to be worth $18.5million
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elbit-systems-to-establish-a-mission-training-center-for-fighter-pilots-of-a-latin-american-air-force-170878391.html ]
to the military
electronics company, and will involve training pilots to deal with the more complex
mission scenarios in a simulated environment for the first time in the history of military
aviation. The new technology will allow pilots to go through a comprehensive training
regime, with the company's Aerospace Division Manager stating that its selection "attests
to the trust in Elbit Systems' solutions" capability to deliver.

    Roshan, one of Afghanistan's biggest telecoms providers, has been granted a licence to
create and operate a 3G network in the country, with 3G mobile services
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/roshan-se-voit-attribuer-la-licence-3g-en-afghanistan-170904791.html ]
expected to be operational in Afghanistan by the end of the year.

    The company has so far been providing its customers with access to mobile internet via
an enhanced version of traditional WAP browsing, although the announcement of a 3G launch
is expected to secure Roshan's position as the market leader for smartphone devices in the
country. Speaking after the announcement, Karim Khoja, CEO of Roshan, expressed his
delight at the Afghanistan Government's decision, indicating that "3G technology is vital
for economic growth and development in Afghanistan".

    The Clinton Global Initiative, a group devised by former US President Bill Clinton, is
set to embrace the digital age
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/over-50000-students-worldwide-to-get-front-row-seat-at-annual-new-york-meeting-of-clinton-global-initiative-via-the-first-live-webcast-to-the-laureate-international-universities-network-170889761.html ]
this week, by broadcasting
its annual meeting online to a 50,000 strong audience. Students from the Laureate
International University Network (LIUN), a conglomerate of over 60 education
establishments and 750,000 students, will have access to the webcast as it is broadcast
over the next two days.

    Viewers will be able to witness talks from Bill Clinton, President Barack Obama and
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney throughout the meeting, whilst representatives from
LIUN institutions will use social networks to keep those who do not have access to the
live stream up to date. According to LIUN CEO Douglas Becker, the institution is "proud to
be part of this vital mission."

    This will be the first time that the Clinton Global Initiative has broadcast its
annual meeting online, with organisers hoping to inspire younger generations to become
involved with their cause.

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FanSnap Expands Comprehensive Ticket Search Results To Include Box Offices

Leading Ticket Comparison-Shopping Site Enables Fans to Find Tickets from Both Box Offices and the Resale Market

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FanSnap, the leading ticket comparison-shopping site today announced that its comprehensive ticket search results will now for the first time include face value tickets from box offices serving the "primary" ticket market.  In those cases where ticket details are not publicly available, FanSnap will offer courtesy links to the events at the respective box office.

Starting today, tickets from leading ticket companies Ticketfly, Eventbrite, and Brown Paper Tickets are now included in FanSnap's search results, giving sports, concert, and theater fans expanded entertainment choices. FanSnap's unique high quality search results include tickets from every major ticket marketplace and agency.  Additional box office partnerships will be announced soon.

"We are very excited to work with leading ticket companies Eventbrite, Ticketfly, and Brown Paper Tickets, to display their events and tickets on FanSnap.com, on Bing Events, and via other distribution partners, as we pursue our goal of offering fans the most extensive and accurate view of available live event tickets," said Mike Janes, GM of FanSnap. "Many new ticketing companies have launched in recent years giving fans more choices, and our mission remains to make it fast and easy for fans to find the best values in tickets from among the best quality ticket sites."

FanSnap displays the latest ticket-level detail results for millions of sports, concert, and theatre tickets for tens of thousands of events. FanSnap allows fans to find great values at any time. Its proprietary "Best Value" algorithm identifies ticket deals that routinely save fans 10% to 50% relative to other available tickets.

"Eventbrite is always looking for additional channels to reach fans," said Tamara Mendelsohn, VP of Marketing for Eventbrite. "FanSnap offers a great way for fans to find tickets for events on Eventbrite."

"I created Brown Paper Tickets in 2000 to defend the rights of the ticket buyer by offering the lowest and most transparent ticketing fee in the industry," said William S. Jordan, President of Brown Paper Tickets, the fair-trade ticketing company.  "We love that ticket buyers will now be able to shop for the best deal on the shows they want to see on FanSnap, and we welcome the price comparisons."

Offering a groundbreaking ticket site experience that enables fans to compare box office and secondary tickets in one place is not unexpected from FanSnap, which has led the industry in innovation through offering numerous industry-first features, including giving fans the ability to:

    --  Choose from a list of events using any or all of a number of criteria,
        including number of tickets and price range desired.
    --  Determine at-a-glance the ticket price range by section using the
        colored "heat map" markers on our dynamic FanSnap Maps(SM).
    --  Zoom into the FanSnap Maps and see the ticket offers from numerous
        providers placed in clearly labeled rows.
    --  View at-a-glance comparable ticket offers from multiple providers in a
        simple comparison format.
    --  Easily identify tickets that offer the best value via the blue star
        icons on FanSnap Maps.
FanSnap's ultimate objective is to work with every quality ticket provider in the U.S. to provide fans the broadest possible choice. Ticket providers and their clients benefit from a dedicated customer acquisition channel to help them sell more tickets.

FanSnap's "Who's Going" Facebook application also allows fans to discover new events from their friends, teams, artists, and venues; see what friends are attending events; and find available tickets near their friends.  FanSnap was named an Official Honoree for the Events category at the Webby Awards 2011, along with NBCOlympics.com, WorldSeries.com, and USOpen.org.

About FanSnap

FanSnap is the leading live event ticket comparison-shopping site.  Fans use FanSnap to shop all the major ticket marketplaces and agencies for the best values on sports, theater and concert tickets. Partners include Ace Ticket, AllShows.com, Barry's Tickets, Broadway.com, eBay, Gold Coast Tickets, Las Vegas Tickets, RazorGator, StubHub, TicketNetwork, Tickets-for-Charity, and TicketsNow.  Our detailed ticket-level search results are made possible by the combination of strategic industry partnerships and systems integration, as well as our FanSnap TicketData(sm) systems and patented dynamic FanSnap Maps(sm).

In addition to FanSnap.com, FanSnap powers ticket comparison-shopping for search and media partners including Microsoft's Bing Decision Engine, Philly.com, PollStar, STATS Inc. partner sites, Time Warner Inc.'s RoadRunner.com, as well as leading shopping comparison engine Nextag.com.  FanSnap was founded in 2007, and in 2011 was acquired by Wize Commerce (formerly Nextag, Inc.), the leader in integrated traffic acquisition and monetization technology.

SOURCE  FanSnap

FanSnap

CONTACT: Dalya Alomar, +1-646-376-7046, dalomar@mww.com

Pervasip Releases Prepaid "Pay And Go" Subscription-free Calling Plan, Offering Calls Anywhere In The World With Top-up Amounts As Low As  $1

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pervasip Corp. (OTCQB: PVSP) today introduced a new international calling plan, which can be downloaded via its Android mobile voice app available in Google Play. The subscription-free plan called "Pay And Go" can be topped up with amounts as little as one dollar and enables calling anywhere in the world without paying a monthly subscription fee. 

"This development allows us to market our mobile VoIP services to prepaid calling card users, mobile wallet users, international carriers and international consumers that want to have the convenience and savings of having a second phone line on their mobile device," said Chief Marketing Officer, Barry MacCheyne.

"Consumers no longer have to pay a fixed monthly fee to make low-cost mobile phone calls," continued MacCheyne.  "With our VoX mobile Pay And Go app, they can decide how much money to add to their account, and they can call any country in the world.  Unlike other mobile phone companies, which make you buy monthly minutes that you may not use, our Pay And Go app delivers low rates without locking consumers into minimum monthly plans."

The VoX Android app has been given many significant upgrades including low balance warning, account balance and audio notification to the subscriber of the amount of calling left under the plan. It also has a "Top Up Now" button for quick and easy replenishment of an account.

A VoX user can subscribe entirely on the phone and choose a U.S. phone number without leaving the interface, which makes the sign up process more elegant than many competitors. The mobile VoIP paid plans are a low cost of entry for a high quality and reliable mobile VoIP service offering. New subscribers can download the app for a free 60-minute trial and make calls to any country on the unlimited calling list or sign up for the "Pay And Go" plan for as little as a dollar, literally a "pay as you go" plan with no monthly subscription fees.   

The VoX Mobile VoIP Android App can be viewed or downloaded here:
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.voxcorp

About VoX Communications: 

VoX Communications delivers VoIP and video telephone service anywhere in the world that has a stable broadband connection.  It recently entered the mobile VoIP services and applications arena so that its VoIP can utilize any 3G/4G or WiFi connection.  VoX differentiates itself through a unique combination of high quality voice services, flexible back-office capabilities and automated provisioning systems that enable a quick turn-up for app users who are looking for a second mobile phone line or low-cost international calling, without using any voice-plan minutes from their mobile phone carrier.  It offers a feature-rich, low-cost, high-quality alternative to traditional wireless phone services.  For more information, please visit http://www.voxcorp.net.

Forward-looking statements: The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements.  These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.  You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.  Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity.  We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

    For further information:

            AT PERVASIP:
            Paul H. Riss
            Chief Executive Officer
            Ph: 212-404-7633
            phriss@pervasip.com
SOURCE  Pervasip Corp.

Pervasip Corp.

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

MMA Establishes "Mobile Rich Media Reporting Metrics Definitions"

To provide clarity, the MMA Rich Media Task Force created a set of definitions and timeline for rich media vendors and the industry to adopt as standard

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), the leading global trade association for the mobile marketing industry, today releases the publication of the "Mobile Rich Media Reporting Metrics Definitions" as part of the MMA Mobile Market Updates.

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To provide clarity across the industry, the MMA developed a standard of rich media metrics, thereby eliminating the overwhelming terminology that exists in the marketplace. Rich media vendors and publishers operate on a wide variety of metrics, causing confusion among marketers and advertisers due to the volume of terms and inconsistent processes.

"A core component of the MMA is to establish standard metrics to demystify mobile marketing and support the growth of mobile as an indispensable part of the marketing mix," said Michael Becker, Managing Director of the Mobile Marketing Association. "These definitions and timeline simplify the understanding and application of rich media marketing and ideally promote its use as a valuable tool for marketers to integrate in their campaigns."

The "Mobile Rich Media Reporting Metrics Definitions" not only establishes standard terminology of important rich media components, but also provides a simple guideline for organizations to reference while planning their mobile strategies. Included are the fundamental stages of a rich media campaign:

    --  Advertising Impression
    --  Pre---Interaction Enticements
    --  Start: Initial Interactions
    --  Time Spent Measures
    --  Stop: RM Activity Concludes
The definitions and simplified sequence for a rich media campaign allow vendors, publishers and agencies to report more robust metrics as well as provide a clean comparison for the industry to follow.

