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"Access" Music For Less With Sony Entertainment Network's Music Unlimited Service

New Subscription Tier Unlocks Entire On-Demand Cloud-Based Music Library for Under 5 Euro

BERLIN, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Network Entertainment International today announced that its Music Unlimited service now offers a new subscription tier, "Access," opening its entire on-demand cloud-based music catalog for EUR4.99(1) (US$4.99) per month.  The service's new subscription tier gives users access to millions of songs via PCs (including Mac computers) and the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system. 

"Digital music subscription services represent a huge shift in the way people listen to music and our goal is to provide users with easy and convenient access to songs they love," said Tim Schaaff, President of Sony Network Entertainment International. "The growing list of compatible devices and new subscription opens the Music Unlimited service library to more people around the world at a very attractive price."

In addition to the new subscription plan, the service is offering a 14-day, no credit card Premium service trial for new customers(2).  Also, new customers(2) who own a compatible Sony device(3), including the new Sony Xperia(TM) smartphone or tablet introduced today during IFA, are eligible for a 60 day free Premium service trial of the Music Unlimited service(4).  Both free trial offers, which are available for a limited time, give users unrestricted access to the Music Unlimited service, including all the great songs and full array of compatible devices(5).  Visit https://music.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for further details.

For users who desire the full Music Unlimited service experience across the entire range of compatible devices, the service offers a Premium subscription for EUR9.99(6) (US$9.99) per month.  In addition to access via personal computers  and the PS3(TM) system, the Premium subscription features the ability to link the Music Unlimited service to Sony Xperia(TM) smartphones and tablet (as well as other Android(TM) smartphones and tablets), Apple® iOS devices including iPhone® and iPod touch®(7), and PlayStation®Vita.  Premium subscribers can also link their account to a number of other Sony connected home entertainment products including BRAVIA HDTVs, Sony Blu-ray(TM) Disc players and home audio systems.

About the Music Unlimited service
The Music Unlimited service is a cloud-based digital music service that hosts a global catalog of over 16 million licensed songs(8) including all major US labels, leading independent labels, and major publishers worldwide. Originally launched in December 2010, the Music Unlimited service now reaches 17 countries and is available on a wide range of Sony and non-Sony connected devices. With its breadth of available devices and regional reach, along with the depth of its music catalog, the Music Unlimited service is the ultimate music subscription service for users who want to play their music whenever and wherever. For more information, please visit: http://sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/music-unlimited.

About Sony Entertainment Network
Sony Entertainment Network is the ultimate destination for digital music, movies, games and more. All through the convenience of a single account, Sony Entertainment Network is a global comprehensive network platform that unifies Sony's digital entertainment experience across a growing ecosystem of Sony and non-Sony devices.  Additional information about Sony Entertainment Network can be found by visiting: blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com, http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com, http://www.facebook.com/sonyentertainment, and http://www.twitter.com/sonyentnet.

Bravia®, "Sony Entertainment Network," "Music Unlimited" logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation
PlayStation is a registered trademark, and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"Xperia" is a trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Mobile Communications AB
Android(TM)( )is a trademark of Google Inc.
iPhone® and iPod touch® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Blu-ray disc(TM) is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association

(1)    Access subscription is US$4.99, CAD$4.99, £4.99, EUR4.99, DKK 49.00, NOK 49.00, SEK 49.00, AU$7.99, and NZ$8.49 per month (Access subscription tier is not available in Japan).
(2    )Previous Music Unlimited service Premium subscribers and those who have participated in previous Premium trial offers are not eligible (Offer not available in Japan).
(3)    Compatible devices include Sony 2010 and later models of connected BRAVIA® HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players (including Google TV), Blu-ray Disc(TM) home entertainment systems, networked home audio systems, networked audio components, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Portable(PSP(TM)) handheld entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system, PCs (including Mac computers), Android-based Xperia(TM) smartphones, Sony and Xperia(TM) Tablet, other Android-based third party smartphones and tablets, Sony Walkman®, and iPhone® and iPod touch®.
(4)    Only for users who have not previously subscribed to any Music Unlimited premium subscriptions nor Music Unlimited premium free trials. Terms and conditions apply; see http://www.eu.playstation.com/legal for details.  Credit Card details required. Unless you cancel your subscription prior to the end of the 60-day Subscription Trial, your subscription will automatically renew into a paid-for 30 day subscription. You must be age 18 or over.   Promo offer expires December 30, 2012
(5    )Offer not available in Japan.
(6    )Premium subscription is US$9.99, CAD$9.99, £9.99, EUR9.99, DKK89.00, NOK 89.00, SEK 89.00, AU$12.99, NZ$13.99, and JPY 1,480 per month.
(7    )iPhone 3GS, 4, 4s, iPod touch third and fourth generation; iOS version 4.3 and above.
(8    )Number of tracks available from this catalog varies by country and may be less.

SOURCE  Sony Network Entertainment International

Sony Network Entertainment International

CONTACT: Greg Belloni, Sony Network Entertainment, +1-650-235-6446, greg.belloni@am.sony.com; or Robin Schultz, Voce Communications, +1-650-291-7809, rschultz@vocecomm.com

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

Sony Accelerates Revitalization of Electronics Business by Enhancing User Experiences with New Product Offensive

BERLIN, August 29, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

         Sony Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer Kazuo Hirai unveils

          an array of Xperia smartphones, a new Xperia-branded Tablet, VAIO PC,

            Wi-Fi camera, NFC-enabled audio devices, new applications,new musical

    partnership, a Book of Spells and a showstopping 84-inch BRAVIA 4K TV at IFA 2012

    Sony Corporation ("Sony") today unveiled a portfolio of advanced next-generation
products which will help accelerate the revitalisation of the electronics business.

    Kazuo Hirai, Sony Corporation's new President and Chief Executive Officer, speaking at
Sony Europe's press conference at the IFA electronics show in Berlin, launched a range of
compelling products - each emphasizing Sony's stated strategic focus on Mobile, Digital
Imaging and Gaming.

    "This is an extraordinary company going through extraordinary times. It forces us to
confront difficult realities and make hard business decisions. We must look at ourselves
honestly and hold true to the values and purpose of Sony. I am determined to do this with
a laser-like focus, speed and execution," said Hirai, "The products I unveil today will
show Sony's long-standing ambition to deliver what customers value...a simpler, easier,
more entertaining and user-friendly experience."

    The range of new products announced in Berlin includes three new Xperia smartphones -
one featured in the forthcoming James Bond movie Skyfall - a new splash proof Tablet, a
new hybrid slate/laptop VAIO PC, a new NEX camera with built in Wi-Fi, enabling
feature-adds post purchase and enhanced NFC enabled headphones and audio devices.

    Sony also unveiled a stunning 84-inch BRAVIA 4K TV
[http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseIDx78&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ],
promising a totally immersive experience and building on Sony's acknowledged professional
expertise in 4K with acclaimed broadcast camera the CineAlta F65 and 4K cinema projection
system.

    Hirai vowed that each product would reflect the 'One Sony' ambition, the
organisation's drive to deliver technically-advanced products and compelling consumer
experiences through greater synergies across all Sony's businesses from electronics to
games, movies and music.

    "As "One Sony" we are joined together by a single vision, which I define with one
particular Japanese word - Kando. It means to move people emotionally. Sony will bring a
smile to the faces of a global audience" said Hirai.

    MOBILE

    Mobile devices are the gateway to Sony's user experience. Adding to its acclaimed
Xperia(TM) smartphone
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperia ]
portfolio, known for providing premium entertainment experiences, Sony
Tablets [http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/sony-tablet ] will be brought to market under the
Xperia brand as of September 2012, expanding these great mobile experiences to the tablet
arena.

    The latest Sony mobile devices including Xperia smartphones, Tablets and VAIO PCs will
boast Sony's media applications, with the new interface designed to enhance the user
experience in high picture and sound quality. It will enable users to enjoy and share
music, photos, and movies in a simple and intuitive way. These features will be available
across new Xperia smartphones, Xperia Tablet and selected VAIO PCs.

    Furthermore, the new Xperia smartphones and VAIO PCs promise to bring consumers the
ultimate cross-device connectivity. Through Sony's One-touch function, which incorporates
NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, users can easily and instantly enjoy their
music and photos across an array of NFC enabled Sony devices by simply touching one device
to the other without the need for Bluetooth or Wi-Fi set-up.

    Introducing the new products, Hirai added: "Individual Sony products will entice and
inspire people. But, what's also important is that by connecting and combining hardware,
network services and applications, we will provide a truly remarkable and compelling
experience."

    DIGITAL IMAGING

    Sony's mobile products are pioneering new ways to capture great digital pictures,
whilst delivering an enhanced user experience through further, deeper convergence of
hardware, content and services. The new NEX-5R
[http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseIDx59&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ]
model is the latest Digital Imaging product to deliver enhanced usability.

    The NEX-5R compact system camera - with built in Wi-Fi - allows users to check the
image, adjust camera exposure and control the shutter wirelessly from their smartphone.
This makes it ideal for taking posed family pictures via the timer, where the image can be
checked on the smartphone before the pose is broken. It also boasts "Fast Hybrid AF"
giving DSLR-like focussing responses when capturing fast-moving action.

    The NEX-5R is the first camera compatible with PlayMemories Camera Apps
[http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseIDx71&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ],
a service for downloading new apps such as "Time-Lapse" and "Cinematic Photo" directly to
the Wi-Fi enabled camera.

    Sony is also introducing the new 'wearable' video camera, the HDR-AS15
[http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseIDy25&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ]
with 'Exmor R' CMOS Image Sensor and SteadyShot image, great for skydiving or mountain
biking.

    GAMING

    This Autumn, Sony Computer Entertainment is due to launch Wonderbook, creating a
multi-dimensional world using PlayStation Eye and augmented reality technology. It's an
experience like nothing else. The first Wonderbook title will be Wonderbook: Book of
Spells, created in collaboration with J.K Rowling.

