Badgeville Launches Gamification App at Dreamforce 2012 on Salesforce.com's AppExchange, the World's Most Popular Cloud Marketplace for Social Apps for Business
New gamification app helps improve sales performance, productivity, and CRM utilization
Dreamforce, the world's largest cloud computing and enterprise technology event, invites attendees to connect with customers, partners and employees in entirely new ways with social, mobile and cloud technologies
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --SALESFORCE.COM DREAMFORCE -- Badgeville, the Behavior Platform, today announced that it has launched Badgeville for Salesforce on salesforce.com's AppExchange, the world's most popular cloud marketplace for social apps for business. Badgeville for Salesforce provides a seamless gamification layer on top of a company's existing Salesforce Sales Cloud deployment. With Badgeville's smart gamification elements, companies instantly increase sales productivity, accelerate lead conversions and sales cycles, and maximize the value of their Sales Cloud deployment. The announcement was made today at salesforce.com's Dreamforce 2012 in San Francisco. Badgeville will be in booth #342 in the Dreamforce Expo.
Badgeville for Salesforce.com is available from the salesforce.com AppExchange. To install it today, contact sales@badgeville.com to receive your API key and for more information on how to get started.
"We are proud to deliver a native gamification layer for the world's most widely-used sales application, enabling companies across the globe to drive the most valuable sales behavior" said Kris Duggan, CEO, Badgeville. "Badgeville for Salesforce was designed to reinforce the right sales behaviors that lead to the right outcomes time and again and increase collaborative effort and success among sales teams."
"Companies around the globe are transforming the way they connect with customers, partners and employees through social and mobile cloud solutions," said Mike Rosenbaum, senior vice president AppExchange and Force.com Operations, salesforce.com. "Partners such as Badgeville, are leveraging the power of the Salesforce Platform to provide customers with the right tools to accelerate their success in the cloud."
Badgeville for Salesforce's unique features include a completely native and configurable gamification experience for both administrators and end-users directly within the Sales Cloud. Rather than using external consoles to develop gamification rules and rewards, Salesforce administrators can now enjoy a native, wizard-based approach to configure these mechanics directly in the Sales Cloud and deploy instantly without any administrative headaches. The application also features refreshable rewards that can be reset according to a company's sales cadence, on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Customers who leverage the pre-release version of the Badgeville for Salesforce offering have accelerated and optimized their sales processes among their teams, including:
Improve User Adoption & Engagement: Create a more dynamic experience for users that rewards their participation and recognizes them for their sales contributions.
Better Data Quality: As users become more engaged, they update Salesforce records more diligently, giving managers a better gauge of their sales performance and pipeline.
More Collaborative Workforce: By surfacing and socializing key rewards in Salesforce Chatter, improve collaboration between sales teams and champion valuable user behavior.
Grow Revenue and Reduce Sales Cycles: As users create more leads and convert them into opportunities, watch your revenue grow.
Dreamforce 2012 is the industry's largest cloud computing and enterprise technology event, welcoming more than 70,000 registered attendees to experience the power of the social revolution. With more than 750 sessions and 350 cloud companies in the expo, attendees can participate in interactive sessions, hands-on training with cutting-edge technology, thousands of live demos and unparalleled networking. In addition, Dreamforce welcomes special guests Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group; Jeff Immelt, CEO of General Electric; Gen. Colin Powell, former Secretary of State; Tony Robbins, Entrepreneur, Author & Peak Performance Strategist; and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Dreamforce 2012 offers attendees everything they need to connect with customers, partners and employees in entirely new ways, under one roof.
Additional Information
-- Register for Dreamforce:www.dreamforce.com
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-- Follow @Dreamforce on Twitter:www.twitter.com/dreamforce
-- Become a fan of Badgeville on Facebook: facebook.com/badgeville
-- Follow Badgeville on Twitter: @badgeville
About the Salesforce Platform and the AppExchange
The Salesforce Platform is the world's most trusted and comprehensive cloud platform for building social and mobile cloud apps. It powers Salesforce CRM, more than 2.3 million custom apps built by customers and more than 1,600 apps developed by partners in its ecosystem. Social apps for business built on the Salesforce Platform can be easily distributed and marketed through salesforce.com's AppExchange.
Salesforce, Dreamforce, AppExchange and others are trademarks of salesforce.com, inc.
About Badgeville
Badgeville, the #1 gamification and behavior management platform, enables companies in virtually every industry to influence and measure user behavior. World-class businesses in more than 20 countries use Badgeville's Behavior Platform, an award-winning Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution, to increase customer loyalty, user engagement, and employee performance across an organization's websites, mobile apps and enterprise applications. With over 180 customers, Badgeville brings Game Mechanics, Reputation Mechanics, and Social Mechanics to industry leaders and innovators including Deloitte, EMC, Oracle, Autodesk, Bell Media, NBC, Universal Music, Recylebank, VMware, and more. Founded in 2010, Badgeville is based in Menlo Park, Calif. and has offices in New York and Europe. (To learn more follow @Badgeville or visit http://www.badgeville.com)
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CONTACT: Sarah Hilmer, shilmer@sspr.com 719-634-1180
Objectiva Announces New Technology Startup Practice
SAN DIEGO, Ca., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Objectiva Software Solutions, a leading provider of software product outsourcing solutions, today announced the launching of a new practice dedicated to helping Technology Startups with the software architecture and development needs.
Technology startups have specific needs that are not met by traditional outsourcing vendors. Whether creating or updating prototypes for investor presentations, or managing the performance and scalability of an application in preparation for a large user acquisition campaign, entrepreneurs are commonly challenged by resource limitations and vendors who do not understand their needs.
Nasser Barghouti, CEO of Objectiva said: "Objectiva's Technology Startup Practice was created by entrepreneurs who understand the needs of startups, who have faced similar challenges, and who have accumulated significant knowledge and experience in how to address technology needs of startups. This Practice aims to help entrepreneurs with making technology and architecture decisions, product development, and cloud implementation and management."
It is no secret that top-notch technology talent is in high demand and is very expensive. Many entrepreneurs need a part-time CTO who can help them make decisions about the technology they should be using, the software architecture that makes the most sense for their market and options for implementations on the Cloud or in-house. We can help. We offer CTO-level consulting to startups, coupled with delivery teams that can help prototype the concepts and prepare for investor presentations. Our seasoned software product development teams can productize your vision, from detailed design to coding to testing to deployment, management, monitoring and sustaining engineering. It's really a one-stop shop for all your needs as a startup.
About Objectiva Software Solutions
Objectiva Software Solutions is a leading provider of software outsourcing services from China. Objectiva's teams have been delivering projects and building dedicated Offshore Development Centers in China since 2001. With offices in San Diego, Boston, Beijing and Xian, China, Objectiva helps clients develop customized enterprise software solutions, web based and client-server applications, and software for the wireless Internet. Objectiva's teams are run by U.S. based technical leaders with several years of experience in managing global software development efforts to take the burden off the client. Objectiva reduces the cost of software development without sacrificing quality, on-time delivery and time-to-market.
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CONTACT: Kim Cook of Objectiva Software Solutions at +1-317-753-9909 or kcook@objectivasoftware.com
After 14 books, Don Tapscott's new book is not a book - it's an app
TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Thinkers50 and the Rotman School of Management in partnership with The Tapscott Group announce The Don Tapscott iPad App -- New Solutions for a Connected Planet. Rather than a book, best-selling author and new media theorist
Tapscott has developed an interactive and evolving tool appropriate for
the digital age. The app introduces Tapscott's latest thinking on how
we can rebuild 10 institutions including the corporation, government,
science, education, the media, democracy and our systems for solving
global problems. As such it's a pretty bold initiative - proposing
ideas on how we can do nothing less than rebuild our civilization for
the networked age.
The app is an initiative of Thinkers50, the definitive ranking of the
world's living management thinkers (Tapscott is a Top 10 Thinker).
"It's not that I have completely given up on books," says Tapscott.
"But the digital revolution is changing the book - not just how its
distributed and accessed but how authors present content and how they
interact with their readers."
The Don Tapscott app is the first of it's kind. "It makes sense for us
that Don would be the one to pioneer the new model," says Des Dearlove,
co-founder of The Thinkers50. "The Thinkers50 is all about identifying
and sharing the very best ideas and Apps offer a fantastic opportunity
to do that. It will be interesting to see if it works and if other
authors and the industry as a whole turn in this direction."
The Don Tapscott app also raises interesting issues about business
models for content in the digital age. Tapscott has chosen to make the
app free and would be delighted to explain why that makes a lot of
sense from a commercial point of view.
The app will be available in the Apple App Store in early October.
About Don Tapscott
Don Tapscott is one of the world's leading authorities on innovation,
media, the economic and social impact of technology, and the challenges
related to growing beyond the Industrial Age. He advises global
business and government leaders. Thinkers50 ranks Don in the top 10 of the world's leading management thinkers. He
has authored or co-authored 14 books, including the best sellers
Paradigm, Shift, The Digital Economy, Growing Up Digital and
Wikinomics. is an adjunct professor at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto and the inaugural fellow at the Martin Prosperity Institute. dontapscott.com Twitter @dtapscott
About the Thinkers50
Dedicated to identifying and sharing the best management ideas in the
world, the Thinkers50 is widely recognized as the leading independent
authority on management thinking. Its definitive global ranking of
management thinkers is published every two years. The ranking is based
on voting at the Thinkers50 website and input from a team of advisers
led by Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove. The Thinkers50 is the home of
management ideas.
About the Rotman School of Management
The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto is
redesigning business education for the 21st century with a curriculum
based on Integrative Thinking. Located in the world's most diverse
city, the Rotman School fosters a new way to think that enables the
design of creative business solutions. The School is currently raising
$200 million to ensure Canada has the world-class business school it
deserves. http://www.rotman.utoronto.ca.
Concur Unveils Enhanced Social and Mobile Capabilities For Concurforce
Concurforce leverages the Salesforce Platform and Concur T&E Cloud to tap the power of social, mobile and open technologies, delivering innovation to help clients maximize each and every business trip
Dreamforce, the world's largest cloud computing and enterprise technology event, invites attendees to connect with customers, partners and employees in entirely new ways with social, mobile and cloud technologies
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, today unveiled Trip Maximizer for Concurforce, the Concur travel and expense management offering designed for Salesforce. Trip Maximizer enhances the entire process of planning, booking and conducting business travel for employees who need to visit with prospects and clients in the field. Trip Maximizer will be previewed at salesforce.com's Dreamforce and is expected to be generally available for all Concurforce clients by the end of 2012. Trip Maximizer will also be available to Concur clients using the Concur Connector for Salesforce. All of Concur's latest innovations can be seen throughout Dreamforce 2012 by visiting Concur's booth #507.
With Trip Maximizer, a salesperson using Concurforce can start a business trip by simply opening a record within Salesforce Sales Cloud, enter initial travel plans, and automatically be shown recommendations for additional sales opportunities to visit during the trip. With just a few clicks, the selected opportunities are added to the traveler's calendar and itinerary, eliminating countless emails and toggling between applications. And because the typical salesperson is busy enough preparing for those meetings, Trip Maximizer provides dining recommendations and automatically shares itinerary details with relevant colleagues through Salesforce Chatter, enhancing collaboration and supporting the needs of the enterprises.
Concurforce is specifically tuned to the needs of the heaviest business travelers and most frequent expense report filers - those employees in the field sales and client service functions. Since these employees are also the real drivers of revenue and client satisfaction, helping them become more productive - while also enabling their companies to measure the true cost of client acquisition and client service - represents a new opportunity for today's enterprises.
