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Agile Frameworks, LLC Signs Geotechnology, Inc. for MetaField(TM) Field Information Management System

St. Louis Based Engineering Firm to Deploy Mobile Apps for Construction Materials Testing and Inspections and Observations

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Agile Frameworks, LLC, a leading provider of field information management systems (FIMS), consulting and managed services for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) marketplace, has signed a new client for its MetaField(TM)solution. 

Geotechnology, Inc of St. Louis, MO, specializing in engineering and environmental services, is currently in the implementation phase of the deployment of MetaField. The company was founded in 1984 and has experience working on a broad range of projects including applied earth and environmental sciences, construction observation, geophysics, water resource management, geotechnical engineering, materials and non-destructive testing and drilling.

Ed Alizadeh, president and CEO, stated "We have been considering adding automation  to our field services for a couple of years and we are excited to move forward with this initiative which will greatly enhance our service to clients. We have a great deal of respect for what the team at Agile Frameworks has done with the development of MetaField(TM), AgilePort® and AgileStamp® and we look forward to utilizing these applications in our business. The benefits for our clients will include faster report turnaround,  better deficiency and resolution tracking, and improved report quality; all helping to keep projects on schedule and within budget."

MetaField, a field information management system, is designed for engineering firms specializing in geotechnical, environmental, nondestructive examination and construction materials testing to perform onsite data collection. Soil density and concrete field testing represent examples of tests that are supported by MetaField. MetaField's mobile design reflects the remote nature of the business, and accelerates the entire field data collection and report generation process in a more accurate way via smart phones.   A return on investment (ROI) of two to five months is typical, dependent upon the size of the firm and the number of field personnel.

"We are excited to partner with Geotechnology, Inc. and help them improve their profitability, cash flow, service delivery, and competitive position.  As a forward-thinking firm, they've recognized the value our solutions provide, and we anticipate a long term relationship with them," stated Mike Anders, president of Agile Frameworks. 

For more information about Agile Frameworks, LLC and Geotechnology, Inc.  please visit http://www.agileframeworks.com and http://www.geotechnology.com.

SOURCE  Agile Frameworks, LLC

Agile Frameworks, LLC

CONTACT: Doug Bonestroo, VP of Business Development, Agile Frameworks, LLC, +1-612-202-9011, dbonestroo@agileframeworks.com

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

MediaTek Launches "Cool 3D": A Comprehensive Suite of 3D Solutions for Smartphone Platforms

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, announced today the availability of "Cool 3D", the world's most complete 3D suite of solutions, for its smartphone platforms. Consumers continue to look for new features in smartphones, such as 3D capabilities, and a report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc, predicts that the global market for 3D enabled smartphones is projected to register 994 million units in annual shipments by the year 2018.  Demand for this innovation will be driven by the increased availability of 3D content, such as games, videos and full length movies. 

The "Cool 3D" suite for MediaTek smartphone platforms includes support for stereo 3D cameras and displays, real-time 2D-to-3D conversion and an optimal 3D user interface that is designed to provide consumers with a stunning 3D experience. Two distinguishing features are "3D Cool Shot" and "3D Cool Show". MediaTek's "3D Cool Shot" solution supports a cost-effective 5 MP, dual-lens camera, which achieves 1080P, 24 FPS 3D images, giving users a high-definition visual experience. The MediaTek smartphone platforms are the first of their kind in the industry to integrate the functionality of the dual-lens bridge devices into the main smartphone platform, reducing system cost and saving precious board area. The "3D Cool Show" technology substantially improves the stereo 3D effect with anti-fatigue capabilities, and real-time transformation between 2D/3D modes, allowing for convenient switching between the 2D and 3D displays. These solutions, which leverage MediaTek's established 3D technologies from the DTV and Digital Home markets, are aimed at creating an optimal stereo 3D display with a custom-tailored 3D interface.

"One consequence of the rapid developments in the smartphone market is product homogenization or the 'all smartphones look alike' phenomena. Creating product differentiation has become one of the biggest challenges for the mobile phone industry," said Ching-Jiang Hsieh, President of MediaTek.  "From Dual-SIM to 3D capabilities, MediaTek has always pushed technological innovation in our platforms, enabling rich and compelling devices and solutions. By working together with our customers, we hope our industry-leading, 'Cool 3D' suite of solutions can lead the wave of 3D smartphone popularity, allowing even more consumers to enjoy an extraordinary 3D experience."

The "Cool 3D" suite of capabilities is already enabled on MediaTek's shipping MT6575 single-core and MT6577 dual-core platforms. All future launches of MediaTek smartphone solutions will support these 3D capabilities.

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, and DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales or research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, South Korea, Denmark, England, Sweden and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com.

SOURCE  MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc.

CONTACT: Sharon Lo, service@mediatek.com, +886-35670766

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

Lidl manages iPads and mobile apps conveniently and securely with MobileIron

- Europe-wide implementation of tablets at the discount food retailer

MUNICH, Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The discount food retailer Lidl has chosen MobileIron, the leader in security and management for mobile apps, content, and devices, to manage its iPad deployment. Lidl has efficiently automated many administrative business processes using mobile business applications developed especially for the company and is using MobileIron to securely distribute business apps to employees. With its sophisticated app management, MobileIron ensures the security of business apps and their data; it also keeps Lidl's long-term IT administration costs low.

At Lidl, the food retailer based in Neckarsulm, Germany and active throughout Europe, saving time using modern communications technology is at the top of the agenda because it improves quality for the customer. For this reason Lidl has begun the Lidl Mobile Office project (LIMO). As part of the LIMO project all sales managers and their superiors will be provided with business iPads. "With an app that has been especially developed for Lidl our sales managers now have access to the latest sales-relevant information, such as placement instructions and training documents, at any time. With the help of a data warehouse app by a company called Microstrategy they are now able to conveniently view sales statistics and key performance indicator analyses such as inventory results. Information can now also be made available to the sales managers through the regional companies and the headquarters with even greater time savings," says Mirko Saul, Manager of the Lidl Mobile Office project, regarding the advantages of implementing the iPad.

Convenience and security by MobileIron

"After a comprehensive selection process we chose MobileIron's mobile device management solution to securely and simply manage the tablets," explains Mirko Saul. MobileIron offers Lidl's IT Department all the vital management and security functions including managing network access based on the tablet's security status, managing business apps and their content as well as email communication. In particular, Lidl's project managers were won over by the complete integration of the solution into Lidl's certificate system and the extensive app management. MobileIron guarantees that only authorized Lidl employees have access to the business apps distributed by MobileIron and their contents.

"Lidl's implementation of iPads once again shows that secure app management is a decisive criterion for selecting mobile device management systems," says Christof Baumgartner, Director and Country Manager (DACH) at MobileIron.  "Many of our customers roll out hundreds of apps on thousands of mobile devices. The security of the business apps and their content is always the highest priority."

About MobileIron

The leader in Mobile IT, MobileIron has been chosen by thousands of organizations that are transforming their businesses through enterprise mobility. Available as an on-premise or a cloud solution, MobileIron was purpose-built to secure and manage mobile apps, content, and devices for global companies. MobileIron was the first to deliver key innovations such as multi-OS mobile device management (MDM), mobile application management (MAM), and BYOD privacy controls.

For more information, please visit http://www.mobileiron.com.

About Lidl

Lidl is one of the leading food retailers in Germany. The company is now active throughout Europe. In Germany, customer satisfaction is guaranteed by over 35 legally independent regional companies with approximately 3,300 branches and approximately 65,000 employees.

SOURCE  MobileIron

MobileIron

CONTACT: Clarissa Horowitz, MobileIro, Clarissa@mobileiron.com, +1-415-608-6825

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

NIIT Technologies Acquires Sabre Philippines Development Center

NEW DELHI, MANILA, ATLANTA, LONDON, SINGAPORE and BANGKOK, September 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

              Deepens engagement with existing large customer in Travel vertical

    NIIT Technologies Ltd. (NSE: NIITTECH), a leading global IT solutions organization
today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sabre Holdings' Philippines
Development Center. Sabre, a global technology company, is the world's leading provider of
solutions for the travel industry and also a key customer of NIIT Technologies.

    The acquisition further deepens NIIT Technologies' engagement with Sabre and enhances
its global delivery capability. Manila is a proven destination for Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO) services and NIIT Technologies will provide services to Sabre and its
other customers from this Manila center, which has a capacity of 200 seats with
opportunity for expansion.

    Commenting on the expansion, Mr. Arvind Thakur, Chief Executive Officer, NIIT
Technologies said, "The acquisition fits well with our strategy of 'Focus and
Differentiate' and enhances our global delivery footprint".

    "Asia-Pacific is an important growth region for Sabre and the industry and we believe
this move helps further strengthen our established relationship with NIIT Technologies and
positions Sabre for greater growth within APAC," said Mr. Barry Vandevier, Chief
Information Officer, Sabre. "It also streamlines our company's location portfolio while
continuing to provide Sabre customers with the same high level of service."

    "We welcome Sabre's Manila team to NIIT Technologies as we strengthen our Travel
Services offerings in the region," said Mr. Lalit Dhingra, President, NIIT Technologies.
"The acquisition will enhance our deep domain knowledge with the expansion in our strong
talent base and bring in global technology best practices to help corporations effectively
respond to their global IT needs."

    NIIT Technologies is ranked No.1 in Travel by Datamonitor Black Book of Outsourcing
and has held this position for three consecutive years. The Company continues to
strengthen its position towards becoming a significant IT services player in the global
Travel and Transport markets.

    About NIIT Technologies

    NIIT Technologies is a leading IT solutions organization, servicing customers in North
America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. It offers services in Application
Development and Maintenance, Managed Services, IP Asset or Platform Solutions, and
Business Process Outsourcing to organizations in the Financial Services, Travel &
Transportation, Manufacturing/Distribution, Healthcare and Government sectors. The Company
adheres to major global benchmarks and standards, having secured the ISO 9001:2000
certifications and the ISO: 27001 Information Security Management accreditation. NIIT
Technologies also follows global standards of development. It has been assessed at Level 5
of SEI CMMi version 1.2. NIIT Technologies Business Process Outsourcing conforms to the
highest quality standards such as COPC and Six Sigma. Its data centre operations are
assessed at the international ISO 20000 IT management standards.

