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September 20, 2012
VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions to Acquire Ohio-based Electronic Raffle Kiosk Company
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 11:56:01 AM
VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions to Acquire Ohio-based Electronic Raffle Kiosk Company
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions, Inc. (OTCQB: VGTL), announced it is expanding its reach into the charitable video gaming industry by acquiring a target company and adding electronic raffle kiosks into its product line. After several months of negotiations, the Company has reached a final version of a letter of intent ("LOI") to acquire the target company, which is scheduled to be executed shortly with formal contracts executed thereafter.
The Ohio-based target company has an exclusive five-year contract to place charitable video raffle kiosks in participating veterans and fraternal organizations' locations. Proceeds from these video raffles will benefit the locations and the charities they support. Company CEO Peter Shafran explained, "This acquisition is yet another 'perfect fit' for our Company. The target company is in full growth mode and their operational model will complement the 360 operating model." Shafran goes on to explain, "This acquisition will improve our footprint in the Mid-West Region of the U.S., and will provide for additional growth in other states in a very short time. The acquisition will bring a talented staff of gaming industry veterans and will provide 360 with even more opportunities and higher levels of support and product development.
360 has been working closely with its legal counsel as well as regulatory bodies within Ohio over the last few years to address potential hurdles to its business model. Under the terms of the proposed LOI, the Company will acquire 100% of the target company, with management, operations and contracts in place. The target company will then operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of 360, in compliance with all governmental regulations. The acquisition of The target company is valued at greater than $25 million in cash and stock.
About 360 Entertainment & Productions
360 Entertainment & Productions is devoted to creating a multi-platform media company offering products in the electronic raffles and sweepstakes gaming industries. In addition, 360 Entertainment & Productions is seeking other opportunities in the rapidly growing electronic gaming industry in those venues and states where allowed by regulation. Our business outlook is based on a strategy of growing and building business units through investments and acquisitions.
For further information http://www.360entertainmentandproductions.com
Safe Harbor Statement
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking information made on the company's behalf. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address the company's expectations of sources of capital or which express the company's expectation for the future with respect to financial performance or operating strategies can be identified as forward-looking statements. Such statements made by the company are based on knowledge of the environment in which it operates, but because of the possibility of unknown factors, as well as other factors beyond the control of the company, actual results may differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement. An investment in our common stock involves a significant degree of risk. You should not invest in our common stock unless you can afford to lose your entire investment. You should consider carefully all risk factors and other information in our annual report and quarterly filings before deciding to invest in our common stock. If any of the following risks and uncertainties develops into actual events, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected and you could lose your entire investment in our company.
Forward Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the outlook of the Company's business and results of operations. By nature, these risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated. Generally speaking, any statements using terms such as "will," "expect," "anticipate," or "may," or which otherwise predict or address future results or events, are likely to contain forward-looking statements. It is important to note that actual results may differ materially from what is indicated in any forward-looking statement. Readers should consider any forward-looking statements in light of factors that could cause actual results to vary. These factors are described in the Company's filings with the SEC, and readers should refer to those filings, including Risk Factors described in those filings, in connection with any forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise
CONTACT:
Investor Contact:
Peter Shafran, CEO
VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions
Phone: (360) 8-360-ENT
petershafran@360entertainmentandproductions.com
SOURCE VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions, Inc.
VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.360entertainmentandproductions.com
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions, Inc. (OTCQB: VGTL), announced it is expanding its reach into the charitable video gaming industry by acquiring a target company and adding electronic raffle kiosks into its product line. After several months of negotiations, the Company has reached a final version of a letter of intent ("LOI") to acquire the target company, which is scheduled to be executed shortly with formal contracts executed thereafter.
The Ohio-based target company has an exclusive five-year contract to place charitable video raffle kiosks in participating veterans and fraternal organizations' locations. Proceeds from these video raffles will benefit the locations and the charities they support. Company CEO Peter Shafran explained, "This acquisition is yet another 'perfect fit' for our Company. The target company is in full growth mode and their operational model will complement the 360 operating model." Shafran goes on to explain, "This acquisition will improve our footprint in the Mid-West Region of the U.S., and will provide for additional growth in other states in a very short time. The acquisition will bring a talented staff of gaming industry veterans and will provide 360 with even more opportunities and higher levels of support and product development.
360 has been working closely with its legal counsel as well as regulatory bodies within Ohio over the last few years to address potential hurdles to its business model. Under the terms of the proposed LOI, the Company will acquire 100% of the target company, with management, operations and contracts in place. The target company will then operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of 360, in compliance with all governmental regulations. The acquisition of The target company is valued at greater than $25 million in cash and stock.
About 360 Entertainment & Productions
360 Entertainment & Productions is devoted to creating a multi-platform media company offering products in the electronic raffles and sweepstakes gaming industries. In addition, 360 Entertainment & Productions is seeking other opportunities in the rapidly growing electronic gaming industry in those venues and states where allowed by regulation. Our business outlook is based on a strategy of growing and building business units through investments and acquisitions.
For further information http://www.360entertainmentandproductions.com
Safe Harbor Statement
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking information made on the company's behalf. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address the company's expectations of sources of capital or which express the company's expectation for the future with respect to financial performance or operating strategies can be identified as forward-looking statements. Such statements made by the company are based on knowledge of the environment in which it operates, but because of the possibility of unknown factors, as well as other factors beyond the control of the company, actual results may differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement. An investment in our common stock involves a significant degree of risk. You should not invest in our common stock unless you can afford to lose your entire investment. You should consider carefully all risk factors and other information in our annual report and quarterly filings before deciding to invest in our common stock. If any of the following risks and uncertainties develops into actual events, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected and you could lose your entire investment in our company.
Forward Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the outlook of the Company's business and results of operations. By nature, these risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated. Generally speaking, any statements using terms such as "will," "expect," "anticipate," or "may," or which otherwise predict or address future results or events, are likely to contain forward-looking statements. It is important to note that actual results may differ materially from what is indicated in any forward-looking statement. Readers should consider any forward-looking statements in light of factors that could cause actual results to vary. These factors are described in the Company's filings with the SEC, and readers should refer to those filings, including Risk Factors described in those filings, in connection with any forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise
CONTACT:
Investor Contact:
Peter Shafran, CEO
VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions
Phone: (360) 8-360-ENT
petershafran@360entertainmentandproductions.com
SOURCE VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions, Inc.
VGTel, Inc. dba 360 Entertainment & Productions, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.360entertainmentandproductions.com
Boeing Advances In-Flight Connectivity Options for Passengers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 11:49:01 AM
Boeing Advances In-Flight Connectivity Options for Passengers
Commercial Airplanes to enhance communication access for travelers
SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) continues to advance its suite of connectivity offerings on its family of commercial jetliners. Systems to be installed during production on the 747-8 and 777 by the end of 2013 have the capability to provide in-flight use for cell phones, wi-fi connectivity for passengers, internet access using in-flight entertainment (IFE), and live television broadcasts. Additional connectivity systems are being evaluated for the 737 that could be available in the near future. The 737 already includes wiring provisions for connectivity systems.
The 787 offers a post-delivery retrofit of systems that provide in-flight use of personal cell phones and wi-fi connectivity for passengers and is working toward a full set of connectivity offerings as part of its standard catalog by the end of this year.
"We're always working to ensure that our products offer the airlines of the world the most modern and robust technologies available to provide their passengers with an exceptional flying experience," said Mike Sinnett, senior chief engineer of Airplane Systems for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Passengers want the option of staying connected to e-mail and the internet and other online offerings when flying. We've looked across the industry and are partnering with several connectivity system providers across our family of airplanes."
The prime connectivity systems currently in development at Boeing are the Panasonic Global Communication Suite and Thales TopConnect system.
Wireless media streaming is expected to be available on all new Boeing airplanes in 2014.
Contact:
Peter Conte: +1 425-717-6622
Peter.b.conte@boeing.com
SOURCE Boeing
Boeing
Web Site: http://www.boeing.com
Commercial Airplanes to enhance communication access for travelers
SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) continues to advance its suite of connectivity offerings on its family of commercial jetliners. Systems to be installed during production on the 747-8 and 777 by the end of 2013 have the capability to provide in-flight use for cell phones, wi-fi connectivity for passengers, internet access using in-flight entertainment (IFE), and live television broadcasts. Additional connectivity systems are being evaluated for the 737 that could be available in the near future. The 737 already includes wiring provisions for connectivity systems.
The 787 offers a post-delivery retrofit of systems that provide in-flight use of personal cell phones and wi-fi connectivity for passengers and is working toward a full set of connectivity offerings as part of its standard catalog by the end of this year.
"We're always working to ensure that our products offer the airlines of the world the most modern and robust technologies available to provide their passengers with an exceptional flying experience," said Mike Sinnett, senior chief engineer of Airplane Systems for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Passengers want the option of staying connected to e-mail and the internet and other online offerings when flying. We've looked across the industry and are partnering with several connectivity system providers across our family of airplanes."
The prime connectivity systems currently in development at Boeing are the Panasonic Global Communication Suite and Thales TopConnect system.
Wireless media streaming is expected to be available on all new Boeing airplanes in 2014.
Contact:
Peter Conte: +1 425-717-6622
Peter.b.conte@boeing.com
SOURCE Boeing
Boeing
Web Site: http://www.boeing.com
Christiansen Davis Bullock LLC unveils new identity and launches new website.
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 11:49:01 AM
Christiansen Davis Bullock LLC unveils new identity and launches new website.
DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Christiansen Davis Bullock LLC has teamed up with Holmes Millet, a recognized advertising, interactive and video production firm, to refresh their brand identity and launch a new website that reflects the full capabilities and service offerings of the firm.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120920/DA78304)
Instead of focusing only on specific areas of the law, Christiansen Davis Bullock knows that being a trusted advisor involves more than knowing the law - it requires an understanding that issues of law, business, and life are interconnected. A trusted advisor sees the forest and the trees.
CDB attorneys have been or worked alongside CEOs, CFOs, VPs and VIPs from companies of all sizes in virtually every industry. We use this experience to see the big picture, partnering with our clients in business matters from initial formation to final dissolution and all stages and phases in between.
"Our collective experience reaches into the courtroom and around the world," stated partner Brett Christiansen. "We bring a wealth of expertise to every case we handle -- and we will aggressively pursue the best outcome possible," added partner Amy Davis. Partner Jim E. Bullock summarized it by saying, "But what you will value most about us is how we value you."
That may sound like a unique perspective for a law firm. And it is.
The new website can be viewed at CDBfirm.com.
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Christiansen Davis Bullock LLC
CONTACT: Amy Davis, +1-214-838-3501
Web Site: http://cdbfirm.com
DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Christiansen Davis Bullock LLC has teamed up with Holmes Millet, a recognized advertising, interactive and video production firm, to refresh their brand identity and launch a new website that reflects the full capabilities and service offerings of the firm.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120920/DA78304)
Instead of focusing only on specific areas of the law, Christiansen Davis Bullock knows that being a trusted advisor involves more than knowing the law - it requires an understanding that issues of law, business, and life are interconnected. A trusted advisor sees the forest and the trees.
CDB attorneys have been or worked alongside CEOs, CFOs, VPs and VIPs from companies of all sizes in virtually every industry. We use this experience to see the big picture, partnering with our clients in business matters from initial formation to final dissolution and all stages and phases in between.
"Our collective experience reaches into the courtroom and around the world," stated partner Brett Christiansen. "We bring a wealth of expertise to every case we handle -- and we will aggressively pursue the best outcome possible," added partner Amy Davis. Partner Jim E. Bullock summarized it by saying, "But what you will value most about us is how we value you."
That may sound like a unique perspective for a law firm. And it is.
The new website can be viewed at CDBfirm.com.
SOURCE Christiansen Davis Bullock LLC
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Christiansen Davis Bullock LLC
CONTACT: Amy Davis, +1-214-838-3501
Web Site: http://cdbfirm.com
Capshare Unveils Capitalization Table Management System
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 10:35:01 AM
Capshare Unveils Capitalization Table Management System
Free for Small Businesses Up to 25 Optionees, the Simple Yet Powerful Tool Comes from Experience with More than 1,000 Cap Table Engagements
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Capshare, provider of a leading capitalization table management system, today formally unveiled its sophisticated cap table management tools for private companies. Based on experience with more than 1,000 cap table engagements, the simple yet powerful tool reveals the impact of capitalization depending upon each set of investment terms found in common, founder, or preferred stock. Capshare also includes a wealth of tools for options administration and expensing, certificate tracking, and investment analysis. Capshare is available as a web service and is free for businesses with up to 25 optionees at http://www.capshare.com.
"Capshare has been an excellent tool for understanding our portfolio companies' equity structures and managing their cap tables," said Travis Heath, Signal Peak Ventures. "Since we've been using it, we've been able to visually display the nuances of capitalization at each level of valuation and quickly generate new investment waterfall scenarios. Capshare is a convenient and powerful tool."
Capshare includes the following features:
-- Centralized cap table management on the web
-- Options administration and expensing (FAS 123r / ASC 815)
-- Options document automation and electronic signature
-- Equity and convertible debt certificate tracking
-- Waterfall analysis for equity payouts
-- Portfolio analysis tools for investors
-- Option expensing compliance reports
-- Portfolio valuation compliance for investors
In addition to revealing the capitalization impact, Capshare also enables human resource, accounting and legal executives to administer options and create expensing reports all within a convenient, online platform. Because the entire Capshare system is free up to 25 optionees, it is easy for start-ups and powerful for growing companies.
Sign up or find more information at http://www.capshare.com or by calling 801-413-3930.
About Capshare
With offices in San Francisco, Boston, and Utah, Capshare is the leading online cap table management system. Capshare is simple for today and powerful for tomorrow with stock certificate management, sophisticated waterfall analysis, options administration and compliance reporting. Capshare is based on the experience of Scalar Partners and more than 1,000 cap table analysis engagements. A full-featured version of Capshare is free for all small businesses up to 25 optionees and affordable for 26 optionees and beyond. Sign up or find more information at http://www.capshare.com or by calling 801-413-3930.
SOURCE Capshare
Capshare
Web Site: http://www.capshare.com
Free for Small Businesses Up to 25 Optionees, the Simple Yet Powerful Tool Comes from Experience with More than 1,000 Cap Table Engagements
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Capshare, provider of a leading capitalization table management system, today formally unveiled its sophisticated cap table management tools for private companies. Based on experience with more than 1,000 cap table engagements, the simple yet powerful tool reveals the impact of capitalization depending upon each set of investment terms found in common, founder, or preferred stock. Capshare also includes a wealth of tools for options administration and expensing, certificate tracking, and investment analysis. Capshare is available as a web service and is free for businesses with up to 25 optionees at http://www.capshare.com.
"Capshare has been an excellent tool for understanding our portfolio companies' equity structures and managing their cap tables," said Travis Heath, Signal Peak Ventures. "Since we've been using it, we've been able to visually display the nuances of capitalization at each level of valuation and quickly generate new investment waterfall scenarios. Capshare is a convenient and powerful tool."
Capshare includes the following features:
-- Centralized cap table management on the web
-- Options administration and expensing (FAS 123r / ASC 815)
-- Options document automation and electronic signature
-- Equity and convertible debt certificate tracking
-- Waterfall analysis for equity payouts
-- Portfolio analysis tools for investors
-- Option expensing compliance reports
-- Portfolio valuation compliance for investors
In addition to revealing the capitalization impact, Capshare also enables human resource, accounting and legal executives to administer options and create expensing reports all within a convenient, online platform. Because the entire Capshare system is free up to 25 optionees, it is easy for start-ups and powerful for growing companies.
Sign up or find more information at http://www.capshare.com or by calling 801-413-3930.
About Capshare
With offices in San Francisco, Boston, and Utah, Capshare is the leading online cap table management system. Capshare is simple for today and powerful for tomorrow with stock certificate management, sophisticated waterfall analysis, options administration and compliance reporting. Capshare is based on the experience of Scalar Partners and more than 1,000 cap table analysis engagements. A full-featured version of Capshare is free for all small businesses up to 25 optionees and affordable for 26 optionees and beyond. Sign up or find more information at http://www.capshare.com or by calling 801-413-3930.
SOURCE Capshare
Capshare
Web Site: http://www.capshare.com
RaiderZ Open Beta Date Announced, Founder's Pack Purchase Guarantees Neverwinter Closed Beta Access
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 10:07:01 AM
RaiderZ Open Beta Date Announced, Founder's Pack Purchase Guarantees Neverwinter Closed Beta Access
Players Invited to "Hunt Together or Die Alone" Open Beta Begins October 24
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Entertainment Inc. announced today that the open beta phase of the monster-hunting, action MMORPG RaiderZ, is scheduled to begin on October 24, 2012. Following a successful closed beta testing period, the RaiderZ open beta invites all gamers to experience the award-winning free-to-play title.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120712/SF39740LOGO)
"The positive reception from players and critics has been amazing so far," said Senior Producer Mark Hill. "With RaiderZ's action-focused combat, incredible boss fights, and gorgeous visuals, we expect the title to offer a breath of fresh air to fans of the MMO genre. We're excited to be able to finally announce when all players can experience RaiderZ for themselves."
To celebrate the upcoming open beta this October, the RaiderZ team is also pleased to announce details for the RaiderZFounder's Pack, on sale today. In addition to a wealth of rare and useful in-game items, the 'Elite' version of the RaiderZ Founder's Pack also includes guaranteed access to the closed beta for Cryptic Studios' upcoming Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG, Neverwinter.
RaiderZ Founder's Pack(Elite)
-- Black Arrod Mount
-- Scroll of Heroes
-- Guardian's Life Stone
-- Costume Potion
-- Cat Head Band
-- Guaranteed closed beta testing access to Neverwinter*
-- In-game item value: $60 USD
-- Cost: $29.99 USD Save 50%!
RaiderZ Founder's Pack(Basic)
-- Scroll of Heroes
-- Guardian's Life Stone
-- Breath of Artisan
-- In-game item value: $20 USD
-- Cost: $9.99 USD Save 50%!
To order now, head to the RaiderZ Founder's Pack ordering page at http://raiderz.perfectworld.com/founderspack
Fans are invited to visit the official RaiderZ website for more details on the RaiderZ Founder's Pack, as well as the latest on game updates, contests, community events, and more: http://www.playraiderz.com
To download and view the latest RaiderZ video teaser and screenshots showcasing the Teress Plain area, head to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dmr9t6bc6d0qexx/OaUeMnoIvB
*Customers that purchase the Elite version of the RaiderZ Founder's Pack will be notified via e-mail once the Neverwinter closed beta test has begun, at which time they can log in and begin playing!
ABOUT PERFECT WORLD ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Perfect World Entertainment is a leading North American online games publisher specializing in immersive free-to-play MMORPGs. Founded in 2008, Perfect World Entertainment has published 10 popular titles, including Blacklight Retribution, Forsaken World, Perfect World International and Star Trek Online. The company works closely with its American development teams and partners such as Cryptic Studios, developer of the highly anticipated MMORPG Dungeons & DragonsNeverwinter, and Runic Games, developer of the hit Torchlight series, to provide unparalleled quality of service and game experiences to its players. A subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), Perfect World Entertainment is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. For more information, please visit: http://www.perfectworld.com
CONTACT:
Tyler Nagata
Perfect World Entertainment Inc.
(650) 590-7795
tyler.nagata@perfectworld.com
SOURCE Perfect World Entertainment
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Perfect World Entertainment
Web Site: http://www.perfectworld.com
Players Invited to "Hunt Together or Die Alone" Open Beta Begins October 24
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Entertainment Inc. announced today that the open beta phase of the monster-hunting, action MMORPG RaiderZ, is scheduled to begin on October 24, 2012. Following a successful closed beta testing period, the RaiderZ open beta invites all gamers to experience the award-winning free-to-play title.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120712/SF39740LOGO)
"The positive reception from players and critics has been amazing so far," said Senior Producer Mark Hill. "With RaiderZ's action-focused combat, incredible boss fights, and gorgeous visuals, we expect the title to offer a breath of fresh air to fans of the MMO genre. We're excited to be able to finally announce when all players can experience RaiderZ for themselves."
To celebrate the upcoming open beta this October, the RaiderZ team is also pleased to announce details for the RaiderZFounder's Pack, on sale today. In addition to a wealth of rare and useful in-game items, the 'Elite' version of the RaiderZ Founder's Pack also includes guaranteed access to the closed beta for Cryptic Studios' upcoming Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG, Neverwinter.
RaiderZ Founder's Pack(Elite)
-- Black Arrod Mount
-- Scroll of Heroes
-- Guardian's Life Stone
-- Costume Potion
-- Cat Head Band
-- Guaranteed closed beta testing access to Neverwinter*
-- In-game item value: $60 USD
-- Cost: $29.99 USD Save 50%!
RaiderZ Founder's Pack(Basic)
-- Scroll of Heroes
-- Guardian's Life Stone
-- Breath of Artisan
-- In-game item value: $20 USD
-- Cost: $9.99 USD Save 50%!
