GreenSQL First to Provide Full Database Security on the Cloud for Microsoft(R) SQL Azure(TM)
Fulfills all regulatory requirements for third-party cloud security
TEL AVIV, Israel, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
GreenSQL, http://www.greensql.com, the database security company, now offers
complete database security for SQL Azure, satisfying both security and performance
requirements of cloud-based databases.
"Security is the biggest concern of SMBs and enterprises when they contemplate the
move to the cloud," says Amir Sadeh, CEO, GreenSQL. "With GreenSQL, companies can safely
move to the Azure cloud with iron-clad assurances that data will be just as safe as it is
on-site."
GreenSQL's software-based solution is installed as a front-end to SQL Azure; it fully
camouflages and secures the Azure database, dynamically masks sensitive and confidential
data in real-time, and provides monitoring and auditing of data access and administrative
activities. Its caching dramatically increases database performance, reducing latency in
cloud environments. By using GreenSQL, companies comply with regulations such as HIPAA,
PCI, SOX, and Basel II.
"According to generally accepted industry statistics, SQL injection attempts occur
more than 70 times per hour," continued Sadeh. "Our new technology ensures that
Azure-stored data is just as secure against threats as privately hosted GreenSQL-protected
databases."
GreenSQL protects SQL Azure databases in hybrid and fully hosted environments against
external and internal threats, with enhanced SQL injection prevention and a database
firewall. In a hybrid environment, GreenSQL becomes the secure gateway between on-premise
applications and the SQL Azure cloud. On fully hosted applications, GreenSQL's
separation-of-duties features ensure that only authorized personnel can access specified
parts of the database.
While Microsoft Windows(R) and SQL Azure provide their own measures to protect
multi-tenancy threats, they do not specifically enforce any database security policies.
GreenSQL protects both the database and compute clouds, allowing companies with fully
hosted applications to install and run GreenSQL on Azure.
"Businesses want an easy, efficient solution, and GreenSQL lets them run IT more
securely and affordably," concluded Sadeh.
About GreenSQL
GreenSQL, the Database Security Company, delivers out-of-the-box database security
solutions for small and mid-sized organizations. Started as an open source project back in
2006, GreenSQL became the no. 1 database security solution for MySQL with 100,000 users
worldwide. In 2009, in response to market needs, GreenSQL LTD developed a commercial
version, bringing a fresh approach to protecting databases of small- and medium-sized
businesses.
GreenSQL provides database security solutions that are affordable and easy to install
and maintain. GreenSQL supports Microsoft Azure, SQL Server (all versions including SQL
Server 2012), MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Diebold Expands Security Expertise In Brazil With Acquisition Of GAS Tecnologia
Acquisition adds Internet and mobile banking security to Diebold's portfolio
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) today announced that it is expanding its security expertise through the acquisition of GAS Tecnologia (GAS). Headquartered in Brasilia, Brazil, GAS is a leading Internet banking, online payment and mobile banking security company. It serves many of the country's leading financial institutions and protects nearly 70 percent of Internet banking transactions in Brazil. With a presence in other state capital cities in Brazil, GAS employs more than 125 experts in the cyber security field. Financial terms of the acquisition are not being immediately disclosed.
GAS specializes in providing security solutions for Internet and mobile banking. These solutions aim to prevent various types of fraud, such as phishing, pharming and key logging. The company also offers its clients a security information database service - a consulting service that allows clients to stay up-to-date and educated on current threats in the industry.
"This acquisition marks an exciting time for our company as we look forward to continued growth in the Brazil market," said Thomas W. Swidarski, Diebold president and chief executive officer. "During the past several years, we have experienced great success in this region, and we are confident that GAS will be a meaningful addition to Diebold as we expand our security expertise and industry knowledge in Brazil. Looking ahead, we intend to provide breadth for GAS technology solutions and deliver similar offerings to Latin America and other international markets."
Studies carried out by the Brazilian Banking Federation (FEBRABAN) indicate that the Internet banking channel has significant potential for further growth. This channel already accounts for approximately 30 percent of the total banking transactions in the country. According to these studies, the volume of Internet banking transactions doubles every three years, and mobile platform transactions, although still an emerging trend, show incredible potential to become a prevalent channel in the near future.
"Industry executives agree that the key challenge for these channels is the security of the transactions, and today GAS is a leader in Brazil in providing logical security systems for this industry," said Joao Abud, Jr., president, Diebold Brazil. "It is critical to have software solutions that ensure the integrity of transactions against fraud. Our acquisition of GAS is another example of how we are committed to applying and incorporating new technology within our existing solutions portfolio, and delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality products and solutions to our customers in Brazil."
Hilton Silva, executive director, GAS, said, "Joining the Diebold team is a great opportunity to leverage local technology to further expand our security offerings. Our solutions are focused on identifying and preventing attack techniques that threaten the security of both operational environments and users within online payment, mobile transaction and banking systems. We believe our solutions provide a remedy for this global challenge."
About Diebold Brazil
Diebold Brazil, headquartered in Sao Paulo, has approximately 3,200 employees and is the leading provider of solutions and services for banking automation. In addition to the financial segment, the company serves the industry, commerce, government and healthcare segments. For more information, visit the sites http://www.diebold.com (US) or http://www.diebold.com.br.
About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 16,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in the Canton, Ohio region, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.diebold.com or follow the company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/diebold_inc.
CONTACT: Media Relations: Mike Jacobsen, +1-330-490-3796, michael.jacobsen@diebold.com; or Investor Relations, John Kristoff, +1-330-490-5900, john.kristoff@diebold.com
Livestream Enters the Switcher Market with Livestream Studio HD500: A Truly Portable All-In-One Live HD Production Switcher
Expanding its hardware offering, Livestream solidifies its position as a full-service solution for live video event production with free software version arriving early 2013
NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Livestream (Livestream.com), the market leader for live event coverage, today introduces the Livestream Studio HD500, an all-in-one broadcast quality video switcher. The new hardware product features include:
-- Live video mixing for multi-camera productions
-- Live audio mixing
-- Graphics overlay and titling
-- Digital video recorder (DVR) and player
-- One-click live streaming in HD multi-bitrate to the award winning
Livestream Platform
-- Up to 5 HD/SD SDI inputs
-- 5 video outputs (HD/SD SDI, HDMI, Component, Composite, S-VIDEO)
The Livestream Studio HD500 is available for pre-order today for $8,500 at http://store.livestream.com and will start shipping October 15, 2012. Livestream will also give away five free units in September to selected producers who apply for the early release program at http://store.livestream.com.
"A key part of our mission at Livestream is to make it easier and more affordable for producers and event owners to produce high quality HD multi-camera live streams," said Max Haot, CEO and Co-founder of Livestream. "Earlier this year, we introduced the Livestream Broadcaster hardware which made live streaming without a PC possible for single camera productions. We are thrilled to further our mission by bringing to market an all-in-one broadcast quality multi-camera switcher that is truly portable and offered at a disruptive price."
The Livestream Studio HD500 is designed to perform as a standalone, broadcast quality live video switcher when using live video output (HD/SD SDI, HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite), and is ideal for applications such as in-venue screen broadcasting, live-to-tape production and network and local television programming, all with or without live streaming to the web.
The soon-to-be-released software will be free to download when used with the Livestream platform. When using the free software version, the live video output- feature will be disabled. A paid version of the software, which will allow users to stream to any streaming service provider or in venue screens via the live video output, will also be made available.
About Livestream:
Livestream's mission is to connect people and live events. Livestream offers event owners a complete set of hardware and software tools to share their events with a growing community online. More than 30 million viewers each month watch thousands of live events from customers including The New York Times, Facebook, ESPN, SpaceX and Warner Bros. Records. Founded in 2007, Livestream is headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles, London, Ukraine and India. http://www.livestream.com.
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Livestream Studio HD500 - Technical Specifications
Livestream Studio HD500
Live Video Input - 5 simultaneous HD/SD SDI live video sources when configured for streaming or
recording (no live video output)
- Or 4 simultaneous HD/SD SDI live video sources when live video out is enabled
Media Sources - 4 integrated digital media sources for video & graphics playback
- 2 DDRs (video clip playback)
- 2 GFX (graphics)
Live Video Output 5 live outputs
- 1 x HD/SD SDI (Program)
- 1x HDMI (Program)
- 1 x Composite (Program)
- 1 x Component (Program)
- 1 x S-Video (Program)
Built-in Multiview - On-screen full field rate multiview of all live inputs, Preview, Program Out, 2 GFX and 2 DDR
- Audio PPM overlay with peak hold feature on all inputs and outputs
- Resizable layout allowing hiding of all controls to maximize multiview screens
- Latency from SDI input to multiview: 5 Frames
Video Switcher/Mixer - 1 x Mixer & Effects Bank (M/E) with no upstream keyer
- Transitions
- Fade (Auto transition with adjustable duration in frames, manual via on-screen T-BAR or keyboard shortcuts)
- Cut
- SMPTE Wipes**
Livestream Studio HD500 - Technical Specifications
Livestream Studio HD500
Graphics Downstream Key -2 x Graphics DSK (downstream key) channels. One
channel for GFX1 and one channel for GFX2
-Independent or locked transition controls (fade/
cut), positioning**, scaling**, cropping**
- Preview on multiview
Graphics & Titling (GFX 1 & 2) -Load JPG or PNG files (full transparency support
with PNG files)
-Add text (set position/font/size/color) over any
loaded image file within the GFX1 or GFX2
Video Clip Playback (DDR 1 & 2) 2 x DDR sources with:
- Eject/Load clip
- Play
- Pause/stop
- Audio/Video Scrubber
- Timecode indicator
- Seek to timecode
- Mark In/Mark Out (set and type in option)
- Loop
- Auto-play on transition
Recording - AVI MJPEG with uncompressed audio
- Configurable bit rate
- Interlacing and timecode support
Recording Capacity -~10 hours at 1080i (Using 500Gb built in Hard Drive
with recorder set to record at 100Mbps MJPEG AVI)
Live Streaming - HD live streaming via Gigabit/100/10 built-in
Ethernet
Livestream Studio HD500 - Technical Specifications
Livestream Studio HD500
Audio Inputs - Presets in up HD 720p
- Multiple Adaptive Bit-Rates
including mobile quality for playback
over 3G on mobile devices (iPhone/
Android)
-Simultaneous MP4/AAC file archive of
all bitrates renditions
Audio Outputs -Stereo out from mixer embedded in the
SDI output
-1 Stereo 1/8" for live headphone
monitoring (Ability to select master
output mix or individual inputs)
Audio Mixing - Integrated multi-channel audio mixer
for internal and external audio
sources, outputs, stream and headphones
-Incorporated video switcher follow
feature with audio crossfade support
when fading two video source
RAM - 8GB4 total DDR3 1333 MHz RAM (non-ECC) (2GB x 4 DIMM triple-channel configuration)
Processing - Video: 4:2:2, 10 bit Color (REC 601, REC 709)
- Audio: 48 kHz, 24-bit
- SDI input to SDI output latency : 3 frames
- REF IN/Genlock (Requires genlocking the two Blackmagic cards via two separate connectors)
System Physical - 5.8" (D) x 12.40" (H) x 16.75" (W)
- ~ 15 lbs
Included in the box - Carry-on bag
- Protective screen cover panel (screw on)
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Power cord
- 5 BNC Female to DIN 1.0/2.3 RG-59 SDI Cable (for SDI inputs on Blackmagic Quad card)
- Blackmagic Cards documentation and driver CD
- Warranty
** Feature not yet available but will be made available via free online software update.
Introducing xMOD, a New Multi-Model Simulation Platform for Developing Complex Systems
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
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IFPEN and D2T Powertrain Engineering have launched xMOD, an innovative model
integration software platform. This product sets itself apart by its ability to make
models from different tools work together, in a single environment. It can even be used
with Hardware in the Loop (HiL)* test benches. xMOD can save a great deal of time in the
increasingly complex development of industrial systems. One such example is powertrain
development in the automobile industry. From the early design phase, models from a variety
of software (Matlab/Simulink, AMESim, Dymola, GT-Power, SimulationX and Code C/C++) used
to coexist. These can now interact together on the entire powertrain thanks to xMOD.
The new software was designed to squarely fit the requirements of all stakeholders
involved in the development process. A vast amount of experience in simulation is not
required to use this software. Instead, it is designed to give engineers from various
professions control over the entire process. User interfaces can be customized and
confidentiality management is integrated.
Furthermore, xMOD does more than simply streamline the design phase. It can also be
used on HiL validation benches for engine control unit (ECU) and, for some components,
even on engine or powertrain test benches. xMOD therefore provides a single working
environment, from design right through to validation. This facilitates communication
between departments, gives everyone access to simulation and limits the risk of errors and
lost information.
