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Marvel's The Incredible Hulk Smashes Onto Mobile With Launch Of 'Avengers Initiative'

Marvel's first episodic series built exclusively for mobile devices will continue over time with free content and gameplay featuring more of the iconic Avengers

GLENDALE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvel today announced the launch of Avengers Initiative, the first episodic game featuring Marvel characters built exclusively for mobile devices. The first installment of Avengers Initiative centers on one of the most iconic and beloved characters in the Marvel Universe, the Incredible Hulk, with a story and gameplay that will continue over the coming months with free episodic content featuring more of everyone's favorite Avengers. The game is available now on the App Store for $6.99, and will be available soon for Android devices at the same price.   

"Avengers Initiative represents Marvel's biggest and most ambitious mobile gaming project to date," said TQ Jefferson, Marvel's Vice President of Game Production. "With this launch, Marvel brings console-quality graphics and gameplay to mobile gaming, along with an experience that will continue over time with the addition of new Avengers."

Avengers Initiative, developed by Chicago-based Wideload Games, is a gesture-based action game which features stunning HD console-quality visuals and visceral combat designed for mobile devices that gives players blazingly responsive attack and combo controls at the swipe of a finger. The game is centered around a distinct fighting style where players can experience raw, super-powered combat, complete with legendary moves and huge hits.  Players can fully customize the Hulk, acquiring exclusive costumes, unlocking incredible super-powered abilities and upgrading the Hulk's combat stats.

In the first installment of Avengers Initiative, players assume the role of the Hulk in the wake of a mysterious event known as the Pulse, which has freed hordes of super-powered criminals and monsters from a top-secret S.H.I.E.L.D. holding facility.  Players must level up, gear up and smash some of the world's most notorious villains, including Wendigo, Abomination and the Skrulls.

The Pulse event was first featured in Marvel: Avengers Alliance on Facebook and continues in the storyline of Avengers Initiative.  Both games are interconnected, allowing players to gain points, unlock in-game items and level up via Marvel XP, a free live service that tracks progress, rewards achievements and lets gamers experience Marvel on a whole new level across multiple games.

Avengers Initiative is now available for $6.99 on the App Store for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and The New iPad, at: http://bit.ly/PS6UTO

The game will be available soon for select Android devices from Google Play.  It will include added enhancements for NVIDIA Tegra 3-powered devices including: improved character textures, realistic clothing, life-like environments and Iso-8 effects. 

For up-to-the-minute news and updates about Avengers Initiative, players can visit the Marvel XP fanpage at http://www.facebook.com/MarvelXP.

About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.  For more information visit http://www.marvel.com. 

Contact Information

Brian Nelson
Disney Interactive
650-963-8051
brian.nelson@disney.com

Cecilia Sandoval
fortyseven communications
323-658-1200
cecilia@fortyseven.com

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Marvel Entertainment, LLC

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Automotive Industry Accelerates Conflict Minerals Transparency Efforts with New Reporting Tool

AIAG and iPoint Launch Web-based Platform to Help Companies Source Minerals Responsibly

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AIAG and iPoint today announced that a working group with representatives from two dozen AIAG member companies -- including automotive industry OEMs and suppliers such as Bosch, Chrysler Group, Ford, and Honda -- collaborated at AIAG on the development of the iPoint Conflict Minerals Platform (iPCMP), the first web-based data management tool that will help supply chain participants, in all industries, to identify whether their products contain "conflict minerals." The iPCMP will help companies in sourcing responsibly, which is a priority for the industry.  It will also help companies meet the "conflict minerals" due diligence requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and related rules from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

"We anticipated the need from our member companies and worked with them to develop a system that is endorsed across and beyond the automotive industry that will help everyone achieve greater supply chain transparency," said Tanya Bolden, AIAG's corporate responsibility program development manager. 

It is estimated that hundreds of thousands companies worldwide from multiple industries and sectors may need to comply with the "conflict minerals" reporting requirements. AIAG and iPoint also collaborated with the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) in developing the iPCMP, which is based on the EICC-GeSI template for data collection.

"The platform is based on iPoint's experience creating and implementing product-related environmental compliance solutions within the value chain and it is an important part of our holistic sustainable supply chain approach," said Jorg Walden, CEO of iPoint.

About AIAG
AIAG is a unique not-for-profit organization where, for more than 30 years, OEMs, suppliers, service providers, government entities and individuals in academia have worked collaboratively to drive down costs and complexity from the supply chain via global standards development and harmonized business practices. AIAG membership has grown to more than 900 companies including preeminent OEMs such as Caterpillar, Chrysler Group, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Navistar, Nissan, Toyota, and many of their parts suppliers and service providers. For more information, visit http://www.AIAG.org.

About iPoint-systems
iPoint is an expert in environmental product compliance and sustainability, including how to manage, track and report throughout the supply chain from product concept to completion. iPoint delivers adaptive and comprehensive software solutions that give the visibility and control customers seek in managing sustainability. For more information, visit http://www.ipoint-systems.com

SOURCE  AIAG

AIAG

CONTACT: Amon Rappaport, AIAG Contact (U.S.), +1-510-435-2292, amon@amonrappaport.com

Web Site: http://www.aiag.org

Free iPhone and iPad App Reinvents How We Use the Dictionary!

CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BiBa Soft, a small app development company, has reinvented how we use the dictionary by turning it into a fun interactive word game. Play Dictionary shows a definition of a word from the dictionary then asks you to figure that word out using the least amount of definitions.

"We wanted to create a unique new word game that was more than just building a word from another or unscrambling a few tiles to spell a word. Play Dictionary allows people to use the dictionary like never before to expand their vocabulary while having fun playing a word game," says Larry Brunken, co-creator of the game. "We need more interactive educational game apps that encourage people to learn and play together."

The game shows you how many letters are in the word and if it is a noun or an adjective, you can also use the word in a sentence. Choose to buy a letter and it will show letters in the word as a clue. You can also use the "ask a friend" feature to send a message of the definition during the game to a friend so they can answer in real-time to play along. The game has more than nine addictive levels depending on the size of the word, creating a challenge for even the most literate English professor.

One app user posted, "I play every day with my three daughters and they are getting higher scores then I do."

Mr. Brunken states, "Our goal is to create educational interactive games that engage people of all ages to use technology for fun while learning."

The game is free and available in the iTunes store for iPhone, iPad, iPod; there is also an expanded game version with many extra features for only $2.99 (educational discount is available). A Facebook and HTML5 browser version is being developed for release later this fall.

About BiBa Soft:
A Canadian company formed in 2007 by Catalin Stan, BiBa Soft has released several successful apps to date. In 2012 BiBa Soft launched a partnership with U.S. based marketer Larry Brunken to co-create and market a series of educational game apps for iOS.

Learn more at: http://PlayDictionary.com/

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BiBa Soft

CONTACT: Larry Brunken, Marketing Director, BiBa Soft, +1-708-357-3508, LarryBrunken@PlayDictionary.com

Web Site: http://PlayDictionary.com/

MyRecipes.com Releases First Cookbook Bridging Print and Digital Content

New Scan-It/Cook-It(TM) Uses Invisible Watermarks to Link Readers to Online Features Directly from Printed Pages

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MyRecipes.com - Time Inc.'s popular food and recipe Web site - announced today the release of its next-generation print/digital cookbook, "America's Favorite Food" ($24.95, 288 pages, Oxmoor House). Designed to make at-home cooking more easy and enjoyable, the book offers unique Scan-It/Cook-It(TM) features that let readers instantly access recipe-specific videos, professional tips and cooking guides via mobile or tablet device without leaving the kitchen.

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Thanks to all-new invisible watermark technology, readers can get on-demand help by scanning one of the book's more than 130 vibrant, full-color recipe photographs using the Digimarc Discover app (free to download; available on iTunes and Google Play). Scan-It/Cook-It(TM) features include 'How-To Videos,' which walk users through an entire recipe step-by-step, such as how to poach eggs or cut up a chicken; and 'Expert Answers,' which provide feedback to common cooking questions and allow users to submit their own questions. Other features include 'Weeknight Meal Planners,' 'Collections of Similar Recipes,' 'Shopping Lists,' and more.

"America's Favorite Food" is the first cookbook from the MyRecipes brand. The book presents the top 200 most-reviewed, most-searched and highest-ranked recipes from the website's extensive collection - which features more than 65,000 recipes developed by trusted lifestyle magazines such as Cooking Light, Southern Living, Real Simple and Health, among others. Organized in 10 easy-to-navigate categories such as 'Starters,' 'Seafood,' 'Meatless Mains' and 'Desserts,' the recipes were selected based on actual reviews and rankings by more than 6 million home cooks who use MyRecipes.com each month.

Other user-friendly features of "America's Favorite Food" include quick access icons for each recipe which identify recipes as 'Kid Friendly,' 'Gluten Free,' and '30 Minutes or Less,' among others; reviews and advice from MyRecipes.com users on the best substitutions and suggestions for specific dishes; and quick tips from MyRecipes editors that outline how to enhance a dish and tips for finding special ingredients at your local market, plus much more.

"America's Favorite Food" is now available at booksellers nationwide, including Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Target and Sam's Club for $24.95. The cookbook is also available for tablets in eBook format, which includes exclusive digital features. To view complete "America's Favorite Food" cookbook details, sample recipes and exclusive videos, visit http://www.MyRecipes.com/AmericasFavoriteFood.

About MyRecipes.com

Launched in 2007, Time Inc.'s popular food and recipe site, MyRecipes.com, makes it easy for home cooks to find exactly the right recipe to please everyone at their table - whatever the occasion, time frame, budget, skill level, or dietary need. Named a top-10 food destination by comScore, MyRecipes is a one-stop digital source for step-by-step instructions, how-to videos, healthy cuisine and entertaining tips. In addition to producing award-winning original content such as "Dinner Tonight" and "Five and Dine," among others, MyRecipes is the only website that brings together more than 65,000 recipes from America's favorite brands - including Cooking Light, Southern Living, Real Simple, Health, Sunset, All You, Coastal Living and Food & Wine. For up-to-the-minute information, visit MyRecipes on Facebook (facebook.com/myrecipes), Twitter (@My_Recipes) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/myrecipes/).

About Oxmoor House 

Oxmoor House is an imprint of Time Home Entertainment Inc., a Time Inc. company, and publishes books and special edition magazines for Time Inc. brands such as Southern Living, Cooking Light, Health, and Sunset. Oxmoor House's publishing partnerships include Weight-Watchers, Gooseberry Patch, and Weber.  With more than 300 back-listed titles, it is recognized as one of the leading lifestyle publishers in the country. Oxmoor House books are distributed to the trade by Hachette Book Group and are available wherever books are sold. More information is available at oxmoorhouse.com.

About the Digimarc® Discover Platform

Digimarc Discover platform enables smartphones and other sensor-equipped devices to "see and hear" media content using built-in cameras and microphones. Consumers simply direct their phone at content they are interested in and are presented with a range of associated network services such as purchase a product, view a video, save for later, download a coupon, or share with a friend, for example. The Digimarc Discover mobile applications are available for licensing and can be integrated into existing applications.