    To read the full press release and for further details about the Sony products
announced at IFA 2012, please visit:

    http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseIDx83&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1

    About Sony

    Offering an integrated entertainment experience through its electronics, mobile,
music, pictures, game and the Sony Entertainment Network, Sony is uniquely positioned to
be one of the world's leading consumer brands. Sony is renowned for its audio-visual
products in both the consumer and professional markets, such as the BRAVIA(TM) LCD
high-definition (HD) television [http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/lcd-television ],
Cyber-shot(TM) digital camera [http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/cyber-shot-digital-cameras ],
Handycam(R) camcorder [http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/handycam-camcorders ], "alpha"
(pronounced Alpha) digital SLR camera [http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/dslr ], Xperia(TM) Tablet
[http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/sony-tablet ] and Walkman(R) MP3 player
[http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/walkman-mp3-players ] as well as its VAIO(TM) personal computers
[http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/vaio-laptops ] and 3D HD professional broadcast equipment.
[http://www.sony.co.uk/biz/content/name/dw-3d-liveproduction-0410 ]

    For more information on Sony Europe, please visit http://www.sony-europe.com. For
more information on Sony Corporation please visit http://www.sony.net

    "Sony", "WALKMAN", "VAIO", "Cyber-shot", "Handycam", "alpha", "BRAVIA" and "Xperia"
are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Sony Europe Ltd

For more information, please contact: Sally Osman, Director, Corporate Communications, Sony Europe, E-mail: sally.osman@eu.sony.com, Mobile: +44(0)780-3078945 ; Claire Jones, Corporate PR Manager, Sony Europe, E-mail: claire.jones@eu.sony.com , Mobile: +44-782-446-5345

Lunarline Showcases new products at the eighth Annual IT Security Automation Conference

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunarline will showcase its state-of-the-art cyber security product capabilities at the Eighth Annual IT Security Automation Conference. The conference will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center on October 3, 4, and 5, 2012. Lunarline's showcase, located at booth 19, will provide live demos of the following:

    --  Continuous Compliance Monitoring & Reporting (CCMR) Solution: A
        comprehensive tool suite designed to centralize risk management and
        monitoring of both the security state of an information system and its
        compliance with regulations. CCMR allows customers to leverage their
        existing security tool investments and provides a flexible framework to
        incorporate new or existing data feeds into the monitoring framework.
    --  SCAP Sync: A search engine and repository for Security Content
        Automation Protocol (SCAP) content. It synchronizes SCAP content on a
        daily basis, then syndicates that content in a number of user-friendly
        and machine-readable formats. It creates efficiencies by making SCAP
        more relevant and usable for everyday security practitioners and
        application developers. Attend our speaker session, "Demystifying SCAP
        with SCAP Sync Repository and API," at 2:15-3pm on October 3rd.
    --  Lunarline Cyber Intelligence Console: A front-end user console that was
        designed to work with the intelligence report feeds from iSIGHT
        Partners. The console ties intelligence reports to a customer's assets
        and provides an enterprise risk score based on the priority level of
        assets and the severity score of reports. The console also provides the
        ability to easily navigate through and filter reports to facilitate risk
        assessment and decision-making.
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Lunarline's development philosophy aligns with the larger Federal shift toward modularized automated security tools that can work together to provide 360-degree security coverage.  All of our tools are designed to provide our customers with "a la carte" options to build their defense-in-depth solution -- the days of "rip and replace" solutions are gone.  The SCAP standards have greatly facilitated the shift toward this modular approach.

The Eighth Annual IT Security Automation Conference, co-hosted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will focus on the breadth and depth of principles and technologies designed to support computer security automation for organizations in both the public and private sectors. The conference will be held October 3-5, 2012 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. To learn more about conference, visit https://itsac.g2planet.com/itsac2012/.

About Lunarline

Lunarline is a leading cyber security and privacy provider to the US Federal Government, as well as private industry. Our unique approach to cyber security combines our proven products, specialized services, and certified training together as a complete solution customized for the success of your cyber mission. Lunarline is an accredited FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO).

LUNARLINE: SOLUTIONS BUILT ON SECURITY(TM)

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

Contact
Carolyn Morse, Media Relations
carolyn.morse@lunarline.com

571-481-9312

SOURCE  Lunarline

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Battle for Online Gaming Heats up

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With a record number of states exploring options to raise revenue and decrease overwhelming budget deficits, online gaming is being looked at as a realistic and proven way to potentially raise billions of much needed  funds. High Tide Investments, Ltd,  based out of New Zealand, controls numerous domains including http://www.seminolecasino.com and http://www.seminolegaming.com and predicts a change in the court of public opinion towards legal online gaming. On Monday, 8-27-2012 they took their message to the public with an appearance in Times Square:  http://videostorage.prnewswire.com/storage2/photos/REMNANT-WANNA-BLUF.jpg

A spokesperson for the company said, "Most states are looking for ways to pare expenses and raise revenues. But once again preferential treatment is given to Native American Tribes by lobbyists and politicians. Legal Gaming addresses this issue along with others. Not only is it a significant new revenue stream, but it is also rapidly deployed once legislation is in place to allow it. Billions of dollars are currently going off shore to other nations who offer online gaming and it only makes sense to capture lost revenue and benefit from new consumers that would prefer to game from the comforts of home."

The internet has leveled the playing field for all states. Those that currently have physical gaming likely have an advantage in securing online gaming, but truly, any state can oversee and regulate web based gaming. Many advocates and even the opposition are in agreement that it's not a question of "if" but "when" legal online gaming will return and states should consider the tax revenue that Native American Tribes would pay vs Private gaming enterprises. 

SOURCE  High Tide Investments, Ltd

High Tide Investments, Ltd

CONTACT: Kerry Jacobson, +1-561-676-2987, propertyusa@yahoo.com

AT&T Brings Facebook® To Your TV Screen With New U-Verse TV App

DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's on your computer or mobile device, accessing your social media sites has always been at your fingertips. Now, you can connect with Facebook on your TV screen using Facebook on TV, the latest interactive app available from AT&T* U-verse(®) TV. The app enables you to connect to your Facebook account while you are watching your favorite shows.

The Facebook on TV interactive app delivers an even better way to watch TV. Through the TV app, you can:

    --  View your news feed, friends list and photos.
    --  Post status updates and share information about the shows you're
        watching.
    --  Interact with friends and view their timelines, photos, and status
        updates.

"The TV experience is becoming more social, and we've always focused on delivering interactive TV apps that are more engaging and provide an overall better experience," said Maria Dillard, Vice President of U-verse and Video Products, AT&T Home Solutions. "This app gives U-verse TV and High Speed Internet customers the ability to share information about what they're watching on their TV with their remote, on any U-verse TV screen. It's another example of how we continue to enhance and bring more value to the U-verse experience."

The Facebook on TV app can be enjoyed by everyone in your household. U-verse TV customers can add up to ten different accounts on a single receiver. To access Facebook on TV, customers will need an existing Facebook account and a U-verse High Speed Internet account. You can create a Facebook account by visiting http://www.facebook.com.

U-verse TV customers already have access to several additional social TV apps at no extra charge.

AT&T U-verse added more TV subscribers in total over the last 3 years than any of the major cable TV providers reported** and is the only 100 percent Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) service offered by a national service provider.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out if it's available in your area -- visit http://www.att.com/u-verse.

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

**Claim based on comparison of major TV providers' subscriber counts as of 2Q2012.

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

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

Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse services. Call or go to http://www.att.com/u-verse to see if you qualify.

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

Facebook(®) is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Jill Rountree, +1-512-495-7186, jill.rountree@fleishman.com

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

GED Testing Service Launches Online Marketplace

Steck-Vaughn, Paxen Learning, and LearningExpress among organizations in the one-stop shop

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GED Testing Service announced the launch of GED Marketplace, a first-of-its-kind collaboration in adult education and GED testing. GED Marketplace is a safe and secure, one-stop shop for adult learners looking for GED testing and adult education study materials online.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120322/PH74825LOGO )

"Nothing like this has ever existed before," said Nick Laul, vice president of strategy and business development at GED Testing Service. "Instead of wading through online ads and purchasing materials that may be of questionable value, adult learners who use GED Marketplace can feel confident that the resources are both legitimate and reliable."

GED Marketplace is an easy-to-use e-commerce site featuring more than 100 products for learners at all levels and interests. Today, the site includes materials to help adults with basic skills programs, computer skills training, and it offers the Official GED Practice Test online. Product variety is expected to increase even more as GED Testing Service seeks to double the number of organizations involved.

"Steck-Vaughn has provided innovative and effective learning solutions for 70 years and we're excited for our continued relationship with GED Testing Service and to be part of the launch of GED Marketplace," said Dan Griffith, senior vice president for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Steck-Vaughn Adult Education division.

Nearly half of all adults who take the GED test study on their own, outside of a traditional classroom setting. Those who go online for study materials may be the target of online scams that the GED Testing Service warned about in a March 2012 TODAY Show piece. GED Marketplace is free from online ads and gives adults access to preparation resources brought together from industry-leading organizations. This helps adults stay on track and find the legitimate help they need.

"We're pleased to expand our relationship with GED Testing Service through participation in the GED Marketplace, which will enable us to fulfill our joint mission of providing preparation materials for adult learners across the country," said Steve Jacoby, chief publishing and program officer for Paxen Learning.

Today, there are 10 industry-leading publishers who are partnering with GED Testing Service to provide study resources for adult learners. Those publishers include: Steck-Vaughn, Paxen Learning, LearningExpress, REA, Ellsworth Publishing, MetaMetrics, Labyrinth Learning, Cengage Learning, LearnScape, and Kuder.

"We are proud to be part of the GED Marketplace launch, offering comprehensive online preparation courses and practice tests, in both English and Spanish, for the GED test," said Barry Lippman, CEO of LearningExpress.

Although adults may practice online, the official GED test must be taken in person at an official testing center. To learn more about GED Marketplace or for additional information, please visit marketplace.GEDtestingservice.com.

About GED Testing Service
The GED test has opened doors to better jobs and college programs for more than 18 million graduates since 1942. Last year nearly 800,000 adults sat for the GED test, which is accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and employers. As the creator of the one official GED test, GED Testing Service has a responsibility to ensure that the program continues to be a reliable and valuable pathway to a better life for the millions of adults without a high school diploma. GED Testing Service is a joint venture between Pearson and the American Council on Education (ACE).

For more information about GED Testing Service or about the GED Testing Service story, visit http://www.GEDtestingservice.com/educators/great-things.

SOURCE  GED Testing Service

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CONTACT: Armando Diaz, Public Affairs Specialist, GED Testing Service, Armando.Diaz@GEDtestingservice.com, +1-202-471-2157

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

MetaScale and Hortonworks Partner to Help Traditional Enterprises Move Beyond Hadoop Experiments

Partnership Brings Together Managed Services and Hortonworks Data Platform

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaScale, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) and best-in-class provider of managed services for Apache Hadoop, today announced a strategic partnership with Hortonworks, a leading commercial vendor of Apache Hadoop, that will allow enterprises across an array of industries to manage and analyze big data with far greater efficiency and effectiveness than ever before.

The partnership is aimed at fostering case-specific end-to-end solutions that leverage Apache Hadoop's ability to reduce the intricacies and performance bottlenecks associated with data extraction, transformation and loading (ETL). These solutions include reducing or even alleviating mainframe capacity constraints and costs, as well as reducing overall business intelligence and data warehousing costs. The end result is a foundation for big data analytics minus the time, capital and complexity required to build one's own system - all good news for enterprises associated with industries such as financial services, healthcare, media, transportation and manufacturing, to name just a few.

MetaScale specializes in implementing Apache Hadoop solutions for those enterprises that want to exploit big data without breaking the bank, while reducing ETL or mainframe costs and meeting processing windows. As a result of the new partnership, MetaScale is positioned to help customers deploy Apache Hadoop to experience immediate tactical success through the integration of their existing transactional or business intelligence landscape. Central to that customer experience is the Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP), a highly scalable, 100-percent open source production-grade platform that stores, processes and analyzes massive volumes of data. Powered by Apache Hadoop, HDP features MapReduce, HDFS, HCatalog, Pig, Hive, HBase, Ambari, and Zookeeper - some of Apache Hadoop's most popular and essential projects.

"We have witnessed time and again that traditional enterprises face numerous challenges when trying to move from an Apache Hadoop experiment to a production application with business value and payback. The partnership between MetaScale and Hortonworks addresses those challenges by bringing together HDP and MetaScale's ability to design, build, host, integrate, and operate production-grade solutions on customer premises or on a private cloud," said Krishna Nimmagadda, Head of Marketing and Business Development at MetaScale.

"We successfully completed multiple Apache Hadoop initiatives that enable our customers to reduce cost and complexities. The exciting part about this is the underlying big data framework that comes with those initiatives and which often lead to new business models and revenue enhancing opportunities," Nimmagadda added.

