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IGT's DoubleDown Casino Brings Social Casino Gaming to the Bonanza Casino

The largest online casino debuts its social free-to-play solution with its latest casino partner in Reno, Nev.

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), the global leader in driving technology innovations in the gaming industry, today announced the latest DoubleDown Casino land-based partnership with Bonanza Casino in Reno, Nev. The Bonanza joins casino properties across the U.S. that have partnered with IGT to launch the DoubleDown social gaming casino on their websites over the last three months.

The Bonanza Casino website, http://www.bonanzacasino.com, will host the DoubleDown Casino application, which will give the casino's players an opportunity to explore exciting casino-style entertainment while remaining connected to the Bonanza brand.

"Social gaming continues to be a growing trend worldwide," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales." Through the DoubleDown Casino application, IGT delivers an innovative solution for our casino partners, such as Bonanza Casino, as they are able to host some of the hottest casino games on the most popular social platform directly from their website by leveraging IGT's technology."

Bonanza, which is currently an IGT Systems and games customer, will deploy the DoubleDown Casino online through a revenue-sharing program in the coming weeks. With access to the online casino's full roster of enthralling game titles such as Da Vinci Diamonds® and Cleopatra® slots, as well as the newly released Bingo with multi-themed rooms and multi-player poker, the Reno-based casino will have access to new games instantly as they launch online. New games will be added automatically to the virtual casino, and first-time users of the app will receive $1 million in virtual chips to start their play.

"Offering our players this tremendous game suite online is defining a new level of entertainment for us," said Martin Amba, Bonanza Casino marketing manager.  "Through the DoubleDown Casino, we are offering our players, both loyal and new, with fun, free-to-play social gaming entertainment, right on our website."

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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.

About Bonanza Casino

The Bonanza Casino, located at 4720 North Virginia Street in Reno, Nevada is a family owned and operated business, having first opened its doors in 1973. The casino has two restaurants, Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse, voted Best of Nevada by Nevada Magazine in 2010, 2011 and 2012, and the Branding Iron Cafe and Buffet, which is open for dining 24/7. With six tables and Blazin' Saddles, your seat to IGT's newest slots, as well as Club Cal?Nevada Sports Book, Bonanza Casino has something to offer every player.

Da Vinci Diamonds was created by High 5 Games. For more information on High 5 Games (H5G), go to http://www.high5games.com.

SOURCE  IGT

IGT

CONTACT: Shanna Sabet, IGT Public Relations, +1-702-669-7537, Shanna.Sabet@IGT.com

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

Innovative Search Engine Appliance Supports IMO Partners' International Markets to Deliver Just-in-Time Secure Terminology Services on Site

SINGAPORE and NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent Medical Objects, Inc. (IMO), developer of the most widely-used medical terminology within electronic health records (EHR) systems, announced today the release of its new search engine appliance with comprehensive medical vocabulary service. IMO made the announcement at the HIMSS AsiaPac 2012 Conference being held in Singapore this week. The new service is designed to deliver just-in-time vocabulary changes at the point of care and auto coding services eliminating the overhead associated with management and support of all coding dictionaries.  These include: LOINC®, ICD-9, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-WHO, RxNorm, NDC, and other licensed terminologies as well as protecting clients licensed service with international territorial restrictions like CPT®, ICD-10-AM and SNOMED-CT®.

This new appliance allows IMO's powerful cloud service to be hosted in-house on a physical, self-contained server on the client's network, making all contained information inaccessible to any machine outside the network. Customers then have secured, real-time access to licensed IMO content updates while protecting access to licensed content. In addition, IMO's vendor partners can have full access to IMO's terminology suite, enabling them to be competitive in international markets that have restrictions and different coding requirements. Hospitals and healthcare providers can also benefit from the seamless and protected onsite content delivery.

"The search engine appliance with just-in-time access to coded content lays the foundation for our vendor partners to participate in true semantic interoperability," said IMO Founder and CEO Dr. Frank Naeymi-Rad. "Eliminating the overhead required to manage regulatory code changes, such as ICD-9 to ICD-10 CM, is a major value to end users, but the value to our vendor partners is far more profound. By providing consistent, reliable search and access to terminology, they can now innovate in clinical decision support, data repositories, outcomes research, and enhanced clinical documentation techniques. This gives them the opportunity to dominate the world HIT market and help their care delivery client's code for better care." 

"The IMO search engine appliance was designed to work in harmony with IMO's hosting operations, allowing for true failover capabilities between local and cloud based services of IMO," said Regis Charlot, President and CTO at IMO. "Our objectives are to reduce the overhead of searching large clinical coded content at the point of service and remove the difficulties and potential error in importing new clinical content into our vendor partners' sophisticated EHR applications," said Jose Maldonado, VP of IMO Products and Services.

"It is so exciting to deliver a true terminology service that allows our EHR vendor partners to profoundly advance the quality and flow of health information and healthcare technology to improve global health," said Fritz Hofheinz, CMIO of IMO. In support of IMO's US based vendor partners global marketing initiatives, IMO also announced the appointment of Peter Donia as VP of International Sales and Markets. Mr. Donia is based in The Netherlands.

"To be the leader in health terminology solutions, with high-quality, dependable and easy-to-implement products and services, is the reason why IMO is the partner with whom customers and vendors most want to work. This collaboration accelerates the capture and sharing of true semantic data across healthcare markets by our clients," said Bac Palomo, CFO and EVP Strategic Channel Development for IMO.

For more information about this new appliance, contact IMO at sales@e-imo.com.

About Intelligent Medical Objects (IMO)

IMO is the most widely accepted medical terminology solution for the development, management, and licensing of medical vocabularies and software applications at healthcare organizations worldwide. IMO's simple yet sophisticated terminology database is used by over 1,500 hospitals and 300,000 physicians daily, and 94% of physicians are happier with their EHR after switching to IMO. IMO's medical vocabulary and mapping products effectively capture clinical intent and help EHRs preserve and communicate this across the entire spectrum of care. This accelerates workflow and increases clinician utilization and satisfaction, and assures "first time right" billing, shortening the revenue cycle. Learn more at http://www.e-imo.com.

SOURCE  Intelligent Medical Objects, Inc. (IMO)

Intelligent Medical Objects, Inc. (IMO)

CONTACT: Fritz Hofheinz, MD, or International,  Peter Donia, 01 847-272-1242, press@e-imo.com

Web Site: http://www.e-imo.com

Sennheiser Implements Groundbreaking Anti-Counterfeit Technologies in its Consumer Products and Packaging

Sennheiser Continues Aggressive Anti-Counterfeiting Measures with New Security Label, Protecting Customers and Ensuring Product Authenticity

OLD LYME, Conn., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Audio specialist Sennheiser announced the deployment of groundbreaking identification technologies in its consumer products, designed to protect consumers against fake product and illegal counterfeiting activities. The premium manufacturer's packaging and products will now carry a new authenticity label, the tesa® PrioSpot. The first Sennheiser products featuring this innovative packaging will arrive on store shelves by the end of this year.

"These security labels offer an incomparable level of protection against counterfeit for our customers by using visible and hidden security features," said Volker Bartels, president of corporate services and spokesperson for Sennheiser's executive management board. "The new security labels offer a clear benefit to customers in terms of transparency, as well as being quick and straightforward." By utilizing the new label features, consumers, retailers and also customs agents can confirm the authenticity of a product within seconds.

Each label is unique and has special features - both visible and invisible. For example, the tesa® PrioSpot shows up in different colors under direct light. Additionally, the last digit of the security code is repeated in an enlarged format. By using the code on the security label, customers can quickly and easily check online whether the product is a Sennheiser original or not. Authentication can be carried out at any stage of the purchasing process, regardless of whether the product has already been bought or is still in the store.

All that is required to verify a genuine Sennheiser product is a visit to the http://www.qr-sennheiser.com website, where a user simply enters the ID number printed on the security label. By doing so, a user can compare the security features and code on the product itself to those displayed on the website, and then immediately receive a declaration of authenticity.

Read the full release: http://hbrd.me/OBNWg3

About Sennheiser
Sennheiser is a world-leading manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is now a global brand represented in 60 countries around the world with U.S. headquarters in Old Lyme, Conn. Sennheiser's pioneering excellence in technology has rewarded the company with numerous awards and accolades including an Emmy, a Grammy, and the Scientific and Engineering Award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

SOURCE  Sennheiser

Sennheiser

CONTACT: Jeff Touzeau, Hummingbird Media, +1-914-602-2913, jeff@hummingbirdmedia.com

Web Site: http://www.qr-sennheiser.com

Timesys Introduces LinuxLink for Xilinx Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC

BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Design East -- Timesys Corporation (http://www.timesys.com), provider of the industry's easiest-to-use and affordable embedded Linux products and professional services, today introduced the availability of its award-winning LinuxLink framework for development on the Xilinx® Zynq(TM)-7000 All Programmable SoC in the ZC702 Evaluation Kit based on the Linux 3.3 kernel.  Timesys LinuxLink for the Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC represents the industry's premier Linux offering designed specifically to minimize the complexity of embedded Linux development and ensure a minimum time-to-market for Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC developers.

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The Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC from Xilinx provides ASIC levels of performance and power consumption by combining the flexibility of an FPGA with a dual-core ARM® Cortex(TM)-A9 MPCore(TM) microprocessor.  With Timesys LinuxLink, consumer-, medical-, industrial- and military-segment embedded developers now have access to an easy-to-use embedded Linux development solution that matches the performance and flexibility of the Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC.  LinuxLink offers Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC developers the latest in Linux kernel and driver updates, a universe of almost 1400 Linux packages, a unique advice and update engine to assist developers in choosing and maintaining the appropriate packages for their unique application, free demo code and training material to jumpstart project development and industry-exclusive, unmetered support.

When needed, Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC customers can further shorten their time-to-market by utilizing Timesys's just-in-time professional services.

"Xilinx is very happy to see the continued expansion of our ecosystem by introduction of Timesys LinuxLink for the Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC.  Timesys is well regarded for their Linux expertise, support, and the ease-of-use of the LinuxLink tool suite.  The addition of Timesys for LinuxLink will help Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC developers get to commercial production faster and with minimal overhead," stated Mark Jensen, director of processing platforms marketing at Xilinx.

"The Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC is a powerful, flexible SoC that many of our customers are interested in," noted Brian Gildon, Vice President of Business Development at Timesys.  "There is a strong demand in the marketplace for the flexibility and performance that the Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC offers.  We're extremely excited about bringing LinuxLink to the market in support of the Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC and have high expectations for it."

To learn more about the LinuxLink for Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs, please visit http://www.timesys.com/supported/processors/xilinx.

About Timesys

Timesys is the provider of LinuxLink, a high-productivity software development framework that dramatically simplifies and speeds up embedded Linux application development. The LinuxLink framework includes the Linux kernel, cross-toolchain, application development IDE, an award-winning build system called Factory, a vast library of middleware packages, software stacks and libraries, documentation and expert technical support. LinuxLink enables development teams to consistently build and maintain a custom, open source embedded Linux platform through regularly updated Linux sources, proven middleware packages, and a scriptable GNU-based build environment. LinuxLink reduces the time, resources, risk and cost associated with building a product based on open source Linux. For more information, visit http://www.timesys.com.

About Xilinx

Xilinx is the world's leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs and 3D ICs. These industry-leading devices are coupled with a next-generation design environment and IP to serve a broad range of customer needs, from programmable logic to programmable systems integration. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.

Trademarks

Timesys and the Timesys logo are registered trademarks of Timesys Corporation. ARM and Cortex are trademarks of ARM Limited. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other countries. Xilinx, the Xilinx logo, and ZYNQ are registered trademarks of Xilinx in the United States and other countries. All other company and product names mentioned are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Timesys Press Contact - Theresa Kisha, +1-412-325-6362, theresa.kisha@timesys.com

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

Fantasy Horse Racing Game MyFantasyStable.com Opens for All Players

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fantasy horse racing's post time has arrived.