To order now, head to the RaiderZ Founder's Pack ordering page at http://raiderz.perfectworld.com/founderspack
Fans are invited to visit the official RaiderZ website for more details on the RaiderZ Founder's Pack, as well as the latest on game updates, contests, community events, and more: http://www.playraiderz.com
To download and view the latest RaiderZ video teaser and screenshots showcasing the Teress Plain area, head to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dmr9t6bc6d0qexx/OaUeMnoIvB
*Customers that purchase the Elite version of the RaiderZ Founder's Pack will be notified via e-mail once the Neverwinter closed beta test has begun, at which time they can log in and begin playing!
ABOUT PERFECT WORLD ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Perfect World Entertainment is a leading North American online games publisher specializing in immersive free-to-play MMORPGs. Founded in 2008, Perfect World Entertainment has published 10 popular titles, including Blacklight Retribution, Forsaken World, Perfect World International and Star Trek Online. The company works closely with its American development teams and partners such as Cryptic Studios, developer of the highly anticipated MMORPG Dungeons & DragonsNeverwinter, and Runic Games, developer of the hit Torchlight series, to provide unparalleled quality of service and game experiences to its players. A subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), Perfect World Entertainment is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. For more information, please visit: http://www.perfectworld.com
CONTACT:
Tyler Nagata
Perfect World Entertainment Inc.
(650) 590-7795
tyler.nagata@perfectworld.com
SOURCE Perfect World Entertainment
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Perfect World Entertainment
Web Site: http://www.perfectworld.com
Give Your Game A Boost
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 10:07:01 AM
Give Your Game A Boost
Razer launches the latest version of Game Booster - the award-winning game optimization software
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Razer(TM), the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, today announced the beta release of Razer Game Booster, software that optimizes a user's system settings, improving game performance and providing the ability to share favorite moments with friends. This software enhances in-game experiences that players of all skill levels--from professional to casual--will appreciate. With the click of a button, gameplay becomes faster, smoother and easier to launch. The program is the latest evolution of the CNET Editor five-star-rated IObit Game Booster software, an immensely popular precursor that has been downloaded over 100 million times.
Razer Game Booster includes the following features:
Game Mode
Focus in on your game by temporarily shutting down unnecessary functions and applications, concentrating all of your resources purely on gaming. Applications shut down prior to gaming are restored when user exits the game.
Calibrate Mode
Simplify the process of setting up your PC's performance by conveniently providing you with the option to tweak, defrag, or update any outdated drivers.
Share Mode
A bonus feature where you can show off your skills, create tutorials, and more, with the ability to record real-time audio/video and capture screenshots.
Razer did extensive research and testing in partnership with IObit during the development of Razer Game Booster, improving and updating features to bring about the most intuitive and powerful application possible. The software conveniently stores all games under one hub, and provides a unique boosting feature that enhances the functions of a PC for maximum game performance.
"Razer Game Booster takes what Razer is all about and supercharges it," said Robert "RazerGuy" Krakoff, president of Razer USA. "We are huge fans of IObit's Game Booster software and we are dedicated to providing gamers with the absolute best experience possible. To that end, we are committed to everything that adds performance and fun to gaming, which includes software and the systems they run on."
Razer Game Booster is in internal closed beta, but fans have the opportunity to be part of an exclusive team of testers. Sign-up at http://www.razerzone.com/gamebooster.
About the Razer Group:
Razer(TM) is the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)
For more information, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/.
Razer - For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)
SOURCE Razer
Razer
CONTACT: USA/Latin America,Kevin Scarpati,Kevin.Scarpati@razerzone.com; or Chris Kramer, Fortyseven communications, kramer@fortyseven.com; Europe and Global, Alain Mazer, Alain.Mazer@razerzone.com; Asia Pacific,Jarieul Wong, Jarieul.Wong@razerzone.com; China, Chris Chen, Chris.Chen@razerzone.com
Web Site: http://www.razerzone.com
Razer launches the latest version of Game Booster - the award-winning game optimization software
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Razer(TM), the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, today announced the beta release of Razer Game Booster, software that optimizes a user's system settings, improving game performance and providing the ability to share favorite moments with friends. This software enhances in-game experiences that players of all skill levels--from professional to casual--will appreciate. With the click of a button, gameplay becomes faster, smoother and easier to launch. The program is the latest evolution of the CNET Editor five-star-rated IObit Game Booster software, an immensely popular precursor that has been downloaded over 100 million times.
Razer Game Booster includes the following features:
Game Mode
Focus in on your game by temporarily shutting down unnecessary functions and applications, concentrating all of your resources purely on gaming. Applications shut down prior to gaming are restored when user exits the game.
Calibrate Mode
Simplify the process of setting up your PC's performance by conveniently providing you with the option to tweak, defrag, or update any outdated drivers.
Share Mode
A bonus feature where you can show off your skills, create tutorials, and more, with the ability to record real-time audio/video and capture screenshots.
Razer did extensive research and testing in partnership with IObit during the development of Razer Game Booster, improving and updating features to bring about the most intuitive and powerful application possible. The software conveniently stores all games under one hub, and provides a unique boosting feature that enhances the functions of a PC for maximum game performance.
"Razer Game Booster takes what Razer is all about and supercharges it," said Robert "RazerGuy" Krakoff, president of Razer USA. "We are huge fans of IObit's Game Booster software and we are dedicated to providing gamers with the absolute best experience possible. To that end, we are committed to everything that adds performance and fun to gaming, which includes software and the systems they run on."
Razer Game Booster is in internal closed beta, but fans have the opportunity to be part of an exclusive team of testers. Sign-up at http://www.razerzone.com/gamebooster.
About the Razer Group:
Razer(TM) is the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)
For more information, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/.
Razer - For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)
SOURCE Razer
Razer
CONTACT: USA/Latin America,Kevin Scarpati,Kevin.Scarpati@razerzone.com; or Chris Kramer, Fortyseven communications, kramer@fortyseven.com; Europe and Global, Alain Mazer, Alain.Mazer@razerzone.com; Asia Pacific,Jarieul Wong, Jarieul.Wong@razerzone.com; China, Chris Chen, Chris.Chen@razerzone.com
Web Site: http://www.razerzone.com
Regpack Introduces Online Registration Tool for SMBs that the Big Players Use
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 9:56:01 AM
Regpack Introduces Online Registration Tool for SMBs that the Big Players Use
New Comprehensive Statistics Suite Gives Insight to Registration Behavior
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Smaller organizations like sports leagues, summer camps, membership associations and conference organizers need a way to register participants, process payments, and manage data. For the first time ever, they now have an online option that gives them the same sophisticated registration and data tools big companies use - at an affordable price. Regpack, an online registration and data management software firm, today announced a new website with a comprehensive suite of statistics tools that offer powerful insights and analytics to help smaller organizations save money and generate more profits.
Regpack is designed for small to mid-sized organizations, giving them the tools to build an intuitive registration process that is branded for their group. With Regpack, small organizations can create individualized registration processes for each applicant to improve conversion rates and gather the right information the first time. They can use automated communication tools like the ones big companies use to keep in touch with applicants based on their actions and send bulk emails to participant lists.
Because social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can drive interest and traffic, Regpack integrates them into the registration process, allowing applicants to share program details and contact information. Regpack also builds collaboration and sharing tools into the system to allow smaller organizations to share data inside and outside of their group safely and securely - another capability that larger organizations use to improve results.
Recognizing that customers need a secure, easy way to handle membership fees, application costs and registration charges, Regpack also integrates payment capabilities into the registration process with full-featured product ordering capabilities, providing a seamless experience for applicants. Multiple payment methods are available, including credit card, e-Check, cash and check options. Regpack users can send payments in any currency, and the organization will receive it in the currency they work with regularly.
Registration data contains a treasure trove of information about applicants and process effectiveness, and Regpack makes it easy for smaller organizations to apply their data to gain a snapshot view of performance in real time. The statistics module gives users the ability to generate statistics from any data collected and instantly produce charts to illustrate key findings.
The statistics module also allows smaller organizations to break data down by any user group to pinpoint data for better user targeting. Regpack statistics allow users to track applicant actions to evaluate the registration process. For example, if applicants tend to drop off at a certain point, the organization can assess the application process and determine how to improve the completion rate. Users can export data into multiple formats - including PDF, XLS and CVS - to enable sharing throughout the organization and beyond.
Regpack automatically generates statistics when users run reports and selects the best chart format to present the data. Users can view all the data or filter data to view specific groups. Users can also combine charts to analyze multiple data points simultaneously, which provides business insights formerly available only to Fortune 500 companies.
One of the new statistics module's most advanced features is its ability to create statistics from any dataset. This means organizations that have historical information can move to Regpack, import their data into it in just a few clicks and generate statistics on their current and historical data right away. This feature allows smaller organizations to gain insights from their data to improve operations in the same way larger companies do.
"Statistics are a great way to analyze program performance," said Asaf Darash, CEO of Regpack. "They provide insights organizations need to know, like when to expect an uptick in applicant activity and how effective marketing campaigns are. Statistics allow organizations to be prepared and make adjustments on the fly. The best thing is that Regpack can take any data set and create intelligent statistics out of it, so organizations that start using Regpack can begin using these sophisticated tools on day one."
By delivering powerful data management tools within a simple, intuitive registration platform, Regpack helps smaller organizations get better results. Find out more at http://www.regpack.com.
About Regpack
Regpack is an online registration software platform that allows organizations such as sports leagues, conference organizers, camps, membership associations and others to quickly and easily gather applicant information, collect payments and manage user groups. With Regpack, users can create intelligent application processes with just a few clicks. The system provides comprehensive online payment management capabilities and a powerful suite of data management, statistics and reporting tools. To find out more about Regpack, please visit http://www.regpacks.com/.
SOURCE Regpack
Regpack
CONTACT: SS|PR, Lisa Kornblatt, +1-847-415-9330, lkornblatt@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.regpack.com
New Comprehensive Statistics Suite Gives Insight to Registration Behavior
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Smaller organizations like sports leagues, summer camps, membership associations and conference organizers need a way to register participants, process payments, and manage data. For the first time ever, they now have an online option that gives them the same sophisticated registration and data tools big companies use - at an affordable price. Regpack, an online registration and data management software firm, today announced a new website with a comprehensive suite of statistics tools that offer powerful insights and analytics to help smaller organizations save money and generate more profits.
Regpack is designed for small to mid-sized organizations, giving them the tools to build an intuitive registration process that is branded for their group. With Regpack, small organizations can create individualized registration processes for each applicant to improve conversion rates and gather the right information the first time. They can use automated communication tools like the ones big companies use to keep in touch with applicants based on their actions and send bulk emails to participant lists.
Because social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can drive interest and traffic, Regpack integrates them into the registration process, allowing applicants to share program details and contact information. Regpack also builds collaboration and sharing tools into the system to allow smaller organizations to share data inside and outside of their group safely and securely - another capability that larger organizations use to improve results.
Recognizing that customers need a secure, easy way to handle membership fees, application costs and registration charges, Regpack also integrates payment capabilities into the registration process with full-featured product ordering capabilities, providing a seamless experience for applicants. Multiple payment methods are available, including credit card, e-Check, cash and check options. Regpack users can send payments in any currency, and the organization will receive it in the currency they work with regularly.
Registration data contains a treasure trove of information about applicants and process effectiveness, and Regpack makes it easy for smaller organizations to apply their data to gain a snapshot view of performance in real time. The statistics module gives users the ability to generate statistics from any data collected and instantly produce charts to illustrate key findings.
The statistics module also allows smaller organizations to break data down by any user group to pinpoint data for better user targeting. Regpack statistics allow users to track applicant actions to evaluate the registration process. For example, if applicants tend to drop off at a certain point, the organization can assess the application process and determine how to improve the completion rate. Users can export data into multiple formats - including PDF, XLS and CVS - to enable sharing throughout the organization and beyond.
Regpack automatically generates statistics when users run reports and selects the best chart format to present the data. Users can view all the data or filter data to view specific groups. Users can also combine charts to analyze multiple data points simultaneously, which provides business insights formerly available only to Fortune 500 companies.
One of the new statistics module's most advanced features is its ability to create statistics from any dataset. This means organizations that have historical information can move to Regpack, import their data into it in just a few clicks and generate statistics on their current and historical data right away. This feature allows smaller organizations to gain insights from their data to improve operations in the same way larger companies do.
"Statistics are a great way to analyze program performance," said Asaf Darash, CEO of Regpack. "They provide insights organizations need to know, like when to expect an uptick in applicant activity and how effective marketing campaigns are. Statistics allow organizations to be prepared and make adjustments on the fly. The best thing is that Regpack can take any data set and create intelligent statistics out of it, so organizations that start using Regpack can begin using these sophisticated tools on day one."
By delivering powerful data management tools within a simple, intuitive registration platform, Regpack helps smaller organizations get better results. Find out more at http://www.regpack.com.
About Regpack
Regpack is an online registration software platform that allows organizations such as sports leagues, conference organizers, camps, membership associations and others to quickly and easily gather applicant information, collect payments and manage user groups. With Regpack, users can create intelligent application processes with just a few clicks. The system provides comprehensive online payment management capabilities and a powerful suite of data management, statistics and reporting tools. To find out more about Regpack, please visit http://www.regpacks.com/.
SOURCE Regpack
Regpack
CONTACT: SS|PR, Lisa Kornblatt, +1-847-415-9330, lkornblatt@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.regpack.com
Gimme Credit Launched on BondDesk Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 9:35:01 AM
Gimme Credit Launched on BondDesk Platform
Corporate Bond Recommendations Now in Financial Advisors' Workflow
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gimme Credit, a leading provider of corporate bond buy and sell recommendations, and BondDesk Group, a leader in fixed income technology and operator of the largest odd-lot fixed income alternative trading system (ATS), announced today the availability of Gimme Credit's recommendations on BondDesk's award winning BondWorks(TM) Wealth Management Platform.
The new integration of independent bond research and trading will reach several hundred thousand brokers and financial advisors. Users of BondWorks will have access to Gimme Credit's analyses at the moment they make trading and investment decisions.
"This is about channeling high-quality credit analysis to the community that supports retail bond investors," said Greg Rauscher, Manager of Broker Services at Gimme Credit. "It's a workflow enhancement, made possible by BondDesk's widespread and growing bond platform."
Gimme Credit provides reports and comments to banks, brokers, corporations and institutional investors. Unlike a credit-rating agency, Gimme Credit makes hard buy and sell recommendations based on forward-looking credit analysis and market conditions. The company was founded in 1994 and currently services several hundred institutions.
"We want to make it as easy as possible for the financial advisors on our platform to research and invest in bonds," said Kamaryn Tanner, Managing Director, BondDesk Group. "We are excited that we can now streamline our users' workflow even further by providing seamless access to Gimme Credit's independent, corporate bond recommendations."
About Gimme Credit
Gimme Credit is a leading provider of independent corporate bond research to financial institutions. The company provides intraday and daily research and recommendations on investment grade, crossover, and high yield corporate bonds to thousands of investment professionals at hundreds of financial institutions worldwide. Gimme Credit was founded in 1994 and has offices in New York and Chicago. For more information see http://www.gimmecredit.com.
About BondDesk Group
BondDesk Group LLC is a leading financial technology company providing innovative, enterprise-wide fixed income solutions to a community of over 2,000 investment firms, including many of the top broker-dealers in North America. BondDesk's workstation solutions, including its flagship BondWorks(TM) Wealth Management Platform, enable over 100,000 financial advisors and asset managers to trade bonds with confidence, manage client portfolios and attract new assets. BondWorks is the first financial services solution to win the highly coveted "Best Application Design" award from the Nielsen Norman Group (NNG), one of the world's leading design and usability research and consultancy firms.BondDesk Trading LLC, member FINRA and SIPC, operates the BondDesk ATS, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BondDesk Group LLC. BondDesk is not an affiliated company with Gimme Credit. For more information visit http://www.bonddeskgroup.com.
Press Contacts:
For Gimme Credit For BondDesk Group
Susan Assadi or Maxx Schau Jed Hamilton or Jade Faugno
Gitenstein & Assadi Public Relations
800-922-8792 Intermarket Communications 212-754-5479
sassadi@gimmecredit.com jhamilton@intermarket.com
SOURCE Gimme Credit; BondDesk Group
Gimme Credit; BondDesk Group
Web Site: http://www.bonddeskgroup.com
Corporate Bond Recommendations Now in Financial Advisors' Workflow
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gimme Credit, a leading provider of corporate bond buy and sell recommendations, and BondDesk Group, a leader in fixed income technology and operator of the largest odd-lot fixed income alternative trading system (ATS), announced today the availability of Gimme Credit's recommendations on BondDesk's award winning BondWorks(TM) Wealth Management Platform.
The new integration of independent bond research and trading will reach several hundred thousand brokers and financial advisors. Users of BondWorks will have access to Gimme Credit's analyses at the moment they make trading and investment decisions.
"This is about channeling high-quality credit analysis to the community that supports retail bond investors," said Greg Rauscher, Manager of Broker Services at Gimme Credit. "It's a workflow enhancement, made possible by BondDesk's widespread and growing bond platform."
Gimme Credit provides reports and comments to banks, brokers, corporations and institutional investors. Unlike a credit-rating agency, Gimme Credit makes hard buy and sell recommendations based on forward-looking credit analysis and market conditions. The company was founded in 1994 and currently services several hundred institutions.
"We want to make it as easy as possible for the financial advisors on our platform to research and invest in bonds," said Kamaryn Tanner, Managing Director, BondDesk Group. "We are excited that we can now streamline our users' workflow even further by providing seamless access to Gimme Credit's independent, corporate bond recommendations."
About Gimme Credit
Gimme Credit is a leading provider of independent corporate bond research to financial institutions. The company provides intraday and daily research and recommendations on investment grade, crossover, and high yield corporate bonds to thousands of investment professionals at hundreds of financial institutions worldwide. Gimme Credit was founded in 1994 and has offices in New York and Chicago. For more information see http://www.gimmecredit.com.
About BondDesk Group
BondDesk Group LLC is a leading financial technology company providing innovative, enterprise-wide fixed income solutions to a community of over 2,000 investment firms, including many of the top broker-dealers in North America. BondDesk's workstation solutions, including its flagship BondWorks(TM) Wealth Management Platform, enable over 100,000 financial advisors and asset managers to trade bonds with confidence, manage client portfolios and attract new assets. BondWorks is the first financial services solution to win the highly coveted "Best Application Design" award from the Nielsen Norman Group (NNG), one of the world's leading design and usability research and consultancy firms.BondDesk Trading LLC, member FINRA and SIPC, operates the BondDesk ATS, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BondDesk Group LLC. BondDesk is not an affiliated company with Gimme Credit. For more information visit http://www.bonddeskgroup.com.
Press Contacts:
For Gimme Credit For BondDesk Group
Susan Assadi or Maxx Schau Jed Hamilton or Jade Faugno
Gitenstein & Assadi Public Relations
800-922-8792 Intermarket Communications 212-754-5479
sassadi@gimmecredit.com jhamilton@intermarket.com
SOURCE Gimme Credit; BondDesk Group
Gimme Credit; BondDesk Group
Web Site: http://www.bonddeskgroup.com
Debut of State Farm HomeIndex(TM) Is Taking The Work Out Of Home Inventory
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 9:21:01 AM
Debut of State Farm HomeIndex(TM) Is Taking The Work Out Of Home Inventory
Store Your Inventory In The Cloud For Safekeeping
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- State Farm® has released State Farm HomeIndex, a new home inventory tool allowing State Farm customers to inventory, value, and track the items in their home. All the data is securely stored for easy access and safekeeping. State Farm HomeIndex enables customers to create an inventory of their personal property by adding photos and item details, by room and category.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120803/MM51963LOGO)
"State Farm HomeIndex allows customers to easily inventory their personal property, evaluate their current coverage and recover quickly in the event of a loss." said Patty Gaumond, Vice President of Enterprise Internet Solutions at State Farm. "The information is stored virtually and can be accessed using multiple devices, wherever the customer is, at any time."
Any current State Farm customer can sign-up for the free service today by registering online at statefarm.com®. Learn more about State Farm HomeIndex by visiting http://www.statefarmhomeindex.com
Image: State Farm HomeIndex in the clouds http://www.flickr.com/photos/statefarm/7996254425
Image: State Farm HomeIndex in action http://www.flickr.com/photos/statefarm/7996260706
About State Farm®
State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and is a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 17,800 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts - more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 43 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com or in Canada http://www.statefarm.ca.
SOURCE State Farm
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120803/MM51963LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
State Farm
CONTACT: Matt Edwards, +1-309-766-4902, matt.edwards.hioq@statefarm.com
Web Site: http://www.statefarm.com
Store Your Inventory In The Cloud For Safekeeping
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- State Farm® has released State Farm HomeIndex, a new home inventory tool allowing State Farm customers to inventory, value, and track the items in their home. All the data is securely stored for easy access and safekeeping. State Farm HomeIndex enables customers to create an inventory of their personal property by adding photos and item details, by room and category.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120803/MM51963LOGO)
"State Farm HomeIndex allows customers to easily inventory their personal property, evaluate their current coverage and recover quickly in the event of a loss." said Patty Gaumond, Vice President of Enterprise Internet Solutions at State Farm. "The information is stored virtually and can be accessed using multiple devices, wherever the customer is, at any time."