The paper was developed by a working group of MMA member organizations in North America and European Union including, Crisp Media InMobi, Medialets, Millenial Media, Sprout, Telefonica, Vodafone, Yahoo!, AT&T AdWorks, Mojiva, Pandora, TargetSpot and Verizon Wireless. You can download the full white paper by filling a request form:www.mmaglobal.com

About the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) is the premier global non-profit trade association established to lead the growth of mobile marketing and its associated technologies. The MMA is an action-oriented organization designed to clear obstacles to market development, establish mobile media guidelines and best practices for sustainable growth, and evangelize the use of the mobile channel. The more than 700 member companies, representing nearly fifty countries around the globe, include all members of the mobile media ecosystem. The Mobile Marketing Association's global headquarters are located in the United States and it has regional chapters including North America (NA), Europe (EUR), Latin American (LATAM) and Asia Pacific (APAC) branches. For more information, please visit http://www.mmaglobal.com. For information relating to the MMA's Mobile Marketing Forum series, please visit http://www.mobilemarketingforum.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Valerie Christopherson

Global Results Comms. (GRC) for MMA

+1 949 608 0276
mma@globalresultspr.com

Rebecca Laming

Director of Communications, MMA

M: +1 917-558-1828

E: rebecca.laming@mmaglobal.com

SOURCE  Mobile Marketing Association

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Mobile Marketing Association

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

MBC Deploys Complete M2Touch Production Line for Multi-Touch

KOLBERMOOR, Germany, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Molden Media [http://www.moldenmedia.com ] announced today that MBC has successfully
deployed the complete M2Touch product line for their Dubai based, Al Arabiya news network.

    "It used to be that presenters where framed with lower thirds and have little floating
graphics over their shoulder." Says Fadi Radi, Graphics Senior Manager, MBC. "Now they are
able to control graphics and supporting content; greatly enhancing the flow of the
presentation. The M2Touch product line powers our entire multi-touch workflow, from
creation to interaction."

    On set, MBC is using two 103" Molden Media touch screens
[http://www.moldenmedia.com/m2touch ] in their Al Arabiya studio. Presenters use it as a
daily part of the their News programing. The M2Touch Gateway translates touch commands
from the presenters into the MBC Vizrt graphics systems.

    MBC designers use the M2Touch Plugins for Vizrt to create advanced interactive
graphics. These scenes are built and updated without scripting or tedious programing.

    "Using Multi-Touch graphics means big changes for several broadcast departments." Says
Thomas Molden, CEO & Found, Molden Media "We are delighted to have MBC using our product
line from the graphics department to the hardware presenters interact with."

    About Molden Media

    Molden Media GmbH is a provider of systems, graphic design, software and services for
the global television production industry. Based near Munich, Germany, the team
specializes in multi-touch implantations and IT health-monitoring systems for
broadcasters. Molden Media clients include Al Jazeera, BBC, Fox Sports, NHK,
ProSiebnSat.1, QVC, RTE and Sky.

    To learn more about Molden Media services and products please visit
http://www.moldenmedia.com

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MoldenMedia

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/MoldenMedia

       
        Molden Media Contact:
        James A. Neufeld
        Vice President Marketing
        Tel: +1-403-415-5156
        Email: j.neufeld@moldenmedia.de

Molden Media

FUZZ Launches Beta of its People-Powered Internet Radio

New Internet Radio Service Puts Music Fans in Control

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget about fancy algorithms and robotic playlists. Beginning today, you can sign-up for a public beta of FUZZ, a free Internet radio service built on the only equation that works: people + music. Featuring curated music stations created by real people, the FUZZ public beta will be available only in the United States at http://fuzz.com.

"The most compelling music recommendations are when they come from actual people," said Jeff Yasuda, CEO and Founder of FUZZ. "On FUZZ, you can find trusted sources for great music from DJs within the community, whose tastes match your own."

FUZZ offers a powerful alternative to the current crop of Internet radio services that rely on technology to populate playlists. While other services are focused solely on finding you the right music, FUZZ is also about finding you the right people who share your music tastes. Listeners can enjoy a wide variety of existing stations created by fellow music fans, ranging from "Indie Madness" and "90s Hip Hop" to "Ear Pounding Bass" and "Rare R&B."  Since everyone can be a DJ on FUZZ, listeners can also take a more active role by creating and sharing their own stations using songs from their personal collections.  FUZZ then taps into the crowd by aggregating user feedback to bring the best stations to the top.

FUZZ's music stations are powered by real people, but supported by the world's leading source of music metadata. FUZZ taps the Gracenote® global media database and music recognition technology to provide track, artist and genre information, making it easier for FUZZ users to discover and enjoy stations.

"FUZZ gives all of us music fans a chance to finally take on the role of DJ and program stations the way we want them to sound," said Stephen White, President of Gracenote.  "Gracenote has served as the backbone for some of the world's top music services and we look forward to working with the FUZZ team to help shape the way their listeners interact with, discover and enjoy music."

FUZZ launched a private beta earlier this year, and now boasts thousands of hand-crafted stations. The company's founders include internet music pioneers Jeff Yasuda and Brian Venneman of the popular Blip.fm streaming music service.  The executive chairman of FUZZ is former MTV President Mika Salmi and the FUZZ Advisory Board includes former and current executives from Billboard, Clear Channel, Yahoo Music, SESAC, RealNetworks and Rhapsody.

ABOUT FUZZ
FUZZ is an internet radio service providing music stations hand-crafted by actual people. The company is based in San Francisco and was founded by CEO Jeff Yasuda, Brian Venneman, and Eric Lambrecht.  Try FUZZ today at http://fuzz.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Vishal Natarajan
Marketing at FUZZ
vishal@fuzz.com

SOURCE  FUZZ

FUZZ

Web Site: http://fuzz.com

What's The Value Of A Minute? SumAll Answers What Time And Visits To A Web Site Are Really Worth

Q: What's the value of a minute on your website? A: $0.43

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SumAll, a leading data visualization company, today announces SumAll Traffic, a data analysis tool allowing customers to place a monetary value on their website traffic. By closing the loop, and linking traffic and transactional data, users are able to value a site visit and the revenue of a minute spent browsing.

According to the data, the median value of a minute spent browsing an e-commerce store is worth $0.43 compared to a customer visit, which has a median value of $1.30. Surprisingly the variation in value per minute is less than that of a unique visitor and so is a more reliable indication of revenue. SumAll's research included more than 10,000 e-commerce stores and over $1 billion transactions.

Further findings indicate that people are becoming more efficient in their e-commerce shopping with median time spent on e-commerce sites falling from 3mins 16 seconds in 2008 to 2mins 49 seconds this year. But despite this shorter timeframe, revenue per visit has climbed 24% since last year.

"By combining Google Analytics data and revenue performance on a single, intuitive dashboard, SumAll gives the insights businesses need to maximize profits, "observes Dane Atkinson, CEO of SumAll. "This has clear implications for business owners, who can now translate this information into actions that drive revenue."

"Seeing my traffic data and revenue data side by side has allowed me to focus on the numbers that matter.  By focusing on customers that are likely to convert I have increased revenue without having spent marketing dollars," says Hobson Brown, founder of Criquet Shirts, whose site visits are worth $2.90 and a minute on site $1.05.

"SumAll was created to make users love their data by making it easily accessible," says Atkinson.

For more information on how to better leverage your web and commerce metrics please visit: http://www.sumall.com

About SumAll
SumAll is a forward thinking, socially conscious company focused on harnessing the full power of real-time business intelligence for small and medium-sized retailers. Users can integrate multiple data sources including Facebook, Twitter, Google Analytics, eBay, PayPal, Shopify, Big Commerce and Magento into one intuitive, interactive chart. Leading VC investors, Battery Ventures, General Catalyst, Matrix Partners and Wellington Partners, back the company.  For more information, visit https://sumall.com/

SOURCE  SumAll

SumAll

CONTACT: Mallory Snitker, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9300, msnitker@sspr.com

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

Synopsys Extends Mobile Storage Leadership with UFS and MIPI Alliance UniPro Controller IP

New DesignWare UniPro Controller IP Streamlines Development of Storage, Camera and Display Interfaces

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights:

    --  Comprehensive mobile storage solution supporting new JEDEC UFS v1.1
        interface standard includes Synopsys' DesignWare® MIPI® UniPro(SM) and
        Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Controllers and DesignWare MIPI M-PHY
    --  Highly configurable DesignWare MIPI UniPro controller enables area- and
        feature-optimized host and device implementations for mobile storage
        (UFS), camera (MIPI CSI-3) and future display (MIPI DSI-2) SoCs
    --  Single-vendor UniPro IP platform simplifies integration and reduces
        implementation risk
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader accelerating innovation in the design, verification and manufacture of chips and systems, today announced the availability of the DesignWare MIPI UniPro Controller for host and device storage, camera and display applications, and the DesignWare UFS Host Controller for storage applications. The new IP works in tandem with the multi-gear DesignWare MIPI M-PHY IP to accelerate the implementation of the MIPI Alliance UniPro and UFS interface standards in application processors, mobile systems-on-chips (SoCs) and peripheral ICs.

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The DesignWare UFS Host Controller complies with the JEDEC UFS v1.1 standard and integrates both a MIPI UniPro controller and a UFS host application layer. In this configuration, the UniPro Controller is pre-configured for UFS host implementation to provide an area- and feature-optimized solution. The UFS host application layer manages the UFS protocol between the host and an external UFS device. The UFS Controller can be used with the multi-gear DesignWare MIPI M-PHY IP for a comprehensive, future-proof, mobile storage interface that unifies all non-volatile interfaces within a mobile device.

"Synopsys' release of UFS Controller IP demonstrates the fast adoption of the UFS standard that we're seeing in the mobile industry," said Mian Quddus, Chairman of the JEDEC Board of Directors and the JC-64 Committee for Embedded Memory Storage and Removable Memory Cards. "By delivering this mobile storage product based on JEDEC UFS, Synopsys is helping to enable higher data throughput compared to existing mobile storage interfaces."

The DesignWare MIPI UniPro Controller can be application-optimized for all UniPro-based host and device implementations (UFS, CSI-3 and DSI-2) because of its extensive configurability options, including traffic classes, test features, data widths and receive and transmit lanes to the M-PHY. The UniPro Controller, compliant with the MIPI UniPro v1.41 specification, connects to the application layer with write and read C-port interfaces, a configuration interface to program all layers, and a MIPI Alliance M-PHY® adaptation layer supporting the Reference M-PHY Module Interface (RMMI).

"IP supporting the MIPI UniPro v1.41 specification gives designers the ability to rapidly build host and device configurations into their mobile storage SoCs," said Joel Huloux, MIPI Alliance Chairman. "Synopsys' introduction of their DesignWare MIPI UniPro Controller promotes a robust MIPI ecosystem while furthering the development and reach of the latest MIPI specifications."

"Combined with the recent release of our multi-gear MIPI M-PHY IP, the DesignWare UFS Host Controller gives SoC designers a quick and reliable path for JEDEC UFS adoption that helps ensure system-level interoperability and increases the likelihood of first-time-right silicon success," said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for IP and systems at Synopsys. "In addition, our new, highly configurable MIPI UniPro Controller IP services all UniPro-based protocols, giving designers a flexible UniPro IP solution that reduces integration effort and risk."

Availability

The DesignWare MIPI UniPro Controller IP, UFS Host Controller IP and M-PHY IP are available now.