"Since implementing Concurforce we have increased visibility into our T&E spend, with a deeper understanding of the cost vs. opportunity for each account," said James Mayfield, Business Analyst for Cascade Orthopedic Supply, Inc. "As Concur continues its partnership with salesforce.com with improved features and integrations we anticipate getting even more value from the product by maximizing every account visit and making that data visible to upper management with Salesforce reports and dashboards."
According to a recent Aberdeen research report "T&E Expense Management and the Social Enterprise", best-in-class companies are nearly 46 percent more likely than others to integrate CRM with expense management systems. The research reveals that there is strategic value in this approach, with these organizations experiencing 56 percent lower expense-processing costs than those companies who have not linked CRM with the enterprise's travel and expense management program.
"When two leaders work together to deliver innovation on behalf of business travelers and their companies, good things happen," said Elena Donio, executive vice president for Concur. "Through the Concur T&E Cloud, we're making life easier for field sales and client service functions - the real drivers of revenue and client satisfaction in today's social enterprises. Couple that with the ease of integration with the Salesforce Platform, now every Concurforce client has access to unprecedented capabilities for managing travel and expense, enhancing the business travel experience and driving additional value as companies make the transition to social and mobile cloud technologies within their business."
"Companies around the globe are transforming the way they connect with customers, partners and employees through social and mobile cloud solutions," said Mike Rosenbaum, senior vice president AppExchange and Force.com Operations, salesforce.com. "Partners such as Concur, are leveraging the power of the Salesforce Platform to provide customers with the right tools to accelerate their success in the cloud."
Concurforce is built on the Salesforce Platform, the world's leading cloud platform for social and mobile business apps, and leverages the market-leading travel and expense management services of the Concur T&E Cloud. The application delivers a simple and familiar experience for Salesforce users, saving them time and improving productivity. Concurforce allows users to:
-- Collaborate on business trip details in Salesforce Chatter, the leading
enterprise social network;
-- Use itineraries from TripIt, a leading mobile trip organizer, to create
and submit accurate, in-policy expense reports from within Sales Cloud;
-- Review and approve expense reports right from their Android, BlackBerry,
iPad and iPhone or from the Web; and
-- Gain real-time visibility into T&E spend and instant insight into costs
associated with sales opportunities and service engagements, helping
them improve margins and manage the cost of sales.
Additional notable features of Concurforce include:
-- Travel and TripIt Pro integration - Book corporate travel and give users
the freedom and flexibility to turn reservations from any travel vendor
into a single organized itinerary that can automatically be turned into
an expense report. Concurforce matches itinerary details from Concur®
Travel or TripIt Pro with auto-imported credit card charges to create a
"one click" expense report.
-- Salesforce Chatter integration -TripIt Pro itineraries and Concurforce
notifications are automatically posted to Salesforce Chatter, increasing
collaboration on business trips, agendas and content to save time and
help employees work more efficiently with colleagues.
Dreamforce 2012 is the industry's largest cloud computing and enterprise technology event, welcoming more than 70,000 registered attendees to experience the power of the social revolution. With more than 750 sessions and 350 cloud companies in the expo, attendees can participate in interactive sessions, hands-on training with cutting-edge technology, thousands of live demos and unparalleled networking. In addition, Dreamforce welcomes special guests Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group; Jeff Immelt, CEO of General Electric; Gen. Colin Powell, former Secretary of State; Tony Robbins, Entrepreneur, Author & Peak Performance Strategist; and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Dreamforce 2012 offers attendees everything they need to connect with customers, partners and employees in entirely new ways, under one roof.
About the Salesforce Platform and the AppExchange
The Salesforce Platform is the world's most trusted and comprehensive cloud platform for building social and mobile cloud apps. It powers Salesforce CRM, more than 2.3 million custom apps built by customers and more than 1,600 apps developed by partners in its ecosystem. Social apps for business built on the Salesforce Platform can be easily distributed and marketed through salesforce.com's AppExchange.
Salesforce, Dreamforce, AppExchange and others are trademarks of salesforce.com, inc.
About Concur
Concur is a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions. Concur's easy-to-use Web-based and mobile solutions help companies and their employees control costs and save time. Concur Connect is the platform that enables the entire travel and expense ecosystem of customers, suppliers, and developers to access and extend Concur's T&E cloud. Concur's systems adapt to individual employee preferences and scale to meet the needs of companies from small to large. Learn more at http://www.concur.com.
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CONTACT: Kristin Prigmore, Weber Shandwick for Concur, +1-206-576-5551, kprigmore@webershandwick.com; John Torrey, Investor, Concur, +1-425-497-5986, john.torrey@concur.com
Firestone Building Products Launches Resource-Rich Website; Deep Product Information and Innovative Customer Support Tools Are Highlights
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, a leading manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive "Roots to Rooftops" system of building envelope solutions, today announced the launch of a new website as a deep informational resource for its customers. Firestone Building Products works with many of the nation's preeminent architects and contractors, building owners, building maintenance companies and industry consultants.
The site (http://www.firestonebpco.com) is a "one-stop-shop" for professionals looking for robust product knowledge, specifications and case studies. In fact, the new site combines content from four separate websites devoted to the company's vast portfolio of roofing, metal, green and specialty products. The integrated site highlights the overarching theme of Firestone Building Products' commitment to performance--building, product and team--in service to customers' needs.
Visitors to firestonebpco.com can navigate through content on Education and Training, Project Profiles and Building Envelope solutions. The site has close to 100 case studies and over 1,000 pages of detailed content on Firestone Building Products:
-- Roofing systems, insulation, energy solutions and accessories
-- Metal wall panel systems, column covers, light shelves and sun screens
-- Water management solutions systems, such as pond liners and membranes
for containment and passive water management
-- Education and training resources
-- Warranty, installation and customer support services
The site is also the gateway to Firestone Building Products' proprietary, innovative tools such as their new iPad app, mobile app and a RoofGenuity(TM) interactive modeling program.
-- The iPad app provides multiple views that allow customers to explore
Firestone Building Products' solutions from different angles and in a
variety of real-world settings. It also includes product specifics to
show how the company's solutions work and apply to a wide range of
projects.
-- The mobile app is a convenient way for individuals charged with
maintaining commercial roofing systems to connect with Firestone
Building Products' Quality Building Services Team to ask questions,
report a leaky roof, request an in-depth analysis, or use the GPS
locator and image upload feature to share detailed information about an
issue in the field.
-- The RoofGenuity(TM) program is a web-based roof modeling/building
information modeling (BIM) tool. It provides 3D visualization
capabilities that allow architects, consultants, roofing contractors and
building owners to assemble usable, warrantable solutions for all their
roofing needs.
"The new website is a key component of our promise to be the most versatile supplier for building envelope solutions," said John Geary, Vice President of Marketing. "The site is built to serve the information and resource needs of our customers by showcasing market-right products and services, as well as our commitment to quality, design, craftsmanship and the environment."
About Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (http://www.firestonebpco.com): Firestone Building Products Company, LLC is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive "Roots to Rooftops" portfolio of products for commercial building performance solutions. By taking the entire building envelope into consideration, Firestone tailors solutions to individual customer and project needs for roofing, wall and specialty product systems. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., the company also offers outstanding technical services, an international network of roofing contractors, distributors and field sales representatives, and superior warranty protection. Products include: commercial roofing systems, roofing accessories, green roofing systems, photovoltaic and daylighting systems, vegetative roofing systems, metal wall panels, insulation, cavity wall construction, pond liners and geomembranes and stormwater management solutions.
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Dice Holdings, Inc. Acquires Online Media Business from Geeknet, Inc.
Slashdot and SourceForge Significantly Increase Reach into Global Technology Community
NEW YORK and FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dice Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DHX), a leading provider of specialized career websites, and Geeknet, Inc. (Nasdaq: GKNT) today announced that Dice Holdings has acquired Geeknet's online media business, including Slashdot and SourceForge.
"The acquisition of these premier technology sites fits squarely into our strategy of providing content and services that are important to tech professionals in their everyday work lives," said Scot Melland, Chairman, President & CEO of Dice Holdings, Inc. "The SourceForge and Slashdot communities will enable our customers to reach millions of engaged tech professionals on a regular basis and significantly extends our company's reach into the global tech community."
The sites include:
-- Slashdot, a user-generated news, analysis, peer question and
professional insight community. Tech professionals moderate the site
which averages more than 5,300 comments daily and 3.7 million unique
visitors each month.
-- SourceForge, a destination for technology professionals and enthusiasts
to develop, download, review and publish open source software, much of
which they use in their own organizations. Approximately 80 percent of
its roughly 40 million monthly unique visitors are outside the U.S.
-- Freecode, one of the largest indexes of Linux, Unix and cross-platform
software, as well as mobile applications generates nearly 500,000 unique
visitors each month.
The acquisition builds on Dice.com's rich history in providing the best content to help technology professionals succeed in their careers and reinforces the company's commitment to deliver unique and valuable information to foster engagement in each of its communities.
Ken Langone, Chairman of Geeknet, added, "We are very pleased to find a new home for our media business, providing a platform for the sites and our media teams to thrive. With this transaction completed, we will now focus our full attention on growing ThinkGeek."
Dice Holdings acquired the business for $20 million in cash. In 2011, the online media properties generated $20 million in Revenues.
About Dice Holdings, Inc.
Dice Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) is a leading provider of specialized websites for professional communities, including technology and engineering, financial services, energy, healthcare, and security clearance. Our mission is to help our customers source and hire the most qualified professionals in select and highly skilled occupations, and to help those professionals find the best job opportunities in their respective fields and further their careers. For more than 20 years, we have built our company by providing our customers with quick and easy access to high-quality, unique professional communities and offering those communities access to highly relevant career opportunities and information. Today, we serve multiple markets primarily in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
This press release and oral statements made from time to time by Dice Holdings' and Geeknet's representatives contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "could," "will, " "plan, " "estimate," "should," "anticipate," "potential," "intend," "expect," "believe," and variations of such words and similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Geeknet's expectations and beliefs regarding the future performance of its e-commerce businesses and statements regarding the future performance of the former Geeknet online media business by Dice Holdings. These statements are based on Geeknet and Dice Holdings' respective current expectations, and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to various factors, including possible changes in Geeknet's short-term or long-term plans for its business, including, without limitation, its plans for growing the business, and Dice Holdings' ability to successfully integrate the former Geeknet online media business. Other factors include, but are not limited to, competition from existing and future competitors in the highly competitive markets in which the Companies operate, failure to adapt business models to keep pace with rapid changes, failure to maintain and develop reputations and brand recognitions, failure to increase or maintain the number of customers in our respective businesses, cyclicality or downturns in the economy. In addition, Geeknet's ability to grow its business is subject to numerous risk and uncertainties. Investors should consult with Geeknet and Dice Holdings respective filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, sec.gov, including the sections entitled "Risk Factors," "Forward-Looking Statements," and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," of their respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2012, for further information regarding these and other risks. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to Geeknet and Dice Holdings as of the date hereof, and neither Geeknet nor Dice Holdings assume any obligations to update such statements or the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those projected in such statements.
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Ixonos Takes the User Experience of Production-Oriented Cloud Services to a New Level
HELSINKI, September 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Ixonos complements its Ixonos Elastic Cloud(TM) service, which was launched in 2011,
by an entirely new self-service tool so easy to use that it revolutionises the user
experience of cloud services. The online self-service tool allows Ixonos' cloud service
customers to plan, purchase and independently deploy complex server and infrastructure
environments within minutes, a world first.