Publishers and others can embed digital watermarks into content using the Digimarc Discover Online Services Portal (OSP). The OSP is being used by magazines, newspapers, packaging companies, advertising agencies, and others to enable a variety of new experiences and capabilities from print. Companies interested in learning more about digital watermarking technology and licensing opportunities for the Digimarc Discover platform can visit: http://www.digimarc.com/discover. For the latest updates follow us on our Digimarc Discover Facebook page and Twitter @DigimarcCorp.

CONTACT:Krisse Mansfield
Project One Media Group
krisse@projectonemedia.com
212-763-1335

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MyRecipes.com

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Adlucent Launches Precision Product Targeting for Google Product Listing Ads (PLAs)

Enhanced offering builds on Adlucent's 10 years of SKU-level paid search management to help retailers get more traffic and sales from Google Shopping

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Adlucent announced today that its enhanced Precision Product Targeting for Product Listing Ads (PLAs) offering is immediately available to retailers who want to acquire more customers with Google Shopping. Now, through Adlucent, retailers can easily and successfully manage PLAs at the product level, carefully matching search queries to the right item and bid based on a deep understanding of consumer intent. Unlike feed management or aggregate targeting, Adlucent's SKU-level targeting and optimization yields ongoing increases in PLA performance and efficiency, such as leading retailer Adorama's year-over-year clickthrough rate (CTR) increase of 176% and conversion rate (CVR) increase of 100% with Precision Product Targeting for PLAs.

"Google PLAs are not simply a replacement for Google Product Search or just another comparison shopping opportunity," said Michael Griffin, CTO and founder of Adlucent. "Successfully managing the paid search media requires much more than feed management and optimization. Instead, with Precision Product Targeting for PLAs, retailers can effectively optimize to the search queries consumers are using to find their products. It's understanding consumer intent, like PPC, and carefully matching search queries to the right ads at the lowest cost possible."

Adlucent's Precision Product Targeting for PLAs builds on the company's ten-year history of delivering measurable paid search performance and efficiency for retail brands like Buy.com, Jewelry Television, Oriental Trading Company and Free People. As retailers prepare for the shift to Google Shopping, Adlucent is the first in the industry to create a targeting methodology allowing Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) management at the product level. Predictive bidding is managed at the most granular levels possible - keyword-level for PPC, product-level for PLAs-- resulting in spend allocation only to top performing products.

"For retailers already utilizing Google Product Search, this shift by Google means adjusting quickly to preserve revenue and paid search market share," Griffin continued. "For retailers not participating in the program, Google's change means an opportunity to protect and acquire market share. With increased traffic being driven to the more prominently positioned PLAs on Google SERPs, all retailers should be refining their strategy now."

Precision Product Target for PLAs: Features & Benefits
Adlucent's Precision Product Targeting for PLAs draws on Deep Search® search marketing and retail analytics platform. Its SKU-level targeting and optimization offers powerful synergies between PLA and paid search ads when they are managed together, including leveraging product-level data and intelligence across both ad types and using PPC to funnel traffic to PLAs (and vice versa). To maximize PLA performance, Adlucent's Deep Search capabilities go far beyond feed management:

    --  Shopping Analytics to compare hundreds of PLA and PPC performance
        metrics side-by-side at the product level, subcategory level, or
        category level
    --  Predictive Bid Management utilizing micro-segmentation of multiple
        retailer data sets to proactively manage bids at the product level
    --  Search Query Mining to negate ineffectual terms and reduce wasted ad
        spend, as well as leverage successful terms to optimize product info and
        text to match the customer intent
    --  Product-level Reporting to pinpoint product attributes driving
        performance and analyze product sales by channel - keywords vs. PLAs
    --  Ad Text Optimization managed at the SKU level to provide a more relevant
        and focused promotional message and drive highly qualified clicks
    --  Landing Page Testing and Optimization to promote continuous conversion
        improvement
    --  Quality Score Optimization to ensure that clickthrough rates are
        maximized
    --  Attribution to see the effect of upstream clicks on PLAs and vice versa
About Adlucent
Adlucent is a marketing technology and analytics agency based in Austin, Texas, focusing solely on retail and eCommerce companies. Leveraging its Deep Search® search marketing and retail analytics platform, Adlucent's experts help the smartest retailers acquire new customers and grow revenue profitably through digital marketing. Expanding from a decade-long relationship with Amazon.com, Adlucent's current client base includes more than 130 retail brands such as Oriental Trading Company, Buy.com, Anthropologie, Jewelry Television, and Free People.

Media contact:

Lisa Roberts

Adlucent
lisa.roberts@adlucent.com
1.800.788.9152 x1917
http://www.adlucent.com

SOURCE  Adlucent

Adlucent

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

Seavenger.com Significantly Bolsters Rx Swim Goggle and Prescription Dive Mask Lens Division

WALNUT, Calif., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seavenger.com, known as the "one-stop source for dive and surf" equipment, manufacturer and online distributor of scuba essentials, today announced the addition of a major new and exclusive line of prescription mirrored, polarized Rx swim goggles, as well as a unique, user-friendly online prescription lens calculator.

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According to Andy Lu, Marketing Director at Seavenger.com, with the introduction of the Splaqua swim goggles, the retailer now offers an online first. "As far as we know, there is nothing like these prescription, mirrored Polarized swim goggles on the market today, and especially at these prices."  The Splaqua mirrored polarized goggles complement the already robust series of Splaqua goggles which offer smoke and clear lenses, as well as 7 frame colors. Smoke, clear and mirrored-metalized-polarized goggles from Seavenger.com are strategically-price pointed from $19.95 to $39.95.

Lu goes on to explain why mirrored Polarized lenses are so effective. "Polarized lenses contain a special filter that blocks intense reflected light, reducing glare. They're ideal not only for open-water ocean swimming, but for indoor and outdoor pool swimming, as well."

Seavenger has also developed an exclusive on-site lens calculator that is completely self-sufficient in allowing the customer to choose the right mask or goggle diopter. "Customers are continually intimidated and confused as to how to calculate lens strength. Our web design programmers were able to develop a simple drop-down chart and calculator that reduces the whole process to a matter of seconds." 

Seavenger.com has devoted over ten years building an extensive line-up and choice of mask and goggle styles with interchangeable lenses in clear, tinted and optical prescription choices from premier manufacturers such as IST. The Synthesis M200 from IST, for instance, is an aluminum-framed dual-lens mask that features low-volume, light weight and easy-fold-ability that traveling divers appreciate.

Lu maintains, "Our selection and pricing structure on prescription masks literally blows the competition out of the water. For under $60, we offer prescription optical lens masks from -1.0 to -8.0 for divers who are near-sighted, and +1.0 and +4.0 for those who are far-sighted, surgical grade crystal silicone lens skirts and polycarbonate frames. And with the recent introduction of bi-focal dive masks, we now offer prescription lens choices in bi-focal diopters for $65. For some reason, other suppliers take advantage of divers in need of gauge reader masks, charging up to $200 for the same style mask."

More on Rx Swim Goggles:  http://seavenger.com/swimming-goggles-c-166.html

More on prescription dive masks:  http://seavenger.com/masks-prescription-masks-c-134_136.html

About Seavenger.com

Seavenger.com, over a decade providing diving, scuba, snorkeling and surf essentials and accessories. Based in Walnut, in Southern California, Seavenger.com's on-site showroom and adjacent warehouse features a vast selection of brand name equipment including IST, Body Glove, Cressi, TUSA, XS, Akona and many more including our own exclusively manufactured Seavenger line of products.

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Seavenger.com

CONTACT: Andy Lu, +1-909-594-9000, Andy@seavenger.com

Web Site: http://seavenger.com

Customers In Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Can Soon Enjoy The Nation's Largest 4G LTE Network From Verizon Wireless

Company's 4G LTE Enables Innovative 4G LTE Devices and Solutions

STROUDSBURG, Pa., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless customers will soon be able to experience the speed and capabilities of America's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Stroudsburg, Pa., when the company introduces the network here in the coming weeks.  With the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, customers can experience innovative technology in their everyday lives through solutions such as HomeFusion(?) Broadband, viewdini and more, all made possible by 4G LTE. 

Currently, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network covers more than 75 percent of the U.S. population in 371 markets across the United States.  The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network covers more than 70 percent of the Philadelphia region, including Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and large portions of southern New Jersey and Delaware. When Verizon Wireless 4G LTE launches in Stroudsburg, customers who visit or live in areas surrounding Blakeslee, Tannersville, Wigwam Lake Estates and Saylorsburg will be able to surf the Web, stream live music and video, and stay in touch with family and friends at speeds up to 10 times faster than before. Network coverage will also reach the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport and the Stroudsburg-Pocono Airport.

"With the growth of our 4G LTE network, Verizon Wireless and its partners are able to innovate and introduce solutions that are changing how people communicate and do business," said Mario Turco, Philadelphia Tri-State Region President for Verizon Wireless.  "When we launch our 4G network in Stroudsburg, our customers will have access to superfast speeds available on their 4G LTE smartphones, tablet and other devices, enhancing their communication with colleagues, family and friends."

Innovations & Solutions
Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices and solutions to experience the nation's fastest 4G network. On the go customers can watch movies, television shows and other video content on 4G LTE smartphones and tablets with applications like viewdini.  Viewdini brings the power of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network to the screen by streamlining access to videos from a wide range of content providers, including cable operators, websites and other popular video sources.  Customers also can take advantage of 4G LTE-optimized applications like Color to share live video broadcasts of life's special moments with their Facebook(®) friends.  Sharing live video with audio is an exclusive feature of the Color app on Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network

HomeFusion Broadband is another solution made possible by the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.  Using the 4G LTE network, HomeFusion Broadband delivers high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

Verizon Wireless offers a wide variety of 4G LTE devices which range from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more.  The newest 4G LTE devices include the Samsung Galaxy S(®) III and the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC.  Details on available devices can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

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.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sheldon Jones, Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668, or +1-215-219-8890 (cell), Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com

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

Customers In Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Can Soon Enjoy The Nation's Largest 4G LTE Network From Verizon Wireless

Company's 4G LTE Enables Innovative 4G LTE Devices and Solutions

SUNBURY, Pa., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless customers will soon be able to experience the speed and capabilities of America's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Sunbury, Pa., when the company introduces the network here in the coming weeks.  With the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, customers can experience innovative technology in their everyday lives through solutions such as HomeFusion(?) Broadband, viewdini and more, all made possible by 4G LTE. 

Currently, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network covers more than 75 percent of the U.S. population in 371 markets across the United States.  The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network covers more than 70 percent of the Philadelphia region, including Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and large portions of southern New Jersey and Delaware.  When Verizon Wireless 4G LTE launches in Sunbury, customers who visit or live in areas surrounding Allenwood, Milton, Lewisburg, Danville, Mifflinburg, Northumberland, Middleburg and Port Trevorton will be able to surf the Web, stream live music and video, and stay in touch with family and friends at speeds up to 10 times faster than before. Network coverage will also be available surrounding the Penn Valley Airport.

