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QuestionPro Acquires PollBob

Leader in online surveys adds mobile and social polling to expand services for customers

SEATTLE, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, QuestionPro, a leading provider in web-based survey solutions, announced its acquisition of PollBob, the integrated website and iPhone application designed to provide real-time, on-the-go community polling data. The acquisition will add to QuestionPro's portfolio of research-oriented properties, including polling, mobile research, and online/offline surveys.

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PollBob was created in 2010 to provide an easy and efficient process for individuals and businesses to poll their networks and leverage the user-generated content to create a database for market research. In less than two years, PollBob has grown its registered user base to over 350,000 with over 3 million opinions shared. QuestionPro now looks to add scope to PollBob with Android and Windows products.

"PollBob has built fantastic technology, an innovative platform, and has seamlessly integrated mobile polling with their iPhone app," said Vivek Bhaskaran, QuestionPro CEO. "Zach and Ben have done a great job building this cutting edge product, and we look forward to having Ben join our team. He is a huge asset, and our customers will benefit tremendously from the capabilities this iPhone/web app has to offer, and we couldn't be more excited about the acquisition."

About QuestionPro

With over 2.5 million clients across 40 countries, QuestionPro is a leading provider of online survey software that allows our clients to generate the insights they need to better understand their customers. Our software includes not only tools for creation, distribution, and analysis of surveys, but also provides a platform for polling, tablet-based mobile research, and data visualization. Founded in Seattle, WA in 2002, QuestionPro has provided reliable and innovative technology to Fortune 100 companies, academic institutions, small businesses, and individual DIY researchers for over ten years. For more information, visit the QuestionPro website.

About PollBob

With over 300,000 users and millions of opinions shared, PollBob is the leader in the mobile + social polling and opinion space.  PollBob is a social community where users take, create, discover, and share short opinion polls in real time and on-the-go.

For more information, visit the PollBob website.

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CONTACT: Elizabeth Larned, QuestionPro, +1-253-569-5054, Elizabeth.Larned@questionpro.com

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

Alteryx and Ansira Deliver True Value of Big Data for Customer Engagement Marketing

Ansira utilizes strategic analytics to facilitate data-driven intelligence, enabling profitable client relationships

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc., a leading provider of Strategic Analytics, today announced that it is working with its customer, Ansira, the first fully integrated customer engagement agency, to help companies leverage deep customer data, deliver behavioral insights, and maximize profitable interactions.  The Alteryx Strategic Analytics platform helps build sophisticated analytics to drive marketing optimization, using data from any touch point including social media, in a fraction of the time required by alternative solutions.

In the report entitled, "Making Sense of a Chaotic CI Services Landscape," released November 29, 2011, Forrester Research, Inc. cited Ansira in an emerging class of providers called customer engagement agencies (CEAs) that have "...achieved executive visibility within their clients' organizations and, as a result, enjoy deeper and far more strategic relationships with them. We expect Ansira...to lead the charge in this area."

Ansira sets itself apart by fusing data from the full range of consumer touch points to empower better marketing investment decisions across channels, more effective communication plans and stronger bottom-line results for clients. Today's marketers are inundated with data about their customer's opinions, actions, and intentions. The challenge has been how to use this data to drive marketing activity that leads to real bottom line impact. Leveraging the Alteryx platform, Ansira brings together data from a wide variety of sources (including social media, loyalty programs, and transactional data) to understand what really drives customer-buying behavior. This analysis delivers hyper-local and personal marketing strategies that ultimately improve Ansira's client business results.

"Alteryx brings value to the customer engagement approach through its Big Data analytics and predictive analytics capabilities, providing companies like Ansira with a way to humanize the data and make faster, more strategic decisions," said Paul Evans, senior vice president of Channel Sales and Strategic Alliances, Alteryx. "Ansira customers can leverage Alteryx technology to actually understand and drive their marketing performance."

"Our clients want to see concrete results from their customer engagement investments," said Michael Harrison, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Ansira. "By partnering with Alteryx, we're able to use a single platform to offer our customers strategic insight that cuts through the massive amounts of data available to provide what matters most - clear, actionable insights into what delivers bottom line results from today's highly fragmented, individualized marketing mix."

Recently, Ansira was presented with the opportunity to help a client facing the challenge of high brand switching, low loyalty, and high impulse decision making among customers. The marketing solution was made more difficult because the company's direct marketing investment was highly fragmented at the local level. Using the powerful data insight of Alteryx technology, Ansira created localized marketing solutions enabling better customer intelligence and direct marketing strategies to be leveraged at the local level. The full suite of localized solutions produced significant results including the combination of localized digital tools helping to build a category-leading e-business and local paid search results exceeding 400 percent ROI.

About Ansira
Ansira, the first integrated customer engagement agency, leverages superior marketing intelligence to build deeper, more effective relationships with consumers and the retail channel partners that engage them locally. Marketing intelligence is infused across all disciplines and executed through trade promotion, digital, direct, marketing automation, media and creative activities. The Company is among the 15 largest independent marketing agencies in the United States. Clients include Coca-Cola, Domino's Pizza, Ford, Rent-A-Center, Honda/Acura, Nestle Purina, Microsoft, Wendy's, Cisco, Aruba Tourism Authority and others. Ansira offices are located in St. Louis, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, Atlanta and Cedar Rapids.

About Alteryx, Inc.
Alteryx provides indispensable analytic solutions for enterprise companies making critical decisions about how to expand and grow. Our product, Alteryx Strategic Analytics, is an Agile BI and analytics solution designed for Data Artisans and business leaders that brings together the market knowledge, location insight, and business intelligence today's organizations require. For more than a decade, Alteryx has enabled strategic planning executives to identify and seize market opportunities, outsmart their competitors, and drive more revenue. Customers like Experian Marketing Services and McDonald's rely on Alteryx daily for their most important decisions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, and with key offices in Boulder and in Silicon Valley, CA, Alteryx empowers 250+ customers and 200,000+ users worldwide. Get inspired today at http://www.alteryx.com or call 1-888-836-4274.

SOURCE  Alteryx, Inc.

Alteryx, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Brandy S. Baxter, Alteryx, Inc., +1-650-375-2907, bbaxter@alteryx.com, Twitter, @brandysbaxter; or Morgan Griffith, Burson-Marsteller, +1-415-690-0734, Morgan.Griffith@bm.com

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

AT&T, NYC Parks Department, And Bronx Borough President Launch Free Wi-Fi At Hunts Point Riverside Park

Bronx Park Becomes 24th NYC Park Location with Free AT&T Wi-Fi

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T officials today launched free AT&T Wi-Fi service at Hunts Point Riverside Park with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the New York City Parks Department. Hunts Point Riverside Park is the third Bronx park to receive the service through the "Wi-Fi in the Parks" initiative; a collaboration between AT&T and the Bloomberg Administration to provide free Wi-Fi at 26 parks locations across the five boroughs. In addition to Wi-Fi, AT&T has made major investments in the Bronx wireless network over the past year, including the addition of LTE service and 239 network upgrades.

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"AT&T is committed to providing Bronx residents and all New Yorkers creative ways to stay connected whether they're at home, at work or in Hunts Point Riverside Park," said Marissa Shorenstein, President, AT&T New York. "Through our continued efforts with the Wi-Fi in the Parks Initiative and our ongoing improvements to the network, Bronx residents now have even more ways to stay in touch with friends, families and co-workers."

"I am excited about the continued growth of the 'Wi-Fi in the Parks' initiative in the Bronx, and I welcome the expansion of this program to Hunts Point Riverside Park," said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. "I want to thank AT&T for its continued commitment to the Bronx and for improving the experience of our park visitors, who for the past year have been taking advantage of free Wi-Fi service at Devoe Park and Joyce Kilmer Park, and will now continue to enjoy the advantages of staying connected at another park in our borough."

"The launch of free Wi-Fi at Hunts Point Riverside Park gives Bronx residents another opportunity to take advantage of the borough's beautiful parks," said Bob Garafola, Deputy Commissioner, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. "We're thrilled to work with AT&T to continue to connect New Yorkers in parks across all five boroughs."

"I commend AT&T, the NYC Parks Department and the Bronx Borough President for working so diligently to improve access to not only beautiful, safe and enjoyable parks, but also for ensuring that like other communities, our residents can enjoy internet access through free Wi-Fi service while at Riverside Park," said Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo. "It is imperative that we continue to enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors, and this initiative is a great step in that direction, facilitating web searches, online reading or allowing local schools to host outdoor classes, and much more."

"I am proud to join the Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr., and AT&T to celebrate the continued growth of 'Wi-Fi in the Parks' in the Bronx," said Sen. Gustavo Rivera. "Having access to wireless Internet is an important tool for Bronxites and has already enhanced the quality of life of my constituents, while also providing new activities and uses for city parks."

In addition to launching LTE service in the Bronx, AT&T has made significant network upgrades in the borough, including a new cell site, two broadband speed upgrades, 124 capacity upgrades and 112 network connection upgrades.

Any Wi-Fi enabled smartphone and tablet user can connect to free AT&T Wi-Fi at many other park locations across all five boroughs including:

    --  Herbert Von King Park
    --  McCarren Park Field House
    --  Pier 1 and Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park
    --  Prospect Park Picnic House
    --  Astoria Park
    --  Tompkins Square Park
    --  Marcus Garvey Park
    --  Clove Lakes Park
    --  Battery Bosque and Ferry Landing at Battery Park
    --  Thomas Jefferson Park
    --  Joyce Kilmer Park
    --  Mineral Springs, Tavern on the Green, Rumsey Playfield and Central Park
        Zoo in Central Park
    --  Devoe Park
    --  Fort Greene Park
    --  MacDonald Park
    --  Rucker Park
    --  Queens Zoo
AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** including more than 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 220,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements.

For more information on AT&T Wi-Fi locations and instructions on how to connect, visit AT&T Wi-Fi Access.

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

** Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.  Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.

*** A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T

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

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

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

Cisco CCNA Training Released by TrainSignal

Enhanced visual learning along with live video demos and lectures make Joe Rinehart's Cisco CCNA video course engaging and memorable.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TrainSignal, the global leader in professional computer training, announced the release of their Cisco CCNA training.

This updated Cisco video course is developed to meet all exam objectives for the various CCNA certification routes. Networking professionals can earn the CCNA either through a two-exam process, ICND1 (CCENT) and ICND2, or test on all the material at once. TrainSignal's Cisco certification training covers the concepts relating to IP routing, networking models and equipment, troubleshooting and security.

There have not yet been any updates to the exam curriculum by Cisco in 2012. This course aims to use an enhanced learning experience to match standardized networking concepts to the condition of today's IT environment.