Ixonos developed Ixonos Elastic Cloud especially for demanding production of online
business. The service is based on Ixonos' experience in maintenance and development of
global digital services, and it is certified by Red Hat. Several leading European online
service providers already benefit from the reliability and user experience of Ixonos
Elastic Cloud. Ixonos' secure data centres are located in Finland and they serve more than
500 million Internet users monthly.
"This new self-service tool will further speed up online service development", notes
Jari Kekkonen, Director, Business Development at Ixonos. The tool enables customers to
ensure that the right amount of resources is available throughout the lifecycle of each
application, and it additionally allows costs to be tracked in real time. "Our customers
will also be able to expedite their production processes and, above all, to save on
infrastructure management costs", Mr Kekkonen continues.
"Ixonos Elastic Cloud is priced on a usage basis, and it uses VPN or MPLS private
network technology to securely integrate with the customer's on-premise data centre",
mentions Janne Luntta, VP, Cloud & Hosting Services at Ixonos. "The benefits of the
service are available to all customers, regardless of their present data centre
situation", Mr Luntta adds.
Ixonos is a creative mobile solutions company. We develop wireless technologies,
software and solutions for connected devices and mobile services. Together with our
corporate customers, we design products and services that let consumers enjoy inspiring
mobile experiences. We enhance the competitiveness of our customer companies by enabling
superior user experiences as well as faster time-to-market for their devices and services.
We have offices in Finland, China, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Great Britain, Slovakia,
South Korea and the U.S. Ixonos Plc is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. In 2011, the
company's turnover was 81.4 million euros and its operating profit was 1.9 million euros.
Hyundai Kia Expand Deployment of Ubisense Solution
CAMBRIDGE, England, September 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Ubisense Group Plc ("Ubisense" or the "Company") (LSE:UBI), the real time, location
based lean manufacturing solutions company, is pleased to announce the expansion of its
installation with Hyundai Kia in Asia.
This phase two expansion follows the success of the pilot installation deployed just
two months ago to their assembly line manufacturing plant in South Korea.
Richard Green, Ubisense Chief Executive Officer, said that Hyundai's decision to
increase its RTLS installation reinforces their previous deployment decision and
emphasizes growing traction Ubisense's solution is receiving around the world.
"We took the decision to expand into the Asia Pacific region to focus initially on the
automotive industry, within which South Korea represents a significant opportunity. We are
therefore particularly pleased to strengthen our relationship with Hyundai Kia further,"
Mr Green said.
"Ubisense now supplies RTLS products and solutions to eight of the top fifteen
automotive manufacturers globally. Hyundai Kia is a great example of the way in which our
customers start using our products, subsequently rapidly request further coverage across
the original plant, and then to the rest of their plants globally. By building such close
relationships, we continue to innovate and increase the value we add to our customers over
the long term."
Ubisense's RTLS solution is already deployed under a global license agreement with BMW
and installed in their plants across Europe, Asia and North America.
About Ubisense
Ubisense is a market leader of location-based smart technology which enables companies
to optimise their business processes. By keeping track of key assets, Ubisense solutions
bring clarity to complex operations in industries while also improving quality and
reliability.
Ubisense uses a unique combination of advanced industry knowledge and an experienced
team to deliver effective and superior solutions that offer unprecedented visibility,
control and accuracy, delivering time and cost savings. Ubisense solutions are easy to
implement and flexible to a particular businesses needs, no matter which area of the globe
they operate in.
Ubisense offers two location-oriented products; RTLS (Real-time Location Solutions)
and Geospatial Systems and operates in a number of industries ranging from manufacturing
and utilities to telecommunications and is used by a number of blue chip customers across
the world, such as BMW, Airbus, Aston Martin, Caterpillar and Deutsche Telekom.
Ubisense is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with offices in the USA; Canada; France;
Germany; Singapore and Korea.
Don't dump that extra PC -- turn it into an instant second display with Avatron Software's new Air Display for Windows®
Avatron Software's Air Display, already the #2 top grossing utility app for iPad, now enables users to extend their desktop onto a Windows PC
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Upgrading your PC or switching from Windows® to Mac®? Spare the landfill and get yourself more screen space by using your old PC as an additional monitor with mobile app developer Avatron Software's new version of Air Display for Windows. Now you've got extra real estate on your PC for the PowerPoint presentation, one for the Word doc and another to monitor email or social networks. The PC joins the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android smartphones and tablet to extend your desktop -- wirelessly -- for enhanced productivity and mobility.
Regardless of how it's used, Air Display -- like all Avatron productivity apps -- blurs the boundaries between personal computers, mobile devices and the cloud:
-- Business: Move all of your iWork and Office tool palettes and inspector
windows onto the extra screen, and let your document fill the main
screen.
-- Fill your second display with essential apps like Outlook, Mail, social
networks, and more.
-- Graphic design: Make Photoshop and Illustrator usable on your laptop by
putting your tool palettes on the second display.
-- Music: Use your extra PC as the ultimate control surface for Logic or
Pro Tools with always-on access.
-- Programming: Use the extra display area for such auxiliary development
tools
-- Photography: Hold a live feed on one screen; adjust lighting with the
other.
-- Keep that second PC working for you as an external monitor, rather than
adding to the landfill and get more mileage out of depreciated
computers.
"Our newest version of one of our most popular apps allows users to extend the life of their still-useful PCs by turning them into a second display to mirror or extend their desktop," said Dave Howell, CEO of Avatron Software. "Our users have shown us unlimited ways to employ multiple screens for increased productivity and mobility and PCs offer an excellent new option for a whole new audience."
The cross-platform wireless Air Display app, which users can try for free for up to an hour before purchasing, boasts simple setup and instantaneous benefits connecting with a device over a local wireless network. The required Mac or Windows components are installed on the main machine with the Air Display app loaded on the Mac or Windows PC, or iOS or Android-based tablet or smartphone. Immediately following connection, the Air Display screen becomes a second monitor for the main Mac or PC. Simple controls determine whether the second PC acts as a separate monitor or mirrors the contents of the main screen.
While the iOS edition of Air Display just works wirelessly, both the Mac and Windows editions enable either wireless or wired use over an Ethernet connection for optimal frame rate and image quality.
The Air Display app, which has already scored excellent reviews from CNET, Gizmodo, PC Magazine and Wired, creates extra monitor space for graphics software like Photoshop, Office or iWork or games that require more area than a traditional laptop's 13" screen.
Download & install Air Display Connect for free on your main Windows PC or Mac at http://www.avatron.com/apps/air-display. Air Display for iPad and iPhone is available for $9.99 in the App Store. Air Display is part of Avatron's highly-acclaimed family of productivity apps for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. For more information, visit http://www.avatron.com.
Introducing the Powerful Motorola RAZR(TM) i with Intel Inside® and an Edge-to-Edge Display
Say hello to the full-screen phone
LONDON, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola Mobility in partnership with Intel Corporation introduced the powerful MotorolaRAZR(TM) i with Intel Inside®: the new full-screen smartphone that fits in the palm of your hand. Its Super AMOLED Advanced 4.3-inch display spans from edge-to-edge with virtually no border - giving you more screen with less phone. RAZR i is the first smartphone that can achieve speeds of 2.0 GHz thanks to a fast Intel® Atom(TM) processor. Jump from a game to a text and over to a playlist, then off to browse the Web - all without stopping and on a long-lasting battery that is 40 percent more powerful than the competition(1).
The power of Intel Inside means you also get an instant-launch 8-megapixel camera that can load in less than a second(2). Just use the dedicated camera key so you get the shot you want. When there's action involved, multi-shot mode lets you snap 10 pictures in less than a second. And with the illuminated sensor located on the back and High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities, you'll get a great shot, even in challenging lighting conditions.
"Together with Intel, we're redefining what people can expect from a mobile device. A camera that launches in an instant, Web pages that load blazingly fast and a device that's the perfect balance of screen size and fit in hand," said Jim Wicks, senior vice president, Consumer Experience Design, Motorola Mobility. "RAZR i delivers just that when you put an Intel-fast processor in a beautifully designed phone and add in extra long battery life."
"Motorola RAZR i with Intel Inside naturally blends together the value propositions of high performance Intel Architecture and great battery life, Motorola Mobility device innovation and the Android(TM) platform," said Erik Reid, general manager, Intel's Mobile and Communications Group. "Intel's goal is to provide compelling technology options that translate into great user benefits and experiences. RAZR i is a great proofpoint in the collaboration and we're thrilled to be working with Motorola to bring this edge-to-edge experience enhanced with Intel Inside to people around the world."
Powered by Android(TM) 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradeable to Jelly Bean), RAZR i puts the Google universe in your hand. Google Play(TM) gives you access to more than 600,000 apps and games, millions of books and thousands of movies. Get where you need to go with Google Maps for Android(TM) with free turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance. And when your hands are full, use Voice Actions for Android(TM) on RAZR i to compose a text, get directions, make a call, play a song...or simply Google something. RAZR i also features near field communication (NFC) technology so you can send contacts, links, maps and more directly to compatible phones with Android Beam(TM). Just hold the phones together and tap the screen.
Designed with premium protective materials, RAZR i is built to go everywhere. A diamond cut aircraft-grade aluminum(4) frame surrounds the display, which is made of Corning® Gorilla® Glass, to deflect both scratches and scrapes. On the back, RAZR i is made DuPont(TM) KEVLAR® strong(3). Spilled coffee? Caught in the rain? Don't worry. RAZR i is protected with a splash-guard coating--even on the electrical boards inside.
RAZR i already has a long battery - and when you set up the SMARTACTIONS(TM) battery savings rule your phone will automatically adjust to squeeze more out of each charge. Whether you want to maximize your last ounce of power, or prevent your phone from ringing during a meeting, SMARTACTIONS will automatically trigger specific actions. Motorola's exclusive Guide Me app comes preloaded with interactive, swipe-by-swipe tutorials for tons of features - no instruction manual required. Also unique to Motorola, the interactive Circles Widget allows quick access to notifications, weather, time and more.
Availability and pricing
Motorola RAZR i will be available in black beginning in October in select European and Latin American markets including the U.K., France, Germany, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico with more to be announced. A stand out white version will also be coming to select markets. Pricing and availability will vary by country, so please visit http://www.motorola.com/razri for the latest information.
For more information and multimedia assets for Motorola RAZR i, please visit our press kit at http://mediacenter.motorola.com
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, owned by Google, fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit http://www.motorola.com/mobility.
About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.
Media Contacts (for media and analysts only):
Motorola Mobility:
Katie Dove
Mobile: +44 7554 414400
Email: mhkc47@motorola.com
(1) As compared to Apple iPhone 4S
(2) Excludes starting camera with the display off
(3) KEVLAR® not available on all smartphones. See Motorola.com for details.
(4 )Diamond cut aluminum only available on black model.
Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Leading Reach Integrates with Salesforce.com to Enable Real-Time, Seamless Event Lead Management
Integration of Leads Reduces Lead Retrieval Time From Weeks to Seconds
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Reach, a division of Sparksight, today announced its integration with Salesforce.com to deliver real-time, integrated lead management for trade show exhibitors. Leading Reach improves lead quality while eliminating the need for expensive lead retrieval vendors and manual processing of leads.
Using any digital display tool, Leading Reach customers can engage attendees with interactive touch screen applications, capture the attendee's interests based on that interaction, and pass that data real-time from the sales floor to the sales team via Salesforce.com. Individual attendee data can then be aggregated to deliver powerful marketing and lead management metrics.