Thanks to its high potential, xMOD is already being used to great effect for
conventional, hybrid and electric powertrain applications. D2T has already sold xMOD
licenses to Renault. Moreover, the platform has also been used as part of many projects
IFPEN is involved in.
* HiL: platforms that can be used to test physical parts such as control units in a
simulated virtual environment like a complete vehicle
About IFP Energies nouvelles
IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) is a world-class public-sector research, innovation and
training center active in the fields of energy, transport and the environment. Its mission
is to provide public players and industry with efficient, economical, clean and
sustainable technologies to take up the challenges facing society in terms of climate
change, energy diversification and water resource management. http://www.ifpenergiesnouvelles.fr [ifpenergiesnouvelles.fr ]
About D2T Powertrain Engineering
Based in France, D2T is specialized in engine engineering. It provides development and
calibration services for powertrains, machinery and equipment as well as test bench
engineering services. D2T is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IFP-Energies nouvelles and
employs nearly 400 people worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.d2t.com
Source: IFP Energies nouvelles and D2T
Press contacts: Anne-Laure de Marignan /IFP Energies nouvelles ? Tel. : +33(0)1-47-52-62-07 ?
Mobile : +33(0)6-80-91-64-52, a-laure.de-marignan@ifpen.fr , anne-laure.de-marignan@ifpen.fr ; Régis de Bonnaventure - D2T - +33-1-30-13-07-56 - regis.de-bonnaventure@d2t.fr
HAMBURG, Germany, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Produce professional music on the iPhone with this new app
Electronic music was once only produced by those who had talent, expertise, and
professional software. Today, the smartphone is enough. The music has arrived on mobile
devices and the operating system iOS 5 makes professional music-making on the iPhone
possible. New to the market of music apps is "Square Beats" - a playful professional tool
that allows musicians to quickly and intuitively produce beats and melodies.
More instruments, more tracks, more opportunities
Whether as an accompanying instrument for band rehearsal, the basic beat for freestyle
hip-hop or for show element and performing live - in a few minutes, users can selectively
implement ideas through experimentation or create amazing beats and melodies. Square Beats
offers up to 96 instruments and ten tracks which is way more opportunities than current
music apps. Square Beats does not have a technical look. The user interface is reduced to
a simple design that allows for intuitive use. Square Beats consists of a grid with
multiple blocks (squares), each of which can be assigned different instruments and sounds.
Also key, length, height, and volume can be adjusted individually. The blocks can be
placed over and next to each other, so that when played creates complex beats.
Democratization of music
"We have managed to build a stylish app that is extremely easy to use, and it does not
lack the necessary musical complexity," says app developer Simon Meyborg. "Both
professional musicians as well as experimental, joyful amateurs achieve with Square Beats
amazing results that are presentable." This is possible with the current operating system
iOS 5, because the latency is reduced and the audio features of the iPhone can be used
profoundly.
In the age of social sharing, the original songs are sent via a connection to the
music platform SoundCloud, or audio file export to friends and fans.
The app is now available in a free and a paid version for iPhone and iPad in the
AppStore. The free version contains 19 instruments. The paid version comes with 96
instruments, internal instrument creation, SoundCloud link and audio file export.
Square Beats is operated by Robstar UG (limited). Robstar is run by a young software
developer from Hamburg. It develops applications and services for mobile devices and the
Web. CEO is Simon Meyborg.
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Doritos brand today announced the return of Crash the Super Bowl, the groundbreaking contest that invites consumers to create homemade Doritos ads for the chance to see their work air during the Super Bowl broadcast. Marking the seventh anniversary of the program, this year's contest promises to be the biggest, boldest to date with many exciting new twists and an opportunity for the winner that could be a true career game changer. Full details will be revealed during a not-to-be-missed announcement webcast taking place at http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com at 8 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. PDT on Sept. 19, 2012. A recording of the event will be available on the Doritos Facebook page following the live announcement.
As one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, Doritos originally introduced Crash the Super Bowl in 2007, and aired its first consumer-created commercial during Super Bowl XLIV. Over the last six years, consumer-created Doritos ads have consistently ranked within the top-five spots of the USA TODAY Ad Meter, and three of the last four years they have scored the No. 1 ranking. As a result, the creators of these top-ranked winning ads have been awarded millions of dollars in grand prize money. Contest finalists have also gone on to receive commercial work, Hollywood representation and other once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. To date, the brand has received more than 19,000 consumer-generated ad submissions further demonstrating the popularity of the award-winning program.
PepsiCo's relationship with the NFL is among the company's longest running and most successful sports sponsorships. PepsiCo will leverage its relationship with the NFL to connect with consumers throughout the season, with activations spanning many of the company's largest food and beverage brands. Examples include:
-- Pepsi will sponsor the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show in New Orleans on
February 3, 2013, bringing Pepsi's signature style of consumer
engagement to pop culture's biggest stage.
-- Pepsi and the NFL recently launched the Pepsi NFL Anthems program, a
national campaign that will feature some of today's most talented
musical artists, iconic NFL teams, and exciting players.
-- Quaker Oats is teaming up with the NFL and quarterback Andrew Luck on
the NFL PLAY 60 Super Bowl Contest presented by Quaker, a program that
will find inspiring kids who make eating right and physical fitness a
priority and can motivate their peers to do the same.
-- Gatorade and its Gatorade Sports Science Institute are working closely
with 11 NFL rookies this year to help guide their nutrition plans and
help improve performance. Each rookie's story is being documented in a
web series called "Everything to Prove" on NFL.com.
-- Frito-Lay and Pepsi are joining forces for the "Make Your Game Day
Official" promotion, which will give consumers who purchase Frito-Lay
and Pepsi foods and beverages together a chance to win official NFL
prizes.
About Doritos
Doritos tortilla chips is one of the billion-dollar brands that make up Frito-Lay North America, the $13 billion convenient foods business unit of PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. To learn more about the Doritos brand, visit its website at http://www.doritos.com or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/DoritosUSA or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DoritosUSA.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola - make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com.
Heart IT and Hendricks Regional Health Announce The Implementation of WebPAX® to Manage Cardiac Images
WebPAX® Allows Hendricks Regional Health to efficiently manage and distribute cardiac images
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero-footprint medical imaging workstation, has joined Hendricks Regional Health to announce the implementation of Heart IT's WebPAX(®) platform to help manage and distribute cardiac images.
Hendricks Regional Health is a non-profit Magnet(® )hospital located in Danville, Indiana, serving the residents of central Indiana and west-suburban Indianapolis. Hendricks Regional Health needed an effective approach for distributing cardiology images to the physicians tasked with reading the images. WebPAX(® )was able to provide an optimal solution for the hospital through several key features. WebPAX(®) allows Hendricks Regional Health to acquire cardiology images directly from their scanners and then make those images available to cardiologists on the web, on a zero-footprint basis. Despite being web-based, WebPAX(® )provides diagnostic quality with FDA 510k clearance. This unique capability converts virtually any computer with Internet access into a workstation.
Donna Haggard, MSN, RN, Clinical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Hendricks Regional Health, stated the following: "WebPAX(®) provided the ideal solution to our organization. It is critical that we deliver or make it possible for physicians on-site to receive medical images in an effective and timely manner. Unfortunately, medical images are often distributed manually by printing CDs and then physically delivering those discs to different locations via courier. The WebPAX(®) technology allows us to receive the image from the scanner and make it immediately available on the web. Our Cardiologists are then able to read the image quickly - regardless of their location. Our goal is to provide the best medical care to our community. WebPAX(®) is allowing us to deliver the top quality care that our patients expect from us."
About Heart IT:
Founded in 2000 and headquartered near North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, Heart IT is a global leader in the medical image web enablement field. Their flagship product, WebPAX(®) is the first FDA approved zero foot-print medical image workstation. It provides web-based medical image management technology and services to health care systems, large hospitals and private clinics as well as drug and device companies sponsoring multi-center clinical trials. Worldwide, WebPAX(®) systems currently provide secure web browser access to over one billion medical images. For more information visit our website at http://www.heartit.com.
About Hendricks Regional Health:
Since 1962, Hendricks Regional Health has served as the area's leading healthcare provider by delivering innovative care with a personal touch. Licensed by the Indiana State Department of Health and accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, Hendricks Regional Health staffs a full complement of physicians in 56 specialties at locations in Danville, Avon, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Lizton and Bainbridge. To learn more call (317) 745-3553 or visit http://www.hendricks.org.
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CONTACT: Hiram F. Perez, Heart IT, +1-301-310-3260, hiram.perez@heartit.com
NICE to Demonstrate How to Leverage its Security Solutions for Improved Operations at ASIS
NICE's integrated security portfolio provides advanced real-time situation management and intelligence that enable organizations to Own the Decisive Moment(TM)
RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced that it will showcase its market-leading
integrated security solutions at booth 326 at the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar
and Exhibits, taking place September 10-13, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
"More organizations today are leveraging their security systems to meet broader
operational needs and achieve greater business success," said Eric Hines, Vice President,
Security at NICE. "In order to effectively do so, those systems must be able to identify
operational risks, understand what response must be executed, and deliver the right
insight and guidance to the right person in order to successfully manage the situation by
taking the right action. At ASIS, we will demonstrate how our integrated security
portfolio can help customers achieve this and thereby Own the Decisive Moment."
NICE will present the advanced capabilities of its industry-leading situation
management solution, NICE Situator, which improves real-time situation management through
data analysis, collaboration and information sharing across the operational chain. New
features to be demonstrated include intelligent call-taking capabilities, streamlined task
management via smart resource assignment (according to geographical proximity), and mobile
interfaces. NICE Situator detects events and initiates response plans based on pre-defined
thresholds and extracts precise insights from data streams for informed decision making.
These analytic capabilities also support trend and smart reporting that are used to help
predict and prevent future situations.
NICE will also demonstrate the latest release of Inform - its multimedia incident
information management solution. NICE Inform imports and consolidates data from various
sources and now supports video and audio from third-party capture platforms to create
360-degree incident reconstruction for investigations and debriefing, and for defining
best practices.
The enterprise-class IP video surveillance system, NiceVision Net 2.5 will also be on
display. The latest release includes a video management dashboard that provides an
at-a-glance enterprise-wide status view of all locations, and a customized retail banking
package featuring a branch dashboard and ATM integration.
Solution demonstrations will take place at the NICE booth, showing viewers how they
can enhance existing security systems by incorporating these latest technologies. In
addition, NICE Situator will be showcased in the PSIA Systems Interoperability Demo
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on September 11th at 3:00 p.m. in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel,
demonstrating its physical security interoperability compliance and dedication to open
standards.
On Wednesday, September 12th at 11:00 a.m., Dr. Bob Banerjee, Director of Training and
Sales at NICE, will moderate an ASIS educational session titled, "Security Visionaries
Explore Best Practices for Today and Plans for Tomorrow." Panelists will provide a
first-hand account of what goes on behind the walls of security control centers.
Participants include: Chris Swecker, former FBI Assistant Director and current CEO of
Chris Swecker Enterprises, Ed Merkle, Director of Port Security & Emergency Operations for
the Virginia Port Authority, and Brian Stephens, Senior VP of Corporate Security at Bank
of America.
The NICE Security Offering addresses the needs of governments and enterprises with
intent-based solutions for fighting crime and terror, by anticipating, managing and
mitigating safety, security and operational risks. The offering enables capturing,
analysis and correlation of data from multiple sensors and systems, including audio,
video, radio, geo-location and web, providing a framework for fusing data silos into a
single, holistic operational view. NICE Security solutions empower organizations to act
effectively in real time to prevent, manage and investigate incidents, ensuring fast
resolution and debriefing, and continuous security improvements. NICE Security solutions
are deployed worldwide in transportation systems, critical infrastructures, city centers
and enterprise campuses.
About NICE Systems
NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) is the worldwide leader of software solutions that deliver
strategic insights by capturing and analyzing mass quantities of structured and
unstructured data in real time from multiple sources, including phone calls, mobile apps,
emails, chat, social media, and video. NICE's solutions enable organizations to take the
Next-Best-Action to improve customer experience and business results, ensure compliance,
fight financial crime, and safeguard people and assets. NICE solutions are used by over
25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 80 of the Fortune 100
companies. http://www.nice.com.
Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NICE
Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. For a full list of
NICE Systems' marks, please see: http://www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements,
including the statements by Messer Hines, are based on the current expectations of the
management of NICE-Systems Ltd. (the Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to
differ materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the impact of
the global economic environment on the Company's customer base (particularly financial
services firms) and the resulting uncertainties; changes in technology and market
requirements; decline in demand for the Company's products; inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in
absorbing and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel; loss
of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and inability to maintain
certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a more detailed description of the
risk factors and uncertainties affecting the company, refer to the Company's reports filed
from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's
Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release
are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise them, except as required by law.