The course covers a broad range of networking fundamentals as outline by Cisco:

    --  STP and RSTP
    --  Binary Math and Network Subnetting
    --  IPv4 and IPv6 Fundamentals
    --  LAN, WAN, WLAN Principles & Operations
    --  Networking Models: OSI and TCP IP
    --  Everything to Earn the Cisco CCNA!
Certification instructor and CCIE Joe Rinehart authored this next installment in a line of Cisco networking courses. The course also contains an improved format where Joe presents in front of the camera for live demonstration, and lecture presentation with engaging motion graphics to emphasize the discussed concepts. Joe Rinehart also leads the Seattle Cisco User Group, and knows the life of a network administrator from over 15 years of experience consulting at the enterprise level.

Joe Rinehart's Cisco CCNA training contains 41 lessons in over 19 hours of video instruction. Students will receive 7 DVDs of video lessons and additional content. Each lesson is available in several formats, iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, .WMV and high quality AVI, allowing students to use course materials on a variety of devices. Students can view all materials online after purchasing the course, ensuring instant access.

The full CCNA video training package is available for just $397. To learn material for individual CCNA exams, a course for the ICND1 (CCENT) exam is available for $297 with over 10 hours of video on 4 discs. Training for only the ICND2 exam is available for $197 with over 8 hours of video on 3 discs. TrainSignal backs each and every course with their exclusive 90-day Total Experience Guarantee. All courses are shipped worldwide at no charge.

About TrainSignal: Founded in 2002, TrainSignal provides computer-based "Total Experience" training that gives individuals the tools and confidence to tackle real-world challenges, pass their certification exams and succeed in today's competitive global IT market.

TrainSignal offers a wide range of computer training packages covering Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, CompTIA, VMware, and Microsoft Office. In addition to its Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2010, and Windows 7 courses, TrainSignal offers training for over fifty different training courses including VMware vSphere training, Networking Fundamentals, Citrix XenApp training and more.

A privately-held company, TrainSignal is based in Schaumburg, IL. For more information about TrainSignal, please visit http://www.trainsignal.com.

CONTACT:  Iman Jalali, +1-224-836-6204, iman@trainsignal.com

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TrainSignal

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Ubee Announces Next Generation Advanced Wireless Gateway

DENVER, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubee Interactive Corp is pleased to announce the availability of our new next generation DOCSIS 3.0 advanced wireless gateway.  The new Ubee DVW365(x) wireless cable gateway is one of the first on the market to implement both Full-Band Capture Diagnostics features and functionality and power amplified WiFi in a production ready device.

Full-Band Capture (FBC) is a break-through technology eliminating the traditional tuner concept associated with previous cable modem single chip SoC designs by allowing for a direct conversion of the complete 1GHz spectrum.  This technology removes channel lineup limitations and provides a flexible deployment-friendly solution utilizing any channel in the downstream spectrum.

Ubee's next-generation DOCSIS 3.0 wireless gateway adds an important new diagnostics feature allowing cable operators to remotely view the entire spectrum from both their network and also on the device itself.  This advanced spectrum analyzer allows for non-intrusive remote analysis of weak signals, interference, tilt and other sub-optimal performance parameters to help reduce service costs.

Additionally, Ubee's new gateways, available with and without voice integration, are benefited by having enhanced wireless capabilities in both uplink and downlink directions that have proven to increase WiFi coverage by an average of 50%. 

"Our entire line of next-generation DOCSIS Wireless Gateways will not only includes a full-band capture tuner but also have the ability to execute a testing algorithm on a chosen frequency," says Maria Popo, President of Ubee Americas. 

"With our new gateways, we expect a large reduction in cable operator customer service costs and equipment.  When you consider technicians would not be required to carry expensive portable spectrum analyzers, additional diagnostics can be made from the network and a large reduction in WiFi related customer service calls.  In turn this means our gateway pays for itself many times over" Says Daniel Smires, Ubee's Senior Vice President of Technology.

About Ubee Interactive: Ubee is a global broadband technology company providing residential and commercial wireline and wireless solutions to service providers around the world. The company develops and delivers innovative digital devices to leading operators of converged communication services through its strengths in R&D, design, manufacturing and engineering. The company's product portfolio includes data, voice, video, mobility, and portable devices with over 25 million units deployed worldwide. Ubee has offices in Europe: Amsterdam, Asia: Hsinchu, Taiwan, and The Americas: Englewood, Colorado (USA).

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Ubee Interactive Corp

CONTACT: George Latsis, VP Global Marketing for Ubee Interactive george.latsis@ubeeinteractive.com

Gannett acquires social media marketing solutions company BLiNQ Media

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today acquired BLiNQ Media LLC, a leading global innovator of Social Engagement Advertising(SM) solutions for agencies and brands. Since 2008, BLiNQ has managed social media marketing campaigns for more than 600 of the world's largest advertisers.

"With demand for social media marketing solutions continuing to grow at a rapid pace, this acquisition is part of our ongoing transformation at Gannett and positions us to be a leader in both local and global social media marketing. BLiNQ will enhance Gannett Digital Marketing Services' ability to deliver a one-stop shop for all marketing needs, including social marketing," said Gracia Martore, president and CEO at Gannett.

"BLiNQ has the ability to deliver innovative and differentiated social media marketing solutions, especially at the local level, which is great news for businesses in our 100+ local communities, as well as for national brands that want to reach audiences in those communities."

BLiNQ will continue to operate its core business as part of Gannett's portfolio of brands, providing technology and media solutions for social advertising and engagement to agencies and brands. As part of Gannett's Digital Marketing Services organization, BLiNQ will help develop innovative social marketing solutions for businesses that want to reach local consumers. Gannett Digital Marketing Services will fully leverage BLiNQ's BAM 2.0 technology platform, which facilitates social media campaign planning, set-up, management, optimization and insights. BLiNQ will have a strong focus on delivering robust solutions for local social engagement at scale, including working closely with ShopLocal to help shape best practices and results in reaching, engaging and building loyalty with retail consumers via social media. Dave Williams, BLiNQ's CEO, will report to Vikram Sharma, president and CEO at Gannett Digital Marketing Services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

BLiNQ has had a longstanding and strong relationship with Facebook and enjoys priority access to the Facebook platform. BLiNQ was one of the first companies to gain access to the Facebook Ads API, which allows developers to create tools and services that create, buy, and manage Facebook ad campaigns. BLiNQ also is one of a small handful of companies worldwide with two Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer (PMD) badges ("Ads" and "Insights"), and one of a small number of PMDs offering premium media on Facebook. PMD Badges are awarded to developers that have demonstrated value-added capabilities that help marketers scale and achieve efficiency, and extend beyond the functionality of Facebook's native tools. BLiNQ will continue to drive innovation across current, new and emerging social platforms, including the rapidly emerging mobile social advertising space and its industry-leading LiFT (Likes. Interests. & Fan Targets(TM).) planning tool.

BLiNQ's headquarters will remain at TechSpace in New York City and its technology, finance and marketing groups will remain based in Atlanta. BLiNQ's sales and support offices will continue in London, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco.   

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

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CONTACT: Media, Jeremy Gaines, Vice President, Corporate Communications, +1-703-854-6049, jmgaines@gannett.com, or Investors, Jeffrey Heinz, Vice President, Investor Relations, +1-703-854-6917, jheinz@gannett.com

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

Precision Automation Expert DWFritz Automation Announces Website Launch http://www.DWFritz.com

TUALATIN, Ore., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DWFritz Automation Inc., headquartered in Tualatin, Ore., today announced the launch of its new website at http://www.DWFritz.com. The upgraded DWFritz website features a new corporate video, corporate brochure and news section that includes the DWFritz corporate blog. The blog keeps customers and industry followers up to date on what's happening with DWFritz and features DWFritz' precision engineering in action, including videos of its core areas of expertise in sub-micron metrology, dispensing, high-speed/high-precision assembly, micron fastener insertion and inspection. The website also includes active links to social media presence on Facebook and YouTube.

DWFritz Automation Engineers Brilliant Systems to Solve Difficult Challenges
DWFritz provides engineered-to-order automation systems for advanced manufacturing in precision inspection & assembly equipment using intelligent motion control, vision and robotics. The company designs, integrates, and manufactures systems scalable from custom one-off projects to standardized machines in the hundreds.

"I think DWFritz is unique because we tackle the most sophisticated and difficult automation problems.  I am always impressed by the creativity and knowhow that our team applies to the tough challenges.  Our engineering staff averages 20+ years' experience and the clever application of this knowledge never fails to deliver elegant solutions and robust designs." said Dennis Fritz, Founder and CEO. "How do we know this?  Our clients tell us.  When you partner with us, we will own your problem - plain and simple."

DWFritz has a growing global footprint with an impressive portfolio of clients and industries served, including many Fortune 500 clients and emerging companies in consumer electronics, semiconductor, infrastructure, medical device manufacturing, consumer products, and other durable goods/industrial products. The company has designed, built and shipped hundreds of machines to locations around the globe in North and South America, Europe and Asia. The company employs 90 people.

DWFritz focuses on creating systems in highly sophisticated applications such as manufacturing consumer electronics and semiconductors - from smart phones, networking infrastructure and camera modules to MEMS (micro electromechanical systems), inspection and probe cards.  The company also designs systems for medical devices such as implants, syringes, catheters and sample preparation and handling. In the industrial sector, DWFritz develops systems for power supply/motors, battery assembly and testing and flexible manufacturing support.

DWFritz Competencies

    --  High Speed Assembly - Feed, assemble, swage, inspect 1.2 connectors per
        second. Align, insert, shear 4 (0.0056") wires per second
    --  Precision Dispensing - 400-micron glue dot, 20-micron repeatability,
        150milliseconds per dot
    --  Small Part Metrology - 4 parts per second, 30 measurements per part, 10%
        gage capable, micron inspection tolerances
    --  Micro Fastener Insertion - 1.1 insertions per second to 10-micron
        repeatability
    --  Cell Phone Quality Inspection - performs 120 inspections in 90 seconds,
        10% gage capable
About DWFritz Automation

DWFritz Automation, a leading provider of precision automation solutions since 1973, develops, designs, builds, and supports precision automation solutions. DWFritz Automation serves customers in North and South America, Europe and Asia and is located at 12100 SW Tualatin Road, Tualatin, Ore., 97062. For more information, visit http://www.DWFritz.com.

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DWFritz Automation Inc.

CONTACT: Janine Krasicky Sadaj, J9 Media Solutions LLC, +1-248-542-3991, +1-248-514-4558 (mobile)

Web Site: http://dwfritz.com

Doozycards.com Makes Sending Birthday Cards Easy with Animated e-cards

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Doozy Cards excitedly unveils a series of brand new birthday eCards, adding to an already extensive collection that is sure to delight that special person on their big day.

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From the genuinely hilarious to the tenderly sincere, Doozy 's latest birthday greetings provide a refreshing twist to what you might expect from a typical eCard. Featuring original music and animation thoughtfully crafted by Doozy's staff of writers and star-studded guests, these birthday eCards will delight friends, family and significant others.