"With the growth of our 4G LTE network, Verizon Wireless and its partners are able to innovate and introduce solutions that are changing how people communicate and do business," said Mario Turco, Philadelphia Tri-State Region President for Verizon Wireless.  "When we launch our 4G network in Sunbury, our customers will have access to superfast speeds available on their 4G LTE smartphones, tablet and other devices, enhancing their communication with colleagues, family and friends."

Innovations & Solutions       

Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices and solutions to experience the nation's fastest 4G network. On the go customers can watch movies, television shows and other video content on 4G LTE smartphones and tablets with applications like viewdini. Viewdini brings the power of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network to the screen by streamlining access to videos from a wide range of content providers, including cable operators, websites and other popular video sources.  Customers also can take advantage of 4G LTE-optimized applications like Color to share live video broadcasts of life's special moments with their Facebook(®) friends.  Sharing live video with audio is an exclusive feature of the Color app on Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.

HomeFusion Broadband is another solution made possible by the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.  Using the 4G LTE network, HomeFusion Broadband delivers high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

Verizon Wireless offers a wide variety of 4G LTE devices which range from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more.  The newest 4G LTE devices include the Samsung Galaxy S(®) III and the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC.  Details on available devices can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

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.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sheldon Jones, Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668; +1-215-219-8890 (cell), Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com

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

Customers in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Can Soon Enjoy the Nation's Largest 4G LTE Network from Verizon Wireless

Company's 4G LTE Enables Innovative 4G LTE Devices and Solutions

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless customers will soon be able to experience the speed and capabilities of America's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Williamsport, Pa., when the company introduces the network here in the coming weeks.  With the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, customers can experience innovative technology in their everyday lives through solutions such as HomeFusion(SM) Broadband, viewdini and more, all made possible by 4G LTE. 

Currently, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network covers more than 75 percent of the U.S. population in 371 markets across the United States.  The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network covers more than 70 percent of the Philadelphia region, including Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and large portions of southern New Jersey and Delaware.  When Verizon Wireless 4G LTE launches in Williamsport, customers who visit or live in areas including Avis, Linden, Mountoursville, Montgomery, Muncy, Pennsdale and Hughesville will be able to surf the Web, stream live music and video, and stay in touch with family and friends at speeds up to 10 times faster than before.  Coverage will also include both the Jersey Shore Borough Airport in Lycoming County and the Williamsport Regional Airport.

"With the growth of our 4G LTE network, Verizon Wireless and its partners are able to innovate and introduce solutions that are changing how people communicate and do business," said Mario Turco, Philadelphia Tri-State Region President for Verizon Wireless.  "When we launch our 4G network in Williamsport, our customers will have access to superfast speeds available on their 4G LTE smartphones, tablet and other devices, enhancing their communication with colleagues, family and friends."

Innovations & Solutions

Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices and solutions to experience the nation's fastest 4G network. On the go customers can watch movies, television shows and other video content on 4G LTE smartphones and tablets with applications like viewdini.  Viewdini brings the power of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network to the screen by streamlining access to videos from a wide range of content providers, including cable operators, websites and other popular video sources.  Customers also can take advantage of 4G LTE-optimized applications like Color to share live video broadcasts of life's special moments with their Facebook(®) friends.  Sharing live video with audio is an exclusive feature of the Color app on Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network

HomeFusion Broadband is another solution made possible by the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.  Using the 4G LTE network, HomeFusion Broadband delivers high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

Verizon Wireless offers a wide variety of 4G LTE devices which range from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more.  The newest 4G LTE devices include the Samsung Galaxy S® III and the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC.  Details on available devices can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

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.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sheldon Jones, Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668; +1-215-219-8890 (cell), Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com

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

Sony Online Entertainment Announces New Innovative User-Generated Content Program -- Player Studio(TM)

NEW EXPANSIONS FOR EVERQUEST® AND EVERQUEST® II COMING SOON

Online Gaming Leader Expands Player Marketplace with New Program Designed to Unleash Players' Creativity and Share in the Sales of Their Items

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today announced Player Studio(TM), a new program that offers players the opportunity to create in-game items that can be sold in the marketplace of their favorite participating online game. The company also announced two new expansions to its long-running, landmark EverQuest(®) franchise with EverQuest(®): Rain of Fear(TM) and EverQuest(®) II: Chains of Eternity(TM). 

SOE's Player Studio invites players to download sample geometry for actual in-game objects and through the use of third party art tools, learn how to develop, design and personalize items of their own. Players will be encouraged to name and create a description for their item, explain how the item fits into the prospective game's ongoing narrative storyline, and submit it to SOE for review and possible inclusion in the SOE Marketplace. If selected, SOE will share 40 percent of the net amount it receives from the sale of these items with the player that created the item.

"For the first time in SOE history, players will be able to build and sell their own items, truly creating a unique, customizable online marketplace within our games," said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. "At SOE, we believe everyone is a gamer at heart, and our goal with Player Studio is to provide a platform on which our players can further explore their inner gamer while showcasing their passion for the games they love. We are looking forward to seeing our players' creativity come to life in an entirely new way."

Players and fans of the franchise will also be able to continue their Norrathian adventures with new expansions to the EverQuest franchise. Rain of Fear is the 19(th) expansion for EverQuest, now in its 14(th) year of continuous development. The ongoing story that started with House of Thule and the death of Cazic-Thule, will now take on a new twist in this upcoming expansion. Rain of Fear will offer new content for players to explore with all-new features, character customization, in-game items, and will now allow characters to level to an unprecedented max level of 100!

EverQuest II: Chains of Eternity is the ninth expansion of the franchise's lauded title. This expansion will offer brand new features, including level increases, prestige abilities, adornments that become more powerful with players' characters, and a new level cap of 95. The content in this expansion will feature two spirit-realm versions of overland zones to explore, as well as new dungeons; additionally, exclusive new in-game items will be debuted and will only be available with this expansion.

"Following two very successful transitions to free-to-play, we knew it was time to give our EverQuest community a rich offering of new content," said Dave Georgeson, executive director of development of the EverQuest franchise. "The EverQuestteam is committed to keeping the community enthusiasm high through continued content updates that dial up the player experience; the new features in these expansions are proof points of that continued commitment, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon."

Preceding the launch of the two expansions will be SOE Live, SOE's annual player celebration. Registered attendees of SOE Live will be treated with a complimentary copy of the standard editions of Rain of Fear and Chains of Eternity when they become available this November. SOE Live will take place at Bally's in Las Vegas, Oct. 18-21, 2012.

EverQuest and EverQuest II are rated T for Teen by the ESRB with the content descriptors for suggestive themes and the use of alcohol and violence.

For more information on Player Studio, visit: http://www.soe.com/player-studio.

For more information about EverQuest, visit: http://www.everquest.com/expansions. 

For more information about EverQuest II, visit http://www.everquest2.com/expansions. 

For press assets, including box art, trailers and screenshots, visit: http://www.soepress.com.

For more information about SOE Live, visit: http://www.soe.com/soelive/.

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

SOURCE  Sony Online Entertainment LLC

Sony Online Entertainment LLC

CONTACT: Michele Sturdivant/Amelia Lukiman, Sony Online Entertainment LLC, +1-858-577-3167 / +1-858-577-3407, msturdivant@soe.sony.com /alukiman@soe.sony.com; Steve Willis, Bender/Helper Impact, +1-310-694-3256, steve_willis@bhimpact.com

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

Encoding.com Introduces the EDC Private Cloud for Long-Form, Premium Video Content Processing

Additional $1.5M Funding to Deliver Fast & Secure Video Encoding for Studio Content

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Encoding.com, the leading cloud-based media processing platform, today announced the launch of the EDC Private Cloud designed specifically to meet the accelerating demand for long-form, HD video content from Hollywood movie, television and sports content providers. Integrated with Encoding.com's popular transcoding platform, the EDC Private Cloud provides unparalleled video processing speed and capacity in a highly secure environment at market disruptive pricing.

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In addition, Encoding.com is announcing another $1.5 million infusion of capital from existing investors Metamorphic Ventures and other well-known angels to support the EDC Private Cloud and the proliferation of premium video content across all devices and browsers. "Our Encoding.com team has proven its ability to execute as the leading transcoding provider within the world of high-volume, short-form video," said Marc Michel, partner at Metamorphic Ventures. "We look forward to growing the business by leveraging our automation and scale to disrupt the high-end of the video market."

Studios, broadcasters and video-on-demand (VOD) providers can utilize the EDC Private Cloud to offload, automate and scale their video transcoding and packaging systems. The result is a powerful alternative to the expensive and complicated services provided by many traditional media post-production houses. The EDC Private Cloud platform features include: massive and secure file ingest, transcoding and muxing, adaptive bitrate packaging, surround sound encoding, Widevine digital rights management (DRM) and UltraViolet support.

"For Hollywood content suppliers, the challenges of moving and processing high-value, extremely large digital assets through the cloud have previously been insurmountable. It took too long or was too expensive," said Jeff Malkin, president at Encoding.com. "With the EDC Private Cloud, all premium content providers can now realize the benefit of extremely fast and secure processing in a highly elastic cloud model."

Incorporating best-in-class technology from ecosystem partners like Aspera, Dolby and Google's Widevine, the Encoding.com Private Cloud is a one-stop, automated solution for enabling long-form HD video content viewing on web browsers, mobile devices, smart TVs and set-top boxes. 

"Aspera is thrilled to partner with Encoding.com to enable high-speed and secure transfer of long-form digital assets," said Michelle Munson, CEO at Aspera. "We believe that combining Aspera's fasp 3((TM))technology with the EDC Private Cloud provides a powerful video processing solution that meets the unique video requirements for studios and broadcasters."

"Dolby is excited to work with Encoding.com, a pioneer in cloud-based video encoding, to provide Hollywood with a powerful, automated solution to leverage Dolby's portfolio of high-end audio codecs designed to deliver a rich cinematic audio experience for content across all media," said JC Morizur, Senior Director, Professional Solutions and Products for Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby Digital Plus technology powered through the EDC Private Cloud delivers an immersive multichannel audio experience to consumers' home entertainment systems, PCs, tablets and mobile devices."

Encoding.com began working with EDC Private Cloud beta customers earlier this year. Midwest Tape, a full service distributor of DVDs, CDs and Audiobooks exclusively to public libraries, has partnered with Encoding.com to launch a new video-on-demand service later this year. "Using the EDC Private Cloud, we were able to offload our entire digital supply chain needs to accelerate our time to market for Hoopla, our exciting new VOD service launching via public libraries later this year," said Jeff Jankowski, Midwest Tape's vice president. "Encoding.com offered us a complete solution at a fraction of the price offered by traditional post-production houses or implementing in-house."

About Encoding.com
Encoding.com, the world's largest video encoding service and provider of Vid.ly, the universal video URL platform, powers video for thousands of companies, including leading brands across media and entertainment, eLearning, retail, telecommunications, lifestyle, and advertising. Blending a flexible SaaS model, using cloud-computing platforms, Encoding.com enables publishers and developers to instantly scale, while eliminating expensive video infrastructure investments. Encoding.com supports all popular web and mobile formats, utilizing its proprietary Encoding Intelligence(TM) to accelerate processing, reduce errors and optimize video for any device. Gartner recognized Encoding.com as a "Cool Vendor 2011."  For ongoing Company updates, please see http://blog.encoding.com or follow @encodingdotcom on Twitter.

