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LSI Extends Channel Availability of Popular PCIe Flash Nytro(TM) Product Family with Introduction of Nytro MegaRAID® Acceleration Cards

Only PCIe flash card combining enterprise RAID data protection with intelligent caching to on-board flash; up to 47x faster application performance

MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) today announced worldwide channel availability of the PCIe(®) flash LSI(®) Nytro(TM) MegaRAID(®) cards, providing simple, transparent and cost-effective application acceleration for direct-attached storage (DAS). Nytro MegaRAID cards uniquely integrate PCIe flash technology and intelligent caching software with enterprise RAID data protection using leading LSI dual-core RAID-on-Chip (ROC) technology.

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Editor's note:  LSI will be demonstrating VMware I/O acceleration using Nytro MegaRAID cards in Booth # 207 at the VMworld conference, August 26-30, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

The increased availability of the LSI Nytro MegaRAID product family coincides with a growing data deluge that is challenging data center managers to reassess ways to balance application performance, storage and data protection requirements in the most cost-effective way possible.

Nytro MegaRAID cards offer strong user benefits:

    --  Reduce latencies by up to 47x for faster application response time
    --  Enterprise-class flash performance and reliability from LSI
        SandForce(®) flash storage processors with DuraClass(TM) technology
    --  Enterprise-class data protection from LSI dual-core ROC technology
    --  Lower administrative overhead and significant TCO savings
    --  Broad compatibility with existing infrastructure through use of LSI SAS
        and MegaRAID drivers featuring extensive operating system and management
        support
"Our worldwide Channel partners are seeing pent-up demand for affordable application acceleration solutions given the daunting amount of data stressing the capacity and data protection capabilities of storage infrastructures," said Brent Blanchard, director, worldwide channel sales and marketing, LSI. "With its unique integration of technology on a single card and sub-$2K price point, we believe the Nytro MegaRAID family is a game-changer that can make the dramatic application acceleration benefits of PCIe flash solutions accessible and economical for all types of datacenters."

Nytro MegaRAID cards use intelligent caching algorithms to identify application "hot spots" of frequently accessed data and automatically move the data between integrated flash storage and hard drives to blend high-performance and high-capacity storage, resulting in improved cost per gigabyte and cost per transaction.

Nytro MegaRAID cards are built upon the industry's de facto standard RAID controller technology drivers and management support, enabling broad compatibility with existing storage infrastructures and delivering simple transparent application acceleration.

"Nytro MegaRAID cards provide the performance of flash with proven RAID data protection and intelligent caching software," said Ken Hostetler, director of product management with Silicon Mechanics. "This is an ideal solution for customer applications that require performance, capacity and reduced operational costs. The extensive compatibility and driver support out-of-the-box make it a solution I can offer to all my customers."

Pricing(1) and Availability:

    LSI Nytro MegaRAID NMR 8100-4i                  $1,795
    (4 internal ports; 100GB eMLC flash
     capacity)
    LSI Nytro MegaRAID NMR 8110-4i                  $2,795
    (4 internal ports; 200GB eMLC flash
     capacity)
    LSI Nytro MegaRAID NMR 8120-4i                  $6,995
    (4 internal ports; 800GB eMLC flash
     capacity)
Nytro MegaRAID cards feature a low-profile MD2 form factor, PCIe 3.0 compliance and support 6Gb/s SAS or SATA devices. The products are immediately available through the LSI worldwide network of distributors, integrators and VARs.

The Nytro MegaRAID product family extends the comprehensive LSI portfolio of enterprise RAID and application acceleration storage solutions available in the channel, including MegaRAID and 3ware(®) RAID controllers, host bus adapters, the Nytro WarpDrive(TM) and Nytro XD product family, and advanced software and data protection options.

Additional information is available at http://www.lsi.com/channel. Connect with LSI on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About LSI

LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) designs semiconductors and software that accelerate storage and networking in datacenters, mobile networks and client computing. Our technology is the intelligence critical to enhanced application performance, and is applied in solutions created in collaboration with our partners. More information is available at http://www.lsi.com.

(1) Estimated MSRP. Actual prices may vary.

LSI, the LSI & Design logo, the Storage.Networking.Accelerated. tagline, 3ware, DuraClass, MegaRAID, Nytro, SandForce and WarpDrive are trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation. All other brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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LSI Corporation

CONTACT: Brian Garabedian, LSI Corporation, +1-408-433-8253, brian.garabedian@lsi.com; Kevin Gallagher, Gallagher Group Communications, +1-510-599-0416, kevin@gg-comm.com

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

EMC and VMware Unveil Early Access Program for New EMC Storage Analytics Suite for VNX

VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite Enterprise Customers Can Preview Joint Analytics Solution Prior to General Availability

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  VMworld --

    --  EMC and VMware are previewing their joint analytics solution, first
        announced in May at EMC World, which provides EMC VNX(®) storage
        performance and capacity analytics for VMware vCenter(TM) Operations
        customers, enabling end-to-end views of health and performance critical
        to managing virtualized infrastructures. EMC and VMware have extended
        their partnership to provide the powerful visualization and patented
        analytics capability of VMware vCenter(TM) Operations Management Suite
        to storage and virtualization administrators with the EMC Storage
        Analytics Suite for VNX.
    --  EMC is offering an early access program to existing VMware vCenter
        Operations Management Suite enterprise customers, allowing access to the
        EMC Storage Analytics Suite before its general release later this year.
    --  The early access program enables IT organizations to proactively manage
        their EMC storage infrastructures to meet the increasingly high user
        expectations of performance and uptime in highly dynamic virtual
        environments.
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Full Story:

EMC Corporation(NYSE: EMC) and VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) today announced an early access program for select VMware vCenter(TM) Operations Management Suite enterprise customers to begin using the EMC(®) Storage Analytics Suite before it becomes generally available later this year. The EMC Storage Analytics Suite for VNX(®), a joint solution first announced by EMC and VMware at EMC World in May 2012, combines comprehensive storage intelligence with the analytics and visualization of VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite.

This offer is extended to VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite customers running at the enterprise level or higher and currently using EMC VNX unified storage products. The joint solution is designed to provide storage visibility, health alerts, proactive trending, rich metrics and customized dashboards within the VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite.

EMC Storage Analytics Suite for VNX: Actionable Storage Information

    --  This solution helps proactively identify bottlenecks, balance workloads
        and pinpoint the root cause of potential problems around health and
        performance.
    --  EMC Storage Analytics Suite enables customers to:
        --  Maintain service levels by quickly identifying and troubleshooting
            performance abnormalities and remediating errors
        --  Simplify storage operations management with powerful visualization
            and topology views
        --  Proactively optimize storage performance and efficiency across
            physical and virtual environments with deep storage analytics and
            dynamic thresholding
        --  Improve collaboration between IT groups and foster more holistic
            management across the enterprise

EMC Quote:

Eric Herzog, Senior Vice President, Product Management and Product Marketing, EMC Unified Storage Division

"As more customers virtualize their business-critical applications, analytics are a transformational, must-have tool for actionable, end-to-end visibility in virtual environments. The combination of EMC Storage Analytics Suite for VNX and the VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite provides never-before-seen capabilities for customers requiring powerful server, network and storage infrastructure performance, capacity and analytics capabilities for optimized efficiency and management. "

VMware Quote:

Ramin Sayar, Vice President and General Manager, Products, Cloud and Virtualization Management, VMware

"The EMC Storage Analytics Suite for VNX demonstrates our shared vision with EMC to provide solutions that enable our joint customers to maximize their storage performance in heterogeneous and hybrid cloud environments. This integrated cross-domain solution provides robust storage analytics capabilities with the automated optimization and simplicity of VMware vCenter(TM) Operations Management Suite."

Availability:

The early-access program is available starting in September and will run through December 2012. The EMC Storage Analytics Suite will be generally available in late 2012.

Additional Resources:

    --  "Assessment of Automated Tiered Storage for Midrange Arrays," Wikibon
    --  Video demo
    --  Virtual Geek
    --  Customers Single Out EMC as #1 Storage for VMware by Wide Margin
About EMC

EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.

About VMware

VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable businesses to thrive in the Cloud Era. Customers rely on VMware to help them transform the way they build, deliver and consume Information Technology resources in a manner that is evolutionary and based on their specific needs. With 2011 revenues of $3.77 billion, VMware has more than 350,000 customers and 50,000 partners. The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the world and can be found online at http://www.vmware.com.

EMC and VNX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries.

VMware and VMware vCenter are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.

SOURCE  EMC Corporation

EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Megan Lane, EMC, +1-508-293-7635, megan.lane@emc.com; or Ken Lotich, VMware, +1-650-427-1911, klotich@vmware.com

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

Free Baby Formula Coupons Now Available On Store Brand Formula Website

GORDONSVILLE, Va., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Printable baby formula coupons are now available to parents online at http://www.storebrandformula.com. Sold as "store brands" under individual retailer, grocery and drugstore labels, "Store Brand Formula" has become a branded concept for infant formulas sold nationwide that meet or exceed FDA nutritional standards just like Enfamil® and Similac® "national brand" formulas.

"Storebrandformula.com is a great source of information and a savings vehicle for parents who want or need to use infant formula," said Sandra Gordon, national baby products expert and author of the newly released Save a Bundle: 50+ Ways to Save Big on Baby Gear. "Store Brand Formula is as nutritionally complete as national brands, yet costs up to 50 percent less, which can add up to a savings of $1,000 or more per year if you formula-feed your baby without supplementing with breast milk. And the site allows parents to download a $2.00 baby formula coupon from participating retailers, so moms and dads can save even more by trying a store brand at their preferred store."

The website offers helpful articles, blog postings, truthful information about breastfeeding and baby formula brands, and a Store Brand Formula savings calculator.

"Most parents aren't aware of the absolute fact that all infant formula has to meet the same federal regulations, regardless of brand name or price," added Gordon. "This means every brand and container of infant formula found on store shelves must meet the same safety, quality, nutritional and packaging guidelines established by the FDA. It's a secret worth sharing and I share it in my books."

About Sandra Gordon

Sandra Gordon writes about baby products, parenting, health, and nutrition for books, leading consumer magazines and websites including Parents, American Baby, ShopSmartmag.org, Prevention, Family Circle and Productiopia.com. Sandra is also the author of Consumer Reports Best Baby Products, (the 8th, 9th and 10th editions).

About Store Brand Formula

Store Brand Formula (http://www.storebrandformula.com) is manufactured in the United States to exacting FDA and ISO 9001:2008 standards. The Vermont factory that makes Store Brand Formula has been manufacturing infant formula for more than 25 years.

Similac® is a registered trademark of Abbott Laboratories.

Enfamil® is a registered trademark of Mead Johnson & Co.

Store Brand Formula is neither made by nor affiliated with Abbott Laboratories or Mead Johnson & Co.

SOURCE  Store Brand Formula

Store Brand Formula

CONTACT: Meghan Flynn, +1-212-938-016, mflynn@coynepr.com

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

Sanmina-SCI Singapore Printed Circuit Board Facility Awarded Latest NADCAP Accreditation For Aerospace Industry

Singapore Facility Meets Stringent Quality Guidelines for Highly Regulated Market

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanmina-SCI Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), a leading integrated manufacturing solutions company making some of the world's most complex and innovative optical, electronic and mechanical products, today announced that its printed circuit board (PCB) facility in Singapore has achieved NADCAP accreditation for rigid and rigid-flex PCBs used in the aerospace market. This certification recognizes Sanmina-SCI's world-class capabilities, and the company's focus on meeting the highest levels of quality assurance for products developed for the aerospace industry.

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NADCAP is a part of the Performance Review Institute (PRI), which provides independent certification of manufacturing processes. The organization monitors product quality and manufacturing processes with a focus on adding value, reducing total cost, and promoting collaboration among stakeholders in industries where safety and quality are essential. The certificate must be updated regularly, and is based on periodic audits. Successful completion allows companies, such as Sanmina-SCI, to be included in the Qualified Manufacturer List.

"With this accreditation from NADCAP, we continue our commitment to provide the highest level of manufacturing capabilities and quality programs, which enables us to produce the complex technologies and products required in the aerospace industry," said Ed Porter, President of Sanmina-SCI's Interconnect Technology Systems Division.

The Singapore PCB facility provides high-quality, high-performance printed circuit board solutions that include Quick-turnaround (QTA), New Product Introduction (NPI), and volume production for the aerospace and other major industries. The company's global footprint and integrated manufacturing solutions allow Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to compete effectively in today's marketplace.

About Sanmina-SCI
Sanmina-SCI Corporation is a leading electronics contract manufacturer serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina-SCI provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to OEMs primarily in the communications, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, enterprise computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina-SCI has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information regarding the company is available at http://www.sanmina-sci.com.

Sanmina-SCI Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing, including the discussion regarding the Company's future prospects, contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including uncertainties associated with economic conditions in the electronics industry, particularly in the principal industry sectors served by the Company, changes in customer requirements and in the volume of sales principal customers, the ability of Sanmina-SCI to effectively assimilate acquired businesses and achieve the anticipated benefits of its acquisitions, and competition and technological change. The Company's actual results of operations may differ significantly from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements as a result of these and other factors, including factors set forth in our Company's Annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission.