About DesignWare IP

Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven IP solutions for SoC designs. The broad DesignWare IP portfolio includes complete interface IP solutions consisting of controllers, PHY and verification IP for widely used protocols, analog IP, embedded memories, logic libraries, processor cores and subsystems. To support software development and hardware/software integration of the IP, Synopsys offers drivers, transaction-level models, and prototypes for many of its IP products. Synopsys' HAPS® FPGA-Based Prototyping Solution enables validation of the IP and the SoC in the system context. Synopsys' Virtualizer virtual prototyping tool set allows developers to start the development of software for the IP or the entire SoC significantly earlier compared to traditional methods. With a robust IP development methodology, extensive investment in quality, IP prototyping, software development and comprehensive technical support, Synopsys enables designers to accelerate time-to-market and reduce integration risk. For more information on DesignWare IP, visit http://www.synopsys.com/designware.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) accelerates innovation in the global electronics market. As a leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP, its software, IP and services help engineers address their design, verification, system and manufacturing challenges. Since 1986, engineers around the world have been using Synopsys technology to design and create billions of chips and systems. Learn more at http://www.synopsys.com.

Editorial Contacts: 
Monica Marmie 

Synopsys, Inc.

650-584-2890   
monical@synopsys.com

Stephen Brennan

MCA, Inc.

650-968-8900, ext.114   
sbrennan@mcapr.com

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The Rising Star in Apparel Sourcing, and the Future of 'Made in China'

Tradegood's latest iBook release provides valuable insights into manufacturing trends

NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tradegood, a B2B sourcing community that connects responsible buyers with trusted suppliers, has released an iBook on Apple® iBookstore globally. Titled "Business Chain - World Consumer Drift in 2012", this interactive magazine provides an analysis of global sourcing trends including the growth of apparel production in Bangladesh, the impact of shrinking consumer markets on Asia's factories, and the future of manufacturing in China.

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"Through our interaction with more than 20,000 Tradegood community members spanning countries and industries and our DNA in the testing, inspection and certification industry, we are in a unique position to gain insights into sourcing trends, regulations, and their impact on the global market," said William Quilindo, Chief Operations Officer, Tradegood. "Tradegood's Business Chain provides reliable and up-to-date information for industry professionals to stay abreast of the latest trends and make informed business choices."

Half-way through 2012, Tradegood looks at the situation in major consumer markets and where the smart money in manufacturing is for the rest of the year. With close-ups on the United States, China, Eastern and Western Europe, and Asia; Bangladesh and Indonesia are identified as the emerging sourcing markets. The publication also takes a deep-dive into the effect of rising wages on the competitive edge of Chinese factories, and the domestic manufacturing of toys, furniture and luxury goods.

A quarterly online magazine, Tradegood's "Business Chain" is available to download for free on 32 Apple® iBookstores including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Australia, for viewing on an iPad. To download the iBook, please go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/business-chain-1/. The next issue will be published in January 2013.

About Tradegood

Tradegood is a B2B sourcing community that connects responsible buyers with trusted suppliers. By verifying suppliers' identities, capacity, capabilities and compliance performance, Tradegood provides buyers with the information they need to choose the right people and organizations to form their global supply chain. For suppliers, Tradegood opens the door to the world's biggest markets through leading brands, retailers and industry relationships. Backed by Intertek's more than 127 years experience in inspection and verification across the supply chain ecosystem, Tradegood's global network spans more than 100 countries, providing quality information to help companies do business right. Please visit: http://www.iTradegood.com

Contact:

Leah Taylor
Burson-Marsteller Hong Kong
+852-2963-6728
leah.taylor@bm.com

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Rarus Technologies Inc. Receives Approval from Apple for Zngle's Version 1.2 iPhone App with Video Calling and Group Chat

HENDERSON, Nev., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rarus Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: RARS) ("Rarus") announced today its version 1.2 of the Zngle iPhone App is now available at the Apple iTunes Store.

Rarus Technologies' Zngle social media network released its first Zngle iPhone App on September 21, 2012 in the iTunes Store and will soon submit version 1.3 with added features and improvements. Zngle's development team has continued gathering member feedback which has been incorporated into version 1.2. This release includes new and improved features like video calling and group chat. 

"We're very pleased to have accomplished the milestone of releasing version 1.2 of the Zngle App and are now working to bring users even more functionality through the future release of version 1.3 which will include more features such as VoIP calling. Many of the features in release 1.2 were created in response to member feedback and we'd like to thank all members who provided us with this valuable input," stated Mr. Manfred Ruf, CEO of Rarus.

Mr. Ruf continued, "The deferral of adding VoIP calling in version 1.2 was a result of technical challenges which made development of the VoIP feature more complex than originally forecast. Overall, we're pleased with our progress, but continue to push hard to bring more services to our members and keep Zngle fresh and interesting. We're now targeting release of version 1.3 in a couple of weeks and we expect to announce the status of our Android version at the same time."

You can follow Zngle business development at http://www.zngle.com. Be sure to watch our video on the home page and experience the Zngle platform yourself.

About Rarus Technologies Inc. and Zngle, Inc.
Rarus Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is an emerging technology company focused on establishing an innovative business model intended to bridge cutting-edge social media and e-commerce into a marketplace that connects friends, family, consumers, and vendors in new and exciting ways. In May, 2012, Rarus Technologies Inc. incorporated Zngle, Inc. as the primary subsidiary and operations base for the Zngle.com licensed internet platform. Zngle.com is designed be a centralized Internet portal and next-generation social media website that incorporates voice/text messaging, video email, and mobile technologies to allow consumers to access real-time information about various products and services through augmented proximity reality search features.

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SOURCE  Rarus Technologies Inc.

Rarus Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Manfred Ruf, +1-702-430-4610 for Rarus Technologies Inc.

PharmMD Solves Key Healthcare Challenge with Opscode

Deploys Opscode Hosted Chef(TM) to Deliver Medication Management Services to Millions of Patients, Pharmacists and Physicians via Fully Automated Amazon EC2 Infrastructure

SEATTLE, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Opscode(®), the leader in cloud infrastructure automation, today announced that PharmMD, a pioneer in Medication Care Management (MCM) with millions of customers worldwide, has deployed Opscode Hosted Chef(TM) to automate its Amazon EC2 cloud infrastructure, including configuration and environment management.

PharmMD's sophisticated technology platform provides physicians and pharmacists with an accurate snapshot of each patient's health status, guidelines for best practices and evidence-based medicine protocols. With millions of patients depending on PharmMD, the health IT pioneer must ensure its service is not only always available, but able to handle unexpected surges in use. To do so, the company leverages Amazon EC2 for its compute infrastructure, providing PharmMD with the flexibility and scalability necessary for its popular service.

"Our goal is to improve patients' lives with information. To do that, we must be able to provide that information at all times," said Jamie van Dyke, Senior Infrastructure Architect, PharmMD. "To ensure our system is immediately accessible around the clock, our supporting infrastructure has to be, too. Hosted Chef makes sure it is, so now we have more time to keep innovating."

"PharmMD is solving a key healthcare challenge by leveraging IT to put critical data in the hands of patients and the healthcare system that supports them," said Adam Jacob, Chief Customer Officer, Opscode. "By using Hosted Chef to ensure maximum resource consistency and efficient change control, PharmMD is setting best practices for infrastructure management wherever reliability is at a premium."

Using Hosted Chef, PharmMD's IT operations team has been able to ensure maximum consistency throughout the testing, staging and production of PharmMD's unique medication management application, while reducing resource management from days to minutes.

Customer Benefits:

    --  Maximum Consistency: With Hosted Chef, PharmMD's IT operations team has
        a model for reuse, enabling them to write code once and deploy many
        times over, ensuring resources are always configured to exact and
        repeatable specifications, while eliminating the risk of potential human
        error.
    --  Reduced Management Time: Using Hosted Chef, PharmMD moved its entire
        infrastructure from a managed services provider to Amazon EC2 in just
        over two months - a project originally estimated to take at least six
        months. Additionally, PharmMD can now spin up or spin down entire
        environments in 15 minutes, a process that took a day or more prior to
        Hosted Chef.
    --  Improved Testing: Hosted Chef enables PharmMD's IT operations team to
        test new code and applications in isolation, then automate the migration
        of these changes through each environment, ensuring full resource
        control and highly reliable testing.
With its business based on the ability to reliably deliver confidential information, PharmMD needed an automation engine capable of providing granular reporting and documentation on its infrastructure. Having encountered challenges with other automation products in the past, PharmMD's IT operations team deployed Hosted Chef to provide the documentation and reporting critical to maximum infrastructure consistency. With Hosted Chef, PharmMD has access to a historical record of all changes within its Amazon EC2 resources, improving the efficiency of its change control processes with significantly less manual management.

About Opscode
Opscode is the leader in cloud infrastructure automation. Opscode helps companies of all sizes develop fully automated server infrastructures that scale easily and predictably; can be quickly rebuilt in any environment; and save developers and systems engineers time and money. Opscode's team is comprised of web infrastructure experts responsible for building and operating some of the world's largest websites and cloud computing platforms. More information can be found at http://www.opscode.com.

Press Contact:

Lucas Welch
lucas@opscode.com

206-745-0000

SOURCE  Opscode

Opscode

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Kornit® Digital to Showcase Digital Discharge Capabilities with Avalanche DC Pro at Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo

Equipped with special discharge ink, the Avalanche DC Pro enables businesses to expand their offerings and introduce a soft hand feel to the digital textile printing marketplace

ROSH-HA'AYIN, Israel, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Kornit Digital [http://www.kornit-digital.com ], the leading provider of industrial
and commercial digital printing, pigmented ink and unique chemistry solutions for the
textile industry, will debut the Avalanche DC Pro solution to the North American market at
SGIA Expo 2012, the leading showcase for specialty imaging technology and innovation.

    Textile printing businesses seeking to enter the fashion industry can now print on
dark garments without a white layer base, which can create a "thick" feel on the design.
With the Avalanche DC Pro's two additional print heads, a discharge chemical is applied to
remove the dye molecules of the dark garment, providing a smooth base for CMYK and white
printing and creating a great hand feel for the finished product. This solution will
create a differentiated printing experience, helping businesses achieve higher revenue and
shorter turnaround times by using less white ink layers and eliminating the need for a
costly pre-treatment process.

    In addition to retaining all key features of the existing Kornit Avalanche solution,
including high production rates, low printing and operation costs and the largest print
area in the market, the Avalanche DC Pro also provides complete control when using the
combination of Oeko-Tex 100 approved discharge and white ink in a print. This unparalleled
flexibility is unprecedented in the digital printing industry.

    "The digital discharge advancement in direct-to-garment printing is especially
exciting for Kornit and our customers," said Sarel Ashkenazi, vice president of marketing
and business development at Kornit Digital. "We continue to find new technologies allowing
ourselves and our customers to meet the fashion market's demand for soft hand feel of
finished printed products," The Avalanche DC Pro with its unique combination of discharge
and white ink will enable printing businesses to step into the fashion market and maximize
value and customer satisfaction in this highly demanding segment.

    For customers attending the SGIA Expo in October, Kornit will be exhibiting at booth
3013 where attendees will see firsthand the Avalanche DC Pro in action. Customers can also
view demonstrations on the Kornit Storm II and Kornit Breeze. The Storm II, with its
advanced and fully automated system, provides full control of the design and resolution
with its improved capabilities for positioning different media types. The Breeze offers
customers an industrial, yet small, direct-on-garment printer designed to allow garment
decorators to use high-end technology benefits at entry-level costs.