Any current State Farm customer can sign-up for the free service today by registering online at statefarm.com®. Learn more about State Farm HomeIndex by visiting http://www.statefarmhomeindex.com
Image: State Farm HomeIndex in the clouds http://www.flickr.com/photos/statefarm/7996254425
Image: State Farm HomeIndex in action http://www.flickr.com/photos/statefarm/7996260706
About State Farm®
State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and is a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 17,800 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts - more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 43 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com or in Canada http://www.statefarm.ca.
SOURCE State Farm
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120803/MM51963LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
State Farm
CONTACT: Matt Edwards, +1-309-766-4902, matt.edwards.hioq@statefarm.com
Web Site: http://www.statefarm.com
Syncronys International announces that they have terminated the Letter of Intent to acquire Zillacomm, Inc.
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
Syncronys International announces that they have terminated the Letter of Intent to acquire Zillacomm, Inc.
MANDEVILLE, La., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Syncronys International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SNTL) announces that they have terminated the Letter of Intent to acquire Zillacomm, Inc., a company that is in the business of designing and building wireless networks for major wireless companies.
Syncronys and Zillacomm will continue to pursue joint ventures and other business opportunities. According to Rex Gay, Syncronys CEO, "Zillacomm's work with commercial carrier wireless networks and energy utilization, plus their developing interest in renewable energy applications and Smart Grid systems is exciting. We hope to share in the development of renewable energy related projects in the near future."
Safe Harbor:
Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimates," "expect," "future," "intends," "may," "plans," "should," "will," and similar statements.
CONTACT:
SYNCRONYS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
REX GAY
800-382-7271
INFO@SYNCRONYSINTERNATIONAL.COM
SOURCE Syncronys International, Inc.
Syncronys International, Inc.
MANDEVILLE, La., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Syncronys International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SNTL) announces that they have terminated the Letter of Intent to acquire Zillacomm, Inc., a company that is in the business of designing and building wireless networks for major wireless companies.
Syncronys and Zillacomm will continue to pursue joint ventures and other business opportunities. According to Rex Gay, Syncronys CEO, "Zillacomm's work with commercial carrier wireless networks and energy utilization, plus their developing interest in renewable energy applications and Smart Grid systems is exciting. We hope to share in the development of renewable energy related projects in the near future."
Safe Harbor:
Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimates," "expect," "future," "intends," "may," "plans," "should," "will," and similar statements.
CONTACT:
SYNCRONYS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
REX GAY
800-382-7271
INFO@SYNCRONYSINTERNATIONAL.COM
SOURCE Syncronys International, Inc.
Syncronys International, Inc.
Thingsquare Announces Software to Simplify the Internet of Things
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
Thingsquare Announces Software to Simplify the Internet of Things
Thingsquare Mist brings Internet connectivity to battery-powered wireless devices
STOCKHOLM, September 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Thingsquare, a pioneering provider of open-source software for the Internet of Things,
today announced Thingsquare Mist, a standards-based mesh networking platform. Thingsquare
Mist allows developers of smart lighting systems, smart cities, smart homes and smart
buildings to quickly add Internet connectivity to their devices.
A key feature of Thingsquare Mist is its ability to seamlessly connect Mist networks
with existing networks based on the Internet Protocol (IP), without need for manual
configuration.
"The Internet of Things market is growing quickly due to new low-cost hardware and
manufacturing technology," said Adam Dunkels, founder of Thingsquare and author of the
Contiki operating system. "The Internet of Things needs open standards and straightforward
software to move forward. Thingsquare Mist makes the Internet of Things dramatically
easier to develop and deploy."
Thingsquare Mist uses open standards such as the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6),
IPv6 for low-power wireless networks (6lowpan), the Routing Protocol for Lossy networks
(RPL), and the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Thingsquare Mist is open-source
software and runs the open-source Contiki operating system on the devices. Key innovations
in network protocols, over-the-air software update mechanisms, and network maintenance
tools, makes Thingsquare Mist systems easy to develop, deploy, and operate.
Thingsquare is working with several leading hardware manufacturers to bring
Thingsquare Mist to a wide range of hardware platforms. Thingsquare Mist is currently in
private beta with a set of selected customers and will be available by Q1 2013.
More information about Thingsquare Mist can be found at http://www.thingsquare.com
About Thingsquare
Thingsquare is the leading provider of open-source software for the Internet of
Things. Founded in 2012 with the aim to simplify the Internet of Things, Thingsquare
provides standards-based software to a wide range of customers developing applications for
smart lighting, smart cities and smart buildings. For more information, visit
http://www.thingsquare.com
Contact
Roger Bergdahl, CEO Thingsquare
roger@thingsquare.com
Thingsquare
CONTACT: Tel: +46-8-400-259-60
Thingsquare Mist brings Internet connectivity to battery-powered wireless devices
STOCKHOLM, September 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Thingsquare, a pioneering provider of open-source software for the Internet of Things,
today announced Thingsquare Mist, a standards-based mesh networking platform. Thingsquare
Mist allows developers of smart lighting systems, smart cities, smart homes and smart
buildings to quickly add Internet connectivity to their devices.
A key feature of Thingsquare Mist is its ability to seamlessly connect Mist networks
with existing networks based on the Internet Protocol (IP), without need for manual
configuration.
"The Internet of Things market is growing quickly due to new low-cost hardware and
manufacturing technology," said Adam Dunkels, founder of Thingsquare and author of the
Contiki operating system. "The Internet of Things needs open standards and straightforward
software to move forward. Thingsquare Mist makes the Internet of Things dramatically
easier to develop and deploy."
Thingsquare Mist uses open standards such as the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6),
IPv6 for low-power wireless networks (6lowpan), the Routing Protocol for Lossy networks
(RPL), and the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Thingsquare Mist is open-source
software and runs the open-source Contiki operating system on the devices. Key innovations
in network protocols, over-the-air software update mechanisms, and network maintenance
tools, makes Thingsquare Mist systems easy to develop, deploy, and operate.
Thingsquare is working with several leading hardware manufacturers to bring
Thingsquare Mist to a wide range of hardware platforms. Thingsquare Mist is currently in
private beta with a set of selected customers and will be available by Q1 2013.
More information about Thingsquare Mist can be found at http://www.thingsquare.com
About Thingsquare
Thingsquare is the leading provider of open-source software for the Internet of
Things. Founded in 2012 with the aim to simplify the Internet of Things, Thingsquare
provides standards-based software to a wide range of customers developing applications for
smart lighting, smart cities and smart buildings. For more information, visit
http://www.thingsquare.com
Contact
Roger Bergdahl, CEO Thingsquare
roger@thingsquare.com
Thingsquare
CONTACT: Tel: +46-8-400-259-60
Introducing The Tabby Awards, the First Competition to Honor the Best Apps for Tablets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
Introducing The Tabby Awards, the First Competition to Honor the Best Apps for Tablets
Recognizing Excellence for the Best Apps for iPad, Android and Windows 8 tablets, Call for Submissions to the Tabby Awards are Now Open
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tablet apps now have their own competition: The Tabby Awards.
For the very first time, the best apps for iPad, Android and Windows tablets will be judged for their outstanding tablet specific features and utility by a panel of tablet professionals. The competition will be open to both native apps and web apps for tablets and will include app developers worldwide.
Consumer and Business apps will be evaluated by two separate panels, with the Business category representing the focus of the first round.
The Business panel will review all apps geared for business people or developed for organizational purposes. It is comprised of 12 accomplished tablet professionals and chaired by Alan Maserek, ex-CEO and co-founder of QuickOffice, the best-selling iPad app in the App Store's Business category.
Submissions are now being accepted for business tablet apps at TabbyAwards.com. Winners for The Tabby Awards/Business will be announced at a special ceremony during the TabletBiz Conference & Expo, the first dedicated tablet industry event, in New York City, on November 27, 2012.
The second round of the competition, focused on tablet apps for consumers, will be announced at a later date.
The Tabby Awards are a production of TabTimes, the only media covering the tablet industry and ecosystem.
About The Tabby Awards
The Tabby Awards is the first competition acknowledging the best tablet apps worldwide. For more information, see TabbyAwards.com.
About TabTimes
TabTimes provides information and marketing solutions to the tablet ecosystem. It publishes "TabTimes - Tablets for business", as an iPad app, as a web app for tablets, as a daily email newsletter and as a website at TabTimes.com. It also organizes the Tablet Strategy and TabletBiz conferences devoted to tablet uses by organizations. TabTimes is based in New York, with editors in the San Francisco Bay Area and in London, UK. For more information, see TabTimes.com/about.
SOURCE TabTimes
TabTimes
CONTACT: Pia De Soiza, Producer, +1-845-323-2210, pia@tabbyawards.com
Web Site: http://tabbyawards.com
Recognizing Excellence for the Best Apps for iPad, Android and Windows 8 tablets, Call for Submissions to the Tabby Awards are Now Open
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tablet apps now have their own competition: The Tabby Awards.
For the very first time, the best apps for iPad, Android and Windows tablets will be judged for their outstanding tablet specific features and utility by a panel of tablet professionals. The competition will be open to both native apps and web apps for tablets and will include app developers worldwide.
Consumer and Business apps will be evaluated by two separate panels, with the Business category representing the focus of the first round.
The Business panel will review all apps geared for business people or developed for organizational purposes. It is comprised of 12 accomplished tablet professionals and chaired by Alan Maserek, ex-CEO and co-founder of QuickOffice, the best-selling iPad app in the App Store's Business category.
Submissions are now being accepted for business tablet apps at TabbyAwards.com. Winners for The Tabby Awards/Business will be announced at a special ceremony during the TabletBiz Conference & Expo, the first dedicated tablet industry event, in New York City, on November 27, 2012.
The second round of the competition, focused on tablet apps for consumers, will be announced at a later date.
The Tabby Awards are a production of TabTimes, the only media covering the tablet industry and ecosystem.
About The Tabby Awards
The Tabby Awards is the first competition acknowledging the best tablet apps worldwide. For more information, see TabbyAwards.com.
About TabTimes
TabTimes provides information and marketing solutions to the tablet ecosystem. It publishes "TabTimes - Tablets for business", as an iPad app, as a web app for tablets, as a daily email newsletter and as a website at TabTimes.com. It also organizes the Tablet Strategy and TabletBiz conferences devoted to tablet uses by organizations. TabTimes is based in New York, with editors in the San Francisco Bay Area and in London, UK. For more information, see TabTimes.com/about.
SOURCE TabTimes
TabTimes
CONTACT: Pia De Soiza, Producer, +1-845-323-2210, pia@tabbyawards.com
Web Site: http://tabbyawards.com
Orange #blogbus Schedule - Space Cameras, Office Space and Baseball!
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
Orange #blogbus Schedule - Space Cameras, Office Space and Baseball!
SAN FRANCISCO, September 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
As our elite bloggers [http://live.orange.com/en/blogger-bus-tour-silicon-valley ] are
packing their bags and getting ready for the Orange Blogger Bus Tour in Silicon Valley
next week, it's time we start sharing with you the names of the exciting companies we will
be meeting throughout our Californian escapade.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120914/562509 )
Today, we take a look at what we have in store
[http://fr.slideshare.net/Orange/en-san-francisco-blogger-tour-presentation ] for our team
of bloggers on the Friday (21st September), our final day of roaming around in Silicon
Valley.
And our first stop of the day should prove to be an inspiring one in our quest to find
out how innovation is thriving in the Valley, as we'll be meeting with Urthecast
[http://www.urthecast.com ], a company with a vision: to deliver live HD video feed of
Earth from space ! Did someone say innovation? Working hand in hand with Russian Aerospace
agency RSC Energia, Urthecast aims to have two cameras on the Russian module of the
International Space Station up and running next year and we'll be hoping to find out as
much as possible about this ambitious project.
We'll then be moving on to a company a little more down to earth, which specializes in
events creation, promotion and tickets sales. Launched in 2006, Eventbrite
[http://www.eventbrite.com/home ] quickly became one of the market leaders in this field
and conducted an interesting study about the impact of sharing events via social networks
on revenue. Eventbrite has also developed an app which enables users to monitor ticket
flow of their events on their mobile phones. What's next for this dynamic firm? We'll let
you know as soon as we do!
As the cradle of innovation, the Bay Area hosts thousands of the world's brightest
creators and the Hatchery [http://www.hatcherysf.com ] plays a real part in keeping these
great minds on the West coast with their shared office space situated just off the
Embarcadero. We'll be visiting these offices and find out how the Hatchery is so much more
than a workplace, and contributes actively to the spawning of new ideas, partnerships and
cross-industry networking.
We will also be visiting Sharethrough [http://www.sharethrough.com ], a company which
specializes in promoting brand videos (amongst other things), and Junaio
[http://www.junaio.com ], who offer augmented reality services to enrich print content with
multimedia experiences, where we're hoping to see plenty of live demos! The day will
finish in style, as we will be heading along with all our bloggers to the AT & T Park to
watch the San Francisco Giants!
Stay tuned this week on the live Orange blog and discover the day-by-day schedule of
the Orange Blogger Bus Tour [http://live.orange.com/category/high_tech/blogger-bus-tour ]!
http://live.orange.com/en/blogger-bus-tour-urthecast-eventbrite-hatchery-sharethrough-junaio
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120914/562509
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120914/562509
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Orange
CONTACT: Media contacts: Edouard Austin, +33(0)1-44-44-01-97, edouard.austin@orange.com
SAN FRANCISCO, September 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
As our elite bloggers [http://live.orange.com/en/blogger-bus-tour-silicon-valley ] are
packing their bags and getting ready for the Orange Blogger Bus Tour in Silicon Valley
next week, it's time we start sharing with you the names of the exciting companies we will
be meeting throughout our Californian escapade.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120914/562509 )
Today, we take a look at what we have in store
[http://fr.slideshare.net/Orange/en-san-francisco-blogger-tour-presentation ] for our team
of bloggers on the Friday (21st September), our final day of roaming around in Silicon
Valley.
And our first stop of the day should prove to be an inspiring one in our quest to find
out how innovation is thriving in the Valley, as we'll be meeting with Urthecast
[http://www.urthecast.com ], a company with a vision: to deliver live HD video feed of
Earth from space ! Did someone say innovation? Working hand in hand with Russian Aerospace
agency RSC Energia, Urthecast aims to have two cameras on the Russian module of the
International Space Station up and running next year and we'll be hoping to find out as
much as possible about this ambitious project.
We'll then be moving on to a company a little more down to earth, which specializes in
events creation, promotion and tickets sales. Launched in 2006, Eventbrite
[http://www.eventbrite.com/home ] quickly became one of the market leaders in this field
and conducted an interesting study about the impact of sharing events via social networks
on revenue. Eventbrite has also developed an app which enables users to monitor ticket
flow of their events on their mobile phones. What's next for this dynamic firm? We'll let
you know as soon as we do!
As the cradle of innovation, the Bay Area hosts thousands of the world's brightest
creators and the Hatchery [http://www.hatcherysf.com ] plays a real part in keeping these
great minds on the West coast with their shared office space situated just off the
Embarcadero. We'll be visiting these offices and find out how the Hatchery is so much more
than a workplace, and contributes actively to the spawning of new ideas, partnerships and
cross-industry networking.
We will also be visiting Sharethrough [http://www.sharethrough.com ], a company which
specializes in promoting brand videos (amongst other things), and Junaio
[http://www.junaio.com ], who offer augmented reality services to enrich print content with
multimedia experiences, where we're hoping to see plenty of live demos! The day will
finish in style, as we will be heading along with all our bloggers to the AT & T Park to
watch the San Francisco Giants!
Stay tuned this week on the live Orange blog and discover the day-by-day schedule of
the Orange Blogger Bus Tour [http://live.orange.com/category/high_tech/blogger-bus-tour ]!
http://live.orange.com/en/blogger-bus-tour-urthecast-eventbrite-hatchery-sharethrough-junaio
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120914/562509
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120914/562509
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Orange
CONTACT: Media contacts: Edouard Austin, +33(0)1-44-44-01-97, edouard.austin@orange.com
Carbonite Mobile App Launches to Help Safeguard Mobile Content and Devices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 8:21:01 AM
Carbonite Mobile App Launches to Help Safeguard Mobile Content and Devices
Research Shows Americans Place Significant Value on Mobile Content, But Leave It Very Vulnerable to Loss
BOSTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Carbonite, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARB), a leading provider of online backup solutions for consumers and small to medium sized businesses, today announced a new mobile app that extends Carbonite's signature data protection capabilities to mobile devices. Carbonite Mobile allows users to back up the photos and videos on their mobile devices to the cloud, and also includes features that protect a user's mobile device and personal data in the event of loss or theft.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120124/NE40289LOGO)
A recent study from Wakefield Research and Carbonite* reveals that 57 percent of Americans have lost mobile phone data and 51 percent have accidentally deleted photos from their phone. Carbonite Mobile was designed to help solve these common problems while offering increased protection for the personal data on mobile devices, which is vulnerable to theft, loss and damage to the device or accidental deletion.
"Carbonite is a brand consumers trust to protect their valuable, often-irreplaceable digital files. With the Carbonite Mobile app, we are using our backup and protection expertise to ensure mobile device users can also protect their important photos and videos - no matter where they are created or stored," said Swami Kumaresan, EVP of New Ventures, Carbonite. "Each day, more and more of us are storing our priceless photographs and once-in-a-lifetime video moments on our mobile devices, and now Carbonite makes it very easy to protect this content as well."
The new Carbonite Mobile app includes three distinct features to make it simple and quick for mobile device users to maintain and protect their mobile devices:
-- Backup - This feature lets users back up the full resolution photos and
videos located on their iOS or Android device securely to the cloud.
Carbonite Mobile also archives any photos and videos accidently deleted
from the mobile device so the user can download them back to their phone
through the app.
-- Device Protection - This feature -- available exclusively for Android --
allows users to protect their mobile device and personal data in the
event of theft or being misplaced by locating, locking, ringing or
"destroying" the device.
-- Locate - Uses the Android device's built-in location services to
track its approximate position
-- Ring - This "scream" feature causes the Android device to emit a
sound, even when set to silent or vibrate, so a user can find it
when it's within earshot
-- Lock - Adds a passcode to the Android device for additional security
-- Destroy - Remotely wipes a user's personal data (include SD card)
from an Android device, restoring it to factory settings
-- Access - This feature enables users to view the files backed up from
each of the devices (mobile, PCs and Macs) that Carbonite protects. For
example, a user could access videos on their iPhone from their iPad or
Android tablet using the Access feature. Carbonite Home online backup
customers can view and share their backed up computer files from their
mobile device as previously, but now can access their mobile photo and
video backup as well.
"For years, our customers have enjoyed peace of mind knowing the contents of their computers are protected. Now they can feel the same way about their mobile devices, which is especially important due to the personal nature of smartphone content. Carbonite Mobile users can take additional comfort in the fact that we can help them easily locate, lock or wipe their devices," continued Kumaresan.
Surprisingly, the survey from Carbonite also revealed that many mobile device users (33%) stated they are not backing up their mobile photos because they "don't know how to or it's too complicated" and 20% stated they "don't have time." The survey further revealed how valuable mobile content is to today's smartphone users:
-- Mobile Cameras Create More Precious Memories: Today, 56% of smartphone
owners use their phone's camera more than their actual camera, yet 62%
with camera phones don't back up their photos to another device, leaving
them at risk to loss from deletion, device malfunction or even theft.
-- Mobile Content is Worth Safeguarding: Twenty-five percent of those
surveyed would be willing to pay more than $100 to find their mobile
device and get back all of its contents - from photos to personal
information, noting that contacts (58%) and photos and videos (34%)
would be more upsetting to lose than downloaded content such as apps and
music (8%). Additionally, 23% would be embarrassed if their mother were
to look through their device's photos or texts.
-- Device Users will go to Extremes: Users indicated it's not about the
phone itself; it's what's on the phone that they care most about. In
fact, 3 in 5 adults with camera phones (60%) are willing to give up at
least one thing to clear their phone of personal photos, texts and
information if their phone was lost or stolen - those under 40 are most
willing to give up Facebook for a month (32%) or alcohol for a month
(31%) to clear their phone of personal items.
Availability
Carbonite Mobile is available now for free for iOS and Android devices and can easily be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play Store. For current Carbonite Home online backup customers, the App will also allow them to access their protected Carbonite files.
Additional Resources
About the Carbonite Mobile Apps - http://www.carbonite.com/mobile
Carbonite Mobile for Android
Carbonite Mobile for iOS
Carbonite Mobile Content is Valuable Infographic - http://cbnt.it/mobile_infographic
*Study conducted by Carbonite and Wakefield Research in Q2 2012.
About Carbonite
Carbonite, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARB), is a leading provider of online backup solutions for consumers and small and medium sized businesses. Subscribers in more than 100 countries rely on Carbonite to provide easy-to-use, affordable and secure online backup solutions with anytime, anywhere data access. Carbonite's online backup solution runs on both the Windows and Mac platforms. The company has backed up nearly 200 billion files, restored more than 7 billion files and currently backs up more than 300 million files each day. For more information, please visit http://www.carbonite.com, twitter.com/carbonite, twitter.com/carbonitebiz, or facebook.com/CarboniteOnlineBackup.