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Sanmina-SCI Corporation

CONTACT: Michael Kovacs, Senior Director, Marketing and Public Relations, +1-408-964-3142, michael.kovacs@sanmina-sci.com; Paige Bombino, Director, Investor Relations, +1-408-964-3610

Web Site: http://www.sanmina-sci.com

Tipard Newly Updated iPhone Transfer Platinum - Manage Your iPhone Files with Ease

BEIJING, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Tipard Studio, the top-ranking provider of professional DVD/video converters and iPad/iPod/iPhone transfers, has updated their iPhone Transfer Platinum. As the most powerful and multi-functional iPhone manager, it enables you to transfer iPad/iPod/iPhone files, rip movies, make ringtones, manage contacts, etc.

Tipard iPhone Transfer Platinum is a professional iPhone manager which can transfer the below files from your iPhone to PC:

    --  Music
    --  Movies
    --  Pictures
    --  TV shows
    --  Podcasts
    --  iTunes U
    --  eBooks
    --  Camera roll
    --  Ringtones
    --  SMS
    --  Contacts
    --  Voice memos
    --  Camera shot files

Add movies, songs, photos, ringtones, ePub and PDF files from PC to iPhone without any restriction and limitation. Not only does it support iPhone and PC, it also supports iTunes. You may copy various iPhone files to iTunes for backup, and Tipard iPhone Transfer Platinum now highly supports iTunes 10.6.

Tipard iPhone Transfer Platinum can also rip DVD movies or convert audios/videos to iPad/iPod/iPhone compatible music/movies, including H.264, M4V, MP4, MOV, MPEG-4 and so on. Plus, numerous editing functions are provided for you to make personalized videos by trimming, cropping, merging, adding watermark, etc.

Also, you can make customized iPhone ringtones from various audios/videos and then transfer them to iPhone directly. With ID 3 function, you may add your photo as the album cover, input the artist, composer, album name, song name, composing time and even add lyrics to every song. This, and more professional and interesting functions await you!

Using the function that manages iPhone SMS/Contacts, you can back up your iPhone SMS and MMS (multimedia message) to avoid the risk of missing files. Later, you may also delete unwanted messages in the back up file list. With the contacts management function, you can transfer and back up iPhone Contacts from iPhone to your computer, even import ".vcf file" and ".csv file" from the local PC to your iPhone.

In a word, Tipard iPhone Transfer Platinum is the very best files transferring assistant, and is available only for $45. For more details and to get the free trial version, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/iphone-transfer.html

System Requirement for Windows Products:

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

About Tipard Studio

As a leading player in the multimedia software field, Tipard Studio always takes offering multimedia users the best software possible as its responsibility and remains being innovative and competitive. With advanced technologies and a first-class R&D team, it has constantly developed many excellent multimedia desktop applications, which are very popular among Windows and Mac users. For more details about Tipard Studio, please visit: http://www.tipard.com

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Eric Smith of Tipard Studio at +86-13260286758 or pr@tipard.com

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

Coupon All-Stars Challenge Consumers to Tackle Savings this 'SAVE-tember'

Valpak.com and Savings.com Partner to Celebrate National Coupon Month

LARGO, Fla., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAVE-tember is just around the corner, and to celebrate the 14(th) annual National Coupon Month, Valpak.com and its new sister site, Savings.com, will unite top savings and couponing bloggers to coach consumers on thrifty new tips to save year-round.  Joining forces behind two of the leading destinations for online deals, from local shops to national retailers, consumers will learn from the best through a downloadable playbook, online quizzes, live webinars with Savings.com DealPros and more, all available online.

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"Even seasoned coupon veterans can learn a new trick or infuse fresh ideas into their savings strategy, therefore we've built a team of all-stars to coach consumers and capture the spirit of National Coupon Month through a month-long online educational channel," said Deanna Willsey, director of corporate communications at Valpak.

Coupon Training Camps

Valpak and Savings.com will kick off the month with a free, live webinar on Monday, Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. EDT.  The webinar will allow for an hour of interactive Q & A to ask pressing questions about coupons, family finances and smart savings techniques from five of the leading online experts and Savings.com DealPros:

    --  Toni Anderson, founder of TheHappyHousewife.com
    --  Karen Rodriguez, creator of SavingTheFamilyMoney.com
    --  Lauren Greutman, author of the website I Am THAT Lady
    --  Sara Steigerwald, founder of Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring
    --  Briana Carter, hardcore couponer and author of Bargain Briana
In addition to the webcast on Sept. 10, other exciting events on the calendar include:

    --  Sept. 4: Launch of Valpak Facebook contest: Enter to win 1 of 10 $250
        gift cards
    --  Sept. 10: Live webcast of coupon class from Valpak's international
        headquarters
    --  Sept. 20: 'Go Crazy with Coupons' Twitter Party: Connect with others,
        enter to win prizes and get exclusive deals, just by following hashtag
        #SavingsNation
    --  Sept. 24: Nationwide Savings Nation event, Savings.com DealPros around
        the country will be hosting coupon classes to teach you how to slash
        your grocery bill by 50%; check http://www.savingsnation.com for an event near
        you!
Coaching Tips for Consumer Quarterbacks

For busy moms and dads that may not be able to take part in one of the many SAVE-tember events, tips from some of the best and brightest have been captured in the first annual National Coupon Month Savings Playbook.  This ultimate guide helps defend against impulse buys, includes step-by-step plays to budget smarter and has thirty tips to keep shoppers on track. The playbook is available for users to track their progress and includes tools that challenge consumers to change their spending habits for one month. The goal is to jumpstart consumer saving in advance of the busiest - and many times most expensive - season of the year.

"The Savings Playbook and National Coupon Month helps consumers to keep track of how much they are savings by changing how they are spending," said Willsey. "While some consumers use a budget to allocate where they spend, many could be missing big opportunities to save money through couponing or changing the way they allocate their financial resources.  It's not stopping shopping, it's smarter shopping - through coupons, like The Blue Envelope®, online deals through Valpak.com and Savings.com, and the Valpak mobile app."

Over the last year Valpak research has consistently tracked consumer behavior toward couponing through its 125(th) anniversary survey and bi-annual Consumer Savings Reports.  Not only is couponing popularity continuing to rise, the stigma is fading away.  Sixty percent of survey respondents agree it's now acceptable to use a coupon on a date.  By channeling resources from Valpak.com and Savings.com, consumers can shop smartly and coupon for the ultimate prize - a season of winning.

ABOUT COX TARGET MEDIA AND VALPAK®

Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America, is owned and operated by Cox Target Media, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Media Group. With nearly 170 franchises across the United States and Canada, The Blue Envelope® delivers savings and value to nearly 40 million households each month. Annually, Valpak will distribute some 20 billion offers inserted in more than 500 million envelopes. Valpak also offers digital solutions with http://www.Valpak.com®, an online site for printable coupons, e-commerce and coupon codes, which has nearly 70 million offer views each month, as well as apps for smartphone platforms. For more information, please contact 1-800-676-6878. For information on owning a Valpak franchise visit http://www.ValpakFranchising.com.

ABOUT SAVINGS.COM

Savings.com helps people find the best deals on everything they want. They tell us what stores and categories they like, what city they live in, and Savings.com delivers the best deals for them. In addition to providing personalized recommendations, Savings.com has one of the most in-depth databases of online coupons. Shoppers can access thousands of exclusive offers from the biggest retailer names along with up to 100,000 deals from online and national retailers, daily deal sites and grocery brands. More than 5 million shoppers turn to Savings.com each month as their trusted resource for deals and to interact with the site's popular community of online coupon experts, the DealPros(TM).In June 2012, Savings.com was acquired by Cox Target Media, operators of Valpak, the leading direct mail marketing brand delivering value to 40 million households each month.

Traveling overseas? Visit Savings.com's sister site in the UK, Savoo.co.uk and Savoo.de  in Germany.

ABOUT COX MEDIA GROUP

Cox Media Group is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. Additionally, CMG owns and operates Cox Target Media, providers of Valpak, a leading North American direct marketing company and Savings.com, a leading online coupon site and community. With $1.7 billion in revenue, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 86 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. CMG operates in more than 30 media markets and reaches approximately 52 million Americans weekly, including 30 million TV viewers, more than 4 million print and online newspaper readers, and 18 million radio listeners. For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at http://www.coxmediagroup.com.

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Valpak

CONTACT: Marsha Strickhouser, +1-727-399-3175, marsha_strickhouser@valpak.com, or Jenny Jones, +1-312-329-3977, jenny@finnpartners.com

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

MetroPCS Adds New Affordable 4GLTE Smartphone to Lineup with Launch of Coolpad Quattro(TM) 4G

Second 4G LTE Android(TM) Smartphone Under $150 Brings More Choices for Cost-Conscious Consumers

DALLAS, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) today announced the availability of the first U.S. smartphone from new handset partner Coolpad Americas - the Coolpad Quattro(TM) 4G. At $149 plus tax, the Quattro 4G offers another option for MetroPCS customers who are looking for a feature-rich, affordable 4G LTE Android(TM) smartphone and can be used with MetroPCS' 4G LTE service plans starting as low as $40 per month - with all applicable taxes and regulatory fees included and no annual contract.

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The Coolpad Quattro 4G is an affordable 4G LTE smartphone powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and 1 GHz processor. The Quattro 4G has a 4" touchscreen that is perfect for viewing captured content, browsing the web and enjoying multimedia. Consumers can use the phone's 3.2 megapixel rear and VGA front-facing cameras to capture pictures, record video and video chat with friends and family.

For a limited time, MetroPCS customers can receive a $50 mail-in rebate on the second of any two 4G LTE handset purchases, meaning a new Quattro 4G is available for as low as $99 plus tax. Consumers can select from any of MetroPCS' tax and regulatory fee-inclusive 4G LTE service plans, which range from $40 to $70 per month, including the current promotional plan of unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE data for $55 per month for a single line and $50 per line with a MetroPCS family plan.

The Coolpad Quattro 4G supports MetroPCS' 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot service, for an additional monthly charge. Consumers interested in purchasing the Quattro 4G can visit their local MetroPCS store or go online to http://www.metropcs.com.

For more information, please visit:

Details on rate plans and service features: http://www.metropcs.com/plans

MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service: http://www.metropcs.com/metro/tac/termsAndConditions.jsp?terms=Terms%20and%20Conditions%20of%20Service

Press resources: http://www.metropcs.com/presscenter

Follow MetroPCS on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/metropcs

Become a fan of MetroPCS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/metropcs

View MetroPCS' latest videos: http://www.YouTube.com/metropcs

About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of no annual contract, unlimited wireless communications service for a flat rate. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA(SM), MetroPCS customers can use their service in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million people. As of June 30, 2012, MetroPCS had approximately 9.3 million subscribers. For more information please visit http://www.MetroPCS.com.

About Coolpad Americas
Coolpad is one of the top smartphone brands in China. Designed and established by Yulong Computer Communications (Shenzhen), Coolpad has been in the wireless communications industry for over 18 years, pioneering the production of premier smartphones. Founded in April 1993, Yulong Computer Communications SciTech (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. is a subsidiary of the China Wireless Technologies group; a publicly traded company based in Hong Kong and listed on the HKEx (stock trade code: 2369) in 2004.

Coolpad Americas is the US subsidiary of Yulong Computer Communications, and headquartered in San Diego, CA.

SOURCE  MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

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MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Media Contact: Drew R. Crowell, GolinHarris for MetroPCS, dcrowell@golinharris.com, +1-972-341-2581; Investor Relations Contact: Jim Mathias, Director, Investor Relations, investor_relations@metropcs.com, +1-214-570-4641

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

BodyMedia Body Monitors Climb Mount Everest for Research Project

Data Will Help Mayo Clinic Scientists Examine the Effects of High Altitude on Body Functions

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BodyMedia body monitoring armbands have returned from a four-week expedition to Mount Everest in Nepal, where ten climbers and six Mayo Clinic researchers wore the monitors around the clock as part of a study of the effects of high altitude on the body. Sensors embedded in the armbands gathered over 5,000 physiological data points per minute used to calculate calorie burn, physical activity duration, steps taken, and sleep duration and efficiency, equipping researchers with a rich data set relevant to a portion of the study examining sleep disturbances.

Sponsored by National Geographic and apparel maker The North Face with support from Montana State University, the Mayo Clinic study is designed to provide insight into conditions such as heart failure, lung disease and sleep apnea that are associated with low oxygen levels like those found at high altitudes. The findings, which are expected to be published next year, may assist in treating patients with these medical conditions as well as in supporting military personnel, workers and outdoor enthusiasts who work or play at high altitudes.

The climbers spent six weeks of acclimatization at the expedition's 17,500-foot-elevation base camp before the Mayo Clinic researchers arrived in April and outfitted them with BodyMedia monitors. Climbers then wore the armbands throughout the four-week ascent, during which six members of the team reached the 29,029-foot summit. Mayo Clinic researchers followed them in traveling laboratories and served as a control group, making it possible to compare physiological responses recorded by the armbands and other methods between acclimated and non-acclimated expedition participants.

"Our body sensing technology has been used for research for many years in areas ranging from obesity to COPD, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, cancer, bariatrics, sleep and intensive care, but this is the first use of our monitors for altitude research," said Christine Robins, BodyMedia CEO. "The fact that Mayo Clinic selected our armbands for this project again demonstrates that our data, which is clinically validated for measuring physical activity, is as valuable for these kinds of rigorous studies as it is for weight management and other consumer applications."

"Altitude research has practical applications for various diseases as well as for treating altitude sickness and helping people adjust to high elevations, whether you're talking about troops in Afghanistan, workers in the South Pole or observatories that are thousands of feet above sea level. This Everest expedition will advance the science, particularly for conditions like heart and lung disease and sleep apnea that also have a low oxygen component," said lead researcher and expedition member Bruce Johnson, Mayo professor of physiology and medicine. "The data collected by BodyMedia's monitors will help us understand the stresses that high-altitude, low-oxygen environments place on the body and, hopefully, contribute to applying that knowledge to medicine."