Corporate Media Contact
Erik Snider, +1-877-245-7448, erik.snider@nice.com
Investors
Marty Cohen, +1-212-574-3635, ir@nice.com, ET
Anat Earon-Heilborn + 972-9-775-3798, ir@nice.com, CET
AARP, LivePitch Media Announce Start-Up Finalists For Health Innovation@50+
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP and LivePitch Media announced today the 10 start-up finalists for the AARP Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch, taking place September 21, 2012 in New Orleans. The showcase features the most exciting start-up companies in the "50 and over" health technology and innovation sector.
AARP Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch takes place during the 2012 Life@50+ AARP National Event & Expo in New Orleans, which is attended by 20,000+ members and guests from across the U.S. and the globe.
In a unique dual-pitch format the 10 start-ups will pitch leading venture and angel investors as well as AARP consumers. The day starts with companies pitching the judges and investor audience. In the afternoon, AARP members will join the conversation and companies will have the opportunity to redirect their pitch to the consumer audience, gaining valuable consumer feedback. At the end of the day two grand prize winners - a Judges' Winner and AARP Consumer Winner - will be announced.
This year's expert Judges include: Clayton Lewis, Partner at Maveron, Brandon Hull, Managing Partner at Cardinal Partners, Jeff Shoemate, Vice President of Innovation and Business Development, UnitedHealth Group Alliances and Andy Donner, Partner at Physic Ventures. Lisa Suennen, Managing Member at Psilos Group is emcee'ing the show. Show details and registration can be found online at http://Health50.org
The 2012 AARP Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch finalists include:
1DocWay
New York, NY http://www.1docway.com
1DocWay is an online doctor's office. We connect hospitals with underserved patient clinics and nursing facilities, through our lightweight technology and implementation service. In doing so, we improve community health/wellness and increase patient access to physician specialists.
Abilto
New York, NY http://www.abilto.com
AbilTo administers remote behavioral health programs via phone or web-based videoconference that help individuals to better manage depression - enabling better health outcomes - and payors to eliminate avoidable, near-term medical expenses.
Carelinx
San Francisco, C http://www.carelinx.com
CareLinx is the preeminent online Professional Caregiver Network that provides solutions to help consumers & institutions easily find, screen, manage and pay caregivers who match their specific needs and budget. CareLinx is well positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for caregivers with the aging of our population.
CareTree.me
Chicago, IL http://www.CareTree.me
CareTree is a collaboration platform designed to replace the paper records in the home health and senior care industries with an online platform that centralizes information and automates communication with care stakeholders (the individual, their caretakers, family, and doctors).
Evermind
Nashville, TN http://www.evermind.us
For our aging family members and loved ones who live independently, daily rituals are signs of stability and markers of good health. By monitoring electronic appliances they use as part of their daily routines, Evermind connects us to the rhythms of our loved ones' daily lives without diminishing their independence.
GenieMD, LLC
Pleasanton, CA http://www.geniemd.com
GenieMD offers a cloud-based healthcare platform and associated web and mobile applications empowering consumers to manage their medication adherence, track vitals, log exercise, generate health reports in addition to providing health related information from reliable sources to better educate the consumer.
GeriJoy
Richmond, BC, Canada http://www.gerijoy.com
GeriJoy, an MIT and Techstars-affiliated company, offers talking pets for socially isolated elders. Beyond the proven emotional and health benefits of owning a pet, the GeriJoy companion provides intelligent, compassionate conversation, available 24/7. It lives inside an Internet-connected tablet and presents information, news, photos, and family messages as discussion topics.
LivWell Health
San Francisco, CA http://www.livwellhealth.com
LivWell Health offers a technology-enabled, service for seniors living independently at home, and for families seeking help in their care. For about the cost of a coffee a day, subscribers can: Access a web-based care coordination system, book vetted service providers, and video-chat with their Concierge!.
MedClimate
Arlington, VA http://www.medclimate.com
MedClimate delivers the leading secure communications platform that provides an easy, cost-effective way to connect patients with their preferred provider. Unlike patient portals, MedClimate offers an EHR-agnostic secure mobile platform that delivers a higher quality of care for all patients and increases accessibility of consultative "visits" to the doctor.
QMedic
Cambridge, MA http://www.qmedichealth.com
QMedic is revolutionizing home health monitoring by automating behavioral alerts to caregivers and protecting seniors even when they are unable to press the emergency button.
About LivePitch Media
AARP Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch is a property of LivePitch Media, a producer of entrepreneur-focused technology and media conferences and events. LivePitch Media clients and customers include SXSW (Startup Village and Accelerator), Turner Entertainment, AARP and dozens of Fortune 500 and startup companies. For more information please visit http://LivePitchMedia.com
SOURCE LivePitch Media
LivePitch Media
CONTACT: Christopher Sherman, Engage Digital, +1-830-444-0004,chris@engagedigital.com
Fingerprint Digital Secures Investment from Corus Entertainment to Expand Kids' Mobile Gaming Network
Leading Canadian-Based Kids' Entertainment and Media Brand Joins Fingerprint Board, Partners in Content Development
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerprint Digital, Inc, a mobile gaming startup that creates educational and engaging gaming apps for kids, today announced that Corus Entertainment Inc., an integrated media and entertainment company, has made an investment to further grow and expand Fingerprint's learning and entertainment platform, known as Fingerprint Play. As the lead investor, Corus will bolster Fingerprint's position as one of the key contenders in the growing children's app market as Fingerprint adds more content, expands its product offering and names Corus' Colin Bohm, Managing Director, Nelvana Enterprises to its board.
The Fingerprint Play platform, which launched in December of 2011, is available on iOS (iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad) and offers a range of entertaining and educational content with compelling interactive features designed to engage children and parents in a gaming environment. Fingerprint offers 14 apps today, which have been played over 20 million minutes. With this investment from Corus, Fingerprint Play plans to expand to Android devices and add eight new gaming apps by the end of 2012.
"We are excited about Corus' investment in our company. This partnership enables us to leverage Corus' experience in the kids' realm and will allow Fingerprint to increase our offerings to older children, expand internationally and deliver new games that kids love and parents trust on all platforms, from iOS to Android," said Nancy MacIntyre, CEO and co-founder of Fingerprint.
In addition to its premium and lifestyle entertainment offerings, Corus Entertainment has an array of kid-focused assets including television networks; an animation business, Nelvana; and a book publishing business, Kids Can Press. The company's brands, including Max & Ruby, Babar, Franklin and Friends, Scaredy Squirrel, Chester and CitizenKid, to name a few, are well-known and loved by kids and families worldwide. Through this deal, Corus plans to bring some of its properties to the Fingerprint Play platform.
"Fingerprint's unique platform for connecting parents and kids with game-based learning is the foundation for success in the crowded app market," said Colin Bohm. "With our focus and commitment on providing audiences with access to great content on all platforms, Corus looks forward to helping Fingerprint grow and expand their technology worldwide."
Daniel Klaus, CEO of K2 Media Labs and co-founder of Fingerprint, added: "Corus is the perfect investor to join Fingerprint. Their success in building kid- and family-friendly brands, coupled with our strength in creating children's gaming content, makes for great future growth opportunities."
About Fingerprint Digital
Based in San Francisco, Fingerprint Digital is a mobile entertainment company for kids and the creator of Fingerprint Play, the first kids' learning and entertainment platform, providing sharing and engagement opportunities between kids and parents across mobile devices and the web. Its network of quality, Mom-Comm enabled edutainment apps is made up of first-party apps, as well as apps "fingerprinted" by third-party developers. For more information, visit http://www.fingerprintplay.com or http://www.facebook.com/fingerprintplay.
About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The Company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), ABC Spark, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada), CosmoTV, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW AM 980, 99.3 The FOX, Country 105, 630 CHED, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CJR.B). Experience Corus on the web at http://www.corusent.com.
About K2 Media Labs
K2 Media Labs is an Investment Lab focused on building businesses for the connected consumer. Founded by Kevin Wendle (CNET, iFilm and E! Online) and Daniel Klaus (MusicNation, Brand Farm and Fabric Group), K2 Media Labs network of companies includes Fingerprint, Sonar, and Tracks. Learn more about K2 Media Labs at http://www.k2medialabs.com.
CONTACT: Michele Spring-Fajeau for Fingerprint, +1-925-634-8289, Michele@zebrapartners.net; or Sally Tindal for Corus Entertainment, +1-416-479-6107, sally.tindal@corusent.com Media Assets, http://db.tt/DWPamo9s
NICE Executive Networking Series to Present Advanced Solutions and Strategies for Call Volume Reduction and Next Call Prevention
'Shaping Interactions as they Happen' will bring together industry leaders to discuss best practices for proactively addressing customer needs and preventing unnecessary interactions
RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced that it will showcase its real-time
analytics technology and call reduction strategies during an executive networking series
about Shaping Interactions as they Happen. Taking place on September 12-24, 2012 with four
stops across North America, these events will bring together industry thought leaders to
discuss optimizing customer interactions by promoting first-contact resolution
[http://www.nice.com/operational-efficiency/first-contact-resolution ] and proactively
preventing unnecessary calls.
"Companies should welcome customer interactions. However, they must be able to
identify and carry out constructive interactions, which resolve customer issues, create
high satisfaction, lower operational costs, and generate revenues," said Barak Eilam,
President of NICE Americas. "By tracking the customer journey across channels, identifying
what drives customer behavior, and predicting what the customer's next move will be,
enterprises are able to shape interactions as they happen, thereby achieving better
results."
Kicking off the series, the NICE Executive Breakfast in Kansas City on September 12th
will bring together several NICE customers and a NICE expert to share best practices on
how to deliver excellent customer service and Own the Decisive Moment(TM).
Jason Pointelin, Manager of Analytics and Performance Management Systems at Sprint,
will deliver a case study on the use of analytics to understand the reasons behind
different call types. By leveraging this information, Sprint has been able to proactively
handle customer needs during the first interaction, reduce call volumes, and increase
overall agent performance.
Martha Rogers, Ph.D., Founding Partner at Peppers & Rogers Group, will lead an
interactive discussion on the value of cross-channel analytics
[http://www.nice.com/cross-channel-analytics ] in determining the ideal customer support
mix for creating valuable customer experiences. Her session will focus on best responses
to customers via social media, the contact center, and self-service, to help reduce call
volumes and other costs while improving customer inquiry resolution and demonstrable
long-term customer trust and loyalty.
Matthew Storm, Director of Innovation and Solutions at NICE, will discuss the role of
Real-Time Interaction Analytics
[http://www.nice.com/smartcenter-suite/interaction-analytics ] in helping agents understand
the full context of each interaction and guiding them to the next-best-action during the
interaction.
The NICE solutions identify and analyze repeat customer calls in order to understand
what the underlying cause is, for example, agent knowledge gaps or process failures. The
analytics technology also detects patterns of behavior across the customer journey -
information that is used to anticipate and proactively meet customer needs in order to
prevent the next call. By implementing these solutions, businesses can reduce call volumes
by up to 25 percent, making operations more efficient while also improving customer
satisfaction and loyalty.
The Shaping Interactions as they Happen series will include a variety of additional
events and webinars. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.shapeinteractions.com
- Webinar: Shaping Interactions as they Happen with Real-Time Speech
Analytics - September 13, 2012
- North East Contact Center Forum, Fall Event - Weston, MA, September 18, 2012
- NICE Executive Networking Event: Wine Pairing - Montreal, September 19, 2012
- Webinar: Shaping Interactions as they Happen: Predict and Prevent the Next One
- September 20, 2012
- NICE Executive Networking Event: Twins vs. Yankees - Minneapolis, September
24, 2012
NICE's Customer Interaction Management [http://www.nice.com/enterprise ] Offering
enables organizations to impact the full lifecycle of every customer interaction by being
well-prepared for each interaction, shaping the interaction in real time as it happens,
and driving improvement across the enterprise for the next interaction. Driven by
real-time, cross-channel analytics and Voice of the Customer
[http://www.nice.com/voice-of-the-customer-solutions ] insights, it offers targeted
solutions for enhancing the customer experience, streamlining operational efficiency
across the enterprise, improving employee performance, increasing service-to-sales
revenue, and complying with policies and regulations. NICE Customer Interaction Management
solutions, including on-premise and SaaS, are implemented by contact centers of all sizes,
branches, retail stores, trading floors, and back office operations.