    Kornit Digital International Customer Support (ICS) will be demonstrating the
capabilities of the machines and will be available to answer any questions. Current Kornit
Digital customers can take advantage of meeting members of the ICS team present at SGIA
who are familiar with their machines while future customers can learn about the support
services offered by Kornit for all customers and products.

    For more information about all of Kornit Digital's solutions, please visit
http://www.kornit-digital.com/OurProducts.

       
        - Keep up with Kornit news by visiting the company's website.
        - Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.

    About Kornit Digital

    Kornit Digital develops, manufactures and markets industrial and commercial printing
solutions for the garment, apparel and textile industry. Leading the digital textile
printing industry with its integrated pretreatment solution and its unique pigment inks,
it directly caters to the needs of both designers and manufacturers. With its immense
experience in the direct to garment market, it is revolutionizing the roll fabric industry
by enabling printing with one ink set on all types of fabric. Founded in 2003, Kornit
Digital is a global company with offices in the United States, Asia Pacific and Europe and
serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit Kornit
Digital at http://www.kornit-digital.com.

    If you'd like more information about Kornit Digital and its portfolio of
direct-to-garment digital printing solutions, or to schedule a press interview at the SGIA
Expo, please contact Andrea Glatfelter at +1-414-354-0905 or andreag@kornit.co.il.

       
        Contact:
        Andrea Glatfelter
        Marketing Manager, North America
        Kornit Digital
        P: +1-414-354-0905
        Email: andreag@kornit.co.il
        http://www.kornit-digital.com

Kornit Digital Ltd.

Best Western Triples Points With Fall Promotion

Stay Twice, Earn Double Rewards, Book on Bestwestern.com, Earn Triple

PHOENIX, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Western International, THE WORLD'S BIGGEST HOTEL FAMILY®, is helping Best Western Rewards® members earn a free hotel night even faster. Now through November 18, members earn double rewards points for their second qualified stay when they register at http://www.bestwestern.com/fall. As an added incentive, members who book their stays at the newly-redesigned bestwestern.com will earn triple points.

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Best Western Rewards elite members can earn the bonus up to four times; base program members can earn the bonus twice.

"Fall is when business travelers hit the road again after summer break, and we recognize that collecting points for future travel is essential to these people on the go," said Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best Western International. "Because we care about what is important to our guests, our fall promotion is geared to help them earn a free night even faster."

As an added bonus, members who pay for two qualified stays with a Best Western Rewards®( )MasterCard® credit card will earn a one-time 1,000 points bonus. 

Best Western Rewards is one of the industry's most generous rewards programs. It has the lowest redemption thresholds for awards, and is one of few loyalty programs that is truly international. With more than 4,000* locations in 100* countries, Best Western makes it easy for members to earn points that can be redeemed for global free room nights with no blackout dates, the Best Western Travel Card®, dining, shopping and entertainment gift cards, gas cards, airline/partner rewards and more. Best Western's Status Match...No Catch®  program will match members' elite status in any other hotel loyalty program free of charge. Consumers who are not members of Best Western Rewards can sign up for the free program and register for the promotion at http://www.bestwestern.com/fall.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Best Western International, Inc., headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., is a privately held hotel brand made up of more than 4,000* BEST WESTERN®, BEST WESTERN PLUS® and BEST WESTERN PREMIER®hotels in more than 100* countries and territories worldwide. Now celebrating 66 years of hospitality, Best Western welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests nightly. Best Western provides its hoteliers with global operational, sales, marketing and promotional support, and online and mobile booking capabilities. More than 15 million travelers are members of the brand's award-winning loyalty program Best Western Rewards®, one of the few programs in which members earn points that never expire and can be redeemed at any Best Western hotel worldwide. The brand's partnerships with AAA/CAA, racecar driver Michael Waltrip, and Harley-Davidson® provide travelers with exciting ways to interact with the brand. Best Western in 2011 was named AAA's and CAA's Hotel Partner of the Year and bestwestern.com was named the 2011 Compuware Best of the Web Gold award winner. For more information or to make a reservation, please http://www.bestwestern.com.

*Numbers are approximate and may fluctuate.

    CONTACTS:
    Todd Sommers                 Anna Stock-Matthews
    Best Western International   Allison+Partners
    (602) 957- 5750              415-277-2926
    todd.sommers@bestwestern.com bestwestern@allisonpr.com
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New Atmel Cortex-M4 MCUs Consume 66% Less Power, Provide Highest Efficiency

Devices Runs 90uA/MHz in Active Mode, Delivers 28 CoreMark/mA, Consumes 1.5uA in Sleep Mode with Full RAM Retention and 1.5us Wake-up Time

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(® )Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today set new low-power and efficiency standards for ARM(®) Cortex(TM)-M4 processor-based microcontrollers (MCUs) with the launch of the new SAM4L family of devices, based on industry-recognized benchmarks.

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Incorporating the company's proprietary ultra-low power picoPower(® )technology used in the hundreds of millions of Atmel AVR(®) MCUs in the market today, the SAM4L family consumes just one-third the power of current solutions.

The Atmel SAM4L family is the industry's first device to provide ultra-low power consumption bundled with unrivaled wake-up times while delivering the highest total application performance in all operating modes.

The SAM4L family consumes down to 90uA/MHz in active mode, lower than any competitor in the market . The new devices are the most efficient MCUs in the market today, achieving up to 28 CoreMark(TM)/mA using IAR Embedded Workbench, version 6.40. In sleep mode, the SAM4L devices consume 1.5uA with full random access memory (RAM) retention, and 700nA in back-up mode.

With wake-up times down to 1.5us from even the deepest sleep modes, the SAM4L family is ideal for battery-powered consumer, industrial and portable healthcare products. The devices take advantage of the numerous Atmel picoPower®  power-saving innovations, including SleepWalking, Peripheral Event System, unrivaled wake-up times and intelligent peripherals.

The Peripheral Event System is a real-time network that allows peripherals to communicate directly with one another without using the central processing unit (CPU). In addition, SleepWalking technology allows a peripheral to qualify and evaluate incoming data without the use of the CPU, eliminating unneeded, power-consuming CPU wake-ups to conserve power. This allows the peripherals to qualify an event and decide to wake-up whether it is from capacitive touch, I(2)C address match or an ADC threshold. The SAM4L devices feature peripherals designed to reduce the overall power consumption such as the innovative LCD controller that include ASCII character mapping, hardware scrolling and blinking support.

"We are excited to integrate our proven AVR picoPower technology into the new SAM4L family of Cortex M4-based devices," said Alf-Egil Bogen and Vegard Wollan, co-inventors of the AVR architecture, Atmel Corporation. "By incorporating some of the the best technologies of the AVR platform into our new Cortex-M4 MCU portfolio of products, we're delivering unprecedented low power to the ARM community and a new level of compatibility and familiarity between our two popular microcontroller families."

"From small battery operated devices to big data centric automated systems, power efficiency is a key element for design success that often hinges on an energy-efficient microcontroller choice such as the Atmel SAM4L MCU.  Energy efficiency can no longer be just lowest applications power or even sleep power, the successful MCU for energy-efficient design must innovate less wake time and more efficient applications processing to get to lower power states faster for the greatest overall energy efficiency," said Tom Hackenberg, principal analyst for MCUs and DSPs, at IHS.

The SAM4L family has two series available, the LS series and the full-featured LC series. There are 48-, 64- and 100-pin package options available in both QFPand QFN.

Atmel's SAM4L-EK evaluation kit is also available with the SAM4L family to help accelerate designs. The SAM4L-EK includes an embedded debugger, power measurement, LCD, USB and capacitive touch. In addition, the SAM4L-EK measures the current consumed by the MCU through independent circuitry, and displays this in real time. The SAM4L-EK is supported by the Atmel Studio 6 integrated development environment (IDE), which features project examples, debugging support and other resources.

More information about the SAM4L device is available at  http://www.atmel.com/SAM4L. To see the latest videos, visit the Atmel YouTube Channel at http://www.atmel.com/youtube or follow Atmel on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook for more news.

Availability and Pricing
Engineering samples of the Atmel SAM4L family are available now with production availability in November 2012. Engineering samples in QFP and QFN packages are available in October 2012. The 64-pin WLCSP and 100-pin BGA packages are scheduled for January 2013. Pricing for the SAM4L family ranges from $3.90 to $4.12 in 1000-piece quantities.

All SAM4L devices are supported by Atmel Studio 6 and the SAM4L-EK evaluation kit. The evaluation kit is available in the Atmel store: http://store.atmel.com.

Webinar
A webinar entitled "Atmel SAM4L MCUs: Introducing Ultra-Low Power, Highly Efficient Cortex-M4 Processor-Based Devices" will debut at 10 am PT on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. The webinar will discuss the key features of Atmel's SAM4L family. Click here to register now.

About Atmel
Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.

© 2012 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(®), Atmel logo and combinations thereof, AVR(®), picoPower(®), and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. ARM® and Cortex(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of ARM Limited. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

Press Contact:

Agnes Toan, PR Manager

Tel: (+1) 408-487-2963, Email: agnes.toan@atmel.com

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Medidata Solutions Transforms Clinical Trials through the Cloud with Opscode

Deploys Opscode Hosted Chef(TM) to Deliver Clinical Cloud Across More Than 115 Countries, Accelerating New Application Delivery Cycles from Weeks to Less Than 24 Hours

SEATTLE, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Opscode(®), the leader in cloud infrastructure automation, today announced that Medidata Solutions, a pioneer in leveraging the cloud to optimize the clinical research process, has deployed Opscode Hosted Chef(TM) to automate its hybrid infrastructure, including configuration and environment management, reporting and application delivery.

Medidata leverages its unique Platform as a Service (PaaS) to streamline the entire clinical development process, from study and protocol design, trial planning and budgeting, site negotiation, clinical portal, trial management, randomization and trial supply management, clinical data capture and management, safety events capture, medical coding to business analytics. Leveraging a hybrid infrastructure featuring physical servers behind a firewall and cloud resources, Medidata can simultaneously ensure maximum security for its clients' information and highly scalable compute resources to meet customer demand.

"Our aim is to provide clinical research organizations with the most advanced tools to transform planning and managing their clinical trials. To do so, we need to be able to deliver new solutions securely in real-time," said Glen de Vries, President, Medidata Solutions. "Such accelerated innovation wouldn't be possible without Hosted Chef, which has enabled a super-charged development pipeline without resource or management limitations."

"Medidata is helping accelerate the discovery of new treatments for life-threatening illnesses by driving new levels of efficiency in clinical trials," said Adam Jacob, Chief Customer Officer, Opscode. "With its use of Hosted Chef in a hybrid cloud environment, Medidata is leading the next wave of innovation in life science technologies by leveraging cloud scale within a controlled environment."

Using Hosted Chef, Medidata's DevOps team has been able to deliver highly available web-based services, adapting to fluctuations in demand on the fly without downtime or system interruptions to meet its wide range of customer needs. Leveraging infrastructure as code, Medidata has automated the configuration, management, change control and reporting of compute resources, reducing application delivery cycles from weeks to less than 24 hours.