A video about the expedition can be seen at http://kstp.com/article/stories/S2616728.shtml?cat=1 More information is also available at http://advancingthescience.mayo.edu/

About BodyMedia, Inc.
When your body talks, BodyMedia listens. BodyMedia has been unlocking and deciphering secrets of the body since 1999. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, BodyMedia is the pioneer in developing and marketing wearable body monitors that equip consumers with information they can use to make sweeping changes to their own health and wellness beginning with weight management and soon to include management of other conditions affected by lifestyle choices. The BodyMedia platform is the only system of its kind that is registered with the FDA as a Class II medical device and that has been clinically proven to enhance users' weight loss by up to three times compared to behavioral support alone (data on file). For more information, visit http://www.bodymedia.com.

SOURCE  BodyMedia, Inc.

BodyMedia, Inc.

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

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

VDA Productions Announces Dates for Highly Anticipated Guest Blogger, Debra Roth, Creative-Director-To-Go / Experience Designer

VDA Event Discoveries Blog to Feature Four Months of Original Work by Events Industry Guru

BOSTON, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VDA Productions, the premier provider of 3D marketing experiences and design solutions that bring brands to life for Corporate Meetings, Tradeshows, Themed Events, Exhibits and Themed Retail Environments is excited to announce that Debra Roth, Creative-Director-To-Go / Experience Designer, will be featured as a guest blogger on VDA Event Discoveries. Beginning September 1, Debra will be writing and posting original content for the blog through December 2012.

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VDA Event Discoveries is the leading industry resource for news, project news, and insight from specialists and professionals around the globe.

"I'm super excited to be a part of the VDA Discoveries Blog because it enables me to share my observations on things I truly love - creativity and event design!" said Debra. "In my new position as Creative-Director-To-Go, I'm available for any type of assignment or project from conception to strategy to execution or as a connector, consultant or resource for original, innovative ideas in all aspects of the events industry."

"We are very excited to have Debra as a guest blogger," said Meghan Welborn, Director of Sales and Marketing at VDA Productions. "We have worked with Debra for years and are thrilled to now be able to offer our readers the ability to feel tapped-in to a perspective as only she can narrate. She has traveled the world and has great experiences and insider knowledge to share."

Debra lives New York City and is continually exposed to some of the greatest and most prolific visual design work going on in the world today. Additionally, she regularly travels the country observing and analyzing visual design at a tremendous amount of shows and exhibits. She contributes to the design community by sharing her wealth of knowledge through speaking engagements and product endorsements.  As a Creative Industrial Designer, Debra is responsible for a variety of product lines, all informed by her vast knowledge in Event Design and Live Experiences.

About VDA Productions
VDA Productions brings visions and brands to life for Corporate Meetings, Tradeshows, Themed Events, Exhibits and Themed Retail Environments.  The agency has produced events on a national and global scale, and employs a full-time team of experienced professionals including executive staff, creative designers, account executives, producers and production managers, carpenters, welders, sculptors, painters, lighting directors and audio engineers. VDA provides clientele with virtually turnkey event management solutions integrating all logistical, production, fulfillment and management aspects, with the majority of production needs being met fully in-house.

About Debra Roth
Debra's work in experiential and live marketing, as well as show production combined with her expertise in technology and social media marketing, truly allows her to add a special and unique creativity to all her projects. And her value doesn't end there -- Debra is totally connected - one of the most socially networked people in the business today. All of which conspires to make Debra a highly valued resource and team player within the events industry.

For more information, please visit http://www.VDAProductions.com, read news on our industry portal http://discoveries.vdaproductions.com, follow us on Twitter @VDAProductions, or visit our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/VDAProductions.

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VDA Productions

CONTACT: Meghan Welborn, Director of Sales and Marketing, VDA Productions, +1-617-628-1200 Ext. 24, Meghan@vdaproductions.com

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

Splunk Announces General Availability of its Cloud Service Offering Splunk Storm(TM)

Splunk Delivers Operational Intelligence for the Cloud

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK), the leading provider of software for real-time operational intelligence, today announced the general availability of Splunk Storm. Splunk Storm is a cloud service based on the powerful Splunk software and is for organizations that develop and run applications in the public cloud, using services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Heroku, Google App Engine, Rackspace, and others. With Splunk Storm, users can diagnose and troubleshoot application problems immediately, gain rapid visibility and insight into cloud-based applications, and monitor critical business metrics for more effective operational intelligence. Sign up for Splunk Storm today.

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"As more organizations and developers move their projects to the cloud, we want to be there with them," said Godfrey Sullivan, Chairman and CEO, Splunk. "Customers run Splunk Enterprise on premises and in clouds today, and now, Splunk Storm provides developers with an easy-to-use, subscription version of our software. Feedback during the public beta program has been extremely positive, with hundreds of active projects during the beta phase."

Splunk Storm runs as a fully managed, multi-tenant service on AWS and dynamically provisions all the resources needed to store and analyze data. Splunk Storm offers:

    --  Monthly, pay-as-you-go pricing, payable by credit card
    --  No installation or maintenance of hardware or software
    --  The ability to scale storage up or down as needed, on demand, using a
        simple slider
"We're excited that AWS customers can now quickly gain operational intelligence about their cloud applications using this innovative new offering," said Terry Wise, director of business development, Amazon Web Services. "Building Splunk Storm on the Amazon Web Services platform enables Splunk and its customers to benefit from the unique attributes of the cloud, including on-demand access, instant elasticity and the ability to pay only for what you use."

"With a fully managed, pay-as-you-go service, Splunk has extended its delivery model to the cloud to target a new generation of developers and organizations who require on-demand services," said Dennis Callaghan, senior analyst, enterprise software, 451 Research.

With the emergence of cloud computing, developers discovered a fast route to market for new, innovative applications. People developing and running applications in the cloud can now get the visibility and insights they are used to getting with Splunk software for applications running in their own environments.

"I love the ability of Splunk Storm to quickly and precisely extract information from my logs to generate content usage analytics and tracking for Newstex," said Chris Moyer, vice president of technology, Newstex LLC. Moyer is the author of "Building Applications in the Cloud" and was a Splunk Storm beta tester. "We needed a way to map what our logs said into meaningful segments. Splunk Storm helped us precisely extract the valuable information we needed and report on it."

"Splunk Storm is clearly one of the most powerful application analysis tools on the market today," said Ryan Pfeffer, co-founder, SendHub. "It has allowed us to go from half a day to 15 minutes of diagnosis and even faster implementation because we know exactly which points are failing and what parts we need to optimize."

Key Features in Splunk Storm:

    --  Store Machine Data from Any Source -Index and store machine data in
        real-time from any source, format, platform, or cloud provider without
        needing custom parsers or connectors.
    --  Search, Investigate, Correlate -Use the powerful Splunk search language
        to search real-time and historical machine data, filter events,
        correlate information across various data types, link transactions
        across multiple application components, and trend critical operational
        parameters.
    --  Report and Analyze - Extract the precise information you need out of
        your machine data and generate reports dynamically and iteratively.
    --  Collaborate and Share - Share projects with others in your organization
        to generate cross-functional views of the data.
Learn more and sign up for Splunk Storm today.

About Splunk Inc.

Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK) provides the engine for machine data(TM). Splunk® software collects, indexes and harnesses the machine-generated big data coming from the websites, applications, servers, networks and mobile devices that power business. Splunk software enables organizations to monitor, search, analyze, visualize and act on massive streams of real-time and historical machine data. More than 4,000 enterprises, universities, government agencies and service providers in over 80 countries use Splunk Enterprise to gain operational intelligence that deepens business and customer understanding, improves service and uptime, reduces cost and mitigates cyber-security risk. To learn more, please visit http://www.splunk.com/company.

Splunk and the engine for machine data are registered trademarks or trademarks of Splunk Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. © 2012 Splunk Inc. All rights reserved.

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CONTACT: Sherry Lowe, Splunk Inc., +1-415-852-5529, slowe@splunk.com, Twitter: @SplunkNews; Jade Wilkinson, LEWIS PR, +1-415-432-2459, jadew@lewispr.com; or Investors, Ken Tinsley, Splunk Inc., +1-415-848-8476, ktinsley@splunk.com

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

EZchip Semiconductor to Unveil a New Product Line on September 5, 2012

Management will host a webcast to discuss the new product on September 5 at 10:00am ET

YOKNEAM, Israel, August 28, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    EZchip Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ: EZCH), a leader in Ethernet network processors,
today announced that it will be publically releasing the details of a new product line on
September 5, 2012.

    The Company will be hosting and webcasting a conference call with analysts and
investors at 10:00am Eastern Time (7:00am Pacific Time; 5:00pm Israel Time). There will be
an accompanying presentation which will be available together with the webcast.

    The live webcast and presentation will be available on September 5, 2012, from a link
in the investor relations section of the Company's web site at:

    http://www.ezchip.com/investor_relations.htm

    An archived webcast replay will be available for a limited period starting from the
following day.

    About EZchip

    EZchip is a fabless semiconductor company that provides Ethernet network processors
for networking equipment. EZchip provides its customers with solutions that scale from
1-Gigabit to 200-Gigabits per second with a common architecture and software across all
products. EZchip's network processors provide the flexibility and integration that enable
triple-play data, voice and video services in systems that make up the new Carrier
Ethernet networks. Flexibility and integration make EZchip's solutions ideal for building
systems for a wide range of applications in telecom networks, enterprise backbones and
data centers. For more information on our company, visit the web site at
http://www.ezchip.com.

   
    Contact:
    Ehud Helft / Kenny Green
    CCG Investor Relations
    ezchip@ccgisrael.com
    Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246

Source: EZchip Semiconductor Ltd

Calsoft Labs Announces Availability of Hardware Accelerated Adobe Flash(R) Player for Linux on AMD Embedded G-Series APUs

BANGALORE, India, August 28, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
    - Reduces CPU usage by as much as 70% compared to software only playback
    - Offers unprecedented stability during playback of Internet video sites

    Calsoft Labs today announced that their hardware accelerated Adobe Flash(R) Player
solution is available for Linux running on AMD Embedded G-Series Accelerated Processing
Units (APUs). Calsoft Labs [http://www.calsoftlabs.com ], an Adobe Scaling partner, will
provide solutions from Adobe consisting of Adobe Flash Player 11 and Adobe AIR(R) for TV.
These solutions accelerate Flash based video using the AMD X-Video Bitstream Acceleration
(XvBA) API available for Linux. By leveraging the AMD UVD hardware video decoder through
XvBA, the solution reduces CPU usage by as much as 70 percent[1] when compared to software
only playback. The solution offers unprecedented stability on the system during playback
of internet video sites such as YouTube Leanback while additional applications are
operating. The Calsoft Labs solution is primarily targeted for use in digital home
devices.

    The AMD Embedded G-Series APU is targeted towards a broad range of embedded systems
including digital home applications such as set-top boxes and IPTV. The x86-based APU runs
from 800MHz to 1.65GHz depending on the SKU and supports the AMD XvBA API for the H.264
hardware decoder using the AMD Linux Graphics Driver. The vast majority of premium video
delivered worldwide on the internet today is based on Adobe Flash(R) Player. Lack of
suitable hardware accelerated Flash Player solutions for Linux often limits the playback
of internet video on digital home devices in the market. The new Calsoft Labs solution not
only enhances user experience on popular web sites such as Hulu, but also enables OEMs to
run other applications such as picture-in-picture viewing at the same time.

    Calsoft Labs [http://www.calsoftlabs.com ] offers a wide range of services targeted
towards digital home platforms including Flash Player and Adobe AIR porting and
certification. Calsoft Labs has successfully delivered numerous multimedia solutions to
date to a wide range of platforms such as Linux(R), Android(TM), and Microsoft(R) Windows
CE/Mobile. Calsoft Labs also offers full life-cycle product development and sustaining
engineering services to OEMs/ODMs in automotive infotainment, consumer electronics,
network infrastructure and storage markets.

    "The AMD APUs with XvBA based H.264 hardware decoder are ideal for Flash based video
playback in a wide range of devices," said Anand Joshi, Vice President of Digital Home
Technology BU at Calsoft Labs. "The solution will enable OEMs to offer true internet on TV
experience. This is particularly important in light of manufacturers of digital home
devices embedding Flash Player to view premium video content."

    "Our collaboration with Calsoft Labs enables our customers to fully leverage the power
of the AMD Embedded G-Series APUs in a Linux environment," said Kevin Tanguay, senior
product marketing manager, AMD Embedded Solutions Group. "Hardware accelerated Flash based
video is a requirement of several target applications for the AMD Embedded G-Series APU,
and this product from Calsoft Labs enables a quality user experience on these devices."

    The solution is available today and OEMs can request evaluation version via Calsoft
Labs web site. Further upgrades are being planned and will be released in subsequent
quarters.

    About Calsoft Labs

    Calsoft Labs is the product design arm of the EUR 1.07 billion ALTEN Group. Calsoft
Labs offers technology consulting and product engineering services globally to equipment
manufacturers (OEMs/ODMs), semiconductor vendors, and independent software vendors (ISVs).
Calsoft Labs operates state-of-the-art product design and development centers at
Bangalore, Chennai and Mysore in India, with sales & support offices worldwide including
North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit http://www.calsoftlabs.com.