"Leading Reach provides valuable data, such as product interest and even what pieces of content have been viewed, directly into Salesforce.com," said customer Lori Bainborough, Corporate Events Manager for ShoreTel Sky. "This real-time interaction means that my sales team can see leads as they come in from our trade shows happening anywhere in the world. They can also see when a prospect actually opens a piece of our collateral. This enables more meaningful conversations with prospects based on the data Leading Reach provides. Best of all, they can see everything directly in Salesforce.com."
According to Christopher Justice, CEO at Sparksight, "Exhibitors at trade shows and conferences are typically locked into lead management solutions that are specific to the event and lead retrieval vendor. From digital signage, surveys, electronic collateral fulfillment and trade show gaming, Leading Reach is the only cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) that integrates with every major lead retrieval vendor and provides real-time integration to Salesforce.com at the user level. This means that every interaction, every touch and every person are tracked by Leading Reach and provided to Salesforce.com for immediate sales profiling and reporting, thereby extending the conversation beyond the trade show floor."
According to the new Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) report The Spend Decision: Analyzing How Exhibits Fit into the Overall Marketing Budget, trade show exhibitors identify new sales leads (40%) as the most important metric for measuring event success followed by number of sales closed after the show (28%).
"Touch marketing metrics collected from interactive digital signs and mobile applications provide much richer and actionable behavioral data than just leads," said Justice. "With Leading Reach, exhibitors can better justify exhibit investments and more effectively measure the return from every attendee. We believe that sales mobility applications are essential to the exhibition and conference industry but they must go beyond lead retrieval."
For more information, visit http://www.LeadingReach.com. To check out the latest in lead generation from our proven experts, visit our blog.
About Sparksight
Sparksight is a premier design and production agency, providing end-to-end creative services and software solutions for companies worldwide. Its founders combined proven expertise in Content Management Systems (CMS) with technology marketing expertise to launch Sparksight in 2007.
In 2010, Sparksight launched Leading Reach, a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that connects content with sales ready leads. By replacing costly traditional event retrieval systems with Leading Reach, event exhibitors engage more attendees, better understand prospects, and empower effective follow-up by sales.
Sparksight and Leading Reach are trademarks of Sparksight. All other company and product names mentioned are used only for identification and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Media Contact:
T. Kelly Shores
Sparksight
tkshores@sparksight.com
512-493-2072
Manage server space efficiently: JAM Software Presents New SpaceObServer Features
TRIER, Germany, September 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Software developer JAM Software has further improved its database-based disk space
management solution SpaceObServer. All shares of a server can now be scanned
simultaneously, MS SQL Server 2012 is supported, several features work faster and
dialogues have been optimized.
The database-based monitoring software SpaceObServer offers powerful disk space
management features. It compiles statistics on duplicate or large files and enables users
to delete them, archive them, zip them or sort them according to various criteria.
Duplicate files can be deduplicated, e.g. via hardlinks.
Server space bottlenecks will be eliminated. SpaceObServer makes optimal use of
existing server capacities, thus avoiding expenses for additional hardware.
One of its most important features: all shares of a server can be scanned
simultaneously. Users can choose a server via "File > Select Directory" or "Scan >
Configure Scans > Add Scan" to scan all shares and group them into one container.
Exchange Server scans now run faster, the services are more reliable. The speed of
update scans has been improved; this applies in particular to scans of large amounts of
data. Another innovation concerns archiving operations: tagged files may now be burned to
an optical medium.
SpaceObServer's handling of duplicate files has been improved as well. The
deduplication function features an improved dialogue showing the tagged duplicates and the
amount of recovered disc space after the deduplication operation. In addition, users are
now able to decide how SpaceObServer shall handle duplicates on different drives. All
operations are logged to a log-file.
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The main advantages of SpaceObServer:
- Periodical and automatable scans
- Manage disk usage right down to file level.
- Automatic updates of disk space status via evaluation of NTFS Change Journals
- A flexible file search identifies particularly old or large files.
- Automatic reporting via OLE automation
- Cross-platform SSH and Exchange mailboxes
- Database-based archiving of scan results
JAM Software was founded in 1997 by Joachim Marder. Since then, the company has been
very successful in software development and software sales. The software is sold via a
company-owned online shop and a network of international resellers. The complete product
range can be tested free of charge for 30 days in fully functional trial versions. JAM
Software's customer base includes about 80% of the top 100 international companies.
Partnerships with renowned software and hardware developers such as Microsoft, Intel, and
IBM speed up the optimizing and updating process.
Jelli Launches New Advertising Platform Capabilities And Signs Two Group-Wide Deals
Mapleton and Opus Media to deploy Jelli Platform at over 50 Stations
SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jelli (http://www.jelli.com), the social radio platform, announced today that it has launched advanced new advertising features in the Jelli Platform and signed deals with the radio groups Mapleton Communications and Opus Media Partners to deploy the Jelli Platform at over 50 stations.
Jelli launched today new platform features that enable radio stations to use Jelli as a flexible ad serving network for terrestrial radio advertising. These new features allow even those stations that do not leverage Jelli's programming capabilities to take advantage of Jelli's advertising platform.
"In spite of the increasingly noisy media landscape, radio continues to be one of the most powerful mediums for reaching an audience," said Mike Dougherty, Jelli's CEO. "Ad tech has transformed the online advertising space, and now we are bringing this innovation to terrestrial radio, a $40 billion global market with tremendous opportunity for reinvention."
As part of this launch, Mapleton and Opus have entered into agreements to deploy the Jelli Platform throughout their radio groups to drive incremental revenue.
"Finally a new technology solution that will require nothing from our sales team to learn. Jelli's platform takes the unused spots we have on our stations and turns them into revenue. We deploy Jelli's platform at our stations, allocate inventory to it, and collect the revenue," said James Shea, CEO of Mapleton Communications.
HOW IT WORKS
The Jelli Platform enables stations to monetize unsold on-air inventory at attractive rates, providing immediate sales traction, valuable advertising ROI, and a new source of revenue to supplement local selling efforts.
To deploy the Jelli Platform, each station integrates a Jelli server at their station and connects it to the internet. Then the station allocates inventory to the Jelli Platform using their existing ad trafficking and scheduling software. Jelli takes it from there, serving radio ads on the air, and paying the station for those ads.
Jelli's cloud-based platform is simple to integrate and maintain, with no software to support or patches to update. The platform upgrades automatically and is maintained, monitored and constantly improved by Jelli, keeping maintenance costs very low.
The Jelli Platform is available immediately, with an "Advertising Only" option to complement Jelli's proven "Programming" offerings. To learn more about Jelli's programming or advertising solutions, contact sales@jelli.com.
About Jelli
Jelli is a social radio platform that combines the reach of radio with the engagement of the web. Jelli's consumer experience fuses group listening with game mechanics to make radio more social and fun. Listeners control radio playlists through real-time voting and game elements, via free iPhone and Android apps and web experience (http://www.jelli.com). Jelli's advertising platform enables real-time ad serving and listener engagement across social, mobile and broadcast platforms, creating unique insights for advertisers. Jelli is available online and on FM radio stations across the United States.
CETECOM Selects Anite to Increase LTE Test System Capacity
FLEET, England, September 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Anite's solutions are deployed to meet higher demand for LTE device testing
CETECOM, one of the world's leading test laboratories, has selected Anite, a global
leader in wireless device testing technology, to expand their test system capacity, in
order to meet an increased demand for LTE device testing. This recent purchase of Anite
LTE systems for both conformance and interoperability testing further strengthens the
close partnership CETECOM and Anite have enjoyed for over fifteen years.
Due to LTE's rapid growth, device manufacturers are having to pass an increasing
number of test cases to achieve GCF certification. Anite is responsible for the
verification of over 80% of the circa 460 LTE Release-8 protocol tests and offers the
greatest number of unique GCF validated test cases. This leading test case coverage was a
key factor in CETECOM's selection of Anite's solutions to increase its LTE test system
capacity.
The Anite equipment will be installed at CETECOM's facility in Essen Germany. However,
Anite's unique 'floating license' model enables CETECOM to flexibly share access to
Anite's LTE device testing software and hardware across their global locations; removing
the need to purchase licenses for multiple locations. The majority of CETECOM's customers,
which include the world's leading chipset and device manufacturers, are already using
Anite's solutions for device pre-certification testing. This synergy was a significant
contributing factor in CETECOM's decision to select Anite to enhance their test system
capacity.
"In the process of certifying new devices, consistency of test equipment across the
device ecosystem offers significant advantages, as it ensures a quicker and smoother
acceptance process," said Paul Beaver, Products Director at Anite. "We are very pleased to
continue to support CETECOM. Their worldwide accredited testing facilities offer
state-of-the-art testing services, approved certification and independent consulting for
the telecommunications and information technology industries."
"As a long standing partner of CETECOM, Anite offers leading LTE test case coverage,
which made them a preferred choice in meeting this surge in demand for comprehensive LTE
device testing," said Thorsten Stabenau, Director of Corporate Marketing and Sales at
CETECOM.
About Anite
Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to the Wireless and
Travel sectors across the globe. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Anite develops and
implements software as well as provides consultancy, systems integration and managed
services to ensure that our customers operate effectively and securely. By using the
latest technologies to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions, Anite meets
customers' specific requirements and realises tangible results for its clients.
Anite offers rigorous yet simplified device testing, accelerating new devices to
market. A global market leader, Anite has over 20 years of experience providing
cutting-edge technology to device manufacturers, operators and test laboratories. Anite
was the first company to verify LTE conformance test cases in 2009 and has consistently
remained at the forefront of the handset testing industry. Its highly flexible and
reliable software solutions make Anite a key partner to the major Telecoms manufacturers
and operators. With a diverse team focused on exceeding expectations, Anite draws upon
worldwide expertise and is enthusiastic about the future of LTE.
Headquartered in the UK, Anite has offices in 15 countries across Europe, America,
Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit http://www.anite.com.
About CETECOM
CETECOM (http://www.cetecom.com) is renowned as neutral, experienced partner of the
telecommunications and information technology industries and offers a unique service
portfolio which covers the entire life cycle of a mobile communications product,
contributes to the smooth running of products and applications and ensures that they meet
international standards.
CETECOM's portfolio includes consulting and training, development of test solutions,
validation services, testing in accredited laboratories (LTE, 3G, GSM, Application
Enabler, OTA Performance, and EMC), field trials, certification, and approval handling.
Being a member of numerous specialist bodies, CETECOM is also actively involved in the
development and standardisation of global specifications for future technologies.
For further information, please contact:
Editorial contacts:
Karolina Eklund
Anite Telecoms
Tel: +44(0)1252-775245
Email: karolina.eklund@anite.co
Tim Marshall
Babel PR
Tel: +44(0)207-434-5550
Email: anite@babelpr.com
D-Link Introduces SharePort(TM) Go Media Sharing and Networking On-the-Go
Compact Design, Convenient Rechargeable Battery and Secure Wi-Fi Performance Offers the Ultimate in Mobile Device Connectivity
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced its latest addition to its family of SharePort(TM) mobility products - the SharePort Go (DIR-506L), giving families and mobile professionals a simple-to-use and feature-rich solution for easy media streaming to a range of devices and Wireless networking on-the-go. Featuring a compact design and rechargeable battery, the portable SharePort Go (DIR-506L) allows users to easily share and stream across a range of devices, add wireless storage to a smartphone or tablet, or turn any Internet connection into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
"Internet access is ubiquitous in public places across the globe - hotels, coffee shops, airports and more - however, often times these connections are not secure and they don't offer an easy way to share an Internet connection with multiple devices," said Ken Loyd, director, consumer products, D-Link. "The new SharePort Go not only provides easy and secure networking wherever you are, but enables you to share all types of media with any number of devices, effortlessly."