Customer Benefits:

    --  Accelerated Application Delivery: Using Hosted Chef, Medidata's DevOps
        team can provide developers on-demand access to compute resources and
        automate testing processes, reducing new application delivery times from
        weeks to less than 24 hours.
    --  Maximum Consistency: With Hosted Chef, Medidata can deploy
        infrastructure as code, ensuring consistent resource configuration and
        highly available web services.
    --  Total Compliance: Hosted Chef provides immediate access to current and
        historical reporting information, providing Medidata with complete
        documentation of infrastructure changes to ensure full compliance with
        clinical regulations.
With security and auditing critical to Medidata's operations, the life sciences innovator needed an automation engine capable of providing up-to-date and historical documentation of its infrastructure without significant manual data entry or management. With Hosted Chef, Medidata has access to a central data repository documenting all changes to compute resources, enabling Medidata's DevOps team to quickly and easily access reporting data to ensure maximum system security and regulatory compliance.

About Opscode
Opscode is the leader in cloud infrastructure automation. Opscode helps companies of all sizes develop fully automated server infrastructures that scale easily and predictably; can be quickly rebuilt in any environment; and save developers and systems engineers time and money. Opscode's team is comprised of web infrastructure experts responsible for building and operating some of the world's largest websites and cloud computing platforms. Opscode is headquartered in Seattle. More information can be found at http://www.opscode.com.

Press Contact:

Lucas Welch
lucas@opscode.com

206-745-0000

SOURCE  Opscode

Opscode

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

Cavium's PureVu® Powers NETGEAR's Latest Push2TV® Miracast Compatible Wireless Display Adapter

NETGEAR's New Push2TV (PTV3000) Adapter to Use Cavium's Flexible CNW6611L Media SoC to Offer Intel® WiDi and Compatibility with WiFi Alliance Miracast(TM)

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cavium, Inc., (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications and the digital home, today announced that NETGEAR's recently launched 3(rd) generation Push2TV wireless display adapter is based on Cavium's CNW6611L media SoC offering superior wireless media connectivity.  The new NETGEAR Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter supports Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi), and is one of the first adapters that is pre-standard compliant with the Wi-Fi Alliance's Miracast(TM) specification, making it one of the most universal wireless display adapters available in the market today.  At less than one third the size of its predecessor, NETGEAR's new adapter leverages Cavium's USB powered, low latency Tiga reference design to offer seamless connectivity to a wide range of notebook PCs, smartphones and tablets.

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NETGEAR's Push2TV wireless display adapters have been shipping in the market since the initial launch of Intel® WiDi solution in 2010. NETGEAR continues to provide a premium experience supporting Intel® WiDi and has also designed its 3(rd) generation adapter functionality to be compatible with the new Miracast(TM) wireless display standard. With over 30 million Intel® WiDi-based laptops shipped to date, and the growing demand for Miracast(TM) functionality on smartphones, tablets, and notebooks, NETGEAR's Push2TV adapter is significantly increasing the number of connected consumer electronics devices it can wirelessly receive media content from.

"NETGEAR has led the wireless display adapter market in the past 3 years with our 1(st) and 2(nd) generation WiDi-compatible Push2TV products," said David Henry, vice president of marketing in the retail business unit at NETGEAR. "With Cavium's flexible SoC and optimized reference platform, we are able to extend our price-performance market leadership with a new USB-powered design that is smaller, offers more features, yet priced more competitively than previous generations."

NETGEAR's Push2TV adapter leverages the flexibility and performance of Cavium's CNW6611L media processor to offer superior video quality, optimized end-to-end latency, and robust content delivery over standard WiFi. CNW6611L's architecture offers the flexibility of a 1080p multi-format media subsystem, along with the raw horsepower of hardware accelerated security and graphics processing, to implement various wireless display capabilities with support for HDCP content protection.

"We are pleased to have been selected by NETGEAR for their 3(rd) generation Push2TV wireless display adapter," said Raj Singh, General Manager of Cavium's Digital Home and Office division.  "Cavium's state-of-the-art low power, low cost Tiga reference design offers unique differentiating features in quality and latency, which enables NETGEAR to continue its market leadership with its latest generation wireless display adapter design."

About Cavium, Inc
Cavium is a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing in networking, communications and the digital home. Cavium offers a broad portfolio of integrated, software compatible processors ranging in performance from 10 Mbps to over 100 Gbps that enable secure, intelligent functionality in enterprise, data-center, broadband/consumer and access & service provider equipment. Cavium's processors are supported by ecosystem partners that provide operating systems, tool support, reference designs and other services. Cavium's principal offices are in San Jose, California with design team locations in California, Massachusetts, India and China. For more information, please visit: http://www.cavium.com.

Push2TV is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

SOURCE  Cavium Networks

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Cavium Networks

CONTACT: Angel Atondo, Sr. Marketing Communications Manager, +1-408-943-7417, angel.atondo@cavium.com

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

On the Momentous Occasion of its 60th Anniversary, the Mecca of Indian Art, Jehangir Art Gallery is all set to go Digital

MUMBAI, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Nationally recognized centre of contemporary Indian art, Jehangir Art Gallery
[http://www.jehangirartgallery.com ], has always been contemporary in thought as well;
therefore it was just a matter of time before the gallery announced an online presence.

    We all agree that the Jehangir Art Gallery has rendered exemplary service to Indian
art and culture over the last six decades. Over the years, Jehangir Art Gallery helped
establish a platform for the works of innumerable artists, and has made art accessible not
only to connoisseurs of art but also to the common man. They have been an equal
opportunity platform not only for established masters, but also upcoming artists from
across the country. The Gallery wants its core community - the artists - to be a prominent
part of the 60th anniversary celebrations.

    The Diamond Jubilee celebrations will be held from the 16th - 28th October, 2012 and
will have a melange of events ranging from an art auction of 50 stellar artworks, a
musical event by the tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, a fashion show by designer Sabyasachi, a
historical exhibition of 60 years of 'Indian art through the eyes of Jehangir', sale of
specially created memorabilia for this event alongside free workshops, art-talks, etc. The
idea is to make the entire city or rather the entire country 'celebrate Jehangir'!

    The other part of the celebrations will revolve around the soon to be launched
website. The website is expected to be an online showcase of the exhibitions held at the
gallery, thereby, giving the artist a global exposure all at once. To kick start this,
Jehangir Art Gallery has announced 'Art for Art' - Create the Masthead.
[http://www.jehangirartgallery.com ]

    This is an invite to artists to create the Jehangir Art Gallery website
[http://www.jehangirartgallery.com ] masthead - a big opportunity to not only own a piece
of eternal fame but also to share with the world what the gallery means to them. The
details are posted at http://www.jehangirartgallery.com and the entries need to come
in by October 7th, 2012. For more information or clarifications, write in directly to us
at info@jehangirartgallery.com. You could also follow us @JehangirArt
[http://www.twitter.com/JehangirArt ] or like our Facebook page
[http://www.facebook.com/jehangirartgallery ] for the latest in the Indian art world.

    Meanwhile, here's wishing this tryst with art all the very best.

    About Jehangir Art Gallery:

    Over the years the Jehangir Art Gallery has served as the hub of a significant amenity
in the city - a depository of contemporary art. Since it was founded in 1952, the
institution has helped establish a platform and for the works of innumerable artists, an
identity for their patrons and has brought art free of charge to the common man. The
Gallery is now at the geographical centre of the Kala Ghoda Art District and thus has a
pivotal role to play in the future.

    Primary Media Contact: Albert Pereira, al@miodesign.in, 91-9820903132

    Secondary Media Contact: Karuna Nayak, karuna@miodesign.in

Jehangir Art Gallery

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Consumer Two-Way Radios, with NOAA Weather Alerts, Keep Families Prepared During Severe Weather Situations

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is in effect through Nov. 30, making it important for families to have an emergency preparedness plan and kit.  Two-way radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) are a must-have communication tool for use in severe weather situations and emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, winter storms, emergency evacuations and Amber alerts by combining NOAA weather channels and alerts with powerful two-way communications and durable, weatherproof housing. The latest MT350R series of consumer Talkabout® two-way radios feature convenient emergency preparedness features and a weatherproof design.

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Emergency Preparedness On-The-Go

Two-way radios with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channels are important to include in emergency preparedness kits.  They are helpful for those who are constantly on the go or in the great outdoors. When out of cell phone range, they help keep families prepared for changing weather conditions and provide peace-of-mind with reliable two-way communication in the most challenging settings.  They can help warn of pending storm dangers through access to seven NOAA/Environment Canada (EC) weather channels and four marine VHF channels, which receive continuous broadcasts of local and regional weather updates.(1 )  NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) broadcasts National Weather Service (NWS) warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, so families have access to important alerts even in the most remote locations.

During power outages when cell phone towers are down, two-way radios provide an alternate means of communication.  While standard desktop weather radios are helpful at home to monitor NWR broadcasts, they do not feature FRS/GMRS two-way communications, which are important in the aftermath of a storm and for outdoor use.  And, in case of an accident or emergency, they can also be set in the emergency alert mode to transmit an alert siren to other radios followed by transmission of any spoken or incidental sounds.

Weatherproof Motorola Talkabout MT350R Radios

The latest Motorola Talkabout MT350R two-way radios take emergency preparedness to the next level with convenient features and design.  They are weatherproof and engineered to withstand the effects of rain, snow and other wet conditions, while maintaining reliable communications.  The radios meet IP54 foreign material intrusion standards, including withstanding splashing water and dust from any direction.   For added convenience during nighttime adventures and in case of a power outage, the radios are equipped with a built-in flashlight.

Additionally, the MT350R radios feature flexible charging options for ultimate mobility and convenience.  The unique design of the MT series uses a high-efficiency mini-USB wall adapter, which consumes less power during idle conditions.  You can also charge using a mini-USB car charger (sold separately) or use standard alkaline batteries when no power outlet is available or during power outages.  The MT350R radios also feature Talkabout Clear, which provides improved audio performance for clearer transmissions at a higher volume by reducing distortion.

Pricing

The Motorola Talkabout MT350R radios have an MSRP of $89.99 per pair, which includes two radios, two belt clips, one wall charging adapter with y-cable, two NiMH rechargeable battery packs (650 mAH) and an emergency preparedness checklist sheet. It is available in orange. Also available as MT352R which comes with higher capacity batteries (1300 mAH) and is available in silver (MSRP $99.99).

For a full listing of features and additional information on the 2012 Motorola TALKABOUT series of products, please visit http://www.motorolasolutions.com/talkabout.

About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. Through leading-edge innovation and communications technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be their best in the moments that matter. Motorola Solutions trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "MSI." To learn more, visit http://www.motorolasolutions.com. For ongoing news, please visit our media center or subscribe to our news feed.

Media Contact:
Colleen Philbrick
Trailblazer PR
Office: +1-912-604-1950
philbrickpr@bellsouth.net

(1) Service may not be available in all areas. Check with your local weather office for frequency and details, or visit http://www.weather.gov/nwr.

Manufactured, distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd., official licensee for this product. MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2012 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Motorola Solutions, Inc.

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

New Mobile App Helps Cancer Patients Use Immunotherapy

NEWTON, Mass., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  A new therapeutic tool that helps cancer patients relax and stimulate their immune systems through a non-toxic form immunotherapy is now available through a new mobile application called WHIP CANCER.