"At Hortonworks we are working to make Apache Hadoop easy to consume and use. The partnership with MetaScale offers organizations an easy-to-use and easy-to-deploy solution for developing and running Apache Hadoop-based applications in production," said Mitch Ferguson, Hortonworks VP of Business Development. "The combination of simplicity of deployment and expert skills that this creates will accelerate Apache Hadoop projects for organizations looking to exploit big data."

For more information about MetaScale and its support services, visit http://metascale.com or connect with MetaScale at http://www.linkedin.com/company/metascale-llc and http://www.twitter.com/bigdatamadeeasy.

About MetaScale
MetaScale provides best-in-class, technology-managed services and solutions to enterprises that are looking to unlock the potential in their data without the time, cost and complexity associated with traditional big data initiatives. MetaScale delivers an end-to-end solution so time is better spent in analyzing or massive-scale batch processing of data in a cloud model. MetaScale provides a full spectrum of services in a private cloud that leverages Hadoop, and helps businesses perform complex analytics and batch-production schedules not possible prior to Hadoop.  Part of the Sears Holdings family of companies (Sears Holdings Corporation-NASDAQ SHLD), MetaScale offers a mix of speed, scale, skills, and end-to-end solutions unavailable anywhere else in the big data space.

About Hortonworks
Hortonworks is a leading commercial vendor of Apache Hadoop, the preeminent open source platform for storing, managing, and analyzing large volumes of data. The Hortonworks Data Platform provides an open and stable foundation for enterprises and a growing ecosystem to build and deploy big data solutions. Together with the Apache community, Hortonworks is making Hadoop more robust and easier to install, manage, and use. Hortonworks provides unmatched technical support, training and certification programs for enterprises, systems integrators, and technology vendors. For more information, visit http://www.hortonworks.com

About Sears Holdings Corporation
Sears Holdings Corporation is a leading integrated retailer with over 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada and the home of ShopYourWay, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through ShopYourWay.com.  Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, fitness equipment and automotive repair and maintenance.  Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, with a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, the Kardashian Kollection, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as Sofia by Sofia Vergara and The Country Living Home Collection.   We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 15 million service and installation calls made annually and have a long-established commitment to those who serve in the military through initiatives like the Heroes at Home program. We have been named the 2011 Mobile Retailer of the Year, Recipient of the 2012 ENERGY STAR® "Corporate Commitment Award" for Product Retailing and Energy Management and one of the Top 20 Best Places to Work for Recent Grads.  Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation.  For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at http://www.searsholdings.com. Twitter: @searsholdings||Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SHCCareers

Tom Aiello
Sears Holdings
taiell1@searshc.com
847-286-7387

Grant Deady
Zeno Group
312-396-9734
Grant.deady@zenogroup.com

SOURCE  Sears Holdings Corporation

Sears Holdings Corporation

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

Turnitin Adds Common Core Grading Rubrics to GradeMark

Correlated rubrics developed by Education Council to assess student writing

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Turnitin, the leader in originality checking and online grading, announced the addition of writing rubrics aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to its award-winning cloud-based grading service, GradeMark. The six rubrics are available today within Turnitin for secondary and two-year instructors in the United States. View this video for more information on the Common Core rubrics.

Turnitin will host a free webcast on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. ET to discuss the development process and goals of the Common Core rubrics. Register here to attend the webcast titled "Partners in Education: Creating Common Core Rubrics."

"With 45 of 50 states adopting the Common Core, these standards are as close to a national writing standard as we have seen," said Jason Chu, senior education manager for Turnitin. "The addition of Common Core Rubrics within Turnitin will help schools implement the standards and improve student writing."

The rubrics were developed in partnership with the English Professional Learning Council to better prepare secondary students for college-level course work. The Council is comprised of educators from Saddleback College, the University of California (Irvine), California State University (Fullerton), and the Orange County Department of Education.

The Council assisted Turnitin in developing six CCSS-aligned writing rubrics for grades 9-10 and 11-12 for argumentative, narrative and informative essay assignments. Instructors using GradeMark can attach a standard CCSS rubric to any writing assignment to convey their expectations to students, assess submitted work, and track student progress.

"The Common Core rubrics allow instructors at all levels to promote more success in student writing," said Dawn Lewis, instructor at Aliso Niguel High School in Capistrano Unified School District. "The rubrics help narrow the expectations and language gap, especially for assessment, between secondary education and higher education."

About Turnitin
Turnitin is the global leader in evaluating and improving student writing. The company's cloud-based service for originality checking, online grading and peer review saves instructors time and provides rich feedback to students. One of the most widely distributed educational applications in the world, Turnitin is used by more than 10,000 institutions in 126 countries to manage the submission, tracking and evaluation of student papers online. Turnitin also offers iThenticate, a plagiarism detection service for commercial markets, and WriteCheck, a suite of formative tools for writers. Turnitin is backed by Warburg Pincus and is headquartered in Oakland, Calif., with an international office in Newcastle, U.K. For more information, please visit http://www.turnitin.com.

All products and services mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Turnitin

Turnitin

CONTACT: Chris Harrick, Vice President of Marketing, +1-510-764-7579, charrick@turnitin.com

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

Ubisoft And IGN Partner To Bring ShootMania Storm To The IGN Pro League Tournament Line Up

ShootMania Storm Becomes First FPS Title to be featured at IPL Tournaments

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubisoft's upcoming PC online multiplayer first-person shooter ShootMania Storm will hit the eSports circuit as part of the tournament line up of the IGN Pro League (IPL), the professional video games league presented by IGN Entertainment, the world's leading video games media company. 

Kicking of the partnership between the companies, Ubisoft and the IPL will host an exclusive ShootMania Storm tournament at PAX Prime, August 31-September 2, live from the Ubisoft booth each day of the show.  The tournament will be streamed live online at http://www.ign.com/ipl/ShootMania.

Making a return to the roots of competitive gaming which originated with first-person shooters, ShootMania Storm will become the first-ever first-person shooter (FPS) game to be featured at IPL tournaments.  Through this partnership, the IPL will work closely with Ubisoft and Nadeo to build a large fan base and eSports community following for the title in the United States.

"IPL is looking to build ShootMania as the FPS standard for eSports," said David Ting, General Manager of eSports and Vice President of Research & Development at IGN Entertainment. "We believe competitive video gaming can become the next major spectator sport, and we will continue to add new titles and genres that attract new fans to the world of eSports." 

"We're excited for ShootMania Storm to be part of IPL's line-up," said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Ubisoft.  "The team at Nadeo has done a tremendous job in creating a fun and competitive game and players in the upcoming IPL tournaments will validate ShootMania as the next big tournament-tested shooter."

Developed by Ubisoft's Nadeo studio, ShootMania Storm follows the footsteps of TrackMania, Nadeo's successful arcade racing game, to present a new dimension in first-person shooter.  As part of the ManiaPlanet system, ShootMania Storm puts players at the center of their gaming experience.  To date, players have created more than 15 game modes and, already, more than 20,000 maps have been created by players using ManiaPlanet's proprietary map editor.

The title has already received acclaim on the competitive gaming circuit, with appearances in many tournaments, most recently at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo, DreamHack Summer and Gamescom. ShootMania is currently in beta phase and available for pre-order on http://www.ShootMania.com giving instant access to the beta.

The IGN Pro League has become a major contender in the North American eSports market since its launch in April 2011.  Its last major tournament event drew in more than 10,000 spectators and logged a record-breaking 346,000 concurrent online viewers. With the IGN Pro League franchise, IGN's goal is to help legitimize video gaming as a profession that can produce the next generation of sports celebrities. 

About IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment is the leading Internet media and services provider focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets. Collectively, IGN's properties reach more than 57 million unique users worldwide, according to Internet audience measurement firm comScore.  IGN's network of video game-related properties (IGN.com, 1UP.com, GameSpy and others) is the Web's #1 video game information destination.  IGN also owns the world's largest men's lifestyle website, AskMen.com, and men's entertainment site UGO.com.  IGN is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices across North America, Europe and Australia.

About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2010-11 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of 1.039 billion euros. To learn more, please visit http://www.ubisoftgroup.com

SOURCE  IGN Entertainment

IGN Entertainment

CONTACT: Kris Sharbaugh, IGN Entertainment, +1-415-896-3450, ksharbaugh@ign.com; or Raha Bouda, Ubisoft, +1-415-571-2156, raha.bouda@ubisoft.com

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

Verizon Adds MundoFox to the FiOS TV Lineup

New Channel Joins FiOS TV's Industry-Leading Spanish-Language Offering

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon is adding MundoFox to the FiOS TV channel lineup, the company has announced. MundoFox is the new Spanish-language broadcast network from Fox International Channels and RCN Television Group of Colombia, featuring scripted dramas, news, sports, game shows and comedies.

"We are delighted to add MundoFox to the FiOS TV lineup," said Michelle Webb, director of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon.  "As we continue to give our FiOS customers more and more Spanish-language programming, we are ensuring they have access to the best - and the most - channels available today." 

Emiliano Saccone, president of MundoFox, said, "Bringing MundoFox to FiOS subscribers is an important step in the growth of our network.  Having a tremendous distribution partner like Verizon will allow more viewers to experience our diverse roster of quality programming that echoes the interests of the 'New Latino' viewer."

MundoFox is now part of the FiOS TV lineup in the Los Angeles (FiOS TV Channel 22) and Dallas (FiOS TV Channel 14) areas.  By the end of the week, the channel will be available on FiOS TV Channel 20 for FiOS TV customers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and the New York City area.  MundoFox is expected to launch in Florida on FiOS TV Channel 27 in September.  Verizon expects to add a high definition version of the channel to the FiOS TV lineup by year-end.

MundoFox is available in all FiOS TV packages for customers in these areas. Customers looking for more Spanish-language programming can explore FiOS TV's La Conexion and Spanish-language packages.  La Conexion is a bundled package that includes Verizon's phone and FiOS Internet services.  Available for $89.99 per month in the bundled package, La Conexion offers customers the best in Spanish and English programming, with more than 190 channels including 31 in HD.  Verizon's Spanish-language package, which is available for $12.99 per month, features 70 Spanish channels, including news, sports and entertainment.

MundoFox joins FiOS TV's broad collection of programming, which offers more than 560 all-digital channels, including more than 145 HD channels, and 35,000 monthly video-on-demand titles.

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 94 million retail customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.  A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 188,000.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: Heather Wilner, +1-908-559-6407, heather.b.wilner@verizon.com

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

TOA Technologies delivers ETAworkforce, the advanced mobile workforce management optimization app, on salesforce.com's Force.com platform

TOA Technologies selects Force.com to tap into the power of social, mobile and open cloud technologies to transform customers into social enterprises

CLEVELAND, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TOA Technologies today announced ETAworkforce, a powerful suite of mobile workforce management apps that maximize and optimize field service and the customer experience, is now available on Force.com, salesforce.com's enterprise cloud platform for building social apps.

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TOA identified a common experience in many service organizations - a disconnect occurs among customer service, the customer and the field. Customers don't know precisely when a worker is going to arrive, and customer service doesn't know how long it's going to take to complete a job. With ETAworkforce, organizations connect the right worker to the right job, to the right customer, every time.

"Closing the service loop by connecting customers with the field workforce enables services organizations to achieve their ultimate goal - pleasing customers by providing more efficient service. To do this successfully, companies must remain mindful of both the customer and the service itself," said Yuval Brisker, co-founder and CEO of TOA Technologies. "Integrating with Salesforce, TOA Technologies has introduced a totally new approach to achieving this goal - a flexible yet robust solution for optimizing the mobile workforce in relation to time, customer commitment and expectation.