Whether it's talking birthday eCards with animals that deliver your personalized message, dancing political candidates showing off their birthday moves, or heartfelt animations for grandma, there are plenty of options to choose. Divided into helpful categories, Doozy Cards makes finding the perfect Birthday eCard for a boss just as easy as selecting one for a brother or girlfriend. And while the Olympics may have ended, the spanking new Running Birthday Cake eCard is sure to win gold with the birthday star.

Doozy's birthday eCards also feature the Grammy-winning talents of Dionne Warwick. A long time customer herself, Warwick adored Latasha's Birthday Wish, one of Doozy's popular eCards, and exclaimed "Latasha, that's my girl!" Impressed by the premium quality design and unique style, Warwick and her son, David Eliot, wrote and recorded an exclusive series of eCards for Doozy, including Dionne's Birthday Song.

In addition to a trial period of free birthday eCards, Doozy Cards also offers a premium membership with a host of benefits. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the membership go to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, the largest meals program in the US.

A family-based company, Doozy Cards is staffed by an extremely talented group of animators, voiceover artists and writers, providing the customer with a distinctive selection of birthday eCards online that are sure to stand out from the rest.

Beyond the wide variety of sweet and silly eCards for birthdays, Doozy Cards also offers a large selection of 100% original animated eCards for every holiday and special occasion.

To explore the wide range of Birthday eCards, visit http://www.doozycards.com/ecards/birthday.

About Doozy Cards:

A small, family owned and operated animation studio and eCard company, founded by a father/daughter team, Doozy has been creating original eCards since 2003, including many popular free eCards.

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CONTACT: Doozy Cards, +1-323-939-1115, info@doozycards.com

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

Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage In Glens Falls Area

- Company expands local 4G LTE network for residents, businesses and visitors

- Part of ongoing nationwide deployment of high-speed data network

- 4G LTE now available to more than 75% of U.S. population in more than 370 markets

GLENS FALLS, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage on sites in Warrensburg and Schaghicoke, further expanding coverage on the high-speed wireless data network the company launched locally in June.

4G LTE lets Verizon Wireless customers use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.

In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to use their 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, notebooks, laptop modems and mobile hotspots to experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.

"We've always believed the best wireless devices deserve the best wireless network," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless in Upstate New York. "People everywhere are increasingly relying on their tablets, smartphones and apps to stay organized, connected and entertained. Our investment here in Upstate New York and across the country has kept us ahead of this consumer trend and underscores our belief that 4G LTE delivers the best value to customers by maximizing the performance of their wireless devices."

Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion(TM) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.4 billion on its Upstate New York network since 2000, including more than $158 million in 2011, to increase coverage and capacity on behalf of its customers.

The company's 4G LTE network is currently available to more than 75 percent of the U.S. population in more than 370 markets nationwide. 

When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast.  Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE. 

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for a full list of 4G LTE markets and additional information on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.  For street-level detail of coverage and more, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE.

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno; Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com

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

Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage in Chautauqua County

- Company expands local 4G LTE network for residents, businesses and visitors

- Part of ongoing nationwide deployment of high-speed data network

- 4G LTE now available to more than 75% of U.S. population in more than 370 markets

JAMESTOWN, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage in Silver Creek, further expanding coverage on the high-speed wireless data network the company began rolling out in Western New York in October 2011.

4G LTE lets Verizon Wireless customers use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.

In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to use their 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, notebooks, laptop modems and mobile hotspots to experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.

"We've always believed the best wireless devices deserve the best wireless network," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless in Upstate New York. "People everywhere are increasingly relying on their tablets, smartphones and apps to stay organized, connected and entertained. Our investment here in Upstate New York and across the country has kept us ahead of this consumer trend and underscores our belief that 4G LTE delivers the best value to customers by maximizing the performance of their wireless devices."

Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion(TM) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.4 billion on its Upstate New York network since 2000, including more than $158 million in 2011, to increase coverage and capacity on behalf of its customers.

The company's 4G LTE network is currently available to more than 75 percent of the U.S. population in more than 370 markets nationwide. 

When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast.  Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE. 

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for a full list of 4G LTE markets and additional information on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.  For street-level detail of coverage and more, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE.

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno; or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com

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

VoltDB announces the availability of VoltDB-S at NoSQL Now! 2012, San Jose, CA

BILLERICA, Mass., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VoltDB (http://www.voltdb.com), announced the availability of VoltDB-S(TM), the world's first database to accommodate millions of transactions per second, targeted specifically at emerging companies building innovative solutions. With this offering, VoltDB brings its revolutionary speed to startup and other emerging companies that need to perform real-time operations and analytics at data throughput rates that are impossible with traditional databases.

"We are very excited to be able to bring the disruptive capabilities of VoltDB to emerging companies.  These companies are breaking new ground with applications that will change the way business value is realized and harness the impact and potential of what is possible," said VoltDB CEO, Bruce Reading.

Designed specifically to operate on high velocity data sources, VoltDB-S(TM) marries proven relational database capabilities with a modern design that allows companies to make real-time decisions that are faster and more informed than possible with any other system. VoltDB's speed along with its unique ability to perform real-time, operational analytics on fast moving data enable companies to build applications that drive higher customer interactions, faster operations, better visibility and greater scale than ever before possible.

"Everyday we see our customers build applications that provide business value that was never before imagined.  We are thrilled to be able to provide that same potential to those emerging companies who are on the leading edge of what is possible," said Reading.  "The VoltDB-S(TM) offering is fully supported and is packaged and priced to make it easy for young companies to adopt," added Reading.

Details on VoltDB-S(TM) are available at http://voltdb.com/VoltDB-S/august2012.

About VoltDB

VoltDB was created to address the ever-increasing need of innovative companies to make faster decisions and gain real-time insights into high velocity data. Big Data applications abound, but they all share the same characteristic of being fed by increasing amounts of high velocity data. VoltDB, a NewSQL database, is an in-memory, relational SQL database that enables fast decision making and real-time analytics for a new breed of disruptive applications that are seeking to unlock the business impact and value that real-time data delivers.

SOURCE  VoltDB

VoltDB

CONTACT: Sam Berg, Vice President, Field Operations, +1 978 -528 -0596, pr@voltdb.com

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

Daniel Powter Showcase Launches on Slacker Radio

Slacker Launches 22nd Artist Showcase Station, Giving Listeners New Perspective on "Bad Day" Artist

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Slacker, Inc. today launched the Daniel Powter Showcase, the 22(nd) Artist Showcase station available exclusively on Slacker Radio. Highlighting music chosen by Daniel Powter along with commentary by the musician on his favorite tracks, the Daniel Powter Showcase provides listeners a unique new perspective on the artist best known for the chart-topping hit "Bad Day."

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Slacker Radio offers the best listening experience on the market, providing unrivaled music discovery, exclusive content, customizable sports and news coverage to the service's millions of listeners. Adding to Slacker's diverse lineup, the Daniel Powter Showcase is available for free everywhere the service is available including all major smartphones, the iPad and on the web at http://www.Slacker.com/DanielPowter.

"What an absolutely amazing experience - creating my own station for Slacker Radio," said Daniel Powter. "Having the opportunity to program a radio station gave me the chance to create a playlist of tunes I have loved since I was a child, and I deeply thank Slacker for the opportunity. These tunes and artists influenced me the most and created wonderment that is still with me."

This Artist Showcase station features songs hand-selected by Daniel Powter from bands and artists including Jeff Buckley, Annie Lennox, Billy Joel, Nick Drake and Eurythmics. Daniel's music is showcased on the station as well, including tracks from his new album Turn on the Lights.

Daniel also provides exclusive and entertaining commentary on tracks he finds most influential, sharing the personal stories behind his favorite songs - including the artist that made piano "cool" for him and the risqué Prince album that his parents bought for him.

"Daniel Powter truly loves what he does," said Scott Riggs, senior director of radio at Slacker. "Daniel's curated Artist Showcase station reflects the passion he has for music while sharing great, relatable stories of discovering and developing that passion with his family."

Slacker Radio Artist Showcase stations are hosted and curated by the artists, giving listeners insight into the musical influences and personal stories of teenage rebellion, family memories and career triumphs of their favorite musicians. Artist Showcase stations feature a diverse and growing array of genres, further emphasizing Slacker's dedication to being the ultimate personalized radio and music discovery resource.

Slacker Radio has the most varied and compelling range of customizable content offered by any radio service, while maintaining the most personal listening experience. This includes over 200 expert-programmed and interactive music stations, along with customizable stations featuring ESPN Radio and live programming, ABC News, comedy, custom artist-hosted showcase stations and leading music festival stations. In addition, Slacker listeners can create their own personalized radio stations featuring their favorite music, news and sports. Slacker Premium Radio also includes on-demand access to the entire Slacker music library featuring millions of songs.

About Daniel Powter
Daniel Powter creates music the way most people breathe--it's simply what he does as a way of getting along. People started listening--in the tens of millions--in 2006, when Powter's song "Bad Day" became a worldwide smash, one that Billboard named the top Hot 100 song of that year.

Powter's new album, Turn on the Lights, is an effervescent set of summer-ready pop songs about life, love and what happens in between. Powter composed many of the songs at home on piano, and as a result the music began flowing more freely than it had in years.

Produced by veteran hitmaker Howard Benson (Kelly Clarkson, Gavin DeGraw, All-American Rejects) at his Bay 7 Studios in Los Angeles, Turn on the Lights catches Powter in a soulful, irresistibly uplifting mood. That's the vibe he'll continue to provide this year on the road, where Powter says he couldn't be more excited to return.

Until recently, Daniel Powter fans might've thought they knew what he was all about. With Turn on the Lights, he's got a lot more to show.

To learn more about Daniel Powter, visit: http://www.DanielPowter.com.

About Slacker, Inc.
Slacker offers the world's most complete range of radio services, from millions of songs to custom content from ESPN Radio, ABC News and much more. Whether it's the award-winning free Slacker Basic Radio, the fully-loaded Slacker Radio Plus, or Slacker Premium offering on-demand access to Slacker's music catalog, listeners enjoy a unique, custom listening experience. Slacker enables music lovers to play highly personalized music online at the Slacker web site, in Ford vehicles with SYNC AppLink, on connected home devices or on-the-go with free Slacker Personal Radio applications. Slacker mobile applications are available for iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry smartphones and more. For additional information visit: http://www.Slacker.com/about.

For regular Slacker updates follow Slacker at http://www.Twitter.com/SlackerRadio, become a Fan on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/SlackerRadio, watch Slacker video content at http://www.YouTube.com/Slacker or visit http://www.Slacker.com.

Slacker and Slacker.comare registered trademarks of Slacker, Inc. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.

Media Contact:
Anders Steele
FortyThree, Inc.
831.239.0960
slacker@fortythreepr.com

SOURCE  Slacker, Inc.

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Slacker, Inc.