Last month, horse racing enthusiasts were finally able to join in on the fantasy horse racing league they've been waiting for. MyFantasyStable.com, the world's premier fantasy horse racing league, unveiled its long-awaited fantasy horse racing game on August 7.

MyFantasyStable.com lets players join or create leagues and bring the excitement of fantasy horse racing to life. Each player can draft his or her own unique stable of 15 horses, two jockeys and two trainers to build the stable of his or her dreams. Players will be awarded virtual purse earnings each time one of the horses, jockeys or trainers in their stable wins a real-life graded stakes races. (Sorry players, you don't get to keep your fantasy purse earnings.)

Players can draft trainers, horses and jockeys off the MyFantasyStable.com Available List of nearly 1,000 horses, 100 jockeys and 100 trainers, and then modify their fantasy stable from week to week using the Waiver Wire and Add/Drop features. MyFantasyStable.com also has horse racing rankings from thoroughbred industry experts Gary Mandella and Jude Feld to help players decide how to fill and manage their fantasy stable.

Each week, players select eight horses from their fantasy stable to place in their Starting Gate, while players can select one trainer and one jockey on a daily basis if they choose. Only horses, trainers and jockeys included in the Starting Gate are eligible to win purse earnings.

MyFantasyStable.com was founded by four horse racing enthusiasts who were stunned to discover the world of horse racing didn't have its own fantasy league. Together with the help of Bloodstock Research Information Services (BRIS) and web design company 352 Media Group, this horse racing fantasy is now a reality.

For more information about how to play, or to sign up for the game, visit http://www.myfantasystable.com

Media Contact: Amy Moczynski, amoczynski@352media.com 1-877-352-6334

SOURCE  MyFantasyStable.com

MyFantasyStable.com

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

Fantasy Horse Racing Game MyFantasyStable.com Opens for All Players

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fantasy horse racing's post time has arrived.

Last month, horse racing enthusiasts were finally able to join in on the fantasy horse racing league they've been waiting for. MyFantasyStable.com, the world's premier fantasy horse racing league, unveiled its long-awaited fantasy horse racing game on August 7.

MyFantasyStable.com lets players join or create leagues and bring the excitement of fantasy horse racing to life. Each player can draft his or her own unique stable of 15 horses, two jockeys and two trainers to build the stable of his or her dreams. Players will be awarded virtual purse earnings each time one of the horses, jockeys or trainers in their stable wins a real-life graded stakes races. (Sorry players, you don't get to keep your fantasy purse earnings.)

Players can draft trainers, horses and jockeys off the MyFantasyStable.com Available List of nearly 1,000 horses, 100 jockeys and 100 trainers, and then modify their fantasy stable from week to week using the Waiver Wire and Add/Drop features. MyFantasyStable.com also has horse racing rankings from thoroughbred industry experts Gary Mandella and Jude Feld to help players decide how to fill and manage their fantasy stable.

Each week, players select eight horses from their fantasy stable to place in their Starting Gate, while players can select one trainer and one jockey on a daily basis if they choose. Only horses, trainers and jockeys included in the Starting Gate are eligible to win purse earnings.

MyFantasyStable.com was founded by four horse racing enthusiasts who were stunned to discover the world of horse racing didn't have its own fantasy league. Together with the help of Bloodstock Research Information Services (BRIS) and web design company 352 Media Group, this horse racing fantasy is now a reality.

For more information about how to play, or to sign up for the game, visit http://www.myfantasystable.com

Media Contact: Amy Moczynski, amoczynski@352media.com 1-877-352-6334

SOURCE  MyFantasyStable.com

MyFantasyStable.com

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

Wendia Launches Online POB easyLearn System For Popular Service Management Solution

-Wendia's POB (Point Of Business) System is Faster to Learn, Use and Deploy Than Ever Before With Innovative Controlled or Self-Paced Knowledge System-

SUNDANCE, Utah, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Special To Wendia 2012 Customer-partner Conference -- Wendia, the innovative leader in IT service management, today unveiled the online POB easyLearn system for its POB (Point of Business) service management software. POB is a popular cloud, on premise or hybrid platform solution that provides small or large organizations with technology that embodies 20-plus years of experience and six generations of best-in-class service management and ITIL support.

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The new POB easyLearn system delivers the company's vast knowledgebase of product content through a state-of-the-art interface. A browser based "learning window" appears through a controlled or self-paced mechanism to provide IT teams and end users with custom-fit "learning recipes" and "snacks" of the precise information, tips and knowledge-testing questions they need to learn the POB system at record speed. POB easyLearn also helps companies to use POB with maximum efficiency after the software is fully deployed.

"Wendia is continuing to lead out in the innovation of newer and faster ways to get to the service management benefits our POB solution provides," said Hal Tueller, CEO of Wendia's U.S. operations. "POB easyLearn is another big step to help us take the power of POB to organizations with greater ease of use and faster, more successful adoption than ever before."

"We are continuing to advance POB's effectiveness and usability with every step," said Wendia CEO Kerstin Daun. "Our new easyLearn system is yet another one of the great advances we are using to speed our customers' paths to efficient use and a high and immediate return on their investment in POB."

About Wendia

Wendia is a global software company that specializes in robust, ITIL-compatible on-premise, cloud-based or hybrid-platform IT service management solutions. Wendia's flagship product, POB (Point Of Business), covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from analysis, evaluation and optimization of existing service processes to implementation and training of customized solutions for one employee or millions of users, based on POB. For more information, visit http://www.wendia.com.

PR Contact:

Cheryl Conner
Snapp Conner PR
801 994-9625
Cheryl@snappconner.com

SOURCE  Wendia

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Wendia

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

Cachet Financial Presents an Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Tool and Best Practices at Finovate Fall 2012

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 13, Cachet Financial Solutions, a leading provider of commercial and consumer remote deposit capture (RDC) solutions for financial institutions and financial service organizations, presented their dynamic CheckReview(TM) product at FinovateFall. Finovate is an industry conference which features demos of innovative financial service and banking technology providers and their products. In addition to presenting their demo, Cachet also introduced a detailed position paper on remote deposit capture and check fraud mitigation.

"The ability to effectively and efficiently manage risk, especially in critical applications like financial services, can make or break an organization," said Jeffrey Mack, President and CEO of Cachet Financial Solutions. "We developed CheckReview to address this risk and make mitigating fraud easier for our clients. In our position paper on the subject, we present a range of information on the risk of fraud and best practices for mitigating the fraud associated with RDC. The opportunity to present our solution at Finovate was an honor and also an ideal time for us to make this information available to financial organizations concerned about fraud."

Cachet's CheckReview solution helps financial institutions to identify potential check fraud by giving them the ability to view and validate a high-resolution digital image of the check in real time. In the past, organizations offering remote deposit capture could only view a check image after it had been cleared. By allowing access to the images when the deposit is made and before clearing, Cachet gives users greater control in mitigating check fraud. CheckReview's user friendly interface makes managing an RDC program simple. With this program, financial institutions are able to offer a reliable and robust RDC solution for their customers, with key reporting functionality.

Cachet's position paper, "Remote Deposit Capture and Mitigating Risk," discusses the importance of consumer adoption of remote deposit capture technologies, specifically mobile deposit, the risks associated with RDC, and strategies for mitigating that risk. The paper is available on Cachet's website (http://www.cachetfinancial.com).

About Cachet Financial Solutions
Cachet Financial Solutions is a leading financial services technology company, specializing in commercial and consumer remote deposit capture (RDC) solutions for financial institutions, credit unions, and financial service organizations. RDC Select(TM), our industry leading platform has been designed to simplify the process for delivering, implementing, and servicing RDC. We've eliminated the need for our clients to build and manage their own RDC business. Cachet's merchant capture solution (for both PC and Mac) and mobile application provide greater freedom and flexibility for financial institutions and their customers. Cachet's sophisticated marketing strategy and professional sales training program ensures our customers success with their RDC initiatives. Let us help you Unleash the Power of RDC!(TM)  For more information call 877.318.4449 or visit http://www.cachetfinancial.com.

About FinovateFall
FinovateFall is a demo-based conference for innovative startups and established companies in the fields of banking and financial technology. Held in New York City, the event offers an insight-packed glimpse of the future of money via a fast-paced, intimate and unique format. FinovateFall is organized by The Finovate Group. For more information on the event or to view videos of previous demos, please visit http://www.finovate.com/fall2012/.

SOURCE  Cachet Financial Solutions

Cachet Financial Solutions

CONTACT: Manon Ibes, Cachet Financial Solutions, +1-952-698-6952

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

DC Universe(TM) Online's Hand of Fate DLC Pack Now Available

Heroes and Villains Challenged to Take Team-Focused Battles to the Next Level in Game's Fifth DLC Pack

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that Hand of Fate,the fifth downloadable content (DLC) pack for DC Universe(TM) Online (DCUO), is now available for download on the PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. At the bidding of Doctor Fate or the evil sorcerer Felix Faust, players will undertake Operations - six intense new episodes designed for group play featuring three Heroic and three Villainous - that will take high level players back out to the iconic, open-world cities of Gotham City and Metropolis. Additionally, a wealth of new side missions will be featured, providing more fun and depth to the game's storyline and world. Hand of Fate also provides players with new Utility Belt Attachments and debuts magic-powered Legends PvP characters, bringing a tale of magic and mystery to life.

"The fact that this is our fifth major downloadable content pack showcases our commitment to expanding the immersive player experience through regular content updates," said Jens Andersen, creative director on DC Universe Online. "Hand of Fate is unlike anything we've offered to date. From the very beginning, it was designed to draw players back out to our massive open-world cities and allow them to experience them in new, unexpected ways. We are pleased with what we have come up with and can't wait to hear what the players think."

Hand of Fate provides players with hours of new adventures and content:

    --  Utility Belt Attachments - Utility Belt Attachments expand the trinket
        load-out from one to up to four slots, allowing players to equip
        multiple trinkets, toys, pets, and consumables at once. All Utility Belt
        Attachments have at least two slots, while some also have upgradeable
        slots! Utility Belt Attachments give players more flexibility and
        options in the heat of combat without having to swap out items.
    --  New Legends Characters - Hand of Fate introduces the first arcane
        characters to Legends PvP. The Lord of Order, Doctor Fate and the evil
        sorcerer Felix Faust make their playable debut in Legends PvP as
        magic-wielding hand-blasters who conjure powerful spells and summon
        allies to their aid.
    --  Operations - Six intense new episodes designed for group play - three
        Heroic and three Villainous - are now unleashed upon players under the
        direction of Doctor Fate and Felix Faust. Heroes will be called to help
        the Lords of Order protect innocent souls from the forces of darkness.
        Villains must complete perilous missions for Felix Faust to reap his
        rewards.
    --  Side Missions - As players battle through the six Operations, up to 60
        side missions will arise that take players all over Metropolis, Gotham
        City and beyond, pitting them against previous adversaries and new
        dangers that have arisen.
Legendary members can now access DCUO's Hand of Fate DLC pack for free. Hand of Fate is also available for $9.99 USD to Free and Premium players via the PlayStation®Network, the in-game Marketplace, or for PC players via the DCUniverseOnline.com website.

DCUO is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment. For more information about DCUO, visit http://www.DCUniverseOnline.com.

For press assets, including box art, trailers and screenshots, visit:
http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/product_page.asp?i=903.

About DC Universe Online
Lex Luthor has traveled back through time with news of a dire future: While the heroes and villains spent years battling amongst themselves, Brainiac has been feeding on their powers, building strength to return to Earth and destroy humanity. To change the future, Lex has come back to set off a device that bestows super powers to thousands of every-day citizens and give humanity a fighting chance. Can Brainiac be stopped, or is this another nefarious Lex Luthor plot?

For the first time, players and fans will be able to enter the DC Universe as an active force for good or evil. A massively multiplayer experience, DC Universe Online delivers unparalleled high-energy, physics-powered combat that brings the player's extraordinary powers to life.