Featuring a rechargeable built-in battery, the SharePort Go can be used almost anywhere, at home or on the road and can also be used to charge a smartphone when its battery is running low. With SharePort Go, users can seamlessly add wireless storage to an iPhone(®), iPad(®) or Android(TM) device using any USB Flash drive - a very convenient feature when you run out of storage and are unable to add more media or download new apps. Additionally, the device offers a range of network functionality, turning an Internet connection into a Wi-Fi Hotspot and can also be used as a portable router to create a secured wireless network anywhere.
More about the the SharePort(TM) Go (DIR-506L)
The SharePort Go (DIR-506L) offers a range of features in an affordable, compact device:
-- Stream and share media to all of your devices
-- Transform any internet connection into a Wi-Fi hotspot
-- Add instant wireless storage to an iPad, iPhone or Android device
-- Compact design and rechargeable battery deliver the ultimate in mobile
connectivity
-- Versatile network functionality (Router, Wi-Fi hotspot, Access Point)
Availability and Pricing
The SharePort Go (DIR-506L) is available now for $99.99 throughout D-Link's network of e-tail and retail outlets, including Amazon.com, Frys, and Newegg.com, and other e-tail and retail locations. The product will also be available at Office Depot and Office Max during the holiday season.
About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit http://www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink).
New EPSON Expression Premium Small-in-Ones Deliver Superior Image Quality in a Breakthrough Compact Design
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc. today introduced the EPSON(®) Expression(®) Premium XP-800 and XP-600 Small-in-One((TM)) printers for families and technology enthusiasts, designed to deliver superior performance, including both brilliant photos and crisp, sharp text with Epson's exclusive MicroPiezo(®) printing technology and Claria(®) Premium inks. They are also equipped with EPSON Connect((TM)), Apple(®) Airprint((TM)) and Google Cloud Print((TM)), offering easy wireless and mobile printing from an iPad(®), iPhone(®), tablet, or smartphone(1).
Offering powerful performance in a sleek, space-saving, compact design, the Expression XP-800 and XP-600 include built-in Wi-Fi CERTIFIED((TM)) n(2) for families to share one printer or print from any room. Both models also offer automatic two-sided printing to save paper(3), as well as creative tools such as a dedicated photo tray and direct CD/DVD printing.
"The all new Expression Premium Small-in-Ones deliver print perfection and superior performance in the most compact footprint available in the market today. In fact, the models are 40 percent smaller than previous generations," said Stacey Tieu, product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc. "Consumers really do get it all with these new models - superior image quality, premium features and advanced mobile printing technology, all in a space-saving design."
The flagship Expression XP-800 comes equipped with a 30-page Auto Document Feeder featuring automatic two-sided copying, scanning and faxing, a 3.5" touchscreen with gesture navigation for easy setup and operation, specialty paper support through its rear paper feed(4), and an auto-extend paper output tray that automatically extends any time the user hits print from a Mac(®), PC or iPad. It also offers a variety of wireless functionality, including Wi-Fi Direct((TM)) for printing from a mobile device without a network.
Additional Expression Premium XP-800 AND XP-600 Small-in-One Features and Benefits:
-- EPSON Connect - print and scan from anywhere with EPSON Email Print,
EPSON iPrint((TM)) mobile app, and ( )EPSON Remote Print
-- Fast print speeds of 12 ISO ppm for black and 11 ISO ppm for color (9
ISO ppm color for XP-600)(5)
-- High-quality scanning up to 2400 dpi (XP-600) and 4800 dpi (XP-800)
-- Built in Ethernet networking (XP-800)
-- PC-free photo printing with memory card slots
-- Individual ink cartridges to replace only the color needed
-- Standard and high-capacity (XL) black and color ink cartridges
accommodate various printing needs
-- Eco-friendly features, including ENERGY STAR(®) qualified, RoHS
compliant and designed to be recycled(6)
Pricing and Availability
The EPSON Expression Premium XP-600 ($149.99*) and EPSON Expression XP-800 ($279.99*) will be available in late-October through major retailer stores nationwide. For more information, please visit http://www.epson.com .
About Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 75,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Epson, please visit http://global.epson.com.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPSON, Claria and Expression are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and EPSON Connect and EPSON iPrint are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Small-in-One is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
(2)Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n certified, level of performance subject to the range of the router being used.
(3)Some applications and/or functions may not be supported by Mac(®).
(4)Specialty paper support accommodated through rear paper feed, maximum 23 ml paper thickness, manual two-sided printing only.
(5)ISO ppm is based on the new international standard for measuring print speed. Black and color print speeds are determined in default, single-side mode, in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734.
Actual print items will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. See http://www.epson.com/printspeed for details, including complete ISO reports.
ClickSoftware Launches ClickExpress, a Cloud-Based Mobile Workforce Management Solution Tailored to Provide Quick ROI
ClickExpress enables companies to immediately streamline the service process and provide exceptional customer service in weeks rather than months or years
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, September 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd [http://www.clicksoftware.com ]. (NasdaqGS: CKSW), the
leading provider of automated mobile workforce management and optimization solutions
[http://www.clicksoftware.com/solutions/index.asp ] for the service industry, today
introduced ClickExpress, a pre-packaged cloud-based mobile workforce management solution
that addresses the mobility and scheduling needs of growing companies.
ClickExpress is introduced as an entryway for any business to easily adopt an
enterprise mobility strategy, whether the company has tens of employees or hundreds. The
packaged end-to-end solution streamlines the service process-from initial customer
contact, through work order creation, resource scheduling, dispatch, real-time updates
from the field and managerial reports-enabling companies to grow and become more efficient
without increasing costs. The cloud-based solution can be easily deployed within weeks,
enabling businesses to immediately realize gains, including:
- Enhanced customer service: Immediate appointments, narrower appointment
windows, better allocation of properly trained technicians for each job, and increased
first-time fix rates
- Increased productivity: Accurate and automated scheduling, decreased travel
times, simpler communications between field workers and the back office, instant
access to information via mobile devices, improved dispatcher tools, and device
agnostic mobile solutions enabling a bring your own device (BYOD) policy
- Ability to achieve business goals: Rapid deployment for immediate ROI,
real-time reporting and managerial dashboards for complete visibility into entire
business, and reduction in IT costs through cloud-based subscription model
"Seventy-five percent of Small and mid-size organizations (SMBs) polled by Aberdeen
are running service as a profit center, much more so than their larger enterprise
counterparts," said Sumair Dutta, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Service
Management, Aberdeen Group. "Therefore in order to fully realize profits, which absolutely
requires a satisfied customer base, companies must improve the integration between service
functions such as field service and customer support, and empower service employees at all
levels with access to richer work, service and customer information. In the case of field
service, this empowerment can be enabled with aid of a scalable mobile workforce
management solution."
"ClickExpress addresses the pain points that growing service companies face, and
levels the playing field, providing growing companies the same robust mobile workforce
solutions that are utilized by industry leaders across the globe," said Dr. Moshe
BenBassat, Chairman and CEO of ClickSoftware. "By deploying ClickExpress, businesses can
be confident knowing that they are using the tried and tested market leader. Because
ClickExpress is offered as a cloud-based subscription model, deployment is fast, making it
the right choice for businesses who want to boost productivity and customer service levels
while keeping operational and IT costs down."
ClickExpress enables companies to choose when they want to utilize one or all of the
components of the package to meet their unique business needs. As a cloud-based solution,
ClickExpress does not require any additional IT infrastructure and has the added benefit
of free upgrades.
ClickSoftware (NasdaqGS: CKSW
[http://ir.clicksoftware.com/phoenix.zhtml?c2672&p=irol-stockchart ]) is the leading
provider of automated mobile workforce management and service optimization solutions for
the enterprise, both for mobile and in-house resources. As pioneers of the "Service chain
optimization" concept, our solutions provide organizations with end-to-end visibility and
control of the entire service management chain by optimizing forecasting, planning, shift
and task scheduling, mobility and real-time management of resource and customer
communication.
Available via the cloud or on-premise, our products incorporate best business
practices and advanced decision-making algorithms to manage service operations more
efficiently, in a scalable, integrated manner. Our solutions have become the backbone for
many leading organizations worldwide by addressing the fundamental question of job
fulfillment: Who does What, for Whom, With what, Where and When.
ClickSoftware is the premier choice for delivering superb business performance to
service sector organizations of all sizes. The company is headquartered in the United
States and Israel, with offices across Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information,
please visit http://www.clicksoftware.com. Follow us on Twitter [ hhttp://twitter.com/#!/ClickSoftware ].
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IGT Premiers its Cats Mobile Game at Virgin Mobile Casino
LONDON, September 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Virgin Games [https://www.virgingames.com ], the leading online gaming company, has
today announced the release of the much anticipated Cats mobile game. Cats is the latest
5-reel, 30 payline mobile slot game by leading game developer, IGT, and will be available
exclusively at Virgin Mobile Casino [http://m.virgingames.com ].
Virgin Mobile Casino was launched in December of last year and offers a range of
slots, table and instant win games from both IGT and Microgaming, with the intention of
introducing additional partners later down the line in order to offer the same variety and
choice through the Mobile app as customers experience at the web based Casino.
Cats is a classic slot that is found in Vegas casinos and has a split symbol feature
along with free spins. This is the third slot by IGT to be launched on Virgin Mobile
Casino, the others include the big hit games Cleopatra and Da Vinci Diamonds, another
Virgin Games exclusivity.
Warren Eloff, Head of Products at Virgin Games, commented: "We are thrilled to be the
first mobile casino to offer this fantastic game. Cats has been hugely popular as a web
based slot so we anticipate our mobile customers will be delighted to have the opportunity
to play this Vegas classic on the move."
Virgin Games has attached its single wallet system to the new mobile product, meaning
its players use the same account to play at Virgin Casino, Virgin Bingo, Virgin Poker and
now mobile casino. Customers can register, manage their account, play for bonuses, deposit
and withdraw seamlessly, whether they are on the web or on the move.
Launched in 2004, Virgin Games is one of the UK's leading online gaming sites. To
visit Virgin Games go to http://www.virgingames.com.
About Virgin Games:
Virgin Games [http://www.virgingames.com ] (http://www.virgingames.com) launched
in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in
the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
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range of games suppliers including Microgaming, Cryptologic, Freemantle and Ash
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as great feature slots like Monopoly, Rubik's, X-Factor and the highly popular
MegaJackpots progressive games.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Issue Media, a joint venture formed by five leading U.S.-based publishers - Conde Nast, Hearst, Meredith, News Corp. and Time Inc. - today announces 31 new titles, expanding the catalog for iPad(®) subscribers to 72 popular magazines. This expansion comes just two months after the launch of Next Issue for iPad and extends the value proposition for customers, offering unlimited access to all titles for a single, low monthly price.
New titles being added to the Next Issue unlimited catalogs include: Cosmopolitan, Country Living, Details, Eating Well, Elle Decor, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Family Circle, Family Fun, Food Network Magazine, Golf World, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, HGTV Magazine, House Beautiful, Ladies' Home Journal, Living the Country Life, Marie Claire, Midwest Living, More, O, The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, Road & Track, Seventeen, Successful Farming, Teen Vogue, Town & Country, Traditional Home, Veranda, W, Woman's Day and Wood.