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

MetroPCS Delivers 4G LTE for All with Even More Affordable 4G LTE Android Smartphone and Unbeatable Unlimited 4G LTE Data Plan

At $149, LG Motion(TM) 4G brings affordability and strong performance to MetroPCS' 4G LTE smartphone line-up

DALLAS, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) now offers more choices for those consumers who want to have it all from their wireless service at unparalleled value with a new even more affordable addition to its 4G LTE smartphone portfolio - the LG Motion(TM) 4G. The powerful Android(TM) smartphone puts a feature-rich handset experience and exceptional 4G LTE service within reach for value-conscious consumers - starting at just $40 per month - taxes and regulatory fees included.

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Building on its vision to provide the best deal in town for 4G LTE, MetroPCS also today unveiled a promotional 4G LTE service plan that is only available for a limited time but offers benefits that can last a lifetime - unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE data for only $55 per month for a single line. Families can get this unbeatable offer for just $50 per month on the account's second, third and fourth lines. Even though the promotional service plan is available for a limited time only, customers will continue to receive service at the promotional price for as long as they maintain service with MetroPCS. The $55 service plan can save individuals up to $2,200 over the course of two years in service costs alone when compared to similar competitor offers.

MetroPCS is celebrating the launch of this new handset and unlimited 4G LTE promotional plan launches by offering consumers a mail-in rebate on the second of any two 4G LTE smartphone purchases. The rebate offer applies to all MetroPCS 4G LTE phones, including the newly launched LG Motion 4G, meaning customers can get a feature-rich 4G LTE smartphone for as low as $99 plus tax and unlimited 4G LTE wireless service for as low as $50 per month.

As MetroPCS' first smartphone powered by Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the LG Motion 4G has everything consumers need to fully utilize the benefits of one of the most advanced Android versions available. Its 1.2 GHz dual-core processor makes multi-tasking easy while consumers use the phone's 5MP still camera, 1080p HD video recorder and browse the web and multimedia on the 3.5" touchscreen.

Additional features include:

    --  Simultaneous voice and data on 4G LTE
    --  LG QuickMemo(TM) gives users the ability to personalize messages and
        share comments across a wide range of content including web pages,
        digital magazines, photos and more - all with a simple swipe of a finger
    --  Fun camera features like Cheese Shutter, which allows users to take a
        photo using just the sound of their voice, and Time Catch Shot which
        takes multiple photos at once and allows users to pick the best one
    --  The ability to take still pictures while recording video at the same
        time
    --  Corning® Gorilla® Glass touch screen
The LG Motion 4G supports MetroPCS' 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot service, for additional charge, and is offered at $149 plus tax. Consumers interested in purchasing the device can visit their local MetroPCS store or go online to purchase the phone and sign up for service beginning later this week.

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.

SOURCE  MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

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MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

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

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

UC San Diego Master of Advanced Study Program Uses NI Platforms to Provide Professional Hands-On Embedded and Communications Experience

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TheUniversity of California, San Diego flagship Master of Advanced Study (MAS) program in Wireless and Embedded Systems, a technical executive education program catering to engineering professionals, has adopted National Instruments platforms to provide a unique hands-on experience for participants. The program, co-directed by Dr. Ryan Kastner and Dr. George Papen, offers a new cross-disciplinary education paradigm providing high-level training for professional engineers who plan to become technical leaders in the areas of signal processing, embedded computing and wireless communications.

"The Wireless Embedded Systems Program engages students in state-of-the-art engineering that will lead to the development of next-generation wireless and embedded devices," said Dr. Kastner, program co-director and professor of computer science and engineering at the Jacobs School of Engineering. "The classes are project-oriented with a focus on laboratory exercises that connect models of computation and real-world systems, which NI's platforms provide through a graphical system design approach and scalability among hardware."

The directors of the MAS program chose NI Single-Board RIO embedded microcontrollers, USRP(TM) (Universal Software Radio Peripheral) software defined radios, and NI LabVIEW system design software for model-based design of wireless, embedded and cyber-physical systems. The unified software framework and tightly integrated hardware platform delivers industry-standard equipment into the classroom to provide real-world hands-on experiences.

"NI's tools utilize tight hardware/software integration that facilitates a more comprehensive learning experience on a cohesive platform," said James Kimery, director of software defined radio and RF/Communications at National Instruments. "Our software defined radio technology leverages this integration to employ a graphical system design approach for rapid prototyping capabilities, which delivers faster time to results, or in this case, faster time to understanding concepts in wireless and embedded systems."

Students cover a broad range of topics such as FPGA-based hardware design, C programming of real-time operating systems, graphical system design for embedded systems and wireless multiple input multiple output (MIMO) communications, and model-based design for cyber-physical systems using signal processing, 3D physics simulation, and Statechart programming techniques. Hardware and software donated by Xilinx Inc. and Wind River Systems, Inc. paired with the LabVIEW design environment helps participants explore embedded systems design at multiple levels of abstraction.

"Teaching practical design in embedded systems today requires convergence of a number of diverse technologies, from reprogrammable hardware to high-level programming methodologies in a single platform," said Rajesh Gupta, professor and Qualcomm endowed chair of computer science. "NI provides a flexible platform that spans the hardware and software stack, allowing students to see the enormous design and optimization possibilities."

The hands-on focus of the UC San Diego MAS program is unique, with labs, exercises, and projects designed to provide participants with experience they can immediately use in their professional careers. The two-year program is now in its second year, with more than 50 students enrolled in the first two cohorts.

"NI's industry-standard technology provides a seamless transition from the classroom to the lab," said Dr. George Papen, program co-director and professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Jacobs School of Engineering. "We are developing a program that gives students the hands-on experience needed to excel in their technical careers. The ease of use, affordable price point and technical and visualization capabilities of LabVIEW and the USRP hardware allows us to expand these labs into our undergraduate programs in the near future."

The next round of enrollment for the MAS program begins in Fall 2012.

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

About the UC San Diego MAS Program in Wireless Embedded Systems
The Master of Advanced Study (MAS) is a unique multidisciplinary degree program focused on technology areas crucial for future engineering advancements.  Courses are taught by faculty from different departments within the Jacobs School of Engineering.  The MAS is a graduate degree conferred by the University of California, San Diego designed primarily for professionals seeking academic rigor in advanced education.

Contacts
Jeff C. Jensen, Senior Lead User Manager for Embedded Systems, National Instruments. jjensen@ni.com. For more information about National Instruments, visit http://www.ni.com.

Faye Chou Kurpanek, Director of Executive Education, University of California, San Diego. JacobsMAS@ucsd.edu. For more information on the UC San Diego MAS program, visit http://MASEng.ucsd.edu.

LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, ni.com and USRP are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

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UC San Diego; National Instruments

Web Site: http://maseng.ucsd.edu

Turnitin's Free Webcast Series Helps Educators Improve Student Writing

Popular series begins with a focus on aligning standards and identifying plagiarism

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Turnitin, the leader in originality checking and online grading, today announced its new schedule of 30-minute webcasts to help secondary and higher education institutions advance student writing skills. The new weekly series is a continuation of the popular spring webcast series, which attracted more than 3,000 attendees.

To register for the webcasts, please visit: http://pages.turnitin.com/WebcastSchedule.html.

"This webcast series is a fast, informative way for educators to learn about recent trends and best practices for integrating technology and pedagogy to improve student writing," said Jason Chu, senior education manager at Turnitin. "We've assembled a terrific team of thought leaders and visionaries to share how we can teach better writing in the digital age."

Upcoming webcasts include:

    --  Partners in Education: Creating Common Core RubricsExplains the process
        and intent behind the creation of Common Core rubrics and how they can
        help schools adapt to the new standards. Presented by Dawn Lewis,
        English instructor and co-chair of the English Professional Learning
        Council.

    --  Bridging the Gap: Common Core Rubrics for Secondary and HigherHow Common
        Core rubrics can close the skills gap between secondary and higher
        education students. Presented by Dr. Shelly Valdez, Director of
        Educational Collaboration for IEBC.

    --  The Plagiarism Spectrum: Tagging 10 Types of Unoriginal WorkExamines a
        recent report published by Turnitin intended to move plagiarism beyond
        the black-and-white definition of "literary theft" to one that captures
        the nuances of how plagiarism can take shape in student writing.
        Presented by Ray Huang, Customer Programs Manager at Turnitin.

    --  Engaging Faculty & Students to Resist Plagiarism Through Policy &
        PracticeImplementing academic integrity policies to engage faculty and
        students to learn how to avoid the different types of plagiarism.
        Presented by David B. Wangaard, Director of The School for Ethical
        Education.

    --  From the Margins: Providing Effective Feedback on Student PapersPresents
        findings from a recent Turnitin analysis of instructor comments on
        student papers and examines approaches for leveraging the use of
        marginal comments to drive student understanding and engagement.
        Presented by Jason Chu, Senior Education Manager at Turnitin.
About Turnitin
Turnitin is the global leader in evaluating and improving student writing. The company's cloud-based service for originality checking, online grading and peer review saves instructors time and provides rich feedback to students. One of the most widely distributed educational applications in the world, Turnitin is used by more than 10,000 institutions in 126 countries to manage the submission, tracking and evaluation of student papers online. Turnitin also offers iThenticate, a plagiarism detection service for commercial markets, and WriteCheck, a suite of formative tools for writers. Turnitin is backed by Warburg Pincus and is headquartered in Oakland, Calif., with an international office in Newcastle, U.K. For more information, please visit http://www.turnitin.com.

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

SOURCE  Turnitin

Turnitin

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

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

Kymeta spins out from Intellectual Ventures after closing $12 million funding round

Company to commercialize IV's metamaterials-based satellite antenna technology

BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellectual Ventures (IV), the leader in the business of invention, announced today that its newest spin-out company, Kymeta(TM), has closed a $12 million funding round to develop and bring to market IV's Metamaterials Surface Antenna Technology (MSA-T). Backed by investments from Bill Gates, Liberty Global and Lux Capital, Kymeta's mTenna(TM) product line will simplify the satellite connection needed for broadband Internet on the go, anywhere in the world.

Metamaterials are artificial materials that can manipulate electromagnetic radiation in a variety of useful ways. mTenna uses this unique capability to electronically point and steer a radio signal toward a satellite. This provides a continuous broadband link between a satellite and a moving platform such as an aircraft, car or boat. Manufactured using established lithographic techniques, mTenna's metamaterials-based approach also allows it to be thinner, lighter, more efficient and less expensive than traditional antenna technology.

"Metamaterials were an early focus for IV, so the spinout of Kymeta marks an important milestone in our invention work," said Casey Tegreene, executive vice president and chief patent counsel at IV. "As groundbreaking as it is, the satellite antenna technology behind Kymeta only scratches the surface of what metamaterials can do. Thanks to nearly a decade of work with scientists like Sir John Pendry of Imperial College and Professor David Smith of Duke University, we have a portfolio of metamaterials inventions that cover a variety of industries and applications."