    For more information, please visit http://www.niit-tech.com
[http://www.niit-tech.com/media/media-release/www.niit-tech.com ].

    About Sabre Holdings

    Sabre Holdings(R) is a global technology company serving the world's largest industry
- travel and tourism. It provides software to travel agencies, corporations, travelers,
airlines, hotels, car, rail, cruise and tour operator companies, through its four
businesses - Sabre Airline Solutions(R), Sabre Hospitality Solutions(R), Sabre Travel
Network(R) (including GetThere) and Travelocity(R) (including lastminute.com
[http://lastminute.com ] and Zuji). Sabre's innovative technology is used by more than a
billion people around the world to plan, book and experience their travel at a time and
price that's right for them. It works behind the scenes to make the world a better place,
one journey at a time. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, Sabre has approximately 10,000
employees in 60 countries around the world. It has major development and customer care
centers in the United States, Argentina, India, Poland and Uruguay. Sabre has won numerous
awards for being a top employer and corporate citizen in Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico,
Peru, Poland, and the United States. Sabre is privately owned by Texas Pacific Group (TPG)
and Silver Lake Partners.

    For more information, please visit http://www.sabre.com

    Safe Harbor

    Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements. The business
involves various risks, and uncertainties that could result in the actual results to
differ materially from those indicated here. All forward looking statements made herein
are based on information presently available to the management of the Company and the
Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from
time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

       
        For media queries please contact:

        Shweta Kaura
        Corporate Communications
        NIIT Technologies Ltd.
        +91-120-7119039
        shweta.kaura@niit-tech.com

        Jyotsna Nanda/ Chiranjeeta Borah
        Candour Communications
        +91-98104-99625/9818661995
        jyotsna@candour.co.in
        chiranjeeta@candour.co.in

        For investor queries please contact:
        Abhinandan Singh
        Head - Investor Relations & Special Projects
        NIIT Technologies Ltd.
        +91-9820293450
        abhinandan.singh@niit-tech.com
        investors@niit-tech.com

NIIT Technologies Ltd

MYDIGIPASS.COM enables integration of one-time password technology for Drupal community

ZURICH and OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI) (http://www.vasco.com), a leading software security company specializing in strong authentication products and services, announces today that Drupal (http://www.drupal.org) has added MYDIGIPASS.COM for DRUPAL v6 to its contributed modules enabling web developers to embed secure login access for the websites they build through the Drupal community.

Drupal is an open source content management platform powering millions of websites and applications. The Drupal platform is built, used, and supported by an active and diverse community of people around the world to build all sort of websites, from personal blogs to enterprise applications.

With the MYDIGIPASS.COM module for DRUPAL v6  the integration of two-factor authentication in websites that are built using the open source platform, becomes a matter of simple configuration instead of complicated development work. Web developers using Drupal v6 can add strong two-factor authentication in a straightforward and cost-efficient manner while at the same time providing their end-users with secure access to secluded content and online accounts in a most convenient way. Online profiles and user attributes can easily be managed on the MYDIGIPASS.COM authentication portal.

The solution offers an additional advantage: by becoming a part of the MYDIGIPASS.COM application eco-system, web site builders will also gain extra visibility that could potentially result in more website traffic.

To integrate MYDIGIPASS into a Drupal v6 website, the website developer simply needs to select and  install the module and request the MYDIGIPASS.COM connect button on developer.mydigipass.com. The plugin, which is freely available at http://drupal.org/project/mydigipass, contains necessary libraries, attributes and flows, enabling web developers to match the integration of MYDIGIPASS.COM in any Drupal v6 website through a simple configuration process.

"We are thrilled that MYDIGIPASS.COM is now available on Drupal's open source platform", says Jan Valcke, President and COO of VASCO Data Security. "The MYDIGIPASS.COM module for Drupal v6 enables Drupal's users to add strong authentication to their websites assuring a secure login process and greatly enhancing security and user convenience."

About VASCO
VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet Security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as global software company for Internet Security serving a customer base of approximately 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including over 1,700 international financial institutions. VASCO's prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government.

Forward Looking Statements:
Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements (1) are identified by use of terms and phrases such as "expect", "believe", "will", "anticipate", "emerging", "intend", "plan", "could", "may", "estimate", "should", "objective" and "goal", "possible", "potential", and similar words and expressions, but such words and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying them, and (2) are subject to risks and uncertainties and represent our present expectations or beliefs concerning future events. VASCO cautions that the forward-looking statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors have been described in greater detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include, but are not limited to, (a) risks of general market conditions, including currency fluctuations and the uncertainties in world economic and financial markets, (b) risks inherent to the computer and network security industry, including rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, increasing numbers of patent infringement claims, changes in customer requirements, price competitive bidding, and changing government regulations, and (c) risks specific to VASCO, including, demand for our products and services, competition from more established firms and others, pressures on price levels and our historical dependence on relatively few products, certain suppliers and certain key customers. Reference is made to VASCO's public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding VASCO and its operations.

This document may contain trademarks of VASCO Data Security International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including VASCO, the VASCO "V" design, DIGIPASS, VACMAN, aXsGUARD and IDENTIKEY.

For more information contact:
Jochem Binst, +32 2 609 97 00, jbinst@vasco.com

Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/VASCODataNews

SOURCE  VASCO

VASCO

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

SPIGEN SGP Presents the GLAS.t for the iPhone 5

ShowStoppers Digital Holidays 2012

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- from ShowStoppers @ Digital Holidays 2012 - SPIGEN SGP was excited to exhibit as one of the select accessory makers at this year's event.  Many publications such as CNET, Digital Trends, Engadget, and Gizmodo were present at the luxurious Manhattan Penthouse and it was a great opportunity to socialize and discuss similar interests in the latest technology.

Today, SPIGEN presented their much raved about GLAS.t Screen Protector for the upcoming iPhone 5. The GLAS.t stands as the first glass screen protector which is specially processed to be protective and scratch-proof. With the success of the GLAS.t for the iPhone and iPad, people can expect even more with the iPhone 5. What's really impressive is the actual user experience. There was no interference with clarity or touch response. The feel of the screen protector was exactly like the original screen. 

SPIGEN SGP also featured their successor to the Kuel H10, the Kuel H14 Stylus Pen. The Kuel H10 was a favorite stylus of artists and was featured on iMore, PC World, Verge, and other top publications. The new Kuel H14 is expected to surpass its predecessor. An early pre-production Kuel H14 revealed longer and thicker dimensions compared to the Kuel H10. Overall it has improved balance and grip.

SPIGEN SGP continues to impress with their ever expanding line of innovative products. With the new iPhone 5 about to be released, you can be sure that SPIGEN SGP will release a whole new set of accessories. SPIGEN SGP is definitely a company to pay attention to in 2013.

SOURCE  SPIGEN SGP

SPIGEN SGP

CONTACT: CONTACTS: Sue Choe, PR & Marketing Manager, +1-213-252-8132, shoe@spigen.com or Jay Jun, Marketing Manager, +1-213-252-8132, hjun@spigen.com

The Jim Henson Company Partners With N-Fusion Interactive To Release App For iPhone, iPad And iPod touch, Based On Sprout®'s Popular Preschool Series "PAJANIMALS"

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jim Henson Company in conjunction with multi-platform video game developer N-Fusion Interactive Entertainment has just released an interactive app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, based on Henson's preschool series, PAJANIMALS, currently airing in the U.S. on 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout(®) and on the new Saturday morning NBC Kids block.

The PAJANIMALS App, an interactive adaptation of the episode "Light in the Sky," lets children join in the fun with their favorite PAJANIMALS characters. Filled with engaging activities that play off of the theme of the episode, as well as charming music and animation, the fully 3D app will extend the reach of the TV series onto iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. 

"PAJANIMALS has already developed a loyal and enthusiastic fan base among parents and their young children, and now those fans will be able to enjoy interacting with their favorite characters in a whole new way," said Melissa Segal, SVP, Global Consumer Products, The Jim Henson Company. "Our creative relationship with N-Fusion enabled us to deliver an outstanding interactive experience that expands upon the TV show." 

"Our goal was to introduce the first PAJANIMALS App in a way that captures the warmth and emotional honesty of the TV series by allowing children and parents to interact with the PAJANIMALS' world in a more personal way," stated Jeff Birns, CEO, N-Fusion Interactive Entertainment Corp. "Having this wonderful set of characters helped us to achieve that."

The PAJANIMALS series follows the amazing adventures of four sweet and gentle characters: Sweetpea Sue the pony, the excitable duck Squacky, the creative cow CowBella and the optimistic puppy Apollo. Through their imaginary journeys, these cuddly musical puppets venture out on amazing adventures of discovery, modeling the skills preschoolers need to move through their days successfully.

Produced in Northern Ireland as a co-production between The Jim Henson Company, Sprout and Northern Ireland's Sixteen South Television, PAJANIMALS has obtained funding assistance from Northern Ireland Screen. The Jim Henson Company's Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford serve as Executive Producers for the series, along with Alex Rockwell and Jeff Muncy. PAJANIMALS was created by Muncy and Rockwell.  Andrew Beecham is Executive Producer for Sprout and Sprout's Lisa O'Brien serves as Executive in Charge of Production. Sixteen South's Colin Williams is producer for the series, with Michael and Patty Silversher composing the music. The series airs in the U.S. on Sprout, the 24-hour digital cable channel dedicated to preschoolers. The Jim Henson Company is handling all ancillary use of the property including licensing, video and merchandising.

About The Jim Henson Company:
The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. Best known as creators of the world famous Muppets, Henson has received over 50 Emmy Awards and nine Grammy Awards. Recent credits include the Emmy®-nominated "Sid the Science Kid," "Dinosaur Train," "Wilson & Ditch: Digging America" and "Pajanimals." Features include "The Dark Crystal," "Labyrinth," "MirrorMask," and "Unstable Fables" and television productions include "Fraggle Rock" and the sci-fi cult series "Farscape."