The new app (http://www.whipcancer.net) provides individuals with cancer with visually enhanced guided imagery tools so they can instantly and accurately picture the cancer cells they want to expel from their bodies.

The patients participate in their own healing by placing vivid images of their cancer cells onto anatomical illustrations at the location of their cancer.

"Imagery is frequently used to empower patients to be active in the healing process, thereby reducing stress and focusing the body's energies on targeting the disease," says Zack Spigelman, MD, internist, hematologist and medical oncologist, at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.

"Imagery definitely can help cancer patients and it is evidence-based," according to David Rosenthal, MD, Medical Director, Zakim Center for Integrated Therapies, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

"There are many ways to implement the process and each patient may find their best way to relax and reduce stress. WHIP CANCER is very interesting and would be great for someone who is computer literate. We can add that to our recommendations when discussing mind/body interventions," Dr. Rosenthal said.

The release of WHIP CANCER for the iPhone and iPad coincides with findings by pharmaceutical researchers who are developing drugs that will use the body's immune system to fight cancer.  Immunotherapies are intended to activate the body's immune system, allowing it to recognize cancer cells as the enemy and attack them.

People can use WHIP CANCER's visually enhanced guided imagery, provided by Diane Blumenson, a certified hypnotist and member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, to actively participate in, and bolster their individual cancer treatment. The application provides users with more than 100 cancer images, and with tools to:

    --  See and manipulate their cancer cells located at the body site of the
        cancer
    --  Reduce stress when using the guided imagery narrative
    --  Become more involved in their own healing
WHIP CANCER can be used while receiving chemotherapy, when waiting to be treated, at a random quiet moment in the day, or at daily scheduled times.

"WHIP CANCER was inspired by my sister-in-law, Kitty, who lost her short battle with cancer." says Larry Raff, the creator of WHIP CANCER.

Contact:

Larry G. Raff, MPH

617-454-1110
lraff@copleyraff.com

SOURCE  Whip Cancer

Whip Cancer

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

Trimble Introduces ThingMagic Astra-EX UHF RFID Reader

Integrated Reader/Antenna Delivers New Standards in Performance, Ease-of-Use and Cost of Ownership

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the ThingMagic(®) Astra(®)-EX, an addition to its integrated UHF RFID reader/antenna product family. Driven by ThingMagic's high-performance Mercury6e (M6e) module and designed for enterprise and commercial applications, Astra-EX is easy to install and integrate with corporate IT infrastructures and blends well with enterprise lay-outs. Astra-EX builds on the capabilities of the widely deployed first generation Astra reader and includes several new high-performance and application-specific features.

"The addition of Astra-EX reader to our product line allows customers to take advantage of our latest high-performance features in a proven form factor," said Tom Grant, general manager of Trimble's ThingMagic Division. "Predictable performance and ease-of-use are essential to broad market adoption of RFID. Astra-EX delivers on both of these measures and more, simplifying integration with enterprise applications and reducing the time for customers to realize better business results."

Key features of Astra-EX reader include:

    --  EPCglobal Gen2 (optional ISO 18000-6B) support with anti-collision Dense
        Reader Mode (DRM) and advanced anti-jamming functionality
    --  A fully integrated 8.5 dBic circularly-polarized antenna and an RP TNC
        connector to support an optional secondary external antenna
    --  Separate read and write levels, adjustable from 5 dBm to 30 dBm on the
        integrated antenna and up to 31.5 dBm on the external antenna port
    --  Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af and external DC power options
    --  A fully integrated Wi-Fi option for data backhaul across existing
        enterprise Wi-Fi networks
    --  32MB of flash and 64MB of DRAM available for reader-hosted applications
    --  LLRP v1.0.1 with multiprotocol extensions
New high-performance capabilities and application-specific features include:

    --  A 'fast search' mode for reading tags affixed to fast-moving objects
    --  The ability to rapidly adapt to changing tag populations
    --  The ability to obtain 128 bytes of data with every tag read
    --  Support for the full cool-Log(TM) command set for IDS SL900A sensor tags
The Astra product family is ideal for single and two-antenna applications or as part of a networked RFID reader infrastructure. Its integrated form factor, PoE and Wi-Fi options, and support for enterprise application integration make it a popular choice for automating workflows and improving business processes across markets. Notable deployments include:

The Disney Family Cancer Center selected ThingMagic Astra readers for an integrated patient admittance, scheduling, and environmental controls solution, recognized by RFID Journal as The Most Innovative use of RFID in 2011.

ITC Infotech, one of India's fastest growing IT companies, has deployed ThingMagic Astra readers to automate a unique set of hospitality services in ITC Luxury Collection hotels, a global chain of premium 5-Star properties.

Greenville Hospital, the largest health care system in South Carolina has deployed a network of ThingMagic Astra readers to identify and locate assets, staff and patients, leading to labor savings, loss prevention and improved physician satisfaction and productivity.

RFKeeper, a leading provider of supply chain management and loss prevention solutions, has integrated ThingMagic Astra readers with its line of retail products designed to improve inventory accuracy, reduce shrinkage and increase shopper loyalty.

With a focus on ease-of-use, Astra-EX reader includes a newly designed Web interface, delivering an improved out-of-the-box experience for solution developers and end users. Astra-EX also supports the ThingMagic Universal Reader Assistant, a utility used to initialize readers and perform common tasks such as selecting application specific performance settings.

Pricing and Availability

The list price of the Astra-EX reader is $995 for the PoE model and $1,095 for the Wi-Fi model. The readers are expected to be generally available by the end of September, 2012. For more information, please contact ThingMagic sales at: sales@thingmagic.com or call +1-866-833-4069 (U.S.) or +1 617-499-4090 (international).

About Trimble's ThingMagic Division

Trimble's ThingMagic Division is a leading provider of UHF RFID reader engines, development platforms and design services for a wide range of applications. ThingMagic develops products for demanding high-volume applications and provides consulting and design services to create solutions for challenging applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest industrial automation firms, manufacturers, automotive companies, retailers, and consumer companies. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the ThingMagic business was founded in 2000 by a group of visionary PhD graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab. ThingMagic is "The Engine in RFID(TM)".

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

About Trimble

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

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

cool-Log(TM) is a registered trademark of IDS Microchip AG, Switzerland

GTRMB

SOURCE  Trimble

Trimble

CONTACT: Lucie Mann, Lois Paul & Partners, Media, +1-617-986-5863, lucie_mann@lpp.com; Lea Ann McNabb, Trimble, Media, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com; Willa McManmon, Trimble, Investors, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com

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

Bifrostec and KAITEKI: Good Vibrations for Quality Life

TOKYO, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bifrostec Inc. has developed a monitoring technology for a comfortable life by vibrations through collaboration with The KAITEKI Institute, Inc. It is sensors technology to measure vital signals of people while they are conducting their normal lives without attracting anyone's attention. It is also based on research and development to find methods for timely detection of early signs of illness and/or changes in physical conditions, so that everyone can lead pleasant and comfortable lives.

At the same time, Bifrostec Inc. will also exhibit "OkiDoki" and "D'Egg".

"OkiDoki" is a palm-sized "Location Free Speaker" incorporating Bluetooth receiver, where the sound from TV will emanate as soon as the unit is placed on a table located far away from the TV. It is proven to be the most effective in lecture halls, conference rooms, assembly halls, as well as in various recreational facilities.

"D'Egg" is a small, high performance speaker system that shapes just like an egg. Experienced speaker master developed the system from the ground up by being particular about the shape, unit, and materials, with an aim to achieve an ideal speaker system. As a result, three-dimensional holographic sound stage will appear in front of the listener, which is quite unexpected from speakers of this size.

Bifrostec Inc.: We are a group of well-versed engineers, each with years of experience in their respective fields, such as optical discs, signal processing, wireless telecommunications, electronic control, acoustics, vibrations, and materials. The name of the company is coined by combining "Bifrost" from Norse mythology (a rainbow bridge that connects "Asgard", the home of the gods, and "Midgard", the world of humans) and "Technology" which is our roots and pride. We will continue to deliver technologies and products by combining our unique ideas and engineering resources.

The KAITEKI Institute, Inc. (TKI): TKI is a research institution, and is a part of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Company (MCHC) group. Its mission is to realize "Kaiteki" (pleasant and comfortable lives), which should exist beyond Sustainability (sustainable society), through the powers of sciences and technologies. In the 21st century, people are faced with various challenges, such as energy/resource shortage, water/food crisis, and health related issues. In order to overcome these challenges, and to realize pleasant and comfortable environment for the entire earth, what can the Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Company (MCHC) group do? The KAITEKI Institute was established as an institution to conduct research in order to find answers to that question.

CONTACTS:

Bifrostec Inc.
Kantaro Takada
+81-3-3288-5271
takada@bifrostec.co.jp
5B124

SOURCE  Bifrostec Inc.; The KAITEKI Institute, Inc.

Bifrostec Inc.; The KAITEKI Institute, Inc.

enaltus Launches New Website And New Scar App

ATLANTA, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- enaltus is proud to announce today the launch of a new website that includes a free mobile app that can help patients monitor their scars' appearance as they heal. Zubin Meshginpoosh, COO of enaltus, stated that this "New patient app is one way that enaltus has committed resources to helping encourage patients to speak to their doctors about the scar healing process."

This resource is specifically designed for the cosmetic and reconstructive patient and has features that:

    --  Measure hyperpigmentation, redness and elevation of the scar
    --  Measure Keloid Scar Treatment
    --  Monitor the patient's scars scores over time
    --  Visualize themselves without their scar
    --  Log their product usage so you can measure patient compliancy
    --  Find a doctor that offers bioCorneum+ in a zip code nearby
As Dr. Julius Few, renowned plastic surgeon from Chicago, stated, "Scars continue to be a major issue in plastic surgery and bioCorneum+ offers a novel tool, that is FDA approved with clinical data available for our patients. The new app can really help us track scar progress and gives us another tool to educate our patients with added visual assistance."

If you would like to find out more about the new app and how it can help your patients please, log into http://www.biocorneum.com/ and try our new app out today!

SOURCE  enaltus

enaltus

CONTACT: Christine Grogan, enaltus, +1-917-617-0141

Specific Media Launches Householding(TM)

Revolutionary media solution connects brands to the multi-screen home, through a single source of delivery and reporting.

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Specific Media today announces the launch of Householding(TM), a holistic media-planning solution that allows advertisers to reach all internet-connected devices within the multi-screen household.

Until now, the overall effective reach of a multi-platform, multi-format campaign has been unknown. Householding(TM) approaches all connected devices in a house as part of the same ecosystem, meaning all screens - PC, tablet, laptop, mobile, games console and IPTVs - can be secured through one media buy. By clustering all devices connected through a household's IP address, Specific Media's product eradicates audience fragmentation by treating all screens as part of a unified whole and provides truly authentic, multi-device frequency capping. All of these features make ad delivery more efficient and cost-effective.

Householding(TM) also provides a unified way of measuring and evaluating a campaign across all screens. Specific Media's new evaluation tool enables agencies and advertisers to calculate Digital Gross Rating Points (GRPs) and Cost Per Point (CPP) metrics across all digital devices. This means advertisers can finally use a single metric to comprehensively compare the effectiveness of campaigns in both digital and traditional media advertising. Additionally, Specific Media is working with TRUSTe to ensure that Specific Media's Householding(TM) technology platform conforms to the highest standard of consumer privacy protection.