Media Contacts:
Erin Delaney Heather Gordon
Carbonite Finn Partners for Carbonite
media@carbonite.com heather.gordon@finnpartners.com
617-947-2251 310-552-4123
SOURCE Carbonite, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120124/NE40289LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Carbonite, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.carbonite.com
Research Shows Americans Place Significant Value on Mobile Content, But Leave It Very Vulnerable to Loss
BOSTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Carbonite, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARB), a leading provider of online backup solutions for consumers and small to medium sized businesses, today announced a new mobile app that extends Carbonite's signature data protection capabilities to mobile devices. Carbonite Mobile allows users to back up the photos and videos on their mobile devices to the cloud, and also includes features that protect a user's mobile device and personal data in the event of loss or theft.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120124/NE40289LOGO)
A recent study from Wakefield Research and Carbonite* reveals that 57 percent of Americans have lost mobile phone data and 51 percent have accidentally deleted photos from their phone. Carbonite Mobile was designed to help solve these common problems while offering increased protection for the personal data on mobile devices, which is vulnerable to theft, loss and damage to the device or accidental deletion.
"Carbonite is a brand consumers trust to protect their valuable, often-irreplaceable digital files. With the Carbonite Mobile app, we are using our backup and protection expertise to ensure mobile device users can also protect their important photos and videos - no matter where they are created or stored," said Swami Kumaresan, EVP of New Ventures, Carbonite. "Each day, more and more of us are storing our priceless photographs and once-in-a-lifetime video moments on our mobile devices, and now Carbonite makes it very easy to protect this content as well."
The new Carbonite Mobile app includes three distinct features to make it simple and quick for mobile device users to maintain and protect their mobile devices:
-- Backup - This feature lets users back up the full resolution photos and
videos located on their iOS or Android device securely to the cloud.
Carbonite Mobile also archives any photos and videos accidently deleted
from the mobile device so the user can download them back to their phone
through the app.
-- Device Protection - This feature -- available exclusively for Android --
allows users to protect their mobile device and personal data in the
event of theft or being misplaced by locating, locking, ringing or
"destroying" the device.
-- Locate - Uses the Android device's built-in location services to
track its approximate position
-- Ring - This "scream" feature causes the Android device to emit a
sound, even when set to silent or vibrate, so a user can find it
when it's within earshot
-- Lock - Adds a passcode to the Android device for additional security
-- Destroy - Remotely wipes a user's personal data (include SD card)
from an Android device, restoring it to factory settings
-- Access - This feature enables users to view the files backed up from
each of the devices (mobile, PCs and Macs) that Carbonite protects. For
example, a user could access videos on their iPhone from their iPad or
Android tablet using the Access feature. Carbonite Home online backup
customers can view and share their backed up computer files from their
mobile device as previously, but now can access their mobile photo and
video backup as well.
"For years, our customers have enjoyed peace of mind knowing the contents of their computers are protected. Now they can feel the same way about their mobile devices, which is especially important due to the personal nature of smartphone content. Carbonite Mobile users can take additional comfort in the fact that we can help them easily locate, lock or wipe their devices," continued Kumaresan.
Surprisingly, the survey from Carbonite also revealed that many mobile device users (33%) stated they are not backing up their mobile photos because they "don't know how to or it's too complicated" and 20% stated they "don't have time." The survey further revealed how valuable mobile content is to today's smartphone users:
-- Mobile Cameras Create More Precious Memories: Today, 56% of smartphone
owners use their phone's camera more than their actual camera, yet 62%
with camera phones don't back up their photos to another device, leaving
them at risk to loss from deletion, device malfunction or even theft.
-- Mobile Content is Worth Safeguarding: Twenty-five percent of those
surveyed would be willing to pay more than $100 to find their mobile
device and get back all of its contents - from photos to personal
information, noting that contacts (58%) and photos and videos (34%)
would be more upsetting to lose than downloaded content such as apps and
music (8%). Additionally, 23% would be embarrassed if their mother were
to look through their device's photos or texts.
-- Device Users will go to Extremes: Users indicated it's not about the
phone itself; it's what's on the phone that they care most about. In
fact, 3 in 5 adults with camera phones (60%) are willing to give up at
least one thing to clear their phone of personal photos, texts and
information if their phone was lost or stolen - those under 40 are most
willing to give up Facebook for a month (32%) or alcohol for a month
(31%) to clear their phone of personal items.
Availability
Carbonite Mobile is available now for free for iOS and Android devices and can easily be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play Store. For current Carbonite Home online backup customers, the App will also allow them to access their protected Carbonite files.
Additional Resources
About the Carbonite Mobile Apps - http://www.carbonite.com/mobile
Carbonite Mobile for Android
Carbonite Mobile for iOS
Carbonite Mobile Content is Valuable Infographic - http://cbnt.it/mobile_infographic
*Study conducted by Carbonite and Wakefield Research in Q2 2012.
About Carbonite
Carbonite, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARB), is a leading provider of online backup solutions for consumers and small and medium sized businesses. Subscribers in more than 100 countries rely on Carbonite to provide easy-to-use, affordable and secure online backup solutions with anytime, anywhere data access. Carbonite's online backup solution runs on both the Windows and Mac platforms. The company has backed up nearly 200 billion files, restored more than 7 billion files and currently backs up more than 300 million files each day. For more information, please visit http://www.carbonite.com, twitter.com/carbonite, twitter.com/carbonitebiz, or facebook.com/CarboniteOnlineBackup.
Media Contacts:
Erin Delaney Heather Gordon
Carbonite Finn Partners for Carbonite
media@carbonite.com heather.gordon@finnpartners.com
617-947-2251 310-552-4123
SOURCE Carbonite, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120124/NE40289LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Carbonite, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.carbonite.com
GTX Corp and LifeSpire Are Helping Save Lives and Money by Modernizing the Emergency Health Care System
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
GTX Corp and LifeSpire Are Helping Save Lives and Money by Modernizing the Emergency Health Care System
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GTX Corp (OTCBB: GTXO) Code Amber Alertag(TM), a GTX Corp business unit, along with LifeSpire, Inc., continue adding new patients to the Alertag PHR Platform. GTX Corp recently shipped 1,000 additional Alertags to LifeSpire and renewed 500 residents into their secure medical identification platform.
GTX Corp partnered with LifeSpire, a nonprofit dedicated to helping the developmentally disabled. This fortuitous collaboration resulted in the launch of a LifeSpire-branded Alertag that expedites the treatment of persons in need, potentially saving their lives. LifeSpire operates residential facilities for the elderly and disabled in the State of New York with over 5,000 residents and 400 staff. LifeSpire trusts Alertag to store and retrieve critical medical information.
"It's a powerful tool for an individual to carry," said Mark van Voorst, Chief Executive Officer of LifeSpire. "If you are unable to speak, are unconscious or simply confused and lost, the first responder will have near real-time access to vital health and medical information that could mean the difference between life and death."
In furtherance of its mission, GTX Corp has also developed a seamless interface between RX providers and patients that automatically updates the Alertag database whenever a resident's medication changes or a new prescription is filled. This functionality follows major trends in healthcare data management. As Dr. Michael Swiernik, UCLA Director of Medical Information has recently stated, "A big part of where the government is going is to try to make the data flow more freely amongst providers and hospitals so that your data goes with you instead of staying with the hospital or doctor."
GTX Corp is positioning itself at the forefront of this emerging Personal Health Record ("PHR") market, which is being bolstered by the Government's mandate to modernize data management and shift the ownership of health records back to the individual. In fact, the Federal Government has recently budgeted $19.2B of stimulus money to help defray the cost of this modernization.
GTX Corp has already identified over 60 facilities that operate in a manner similar to LifeSpire that could benefit from implementing this patent-pending solution. At an annual subscription cost of less than twenty dollars per individual, the value proposition of this service is readily evident to these types of institutions and creates a stream of recurring revenues for the Company.
Similar to a loyalty card you might receive from a local supermarket, the Alertag features a QR code that grants immediate access to vital medical history. When the QR code is scanned by a Smartphone or any electronic device with scanning capability, a link will open showing the Alertag holder's general medical history--including name, address, and emergency points of contact. Larger providers will also have the ability to add their logos and their contact information as the emergency contact for many of the individuals they care for.
In addition to medical facilities utilizing the Alertag system institutionally, individuals suffering from ADD/ADHD, Alzheimer's, diabetes, anemia, asthma, Autism, dementia, allergies, epileptic seizures, mental impairment, and many other conditions, will benefit from having an Alertag, hence the broader appeal and marketability of the Alertag system to the general consumer.
About GTX Corp(GTXO) :
The leader in enterprise 2 way GPS real-time personal location services (PLS) was founded in 2002 and is based in Los Angeles, California with distributors in Mexico, Australia and Nepal and customers in 159 countries. GTX Corp utilizes the latest in miniaturized, low power consumption technology and offers a robust enterprise GPS and cellular location platform to track in real time the whereabouts of people, pets, vehicles and high valued assets. Answering the "where is" question through a licensing business model and providing a complete end to end solution of hardware, middleware, apps, connectivity and professional services. Letting you know where someone or something is at the touch of a button, GTX Corp also owns and operates LOCiMOBILE, Incwhich develops applications for smart phones and tablets and Code Amber Alertag. The Company has an aggressive intellectual property strategy and owns an extensive portfolio of patents, patents pending, registered trade marks, copy rights and URL's.
Web: http://www.gtxcorp.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/gtxcorp
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/gtxcorp
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/gtxcorporation
Product and licensing email - info@gtxcorp.com or call 213.489.3019
Public Relations contact Suzy Ginsburg (713) 721.4774 suzy@gcomworks.com
Investor Relations ir@gtxcorp.com
About LifeSpire:
Founded 60 years ago and serving over 5,000 people, LifeSpire is committed to the principle that all individuals with a developmental disability may become contributing members of their family and community. It is LifeSpire's aim to provide these individuals with the assistance and support necessary to attain the skills needed to maintain themselves in their community in the most integrated and independent manner possible.
About GLX - The Global Listing Exchange
The Global Online Investment Community - GLX provides interactive advertising, conference and event coordination, digital IR/PR, journalism, market intelligence, media/marketing, news dissemination, research, video production and ancillary specialty communications services to publicly traded companies worldwide.
The GLX Editor's Desk
+1 855 GLX INTL | +1 855 459 4685
info@glx.com | http://www.glx.com
GTX Corp does not warrant or represent that the unauthorized use of materials drawn from the content of this document will not infringe rights of third parties who are not owned or affiliated by GTX Corp. Further GTX Corp cannot be held responsible or liable for the unauthorized use of this document's content by third parties.
SOURCE GTX Corp
GTX Corp
Web Site: http://www.gtxcorp.com
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GTX Corp (OTCBB: GTXO) Code Amber Alertag(TM), a GTX Corp business unit, along with LifeSpire, Inc., continue adding new patients to the Alertag PHR Platform. GTX Corp recently shipped 1,000 additional Alertags to LifeSpire and renewed 500 residents into their secure medical identification platform.
GTX Corp partnered with LifeSpire, a nonprofit dedicated to helping the developmentally disabled. This fortuitous collaboration resulted in the launch of a LifeSpire-branded Alertag that expedites the treatment of persons in need, potentially saving their lives. LifeSpire operates residential facilities for the elderly and disabled in the State of New York with over 5,000 residents and 400 staff. LifeSpire trusts Alertag to store and retrieve critical medical information.
"It's a powerful tool for an individual to carry," said Mark van Voorst, Chief Executive Officer of LifeSpire. "If you are unable to speak, are unconscious or simply confused and lost, the first responder will have near real-time access to vital health and medical information that could mean the difference between life and death."
In furtherance of its mission, GTX Corp has also developed a seamless interface between RX providers and patients that automatically updates the Alertag database whenever a resident's medication changes or a new prescription is filled. This functionality follows major trends in healthcare data management. As Dr. Michael Swiernik, UCLA Director of Medical Information has recently stated, "A big part of where the government is going is to try to make the data flow more freely amongst providers and hospitals so that your data goes with you instead of staying with the hospital or doctor."
GTX Corp is positioning itself at the forefront of this emerging Personal Health Record ("PHR") market, which is being bolstered by the Government's mandate to modernize data management and shift the ownership of health records back to the individual. In fact, the Federal Government has recently budgeted $19.2B of stimulus money to help defray the cost of this modernization.
GTX Corp has already identified over 60 facilities that operate in a manner similar to LifeSpire that could benefit from implementing this patent-pending solution. At an annual subscription cost of less than twenty dollars per individual, the value proposition of this service is readily evident to these types of institutions and creates a stream of recurring revenues for the Company.
Similar to a loyalty card you might receive from a local supermarket, the Alertag features a QR code that grants immediate access to vital medical history. When the QR code is scanned by a Smartphone or any electronic device with scanning capability, a link will open showing the Alertag holder's general medical history--including name, address, and emergency points of contact. Larger providers will also have the ability to add their logos and their contact information as the emergency contact for many of the individuals they care for.
In addition to medical facilities utilizing the Alertag system institutionally, individuals suffering from ADD/ADHD, Alzheimer's, diabetes, anemia, asthma, Autism, dementia, allergies, epileptic seizures, mental impairment, and many other conditions, will benefit from having an Alertag, hence the broader appeal and marketability of the Alertag system to the general consumer.
About GTX Corp(GTXO) :
The leader in enterprise 2 way GPS real-time personal location services (PLS) was founded in 2002 and is based in Los Angeles, California with distributors in Mexico, Australia and Nepal and customers in 159 countries. GTX Corp utilizes the latest in miniaturized, low power consumption technology and offers a robust enterprise GPS and cellular location platform to track in real time the whereabouts of people, pets, vehicles and high valued assets. Answering the "where is" question through a licensing business model and providing a complete end to end solution of hardware, middleware, apps, connectivity and professional services. Letting you know where someone or something is at the touch of a button, GTX Corp also owns and operates LOCiMOBILE, Incwhich develops applications for smart phones and tablets and Code Amber Alertag. The Company has an aggressive intellectual property strategy and owns an extensive portfolio of patents, patents pending, registered trade marks, copy rights and URL's.
Web: http://www.gtxcorp.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/gtxcorp
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/gtxcorp
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/gtxcorporation
Product and licensing email - info@gtxcorp.com or call 213.489.3019
Public Relations contact Suzy Ginsburg (713) 721.4774 suzy@gcomworks.com
Investor Relations ir@gtxcorp.com
About LifeSpire:
Founded 60 years ago and serving over 5,000 people, LifeSpire is committed to the principle that all individuals with a developmental disability may become contributing members of their family and community. It is LifeSpire's aim to provide these individuals with the assistance and support necessary to attain the skills needed to maintain themselves in their community in the most integrated and independent manner possible.
About GLX - The Global Listing Exchange
The Global Online Investment Community - GLX provides interactive advertising, conference and event coordination, digital IR/PR, journalism, market intelligence, media/marketing, news dissemination, research, video production and ancillary specialty communications services to publicly traded companies worldwide.
The GLX Editor's Desk
+1 855 GLX INTL | +1 855 459 4685
info@glx.com | http://www.glx.com
GTX Corp does not warrant or represent that the unauthorized use of materials drawn from the content of this document will not infringe rights of third parties who are not owned or affiliated by GTX Corp. Further GTX Corp cannot be held responsible or liable for the unauthorized use of this document's content by third parties.
SOURCE GTX Corp
GTX Corp
Web Site: http://www.gtxcorp.com
GFI Software Makes Strategic Mobile Device Management Technology Acquisition
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
GFI Software Makes Strategic Mobile Device Management Technology Acquisition
Technology acquisition to boost GFI's mobile strategy and ability to offer a cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) solution for MSPs and IT administrators
CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GFI(®) Software today announced that it has made a strategic technology acquisition, purchasing a cloud-based multi-platform mobile device management solution from UK-based VizualMobile Ltd.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120330/NE79547LOGO )
The technology, which currently supports Android, iOS and Blackberry devices, will continue to be developed by GFI and integrated into two of its major product platforms, GFI MAX RemoteManagement for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and GFI Cloud, a web-based platform for IT administrators in small and medium-sized businesses. The new technology is expected to be available in GFI MAX later this year and in GFI Cloud in 2013.
"We are constantly on the lookout for new technologies that will help us solve our customers' problems and enhance our products. Cloud-based mobile device management is an important market that we believe is, as yet, relatively underserved in the SMB space and most of the solutions that do exist are not designed with MSPs in mind. The acquisition of this technology will strengthen our products and allow us to address the rapidly-growing demand for mobile management capabilities by SMBs," said Dr. Alistair Forbes, general manager of the GFI MAX business unit at GFI Software.
"We see the development of cloud-based services for small businesses as the way forward for GFI and support of mobile devices is a priority for us. This acquisition complements our existing antimalware and remote control technologies for Android devices and the combination of these three technologies gives us a unique set of capabilities in this area. We will be investing in the VizualMobile technology to continue adding new features to what is already a cool, easy to use, cloud-based solution to manage mobile devices," Forbes added.
Commenting on the acquisition, VizualMobile's founder, Tim Lloyd said: "It has always been our ambition to see VizualMobile reach a wide range of customers and achieve success in the market and I am very pleased that GFI has chosen to take our technology forward as its strategic solution for mobile device management, which we view as a recognition of the value we have created so far. We were looking for a company that had a vision and the ability and resources to take our technology to a new level. GFI fit the bill perfectly."
About VizualMobile
VizualMobile utilizes cloud technology to provide a feature rich and affordable smartphone device management solution that helps small to medium-sized businesses secure, track and report on their mobile device assets.
About GFI
GFI Software provides web and mail security, archiving and fax, networking and security software and hosted IT solutions for small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) via an extensive global partner community. GFI products are available either as on-premise solutions, in the cloud or as a hybrid of both delivery models. With award-winning technology, a competitive pricing strategy, and a strong focus on the unique requirements of SMBs, GFI satisfies the IT needs of organizations on a global scale. The company has offices in the United States, UK, Austria, Australia, Malta, Hong Kong, Philippines and Romania, which together support hundreds of thousands of installations worldwide. GFI is a channel-focused company with thousands of partners throughout the world and is also a Microsoft Gold ISV Partner.
For more information
GFI Software
Please email David Kelleher at dkelleher@gfi.com
GFI - Malta: Tel: +356 2205 2000; Fax: +356 21382419.
URL: http://www.gfi.com.
Davies Murphy Group
Please email Brian Alberti at gfi@daviesmurphy.com
GFI - US: Tel: +1-781-418-2403
Disclaimer
Copyright © 2012 GFI Software. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. To the best of our knowledge, all details were correct at the time of publishing; this information is subject to change without notice
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GFI Software
Web Site: http://www.gfi.com
Technology acquisition to boost GFI's mobile strategy and ability to offer a cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) solution for MSPs and IT administrators
CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GFI(®) Software today announced that it has made a strategic technology acquisition, purchasing a cloud-based multi-platform mobile device management solution from UK-based VizualMobile Ltd.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120330/NE79547LOGO )
The technology, which currently supports Android, iOS and Blackberry devices, will continue to be developed by GFI and integrated into two of its major product platforms, GFI MAX RemoteManagement for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and GFI Cloud, a web-based platform for IT administrators in small and medium-sized businesses. The new technology is expected to be available in GFI MAX later this year and in GFI Cloud in 2013.
"We are constantly on the lookout for new technologies that will help us solve our customers' problems and enhance our products. Cloud-based mobile device management is an important market that we believe is, as yet, relatively underserved in the SMB space and most of the solutions that do exist are not designed with MSPs in mind. The acquisition of this technology will strengthen our products and allow us to address the rapidly-growing demand for mobile management capabilities by SMBs," said Dr. Alistair Forbes, general manager of the GFI MAX business unit at GFI Software.
"We see the development of cloud-based services for small businesses as the way forward for GFI and support of mobile devices is a priority for us. This acquisition complements our existing antimalware and remote control technologies for Android devices and the combination of these three technologies gives us a unique set of capabilities in this area. We will be investing in the VizualMobile technology to continue adding new features to what is already a cool, easy to use, cloud-based solution to manage mobile devices," Forbes added.
Commenting on the acquisition, VizualMobile's founder, Tim Lloyd said: "It has always been our ambition to see VizualMobile reach a wide range of customers and achieve success in the market and I am very pleased that GFI has chosen to take our technology forward as its strategic solution for mobile device management, which we view as a recognition of the value we have created so far. We were looking for a company that had a vision and the ability and resources to take our technology to a new level. GFI fit the bill perfectly."
About VizualMobile
VizualMobile utilizes cloud technology to provide a feature rich and affordable smartphone device management solution that helps small to medium-sized businesses secure, track and report on their mobile device assets.