"Our goal is to provide customers with the best digital reading experience, and offering unlimited access to the world's greatest magazines at a flat monthly price comparable to popular music and video services is central to that," said Morgan Guenther, CEO of Next Issue Media. "By doubling the number of our world class titles, we are giving our subscribers and their families a way to read more of their favorites while discovering great new content from leading brands that they haven't sampled before."
While the catalog has expanded, the pricing for Next Issue unlimited access plans remains unchanged. Unlimited Basic, which includes access to all monthly and bi-weekly titles, continues to be offered for just $9.99 per month. Unlimited Premium, offering access to all 72 titles in the catalog including the weekly titles, remains priced at $14.99 per month.
The new titles are added to the existing catalog of favorites such as: Better Homes and Gardens, Conde Nast Traveler, ELLE, Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, Fitness, FORTUNE, GQ, PEOPLE, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, The New Yorker, TIME, Vanity Fair and Wired. For a complete list of titles, visit http://www.nextissue.com.
Next Issue Media launched the iPad version of its app in July after originally debuting it on the Android(TM) platform in April. Work is currently underway to bring the new titles to compatible Android tablets.
Availability and Requirements
Next Issue for iPad v3.0.0 is required to access the expanded catalog and is available now in the United States on all iPad models. iPad users can go to http://www.nextissue.com to sign up for an account, purchase or subscribe to individual magazines or an unlimited plan and then download Next Issue for iPad from the App Store(SM).
Next Issue for Android is available now in the United States on select tablets running Honeycomb (version 3.0) or Ice Cream Sandwich (version 4.0) with a screen resolution of 1024x600 or 1280x800. Android users can go to http://www.nextissue.com to sign up for an account, purchase, subscribe to individual magazines or an unlimited plan and then download Next Issue for Android on Google Play(TM).
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About Next Issue Media:
Next Issue Media, the company behind Next Issue, is a joint venture formed by five leading U.S.-based publishers - Condé Nast, Hearst, Meredith, News Corp., and Time Inc. The company was formed to bring the world's most popular magazines and newspapers to life on the digital device of your choice.
Customers to benefit from ultra-fast mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on its 4G LTE network in Memphis, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including:
-- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster
than many other mobile Internet technologies. Customers can stream,
download, upload and game faster than ever before.
-- Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including
new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the Motorola ATRIX (TM)
HD, Sony Xperia (TM) ion, HTC One(TM) X, Samsung Focus(®) 2, Nokia
Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy Note(TM), and Pantech Element(TM) tablet.
-- Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the
processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how
long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you've sent
the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming,
two-way video calling and telemedicine.
-- More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource,
and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating
more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better
network experience.
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"As our economy continues to recover, it is critical that businesses invest in infrastructure to support that recovery," said State Representative Chairman Steve McManus. "This is an investment in our future and in an information-driven economy, the ability for all the people of Memphis to have access to the latest communications technology is critical."
"Memphis has long had a reputation as a progressive city that is a great place to start or expand a business," said Greater Memphis President & CEO John Moore. "This announcement serves to underscore that we are open for business with the most modern wireless infrastructure to support our business community."
"We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Memphis responds to what customers want from their mobile experience -- more, faster, on the best devices," said Gregg Morton, president, AT&T Tennessee.
AT&T's 4G Network
AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in the nation's largest 4G network, covering 275 million people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience. That's coverage in 3,000 more 4G cities and towns than Verizon.
AT&T is the only U.S. service provider to deploy two compatible 4G technologies to deliver more speed to more customers. Our 4G LTE network delivered faster average download speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld's most recent 13-market speed tests.
AT&T's 4G LTE network delivers speeds faster than many other mobile Internet technologies**, as well as multiple innovations that optimize the network for performance. Our network's radio components are placed close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base station, which helps minimize power loss between the base station and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our 4G LTE network. The network also is designed with its core elements distributed across the country, which helps reduce latency, or the delay when using the Internet, because your request isn't traveling as far.
Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage in 2012 and 2013, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors, where customers fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of LTE coverage.
AT&T's focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** including more than 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers across the country. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.
Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. "Investment Heroes."
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
***Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
Customers to benefit from ultra-fast mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on its 4G LTE network in Birmingham, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including:
-- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster
than many other mobile Internet technologies. Customers can stream,
download, upload and game faster than ever before.
-- Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including
new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the Motorola ATRIX (TM)
HD, Sony Xperia (TM) ion, HTC One(TM) X, Samsung Focus(®) 2, Nokia
Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy Note(TM), and Pantech Element(TM) tablet.
-- Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the
processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how
long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you've sent
the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming,
two-way video calling and telemedicine.
-- More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource,
and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating
more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better
network experience.
"We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Birmingham, responds to what customers want from their mobile experience -- more, faster, on the best devices," said Fred McCallum, President, AT&T Alabama.
AT&T's 4G Network
AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in the nation's largest 4G network, covering 275 million people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience. That's coverage in 3,000 more 4G cities and towns than Verizon.
AT&T is the only U.S. service provider to deploy two compatible 4G technologies to deliver more speed to more customers. Our 4G LTE network delivered faster average download speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld's most recent 13-market speed tests.
AT&T's 4G LTE network delivers speeds faster than many other mobile Internet technologies**, as well as multiple innovations that optimize the network for performance. Our network's radio components are placed close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base station, which helps minimize power loss between the base station and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our 4G LTE network. The network also is designed with its core elements distributed across the country, which helps reduce latency, or the delay when using the Internet, because your request isn't traveling as far.
Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage in 2012 and 2013, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors, where customers fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of LTE coverage.
AT&T's focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** including more than 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers across the country. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.
Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. "Investment Heroes."
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
***Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
Jumpoff Launches First Industry Specific Crowd-Sourcing Site
Jumpoff will change the kids product industry
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For those that make products for kids, Jumpoff.co will change how to fund, create and ultimately get products to market. Jumpoff is a new crowd-sourcing platform for creative projects that are made for kids. Jumpoff will help, artists, designers, inventors, writers, musicians, charities or people with great product idea for kids, gain worldwide exposure, raise money and get their product on store shelves.
Projects will range from toys, games, electronics, art, music, clothing, jewelry and accessories, publishing, and charities. Jumpoff will provide a secure, reliable and user-friendly platform for creators while ultimately building a community of reviewers and supporters that will provide feedback and monetary contributions to projects. "We believe if a kid uses it, wears it, plays with it, listens to it, benefits from it or makes it, it should be on this site," stated Rhett Power, Jumpoff Co-Founder.
Currently, large manufacturers and mass retailers are the primary influences on product purchases and what is put on store shelves. Companies that control distribution and retail shelf space control what consumer's purchase. "This is changing. Social networks, crowd-sourcing and online retail are completely and fundamentally changing how products are produced, sold, and marketed. Today, online social networks are creating immense and diverse communities that provide a new way for small creators with good ideas but small budgets to get in the game. We also believe that the public, retailers and developers will benefit and find the newest product on the site," says Pete Gasca the other founder of Jumpoff.
Jumpoff will help empower creators to act on their ideas. It will encourage them to "jump off" and create the next generation of new, innovative and exciting products. Power concludes, "change is happening and we want to embrace it and help drive it. Jumpoff does just that".
The team at Jumpoff.co have won over 40 national awards for their innovative products and have been featured on CNN Money, Fortune, Parenting Magazine, Good Morning America, Today Show Regis and Kelley and many more national and regional media.
Hall of Fame Quarterback Troy Aikman Teams With Ticketmaster, Becomes Official Spokesman for NFL Ticket Exchange
- Aikman Endorses the Only NFL-Authorized Ticket Resale Marketplace -
LOS ANGELES and DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Advocating authenticity and trust, NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster today announced the signing of six-time Pro Bowl QB and Super Bowl XXVII MVP Troy Aikman as its first full-season spokesperson. The relationship brings together one of football's most respected icons and the trusted leader in live entertainment event ticketing to lead fans to the only NFL-authorized resale marketplace to buy authentic NFL tickets.
"Real fans deserve real tickets, and with NFL Ticket Exchange powered by Ticketmaster, fans can purchase their tickets with complete confidence ensuring that nothing gets in the way of a great game day experience," said Troy Aikman. "Not only is NFL Ticket Exchange the only resale marketplace approved by the NFL, it offers football fans a great selection of tickets and the most impressive arrays of tools and information available, making it the single best way to buy and sell NFL tickets. Fans get validated tickets, reissued in their name, providing the total peace of mind that no other ticket reseller can offer."
Created through a relationship between Ticketmaster and the NFL, NFL Ticket Exchange is the only league-authorized way for fans to sell and purchase guaranteed authentic tickets to NFL games thanks to Ticketmaster's exclusive ability to electronically authenticate every ticket sold. As NFL Ticket Exchange spokesman, each week leading up to Super Bowl XLVII, Troy will provide NFL fans unique insights into the biggest matchups of the week and help fans learn more about the many features and benefits of buying and selling tickets on NFL Ticket Exchange. Troy will contribute his time and expertise to the program through social media activities, participation in charitable and other in-person events.
"There isn't a single individual who is as immediately identifiable by NFL fans as Troy Aikman, and that is why we are so excited that he will take part in our program this year," said Nathan Hubbard, CEO of Ticketmaster. "As the destination for guaranteed authentic NFL tickets, NFL Ticket Exchange is the premier resale ticketing marketplace, providing fans with a single destination for tickets, all backed by Ticketmaster's advanced ticket validation and instant delivery technologies."
The National Football League (NFL) and Ticketmaster, a Live Nation Entertainment company (NYSE: LYV), have worked together to create NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster, the first and only resale marketplace that provides NFL fans looking to buy or sell NFL tickets a safe, convenient and League-approved resale platform. Through this groundbreaking endeavor, the NFL and Ticketmaster are able to deliver fans exclusive access to barcode-authenticated NFL game tickets when purchased from NFL Ticket Exchange. Additionally, for the majority of regular and playoff tickets purchased via the NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster, fans have instant access to their tickets via Ticketmaster's print-at-home delivery, which allows fans to print their tickets within minutes of each sale. NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster is accessible from Ticketmaster.com and NFL.com.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five ecommerce sites, with almost 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.
About Troy Aikman
Troy Aikman is the lead game analyst for the NFL on FOX teamed with play-by-play announcer Joe Buck. Aikman has been with FOX since 2001 where he is known for succinctly illustrating action on the field. His contemporary analysis offers keen insight into the skill and pressure associated with playing in today's NFL. Aikman has received three nominations for an Emmy for his broadcasting efforts and has broadcast three Super Bowls (XXXIX, XLII and XLV). Aikman was the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1989-2000 setting 45 Cowboys' passing records, including the club's career record for completions (2,898), passing yards (32,942), touchdowns (165) and completion percentage (61.3). While leading one of sports' most famous franchises, the Cowboys won six NFC East titles (1992-96 and 1998) and advanced to four NFC Championship Games (1992-1995). Aikman is one of only four quarterbacks to guide his team to victory in three Super Bowls (XXVII, XXVIII and XXX). In February, 2006, Aikman was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He became just the sixth player in Cowboys history to enter those hallowed halls. Troy Aikman is represented by The Legacy Agency in New York. (http://www.legacy-agency.com)
SOURCE Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster
CONTACT: Jennifer Swanson, +1-815-444-4923, jennifer.swanson@ticketmaster.com
Total Car Score Names Best iPhone® 5 Apps for Drivers
Planning to get the new iPhone 5? Driving apps that help with navigation, traffic, and safety top Total Car Score's best apps for cars
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Car Score (http://www.totalcarscore.com), the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison website, today released its list of the Top 5 iPhone Driving Apps in anticipation of the release of the new iPhone 5.