SOURCE  Encoding.com

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Encoding.com

CONTACT: Frances Mann-Craik, frances@addisonmarketing.com, +1-408-868-9577

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

IGT's DoubleDown Casino Unleashes Free-to-Play Bingo for Facebook Fans

Experience the thrill of a classic game with a twist, from the world's largest virtual casino.

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), the global leader in driving technology innovations in the gaming industry, today announced the addition of Bingo to its suite of casino games in the DoubleDown Casino. Starting today, players can visit http://www.doubledowncasino.com to get started.

The DoubleDown Free-to-Play Bingo game is not your traditional Bingo game. Players can now compete in a fun, flexible, social game with friends on Facebook or try to beat their own personal Bingo bests. Unlike other sites that offer up a maximum of four carded game play, DoubleDown Casino offers players up to 12 carded plays per round.

Game highlights include:

    --  Multiple speeds of play to accommodate all skill levels
    --  Players' ability to take control and customize their own dauber
    --  Three themed rooms including Art Deco, Fashionista or High Orbit, which
        are available to players at any time without having to unlock new games
    --  Both automatic and manual play options
"This is an entirely unique Bingo experience. Players will be able to select customized playing cards daubers, and themed rooms. And unlike other social Bingo sites, every game is unlocked," said Robert Melendres, IGT executive vice president of emerging businesses. "Whether you're an experienced Bingo player or new to the game, you'll find the ticket to fun right here where Bingo joins an entire suite of social play already available at the DoubleDown Casino."

Bingo joins DoubleDown Casino's expansive casino-style games like Texas Hold'Em Poker as well as slot machine games that include some of IGT's most iconic land-based slot titles such as Cleopatra® and Da Vinci Diamonds®. DoubleDown Casino offers more than 25 games and focuses on fun and dynamic game mechanics by adding a social twist to traditional casino-style experiences. Players receive free chips every day to try their hands at Bingo, poker, slots, roulette, video poker and the ever-popular slot tournaments. To try your hand at any one of the DoubleDown Casino games, please visit Facebook.com/DoubleDownCasino.

IGT Resources:

    --  Like us on Facebook
    --  Like DoubleDown Casino on Facebook
    --  Follow us on Twitter
    --  View IGT's YouTube Channel
    --  Play DoubleDown Casino games
    --  Check out our other games and systems
About IGT

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT's recent acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or http://www.facebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or http://www.doubledowncasino.com.

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

SOURCE  IGT

IGT

CONTACT: Shanna Sabet, IGT Public Relations, +1-702-669-7537, Shanna.Sabet@IGT.com, Carrie Peters, DoubleDown Public Relations, +1-206-430-5760, Carrie.Peters@IGT.com

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

OutsourceOne, Inc. Changes Corporate Name Redefines Lines of Product Offerings

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OutsourceOne, Inc., known as a leading benefits administration and technology company, announced today that it is changing its name to Cielostar to reflect its expansion into related, but broader, areas of the health benefits marketplace.  The change was effective September 1.

Commenting on today's announcement, Outsource One founder and president Bill Mehus explained that the company has already moved well beyond just benefit administration into dependent audits, wellness, private exchanges, Defined Contribution Health Plans, consumer directed health and benefits choices,payment processing, provider management and demand management.  "We need a more representative company name to encompass the breadth of our product families," he said.

Why "Cielostar ( pron: see-ellow star)"?  Mehus says the name was selected because it represents the "broader vistas" in today's changing health and benefits marketplace.

Mehus also explained that the company is changing its current branded lines of businesses into four distinct product families.  They are: Outsource One, which will continue to provide backroom administration; BenefitReady, the company's core benefit administration business; Mykydos, which are the direct to consumer products, and Cielostar, which will cover private insurance exchanges, payment processing and wellness offerings.

Company profile:  OutsourceOne (soon to be Cielostar) (http://www.outsourceone.com). Since 1988 OutsourceOne has offered comprehensive benefits administration solutions providing a combination of both technology and service.  The proprietary BenefitReady platform facilitates Online Enrollment, Eligibility Data Feeds, Private Exchanges, Aggregated Billing & Reconciliation, COBRA/Retiree, FSA/HRA/HSA, and Call Center Services

SOURCE  OutsourceOne, Inc.

OutsourceOne, Inc.

CONTACT: Pierce McNally, Cielostar, 612-436-2700, or Dennis B. McGrath, McGrath-Buckley Communications, 651-646-4115

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

HGH Infrared Systems and SRI International Sarnoff to Demonstrate Mobile Situational Awareness Solution at ASIS International

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --SRI International Sarnoff and HGH Infrared Systems will launch a new mobile situational awareness solution in booth 120 at the ASIS International tradeshow for the security industry on Sept. 10 - 13, in Philadelphia, Pa. The mobile solution consists of SRI Sarnoff's View 360 and HGH Infrared System's IR Revolution(TM) 360. The system can easily be installed in less than four hours on a vehicle roof hatch, compared to days or weeks it typically takes to install distributed camera systems.

SRI Sarnoff's View 360 is a long-range, high-resolution, persistent 360, situational awareness system. It has full resolution and 360-degree recording. Users can record while viewing and continue recording while playing back. Other View 360 features include moving target indication, multiple targets, and target recognition, detection, and tracking. The View 360 kit includes hardware, mounting, software, screen, PC, and training.

HGH Infrared Systems' IR Revolution(TM) 360 Camera is a real-time, high resolution, thermal imaging system for full panoramic surveillance and intrusion detection of an unlimited number of threats. It offers instantaneous, long-range, wide-area, high-resolution, thermal imaging during the day or at night, and powerful algorithms for unprecedented intrusion detection and tracking capabilities. Applications include force protection, anti-piracy for surface ships and littoral combat ships, border protection, critical infrastructure perimeter surveillance and mobile surveillance. 

The demonstration at ASIS will show the many applications for using a mobile solution for situational awareness. The solution provides a high-resolution, 12-megapixel, panoramic image using the IR Revolution 360 and easy interface through the View 360 touchscreen high-definition ruggedized display and computing system. The display integrates the detection and tracking capabilities of the IR Revolution 360 with a context aware interface fully designed for mobile applications. The View 360 software also provides forensic capabilities. For example, during reconnaissance missions the surroundings can be fully recorded and replayed at a later time for analysis.

Recently, HGH Infrared Systems and SRI Sarnoff demonstrated the mobile situational awareness solution at the Tactical Network Testbed (TNT) experimentation events organized by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in cooperation with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) at Camp Roberts, Calif. The IR Revolution 360 was mounted on a Humvee vehicle equipped with SRI Sarnoff's View 360 kit for situational awareness.

About SRI International
Innovations from SRI International have created new industries, billions of dollars of marketplace value, and lasting benefits to society--touching our lives every day. SRI, a nonprofit research and development institute based in Silicon Valley, brings its innovations to the marketplace through technology licensing, new products, and spin-off ventures. Government and business clients come to SRI for pioneering R&D and solutions in computing and communications, chemistry and materials, education, energy, health and pharmaceuticals, national defense, robotics, sensing, and more.

About HGH Infrared Systems
Founded in 1982, HGH designs, develops, assembles and sells complete high end optronics systems for security, industrial and civil applications. HGH's team of highly qualified engineering team is comprised of experts in optics, software, mechanics and electronics and operates in the US out of Boston, MA. HGH strives to provide advanced and innovative infrared equipment to protect their clients all around the world, while keeping the agility and dedication of a small and passionate team.  Speed, flexibility, technical excellence and innovation constitute their core values. HGH has established itself as an international reference for infrared technology innovation through the development of multiple advanced infrared sensors, among which its award-winning real-time 360 degree infrared camera, the IR Revolution(TM) 360 - 2008 Product of the Year from Photonics Tech Briefs, 2010 Innovation Prize from the EuroNaval Committee, 2011 Kummerman Award from the French Academy of Marine, 2012 GovSec Platinum Award.

SOURCE  SRI International

SRI International

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

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

Teleste Ubique OTT Solution Secures Revenues With Verimatrix

TURKU, Finland, September 6, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    - Comprehensive OTT solution with a strong focus on fast deployment and revenue
security

    Teleste, a leading technology and engineering service provider of broadband video and
service platforms, has today announced its new Teleste Ubique OTT product providing
complete turnkey solution for small and mid-sized cable TV operators to enter OTT service
provision promptly and without excessive costs. Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and
enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, has harnessed its
Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS(TM)) for Internet TV to provide Teleste
Ubique with full support in securing operators' revenues.

    Over-the-top video delivery (OTT) has taken the TV industry by storm. As content
owners now have a direct connection to consumers, the role of cable operators is in
jeopardy. OTT presents a huge challenge especially to small and mid-sized European cable
operators, who may have high threshold in investing and building their own OTT services.
Teleste Ubique is targeted to solve this challenge.

    "We at Teleste have an extensive experience in cable TV industry and know the
challenges our customers are facing. We were inspired by these challenges and wanted to
smooth our customer's way to utilise a complete OTT service solution with pre-integrated
revenue protection that is easier and faster to deploy than ever before. We believe
Teleste Ubique is just the product to close the gap between small and mid-sized operators
and access to professional OTT services," says Harri Pietila, Director, Service management
solutions, Teleste.

    Teleste Ubique is a solution for cable operators to bring their services everywhere;
to the customers' living rooms as well as their portable devices, wherever they are. As a
complete pre-integrated platform with headend, transcoders, service management, content
security and end-user applications it allows managing and delivering DVB, IPTV and OTT
services and adding OTT to the service portfolio quickly and easily. In addition,
differentiating service development is guaranteed by the platform's build-your-own
possibilities and large feature support.

    VCAS for Internet TV, powered by the multi-network VCAS platform, provides a complete
digital TV security solution for OTT services over networks implementing HLS. Featuring
multi-format support, VCAS for Internet TV secures OTT services to multiple screens and
across multiple network types, including both broadcast (linear) and VoD delivery modes.

    "We are pleased to cooperate with Teleste in bringing standards-based revenue security
for OTT video services

    closer to operators' reach. Integration of VCAS content security platform into Teleste
Ubique service management solution solves the revenue security for any device," states
Steve Oetegenn, chief sales and marketing officer, Verimatrix.

    Teleste Ubique will be showcased in Teleste's Booth 4.C72 / Hall 4 and on Verimatrix's
Booth 4.B54 / Hall 4 at IBC 2012 Exhibition in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 7-11 September.
Visit for more information at
http://www.teleste.com/about/events/ibc/ubique__ott_solution.