Kymeta is the second company to spin out of IV since the invention capital company was founded in 2000. The first, TerraPower, was created in 2008 to develop a new class of nuclear reactor. In addition to selling and licensing its extensive portfolio of IP assets, IV creates new companies like these that bring to market new products based on particularly promising inventions. The intellectual property behind these companies is invented by IV's team of more than 100 inventors and refined at IV Lab to demonstrate the technology's feasibility.

"We pride ourselves on backing truly groundbreaking companies - Kymeta's ambitious vision and unique metamaterials technology make for a perfect fit," said Josh Wolfe, co-founder and managing partner of Lux Capital. "Kymeta's 'broadband-anywhere' product focus will transform a market that's already poised for incredible growth."

In addition to mobile applications in the aerospace, transportation and maritime industries, Kymeta also plans to develop a portable satellite hotspot product for individual users. The laptop-sized antenna will open the door for high speed Internet and other satellite broadband services wherever they're needed. The device has potential benefits for news reporters in the field, emergency responders in disaster areas, or even just average consumers looking to untether from public Wi-Fi and mobile broadband signals.

"The disruptive form factor, performance and cost advantages of Kymeta's mTenna products, based on advanced metamaterials technologies, will enable users to access a wide variety of mobile, portable and fixed satellite services beyond the capabilities of existing antenna solutions," said Vern Fotheringham, Kymeta president and CEO.

Kymeta's mTenna products are currently in development at the company's Redmond, Wash. headquarters with commercial availability expected by 2015.

About Intellectual Ventures
Founded in 2000, Intellectual Ventures (IV) is the global leader in the business of invention. IV collaborates with leading inventors, partners with pioneering companies, and invests both expertise and capital in the process of invention. IV's mission is to energize and streamline an invention economy that will drive innovation around the world.
http://www.intellectualventures.com

About Kymeta Corporation
Kymeta spun out from Intellectual Ventures in 2012 to commercialize a new form of metamaterials-based satellite antenna. Kymeta's mTenna products simplify the connection between mobile users and high capacity communications satellites, providing passengers in cars, planes and other vehicles with a similar broadband experience to what they have at home or in the office. 
http://www.kymetacorp.com

About Lux Capital
Lux Capital is a leading venture firm focused on founding, seed and early stage investments in emerging technologies. Lux takes an active role in helping entrepreneurs build successful businesses in Energy, Life Sciences and Technology. The Lux investment team has founded more than 20 companies from scratch, including Caliper, Genocea, Illumina, Kala, Kurion, Lux Research, Nanosys, Neurocrine Biosciences, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. For more information please visit http://www.luxcapital.com.

SOURCE  Intellectual Ventures

Intellectual Ventures

CONTACT: press@intven.com

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

PhotoFinish Salon Creates New App for Hair Stylists

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PhotoFinish Salon (http://www.photofinishsalon.com) has created a new app for hair stylists. With smartphone technology increasingly helping small businesses build relationships and strengthen customer loyalty, the new app for hair stylists and salon owners is emerging as the hottest item in the shop since the blow dryer.       

The new app, called "PhotoFinish Salon Mobile" and developed by Columbia, SC hair salon owner J. Thomas Leaptrott, already has more than 3,000 users worldwide and may lead the way for new set of apps that could transform the entire $50 billion a year hair and beauty industry.

The unique mobile hair stylist app, which is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android, enables hairdressers and salon owners to gather and store everything from photographs, color formulations and personal client notes, to demographic information, services rendered and products used and purchased for each client.   In its new version, the app is the only one of its kind to offer a proprietary back-up system and client communications tool designed specifically for the salon business.  The feature, called "Client Connect," enables the user to synchronize with any Android or Apple device, send text and email reminders automatically to clients while backing up data every few minutes on the fly with no chance of data loss.

"The salon business is ideally suited for a smartphone app," says Leaptrott, a former educator and platform artist for L'Oreal and Brocato.  "When you think about how much we customize what we do for each individual client, we now have a tremendous opportunity to use this technology to store everything we need to know about each client and archive our entire body of work, which is great for the client and great for the stylist.  You literally can run your business in the palm of your hand," he says.

In addition, Leaptrott points out that the app is perfect for any stylist and at any level - including either rental or commission.

"We have all made moves from one salon to another and have feared we would not have access to our client records after we leave," he said, noting that about 50 percent of stylists nationwide are commission and about 50 percent are booth rental.  "PhotoFinish Salon Mobile App allows stylists to manage their clients while maintaining independence and providing flexibility and security for proprietary information."

Features of the PhotoFinish Salon app include an innovative photo archive capability that builds a visual history of every client for an unlimited amount of time.  With multiple photo windows per appointment, several photos can be stored along with products and processing information as well as notes such as natural level of hair, desired level and percentage of gray, hair texture, hair type, face shape, eye color, skin tone and other variables.

"When a client says, 'I really liked that cut with the fringe around the face and subtle highlights that you did for me a coupe of years ago,' the stylist can touch the client's file and scroll through the photo archive until they identify the hairstyle, cutting formula, products used along with any cutting notes that were saved from that appointment," Leaptrott says.  "Clients love this attention to detail and, of course, they can't wait to tell their friends about it.  It gives the stylist a real advantage in the marketplace."

Apparently, stylists who have downloaded the app agree.  "The PhotoFinish Salon app is lots of fun to use and my clients are impressed with the attention to detail I now provide them with," said one stylist using PhotoFinish Salon.  "This is the best app for hair on the market!"

In addition to capturing client profiles, PhotoFinish Salon Mobile App can manage calendars for booking future appointments and retrieve client contact information based on parameters such as sex, age and birthday.  The app maintains email and home contacts so special promotions can be targeted to certain customer markets.

"If a stylist wants to target clients with a flat iron sale, the program can sort out the young women in the 14-30 year old range.  Or, if the stylist wants to promote round brushes, they can target the 31-60 year old range and invite them to the salon after hours for a round brush party with refreshments, featuring the salon staff teaching them the tricks of round brushing," he says.  "In fact, you can promote your salon in any way imaginable using this Mobile App to create real loyalty among your clients."

Another attractive feature of PhotoFinish Salon Mobile App is its affordability for any stylist.  The app is available for a single purchase price of $19.99 in the iTunes store or Google Marketplace under the name "PhotoFinish Salon Mobile."  The "Client Connect" feature is priced separately and can be purchased for $2.99 on a month-to-month basis or $30.99 annually.

SOURCE  PhotoFinish Salon

PhotoFinish Salon

CONTACT: J.T. Leaptrott, PhotoFinish, +1-803-343-7000

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

eSoft Expands Product Line with Low Cost Security Appliance

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today eSoft, a leader in network security solutions, announced a new product, the InstaGate 404S, has been added to their award-winning line of InstaGate(TM) network security appliances. The InstaGate 404S is designed for small office or home office (SOHO) networks, offering business grade security for up to 15 Internet connected client machines.

The InstaGate 404S offers business grade Firewall and VPN security features to secure remote offices and their connection back to the corporate headquarters. With data breaches and hacking attempts on the rise against small to medium businesses, the InstaGate 404S protects sensitive corporate data and keeps networks safe from hacking attempts.

Customers have the option to add eSoft's Web ThreatPak security module to prevent web based threats and viruses. "As threats continue to shift to the web, web threat protection is becoming critical even for small offices," said Lee Graves, eSoft VP of Technical Services and Product Management. "The InstaGate 404S fits nicely into these small offices at an affordable price point, offering the same great web security and protection as our larger models. "

Another available option becoming more critical to small and medium businesses with the lower cost of Internet connectivity is an Internet Failover option.  This allows the InstaGate 404S to have two Internet connections for those clients demanding the maximum amount of Internet uptime.

The new appliances will be released for shipment starting August 21(st).

About eSoft

eSoft (http://www.esoft.com) is a leading provider of integrated network security solutions offering organizations protection from dynamic Internet-based threats. eSoft's award winning InstaGate and ThreatWall platforms offer high-performance Deep Packet Inspection security services including firewall, UTM, complete email security, and web filtering and security with an easy to configure and manage user interface. eSoft's solutions provide IT managers with simplicity and flexibility when deploying and managing network security. The eSoft solutions place fewer demands on the time and security expertise of IT staff lowering the total cost of providing compliant and robust network security.

For more information, contact eSoft at
295 Interlocken Blvd., #500
Broomfield, CO  80021, USA
Phone + 1 303-444-1600
Fax + 1 303-444-1640
http://www.esoft.com or pr@esoft.com

eSoft, InstaGate, SoftPak Director, ThreatWall, and ThreatPak are all trademarks and/or service marks of eSoft.

SOURCE  eSoft

eSoft

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

SearchCatalyst Offers Guidance to SMEs Looking to Become More Search Engine Friendly

LONDON, August 21, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

           SMEs invest thousands of pounds on developing new websites that are not
optimised for search. SearchCatalyst can help SMEs boost organic search thereby increasing

                               web traffic and conversions

    Many small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are failing to develop sites that are
properly optimised for search engines such as Google, Bing and Yahoo. Although thousands
of pounds may be invested on flashy Flash-based websites, without quality content, real
depth and 'search friendly' elements, websites will fall flat in search rankings. Search
engines rank sites according to the quality of its content and relevance. Flash websites,
focusing heavily on code, are often unsearchable in the eyes of search engines such as
Google, and consequently left out of the rankings.

    While SMEs think spending thousands of pounds on a website is enough to boost search
rankings and correspondingly web traffic, according to SearchCatalyst, company from
Europe's largest independent search marketing agency Greenlight, this is not enough. For
web users to find the site in the first place SEO needs to be perfect; SearchCatalyst can
help SMEs find their SEO mojo.

    SearchCatalyst is focused 100% on small business SEO
[http://www.searchcatalyst.co.uk/seo-packages ]. It has devised three highly specialised
SEO packages tailored to individual clients depending on desired scope and company budget.
Its SEO for small businesses [http://www.searchcatalyst.co.uk ] includes tailoring each
package to suit the business it works with. Whether the business is a local one or
completely online, SearchCatalyst has experience working with each and can create a
Strategy to bring more potential clients to your site. Whatever package a company decides
upon, the same high level of service, including management and reporting, will be
conducted throughout the contracted period by SearchCatalyst.

   
    Brendon Johnson,Level 14,The Broadgate Tower,Primrose St,London,EC2A 2EW
    http://www.searchcatalyst.co.uk [http://www.searchcatalyst.co.uk ]
    contact@searchcatalyst.co.uk
    +44(0)203-326-1800

Source: SearchCatalyst

EPM Live Ranked as One of America's 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2012

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 21,  2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EPM Live, the leading work management platform that revolutionizes the way organizations manage projects and work, announced  today that Inc. magazine placed EPM Live on its annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent-minded entrepreneurs.  EPM Live shares a prestigious pedigree with such notable alumni as Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Jamba Juice, Timberland, Clif Bar, Oracle, Zipcar and scores of other powerhouses.  EPM Live's platform is the first build to order platform that extends project portfolio management (PPM) to all areas of the business regardless of work focus.  Small to large organizations can apply cost saving disciplines such as delivering projects successfully, optimizing resource utilization, and selecting the right work to all business teams including new product development, IT, services, operations, sales and project management. EPM Live's rapid growth and revolutionary project portfolio management (PPM) product are the primary contributors to this accomplishment.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111122/LA08366LOGO)

"EPM Live is very proud to be recognized for the sixth consecutive year on the Inc. 500|5000 fastest growing companies list," said Joe Larscheid, EPM Live CEO. "We will continue our efforts to create industry leading, innovative technology to revolutionize the way organizations manage projects and work."