About NICE Systems
NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) is the worldwide leader of software solutions that deliver
strategic insights by capturing and analyzing mass quantities of structured and
unstructured data in real time from multiple sources, including, phone calls, mobile apps,
emails, chat, social media, and video. NICE's solutions enable organizations to take the
Next-Best-Action to improve customer experience and business results, ensure compliance,
fight financial crime, and safeguard people and assets. NICE solutions are used by over
25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 80 of the Fortune 100
companies. http://www.nice.com.
Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NICE
Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. For a full list of
NICE Systems' marks, please see: http://www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements,
including statements by Messer Eilam, are based on the current expectations of the
management of NICE-Systems Ltd. (the Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to
differ materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the impact of
the global economic environment on the Company's customer base (particularly financial
services firms) and the resulting uncertainties; changes in technology and market
requirements; decline in demand for the Company's products; inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in
absorbing and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel; loss
of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and inability to maintain
certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a more detailed description of the
risk factors and uncertainties affecting the company, refer to the Company's reports filed
from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's
Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release
are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise them, except as required by law.
Corporate Media Contact
Erik Snider, +1-877-245-7448, erik.snider@nice.com
Investors
Marty Cohen, +1-212-574-3635, ir@nice.com, ET
Anat Earon-Heilborn +972-9-775-3798, ir@nice.com, CET
Cloud-based Services Unify the Delivery, Workflow and Monetization of Online Video
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai® Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leading cloud platform for delivering secure, high-performing user experiences to any device, anywhere, today introduced the new Sola Media Solutions portfolio. A comprehensive set of cloud?based, integrated services, Sola Media is designed to offer customers a powerful, yet easy-to-use way to address the challenges of online media workflow, storage and delivery. Sola Media, including newly available transcoding and stream packaging capabilities, will be introduced and demonstrated to attendees at the upcoming IBC 2012 (Stand 7.K36), taking place September 7-11, 2012 in Amsterdam.
According to a recent report, industry analyst firm Gartner, Inc. forecasts, "more than 1 billion connected devices -- including smartphones, media tablets and ultrathin notebooks -- capable of consuming all forms of media will be in the hands of consumers by 2015."(1) The report further states that, "On the operational side of things, moving aspects of the content creation, distribution and licensing processes into the cloud holds the promise of not just lowering costs, but also removing friction -- in the form of fairly manual processes in today's systems -- from many of these processes."(2)
Meeting the increasing demand for content that is available when and where viewers want it, on a wide variety of devices, and with the highest quality possible can present challenges. Content providers want the cost advantages of efficiency, agility, and flexibility that cloud?based solutions offer, while ensuring that the platform they choose has the flexibility to incorporate technologies that address their varying content and audience requirements.
"Success in providing a truly engaging online audience experience is incumbent on several factors coming together seamlessly," explained Mike McGuire, research vice president, Gartner, Inc. "Content providers of all types want to simplify the process, speed time to market and prepare for future advances - all without sacrificing the quality which is crucial for keeping viewers satisfied."
Built on the Akamai Intelligent Platform(TM)( ), Akamai's Sola Media is designed to provide unmatched scale and reliability to support customers' objectives for their online video initiatives and meet a range of requirements across the entire content lifecycle.
Sola Media consists of the following:
-- Sola Sphere - At the foundation of the Sola Media Solutions portfolio is
Sola Sphere. Building on a decade of innovation, Sola Sphere is designed
to provide unmatched scale, reach, performance and reliability in
cloud-based storage and content delivery services. Further, Sola Sphere
is designed to support a variety of video delivery technologies
including progressive media downloading and adaptive bitrate streaming
through existing and emerging industry standard protocols - such as
MPEG-DASH - to help customers address the challenges of delivering to a
variety of player platforms over varying network conditions, all while
maintaining a high quality experience.
-- Sola Vision - Sola Vision is designed to address three critical areas of
the online video content lifecycle - the need to adapt content for
efficient, engaging online delivery; to protect content at a level
appropriate to the application; and to simply and efficiently connect
viewers to content providers, operators, advertisers, and other
participants in the online media delivery ecosystem. Sola Vision
introduces powerful new capabilities in the area of cloud-based
transcoding and stream packaging that are expected to simplify the
workflow for delivering content across multiple environments. In
addition to support for industry initiatives such as TV Everywhere and
UltraViolet, Sola Vision is designed to support multiple levels of
content protection, from player verification through a variety of
studio-grade DRM technologies. Akamai's platform is architected to
enable customers to monetize video through advertising and different
methods they may pursue. The architecture's flexibility is designed to
allow content owners and providers to match content protection levels
and monetization strategies to the specific content and target audience.
-- Sola Media Analytics - The ability to understand how viewers are
consuming content and visibility into the overall quality of their
experience are paramount to successful engagements. Sola Media Analytics
collects both real-time quality and post-event audience engagement
information required to better understand viewer behavior and reveal
opportunities for improving the viewer experience.
-- Luna Control Center -Sola Media's capabilities are managed through the
Luna Control Center, a unified web user interface that supports all
Akamai solutions. Content owners can simply specify the target end
devices and desired security levels for a given library of media titles
and Sola Vision's integrated expert system is designed to determine the
appropriate renditions, bitrate settings, protocols, and dozens of other
settings required for optimized viewing and delivery. User interfaces
are architected to automatically update as new device types, protocols,
and technologies are introduced, intending to make it easy for customers
to incrementally adapt their content to embrace these changes in the
future.
Architected for openness and flexibility, Sola Media capabilities may also be accessed through open APIs to allow customers to integrate Sola Media functionality into their existing content workflows. In addition, Sola Media's open platform approach is designed to support the integration of a variety of third-party security/DRM and advertising /monetization technologies and platforms, in order to maximize choice.
Akamai is working with partners within the online video ecosystem to provide the broadest array of choices available to meet customer needs.
"Bringing seamless television experiences across devices is a great market opportunity that requires content providers to tackle major challenges including platform fragmentation, monetization, buffering between content and ads, and understanding who is watching the content," said Jeremy Helfand, vice president, Monetization at Adobe. "Customers can easily deploy Akamai's Sola Media Solutions together with Adobe Project Primetime components such as HTTP Dynamic Streaming (HDS) technology, ad insertion and industry-leading DRM solutions to address several of these important media workflow challenges."
Sola Media Solutions is available now. The latest offerings include cloud-based transcoding for on-demand content and stream packaging which is designed to adapt a single file or live stream on-the-fly for delivery to multiple viewing devices. The portfolio will be highlighted for attendees at IBC 2012 in Amsterdam.
"With Sola Media Solutions, including the cloud-based transcoding and stream packaging capabilities introduced in Sola Vision, we're offering content providers an effective way to address the increasing audience demand for high-quality online video," said Bill Wheaton, senior vice president and general manager, Media Division at Akamai. "Through our industry-leading technologies, and by working closely with our partners in the ecosystem, Akamai is dedicated to providing our customers with solutions to help them succeed in the rapidly evolving world of online video."
About Akamai
Akamai(®) is the leading cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere. At the core of the Company's solutions is the Akamai Intelligent Platform(TM) providing extensive reach, coupled with unmatched reliability, security, visibility and expertise. Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud. To learn more about how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, please visit http://www.akamai.com or blogs.akamai.com, and follow @Akamai on Twitter.
Akamai Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
This release contains information about future expectations, plans and prospects of Akamai's management that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, failure of Akamai services to operate as expected or to address intended market needs, a failure of Akamai's network infrastructure, and other factors that are discussed in Akamai's Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents periodically filed with the SEC.
(1 )Gartner, "A Quick Look at Cloud Computing in Media, 2012," Mike McGuire, April 12, 2012
(2) Ibid
Contacts:
Rob Morton Natalie Temple
Media Relations Investor Relations
617-444-3641 617-444-3635
rmorton@akamai.com ntemple@akamai.com
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Introducing xMOD, a New Multi-Model Simulation Platform for Developing Complex Systems
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
IFPEN and D2T Powertrain Engineering have launched xMOD, an innovative model
integration software platform. This product sets itself apart by its ability to make
models from different tools work together, in a single environment. It can even be used
with Hardware in the Loop (HiL)* test benches. xMOD can save a great deal of time in the
increasingly complex development of industrial systems. One such example is powertrain
development in the automobile industry. From the early design phase, models from a variety
of software (Matlab/Simulink, AMESim, Dymola, GT-Power, SimulationX and Code C/C++) used
to coexist. These can now interact together on the entire powertrain thanks to xMOD.
The new software was designed to squarely fit the requirements of all stakeholders
involved in the development process. A vast amount of experience in simulation is not
required to use this software. Instead, it is designed to give engineers from various
professions control over the entire process. User interfaces can be customized and
confidentiality management is integrated.
Furthermore, xMOD does more than simply streamline the design phase. It can also be
used on HiL validation benches for engine control unit (ECU) and, for some components,
even on engine or powertrain test benches. xMOD therefore provides a single working
environment, from design right through to validation. This facilitates communication
between departments, gives everyone access to simulation and limits the risk of errors and
lost information.
Thanks to its high potential, xMOD is already being used to great effect for
conventional, hybrid and electric powertrain applications. D2T has already sold xMOD
licenses to Renault. Moreover, the platform has also been used as part of many projects
IFPEN is involved in.
* HiL: platforms that can be used to test physical parts such as control units in a
simulated virtual environment like a complete vehicle
About IFP Energies nouvelles
IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) is a world-class public-sector research, innovation and
training center active in the fields of energy, transport and the environment. Its mission
is to provide public players and industry with efficient, economical, clean and
sustainable technologies to take up the challenges facing society in terms of climate
change, energy diversification and water resource management. http://www.ifpenergiesnouvelles.fr
About D2T Powertrain Engineering
Based in France, D2T is specialized in engine engineering. It provides development and
calibration services for powertrains, machinery and equipment as well as test bench
engineering services. D2T is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IFP-Energies nouvelles and
employs nearly 400 people worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.d2t.com
Source: IFP Energies nouvelles and D2T
Press contacts: Anne-Laure de Marignan / IFP Energies nouvelles ? Tel. : +33(0)1-47-52-62-07 ? Mobile : +33(0)6-80-91-64-52, a-laure.de-marignan@ifpen.fr, anne-laure.de-marignan@ifpen.fr ; Régis de Bonnaventure - D2T - +33-1-30-13-07-56 - regis.de-bonnaventure@d2t.fr
The Bodog Poker Network's controversial Recreational Poker Model has put together its
advert promoting the advantages of anonymous tables but the (un)offending video
[http://youtu.be/qv7Pc7jsrIk ] has not used the company's trademark of beautiful women. In
fact, there are no women in it at all.
Bodog brand founder Calvin Ayre commented: "This video is very high quality and the
makers are very proud of it. However, we at Bodog brand are disgusted and can only
apologise to customers that this inoffensive, verging on sexist, nonsense ever saw the
light of day. It will not happen again."
Source: BodogBrand
BodogBrand.com International Press Office (London): +44-7825-064-776
Eutelsat at IBC 2012: Satellites Ready for Ultra HD, Triple-play, Digital Cinema, New-generation Newsgathering and More...
AMSTERDAM, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
7-11 September, RAI Amsterdam, Stand H1 - D59
Highlights
- NewsSpotter service via KA-SAT: a new way to transmit video from the field
using IP Streaming
- Satellite Triple-play: transforming broadcast and broadband in the home
- Ultra HD: satellites partnering 2k and 4k
- Sky Italia showcases latest innovation: Sky on Demand using satellite for on
demand content delivery direct to the MySky HD STB
- New Eutelsat satellites to support fast growing markets
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world's top satellite
operators, will display solutions at the heart of broadcast and broadband markets at this
year's IBC, the premier annual conference and exhibition for professionals engaged in the
creation, management and delivery of entertainment and media content.
KA-SAT High Throughput Satellite: Expanding the Satellite Universe
Services continue to roll out on Eutelsat's KA-SAT satellite, including NewsSpotter
[http://www.eutelsat.com/products/broadcast-newsspotter.html ], which has caught the
attention of broadcasters and television service providers across Europe. They include
Denmark's TV2 that added NewsSpotter to the broadcast infrastructure deployed to send TV
reports of the French presidential elections and the UK Diamond Jubilee back to studios in
Copenhagen.
With airtime booked online, NewsSpotter delivers live video in HD and SD from the
field via high-speed IP streaming using lightweight compact equipment. The service is
equivalent to providing a dedicated fibre which connects crew on the field directly with
broadcast centres. Three types of NewsSpotter antenna will be shown at IBC.
KA-SAT is also transforming the broadband market across Europe and the Mediterranean
Basin with the Tooway(TM) [http://www.tooway.com ] service which will be on display. Major
user enhancements were announced in July, enabled by the upgrade of the digital modulation
scheme of the KA-SAT infrastructure from 8PSK to 16APSK that has increased the system's
total throughput. Offering download speeds of up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds of up to
6Mbps, with consumption profiles of up to 50 Gigabytes per month and lower entry costs,
the latest generation of Tooway(TM) broadband services is accelerating the move to
broadband for the many still struggling with poor Internet connectivity.