DC Universe Online was created in the artistic vision of legendary comic book artist Jim Lee, and set within a world created by famous DC writers including Geoff Johns and Marv Wolfman.

Rated T for Teen with Mild Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes and Violence, DC Universe Online is available for the PC and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. DCUO Legendary access is available for a $14.99 monthly fee.

About SOE
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest(®), EverQuest(®)II, Champions of Norrath(®), PlanetSide(®), Free Realms(®),Clone Wars Adventures(TM) and DC Universe Online(TM), SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms. SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath, PlanetSide and Free Realms are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About DC Entertainment: 
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner.  DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.  In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroes--a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroes--to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

SOURCE  Sony Online Entertainment (SOE)

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE)

CONTACT: Amelia Lukiman, Sony Online Entertainment, +1-858-577-3407, alukiman@soe.sony.com, Stacy Miles, Bender/Helper Impact, +1-415-847-4400, stacy_miles@bhimpact.com

The Oncology Nurse Community To Host Live Webinar On Exercising With Cancer

Highlights Research on Benefits of Exercise Following Cancer Diagnosis in Improving Strength, Physical Function and Overall Quality of Life

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Medica US announced that its online community for oncology nurses - TheONC.org - will host a webinar, "Exercise and Cancer: Keep Moving," on September 24, 2012 at 12 p.m. EDT. The webinar will review the positive impact of regular exercise on patients with breast, prostate, lung and other common cancers, as well as highlight how exercise can drastically reduce the risk of developing cancer.

Although less than half of the U.S. population engages in the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise, physical activity is a key component to health and well-being, and research shows this holds true even for those suffering with cancer. Rather than further depleting their physical resources, exercise has been shown to improve aerobic fitness, muscular strength, energy level, emotional health, and overall quality of life. Exercise can also help patients regain function that may be impaired by cancer therapy, such as range of motion and balance. This webinar aims to ensure nurses are educated on the role of exercise in a cancer therapy program so they can provide optimal care for their patients.

TheONC webinar presenter Donna Wilson, a clinical nurse specialist and personal trainer with the Integrative Medicine Center at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, said, "Research into the effects of regular exercise for those dealing with cancer supports the profound physical and psychological benefits that I see daily in my work with patients. Oncology nurses play a critical role in managing patient care, and have the opportunity to recommend practices outside the clinical realm to complement medical treatment. TheONC enables nurses to introduce and discuss new research and best practices in cancer therapy, and incorporate this learning into our own professional approach."

Key highlights of "Exercise and Cancer: Keep Moving" include:

    --  Discussion of impact of exercise on physical and emotional health
        following diagnosis
    --  Suggestions to provide to patients about exercise programs
    --  Safety of exercise during and after cancer treatment
    --  Research on reducing the risk of developing cancer through physical
        activity, as well as its role in improving outcomes for patients with
        cancer
    --  A question and answer period following the presentation
Launched in February 2012, TheONC is a free, online community exclusively for oncology nurses and the cancer care teams that support them. TheONC unites nurses in a secure environment where they can leverage their collective knowledge, nurture professional growth, and emotionally support each other.  Through shared experiences and access to free educational resources such as the melanoma webinar, members of TheONC can improve quality of life for themselves and quality of care for the patients they treat.

For more information, or to register for this free webinar, visit TheONC at http://www.TheONC.org.

TheONC is supported by an unrestricted grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb.

About UBM Medica US
Addressing today's healthcare information needs, UBM Medica US, delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach--online, in print, and via custom programs. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica US provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers, payers, and patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, websites, online communities, drug databases, digital events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica US also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Websites include CancerNetwork.com, ConsultantLive.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, MusculoskeletalNetwork.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com, PsychiatricTimes.com and SearchMedica.com. UBM Medica US is part of UBM Connect - which provides marketing services across a number of communities, the largest of which are healthcare, medical device design and advanced manufacturing. UBM Connect is a UBM plc company.  For more information, visit http://www.UBMMedicaUS.com

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TE Connectivity's New Low Rho SMD Series Helps Save Space, Cost and Power Consumption in Mobile Electronics

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), has announced a new family of nine low rho (low-resistance) SMDs (surface-mount devices) designed for space-constrained mobile applications. The devices help provide both overcurrent and overtemperature protection for the battery pack PCMs (protection circuit modules) used in compact consumer devices such as smartphones, MP3/4 players and portable GPS units. The low rho SMD series addresses a need in the consumer-driven mobile device market for a low-cost, low power consumption and flexible solution for today's increasingly compact products.

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Manufacturers of handheld consumer products require the smallest possible components that occupy the least amount of board space while helping reduce production costs. Fulfilling these demands, the low rho SMD products provide low-resistance in an industry-standard form factor of 1210 (3.0mm ×2.54mm; or 0.12in×0.10in), 1206 (3.0mm×1.52mm; or 0.12in×0.060in), or 1812 (3.0mm×4.57mm; or 0.12in×0.18in) thus meeting board space requirements. In addition, these devices can be assembled with a reflowable soldering technique, as opposed to the spot welding process required by many other components, to save board space and reduce production costs.

The low rho SMD device resistance is just 10 to 25 milliohms after reflow process. The devices' low resistance helps reduce power consumption and improve battery efficiency. The nine new devices in the low rho SMD series are all designed for an operating current of 2A and above.

"Overall, our new low rho SMD series offers flexibility and maximizes options for manufacturers who must meet today's design requirements for a wide range of device sizes," said Andrew Xu, Product Manager-S line, TE Circuit Protection. "Battery pack suppliers in particular are focused on enhancing and expanding their existing offerings. The low rho SMD devices will help them achieve their design goals and simplify their installation methods."

Model Numbers:

microSMD190LR-2
microSMD200LR-2
microSMD250LR-2
microSMD350LR-2
nanoSMD175LR-2
nanoSMD200LR-2
nanoSMD270LR-2
nanoSMD350LR-2
miniSMDC350LR-2

The "micro" prefix refers to the 1210 form factor, the "nano" prefix refers to the 1206 form factor, and the "mini" prefix refers to the 1812 form factor. All form factors have an R1max of 10 to 25 milliohms. In response to the market trend for more compact electronic devices, TE Circuit Protection will continue to enhance the low rho SMD family.

    Price:                                    $0.15 at 100Kpcs
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    Delivery:                         8 weeks ARO
ABOUT TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global, $14 billion company that designs and manufactures nearly 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. Our nearly 100,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry--from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks--enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities.

TE Connectivity and TE connectivity (logo) are trademarks.

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Web Guidance Platform WalkMe to Launch WalkMe-for-Salesforce at Dreamforce 2012

New Product Will Replace Staff Training and Boost Employee Efficiency

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WalkMe, the world's first interactive, online guidance system, announced today its participation in Salesforce.com's Dreamforce 2012, the world's largest enterprise and cloud computing conference being held September 18(th)-21(st) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. WalkMe will introduce its new WalkMe-for-Salesforce at booth #1547 during the event.

WalkMe is an innovative web guidance solution that provides website visitors with step-by-step directions for completing tasks or gathering information. As part of Dreamforce 2012, the company will showcase its new WalkMe-for-Salesforce product that is custom built for the Salesforce.com platform in order to guide new employees operating the system.

"Our product allows businesses to build customized walkthroughs which are intelligently designed for specific functions and user groups," said Rafi Sweary, President of WalkMe. "With WalkMe-for-Salesforce, companies can stop spending time and resources to train staff on the software. Instead, they can train the software to work with their team and business procedures."

At Dreamforce 2012, attendees will be inspired by companies discussing how they have transformed into social enterprises to drive growth and innovation. By leveraging social, mobile and cloud technologies, social enterprises can connect with their customers, partners and employees in entirely new ways. With more than 750 sessions and 350 cloud companies in the expo, attendees can attend visionary keynotes, participate in interactive sessions, experience hands-on training with cutting-edge technology, see thousands of live demos and join in unparalleled networking.

"Dreamforce is the place to be for anyone operating in the cloud and we are very excited to be a part of this experience," continued Mr. Sweary. "The event features an amazing lineup of keynote speakers, many networking opportunities, and hundreds of informative sessions, and we look forward to gaining valuable insights every day."

WalkMe enables online service providers such as SaaS vendors, web applications, banks, healthcare, trading platforms, e-commerce and others to create interactive on-screen 'Walk-Thrus,' assisting end-users in quickly and easily finishing even the most complex tasks. The system also allows companies to cut support costs while improving conversions and overall end-user satisfaction.

To learn more about WalkMe or to schedule a meeting at Dreamforce, email info@walkme.com or call (855) 4-WALKME.

About WalkMe
WalkMe is the world's first interactive online guidance system, enabling organizations to overlay on-screen 'Walk-Thrus,' onto their sites and apps. WalkMe encourages end-user self-service, making any online process intuitive. Using WalkMe reduces helpdesk support demand and increases user engagement, satisfaction and conversions. WalkMe is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. For more information, visit http://www.WalkMe.com.

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

Mobile Telepresence Adds Fuel To Race For Same-Day Delivery

On-Demand Personal Assistance Patent Could Open New Frontier in E-Commerce

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumeron, a startup billing itself as a "personal assistance on demand" delivery service, announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued patent number 8,244,594, covering its method for the remote acquisition and delivery of goods.  A key claim is the inclusion of real-time video inspection, in which mobile delivery agents use point-of-view video streaming devices to transmit images and video to a customer, allowing for "remote inspection of goods."

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Consumeron's system connects consumers with a network of hyperconnected "grabbers" (in essence, roving personal assistants) in a given city.  Using an internet-connected device, customers can select a nearby grabber to deliver goods and complete tasks, with deliveries targeted within 50 minutes.  Using telepresence over 4G networks and GPS, users will be able to see what the grabber sees in real time, communicate directly, and see his or her location.

Inventor and CEO Mark B. Barron filed the patent application in August 2009, after conceptualizing it years prior while gathering materials at Home Depot for his property management firm.  "It hit me that my time could be better spent," Barron explained. "All this time wasted on menial tasks makes society less productive, when so many who people need jobs could do these things instead.  It would be a win-win."

According to the patent, the user, once registered, requests what they want and from where they want it. That request is routed to either the nearest available agent or a customer-selected one, after viewing their availability and locations on a map.  The agent then proceeds to the requested location, with GPS tracking and providing navigational information to the delivery agent.  At the destination, the real-time video streaming device can allow for remote inspection of goods by the customer.  Once approved by the customer, the agent acquires and delivers the goods, with the customer again provided location data and estimated time of arrival.  The system is optimized to calculate the most efficient use of agents based on the remote location and delivery site; users can also establish working relationships with favorite agents and select them based on areas of expertise.

"We're so advanced in some areas but backwards in others.  Today, when you need something, you have to go get it yourself.  The most important part of delivery - the last mile - hasn't really evolved at all," said Barron, referring to the final leg in delivering goods to a consumer.  "To be able to get anything you need when you need it is just common sense."

Both large companies and startups alike have rushed into the same-day delivery space.  Amazon.com, eBay, and Google either are or are widely believed to be building same-day delivery systems.  Startups like TaskRabbit, Zaarly, Exec, Postmates, and Done all connect consumers with de-facto personal assistants, who complete tasks and run errands same-day.  UK's Shutl even received backing from UPS recently, hinting that big logistics companies are carefully watching how the same-day race unfolds.

Recent technological breakthroughs in wireless communication, mobile telepresence, and head-mounted computing make such a system feasible, and could provide the means through which a consumer can remotely see what their grabber sees.  With barcode-scanning and visual search technology, a grabber's head-mounted camera can also be used to instantaneously provide product information.  For example, a barcode scanned at a store with the camera could display nutrition facts and more for the user.