    For further information, please contact:

        Media Contacts
    Twinkle Xavier 20:20 MSL +91-988-448-0115
    twinkle.xavier@2020msl.com

    1. As per tests run on the AMD DB-FT1 Development Board

Source: Calsoft Labs

Exar Introduces 1.5A PowerBlox(TM) Step Down Regulator with Smallest Solution Footprint

XRP7659 Delivers High Frequency in a SOT 23 Package, while Reducing Component Count

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Exar Corporation (Nasdaq: EXAR) today introduced the XRP7659, the latest addition in its PowerBlox family of high voltage and high current step down regulators. With its high operating frequency, integrated high side MOSFET switch and control loop compensation, the XRP7659 reduces both overall component count and component sizes, thus offering the smallest total solution footprint of the whole PowerBlox family.

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With a fixed frequency operation of 1.4MHz and optimized for a 12V input voltage, the XRP7659 is suitable for a variety of consumer oriented applications such as infotainment equipment and set top boxes. It is also ideal for distributed power architectures and for generic point of load conversions. Additionally, built in safety features like output over voltage, over temperature, cycle-by-cycle over-current and under voltage lockout (UVLO) protection ensure safe operation under abnormal operating conditions.

"The addition of the XRP7659 broadens the selection of PowerBlox solutions for our customers," said Eric Pittana, Exar's Power Management Marketing Director.  "It provides a very compact, high-performance solution that's extremely easy to use, for point-of-loads up to 1.5Amp stepping down from the traditional 12V power rail."

Product Details
The XRP7659 is a non-synchronous PWM step-down (buck) voltage regulator capable of delivering an output current up to 1.5Amps. A wide 4.5V to 18V input voltage range allows for single supply operation from industry standard 5V, 9.6V and 12V power rails. With a 1.4MHz fixed operating frequency and current-mode control architecture, it provides fast transient response and achieves conversion efficiencies as high as 92%. An integrated soft-start prevents inrush current at turn-on, and in shutdown mode the supply current drops to 0.1µA.  The XRP7659 offers the following protection schemes: output over voltage (open load), thermal shut-down, cycle-by-cycle over-current limit, and under voltage lockout (UVLO).

Product Availability and Pricing
The XRP7659 is available now in volume quantities.  1,000-unit price is $0.69 each.  The XRP7659 comes standard in a RoHS compliant, halogen free 6 pin SOT-23 package.

Power Management Products
Exar designs and develops traditional power management products as well as innovative programmable power management systems.  Exar's power management products simplify the power and system architecture in a wide variety of end markets for both line and battery-powered electronic equipment.  With over 30 years of analog and mixed-signal expertise, Exar's power management solutions are trusted everyday to provide an unprecedented combination of high efficiency, high performance, board space optimization and improved system reliability while reducing costs and time to market.

Additional Information

Additional information on the XRP7659 is available online.

Additional information on Exar's PowerBlox(TM) family is also available online.

About Exar
Exar Corporation designs, develops and markets high performance analog mixed-signal integrated circuits and advanced sub-system solutions for data communication, networking, storage, consumer and industrial applications.  Exar's product portfolio includes power management and connectivity components, communications products, network security and storage optimization solutions.  Exar has locations worldwide providing real-time customer support. For more information about Exar, visit http://www.exar.com.

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CONTACT: Press@exar.com, +1-510-668-7000

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

McDonalds, FedEx, Citi, Coca-Cola and Southwest Airlines Among 20+ Corporate Industry Leaders to Meet This October to Debate How to Utilize Social Media for Better Customer Service

LONDON, August 28, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

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    Leading companies congregate on New York to deliver sessions on how brands can use
social media to deliver better customer service for brand loyalty, customer acquisition
and reputation management at the Social Media for Customer Service Summit this October 23
- 24.

    The social landscape is forever evolving, but one thing remains certain in all this
uncertainty - that the ability to serve customers, in the channels they wish to be served
in, is critical to business success.

    A recent survey carried out by Useful Social Media showed that customers now expect
companies to be socially responsive. 62% of customers have used social media to raise a
customer service issue. 81% of customers believe it is important for your business to
respond to them if they have a question or complaint on a social channel. And 60% of
businesses who have increased revenues in the past six months put it down to better
customer service.

    Companies must acknowledge the acquisition and retention power of the post-sales
experience. It is critical to keep current customers happy, and show potential customers
how well you can do business. Social media gives businesses a channel to achieve all of
the above.

    Past attendee Alex Scott from Entergy said, "Last year's summit offered an excellent
deep-drive into the benefits, best practices and challenges associated with social media
and customer service." Whereas Ryan Jensen from Zions Bancorporation stated, "With a huge
variety of companies and roles represented, many ideas surfaced, opinions different, and
attendees could take home solutions vetted by the larger group."

    *FedEx* *CiTi* *McDonalds* *Best Buy* *Coca-Cola* *Southwest.com* *Hilton* *Jet Blue
Airways* *Four Seasons* *GoDaddy.com* *Cisco* *Samsung* *Whole Food Market* *Sony* *Ring
Central* *The Warner Cable* *Conversocial* *AVG* *SEGA* *Comcast* *Zappos* *Ancestry.com*
are all scheduled to speak to the event.

    Useful Social's summit will focus on three core topics; Measurement to get buy in,
spot issues and track value. Internal set up to become more responsive, deliver a joined
up solution, go beyond normal customer service delivery and integrate with your call
centre - and beyond. And response tactics to generate positive sentiment, solve crises
before they explode, retain customers and avoid looking like big brother.

    For more information on the conference, please visit the Social Media for Customer
Service Summit
[http://usefulsocialmedia.com/customerservice?utm_source=PR%2BNewswire&utm_medium=Press%2BRelease%2B&utm_campaign=PR%2BNewswire ]
- for more information.

    Useful Social Media provides business intelligence on how large corporations can
leverage social media for business advantage. We publish thought-leadership and analysis
on our blog, produce long-form briefings and write in-depth research reports. Our
conferences are widely recognised as the best in the field of corporate social media best
practice.

Source: Useful Social Media

For more information please contact: Harry Rollason, Useful Social Media, +44-207-375-7527, harry.rollason@usefulsocialmedia.com

TOEFL® Search Service Now Available to Assist Universities and Colleges with International Student Recruiting

PRINCETON, N.J. and CINCINNATI, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Universities and colleges can now more easily connect with potential students from around the world, thanks to a new innovation from ETS and Hobsons.

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ETS, the creator of the TOEFL(®) test, and Hobsons, the leader in recruitment, communication, and student success solutions for colleges and universities, have launched the highly anticipated TOEFL(® )Search Service, an online tool connecting higher education institutions with prospective international students worldwide.

"Through speaking to the colleges and universities we serve, the need for a user-friendly tool to connect higher education institutions with international students became apparent," comments David Hunt, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ETS's Global Division. "The TOEFL Search Service is a cost-effective recruitment tool that helps admissions officers reach international students who have opted in to receive information regarding higher education opportunities abroad."

Administered by ETS, the TOEFL test is the most widely accepted English-language assessment worldwide, recognized by more than 8,500 institutions in more than 130 countries. To date, more than 27 million students globally have taken the test. The TOEFL Search Service is the first tool to offer TOEFL test-taker data for student recruitment purposes.

The new TOEFL Search Service offers admissions officials access to an expanding database of more than 350,000 recent TOEFL test takers who have requested to learn more about higher education opportunities abroad. Admissions officers can search the user-friendly database using more than 26 criteria to customize results and connect with potential targeted applicants.

Major features of the service, powered by Hobsons, include:

    --  Web-based search capabilities that can be automated to secure real-time
        data about prospective students, driving timely and accurate recruitment
        decision-making
    --  Data that easily integrates with leading campus management systems,
        enabling easy electronic, print or telephone contact with potential
        students, streamlining outreach efforts
    --  Insight into the applicant pool by customizing search results by an
        institution's preferred criteria, such as country or region of the
        world, TOEFL scores, planned level of study, planned date of enrollment,
        or desired field of study
"In an increasingly competitive market, admissions and enrollment professionals need to reach and connect with students who are a good fit for their institutions," commented Craig Heldman, Chief Executive Officer, Hobsons. "The TOEFL Search Service will help admissions officers find and engage prospective international students with the English-language skills required, creating mutually beneficial connections that ultimately maximize student success."

To learn more about how the TOEFL Search Service can improve your international recruitment efforts, visit https://Toeflsearch.ets.org, call Hobsons at 1-513-924-3333 or email toeflsearch@hobsons.com.

About ETS

At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and post-secondary education, as well as conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually -- including the TOEFL(®) and TOEIC (®) tests, the GRE (®) tests and The Praxis Series(TM) assessments -- in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. http://www.ets.org

About Hobsons

Hobsons helps educators, administrators, students, and families maximize success through every stage of the learning lifecycle. Hobsons' personalized learning, academic planning, post-secondary enrollment, and student support solutions serve millions of students across more than 7,500 schools, colleges, and universities worldwide.

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CONTACT: Becky Ford, ETS, +1-609-683-2092, mediacontacts@ets.org; or Rachel Metscher, Hobsons, +1-703-859-7391, rdmetscher@hobsons.com

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

Magisto Brings Its Magic To Android

App Allows Android Users to Create Mini-Movies Directly from Smartphone Cameras and Galleries

Video Service has Edited Seven Million Clips from More than One Million Users

TEL AVIV, Israel and NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Magisto, recently named by WIRED as one of "Europe's 100 Hottest Startups," today launches its video service for Android devices. Android users are the first to be able to take advantage of the Magisto experience directly from their device cameras and video galleries.  After shooting a video with the phone's default camera, users have the option to create a Magisto mini-movie directly from their gallery.  The free application, which also features similar components to Magisto's iOS app, works with Android versions 2.3.3 and above and is currently available on Google Play.

Magisto transforms ordinary videos into unforgettable mini-movies--complete with special effects and music--in just one click.  In seven months, Magisto has already enabled more than one million people to preserve almost seven million favorite moments into fun, high-quality, shareable video memories.

"In the past few months, we have worked to build an exceptional user experience and have made millions of memorable and emotionally impactful mini-movies for people," said Oren Boiman, co-founder and CEO of Magisto.  "The majority of our users have told us they love the results by rating their videos a 5 out of 5.  This tells us that we are ready to scale the experience, starting with Android."

Magisto also has been collaborating with Google to further enhance its user experience for phones and tablets running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and, in the next few weeks, will release an updated version of the app that's optimized for high-definition videos.

While the Magisto app is free, premium monthly and yearly services will soon be added to the Android app that allow for longer uploads, more video storage and unlimited downloads.  These premium services are currently available for iOS and Web users.

Magisto-made mini-movies can be shared through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or the Magisto community.  In the near future, the company plans to take more aggressive steps in the social mobile video space.

Added Boiman, "Personal video is inherently social and quite personal as it mostly deals with friends and family events. A significant portion of our users use email to share their video memories, but we believe there is a better way and are working on solutions geared towards improving that."

Magisto is available on the Web at Magisto.com and through YouTube Create in addition to iOS and Android devices.  Magisto launched on the iPhone in January at CES with conference honors, 4.5 stars in the U.S. iPhone App Store--one of the highest in the video and photography category--and ranked as the top application in a dozen countries.

About Magisto
Magisto, a division of SightEra Technologies, Ltd, launched in 2011 and offers a video editing solution that makes it easy for people to create and share their favorite videos in a click.  Magisto is funded by Horizons Ventures and Magma Venture Partners and is headquartered near Tel Aviv, Israel. 

    Press Contacts: Joanna Roses          David Libby
                    rosesjoanna@gmail.com davidlibby@me.com
                    917-570-4450          415-518-6611
SOURCE  Magisto

Magisto

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

Consumer Electronics Brand AKAI Launches New Range of LED and LCD Televisions

NEW DELHI, August 28, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Unveils India's 1st 29 Inch Ultra-Slim LED TV 29E12 With Narrow Bezel of Only 9 mm -
Targets 50% Growth in Next Quarter

    AKAI, one of the largest Japanese consumer electronics brands with over eight decades
of lineage as a technology innovator in consumer electronics, has announced the launch of
its new range of attractively priced LEDs and LCD televisions. The company has launched 2
new models of LED TVs and 1 new model for LCD TV. The range includes India's first 29 inch
ultra slim LED with only 9 mm narrow bezel (model LED29E12) whose initial response has
been extremely encouraging. AKAI India is targeting a growth of 50 percent in the next
quarter with its diverse range of LEDs, High Definition LCDs and CRT televisions.

    Announcing the launch of the new range of TVs, Mr. Pranay Dhabhai, Managing Director,
AKAI India said, "AKAI is known for its value driven advanced Japanese technology,
state-of-the-art products and design, and is today present globally. India is a key growth
market for AKAI, especially in an environment where the contribution of the Brazil,
Russia, India and China (BRIC) markets is growing globally. With our new range of
affordably priced and technologically superior LEDs and LCD TVs, we hope to make a strong
value proposition to the buyer in the Indian hinterland across smaller towns and
villages."

    "We are targeting a growth of 50 percent in the festive season and our innovative
launches coupled with festive offers and discounts will further help us achieve these
figures," he added.

    AKAI's new 29-inch LED TV 29E12 is an ultimate union of performance and style, with
latest in design narrow bezel of only 9 mm, possibly the narrowest amongst the available
LEDs in India. The ultra slim 29 LED TV has special Blu-ray USB feature that allows the
user to enjoy playback of full HD movies straight on the LED TV through the provided two
USB slots. Besides, full HD format, these USB slots have capability of playing all other
popular movie, picture and music formats.