In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2012 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 97 percent. The companies on this year's list report having created over 400,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $299 billion.

"Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500|5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is," says Inc. Editor Eric Schurenberg.

The announcement of EPM Live's spot on the Inc. 500|5000 fastest growing companies list comes just days before EPM Live releases their 4.3 product launch. The much anticipated release includes new functionality, enhanced features and the industry's first PPM Work Management app store for diverse organizational verticals.

EPM Live will continue to provide cutting-edge, cost effective project and work management solutions leveraging the Microsoft technologies organizations already own to increase the value of their current investments.  EPM Live's applications support the entire work and project management lifecycle and provide the necessary efficiencies and indicators for companies to improve their ROI, streamline their business processes and make critical business decisions.   EPM Live offers its clients solutions that possess the flexibility and scalability to meet specific industry and methodology needs.   These innovative solutions include capabilities such as Portfolio Management, Project Management, Cost Management, Time Management, Resource Management, Service Management, Agile Management, Business Intelligence and Collaboration.  These capabilities are all designed to work together or separately to meet any business specific need.

To get more information on EPM Live's award winning technology:

    --  Visit our Website
    --  Attend an Upcoming or On Demand Webinar (PDUs available)
    --  Access a Free Trial
    --  Read the EPM Live Blog
    --  Download a Free White Paper
Methodology

The 2012 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2008 to 2011. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2008. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent--not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies--as of December 31, 2011. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2008 is $100,000; the minimum for 2011 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/500.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders.  Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 6,000,000 today.  For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

About EPM Live

EPM Live is the leading work management platform that revolutionizes the way organizations manage projects and work.  EPM Live's platform is the first build to order platform that extends project portfolio management (PPM) to all areas of the business regardless of work focus.  Small to large organizations can apply cost saving disciplines such as delivering projects successfully, optimizing resource utilization, and selecting the right work to all business teams including new product development, IT, services, operations, sales and project management.

For additional information: Please contact LMR Solutions Director of Marketing, Heather Champoux at 858-431-9403 or hchampoux@epmlive.com.

Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  EPM Live

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111122/LA08366LOGO
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EPM Live

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

Toshiba Introduces New High-Frequency Power Detection IC for Mobile Phones

Utilizes RMS Detection for Transmission Power Control in UMTS, CDMA, WCDMA and LTE Mobile Phones

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced the introduction of the new TCX4A01WBG, a high-frequency power detection integrated circuit (IC) that uses Root Mean Square (RMS) detection for transmission power control in mobile phones.

The small circuit area of the new chip enables high efficiency operation for power amplifiers, and extends battery life - a key concern in the design of today's mobile phones. Toshiba's TCX4A01WBG features an ultra-small package (WCSP4), operating with only a coupling capacitor and a bypass capacitor.

The new power detection IC from Toshiba can extract a high accuracy detection voltage from even the most complex transmission signals - such as those used for 3G or newer phones - and is also suitable for PA power control. Additionally, the chip gives greater freedom in circuit design, which is especially important at a time when multiple bands and complex transmission signals are present due to an increase in data communication demands.

"Today's mobile phones require high-frequency power detection with a small circuit area. The ability to achieve a long battery life is one of the most pressing issues in the design of mobile phones, and has become a consumer expectation," noted Talayeh Saderi, business development engineer for TAEC.  "Because the power amplifier consumes considerable power in a mobile phone, having control for the power amplifier is essential."

Features include:

    --  Extracts a high-accuracy detection voltage from even complex modulation
        signals
    --  Uses Root Mean Square (RMS) detection
    --  Single-power operation in the 2.5 to 3.3 V range
    --  Low power consumption of 0.95 mW (typ.)
    --  Ultra-small package WCSP (0.79 mm x 0.79 mm x 0.5 mm)
    --  A small number of peripheral circuit parts: operates with only a
        coupling capacitor and a bypass capacitor
    --  Suitable for UMTS, CDMA, WCDMA and LTE mobile phone technologies
Main Specifications

               Parameter        Symbol         Measurement conditions          Min      Typ.         Max             Unit
               ---------        ------         ----------------------          ---      ----         ---             ----
    Operating
     current             Icc           No input signal                        ____             0.34       0.5         mA
    ---------            ---           ---------------                        ----             ----       ---        ---
    Operating
     frequency           f                                                          700 ____             2000        MHz
    ----------           ---                                                        --- ----             ----        ---
    Error                ER            f=900MHz,Pin=-15 to 0dBm                    -0.3 ____             +0.3         dB
    -----                ---           ------------------------                    ---- ----             ----        ---
    Dynamic range        DR            f=900MHz, Error +/-1.0dB               ____               27 ____              dB
    -------------        ---           ------------------------               ----              --- ----             ---
    Conversion gain      Gc            f=900MHz, Pin=-15 to 0dBm                     77          85        93       mV/dB
    ---------------      ---           -------------------------                    ---         ---       ---       -----
    Error                               f=900MHz, Pin=-5dBm, Ta=-25 to
     temperature                        +85degreesCelsius
     factor              KERROR                                               ____           -0.003 ____      dB/degreesCelsius
    ------------         ------                ------------------------------ ----           ------ ----      -----------------
Pricing and Availability

Toshiba's TCX4A01WBG is currently available with sampling pricing at approximately $0.40/unit.  For datasheets and samples, please contact your Toshiba representative.

*About Toshiba Corp. and TAEC

Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide.  A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), discrete devices, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, enterprise solutions and more.

© 2012 Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. All rights reserved.

Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information,  is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.  Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.

Editor's Note:  Images available for download from: http://www.toshiba.com/taec/news/press_releases/2012/powr_12_642.jsp

AGENCY CONTACT:
Dena Jacobson

Lages & Associates

Tel.: (949) 453-8080
dena@lages.com

SOURCE  Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

CONTACT: Rebecca Bueno, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.,  +1-949-623-3099, rebecca.bueno@taec.toshiba.com

Web Site: http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

Steve Jobs Anecdotes and the Impact of Adobe's Open Screen Project on IP

LONDON, August 21, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Legal iQ recently conducted an interview with Dave McAllister, Director of Open Source
at Adobe Systems about the latest Open Screen developments.

    Dave talks to Mikk Putk, IP Insiders [http://ipinsiders.com ] blogger, about the risks
when tying open innovation to business strategies and how it affects intellectual property
protection (IP): "[By releasing] a technology as open source...Adobe's belief is that we
are making the directly related patents that we hold on that available for others to use."

    Dave then speaks to Stephen Jenei, Patent Baristas [http://www.patentbaristas.com ]
blogger, about the ongoing Apple v. Adobe/Flash Player v. HTML5 dispute and the future of
Flash and open development at Adobe: "Flash and the Flash platform, which includes Adobe
AIR, have moved to providing unique capabilities to marketplaces that are interested in
advanced features. So we're seeing Flash continue to innovate, but move the standard
capabilities off to other platforms."

    He offers some exclusive reflections on his work with Steve Jobs: "He honestly was one
of the most futuristic geniuses I've ever seen, able to figure the directions for the
broad-based consumer and the high-end prosumer."

    Please click here for the full interview mp3 and transcript
[http://www.patentcongress.com/Event.aspx?idr1840&utm_campaign=Helen%20&utm_medium=HWOnline&utm_source=PRNewsWire&MAC=HW_WP_19724.002_PRN ]

    This interview was conducted ahead of Legal iQ's 6th Annual Global Patent Congress
[http://www.patentcongress.com/Event.aspx?idr1854&utm_campaign=PR&utm_medium=External&utm_source=PR_Listing&utm_content=Homepage&MAC724.002_PRNews ]
.

    For more details, please download the programme here
[http://www.patentcongress.com/Event.aspx?idr1850&utm_campaign=PR&utm_medium=External&utm_source=PR_Listing&utm_content=Brochure&MAC724.002_PRNews ]
. Alternatively, please
visit http://www.patentcongress.com/News.

    To attend, please register online
[http://www.patentcongress.com/Event.aspx?idr1852&utm_campaign=PR&utm_medium=External&utm_source=PR_Listing&utm_content=Registration&MAC724.002_PRNews ]
, call +44-207-036-1300
or email enquire@iqpc.co.uk.

    About IQPC

    IQPC provides business executives around the world with tailored practical
conferences, large scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programs, keeping
them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory
landscape. IQPC produces more than 1,500 events annually around the world, and continues
to grow. IQPC leverages a global research base of best practices to produce an unrivalled
portfolio of conferences. http://www.iqpc.com

    Media contact: JJ Xue Han, +44(0)20-7368-9300, jj.xuehan@iqpc.co.uk.

    Press are invited to attend this important industry forum, if you would like to a
complimentary press pass please email JJ Xue Han at jj.xuehan@iqpc.co.uk.

Source: Legal IQ

Intrexx Offers the First Programming-free Generic Adapter for SAP NetWeaver Gateway

LONDON, August 21, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    United Planet (http://www.unitedplanet.com), one of the leading developers of
enterprise portal software in Europe, has introduced the first programming-free generic
adapter for SAP NetWeaver Gateway. The new Intrexx Business Adapter uses the Open Data
protocol (OData) to enable organisations to quickly and easily integrate their SAP data
into powerful web applications or to make it available to employees via any mobile device,
with no need for programming.

    Axel Wessendorf, managing director of United Planet, explains: "The new Adapter will
enable businesses to access SAP data and documents - from product images and order
confirmations to invoices - in an extremely cost-effective manner. And thanks to the use
of OData, integrating SAP data into a web application is now as simple as adding a
database."

    The Intrexx Business Adapter for SAP NetWeaver Gateway integrates SAP data and
documents in three simple steps: select the service to be accessed, build the application
with the Intrexx visual designer using ready-made components, and then select the required
service functionality (e.g. read data, edit, delete). Mobile Apps for iPhone, iPad,
BlackBerry, Android and other systems can also be created quickly and easily.

    Gateway Content Services may be operated both on the SAP NetWeaver Server and directly
on an SAP Backend System and, in both instances, they enable the generation of REST Web
Services in accordance with OData. Web Services can be created using BAPIs, RFCs or even
Dynpro, or they can be developed using ABAP Objects.