With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage and postproduction facilities. Independently owned and operated by the five adult children of founder Jim Henson, the Company is also home to Jim Henson's Creature Shop(TM), a pre-eminent character-building and visual effects group with international film, television and advertising clients, as well as Henson Recording Studios, one of the music industry's top recording facilities known for its world-class blend of state-of-the-art and vintage equipment. The Company's Henson Alternative brand has recently launched the national tour of "Stuffed and Unstrung," a live puppet improvisational show named one of the top 10 "Best Stage Shows of 2010" by Entertainment Weekly. Visit henson.com, join us on facebook.com/hensoncompany, and follow us at twitter.com/hensonparents.
About N-Fusion Interactive Entertainment Corp.
Established in 1996, N-Fusion has created over 30 games on most every platform for children and families as well as core gamers. The Company's most recent release, Air Mail, a mobile app was chosen as an Editors' Choice by Apple in the App store. The company's experienced team of producers, designers, programmers and artists have developed a variety of both licensed content and original IP. For more information, please visit the Company's website at n-fusion.com.

About Sprout®
Available in over 50 million homes, Sprout is the first 24-hour preschool destination available on TV, on demand and online for children ages 2-5 and their parents and caregivers.  The 24-hour digital channel, which launched in September 2005 along with the website (SproutOnline.com), is the only channel that follows the day of a preschooler from breakfast to bedtime with its distinctive, interactive programming and original hosted blocks.  Sprout's VOD offering is the #1 on demand service for younger children with over one billion views. 

Sprout is a partnership among NBCUniversal, HIT Entertainment, PBS and Sesame Workshop.  Its program lineup of gold-standard, curriculum-based preschool shows includes:  Sesame Street®, Bob the Builder(TM), Barney & Friends(TM), The Wiggles®, Thomas & Friends(TM),  Caillou®, The Berenstain Bears(TM), Roary the Racing Car(TM),  dirtgirlworld and more.

The PAJANIMALS App is available for $4.99 from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore. 

SOURCE  The Jim Henson Company

The Jim Henson Company

CONTACT: Ann Schwarz, The Jim Henson Company, aschwarz@henson.com, +1-323-802-1667

Web Site: http://henson.com

INRIX Traffic App Gets You There for the Holidays

From grocery stores to shopping malls to grandma's house, free smartphone app takes the stress out of travel this season

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowStoppers for the Digital Holidays 2012 -- As consumers go shopping for this year's must-have gadgets featured at the ShowStoppers for the Digital Holidays event, INRIX offers them a free, easy to use smartphone app that gets them to the mall with the fastest routes alerting them to traffic hotspots to avoid along the way. 

"Of all the stresses we face during the holidays, traffic can be the worst.  But if you're using INRIX Traffic, the problem of being late to Thanksgiving dinner or stuck in gridlock on the way to your child's holiday recital is gone," says Jim Bak, INRIX Director of Community Relations.  "INRIX Traffic helps drivers stay ahead of the holiday hustle and bustle with the fastest routes, most accurate arrival times and easiest ways to let people know you're on your way."

INRIX Traffic is powered by the same company relied on for traffic insight by leading global automakers such as Audi, Ford and Toyota.  INRIX covers more roads with greater accuracy than any other app delivering time, money and fuel-saving insight to drivers for more than one million miles of highways, interstates, city streets and heavily travelled local roads across North America.  INRIX uniquely combines insights from the world's largest community of more than 100 million daily drivers with hundreds of other sources to deliver insight drivers can depend on to arrive on time for the important events and people in their lives this holiday season.   

INRIX Traffic is available for all smartphone platforms (iOS, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows); new updates, set to debut later this fall, will be available for preview during the ShowStoppers event.

SOURCE  INRIX

INRIX

CONTACT: Chris Pappas, Hotwire PR, christopher.pappas@hotwirepr.com, +1-201-206-3487

General Dynamics Acquires Open Kernel Labs, Inc.

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has acquired Open Kernel Labs, Inc. (OK Labs), expanding its capabilities as a provider of secure mobile devices for public safety, civilian, military and commercial customers as well as in-vehicle infotainment systems (IVI) for the commercial market. OK Labs, a Chicago-based, privately held corporation, is a leading provider of virtualization software for securing wireless communications, applications and content for mobile devices and automotive in-vehicle infotainment systems.  The value of the cash transaction has not been disclosed.

OK Labs will become part of General Dynamics Broadband, a subsidiary of General Dynamics C4 Systems.  This transaction enhances General Dynamics' ability to meet growing government and military needs for secure computing on commercial handheld devices. 

OK Labs' "Defense-Grade" solutions for commercial devices enable secure separation of corporate data and applications from a user's personal data stored or accessed on the same device. This feature broadens General Dynamics' range of device offerings in the expanding public-safety broadband market and mobile device markets, and complements General Dynamics' 40-year history of providing encryption technology to protect voice and data communications classified up to the Top Secret level.

"Government and corporate CIOs want the advantages of today's commercial mobile devices without having to sacrifice the integrity and security of their networks," said Chris Marzilli, president of General Dynamics C4 Systems. "OK Labs' market-leading expertise in implementing security on commercial devices delivers ease of use and reduced cost to customers."

OK Labs' software is deployed on more than 1.6 billion government and commercial devices worldwide. Their technology supports a "bring-your-own-device" environment, allowing smart phones and other portable computing devices to be securely used for personal and business applications simultaneously. OK Labs' solutions also make it easier for engineers to design, deploy and maintain software for these platforms.

OK Labs also provides automotive virtualization solutions by enabling the separation of dashboard applications (multimedia, infotainment) from core automotive functions without compromising safety, security or reliability. 

More information about General Dynamics Broadband is available at http://www.gd-broadband.com.

General Dynamics C4 Systems (http://www.gdc4s.com) designs, manufacturers and delivers trusted and secure communications systems, command and control systems and operational hardware to customers within the U.S. Department of Defense, federal and civilian agencies, the intelligence community and international customers.

SOURCE  General Dynamics

General Dynamics

CONTACT: Media:  Rob Doolittle, +1-703-876-3199, rdoolittle@gd.com; Investors: Amy Gilliland, +1-703-876-3748, agilliland@gd.com

Web Site: http://www.gd-broadband.com

NI Extends PXI Platform Leadership With Industry's First All-Hybrid PXI Express Chassis Featuring PCI Express 2.0 x8 Links to Every Slot

News Highlights

- The NI PXIe-1085 all-hybrid chassis gives engineers the flexibility to combine more high-performance instrumentation in a single chassis for multifunctional automated test systems while maintaining backward compatibility with existing instrumentation.

- This new chassis features PCI Express 2.0 x8 links to every slot and offers best-in-class bandwidth of 4 GB/s/slot and 12 GB/s total system bandwidth.

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today introduced the industry's first all-hybrid PXI Express chassis featuring PCI Express 2.0 x8 links to every slot for increased data throughput resulting in lower test times and reduced cost of test. The hybrid slot connectors deliver maximum flexibility in PXI and PXI Express module slot replacement, while the addition of hot-swappable fans and an easily replaceable power supply improves system availability in high-performance applications.

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"With the release of the NI PXIe-1085 all-hybrid-slot chassis, NI continues to demonstrate its leadership in PXI, offering unrivaled performance, flexibility and value," said Eric Starkloff, NI vice president of product marketing for systems platforms. "This chassis expands the reach of PXI into even more demanding high-performance streaming applications such as RF record and playback while preserving backward compatibility with PXI modules released in the past 15 years."

Product Features

    --  PCI Express 2.0 x8 links to every slot for best-in-class bandwidth of 4
        GB/s/slot and 12 GB/s system
    --  All-hybrid-slot backplane accommodates both PXI and PXI Express modules
    --  Remote system health monitoring improves system manageability
    --  Hot-swappable fans and a toolless, easily replaceable power supply
        improve total system availability
Click to Tweet: Industry's first all-hybrid PXI Express chassis w/PCI Express 2.0 x8 links shows @NIGlobal's continued @PXI leadershipbit.ly/RwMscN

Learn more with these resources:

    --  NI PXI Express Product Page:
        http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/210863
    --  White Paper: http://www.ni.com/white-paper/14086/en

About National Instruments
Since 1976, National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI's graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

Pricing and Contact Information

    NI PXIe-1085 Chassis                     11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin,
                                             Texas 78759-3504
    Priced* from $8,499; EUR7,599;           Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
     YEN1,031,000                            683-9300
    Web: http://www.ni.com/pxi                     Email: info@ni.com
    *All prices are subject to change
     without notice.
LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

Editor Contact: Julia Betts, (512) 683-8165

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National Instruments

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

Life Wireless Educates Public on Lifeline Program

New PSAs stress program rules for wireless service aid in recognition of Lifeline Awareness Week

COVINGTON, Ga., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Wireless(TM), a cellular provider offering free phone service to income-eligible customers through the federal Lifeline program, is stressing the rules for obtaining wireless service aid with a new public service announcement, the third issued this year by Life Wireless.

The educational TV spot, circulated on the eve of Lifeline Awareness Week, September 10-16, explains that:

    --  Lifeline is a government benefit providing discounts on monthly
        telephone service for eligible low-income consumers.
    --  Eligible customers may receive a discount on either a landline or a
        wireless service, but not both, with a limit of one benefit per
        household.
    --  Consumers violating the one-per-household rule may be subject to
        criminal and/ or civil penalties.
Individuals participating in the program use their Lifeline telephones to hunt for jobs, summon emergency services, access medical care and stay in touch with friends and family. "Life Wireless is committed to educating the public about the Lifeline program and helping those most in need receive access to telephone service and all the opportunities and security that it affords," said Jim Carpenter, a senior vice president at Life Wireless. "Educating the public about Lifeline's rules and regulation helps prevents waste, fraud and abuse, preserving the integrity of the Lifeline program."