"From order creation to the delivery of a product or service, ETAworkforce on the Force.com platform uniquely empowers service organizations to finally go beyond the basics, beyond simple scheduling or work order management to optimized routing and social connectivity. TOA's solution applies patented predictive analytics to field service management and it keeps learning, continuously. That means more than just closing the customer service loop. It means maximizing efficiency, optimizing the work day and enhancing the customer experience."

TOA Technologies' ETAworkforce is now available on salesforce.com's AppExchange, the app marketplace for the social enterprise. It connects users to a full suite of proven field workforce and customer appointment management tools, allowing them to:

    --  Capture customer and order details for each appointment
    --  Route and schedule appointments against the actual capacity of the
        workforce - all in real-time
    --  Dynamically track and monitor the progress of appointments, giving a
        single view of all aspects of a customer interaction
    --  Create bi-directional relationships with customers by both delivering
        up-to-date information about the status of their appointments and
        empowering them to confirm, cancel or reschedule appointments
    --  Use the solution on any HTML5-enabled mobile device, not just an iPad
    --  Integrate with Salesforce Chatter, the leading enterprise social
        network, and its dashboard reporting
"Force.com is a trusted, open platform for building apps that create more social organizations," said Ron Huddleston, SVP alliances for salesforce.com. "ETAworkforce offers an enterprise-class mobile workforce management solution integrated with both the Salesforce Service Cloud and the Salesforce Sales Cloud."

"The relationship between company and customer often starts when a customer calls to buy something or to ask for a repair, but it doesn't end there. CRM tools shouldn't stop there, either," said Brisker. "By combining the power of TOA Technologies' solutions with Salesforce, users can extend the value of the end-to-end social enterprise to create collaborative relationships with their service customers while optimizing mobile workforces' operations."

TOA Technologies will be showcasing ETAworkforce at Dreamforce 2012, September 18-21. TOA will be in booth 413.

About the Force.com Platform and AppExchange

Force.com is the trusted social enterprise platform for building and running any employee app in the cloud. Force.com powers the Salesforce CRM apps, the more than 275,000 custom apps built by salesforce.com customers such as Japan Post, Kaiser Permanente, KONE, and Sprint Nextel and the more than 1,500 ISV apps built by partners such as BMC, FinancialForce.com and Fujitsu.

Enterprise apps built on the Force.com platform can be easily distributed and marketed through the salesforce.com AppExchange http://www.salesforce.com/appexchange/.

The salesforce.com social enterprise platform delivers the most trusted and comprehensive cloud technologies for social, mobile and open apps.  It includes Force.com, the cloud platform for employee apps, Heroku, the cloud platform for customer apps and Database.com, the cloud database to integrate the social enterprise.

Salesforce, Social Enterprise, Dreamforce, Force.com, Heroku, AppExchange, Database.com and others are trademarks of salesforce.com, inc.

About TOA Technologies

TOA Technologies is the leading provider of cloud-based mobile workforce management applications. ETAdirect, TOA's patented platform, improves customer service while dramatically reducing operational costs and delivering immediate return on investment. As the industry's only complete on-demand solution using predictive, time-based analytics, ETAdirect reduces customer wait times while increasing field workforce efficiency. TOA's system deploys quickly, is highly configurable and is easily integrated with existing CRM solutions.

ETAdirect manages the mobile workforces of global brands in the satellite/cable/broadband, telecom, insurance, home services and retail industries. Named Best of Breed and Visionary solution in Gartner's 2011 Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management, TOA Technologies is headquartered in the United States and has offices in Europe and Latin America. For additional information, please visit http://www.toatech.com/.

Media contact
Kayleigh Fitch

216.902.8547
kayleigh.fitch@toatech.com

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Xyrality Releases Free-to-play Apocalyptic MMOG "Crazy Tribes" for iPhone and iPad

"Crazy Tribes", the second title from the cross-platform MMOG developers in Hamburg, is now available via iTunes

HAMBURG, Germany, August 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Xyrality announced the launch of the apocalyptic MMOG "Crazy Tribes" today. The second
strategy construction MMOG from Xyrality, who were also behind the hit app "Lords &
Knights", is now available free-to-play via iTunes. In "Crazy Tribes" the player builds
his settlement in a post-apocalyptic wasteland and reconstructs technologies that were
thought to have been lost. Players must try to recreate the forgotten civilization while
ensuring the survival of the inhabitants in their settlement. Besides food, a well-trained
army will be essential to providing security.

    Similar to the first title from this Hamburg studio, "Crazy Tribes" has been designed
as a cross-platform MMOG, and an Android and browser version are scheduled for release
over the next few months.

    More info on Crazy Tribes:

    Crazy Tribes iTunes web preview: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id492670236?mt=8

    Official game website: http://www.crazytribes.com

    Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzZyGKsxqnY

    Press Kit: http://xyrality.com/files/profiles/crazy_tribes_press_en.zip

Source: Xyrality GmbH

Johannes Aschermann, PR-Manager, johannes.aschermann@xyrality.com, T: +49(0)40-3573001-24

Aiseesoft Updated DVD Creator - Provides Users with Even Better DVD Creating Solution

BEIJING, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Aiseesoft, a top-ranking provider of DVD/video converter for Windows and Mac, iPad/iPhone/iPod transfer software, and PDF software, announced the update of Aiseesoft DVD Creator. Now, this software runs a much faster DVD creating speed and the output DVD can be read on most popular DVD players.

Aiseesoft DVD Creator is an amazing DVD creating software created to help users burn video files to DVD-format Disc, DVD folder and ISO files. This software supports most popular video formats, such as MP4, WMV, AVI, 3GP, DV, VOB, FLV, M2TS, MTS, SWF, MKV, MPG, MPEG, MPA, DAT, TS, NSV, MOV, QT, RMVB, etc. Then, users can easily create DVD with their favorite movie collections and home videos. This is also an excellent back up in case of lost videos.

For customized output DVD, users can even edit the source video with this software. It offers users rich editorial functions. For instance, users can trim video length, crop video frame, add watermark to the video, and even adjust the output video brightness, saturation, contrast, hue and volume. Users can also join different source videos together and burn them into one DVD.

If the source video includes several audio tracks and subtitles, users can select any one for the output DVD. This software allows users to add their own audio track, subtitle and background music to the DVD and also help users fix synchronization issues between audio track/subtitle and video scenes. And, this software provides users with several beautiful DVD templates to choose from.

In summary, Aiseesoft DVD Creator is a professional and easy-to-use DVD creating and editing application. It can help users backup any video to DVD-format disc, DVD folder and ISO files with abundant ancillary functions. To learn more information about this software, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/dvd-creator/.

System Requirements

                                  Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista,
    OS Supported:                 Windows 7
    CPU:                         800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above
    RAM:                         512MB RAM or more

About Aiseesoft Studio

As a professional multimedia software provider, Aiseesoft Studio is dedicated to developing the best multimedia desktop applications to help Windows and Mac users smoothly convert, edit and transfer various video/audio files. In order to meet users' various requirements, Aiseesoft Studio constantly brings in new ideas, technologies, etc. To Aiseesoft Studio, users' satisfaction is a constant pursuit. For more information, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com.

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Alva Jones of Aiseesoft Studio at +86-13466759823 or pr@aiseesoft.com

Web Site: http://www.aiseesoft.com/dvd-creator

Audiobooks.com Rolls Out Free Apple and Android Apps

Unique Audio Books Service Delivers Unlimited Downloads for Just $24.95 a Month

TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Audiobooks.com, the only audio books service that gives customers unlimited access to downloadable content for just $24.95 per month, today announced that free Apple and Android apps are now available to Audiobooks.com members. Customers can now download or stream audio books that they can enjoy anytime, anywhere on their mobile devices with a free app at Apple's App Store for iPhones, iPod Touch and iPads or at Google Play for Android devices.

Members who want to enjoy audio books on the go can download up to two audio books at a time on their mobile device. The new apps are designed to give members maximum flexibility, providing custom settings so users can automatically stream or download books via wi-fi or cellular networks and save books to their personal reading list so they'll always have an audio book to enjoy. The Audiobooks.com library contains 10,000-plus best sellers and new releases, including popular titles like The Hunger Games trilogy, and the library is constantly adding new titles.

"Audiobooks.com is committed to providing members with access to unlimited audio books instantly, anywhere," said Ian Small, General Manager of Audiobooks.com. "Members can use the apps to download audio books and listen to them wherever they are with their mobile devices."

One unique Audiobooks.com innovation is an automatic bookmarking feature that ensures users never lose their place; users can always pick up wherever they left off - across all devices. Always responsive to customer needs, Audiobooks.com has also added a sleep timer to meet member demand. This allows users to set a time when they want to enjoy an audio book after they turn in for the night and ensure that the audio book won't continue playing indefinitely if they fall asleep.

Unlike competitor audio book apps, the Audiobooks.com apps for Apple and Android products enable both downloads and streaming content, and members have access to all the audio books they want for just $24.95 per month: There are no restrictions on the number of audio books users can download or stream.

Another unique Audiobooks.com feature is the apps' integration with user device native operating system functionality, which gives Audiobooks.com apps the ability to automatically pause listening when the user receives a phone call. The apps let users browse and play book previews without logging in, and the apps are designed to optimize 3G/cellular usage.

Audiobooks.com members can download the apps for free now at the Apple App Store or Google Play and start downloading their favorite audio books to take with them wherever they go. To learn more about Audiobooks.com, please visit http://www.audiobooks.com.

About Audiobooks.com
Audiobooks.com provides the first unlimited, downloadable, streaming service for audio books, delivering access on any Internet-enabled smartphone or PC, including Apple iPhones and iPads and Android smartphones or tablet devices. The company is the first and only provider of cloudmark sync, its proprietary technology that synchronizes users' last listened-to bookmark position across all devices without requiring a special browser plug-in or dedicated application. Find out more at http://www.audiobooks.com.

SOURCE  Audiobooks.com

Audiobooks.com

CONTACT: Dan Palumbo of SS|PR, +1-609-750-9115, dpalumbo@sspr.com

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

Square Enix Announces COREONLINE, a Technology Service for High Definition Games in the Browser

LONDON, August 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

             LARA CROFT, HITMAN, and Other Games to be Made Available on Service

    SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. today announced a new technology service for high
definition games in the browser called COREONLINE. Developed by Hapti.co studio, a wholly
owned Square Enix Group subsidiary, COREONLINE allows users to easily play popular,
console quality games on the web.

    "Square Enix is at the forefront of experimentation of new business and services
models in the game industry," said Yoichi Wada, chief executive officer of Square Enix
Holdings. "Through our COREONLINE technology service, users can access our content easily
through the browser."

    Games on COREONLINE are made available via a combination of Google and Square Enix's
proprietary technology, which allows for support of Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.
COREONLINE is easy to use, allowing players to click on a level and start playing
instantly, and giving them the ability to start from any part of the game they wish.

    Aspects of the user experience such as saves and achievements are managed in the
cloud, and can be accessed from the browser. In the future, COREONLINE services may be a
feature of Square Enix's global online services.

    Also launched today is a new business model for COREONLINE, enabling free content
supported by video advertising, similar to television advertising. Users can elect to skip
advertisements by purchasing levels and entire games.