"With the release of the iPhone 5, drivers will have an excellent selection of useful and fun driving aids," said Karl Brauer, Editor in Chief of Total Car Score. "Beyond the new iPhone 5's larger display screen and excellent native apps, these are our favorite driving-related apps. All of the apps in the list, with the exception of MotionX® GPS, are free in the App Store."
1. Navigation/Traffic:
MotionX GPSis able to pull destination points from your contact list or the Internet and provides live traffic, turn-by-turn navigation, up-to-date maps and search, Facebook Places and Wikipedia integration. It is optimized for portrait and landscape viewing to accommodate various docking systems. The editorial team at Total Car Score expects the iPhone's new built-in Maps app, debuting in the new iPhone 5, will enhance integrated iPhone navigation apps like MotionX GPS.
Are traffic updates as you drive your number one priority? Currently, the Waze app uses feedback from other iPhone owners to share local driving conditions, setting the benchmark for apps in this category. We're happy to report Apple® is integrating the Waze technology, along with TomTom® and Yelp® information, into the native Maps app for the iPhone 5.
2. Safe Driving:
With more and more drivers having access to smart phones, safety while driving has become a growing concern. The DriveSafe.ly(TM) app is the top pick for helping drivers be safer behind the wheel. The app reads text messages and emails out loud in real time. It also works hands free, so there's no need to touch the phone while driving.
"The iPhone 5 will debut with safe driving features," said Brauer. "Without even downloading an app on your new iPhone 5, you'll be able to utilize the new 'ignore, screen, or answer' feature to drive more safely. You can also set a time or location-based callback reminder before even getting in your car. The 'do not disturb' feature sends calls straight to voicemail or lets some calls in that you've identified from your contact list (like your spouse, kids or boss), thus minimizing the number of potential driving distractions."
3. Music:
Music is an absolute must when driving, and Pandora, SlackerRadio and now Spotify are Total Car Score's favorites, depending on which Total Car Score staffer you ask. All three of these music service providers have created effective music apps, and they always optimize their software interface and features for a new Apple product shortly after Apple launches it. Users should expect an updated version of these apps once the iPhone 5 is available. If you prefer "reading" instead of listening to music, Audible is Total Car Score's favorite audio books app.
4. Location Searches:
Yelp has been a favorite app for location-based searches and, as mentioned above, the Total Car Score team anticipates it will offer even better integration with the iPhone 5's native Maps app. Siri, Apple's built-in personal assistant, also helps find nearby restaurants, gas stations, public bathrooms and even movie theaters, all via voice commands that let drivers stay focused on the road.
5. Gas Prices:
GasBuddy is often touted as being the best app in this category, and the Total Car Score team agrees. No other gas-saving app has surpassed it. The app finds the lowest priced gas stations in the nearby area, saving a few dollars on gas each fill up.
Total Car Score has also compiled a list of the Top 10 Driving Apps for Android users.
About Total Car Score
Total Car Score is an automotive research and comparison website that establishes a new industry-wide standard for ranking every car, truck, van and crossover on the market. TotalCarScore.com evaluates and ranks cars according to an aggregate score based on the most trusted automotive authorities available. The site also features original content, car reviews and insights from a veteran automotive journalism and data team. For more information, please go to http://www.totalcarscore.com.
For more information, contact:
Brian Posnanski for Total Car Score
314-925-8074
brian (at) traffic-prm.com
New Bestwestern.com Provides Enhanced Hotel Details, More Photos and Shorter Booking Process to Give Travelers the Best Hotel Booking Experience Available on the Web
PHOENIX, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Western International launched a revamped bestwestern.com that features fresh TripAdvisor reviews and opinions, as well as enhanced hotel details, additional photos and a shorter booking process providing travelers an even better online research and booking experience.
By adding TripAdvisor content to the refreshed bestwestern.com site, visitors will be able to view TripAdvisor ratings and the five most recent traveler reviews from the world's largest travel website** for each hotel without ever having to leave the Best Western website.
"Travelers on average conduct more than 20 web searches when planning travel, according to research from Google, and we recognize that a growing number of guests turn to social communities and online reviews for research before they book a hotel stay. Our commitment is to provide the most information possible to bestwestern.com visitors to ensure they're booking their travel plans with complete confidence," said Best Western Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dorothy Dowling. "Now our guests can read TripAdvisor traveler reviews without leaving our site, which not only saves time but also helps each guest choose the right Best Western hotel for their needs."
"Research shows that 81 percent of travelers find user reviews important when determining which hotel to stay at during their trip, and nearly half won't book a property if it doesn't have reviews¹. Best Western's integration of TripAdvisor's trusted reviews is a terrific addition to its website and a new feature guests will truly appreciate," said Christine Petersen, president, TripAdvisor for Business.
The revamped bestwestern.com also incorporates key new features that include:
-- Enhanced room descriptions to give travelers more specific hotel details
-- More hotel photos so guests can see more of the hotel before they book
-- Specials offering travelers unique hotel deals and packages
-- Easier-to-navigate Best Western Rewards management for loyalty program
members to track and redeem their rewards points
-- Option to save favorite hotels for quick booking on future visits
-- Redesigned mobile and Facebook booking sites
"Even though bestwestern.com is recognized as an industry-leading website and was recently named a Compuware Best of the Web Gold Award Winner due to its speed and reliability in the travel category, we believe it is important to refresh and update the site to best meet travelers' evolving needs and truly exceed their expectations into the future," said Dowling.
Best Western Resources:
-- For bookings: http://www.bestwestern.com
-- For rewards: http://www.bestwesternrewards.com
-- For Best Western's mobile offerings: http://www.bestwestern.com/mobileapps/
-- Like Best Western on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BestWestern
-- Read the Best Western blog: http://www.youmustbetrippin.com
-- Follow Best Western on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thebestwestern
ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Best Western International, Inc., headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., is a privately held hotel brand made up of more than 4,000* BEST WESTERN®, BEST WESTERN PLUS® and BEST WESTERN PREMIER® hotels in more than 100* countries and territories worldwide. Now celebrating 66 years of hospitality, Best Western welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests nightly. Best Western provides its hoteliers with global operational, sales, marketing and promotional support, and online and mobile booking capabilities. More than 15 million travelers are members of the brand's award-winning loyalty program Best Western Rewards®, one of the few programs in which members earn points that never expire and can be redeemed at any Best Western hotel worldwide. The brand's partnerships with AAA/CAA, racecar driver Michael Waltrip, and Harley-Davidson® provide travelers with exciting ways to interact with the brand. Best Western in 2011 was named AAA's and CAA's Hotel Partner of the Year and bestwestern.com was named the 2011 Compuware Best of the Web Gold award winner. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit bestwestern.com.
*Numbers are approximate and may fluctuate.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor(®) is the world's largest travel site,** enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 60 million unique monthly visitors,** and over 75 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.
¹ Source: Commissioned survey of more than 2,100 travelers conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of TripAdvisor, December 2010
CONTACT: Laura Cherry Meghan Lee
Best Western International Allison+Partners
(602) 957-5668 (415) 277-4901
laura.cherry@bestwestern.com bestwestern@allisonpr.com
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Influitive's AdvocateHub Changes the Future of Marketing
-- First Ever Advocate Mobilization Platform Accelerates Sales, Creates an Engaging Customer Experience --
TORONTO and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Influitive (@Influitive), the pioneer in B2B customer advocate management and mobilization has delivered the industry's first platform which harnesses the energy of advocacy and channels it into a sophisticated sales and marketing machine.
"There's a mounting body of evidence that word of mouth and social contagion are extremely important factors in the way purchasing decisions are made," said Jonah Berger, Associate Professor,Wharton School of Business. "The problem has been harnessing the power of advocates cost-effectively and at scale. The company which solves this problem will have a profound effect on the marketing ecosystem."
B2B marketers must embrace advocate mobilization because:
-- 70% of your buyer's journey happens before the sales organization is
engaged, according to Sirius Decisions.*
-- 74% of buyers find social media useful during the buying cycle,
according to ITSMA (IT Services Marketing Association.)**
-- 59% of B2B buyers researching a purchase spoke about it with peers who
had considered a similar purchase, according to DemandGen.***
"Since we signed our first customers in 2004, our customers have always been fanatics and active advocates. Very early on, we recognized this as a powerful asset in marketing's war of words," said Rob Meinhardt, General Manager of Dell KACE. "AdvocateHub helps us harness these customer fans in a purposeful way. Since using Influitive, we've seen increased social media activity, customer reference participation and advocacy overall leading to increased credibility in the market and - ultimately - increased sales."
Companies already benefitting from AdvocateHub include Xactly (@Xactly), Act-On (@ActOnSoftware), ShoreTelSky (formerly M5 Networks) (@ShoreTelSky), and DemandBase (@demandbase). As a result of using AdvocateHub, these marketing leaders have seen increases in:
-- Case studies
-- Referrals
-- Peer-to-peer references
-- Customer quotes
-- User council participation
-- Sales leads
"The newest wave in marketing platforms is advocate mobilization. We are seeing very strong demand for AdvocateHub as a solution for accelerating revenue growth through a faster buying process," said Mark Organ, co-founder and CEO, Influitive. "AdvocateHub drives a massive increase in advocate activity, which is facilitated by a fun, engaging and efficient experience for advocates. Our centralized, self-service and always-on approach to advocate programs means that our customers can scale a high quality experience for hundreds or even thousands of active advocates every month. "
The 'Secret Sauce' Behind AdvocateHub
The success that customers have had using AdvocateHub can be attributed to its unique approach. Advocates are gently introduced to the platform, performing only tasks they enjoy, at their own pace - similar to an engaging iPad game. Whenever they complete a task, or challenge, they receive the types of rewards that best motivate B2B advocates: recognition, social capital, and opportunities for professional networking, to name just a few. Influitive's mastery of the advocate profiling and game mechanics combination drives record-breaking advocate engagement.
The typical AdvocateHub experience includes:
-- A custom-branded portal for advocates to join
-- A complete set of challenges for advocates to complete, ranging from the
one-to-one (referrals and references) to the one-to-many (success
stories and social media participation)
-- Points, levels and badges that advocates earn by completing these
challenges
-- A reward center where advocates can redeem points for customer-selected
rewards
-- Integration with CRM systems such as Salesforce.com for a closed loop
approach, motivating successful results, not just activity
AdvocateHub is free up to 20 advocates, and starts at $500/month for 20 active users. B2B marketers can see how to motivate customers, employees and fans to become advocates and to share their experiences with AdvocateHub by signing up online at http://vip.influitive.com/join/prospect. They can also follow the AdvocateHub conversation on Twitter with #AdvoMob. For more information, please visit http://influitive.com/advocatehub-plans-pricing/.
About Influitive
Influitive, based in Toronto and San Francisco, is changing the face of B2B marketing through its innovative AdvocateHub platform for advocate marketing. Today's buyers are leveraging knowledgeable peers at roughly twice the rate than they did even four years ago. Influitive's AdvocateHub lets marketers capture the enthusiasm of their best customers, followers, and evangelists, turning that into direct support through all stages of the buying cycle, from social media reviews and customer referrals to case studies and references.