According to Barron, recent startups in the last mile space can only achieve limited success without the power of live mobile telepresence, the core of Consumeron's intellectual property.  "Shoppers don't always know exactly what they want, and you can't search a store's shelves online," says Barron.  "Consumeron could open up a world of options, and finallybridge the worlds of online shopping and brick-and-mortar retail."

About Consumeron

Consumeron, LLC, founded in 2009, is a division of the CapitalCrew Organization.  Its Public Transportation Safety International, established in 1993, designed and distributes the S-1 GARD Dangerzone Deflector for transit buses and the MDZ Shield for school buses, both of which are installed on fleets in major cities worldwide.  Its real estate venture Regent 1 Properties has holdings in Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and other prominent areas in Southern California.  For more information, visit http://www.consumeron.com or contact Will Riley at will@consumeron.com.

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CONTACT: Will Riley, Consumeron, +1-213-689-9015, will@consumeron.com

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

Microsoft Signs Licensing Agreement With Research In Motion

exFAT file technology helps mobile industry leader provide cutting-edge capabilities to customers.

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. announced today that Microsoft and Research In Motion (RIM) have signed a patent licensing agreement that gives RIM broad access to the latest Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) for certain BlackBerry® devices of RIM.  exFAT is a modern file system from Microsoft that facilitates large files for audiovisual media and enables seamless data portability and an easy interchange between desktop PCs and other electronic devices.

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exFAT improves on its predecessor, the FAT system, and greatly expands the size of files that flash memory devices can handle by five times over previous FAT technology. It also increases the speed with which those files can be accessed. The exFAT file system not only facilitates large files for use of audiovisual media, it enables seamless data portability and an easy interchange between desktop PCs and a variety of electronic devices. 

"Today's smartphones and tablets require the capacity to display richer images and data than traditional cellular phones," said David Kaefer, general manager of Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing at Microsoft. "This agreement with RIM highlights how a modern file system, such as exFAT can help directly address the specific needs of customers in the mobile industry."

Microsoft's Commitment to Intellectual Property Collaboration

Microsoft offers flexible IP licensing programs that give companies access to many of the foundational technologies in its own products, allowing those companies to build devices, applications and services that work seamlessly with each other.

Since Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003, the company has entered into more than 1100 licensing agreements and continues to develop programs that make it possible for customers, partners and competitors to access its IP portfolio. The program was developed to open access to Microsoft's significant R&D investments and its growing, broad patent and IP portfolio.

Microsoft has entered into similar licensing agreements with several leading consumer electronics manufacturers through its IP licensing program, including Panasonic Corp., SANYO Electric Company Ltd., Sony Corp. and Canon Inc.

More information on Microsoft's IP licensing program is available at http://www.microsoft.com/iplicensing, and information specifically related to Microsoft's exFAT licensing program is available at http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/en/us/intellectualproperty/iplicensing/programs/exfatfilesystem.aspx.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com

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

Silverpop Enhances Engage's Behavior-Based Capabilities

Digital Marketing Technology Provider Helps Customers Focus on Buyer Behavior to Increase Engagement Levels and Drive Revenue

ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Silverpop(TM), the only digital marketing technology provider that unifies marketing automation, email, mobile and social, today announces several significant additions to its Engage platform.  Enhanced dynamic content and lead scoring capabilities give customers additional opportunities to increase engagement and drive more revenue through more personalized campaigns influenced by buyer behavior.

"Today, it is not enough to just carefully segment your list and deliver the most appropriate message to each group," said Bill Nussey, Silverpop's CEO. "To develop more rewarding customer relationships, leading to increased conversions and higher revenue, today's marketers have to be willing to let their buyers be their guide. It is now crucial for marketers to not just pay attention to the actions their contacts are taking, or sometimes not taking, but to allow those behaviors to drive their campaigns."

The behavior-based features Silverpop offers marketers includes the following new additions: 

Dynamic Content Based on Behavior:  Dynamic Content helps marketers automatically tailor emails to each contact based on information collected in Silverpop's behavioral database.  With Silverpop's latest product release, the types of information that can be considered include the contact's recent behaviors, such as attending a webinar, downloading a whitepaper, making a purchase or abandoning a process. These behaviors are in addition to traditional dynamic content criteria such as gender, location, age, trial expiration date, and preference center choices.

Behavior-Based Lead Scoring Models: Silverpop has long led the way in lead scoring with its visual scoring, explicit vs. implicit attribution, and multiple model support. Now Silverpop customers can improve the relevancy of their lead scoring models even more through new time-based scoring options that consider the recency of a prospect's behavior and whether it was repeated in order to better understand current intent. New lead scoring enhancements also make it possible to develop scoring rules based on a contact taking any action of a certain type, such as downloading any whitepaper, attending any webinar or clicking on any link on the corporate website. This provides marketers with a general overview of engagement levels rather than drilling down into interest into one specific asset.

"When prospective customers interact with companies they expect more--more personal, more relevant and more timely communications," said Lori Wizdo, principal analyst with Forrester Research, Inc. in her September 17(th), 2012 blog post entitled "Buyer Behavior Helps B2B Marketers Guide the Buyer's Journey." "Marketers need to constantly and automatically evolve their programs based on how their buyers react to their marketing messages.  Behavioral marketing is no longer an option--it's tablestakes."

Silverpop's rapidly growing customer base is already fully embracing its behavioral marketing automation functionality, with 75 percent of Silverpop's top 50 customers now using advanced features such as Programs, Dynamic Content, and Relational Tables. Customers that are taking advantage of Silverpop's offerings include organizations engaging with individual buyers throughout a complex sales cycle and companies automating their efforts to provide more personally relevant communications.

"We are very excited to add these features to our Engage platform, which is designed to help marketers deliver exactly what each individual buyer is looking for at the moment they want it most, via our unique combination of sophisticated email tools and robust marketing automation functionality," Nussey added.  "Incorporating behavioral elements into some of our most impactful features, helps to solidify Silverpop's position as the only digital marketing technology provider that puts buyer behavior front and center, giving our customers unmatched ability to more deeply connect and convert."

About Silverpop
Silverpop is the only digital marketing technology provider that unifies marketing automation, email, mobile, and social. Its customers achieve superior Return on Relationship by uniquely engaging each individual based on their behaviors and then automating personalized experiences that increase revenue, improve ROI, and deepen brand loyalty. Silverpop's commitment is to offer a platform that is complete, not complex-so that marketers from any size organization can easily achieve digital marketing success.The companyoffers a world-class services team, 24/7 customer support and a network of partners to ensure that every client gets the right mix of solutions for their specific digital marketing needs. Silverpop is trusted by more than 5,000 brands around the globe.  Visit us at silverpop.com.

Media Contact:
Stacy Kirk
Manager of Corporate Communications-Silverpop
skirk@silverpop.com
770-661-0633

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Silverpop

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

OTT Digital Services Offer SDP Vendors New Opportunities, Heavy Reading Says

SDP vendors are finding new opportunities and challengers in the OTT digital service market, says Heavy Reading Service Provider IT Insider

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Service delivery platforms (SDPs) are evolving to provide network operators with a strong foundation for building successful digital services ecosystems that include participation of a wide range of third-party partners, but new technology competitors pose serious challenges to SDP vendors, according to the latest report from Heavy Reading Service Provider IT Insider (http://www.heavyreading.com/servsoftware), a paid research service of Heavy Reading (http://www.heavyreading.com).

SDPs Get Retooled for Digital Services Ecosystems identifies and analyzes the changes that SDP vendors are making to their products to accommodate a stronger role in digital services ecosystem creation, and explores network operator strategies for building digital services ecosystems. The report evaluates the new positioning of established and new entrant vendors in the evolving SDP market and the opportunities and threats in front of them as digital services ecosystems develop. The report analyzes SDP offerings from 13 leading suppliers, including the world's largest telecom vendors.

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"SDP vendors are raising their game to help operators find digital services ecosystem success," says Caroline Chappell, Senior Analyst at Heavy Reading and author of the report. "But as telcos try to shed their traditional images and blend into the Web 2.0 landscape, telco SDP vendors face the threat of new entrants to the market with 'universal,' non-telco specific API management, service creation platforms, and app store products."

The success of over-the-top (OTT) digital services and the threat they pose to telcos can no longer be ignored, Chappell says. "Operators increasingly realize that implementing enabling technology - an SDP that allows them to expose a handful of core communication service and enabler assets - is no longer enough to counter the inroads OTT services are making on their business," she continues. "Telcos can't halt the tide of OTT digital services, but they can use SDPs to be in a better position to work on new business opportunities with OTT companies and gain a stake in the digital services market that may otherwise pass them by."

Key findings of SDPs Get Retooled for Digital Services Ecosystems include:

    --  Telcos can succeed as "centers of gravity" for digital services
        ecosystems but they need the right positioning within the "whole tail,"
        significant investment in building a developer community and strong SDP
        vendor partnerships.
    --  Apigee, Layer 7 Tech and AppDirect are among the startups with
        "universal" SDP components that threaten traditional SDP vendors while
        WebRTC is waiting in the wings.
    --  Operators are rediscovering their inner developer but need to ensure
        that internal service creation is API-enabled.
    --  Telefonica's TU Me service highlights the value of a hybrid approach to
        "short tail" digital services creation that keeps the operator relevant
        to OTT customers while exploiting telco protocol-specific development
        advantages.
SDPs Get Retooled for Digital Services Ecosystems is available as part of an annual single-user subscription (six issues) to Heavy Reading Service Provider IT Insider, priced at $1,595. Individual reports are available for $900 (single-user license).

To subscribe, or for more information, please visit: http://www.heavyreading.com/servsoftware. For more information on all of Heavy Reading's Insider services, please visit http://www.heavyreading.com/research.

To request a free executive summary of the report, or for details on multi-user licensing options, please contact:

Jeff Geddes

Account Manager
Heavy Reading

303-997-9135
geddes@lightreading.com

Press/analyst contact:

Jennifer Baker

Marketing Director, Light Reading Communications Network

617-871-1910
jbaker@lightreading.com

About Heavy Reading (http://www.heavyreading.com)
Heavy Reading is an independent research organization offering deep analysis of emerging telecom trends to network operators, technology suppliers, and investors. Its product portfolio includes in-depth reports that address critical next-generation technology and service issues, market trackers that focus on the telecom industry's most critical technology sectors, exclusive worldwide surveys of network operator decision-makers that identify future purchasing and deployment plans, and a rich array of custom and consulting services that give clients the market intelligence needed to compete successfully in the global telecom industry. As a telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (http://www.lrcn.com), Heavy Reading contributes to the only integrated business information platform serving the global communications industry.

About Light Reading Communications Network (http://www.lrcn.com)

The Light Reading Communications Network combines the most trusted telecom research brands with award-winning online communities and a rich events portfolio to deliver the only integrated business information platform serving the global communications industry.   With the power of this platform, leaders who build, deploy, finance, and regulate next-generation telecom networks are able to make more informed decisions on emerging market and service opportunities.  Light Reading Communications Network is a division of UBM TechWeb (http://www.ubmtechweb.com), the global leader in technology media and business information.

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Livestream Announces the World's First Free, Ad-Free Live Streaming Service

Now available with full suite of free producer tools for Mac, PC & iPhone

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Livestream (Livestream.com), the market leader for live event coverage, announced full access to its suite of live video and live blogging tools. The suite includes encoding software for Mac and PC, ad-free event pages and mobile broadcasting to the web from the Livestream for Producers iPhone app (Livestream.com/iPhone). Unlike other streaming platforms, New.livestream.com is going ad-free and never imposes banner ads, pre-roll and mid-roll video that typically clutter and disrupt watching events on the web or via mobile devices.

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"Everyone knows that videos wrapped with banners and pre-roll ruin the viewer experience, especially with live events where you can miss the moments that matter most. After looking at our ad-supported pages and player and realizing they looked like a MySpace page from five years ago, I knew we needed to do something to better our customers' experience," said Max Haot, Co-Founder and CEO. "Building New Livestream from the ground up allowed us to think outside the box and provide free, ad-free, live streaming to anyone with a connection to the web."