    Verimatrix specializes in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV
services around the globe. The award-winning and independently audited Verimatrix Video
Content Authority System (VCAS(TM)) and ViewRight(R) solutions offer an innovative
approach for cable, satellite, terrestrial and IPTV operators to cost-effectively extend
their networks and enable new business models. As the recognized leader in software-based
security solutions for premier service providers, Verimatrix has pioneered the
3-Dimensional Security approach that offers flexible layers of protection techniques to
address evolving business needs and revenue threats. Maintaining close relationships with
major studios, broadcasters, industry organizations, and its unmatched partner ecosystem
enables Verimatrix to provide a unique perspective on digital TV business issues beyond
content security as operators seek to deliver compelling new services. Verimatrix is an
ISO 9001:2008 certified company. For more information, please visit
http://www.verimatrix.com, our Pay TV Views blog and follow us at @verimatrixinc, Facebook
and LinkedIn to join the conversation.

    Teleste is an international technology group founded in 1954, which is specialised in
broadband video and data communication systems and services. The group is active in two
business segments, Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services; in both fields, we
are among the global leaders. Video is at the core of our business activities, with a
focus on the processing, transmission and management of video and data for operators and
public authorities who provide multiple video-related information, entertainment and
security services to end-users. Video and Broadband Solutions business segment has the
emphasis on product solutions for broadband access networks, video service platforms and
video surveillance applications. Network Services segment deliver comprehensive network
service solutions including new construction, rebuilding, upgrading, planning and
maintenance services of cable networks. In 2011 the group's net sales totalled EUR
184million and the group employed 1319 persons at the year-end. The company has
approximately 30 offices world-wide and over 90% of Teleste's net sales are generated
outside Finland. The company is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
http://www.teleste.com for more information.

Source: Teleste

Additional information: Harri Pietilä, Director, Service management solutions, Teleste Corporation, Tel: +358505393729, harri.pietila@teleste.com; Press Contact: Mirkka Lamppu, Manager, Communications, Teleste Corporation, Tel: +358407488719, mirkka.lamppu@teleste.com

Revention Prepares Release of Next Generation HTML5 Online Ordering Solution

HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Revention, Inc. is preparing for the release of HungerRush 3.0, the third generation of Revention's online ordering solution.  HungerRush 3.0 will be one of the first online ordering websites developed using HTML5.  The core concept of HTML5 is to easily integrate multimedia and graphical content on the internet without the use of flash or plug-ins.  Additionally, HTML5 is able to be consistently understood by computers and mobile devices, making it a potential candidate for cross-platform mobile applications.

A challenge for all web designers is keeping up with the continuously evolving browsers and ensuring their website functions and appearance are consistent across multiple platforms.  All major browsers are in the process of adapting to HTML5 specifications; this will make the website look consistent across all of them.

HungerRush 3.0 will offer an enhanced user interface and be touch screen friendly.  Other features include enhanced mapping, current location access, and additional menu configuration features, all of which were designed to improve the customer experience. 

"I am extremely excited about offering our HungerRush clients the ability to custom theme their own HungerRush sites," states Jennifer Johnson, the HungerRush Product Manager.  "In the past we would internally design the scheme and do our best to match their home site; now our customers can customize almost every component of their online ordering site."

HungerRush 3.0 is the exclusive, integrated online ordering solution to Revention point of sale.  Due to the increasing demand for HungerRush online ordering, Revention offers an affordable PCI compliant single unit online ordering solution for locations that do not have the Revention point of sale. 

The beta release of HungerRush 3.0 is expected to hit mid-September 2012, with new locations coming online as early as October 1.

About Revention, Inc.
Revention is the leading developer of complete, customizable restaurant management solutions designed to streamline the way restaurants do business. Revention's offerings include point-of-sale solutions, HungerRush(TM) integrated online ordering, and Revention Enterprise. Revention's goal is to provide a complete solution that includes customized installation, training, technical support, and much more.  For additional information, go to http://www.revention.com

SOURCE  Revention, Inc.

Revention, Inc.

CONTACT: Revention, 1-877-738-7444, marketing@revention.com

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

Myriad Interactive Media Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Social Media Technology

TORONTO and LAS VEGAS, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Myriad Interactive Media, Inc. (OTCQB: MYRY) CEO Derek Ivany is pleased to announce the Company has signed a letter of intent with a technology firm based in Toronto, Canada.

"We are excited to announce that we've signed a letter of intent to acquire a unique social media application that combines popular social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube into one place.  This will allow for seamless integration and ease of use for corporate clients looking for both, an all-in-one solution for social media management, and a unique search engine optimization tool equipped with sophisticated analytics."

The application was developed just over a year ago, and it is comparable to other popular social media platforms like HootSuite, Vitrue, Buddy Media & Radian6.

Myriad's CEO who continues to grow his global interactive media and development company with cutting edge technologies says, "Over the last year, social media management applications have been making a lot of news. In just the last year, Oracle has acquired Vitrue for $300-million, and Salesforce has acquired Buddy Media for $643-million and Radian6 for $326-million."

Ivany says, "Hootsuite is a comparable company, and has a similar technology to what we're acquiring."  Ryan Holmes, CEO at Hootsuite, stated in Canada's Financial Post, that his company has received four serious buyout offers over the last year... and he turned them all down.  Hootsuite has a current valuation upwards of $500-million, and is moving aggressively to reach $1-billion. 

This is music to the Myriad CEO who says, "This further solidifies the seriousness of these applications and the strong need for efficient social media management and analysis tools."

Myriad hopes to close the acquisition within the next few weeks.  Ivany says, "We have been working very hard to close this deal. Historically we've provided development expertise, and we absolutely love the technology and what it has become. 

This deal makes sense and the finished product paved the way for us to make a friendly deal with the start-up technology firm.  While many new technology start-ups dream of going public, it makes more sense for a growing company like Myriad to leverage its public listing with a smaller start-up looking for rapid growth."

About Myriad Interactive Media, Inc.

Myriad Interactive Media is an interactive marketing and development firm based in Toronto, Canada. Myriad designs and develops customized marketing plans, social media marketing campaigns, pay per click, and search engine marketing. Our company also develops in house web & mobile applications.

Myriad Interactive Media, Inc. is a public company quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol MYRY.  For more information, please visit us at http://www.myriadim.com

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this press release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's current expectations and projections about future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities to be materially different from those expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as required by federal securities law, the Company assumes no obligation to update publicly or to revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available, new events occur or circumstances change in the future.

Contacts:

Myriad Interactive Media, Inc.
http://www.myriadim.com
Investor Relations: 1-800-427-1103
info@myriadim.com
Follow us on Twitter: @myriadsocial

SOURCE  Myriad Interactive Media, Inc.

Myriad Interactive Media, Inc.

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

HAI by Leviton Unveils Hi-Fi 2 Four Zone, Four Source Distributed Audio System

Compact yet powerful audio system offers remote control for any size installation

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HAI by Leviton announced today the Hi-Fi 2 Four Zone, Four Source (4x4) Distributed Audio System. The new version is a more compact and inexpensive extension of the company's revolutionary Hi-Fi 2 system, ideal for controlling, sharing and listening to audio systems in buildings with multiple units, such as townhomes, luxury hotel suites, condominiums and small office buildings. The system can be controlled via the included remote control or directly by the free Android or iPhone application.

The new Hi-Fi 2 4x4 provides an affordable distributed audio option with 20 watts per channel that fits directly into a Leviton Structured Media Center wiring enclosure at half-width. As with the entire Hi-Fi 2 line, the new 4x4 model allows users to listen to and share music sources with any room that has speakers connected to the device. Both local and remote source inputs are standard features, with optional wireless Bluetooth connectivity. The Remote Input Module (RIM) features a routed IR emitter jack for remotely controlling existing source equipment from any room that has a volume source control.

"HAI by Leviton's Hi-Fi 2 is already the most compact yet powerful system on the market, so the addition of a four zone, four source version ensures that this product can be even more affordable for any size installation," said Jay McLellan, president of HAI by Leviton. "This development is yet another example of HAI by Leviton providing contractors and installers with solutions that are best suited for their specific needs."

The Hi-Fi 2 4x4 unit uses the same volume source control, RIM and optional Bluetooth RIM as the larger Hi-Fi 2 8x8. The new version comes complete with the Hi-Fi 2 4x4 amplifier, four volume source controls, two remote input modules, a remote control and a power supply, all packaged in an environmentally friendly carton made of 100 percent recycled materials. Color change kits are also available separately for the wall-mounted volume source control and remote input modules.

HAI will be teaching two free courses at CEDIA, "Introduction to Home Automation" and "HAI Application Programming." For more information, email: training@homeauto.com.

The HAI by Leviton Hi-Fi 2 4x4 will be available in all markets during Q4 2012. The product is available with a variety of international power plugs, including HAI by Leviton part numbers 95A00-3 (US), 95A00-4 (UK), 95A00-5 (EU) and 95A00-6 (AU). A high resolution photo of the Hi-Fi 2 4x4 can be downloaded here: http://www.homeauto.com/mediacenter/HaiPRImage.asp?image•A00-3.jpg.

About HAI by Leviton
HAI by Leviton creates integrated automation and security solutions for residential and commercial use. As a leader in home automation, HAI by Leviton offers a complete line of award-winning automation products, connecting all devices - from programmable communicating thermostats, smart light switches and distributed audio systems to video surveillance equipment and access control products - through touchscreen interfaces with VoIP and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet or a smart phone. Learn more at http://www.homeauto.com, http://www.facebook.com/homeautomationinc, http://www.twitter.com/homeauto or http://www.youtube.com/homeautomationinc.

About Leviton
Leviton is the smart choice, providing the most comprehensive range of solutions to meet the needs of today's residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Leveraging more than a century of experience, Leviton helps customers create sustainable, intelligent environments through its electrical wiring devices, network and data center connectivity solutions, and lighting energy management systems. From switches and receptacles, to daylight harvesting controls, networking systems, and equipment for charging electric vehicles, Leviton solutions help customers achieve savings in energy, time and cost, all while enhancing safety. For more information, visit http://www.leviton.com, http://www.facebook.com/leviton, http://twitter.com/levitonor http://www.youtube.com/Levitonmfg.

SOURCE  Leviton

Leviton

CONTACT: PR Contact: Greg Rhoades, +1 (504) 736-9810 x 233, greg.rhoades@homeauto.com

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

CoroWare Announces New Video Conferencing Orders

Deployment of Vidyo-based HD Video Conferencing Equipment

KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CoroWare Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of CoroWare, Inc. (OTCQB: COWI), today announced that its Enhanced Collaboration Solutions business unit received new orders for HD video conferencing projects totaling over $150,000.

These new orders represent a mixture of new and repeat customer engagements, and include the deployment of Vidyo(TM)-based multipoint video conferencing solutions that uniquely deliver low latency, high definition video conferencing over general data networks and the Internet, using off-the-shelf devices.

"Enterprise customers are increasingly looking for affordable, HD-quality conferencing solutions that work well over Internet and 3G/4G wireless networks - for room systems, desktop computers, and mobile devices," said Lloyd Spencer, CEO of CoroWare.  "CoroWare's enhanced collaboration solutions team is uniquely capable of delivering a complete video conferencing solution with high quality and low-latency video, echo-free audio, and flexible usage reporting tools."

CoroWare's videoconferencing professional services include return on investment (ROI) analysis; audio and video requirements assessment; systems level architecture and design; deployment and testing; and support.