    Titles available at launch include HITMAN: BLOOD MONEY, from the famed HITMAN
franchise, and MINI NINJAS. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT, the award-winning title
announced in collaboration with Google at their Google IO event in June 2012, will launch
at COREONLINE in October. Also under development for COREONLINE is TOMB RAIDER:
UNDERWORLD, from the famed TOMB RAIDER series, and GYROMANCER, the first title available
on the service from Square Enix Japan. Further titles from Square Enix's worldwide lineup
of content are intended to be made available within the next year.

    For more information on COREONLINE please visit http://www.coreonline.com

    About Hapti.co

    Hapti.co is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Square Enix Group, based in Copenhagen
and specialising in digital products and services such as CORE(R)ONLINE and Gameglobe(TM).
CORE(R)ONLINE is a new service that offers high definition games in the browser for free
via an advertising supported business model. Gameglobe(TM) is a unique browser-based
platform and game experience that allows players free access to limitless game worlds and
creative possibilities, all in HD quality. For more information please visit:
http://www.hapti.co

    About Square Enix Group

    The Square Enix Group leads a diverse range of content and service businesses as an
integrated entertainment group. The Group develops, publishes, distributes and licenses
entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including
SQUARE ENIX(R), EIDOS (R) and TAITO(R) and operates a global network of leading
development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group also boasts a
valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY(R), which has sold
over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST(R), which has sold over 59 million units
worldwide; TOMB RAIDER(R), which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the
legendary SPACE INVADERS(R).

    More information on the Square Enix Group can be found at
http://www.square-enix.com/eng

    CORE, COREONLINE, CORE ONLINE, GYROMANCER, HITMAN, HITMAN: ABSOLUTION, LARA CROFT AND
THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT, LARA CROFT, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, MINI NINJAS, SPACE
INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER, TOMB RAIDER:
UNDERWORLD are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group.

Source: Square Enix Ltd

Contact (press and industry analysts only): Square Enix Group, (London), Chris Glover, +44-0-208-636-3000, chrisg@square-enix.com

Delta Enhances Travel Experience at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with iPads and Unique Restaurants

Delta continues to invest in MSP with local chefs and superior amenities

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today begins deployment of more than 250 iPads in three new restaurants on Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's Concourse G. Delta continues to transform the airport experience by providing travelers a new level of access to high-quality food and hi-tech amenities.

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"Delta is following through on our commitment to invest in our Minneapolis-St. Paul hub by improving the airport experience with these truly unique amenities," said Bill Lentsch, Delta's senior vice president - Minnesota Operations. "These enhancements on the ground coupled with our in-flight investments such as installing full flatbed seats in BusinessElite and Wi-Fi on more than 800 aircraft, make for a unique traveling experience on Delta that no other carrier can match."

New iPads located at each seat inside the restaurants will allow travelers to order catered and customized meals through an intuitive visual menu. Orders are then prepared fresh and delivered to their seat in 15 minutes or less.

The three new restaurants include: MinniBar - an upscale sandwich bar with a menu designed by celebrity chef/host Andrew Zimmern; Mimosa - a French country eatery and raw bar with Chef Russell Klein of Meritage; and Shoyu - a modern Japanese restaurant with Tanpopo's Chef Koshiko Yonemura. Delta is working with its partner, OTG, to help redefine how an airport concourse can feel and look.

In addition to customized food ordering from the iPads, a custom browser delivers entertainment by letting travelers easily log in to their Facebook, Twitter and personal email accounts. Travelers can also check their flight status, play games and watch the news through pre-loaded apps such as Bloomberg News. Once the customer is done using each iPad, personal information is securely removed the moment the home button is pressed and automatically deleted after two minutes of idle time. 

"OTG and Delta are committed to dramatically improving a traveler's airport experience. This deployment is extremely exciting because it allows us to share our vision of how we're making the new airport experience a reality," said Rick Blatstein, chief executive officer of OTG. "We continue to expand our offerings around the nation and now to the millions of travelers that come through Delta's hub at MSP. Travelers flying through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will be able to experience our customized technology along with quality, chef driven food."

By the end of 2013, MSP's Concourse G will have 12 new local chef-driven restaurants and fresh markets and more than 2,500 iPads for passengers to use in the restaurants and in the gate-house areas.

Previously, Delta and OTG have deployed iPads and local, chef-driven restaurant concepts in LaGuardia Airport Terminals C and D. The full deployment of more than 4,500 iPads at three of Delta's hub airports will occur over the next year.

About OTG

OTG (http://www.otgmanagement.com) is an award-winning airport food & beverage operator with more than 150 restaurants and eateries in ten airports, including Minneapolis-St. Paul, John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, Toronto Pearson (2012), Boston Logan, Tucson, Washington National, Orlando, Chicago O'Hare and Philadelphia. Since its entry into airports in 1996, OTG has been recognized throughout the industry for its exceptional customer focus and groundbreaking innovation; growing to become the second largest privately held airport food operator in the US in just over a decade.

About Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. During the past year, Delta was named domestic "Airline of the Year" by the readers of Travel Weekly magazine, was named the "Top Tech-Friendly U.S. Airline" by PCWorld magazine for its innovation in technology and won the Business Travel News Annual Airline Survey. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to nearly 350 destinations in 65 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline's service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, a world-class airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 50 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Delta is investing more than $3 billion through 2013 in airport facilities and global products, services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

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CONTACT: Delta Corporate Communications, +1-404-715-2554, media@delta.com; or OTG, +1-646-588-9931, Sean.Aziz@otgmanagement.com

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

IBM and USTA Serve an Interactive Experience to US Open Tennis Fans

Mobile Apps Bring Fans to Center Court

Analytics Technology to Determine Fans' Social Media Champion

FLUSHING, N.Y., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today introduced new technologies that will immerse fans in the action at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament. During the two-week event, IBM will apply its predictive analytics, cloud computing and mobile technology expertise to connect tennis fans -- no matter where they are -- to what's happening on the courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.

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IBM has created a unique digital environment that provides US Open spectators, athletes and media uninterrupted access to data, facts, stats and content via their tablets, smartphones, PCs and other devices. This enhanced, interactive fan experience uses new technologies that thousands of businesses worldwide are embracing to up their game by uncovering insights from Big Data. 

New for this year's tournament is an iPad app that serves accurate streams of match data, access to live video, highlights and in-depth statistical information. Enhanced social media features enable fans to communicate with other fans around the world. The app also delivers an insider's view of who's gaining the edge on the court and most likely to win -- well before the final score tells the story. It complements iPhone and Android apps that mobile fans can access to connect to US Open action in real-time from around the world.

Off the court, IBM's analysis of the US Open action will extend to the social media arena by determining the Twitterverse's favorite male and female players. IBM is applying advanced analytics software to millions of public tweets generated throughout the tournament to assess which players are the social fans' favorites. The IBM Social Sentiment Index will analyze buzz around the US Open, providing a better understanding of fan sentiment. The analysis will also illustrate how analytics technology can identify important, and otherwise non-obvious trends, to help businesses make better decisions about how to connect with customers.

On site at the Tennis Center, IBM has built the IBM Game Changer Interactive Wall, which extends many of the USOpen.org and mobile app features, providing greater insight into the US Open, both on- and off-court using the power of analytics. Fans can interact with the wall to access live scores, match analysis and data visualizations from the IBM Social Sentiment Index analysis, as well as information about local weather and its effect on player nutrition and hydration, and more.

"We continue to look for new ways to innovate and strengthen our leadership position in the sports industry, and one of the ways we will do this is by delivering content and information about the US Open to fans in the way that they want to consume it, no matter where they are," said Phil Green, Senior Director of Advanced Media, USTA. "Working with IBM is a winning partnership because it allows us to create a unique digital environment that delivers stats, video and information to our fans whenever they want it on all devices."

Delivering insights into what's happening on the courts at the US Open requires an ability to capture and analyze each serve, volley and point. The same kind of analytics technologies that IBM is using to deliver insights to tennis fans, players, coaches, media and sports event organizers are being used to monitor babies in prenatal wards, help police departments prevent crime and enable financial services firms to improve customer service.     

"Big Data is impacting so many aspects of sporting events, that it's no longer a stretch to say that it is changing the way fans watch and enjoy sports," said Rick Singer, vice president, Sports Sponsorship Marketing for IBM.  "Whether on the court or in the board room, Big Data is being leveraged to achieve similar goals, such as keeping operations up and running seamlessly, having accurate data readily available for quick decision making, and improving productivity."

Analytics and Cloud Computing Power USOpen.org

IBM, in its 22nd year of partnering with the USTA, is enhancing the digital capabilities of USOpen.org to give users a front-row access to the action on the court.

One of the most insightful features of USOpen.org is IBM's SlamTracker. Based on predictive analytics technology, it leverages historical and real-time match data to deliver a better understanding of what's going on during a match. SlamTracker's 'Momentum' feature maps player momentum throughout a match in real-time, visualizing key turning points such as aces and winning shots, allowing fans to interact with the data to learn more about why a player is winning. In addition, SlamTracker's 'Keys to the Match'  feature analyzes seven years of  historical Grand Slam data to determine the top three things a player must do in order to perform well in a specific match. 

During the two-week tournament, USOpen.org transforms into a massive, data hungry environment that demands unhindered access to accurate and reliable content to serve the demands of millions of tennis fans. Each year, IBM helps the USTA expand its infrastructure to meet these demands and then scale back to support regular operations following the tournament. This elasticity is made possible by the IBM SmartCloud, which enables the rapid creation and dynamic allocation of resources while offering transparent and real-time access by a multitude of devices, such as smartphones, tablets and televisions.  This cloud environment -- powered by IBM servers and storage in three geographically dispersed locations virtualized as one --  ensures continuous availability and scalability required to support such a high profile event. The benefits include reduced costs and reliable operations. 

For more information about how IBM is helping the US Open tap into Big Data to transform the fan experience, visit http://www.ibm.com/sports.

CONTACTS:
Chris Andrews
914-499-4045
candrews@us.ibm.com

Kristine Nalbone
917-472-3656
knalbon@us.ibm.com

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SQUARE ENIX Announces COREONLINE, A Technology Service For High Definition Games In The Browser

LARA CROFT, HITMAN, and Other Games to be Made Available on Service

TOKYO, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. today announced a new technology service for high definition games in the browser called COREONLINE. Developed by Hapti.co studio, a wholly owned Square Enix Group subsidiary, COREONLINE allows users to easily play popular, console quality games on the web.

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"Square Enix is at the forefront of experimentation of new business and services models in the game industry," said Yoichi Wada, chief executive officer of Square Enix Holdings. "Through our COREONLINE technology service, users can access our content easily through the browser."

Games on COREONLINE are made available via a combination of Google and Square Enix's proprietary technology, which allows for support of Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. COREONLINE is easy to use, allowing players to click on a level and start playing instantly, and giving them the ability to start from any part of the game they wish.

Aspects of the user experience such as saves and achievements are managed in the cloud, and can be accessed from the browser. In the future, COREONLINE services may be a feature of Square Enix's global online services.

Also launched today is a new business model for COREONLINE, enabling free content supported by video advertising, similar to television advertising. Users can elect to skip advertisements by purchasing levels and entire games.

Titles available at launch include HITMAN: BLOOD MONEY, from the famed HITMAN franchise, and MINI NINJAS. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT, the award-winning title announced in collaboration with Google at their Google IO event in June 2012, will launch at COREONLINE in October. Also under development for COREONLINE is TOMB RAIDER: UNDERWORLD, from the famed TOMB RAIDER series, and GYROMANCER, the first title available on the service from Square Enix Japan. Further titles from Square Enix's worldwide lineup of content are intended to be made available within the next year.