About GFI
GFI Software provides web and mail security, archiving and fax, networking and security software and hosted IT solutions for small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) via an extensive global partner community. GFI products are available either as on-premise solutions, in the cloud or as a hybrid of both delivery models. With award-winning technology, a competitive pricing strategy, and a strong focus on the unique requirements of SMBs, GFI satisfies the IT needs of organizations on a global scale. The company has offices in the United States, UK, Austria, Australia, Malta, Hong Kong, Philippines and Romania, which together support hundreds of thousands of installations worldwide. GFI is a channel-focused company with thousands of partners throughout the world and is also a Microsoft Gold ISV Partner.
For more information
GFI Software
Please email David Kelleher at dkelleher@gfi.com
GFI - Malta: Tel: +356 2205 2000; Fax: +356 21382419.
URL: http://www.gfi.com.
Davies Murphy Group
Please email Brian Alberti at gfi@daviesmurphy.com
GFI - US: Tel: +1-781-418-2403
Disclaimer
Copyright © 2012 GFI Software. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. To the best of our knowledge, all details were correct at the time of publishing; this information is subject to change without notice
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Web Site: http://www.gfi.com
DICK'S Sporting Goods Launches Mobile Application
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
DICK'S Sporting Goods Launches Mobile Application
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To further enhance the mobile and in-store experience for its customers, DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S. based full-line sporting goods retailer, today announced the launch of a comprehensive mobile application for iPhone® and Android(TM) smartphones.
With the new DICK'S Sporting Goods Mobile App, users will have access to all the benefits of the ScoreCard® Rewards Program, the ability to locate DICK'S stores in the area or make purchases directly from the app as well as be rewarded for engaging with the DICK'S Sporting Goods brand on social media.
The Dick's Sporting Goods Mobile App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod Touch as well as from Google Play or for both platforms by visiting http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/app.
Debuting at No.1 among iPhone apps in the Lifestyle category, the DICK'S Sporting Goods Mobile App empowers users with a wide array of tools and features including:
-- Seamless integration with the ScoreCard Rewards Program - including the
ability to create an account, track points, access Rewards Certificates
and make ScoreCard Rewards purchases. Customers with the App will no
longer need to carry their physical ScoreCard Rewards Card or print
Rewards Certificates to redeem them. Additionally, for a limited time,
ScoreCard Reward members who download the App will receive 50 ScoreCard
Rewards bonus points.
-- Quick and easy "Find a Store" tool to help users locate a DICK'S
Sporting Goods store in their area.
-- Full access to shop the extensive lineup of products and make purchases
directly from the app.
-- Built-in barcode scanner functionality, allowing shoppers to scan
product and marketing QR codes in-store and access information including
product description, news, price and user reviews.
-- The ability to "like" DICK'S Sporting Goods on Facebook and "follow" the
brand on Twitter as well as check into DICK'S locations on Foursquare.
By interacting with the brand via any of these actions, for a limited
time ScoreCard Reward members can earn bonus ScoreCard Rewards points -
even without making a purchase.
"Our goal is to provide a world-class shopping experience for our valued customers when they visit DICK'S Sporting Goods stores or when they shop for products at DICK'S online," said Lauren Hobart, DICK'S Sporting Goods Chief Marketing Officer. "As we continue to advance our mobile strategy, we're excited to debut our new smartphone application which will enhance the in-store experience by empowering users to optimize their purchases, while receiving unique and rewarding opportunities to further engage with our brand via social media."
About Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel and footwear in a specialty store environment. The Company also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, LLC, a golf specialty retailer. As of July 28, 2012, the Company operated 490 Dick's Sporting Goods stores in 44 states, 81 Golf Galaxy stores in 30 states and eCommerce websites and catalog operations for Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy. Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. news releases are available at http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/investors. The Company's website is not part of this release.
SOURCE DICK'S Sporting Goods
DICK'S Sporting Goods
CONTACT: Danny Christiansen, Catalyst Public Relations for Dick's Sporting Goods, dchristiansen@catalystpublicrelations.com, +1-704-644-6551
Web Site: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To further enhance the mobile and in-store experience for its customers, DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S. based full-line sporting goods retailer, today announced the launch of a comprehensive mobile application for iPhone® and Android(TM) smartphones.
With the new DICK'S Sporting Goods Mobile App, users will have access to all the benefits of the ScoreCard® Rewards Program, the ability to locate DICK'S stores in the area or make purchases directly from the app as well as be rewarded for engaging with the DICK'S Sporting Goods brand on social media.
The Dick's Sporting Goods Mobile App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod Touch as well as from Google Play or for both platforms by visiting http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/app.
Debuting at No.1 among iPhone apps in the Lifestyle category, the DICK'S Sporting Goods Mobile App empowers users with a wide array of tools and features including:
-- Seamless integration with the ScoreCard Rewards Program - including the
ability to create an account, track points, access Rewards Certificates
and make ScoreCard Rewards purchases. Customers with the App will no
longer need to carry their physical ScoreCard Rewards Card or print
Rewards Certificates to redeem them. Additionally, for a limited time,
ScoreCard Reward members who download the App will receive 50 ScoreCard
Rewards bonus points.
-- Quick and easy "Find a Store" tool to help users locate a DICK'S
Sporting Goods store in their area.
-- Full access to shop the extensive lineup of products and make purchases
directly from the app.
-- Built-in barcode scanner functionality, allowing shoppers to scan
product and marketing QR codes in-store and access information including
product description, news, price and user reviews.
-- The ability to "like" DICK'S Sporting Goods on Facebook and "follow" the
brand on Twitter as well as check into DICK'S locations on Foursquare.
By interacting with the brand via any of these actions, for a limited
time ScoreCard Reward members can earn bonus ScoreCard Rewards points -
even without making a purchase.
"Our goal is to provide a world-class shopping experience for our valued customers when they visit DICK'S Sporting Goods stores or when they shop for products at DICK'S online," said Lauren Hobart, DICK'S Sporting Goods Chief Marketing Officer. "As we continue to advance our mobile strategy, we're excited to debut our new smartphone application which will enhance the in-store experience by empowering users to optimize their purchases, while receiving unique and rewarding opportunities to further engage with our brand via social media."
About Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel and footwear in a specialty store environment. The Company also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, LLC, a golf specialty retailer. As of July 28, 2012, the Company operated 490 Dick's Sporting Goods stores in 44 states, 81 Golf Galaxy stores in 30 states and eCommerce websites and catalog operations for Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy. Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. news releases are available at http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/investors. The Company's website is not part of this release.
SOURCE DICK'S Sporting Goods
DICK'S Sporting Goods
CONTACT: Danny Christiansen, Catalyst Public Relations for Dick's Sporting Goods, dchristiansen@catalystpublicrelations.com, +1-704-644-6551
Web Site: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com
Fujitsu Introduces New FRAM-based Device for Radio Frequency ID Applications
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
Fujitsu Introduces New FRAM-based Device for Radio Frequency ID Applications
-- MB89R112 Provides Industry-leading Memory Capacity for RFID Tags Operating in the HF Band; Creates Design Opportunities for New RFID Applications --
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Semiconductor America has introduced a new FRAM-based device with the industry's highest memory capacity for a high-frequency RFID (radio frequency ID) IC.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120412/SF85935LOGO-b)
The MB89R112 is the latest member of the Fujitsu FerVID Family(TM), which uses FRAM memory for fast write speeds and high-frequency rewriting capabilities, providing excellent radiation tolerance and low-power operation. The device includes 9 kilobytes (KB) of FRAM, with a full 8 KB available as user memory. Memory is structured as 256 blocks of 32 bytes per block, permitting read and write access to the entire 8 KB region defined in ISO/IEC15693. Writing 8 KB of data takes about four seconds, a high-speed operation six times faster than products using EEPROM.
The MB89R112 operates at 13.5 MHz +/- 7kHz and assures data retention for up to 10 years. In addition to its wireless HF interface, the dual-interface MB89R112 incorporates a wired serial interface (SPI) for microcontroller connectivity.
Supplying more available data on RFID tags enables efficient use in various applications, and the combined features of the MB89R112 create new options for RFID use in embedded and industrial designs. Examples include facilitating wireless modification of product operating parameters, logging environmental readings for logistics, detecting equipment errors, modifying electronic displays, altering sensor threshold values, and changing firmware settings. Capabilities like these can enhance production control in automotive and electronics manufacturing. They can also help with maintenance applications in aviation, road building, construction and civil engineering.
"The MB89R112 meets the market need for higher capacity memory with an RFID interface to sensors and microcontrollers," said Tong Swan Pang, senior manager of marketing at Fujitsu Semiconductor America. "The dual-interface FRAM-based RFID enables customers to log, store, modify and exchange data flexibly between wireless RFIDs and wired embedded systems."
For more information, visit http://us.fujitsu.com/semi/fram.
Availability
The MB89F112 is now available in sample quantities.
About Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc.
Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc. (FSA) is a leading designer and developer of innovative semiconductor products and solutions for new generations of consumer, communications, automotive and industrial products. FSA provides a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality, reliable semiconductor products and services throughout North and South America. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Fujitsu Semiconductor America (formerly Fujitsu Microelectronics America) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (FSL), Japan.
For product information, visit the company's website at http://us.fujitsu.com/semi, e-mail FSA_inquiry@us.fujitsu.com or call 1-800-866-8608. For company news and updates, connect with FSA on Twitter (http://twitter.com/FujitsuSemiUS), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FujitsuSemiconductorAmerica), or YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/FujitsuSemiUS).
All product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and subject to change without advance notice.
SOURCE Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc.
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Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc.
CONTACT: Steven Wolpern, Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc., +1-408-737-5625, FSA_PR@us.fujitsu.com, or Dick Davies, IPRA, +1-415-652-7515, ipra@mindspring.com
Web Site: http://www.fma.fujitsu.com
-- MB89R112 Provides Industry-leading Memory Capacity for RFID Tags Operating in the HF Band; Creates Design Opportunities for New RFID Applications --
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Semiconductor America has introduced a new FRAM-based device with the industry's highest memory capacity for a high-frequency RFID (radio frequency ID) IC.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120412/SF85935LOGO-b)
The MB89R112 is the latest member of the Fujitsu FerVID Family(TM), which uses FRAM memory for fast write speeds and high-frequency rewriting capabilities, providing excellent radiation tolerance and low-power operation. The device includes 9 kilobytes (KB) of FRAM, with a full 8 KB available as user memory. Memory is structured as 256 blocks of 32 bytes per block, permitting read and write access to the entire 8 KB region defined in ISO/IEC15693. Writing 8 KB of data takes about four seconds, a high-speed operation six times faster than products using EEPROM.
The MB89R112 operates at 13.5 MHz +/- 7kHz and assures data retention for up to 10 years. In addition to its wireless HF interface, the dual-interface MB89R112 incorporates a wired serial interface (SPI) for microcontroller connectivity.
Supplying more available data on RFID tags enables efficient use in various applications, and the combined features of the MB89R112 create new options for RFID use in embedded and industrial designs. Examples include facilitating wireless modification of product operating parameters, logging environmental readings for logistics, detecting equipment errors, modifying electronic displays, altering sensor threshold values, and changing firmware settings. Capabilities like these can enhance production control in automotive and electronics manufacturing. They can also help with maintenance applications in aviation, road building, construction and civil engineering.
"The MB89R112 meets the market need for higher capacity memory with an RFID interface to sensors and microcontrollers," said Tong Swan Pang, senior manager of marketing at Fujitsu Semiconductor America. "The dual-interface FRAM-based RFID enables customers to log, store, modify and exchange data flexibly between wireless RFIDs and wired embedded systems."
For more information, visit http://us.fujitsu.com/semi/fram.
Availability
The MB89F112 is now available in sample quantities.
About Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc.
Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc. (FSA) is a leading designer and developer of innovative semiconductor products and solutions for new generations of consumer, communications, automotive and industrial products. FSA provides a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality, reliable semiconductor products and services throughout North and South America. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Fujitsu Semiconductor America (formerly Fujitsu Microelectronics America) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (FSL), Japan.
For product information, visit the company's website at http://us.fujitsu.com/semi, e-mail FSA_inquiry@us.fujitsu.com or call 1-800-866-8608. For company news and updates, connect with FSA on Twitter (http://twitter.com/FujitsuSemiUS), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FujitsuSemiconductorAmerica), or YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/FujitsuSemiUS).
All product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and subject to change without advance notice.
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Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc.
CONTACT: Steven Wolpern, Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc., +1-408-737-5625, FSA_PR@us.fujitsu.com, or Dick Davies, IPRA, +1-415-652-7515, ipra@mindspring.com
Web Site: http://www.fma.fujitsu.com
IGT Presents Crime Stoppers, Belly Laughs and Courtroom Drama for a Whale of a Good Time at G2E 2012
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
IGT Presents Crime Stoppers, Belly Laughs and Courtroom Drama for a Whale of a Good Time at G2E 2012
IGT Creates the MegaJackpots® Titles that Create Fans at G2E 2012
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Big wins, big names and big excitement come to Las Vegas as International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) premieres the MegaJackpots® games that will create fans at the Global Gaming Expo 2012 (G2E) from Oct.2-4.
"IGT has created some of the greatest experiences on casino floors for decades, from life-changing jackpots for players to high-performance games that drive new levels of success for operators," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales. "Our MegaJackpots® titles offer the combination of entertainment and profitability that create fans worldwide."
In IGT's booth 2241, IGT will feature outstanding experiences for G2E 2012 attendees with new iconic pop culture titles, engaging community game play and progressive jackpot action. New titles include:
-- The Family Guy(TM) Video Slots bring the hilarious comic adventures of
the Griffin family to the casino with progressive bonus awards and
Multi-Layer Display® (MLD(TM)) graphics. Join the family.
-- Crime scenes and clues abound as TV's hit drama, CSI: Video Slots, makes
its debut. Fans can choose their favorite city and cast from the CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation(TM), CSI: Miami((TM)) and CSI: NY(TM) shows in
this three-games-in-one star.
-- Blockbuster hits premiere on the IGT Center Stage(TM). Star Wars(TM)
Trilogy, Sex and the City Out on the Town(TM) and Judge Judy(TM) step
into the spotlight at G2E on the 103-inch and 70-inch platforms, as well
as the Center Stage Duo(TM) 55-inch screen. Players will experience the
Moon of Endor, the streets of New York and the Judge's courtroom through
interactive game play and clips from these pop culture favorites.
-- IGT's Wyland® Video Slots immerse players in oceans of entertainment on
the Center Stage Duo(TM) platform. The 55-inch LCD top box adds to the
communal bonus action in this MegaJackpots® title. The game features
stunning underwater graphics and breathtaking art from Wyland, who is
well known for his popular interpretations of ocean life. In addition, a
portion of the royalties generated from the game will support the Wyland
Foundation as it helps the public rediscover healthy oceans and
waterways through public art, education and science programs. Learn more
about the Wyland Foundation at http://www.wylandfoundations.org.
-- A player-favorite game for more than a decade, Wheel of Fortune® debuts
new titles that entertain with big spins and the possibility of big
jackpots. New titles include Wheel of Fortune® Lucky 7s Slots, Wheel of
Fortune® Triple Cash® Slots and Wheel of Fortune® Triple Wild Spins
Multi-Level Progressive on the IGT Center Stage Duo(TM).
For more information on IGT at G2E 2012 please visit igt.com/G2E, visit us on Facebook, facebook.com/IGT, or follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews.
IGT Resources:
-- Like us on Facebook
-- Like DoubleDown Casino on Facebook
-- Follow us on Twitter
-- View IGT's YouTube Channel
-- Play DoubleDown Casino games
-- Check out our other games and systems
About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT's recent acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or http://www.facebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or http://www.doubledowncasino.com.
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Wyland® is a trademark of Wyland Worldwide, LLC and may not be used in any way without its written authorization. Wyland Worldwide, LLC © 2012.
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CONTACT: Shelle Murach, IGT Public Relations, +1-775-448-0221, Shelle.Murach@IGT.com, Shanna Sabet, IGT Public Relations, +1-702-669-7537, Shanna.Sabet@IGT.com
Web Site: http://www.IGT.com
IGT Creates the MegaJackpots® Titles that Create Fans at G2E 2012
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Big wins, big names and big excitement come to Las Vegas as International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) premieres the MegaJackpots® games that will create fans at the Global Gaming Expo 2012 (G2E) from Oct.2-4.
"IGT has created some of the greatest experiences on casino floors for decades, from life-changing jackpots for players to high-performance games that drive new levels of success for operators," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales. "Our MegaJackpots® titles offer the combination of entertainment and profitability that create fans worldwide."
In IGT's booth 2241, IGT will feature outstanding experiences for G2E 2012 attendees with new iconic pop culture titles, engaging community game play and progressive jackpot action. New titles include:
-- The Family Guy(TM) Video Slots bring the hilarious comic adventures of
the Griffin family to the casino with progressive bonus awards and
Multi-Layer Display® (MLD(TM)) graphics. Join the family.
-- Crime scenes and clues abound as TV's hit drama, CSI: Video Slots, makes
its debut. Fans can choose their favorite city and cast from the CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation(TM), CSI: Miami((TM)) and CSI: NY(TM) shows in
this three-games-in-one star.
-- Blockbuster hits premiere on the IGT Center Stage(TM). Star Wars(TM)
Trilogy, Sex and the City Out on the Town(TM) and Judge Judy(TM) step
into the spotlight at G2E on the 103-inch and 70-inch platforms, as well
as the Center Stage Duo(TM) 55-inch screen. Players will experience the
Moon of Endor, the streets of New York and the Judge's courtroom through
interactive game play and clips from these pop culture favorites.
-- IGT's Wyland® Video Slots immerse players in oceans of entertainment on
the Center Stage Duo(TM) platform. The 55-inch LCD top box adds to the
communal bonus action in this MegaJackpots® title. The game features
stunning underwater graphics and breathtaking art from Wyland, who is
well known for his popular interpretations of ocean life. In addition, a
portion of the royalties generated from the game will support the Wyland
Foundation as it helps the public rediscover healthy oceans and
waterways through public art, education and science programs. Learn more
about the Wyland Foundation at http://www.wylandfoundations.org.
-- A player-favorite game for more than a decade, Wheel of Fortune® debuts
new titles that entertain with big spins and the possibility of big
jackpots. New titles include Wheel of Fortune® Lucky 7s Slots, Wheel of
Fortune® Triple Cash® Slots and Wheel of Fortune® Triple Wild Spins
Multi-Level Progressive on the IGT Center Stage Duo(TM).
For more information on IGT at G2E 2012 please visit igt.com/G2E, visit us on Facebook, facebook.com/IGT, or follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews.
IGT Resources:
-- Like us on Facebook
-- Like DoubleDown Casino on Facebook
-- Follow us on Twitter
-- View IGT's YouTube Channel
-- Play DoubleDown Casino games
-- Check out our other games and systems
About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT's recent acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or http://www.facebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or http://www.doubledowncasino.com.
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Mobile Deluxe Launches Jewel Factory(TM) for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 8:07:01 AM
Mobile Deluxe Launches Jewel Factory(TM) for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch
Free-to-play game features world-building and action puzzles for gamers of all ages
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Deluxe, publisher of popular free games Solitaire Deluxe(®) and Big Win Slots(TM), today released Jewel Factory(TM) for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, available now in the App Store. Jewel Factory is a free-to-play game where players enjoy active puzzles of progressive difficulty to build the brightest and most decorated Jewel City.
Jewel Factory combines two styles of games into one - sandbox and speedy puzzles - creating a unique experience where crafting and collecting jewels is combined with sorting jewels from moving mazes.
Players build Jewel City by creating and accumulating dozens of distinct jewels, which provide the magical power behind the city. Users also acquire buildings, monuments and decorations for added personalization. These treasures are purchased with free currency earned from puzzles where players test their flicking agility, racing to shoot whizzing jewels from conveyor belts to gem piles, flawlessly. Puzzles grow more complex and frenzied as the game progresses. Players can also use premium currency to accrue rare hybrid jewels and timesaving shortcuts.
"We're excited to push the boundaries of the average sandbox genre, both in terms of gameplay and theme," said Josh Hartwell, Mobile Deluxe CEO. "With two unique components, we anticipate Jewel Factory will captivate players and keep them coming back for more - whether they enjoy creating a magical city, or mastering dynamic puzzles. Nowhere else can users of all ages enjoy fast-paced puzzles and crafting a jewel empire, using diamonds, sapphires and rubies to create Ice Rubies and the elusive Tigress jewel."
Utilizing Game Center, players can compete against friends anywhere in the world and showcase their scores on Facebook and Twitter.
For more information about Mobile Deluxe, visit: http://www.mobiledeluxe.com.
About Mobile Deluxe:
Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Mobile Deluxe publishes free-to-play casual games that emphasize premium quality and fun game play. Founded in 2003 as GOSUB 60, Inc., the independent company has published several top-selling mobile games such as Solitaire Deluxe(®), Sudoku Deluxe(®), Big Win Slots(TM), The Game is Afoot, Curious George(®) Monkey Fun, and Toy Story 3: Operation Camouflage.
Besides making games, Mobile Deluxe is also a thought-leader in the industry and contributes content through a community blog.