About Life Wireless

LIFE WIRELESS(TM) is a Lifeline supported wireless service provided by TELRITE CORPORATION. LIFE WIRELESS(TM) offers a Lifeline discount to low income families and individuals for wireless services. To obtain LIFE WIRELESS(TM) service potential subscribers must meet certain eligibility requirements such as receiving governmental assistance or a household income that is 135% or below the federal poverty level. The specifics of what determines a potential subscriber's eligibility are specific to each state. LIFE WIRELESS(TM) service is limited to one household, and cannot be combined with any other Lifeline offering.

SOURCE  Life Wireless

Life Wireless

CONTACT: Media inquiries, Paul Donsky at 404-739-0161 or paul.donsky@fleishman.com

BlueAnt Wraps Up Bluetooth Category With Ribbon

New Shirt-Clip Bluetooth Streamer Offers Connectivity Compatible with Rumored iPhone 5 Connector Pin Change

ORLAND PARK, Ill., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueAnt Wireless, developers of high-performance, cutting-edge products that are easy to use and work straight out of the box, have announced the Ribbon, a stereo Bluetooth streamer featuring a unique "twist and go" design. Consumers can wear the Ribbon on their clothing and stream stereo music from their phone while relaxing, working out or commuting.

The new device, on display this week at ShowStoppers for the Digital Holidays in New York, also serves as great value for tens of millions of owners of iPhone speaker docks. The connector pins on many of those docks could soon become obsolete with the rumored change in the iPhone 5. Able to sync with a phone with the touch of one button, the Ribbon also empowers users to make or take calls with the intuitive controls.

"We're ecstatic about the launch of the Ribbon," said BlueAnt founder Taisen Maddern. "Not only does it offer a convenient, twist-and-go design for wearing on any t-shirt, collar or jacket - it also provides great sound and call functionality. And with the rumored changes to the iPhone, we believe this product will be an outstanding solution to anyone who has purchased a stereo docking station over the last five to seven years."

The Ribbon gives consumers the freedom to wirelessly play music or make and receive calls when on the go. It also enables wireless streaming to an iPhone speaker dock or stereo Hi-Fi. Using the supplied cable, users simply plug the Ribbon into the 3.5 mm speaker jack to turn non-Bluetooth speakers into a Bluetooth playback system. Playback can then be controlled from the phone for effortless music streaming in the home.

The Ribbon is also valuable for in-car use as well, enabling the play back of music from the phone through the car stereo. Users simply plug the unit in via the supplied AUX cable to the car's AUX port.

Additional features of the Ribbon include:

    --  Play, pause and track control
    --  Near-CD-quality sound with APT-X audio streaming
    --  Can receive streaming audio from a phone for music or GPS applications
    --  Supplied earphones
    --  Access to Siri/Google Voice Actions with a double tap*
    --  Six hours of play time
The Ribbon will be available online and in stores nationwide in October 2012 at an MSRP of $69.99.

About BlueAnt Wireless
BlueAnt Wireless is a global technology company that provides the most innovative Bluetooth peripheral devices and accessories on the market. The company's product portfolio includes hands-free, stereo audio streaming and wireless communications products with cutting-edge technology, design and features. BlueAnt's products have been recognized for advancements in hands-free communications by receiving numerous prestigious industry awards. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia, with offices in Chicago and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.blueantwireless.com.

Simply Connect with BlueAnt Wireless on:
http://www.facebook.com/BlueAntWireless
http://twitter.com/myblueant
http://www.youtube.com/blueantwireless

*Google Voice Actions is available on select Android handsets. Siri is available on the iPhone4S.

SOURCE  BlueAnt Wireless

BlueAnt Wireless

CONTACT: Michelle Mekky, +1-312-245-9805, michellemekky@alpaytac.com

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

SRI International Sarnoff to Launch Acadia ILS-6500(TM) Video Stabilizer and Encoder at ASIS 2012

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT: SRI Sarnoff will introduce its Acadia® ILS-6500(TM) video stabilizer and encoder at ASIS 2012. SRI Sarnoff's Acadia ILS-6500 combines real-time electronic image stabilization with H.264 encoding for improved distribution of quality video.

With the Acadia ILS-6500, decision-making becomes faster and more accurate--making it easier to interpret threats and read important identifiers such as license plates. Weighing only 38 grams, the module is compact and power efficient, making it ideal for SWaP-constrained applications.

Acadia ILS-6500 applications include:

    --  Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) camera integration
    --  Border and perimeter security
    --  Mobile security
    --  Remote surveillance
    --  Video monitoring and storage
    --  Airborne and mobile intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)
WHEN: Sept. 10 - 13, 2012

WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center

Philadelphia, PA

SRI Booth #120

WHO: SRI Sarnoff product specialists will be available to demonstrate and describe the Acadia ILS-6500 features and capabilities.

SOURCE  SRI International

SRI International

CONTACT: Lindsay Wahler, +1-650-859-2491, lindsay.wahler@sri.com; Dina Basin, +1-650-859-3845, dina.basin@sri.com

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

MMG Launches Healthyist Blog

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MMG (http://www.mmgct.com), a full-service global health communications company specializing in clinical-trial patient recruitment and retention, announces the launch of Healthyist, a blog to share perspectives and encourage wide-ranging discussion about public and social health communications and clinical research. 

"Recognizing how people are increasingly looking to the web for health and wellness information, we are excited to offer a resource for insights on current trends and topics related to our industry worldwide," said Jeff Goldfarb, vice president of public health programs at MMG. "We look forward to the opportunity to interact with and get feedback from people who are interested in public health and clinical research."

Healthyist visitors are encouraged to engage in discussions with MMG's bloggers. Topics will include mobile and social health tools, global health issues, innovations in public health and clinical research, clinical study participation, health legislation, and related professional conferences, among others. 

Healthyist will offer succinct opinions, insights, and experiences relevant to health communications and effecting behavior change to anyone interested in public health and clinical research programs. Shani Taylor, project director at MMG, said, "We hope Healthyist readers will see it as a reservoir of rich, useful and share-worthy information that supports MMG's mission to improve healthy behaviors through public health awareness campaigns and to help advance science by accelerating participation in clinical trials."

About MMG
MMG, a Ketchum company and part of the Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) family, is the premier global health communications company specializing in patient recruitment and retention. With experience in more than 70 countries and across a vast range of therapeutic areas, populations, and study types, MMG provides strategies specially crafted for study teams, patient populations, and the public while delivering the best return on investment for each client.

About Diversified Agency Services
Diversified Agency Services (DAS), a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (http://www.omnicomgroup.com), manages Omnicom's holdings in a variety of marketing communications disciplines. DAS includes over 200 companies, which operate through a combination of networks and regional organizations, serving international and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

About Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc. (http://www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

SOURCE  MMG

MMG

CONTACT: Jeff Goldfarb, VP, Public Health Programs, jgoldfarb@mmgct.com, +1-240-747-1746; or Gaynor Anders, VP, Global Operations, ganders@mmgct.com, +44(0)-1279-215156

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

Pipublic Directory is Releasing Free Submission to High Page Rank Pages

Visitors can submit their links as long as they follow the rules. Submitted links are posted at pages with PR4 and PR5+ page rank. Pipublic Directory is getting back links from at least 5 high page rank directories and it's gaining on page rank all the time.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- All website owners that want higher page rank should consider submitting their pages in P.I. Public Directory. This way they can get instantly high page rank back links to their pages. All they have to do is to follow the rules while submitting their pages.

Back links have PR4, PR5 and higher page rank. Submissions are free as long as user place a back link to Directory at page he/she is submitting. Pipublic Directory system is automatically checking daily for back links. All submitted pages that remove back links to directory are temporary removed from Directory.

Once page is removed it takes time to get same position in the directory listing as it was before. Pipublic Directory suggests to follow the rules and benefit unlimited high page rank back links to submitted pages. Stonediver provides Pipublic with several high page rank back links.

Pipublic Directory is high page rank directory that offers free submission of your website in categories where are high page rank is applied. Page rank PR5 and up to PR7 is a nice benefit as back link to websites submitted to Directory for free. QYAO provides Pipublic with several high page rank back links.

Basic requirements are posted in directory and as long as basic rules are followed links stay alive and permanent. It was never so easy to get back link from actual PR5 page. This is not all visitors can submit unlimited links (as long as they don't abuse the system) and benefit for all their pages. ZRET provides Pipublic with several high page rank back links.

As Directory matures and back links are aging they are getting higher and higher page rank.

SOURCE  P.I. Publications, Inc.

P.I. Publications, Inc.

CONTACT: Reno Mercury, P.I. Publications, Inc., +1-760-000-0000

Web Site: http://pipublic.com/dir

Branding Brand Partners with Google Wallet to Improve Mobile Checkout

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Branding Brand today announced that it has installed the first working example of the new Google Wallet for mobile. The demo will be on display at the Google booth (#217) during the 2012 Shop.org Annual Summit from September 10-12 at the Colorado Convention Center.

Branding Brand powers mobile commerce sites and apps for over 100 retailers worldwide. Today, a post on the Google Commerce blog announced Branding Brand as a platform partner.

The new version of Google Wallet improves mobile shopping by allowing users to quickly make purchases on their smartphones without entering lengthy credit card information. Shoppers can also authorize Google Wallet as their default payment method, enjoy instant payments without leaving the retailer's website, and log into merchant sites using their Google account.

"When it comes to mobile commerce sites, retailers often inherit infrastructure," said Chris Mason, co-founder and CEO of Branding Brand. "Our platform's ability to replace these building blocks with third-party modules means that you don't have to keep the old checkout your site was born with."

ABOUT BRANDING BRAND

Branding Brand powers mobile commerce sites and apps for the world's leading brands, including American Eagle Outfitters, Anthropologie, The Children's Place, Costco, Crate & Barrel, Dick's Sporting Goods, Drugstore.com, Eastern Mountain Sports, GNC, Ralph Lauren, Sephora, Steve Madden, Timberland, Tumi, and West Marine. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, it is the largest and fastest-growing mobile commerce platform provider in the industry. It is also a Google Commerce Search Partner, Google Wallet Partner, and PayPal Channel Partner. For more information, visit http://www.brandingbrand.com.