The Livestream for Producers iPhone app features live video broadcasting to Livestream.com, the first free, ad-free event coverage platform.  The app allows users to share their events in real-time on Livestream.com while simultaneously posting text updates, photos and video clips. The Livestream for Producers (Livestream.com/Android)Android app is scheduled to release soon with full streaming capabilities. 

With the new updates, users can share live video to an online audience for free from the palm of their hand. From a citizen journalist covering a rally or protest, to a mother sharing a wedding or birthday with family far away, to large conferences and music concerts, the power of Livestream is now at your fingertips.

Livestream's unique engineering approach offers the highest performing live video when broadcasting over 3G via the Livestream for Producers iPhone app. Livestream's video quality coupled with the ad-free plan provides the best user experience for any given connection. To prove it, Livestream tested the app against competing services in New York City's Times Square. Watch it here: livestream.com/mobilecomparevideo

Free broadcasting access is available today at livestream.com and offers unlimited streaming to the web with 30-days of event archiving with the Internet's largest Livestreaming community. Additionally, Livestream offers an account upgrade for $45/month, which removes viewer login requirements and offers unlimited archiving of event pages.

About Livestream

Livestream's mission is to connect people and live events. Livestream offers event owners a complete set of hardware and software tools to share their events with a growing community online. More than 30 million viewers each month watch thousands of live events from customers including The New York Times, Facebook, ESPN, SpaceX and Warner Bros. Records. Founded in 2007, Livestream is headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles, London, Ukraine and India. http://www.livestream.com.

Press Contacts

Christina DiRusso, PR Manager, Livestream
Christina.DiRusso@livestream.com, (646) 532-6622

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Livestream for Producers iPhone App video embeddable link:
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Producers iPhone App video preview:
http://cdn.livestream.com/demo/mobile

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Propellerhead Adds AudioCopy and WIST Support to Popular Figure App

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, September 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Expanding music possibilities through connectivity between iOS music apps and devices

    Figure, Propellerhead's best selling music app for iPhone and iPod touch, now supports
AudioCopy and WIST. Users can paste their Figure tracks into other iOS Apps with
AudioCopy. WIST lets two people jam together by syncing apps running on different iOS
devices. Available immediately as a free update, Figure 1.2 adds several other user
requested features as well as language localization in Chinese, French, Japanese,
Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

    Using AudioCopy (http://www.sonomawireworks.com/iphone/audiocopy), Figure 1.2
users can take their music further by pasting their Figure audio as a perfect loop into
AudioPaste or iOS Pasteboard compatible application. Additional musical performing,
arranging, editing and other possibilities open up to Figure users in such apps as Apple's
GarageBand, Intua's Beatmaker, Sonoma Wire Works' StudioTrack, Retronyms' Synth, Wizdom
Music's MorphWiz, Sound Trends' Looptastic and more.

    WIST (Wireless Sync-Start Technology, http://www.korguser.net/wist) uses Bluetooth
to synchronize, stop and start apps on separate devices. With WIST Figure 1.2 users
perform with a friend or expand their iPad/iPhone ensemble. Mix and match Figure with
ReBirth, iMS20, iElectribe, Beatmaker and many other compatible apps in new dynamic ways.

    Figure is available on the Apple AppStore for EUR EUR0.79 / USD $0.99:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/figure/id511269223?ls=1&mt=8

    Changes in Figure 1.2

    - AudioCopy-pasting of Figure audio directly into AudioPaste or Pasteboard compatible
apps on iOS

    - WIST (Wireless Sync-Start Technology)-simultaneously start two iOS devices with
compatible apps

    - Additional new atonal / chromatic scale mode

    - Performance pads now have a grid

    - Localized into Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian & Spanish

    Figure product info: propellerheads.se/figure [http://propellerheads.se/figure ] and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLLjRH6GJec

    About Propellerhead propellerheads.se/press [http://www.propellerheads.se/press ]

    Press Contacts:

    US - Sara Griggs - +1-(310)821-0801 - sara@saragriggsmedia.com

    EMEA - Thomas Wendt - +49-(0)40-39908595 - info@ictw.de

Propellerhead Software AB

Deloitte Launches Customized Social Business Innovation Workshops

Clients can learn how their businesses can become social and create value utilizing cloud solutions

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte today announced the availability of its customized Social Business Innovation Workshops, which harness the power of social and mobile cloud solutions from salesforce.com to analyze a client's own data and utilize social media monitoring tools to identify specific opportunities for social business innovation.

During the all-day workshops, Deloitte will leverage Salesforce technologies, including Service Cloud, Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud and Chatter to work with clients to determine how social business can create value for their companies.  The workshops are designed to help clients understand marketplace perception about their organizations as well as their competitors; know which social business capabilities are most important to their strategies; and plan the course of action for their organizations.

"We've found that most of our clients understand the value of social media. However, many are hesitant to embrace it because they just don't know where to start, or they have started but have only scratched the surface," said Andy Main, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and marketplace leader of Deloitte's salesforce.com alliance.  "Our workshops are designed to give organizations the head start they need to begin realizing business value from social technology."

"Companies around the globe are looking to advance their businesses for the social revolution," said Ross Piper, senior vice president, Enterprise Strategy & Alliances, salesforce.com. "We are thrilled that Deloitte is using social and mobile cloud solutions from salesforce.com to help enterprises change the way they connect with customers, partners and employees, and promote their achievements in the cloud."

Social Business Innovation at Dreamforce 2012

Deloitte is featuring Social Business Innovation at its booth (#1001) at salesforce.com's Dreamforce conference in San Francisco from Sept. 18-21.

Deloitte's salesforce.com Global Alliance

Deloitte's global alliance with salesforce.com helps Deloitte meet the emerging needs of its clients by providing multinational and international companies with social and mobile cloud computing technologies. Led by Paul Clemmons, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP, the alliance leverages Deloitte's cloud computing services to provide companies with a broad set of capabilities, including business model development, solution delivery and talent management, as well as development, advisory, implementation, and operational services. Global salesforce.com delivery capability is available through Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited network of member firms, including practices in over thirteen countries. To learn more, visit http://www.deloitte.com/us/salesforce.com.

About Deloitte's Technology Services practice and Social Business solutions

Deloitte helps organizations leverage technology to develop practical business solutions.  From strategy through implementation, Deloitte takes a business-led, technology-enabled approach to help clients jump-start their social strategies with broad solutions. We work closely with leading social software vendors, giving us an insider's view of the evolving landscape. And we deliver integrated solutions that tap the full range of Deloitte's strategy, technology, human capital and risk management capabilities. Learn more about the offering.

As used in this document, "Deloitte" means Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see http://www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.

    Contact:
    Marykate Reese
    Public Relations
    Deloitte
    203-257-0452
    mareese@deloitte.com
SOURCE  Deloitte

Deloitte

Web Site: http://www.deloitte.com/us

Cloudian Introduces Free Community Edition Of Leading Amazon S3-Compatible Cloud Object Storage Platform

Community Edition Enables Service Providers and Enterprises to Build 100TB Cloud Storage Systems Free of Charge

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HOSTING AND CLOUD TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT -- Cloudian, Inc., the leader in S3-compatible cloud object storage software, today announced the immediate availability of the Cloudian® Community Edition, a free version of the company's market-leading Amazon S3-compatible cloud object storage platform for service providers and enterprises. The Community Edition includes all of the functionality of Cloudian but with a total storage capacity of 100TB and forum support. Cloudian Community Edition can be downloaded from http://www.cloudian.com.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120918/SF75609LOGO)

Cloudian is ideal for enterprises and service providers looking to offer Amazon S3-compatible Storage as a Service (StaaS) and/or provide secondary storage systems for their cloud compute platforms, such as Citrix Cloud Platform, Apache CloudStack, or OpenStack. By introducing the Cloudian Community Edition, which will support up to 100 TB of useable storage and offer forum support, Cloudian is opening up the scalability, reliability and power of cloud object storage to anyone building an Amazon S3-compatible cloud, be it public, private or hybrid. Cloudian is also available with gold and silver support packages.

"As providers continue to add value to existing cloud offerings, either providing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) with a storage option or entering the public cloud storage market from the onset, cloud storage is becoming a critical component of the cloud," said Agatha Poon, Research Manager, Global Cloud Computing for 451 Research. "Offerings like Cloudian that opens up the object storage platform with a free edition not only serve as a starting point for evaluating data storage options, but also help accelerate cloud storage adoption beyond the service provider market."

Cloudian is an off-the-shelf platform that is quick to deploy and leverages low cost hardware. Cloudian provides the industry's most complete support of the S3 APIs, going beyond offering only the basic level of compatibility required in common object storage systems. Cloudian supports the advanced functions offered by Amazon that are extremely important in order to utilize the vast number of applications and tools found in the ecosystem.  Cloudian is also actively partnering with leading cloud computing environments, as well as cloud gateway providers such as Riverbed, Twinstrata and others.

"Enterprises and service providers are embracing Cloudian because our platform enables hybrid cloud models and unlocks the vast ecosystem of S3 tools and applications," said Giorgio Propersi, General Manager, Cloudian. "With the Community Edition, we are bringing the power of object storage to an even broader audience by enabling its use for free for sizeable 100TB systems."

About The Cloudian® Cloud Storage Platform

Cloudian is an Amazon S3-compliant cloud storage platform that enables service providers and enterprises to build reliable, multi-tenant data storage systems. Utilizing the Cloudian platform, service providers and enterprises can now build reliable and scalable cloud storage solutions with a fully distributed, peer-to-peer architecture, and no single point of failure. The system easily scales from two nodes up to thousands of nodes across multiple data centers, supporting petabytes of data. Cloudian provides a robust and flexible management interface, which accommodates a wide variety of billing and licensing models.

About Cloudian®

Cloudian, Inc. is a Foster City, Calif.-based software company specializing in cloud storage software. The main product is Cloudian®, an Amazon S3-compatible cloud object storage platform that enables service providers and enterprises to build reliable, affordable and scalable cloud storage solutions. Cloudian is actively partnering with the leading cloud computing environments including Citrix Cloud Platform and OpenStack, cloud on-ramp providers, and the vast ecosystem of tools and applications that is afforded through true S3 compatibility. Cloudian's customers include Vodafone, Nextel, NTT, SoftBank, Nifty, and Lunacloud. The company has additional offices in China and Japan. For more information or to try Cloudian today, please visit http://www.cloudian.com.

Contact:
Eileen Conway
Scout PR
+1-650-245-9015
Eileen@scoutprsf.com

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Ringdale® Announces the Integration of FollowMe® Mobile Printing With Apple AirPrint

BURGESS HILL, England, September 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    The mobile workforce is increasing, making it critical for employees to have the
ability to print regardless of their location. Ringdale, a leading provider of secure
document output management solutions, announced today that FollowMe Mobile Printing now
integrates natively with Apple's AirPrint software feature. The integrated mobile printing
technology in FollowMe enables organizations to increase the productivity of their mobile
workforce by providing the most flexible printing platform.

    FollowMe's support for Apple AirPrint provides a seamless user experience by ensuring
printing is seamless when using Apple iOS devices. With Apple AirPrint, the user simply
taps the action button, selects print on their iPad or iPhone and then the device
automatically sends the document via Wi-Fi to the FollowMe Q-Server, ready for release at
any FollowMe enabled printer, without requiring any additional software.

    Ringdale continues to lead in innovation as part of their strategy to maximize the
efficiency of document workflow by removing the geographical and technology barriers when
printing. "The integration of FollowMe and Apple AirPrint makes it quick and easy for
users of Apple iOS devices to print within the business environment," said Jan Bollmann,
Vice President of Engineering, Ringdale. "Organizations can utilize the benefits of this
hugely popular consumer device, without any interruption to their existing IT
infrastructure."