For more information on COREONLINE please visit http://www.coreonline.com

About Hapti.co

Hapti.co is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Square Enix Group, based in Copenhagen and specialising in digital products and services such as CORE®ONLINE and Gameglobe(TM). CORE®ONLINE is a new service that offers high definition games in the browser for free via an advertising supported business model. Gameglobe(TM) is a unique browser-based platform and game experience that allows players free access to limitless game worlds and creative possibilities, all in HD quality. For more information please visit: http://www.hapti.co

About Square Enix Group

The Square Enix Group leads a diverse range of content and service businesses as an integrated entertainment group. The Group develops, publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS ® and TAITO® and operates a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group also boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 59 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®.

More information on the Square Enix Group can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eng/

CORE, COREONLINE, CORE ONLINE, GYROMANCER, HITMAN, HITMAN: ABSOLUTION, LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT, LARA CROFT, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, MINI NINJAS, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER, TOMB RAIDER: UNDERWORLD are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. 

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CONTACT: Misa Tokunaga, Square Enix Group (Tokyo), +81-3-5333-0926, ccir@square-enix.com; Chris Glover, Square Enix Group (London), +44 -0-7799-775640, chrisg@square-enix.com; Reilly Brennan, Square Enix Group (Los Angeles), +1-310-321-6024, rbrennan@square-enix.com

Backstage Vibe(TM) Music Platform Revolutionizes the Music Industry

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Design Station International, Inc. (OTC Pink: LDSI) announced today that Backstage Vibe(TM) is revolutionizing the music industry by transforming the way all things music are created, produced, promoted and sold.

The development of Backstage Vibe(TM), an innovative global social music platform, serves the needs of musicians, rappers, songwriters, DJs, lyricists, music promoters and producers, and music vendors all on one incredibly powerful website platform. It does this while also inviting fans to join the community to have fun and support their favorite artists.

By joining Backstage Vibe(TM) artists, promoters, producers, and fans will all have a new vehicle to connect with one another:

    --  Artists can collaborate in a way that has not been done before - online,
        in real time, worldwide
    --  Artists increase chances of being discovered by sharing this social
        platform with promoters, producers, and fans
    --  Producers and promoters access a one-stop shop to discover and connect
        with talent
    --  Artists and other music vendors build their own individual storefronts
        and sell their wares in a community- and web-wide Backstage Vibe(TM)
        store
    --  Artists  and other music vendors maintain full control over the pricing
        of their music and merchandise
    --  Artists can solicit real time feedback from their fans and promote
        upcoming events
    --  Fans gain "backstage" access to their favorite talent, with the
        opportunity to interact on a social level
    --  Anyone can connect, anyone can collaborate, anyone can sell, all will
        Vibe!
Backstage Vibe(TM) leverages the proven popularity and success of social networking websites and Internet-based music. Inspired by pure musical artistry and created for the music community, the Backstage Vibe(TM) platform brings together key players from all facets of the music industry and the public into one powerhouse network.

Visit http://www.BackstageVibes.com for a sneak peak. Pre-register now for 2 months free access to this most innovative social music network. Join us Backstage and experience the Vibe at this unparalleled music, e-commerce and social community.

About Life Design Station International, Inc.

Life Design Station International, Inc. (LDSI) is a music-inspired corporation.  The Company empowers artists, producers and other music professionals to reach millions of potential customers.  Life Design Station International, through its Internet-based division, develops and directs an innovative global social platform allowing artists from the U.S. and the world to interface collaboratively in order to promote, produce and sell their musical artistry.  LDSI's Backstage Vibe(TM) provides a leading-edge, secure and user-friendly environment for the sale, distribution and securing of world talent from one source.

CONTACT:

Life Design Station International, Inc.. - info@backstagevibes.com

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

Redemtech to be Acquired by Arrow Electronics

? Acquisition to Expand Global EAD and Full Technology Lifecycle Capabilities ?

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Redemtech announced today that it will be acquired by Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW). Redemtech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Micro Electronics, Inc. and a leading provider of electronics asset disposition services such as data erasure, refurbishing and responsible electronics recycling. The company has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders Quadrant in the 2011 Magic Quadrant for North America IT Asset Disposition, the first revision of Gartner's initial (2010) coverage of this industry segment. Redemtech has also been recognized by Microsoft as the top-selling Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher in North America.

"Arrow is investing to create a truly global EAD platform and we are excited to join that effort," said Redemtech President and Founder Bob Houghton. The acquisition is expected to close in the next 60 days pending customary regulatory approvals.

Redemtech employs more than 400 people in central Ohio, Reno, Nev., and Richmond, Va. The company serves many large enterprise clients, original equipment manufacturers and government. Redemtech is noted as a vocal proponent for responsible electronics recycling (e-waste), and is well known for its Serious Good® initiative to close the digital divide. Redemtech is the exclusive GoodPC(SM) refurbished hardware provider for the Federal Communications Commission-sponsored Connect2Compete initiative which is targeting 7 million American families for discounted high-speed Internet, low-cost computers and free digital literacy training over the next three years.

Arrow Electronics (http://www.arrow.com) is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for more than 120,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 390 locations in 53 countries.

About Redemtech
Redemtech partners with customers to optimize IT asset value securely and sustainably. Its Enterprise IT Asset Disposition solution helps Global 1000 companies responsibly retire surplus electronics.  Its wide array of Lifecycle Services include the Serious Good® donation program, and a hardware remarketing solution backed by Redemtech's status as North America's top-selling Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher. For more information on Redemtech visit http://www.redemtech.com.

SOURCE  Redemtech

Redemtech

CONTACT: John Hourigan, Arrow Electronics, +1-303-824-4586, jhourigan@arrow.com

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

Bianor Receives A Key Patent For The Concept Of Streaming Content From The Cloud To Connected Home Devices

Online Content and Personal Media is Finally Set Free on Your TV with iMediaShare

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bianor, a leader in mobile software solutions, received a key patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office, USPTO, in relation to its iMediaShare solution. Bianor Inc, US, was awarded patent No 8238887, which encompasses the concept of video streaming from the cloud to connected home networks with a mobile device providing playback control.

As new devices and ways of interacting within the home emerge, streaming content from the cloud to networked home devices significantly enriches the connected lifestyle, poised to change the way people share their entertainment in the connected home. iMediaShare's innovative achievement is based on the idea of transferring multimedia content from a smartphone, tablet, and Internet to a big screen - whether TV or connected monitor - with no need for additional hardware, cables or settings, for a unique and enjoyable viewer experience. It simplifies and unites the consumer's personal content, entertainment preferences and subscriptions into an easy-to-use and elegant solution. With iMediaShare consumers carry their content and preferences with them and can play anything, anywhere, anytime.

"Bianor is creating part of the digital lifestyle ecosystem required to dramatically improve the OTT entertainment experience for a wide range of consumers," comments Stefan Lilov, Director Product Development. "We provide more personalized viewing experiences across all screens - from TVs and monitors, to tablets and smartphones. Streaming video has long been hailed the future of personal entertainment, and iMediaShare is making that future a reality today for just about anyone holding a smartphone - regardless of how tech savvy they are."

In order to enjoy a smooth multi-screen experience all you need to do is download the free mobile app, log in to your Wifi. iMediaShare will automatically recognize all connected screens in the home and allow you to enjoy the show any way you like. iMediaShare turns the phone into a remote control unit and allows viewers to watch video, photos and music on various devices such as TV's, tablets and media systems. iMediaShare offers access to a multitude of online channels such as Facebook, Picasa, Deutsche Welle, France 24, TED Talks and more. The intuitive gesture controls, fast forward and rewind, ability to pause and resume playback across devices, along with great video performance, visual quality, and multi-screen interoperability make iMediaShare a worldwide favorite.

Today iMediaShare boasts over 2.5 million installations, with a number of strategic partnerships announced by Bianor since the beginning of the year, including six technology license deals with mobile providers, consumer electronics manufacturers and media companies. iMediaShare was recently selected as a finalist in the 2012 ConnectedWorld.TV Awards and, nominated among tough competition in the "Best app for portable device" and "Online video service of the year" categories, stands alongside finalists like Cisco, Alcatel and AEG.

About iMediaShare by Bianor
With over 2.5 million downloads and growing, iMediaShare offers entertainment the easy way, allowing viewers to choose what to watch and when to watch it. With instant playback of personal media and thousands of on-demand options ranging from breaking news to popular shows - available instantly to viewers on any connected TV - iMediaShare is a unique addition to the modern connected home. The ability to stream media from multiple online sources as well as aggregate media from across the home network allows iMediaShare to transform the mobile handset into a new generation portable set-top box.

SOURCE  Bianor

Bianor

CONTACT: Company Contact: Maria Williamson, VP Marketing, Bianor, +1-516-833-3300, maria.williamson@bianor.com; Media Contact: Ashley Willis, Resound Marketing, +1-609-279-0050 x105, ashley@resoundmarketing.com

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

Telltale's Critically-Acclaimed Game Series The Walking Dead Sets Out On the 'Long Road Ahead'

Based on Robert Kirkman's best-selling comic book series and graphic novels

Episode Three - Long Road Ahead available now on PlayStation®Network*, PC and Mac, and on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator and writer of The Walking Dead for Skybound and Image Comics, announced today that, 'Long Road Ahead,' the third episode of the game series based on the critically acclaimed comic book series, The Walking Dead, is now available for download.

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In the most emotionally gripping episode of the series to date, players will again see how the choices they made in previous episodes have affected their version of the tailored story experience set in the morally gray world of an undead apocalypse.

The Walking Dead has received critical praise since its debut in April, with Episode One winning Editor's Choice awards from outlets such as IGN.com, PC Gamer and Official Xbox Magazine, as well as a Golden Joystick nomination.  The New York Times has praised the game's emphasis on emotion, drama, and narrative, saying of Episode One, "...moments have more sadness and subtlety in them than other games muster in 40 hours."

Episode Two of the series, "Starved for Help", winner of GameSpy'sBest Adventure Game award at E3 2012 will be available for download this week from the App Store for iPhone4, 4S, iPad 2 and the new iPad.

In their review of Episode Three, IGN.com awarded The Walking Dead with an Editor's Choice award and a score of 9 out of 10, saying, "Just like I watch Rick Grimes evolve every month in The Walking Dead comics, I get to see myself evolve through the lens of Lee Everett with each episode of The Walking Dead: The Game," adding, "Each episode makes me care more and more about these characters, so the events of Long Road Ahead make it the most impactful episode to date."

The Walking Dead is set in the world of Robert Kirkman's award-winning comic book series.  Players will experience life changing events, meeting new characters as well as some familiar to fans of the comic book series in events that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sherriff Rick Grimes. The Walking Dead offers a tailored game experience - player actions, choices, and decisions affect how the story plays out across the entire series.

The Walking Dead: Episode Three - Long Road Ahead is the third in a series of five episodes.  Each episode is available for $4.99 per episode or as a $19.99 season pass on PlayStation®Network; for 400 Microsoft®Points per episode on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, and as a $24.99 five-episode season pass for PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store and other digital outlets. The series is also available for iOS devices via the App Store as Walking Dead: The Game, for $4.99 per episode. Episodes 2-5 can be bought individually as an in-app purchase or as a multi-pack bundle for $14.99.

The Walking Dead: Episode Three - Long Road Ahead is rated 'M' (Mature) for Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, and Strong Language by the ESRB.