SOURCE  Branding Brand

Branding Brand

CONTACT: Christina Koshzow, +1-412-519-0720, christina@brandingbrand.com

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

lastminute.com Snaps up Webtrends for Website Optimisation

LONDON, September 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

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Skyera Showcases Skyhawk at TechCrunch Disrupt SF

Award-winning enterprise solid-state storage system on display as part of Hardware Alley exhibition

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyera Inc., founded by an executive and engineering team with unsurpassed backgrounds in the solid-state, storage and networking arenas, today announced that its Skyhawk enterprise solid-state storage system has been invited to be part of the Hardware Alley exhibition at TechCrunch Disrupt SF in the San Francisco Design Center Concourse September 12.

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Skyera is among the "cool hardware startups" demonstrating their products to attendees at the latest Disrupt conference, a three-day event featuring startups, influential speakers and special guests.  Hardware Alley features "a collection of hardware startups who are ready to amaze, delight and stupefy  [attendees] with crazy hardware from around the world."

Skyera's enterprise solid-state storage system is based entirely on 19/20 nanometer consumer Multi Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash at a system price of less than $3 per gigabyte before compression and deduplication. The compact half-depth 1u form factor sports a staggering 44 terabytes of high performance, low latency native capacity for the most demanding Big Data, analytics and virtualization applications. It was designed from the ground up to incorporate the most innovative technology available to yield the 100 times life amplification required to achieve enterprise reliability and endurance requirements.

"We are excited for the opportunity to showcase Skyhawk publicly once again as part of Hardware Alley at this year's Disrupt SF conference," said Dr. Radoslav Danilak, Skyera CEO. "After successfully debuting Skyhawk last month at Flash Memory Summit, where it was awarded Best of Show for Most Innovative Flash Memory Enterprise Business Application, we are once again ready to demonstrate how our enterprise solid-state storage system is set to revolutionize mainstream storage by serving as a direct replacement for traditional hard disk drives while bringing unparalleled performance, speed and capacity to all applications at a reduced savings for power and floor space."

About Skyera
Skyera Inc. is an emerging provider of enterprise solid-state storage systems designed to enable a large class of applications with extraordinarily high performance, exceptionally lower power consumption and cost effectiveness relative to existing enterprise storage systems.  Founded by the executives who previously developed the world's most-advanced flash memory controller, Skyera is backed by key technology and financial partnerships designed to position it at the forefront of the hyper growth in the solid state storage sector.  The company was featured in the Gartner report "Cool Vendors in Storage Technologies, 2012" and was chosen by Flash Memory Summit as a Best of Show award winner for 2012 in the category of Most Innovative Flash Memory Enterprise Business Application.  For more information about the company, visit skyera.com.

Follow Skyera:
http://www.twitter.com/skyerainc
http://www.facebook.com/skyerainc
http://www.youtube.com/skyerainc

    SKYERA CONTACT:
    Mark Smith
    JPR Communications
    818-884-8282, ext. 22
    marks@jprcom.com
    Skype: jprmark
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Skyera

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

Zona de Sabor, A New Lifestyle Website By Digital Media Leader Interactive One, Extends The Company's Reach In The Latino Market

The entertainment news hub will join social networking site MiGente.com in Interactive One's Latino portfolio

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital media leader Interactive One expands its Latino market influence with the launch of Zona de Sabor, an entertainment news website targeting young, urban Latino Americans. ZonadeSabor.com is a complement to MiGente.com, Interactive One's social media site targeting the same demographic, and serves up the hottest music, television, film and fashion news for acculturated Latinos.

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"We've built a reputation for launching and growing new websites like HelloBeautiful.com, TheUrbanDaily and BlackPlanet NEXT as well as growing established ones through our work with brands like American Airlines' BlackAtlas.com," said Tom Newman, President, Interactive One. "Zona de Sabor extends our reach in the growing Latino community allowing us to extend our content expertise and digital services to the wider urban audiences."

Leadership is in the numbers

Zona de Sabor will serve as a Latino entertainment and news hub, joining an expanding family of websites known as category leaders. Interactive One's portfolio of sites increased 12 percent since 2011 to reach 7.6 million total unique visitors according to comScore's July 2012 Total Universe report.  Over the last 12 months Interactive One has gained an additional 3.1 million users and the company now delivers 138 percent more reach than its closest competitor. 

"Zona de Sabor will report daily lifestyle and entertainment stories through an authentic cultural lens," said Smokey D. Fontaine, Chief Content Officer, Interactive One.  "With experience targeting Black Americans at a capacity unparalleled by our competitors, we are uniquely positioned to deliver relevant content in a distinctive voice to the largest minority group in the nation. Zona de Sabor readers can count on us as a daily destination for their entertainment news."

For Latino lifestyle and entertainment news, visit http://www.zonadesabor.com.

ABOUT INTERACTIVE ONE

Interactive One has more than 15 million members and reaches millions of Black Americans and Latinos each month. With approximately 3 billion annual page views on its suite of sites, the company has become the definitive online resource for the urban community through its suite of social, content and radio sites such as the iconic BlackPlanet (http://www.BlackPlanet.com), the newly launched BlackPlanetNEXT (http://www.BlackPlanetNEXT.com), and the new BlackPlanet RADIO (http://www.BlackPlanetRadio.com), the digital industry's first social radio website created for the African American community. Interactive One is also home to several leading content sites including: NewsOne (http://www.NewsOne.com), which provides up to the minute, comprehensive coverage of newsworthy events relevant to Black Americans across the country and the world; TheUrbanDaily (http://www.TheUrbanDaily.com), the eyes and ears for Black Americans looking for what's hot online, on the airwaves, in theaters, and on the street; HelloBeautiful (http://www.HelloBeautiful.com), the definitive lifestyle resource for today's Black woman; Elev8 (http://www.Elev8.com) a site devoted to elevating the mind, body and spirit. 

Interactive One was launched by Radio One, Inc. in 2008 to complement Radio One's existing portfolio of media companies targeting Black Americans. Since its launch, Interactive One has quickly become the #1 online platform for the African American and urban community.

SOURCE  Interactive One

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Interactive One

CONTACT: Kristen Tate Communications, +1-646-452-8747, kristen@kristentate.com

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

Census Bureau Launches Business.census.gov Website to Promote 2012 Economic Census

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The economic census is the U.S. Government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy. To encourage response to the 2012 Economic Census, the Census Bureau has launched business.census.gov. The site includes videos, fact sheets, story ideas and talking points that business associations, chambers of commerce, media and public agencies can use to get the word out about the economic census. Information on how communities and businesses owners can use the statistics in economic development, business decisions and strategic planning is also provided.

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The site also offers resources tailored to businesses in specific industries. One of these resources, business.census.gov/franchising, covers businesses in more than 300 industries engaged in franchising in the U.S.  This site includes direct links to samples of the economic census forms these businesses will receive this fall to help them prepare to respond. The site also includes highlights from the first-ever comprehensive report on franchising from the Census Bureau from the 2007 Economic Census, as well as a video message from International Franchise Association President Steve Caldeira.

Beginning in October, more than 4 million businesses will receive 2012 Economic Census forms representing all U.S. communities and industries. The economic census provides accurate benchmark statistics that are fundamental building blocks of economic indicators, such as the gross domestic product , monthly retail sales and the Producer Price Index. The economic census gives state and local governments, Congress and community leaders the information they need to make informed decisions that shape our democracy.

Follow @uscensusbureau on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube for updates.

No news release associated with this product. Tip Sheet only.

Contact: Public Information Office
301-763-3030

SOURCE  U.S. Census Bureau

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U.S. Census Bureau

Web Site: http://www.census.gov

VPT Adds Triple Output DC-DC Converter to Hi-Rel COTS Product Line

New module delivers size and cost savings for power systems in rugged duty applications.

BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VPT, Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), announces the availability of a new triple output DC-DC converter uniquely designed to power electronics in military vehicles, ships, weapons, and other rugged systems. Delivering up to 30 watts, the new VPT30-2800T DC-DC converter meets several military standards and features three outputs, enabling engineers to power multiple loads from a single, small, cost-saving module.

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"For ground systems, demand is increasing for COTS type DC-DC converters that provide flexible output power at an affordable price," said Monty Pyle, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for VPT. "Our new VPT30 offers three independent and isolated outputs with a power capability of up to 15W each supporting multiple loads from one module. Additionally, built-in compliances reduce the component count and cost in power systems for armored vehicles, for example, where space is at a premium yet military standards are imperative. The triple outputs plus the included compliances make the VPT30-2800T a very cost-effective solution for demanding applications."

About the VPT30-2800T Triple Output DC-DC Converter

The VPT30-2800T is a step down converter delivering up to 30W from three independent, isolated outputs.

Features:

    --  Up to 30W total output power
    --  Wide input voltage range: 9 to 80 Volts per MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-1275
    --  High input transient voltage: 100 Volts for 1 sec per MIL-STD-704 and
        MIL-STD-1275
    --  Full operation over -55 degrees C to +100 degrees C military temperature
        range
    --  Zero cross regulation
    --  No minimum load requirements
    --  High efficiency
    --  Low input/output noise
    --  Input undervoltage lockout, output soft start, short circuit protection
    --  Fixed frequency
    --  Magnetic feedback circuit with no optoisolators
Packaging:

    --  Six-sided non-hermetic rugged metal enclosure
    --  Internally conformal coated
    --  Size 1.325" x 1.885" x 0.4" (2.5 in(2)), weight just 50g
    --  Designed for duty in harsh environments including shock, vibration,
        temperature cycling and more
Compliances and Certifications:

    --  MIL-STD-1275 input voltage range and transient voltage
    --  MIL-STD-704A input voltage requirements
    --  MIL-STD-461C-F when used with a VPTF3 or VPTF10 Series EMI filter
    --  DO-160
    --  ISO-9001
    --  DEF STAN 61-5 and DEF STAN 59-411 when used with a VPTc10-28 EMI filter
    --  Environmental screening to JESD22, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-883
    --  J-STD-001, ISO-9001, IPC-A-610 manufacturing
The VPT30-2800T is currently available in four standard configurations: 3.3V/12V/12V, 3.3V/15V/15V, 5V/12V/12V, and 5V/15V/15V. Other configurations are available upon request.