    This integration is a development of FollowMe's Mobile Printing technology, which
enables users to print whilst on the move, as documents can be submitted for print via
e-mail, web-client and from any mobile phone or tablet device. Users working from home or
on the road no longer need to plan their time around when or where they can print.

    For further information on FollowMe Mobile Printing, visit
http://www.followme.ringdale.com

    About Ringdale

    Ringdale invented FollowMe and the print roaming technology in 1997, and has continued
to be at the forefront of the industry for over three decades. With offices in the United
States, United Kingdom, Singapore and Japan, Ringdale have a strong global partner network
and relationships with the world's leading printing manufacturers including Canon, Hewlett
Packard, Lexmark, Konica Minolta, Kyocera Mita, Oce, OKI, Ricoh, Sharp, Toshiba and Xerox.

    Ringdale, FollowMe and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Ringdale UK
Ltd and Ringdale, Inc. Apple and AirPrint are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All
other names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

    For details on FollowMe or the Ringdale partner programme, contact Charlotte Baker,
Ringdale, Tel: +44(0)1444-871-349 or Email: cbaker@ringdale.com

Ringdale

Orange #blogbus schedule - Softwares, Entrepreneurs and an Oklahoma-Style Dinner

SAN FRANCISCO, September 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    With the start of the Orange Blogger Bus Tour
[http://live.orange.com/en/category/high_tech/blogger-bus-tour ] looming, we continue today
our unveiling of the week's schedule. On the Wednesday, we'll be talking to some of the
big names in the Valley, and find out more about one exciting startup in particular.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120914/562509 )

    The morning will be dedicated to a visit to Adobe [http://www.adobe.com ], the
computer software giants, where Chief Technical Officer Kevin Lynch will give us a brief
about the company's current activities and projects, and share his views about the social
media scene.

    The team will then be going to meet StartX [http://startx.stanford.edu ], a non-profit
organization who aims to accelerate the development of Stanford's top entrepreneurs
through experiential education. Throughout the week, we will be trying to assess whether
innovation is still alive and kicking in the Valley, but this visit should prove to be
particularly interesting as it will give us an idea of the work that is being done to
support and encourage the innovators to thrive in their respective fields. Furthermore we
will be hearing about Xola, a travel community focused on adventure.

    In the afternoon, we'll be splitting up into small groups as one team will head over
to Trend Micro [http://www.trendmicro.ae ], a global leader in cloud security. Following a
presentation with Philip Kwan, Director of Consumer Innovation, with a focus on social and
mobile but also on Trend labs and the general threats which are looming, our bloggers will
take part in a Q&A discussing how the shift to mobile is affecting the users and the
industry. At the same time, another small group will be visiting Broadcom
[http://www.broadcom.com ], global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for
wired and wireless communications, as well as a Fortune 500 company.

    For our final stop of the day, we will be going back to San Francisco to find out more
about the up-and-coming Taploid
[http://www.thetaploid.com/?utm_expidb468386-5&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.fr%2Furl%3Fsa%3Dt%26rct%3Dj%26q%3D%26esrc%3Ds%26source%3Dweb%26cd%3D1%26ved%3D0CCAQFjAA%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.thetaploid.com%252F%26ei%3DuVxQUKjdLZCY1AWam4D4AQ%26usg%3DAFQjCNEqU8XXjqaw_zcOdIYxaLN7hG7cjA%26sig2%3DjFRNR3TdzPXl1J9jKB0Zsg ]
with CEO Redg Snodgrass. The
Taploid uses implicit social data and predictive analytics to deliver fun and sensational
headlines which users can interact with. Hopefully we'll be able to get a demo, as the
first version is still in works at the moment. To cap the day off, we'll be enjoying a
nice Oklahoma-style dinner alongside friends from Venturebeat [http://venturebeat.com ].

    Stay tuned this week on the live Orange blog and discover the day-by-day schedule of
the Orange Blogger Bus Tour
[http://fr.slideshare.net/Orange/en-san-francisco-blogger-tour-presentation ] !

    Edouard Austin [http://live.orange.com/en/author/edouard ]

    redacteur permanent blog live Orange

    http://live.orange.com/en/orange-blogger-bus-tour-adobe-startx-broadcom-taploid

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CONTACT: +33-01-44-44-01-97, edouard.austin@orange.com

Polar Introduces All-In-One RC3 GPS Training Computer

Combines Latest GPS Technology with 'Smart Coaching' Guidance to Plan, Train and Analyze Exercise Better

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar (http://www.polarusa.com), the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technologies, today introduced the new all-in-one RC3 GPS training computer that gives sports and fitness enthusiasts cutting edge heart rate monitoring, and highly accurate speed, pace and distance tracking.  Ergonomically designed, the RC3 GPS is one of the lightest and slimmest all-in-on GPS training devices available.

The Polar RC3 GPS integrates GPS technology with 'Smart Coaching' - unique training guidance and features developed by Polar over the last 35 years used for planning, training and analyzing each session in detail.  It helps users train at the right intensity with customizable sport zones, shows sport-specific training data for a variety of endurance sports and provides instant feedback during and after each session for a motivational training analysis.  The RC3 GPS also includes the new 'Back to Start' GPS feature that directs users back from their current location to their starting point in the most direct, shortest distance.

The RC3 GPS uses the latest SiRFstar IV technology which accurately measures speed / pace and distance and allows users to see their route on a mapat polarpersonaltrainer.com after the session.  The battery allows users to train for up to 12 hours without the need to recharge when the GPS function is on.  When the GPS function is off, the battery can last up to 1,700 hours.

"This simple-to-use, all-in-one device is packed with features built around our unique 'Smart Coaching' - users get guidance and feedback through all aspects of training, tailored exactly to their needs," said Herb Baer, Polar USA president. "Through accurate, customized and motivational heart rate technology, the RC3 GPS is a complete training system - not just a mapping gadget."

Key RC3 GPS 'Smart Coaching' Features:

Pre-training

    --  Users can create custom training plans or individual personalized
        programs using the built-in planning feature on
        polarpersonaltrainer.com.  User can also join the millions of people in
        the Polar community with Polar Challenges - based on miles, calories and
        more.
During training

    --  ZoneOptimizer: Knowing how hard to train can be a challenge, and it
        depends on many factors, including physical and mental state, stress,
        sleep, and previous training. The ZoneOptimizer feature eliminates
        guesswork by adjusting personal heart rate zones based on a user's
        current physiological condition. It guides training at the right
        intensity, making every session more effective.

    --  Smart Calories: OwnCal is the most accurate calorie counter on the
        market. It calculates the number of calories expended during a training
        session based on weight, height, age, gender, your individual maximum
        heart rate (HRmax) and how hard you're training.
After training and long-term training analysis

    --  Training Benefit: This feature gives instant feedback after each session
        based on the intensity and the duration of exercise. A summary appears
        right after each session and provides a quick overview. Users can then
        check their training file to find more detailed information on the
        session.

    --  Running Index: The RC3 GPS calculates Running Index, which scores a run
        based on speed and distance data from the stride sensor or GPS and heart
        rate data. By recording Running Index over time, users can monitor
        progress. Improvement in Running Index means that running at a given
        pace requires less of an effort, or that pace is faster at a given level
        of exertion.

    --  Training Load: This feature within polarpersonaltrainer.com displays a
        color-coded graph of a user's cumulative training load, notifying a
        person when he or she has recovered enough for the next session, while
        accurately predicting training developments to prevent overtraining.
        This data also provides intelligence to modify sessions as necessary.

    --  Fitness Test: This feature gets a measure of users' current fitness
        level in just five minutes.  By regularly comparing test results, users
        can see what progress they are making and how their fitness is improving
        over time.
The RC3 GPS training computer is slim and lightweight at 58 grams. It has a large customizable display which can show two or three rows of training data on one screen.  Four Sport Profiles come pre-loaded into the RC3 GPS, including settings for running, cycling, and two other sports.

The RC3 GPS HR set comes with the comfortable H3 heart rate sensor which measures heart rate using propriety heart rate sensing and transmission technology of Polar, and seamlessly adapts to the user's body shape.

The RC3 GPS Bike set comes with the CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D, which showsusers their real time and average cadence of the entire cycling session, and also measures pedaling rate as revolutions per minute.  By adding the CS speed sensor W.I.N.D., users can get the most precise cycling speed measurement with measures current, average and maximum cycling speed.

Product Sets Available:

RC3 GPS HR (MSRP $349.95, available now):

    --  RC3 GPS training computer
    --  USB cable
    --  H3 heart rate sensor
RC3 GPS Bike (MSRP $369.95, available in November):

    --  RC3 GPS training computer
    --  USB cable
    --  H3 heart rate sensor
    --  CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D
RC3 GPS (MSRP $299.95, available now):

    --  RC3 GPS training computer
    --  USB cable
Note: All sensors can be purchased separately as accessories. The RC3 GPS is also compatible with the s3 stride sensor, CS speed sensor W.I.N.D. and dual lock bike mount set.

Availability

The RC3 GPS is available through authorized Polar USA retail and specialty shops as well as in select fitness facilities. Later this year it will also be available online.

About Polar

Headquartered in Lake Success, NY, Polar USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Finland-based Polar Electro OY, which invented the first wireless heart rate monitor (HRM) in 1977. Polar now operates internationally in more than 80 countries and its products are sold through 35,000 retailers globally. Polar heart rate and fitness assessment technology delivers unparalleled insight into the human body from valuable training guidance and feedback, to enabling individuals to improve their fitness level and sports performance. Polar technology is key to the success of leading fitness facilities, athletic teams, corporate wellness facilities, health insurance providers and thousands of physical education programs around the world. Today, Polar training computers are the number one choice among consumers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.polarusa.com.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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

New Breakthrough Lowepro, JOBY And Acme Made Products Offer Solutions For All Types Of Photographers

New Products Push the Boundaries of What's Possible with Cameras and Bags

PETALUMA, Calif., Sept.18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the DayMen Group introduced more than a dozen new products from its Lowepro, JOBY and Acme Made brands continuing the tradition of offering some of the world's most trusted carrying solutions and accessories for laptops, photography, video, audio, lighting and mobile devices. The new products debuted at the 2012 photokina tradeshow.

"The fall 2012 product line from DayMen is an incredible mix of innovation, comfort and ease for photographers of all levels," said Rick Olson, DayMen U.S. & Latin America senior vice president and general manager. "Each new design from Lowepro, JOBY brand and Acme Made supports professional and enthusiast photographers as they rely on their tools to be more creative and work more efficiently," she added.

Lowepro introduces four new bags that serve as breakthrough carrying solutions for adventure-seeking photographers, and those on foot who would like to embrace an easier way to change lenses in the field.

Known for its flexible tripods, lighting and innovative mobile stands and cases, JOBY expands its portfolio to introduce ergonomic and functional camera straps. JOBY's new straps stand out from the rest by delivering comfort, performance and ease for photographers.

Design meets innovation with Acme Made's new stylish Montgomery Series offering sleek and versatile bags of different sizes. Acme Made also introduces extensions of its signature cases and sleeves customized for the second or third generation iPad®, and a number of other devices.

All of the following new products are available from B&H, Adorama, Samy's and other leading photo retailers, as well as Lowepro.com, Joby.com and AcmeMade.com. 

New from Lowepro

Lowepro Rover Pro AW Series in galaxy blue/light grey, $299.99 and $329.99

The first technical, mountain-style photo pack of its kind built for carrying a camera and camping gear. It features a comfortable and customizable trampoline-style harness system for long hours of comfort and support. The modular gear compartments may be removed transforming the Rover Pro AW into a full daypack as needed.

Lowepro Photo Hatchback Series in galaxy blue, slate grey and pepper red, $99.99 and $119.99 (introduced to retailers in May 2012)(    )

All-day adventures are made easier with the Photo Hatchback, a casual yet high-performance daypack for beginner and enthusiastic photographers embarking on shooting adventures of any length. Features body-side opening and easy organization of your camera gear, tablet and everything else you need for the day. 