    A video highlighting the benefits of the Intrexx Business Adapter for SAP NetWeaver
Gateway that was shown at this year's SAPPHIRE NOW in Orlando can be viewed here:
http://www.intrexx.com/en/videos/odata-sapphire-2012

    The new adapter enhances the existing Intrexx Adapter for SAP Business Suite
(http://www.intrexx.com/en/business-adapters/sap-business-suite) which provides access
to all SAP data via RFC. A new Intrexx Adapter for OData enables businesses to quickly and
simply integrate data from all software systems and Internet services based on OData into
an enterprise portal and to make them available to mobile users.

   
    Contact:
    Mel Oxford
    E: melanieoxford@btinternet.com
    T: +44(0)7515-632065

Source: United Planet

SearchCatalyst Helps SMEs Save Money on PPC Campaigns

LONDON, August 21, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

         SearchCatalyst advises SMEs to spend a little to save a lot in the long term

                                  on their PPC campaigns

    Many SMEs believe managing PPC campaigns in house will save money, but SearchCatalyst
begs to differ. SearchCatalyst is an agency catering specifically to SMEs. It was created
by search marketing agency Greenlight and builds upon Europe's largest independent
agency's skills and achievements. By focusing 100% on small and medium sized companies it
can match small budgets with outstanding PPC results, proving in house doesn't necessarily
mean lower costs.

    One of the biggest stumbling blocks for any SME running its own PPC campaign is
management. Most SMEs can start up their own PPC campaign, but many fail to monitor and
nurture it and, where necessary, nurse it back to good health. Money is therefore wasted
through a complete lack of or miss-management.

    There are two ways SearchCatalyst can help. For companies with an already-established
PPC campaign, but one that is failing to deliver, SearchCatalyst can perform a PPC audit
[http://www.searchcatalyst.co.uk/ppc-packages/ppc-audit ], a kind of health check for
pay-per-click. They offer campaign analysis, performance reviews, analytics integration
and strategy recommendations. But an Advanced package also includes tracking analysis,
which is particularly useful for companies looking to track online sales from PPC
campaigns.

    Alternatively for companies just starting out on the PPC road to advertising,
SearchCatalyst offers bespoke PPC help [http://www.searchcatalyst.co.uk/ppc-packages ]
packages.

    PPC starter packs are for companies wanting to start a PPC campaign but don't know
where to begin. Prices start from around GBP750 depending on the size and scope of the
campaign.

    SearchCatalyst offer ongoing management and optimisation along with set up and
strategy. The set up fee starts from GBP750 for each with the monthly charge varying on a
monthly basis, again depending on the size and scope of the project.

    SearchCatalyst's Custom search packages are available for companies that don't like to
be confined to tick boxes and pre-determined characteristics and criteria. In fact with
custom packages, the only pre-determined characteristic is business size; with
SearchCatalyst the company has to be an SME.

   
    Brendon Johnson, Level 14, The Broadgate Tower, Primrose St, London, EC2A 2EW
    http://www.searchcatalyst.co.uk
    contact@searchcatalyst.co.uk
    +44(0)20-3326-1800

Source: SearchCatalyst

New EMC VNXe3150 Unified Storage Solution Available Worldwide

Latest VNXe Offering Extends Support for Private Clouds; Offers 50% more Performance and Capacity per Rack Unit

HOPKINTON, Mass., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

News Summary:

    --  EMC's(®) VNXe3150(®), first announced at EMC World 2012, is now
        generally available worldwide.
    --  In addition to being a key entry-level storage solution, VNXe3150 is the
        anchor unified storage platform in EMC VSPEX(TM) Proven Infrastructure
        solutions for Citrix(®) XenServer(TM), Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware
        vSphere(TM). It is designed to support virtualization of up to 50
        servers with heightened simplicity, efficiency and flexibility.
    --  The VNXe3150 delivers 50% more performance and capacity per rack unit
        for maximized TCO and ROI benefits.
Full Story:

EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced that EMC's VNXe3150 unified storage system, combining 50% more performance and capacity per rack unit with the simplicity for which the award-winning VNXe(®) line is known, is now generally available worldwide. Fully optimized for virtualization, VNXe3150 retains its industry-leading simplicity for IT generalists in small to medium-sized businesses, as well as departments in enterprises and government.  The VNXe3150 delivers these new capabilities, and more, at sub-$10K entry level list pricing.

With the availability of the VNXe3150, entry-level storage customers can maximize their virtual environments with added performance and capacity. VNXe3150 supports the move to a virtualized environment through integrations with Citrix XENServer, Microsoft Hyper V and VMware vSphere, providing support in any hypervisor environment. Additionally, VNXe3150 is a key component of EMC's VSPEX Proven Infrastructure, which offers a wide range of choices for industry-leading virtualization, server, network, storage and data protection for EMC customers. The VNXe3150 also features ease of use with EMC's industry-acclaimed Unisphere(®) storage management interface.

Even an hour of downtime can have a catastrophic impact on today's businesses -- but 100% uptime can come with a hefty price tag, viewed as a necessary operational cost. By leveraging VNXe3150 in virtualized environments, customers can minimize downtime while achieving significant power cost savings and enjoying simplified management, ultimately benefitting the bottom line.

VNXe3150 is sold exclusively through EMC's Velocity(TM) Partner Program.

Customer Quote:

Christopher Bakke, Director of Information Technology, Kahler Slater

"At Kahler Slater, our approach to storage is all about getting the best product and technology at the right price. Our business is architecture, which generates many large, storage-hungry files.  We needed a storage solution capable of meeting physical space constraints and offering services to facilitate efficient use of storage capacity -- ensuring performance, virtualization support, ease of use and scalability.  EMC's VNXe3150 hit the mark, and its commitment to extending the VNXe family while retaining SMB-sensitive pricing mean that the VNXe will be on our radar as we continue to grow."

Channel Partner Quote:

Joe Burke, Vice President of the North American Enterprise Security, Virtualization and Networking Group, Enterprise Computing Solutions, Arrow Electronics

"EMC's focus on enhancing the VNXe entry-level storage platform is a commitment to continue driving value to its channel partners. The added power in the VNXe3150 directly results in better performance, higher efficiencies and lower operating costs, at affordable pricing levels -- just what customers need in today's entry-level storage environments. EMC remains a key partner for Arrow, and our robust joint customer base reaps the benefits of this relationship every day."

EMC Quote:

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

"EMC is dedicated to providing entry-level products that enable our customers to solve real business problems. With the VNXe3150, we're turbo charging the VNXe line with performance and efficiency--without compromising the simplicity that our customers count on. Especially in today's era of virtualized environments, it's critical that storage solutions deliver capacity plus scalability, reliability and ease of use, and that's what customers get with the latest addition to the VNXe series."

Additional Resources:

    --  Read the VNXe Series Specification Sheet
    --  Read the VNXe Series Data Sheet
    --  View the VNXe Customer Video Montage
    --  Read the "VNXe3150: Winning Storage Simplicity," Mesabi Group
    --  View the VSPEX Whiteboard Video
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.

EMC, Unisphere, Velocity, VNXe and VSPEX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries.  All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statement Legend

This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws.  Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

SOURCE  EMC Corporation

EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Megan Lane, +1-508-293-7635, megan.lane@emc.com

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

ICD Debuts ICD Intelligencer(TM) Must-Read Industry Publication Defending MMFs

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  ICD Intelligencer - Closing Arguments: In Defense Of Money Market Funds
        features leading MMF defense arguments by Melanie Fein, John Hawke Jr.,
        Anthony Carfang, Paul Schott Stevens, Tory Hazard, Brian Reid, and
        numerous D.C. policymakers
    --  New ICD Intelligencer edition is a 'CliffsNotes' inspired version of
        regulatory expert Melanie Fein's explosive 236 page Shooting the
        Messenger: The Fed and Money Market Funds white paper
    --  ICD's graphical Intelligencer uses key arguments from Fein's white paper
        as the narrative thread for a MMF at-a-glance playbook of the clearest
        telling of the Fed's stratagem to debilitate and subvert MMFs to limited
        'special purpose' banks
ICD Communications(TM) today premiered a new institutional investment industry publication titled ICD Intelligencer(TM) which was distributed to more than 320 key regulators and policymakers, in advance of the SEC's anticipated money market fund reform proposal and vote.

The new publication is designed to be a go-to resource for providing quick access to the key positions and the high-level arguments - for and against ­- the current MMF regulatory fervor. The inaugural ICD Intelligencer edition, Closing Arguments: In Defense of Money Market Fundscomes at a critical moment in the historic battle for the integrity and the utility of money market funds and, as some argue, a battle for the future of the free market system.

"Our launch edition of ICD Intelligencer is a compelling distillation of a complex and continuing story," said Doug Brown, ICD's Head of Global Marketing. "Our objective is getting out the essential facts and getting them into the hands of regulators, policymakers, corporate treasurers, industry professionals and the business news media as the SEC moves to vote on additional money market fund reform."

Leading institutional investment and risk management company, ICD, has been an active participant in the money market fund regulatory debate. "There is great misunderstanding and willful misdirection going on," said ICD's COO/CFO Tory Hazard. "Thankfully there are brave and coherent voices defending money market­ funds ­­- a financial marketplace that is arguably one of the most successful and one of the most essential to our domestic and global economies."

About ICD:
ICD is the world's leading institutional investment and risk management company. ICD's next-generation Software-as-a-Service portal, DACOA(TM) 'Best Practices' methodologies and award-winning Transparency Plus® exposure analytics, support corporate treasury with end-to-end solutions. The ICD Global Trade Desk(TM) provides full-service support out of San Francisco and London. ICD develops its own proprietary technologies through Institutional Cash Distributors Technology LLC in Golden, Colorado.  Institutional Cash Distributors LLC is a FINRA/SIPC member. Institutional Cash Distributors Ltd is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom and the Dubai Financial Services Authority in the Middle East.  For more information, visit http://www.icdportal.com or email info@icdportal.com.

PRESS CONTACT:
Debby Barri

Public Relations Director
424.206.2402 - debby.barri@icdportal.com

SOURCE  Institutional Cash Distributors, LLC

Institutional Cash Distributors, LLC

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

Ricoh unveils high-speed office MFPs with innovative parts made from 100% recycled steel

Powerful, cost-effective devices with next-generation features are perfect for high-volume offices, corporate print centers and school systems

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation today unveiled the Ricoh MP 6002/ MP 7502/ MP 9002 series of office multifunction products (MFPs) offering speeds of 60, 75 and 90 pages per minute as well as advanced printing, copying, scanning, faxing and distribution capabilities targeting customers' most pressing business needs.

These new MFPs offer advanced, state-of-the-art capabilities: First, they encompass Ricoh's powerful new technology platform to dramatically improve enterprise information input, processing and output. Second, they deliver on Ricoh's sustainability promise, becoming the world's first office imaging products specifying a new kind of eco-friendly steel.