Modules are in stock now with pricing beginning at US $225.00 in OEM quantities.  The VPT30-2800T is part of the VPT Series, VPT's complete line of high reliability, COTS DC-DC converters offering power outputs from 5 to 200W. Complete technical details are available at http://www.vptpower.com. For further information, contact VPT at (425) 353-3010.

About VPT and HEICO
VPT, Inc., part of the HEICO Electronic Technologies Group, leads the industry in providing innovative DC-DC power converters, EMI filters, and custom engineering services for avionics, military, and space applications. VPT can deliver its power solutions in a fast timeframe, with certified quality, at a comfortable cost. Every day, organizations like NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, the United States Air Force, and many more depend on quality solutions from VPT to power critical systems. Whether on the ground, in the air, or beyond, VPT provides the power driving critical missions today. For more information about VPT, please visit the web site at http://www.vptpower.com.

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI) is engaged primarily in certain niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronics industries through its Hollywood, FL-based HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. subsidiary and its Miami, FL-based HEICO Electronic Technologies Corp. subsidiary. For more information about HEICO, please visit the web site at http://www.heico.com.

    Contact:                 Michelle Manson
                             Marketing Communications Mgr.
                             VPT, Inc. http://www.vptpower.com
                             425.353.3010
                             mmanson@vpt-inc.com
                             Twitter l Facebook l YouTube
SOURCE  VPT, Inc.

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VPT, Inc.

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

New platform, Campus Grumble, ready to give college students the stronger voice they deserve

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Even the most content student body has a grumble or two they'd like to have heard. Every day, everywhere, people take to the social media airwaves to blast their university for this minor infraction, that major annoyance, or something in between. It's not that the administrators of these called-out colleges don't want to remedy a situation, but oftentimes they don't get the message, can't understand the weight of the situation, or haven't identified the best course of action.

A new website called CampusGrumble.com is launching this week and will serve as a platform for college students to air their grievances in a public forum.  Members will be able to suggest solutions, rally supporters, and have a guarantee that their concerns will be placed in front of the exact people that can help alleviate the problems. Holding tight to the touchstones of accountability, collaboration, and communication, CampusGrumble.com is primed collaborate with university administrations to improve conditions for current and future scholars across the board. 

Founder, John Kirkpatrick, a recent graduate of Wake Forest University and recognized 2008 Visa USA National Young Entrepreneur, identified the problem almost immediately upon his arrival to college.  He states, "I witnessed the downfalls of other services, such as surveys and anonymous message boards, and took what they all did right and transformed it into Campus Grumble to give tuition-paying student's the stronger voice they deserve."

The September 7, 2012 alpha release of CampusGrumble.com will consist of four schools: Wake Forest University, Elon University, High Point University, and Davidson College, but have no fear, lamenting learners, there is a promise of many more to come.

John Kirkpatrick
1-(877)-614-1079

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Sapoznik Insurance Launches New Online Site For Individual Insurance Services

Sapoznik Insurance & Associates, Inc. Is Launching A Newly Designed Web Site Product -GetHealthQuote.com - Focusing On Individual Health, Life, Cancer, LTC, Disability And Critical Illness Coverage Solutions.

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "GetHealthQuote.com is a convenient and efficient search engine carefully designed with individuals needing health insurance. A live representative will be available to assist our customers at every stage of the process, which has always been the precedence and core company value," said Rachel Sapoznik, President/CEO and Founder for Sapoznik Insurance & Associates, Inc. 

GetHealthQuote.com offers a robust online platform for consumers to research and select health insurance plans from a wide range of offerings by leading national carriers. Before applying for or purchasing a health care plan, consumers can receive free health insurance quotes online and compare features among multiple options rather than researching individual plans from disparate sources.

GetHealthQuote.com is well positioned to execute on a large market opportunity capitalizing on recent employment trends including the shift in the cost burden from employer to employee and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the 2014 Insurance Mandate which will require every individual to secure health care coverage. GetHealthQuote.com is designed to fill this gap in the market with superior customer experience.

For more information visit our site:
http://www.gethealthquote.com
Phone: 1-877-7-Get Quote
          (1-877-743-8786)

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Sapoznik Insurance

CONTACT: Matt Rush, GetHealthQuote.com, +1-877-7-Get Quote (1-877-743-8786), matt@gethealthquote.com

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

More than 4 in 10 U.S. Adults Typically Wait Until Their Contract Is Eligible to Upgrade Their Cell Phone

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RetailMeNot.com (http://www.retailmenot.com), the largest online coupon website in the United States, today announced the findings of a survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs (http://www.ipsos.com) that reviewed consumer cell phone usage trends. The survey also queried consumers about their views on Apple's iPhone only days before the release of the iPhone 5.

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Among those familiar with the iPhone, about 4 in 10 (39%) adults choose the battery life as the feature they most dislike, followed by the keyboard (21%), phone reception (20%), Siri limitations (11%) and volume controls (11%). However, nearly 4 in 10 (38%) report that they do not have an issue with any of these iPhone features.

As such, those familiar with the iPhone are most hoping that the iPhone 5 will address many of these complaints.

    --  The most wished for enhancements[1] for the iPhone 5 include an improved
        battery life (63%), improved phone reliability/reception (46%), faster
        processing speed (44%) and a larger screen (43%).
    --  Other desired improvements include keyboard improvement for typing
        emails and text messages (36%), a thinner/slimmer body (30%), Siri
        improvements (25%) and presentation projection capabilities (15%).
    --  Men are more likely than women to want a faster processing speed (49%
        vs. 39%), whereas women are more likely to want keyboard improvements
        (42% vs. 31%).
    --  20% would like the new iPhone to have digital payment technology, with
        parents (27%) and those with college degrees (25%) among the most
        interested in digital payment technology.
When to Upgrade? Consumers Wait for Contract to Expire
Over 4 in 10 (42%) adults say that if they were to upgrade their mobile phone, it would be because their contract is over and they are eligible for an upgrade, according to a new poll of more than 1,000 adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of RetailMeNot.com.

    --  1 in 8 (13%) say they upgrade because they want to switch from their
        existing device--from an Android (7%), an iPhone (4%) or a BlackBerry
        (2%)--to another type of phone.
        --  Adults under 35 (22%) are more likely to switch out their cell phone
            because they want another type of phone, such as an Android or
            iPhone, compared with those who are 35 to 54 (12%) or 55 and older
            (5%).
    --  The same percentage (13%) reports that they typically upgrade because
        they just like having the latest and greatest technology.
    --  Fewer than 1 in 10 (7%) switch because they dislike the service provided
        by their carriers.
    --  Women are more likely than men to upgrade their phone because they are
        eligible (46% vs. 38%), while men are more likely than women to do so
        because they want the latest technology (16% vs. 10%).
        --  Adults under 35 (22%) and parents (17%) are also more likely than
            others to upgrade their phone because they just like having the
            latest and greatest technology.
Few Adults Trash Their Old Mobile Phones
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of adults find some other use for their old mobile phone(s) besides sending it to a landfill. One-quarter (25%) say they typically recycle their old phone(s), 17% donate them and 13% trade them in for a new model. Nearly 1 in 5 (19%) pass their old phones onto others, including 12% who give them to the kids to play with, and 7% who typically give them to their spouse, friends or kids to use on their plan. Only 10% say that they trash them.

    --  Men are almost twice as likely as women to trash their cell phones (13%
        vs. 7%), while women are more likely than men to either donate them (20%
        vs. 14%) or give them to the kids to play with (15% vs. 9%).
    --  Those aged 55 and over are also more likely to donate their phones,
        compared with younger adults (25% vs. 13%).
Six in 10 Adults Say Kids Should Be Allowed to Have a Mobile Phone Before 10th Grade
Six in 10 adults (60%) say that they would let a child have a mobile phone before 10(th) grade, while 42% feel that kids should at least be in middle school (6th grade) before getting their own phone. Far fewer believe that a child should have their own phone in 4th or 5th grade (13%), in 1st to 3rd grade (4%) or in kindergarten (1%).

Almost a third (32%) say kids should have to wait until 10th to 12th grade, and nearly 1 in 10 (9%) believe a child should be college-aged (18 and up) before getting their own phone.

    --  Parents are more likely to let a child in a younger age range have a
        mobile phone. Nearly 7 in 10 (68%) would let a child in 4th through 9th
        grade have one, compared with only half (50%) of those without children.
        On the other hand, those without children are almost twice as likely as
        parents to say a child should be in at least 10th grade before getting a
        cell phone (46% vs. 24%).
    --  Men and women also differ when it comes to what they feel is age
        appropriate: Men are more likely to say kids should be at least
        college-aged before getting their own cell phone (11% vs. 6%), while
        women are more likely than men to say they would let a 4th or 5th grader
        have a phone (15% vs. 11%).
Opinion Split on Whether Children Should Pay for Their Mobile Phone Usage
Adults are almost evenly split on whether they, as parents, would require their child to contribute financially to the phone plan. Just under half (49%) say that their child should pay for their usage, including 15% who believe their child should pay for all of it, while just over half (51%) say that they would pay for their child's phone usage until the child is 18 or leaves home.

    --  A majority of those aged 55 and over (54%) say that they would require
        their child to pay for at least part of their usage, compared with only
        46% of those under 55.
    --  On the other hand, parents (60%) and those without a college degree
        (54%) tend to be more likely to say that they would pay for their
        child's usage.
Methodology: These are some of the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted August 22-24, 2012. For the survey, a national sample of 1,006 adults aged 18 and older from Ipsos' U.S. online panel were interviewed online. Weighting was then employed to balance demographics and ensure that the sample's composition reflects that of the U.S. adult population according to Census data and to provide results intended to approximate the sample universe. A survey with an unweighted probability sample of 1,006 and a 100% response rate would have an estimated margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error, and measurement error. 