    Other key features include natura light technology with dynamic back light, brushed
finish, 3D dynamic noise reduction, 3D comb filter, dynamic skin correction, and many
more. The model with 236 channels also allows one to pack in sports, movies and games with
an amazing backlit picture, amplified and enhanced surround sound, and the convenience of
sleep timer and picture freeze. It also supports USB 2.0 for both movies and still photos.

    AKAI 40-inch Full HD LED Television model Takashi 40 combines a more aesthetically
pleasing innovative design, flawless viewing experience with enhanced connectivity
options. Takashi 40 comes with narrow bezel of 12 mm and displays super-high resolution of
1920 x 1080 pixels. AKAI Takashi 40 LED has 3 HDMI slots which allows the user to stream
high definition content from Blu-ray players, laptops, camera and other devices. It has
special features like dynamic skin correction, natura light technology, 3D comb filter, 3D
noise reduction. Like the 29 inch LED, Takashi 40 is also equipped with Blu ray USB
feature which has capability of playing all popular Full HD movies, picture and music
formats. The model is available across India at leading retail outlets.

    AKAI 15-inch LCD TV model Cutie comes with high gloss piano finish and USB Blu-ray
player which allows playing all popular Full HD movies, indeed a first-of-its-kind for the
size and segment of LCD. Also, Cutie has digital photo frame feature which allows one to
store numerous pictures in USB and use the product as a photo frame. The high definition
television comes with dynamic contrast of 100000:1 and a strong sound of 200W PMPO Stereo.
New LCD TV is also PC compatible with one HDMI slot. The model is available across India
at leading retail outlets.

    Notes to Editors:

    Products priced between Rs 7,990/- to 44,990/-

    Model LED29E12: Rs. 21,990/-

    AKAI Takashi 40: Rs. 44,990/-

    AKAI Cutie: Rs. 7,990/-

    About AKAI India:

    AKAI brand has its origins in Japan and is now present worldwide. It has a very high
re-call in India and has been present for nearly two decades. In 1990's, AKAI changed the
dynamics of Indian consumer electronics industry by offering state-of-the-art products
with great consumer offerings. One of the largest Japanese consumer electronics brands
with over eight decades of lineage as a technology innovator in consumer electronics, AKAI
announced its revival in the India market with the launch of its new range of ultra-slim
LED, LCD High Definition and CRT televisions. AKAI's Indian product portfolio includes
consumer electronics, appliances, home entertainment, telecom, IT and digital products.

    About Global Brands Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.:

    Global Brands Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (GBES) is a multi-brand,
multi-product-sale, distribution, logistics and after-sales service company established in
2009 for business in India and neighbouring Countries. Commercial activities started in
January 2010. GBES has 19 branch offices, 26 warehouses and 640 service centres spread
across India covering major towns and cities. GBES is exclusive licensee for AKAI brand in
India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal.

    Primary Media Contact: Pallavi Sharma, 91-8394901869

    Secondary Media Contact: Ruby Sinha, ruby@kommune.in, 91-9811639657

Source: AKAI India

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Xilinx Acquires Embedded Linux Solutions Provider PetaLogix

Original developer of embedded Linux solutions for Xilinx FPGAs further strengthens All Programmable solutions for SoC designs

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced the acquisition of embedded Linux solutions provider PetaLogix. As Linux solutions become must-haves for a growing number of embedded applications relying on Xilinx All Programmable technologies, the addition of PetaLogix and their PetaLinux technology strengthens Xilinx's capabilities and commitment to customers to provide the best Linux solutions possible. 

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020822/XLNXLOGO)

"PetaLogix has been a key player behind the growing adoption of Xilinx programmable technologies within the embedded market, first providing a Linux distribution for MicroBlaze(TM) and PowerPC® processors, and now a Linux distribution and tool chain for the Zynq(TM)-7000 All Programmable SoC," said Tomas Evensen, chief scientist for embedded software at Xilinx. "With their technology, tool set and expertise, the PetaLogix team is uniquely positioned to help Xilinx further shorten time-to-market and aggressively drive growth in the embedded space, and across all key vertical market segments we serve."

PetaLogix was founded in 2005 by Dr. John Williams when he was a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, before spinning out as a privately held company in 2007.   PetaLinux SDK, the flagship product of PetaLogix, is an embedded Linux solution that is based on advanced proprietary technology that was developed and purchased from the University of Queensland and now deployed at many leading-edge communications, automotive, medical and industrial companies.

"Our two companies have worked successfully on many engagements to provide joint processing and Linux OS solutions to customers and we're thrilled to be part of Xilinx's commitment to embedded Linux," said Dr. Williams. "The PetaLogix commercial Linux distribution and the Embedded Linux SDK tool provides a user-friendly approach that is aligned to what most developers need to get their jobs done without becoming deep Linux experts or be tied to a fixed BSP model."

The PetaLinux Embedded Linux SDK contains everything needed to build, develop, test and deploy embedded Linux based projects targeting Xilinx® FPGAs and Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs, a family of devices that tightly integrate an ARM®-based processing system with leading-edge programmable logic. With ASIC levels of performance and power consumption, the new Zynq-7000 devices combine FPGA flexibility with the ease of programming a microprocessor to accommodate programmable system integration, increased system performance, BOM reduction and ultimately accelerated design productivity. 

"As Xilinx expands its processing portfolio with products such as Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs, developers expect embedded Linux solutions that are optimized for the underlying hardware," said Jaime Cummins, CEO of Pico Computing.  "PetaLogix has an excellent solution which is a perfect fit for this requirement and we've enjoyed working with both companies over the years on projects where we've needed the performance and flexibility of hardware and software programmability in our SoC designs."

For more information about PetaLogix Linux solutions for Xilinx All Programmable technologies, please visit http://www.xilinx.com/products/intellectual-property/1-14X5UD.htm.

About Xilinx
Xilinx is the world's leading provider of All Programmable devices, SoCs and 3D ICs. These industry-leading devices are coupled with a next-generation design environment and IP to serve a broad range of customer needs, from programmable logic to programmable systems integration. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.

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Bruce Fienberg
408-879-4631
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SOURCE  Xilinx, Inc.

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Xilinx, Inc.

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

Global Personals Celebrates 9th Birthday With Fastest Growing Share of Dating Industry

LONDON, August 28, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Global Personals Ltd [http://globalpersonals.co.uk ] celebrates nine years in the
business with a fast growing month-on-month share of the dating industry, that increased
by +85% over the last three months (April vs. July*). The research studied key metric data
from Hitwise [http://www.hitwise.com/uk ], looking at sites in today's dating market and
the dating portfolio owned and operated by Global Personals Ltd. The top three visited
sites in July 2012 were free dating site, PlentyOfFish, the Global Personals Ltd network,
followed by Match.com. The data showed that the Global Personals network was only
marginally behind the free dating site, yet Match.com's visits lagged behind in third
ranking with a -233% gap to Global Personals' second place.

    The company has grown from humble beginnings, from operating out of founder Ross's
spare room to now becoming one of the most successful online dating companies in the
world. Employing a 130-strong team out of their London and Windsor offices, Global
Personals has experienced revenue growth of 1371% in the last five years.

    Ross Williams, Co-founder and CEO, said:

    "These Hitwise statistics are the best present we could have been given for our 9th
anniversary. Gone are the days of generic, 'one size fits all' dating sites, which used to
dominate the market. With all of our technology developed in-house, we will continue to
evolve with our vast network of global partners, offering the public the best range of
desktop and mobile enhanced dating sites on the market."

    Steve Pammenter, Co-founder and COO, adds:

    "Being the fastest-growing company in the dating industry is a testament to the hard
work by our great and highly experienced team. We have a number of structures in place to
ensure that as a company, we can continue to grow and meet consumer demands - for both
members of our dating sites and for our network of WhiteLabelDating.com
[http://www.whitelabeldating.com ] partners. We look forward to a very bright future, with
more plans in the pipeline to be announced over the next 12 months."

    (*Global Personals Ltd percentage of dating category in Hitwise - April vs. July
2012).

    - About Global Personals -

    Launched in 2003, Global Personals Ltd [http://globalpersonals.co.uk ] is one of the
largest privately owned online dating companies worldwide. With annualised revenues of
over GBP36 million, the company currently employs over 130 full time staff and owns and
operates its own online dating sites including Singles365.com [http://www.singles365.com
], DatingAgency.com [http://www.datingagency.com ] and JustSingleParents.com
[http://www.justsingleparents.com ], whilst its B2B service, WhiteLabelDating.com
[http://www.whitelabeldating.com ], offers a platform for brands and individuals to power
their own dating sites that currently includes The Independent
[http://www.independentsingles.co.uk ], Bauer Media [http://www.bauermedia.co.uk ] and
Plenty More Fish [http://www.plentymorefish.com/uk_dating ] as partners.
WhiteLabelDating.com [http://www.whitelabeldating.com ] provides the dating software,
membership database, payment processing, customer support, hosting infrastructure and much
more. You provide your brand, website design and marketing and we do the rest.

    Global Personals has received a collection of accolades including fastest growing
company in the South East, UK, in the 2011 and 2010 Deloitte Fast 50
[http://globalpersonals.co.uk/global-personals-fastest-growing-company-in-south-east-for-second-year-running.html ]
and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA
[http://globalpersonals.co.uk/global-personals-fastest-growing-online-dating-company-in-emea.html ]
, won Digital Business Of The Year 2010
[http://globalpersonals.co.uk/global-personals-ltd-wins-%E2%80%98digital-business-of-the-year-2010%E2%80%99-at-digital-entrepreneur-awards.html ]
, highly ranked in The Sunday Times
Virgin Fast Track 100
[http://globalpersonals.co.uk/global-personals-ltd-ranked-in-the-sunday-times-virgin-fast-track-100.html ]
(2010, 2011) and the European Media Momentum Top 50
[http://globalpersonals.co.uk/press-release/global-personals-ranked-in-european-media-momentum-top-50-for-2nd-year-running ]
(2011, 2012). WhiteLabelDating.com
[http://www.whitelabeldating.com ] has also won 'Best Dating Software Provider' for the
last three years at the industry awards, iDate
[http://www.whitelabeldating.com/press/whitelabeldating-com-winner-of-best-dating-software-provider-for-3rd-year-running ]
.

   
    PR Contact:
    Louisa Muhsin
    press@globalpersonals.co.uk
    +44(0)1753-271280

Source: Global Personals Ltd

TwinStrata Simplifies Cloud Storage Delivery and Access with New Subscription Offering

Subscription bundles Google Cloud Storage with TwinStrata CloudArray to provide purchasing flexibility to customers

NATICK, Mass., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TwinStrata, Inc., the leading innovator of cloud-based data storage, backup and disaster recovery solutions, today announced that customers can now purchase both Google Cloud Storage and TwinStrata CloudArray® through a single subscription-based bundle. CloudArray Subscription delivers both management simplicity and payment flexibility to resource-strapped IT organizations and complements existing "bring-your-own-cloud" options.

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"Expanding our global storage strategy to include the cloud makes a lot of sense from both a financial and a maintenance perspective," said Jerry Bogart, Infrastructure Manager, at ChemPoint.com. "However, we really needed a solution that was simple to buy, simple to implement and simple to maintain. We found this with the TwinStrata CloudArray Subscription - we get easy, secure access to unlimited cloud storage for each of our offices globally without having to deal with multiple vendors or big upfront costs."

Designed to address the needs of both small and large organizations, CloudArray Subscription delivers accessibility, security, performance and simplicity, enabling organizations to support multiple concurrent use cases and seamlessly use cloud storage as another tier of storage.  Already organizations such as ChemPoint.com and CoreIP Solutions have begun using CloudArray Subscription.

In addition to obtaining a robust storage infrastructure, premium support, cloud snapshots and multi-tenant capabilities, customers of the new offering get tiered pay-as-you-go pricing and access to CloudArray software or hardware cloud storage gateways for the same flat monthly rate, without upcharges for bandwidth usage or other variable fees.

"Our customers turn to TwinStrata because we make cloud storage easy, painless and worry-free," said Nicos Vekiarides, CEO of TwinStrata. "The introduction of CloudArray Subscription builds further on our vision. Now we can accommodate you no matter how you want to buy cloud storage - as a complete offering or by bringing your own cloud - through a monthly subscription or a perpetual license - ultimately giving you peace of mind."

Pricing and Availability
The CloudArray Subscription is offered in addition to TwinStrata's perpetual license cloud storage gateways. With a starting price of just $0.19/GB, CloudArray Subscription is available now and includes both Google Cloud Storage and TwinStrata's software and/or hardware gateways. More information about CloudArray Subscription can be found at http://www.twinstrata.com/subscription. Download a 14-day free trial of CloudArray Subscription at: http://www.twinstrata.com/subscription-trial

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Twitter: http://twitter.com/TwinStrata
Facebook: http://facebook.com/TwinStrata

About TwinStrata CloudArray
CloudArray virtual or physical appliances take minutes to configure and integrate public cloud, private cloud and local or remote storage devices into flexible "Cloud SANs" that provide unlimited storage, continuous data protection, tapeless offsite backup, instant disaster recovery, and branch office storage consolidation. CloudArray appliances are available from TwinStrata with software appliances available for immediate free download at http://www.twinstrata.com/CloudArray-download.

About TwinStrata, Inc.
TwinStrata is an innovator in enterprise-class data storage, data protection and disaster recovery/business continuity solutions using cloud storage. With TwinStrata CloudArray®, companies of all sizes can simply and economically leverage the scalability and efficiency of cloud storage while maintaining the availability, performance and security of local storage. CloudArray software and hardware solutions support all file and operating systems, and deliver substantial advantages over traditional off-site storage solutions, including a pay-as-you-go model, unlimited elastic capacity, local performance, in-cloud snapshots and disaster recovery, dynamic caching, automated policies, AES256 encryption, and continuous access to data. For more information visit TwinStrata.com or call +1 508-651-0199.