Lowepro S&F Lens Exchange 100 AW in black, $44.95

Based on the first and most popular modular system - Lowepro's Street and Field Series - this case allows for the quickest and safest change out of lenses like the 14-24mm with a 24-70mm for a pro, or the 18-55mm with a 70-300mm for an enthusiast. It is no ordinary lens case as it utilizes a patent-pending design function that securely positions one lens while the second is removed and mounted on the camera. Changing lenses has never been easier, faster or safer. The 100 AW, along with the 200 AW represent an evolution in lens case design.

Lowepro Passport Sling II in black/red and mica/green, $79.99 (SRP)

The next generation of Lowepro's bestselling sling, this design fits a complete DSLR or CSC kit. Its dedicated and customizable camera compartment is easy to adjust to fit many types of kits. Remove it and transform the sling to a perfect day bag for sightseeing or shopping.

Lowepro Event Messenger series in black and mica, $59.99, $69.99 and $79.99 (SRP)

Lowepro's popular Event Messenger series is now available in black. Flexible organization and easy access is what makes this modern messenger series an ideal option for enthusiast photographers. Three models fit everything from a CSC to DSLR to a tablet.

New from JOBY

JOBY UltraFit Sling Strap for Men & Women, $49.99 each

A breakthrough in camera sling straps designed for men and women individually. Both deliver speed, an ultra-comfortable fit and superior performance. The ergonomically placed pivot ring at the front allows the strap to conform to the shape of the wearer for the ultimate fit.

JOBY 3-Way Camera Strap, $39.99

A versatile and compact strap with the convenience of three wearing modes: for the wrist, neck and shoulder. A hyper-strong, retractable Dyneema® cord (holds up to 90 pounds) extends for variable widths.

New from Acme Made

Acme Made Montgomery Street Collection in grey and olive green, $99.99 for Backpack, $79.99 for Courier, $59.99 for Kit Bag and $29.99 for Case

A series designed for the photographer who wants versatility and style while traveling. Each provides a unique solution to hold not just a camera, but other digital devices and essential accessories. The all-new FlexFold System provides a quick and easy way to collapse or expand the internal space for added versatility.

Bay Street Sleeve in matte black, grey/orange, java/teal and purple/pink, $24.99

Expressly designed to fit a second or third generation iPad®, this sleeve is incredibly protective, yet deceptively thin. It's easy to tuck into a larger bag for travel or work.

Bay Street Case in matte black, grey/orange, java/teal and purple/pink, $34.99

Streamlined and light in form, practical and convenient in function, this case offers an ideal carrying solution for all generations of the iPad®.( )Includes elastic corner keeper straps and a built-in stylus holder.

Acme Made Oak Street Hard Case in black, red, purple and olive green, $17.99

A stylish, molded hard case that fits and protects a wide array of point-and-shoot cameras or other compact digital devices.

About the DayMen Group and its Worldwide Brands

Inventive. Revolutionary. Passionate.

It is the DayMen Group's passion and privilege to design and provide accessible, comfortable, protective and creative products for consumers. DayMen Group's three brands cover a wide spectrum of high-quality options for photography, video, audio, laptop, lighting and mobile.

The Lowepro brand of carrying solutions for professional photographers started with an inventive spirit in a small Colorado garage in 1967. Since then, Lowepro bags have been traveling the world, earning the loyalty and admiration of the best image makers, and setting the industry standard for inventive, purpose-built products.

The Acme Made brand, founded in 2002, is all about Designed Protection. Acme Made products have a distinctive look derived from clean, architectural styling and innovative high-tech materials to create design-forward products.

The JOBY brand was founded in 2005 with the introduction of the industry-defining and best-selling GorillaPod(TM). JOBY creates iconic, award-winning photo, mobile and lighting products that inspire the creative and active lifestyle.

Contact:
Christina Pacelli
Current
cpacelli@talktocurrent.com
(310) 854-8266

SOURCE  DayMen Group

DayMen Group

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

QuestChat's New Dating App Revolutionizes Chat on the Go

Next generation of phone chat brings exciting voice capabilities to app market

TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- QuestChat, the planet's busiest chat line and one-stop destination for exciting phone connections with local singles, raises the chat game by launching its premiere, free-to-download App for Android.

The QuestChat App allows busy singles to make fun, fast connections anytime, anywhere.  An interactive voice and social networking tool that connects singles locally and nationally (via GPS) for chat, friendship, conversation, dating, and relationships, the QuestChat App brings essential voice features to the dating app environment.

Users hear voice profiles, send instant voice messages and can connect in private conversations with other singles from down the road or across the country. Uniquely, the QuestChat App allows users to simultaneously see (photos) and hear (voice greeting profile) others who are on the App in real time.

"What we're most excited about is bringing the personal, authentic element of hearing someone's voice to the ease-of-use of an app," offers Rob Fisher, Director of Marketing for First Media Group, which operates QuestChat.

"Our phone dating systems offer robust features that are great when you're calling from home, but when you're on the go, you want something simple.  On the App, you just swipe to move through the voice profiles and tap the icons to send messages or talk live with someone. There's no typing, no keypad choices to remember, just an easy, smooth experience.  You can be talking to someone new in seconds."

QuestChat is a location-based service allowing its users the thrill of talking to someone new in a safe and secure environment.  GPS locations are used only to place individuals in "local" groupings; users' specific locations and phone numbers are never revealed. The QuestChat App is now available from Google Play.

Additional features offered by the QuestChat App include:

    --  Profile consisting of user nickname, photo, age and interest category
    --  Listen to local or national voice profiles
    --  GPS location used to place user in "local" listing - specific location
        remains hidden
    --  Send private voice messages to other users
    --  Connect in private, one-on-one phone conversations
    --  Block unwanted users
    --  Easy set-up of account, profile, preferences and push notifications
To download the App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.FMGINC.QuestChatApp

About First Media Group Inc.:

Established over 25 years ago, First Media Group Inc. is one of the planet's premier providers of voice chat and online dating services under brands such as QuestChat and Lavalife covering 300+ markets.

SOURCE  QuestChat

QuestChat

CONTACT: Kim Hughes, +1-647-402-6108, khughes@fmginc.com

Kobo Amps Up Storage on Kobo Arc Tablet Hitting Stores this November

Giving More Choice to Consumers, Kobo Arc Now Ranges from 16GB to 64GB, Starting at the Affordable Low Price of $199.99

TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kobo, a global leader in eReading, today announced that the Kobo Arc 7" Android 4.0 tablet will be hitting stores in November with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB options. Taking a new and innovative approach to tablet design, Kobo designed the Kobo Arc to transform the traditional tablet experience from searching within apps to an immersive content platform with its unique interface Tapestries. People now have more choice in how they explore, save and experience the music, movies, eBooks, and webpages they love with the Kobo Arc - and with more storage available the possibilities are endless.

"We designed the Kobo Arc to let people focus on the music, eBooks, movies, website and applications they love rather than on the hardware they hold in their hand - though that is amazingly designed as well," said Wayne White, General Manager of Devices, Kobo. "We've accomplished this by offering consumers more - more storage, more customization, more choice - all in the powerful, attractive and vivid Android 4.0 Kobo Arc."

Based on the content people "pin" to their Tapestries - from webpages, news articles, eBooks, movies, or pictures - the intelligent recommendations engine suggests additional content in the first-of-its-kind, Discovery Ribbon. The Kobo Arc is the only tablet that learns about the interests of its user, rather than tracking payment and browsing history, to suggest more of the content they love. Beyond the Tapestries interface which is designed to reflect the personal tastes of its user, consumers can also personalize their Kobo Arc experience through more eReading options, selecting from black or white models, as well as colourful SnapBacks in blue and purple.

The highly responsive Kobo Arc is driven by a 1.5GHz OMAP 4470 dual-core processor to deliver more processing power while retaining more than 10 hours of battery life in a single charge, giving consumers a highly responsive and long-lasting multimedia experience. Its 7" high-definition display with 178 degree viewing angles, 215 pixels/inch and 1280x800 resolution with 16-million colours bring video and pictures to life. In Kobo's laboratory drop-tests, the Kobo Arc's ultra-durable glass proved more resistant to damage than any other tablet currently available in the market. At only 364 grams, the Kobo Arc is also one of the lightest 7" tablets available and with the new storage configurations, consumers will relish in their ability to store as many songs, movies, eBooks, and pictures as they desire.

Comfortable to hold and optimized for reading outdoors, the Kobo Arc has front-facing stereo speakers with SRS TruMedia® sound to bring music to life as well as a 1.3 MegaPixel front-facing camera, built-in microphone, and 802.11 WiFi to easily connect to the web without an expensive data plan. The fully customizable Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system allows consumers to configure and modify the Kobo Arc. The company has already begun its development plans for Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). The Kobo Arc comes with Google Play to provide hours of entertainment through the Google Play Store's 600,000 apps including Gmail and YouTube in addition to pre-loaded apps like Facebook®, Twitter®, Rdio®, Zinio® and PressReader®.

With the Kobo Arc, Kobo continues to build on its Read Freely philosophy which encourages more people to read anytime, anyplace and on any device they choose. The company's eReading platform automatically syncs people's libraries across devices from the Kobo Arc, to its E Ink eReaders, to the free apps for virtually any desktop, tablet, eReader or smartphone.  With more than 10-million users across 190 countries, Kobo offers more choice than ever before with its new Family of eReaders, growing catalogue of more than 3-million eBooks, and content in 60 languages.

The Kobo Arc will be available for $199.99 (16GB), $249.99 (32GB) and $299.99 (64GB). Pre-orders will be available this fall in advance of its in-store availability this November.

PEPCOM
Heading to Pepcom in New York on September 20? Please come visit the Kobo team to see the Kobo Arc and the Kobo Family of eReaders which now includes the Kobo Mini, Kobo Touch and Kobo Glo. Can't make Pepcom? Let us know. We're in New York September 18-21.

About Kobo Inc.
Kobo Inc. is one of the world's fastest-growing eReading services offering nearly 3-million eBooks, magazines and newspapers. Believing that consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device, Kobo has built an open-standards platform to provide consumers with a choice when reading. Inspired by a "Read Freely" philosophy and a passion for innovation, Kobo has expanded to nearly 190 countries, where millions of consumers have access to localized eBook catalogues and award-winning eReaders, like the Kobo Touch. With top-ranked eReading applications for Apple, BlackBerry, Android, and Windows products, Kobo allows consumers to make eReading social through Facebook Timeline and Reading Life, an industry-first social experience that lets users earn awards for time spent reading and encourage others to join in. Headquartered in Toronto and owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten, Kobo eReaders can be found in major retail chains across the globe.

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

CONTACT: Cerys Godall, Director of Public Relations North America, +1-416-977-8737, cgodall@kobo.com

SOURCE  Kobo

Kobo

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

Mobiopolis.com(TM) launches as the world's first mobile-device-only secondary marketplace

VANCOUVER, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - The world's first and only online
marketplace solely dedicated to selling your used smartphones and
tablets launched today.

Founded and developed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,
Mobiopolis.com(TM) has been designed to be a powerful, yet simple-to-use
tool. The website allows sellers to list their devices for free,
suggests a sales price based on manufacturer/model sales trends, and
even offers to showcase it in high-visibility areas for buyers to see.

"Mobiopolis.com(TM) allows the consumer to be in complete control of the
entire buying and selling process from start to finish," says company
Founder & CEO Niko Kontogiannis. "Our revolutionary platform was
developed with complete transparency, honesty, and customer
satisfaction in mind, alongside the lowest fees in the online
marketplace industry!"

To prevent fraud of selling smartphones and tablets that aren't what
they truly are, Mobiopolis.com(TM) built its own proprietary sales
platform. Known as MobiCart, the system uses a mobile device's IMEI
number to capture the embedded make and model information. Just like a
fingerprint, that number is unique, and prevents sellers from listing
their devices as anything other than its true specifications. Adding to
that layer of security and customer satisfaction, Mobiopolis.com(TM)
provides buyers and sellers peace of mind with a 100% Money-Back
Guarantee!