For more information on the game, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow Telltale Games on Twitter. For more information on The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman, and all of his titles, visit http://www.Skybound.com.

*North America; other territories coming soon.

About Robert Kirkman

Robert Kirkman's success and passionate advocacy for creator-owned comics led him to become the first person invited to become a partner at Image Comics since the company's inception twenty years ago and he formed his own imprint there, Skybound, in 2010. Kirkman is the creator/writer of the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, The Astounding Wolf-Man, and new title Thief of Thieves, among many others. Kirkman has earned the respect of the comic, writing and television communities and topped the New York Times bestseller list for graphic novels in 2011 and in April 2012, he took the top five spots on both the hardcover and paperback lists. He's the creator/executive producer and writer of the hit television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S, also an international success in 120 countries and 250 million households. AMC is developing Thief of Thieves as a potential series with Kirkman serving as creator/executive producer and writer. http://www.Skybound.com is your destination for all news and merchandise for Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles.

About Image

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit http://www.imagecomics.com.

About Telltale, Inc.

Telltale is a leading independent developer and publisher of games for every major gaming platform and is the pioneer of the episodic delivery of digital gaming content. By developing games as series and successfully releasing on a schedule, they create longer consumer engagement than traditional games for each release. Founded in 2004 by games industry veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader, establishing the model for successful episodic game creation and digital publishing. Telltale has sold more than 5 million episodes since 2005. Telltale's reputation for quality has been established across more than 25 published releases, winning numerous awards including, "Adventure Game of the Year" accolades from publications such as IGN, PC Gamer, GameSpy, and Adventure Gamers. Telltale has also been recognized by mainstream outlets ranging from USA Today, to The New York Times and Variety. Telltale is a fully licensed third party publisher on Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3, and Wii and also publishes games on the PC, Mac, and Apple iOS platforms. For more information visit http://www.telltalegames.com.

© 2012 Telltale, Inc. THE WALKING DEAD is © 2012 Robert Kirkman, LLC. Based on the Comic Book by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. Telltale and the Telltale Games logo are trademarks of Telltale, Inc. All rights reserved.

All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Press Release © 2012 Telltale, Inc. 

CONTACT:
Job J Stauffer
Telltale Games 
jstauffer@telltalegames.com
415.258.1638 ext 152

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MobileBits Introduces 'SAMY', the First Mobile Mall that Forges Relationships Between Local Merchants and Customers

Direct marketing solution that enables merchants to roll out their digital red carpet for customers

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileBits Corporation, (OTCBB: MBIT), a leading provider of enterprise-class social and digital experience solutions introduces SAMY(SM), an end-to-end direct mobile marketing and loyalty platform that helps engage and connect to new customers across many touch-points for merchants, brands and retailers.

SAMY is the 'Mobile Mall' that enables any merchant, retailer or brand to connect with large numbers of mobile consumers.  The solution provides business a complete set of tools to connect with, create and manage mobile campaigns, deals, offers, loyalty and rewards to a subscribed mobile consumer in real-time.

SAMY offers any merchant its own mobile storefront and cloud based, back end controls to manage valuable touch-points to connect instantaneously with customers.  Mobile features include:

    --  Loyalty and Membership Cards
    --  Gift Cards
    --  POS integration
    --  Vouchers and Coupons
    --  Offers and Flash Sales
    --  Store Finder
    --  Online Campaign manager
    --  Punch cards and Surveys
    --  Real time reporting and analytics
Businesses now have a complete mobile strategy and storefront within the network that mimics the high traffic benefits of being located in a physical mall.  Businesses own the relationship with customers that have opted into their digital storefront and can customize the content and frequency of their messaging to maximize the loyalty of their customers. Local merchants now have the ability to effectively engage and generate transactions through the SAMY app or at the point-of-sale (POS).

Samy(4me)(TM) quickly became the #1 downloaded shopping app in the iPhone app store in 2 European countries and continues to expand across the continent and will be available in North America this fall. SAMY is free for consumers and for businesses, there are no setup fees and is strictly performance based.

To learn more about how SAMY can help your business please visit http://www.MobileBits.com/SAMY

About MobileBits

MobileBits Corporation is a global technology company that strengthens relationships between companies and their audience by enabling exceptional digital experiences. Our direct mobile marketing network 'SAMY'  delivers valuable touch-points to mobile devices, which, in turn, drives engagement and loyalty to maximize revenue.  Products include SAMY, SAMY4ME and PRINGO CONNECT. Key accounts are McDonalds, Comcast, Spar, Extreme Pita, Mucho Burrito, plus many others.

For more information contact:

Press & Investor Contact:

Brian Ehrlich

MobileBits

P: 941-225-6103

Email: brian.ehrlich [at] mobilebits.com

Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement:

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. By their nature, forward-looking statements and forecasts involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the near future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from forecasted results. These risks and uncertainties include our ability to: attract end users; attract advertisers; our ability to successfully implement our current long-term growth strategy; as well as product demand, market competition, fluctuations in advertising payouts, delays in website & application development, technical issues beyond our control, reliance on the various platforms that we build applications on, and risks inherent in our operations. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our public filings with the SEC are available from commercial document retrieval services and at the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

SOURCE  MobileBits Corporation

MobileBits Corporation

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

OmniVision Announces First VGA Sensor for Mobile Applications Built on OmniBSI+(TM) Technology

Ultra-Compact OV7695 Offers Cost-Effective Upgrade for Front-Facing Cameras in Smartphones and Tablets

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today launched its smallest high-performance VGA CameraChip(TM) solution for front-facing camera applications in mobile devices. The OV7695 utilizes OmniVision's latest OmniBSI+ pixel architecture, providing significant cost and performance benefits in an ultra-compact 2.4 x 2.3 mm package, making it ideal for smartphones and tablets.

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"The OV7695 offers an extremely attractive quality upgrade path for manufacturers of front-facing camera solutions for smartphones and tablets," said Henrik Miettinen, product marketing manager at OmniVision. "Our powerful OmniBSI+ pixel architecture allows us to offer a highly competitive secondary camera solution in terms of cost and size that delivers exceptional performance."

The 1/13-inch OV7695 is built on a 1.75-micron OmniBSI+ pixel architecture, which offers better sensitivity, higher full well capacity, lower cross talk and lower readout noise when compared to the traditional FSI pixel architectures. It significantly improves both high light and low light performance. The result is a dramatic improvement in dynamic range, which translates into higher quality color video. The sensor captures high-quality VGA video at 30 frames per second, and uses OmniVision's proprietary technology to improve image quality by reducing or eliminating common sources of image contamination. It supports a MIPI interface to meet the high-speed data transfer requirements of next-generation smartphones and tablets.

The OV7695 is currently available for sampling, and is expected to begin mass production in the first quarter of 2013.

About OmniVision

OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ: OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.

Safe-Harbor Language

Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal, as well as anticipated timing of mass production, of the OV7695 are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with OV7695, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.

OmniVision® and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. OmniBSI+(TM) and CameraChip(TM) are trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

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OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Martijn Pierik, Impress Labs, +1-602-366-5599, martijn@impresslabs.com; Scott Foster, OmniVision Technologies, +1-408-567-3077, sfoster@ovt.com; Mary McGowan, Blackburn Communications, +1-408-653-3263, invest@ovt.com

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

olloclip® Introduces the White 3-in-1 Photo Lens Solution for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S

iPhone Lens Accessory Provides Integrated Fisheye, Wide-Angle and Macro Lenses

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- olloclip introduces the new white 3-in-1 photo lens solution, designed for Apple enthusiasts and compliments both the white and the black iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.  The white quick-connect iPhone lens is now available exclusively in Apple Stores worldwide and olloclip.com and retails for $69.99 USD.

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The white olloclip features an eye-catching white clip with black lenses for Fisheye, Wide-Angle and Macro shots in one small, convenient package.

Nestled in the palm of your hand, the olloclip connects to the iPhone within seconds and automatically aligns itself over the camera.  The iPhone's camera auto focuses normally through the olloclip and selecting a lens is as simple as flipping it over.

    --  The olloclip Fisheye Lens captures approximately a 180°
        field-of-view...
    --  The Wide-Angle Lens effectively doubles the iPhone's normal
        perspective...
    --  The Macro Lens applies roughly a 10X multiplier and is cleverly
        concealed within the olloclip by unscrewing the Wide-Angle lens...
Shipped with a microfiber carrying case/lens cleaner, the olloclip is an add-on accessory that works with all iPhone apps, both in video and photo modes.

About the olloclip: Originally launched through Kickstarter.com in May 2011, the olloclip successfully funded within two-weeks of its original campaign date and finished in the top-40 funded projects at that time.   For more information about olloclip, visit olloclip.com.

Connect with olloclip

    Instagram -web.stagram.com/n/olloclip/ -@olloclip Flickr -http:// Facebook -www.facebook.com/olloclipTwitter -http://twitter.com/olloclipYouTube -http://
     www.flickr.com/groups/olloclip/                                  http://www.youtube.com/user/olloclip
Apple iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.

olloclip® is a registered trademark of Premier Systems, USA Inc. US and Foreign Patents Pending

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this press release is deemed to be true at the time of release.

SOURCE  olloclip

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olloclip

CONTACT: Michele Moninger Baker, olloclip PR, +1-858-450-9872, michele@mambocomm.com

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

NQ Mobile Vault(TM) for iPhone Helps Keep Those "Not For Public Consumption" Photos and Videos Safely Hidden

Features Break-In Monitor that will capture photos of people attempting to access private content plus several stealth settings to keep app disguised and login access hidden

DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- NQ Mobile(TM) (NYSE: NQ), a leading global provider of mobile Internet services focusing on security, privacy and productivity, today announced the launch of NQ Mobile Vault for iPhone, bringing its award-winning Android privacy application to even more smartphone users.

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NQ Mobile Vault for Android was launched earlier this year and has become a top app on Google Play with more than 3 million downloads and an average user rating of 4.5 of 5 stars.

Today, with the launch of NQ Mobile Vault for iPhone, consumers will have access to a number of unique features including Vault Camera, which allows consumers to take and then automatically save photos and videos directly within Vault, and SecureCam, an innovative security tool utilizing the iPhone's main camera to activate a hidden login panel.

"Our smartphones have become portable picture frames that we put into the hands of our friends, family members and colleagues every day," says Gavin Kim, Chief Product Officer, NQ Mobile. "To date, it's been an all or nothing proposition -- either you choose to share your phone and expose all your content or you keep it to yourself. NQ Mobile Vault offers the best of both worlds, allowing consumers the ability to create two distinct albums on their iPhones -- one for openly sharing and another, more private album, that is kept safely behind a password.

Some of the key features of NQ Mobile for iPhone include:

    --  Private Album: Easily transfer photos and videos from the iPhone album
        to Vault's secure and password protected album.

    --  Vault Camera: Helps to eliminate any possibility of leaving private
        content out in the open with its built in camera, which will
        automatically secure any photo and video it takes behind Vault's
        password protected album.

    --  Break-In Attempts Monitor (premium feature): Catch intruders in the act!
        Automatically photographs anyone who enters the wrong password into
        Vault (requires a front facing camera).
    --  SecureCam Login (premium feature): SecureCam login is an innovative
        security tool that uses the main camera of the iPhone to unlock and
        access NQ Mobile Vault content. To anyone attempting to snoop, when NQ
        Mobile Vault is first opened, it will simply open up to what appears to
        be a simple camera app. But when the camera is pointed at a solid
        background (like a hand or desk surface), a numeric keypad will appear,
        allowing users to login.
NQ Mobile Vault for iPhone is available as a free download on iTunes at   http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nq-mobile-vault-hide-pictures/id513852898?mt=8. For a limited time, users can purchase all three premium features of NQ Mobile Vault for iPhone for a special, bundled price of $1.99.