    Contact:
    Mark Smith, JPR Communications
    818-884-8282, ext. 22
    marks@jprcom.com
SOURCE  TwinStrata

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TwinStrata

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

Altair Semiconductor Achieves Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Chipset Certification

Certification Dramatically Reduces Cost and Time to Market for Altair Based Products

HOD HASHARON, Israel, August 28, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Altair Semiconductor [http://www.altair-semi.com ], a leading developer of ultra-low
power, small footprint and high-performance 4G LTE chipsets
[http://altair-semi.com/products/fourgee-31006200 ], today announced that its
FourGee-3100/6200 chipset has been certified to run over Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.

    "Completing this certification process with Verizon Wireless is a strategic milestone
for Altair," said Eran Eshed, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing, Altair Semiconductor. "We
are looking forward to helping develop the next wave of LTE solutions, including M2M,
fixed and mobile broadband applications, on Verizon's world-class wireless network."

    Verizon Wireless' certification process is designed to improve time-to-market and
reduce the cost associated with the introduction of new machine-to-machine (M2M) and 4G
LTE devices. Verizon operates the world's largest 4G LTE wireless network, available today
in over 330 U.S. markets.

    The chipset is the core engine behind the LTE device, and certification is crucial for
original equipment manufacturers, in minimizing the time it takes from investment to
revenue in commercializing devices such as tablets, M2M applications and other LTE
products.

    Altair's FourGee-3100/6200 chipset supports both FDD and TDD variants using single
software, and covers any LTE frequency band in the range between 700-2700MHz. The chipset
implements a high performance MIMO receiver and is based on a proprietary OsquaredP(TM)
Software Defined Radio (SDR) processor, offering performance that significantly exceeds
traditional communications DSP cores, yet consumes a fraction of the power. The combined
chipset offers terminal manufacturers a true global solution.

    About Altair Semiconductor

    Altair Semiconductor is the world's leading developer of ultra-low power, small
footprint and high performance 4G semiconductors. Altair's chipsets can be found in
approximately 30 end-user devices - ranging from USB dongles to smartphones - built by its
more than 15 customers across North America, Europe, China, India and Taiwan - making it
one of the only TDD/FDD LTE chipset manufacturers in the world with commercially available
products. Altair's comprehensive product portfolio includes baseband processors,
multi-band RF transceivers for both FDD and TDD bands, and a range of reference hardware
and product level protocol stack software. Based on a novel, proprietary Software Defined
Radio (SDR) processor, codenamed "O[2]P(TM)", Altair's products are the smallest and most
highly power optimized in the industry, offering an unmatched combination of flexibility
and performance. For more information, visit the company's website at
http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair on Twitter: @AltairSemi
[http://twitter.com/AltairSemi ]

   
    Media Contact:

    Finn Partners Israel for Altair Semiconductor
    Matthew Krieger
    +972-544-676-950
    matthew@finnpartners.co.il

Source: Altair Semiconductor

Couragent Set to Raise Growth Capital With Nation's First Legal Investment Crowdfunding Deal

Mobile Scanner Manufacturer's Registered SCOR Offering Open to Consumer Investors in Five States

FT. COLLINS, Colo., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile scanner manufacturer Couragent Inc. is launching the nation's first equity crowdfunding solicitation for consumer investors, using the Small Company Offering Registration (SCOR) procedure to register and legally solicit its stock offering intrastate. The cloud-based campaign's goal is to raise $350,000 in working capital to accelerate the company's flagship product, the Flip-Pal(®) mobile scanner, into the national and international retail marketplace, and develop and bring to market additional digital imaging products.

Couragent will employ crowdfunding technology developed by Boulder-based Funding Launchpad (http://www.FundingLaunchpad.com) to facilitate the transaction in New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado and Wyoming, and has fully registered its SCOR offering with the securities regulators of each of these states. Potential investors may visit http://www.courinvestor.com to download a prospectus for the offering.

"In addition to our dedicated team's sweat equity, along with our trusted friends, family and private investors here in northern Colorado, we've already raised enough capital to build and sell a patented, disruptive product that's gaining tremendous traction in the consumer marketplace," said Couragent CEO Gordon Nuttall. "We don't need millions in venture capital to take Couragent to the next level. But with the time constraints associated with approaching individual angel and accredited investors, and with the legal and accounting costs of traditional registered offerings, we were compelled to try something new. It is now much faster and cost-effective to use the Internet for investment crowdfunding. While this concept will be even more powerful once crowdfunding under the JOBS Act becomes legal next year, we believe we can successfully raise the funds we need today using the existing SCOR law, which permits us to generally solicit our own registered stock offering, including over the Internet."

"Funding Launchpad is proud Couragent chose to utilize our technology in its capital raise, and to provide the entrepreneurial community with this first glimpse of consumer-driven investment crowdfunding," said Funding Launchpad CMO David Milliken. "SCOR laws have been on the books for over 20 years, but remain complicated. SCOR offerings must be registered in individual states, each with its own specific requirements. With the finalization of the rulemaking process under the JOBS Act, this funding process and the opportunities for thousands of entrepreneurs and consumer investors will become easier and nationally streamlined next year."

Couragent has already spent the time and money to raise initial start-up capital. With its early sales success, the company saw the advantages in using the Funding Launchpad platform to leverage its registered offering right now rather than waiting for the crowdfunding exemption under the JOBS Act to be finalized in early 2013. Relying on the SCOR process for the remainder of 2012, Funding Launchpad provides issuer-clients that have fully registered state securities offerings with private-label crowdfunding sites to conduct their own offerings on a centralized online platform, powered by Funding Launchpad's technology. Starting with a simple fee-based system, Funding Launchpad expects to migrate to a success-based revenue model and toward a more aggregated platform with wider investment selections that will allow consumers to browse offerings once the JOBS Act rules are fully implemented.

"Couragent and Funding Launchpad have identified a creative way of launching a registered investment crowdfunding offering, marrying registered offering methodologies that have long been legal with today's crowdfunding techniques," said Phil Feigin, securities attorney representing Couragent and former Colorado State Securities Commissioner.

"Crowdfunding and the JOBS Act will allow thousands of companies to launch and grow, creating jobs and sparking an economic resurgence," said Steve Reaser, CEO of Funding Launchpad. "We are thrilled to be leaders in this democratization of investment opportunities."

About Couragent
Couragent's flagship product, the Flip-Pal mobile scanner, redefines photo and document scanning. With its patented flip-and-scan technology, the scanner is placed on an object, keeping it safely in place rather than having to remove it from an album or frame. The exclusive EasyStitch software can take multiple overlapping scans and "stitch" them back together to form one complete image, a major "memory collection" enhancement for the burgeoning scrapbooking and genealogy markets, and for millions of households who want to preserve their family histories, photographs and precious memories. Founded in 2009 and based in Ft. Collins, the Colorado C-Corporation reported 2011 revenues of $1.96 million, and is poised to distribute its product widely in the consumer market this year, both online and brick-and-mortar, and accelerating into 2013 with additional products. For more information please visit http://www.flip-pal.com.

The Flip-Pal(®) mark is a registered mark of Couragent, Inc.
The Couragent(TM) mark is a trademark of Couragent, Inc.

The Couragent, Inc. website: couragent.net
The Flip-Pal mobile scanner website: flip-pal.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FlipPal
Twitter: twitter.com/mobilescanning
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/FlipPal
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/TheFlipPal
Pitch Engine: http://www.pitchengine.com/couragentinc
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/couragent

SOURCE  Couragent

Couragent

CONTACT: Alexandra Weissner, aweissner@metzger.com, +1-720-833-5918

Web Site: http://couragent.net

Attunity Announces New Data Replication SaaS Solution for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Simple Storage Service (S3)

Attunity CloudBeam enables reliable, affordable and high-performance Big Data replication for disaster recovery, backup and data distribution

Source: Attunity Ltd

Has Your Flight Been Delayed, Overbooked or Cancelled? This New App Helps Passengers Get Their Compensation

POTSDAM, Germany, August 28, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Using refund.me, you can check straight away whether you're eligible for compensation
if your fight was problematic: just enter your flight no. and with a few mouse clicks you
will find out how much you could be refunded for. The complaint form, which you can
complete on the spot and which can be signed online, can be forwarded to the airline
directly.

    "Until now, many passengers have forfeited their compensation payments because they
considered the complaints procedure to be too cumbersome. That's why we wanted to create a
fast method for helping passengers worldwide. You'll be able to check if you're eligible
for a claim as soon as you leave the airplane. However, if you prefer to take your time
with this, you can use http://www.refund.me instead. Flights can be checked and
claimed for up to 3 years retrospectively," explains Eve Buechner, the CEO of refund.me
GmbH.

    Easy and hassle-free handling

    The passenger only has to enter their flight no. and a few additional details into
their smart phone and a few seconds later they will know how much they could expect as a
refund. The information is adjusted in accordance with EU regulation 261/2004 and other
factors. The complaint form is created in real time; it can be signed by mobile phone or
online and is transmitted automatically to the respective airline.

    Download in English and German

    This app is free for iPhone
users:http://itunes.apple.com/en/app/refund.me/id524565639. It will shortly be
available for Android, Windows and Blackberry. In the meantime you can now open
http://www.refund.me on your mobile in order to check it wherever you are.

    The Company

    refund.me GmbH is a subsidiary of the venture capital business quantumReality GmbH,
which has its headquarters in Potsdam. It was established in 2012 and its intention is to
make the rights of passengers more transparent, practicable and easier to enforce. The
strategic aim is to use complex logic to convert legal ordinances in the area of passenger
rights into automated processes.

    Contact: refund.me GmbH | Esther Watorowski | +49-163-47-63-758 | press@refund.me

Source: refund.me GmbH

NASSCOM Product Conclave 2012 to Equip Product Entrepreneurs in Building New Age Ventures

BANGALORE, India, August 28, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

         With a focus on Cloud, Mobile and Big Data, the conclave will be a platform
for budding entrepreneurs to interact with global practitioners and drive their ventures

                                        to success

    Key Highlights

   
    - The theme of the conclave this year is 'Faster, Stronger and Higher' and
      will revolve around the emerging trends in Cloud, Big Data and Mobile.
    - The conclave gathers actual practitioners from the global and Indian product
      industry, serial entrepreneurs, CIOs, investors, customers, partners and VCs.
    - Over 60+ hours of goal oriented sessions in the areas of product management,
      marketing, sales and business development from people who have previously built, are
      currently building global product companies.

    The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) today announced
that it will be conducting the two-day Product Conclave on November 7-8 at Taj Vivanta,
Yeshwantpur, Bangalore. The theme of the conclave will be 'Faster, Stronger and Higher'
and will delve on the latest trends and developments in Cloud, Big Data and Mobile and how
software product companies can capitalize on them to develop products which bring value to
customers.

    The Conclave will witness participation from some of the leading global practitioners
in the field of development. These stalwarts will address the challenges faced by
entrepreneurs, provide insights into the operations and mechanics of the product business
and explore opportunities that will help them expand market reach and build successful
businesses.

    With a 789% increase in product start-ups and a 2173% (source: Zinnov) increase in
funded product ventures in the last 3 years, the Indian technology product economy is on
an unprecedented growth trajectory. Indian-made software products are delighting customers
with their ease of use, engaging users with their intuitive experiences and scaling their
technology for massive growth.

    What is unique about this year's Product Conclave is that it is driven by highly
experienced and motivated volunteers who come with experience and knowledge in the product
development field. This enables them to choose the speakers carefully depending on their
areas of expertise and provide curated content to deliver value to the audience.

    Speaking about the conclave, Mr. Sharad Sharma, Chairman of the NASSCOM Product
Conclave Forum says, "The product landscape has considerably improved in India over the
years. NASSCOM's vision for the Product Conclave is to help make India the hub of the
world's most successful software products through formal and informal interactions amongst
leading industry stalwarts and budding entrepreneurs. Now in its 9th edition, the conclave
will be a medium to share detailed perspective on the growing trends like Cloud, Mobile
and Big Data and help young entrepreneurs drive their ventures successfully."

    This year's Product Conclave will be promising with some successful serial
entrepreneurs and seasoned speakers engaging the audiences through a 2 day period over
targeted tracks and sessions;

   
    - Ram Shriram, Founder of Sherpalo, and a member of the Google Board
    - Charles E. Phillips, CEO of Infor and former Co-President at Oracle
      Corporation
    - Vivek Wadhwa, Stanford, Duke and Emory Universities, USA and renowned speaker
      on entrepreneurship and public policy
    - Sanjiv S. Sidhu, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of i2 Technologies, Inc.
    - Chamath Palihapitiya, Founder of The Social Capital Partnership and former
      Vice President of User Growth, Mobile and International Expansion at Facebook
    - Tarkan Maner, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Customer Advocate
      at Dell Wyse
    - Bob Wright, Managing Director at Firebrick and founder of the renowned
      high-tech marketing consulting firm, Marketing Arts
    - Robert Nail, Chief Executive Officer of Singularity University and President
      at Alite Designs

    Registrations:
Last year's NPC had around 1,400 delegates attending the conclave and registrations closed
well before the date of the conclave. This year, we request you to register early and
reserve your seat. To register, please click http://productconclave.in

    About NASSCOM

    NASSCOM(R) is the premier trade body and the chamber of commerce of the IT-BPO
industries in India. NASSCOM is a global trade body with more than 1300 members, which
include both Indian and multinational companies that have a presence in India. NASSCOM's
member and associate member companies are broadly in the business of software development,
software services, software products, consulting services, BPO services, e-commerce & web
services, engineering services off-shoring and animation and gaming. NASSCOM's membership
base constitutes over 95% of the industry revenues in India and employs over 2.32 million
professionals.