"Specific Media is working with TRUSTe under our privacy requirements to ensure that their Householding technology platform is delivered with high data protection standards," said Dave Deasy, VP of Marketing at TRUSTe. "Specific Media is and has always been an early adopter when it comes to providing consumers with notice and choice over the collection and use of their data online."

Through its design, Householding(TM) also harnesses the power of influence within the home, making it ideal for multi-person purchase decisions, such as travel, automotive and household goods. Not only does Householding(TM) target the primary decision maker within the household, but also those who influence the purchase decision, utilizing the power of brand advocacy and household interaction.

Advertisers are currently facing challenges with technology, resources and measurement to effectively and efficiently take advantage of changes caused by widespread adoption of new devices and a surge in multi-screen viewing habits. Householding(TM) looks to solve the problem facing brands caused by the shift in media consumption. With the launch of Householding(TM), Specific Media is bringing digital advertising in line with the way today's technology-savvy, inherently social consumers behave and interact with content.

Colin Petrie-Norris, managing director - international, at Specific Media said, "Specific Media has been at the forefront of providing market-leading digital advertising solutions for over a decade. With the launch of Householding(TM), we're proud to be continuing that charge with the next-generation of media buying. Householding(TM) brings digital advertising in line with the habits of today's multi-screen, social consumer, by providing advertisers and agencies with a time and cost effective solution to multi-device campaign delivery and reporting."

For more information about the media planning revolution, please visit http://www.specificmedia.com/householding.

About Specific Media
Specific Media is a next generation media platform company that enables brands to seamlessly connect with consumers no matter where they are. Working across formats and screens, Specific Media makes addressable advertising a reality. Specific Media's suite of products inspire brands to think differently about their marketing initiatives - combining formats such as video and display and incorporating creative original programming to drive deep engagement and loyalty. As consumers discover new ways to consume content in the digital era, Specific Media will make sure your brand reaches them in the ways they desire. Get - and stay - connected at Specific Media. Learn more at http://www.specificmedia.com.

SOURCE  Specific Media

Specific Media

CONTACT: Neda Azarfar, Specific Media, nazarfar@specificmedia.com; or Stephen Fidgeon, Ketchum for Specific Media, stephen.fidgeon@ketchum.com, +1-646-935-4020

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

Plusnet Speeds Onto Screens With New Fibre Advert

SHEFFIELD, England, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Plusnet, the home phone and broadband provider, has announced the launch of a new TV
campaign, bringing to life its new fibre offering, which is eight times faster than copper
broadband*. With fast cars and humorous characters, the advert portrays the new fast and
affordable fibre broadband product.

    The new advert is a cross between the blockbuster movies 'Cannonball Run' and
'Talladega Nights', and uses a wide range of characters from an ice cream seller and
learner driver, to main character Joe and his dad driving vehicles at high-speed. The
advert highlights the benefits of superfast fibre optic broadband
[http://www.plus.net/fibre-broadband ] and that more people can get faster speeds with
Plusnet Fibre, without paying the earth for it. This new advert will first appear on ITV
during X Factor and the run up, until 23rd November.

    Commercial and Marketing Director at Plusnet, Nick Rawlings, said: "This is the first
time we have promoted our fibre product above the line and we're excited to be introducing
an up to 76Mb/s broadband product at this market leading price. Plusnet really wants
people to get superfast at a super price."

    Creative Director at advertising agency Karmarama, Sam Walker, said: "We wanted to
create an action-packed advert in keeping with Plusnet's light-hearted personality."

    Plusnet has made a host of changes to its fibre broadband products including the
introduction of new Plusnet Extra Fibre offering up to 76Mb/s with a 250GB usage allowance
while upload speeds have been increased to up to 19.5Mb/s.

    Following a successful customer trial, 57 per cent of Plusnet trialists confirmed this
improved fibre product made the internet more integral to their lifestyle than it was
already. The new look product more than doubles the usage allowance of Plusnet Extra Fibre
from 120GB to 250GB, increases speeds but reduces the cost. Additional changes to the
fibre suite include increased upload speeds to Fibre Value, now up to 9.5Mb/s. Existing
Plusnet Extra Fibre customers can upgrade to the new speeds and usage and take advantage
of the lower cost via their online account or by calling 0800 432 0200.

    Continuing to win industry awards, Plusnet has won four uSwitch Broadband Awards, Best
Fixed Consumer Broadband from ISPA and, for the third-time running, is recommended by
Which?.

    Notes to Editors:

    * Up to 8 times faster: Speeds based on UK average standard (ADSL) broadband download
speed (Ofcom Speed Report Aug 2012) vs. Plusnet Extra Fibre average. Not all lines in
fibre enabled areas can support the fibre service. Customers can call Plusnet us on 0808
100 1875 or visit http://www.plus.net/fibre-broadband to see if their line can.

    About Plusnet:

    Back in 1997 Plusnet was born. Its plan was simple - to think and act differently from
other providers and save customers' money. That's not changed since the day it launched.
More than a decade later Plusnet is still providing great value broadband and phone from
its HQ in Yorkshire.

    Customers and industry professionals think Plusnet supports them so well the company
has been given a stack of awards to prove it. It is especially proud to say that for the
third consecutive time Plusnet Value broadband has been honoured as a "Which? Recommended
Provider" (July 2012).

    Plusnet has always taken pride in having a great relationship with its customers. The
company thinks it's only fair to talk openly and honestly with them. It can help fix
problems and talk about pretty much anything related to broadband over on its Community
site, blogs and forums. Customers also get generous rewards for telling their friends
about Plusnet. For more information visit: http://www.plus.net.

    Despite usage limits on broadband products, Plusnet offers unlimited downloads between
midnight and 8am every day. This does not count towards a customer's monthly usage
allowance.

       
        PR Contact:
        Laura Mottram
        Head of PR
        2 Tenter Street
        Sheffield
        S1 4BT
        +44(0)114-273-3605
        http://www.plus.net

Plusnet

Attunity to Present at Annual Craig-Hallum Alpha Select Conference in New York on September 27th

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Attunity Ltd. (NASDAQ:ATTU), a leading provider of information availability software
solutions, announced today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Shimon Alon,
will be presenting at the Annual Craig-Hallum Alpha Select Conference at Sentry Centers in
New York.

    Mr. Alon is currently scheduled to present at 2:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, September
27th.

    In addition, investors attending the conferences who wish to meet with Mr. Alon for a
one-on-one meeting should contact Jack McCarthy at jack.mccarthy@craig-hallum.com.

    About Attunity

    Attunity is a leading provider of information availability software solutions that
enable access, sharing and distribution of data, including Big Data, across heterogeneous
enterprise platforms, organizations, and the cloud
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-cloudbeam ]. Our software solutions include data
replication [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-replicate ], change data capture
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-cdc ] (CDC), data connectivity
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-connect/data-connectivity ], enterprise file
replication [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-efr-r1-r ] (EFR) and
managed-file-transfer [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-mft-rmft ] (MFT). Using
Attunity's software solutions, our customers enjoy significant business benefits by
enabling real-time access and availability of data and files where and when needed, across
the maze of heterogeneous systems making up today's IT environment.

    Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its enterprise-class customers
for nearly 20 years and has successful deployments at thousands of organizations
worldwide. Attunity provides software directly and indirectly through a number of partners
such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of
local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com or our In Tune
blog [http://www.attunity.com/blog ] and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/attunity ], LinkedIn
[http://linkd.in/attunity ] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/attunity ].

    (c) Attunity 2012. All Rights Reserved. Attunity is a registered trademark of Attunity
Inc. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.

       
        Investor contact:
        Todd Fromer / Garth Russell
        Investor Relations
        KCSA Strategic Communications
        Tel: + 1-212-682-6300
        tfromer@kcsa.com / grussell@kcsa.com

        Dror Harel-Elkayam, CFO
        Attunity Ltd.
        Tel: +972-9-899-3000
        dror.elkayam@attunity.com

Attunity Ltd

Agnitio Gains Over 5000 Additional Users With Three New International Partnerships

COPENHAGEN, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - Closed-loop marketing technology company to provide its products and
          services to more leaders in the healthcare sector

    Agnitio, a leader in closed-loop marketing technology, has recently secured
partnerships with three major, international companies in the healthcare sector, enabling
them to communicate with their customers in a more personalised and targeted way.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120924/562917-a )

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120924/562917-b )

    In providing its products and services to over 5,000 new users, the agreements cover a
range of the company's offerings including iPlanner (iPad), iPlanner Light and Viewer
(iPad), iDocs, Agnitio Manager and Agnitio Analyzer. As well as providing its software
platform to the three new partners, Agnitio will also work closely with them on the
deployment and support of the system.

    "These are important new partnerships for us and show the faith that international
companies have in both our products and our expertise, which allow them to communicate far
more effectively with their customers in an increasingly competitive market," says Morten
Hjelmsoe, CEO and Founder of Agnitio. "Agnitio continues to go from strength to strength
as we expand our footprint beyond Europe and the United States to be truly global."

    Head quartered in Denmark, with offices in the UK, Germany, France, Brazil and the
United States, Agnitio is responsible for the leading pull marketing software platform for
the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Working for major firms including GSK,
Novartis and Bayer, Agnitio helps generate effective relationships with medical
professionals via its platform. Through understanding doctors' individual needs and
interests, highly relevant and precisely targeted information and services can be provided
quickly and easily.

    About Agnitio

    Agnitio helps pharmaceutical and medical device companies generate effective
relationships with medical professionals. The provider of the leading pull marketing
software platform for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, Agnitio's system
is already implemented in more than 45 countries and 25 languages - and used by major
pharmaceutical and medical device companies including: GSK, MSD, Novartis, Roche and
Bayer.

    http://www.agnitio.com

       
        For further information please contact:
        Julien Cozens, Madano Partnership:
        Tel +44-7867-998222 or +44(0)207-593-4000
        Email: julien.cozens@madano.com

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120924/562917-a

    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120924/562917-b

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120924/562917-a
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Agnitio

Publicis Groupe S.A. to Buy Shares in LBi International N.V. in the Market in Coming Days

PARIS, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    This is a joint press release by LBi International N.V. ("LBi") and Publicis Groupe
S.A. ("Publicis Groupe") in accordance with article 4 paragraph 3 of the Dutch Public
Takeover Decree (Besluit openbare biedingen Wft) in connection with the intended public
offer by Publicis Groupe for all the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of LBi.
This press release does not constitute or form part of an offer for ordinary shares in
LBi. This press release may not be published, distributed, disseminated or otherwise sent
into Japan, Australia or Canada.

    With reference to the joint press release made by Publicis Groupe [EURONEXT Paris:
FR0000130577] and LBi [EURONEXT Amsterdam: LBI] on 20 September 2012 about a conditional
agreement on a potential recommended cash offer to acquire all outstanding shares of LBi
(the "Offer") and the press release from LBI issued on 24 September about the budgeted LBi
revenue and budgeted adjusted EBITDA for the year ended 31 December 2012, Publicis Groupe
announces it intends to buy in coming days shares in LBi in the market through UBS
Investment Bank and SNS Securities.