NQ Mobile Vault for Android is also available as a free download on Google Play at (http://tinyurl.com/6wcjejw).

About NQ Mobile

NQ Mobile Inc. (NYSE: NQ) is a leading global provider of mobile Internet services focusing on security, privacy and productivity. The company was one of the first to recognize the growing security threats targeting smartphone users and is now a leading provider of Freemium subscription services with approximately 204 million registered user accounts in over 150 countries. NQ Mobile's proprietary, cloud-based security solution has been recognized by third-party testing facilities around the world as the most effective solution for detecting and combating mobile threats.

NQ Mobile was bestowed the 2011 Technology Pioneer Award by the World Economic Forum for its technology leadership and innovation in mobile security. To facilitate global expansion, NQ Mobile ?headquarters are co-located in Beijing, China and Dallas, TX, USA. For more information on NQ Mobile, please visit http://www.nq.com.

CONTACTS:

Kim Titus                                                                                         

NQ Mobile                                                               

+1-972-841-0506

Eric Villines

MWW Group

+1-214-668-9793

SOURCE  NQ Mobile Inc.

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NQ Mobile Inc.

Web Site: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nq-mobile-vault-hide-pictures/id513852898?mt=8

EverNav, AtlasCT's Turn by Turn HTML5 Navigation Platform Will Include BranchMaps.com Integration; Launches September 24

RAMAT GAN, Israel, August 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Atlas Cartographic Technologies [http://www.atlasct.com ], a leading developer in the
GIS market, announced an official release date of September 24th for their newest product,
EverNav [http://www.evernav.com ]. EverNav is an innovative voice-guided turn-by-turn
HTML5 navigation tool. It was launched in closed beta in July and will be open to the
public in a few weeks.

    EverNav is powered by HTML5 technology and therefore can be very easily integrated
into every mobile website or app with just one simple line of code, presenting a level of
cross-platform compatibility that is unprecedented in the turn-by-turn navigation market.
Every HTML5 compatible device is supported by a mobile browser, without the need for
pre-installing any application.

    "Since the beginning of the beta process, we've been getting great response from the
developers that are using the software. I believe that the simplicity of integration and
the fact that there's no need to use external apps is very appealing to the developers,"
says Ido Peled, AtlasCT's R&D director.

    Not only is EverNav free for both app developers and business owners, but it can also
be used to generate revenue from ads that are presented on the maps during navigation.

    According to Ziv Avni, AtlasCT's marketing and sales director, "Our strategy is to
provide simple and effective navigation solutions that generate value for the user.
EverNav complements our previous product release, BranchMaps.com
[http://www.branchmaps.com ]. While BranchMaps.com creates a mobile app for the promotion
of small and medium business, EverNav will complete the process by guiding the customers
to your doorstep turn by turn."

    The recent Integration of EverNav with BranchMaps.com marks the first step in the
BranchMaps.com enhancement process. During the next few weeks, many features regarding
content management and effective distribution will be added to the service.

    Developers and business owners interested in learning more about EverNav
[http://www.evernav.com ] or BranchMaps.com [http://branchmaps.com ] can visit
http://www.atlasct.com or contact marketing@atlasct.com or call 1-855-755-MAPS
(1-855-755-6277).

    ABOUT ATLASCT: AtlasCT is a global leader in developing technologies and providing
solutions in the field of maps, GIS and location-based services. The company's line of
products includes mapping web services, SDK for all major platforms and LBS (location
based services) mobile applications.

   
    Contact:

    Ziv Avni
    marketing@atlasct.com
    +1-855-755-6277

Source: AtlasCT

New User-Based App jabberly Provides Real-Time Interactive Community for Sharing Feedback on Events and Trending Locales

MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Serial entrepreneur and founder of Hipscan, Verizon Wireless EVO, and SpinnerMail - Bobby Marhamat today announced the launch of jabberly (http://www.jabberly.com), a user-based app designed to connect people around the country and help them share information instantaneously. The application enables consumers to use their mobile device to ask questions about a location and get real-time answers from others already checked in to the location - no matter where they are in the country. Users that have special insights or offers about the location can also add them into the user-based offer repository. All actions users take on the site allow them to earn jabberCRED, which translates into real money to be used at jabberly-featured merchant destinations. The app is available for download free of charge on iTunes at iphone.jabberly.com. An Android version is slated to be announced soon as well.

jabberly provides an interactive, consumer-sourced platform, enabling customers to exchange inside information about their favorite vendors, locations, and attractions in real-time both onsite and remotely. Membership is not required, but users who sign up to become jabberly members can comment and participate on the site as well as accumulate jabberCRED for exchanging inside tips and recommendations, like how long the line is at a taco truck, or how busy the new nightclub is.  Members can use jabberCRED as a virtual currency to receive exclusive real money vouchers, which they can redeem at their favorite merchants.

Key Features Include:

    --  Instant feedback: Consumers can login anytime and receive real-time
        information from peers about venues, events, and promotions.
    --  P2P and Geo-location: Top-notch technology enables users to share and
        pinpoint locations in real time.
    --  Extend Network: Users can create a new social layer in their life and
        grow their friend network.
"The idea for jabberly came about when I was having trouble getting to a networking event in San Francisco, and found myself frantically searching for information on the event to determine if it was worth the trouble and expense of coordinating transportation," said Bobby Marhamat, Founder and CEO of jabberly. "jabberly provides a simple and practical solution to getting information about events in real-time, and it lets users share information on a social level about a hangout, shop or meet up."

jabberly is positioned to take hold of the social media market in a way few other apps have the potential to.  As a sign of solidarity, five of San Francisco's most swanky and popular bars have partnered with jabberly to offer a glass of free beer to customers who download the app and redeem the special offer this August 29(th) from 5pm-8pm.  Visit freebeer.jabberly.com for more details on this special pre-launch promotion, and get out to Per Diem, Alibi, Taverna Aventine, Lucky Strike, and/or Northstar to enjoy your free glass of beer this August 29(th), 2012.

Company Contact
Bobby Marhamat, Founder and CEO
bmarhamat@jabberly.com

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SOURCE  jabberly

jabberly

CONTACT: Bobby Marhamat, Founder and CEO, bmarhamat@jabberly.com, +1-415-418-4006

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

AT&T Invests $41 Million In Washington, DC Network In First Half Of 2012

Company Builds New Cell Sites, Boosts Capacity to Deliver Superior 4G Experience in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* is driving investment and innovation across Washington, DC to deliver superior 4G service and the best possible mobile Internet experience.

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In the first half of 2012, AT&T invested $41 million in its Washington, DC wireless and wired networks.  Network upgrades include activation of new cell sites or towers to improve network coverage, deploying faster connections to enable 4G speeds and adding spectrum capacity to support additional traffic.

First-half upgrade highlights include:

    --  Expansion of 4G LTE in the District of Columbia; Maryland suburbs of
        Montgomery County and Prince George's County; and Fairfax County in
        Virginia
    --  Rollout of a new, interactive tool http://www.att.com/dcnetwork to show
        Washington, DC area wireless users a bird's-eye view of the hyperlocal
        improvements made to the network in the past two years
AT&T network upgrades in Washington, DC also include deployment of new Wi-Fi hot spots and backbone network connections.

"AT&T is making an ongoing investment in our community," said Barbara Lang, president and CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce, "and I applaud the company for its commitment to the District of Columbia. At the Chamber, we have long advocated for keeping DC at the forefront of technological development and building a robust infrastructure.  A strong mobile internet network is a vital part of that effort, and will keep businesses and visitors to our great city better connected--helping to make DC a better place to work, live and play."

"We're working to build a 4G network that's smarter and better to provide our customers with a superior mobile Internet experience," said J. Michael Schweder, president of AT&T Mid-Atlantic.  "The ongoing investment we're making across Washington, DC is designed to increase 4G coverage, reliability and speed.  We also continue to invest in technologies like Wi-Fi and DAS to help provide customers with the best connections when they want it, whatever they're doing."

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

AT&T's 4G LTE network delivers speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G**, as well as multiple innovations that optimize the network for performance.  Our network's radio components are placed close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base station, which helps minimize power loss between the base station and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our LTE network.  The network also is designed with its core elements distributed across the country, which helps reduce latency, or the delay when using the Internet, because your request isn't traveling as far.

Even as AT&T continues to expand its LTE coverage in 2012 and 2013, customers can get 4G speeds outside of LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitor's, where customers fall back to slower 3G technologies outside of LTE.  And only AT&T's 4G network lets iPhone 4S download three times faster.

AT&T's focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies.  AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** including more than 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers across the country. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.

AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.

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

Visitors to our local network site, http://att.com/DCNetwork, get a peek into AT&T's wireless network enhancements made since January 2011. Enhancements include new cell sites, Internet speed upgrades, capacity upgrades and network connection upgrades.

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

**Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.

*** Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic.  A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

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CONTACT: Audrey Chang for AT&T, +1-202-295-8779, audrey.chang@harbourgrp.com

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

CouponCabin Launches New Local Coupons Section, Making it the Most Comprehensive Online Savings Site

--Site Now Features More Than 550,000 Coupons, Offers and Deals to Help Users Save Money--

WHITING, Ind., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopping locally helps support small businesses, community growth and encourages neighborhood development. To make shopping locally as easy as possible, CouponCabin.com has launched a new local coupons section, allowing users to seamlessly find exactly what they're looking to buy right in their local community. By curating thousands of offers and coupons from sources all over the web, shoppers no longer need to search for the best places to shop in their area; CouponCabin.com does it for them.

The new local coupons section on CouponCabin.com lets users zero in on their local community to find offers and savings on everything from restaurants, retail stores, oil changes and so much more, all with just a few clicks. Shoppers can target their specific city, zip code or neighborhood to locate savings near them from more than 400,000 local offers that are featured on the site.

Local coupons on CouponCabin.com are also featured on the CouponCabin app for iPhone, iPad and Android, so shoppers can locate and redeem coupons for local merchants while they're on the go.

"With CouponCabin's easy-to-use local coupons section, there's no need to scour the web and go through dozens of emails to find offers," said Jackie Warrick, President and Chief Savings Officer at CouponCabin.com. "No matter where you live, big city or small town, you can find amazing savings on pretty much everything within your area."

The new local coupons section on CouponCabin.com brings the total savings opportunities on CouponCabin.com to more than 550,000 overall. In addition to local offers, shoppers can use everything from online coupon codes, to grocery coupons to printable coupons for in-store use.

For more information, please visit http://www.couponcabin.com/local-coupons/

http://www.couponcabin.com/blog/press-releases/

About CouponCabin.com
CouponCabin.com is a leading online destination for coupons including online coupon codes, printables, grocery coupons and more. Shoppers have saved nearly $350 million since 2003 and with the largest selection of coupons guaranteed to work, CouponCabin is the best place to start searching for savings. The average user saves $19 in just 80 seconds on the site. With customized email newsletters, browser savings alerts, new coupon alerts and more, shoppers will never miss out on a great deal with CouponCabin. For more information, please visit http://www.CouponCabin.com.

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SOURCE  CouponCabin.com

CouponCabin.com

CONTACT: Allison Nawoj, +1-312-488-6664, anawoj@couponcabin.com

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