Influitive's customers include some of most successful and fastest-growing business-to-business software firms in the world, who use their AdvocateHubs to massively shorten their customers' buying processes while maximizing win rates against competitors.
Bare Necessities launches Its 5th Digital Catalog of 2012!
French brand Chantelle is smoking hot for the Fall
EDISON, N.J., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- You'll want to strip down to virtually nothing to cool off after you view Bare Necessities' new digital catalog for Chantelle. This digital experience is one like you've never experienced before. It will turn the heat up this fall, and it's all thanks to the oh-so sexy styles that are featured. This catalog is a fashion bombshell, photographed in a retro pin-up style that has to be seen to be believed.
Like a good film noir, there is a story to tell about the Chantelle Woman. "She lives in full color, never one to shy away. She knows her confidence and sensuality will leave a lasting impression long after she's gone." While it features sizzling bra and panty styles that appeal to the eye, such as the Chantelle St. Germain 3-Part Cup Underwire Bra, Bare Necessities knows how to keep it classy and sophisticated.
Now, with the holiday season quickly approaching (yes, it will be here before you know it) consumers will be shopping from their tablets more than ever, so Bare Necessities couldn't have chosen a better time to put out this catalog. After all, everyone can use a little je ne sais quoi, lingerie in their life.
The digital catalog is now available via the free Google Catalogs and Catalog Spree tablet apps for both iPad and Android, available on Apple's App Store and on Google Play for Android. The catalog can be viewed on http://www.barenecessities.com.
Bare Necessities is the largest online specialty retailer of women's and men's branded and designer intimate apparel and lingerie. Since 1998, Bare Necessities has featured bras ranging from band size 28 to 56 and cup sizes AA to N, as well as a variety of other products up to a size 6X and 24W, including one of the best selections of shapewear, hosiery, swimwear, and shaping clothing for average, full-busted, and plus-size women. In February of 2012, Bareplus.com was launched, providing a vast selection of intimate fashion exclusively for curvy women. Bare Necessities features over 180 national and international brands such as Wolford, La Perla, Bali, Calvin Klein, DKNY, HUE, Under Armour, SPANX, Skinnygirl by Bethenny Frankel, Chantelle, Wacoal, Hanky Panky, and many more!
Southwest Airlines Launches swafreedomshop.com With A Big Sale!
Customers Can Use 'SWAPR10' Code to get 10% off of Southwest Gear!
DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is proud to introduce the new swafreedomshop.com, a website where consumers can purchase Southwest-branded merchandise, gear, and collectibles. Shoppers can save 10% by entering "SWAPR10" at checkout, valid Monday, Sept. 17, through Friday, Sept. 21, 11:59 p.m. PT. Where did we find those FUN and friendly faces modeling attire on the website? They are Southwest Airlines Employees, of course! Employees were selected to model all swafreedomshop.com merchandise. Our "runway" models are the Spirit of Southwest Airlines, which is why they were the perfect fit for swafreedomshop.com.
The improved Freedom Shop website features an array of different items, including a checkpoint-friendly briefcase, a cookie jar, and more! Shoppers can establish an account and fill their carts on the fly, and come back later to purchase when ready.
Other examples of merchandise include:
-- A classic ceramic plane bank
-- A vintage Southwest logo t-shirt
-- A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 Model
-- A Southwest Airlines Pet Carrier
Please click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions related to swafreedomshop.com.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 42(nd) year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other low-fare carriers by providing a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Including wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways, the Company now serves 97 destinations in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, six near-international countries, and employs more than 46,000 People.
Visit southwest.com/citizenship to read the Southwest Airlines One Report(TM) and see how Southwest is doing its part to be a good citizen while underscoring a commitment to the triple bottom line of Performance, People, and Planet.
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines, one of the most honored airlines in the world, is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded. Southwest currently operates more than 3,200 flights a day and serves the communities around 76 airports in Southwest's network of domestic destinations. To book a flight, visit southwest.com.
AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co., has been ranked the top airline in the Airline Quality Rating study three times in the past five years. AirTran offers coast-to-coast and near-international service with nearly 700 flights a day on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. The airline's low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating and Business Class. To book a flight, visit airtran.com.
D-Link® Cloud Cameras Featured During "The Talk" Premiere Week on CBS
Audience Members Receive Free Cloud Camera by D-Link to Remotely View What Matters Most
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced that its Cloud Camera (DCS-932L) was featured on Friday's "Must-Have Gadgets" segment of CBS' daytime talk show, "The Talk." Given away to every audience member, the D-Link(®) Cloud Camera enables them to see a live video stream of their home, children or pets from anywhere in the world, day or night, on a PC, iPhone(®), iPad(®), or Android(TM)- enabled device.
The compact Cloud Camera offers Wi-Fi connectivity for flexible placement in the home, a simple three-step installation, and infrared illumination technology for night viewing in complete darkness. This infrared technology enables users to monitor a home or small office at up to 15 feet away from the camera, enabling around-the-clock viewing of children, sleeping babies, pets, homebound relatives, valued possessions, and more.
"Perfect as either a baby monitor or nanny cam, the Cloud Camera works in complete darkness so you can see everything at any time - whether you're at home or on the go," said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of consumer marketing, D-Link. "The Cloud Camera allows consumers to quickly, easily and affordably add live video monitoring to their home, giving them the peace of mind knowing they can see and hear their home, loved ones and anything they care for while they're away. We're excited to be able to give a Cloud Camera to each audience member of 'The Talk' so they can rest assured that they always know what's going on when they're not at home."
With the mydlink((TM)) portal for on-the-go viewing, users can remotely view the Cloud Camera's live video stream from a PC or notebook, as well as directly on their iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or Android tablet with the free mydlink Lite app available from the Apple App Store((TM)) or Google Play((TM)). In addition, the mydlink+ app for iPad and Android tablets allows users to remotely monitor up to four live video streams via a multi-camera monitoring dashboard.
The VGA (640x480) resolution DCS-932L also comes with D-ViewCam(TM) camera management software for Windows(®) PCs, which allows consumers to record video from any mydlink camera to a local hard drive. It also lets consumers set trigger motion detection, recording schedules and e-mail alert notifications for up to 32 cameras.
CBS's Daytime Emmy Award-nominated talk show, "The Talk" (broadcast weekdays 2 - 3 p.m. ET; 1 - 2 p.m. PT), features a panel of well-known news and entertainment personalities discussing current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, family, celebrity, and the trending topics of the day. The daily one-hour series is co-hosted by Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, and Aisha Tyler.
Availability and Pricing
The Cloud Camera (DCS-932L Wireless N Network Camera) is currently available with an MSRP of $129.99 throughout D-Link's vast network of e-tail and retail outlets in North America
About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit http://www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink).
Electronic Industry's UBM Electronics Re-launches Embedded.com as a Standalone Website
Creates Community Driven Network for Embedded Systems Developers
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Electronics, the daily source of essential business and technical information for the design engineering and electronics industry's decision makers, today announced the re-launch of Embedded.com, the premier resource for embedded systems developers, as a standalone website. The new Embedded.com (http://www.Embedded.com) is an online community-driven resource that allows designers in the embedded space to learn tried and true techniques for designing embedded systems.
Embedded.com has strong ties to UBM Electronics' face-to-face events, including the ESC Summits at DESIGN West and DESIGN East. DESIGN East will take place September 17-20, 2012 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA.
The new Embedded.com will offer community features that enable developers to share their own content, ideas and experiences directly with the community and will bring users into the conversation through moderated discussions, blogs, and a full suite of multimedia content such as video and audio. The most recognized experts in the embedded industry provide curated, design-focused content, columns, and blogs to Embedded.com enabling systems developers to access an array of analysis, forums and archives targeted specifically to this niche.
The main components of Embedded.com include:
-- Home Page - highlighting expert content, blogs, as well as comments from
the community.
-- Site Sections - Development, Essentials & Education, Community, Industry
Content, Product Reviews, and Development Centers, which pull together
all the various information and discussions from across the network.
-- Community & Insights - cultivating deeper engagement and interaction
among members.
-- Source Code Library - making code more accessible and allowing
developers to upload software code to make it available to their peers.
-- Development Centers - designed to be topic-specific sections where
embedded systems developers, designers and engineers can quickly find
and exchange information and proven techniques. Each curated center
consists of how-to technical design articles, archives, a forum
showcasing the debates and discussions from other engineers and
colleagues, columns and commentary, new products, industry updates,
video, webinars, and technical white papers.
-- Archives - giving developers access to every product and design issue
covered since 1988 as well as 20 years of ESC conference educational
papers.
"Embedded.com is re-emerging as the habit-forming website for professional embedded systems engineers, developers, and designers seeking a one-stop-shop for continuing technical education," said Colin Holland, Editorial Director of Embedded.com. "I'm particularly excited by the addition of key development centers and interactive community features such as member profiles, the ability to link with peers, store articles to your personal library, and follow comments to continue the many dialogs taking place at any given time. In addition, our very popular forums will be revamped and the downloadable code library upgraded and expanded."
"This is an exciting time for the UBM Electronics and Embedded.com team. We are delighted to be able to provide the embedded community a true home to call their own," said Patrick Mannion, Brand Director, EDN, Test & Measurement World, and Embedded.com at UBM Electronics.
Leading the Embedded.com content team is Mannion, who has more than 20 years of editorial experience in the electronics OEM media industry. Additional content staff team members include:
-- Dan Saks, Programming Pointers; C and C++ programming
-- Jack Ganssle. Break Points
-- Michael Barr, Bar Code
-- Jack Crenshaw, Programmer's Toolbox
For additional information regarding Embedded.com, visit Embedded.com or contact Patrick Mannion at patrick.mannion@ubm.com. Marketers interested in advertising or partnership opportunities, should contact David Blaza, Vice President, UBM Electronics at david.blaza@ubm.com.
The re-launch of Embedded.com follows the successful launches of EDN as well as the Test & Measurement World website (TMWorld.com) earlier this year.
About Embedded.com
Embedded is the resource for everything embedded systems designers and developers need to do their jobs, from the latest products, design and coding trends and tips, source code, to practical design information, discussions, features and industry happenings. With a staff of seasoned industry experts, Embedded.com is the place where engineers can keep their finger on the pulse of the market. Embedded also offers community features enabling developers to share their own content, ideas, and experiences directly with the Embedded Community. The Community is brought into the conversation through moderated discussions, blogs, and video and audio content.
Follow Embedded.com on Twitter (embedded_com), Facebook or LinkedIn for all the latest news.
About UBM Electronics
UBM Electronics is the global leader in media and marketing solutions for design engineering and the electronics industry. We deliver results for the key influencers and decision makers involved in the design, development, and commercialization of technology through its market leading brands, peer communities, and professional education services. More than 2.2 million engineering professionals engage with UBM Electronics brands which include EE Times, EDN, Design News, Test & Measurement World, TechOnline, EBN, DataSheets.com, Designlines, and Embedded.com across the globe to accelerate technology sales. The international electronics community gathers at UBM Electronics market leading events such as the Embedded Systems Conferences, DESIGN, DesignCon, and ARM Technology Conference to share, learn, discuss, and advance the critical issues and challenges facing the electronics industry. Additionally, UBM Electronics provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation marketing, integrated media, custom solutions and research. UBM Electronics is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.
For more information, go to UBMElectronics.com; follow us at @ubm_electronics to get the latest UBM Electronics news.
For more information on UBM Electronics please contact:
Felicia Hamerman, Vice President, Marketing