About CoroWare

Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, CoroWare is a solutions integrator with expertise in affordable and open mobile robotics; business class video conferencing; and operational business intelligence.  Since 2004, CoroWare has delivered mobile robotics consulting services, solutions, and products to customers worldwide in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. 

CoroWare is recognized as an innovative mobile robotics solutions integrator in the research community because of its expertise in Robotic Operating System (ROS), robotics simulation, and application development.  CoroWare's CoroBot product line has been shipped to over 86 corporate and academic researchers in over 24 countries worldwide.

In 2012, CoroWare was listed in the RBR50 list of robotics companies to watch by Robotics Business Review.  http://www.roboticsbusinessreview.com/site/more_about_the_rbr50

For more information on CoroWare and its products and services, please visit http://www.coroware.com.

Safe Harbor Statement: This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act")http://www.sec.gov/about/laws/sea34.pdf(Sec.21E p. 223). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," or "may," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act, and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act.  Any statements made in this news release other than those of historical fact, about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. CoroWare takes no obligation to update or correct forward-looking statements, and also takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties.  The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.   

Investor Relations Contact:
Shanna Gerrard
CoroWare
investor@coroware.com
(800) 641-2676, option 3

SOURCE  CoroWare, Inc.

CoroWare, Inc.

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

Unruly Launches Social Video's First Dynamic Creative Optimization Technology

Proprietary Social Video Advertising Platform Now Gives Brands Unprecedented Ability to Improve Campaign Performance in Real Time

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Unruly, the award-winning global technology platform for social video advertising, today announced that it has launched the industry's first Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO) functionality that will allow brands and their agencies to automatically deliver the most popular video content and build maximum brand engagement for every social video advertising campaign.

Unruly's new DCO technology has been fully integrated with the company's Social Video Player and proprietary MEME(TM) (Media Engagement & Measurement Engine) platform.  Once activated it will dramatically increase campaign performance for Unruly's clients by "intelligently" determining the most viewed video from among many and then optimizing delivery to users in real time. The selection is based on a unique set of algorithms that factor a wide variety of engagement parameters and specific campaign KPIs.

"With the launch of Dynamic Creative Optimization technology, Unruly again demonstrates that we are the clear leader in innovation and client service within the social video advertising category," said Art Zeidman, President, Unruly Americas.  "No other company in our space has Unruly's technology development team or big data resources, so when our customers told us they wanted this, we created it," he added.

Matthew Cooke, Co-Founder and CTO at Unruly, explained, "Dynamic Creative Optimization is already hugely successful in online display advertising; we're pleased to be bringing its dramatic impact on campaign performance data to social video advertising."

The product is currently available on an exclusive basis to select customers.

About Unruly
Founded in 2006 and with offices in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm and Sydney, Unruly is the global platform for social video advertising.

Using our proprietary technology platform, MEME (Media Engagement and Measurement Engine), we have delivered, tracked and audited 1.65 billion video views, across 2,000+ successful social video campaigns, for over 400 brands since 2007. Milestone campaigns include T-Mobile's Life's for Sharing series, Evian's global Roller Babies hit, Old Spice's "Man Your Man Could Smell Like" campaign and Coca-Cola's Happiness series.

With a global audience of 917 million monthly unique visitors, Unruly has a worldwide reach of 62.1% (Comscore, Media Metrix, April 2012). The Unruly player has been specifically developed to function across all mobile and tablet devices, enabling brands to engage customers wherever they are and whatever device they're using, across social environments including niche passion blogs, Facebook applications and video discovery platforms.

Unruly serves Fortune 100 brands and their agencies with social video advertising campaigns, exclusive proprietary data and consumer insight.

During 2011-2012, Unruly won the UK National Business Awards' "Growth Strategy of the Year" and the Chamber Awards' "UK Business of the Year." Founder and Group CEO Scott Button was also named "Digital Innovator of the Year" by the Growing Business Awards and COO Sarah Wood was crowned "Female Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Fast Growth Business Awards. Unruly CEO Scott Button won Ernst & Young's Emerging Entrepreneur of The Year award in June 2012.

In January 2012, Unruly announced a $25m Series A investment from Amadeus Capital Partners, Van den Ende & Deitmers and the Business Growth Fund - the largest ever for a private company in the social video space.

Press Contacts:
Kayla Zerby
The Morris + King Company for Unruly
+1 (212) 561-7454
kayla.zerby@morris-king.com

SOURCE  Unruly

Unruly

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

Bing Challenges Nation to "Bing It On"

Study suggests people prefer Bing's Web search results nearly 2-to-1 over Google.

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning today, America can click and choose which Web search results it prefers by participating in the Bing It On Challenge, available at Bing.com. Based on research that indicates people prefer Bing Web search results over Google, Bing is inviting consumers to come and see for themselves with an online test designed to show that the quality of Bing's Web search results has surpassed Google's.

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Although most people identify themselves as Google searchers, an independent study commissioned by Microsoft Corp. shows people chose Bing Web search results over Google nearly 2-to-1 in blind comparison tests.(*) Given those findings, Bing decided it's time to let people see for themselves that there is a better option in search.

"Relevancy of search results is the No. 1 driver of search engine preference, and independent research shows that people chose Bing's Web search results over Google's nearly 2-to-1," said Mike Nichols, corporate vice president and chief marketing officer of Bing. "It's time to break the Google habit and learn why you deserve more from your search engine."

How Does It Work?

The Bing It On Challenge is a fun and easy online test that allows you to compare Bing and Google's Web search results. The challenge is simple -- conduct five search queries of your choice and compare unbranded Web search results from Bing and Google side by side. For each search result, you choose a winner or declare it a "draw." Next the test shows you which search engine came out on top and lets you share the Bing It On Challenge with others via Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

"In addition to better search results, Bing also includes useful information from your friends and experts from Facebook, Twitter, Quora, Foursquare and more, which is not available on Google," Nichols said. "If you want the best search results and a new, more useful way to search with your friends, try Bing today."

The Campaign

Bing It On will be promoted via a nationwide television and online ad campaign launching tonight during MTV's Video Music Awards. During the coming months, the Bing It On Challenge will also be prominently featured in Microsoft retail stores nationwide, as well as via pop-up Bing It On Challenge stations across the country. You can follow along on the Bing Facebook page, @Bing Twitter handle and Twitter hashtag #bingiton.

Today, Bing is also launching the Bing It On sweepstakes, giving people a chance to win a big box of awesome Microsoft prizes, including a Microsoft Surface, Windows 8, an Xbox 360 with Kinect for Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE, a Windows Phone, and more, simply by tweeting out a designated Bing It On Challenge tweet. The sweepstakes will run until Oct. 18. Visit http://www.bingsweeps.com to find the tweet and for more details on how to participate.

About the Research

Bing It On Challenge research was based on a study conducted by Answers Research, an independent research company based in San Diego. The research is based on a comparison of the Web search results pane only; it excludes ads and material in other parts of the page such as Bing's Snapshot and Social Search panes and Google's Knowledge Graph. Learn more at http://www.bingiton.com.

About Bing

Bing is the search engine from Microsoft, designed to offer people everywhere a better search experience. We believe that people search within the context of something they are trying to do, and through advanced technologies and intuitive design, we aim to help people spend less time searching and more time doing.  Bing brings together the best search and useful information from your social networks, like Facebook and Twitter, to deliver a better search experience. 

About Microsoft

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

(*) Based on a comparison of Web search results pane only; excludes ads, Bing's Snapshot and Social Search panes and Google's Knowledge Graph. Learn more at http://www.bingiton.com.

SOURCE  Microsoft

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Microsoft

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

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

Games for Change and Intel Partner on Half the Sky Movement: The Game

New Facebook Game Scheduled to Launch November 13

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Games for Change, the leading global advocate for supporting and making games for social good, announced today that Intel Corporation has come on board as a partner for Half the Sky Movement: The Game set to launch on Facebook on November 13, 2012.

"Intel's support comes at a great time prior to our launch of Half the Sky Movement: The Game," say Co-Presidents Asi Burak and Michelle Byrd. "This Facebook game seeks to connect the power of social media and gaming with doing good, and it will greatly benefit from Intel's active participation and long commitment to the transformational power of education and technology."

Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, the bestselling 2009 book by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, sparked a global movement to address what they dubbed "the central moral challenge of our time" - ending the oppression of women and girls worldwide. An ambitious multimillion-dollar transmedia project is currently underway to raise awareness and promote real-world action. The multiple content platforms include: a primetime, four-hour series airing on PBS on October 1-2, a Facebook social action game, mobile games in India and Africa, websites and educational materials. Connecting all of the elements is a social media strategy uniting players, viewers, activists and fans in their desire to be part of the solution to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide. To connect with the movement: https://www.facebook.com/halftheskymovement. Like the game at: https://www.facebook.com/HalfTheSkyMovementGame.

"Intel supports technology innovation like Half the Sky Movement: The Game, as it creates a tremendous opportunity to unlock the power of social media to drive social change," said Becky Brown, Global Director, Integrated Media Team, Intel Corporation. "Intel believes that technology plays a major role in improving education for girls and women to participate, prosper and lead in the global economy."

Games for Change serves as an executive producer of the Facebook game, along with Maro Chermayeff of Show of Force, the award winning production company producing the PBS broadcast series for Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. The Facebook game is being developed by Frima Studio with Zynga contributing "significant staff time" to the production team.

About Games for Change
Games for Change (G4C) is the leading global advocate for supporting and making games for social impact.  Founded in 2004, G4C facilitates the creation and distribution of social impact games that serve as critical tools in humanitarian and educational efforts. The organization aims to leverage entertainment and engagement for social good. To further grow the field, G4C convenes multiple stakeholders, highlights best practices, incubates games, and helps create and direct investment into new projects. Visit http://www.gamesforchange.org.

About Intel's Women and Girls Programs
Intel's programs for women transform the lives and empower girls and women around the world by fostering equal economic and educational opportunities. Working together with partners in society and government, Intel is creating innovative, new solutions to remove gender-based barriers to education and technology and to build a future of flourishing opportunity for girls and women. To learn more, please visit: http://www.intel.com/shewill.

About Half the Sky Movement: The Game
Half the Sky Movement: The Game is supported in large part by the Ford Foundation. Additional support provided by the Rockefeller Foundation, Intel, United Nations Foundation and National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit http://www.halftheskymovement.org. Like the game on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/HalfTheSkyMovementGame.

SOURCE  Games for Change

Games for Change

CONTACT: Michelle Byrd, Games for Change, michelle@gamesforchange.org, +1-212-242-4922

Web Site: http://www.gamesforchange.org

AT&T 4G LTE Coming To Birmingham In 2012

Customers can look forward to even faster mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* plans to roll out 4G LTE in Birmingham by the end of the year, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology and faster mobile Internet speeds.

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Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster than many other mobile Internet technologies. Today, smartphones download fastest on AT&T 4G LTE.** Customers will be able to stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before on the latest LTE-compatible smartphones, tablets and devices.