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Web Site: http://www.mobiledeluxe.com
Free-to-play game features world-building and action puzzles for gamers of all ages
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Deluxe, publisher of popular free games Solitaire Deluxe(®) and Big Win Slots(TM), today released Jewel Factory(TM) for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, available now in the App Store. Jewel Factory is a free-to-play game where players enjoy active puzzles of progressive difficulty to build the brightest and most decorated Jewel City.
Jewel Factory combines two styles of games into one - sandbox and speedy puzzles - creating a unique experience where crafting and collecting jewels is combined with sorting jewels from moving mazes.
Players build Jewel City by creating and accumulating dozens of distinct jewels, which provide the magical power behind the city. Users also acquire buildings, monuments and decorations for added personalization. These treasures are purchased with free currency earned from puzzles where players test their flicking agility, racing to shoot whizzing jewels from conveyor belts to gem piles, flawlessly. Puzzles grow more complex and frenzied as the game progresses. Players can also use premium currency to accrue rare hybrid jewels and timesaving shortcuts.
"We're excited to push the boundaries of the average sandbox genre, both in terms of gameplay and theme," said Josh Hartwell, Mobile Deluxe CEO. "With two unique components, we anticipate Jewel Factory will captivate players and keep them coming back for more - whether they enjoy creating a magical city, or mastering dynamic puzzles. Nowhere else can users of all ages enjoy fast-paced puzzles and crafting a jewel empire, using diamonds, sapphires and rubies to create Ice Rubies and the elusive Tigress jewel."
Utilizing Game Center, players can compete against friends anywhere in the world and showcase their scores on Facebook and Twitter.
For more information about Mobile Deluxe, visit: http://www.mobiledeluxe.com.
About Mobile Deluxe:
Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Mobile Deluxe publishes free-to-play casual games that emphasize premium quality and fun game play. Founded in 2003 as GOSUB 60, Inc., the independent company has published several top-selling mobile games such as Solitaire Deluxe(®), Sudoku Deluxe(®), Big Win Slots(TM), The Game is Afoot, Curious George(®) Monkey Fun, and Toy Story 3: Operation Camouflage.
Besides making games, Mobile Deluxe is also a thought-leader in the industry and contributes content through a community blog.
SOURCE Mobile Deluxe
Mobile Deluxe
CONTACT: Jonathan Gluskin, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9319, jgluskin@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.mobiledeluxe.com
VPAR Live Golf Scoring Launches Dedicated Hub for New England
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 7:49:01 AM
VPAR Live Golf Scoring Launches Dedicated Hub for New England
LONDON, September 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
VPAR Live Golf Scoring [http://www.vpar.com ] announces the opening of its latest
operational hub in the heart of New England. From a new dedicated service center in
Marion, Massachusetts, VPAR is bringing the world's leading interactive live golf scoring
event experience to golf clubs, destination resorts, charity and corporate golf event
planners and passionate golfers throughout the region.
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VPAR's scoring system delivers a pro tournament experience to every golfer through an
innovative handheld leaderboard that enables each player and team to track their progress,
check out the competition and see what's happening elsewhere on the course as the game
unfolds.
"As we saw with Phil Michelson and other top 30 PGA Tour players on the "playoffs
bubble" at the recent Fed Ex Cup BMW Championship, when a player's position on the
leaderboard really matters, PGA Tour pros embrace live hole-by-hole scoring with a
passion. For the first time, VPAR delivers this same real-time, live scoring experience to
the amateur game, enabling amateur competitors to "play like the pros" - knowing their
current leaderboard position over every shot and on every hole." Claude Hoopes, Principal,
VPAR New England.
"We are supporting many great events in every corner of the region over the next few
weeks including the NEPGA AHEAD Stroke Play Championship at Belmont Country Club, The
Gilholm Cup at the Country Club of New Bedford and the Rhode Island Invitational,
co-hosted by Alpine Country Club and Kirkbrae Country Club." Claude Hoopes, Principal,
VPAR New England. "I am extremely proud to be able to help shape the future of golf
throughout New England."
To find out more about VPAR Live Golf Scoring in New England, visit
http://www.vpar.com, call +1-508-254-5555 or email claude.hoopes@vpar.com
About VPAR
VPAR Live Golf Scoring is the world's most powerful handheld real-time scoring and
live leaderboard experience available at hundreds of leading clubs and resorts worldwide.
With VPAR, everyone can enjoy the action live online - from colleagues back in the
office to family at home, or friends watching the interactive screens in the clubhouse.
VPAR is the most exciting and powerful way to get inside the game.
Media contact: Phil Iley, Marketing Director VPAR Live Golf Scoring: Tel
+44-207-524-7804 Email: enquiry@vpar.com
Head office: VPAR Ltd. 126 Westbourne Studios, London, W10 5JJ, UK. Regional offices:
USA, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Hong Kong, India, South Africa, UAE
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LONDON, September 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
VPAR Live Golf Scoring [http://www.vpar.com ] announces the opening of its latest
operational hub in the heart of New England. From a new dedicated service center in
Marion, Massachusetts, VPAR is bringing the world's leading interactive live golf scoring
event experience to golf clubs, destination resorts, charity and corporate golf event
planners and passionate golfers throughout the region.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120718/546047 )
VPAR's scoring system delivers a pro tournament experience to every golfer through an
innovative handheld leaderboard that enables each player and team to track their progress,
check out the competition and see what's happening elsewhere on the course as the game
unfolds.
"As we saw with Phil Michelson and other top 30 PGA Tour players on the "playoffs
bubble" at the recent Fed Ex Cup BMW Championship, when a player's position on the
leaderboard really matters, PGA Tour pros embrace live hole-by-hole scoring with a
passion. For the first time, VPAR delivers this same real-time, live scoring experience to
the amateur game, enabling amateur competitors to "play like the pros" - knowing their
current leaderboard position over every shot and on every hole." Claude Hoopes, Principal,
VPAR New England.
"We are supporting many great events in every corner of the region over the next few
weeks including the NEPGA AHEAD Stroke Play Championship at Belmont Country Club, The
Gilholm Cup at the Country Club of New Bedford and the Rhode Island Invitational,
co-hosted by Alpine Country Club and Kirkbrae Country Club." Claude Hoopes, Principal,
VPAR New England. "I am extremely proud to be able to help shape the future of golf
throughout New England."
To find out more about VPAR Live Golf Scoring in New England, visit
http://www.vpar.com, call +1-508-254-5555 or email claude.hoopes@vpar.com
About VPAR
VPAR Live Golf Scoring is the world's most powerful handheld real-time scoring and
live leaderboard experience available at hundreds of leading clubs and resorts worldwide.
With VPAR, everyone can enjoy the action live online - from colleagues back in the
office to family at home, or friends watching the interactive screens in the clubhouse.
VPAR is the most exciting and powerful way to get inside the game.
Media contact: Phil Iley, Marketing Director VPAR Live Golf Scoring: Tel
+44-207-524-7804 Email: enquiry@vpar.com
Head office: VPAR Ltd. 126 Westbourne Studios, London, W10 5JJ, UK. Regional offices:
USA, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Hong Kong, India, South Africa, UAE
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Ebase Xi 4.4 - The World's Best Rapid Application Development Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 7:42:01 AM
Ebase Xi 4.4 - The World's Best Rapid Application Development Platform
Ebase Technology extends the Ebase Xi Platform to include rich client development for browser and mobile web apps.
CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UK-based software developer, Ebase Technology, has announced the release of V4.4 of Ebase Xi, a free rapid application development platform that combines application development, workflow processing and data integration into a powerful and easy to use IDE.
The 4.4 release adds support for server-side JavaScript as alternative processing language and introduces AJAX-based screen refreshes for smoother and faster user interfaces.
"Our aim with this release is to position Xi as a complementary development platform for people with mainstream programming backgrounds." said David Rawlins, Commercial Director at Ebase Technology, " The first language we've added is JavaScript and over time we'll be adding others such as Groovy, Perl, Python and PHP." He added, "The AJAX-based screen refresh is really very cool and extends our support for rich-client development. The user experiences the kind of high-speed interactivity that was previously only possible in desktop applications".
The 4.4 release is a strategic milestone on a product roadmap that focuses totally on developer productivity.
David commented, "Our core objective remains the same: to drive down the cost of web app development, whether for browsers, mobiles, or any other media. We just don't buy the idea that the huge amount spent on app development right now is either justified or sustainable."
About Ebase Technology
Ebase Technology Ltd has been developing the Ebase Xi platform since 2001 and have a wide range of public and private sector customers and partners. To find out more visit them at http://www.ebasetech.com
Contact Information
Dave Rawlins
Ebase technology Ltd
4, St. Georges Tower
Hatley St. George
Sandy
Bedfordshire SG193SH
England
Voice: +44 (0)1767 654987
E-Mail: press@ebasetech.com
Website: http://www.ebasetech.com
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Ebase Technology extends the Ebase Xi Platform to include rich client development for browser and mobile web apps.
CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UK-based software developer, Ebase Technology, has announced the release of V4.4 of Ebase Xi, a free rapid application development platform that combines application development, workflow processing and data integration into a powerful and easy to use IDE.
The 4.4 release adds support for server-side JavaScript as alternative processing language and introduces AJAX-based screen refreshes for smoother and faster user interfaces.
"Our aim with this release is to position Xi as a complementary development platform for people with mainstream programming backgrounds." said David Rawlins, Commercial Director at Ebase Technology, " The first language we've added is JavaScript and over time we'll be adding others such as Groovy, Perl, Python and PHP." He added, "The AJAX-based screen refresh is really very cool and extends our support for rich-client development. The user experiences the kind of high-speed interactivity that was previously only possible in desktop applications".
The 4.4 release is a strategic milestone on a product roadmap that focuses totally on developer productivity.
David commented, "Our core objective remains the same: to drive down the cost of web app development, whether for browsers, mobiles, or any other media. We just don't buy the idea that the huge amount spent on app development right now is either justified or sustainable."
About Ebase Technology
Ebase Technology Ltd has been developing the Ebase Xi platform since 2001 and have a wide range of public and private sector customers and partners. To find out more visit them at http://www.ebasetech.com
Contact Information
Dave Rawlins
Ebase technology Ltd
4, St. Georges Tower
Hatley St. George
Sandy
Bedfordshire SG193SH
England
Voice: +44 (0)1767 654987
E-Mail: press@ebasetech.com
Website: http://www.ebasetech.com
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Mirror Your Laptop, Smartphone Or Tablet Screen On Your TV With NETGEAR Push2TV
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 7:42:01 AM
Mirror Your Laptop, Smartphone Or Tablet Screen On Your TV With NETGEAR Push2TV
Next-generation Push2TV credit card sized adapter supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) and is compatible with the Wi-Fi Alliance's Miracast open standard for wireless display to your big screen TV
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced the next-generation NETGEAR Push2TV(TM) Wireless Display Adapter (PTV3000), which lets you wirelessly mirror a laptop, smartphone or tablet screen on your big screen TV(1). The new Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter supports Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi)(2), and is one of the first adapters that is pre-standard compliant with the Wi-Fi Alliance's Miracast(TM) specification(3). Both Intel WiDi technology and the Miracast standard allow a WiFi connection to be used to deliver audio and video content from one device to another, without cables or a connection to an existing WiFi network.
The new Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter supports wirelessly transmitted image display in up to 1080p full HD video resolution and 5.1 surround sound audio, so you can enjoy great quality movies, music, photos or any website on your big screen TV straight from your mobile devices. About one-third the size of its predecessor, PTV2000, and about the same length and width of a credit card, the Push2TV adapter PTV3000 can be conveniently placed in most home theater environments without adding more clutter. It is an ideal entertainment accessory for any Intel WiDi or Miracast compatible laptop, tablet or smartphone - even on the go.
The Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter offers flexible power options, featuring a low power usage design. The adapter can be conveniently powered using a USB port on your TV - eliminating the need to run a separate power cable or use up another electrical outlet. If your TV does not have a USB port, Push2TV comes with a power adapter that plugs directly into an electrical outlet.
According to a study by Parks Associates, 26% of all U.S. broadband households still connect a computer to their TV to enjoy locally stored or online content that is only accessible through their desktop or laptop. The Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter frees content from a small PC, tablet or smartphone screen and allows you to watch sports, a movie, view photos or stream online content on your HDTV without connecting cables from your laptop to your TV. Instead, you can wirelessly mirror the content on the screen of your Intel WiDi or Miracast compatible device on your TV and enjoy it the way it's meant to be - as a big screen entertainment experience.
In addition to Intel WiDi, which enables wireless display capabilities with Intel Core(TM) i3, i5, i7 based laptops, Push2TV is also pre-standard compliant with the Wi-Fi Alliance's Miracast technology. Miracast creates an open standard that allows a direct connection between devices. This enables you to mirror videos from a smartphone on a big screen TV, share a laptop screen with a conference room projector to collaborate in real-time and more. Televisions, laptops, smartphones, tablets and set-top boxes like Push2TV, are among the device types that will be certified for Miracast interoperability near the end of 2012 as the Wi-Fi Alliance finalizes the specification.
"Consumers increasingly use laptops, smartphones and tablets to stream sports, movies or view high resolution photos, often leaving the big screen TV unused," said Damir Skripic, product line manager for connected entertainment at NETGEAR. "With the new Push2TV adapter PTV3000 and the forthcoming Miracast standard, you can easily enjoy entertainment you can't get from your cable or satellite operator on your big screen TV from your laptop or mobile devices."
Pricing and Availability
The NETGEAR Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter (PTV3000) will be available beginning September 20, 2012 for purchase at major retailers and online for USD $59.99.
For more information on the NETGEAR Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter (PTV3000), please visit http://www.netgear.com/stream.
About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 32,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 42,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.
(1) Requires a laptop, smartphone or tablet with Intel WiDi or pre-standard compliant Miracast wireless display, Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter and an HDTV with available HDMI input.
(2) Intel® WiDi requires an Intel® Wireless Display enabled PC, NETGEAR and a TV. 1080p HD resolution is available on second-generation Intel® Core(TM) processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled. Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/go/widi.
(3)NETGEAR Push2TV (PTV3000) supports a pre-compliant version of Miracast and will be submitted for certification towards the end of 2012.
© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, NETGEAR Push2TV, and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Alliance, Miracast are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 45 through 63, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2012. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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CONTACT: U.S. Media, Claudia Oropeza of Weber Shandwick for NETGEAR, +1-408-685-0618, coropeza@webershandwick.com; U.S. Sales Inquiries, +1-408-907-8000, sales@netgear.com; U.S. Customer Inquiries, 1-888-NETGEAR
Web Site: http://www.netgear.com
Next-generation Push2TV credit card sized adapter supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) and is compatible with the Wi-Fi Alliance's Miracast open standard for wireless display to your big screen TV
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced the next-generation NETGEAR Push2TV(TM) Wireless Display Adapter (PTV3000), which lets you wirelessly mirror a laptop, smartphone or tablet screen on your big screen TV(1). The new Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter supports Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi)(2), and is one of the first adapters that is pre-standard compliant with the Wi-Fi Alliance's Miracast(TM) specification(3). Both Intel WiDi technology and the Miracast standard allow a WiFi connection to be used to deliver audio and video content from one device to another, without cables or a connection to an existing WiFi network.
The new Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter supports wirelessly transmitted image display in up to 1080p full HD video resolution and 5.1 surround sound audio, so you can enjoy great quality movies, music, photos or any website on your big screen TV straight from your mobile devices. About one-third the size of its predecessor, PTV2000, and about the same length and width of a credit card, the Push2TV adapter PTV3000 can be conveniently placed in most home theater environments without adding more clutter. It is an ideal entertainment accessory for any Intel WiDi or Miracast compatible laptop, tablet or smartphone - even on the go.
The Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter offers flexible power options, featuring a low power usage design. The adapter can be conveniently powered using a USB port on your TV - eliminating the need to run a separate power cable or use up another electrical outlet. If your TV does not have a USB port, Push2TV comes with a power adapter that plugs directly into an electrical outlet.
According to a study by Parks Associates, 26% of all U.S. broadband households still connect a computer to their TV to enjoy locally stored or online content that is only accessible through their desktop or laptop. The Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter frees content from a small PC, tablet or smartphone screen and allows you to watch sports, a movie, view photos or stream online content on your HDTV without connecting cables from your laptop to your TV. Instead, you can wirelessly mirror the content on the screen of your Intel WiDi or Miracast compatible device on your TV and enjoy it the way it's meant to be - as a big screen entertainment experience.
In addition to Intel WiDi, which enables wireless display capabilities with Intel Core(TM) i3, i5, i7 based laptops, Push2TV is also pre-standard compliant with the Wi-Fi Alliance's Miracast technology. Miracast creates an open standard that allows a direct connection between devices. This enables you to mirror videos from a smartphone on a big screen TV, share a laptop screen with a conference room projector to collaborate in real-time and more. Televisions, laptops, smartphones, tablets and set-top boxes like Push2TV, are among the device types that will be certified for Miracast interoperability near the end of 2012 as the Wi-Fi Alliance finalizes the specification.
"Consumers increasingly use laptops, smartphones and tablets to stream sports, movies or view high resolution photos, often leaving the big screen TV unused," said Damir Skripic, product line manager for connected entertainment at NETGEAR. "With the new Push2TV adapter PTV3000 and the forthcoming Miracast standard, you can easily enjoy entertainment you can't get from your cable or satellite operator on your big screen TV from your laptop or mobile devices."
Pricing and Availability
The NETGEAR Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter (PTV3000) will be available beginning September 20, 2012 for purchase at major retailers and online for USD $59.99.
For more information on the NETGEAR Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter (PTV3000), please visit http://www.netgear.com/stream.
About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 32,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 42,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.
(1) Requires a laptop, smartphone or tablet with Intel WiDi or pre-standard compliant Miracast wireless display, Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter and an HDTV with available HDMI input.
(2) Intel® WiDi requires an Intel® Wireless Display enabled PC, NETGEAR and a TV. 1080p HD resolution is available on second-generation Intel® Core(TM) processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled. Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/go/widi.
(3)NETGEAR Push2TV (PTV3000) supports a pre-compliant version of Miracast and will be submitted for certification towards the end of 2012.
© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, NETGEAR Push2TV, and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Alliance, Miracast are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 45 through 63, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2012. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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NETGEAR Introduces Centria, A High-Speed Router With The Convenience Of Automatic Data Backup For Both PCs And Macs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 7:35:01 AM
NETGEAR Introduces Centria, A High-Speed Router With The Convenience Of Automatic Data Backup For Both PCs And Macs
Three powerful products in one innovative solution to simplify your digital life
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced the worldwide availability of NETGEAR Centria(TM), a powerful, all-in-one automatic backup/media server and high-speed WiFi router. Centria is a dual band high-performance router with the added convenience of automatic data backup for both PCs and Macs. The backup capability of the Centria router gives you peace of mind knowing that your data is always backed up. If your PC or Mac goes down or is lost, you can still access your data from Centria using another computer. Routers are an ideal device to provide data backup since they are always on and are the central point of connection for all computers in the home. Additionally, Centria can be used as a storage repository for photos, media and documents that may take up too much space on your computer. Centria uses an internal SATA drive and/or external USB drives to backup and store data.
Centria makes it easy to automatically backup data from both PCs and Macs. It includes NETGEAR ReadySHARE® Vault for Windows PC for backup. It supports Apple® Time Machine® for Mac to deliver wireless backup to the Centria integrated hard drive or connected USB hard drive. After the simple initial setup, Centria will automatically backup your PC or Mac every time you connect to the network, so you don't have to remember to backup your computer.
Centria is available in two models. The NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 allows you to insert your own hard drive into its internal storage bay. NETGEAR Centria WNDR4720 comes with an internal 2 TB hard drive. You can easily upgrade the internal hard drive yourself anytime - an industry first. Both models come with two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports - which are up to10 times faster than standard USB 2.0 ports - to provide additional storage capacity with compatible USB 3.0 external hard drives. An SD card reader affords simple, single-click backup of media to the internal hard drive.
As a media server, NETGEAR Centria centrally and securely stores your documents, family photos, home videos and other media, which can be accessed from any connected device. NETGEAR ReadySHARE® Cloud creates a secure private cloud so you can access files stored on Centria remotely via any Internet-enabled device. You can also use your Android-based smartphone, tablet, Apple® iPhone® or Apple iPad as a remote control and direct NETGEAR MyMedia(TM) to quickly find and play your media files on a DLNA-enabled TV.
Centria is also a high-performance 900 Mbps (450+450 Mbps) Dual Band WiFi router that delivers fast, smooth streaming and gaming. Combined with simultaneous dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) technology, it provides extended WiFi range and superior coverage, which is ideal for large homes. For smoother HD media streaming and gaming, your home network can be prioritized by device or application using the advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities of Centria.
"With increasing reliance on their computers to store important data and irreplaceable family photos and videos, it is imperative for consumers to backup their PCs and Macs so that if their computer crashes or is lost, then their important files will still be safe and accessible on Centria," said Sandeep Harpalani, senior product line manager for wireless networking, NETGEAR. "After the fast initial setup, Centria will automatically backup PCs and Macs every time they connect to the home network. This makes data backup a simple set-and-forget operation and simplifies digital life for consumers."