About RetailMeNot.com
RetailMeNot.com (http://www.retailmenot.com) is the leading consumer destination for collaborative online coupon, deal and promotional code hunting and sharing. Our mission is to help consumers save money and enjoy a hassle-free discount shopping experience. Since November 2006, our users have shared hundreds of thousands of deals and offers from retailers from across the globe. Online coupons are rated and ranked by users, ensuring that quality deals rise to the top and expired coupons drop down the list. RetailMeNot.com is operated by WhaleShark Media, Inc., the world's leading marketplace for online coupons and deals.

Shopping on the go? Download the RetailMeNot Coupons App to access Hot Deals, browse top coupons, popular stores and categories and get thousands of online and in-store coupons to shop when you want, where you want. Make sure to "like" RetailMeNot.com on Facebook, follow the company via Twitter @retailmenot and add us on Google+.

About WhaleShark Media, Inc.
WhaleShark Media, Inc. (http://www.whalesharkmedia.com) is the world's leading marketplace for online coupons and deals. The company's websites enable consumers seeking to save money to find hundreds of thousands of offers from retailers across the globe. WhaleShark Media experiences more than 400 million consumer visits to its sites every year. The WhaleShark Media portfolio of coupon and deal websites includes http://www.RetailMeNot.com, the largest online coupon site in the United States; http://www.VoucherCodes.co.uk, the largest online coupon site in the United Kingdom; http://www.Deals.com in Germany; web.Bons-de-Reduction.com and http://www.Poulpeo.com in France; http://www.Deals2Buy.com; http://www.CouponSeven.com; and http://www.CouponShare.com. WhaleShark Media is a fast-growing, profitable company funded by venture capital firms Austin Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adams Street Partners, Google Ventures, J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Institutional Venture Partners (IVP).

Be sure to "like" WhaleShark Media on Facebook and follow the company via Twitter @whalesharkmedia.

[1] Respondents of the survey could pick more than one feature they wanted to see improved on the new iPhone 5.

Media Contact:

Kristen Nelson

WhaleShark Media (operator of RetailMeNot.com)

+1 512 777 2957, press office
knelson@whalesharkmedia.com

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retailmenot@allisonpr.com

Brian Hoyt

WhaleShark Media (operator of RetailMeNot.com)
bhoyt@whalesharkmedia.com

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Marware Now Shipping Four Innovative Cases for New Kindle Fire HD 7" - Continues Successful 'Made for Kindle'partnership with Amazon.com

All Four Kindle Fire HD 7" Cases Available in a Variety of Colors and Now Shipping - Three Cases Feature Integrated Sleep/Wake Lid Functionality

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marware®, renowned designer of innovative accessories that enhance the performance of mobile devices, announced today the immediate availability on Amazon.com and Marware.com of four new cases for the highly anticipated Kindle Fire HD 7" launched by Amazon last week. The Axis, MicroShell Folio, Vibe and EcoVue come in a variety of colors and are 'Made for Kindle' certified. The new Kindle Fire HD 7" is the successor to Amazon's popular Kindle Fire. The Kindle Fire HD 7" features two Wi-Fi antennas, and an IPS 1920x1200 resolution screen. Amazon also announced a larger Kindle Fire HD 8.9" as well as a new Kindle Paperwhite e-Reader, which features a front lit, higher resolution screen.  Marware will be producing cases for the Kindle Fire HD 8.9". All of Marware's current Kindle/Kindle Touch folio cases are fully compatible with the new Kindle Paperwhite device.

"We take great pride in how popular our Kindle cases are and we're excited to continue our tradition of excellence with this new lineup for the Kindle Fire HD 7"," said Stephen Heaven, Director of Product Development at Marware. "Our products are more than just cases or accessories; they enhance the performance of the Kindle Fire HD 7" so that our customers can enjoy their device at home or on the go. We looked at our top-selling Kindle Fire cases and figured out ways we could make them even better. These new cases are the perfect blend of function, design and protection. They look good, perform flawlessly, and offer sturdy protection. It is a source of great pride to be the number one name in Kindle accessories, and we worked tirelessly to develop new products that we hope will keep us in that position."

The Axis, Vibe, and EcoVue Kindle Fire HD 7" cases feature an automatic sleep/wake lid that turns the device on and off. Sleep/wake is a new function for the Kindle Fire HD 7" intended to conserve battery life for longer user operation. The Axis and EcoVue cases also feature a built-in hand strap that allows the user to securely grasp and maneuver the device with one hand. Each Marware case comes with a one-year warranty.

Marware Axis Kindle Fire HD 7" Case - $44.99 USD MSRP in Black, Charcoal, Pink, Orange & Green

    --  Rotates Kindle Fire HD 7" 90 degrees for three vertical and three
        horizontal viewing angles
    --  High-quality genuine leather folio includes an interior hand strap and
        sleep/wake lid
Marware MicroShell Folio Kindle Fire HD 7" Case - $34.99 USD MSRP in Black, Silver, Orange, Pink & Purple

    --  Stands Kindle Fire HD 7" for hands-free viewing
    --  Lightweight polycarbonate back shell fused to protective folio lid
Marware Vibe Kindle Fire HD 7" Case - $24.99 USD MSRP in Black, Red, Orange & Purple

    --  Stands Kindle Fire HD 7" in virtually any viewing angle
    --  Automatic sleep/wake lid
Marware EcoVue Kindle Fire HD 7" Case - $34.99 USD MSRP in Black, Charcoal & Purple

    --  100% genuine RoHS eco-leather exterior
    --  Stands Kindle Fire HD 7" in four hands-free viewing angles and features
        a sleep/wake lid

In addition to these four new cases, Marware also offers other accessories for the Kindle owner. The Anti-Scratch Screen Protector Kit for the Kindle Fire HD 7" ($14.99 USD MSRP) features three ultra-precise fit protector films, a cleaning cloth and an applicator card. The 'Made for Kindle' UpSurge Mini Speaker ($29.99 USD MSRP) delivers crisp, size-defying sound in the palm of your hand. This surprisingly powerful portable speaker is available in Black, Blue and Pink. The ultra-responsive Marware Stylus ($14.99 USD MSRP) provides a smooth, pen-like writing experience and comes in five eye-catching colors: Black, Orange, Pink, Yellow and Purple. For more information about these stylish and multi-functional accessories for the Kindle Fire HD 7", please visit http://www.Marware.com.

About Marware:
Marware, Inc. is an independently owned, U.S. based corporation that designs and manufactures innovative mobile device accessories that enhance the user experience. Deeply rooted in the South Florida culture, Marware captures inspiration from the community's refined, idyllic lifestyle. Founded in 1993, Marware has evolved along with the industry to meet the demands of the mobile community with products that provide the perfect balance of style and functionality, thus enhancing the lifestyle of our customers. Leading a wave of responsibility, we've remained committed to national charities, community development and academic programs including our own Marware Montessori Academy for children. We are also one of the leaders in environmentally-safe manufacturing procedures, resulting in our line of eco-friendly accessories. Marware embraces and drives change in the industry through continuous improvement in everything we do. For more information, visit http://www.Marware.com. Kindle and the Made for Kindle logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

SOURCE  Marware, Inc.

Marware, Inc.

CONTACT: Molly Antos, +1-847-415-9327, mantos@sspr.com

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

New CRN Research Reveals Most Underpaid and Overpaid Executives in IT Channel

Groundbreaking new series available exclusively to CRN iPad app users

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with the launch of the new subscription-based iPad app, CRN Tech News, UBM Channel's CRN today also launched hard-hitting, exclusive new research revealing the most underpaid and overpaid executives among the top 500 publicly-traded Solution Provider Companies in the IT Channel. Unlike anything else in the industry, the series is based on research conducted by CRN and Obermatt, an international financial research firm specializing in indexing pay-for-performance. Available exclusively to CRN Tech News users, the series will consist of a combination of articles, videos and slideshows that will feature:

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    --  The most overpaid executives in the Channel
    --  The most underpaid executives in the Channel
    --  An interview with Dr. Stern, CEO, Obermatt, to discuss research
        methodology
    --  Public vs. private company compensation
    --  Details on how executive compensation is determined
"The launch of CRN Tech News, our new app for iPad, extends our ability to offer the IT channel community valuable new research, investigative reports, and never-before-seen content, like the executive compensation study, designed to arm the channel community with meaningful industry information," said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, UBM Channel. "Our groundbreaking new research sheds a critical light on today's highest-profile IT Solution Provider executives and the evolution of their personal careers, as we continue to navigate a changing economy. The results may surprise readers and change perceptions among the channel community. It is this kind of quality editorial content users can expect from CRN Tech News as we remain committed to serving as the No. 1 resource for the channel community."

CRN Tech News
The CRN Tech news app was designed for road warriors who need access to mobile content and tools to better run their business, but also for investigative news fans interested in learning more about the IT channel's big picture. Each week, app subscribers will have access to in-depth reports exclusively from the CRN Tech News app.  These reports will zero in on key topics such as excessive channel CEO salaries, piracy in the data center, and an in-depth look at which vendors benefit most from federal funding. To learn more about CRN Tech News, see today's accompanying press release, "UBM Channel's CRN Launches iPad App."

About UBM Channel
UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With more than 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives, managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ubmchannel.

UBM plc (http://www.ubm.com)
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

    Press Contact:
    Scott Regan, Senior Marketing Manager Sarah Murray, PR Contact
    UBM Channel                           Attune Communications
    508.416.1186                          781.378.2674
    scott.regan@ubm.com                   sarah@attunecommunications.com
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On the Move: Four Seasons Keeps Business Travellers Connected with New Mobile Technology Innovations

Introducing Meetings on Wheels and complimentary in-car Wi-Fi among many new services offered around the world

TORONTO, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From the moment the plane's seat belt sign finally turns off at the gate, it's a race to reconnect and catch up for today's business travellers, often with the added stress of establishing a local internet connection and getting all the needed devices online.  At times like this, even a short ride to one's hotel can seem an eternity when there's work to be done.

Four Seasons to the rescue: complimentary Wi-Fi connections in all house cars and contracted limo services, at all Four Seasons locations, all around the world.  Already in place in many destinations including the new Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, the service will be implemented company-wide by October 1.  Cars may also be equipped with iPads offering hotel information such as dining and spa menus, and multi-adapter device chargers.