"Birmingham enjoys AT&T's fast 4G speeds*** today as part of the nation's largest 4G network, and our teams will be working hard across the city toward our upcoming 4G LTE launch," said Gulf State VP/GM Joe Larussa. "AT&T customers in Birmingham can look forward to even faster speeds this year on our leading lineup of smartphones, tablets and other devices." 

AT&T's 4G Network

AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in the nation's largest 4G network, covering 275 million people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience. AT&T is the only U.S. service provider to deploy two compatible 4G technologies to deliver more speed to more customers. Our 4G LTE network delivered faster average download speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld's most recent 13-market speed tests.

AT&T's 4G network also delivers multiple innovations that optimize the network for performance. Our network's radio components are placed close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base station, which helps minimize power loss between the base station and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our 4G LTE network. The network also is designed with its core elements distributed across the country, which helps reduce latency, or the delay when using the Internet, because your request isn't traveling as far.

Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage in 2012 and 2013, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors', where customers fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of 4G LTE coverage.

Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. "Investment Heroes."

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

** Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Fastest handset download claim based on a comparison of average download speeds of Android( )smartphones operating on the 4G LTE networks of U.S. national carriers. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.

***4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/network.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Lance M. Skelly, Corporate Communications, +1-404-353-6989, Lance.Skelly@att.com

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

IOD Incorporated Announces Extension of Its PRISM Platform for Direct Program Integration

New enhancements will enable healthcare providers to meet Meaningful Use Stage 2 Final Rule Requirements

GREEN BAY, Wis., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IOD Incorporated, a leading provider of integrated HIM solutions to hospitals, IDNs, healthcare systems and clinics, today announced a significant platform extension that will enable its Web-based release of information (ROI) management, tracking and reporting platform, PRISM®,to facilitate secure electronic exchange of health information via the Direct Project. The Direct Project integration represents an industry first for release of information providers. The enhancement to PRISM® will enable healthcare providers to securely share meaningful information electronically between themselves and with their patients, replacing current manual and less secure methods, particularly the fax machine. IOD's development conforms to the standards established by the Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN) endorsed Direct Project sponsored by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT and specified in the Stage 2 Meaningful Use Final Rule.

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The Direct Project's specifications establish universal, secure, scalable standards that address and support core Stage 1 and Stage 2 Meaningful Use measures, which define the use of electronic health records (EHR) and related technology. These measures determine whether organizations will receive payments from the federal government for compliance. In December 2011, IOD announced its achievement of more Meaningful Use criteria certifications than any other ROI vendor in the industry.

"In anticipation of the Meaningful Use Stage 2 Final Rule released on August 23, 2012, IOD has been looking ahead to make sure all of the regulatory changes which put pressure on our customers can be met through a combination of our advanced technology and services offerings. Now that the Final Rule has been released, and Direct Project interoperability is a requirement that all doctors and hospitals will have to implement, we are proud to be announcing our industry first integration so our customers will immediately have access to this important new method of securely exchanging health information," says William J Sweeney, CTO of IOD. "The move to the electronic health record is rapidly changing the way health information is shared between those who possess it and those who desire it, regardless of purpose. The Direct Project integration is just one more step in IOD's continual effort to be at the leading edge of the evolution of health information management in the 21(st) century."

About IOD Incorporated

With more than 30 years of experience and 1,800 locations nationwide, IOD is the leader in full suite HIM services solutions that help hospitals, healthcare systems and clinics streamline and simplify HIM workflow. With comprehensive solutions including document conversion, release of information (ROI), coding, auditing, abstracting, ICD-10 transition services, RAC services, along with complete training and HIM consulting, the company empowers healthcare organizations to overcome workflow challenges and focus on their most mission-critical initiatives. The result is improved patient/physician satisfaction, increased HIM efficiencies and a stronger bottom line. For more information visit http://www.iodincorporated.com.

Media Contact For IOD:
Tausha Moore
MPRG
734.677.9970

SOURCE  IOD Incorporated

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IOD Incorporated

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

AT&T 4G LTE Coming To Denver-Boulder In 2012

Customers can look forward to even faster mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices

DENVER, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* plans to roll out 4G LTE in Denver and Boulder by the end of the year, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology and faster mobile Internet speeds.

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Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides. LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Today, smartphones download fastest on AT&T 4G LTE.** Customers will be able to stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before on the latest LTE-compatible smartphones, tablets and devices.

"Denver and Boulder enjoy AT&T's fast 4G speeds*** today as part of the nation's largest 4G network, and our teams will be working hard across the metro area toward our upcoming 4G LTE launch," said Bill Soards, President, AT&T-Colorado. "AT&T customers in Denver and Boulder can look forward to even faster speeds this year, on our leading lineup of smartphones, tablets and other devices."

AT&T's 4G Network

AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in the nation's largest 4G network, covering 275 million people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience. AT&T is the only U.S. service provider to deploy two compatible 4G technologies to deliver more speed to more customers. Our 4G LTE network delivered faster average download speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld's most recent 13-market speed tests.

AT&T's 4G network also delivers multiple innovations that optimize the network for performance. Our network's radio components are placed close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base station, which helps minimize power loss between the base station and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our 4G LTE network. The network also is designed with its core elements distributed across the country, which helps reduce latency, or the delay when using the Internet, because your request isn't traveling as far.

Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage in 2012 and 2013, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors', where customers fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of 4G LTE coverage.

AT&T invested nearly $80 million in its Colorado wireless and wireline networks in first half of 2012 with a focus on improving the company's mobile Internet coverage and delivering a superior 4G experience.

Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. "Investment Heroes."

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

** Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. Fastest handset download claim based on a comparison of average download speeds of Android(TM )smartphones operating on the 4G LTE networks of U.S. national carriers. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.

***4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/network.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

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Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

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iMediaShare's New "WatchOnTV" Widget Gives Content Providers a New Edge, Allows Visitors to Easily Stream Videos Direct from Web to TV

Essential Widget For Anyone Managing a Website with Video - "Watch on TV" Button Bypasses Big Networks to Get Online Video on TV Instantly, No Viewer Setup Required

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Publishers, bloggers and content developers now have an easier way to let their readers view video content on the big screen - the TV screen, that is! iMediaShare  has just released a new widget to quickly become an essential part of any website managers toolkit - offering a "Watch on TV " button that can be easily embedded within any online video, allowing site visitors to instantly shift content from their smartphones or tablets directly to their TVs with just one click. iMediaShare breaks the "smartphone huddle" to create a more enjoyable viewer experience, using iPhone and Android phones as a remote to beam online videos to connected televisions. Content providers can get setup for free with the Watch on TV widget in 2 minutes or less by visiting imediashare.tv/watch-on-tv.

iMediaShare's new Watch on TV widget works just like the Facebook "like" button. When placed next to a video uploaded to any mobile website, readers can click to view the content directly on their TV sets. This allows bloggers, media companies, and more to essentially bypass the big broadcast stations, and instantly get their content on television. All users need is the free iMediaShare app on their smartphone or tablet, which they can automatically download in seconds if it's not already installed - there's no complicated setup, pairing, or hardware required.

"You've seen it - a crowd of people gathered around a smartphone or tablet, trying to share their favorite videos on a limited viewing space. That frustration is what has made iMediaShare so popular, allowing consumers to enjoy online media on the largest possible screen," shares Metodi Filipov of Bianor, the company that created iMediaShare. "The Watch on TV widget now lets publishers, bloggers and media companies take advantage of the same technology, and push their content to a larger network for significantly more views."

To get a Watch on TV widget to use on your site, all it takes is a line of code from imediashare.tv/watch-on-tv. Simply enter your Video URL, select a widget button style, decide if you want to enable Google Analytics, and the site generates the code to embed on the video page.

With over 2.5 million downloads and growing, iMediaShare offers entertainment the easy way for Android smartphone, iPhone and iPad users - instantly streaming home videos, movies, web content and more from the smaller screen onto network-enabled TVs, gaming consoles and other connected devices. The app is available on iTunes as a free download or as a $4.99 ad-free version, which also supports HD video. For more information about iMediaShare, visit http://www.imediashare.tv.

About iMediaShare   

iMediaShare offers entertainment the easy way, allowing viewers to choose what to watch and when to watch it. With thousands of on-demand options ranging from breaking news to popular shows - available instantly to viewers on any connected TV -  iMediaShare is a unique addition to the modern connected home. The ability to stream media from multiple online sources as well as aggregate personal media from across the home network allows iMediaShare to transform the mobile handset into a new generation portable set-top box.

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CONTACT: Ashley Willis, Resound Marketing, +1-609-279-0050 x 105, ashley@resoundmarketing.com

Web Site: http://www.imediashare.tv

Gannett acquires Mobestream Media, developer of the Key Ring consumer loyalty app

Acquisition marks Gannett's entry into the mobile consumer loyalty space

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced today that it has acquired Mobestream Media, maker of the Key Ring consumer rewards mobile platform ("Key Ring") available on all major smartphones. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

More than five million users have downloaded the free Key Ring app to scan and store existing loyalty cards, join new rewards programs and get mobile coupons and other promotional offers delivered to their smartphones. With Key Ring, consumers have a simple solution to access their digital coupons, digitize their loyalty cards, join new loyalty programs, manage their accounts online and share their cards and offers through their social networks and email. Consumers also receive location-based mobile coupons and other promotional offers.

"Mobile coupons are a fast-growing segment of the national and local marketing sector. Key Ring has led the way with consumer adoption of its smartphone app and developed key relationships with small and mid-sized retailers," said Gracia Martore, president and CEO of Gannett. "With Key Ring, we will be able to provide consumers with a very easy way to use and manage their digital customer loyalty cards and access mobile coupons. For our business clients, Key Ring enables them to enhance and grow their relationships with customers by distributing their loyalty programs and providing a new method of reaching consumers."

Key Ring is a leader in the mobile loyalty space with strong retailer relationships. The Key Ring platform supports a variety of business clients across the U.S., including those in retail, restaurants, grocery, convenience and health and fitness.

Key Ring's capabilities will be part of Gannett Digital Marketing Services mobile product and will serve as a distribution outlet and consumer marketing platform. Through Key Ring's backend marketing platform, merchants can customize their offerings and provide each loyalty member with unique content and messaging via email, push/pull notifications as well as in-app messages. 

Key Ring will operate as a stand-alone business, with Key Ring CEO Chris Fagan reporting to Vikram Sharma, president and CEO of Digital Marketing Services.

About Gannett
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an international media and marketing solutions company that informs and engages more than 100 million people every month through its powerful network of broadcast, digital, mobile and publishing properties. Our portfolio of trusted brands offers marketers unmatched local-to-national reach and customizable, innovative marketing solutions across any platform. Gannett is committed to connecting people - and the companies who want to reach them - with their interests and communities. For more information, visit http://www.gannett.com.

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CONTACT: For media inquiries, contact: Jeremy Gaines, Vice President, Corporate Communications, +1-703-854-6049, jmgaines@gannett.com; For investor inquiries, contact: Jeffrey Heinz, Vice President, Investor Relations, +1-703-854-6917, jheinz@gannett.com

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

One Minute News Launches Groundbreaking Millennial Road Trip Web Series via YouTube Channel

Reporting on what Millennials (18-33) are thinking and talking about in dozens of cities nationwide.

GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One Minute News (OMN), a new Millennial news channel on YouTube, launches a groundbreaking road trip video series titled "NEWS BY HUMANS" that follows two young credentialed reporters on a two month multi-city road trip assignment across America. One Minute News hits the road to report on the pulse of Millennials, the largest generation in the history of America, during a critical election year.

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Accompanied for different legs of the journey by local entertainers, political leaders, writers, opinion makers and viewers, One Minute News will report from over 50 cities and attend political, cultural and sporting events to connect with Millennials on the ground. One Minute News's on-the-ground election coverage will include the presidential and vice presidential debates.

Bridging the content gap between citizen journalism and traditional newscasts, One Minute News provides fresh observations and insights on the day's top stories, but also the trending, fascinating, unexpected and underreported.

Douglas (Doug) Greenlaw, CEO of One Minute News and a former President of Advertising for MTV, says, "This young generation, the most influential since the baby boomers, is no longer consuming news the old fashioned way. So we set out to pioneer a new made-for-digital kind of newscast and news channel with a unique approach to news curation, analysis and reporting that appeals to a generation that prefers on-demand video and quick video hits of shorter form news - across devices and often as a shared/social experience."

Michael Evans, Executive Producer of One Minute News says, "Electoral events are inherently theatrical. We want to cover political events in a way that breaks through this facade, to provide an accurate snapshot of the nation during a time of change."

Charlie Berens, Producer/Reporter of One Minute News says, "This is less about the politics and more about the people we find and the stories they tell us on the road."

One Minute News is a new news channel on YouTube curated and anchored by Millennials ... for Millennials. Armed with the best young journalists in the country from leading TV networks, One Minute News is a pioneer in one minute news reports tailored for a multi-platform Millennial audience. One Minute News delivers fast-paced, informative, fun and entertaining views on the news of the day from a Millennial POV covering trending news, entertainment, politics, technology and lifestyle. Visit One Minute News at http://www.youtube.com/OneMinuteNews.

Contact: Leslie Gaines
lesliegaines@oneminutenews.com
864-421-4003

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Zenverge Content Networking IC Enables TiVo® Stream to Revolutionize Multiroom DVRs

Zenverge ZN200 Quad Stream Transcoder Enables TiVo® Viewers to Stream and Download Full-HD Recorded Content to Multiple IP-Connected Devices

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenverge, a leading developer of advanced content networking ICs, today announced that its ZN200 quad HD content networking SOC powers the TiVo(®) Stream, a sophisticated transcoding platform that connects TiVo Premiere multiroom digital video recorders (DVRs) with other IP-connected devices. Relying on the ZN200's powerful multistream networked transcoding technology, TiVo Stream enables television viewers owning a TiVo Premiere DVR to stream and download high-quality live and recorded content simultaneously to multiple wireless devices on the home network.

"Consumers enjoy the flexibility of watching their favorite programs throughout the home and on the road," said Jim Denney, V.P. of product marketing, TiVo. "Zenverge provides us with the advanced quad HD transcoding capabilities we need to deliver full HD video cost-effectively to the most popular tablets and mobile phones."

The TiVo Stream IP adapter and TiVo Premiere multiroom DVR provide a ubiquitous entertainment experience by simplifying home networking and providing a feature-rich TiVo user interface. TiVo Stream leverages Zenverge's ZN200 TransAll transcoding engine to offer superior video processing and networking technology by transcoding up to four HD video streams securely and seamlessly with CableLabs-approved TiVoGuard(TM). In addition, Zenverge's unique TransZip(TM) high-speed processing provides users with the ability to download recorded television content to their smartphones and tablet devices quickly for sync-n-go applications.

TiVo Stream will be available in retail and on Tivo.com. In North America, consumer electronics retailer Best Buy will market the innovative new product to provide consumers with a true HD viewing experience anytime, anywhere, and on any device. 

"Consumers today demand a consistent user experience across a wide range of devices, including TVs, mobile phones, and tablets," said Raghu Rao, E.V.P. of worldwide sales and business development, Zenverge. "Partnering with TiVo, we're able to transform the traditional set-top box into a gateway-centric solution that supports HD viewing on mobile phones and tablets."

To schedule a private demonstration and meeting with Zenverge during the week of IBC2012 in Amsterdam, please contact Afsoun Mobini at afsoun.mobini@zenverge.com. More information on Zenverge and its products is available at http://www.zenverge.com.

About TiVo (http://www.tivo.com)
Founded in 1997, TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO) developed the first commercially available digital video recorder (DVR). TiVo offers the TiVo service and TiVo DVRs directly to consumers online at http://www.tivo.com and through third-party retailers. TiVo also distributes its technology and services through solutions tailored for cable, satellite, and broadcasting companies. Since its founding, TiVo has evolved into the ultimate single solution media center by combining its patented DVR technologies and universal cable box capabilities with the ability to aggregate, search, and deliver millions of pieces of broadband, cable, and broadcast content directly to the television. An economical, one-stop-shop for in-home entertainment, TiVo's intuitive functionality and ease of use puts viewers in control by enabling them to effortlessly navigate the best digital entertainment content available through one box, with one remote, and one user interface, delivering the most dynamic user experience on the market today. TiVo also continues to weave itself into the fabric of the media industry by providing interactive advertising solutions and audience research and measurement ratings services to the television industry.

About Zenverge (http://www.zenverge.com)
Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company devoted to accelerating consumer access to next-generation digital content and services. The company is a leading developer of content networking ICs built around the patented TransAll(TM) technology, a core requirement for next-generation video services gateways. The company is based in Santa Clara, Calif.

Product and company names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.     

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CONTACT: Agency Contact: Netra Ghosh, 202 Communications, Tel: +1 801 349 2840, Email: netra@202comms.com; Zenverge Contact: Afsoun Mobini, Director of Corporate Programs and Communications, Tel: +1 408 350 5052, Email: afsoun.mobini@zenverge.com

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More Than 6,000 MSPs Now Using GFI MAX(TM)'s Integrated MSP Platform

Comprehensive managed services platform continues to decrease IT complexity and allows businesses to scale at their own pace

CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost 6,500 managed services providers are using GFI MAX RemoteManagement(TM), a 30% increase in just eight months, GFI Software(TM) today announced. This milestone indicates continued impressive growth in 2012 following the January announcement that the company had doubled its GFI MAX(TM) customer base to 5,000 in just two years.

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With more than 500,000 engineer log-ins every month from customers in 125 countries worldwide, GFI MAX continues to build on its reputation as a major player in the MSP market and command an increasing share of channel sales. GFI MAX RemoteManagement's success is attributed to providing a portfolio of software that helps MSPs grow their business by offering services that are easy to deploy and allow customers to pay as they go without fear of vendor lock-in.

More and more MSPs are eager to scale their business, boost recurring revenues and free up resources, and they are using GFI MAX to become more proactive and valuable for their customers' businesses - with more than 2.5 million automated maintenance tasks and over 175 million monitoring checks running each month. In addition, nearly four million remote access sessions have been supported by GFI MAX's Take Control feature, which providers use for 24/7 access to remote computers or servers without the need for a user at the customer's site.

Additionally, the GFI MAX platform offers a number of services that prevent network problems from occurring by protecting against external security threats that could cripple a network and lead to theft of important company information. More than 500,000 threats are quarantined each month by GFI MAX Managed Antivirus. Meanwhile, GFI MAX MailProtection has stopped more than five billion spam messages from reaching customer networks over the past year.

GFI MAX's recently launched Managed Online Backup service is also seeing huge uptake. This new service allows automated off-site file back up and easy restore to be included as part of the MSP's service portfolio, managed centrally from the MAX MSP platform dashboard.

"We have seen a tremendous amount of growth in our GFI MAX customer base over the past six months alone, with interest from MSPs across the board - from large, established and ambitious MSPs to mid-sized MSPs making the Break/Fix to managed services transition as well as eager startups. From day one, we have been focused on not only providing the technology that our partners need to serve the demands of their customers, but also to provide those services on a platform that offers the greatest flexibility possible to fit the needs of companies of all sizes and business models," said Dr. Alistair Forbes, general manager of the GFI MAX Business Unit. "Companies using GFI MAX pay only for what they use and are provided with the ability to scale up as their businesses grow. Our platform minimizes the amount of effort required for daily maintenance and allows our customers to focus on their own unique business goals."

Forbes added: "As we continue to grow, we are focusing our energies on keeping in touch with our users. They are behind our success, and as a company we must never lose sight of them; in fact, our senior executives will be travelling extensively over the next few months to meet and discuss the future of GFI MAX with over 700 customers attending the upcoming GFI MAX customer conferences."

The company will host four more conferences this fall in the U.S., UK, Germany and Australia. Over 700 businesses who are attending will have the chance to network with other GFI MAX users, share best practices, learn how to grow their businesses and build recurring revenue, view demonstrations of the MAX products, learn about the latest functionality and help shape the product roadmap. For information on dates and locations or to register for one of the customer conferences, please visit http://conferences.gfimax.com.

Note to editors:

Industry recognition

GFI's channel leadership was also recognized earlier this year when CEO Walter Scott and Dr. Alistair Forbes were named to the SMB 150 as two of the top 150 small and medium-sized business (SMB) professionals by SMBNation. The SMB 150 honors individuals who have made a significant impact on the worldwide SMB channel.

Free 30-day trial

For more information about GFI MAX offerings, please visit http://www.gfimax.com or email gfimax@gfi.com. To sign up for a free, 30-day trial of GFI MAX RemoteManagement and other services, visit http://www.gfimax.com/trials.

About GFI MAX

GFI MAX helps IT Support Companies and MSPs grow monthly revenues from existing customers, attract new customers with affordable, high value, easy to use services and deliver proactive, cost efficient services to grow an IT business profitably. GFI MAX provide a range of integrated software solutions built specifically for IT Support Companies and MSPs that are fast to implement, low effort to manage and fully brandable, so their customers see your value. The GFI MAX platform enables MSPs to provide managed antivirus, managed online backup, remote support, email security automated monitoring, patch management, asset tracking, alerting and viewing and reporting all from a single dashboard.

About GFI

GFI Software provides web and mail security, archiving and fax, networking and security software and hosted IT solutions for small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) via an extensive global partner community. GFI products are available either as on-premise solutions, in the cloud or as a hybrid of both delivery models. With award-winning technology, a competitive pricing strategy, and a strong focus on the unique requirements of SMBs, GFI satisfies the IT needs of these organizations on a global scale. The company has offices in the United States, UK, Austria, Australia, Malta, Hong Kong, Philippines and Romania, which together support hundreds of thousands of installations worldwide. GFI is a channel-focused company with thousands of partners throughout the world and is also a Microsoft Gold ISV Partner.

For more information
GFI Software
Please email David Kelleher at dkelleher@gfi.com
GFI - Malta: Tel: +356 2205 2000; Fax: +356 21382419.
URL: http://www.gfi.com.

Davies Murphy Group
Please email Brian Alberti at gfi@daviesmurphy.com
GFI - US: Tel: +1-781-418-2403

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