Full Satellite Triple-play: Changing the Face of Consumer TV and Internet Services
The consumer satellite market is poised to undergo a transformation into a fully
interactive environment as users get the message that they can benefit from TV, broadband
and telephony via a single dish.
Using the 77cm Tooway(TM) dish and a Ku-band LNB trained towards one of up to six TV
satellites over Europe, consumers in white and grey areas can have the same triple play
experience as those with access to high-speed terrestrial networks.
The satellite triple-play market is gaining traction in Europe, with Forthnet Group,
Greece's pay-TV service provider, and Serbia Broadband (SBB) the first operators to bundle
Tooway(TM) with their pay-TV portfolio to offer triple-play with a single subscription.
Eutelsat will show just how easy this is on its stand throughout the show.
Ultra HD: Ready for the New TV Revolution with Eutelsat
Eutelsat has a recognised industry track record for supporting formats, including HD
and 3D that further raise the bar of video and audio resolution. This commitment drove
Eutelsat's support of NHK at IBC in 2008 for the first satellite transmission of Super
Hi-Vision with an image resolution of 7680 pixels on 4320 lines and an immersive 22.2
channel surround sound system.
The market for Ultra HD transmission has gained speed since 2008 and Eutelsat's
satellites have demonstrated their ability on multiple occasions to transport a number of
channels per transponder in the Quad HDTV / 4k TV format which is expected to be the most
likely common Ultra HD format. Two Eutelsat satellites are also used on a regular basis to
transmit 2k and 4k feature films to over 700 cinema screens across Europe.
A Quad HDTV monitor (3840 pixels x 2160 lines) and a 4k cinema player provided by
Doremi with block converters to convert the 4k content into four HDTV signals will be
shown on the Eutelsat stand.
The monitor will also show images from a JVC 4k camcorder with four HD outputs coming
from four SDHC cards.
Sky Italia Showcases Its Latest Innovation; Sky on Demand
Sky Italia, Italy's leading pay-TV platform that broadcasts exclusively from
Eutelsat's HOT BIRD position continues to bring the most innovative technology into
Italian homes to give viewers the best of premium services.
Sky Italia is now broadcasting 52 HD channels and a regular 3D channel. Using a MySky
HD Digital Video Recorder, viewers can also store content and pause and resume viewing
with maximum flexibility.
Sky on Demand is Sky Italia's newest innovation. Launched in July, it enables
subscribers to My Sky HD to have even more control over what they watch and when, with
downloads proposed from an initial 1,200 titles, including films, series, documentaries,
children's programmes and sports.
Sky on Demand will be demonstrated on the Eutelsat stand using satellite for on-demand
content delivery direct to the MySky HD STB.
New Satellites to Support Customers in Fast-Growing Markets
Eutelsat continues to expand and enhance its in-orbit resources with new satellites
that will further enhance operational flexibility, capacity and reach. Six satellites are
under construction, and a seventh is about to be commissioned. All are scheduled to be
launched between fourth quarter 2012 and first half 2015 to deliver 28% expansion of
capacity. They will fuel Eutelsat's goal to pursue expansion in fast-growing markets in
the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America, while reinforcing presence in vibrant
European markets.
Three new innovative and highly flexible satellite programmes will be highlighted at
IBC 2012: EUTELSAT 21B and EUTELSAT 70B, which are both due for launch by end 2012, and
EUTELSAT 3B, to be launched in early 2014.
- EUTELSAT 21B will offer high flexibility via an enhanced footprint
sweeping across Europe into North Africa and Central Asia and two high-power beams
with regional coverage of North Africa and the Middle East. Designed for data and
government communications, video file exchanges, GSM and Internet backhauling, the
satellite's 40 Ku-band transponders will increase capacity at 21.5degree(s) East by
50%.
- Unique of its kind, EUTELSAT 70B is designed to optimise resources from a
single orbital slot at the crossroads between Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. With
high frequency reuse, four powerful regional beams connected to 48 Ku-band
transponders will be located on a single platform. EUTELSAT 70B will more than double
current capacity at 70.5degree(s) East for data and government services, broadband
access, GSM backhauling and professional video exchanges.
- EUTELSAT 3B is a tri-band satellite (C, Ku, Ka) designed to increase and
diversify resources for markets in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and South
America. Users will select the most relevant frequency band for different types of
service. Ku and C-band capacity will further consolidate response to broadcast and
data markets. High throughput beams in the Ka-band, that will be individually
steerable to regional and national markets and operated with scalable allocation of
power and spectrum, will support innovative applications in bandwidth-demanding
markets.
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding
company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialised on 28 satellites that provide
coverage across Europe, as well as the Middle East, Africa and significant parts of Asia
and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators. As of
30 June 2012 Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting more than 4,250 television channels
to over 200 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The
Group's satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications
services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet
Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband
subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates high-speed Internet services through teleports
in France and Italy that serve consumers, enterprises, local communities, government
agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in
Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 750 commercial, technical and
operational professionals. This culturally diverse staff comprises employees from 30
countries. http://www.eutelsat.com
Learning Games Network Launches Quandary to Develop Ethical Thinking through Play
Free, online game poses challenging dilemmas as players shape the future of a new civilization
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Learning Games Network, a non-profit spin-off of the MIT Education Arcade and the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Games+Learning+Society Program, today launched Quandary, a unique game that encourages players to think ethically as they lead a human colony struggling for survival on fictional planet Braxos. The game's goal is to provide an engaging experience for players aged 8-14 to strengthen foundational skills that help them recognize ethical issues and deal with ethical situations in their own lives.
"We aimed to achieve something unique with Quandary," said Scot Osterweil, Creative Director of the Learning Games Network. "Although many games have design elements that engage players in critical thinking, perspective-taking and decision-making, Quandary directly addresses these essential competencies."
Quandary's captivating graphic novel style invokes a world where pre-industrial technology meets fantastical science fiction as human colonists attempt to build a viable outpost on a distant planet. Faced with a series of age-appropriate ethical dilemmas, players must make difficult decisions in which there are no clear right or wrong answers but important consequences - to themselves, to others in the colony and to the planet Braxos. Quandary provides a framework for how to approach ethical decision-making without telling players what to think.
"Quandary aims to help children develop their moral compass," said Marina Bers, Associate Professor at the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development at Tufts University. "It engages kids in ethical thinking and prepares them for playing positive future roles in society."
Quandary was developed by a team of experts across the fields of child development, social and emotional learning, moral development and game design. Scholars from Harvard and Tufts University devised a prototype that was tested for viability. Designers at the MIT Education Arcade and the Learning Games Network refined the game, which was produced by FableVision, an award-winning digital production and learning company.
"Now more than ever, teens and pre-teens need help to recognize ethical issues and to handle the complicated ethical situations they encounter in their day-to-day lives," said Shelly London, a retired corporate executive who conceived the idea of an ethics game while a fellow in the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative. "Gaming has great potential to enable young people to actively experience ethical dilemmas, to make decisions and to see the immediate consequences of their actions."
Fall Alert Announces Its New Medical Alert Systems Website
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall Alert, a leading supplier of medical alert systems for seniors, announces the launch of their newly designed, interactive website FallAlert.com.
The new website emphasizes Fall Alert's mission to provide seniors with dependable, low-cost medical alert systems as an alternative to assisted living or in home care. The company wishes to keep seniors living happily, healthfully, and independently in their own homes for as long as possible.
Known for leading technological advances in the medical alarm industry, Fall Alert went a step further with the design of their new website. Their state-of-the-art blog hosts information on varied topics such as current events, senior related news, safety tips, and health/wellness advice. It functions as an educational portal on the site, relaying news and industry updates to better serve their clients. Fall Alert is the first company in the industry to enable social network sharing buttons on their blog, a feature that seeks to gage an understanding of client preferences. Their visitors have the ability to "Like" a blog post and share it on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or Pinterest.
Fall Alert's Live Chat feature allows visitors to easily ask questions and receive prompt responses from certified customer service representatives. Effectively, this gives visitors another choice as to how they'd like to voice any concerns and further opens the lines of communication between the company and its potential clients.
There are several informative pages on the Fall Alert site that seek to educate visitors on the reasons why purchasing a medical alert system would make sense and be useful for them. The page "7 Reasons You Need It" breaks down the circumstances and common reasons why some people decide to invest in their safety by purchasing an alert system.
FallAlert.com is one of the leading medical alarm sites on the web. With a focus on information, education and the ability to engage with customers, FallAlert.com stands out in the industry. The site is owned by a privately held company and is based in Philadelphia, PA.
Spredfast Releases Industry's First Social Engagement Index to Track Trends in Corporate Social Programs
Corporations are Expanding and Deepening Social Engagement Strategies, with More People Active on a Company's Behalf, Across More Social Accounts and Conversations
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spredfast, a social business software provider for corporate social media management, today released the industry's first Social Engagement Index Benchmark Report to define the current state of internal and external engagement across social brands and serve as a baseline to help indicate movement and progress with future data reports. The data from 154 Spredfast customers, which was captured within the Spredfast social media management platform and analyzed by market research firm, Mindwave Research, reveals how companies are currently structuring and orchestrating social media programs within their organization, as well as how they are reaching and interacting with public audiences.
The study focused on analyzing the following seven key indicators of internal and external social engagement:
-- Number of users - The total number of people within an organization set
up to access social media campaigns within Spredfast
-- Number of groups - Groups of social programs within a company; typically
segmented by brand, geography, business goal or team
-- Number of messages - The total amount of messages published across all
channels
-- Total activity - Company-wide publishing activity across the various
social networks and accounts
-- Current network size - The total number of Fans, Followers, Connections
or Subscribers a company has across all social network accounts
-- Total reach - The potential number of social impressions a company
reached through social activity on a certain social network
-- Total engagement - The total amount of any interaction that occurs with
a company's social media accounts
Key Findings from the report include:
-- Companies are expanding social engagement opportunities through
increased publishing and activity. While a few companies published more
than 155,000 messages that garnered over 250 million interactions, the
average company published 4,924 messages resulting in an average
engagement of 2 million interactions during Q2 of 2012. As companies
embrace more people within their social programs and actively produce
more content, the more opportunities their audience has to interact and
engage with the brand, increasing the need for more targeted and
compelling messaging to various audience segments across channels.
-- Social media is no longer one person's or one team's job. On average, 29
people are participating in social media programs within a social media
management system (SMMS) across 11 business groups and 51 social network
accounts. Some companies have more than 300 active users publishing to
more than 700 social network accounts. As more people become active on a
company's behalf across more social channels, brands have an opportunity
to focus on internal orchestration to more effectively and efficiently
manage social efforts from one location.
-- Social media is allowing companies to communicate directly with and
reach an "opted in" network like never before. Companies have an average
social network size of 1.8 million people with an average potential
social reach of 47 million impressions over one quarter. Brands are
acquiring Fans, Followers, Connections and Subscribers at an increasing
pace and reaching these people through content impressions that appear
in social network news feeds. As an organization's network size and
social reach continue to increase, so do their opportunities for
building brand awareness, increasing online reputation and converting
new customers.
-- Publishing is heavier on Twitter, though engagement on Facebook is
higher. Companies are publishing an average of 50 messages per day on
Twitter as compared to 16 messages per day to Facebook. However,
Facebook yields 549 engagement interactions for every message published
while Twitter yields 60 engagement interactions for every message
published. Additionally, clicks exponentially outperformed other types
of engagement such as Likes, Comments, Retweets or Mentions on Facebook
and Twitter. This signals an opportunity to better determine which
social networks perform best for a given company with consideration into
the individual company objectives, and industry and audience.
-- Corporate social programs are multi-channel efforts that require
employees to participate in a variety of roles. Companies, on average,
are utilizing three social networks and assigning up to five levels of
roles and permissions to employees to allow the right people to focus
and engage their audience in the best way. This means companies are
expanding social beyond simply the marketing or customer service teams,
and engaging internal subject matter experts in social activity to
deliver relevant, interesting content to audiences.
"Companies are increasingly leveraging technology to manage social program activities from one, centralized location, allowing more people to be active on a company's behalf, leading to more conversations on multiple channels. However, this report shows that there is still work to be done in this area," said Jim Rudden, Spredfast CMO. "As social programs become more strategic and complex, this report aims to track not only the trend towards centrally managing a company's social presence, but also the most effective ways to engage social audiences."