"We pride ourselves on ensuring the highest level of buyer and seller
security possible," says Kontogiannis.

As http://www.mobiopolis.com goes live, the company's development team is simultaneously launching
mobile apps for the iOS and Android operating systems. Once signed into
the app, the system will automatically detect your smartphone or
tablet, and show the price it could sell for. Listing it to the website
via the app is then simple, as is browsing and sharing listings with
friends on Twitter, Facebook and by e-mail.

In the near future, Mobiopolis.com(TM) will continue revolutionizing their
online mobile device buying and selling platform. Strategic
partnerships with Canadian, American, and International mobile
carriers, along with marketing partnerships with the largest smartphone
and tablet manufacturers, are all part of the platform's growth
pipeline. In addition, it will offer buyers and sellers the option to
pre-order the hottest and newest mobile devices via the website and
mobile apps.

To learn more about buying or selling your phone and tablets on the
Mobiopolis.com(TM) platform, visit http://www.mobiopolis.com.

ABOUT MOBIOPOLIS.COM(TM) MARKETPLACE CORPORATION

Mobiopolis.com Marketplace Corporation is the world's first and only Marketplace
solely dedicated to selling & buying used smartphones and tablets. It
was founded and developed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in
2012. The way the site and mobile apps run, including showing how the
smartphones and tablets are priced, what they are sold for, and the
ability to make a serious purchase offer are features that have all
been developed to give consumers the advantage. In addition, Mobiopolis.com offers the option to pre-order the hottest and newest mobile devices,
and provides a 100% Money Back Guarantee.

SOURCE  Mobiopolis Marketplace Corporation

Mobiopolis Marketplace Corporation

CONTACT: Niko Kontogiannis
Founder & CEO
Mobiopolis.com(TM) Marketplace Corporation
T (604) 356-9833
E niko.kontogiannis@mobiopolis.com
W www.mobiopolis.com

Harris Interactive and Google Launch A New Self-Service Market Research Offering

NEW YORK and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ: HPOL) today announced a first of its kind collaboration with Google's recently launched Google Consumer Surveys to offer a new choice for consumers of market research. Google Consumer Surveys and the Harris Poll have partnered to develop and bring to market a new product that allows businesses, both large and small, to compare themselves to industry benchmarks at a fraction of the cost of traditional market research. On an ongoing basis, industry benchmarks will be collected and delivered, free of charge, within the Harris Poll and Google Consumer Surveys platform.

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"We are excited to be involved in a venture that has the potential to reinvent the manner in which market research is conducted," said Al Angrisani, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harris Interactive. Mr. Angrisani added, "This is a unique opportunity to bring together Google's innovative Consumer Surveys product with Harris Interactive's expertise in delivering credible insights to the global business community."

Paul McDonald, Senior Product Manager at Google said, "This is a really great addition to our self-service offering. Thousands of large and small businesses, in dozens of industries, have used Google Consumer Surveys to get easy, affordable and precise market insights. I'm thrilled that we're working with a leader like the Harris Poll to give businesses access to a new benchmarking offering. We believe it's a huge validation of our technology, a huge boost for businesses of all sizes."

Mike de Vere, President of the Harris Poll added, "By joining the Harris Poll, one of the world's most recognized and trusted barometers of consumer opinion, with Google's new self-service market research tool, we have the opportunity to be a transformative force in the market research industry by making credible, consumer research more accessible, affordable and actionable."

The first benchmark study offered within the Harris Poll and Google Consumer Surveys platform investigates customer satisfaction in the banking industry; covering industry leaders Bank of America, Chase Bank, Citibank and Wells Fargo.  Results of this Harris Poll benchmark study are now available, free of charge, by visiting http://www.google.com/insights/consumersurveys/harrispoll/banking.

About Google Consumer Surveys
Google Consumer Surveys is a fast, accurate, and affordable way to do quantitative market research online. Google Consumer Surveys takes a new approach to survey sampling, data collection and post-stratification weighting. People browsing the web come across your questions when they try to access premium content like news articles or videos. Questions run across sites in our diverse publisher network in order to get the necessary respondents. Publishers--online news sites, video creators, and app developers--make money as site visitors provide answers. Google automatically aggregates and analyzes responses, providing the data back to you through a simple online interface. 
http://www.google.com/insights/consumersurveys

About Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is one of the world's leading market research firms, leveraging research, technology, and business acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight. Known widely for the Harris Poll® and for pioneering innovative research methodologies, Harris offers proprietary solutions in the areas of market and customer insight, corporate brand and reputation strategy, and marketing, advertising, public relations and communications research. Harris possesses expertise in a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs, energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media, retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. Additionally, Harris has a portfolio of multi-client offerings that complement our custom solutions while maximizing our client's research investment. Serving clients in more than 215 countries and territories through our North American and European offices, Harris specializes in delivering research solutions that help us - and our clients - stay ahead of what's next. For more information, please visit http://www.harrisinteractive.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, among others, statements as to future economic performance, projections as to financial items, estimates, and plans and objectives for future operations, products and services. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may", "should", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "feel", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "potential", "continue", "consider", "possibility", or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks detailed in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated quarterly in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q to reflect additional material risks. The Company has filed its reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and they are available under the Investor Relations section of our website at http://ir.harrisinteractive.com/. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating such forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them. The forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Press Contact:
Michael Burns
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
585-214-7328
mburns@harrisinteractive.com

SOURCE  Harris Interactive Inc.

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Harris Interactive Inc.

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

Synopsys Announces DesignWare DDR4 Memory Interface IP

Memory Controller and PHY Support Multiple DDR Standards While Reducing Latency and Standby Power

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights:

    --  Synopsys expands its industry-leading DesignWare® DDR Memory Interface
        IP family to include support for DDR4 SDRAMs
    --  Backward compatibility with DDR3 and LPDDR2/3 mobile SDRAMs gives SoC
        designers flexibility as they transition from one SDRAM standard to the
        next
    --  New DDR4 IP offers more features with up to 50 percent lower latency
        than the previous generation
    --  DDR4 memory controller and PHY are connected by a standard DFI 3.1
        interface to streamline connections to custom PHYs and controllers
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced the expansion of its DesignWare DDR interface IP portfolio to include support for next-generation SDRAMs based on the emerging DDR4 standard. By supporting DDR4 as well as DDR3 and LPDDR2/3 in a single core, the DesignWare DDR solution enables designers to interface with either high-performance or low-power SDRAMs in the same system-on-chip (SoC), which is a key requirement of many SoCs such as applications processors for smartphones and tablets.

"Synopsys' support for DDR4 memory is an important contribution to building a robust DDR4 ecosystem," said Robert Feurle, vice president of DRAM marketing for Micron Technology, Inc. "DDR4 brings substantial power and performance benefits to the industry, and Micron is aggressively driving its introduction. By implementing their DesignWare DDR Interface IP with backward compatibility in mind, Synopsys is enabling chip developers to bridge the transition from today's DDR3-based SoCs to the upcoming DDR4 designs."

Synopsys' DesignWare DDR4 IP solution consists of the DDR4 multiPHY and Enhanced Universal DDR Memory Controller (uMCTL2) that connect through a commonly used DFI 3.1 interface. The new DDR4 IP supports all key DDR4 features planned for the upcoming JEDEC standard and, compared to the previous version, includes a 13 percent increase in raw bandwidth, up to a 50 percent reduction in overall latency and new low-power features that provide intelligent system monitoring and control to power down elements of the IP as determined by the system's traffic patterns. Real-time scheduling features in Synopsys' unique CAM-based DDR controller can optimize the scheduling of data read/write traffic from multiple hosts, maximizing performance and minimizing latency.

"While the initial target markets for DDR4 are networking, server, and compute platforms, engineers designing for digital TVs, set-top-boxes, multi-function printing, smartphone and tablet applications will also adopt DDR4 DRAM as prices drop and performance improves," said Desi Rhoden, executive vice president, Montage Technology, and JEDEC memory chairman. "Synopsys has leveraged their participation at JEDEC to develop DDR4-compatible products before the actual standard has been released, which is a key benefit of JEDEC membership."

"Synopsys' complete DDR interface IP portfolio includes support for LPDDR, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR, DDR2, and DDR3," said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for IP and systems at Synopsys. "With this announcement, we are broadening our portfolio to include support for DDR4 while maintaining backward compatibility with existing JEDEC standard SDRAMs. As new DDR standards evolve, designers look for reliable solutions. Synopsys' track record of over 320 DDR IP design wins demonstrates that we offer a low-risk path to silicon success."

Availability

Availability for the DesignWare DDR4 multiPHY and Enhanced Universal DDR Memory Controller (uMCTL2) with support for DDR4 is planned for Q4 2012.

About DesgnWare IP

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

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA), supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing. Synopsys' comprehensive, integrated portfolio of implementation, verification, IP, manufacturing and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions helps address the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, such as power and yield management, system-to-silicon verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading solutions help give Synopsys customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 70 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the expected availability of Synopsys' DesignWare DDR4 multiPHY and Enhanced Universal DDR Memory Controller (uMCTL2) with support for DDR4. These statements are based on current expectations and beliefs. Actual results could differ materially from those described by these statements due to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, unforeseen production or delivery delays, failure to perform as expected, product errors or defects and other risks detailed in Synopsys' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of Synopsys' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2012.

Editorial Contacts:

Monica Marmie

Synopsys, Inc.

650-584-2890
monical@synopsys.com

Stephen Brennan

MCA, Inc.

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

SOURCE  Synopsys

Synopsys

Web Site: http://www.synopsys.com/designware

See Beyond the Resume: Seelio Lets Students Showcase Full Potential

Digital portfolio platform allows job seekers and employers to find the perfect fit

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seelio, a digital portfolio platform for college students and recruiters, today announced the opening of the Seelio Jobs Board. Students and recruiters can now search jobs and prospective candidates to find the right fit, leading to more enjoyable careers and less turnover. Seelio goes beyond the black-and-white resume to showcase talent to a host of recruiting companies, including Facebook.

Through Seelio, students can develop dynamic portfolios as they plan their ventures into the working world. Additionally, companies can evaluate students' accomplishments and personalities through a variety of content, including videos, graphics and presentations.

"Recent jobs reports indicate the 18-29 age group faces an estimated 13 percent unemployment rate, and college graduates need the most help in differentiating themselves from the ever-growing competition," said Moses Lee, Seelio CEO and co-founder. "Seelio challenges the standard resume process to create new ways for this group to creatively showcase their personalities and skillsets to potential employers."

Since Seelio's August beta launch to the student and business community, the platform has seen a rapid adoption of profiles developed for both job seekers and recruiting companies. Among those looking for quality candidates is Facebook, which has enlisted Seelio to hire top engineering talent.

"There is always more to a candidate than just a resume," said Will Barnett, university recruiter for Facebook. "Writing a great resume is an entirely different skillset from what we're actually looking for.  Any ability to learn who a candidate is, beyond just his or her resume and degree, is critical to finding the best engineers."

Recruiters can register for free to post job openings and uncover their newest company rock star. Students can sign up with their university-provided .edu email addresses.

About Seelio

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Seelio offers a digital portfolio platform that allows companies to discover and connect with talented college students by looking beyond black-and-white resumes and seeing students' vivid accomplishments and personalities. Seelio's dynamic portfolios offer a visual approach for students to display their experiences and illuminate their unique characteristics. Presented with a comprehensive view into the background and accomplishments of students, employers can holistically evaluate candidates in less time than previously possible. For more information, visit: http://www.seelio.com.

SOURCE  Seelio

Seelio

CONTACT: Megan Soule, +1-248-304-1428, soule@airfoilpr.com

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