    Media contact

    Genesis Burson-Marsteller

    Vishal Gaba, +91-999-924-0369, vihal.gaba@bm.com

    Nitin Shukla, +91-987-398-5197, nitin.shukla@bm.com

    NASSCOMKavita Doshi, +91-11-230-101-99, kavita@nasscom.in

Source: NASSCOM

London Data Centre Connects to Level 3's Global Network

Direct access to the Level 3 global network provides fast, affordable connectivity for small- and medium-sized businesses

LONDON, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) today announced it is now directly connecting a newly refurbished London data centre, offering the data centre and its customers the ability to connect to Level 3's scalable and secure network reaching more than 45 countries and 450 cities around the world. The company's new connectivity in the London Data Exchange (LDeX)-owned facility in North London is targeted towards benefitting small- and medium-sized enterprises as they increasingly demand fast, secure and highly reliable fibre-based connectivity to their customers, employees and partners around the world.

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As a result of the connectivity, hosting and associated services will offer enterprises scalable, secure and high-speed access to critical data, with flexibility to grow as and when they need to. The new point of direct access at the LDeX facility is part of the company's strategy to offer customers a platform on which to build their business by enhancing data centre connectivity options available in European markets and globally.   

"The Level 3 global network enables an increasing number of businesses in a wide range of sectors to connect to a secure and highly reliable network with local, national and global reach," said James Heard, Level 3 regional president of EMEA. "Every company's connectivity needs are different, and we are dedicated in our aim to meeting those diverse needs with a robust global network infrastructure."     

"Our enterprise customers at our advanced data centre depend on us to provide robust, secure access to the markets they need to reach, and at the same time, provide reliable access to their own critical data at the facility," said Rob Garbutt, CEO at LDeX. "Now, with our facility connected directly to the Level 3 Network and its scale and capabilities, customers can do business in markets around the world with immediate and direct connectivity solutions."

For more information on Level 3's advanced global network and service offerings, visit http://www.level3.com

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) provides local, national and global communications services to enterprise, government and carrier customers. Level 3's comprehensive portfolio of secure, managed solutions includes fiber and infrastructure solutions; IP-based voice and data communications; wide-area Ethernet services; video and content distribution; data center and cloud-based solutions. Level 3 serves customers in more than 450 markets in 45 countries over a global services platform anchored by owned fiber networks on three continents and connected by extensive undersea facilities. Level 3 services are provided by subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc.  For more information, visit http://www.level3.com.

Website Access to Company Information

Level 3 maintains a corporate website at http://www.level3.com, and you can find additional information about the company through the Investors pages on that website at http://lvlt.client.shareholder.com/.  Level 3 uses its website as a channel of distribution of important information about the company. Level 3 routinely posts financial and other important information regarding the company and its business, financial condition and operations on the Investor Relations web pages.

Visitors to the Investors Relations web pages can view and print copies of Level 3's SEC filings, including periodic and current reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, as soon as reasonably practicable after those filings are made with the SEC.

Copies of the charters for each of the Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Governance committees of Level 3's Board of Directors, its Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Ethics, press releases and analysts and investor conference presentations are all available through the Investor Relations web pages.

Please note that the information contained on any of Level 3's web sites is not incorporated by reference in, or considered to be a part of, any document unless expressly incorporated by reference in that document.

Forward-Looking Statement

Some statements made in this press release are forward-looking in nature and are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Level 3's control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. Important factors that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to, the company's ability to: successfully integrate the Global Crossing acquisition or otherwise realize the anticipated benefits thereof; manage risks associated with continued uncertainty in the global economy; obtain additional financing, particularly in the event of disruptions in the financial markets; manage continued or accelerated decreases in market pricing for communications services; maintain and increase traffic on its network; develop and maintain effective business support systems; manage system and network failures or disruptions; develop new services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; adapt to rapid technological changes that could adversely affect the company's competitiveness; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; obtain capacity for its network from other providers and interconnect its network with other networks on favorable terms; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; successfully integrate future acquisitions; effectively manage political, legal, regulatory, foreign currency and other risks it is exposed to due to its substantial international operations; mitigate its exposure to contingent liabilities; and meet all of the terms and conditions of its debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Level 3 is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

    Contact Information

    Media:                     Investors:
    Monica Martinez            Mark Stoutenberg
    +1 720-888-3991            +1 720-888-2518
    Monica.Martinez@Level3.com Mark.Stoutenberg@Level3.com

    UK/EMEA Media:
    Nigel Brown
    +44 791 742 6664
    Nigel.Brown@Level3.com

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IBM Unveils zEnterprise EC12, a Highly Secure System for Cloud Computing and Enterprise Data

Technology Breakthroughs Extend the Mainframe's Leadership as the Enterprise System for Critical Data

ARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  New, cutting-edge System z® capabilities for security and analytics
        dramatically boost cloud performance with help from IBM Research
        innovations.
    --  zEC12 offers 25% more performance per core, over 100 configurable cores
        and 50% more total capacity than its predecessor.
    --  The result of over $1 billion in IBM R&D investment and collaborative
        client input on today's enterprise system challenges.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the zEnterprise® EC12 mainframe server, the most powerful and technologically advanced version of an IBM system that has been the linchpin of enterprise computing for 48 years. The new enterprise system features technologies that demonstrate IBM's ongoing commitment to meet the growing need to secure and manage critical information with the System z mainframe.

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Mainframes support significant portions of the data environment at most large enterprises. As these enterprises grapple with the well-documented growth of data, they are looking for new ways to secure and gain insights from such critical information as financial, customer and enterprise resource data that will enable them to provide their clients with new services. The new zEC12 offers industry-leading security and robust support for operational analytics that can help clients efficiently sift through large volumes of raw data and transform it to gain knowledge that can be used for competitive advantage. For example, a retailer managing online transactions on zEC12 can gain insights from client information that will enable it to provide clients with a more customized shopping experience.

The IBM zEC12 enterprise system is the result of an investment by IBM Systems and Technology Group of more than $1 billion in IBM research and development primarily in Poughkeepsie, New York as well as 17 other IBM labs around the world and in collaboration with some of IBM's top clients.

The new IBM mainframe is one of the most secure enterprise systems ever (1), with built-in security features designed to meet the security and compliance requirements of different industries. With operational analytics and near real-time workload monitoring and analysis, clients can use the new zEC12 for a variety of workloads, including hybrid clouds that can take advantage of the System's 25% more performance per core and 50% greater total system capacity than its predecessor as well as the world's fastest chip running at 5.5 GHz (2).

Ultimate Security for Critical Information
IBM System z is a leading platform for secure data serving and the only commercial server to achieve Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 5+ security classification, providing clients the confidence to run many different applications containing confidential data on a single mainframe. The new zEC12 builds on this with innovative security and privacy features to help protect data at rest or in flight -- a critical capability in the age of Internet banking and mobile devices.

zEC12 includes a state-of-the-art, tamper-resistant cryptographic co-processor called Crypto Express4S that provides privacy for transactions and sensitive data. Crypto Express4S includes new hardware and software developed with IBM Research to help meet the security requirements of different industries and geographies. For example, it can be configured to provide support for high quality digital signatures used with applications for Smart passports, national ID cards and online legal proceedings, replacing handwritten signatures as directed by the EU and the public sector.

SC Data Center Inc. provides services to Colony Brands Inc., one of the world's largest and most successful catalog companies, and uses encryption technology on zEnterprise to protect its call center applications when it services customers and takes orders, protecting its e-commerce platform that relies on System z for all sales and credit transactions and moves sensitive data safely to other platforms for processing.

Operational Analytics Drive Business Insights
zEC12 advances performance for analytics, increasing performance of analytic workloads by 30% compared to its IBM predecessor (3). In addition, support for the IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator that incorporates the Netezza data warehouse appliance into zEC12 enables clients to run complex business analytics and operational analytics on the same platform.

The new mainframe also offers IT systems analytics capabilities based on technology from IBM Research. It analyzes internal system messages to provide a near real-time view of the system's health, including any potential problems. Called IBM zAware, the technology learns from the messages to recognize patterns and quickly pinpoint any deviations, using the information to identify unusual system behavior and minimize its impact. IBM STG Lab Services will offer services to help with planning, configuration and implementation of IBM zAware.

Large-Scale Cloud Capabilities
The mainframe's leading virtualization capabilities make it well suited to support private cloud environments. Clients can consolidate thousands of distributed systems on to Linux on zEC12, lowering IT operating expenses associated with energy use, floor space and software licensing.

zEC12 is expected to offer a low total cost of acquisition for Linux consolidation of database workloads (4).  One zEC12 can encompass the capacity of an entire multi-platform data center in a single system.

As one of the world's most secure systems, with features designed to meet the security and compliance requirements of different industries, the new mainframe also enables clients to run traditional IT and private cloud applications on one system.

More zEC12 Innovations

zEC12 is the first IBM mainframe to include internal solid state technology with Flash Express, a new memory technology that can help improve the performance of data intensive applications or workloads where optimal service levels are vital such as customer facing or service applications used by banks, public sector companies and retailers. It's designed to provide improved availability during bursts of system activity experienced at transitional periods such as when financial markets open or holiday periods when online retail transactions are heavy.

Clients can also opt to run zEC12 without a raised datacenter floor -- a first for high-end IBM mainframes. With new overhead power and cabling support, clients have more flexibility on where zEC12 is deployed. This can increase the appeal of System z for enterprise clients in growth markets, where System z revenue was up 11% year to year in the second quarter of 2012, per IBM earnings (http://www.ibm.com/investor/2q12/index.phtml).

zEC12 is the first general purpose IBM server to incorporate transactional memory technology, first used commercially to help make the IBM Blue Gene/Q-based "Sequoia" system at Lawrence Livermore National Lab the fastest supercomputer in the world (5). In zEC12, IBM adapted this technology to enable software to better support concurrent operations that use a shared set of data such as financial institutions processing transactions against the same set of accounts.

"We continue to drive innovation on System z,  allowing a broader set of clients to apply its leadership capabilities in security and resiliency to the current demands of their business, be they from analytics, cloud or mobile computing," said Doug Balog, general manager IBM System z.  "Our end-to-end design approach for smarter computing -- from processors to systems to software optimization -- is targeted to handle complicated business challenges associated with managing, protecting and analyzing a client's most critical information. It's what makes the mainframe the ultimate enterprise system."

zEC12 Furthers Hybrid Computing

In 2010, IBM introduced hybrid computing with the launch of the IBM zEnterprise System and the IBM zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX) to allow enterprises to deploy and integrate workloads across mainframe, POWER7 and System x servers. Using zEnterprise Unified Resource Management, these diverse resources can be managed as a single, virtualized system.

Today, IBM introduced the zBX Model 003 to help extend customer's ability to run integrated and dynamic workloads. With simplified operational control and an integrated, high-performance, private and secure network, the zBX Model 003 is designed to run with zEC12. Like its predecessor, the latest zBX includes specialty processors for specific workloads such as the IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Appliance XI50 for zEnterprise and select IBM BladeCenter servers.

As of second quarter 2012, IBM had shipped over 140 zBX units with more than 1,000 blade servers to clients, enabling them to take advantage of the management and reduced complexity of hybrid computing on the platform.

Industry Solutions for System z

IBM also announced today it is growing its portfolio of System z industry-focused solutions that package software from IBM or ISV partners and services or assets from IBM Global Business Services. These include the IBM Intelligent Operations Center for Smarter Cities, IBM Health Plan Integration Hub, two IBM Smarter Analytics: Anti-Fraud, Waste and Abuse Solutions - one for healthcare, one for insurance -- and the IBM Genelco Insurance Administration Solution(TM). Offering these solutions on System z can allow clients to benefit from the mainframe's oft-touted advantages of high-availability, resiliency and security.

Services and Financing for zEC12

One of the hallmark benefits behind IBM System z is its powerful business continuity features, especially important today in light of the industry's ongoing appetite for resilient cloud computing environments. To help clients build private clouds more rapidly, IBM today announced new implementation services for Linux-based clouds on the mainframe. The new services deliver unique IBM processes, tools, skills and best practices that enable a fast and accurate implementation. To help current mainframe clients looking to upgrade to zEC12, IBM also offers newly enhanced setup and migration services to drive more long term economic value from their system investments.

IBM Global Financing (IGF) can help clients evolve and grow their zEnterprise investments with financing that promotes greater flexibility, lower total cost of ownership and predictability of payments.

For example, to help credit-qualified clients easily acquire the new zEC12 systems solution, IGF is making available a range of affordable financing options:

    --  For clients who own or already lease their System z solution: IGF will
        help finance the upgrade and provide greater flexibility to meet future
        capacity requirements.
    --  For clients considering a move to a System z solution: IGF offers
        affordable, customized financing for the migration and acquisition of
        the new platform solution.  IGF can also bundle IBM and non-IBM
        hardware, software and services costs into single, predictable periodic
        payments.  Additionally, IGF/ Global Asset Recovery Services can buy
        back the client's non-IBM servers at market value.
Credit-qualified clients that elect financing and install their zEC12 solution by December 31, 2012 can see immediate benefits with zEC12 while deferring their first payment for up to 6 months.