Report methodology
The data sample used in this report covers the second quarter of 2012, from April 1 through June 30. Data was collected from a representative, anonymous sample of 154 Spredfast customers via the Spredfast Social Media Management System. Market research firm, Mindwave Research, conducted an analysis of several key metrics within the data to develop an Engagement Index based on key identifiers of internal and external social growth.
The Spredfast Engagement Index is based upon seven variables representative of internal organization and structure and external audience and engagement. These variables include: number of users, number of initiatives, number of messages published, audience, current network, and total reach.
About Spredfast
Based in Austin, Texas, Spredfast provides social media management software that allows organizations to manage, monitor, and measure their social media programs at scale. Spredfast enables more people, in more places, to engage in more conversations from a single platform on supported social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Foursquare and the blogosphere. Some of the enterprise and agency adopters on board with Spredfast include AARP, Coty Beauty, AT&T, HomeAway, Jason's Deli, Whole Foods Market, ING Direct, Warner Brothers and AGAIN Interactive. For more information, visit http://www.spredfast.com
Sony Mobile Launches new Xperia(TM) Campaign Showcasing Connected Entertainment Experiences
LONDON, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- Integrated marketing campaign highlights One-touch function to share music
and images between smartphones and other Sony products
Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") has unveiled the second phase of its 'Made
of Imagination' marketing campaign, which demonstrates how Xperia smartphones offer
consumers the best connected entertainment experiences. The campaign showcases how
consumers can instantly 'unleash' music or images from their Xperia smartphones with other
Sony products using simple One-touch function, enabled by Near Field Communication (NFC)
technology.
The integrated campaign, which will be deployed across TV, print, digital, out-of-home
and retail, highlights Sony Mobile's commitment to innovative use of NFC. The campaign
starts in the UK and will roll out in other markets over the coming months. It includes
two distinctive TV adverts and the first, which airs for the first time on 7th September,
shows how music playing on an Xperia smartphone can be instantly transferred to a speaker
with a single touch. The second advert, which airs in early October, explains the simple
process of capturing and sharing images by touching smartphones together.
Steve Walker, Chief Marketing Officer at Sony Mobile said, "Xperia smartphones are at
the heart of Sony's wider strategy of delivering connected entertainment experiences and a
common user experience across devices. Xperia smartphones open the door to a world of
imagination and we have created a vibrant campaign to show the possibilities of One-touch
function, whether creating, sharing or listening to content."
The distinctive art work is used in the TV adverts and throughout the print campaign.
The soundtrack is provided by British group, Crystal Fighters with a song called Follow.
The first of these TV adverts, by the directors collective Canada, can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe6R_ITMILM&hd=1
The integrated campaign, which was developed by agency partners, McCann London, PHD,
Momentum and LBi, will feature an innovative social media campaign called Tweetsinger
supported by Twitter hashtag #tweetsinger, that turns people's tweets into songs and will
go live on http://www.sonymobile.com on September 10th.
Sony Mobile is showcasing its new range of Xperia smartphones with One-touch function,
Xperia T and Xperia V at the consumer technology trade show IFA in Berlin. Visitors to
Sony's stand can see demonstrations of how music is transferred from smartphones to
headphones and speakers, as well as how images are moved to compatible PCs through
One-touch function.
About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading
global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information
technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music,
pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be
the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia(TM)
smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology,
premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony's world of networked
entertainment experiences. For more information: http://www.sonymobile.com
Sony "make.believe" is a trademark or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
"Xperia" is a trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HD Livestreaming Any Time, Any Place - miniCASTER(R) Launches Revolutionary Satellite-Uplink Solution at IBC 2012
UNTERFÖHRING, Germany, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Beside it's HD H.264 Camera-top Encoders in pocket size, miniCASTER(R) will present
two mobile Satellite-Uplink units at IBC 2012, which transmit encoded LIVE Camera signals
directly to the cloud. The encoded signal will be decoded in the cloud and can be either
published live on any website or can be received in the broadcasters newsroom.
miniCASTER(R) will present the following two models:
1) The Satellite-Uplink Fly-away Unit (http://ots.de/s0IId) comes in a robust and
mobile Flightcase and can be controlled via Smartphone APP. The Unit is autopointing
enabled and therefore adjusts itself to the correct position regarding the Eutelsat
Satellite.
2) The Satellite-Uplink Car Unit (http://ots.de/X6uSj) can be mounted on any car
and is also autopointing enabled.
Both Units are transmitting with up to 10 Mbit/s using KA-Band by Eutelsat. Their
signal can be received and used all across Europe, North Africa and parts of the middle
East. AIRTime packages can be booked and bought online in the miniCASTER(R) Webshop.
Compared to 3G/4G bonding devices the brand new miniCASTER(R) Satellite-Uplink
solutions provide dedicated bandwidth which is not shared. Bonding/Multiplexing works well
if used on not to crowded locations. Once you go LIVE during major events every Smartphone
user is uploading pictures on Facebook and using the same mobile phone cell. The only
reliable and robust ways of transmitting a high quality broadcast signal from any place in
Europe are the new miniCASTER(R) Satellite-Uplink solutions.
Michael Westphal, miniCASTER(R) CEO:" Our new Satellite-Uplink solutions enable
anyone, at any time and at any place in Europe to go LIVE in broadcast quality. In
combination with our H.264 mobile Encoders in we are now able to offer a revolutionary
solution for the broadcasting industry. We are very proud of this and happy, that we can
demonstrate these new solutions at IBC 2012."
Unterföhring, 03. September 2012
Für weitere Informationen:
Michael Westphal
TV1 GmbH / miniCASTER(R)
Phone +49-89-96-05-70-0
E-Mail: m.westphal@minicaster.com
Blancco, Pioneer in Certified Data Erasure, Celebrates 15 Years of Protecting Confidential Information
JOENSUU, Finland, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Small start-up business formed in response to medical record data breach
emerges as multinational company providing erasure technology for tens of thousands of IT
assets daily
Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer
reuse solutions, is now celebrating 15 years at the forefront of data erasure technology
and management processes. As identity theft and fraud proliferate, along with regulations
designed to prevent them, Blancco's erasure technology has become the preferred choice in
data protection for global defense, government, banking, healthcare, IT and electronics
reseller organizations. With annual growth rates of 25 to 30 percent, Blancco now has
offices in 13 countries around the world.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
"The digital universe doubles every 18 months, while the types of electronic devices
multiply, issuing organizations an ongoing challenge to securely manage data erasure
processes for equipment they wish to reuse, resell or dispose," said Kim Väisänen, CEO
and co-founder of Blancco. "With our full portfolio of erasure solutions, Blancco is
committed to working alongside businesses of all sizes to help manage these challenges
with automated erasure and centralized reporting processes."
Blancco traces its roots to 1997 when a Finnish hospital accidentally sold a PC
containing medical records of 3000 patients. In response, Väisänen and another young
entrepreneur created data erasure software that securely wiped hard disk drives. Today,
Blancco products erase equipment ranging from servers and PCs to smartphones and complex
data center equipment. Tens of thousands of IT assets are being erased worldwide each day.
Additionally, Blancco has the most independent third party certifications and
approvals in the industry and recently received Common Criteria certification
[http://www.blancco.com/en/company-info/press-releases/2012/common-criteria ], an
international standard for computer security. Blancco's certifications, approvals and
recommendations indicate that its data erasure tools meet the highest criteria for
removing data, as verified by laboratory tests. They are also critical for organizations
that want to do business in a particular industry or with a government.
"The recent growth of compliance and legislative requirements in data security
demonstrates that the management of secure data erasure will become even more critical in
the next few years," said Väisänen. "Just as we were committed to helping organizations
manage these ever-increasing challenges over the last 15 years, we look forward to
supporting the industry's needs in the decades ahead."
Blancco's history timeline and a short video message from Väisänen can be seen on
its 15th anniversary campaign site: http://www.blancco.com/15-years.
About Blancco
Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe. As
the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, Blancco offers the most
certified data erasure solutions within the industry. The company serves users across a
wide range of industries, including banking, finance, government and defense. The
company's products are highly valued by IT asset disposal professionals around the world.
Blancco operates from an extensive network of international offices and partners across
Europe, North America, Middle East, Russia, Asia and Australasia. More information is
available at http://www.blancco.com.
Media Contact:
Monica Shaw
+1-770-367-9534
mshaw@carabinerpr.com
Blancco Oy Ltd.
Mr. Kim Väisänen, CEO and Co-Founder
+358-50-585-2885
kim.vaisanen@blancco.com
Epson Unveils its Latest 2D and 3D Full HD 1080p Home Theater Projectors
PowerLite Pro Cinema 6020UB, Home Cinema 5020UB/5020UBe and 3020/3020e Deliver Industry-Leading Color Brightness and Value-Add Features for Superior 3D and 2D Performance
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CEDIA Expo 2012, Booth #4845 -- Continuing its successful line of 2D and 3D projectors, Epson America, Inc. today announced its next generation of full HD 1080p 2D and 3D home theater projectors - the new EPSON(®) 3LCD PowerLite(®) Pro Cinema 6020UB, Home Cinema 5020UB/5020UBe and 3020/3020e. With home cinema enthusiasts and custom installers in mind, Epson's latest projectors deliver eye-popping 3D viewing at home on a big screen with up to 2,400 lumens(1) of color brightness and 2,400 lumens of white brightness, making it easier than ever to entertain in a variety of dark and bright lighting environments.
As the number-one brand for home entertainment projectors(2), EPSON delivers full HD, active shutter 3D, with 1080p resolution and ultra-bright images to create the ultimate 3D viewing experience at home. These projectors also feature 2D-to-3D conversion to transform any 2D movie to spectacular 3D, as well as a unique split screen mode enabling users to watch two different sources simultaneously in 2D(3). These new projectors also come with two pairs of RF 3D glasses that last up to 40 hours or up to three hours with a new three-minute quick charge.(4) For added installation flexibility, the Home Cinema 5020UBe and 3020e feature a built-in WirelessHD receiver along with an external transmitter providing five HDMI inputs to connect your favorite devices and enjoy full HD 1080p wirelessly.
"Epson's latest home theater projectors deliver top-of-the-line 3D and 2D performance with high color brightness, along with a unique set of value-add features - including wireless capabilities and an innovative split-screen mode - that allow for flexible installation scenarios and a range of high-quality viewing options," said Jason Palmer, marketing manager, Epson America. "Beyond performance, Epson's new line-up offers a range of features and benefits at varying price levels to meet the needs of both novice enthusiasts on a budget as well as the most discerning home theater elitists."
More about the Pro Cinema 6020UB and Home Cinema 5020UB/5020UBe
Featuring a contrast ratio of up to 320,000:1 and up to 2,400 lumens of color brightness and 2,400 lumens of white brightness, the Pro Cinema 6020UB and Home Cinema 5020UB and 5020UBe (wireless) are all THX Certified ensuring they deliver incredible black levels and true-to-life color - just as the artist intended. These projectors are equipped with Epson's Super Resolution technology, THX(®) 2D and 3D Cinema viewing modes, and FineFrame((TM)) technology for smoother frame interpolation and sharper video quality (2D Mode), cinema filter feature for larger color space and improved color fidelity and a Fujinon(®) OptiCinema((TM)) lens (2.1 zoom ratio), delivering superior performance and quality. The Pro Cinema 6020UB adds two anamorphic lens modes, ISF calibration, color isolation, a ceiling mount, cable cover and extra lamp for added installation flexibility and customization. For added value, all of the new projectors come with two pairs of 3D glasses.
More about the Home Cinema 3020/3020e
The Home Cinema 3020 and 3020e (wireless) deliver dramatically higher Color Brightness (Color Light Output) than leading competitors(5 )with up to 2,300 lumens of color brightness and 2,300 lumens of white brightness along with a superb contrast ratio of up to 40,000:1 for outstanding black levels. Delivering great home cinema sound, both models feature two built-in 10W speakers. In addition, the Home Cinema 3020 and 3020e come with two pairs of 3D glasses offering an affordable 3D big screen experience - perfect for the home cinema enthusiasts who don't require professional-level color tools or installation.