    In addition, Publicis Groupe and LBi announce Publicis Groupe has received an
irrevocable commitment from certain identified shareholders, the members of the Boards of
LBi and selected senior managers, together representing approximately 65% of the fully
diluted share capital of LBi to tender their shares under the Offer if and when made,
instead of 67% as stated in the press release on 20 September. Together with the put-call
option agreement with Project Holland Fonds (details of which were disclosed in the press
release dated 20 September 2012) Publicis Groupe has received undertakings representing
approximately 70% of the fully diluted share capital of LBi.

    Important information

    This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or
an invitation to acquire or dispose of any securities or investment advice or an
inducement to enter into investment activity. This announcement does not constitute an
offer to sell or issue or the solicitation of an offer to buy or acquire the securities of
Publicis Groupe or LBi in any jurisdiction. The distribution of this press release may, in
some countries, be restricted by law or regulation. Accordingly, persons who come into
possession of this document should inform themselves of and observe these restrictions. To
the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Publicis Groupe and LBi disclaim any
responsibility or liability for the violation of any such restrictions by any person. Any
failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities
laws of that jurisdiction. Neither Publicis Groupe nor LBi, nor any of their advisors
assumes any responsibility for any violation by any person of any of these restrictions.
Any LBi shareholder who is in any doubt as to his position should consult an appropriate
professional advisor without delay. This announcement is not to be published or
distributed in or to Australia, Canada or Japan.

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are
statements that do not describe past facts, but also such statements regarding assumptions
and expectations as well as the underlying assumptions. These statements are based on the
planning, estimates and forecasts currently available to the management of Publicis Groupe
and LBi.

    Forward-looking statements are thus only related to the date on which they are made.
No obligation will be assumed by Publicis Groupe to revise such statements in light of new
information or future events. Forward-looking statements harbour risks and uncertainties
by nature. A number of important factors may lead to the fact that actual results differ
substantially from such forward-looking statements.

    UBS Investment Bank, which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the
Financial Services Authority, is acting exclusively for Publicis Groupe in connection with
the matters referred to in this announcement and no-one else and will not be responsible
to anyone other than Publicis Groupe for providing the protections offered to clients of
UBS Investment Bank or for providing advice in relation the contents of this announcement
or any transaction or arrangement referred to herein.

    About Publicis Groupe

    Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, part of the CAC 40 index] is the third
largest communications group in the world, offering the full range of services and skills:
digital and traditional advertising, public affairs and events, media buying and
specialized communication. Its major networks are Leo Burnett, MSLGROUP, PHCG (Publicis
Healthcare Communications Group), Publicis Worldwide, Rosetta and Saatchi & Saatchi.
VivaKi, the Groupe's media and digital accelerator, includes Digitas, Razorfish, Starcom
MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia. Present in 104 countries, the Groupe employs 56,000
professionals.

    http://www.publicisgroupe.com | Twitter: @PublicisGroupe | Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/publicisgroupe

    About LBi

    LBi International N.V. [NYSE Euronext Amsterdam: LBI] is Europe's largest independent
marketing and technology agency, blending insight, media, creativity and technical
expertise to create value for brands. Headquartered in Amsterdam (the Netherlands), the
company has operations in 16 countries and a staff of approximately 2,200. As a marketing
and technology agency, LBi offers services to brands and (clients) to help them engage
with their customers through digital channels across a wide spectrum of their points of
engagement, from initial awareness of the brand, through direct interaction with the
services or products offered by the brand, to on-going relationships with the brand.

    LBi offers a suite of services that are designed to help its clients attract, engage
and manage customers, more effectively. This full service offering combines analytical,
direct marketing and digital competences, which means that they are able to develop big
creative ideas in the digital space, build and manage complex transactional websites, run
complex CRM programmes and even handle the media buying, planning and electronic public
relations for blue chip companies.

    http://www.lbi.com

       
        Contacts

        Publicis Groupe
        Peggy Nahmany
        Corporate Communication
        +33(0)1-44-43-72-83

        Martine Hue
        Investor Relations
        +33(0)1-44-43-65-00

        Stephanie Atellian
        Investor Relations
        +33(0)1-44-43-74-44

        LBi
        Fred Mulder (Chairman)
        +31-20-460-4500

        Luke Taylor (CEO)
        +31-20-460-4500

        Citigate First Financial
        Frank Jansen
        +31-20-575-40-10

        Claire Verhagen
        +31-6-505-16-325

        UBS Investment Bank
        Jason Browne
        +44-20756-75175

        SNS Securities
        Paul Brouwer
        +31-20-550-8444

Publicis Groupe

PETA Sponsors Emantras' Virtual Frog Dissection Software for Schools and Colleges

CHENNAI, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Good News for Frogs and Schools

    Following on the heels of the University Grants Commission (UGC) announcement,
requiring schools and colleges in India to phase out animal dissection in favour of
computer simulations, PETA India (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has offered
to sponsor virtual frog dissection software for science laboratories that are ready to
start replacing dissection with a more humane, digital alternative.

    "Countless frogs and other animals are killed for dissection, even though non-animal
methods for teaching biology are far superior," says PETA India Science Policy Adviser, Dr
Chaitanya Koduri. "PETA India is eager to help universities and schools take the lead in
teaching biology using humane, modern methods," he further added.

    In order to help educational institutions make this transition, PETA India has tied up
with Emantras, the makers of the multiple award-winning Virtual Frog Dissection software
(http://www.frogvirtualdissection.com).

    PETA India will sponsor the cost of purchasing Virtual Frog Dissection software to
science classrooms for schools that are willing to offer student dissection choice policy
or replace animal dissection with humane alternatives.

    Designed for biological and scientific accuracy, Virtual Frog Dissection provides a
realistic, virtual simulation of the actual specimen, along with a full set of dissection
instruments including pins, scalpel, marker, and forceps. Step-by-step instructions and 3D
views provide complete imaging of the frog anatomy, helping learners visualise internal
organs effectively.

    Recognised as the Best Science app by the IEAR, Virtual Frog Dissection has also won
the Mark Twain's Ethical Science Award and has been graded as "A" by Wired Educator who
also commented, "Best Science app we have ever reviewed. Should be in every science
classroom."

    Emantras Virtual Frog Dissection software is available for desktops, laptops, Macs,
iPads, netbooks and interactive whiteboards. "Virtual Frog Dissection is very popular
amongst teachers and students around the world, with several schools adopting the software
either as a replacement or as a supplement to lab dissections," said Sesh Kumar, CEO of
Emantras. "We are very pleased that PETA India has chosen to recommend our product for
schools and colleges in India to use for learning," he added.

    For more information on how you can get this software in your science class for free,
visit
http://www.petaindia.com/features/Educators-Get-Free-Virtual-Dissection-Software.aspx
or email ChaitanyaK(@)petaindia(dot)org with your name, institution and request for
Emantras Virtual Frog Dissection software.

    About Emantras Interactive Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

    Emantras is an innovative digital education company that provides engaging learning
experiences and effective knowledge delivery, through award-winning digital and mobile
solutions. Emantras believes in the progress of humanity through learning and has focused
its initiatives to bring learning to the 21st century, using technology to deliver.
Founded in the year 2000 with the vision to educate through technology, the company
provides training, education and work flow solutions for academic institutions, publishers
and Fortune 500 corporations such as IKEA, Lufthansa, Nokia, Siemens, Raytheon, FLVS
(Florida Learning Virtual School), Pearson and Cengage.

    For more information visit: http://www.emantras.com

    About PETA India

    PETA India was launched in January 2000, and operates under the simple principle that
animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on or use for entertainment. PETA India
believes in educating policymakers and the public about animal abuse and promoting an
understanding of the right of all animals to be treated with respect.

    For more information visit: http://www.petaindia.com

    Primary Media Contact: Nicola Zacherena, Nicola.zs@emantras.com, 91-44-42169464

    Secondary Media Contact: Kamakshi Srinivasan, kamakshi@emantras.com,
91-44-43934128

Emantras Interactive Technologies Pvt Ltd

CONTACT: PRN

India's Leading Technology Community Portal - TechGig.com now on Mobile

NEW DELHI, September 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    TechGig.com Launches its Mobile Webapp for Easy Access to the Latest News, Tests and
Webinars in the Technology Space. Access it now by Visiting m.techgig.com on Your Mobile

    TechGig.com is the technology community that serves as a valuable platform for techies
to learn from experts, benchmark their skills and showcase themselves. To cater to the
mobile demands of this hyper-connected community of Indian Techies on India's most
passionate IT network - TechGig.com launches its mobile webapp - m.techgig.com
[http://m.techgig.com ].

    TechGig Mobile [http://m.techgig.com ] is a culmination of everything related to
technology, a mobile platform exclusively for IT professionals to synergize, share,
exchange ideas, facts and information as well as showcase their work and express their
views on the vast repertoire that the IT industry encompasses.

    With the enthusiastic participation and enrollment from the technology community in
India, TechGig has grown considerably in size, reputation, interest and engagement. This
has led to the natural progression of a mobile platform to collaborate, create and consume
technology learning on the go - m.techgig.com [http://m.techgig.com ].

    As well as being a mobile podium for connecting like-minded techies and peers -
TechGig Mobile [http://m.techgig.com ] also provides mobile access to the cutting-edge
competitions, contests, views, reviews and news.

    TechGig Mobile [http://m.techgig.com ] is a great platform for techies who travel a
lot or have to commute long hours and are looking for a productive outlet to this spare
time. TechGig Mobile [http://m.techgig.com ] optimizes the portal for the small screen and
users can read the latest daily tech news, watch webinar videos and take short tests to
hone and test their skills, all from the convenience of their mobile.

    Speaking at the launch of TechGig Mobile [http://m.techgig.com ], Head of Mobility,
Saurabh Goel said, "We are highly focused on collaborative learning and sharing, hence our
mobile solutions have social integration for easy sharing of articles, webinars, tests
etc. on your social network so that your friends and peers can always be up-to-date. With
the mobile platform joining the plethora of tools on TechGig including our popular tech
webinars, hand-picked technology news, challenging skill tests, dedicated skill based
forums and much more, it's definitely a place where technology enthusiasts have a lot to
learn and a lot to share."

    So visit m.techgig.com [http://m.techgig.com ] and experience the mobile version of
the most exciting and evolving destination for the Technology Community.

    About TechGig.com:
TechGig.com is a culmination of everything related to technology, a platform exclusively
for IT professionals to synergize, share, exchange ideas, facts and information as well as
showcase their work and express their views on the vast repertoire that the IT industry
encompasses. Garnering cutting edge views, reviews and news, jobs as well as providing a
podium for connecting with your colleagues, peers are the mainstay of Techgig.com.

    TechGig.com is launched by Times Business Solutions Limited (TBSL) which is the "life
interactive" arm of The Times Group. TBSL believes in the power of internet and seeks to
harness the impact that the internet can create through providing global internet users
innovative platforms for support and assistance in every aspect of their lives.
Techgig.com is another such innovation from TBSL that believes in empowering the IT
community.

    Primary Media Contact: Aseem Seth, TBSL, aseem.seth@timesgroup.com,
aseem.seth@timesgroup.com, 91-99102 73367

Times Internet Limited

CONTACT: PRN