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1.) Based on Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 5+ security classification. IBM z/OS® including RACF® and System z® PR/SM(TM) have been evaluated under Common Criteria (an ISO/IEC 15048 standard). z/OS V1.12 was awarded Common Criteria at EAL4+. PR/SM was awarded Common Criteria at EAL5+ and z/OS V1.12 RACF also achieved an EAL5+ Common Criteria evaluation, meeting some of the industry's toughest security standards. For more details about protection profile testing see http://www.atsec.com. Security targets are also published on the http://www.bsi.bund.de (DE) Web site.

2.) Compared to previous generation system, IBM zEnterprise 196.

3.) Compared to previous generation system, IBM zEnterprise 196.

4.) Based on IBM estimates of expected customer results. Individual client results may vary.

5.) According to the TOP500 list, http://www.top500.org.

IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government clients. Rates and availability are based on a client's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment and product type and options, and may vary by country. Non-hardware items must be one-time, non-recurring charges and are financed by means of loans. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension or withdrawal without notice and may not be available in all countries.

Contact:
Joanna Brewer

IBM Media Relations

415-545-2270
jmbrewer@us.ibm.com

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SOFTBANK TELECOM And VCE Team On Japan Cloud Strategy

SOFTBANK TELECOM To Standardize Private, Public and Hybrid Cloud Services and Offerings on VCE Vblock Systems

TOKYO and RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SOFTBANK TELECOM and VCE today announced a strategic alliance designed to accelerate the adoption of cloud computing by companies of all sizes in Japan.  SOFTBANK TELECOM will work with VCE as a service provider and reseller of VCE(TM) Vblock(TM) Systems. 

SOFTBANK TELECOM is standardizing its Cloud Services on Vblock Systems, which bring together leading technologies from VMware, Cisco and EMC into an intelligent converged infrastructure system with seamless support.  In addition to infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), SOFTBANK TELECOM and its extensive network of partners will market and deploy Vblock Systems as part of a portfolio of on-site private and hybrid cloud offerings for enterprise customers.

SOFTBANK TELECOM has deployed a Vblock System in its data centers at home and abroad.  VCE will collaborate with SOFTBANK TELECOM and provide expertise as solutions are configured and deployed for Japanese customers in and outside of Japan.  The new SOFTBANK TELECOM offerings based on Vblock Systems were previewed to thousands of attendees at "SOFTBANK World 2012"earlier this summer.

Supporting Quote
Ken Miyauchi, Representative Director & COO, SOFTBANK TELECOM
"This relationship with VCE extends our VMware expertise and will help more companies lower costs and improve efficiencies through virtualization and cloud computing.  Vblock Systems provide us with a globally standardized platform that we can offer either as a service or as a private or hybrid cloud solution with the ability to easily replicate services as well as performance and cost benefits."

Praveen Akkiraju, CEO, VCE
"VCE Vblock Systems, the world's most advanced converged infrastructure, are a foundation for innovation.  Working together, SOFTBANK TELECOM and VCE will help companies throughout Japan take advantage of the cost and business agility benefits of highly virtualized data centers and accelerate their adoption of cloud computing through intelligent converged infrastructure using best-in-class technologies."

Additional Resources

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About SOFTBANK TELECOM
Since its foundation in 1984, SOFTBANK TELECOM delivers voice and data transmission services for businesses and provides comprehensive mobile Internet environment, and has earned a proven and trusted presence in the ICT market, with a synergy effect brought by the four SOFTBANK group telecom companies. Addressing to solve a variety of business challenges, we deliver the outside-of-box ICT services with our cloud computing service, White Cloud, helping for corporate users to optimize their IT investments and assets.

For more information, please refer to http://www.softbanktelecom.co.jp/en/

About VCE
VCE, formed by Cisco and EMC with investments from VMware and Intel, accelerates the adoption of converged infrastructure and cloud-based computing models that dramatically reduce the cost of IT while improving time to market for our customers. VCE, through the Vblock System, delivers the industry's first completely integrated IT offering with end-to-end vendor accountability. VCE's prepackaged solutions are available through an extensive partner network, and cover horizontal applications, vertical industry offerings, and application development environments, allowing customers to focus on business innovation instead of integrating, validating and managing IT infrastructure. For more information, go to http://www.vce.com.

VCE and Vblock are registered trademarks or trademarks of VCE Company LLC or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

SOFTBANK is a registered trademark of SOFTBANK CORP.

All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

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CORRECTION - Radware Ltd: Radware Partners with VMware, Bluelock to Deliver a Virtual ADC Service for the Cloud

Radware's Alteon VA(TM) is the first virtual ADC appliance integrated with VMware's vFabric(TM) Application Director(TM) and is compatible with VMware vCloud(R)

MAHWAH, New Jersey, August 27, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In the news release, "Radware Partners with VMware, Bluelock to Deliver a Virtual ADC Service for the Cloud" issued on 27 Aug 2012 17:00 GMT, by Radware Ltd NASDAQ:RDWR over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the link associated with the anchor text "joint solution" in the first paragraph was incorrect as originally issued inadvertently. Complete, corrected release follows:


    Radware [http://www.Radware.com ](R) (NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of application
delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers, today announced it has integrated Radware's Alteon VA(TM)
with VMware vFabric(TM) Application Director(TM), a hybrid cloud provisioning solution.
The joint solution
[https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/products/alteon-application-delivery-controller-service ]
is featured in the beta release of VMware Cloud Applications Management
Marketplace
[https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/category_groups/application-management? ] and is
validated to run on private, public and hybrid VMware vCloud(R) environments.

    Radware's Alteon VA is integrated with VMware's vFabric Application Director, designed
to simplify the creation of application deployment topologies across hybrid cloud services
through the use of application deployment blueprints. Radware customers will be able to
deploy their Radware Alteon VA in any VMware vCloud-powered private, public and hybrid
clouds.

    Radware also announced it has partnered with enterprise cloud computing provider
Bluelock to offer Radware's Alteon VA service to Bluelock's end-user customers as a
virtual ADC switch for customers using vFabric Application Director. Radware's Alteon VA
blueprint was developed using a hosted instance of vFabric Application Director on
Bluelock's cloud infrastructure working closely with the product team.

    By leveraging VMware vFabric Application Director
[http://www.vmware.com/products/application-platform/vfabric-application-director/features.html ]
, customers can easily select and automatically provision Radware's Alteon VA as the
ADC component for their virtual data centers and applications. Using a drag-and-drop
canvas, application architects can construct an application blueprint for deployment that
can be used on almost any type of cloud. With Radware's Alteon VA pulled directly from
Bluelock and other standardized cloud libraries, and an extensible catalog of ready-to-use
application infrastructure components and scripts, it takes just minutes to compose an
application that can be fronted and accelerated by Radware's Alteon VA in the cloud.

    "Working with leading-edge cloud infrastructure and management companies like VMware,
and leading cloud hosting partners like Bluelock, is proof that Radware understands what
enterprises, carriers and other businesses need in cloud-enabled ADC and virtualization
solutions," said Gilad Zlotkin, Vice President, Virtualization and Management Products,
Radware. "Moreover, being certified for VMware vCloud, vCloud Director(R), and now
integrated with vFabric Application Director(TM), Radware is uniquely positioned to
deliver the widest range of ADC and virtualization solutions to support those cloud and
hosting providers especially those committed to VMware's data center technology."

    Bluelock, a leading VMware vCloud data center service provider, facilitates a true
hybrid cloud approach for IT departments and business units seeking choice, platform
compatibility, and a proven cloud partner that focuses on each customer's unique
infrastructure needs. It has a strong commitment to VMware and traditionally has been an
early adopter of VMware vCloud technology.

    About Radware's Alteon VA

    Alteon VA is a fully featured Alteon application switch packaged as a virtual
appliance running on server virtualization infrastructures, providing identical
functionality to Alteon physical ADC devices including local and global server load
balancing. It further provides application acceleration through Radware's FastView(TM)
[http://www.radware.com/Solutions/Enterprise/ApplicationNetworking/ApplicationAcceleration.aspx ]
Web Performance Optimization (WPO) technology, Layer 7-aware content redirection
and modification capabilities, and application-specific optimized templates, automation
and reports through Radware's AppShape
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/AppShape/default.aspx ](TM).

    As a virtual appliance, it is the ideal solution for cloud service providers, offering
application delivery services as well as other computing services with very high business
agility to their customers. It enables them to offer a soft ADC solution that meets their
business objectives. When integrated with orchestration systems in the data center, Alteon
VA unleashes the full agility of application delivery services by driving workflow
automation and a greater level of efficiency in the virtualized data center.

    Supporting Quotes

    "Bluelock is excited to be working with Radware to offer its Alteon VA ADC service for
customers that can be deployed easily in their Bluelock Virtual Datacenters using VMware's
vFabric Application Director. We are pleased to be working with a partner like Radware who
provides an industry-tested and proven application delivery solution that is easy to
configure, integrates as a service into our application blueprints, reduces the cost of
application deployments, and provides performance predictability for Bluelock's cloud
customers using Radware."

    -- John Qualls, Senior Vice President - Business Development, Bluelock

    "Radware and Bluelock are strategic design partners in our VMware Cloud Applications
Management Marketplace
[https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/category_groups/application-management ]. We
believe this integration between Radware Alteon VA and VMware vFabric(TM) Application
Director(TM) will accelerate enterprise application deployments that need a highly
reliable virtual appliance ADC in the cloud. Radware's Alteon VA blueprint
[https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/products/alteon-application-delivery-controller-28-1-5-service ]
solutions bring time and resource savings to enterprise customers who are
investing in application

    modernization efforts for upgrading their traditional applications into the cloud.
Bluelock's cloud infrastructure has been critical to the development efforts by partners
using our application management products in the cloud for building integrated solutions."

    -- Ramin Sayar, Vice President and General Manager, Virtualization and Cloud
Management, VMware

    About VMware

    VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable
businesses to thrive in the Cloud Era. Customers rely on VMware to help them transform the
way they build, deliver and consume Information Technology resources in a manner that is
evolutionary and based on their specific needs. With 2011 revenues of $3.77 billion,
VMware has more than 350,000 customers and 50,000 partners. The company is headquartered
in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the world and can be found online at
http://www.vmware.com.

    About Bluelock

    Bluelock provides mid-size and large enterprises flexible IT infrastructure solutions
with its Bluelock Virtual Datacenters hosted in the public cloud. Bluelock's unique
customer approach leads to innovative solutions that offer unprecedented visibility and
control, helping customers make better decisions about risk, agility and operational
efficiency. Bluelock, a VMware vCloud Datacenter service provider, facilitates a true
hybrid cloud approach for IT departments and business units seeking choice, platform
compatibility and a proven cloud partner that focuses on each customer's unique
infrastructure needs.

    About Radware

    Radware [http://www.radware.com ] (NASDAQ: RDWR), is a global leader of application
delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers. Its award-winning solutions portfolio delivers full
resilience for business-critical applications, maximum IT efficiency, and complete
business agility. Radware's solutions empower more than 10,000 enterprise and carrier
customers worldwide to adapt to market challenges quickly, maintain business continuity
and achieve maximum productivity while keeping costs down. For more information, please
visit http://www.radware.com.

    Radware encourages you to join our community and follow us on; LinkedIn
[http://www.linkedin.com/company/165642 ], Radware Blog [http://blog.radware.com ],
Twitter [http://twitter.com/#!/radware ], YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/radwareinc ] and
the Radware Connect [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radware-connect/id391124100?mt=8 ] app
for iPhone(R).

    This press release may contain statements concerning Radware's future prospects that
are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that otherwise include the words "believes",
"expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", and similar expressions or
future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", "may" and "could" are
generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These statements are based
on current expectations and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
There can be no assurance that future results will be achieved, and actual results could
differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These risks and uncertainties, as well as
others, are discussed in greater detail in Radware's Annual Report on Form 20-F and
Radware's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Radware undertakes no
commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or
circumstances after the date any such statement is made. Radware's public filings are
available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov
or may be obtained on Radware's website at http://www.radware.com.

   
    Corporate Media Relations:
    Michael Lordi
    +1-201-785-3206 (office)
    +1-201-574-3840 (cell)
    mikel@radware.com

Source: Radware Ltd

The Rent Rite Directory Launches the Affiliated Business Arrangement Program in an Effort to Help Put Money Back Into Communities

DALLAS, Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rent Rite Directory® (http://www.theRRD.com), a website built for Property Owners and Managers with the only free-to-use nationwide rental history database, as well as supplemental Tenant Screening Services, is proud to announce their Affiliate Business Arrangement Program to help put money back into communities.

The RRD was started by Joe Killinger and George Pino of Learning Links Centers (a socially responsible Real Estate Investment Company).  The Rent Rite Directory® started as a blog for members of the Real Estate Community to share pertinent lease history information, and was so well received that it soon grew into the site you see today. The site is nationwide, and the Incident Reporting database will always remain free, as the screening services directly support it.

Organizations or individuals that become affiliated with The Rent Rite Directory® will receive a promotional code that can be used to monitor referred registrants to the Tenant Screening portion of the site. The Affiliated company or individual can then network with their referrals to assist in getting their code sent to other prospects, in order to create a larger revenue stream. Affiliates will receive a fee for every Credit Report and a fee for every Criminal Background Report ordered by their referral. 

They are currently seeking Affiliate Business Arrangements with organizations or individuals in an effort to build relationships and opportunities, as well as generate additional income for those associates.

For more information please contact Elizabeth Whited at ewhited@therrd.com, or call 1-855-733-2289.

SOURCE  The Rent Rite Directory

The Rent Rite Directory

Web Site: https://www.therrd.com