"Four Seasons has always anticipated the needs of business travellers," says Chris Hunsberger, executive vice president, product and innovation at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.  "Just as our hotels have always been like a home away from home, for business travellers, it's an office away from the office.  As we continue to introduce new innovations, we're taking that service approach beyond the hotel itself and into our house cars and limos, helping our guests maximize their productivity from the moment they leave the airport - and even while they move around town."

Ultimate Mobility: Meetings on Wheels
In a revolutionary new pilot program, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills now offers a luxury eight-passenger Mercedes van equipped with two plasma screens, electrical outlets and unlimited Wi-Fi, allowing groups to conduct meetings on the go.  Initially developed for groups conducting road shows around the city, the van is proving popular with other business travellers as well.

"Whether briefing the team before a big meeting, making last minute changes to a presentation or squeezing in some business on the way to a client dinner, this program allows business travellers to use their time in a way not possible until now," notes Hunsberger.  "The van even has swivel chairs, so no one has to look over their shoulder."

More Innovations for Business Travellers on the Go

    --  Complimentary in-room basic internet service - Once settled at their
        hotel, all Four Seasons guests will find that basic Wi-Fi service is
        complimentary in their guest room in nearly all locations.
"For those requiring enhanced bandwidth, we've been investing company-wide to ensure that our guests have access to what they need," says Hunsberger.

    --  Skype check-in from the car - Guests en route to Beverly Wilshire, A
        Four Seasons Hotel and Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula
        Papagayo, among others, can now connect live with Four Seasons staff to
        check in, book restaurant and spa reservations and order room service,
        eliminating one sometimes cumbersome step when they arrive at their
        destination.
"When the guest arrives, the same staff member they spoke to on Skype simply hands them their room key and off they go," says Hunsberger.

    --  iPad access to hotel services in cars and guest rooms - Combining
        information and access into one easy step, guests can now review dining
        options, room service menus, spa treatments and other services - and
        book them instantly with just the touch of a keypad.  "Being able to
        make arrangements while transferring from the airport is multi-tasking
        at its best, leaving more time to focus on what really matters," notes
        Hunsberger.
At Four Seasons Hotel Doha, a unique iPad application connects guests to a live concierge via Bluetooth speakerphone technology with the touch of a button.  At Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, wildlife tour guides use an iPad to show maps and migration pictures, plus take pictures guests can take home as souvenirs.

At Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles and the new Four Seasons Hotel Toronto opening in October, iPads are also available in every room, offering a streamlined approach to accessing hotel services.  Guests can also use a provided login on their own devices to access hotel services.

    --  In room connectivity - In addition to complimentary Wi-Fi, Four Seasons
        is in the process of ensuring that every room and suite in every hotel
        and resort has at least two electrical outlets by the desk and another
        two by the bedside, with universal adapters to accommodate the multiple
        devices that people travel with today.
A History of Innovation
A well-established culture of innovation fuels Four Seasons to be the best, offering discerning guests the most customized and relevant experiences in luxury hospitality today. In its more than 50 year history, the company has pioneered numerous industry-firsts including 24/7 in-room dining, express laundry and one hour pressing, and now-standard items such as mini shampoos and lotions, bathrobes, and hair dryers in guest rooms.

Other recent initiatives include 15 Minute Room Service; spas that stay open after hours for late-night treatments, drinks, and serene pool time; green meetings; a dining approach centred around farm-to-table and farm-to-bar, where specialty dishes and drinks take on a local flavour; and much more.  In the future, Four Seasons guests can anticipate transformation of the traditional banquet into a transcendental dining experience; and a reimagining the hotel lobby and arrival experience with the needs of today's mobile and tech-savvy travellers in mind.

About Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Four Seasons is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. From elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly personalised 24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true home away from home for those who know and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified in its employees - people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service. Founded in 1960, Four Seasons has followed a targeted course of expansion, opening hotels and residences in major city centres and desirable resort destinations around the world. With 90 properties in 36 countries, and more than 50 projects under development, Four Seasons continues to lead the hospitality industry with innovative enhancements, making business travel easier and leisure travel more rewarding. For more information on Four Seasons, visit http://press.fourseasons.com.

Contact:

Laura Zanzal

1-212-299-8955
Laura.Zanzal@zenogroup.com

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Residents Of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in the Fox Chapel area by activating a new cell site.

The new cell site in Allegheny County improves coverage in the area as follows:

    --  North to Fairview Road;
    --  South to Hunt Road;
    --  West to Dorseyville Road, and;
    --  East just beyond Fox Chapel Road.
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and data service southeast of Pittsburgh in the town of Fox Chapel. These improvements empower more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.

"Pennsylvanians are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."

This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' ongoing effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Pennsylvania. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.

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For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter 
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Pennsylvania by following @VZWLaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: MEDIA: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; Jennifer O'Rourke, For Verizon Wireless, +1-412-642-7700, jennifer.orourke@elias-savion.com

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John Hancock Life Insurance Launches Two New iPad Apps For Producers

- JH Life BriefCase Offers Ability To Organize And Manage Policy Information, Product Illustrations

- JH MarketPlace Provides Access To John Hancock's Comprehensive Life Insurance Sales Materials and Tools

BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Life Insurance launched two new iPad applications for producers, JH Life BriefCase and JH MarketPlace.

The JH Life BriefCase app, one of the first of its kind in the industry, provides producers with one central place to store, organize and manage illustrations and client related information for John Hancock's Universal Life, Survivorship Universal Life and Term Life products. With JH Life BriefCase, illustrations and policy notes and information may be arranged by case, client, family or however the producer chooses. In addition, illustrations from the desktop version of JH Illustrator, JHIllustrator.com or i-Illustrate may be saved and downloaded.

JH MarketPlace provides producers with a mobile tool that gives them instant access to John Hancock's comprehensive life insurance product, advanced markets, underwriting and new business sales materials. The app is easily navigated using an intuitive user interface and materials are continuously updated, easily located, organized and searchable. Materials can also be previewed, printed and emailed individually or as a group.

"John Hancock is committed not only to having the strongest suite of products in the market, but also providing our businesses partners with the latest tools and technology to make the sales process easier and more efficient," said Michael Doughty, president and general manager, John Hancock Life Insurance. "The introduction of these two apps is another sign of our commitment to making doing business with John Hancock as easy and seamless as possible."

Both apps are available for download now at Apple's App Store. Search keywords "JH Life BriefCase" and "JH MarketPlace," respectively.

About John Hancock Financial and Manulife Financial Corporation
John Hancock Financial is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading Canada-based financial services group with principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States. In 2012, John Hancock celebrates 150 years of serving clients across the United States, while Manulife celebrates its 125(th) anniversary. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and in most of Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, Manulife Financial Corporation offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were C$514 billion (US$504 billion) as at June 30, 2012. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at manulife.com.

The John Hancock unit, through its insurance companies, comprises one of the largest life insurers in the United States. John Hancock offers a broad range of financial products and services, including life insurance, annuities, fixed products, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, long-term care insurance, college savings, and other forms of business insurance. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.

SOURCE  John Hancock Life Insurance

John Hancock Life Insurance

CONTACT: Brian Carmichael, +1-617-663-4748, bcarmichael@jhancock.com

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

Panda Security Launches 'PandaIT_SOS: Confessions of an IT Professional' Contest

Participants to share funny or utterly bizarre moments experienced as IT technicians for a chance to win the new iPad

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, today announced the launch of PandaIT SOS, an international contest giving IT professionals the opportunity to share their hilarious or utterly bizarre moments experienced when dealing with user problems. The contest runs from today until October 31 and is available at http://www.pandasos.com for entering and viewing entries. The public will determine the winner and the story with the most votes will win the new iPad (16GB, Wi-Fi).

In addition to participating via http://www.pandasos.com, IT professionals can also enter via Twitter using the hashtag #PandaIT_SOS. All phrases and stories, including those submitted via Twitter, will be posted on the contest site and will be eligible for vote by registered users.

How the Contest Works

Participants simply enter their email address or Twitter account at http://www.pandasos.com and can then begin posting any stories related to assisting customers who have had problems with software, computers or peripherals. Some examples are:

    --  My computer screen shows Error 507 but I don't think I've made that many
        mistakes.
    --  Do I have to buy stamps to send email?
    --  I have entered asterisk, dot, asterisk, but nothing happens... Wait,
        does asterisk end with a k or a c?
    --  The cup holder on my PC is broken... What should I do?
All stories posted on the website or sent via Twitter will appear publicly at http://www.pandasos.com and can be voted on. Participants will receive a link to their stories so that they can send them to their contacts and receive more votes through social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and more.

IT professionals are often faced with a wide range of issues that range from very simple to highly complex. To help resolve and even prevent these problems, Panda Security offers participants the new Panda Cloud Systems Management, a remote management and monitoring solution designed to manage, monitor and support all types of IT devices. Panda Cloud Systems Management lets administrators manage all their IT resources simply and remotely, reducing costs and anticipating problems before they occur. All contest participants and users who vote for their favorite story will receive a free product trial.

For more information about Panda Cloud Systems Management, please visit http://it-systemsmanagement.pandasecurity.com/  and http://systemsmanagement.pandasecurity.com/.

About Panda Security

Founded in 1990, Panda Security is the world's leading provider of cloud-based security solutions, with products available in more than 23 languages and millions of users located in 195 countries around the World. Panda Security was the first IT security company to harness the power of cloud computing with its Collective Intelligence technology. This innovative security model can automatically analyze and classify thousands of new malware samples every day, guaranteeing corporate customers and home users the most effective protection against Internet threats with minimum impact on system performance. Panda Security has 56 offices throughout the globe with US headquarters in Florida and European headquarters in Spain.

Panda Security collaborates with Special Olympics, WWF and Invest for Children as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy.

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

SOURCE  Panda Security

Panda Security

CONTACT: Jeana Tahnk, On behalf of Panda Security, +1 (609) 240-5385, jtahnk@bateman-group.com

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