Pricing and Availability
NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 and WNDR4720 are available immediately from major worldwide retailers in stores and online. The NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 is priced at $229.99 USD. The NETGEAR Centria WNDR4720 with an internal 2TB hard drive is priced at $349.99 USD.
More Information
Learn more about NETGEAR Centria at http://www.netgear.com/Centria. To learn more about other new NETGEAR consumer products and services, please visit http://www.netgear.com.
About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 32,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 42,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.
© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, CENTRIA, NETGEAR Genie, ReadySHARE, ReadySHARE Vault, ReadySHARE Cloud, MyMedia and the NETGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, iPad, iPhone, Mac and Apple Time Machineare registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 45 through 63, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2012. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Three powerful products in one innovative solution to simplify your digital life
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced the worldwide availability of NETGEAR Centria(TM), a powerful, all-in-one automatic backup/media server and high-speed WiFi router. Centria is a dual band high-performance router with the added convenience of automatic data backup for both PCs and Macs. The backup capability of the Centria router gives you peace of mind knowing that your data is always backed up. If your PC or Mac goes down or is lost, you can still access your data from Centria using another computer. Routers are an ideal device to provide data backup since they are always on and are the central point of connection for all computers in the home. Additionally, Centria can be used as a storage repository for photos, media and documents that may take up too much space on your computer. Centria uses an internal SATA drive and/or external USB drives to backup and store data.
Centria makes it easy to automatically backup data from both PCs and Macs. It includes NETGEAR ReadySHARE® Vault for Windows PC for backup. It supports Apple® Time Machine® for Mac to deliver wireless backup to the Centria integrated hard drive or connected USB hard drive. After the simple initial setup, Centria will automatically backup your PC or Mac every time you connect to the network, so you don't have to remember to backup your computer.
Centria is available in two models. The NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 allows you to insert your own hard drive into its internal storage bay. NETGEAR Centria WNDR4720 comes with an internal 2 TB hard drive. You can easily upgrade the internal hard drive yourself anytime - an industry first. Both models come with two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports - which are up to10 times faster than standard USB 2.0 ports - to provide additional storage capacity with compatible USB 3.0 external hard drives. An SD card reader affords simple, single-click backup of media to the internal hard drive.
As a media server, NETGEAR Centria centrally and securely stores your documents, family photos, home videos and other media, which can be accessed from any connected device. NETGEAR ReadySHARE® Cloud creates a secure private cloud so you can access files stored on Centria remotely via any Internet-enabled device. You can also use your Android-based smartphone, tablet, Apple® iPhone® or Apple iPad as a remote control and direct NETGEAR MyMedia(TM) to quickly find and play your media files on a DLNA-enabled TV.
Centria is also a high-performance 900 Mbps (450+450 Mbps) Dual Band WiFi router that delivers fast, smooth streaming and gaming. Combined with simultaneous dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) technology, it provides extended WiFi range and superior coverage, which is ideal for large homes. For smoother HD media streaming and gaming, your home network can be prioritized by device or application using the advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities of Centria.
"With increasing reliance on their computers to store important data and irreplaceable family photos and videos, it is imperative for consumers to backup their PCs and Macs so that if their computer crashes or is lost, then their important files will still be safe and accessible on Centria," said Sandeep Harpalani, senior product line manager for wireless networking, NETGEAR. "After the fast initial setup, Centria will automatically backup PCs and Macs every time they connect to the home network. This makes data backup a simple set-and-forget operation and simplifies digital life for consumers."
Pricing and Availability
NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 and WNDR4720 are available immediately from major worldwide retailers in stores and online. The NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 is priced at $229.99 USD. The NETGEAR Centria WNDR4720 with an internal 2TB hard drive is priced at $349.99 USD.
More Information
Learn more about NETGEAR Centria at http://www.netgear.com/Centria. To learn more about other new NETGEAR consumer products and services, please visit http://www.netgear.com.
About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 32,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 42,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.
© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, CENTRIA, NETGEAR Genie, ReadySHARE, ReadySHARE Vault, ReadySHARE Cloud, MyMedia and the NETGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, iPad, iPhone, Mac and Apple Time Machineare registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 45 through 63, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2012. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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NETGEAR Unveils NeoTV Streaming Players That Are Smarter Than Your Average Smart TV
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 7:35:01 AM
NETGEAR Unveils NeoTV Streaming Players That Are Smarter Than Your Average Smart TV
Three new streaming players offer 1080p HD, built-in WiFi, Intel WiDi, access to personal media and hundreds of popular streaming channels including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu and many others
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR(®), Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced a new family of next-generation streaming players that deliver a superior connected home entertainment experience. The three new NETGEAR NeoTV® Streaming Players are among the first to support the HTML 5 standard, which is rapidly being adopted by content providers as the ideal method for streaming entertainment into homes. The new NeoTV Streaming Players use HTML 5, HLS, and digital rights management tools like Microsoft PlayReady® to provide access to hundreds of HD streaming channels and a variety of entertainment features that offer an outstanding home theater experience for consumers.
The new NETGEAR streaming players are perfect for upgrading standard TVs to smart TVs. Additionally, if you are unsatisfied with the content availability or ease-of-use of your smart TV, NeoTV will broaden your access to content and features apps that turn smartphones into remote control devices to simplify finding and playing content.
The streaming players - NeoTV (NTV300), NeoTV PRO (NTV300S) and NeoTV MAX (NTV300SL) - are perfect for streaming thousands of movies, TV shows or songs from Netflix, Vudu, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Best Buy CinemaNow, Pandora, Rhapsody and many other channels to your big screen TV in full 1080p HD and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. All three streaming players offer flexible Internet connectivity through built-in WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. Each streaming player includes a remote control featuring one-touch Quick Start buttons to ensure easy access to your favorite streaming channels like Netflix, YouTube and others. An optional free remote control app is available for download from Google Play® or from the Apple App Store. The app turns an Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® Touch, Android® smartphone or tablet into a simple touch screen remote control for any of the NeoTV Streaming Players.
According to a study by Parks Associates, the percentage of connected device owners going online every month to watch streaming movies and TV shows grew nearly 20% from the third quarter of last year to early 2012. NeoTV Streaming Players feature higher performance processors for faster navigation and support for HTML5 streaming channels, providing a rich, interactive and dynamic streaming experience. These enhancements strongly position the NeoTV Streaming Player line to take advantage of the rapid growth in web-based content delivery.
In addition to the streaming channelsand all the NeoTV (NTV300) features,the NeoTV PRO (NTV300S) is still the first streaming player to offer Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi),which allows you to wirelessly display your laptop screen on your TV in up to 1080p full-HD video resolution and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. If you have a compatible Intel WiDi laptop, you can now wirelessly display videos, photos, music or any website on a big screen TV, instead of watching it on the small laptop screen. The NeoTV PRO also brings smart TV capabilities to virtually any TV by offering an AV port that enables the NeoTV PRO to be connected to older TVs that do not have HDMI ports.
The NeoTV MAX (NTV300SL) takes the connected home theater experience a step further - beyond the capabilities of most existing smart TVs. In addition to all of the NeoTV and NeoTV PRO features, NeoTV MAX offers the ability to play personal media from external hard disk drives, USB drives and DLNA media servers. NeoTV MAX enables you to enjoy your favorite home movies, view photos from your vacation, or listen to songs directly on your TV. The NeoTV MAX also comes with a premium remote control with simple navigation buttons on one side and a full QWERTY keyboard on the other, so you can easily type in the titles of the videos, movies or songs you are searching for. In addition, with the NeoTV MAX Streaming Player you can now enjoy 3D streaming movies from Vudu on your 3D capable TV for an immersive, connected entertainment experience.
"NeoTV Streaming Players offer a variety of entertainment features to meet every consumer's need, whether you are a novice at streaming movies or someone who wants an advanced experience like wireless display or playback of personal media," said Damir Skripic, product line manager for connected entertainment at NETGEAR. "NeoTV lets you stream your favorite TV shows like 'Modern Family' on Hulu Plus, listen to Maroon 5's songs on Pandora, or watch 'The Hunger Games' on Vudu-all on your big screen TV in HD for an ideal connected home entertainment experience."
As an added bonus - from now until December 31, 2012 NETGEAR NeoTV, NeoTV PRO and NeoTV MAX will include select content from Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph," a hilarious arcade-game-hopping adventure in theaters Nov. 2, 2012. NETGEAR is also introducing a nationwide sweepstakes for an amazing movie-fan prize pack -enter for a chance to win a trip for four to Los Angeles for a tour of Walt Disney Animation Studios and four tickets to a theatrical release of every Disney movie in 2013! No purchase necessary to enter or win. Open to US residents, 21 and older. Void where prohibited or restricted. Starts 9/15/12 and ends on 12/31/12. Visit netgear.com/disney to enter and for complete rules.
Pricing and Availability
The entire NETGEAR NeoTV Streaming Player line is available in the United States beginning September 20, 2012 for purchase at major retailers and online. The NeoTV Streaming Player (NTV300) is priced at USD $49.99. The NeoTV PRO Streaming Player (NTV300S) is priced at USD $59.99, and the NeoTV MAX Streaming Player (NTV300SL) is priced at USD $69.99.
To learn more about the NeoTV Streaming Players and other NETGEAR connected entertainment products, please visit http://www.netgear.com/stream.
About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 32,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 42,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.
[1]Intel® WiDi requires an Intel® Wireless Display enabled PC, NETGEAR NeoTV PRO or NETGEAR NeoTV MAX and a TV. 1080p HD resolution is available on second-generation Intel® Core(TM) processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled. Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/go/widi.
ABOUT Disney's Wreck-It-Ralph
Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy®-winning director Rich Moore (TV's "The Simpsons," "Futurama") take moviegoers on a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in "Wreck-It Ralph." Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly, "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," "Step Brothers") is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer, "30 Rock"), the "good guy" star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he's tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he's got what it takes to be a hero.
On his quest, he meets the tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch, TV's "Glee") from the first-person action game Hero's Duty. But it's the feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman, "The Sarah Silverman Program") from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, whose world is threatened when Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Will Ralph realize his dream and save the day before it's too late? "Wreck-It Ralph" crashes onto the big screen on November 2, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D(TM) in select theaters.
© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Apple, iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. Microsoft PlayReady is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 45 through 63, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2012. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Three new streaming players offer 1080p HD, built-in WiFi, Intel WiDi, access to personal media and hundreds of popular streaming channels including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu and many others
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR(®), Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced a new family of next-generation streaming players that deliver a superior connected home entertainment experience. The three new NETGEAR NeoTV® Streaming Players are among the first to support the HTML 5 standard, which is rapidly being adopted by content providers as the ideal method for streaming entertainment into homes. The new NeoTV Streaming Players use HTML 5, HLS, and digital rights management tools like Microsoft PlayReady® to provide access to hundreds of HD streaming channels and a variety of entertainment features that offer an outstanding home theater experience for consumers.
The new NETGEAR streaming players are perfect for upgrading standard TVs to smart TVs. Additionally, if you are unsatisfied with the content availability or ease-of-use of your smart TV, NeoTV will broaden your access to content and features apps that turn smartphones into remote control devices to simplify finding and playing content.
The streaming players - NeoTV (NTV300), NeoTV PRO (NTV300S) and NeoTV MAX (NTV300SL) - are perfect for streaming thousands of movies, TV shows or songs from Netflix, Vudu, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Best Buy CinemaNow, Pandora, Rhapsody and many other channels to your big screen TV in full 1080p HD and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. All three streaming players offer flexible Internet connectivity through built-in WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. Each streaming player includes a remote control featuring one-touch Quick Start buttons to ensure easy access to your favorite streaming channels like Netflix, YouTube and others. An optional free remote control app is available for download from Google Play® or from the Apple App Store. The app turns an Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® Touch, Android® smartphone or tablet into a simple touch screen remote control for any of the NeoTV Streaming Players.
According to a study by Parks Associates, the percentage of connected device owners going online every month to watch streaming movies and TV shows grew nearly 20% from the third quarter of last year to early 2012. NeoTV Streaming Players feature higher performance processors for faster navigation and support for HTML5 streaming channels, providing a rich, interactive and dynamic streaming experience. These enhancements strongly position the NeoTV Streaming Player line to take advantage of the rapid growth in web-based content delivery.
In addition to the streaming channelsand all the NeoTV (NTV300) features,the NeoTV PRO (NTV300S) is still the first streaming player to offer Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi),which allows you to wirelessly display your laptop screen on your TV in up to 1080p full-HD video resolution and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. If you have a compatible Intel WiDi laptop, you can now wirelessly display videos, photos, music or any website on a big screen TV, instead of watching it on the small laptop screen. The NeoTV PRO also brings smart TV capabilities to virtually any TV by offering an AV port that enables the NeoTV PRO to be connected to older TVs that do not have HDMI ports.
The NeoTV MAX (NTV300SL) takes the connected home theater experience a step further - beyond the capabilities of most existing smart TVs. In addition to all of the NeoTV and NeoTV PRO features, NeoTV MAX offers the ability to play personal media from external hard disk drives, USB drives and DLNA media servers. NeoTV MAX enables you to enjoy your favorite home movies, view photos from your vacation, or listen to songs directly on your TV. The NeoTV MAX also comes with a premium remote control with simple navigation buttons on one side and a full QWERTY keyboard on the other, so you can easily type in the titles of the videos, movies or songs you are searching for. In addition, with the NeoTV MAX Streaming Player you can now enjoy 3D streaming movies from Vudu on your 3D capable TV for an immersive, connected entertainment experience.
"NeoTV Streaming Players offer a variety of entertainment features to meet every consumer's need, whether you are a novice at streaming movies or someone who wants an advanced experience like wireless display or playback of personal media," said Damir Skripic, product line manager for connected entertainment at NETGEAR. "NeoTV lets you stream your favorite TV shows like 'Modern Family' on Hulu Plus, listen to Maroon 5's songs on Pandora, or watch 'The Hunger Games' on Vudu-all on your big screen TV in HD for an ideal connected home entertainment experience."
As an added bonus - from now until December 31, 2012 NETGEAR NeoTV, NeoTV PRO and NeoTV MAX will include select content from Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph," a hilarious arcade-game-hopping adventure in theaters Nov. 2, 2012. NETGEAR is also introducing a nationwide sweepstakes for an amazing movie-fan prize pack -enter for a chance to win a trip for four to Los Angeles for a tour of Walt Disney Animation Studios and four tickets to a theatrical release of every Disney movie in 2013! No purchase necessary to enter or win. Open to US residents, 21 and older. Void where prohibited or restricted. Starts 9/15/12 and ends on 12/31/12. Visit netgear.com/disney to enter and for complete rules.
Pricing and Availability
The entire NETGEAR NeoTV Streaming Player line is available in the United States beginning September 20, 2012 for purchase at major retailers and online. The NeoTV Streaming Player (NTV300) is priced at USD $49.99. The NeoTV PRO Streaming Player (NTV300S) is priced at USD $59.99, and the NeoTV MAX Streaming Player (NTV300SL) is priced at USD $69.99.
To learn more about the NeoTV Streaming Players and other NETGEAR connected entertainment products, please visit http://www.netgear.com/stream.
About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 32,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 42,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.
[1]Intel® WiDi requires an Intel® Wireless Display enabled PC, NETGEAR NeoTV PRO or NETGEAR NeoTV MAX and a TV. 1080p HD resolution is available on second-generation Intel® Core(TM) processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled. Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/go/widi.
ABOUT Disney's Wreck-It-Ralph
Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy®-winning director Rich Moore (TV's "The Simpsons," "Futurama") take moviegoers on a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in "Wreck-It Ralph." Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly, "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," "Step Brothers") is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer, "30 Rock"), the "good guy" star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he's tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he's got what it takes to be a hero.
On his quest, he meets the tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch, TV's "Glee") from the first-person action game Hero's Duty. But it's the feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman, "The Sarah Silverman Program") from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, whose world is threatened when Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Will Ralph realize his dream and save the day before it's too late? "Wreck-It Ralph" crashes onto the big screen on November 2, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D(TM) in select theaters.
© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Apple, iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. Microsoft PlayReady is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 45 through 63, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2012. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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OfficeMax Upgrades Online Customer Experience With New Search Engine On OfficeMax.com
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Posted on September 20, 2012 at 7:14:02 AM
OfficeMax Upgrades Online Customer Experience With New Search Engine On OfficeMax.com
New Search Engine Upgrades Immediately Boost Customer Conversion Rate with Improved Search Efficiency, Shopping and Purchase Experience
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OfficeMax(®) Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office supplies, technology and services and one of the nation's top 15 largest retailers online(1), today announced a new search engine on OfficeMax.com that is helping customers shop faster, with more accurate search and recommendation results for a more convenient online shopping experience. In the first month as the search engine was phased in, OfficeMax.com has already experienced an increase in conversion rate and customer satisfaction around site navigation, and more than a 60 percent increase in average revenue per visit.
"Search is the backbone of any successful internet retailer, and is the key to delivering the speed, accuracy and convenience that customers desire in their online shopping experience," said Jim Barr, OfficeMax executive vice president and chief digital officer. "These improvements to our search capabilities make our customers' online shopping experience more intuitive and easier than ever before. As importantly, our investment to upgrade search demonstrates that OfficeMax is committed to growing our e-commerce operations and improving our online customer experience long term."
New site features include type-ahead text, which better and more accurately anticipates customer queries and showcases recommendations on products, brands and other search terms. Shoppers can also refine searches based on parameters such as brand, price, color and relevant product attributes, and then sort how they view the search results.
The search engine upgrade has led to additional improvements in the OfficeMax.com customer shopping experience. Customers are viewing more products on OfficeMax.com with fewer searches, validating that consumers are finding the products they want with less effort.
The new search engine is one of many ongoing improvements to OfficeMax's e-commerce platforms to improve the customer shopping experience.
About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is a leader in integrating products, solutions and services for the workplace, whether for business or at home. The OfficeMax mission is simple: We provide workplace innovation that enables our customers to work better. The company provides office supplies and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress®, technology products and solutions, and furniture to businesses and consumers. OfficeMax customers are served by approximately 29,000 associates through e-commerce, more than 900 stores in the U.S. and Mexico, direct sales and catalogs. OfficeMax has been named one of the 2012 World's Most Ethical Companies, and is the only company in the office supply industry to receive Ethics Inside(®) Certification by the Ethisphere Institute. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more information, visit http://www.officemax.com.
All trademarks, service marks and trade names of OfficeMax Incorporated used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of OfficeMax Incorporated. Any other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
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New Search Engine Upgrades Immediately Boost Customer Conversion Rate with Improved Search Efficiency, Shopping and Purchase Experience
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OfficeMax(®) Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office supplies, technology and services and one of the nation's top 15 largest retailers online(1), today announced a new search engine on OfficeMax.com that is helping customers shop faster, with more accurate search and recommendation results for a more convenient online shopping experience. In the first month as the search engine was phased in, OfficeMax.com has already experienced an increase in conversion rate and customer satisfaction around site navigation, and more than a 60 percent increase in average revenue per visit.
"Search is the backbone of any successful internet retailer, and is the key to delivering the speed, accuracy and convenience that customers desire in their online shopping experience," said Jim Barr, OfficeMax executive vice president and chief digital officer. "These improvements to our search capabilities make our customers' online shopping experience more intuitive and easier than ever before. As importantly, our investment to upgrade search demonstrates that OfficeMax is committed to growing our e-commerce operations and improving our online customer experience long term."
New site features include type-ahead text, which better and more accurately anticipates customer queries and showcases recommendations on products, brands and other search terms. Shoppers can also refine searches based on parameters such as brand, price, color and relevant product attributes, and then sort how they view the search results.
The search engine upgrade has led to additional improvements in the OfficeMax.com customer shopping experience. Customers are viewing more products on OfficeMax.com with fewer searches, validating that consumers are finding the products they want with less effort.
The new search engine is one of many ongoing improvements to OfficeMax's e-commerce platforms to improve the customer shopping experience.
About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is a leader in integrating products, solutions and services for the workplace, whether for business or at home. The OfficeMax mission is simple: We provide workplace innovation that enables our customers to work better. The company provides office supplies and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress®, technology products and solutions, and furniture to businesses and consumers. OfficeMax customers are served by approximately 29,000 associates through e-commerce, more than 900 stores in the U.S. and Mexico, direct sales and catalogs. OfficeMax has been named one of the 2012 World's Most Ethical Companies, and is the only company in the office supply industry to receive Ethics Inside(®) Certification by the Ethisphere Institute. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more information, visit http://www.officemax.com.
All trademarks, service marks and trade names of OfficeMax Incorporated used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of OfficeMax Incorporated. Any other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
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OfficeMax Media Contact
Nicole Miller
630.864.6069
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TheKnot.com Says "I Do" And Announces First Live-Streaming Dream Wedding On Valentine's Day
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Posted on September 20, 2012 at 7:14:02 AM
TheKnot.com Says "I Do" And Announces First Live-Streaming Dream Wedding On Valentine's Day
-- One lucky bride to win a customized New York City wedding planned by fellow brides and the rest of America, with TheKnot.com editor's seal of approval --
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Valentine's Day just got a little more romantic. TheKnot.com, the #1 wedding planning resource, will be streaming the first live wedding across TheKnot.com, Facebook and other media platforms straight from New York City on February 14, 2013. Beginning on October 15, brides across America will have a chance to enter this nationwide contest to have every element of their wedding - from the gown to the groom's cake - chosen by the biggest social network of brides on the planet, and anyone across the country who wants to play wedding planner!