Added Features of Epson's 2D and 3D Full HD 1080p Line-up
-- Epson 3LCD technology for high color brightness and amazing color and
detail
-- Split screen capabilities in 2D mode for watching two pictures at once,
or watching TV and using the Internet at the same time
-- Five color modes in 2D and two color modes in 3D to easily adapt to
different viewing environments
-- Epson's exclusive 230W E-TORL(®) (Epson Twin Optics Reflection Lamp)
offering high brightness and up to 6,000 hours of lamp life(6 )
-- HDMI (two), component video, composite video, VGA, RCA audio, and USB
connections
-- Optical out port to enjoy wireless audio (Home Cinema 5020UBe and 3020e
only)
-- Wireless transmitter included with Home Cinema 3020e and 5020UBe for
ultimate installation flexibility without wires, using the WirelessHD
standard to send uncompressed high-definition video over short distances
for up to five devices with HDMI to the projector
-- Additional wireless features on the Home Cinema 3020e and 5020UBe
include HDMI out, preview for confirming input source and picture in
picture capabilities
-- Two pairs of RF 3D glasses included with each projector; compatible with
third party 3D glasses
Color Brightness Specification and Projector Performance
The new color brightness specification (measuring red, green and blue) published by the Society of Information Display (SID) allows consumers to compare projector color performance without conducting a side-by-side shootout. With today's high definition content, home theater enthusiasts want to enjoy movies with higher quality in both darkened home theaters and brighter environments. For a truly impressive image, projectors need to offer both high color brightness and high white brightness. High color brightness also enables an even better image for larger screen sizes and on a larger variety of screen materials. Without sufficient color brightness, images may be muddy, soft and lose detail, even in a dark room. Whether you're watching movies, playing video games, or watching a family slideshow, Epson's line of home entertainment projectors deliver consistent color brightness and white brightness, ensuring life-like reproduction of any content.
Availability and Support
The PowerLite Pro Cinema 6020UB and Home Cinema 5020UB and 5020UBe will be available November and October, respectively at sub-$4,000 and sub-$3,000 price points. The Home Cinema 3020 and 3020e will be available for sub-$2,000 online and through dealers in October. Each model comes with Epson's industry leading service and support, including toll-free access to Epson's PrivateLine(®) priority technical support, 90-day limited lamp warranty, and free two-business day exchange with Extra Care(SM) Home Service. The Home Cinema 5020UB/5020UBe and 3020/3020e include a two-year limited warranty, while the Pro Cinema 6020UB includes a three-year limited warranty. For more information, please see the detailed spec sheets.
The new line of Epson home theater projectors will be on display and demoed at Epson's booth #4845 at CEDIA Expo 2012, Sept. 6 - 8.
About Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 75,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Epson, please visit http://global.epson.com.
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Good Technology Signs Agreement to Acquire Copiun, Inc.
Acquisition Adds Secure SharePoint Access, File Sharing and Data Syncing to Increase Mobile Worker Productivity and Collaboration
SUNNYVALE, Calif. and MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Good Technology, the leader in secure enterprise mobility solutions, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Copiun Inc., a privately-held innovator in secure mobile collaboration. Copiun solutions allow mobile users to directly and securely access file shares, Microsoft SharePoint® or other document stores from anywhere without a VPN connection or firewall reconfiguration. The transaction extends Good's collaboration solution with Copiun's secure mobile file sharing and data syncing technology to allow business workers to easily access, sync and share enterprise information from anywhere, at any time, using their mobile phone or tablet. The financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed.
"Our mission at Good Technology is to deliver the best mobile enterprise app experience for the widest range of devices and platforms so our customers can securely collaborate and be more productive," said King Lee, president and CEO, Good Technology. "Our acquisition of Copiun will accelerate and enhance our ability to provide customers with more high-value, business productivity capabilities that incorporate our commitment to data security."
According to Forrester Research, Inc., two-thirds of North American and European employees indicate that they work outside of their corporate office regularly, meaning that business leaders need programs that will keep their staff productive while on-the-go.[1] Good Technology's acquisition of Copiun enables mobile workers to securely access, collaborate, sync and share file server and SharePoint® documents using a personal (BYOD) or corporate-liable device.
"We are pleased to join Good Technology's leadership in enabling employees to access business-critical information using the growing number of mobile devices entering today's global enterprise workforce," said Puneesh Chaudhry, CEO and co?founder of Copiun. "Copiun TrustedShare(TM) helps maximize the value of enterprise customers' significant investments in SharePoint and file server deployments, while making employees more productive and protecting the enterprise against the very real and mounting data security risks in today's increasingly mobile world."
Copiun personnel will become full-time employees of Good Technology and the Copiun headquarters in Marlborough, Massachusetts will become a Good Technology office. Copiun co-founder and CEO, Puneesh Chaudhry, will join Good Technology's leadership team, overseeing the TrustedShare product line. The transaction is expected to close in September and is subject to customary closing conditions.
About Copiun
Headquartered in Marlborough, Mass. and founded in late 2008, Copiun, Inc. is a venture-backed start-up that is funded by Novak Biddle Venture Partners and RRE Ventures. Copiun provides the first and only secure mobile collaboration solution with end-to-end data governance. Through its unique technology, Copiun TrustedShare(TM) lets mobile workers access, sync and share corporate documents, while ensuring IT retains complete document lifecycle control. Enterprises count on Copiun to power instant mobile worker productivity with no compromises to their corporate data. Copiun's products are used by more than 200 enterprise customers globally. For more information about Copiun and its offerings, please visit: http://www.copiun.com.
About Good Technology
Good Technology, the leader in secure enterprise mobility solutions, creates a world where employees can securely connect, communicate, and collaborate using their personal iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices. A world where IT can manage mobile apps, devices and enterprise data simply and safely to increase overall business productivity. A world where business information can travel wherever it needs to go, without putting sensitive enterprise or personal data at risk. Good Technology's customers include more than 4,000 organizations worldwide, including FORTUNE 100(TM) leaders in financial services, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, manufacturing, legal, and government. Learn more at http://www.good.com.
[1] "Aim To Empower The Anytime, Anywhere Workforce: Business Impact: The Mobile Security And Operations Playbook," by Benjamin Gray, TJ Keit with Laura Koetzl, Christopher Voce and Eric Chi, Forrester Research, Inc., May 03, 2012.
D-Link Launches New 4-Bay Cloud Storage Solution for Home and Small Business Users
Cloud Storage 4000 Offers Superior Performance, Remote File Streaming, Sharing, Backup, and Management of Surveillance Solutions for Today's Digital Home and Office
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced its newest installment to its high-performance ShareCenter(®) storage solutions - the 4-Bay Cloud Storage 4000 (DNS-345) - is now available. Offering superior performance with a fast CPU to simultaneously support multiple user streams, more memory to boost performance, four drives for up to 16TB of storage, and two Gigabit Ethernet ports for high speed data transfer and failover, the Cloud Storage 4000 is a robust storage, back-up and recovery solution. When combined with D-Link(®) Cloud Cameras, the Cloud Storage 4000 also enables a full-featured network video recorder (NVR) which supports real-time monitoring, recording and playback of surveillance video.
The Cloud Storage 4000 creates a personal Cloud portal via the free and user-friendly mydlink((TM)) cloud app, enabling users to store, safeguard, share, and remotely access or stream their digital documents, music, videos, and photos from anywhere in the world on their iPhone(®), iPad(®), Android((TM)), Blackberry(®), or Microsoft(®) Mobile OS device. In addition, the mydlink cloud app supports two-way data syncing, ensuring users have the latest data on their ShareCenter and computers.
Equipped with four SATA HD bays for 3.5-inch drives supporting drive capacities of up to 4TB, the Cloud Storage 4000 ensures plenty of storage for today's home users and small businesses. Plus, the Cloud Storage 4000 grows with a user's storage requirement, allowing users to start off with one SATA hard disk with the ability to add up to four drives (up to 16TB of storage) as needed.
"Continuing our commitment to providing complete network solutions, D-Link's new Cloud Storage 4000 offers the ideal cloud storage solution for any connected home or small business," said Ken Loyd, director, consumer products, D-Link Systems, Inc. "The Cloud Storage 4000 provides flexible options for the end user, such as centrally storing and sharing your digital media, streaming movies from your ShareCenter(®) to your TV, managing your files remotely on your smartphone or tablet, or adding significant storage drive capacity."
For added network safety, the Cloud Storage 4000 features the D-Link Surveillance Station App, which supports recording and playback of up to four IP cameras, such as D-Link's award-winning line-up of mydlink enabled cloud cameras. In addition, users have the flexibility to choose from seven different RAID configurations for specific hard drive protection preferences, schedule backups, and set file and folder permissions to allow for ultimate sync flexibility and storage control. Installation of the Cloud Storage 4000 is simple without any special configuration requirement - making it easy for anyone to get their storage drive up and running. And easy expansion allows consumers to add up to four hard drives for more storage capacity, without using tools or attaching any cables.
Additional Features:
-- Built-in Web Files Server and Secure FTP Server for File Access Over the
Internet*
-- DLNA((TM)) Server to Stream Music, Photos, and Video to Compatible Media
Players, including Boxee Box by D-Link, PlayStation(®) 3 and Xbox(®)
360
-- USB Port Supports Print Serving, UPS Monitoring and One Touch Backup
-- Full or Incremental Backups
-- Auto Power Recovers and Power-off Scheduling
-- Automatic E-mail and SMS Event Notification
-- Supports Add-on Applications, including Logitech Squeeze Center Support,
Audio Streamer, Create a Blog App, and Photo Center App
Availability and Pricing
The Cloud Storage 4000 will be available for an Every Day Low Price (EDLP) of $449.99 throughout the D-Link(®) network of retail and e-tail outlets in North America, including Amazon.com and Tiger Direct.
About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit http://www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink).
Supermicro UK Announces Availability of The Ready-To-Go Server Range
LONDON, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Servers, Ready To Go!
The Ready-To-Go Server Range - Today Supermicro UK announced immediate availability of
The Ready-To-Go Server Range enabling fast deployment and easy setup of servers for a
variety of operating systems including Microsoft(R) Windows(R)
"The Ready To Go range has been designed by listening to customer requirements and
ensuring we make buying and deploying a server as easy as possible whilst maintaining the
core flexibility that Supermicro servers offer." said Dev Tyagi, General Manager at
Supermicro UK.
Positive Customer Impact
Beta Distribution has been appointed as an authorised Distributor of the Ready To Go
server range. Beta is one of the UK's leading IT Products Distributors serving over 2,000
dealers on a next day delivery basis. The new Ready To Go Sever range will complement the
existing Beta product offering and provide dealers with a flexible all-in-one solution to
address the server market.
'The addition of the Ready To Go products to our range means we can provide dealers
with a complete server solution, including on-site support', said Steve Soper, Managing
Director, Beta Distribution. "Supermicro is already well known in the integrator market
and is very well respected. However, this new range will allow new dealers and resellers
to get involved in the server market with a reliable and quality product. We have the
stock and the expertise to help them succeed".
The Ready-To-Go Server Range Availability
The Ready-To-Go Server Range is a new solution from Supermicro UK driven by customer
feedback and is part of Supermicro UK's commitment to deliver the best product with full
service already included. The Ready-To-Go Server Range is available for next business day
delivery.
Supermicro UK Ready-To-Go distribution channel:
Avnet Technology Solutions
Beta Distribution Limited
Boston Limited
Hammer Distribution plc.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)
Supermicro(R) (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance,
high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block
Solutions(R) for Data Center, Cloud Computing, HPC, Enterprise IT and Embedded Systems
worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT
Green(R)" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient,
environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, SuperServer, SuperBlade, TwinBlade, 2U Twinsquared,
Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Supermicro UK and The Ready-To-Go Server Range are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Supermicro UK in the United States and/or other countries.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of
their respective owners.
Source: Supermicro UK
Media Contact: Eliza Bogan, elizab@supermicro.co.uk, +44-20-8387-1398.
NIIT Technologies Launches Crew Wings, an Application for Airline Cabin Crew Members
HONG KONG, September 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
NIIT Technologies Ltd. (NSE: NIITTECH), a leading IT solutions Company, today
announced the launch of Crew wings, an application for mobile devices, at the Low-Cost
Carriers (LCCs) and New Age Airlines Asia 2012, to be held at Macau from 5th-6th
September, 2012. This application is for cabin crew members that will help airline in
improving customer understanding and increase crew efficiency.
With this new application, the airline crew members will be able to interact, and
serve customers in a personalized manner more effectively with the help of detailed
information about customers. The interface of the application has easy to use navigation
and will help the crew members to search the required information much faster and will be
able to perform their duty more efficiently.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Arvind Mehrotra, President, Asia Pacific, NIIT
Technologies, said, "Customer engagement and service is key part of airlines business.
Airlines Crew and ground Staff are key enablers of the same. Crew Wings enables crew
members to have better understanding of needs and thus can offer personalized services.
Crew Wings is an efficient, scalable, secure and robust solution that can be tailored to
the needs of the customers."
Crew-Wings makes it possible to remove the current procedure of
creating/editing/maintaining a number of reports manually to record customer specific
data, flight information, customer complaints, attachments etc.