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Every week in a live-streaming TV show, celebrity wedding planner Amy Shey Jacobs and TheKnot.com editors will lend their bridal expertise and let the brides decide: roses vs. peonies, tuxedos vs. suits, buttercream vs. fondant - it's all up to them! We'll bring in special guests to share the latest and greatest wedding trends, and check in with our couple via a weekly blog to see their video reactions to what has been selected for them. Did they love it? Hate it? We'll find out live! We'll be crowdsourcing opinions and getting votes from every platform out there, from Twitter to Pinterest, and creating customized boards for each element of their wedding - from a fashionable gown to the beautiful bouquet. And once it's all been curated by the industry's top experts, we'll leave the voting up to America to have the final say on every element of the day, all culminating in the grand finale - the first live-streaming wedding across TheKnot.com, Facebook and various other media platforms straight from the Big Apple.
"We are thrilled to announce the launch of such an exciting and innovative program. From all our years doing this on live television, we know that the world loves to plan someone else's wedding - so we had to keep it going with this digital-only version for our brides!" says Carley Roney, cofounder and editor in chief of TheKnot.com. "By utilizing the expertise and great resources we have, in print, online, video, and via our blog and our strong presence across every social media platform, we are so excited to bring innovative voting elements to our users across America to help one couple win the wedding of their dreams here in New York."
For more information on The Knot Dream Wedding, visit http://blog.theknot.com/2012/09/19/the-knot-dream-wedding, where complete rules for the contest will be available.
About TheKnot.com
The Knot is the nation's leading wedding resource, reaching nearly every bride in America through the #1 wedding website, TheKnot.com; The Knot national and local wedding magazines; The Knot book series; and syndicated columns in newspapers nationwide. The Knot is the flagship brand of XO Group Inc. (NYSE: XOXO; http://www.xogroupinc.com), a global media and technology leader devoted to weddings, pregnancy and everything in between, providing young women with the trusted information, products and advice they need to guide them through the most transformative events of their lives. Follow The Knot on Twitter @theknot.
CONTACT:
Carly Zipp
The Knot Public Relations Director
(212) 515-3505
czipp@xogrp.com
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-- One lucky bride to win a customized New York City wedding planned by fellow brides and the rest of America, with TheKnot.com editor's seal of approval --
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Valentine's Day just got a little more romantic. TheKnot.com, the #1 wedding planning resource, will be streaming the first live wedding across TheKnot.com, Facebook and other media platforms straight from New York City on February 14, 2013. Beginning on October 15, brides across America will have a chance to enter this nationwide contest to have every element of their wedding - from the gown to the groom's cake - chosen by the biggest social network of brides on the planet, and anyone across the country who wants to play wedding planner!
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120618/MM26636LOGO-a)
Every week in a live-streaming TV show, celebrity wedding planner Amy Shey Jacobs and TheKnot.com editors will lend their bridal expertise and let the brides decide: roses vs. peonies, tuxedos vs. suits, buttercream vs. fondant - it's all up to them! We'll bring in special guests to share the latest and greatest wedding trends, and check in with our couple via a weekly blog to see their video reactions to what has been selected for them. Did they love it? Hate it? We'll find out live! We'll be crowdsourcing opinions and getting votes from every platform out there, from Twitter to Pinterest, and creating customized boards for each element of their wedding - from a fashionable gown to the beautiful bouquet. And once it's all been curated by the industry's top experts, we'll leave the voting up to America to have the final say on every element of the day, all culminating in the grand finale - the first live-streaming wedding across TheKnot.com, Facebook and various other media platforms straight from the Big Apple.
"We are thrilled to announce the launch of such an exciting and innovative program. From all our years doing this on live television, we know that the world loves to plan someone else's wedding - so we had to keep it going with this digital-only version for our brides!" says Carley Roney, cofounder and editor in chief of TheKnot.com. "By utilizing the expertise and great resources we have, in print, online, video, and via our blog and our strong presence across every social media platform, we are so excited to bring innovative voting elements to our users across America to help one couple win the wedding of their dreams here in New York."
For more information on The Knot Dream Wedding, visit http://blog.theknot.com/2012/09/19/the-knot-dream-wedding, where complete rules for the contest will be available.
About TheKnot.com
The Knot is the nation's leading wedding resource, reaching nearly every bride in America through the #1 wedding website, TheKnot.com; The Knot national and local wedding magazines; The Knot book series; and syndicated columns in newspapers nationwide. The Knot is the flagship brand of XO Group Inc. (NYSE: XOXO; http://www.xogroupinc.com), a global media and technology leader devoted to weddings, pregnancy and everything in between, providing young women with the trusted information, products and advice they need to guide them through the most transformative events of their lives. Follow The Knot on Twitter @theknot.
CONTACT:
Carly Zipp
The Knot Public Relations Director
(212) 515-3505
czipp@xogrp.com
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MetroPCS Adds ZTE Anthem(TM) 4G to its Expanding 4G LTE Smartphone Portfolio
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Posted on September 20, 2012 at 7:07:01 AM
MetroPCS Adds ZTE Anthem(TM) 4G to its Expanding 4G LTE Smartphone Portfolio
Anthem 4G is first ZTE 4G LTE Android(TM) smartphone in the U.S.
RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) and ZTE Corporation (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ) ("ZTE"), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced the availability of the ZTE Anthem(TM) 4G, the first 4G(LTE) Android(TM) smartphone from ZTE available in the United States. The Anthem 4G will be available at MetroPCS stores and online in the coming weeks.
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The ZTE Anthem 4G features 4G(LTE) connectivity, a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon(TM) processor and a 4.3" WVGA capacitive touchscreen, making it an ideal choice for the style-conscious consumer who also demands speed, performance and ease of use. Available with any of MetroPCS' tax and regulatory fee-inclusive 4G(LTE) service plans ranging from $40 - $70 per month and including the new $55 unlimited 4G(LTE) promotional plan, the ZTE Anthem 4G makes it possible for value-conscious customers to experience the power of MetroPCS' 4G(LTE) network.
"As our first U.S. 4G(LTE) smartphone, we're proud to launch the Anthem 4G with our long-time partner MetroPCS because we share their goal of providing consumers with outstanding value and a strong 4G(LTE) experience," said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE USA, and president, North America Region, ZTE.
The ZTE Anthem 4G offers an exceptional user experience for customers who want to do more with their smartphones, such as share multimedia content in the moment. The Anthem 4G features HD video output via a HDMI connector, which makes on-the-go HD video playback a reality. Consumers can connect the Anthem 4G to a television or computer monitor via the HDMI port to share their favorite HD videos and films on the big screen with family, friends and colleagues, and with Dolby(®) Surround Audio, the multimedia playback experience becomes more realistic and immersive.
The Anthem 4G also features dual microphones with noise cancellation, delivering impressive sound quality by extracting surrounding noise from the primary microphone. The smartphone runs on Android(TM) 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Anthem 4G will be available in the coming weeks for $219 plus tax after mail-in-rebate for a limited time at local MetroPCS stores or online at http://www.metropcs.com. The ZTE Anthem 4G supports MetroPCS' 4G(LTE) Mobile Hotspot service for an additional monthly charge.
For more information, please visit:
Details on rate plans and service features: http://www.metropcs.com/plans
MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service: http://www.metropcs.com/metro/tac/termsAndConditions.jsp?terms=Terms%20and%20Conditions%20of%20Service
Press resources: http://www.metropcs.com/presscenter
Follow MetroPCS on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/metropcs
Become a fan of MetroPCS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/metropcs
View MetroPCS' latest videos: http://www.YouTube.com/metropcs
About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of no annual contract, unlimited wireless communications service for a flat rate. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA(SM), MetroPCS customers can use their service in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million people. As of June 30, 2012, MetroPCS had approximately 9.3 million subscribers. For more information please visit http://www.MetroPCS.com.
About ZTE USA
ZTE USA is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. ZTE USA is dedicated to making quality communications technology accessible to all. The company draws on more than 25 years of experience and research investment to deliver smart, affordable, quality choices for infrastructure and mobile data device customers nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.zteusa.com and follow @ZTE_USA.
About ZTE
ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, service and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while achieving continued revenue growth. ZTE's 2010 revenue led the industry with a 21% increase to USD10.609 billion. ZTE commits 10 percent of its revenue to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. A company with sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact. ZTE is China's only listed telecom manufacturer, publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit http://www.zte.com.cn.
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CONTACT: Elaine Steinfeld, GolinHarris for MetroPCS, +1-972-341-2585, esteinfeld@golinharris.com; or Mitch Peterson, ZTE USA, +1-913-706-9529, mitchell.peterson@zteusa.com
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Anthem 4G is first ZTE 4G LTE Android(TM) smartphone in the U.S.
RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) and ZTE Corporation (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ) ("ZTE"), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced the availability of the ZTE Anthem(TM) 4G, the first 4G(LTE) Android(TM) smartphone from ZTE available in the United States. The Anthem 4G will be available at MetroPCS stores and online in the coming weeks.
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The ZTE Anthem 4G features 4G(LTE) connectivity, a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon(TM) processor and a 4.3" WVGA capacitive touchscreen, making it an ideal choice for the style-conscious consumer who also demands speed, performance and ease of use. Available with any of MetroPCS' tax and regulatory fee-inclusive 4G(LTE) service plans ranging from $40 - $70 per month and including the new $55 unlimited 4G(LTE) promotional plan, the ZTE Anthem 4G makes it possible for value-conscious customers to experience the power of MetroPCS' 4G(LTE) network.
"As our first U.S. 4G(LTE) smartphone, we're proud to launch the Anthem 4G with our long-time partner MetroPCS because we share their goal of providing consumers with outstanding value and a strong 4G(LTE) experience," said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE USA, and president, North America Region, ZTE.
The ZTE Anthem 4G offers an exceptional user experience for customers who want to do more with their smartphones, such as share multimedia content in the moment. The Anthem 4G features HD video output via a HDMI connector, which makes on-the-go HD video playback a reality. Consumers can connect the Anthem 4G to a television or computer monitor via the HDMI port to share their favorite HD videos and films on the big screen with family, friends and colleagues, and with Dolby(®) Surround Audio, the multimedia playback experience becomes more realistic and immersive.
The Anthem 4G also features dual microphones with noise cancellation, delivering impressive sound quality by extracting surrounding noise from the primary microphone. The smartphone runs on Android(TM) 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Anthem 4G will be available in the coming weeks for $219 plus tax after mail-in-rebate for a limited time at local MetroPCS stores or online at http://www.metropcs.com. The ZTE Anthem 4G supports MetroPCS' 4G(LTE) Mobile Hotspot service for an additional monthly charge.
For more information, please visit:
Details on rate plans and service features: http://www.metropcs.com/plans
MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service: http://www.metropcs.com/metro/tac/termsAndConditions.jsp?terms=Terms%20and%20Conditions%20of%20Service
Press resources: http://www.metropcs.com/presscenter
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About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of no annual contract, unlimited wireless communications service for a flat rate. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA(SM), MetroPCS customers can use their service in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million people. As of June 30, 2012, MetroPCS had approximately 9.3 million subscribers. For more information please visit http://www.MetroPCS.com.
About ZTE USA
ZTE USA is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. ZTE USA is dedicated to making quality communications technology accessible to all. The company draws on more than 25 years of experience and research investment to deliver smart, affordable, quality choices for infrastructure and mobile data device customers nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.zteusa.com and follow @ZTE_USA.
About ZTE
ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, service and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while achieving continued revenue growth. ZTE's 2010 revenue led the industry with a 21% increase to USD10.609 billion. ZTE commits 10 percent of its revenue to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. A company with sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact. ZTE is China's only listed telecom manufacturer, publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit http://www.zte.com.cn.
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CONTACT: Elaine Steinfeld, GolinHarris for MetroPCS, +1-972-341-2585, esteinfeld@golinharris.com; or Mitch Peterson, ZTE USA, +1-913-706-9529, mitchell.peterson@zteusa.com
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TI introduces the first wide-input voltage, high-power LED driver with multiple dimming control modes
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 7:07:01 AM
TI introduces the first wide-input voltage, high-power LED driver with multiple dimming control modes
Versatile controller maximizes system efficiency, simplifies design and reduces cost
DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a six-channel LED driver with dynamic headroom control for high-power applications, which accurately and efficiently drives up to six strings of LEDs. The LM3463 is the industry's first wide-input voltage LED driver with multiple dimming control modes that maximizes system efficiency and reduces complexity in LED area lighting applications, such as street, high-bay and ceiling lights. For more information and samples, visit http://www.ti.com/lm3463-pr.
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The LM3463 is a 12-V to 95-V wide input voltage, six-channel LED current controller. It drives up to 28 LEDs per string with dimming control that is easily managed by an external microcontroller via the dimming input pins. It works in conjunction with external N-channel MOSFETs and sense resistors to accurately and individually regulate current to each LED string. Dynamic headroom control improves system efficiency by automatically adjusting the LED supply to the lowest level required for LED current conduction. This reduces component count and increases system efficiency while reducing system complexity and cost.
The LM3463 joins TI's LED driver family that includes the four-channel LM3464 and eight-channel TLC5960. For more information on all of TI's lighting products, visit http://www.ti.com/lighting-pr.
Key features and benefits of the LM3463 LED driver
-- Three dimming modes simplify operation with common control systems: PWM
input signals, analog-to-PWM input control or 4-byte data code.
-- Global analog brightness control operates independently of dimming
control modes and can be used for thermal foldback, protecting the LED
array from over-temperature conditions.
-- Multiple LM3463 LED drivers can be cascaded in a master-slave
configuration for applications requiring more than six-string LED
operation.
-- Protection features include input under-voltage lock-out, LED open/short
circuit, MOSFET thermal protection and over-temperature shutdown. A
fault output signal can be used to notify the system controller of an
open LED string.
Availability, packaging and pricing
The LM3463 is available in volume now from TI and its authorized distributors. The LM3463 is offered in a 7-mm by 7-mm, 48-pin LLP(TM) package and is priced at US$4.19 each in 1,000-unit quantities.
Find out more about TI's LED lighting portfolio:
-- Order samples and an evaluation module of the new LED driver:
http://www.ti.com/lm3463-pr.
-- Get more information on all of TI's lighting products:
http://www.ti.com/lighting-pr.
-- Design a complete LED power management system with TI's WEBENCH(®) LED
Architect: http://www.ti.com/ledwebench-pr.
-- Ask questions and share knowledge in the LED forum in the TI E2E(TM)
Community: http://www.ti.com/ledforum-pr.
-- Download LED reference designs from TI's PowerLab(TM) Reference Design
Library: http://www.ti.com/powerlab-pr.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 90,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
Trademarks
TI E2E, LLP, WEBENCH and PowerLab are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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CONTACT: Gayle Bullock, Texas Instruments, +1-408-721-2033, gayle.bullock@ti.com; Mary Dunnie, GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2576, mdunnie@golinharris.com
Web Site: http://www.ti.com
Versatile controller maximizes system efficiency, simplifies design and reduces cost
DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a six-channel LED driver with dynamic headroom control for high-power applications, which accurately and efficiently drives up to six strings of LEDs. The LM3463 is the industry's first wide-input voltage LED driver with multiple dimming control modes that maximizes system efficiency and reduces complexity in LED area lighting applications, such as street, high-bay and ceiling lights. For more information and samples, visit http://www.ti.com/lm3463-pr.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120920/DA77939-INFO)
The LM3463 is a 12-V to 95-V wide input voltage, six-channel LED current controller. It drives up to 28 LEDs per string with dimming control that is easily managed by an external microcontroller via the dimming input pins. It works in conjunction with external N-channel MOSFETs and sense resistors to accurately and individually regulate current to each LED string. Dynamic headroom control improves system efficiency by automatically adjusting the LED supply to the lowest level required for LED current conduction. This reduces component count and increases system efficiency while reducing system complexity and cost.
The LM3463 joins TI's LED driver family that includes the four-channel LM3464 and eight-channel TLC5960. For more information on all of TI's lighting products, visit http://www.ti.com/lighting-pr.
Key features and benefits of the LM3463 LED driver
-- Three dimming modes simplify operation with common control systems: PWM
input signals, analog-to-PWM input control or 4-byte data code.
-- Global analog brightness control operates independently of dimming
control modes and can be used for thermal foldback, protecting the LED
array from over-temperature conditions.
-- Multiple LM3463 LED drivers can be cascaded in a master-slave
configuration for applications requiring more than six-string LED
operation.
-- Protection features include input under-voltage lock-out, LED open/short
circuit, MOSFET thermal protection and over-temperature shutdown. A
fault output signal can be used to notify the system controller of an
open LED string.
Availability, packaging and pricing
The LM3463 is available in volume now from TI and its authorized distributors. The LM3463 is offered in a 7-mm by 7-mm, 48-pin LLP(TM) package and is priced at US$4.19 each in 1,000-unit quantities.
Find out more about TI's LED lighting portfolio:
-- Order samples and an evaluation module of the new LED driver:
http://www.ti.com/lm3463-pr.
-- Get more information on all of TI's lighting products:
http://www.ti.com/lighting-pr.
-- Design a complete LED power management system with TI's WEBENCH(®) LED
Architect: http://www.ti.com/ledwebench-pr.
-- Ask questions and share knowledge in the LED forum in the TI E2E(TM)
Community: http://www.ti.com/ledforum-pr.
-- Download LED reference designs from TI's PowerLab(TM) Reference Design
Library: http://www.ti.com/powerlab-pr.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 90,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
Trademarks
TI E2E, LLP, WEBENCH and PowerLab are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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CONTACT: Gayle Bullock, Texas Instruments, +1-408-721-2033, gayle.bullock@ti.com; Mary Dunnie, GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2576, mdunnie@golinharris.com
Web Site: http://www.ti.com
Seeing The Funny Side Of A Tough Economy Can Boost Business, Says Funny Money Prints
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on September 20, 2012 at 6:35:01 AM
Seeing The Funny Side Of A Tough Economy Can Boost Business, Says Funny Money Prints
Funny Money Prints is a new online business specialising in economics, financial and political t-shirts. Funny Money Prints is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
BELFAST, Northern Ireland, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The global recession hurts most businesses, but one new company is putting a positive spin on it and reaping the rewards.
When the founders of Belfast-based Funny Money Prints, Will Hawkes and David Hewitt, noticed the growing public interest in global finance and economics, they decided to create something positive from it. Now their online business is selling funny t-shirts that bring a little comedy to the financial world.
Website co-founder, Will Hawkes, said: "Discussions about finance and economics used to be conversation-killers at dinner parties, but now people are actually taking an interest and talking about it."
The t-shirt designs take an irreverent look at financial institutions and figureheads from around the globe, including economics t-shirts featuring 'South Park-style' cartoons of Adam Smith, Friedrich Hayek, Milton Friedman and other famous faces.
Media coverage of recent turmoil in the global economy boosted public interest and awareness of economic issues. For Funny Money Prints, that simply means more product ideas and public interest.
"We have had a great response to the designs. There are financial t-shirts on there that get a laugh from professional economists and market participants as well as people with a passing interest in economics, finance or current political events. People seem to love them."
New t-shirts are appearing on the site every week and being shipped to fans all over the world.
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Funny Money Prints
CONTACT: Will Hawkes, Funny Money Prints, +442891228247, info@funnymoneyprints.com
Web Site: http://funnymoneyprints.com
Funny Money Prints is a new online business specialising in economics, financial and political t-shirts. Funny Money Prints is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
BELFAST, Northern Ireland, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The global recession hurts most businesses, but one new company is putting a positive spin on it and reaping the rewards.
When the founders of Belfast-based Funny Money Prints, Will Hawkes and David Hewitt, noticed the growing public interest in global finance and economics, they decided to create something positive from it. Now their online business is selling funny t-shirts that bring a little comedy to the financial world.
Website co-founder, Will Hawkes, said: "Discussions about finance and economics used to be conversation-killers at dinner parties, but now people are actually taking an interest and talking about it."
The t-shirt designs take an irreverent look at financial institutions and figureheads from around the globe, including economics t-shirts featuring 'South Park-style' cartoons of Adam Smith, Friedrich Hayek, Milton Friedman and other famous faces.
Media coverage of recent turmoil in the global economy boosted public interest and awareness of economic issues. For Funny Money Prints, that simply means more product ideas and public interest.
"We have had a great response to the designs. There are financial t-shirts on there that get a laugh from professional economists and market participants as well as people with a passing interest in economics, finance or current political events. People seem to love them."
New t-shirts are appearing on the site every week and being shipped to fans all over the world.
SOURCE Funny Money Prints
Funny Money Prints
CONTACT: Will Hawkes, Funny Money Prints, +442891228247, info@funnymoneyprints.com
Web Site: http://funnymoneyprints.com