About NIIT Technologies
NIIT Technologies is a leading IT solutions organization, servicing customers in North
America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. It offers services in Application
Development and Maintenance, Managed Services, IP Asset or Platform Solutions, and
Business Process Outsourcing to organizations in the Financial Services, Travel &
Transportation, Manufacturing/Distribution, Healthcare and Government sectors. The Company
adheres to major global benchmarks and standards, having secured the ISO 9001:2000
certifications and the ISO: 27001 Information Security Management accreditation. NIIT
Technologies also follows global standards of development. It has been assessed at Level 5
of SEI CMMi version 1.2. NIIT Technologies Business Process Outsourcing conforms to the
highest quality standards such as COPC and Six Sigma.
Its data centre operations are assessed at the international ISO 20000 IT management
standards.
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements. The business
involves various risks, and uncertainties that could result in the actual results to
differ materially from those indicated here. All forward looking statements made herein
are based on information presently available to the management of the Company and the
Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from
time to time by or on behalf of the Company.
BRYAN, Ohio, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spangler Candy has launched two new mobile websites. Consumers can now use a smartphone to browse the Spangler Candy and Dum Dums websites. The websites automatically detect the device and switch the consumer to the mobile site.
On the Spangler Candy mobile site, consumers can find a variety of information about the company including its brands, contacts, Spangler videos, press releases, FAQs, and where to buy Spangler candies.
On the Dum Dums mobile site, fans can learn about the Dum Dums brand, watch Dum Dums videos, vote for favorite flavors, access FAQs and review the Save Wraps for Stuff program.
Also announced in early 2012 was the new and improved Saf-T-Pops website. A restructuring of the website, along with new printable activities and games was completed.
Lastly, "pinners" can search for Spangler Candy on Pinterest. Spangler Candy's page is ideal for candy crafts and recipes, party themes, and Spangler Candy culture and history.
"The fundamental shift in how consumers now get information from the internet continues to grow at an incredible pace", commented Jim Knight, Vice President of Marketing & E-Commerce. "Spangler Candy has launched these new initiatives to stay current with technology and consumer trends."
About Spangler Candy Company
In business since 1906, Spangler Candy's line of quality confections includes Dum Dums®, Saf-T-Pops®, Circus Peanuts and Marshmallow Treats, Spangler® Candy Canes, and Valentine, Easter, Halloween & Christmas candies.
nPulse and Sourcefire Introduce Security Monitoring Integration Partnership
Pivot2PCAP technology simplifies full packet capture integration
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- nPulse Technologies and Sourcefire®, the leader in intelligent cybersecurity solutions, today announced a technology integration partnership that provides customers with extended visibility into zero day threats and new signatures. nPulse has connected its Pivot2PCAP security monitoring API directly with Sourcefire's Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems (NGIPS) technology, which allows users to accelerate incident response on current events and enables retrospective analysis on historical traffic.
nPulse's Pivot2PCAP API provides this insight through simple drill-down access to stored flow and packet information. It is implemented on nPulse's HammerHead platform, which can capture, index, and analyze network traffic at speeds up to 20Gbps.
"Pivot2PCAP is a powerful query language, which allows customers to 'pivot' from the meta-data of an alert down to the real data contained in the relevant traffic stream," explained Randy Caldejon, nPulse's CTO. " This means that analysts can immediately focus on identifying and addressing the root cause, rather than having to first spend hours manually searching through massive data stores to find the right packets."
"This partnership is part of our continued commitment to the Sourcefire Technology Partnership (STP) ecosystem," said Douglas Hurd, director of technical alliances for Sourcefire. "This integration - which further extends the visibility provided by our NGIPS technologies - gives users one-click access to additional extra-IPS intelligence for deeper visibility into the nature of threats."
About nPulse Technologies, Inc.:
nPulse Technologies is the performance leader in flow and packet capture. Our flagship product, HammerHead, enables customers to perform cost-effective, distributed packet capture at ultrafast speeds up to 20Gbps. The HammerHead platform is being used today by leading financial institutions, government agencies, and telcos to reduce time to resolution and enhance historical analysis for both network operations and security operations. Hammerhead records full Netflow/IPFIX information for all captured traffic and provides a remote web-based flow search and packet decode interface. Through its innovative Pivot2Pcap API, HammerHead significantly extends the visibility of existing monitoring and security solutions.
nPulse Technologies Inc. is a privately held, Veteran-owned business headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. For more information, visit http://www.npulsetech.com.
About Sourcefire:
Sourcefire, Inc., a world leader in intelligent cybersecurity solutions, is transforming the way global large- to mid-size organizations and government agencies manage and minimize network security risks. With solutions from a next-generation network security platform to advanced malware protection, Sourcefire provides customers with Agile Security® that is as dynamic as the real world it protects and the attackers against which it defends. Trusted for more than 10 years, Sourcefire has been consistently recognized for its innovation and industry leadership with numerous patents, world-class research, and award-winning technology. Today, the name Sourcefire has grown synonymous with innovation, security intelligence and agile end-to-end security protection. For more information about Sourcefire, please visit http://www.sourcefire.com.
Sourcefire, the Sourcefire logo, Snort, the Snort and Pig logo, Agile Security and the Agile Security logo, ClamAV, FireAMP, FirePOWER, FireSIGHT and certain other trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sourcefire, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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SOURCE nPulse Technologies
nPulse Technologies
CONTACT: Peter Shaw, nPulse, press@npulsetech.com, +1-703-673-0044 x704
Acquisition improves agent efficiency with "Smarter Leads" and offers a best-in-class suite of end-to-end real estate solutions
CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE), home of REALTOR.com® - the most trusted site in real estate search - announced today the acquisition of TigerLead Solutions, LLC, a premier lead generation and lead management system for real estate professionals. The acquisition of TigerLead extends Move's lead generation product set and enables Move to deliver a complete suite of end-to-end solutions to help real estate professionals connect with consumers and grow their businesses, including:
-- REALTOR.com®: The industry's most accurate and engaging online and
mobile destination used by serious consumers who are looking to buy,
sell or rent a home
-- ListHub: Real estate's largest network for responsible listing
distribution, connecting more than 47,000 brokerage partners and their
MLS partners with over 125 third-party publishers
-- Top Producer CRM: The intelligent real estate CRM solution that helps
agents manage their businesses by staying in touch with prospects and
clients through meaningful, personal communication and valuable industry
information
-- TigerLead: The newest piece of the Move suite enables real estate
professionals to generate, cultivate, and manage "Smarter Leads" and
gain deep insights into consumer "DNA" with industry-leading analytics
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080213/MOVEINCLOGO)
"Move has long been the leader in the online real estate space. Bringing TigerLead under the Move umbrella extends our value to our customers in a tangible way that will deliver more high quality leads and help facilitate more real estate transactions," said Steve Berkowitz, Chief Executive Officer of Move. "By adding an agent-branded website and search solution that richly complements the leads generated by REALTOR.com®, this acquisition further enables Move to deliver the best suite of solutions to both consumers and real estate professionals. No other company has our breadth of solutions that connect consumers with properties and local agents, while delivering a complete set of productivity tools to agents that let them manage their business from initial lead generation through to transaction close and beyond."
Used by thousands of agents nationwide, the TigerLead platform provides real estate professionals a powerful solution for capturing, cultivating, and managing buyer and seller leads. For brokers and teams, the platform also provides an enterprise-class lead management system that gives 24/7 visibility into the entire team's lead follow-up performance. This unique platform provides a potent closed-cycle system that combines strong Search Engine Marketing (SEM) expertise with a sophisticated IDX platform and lead management system to help agents generate "Smarter Leads," leads that are delivered with unique insights such as how many times a user has returned to the site to search, price ranges and the amount of times homes are viewed.
"TigerLead has built a powerful platform that delivers real results, and we will continue to provide a strong return on investment for our clients, enhance the strengths of our product offering, and respond to all of our customer needs," said Howard Tager, co-founder of TigerLead. "Additionally, with TigerLead now part of the Move family, there is a tremendous opportunity to enhance our existing product by leveraging Move's industry-leading online consumer traffic and engagement as well as capitalizing on its strength in mobile technology - an area where TigerLead's customers have expressed a very strong interest."
Subsequent to the acquisition, the existing TigerLead team will remain intact, with co-founders Howard Tager, Art Sawyer, and Adam Ingersoll continuing to run the TigerLead business supported by their experienced management team. The purchase price for the acquisition was $22 million in cash and will be reflected in Move's third quarter 2012 financial statements.
Guidance Update
Move, Inc. is making the following adjustments to its previous guidance:
For the third quarter 2012, the company is increasing its revenue guidance and currently expects revenue to be in the range of $49 million to $49.5 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 14%.
For the full year 2012, the company is increasing its revenue guidance and currently expects revenue to be in the range of $197 million to $199 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 14%.
About MOVE, Inc.
Move, Inc. (NASDAQ:MOVE), the leader in online real estate, operates: Realtor.com® and the award-winning Realtor.com suite of real estate search mobile apps; Top Producer Systems, a leading developer of real estate sales and marketing software; ListHub, the leading syndicator of real estate listings and performance reports; TigerLead, a leading provider of leads and a lead management system to real estate professionals; Move.com; Moving.com, a leading destination for information on new homes and rental listings, moving, home and garden and home finance and SeniorHousingNet. Move, Inc. is based in Campbell, California.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Move uses a non-GAAP measure of net income excluding net interest income, income tax expense and certain other non-cash and non-recurring items, principally depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation and other charges, which is referred to as Adjusted EBITDA. These non-GAAP adjustments are provided to enhance the user's overall understanding of Move's current financial performance and its prospects for the future and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures are the primary basis management uses for planning and forecasting its future operations. Move believes these non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses that it believes are not indicative of its core operating results and a more consistent basis for comparison between quarters and should be carefully evaluated. Move, Inc. has reported Adjusted EBITDA because management uses it to monitor and assess the Company's performance and believes it is helpful to investors in understanding the Company's business.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management's view of Move's future expectations, plans and prospects, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of Move, its subsidiaries, divisions and concepts to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. These risk factors and others are included from time to time in documents Move files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Move's future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Move cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Move expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Milo Ventimiglia To Star In And Executive Produce New Crackle Original Series "Chosen"
Diedrich Bader, Nicky Whelan, Brett Davern and Katrina Law Also Set to Appear in Psychological Thriller
CULVER CITY, Calif., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Crackle, the multi-platform entertainment network, announced the Los Angeles-based production of its new original series "Chosen," starring Milo Ventimiglia ("Heroes"). Ventimiglia will executive produce along with creators Ben Ketai (30 DAYS OF NIGHT: DARK DAYS) and Ryan Lewis (HIGH SCHOOL, FAT KID RULES THE WORLD). Ketai also wrote and will direct the series which is slated to premiere this winter across all Crackle platforms. Additional talent attached to the action thriller include Diedrich Bader (OFFICE SPACE, NAPOLEON DYNAMITE), Nicky Whelan (HALL PASS, HALLOWEEN II), Brett Davern ("Awkward") and Katrina Law ("Spartacus: Vengeance"), among others.
"Chosen" follows Ian Mitchell (Ventimiglia), a husband, father and lawyer who awakens one morning to discover a mysterious box on his doorstep containing a loaded gun - and a photo of a stranger he is instructed to kill within the next three days. "Chosen" is comprised of six half-hour episodes, packed with non-stop action and shocking plot twists.
"Chosen" joins Crackle's acclaimed portfolio of original content that includes the long-form anthology series "The Unknown" created by Chris Collins and starring Dominic Monaghan; Jerry Seinfeld's new comedy series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee;" and the Webby Award-winning drama "Urban Wolf."
Crackle continues to expand its brand across multiple platforms and services. In late August, the award-winning app, with over 11 million mobile downloads since its launch in the Spring of 2011, was made available on Windows Phones and Barnes & Noble's NOOK Tablet devices, and as of August 21 on Amazon's Kindle Fire. Prior successful launches include the Xbox LIVE service, Sony and other manufacturers' Android phones and tablets, the iPhone, iPad and iPod, among others.
Crackle, Inc.
Crackle, Inc. is a multi-platform next-generation video entertainment network that distributes digital content including original series and full-length traditional programming from Sony Pictures' vast library of television series and feature films in addition to the libraries of other studios. Crackle is one of the fastest growing entertainment destinations on the Internet, mobile and over-the-top devices, offering audiences high-quality programming in a variety of genres, including comedy, action, sci-fi, horror and music. Crackle reaches an impressive audience through its diverse online and mobile distribution network. Visit Crackle's site at http://www.crackle.com or find Crackle on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/crackle.
CONTACT: Chris DeHaan, 42West for Crackle, +1-310-477-4442, Chris.DeHaan@42West.net; or Devon Sanceda, Sony Pictures Television, +1-310-244-8952, Devon_Sanceda@spe.sony.com