New MFP features
The next-generation features present significant new capabilities for organizations faced with the challenge of better managing a growing volume of information. The MP 6002/ MP 7502/ MP 9002 series seamlessly interfaces with the Web, cloud services and a wide range of applications that help improve efficiency and productivity. A powerful new full-color, touchscreen user interface offers easy customization for each department, workgroup or user's workflow. The Web browser enables printing from the Web and access to cloud services for document management. The new devices also offer wireless printing capabilities from mobile devices and convenient walk-up service for users with a USB memory or SD card.

A new eco-friendly indicator shows "Total Print Pages" and "Paper Saving Ratio (%)" with "Duplex and Combined Print Ratio (%)." To keep information private and protected, the new MFPs include a variety of secure technologies, including HDD encryption, data overwrite, support of the Adobe PDF/A format and ISO15408 common criteria certification - important for government and the financial industry.

These new models offer enhanced capabilities that chip away at total cost of ownership. Now, six MFPs can share a single fax line, with inbound faxes automatically forwarded to email addresses, network folders or the hard drives of any networked MFP. Previously, every fax device needed its own transmission line.

Recycled steel
The new recycled steel sheets, developed by Ricoh Company, Ltd. and partner Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co. Ltd., are made in electric furnaces entirely from scrap, but for the first time display the essential mechanical properties of traditional virgin steel sheets made in blast furnaces. These properties include appealing surface characteristics, formability, workability and conductivity.

"Our new 100-percent recycled steel from scrap is one of Ricoh's principal initiatives aimed at reducing the additional use of resources by 25 percent by fiscal 2020 and by 87.5 percent by 2050 from the 2007 baseline," said Ike Kakegawa, Vice President, Environmental Sustainability and Product Health/Safety/Accessibility, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "It also reclaims an already-used resource and adds value to it for new applications. Japan has a surplus of this resource and ships it overseas."

To preserve virgin resources, Ricoh also downsizes products when possible, develops renewable resources like biomass plastic and recycles aggressively.

About electric-furnace steel
Steel sheets made in electric furnaces have mostly been used as a construction material with an emphasis on strength. The joint development undertaken by Ricoh and Tokyo Steel has succeeded in ensuring the quality and features required for office equipment use, including thinness (a thickness of 2mm or less), electrical conductivity and processability, enabling their use in office equipment. For more information, read the news release and article.

The new MFPs are available now. The Ricoh MP 6002 has an MSRP of $20,000; the MP 6002SP, $24,500; the MP 7502, $26,500; the MP 7502SP, $31,000; the MP 9002, $34,500; and the MP 9002SP, $39,000. 

For more information on Ricoh's full line of products, services and solutions, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.

| About Ricoh |

Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in more than 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2012, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,903 billion yen (approx. 23 billion USD).

The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.

Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.

For further information, please visit   
http://www.ricoh.com/about/

© 2012 Ricoh Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

Contact:

Linda Montefusco
Ricoh Americas Corporation
(973) 882-2172   
linda.montefusco@ricoh-usa.com

Jill Searl
Brodeur Partners
(603) 559-5824   
jsearl@brodeur.com

SOURCE  Ricoh Americas Corporation

Ricoh Americas Corporation

Web Site: http://www.ricoh-usa.com

Alcatel-Lucent Gives First-response Emergency Personnel Mobile Access to Multiple Video Feeds Using Lightning-fast 4G LTE

New 'First Responder Video' solution provides mission-critical information on handheld devices to fire, police and ambulance services to strengthen responsiveness, safety, teamwork and cost efficiency

PARIS, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is to provide first-response emergency teams the ability to view and rapidly share multiple video and data feeds simultaneously on mobile devices.

For the first time, fire, ambulance and police teams will be able to share critical emergency situation information with operation controllers via video and data streams - thanks to Alcatel-Lucent's First Responder Video solution. Building on Bell Labs research in multimedia and cloud, the First Responder Video utilizes 4G LTE mobile broadband networks to convey real-time video and information rapidly and cost-efficiently.

As urban populations continue to grow, adding new pressures to first responders as well as extra budgetary challenges, public or privately owned 4G LTE networks have become highly viable in delivering video and data capabilities to emergency services. Teamwork and safety can be improved, as LTE communication offers improved 'situational awareness' in responding to an event.

However, greater urbanization also means more people in an urban environment using smartphones and other high-bandwidth devices and applications, stretching the capacity of a mobile broadband network. Alcatel-Lucent's First Responder Video solves this issue by optimizing bandwidth use and integrating multiple video feeds and other operational data into one single stream to transmit to situation commanders. This enables the fast delivery of bandwidth-hungry video and data among teams, allowing them to intelligently assess and respond to a situation more effectively, without compromising the overall delivery speed or quality of the LTE network. 

Philippe Agard, Vice President of Public Safety, Alcatel-Lucent said: "Alcatel-Lucent's First Responder Video capitalizes on our leading capabilities and expertise in mobile broadband solutions to deliver real efficiencies for public safety agencies. The solution has seen great results in a live end-to-end trial with the Policia Militar do Estado de Sao Paulo, Brazil, allowing teams to be sent views from in-car cameras. Easy-to-use screens enhance operations in the toughest environments and the ability to maximize available bandwidth to share multiple high-quality video images on a variety of mobile devices maximizes cost of ownership at a time when budgets are being stretched." 

First Responder Video employs a 'thin client' strategy, which ensures that data processing takes place at the powerful control centers to free up the device itself to focus on receiving and sending images and data. It works seamlessly with existing control center dispatch applications and allows teams to send video and data to many different types of 'smart' mobile devices at the same time. This gives agencies the freedom to adopt a mobile device suitable to them or use existing compatible devices to maximize investments.

Teams can adjust the number of video and data views as well as the screen layout, so information is delivered in a way that is appropriate to the situation as well as meaningful in relation to the size of the device. Agencies can also allow first responder staff to share their own videos of a situation and team members can further customize their views by panning or zooming the video views to find out more about a situation.

Alcatel-Lucent and Public safety

To meet the needs of first responders, Alcatel-Lucent acts as the end-to-end system integrator to design, integrate, deploy, operate and maintain robust, resilient communication solutions.  Alcatel-Lucent understands public safety requirements and brings to each project its accumulated expertise in the customization of mission-critical communications systems. A broad product portfolio provides mission-critical network solutions that reliably and efficiently interconnects all types of fixed and mobile communication networks, and provides LTE for public safety mobile broadband.  Alcatel-Lucent's solutions are effectively running in multiple mission-critical Public Safety networks around the world. Find out more about Alcatel-Lucent's solutions for Public Safety.

About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU)

The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a leading innovator in the field of networking and communications technology, products and services. The company is home to Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost research centers, responsible for breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry. Alcatel-Lucent was named one of MIT Technology Review's 2012 Top 50 list of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" for breakthroughs such as lightRadio(TM), which cuts power consumption and operating costs on wireless networks while delivering lightning fast Internet access. Through such innovations, Alcatel-Lucent is making communications more sustainable, more affordable and more accessible as we pursue our mission - Realizing the Potential of a Connected World.

With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The Company achieved revenues of Euro 15.3 billion in 2011 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.

For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the Company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.

SOURCE  Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts -- Simon Poulter, simon.poulter@alcatel-lucent.com, +33 (0)1 40 76 50 84 or Wendy Zajack, wendy.zajack@alcatel-lucent.com. +1-703-943-6298; Alcatel-lucent Investor Relations -- Frank Maccary, frank.maccary@alcatel-lucent.com, + 33 (0)1 40 76 12 11, or Tom Bevilacqua, thomas.bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com, +1-908-582-7998, or Coralie Spaeter, coralie.spaeter@alcatel-lucent.com, +33 (0)1 40 76 49 08

Web Site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

VINCI Releases VINCI Tab II M For Children Up To Age Nine

New Early Learning System Affords Portability And Convenience To Users On The Go

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rullingnet Corporation, home to VINCI Early Learning Systems, announced today the release of its new pocket-sized VINCI Tab II M. The latest 5-inch touchscreen tablet priced at $169.99 is available at a lower price point than the original VINCI Tab II and is designed for portability and convenience for users on the go. While in Child Mode, VINCI Tab II M presents children with a learning experience akin to the 7-inch wireless-enabled VINCI Tab II. Powered by the world's first developmentally-designed digital learning VINCI Curriculum, VINCI Tab II M provides a step-by-step learning structure to help parents prepare children for school success. Used in Parent Mode, VINCI Tab II M allows adults to access the Internet and take advantage of standard Android features.

VINCI Tab II M is preloaded with six free sample apps from VINCI Curriculum, three interactive storybooks and the award-winning Baby Haha's Music Video Adventures. Users can obtain additional learning apps by purchasing complete Curriculum MicroSD packages or downloading  content from VINCI Kids Library. The Library creates a unique and safe digital learning environment for children - free from commercials, violence, adult content, and addictive in-app purchases.

Taking collaborative play to new heights, VINCI Tab II M tablets can also be networked together for children to play in groups. Children can share their learning experience with friends and family by networking up to four VINCI Tab II M tablets to play games, build puzzles and enjoy social interaction with friends and family.

"VINCI Tab II M uses revolutionary networking technologies to assist children in building their collaborative and social skills by practicing with their peers and family members," said VINCI creator and CEO Dr. Dan Yang. "The portability of the new tablet also affords children and adults the convenience of using VINCI Tab II M wherever life takes them."

VINCI Tab II M will be available for purchase at http://www.vincigenius.com and other major retailers.

About VINCI

VINCI Tab was created as a new category of fun learning tools with the goal to engage, empower and educate children. By using a scaffolding teaching method designed by developmental psychologists, parents encourage the children to participate in constructive play and promote early learning. Unlike any other electronic toy or tablet, VINCI grows with the child by offering VINCI Curriculum, a step-by-step learning structure comprised of 43 learning subjects and 3 levels of assessment that cover all 6 aspects of a child's developing mind: Thinking Skills; Emotional & Social Skills; Language & Literacy; Math & Logical Reasoning; General Knowledge; and Science.  http://www.vincigenius.com; https://twitter.com/#!/search/VINCIGenius; https://www.facebook.com/vincigenius; http://pinterest.com/vincigenius/

SOURCE  VINCI

VINCI

CONTACT: Kamar Shah, Rullingnet Corporation, press@vincigenius.com

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

Jaspersoft Delivers Hadoop Business Intelligence Training for Big Data University

Jaspersoft chosen to provide Hadoop reporting and analytics certification through Big Data University

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaspersoft, maker of the world's most widely used business intelligence (BI) software, today announced it will offer free training on BI for Hadoop through Big Data University, an online on-demand educational site established by IBM that delivers free and fee-based Hadoop and big data training courses. Jaspersoft training for Big Data University will enable companies to quickly and easily gain the reporting and analytics skills they need to better understand big data and improve business performance.

IBM created the online Big Data University as a vendor-neutral site to assist companies in getting the big data skills they needto manage and analyze large and complex data. While big data technologies like Hadoop are available to store and manage large data sets, many enterprises lack the necessary skills to fully use them, resulting in impediments to adoption. Big data management requires more than Hadoop skills, and the university offers additional courses in analytics, database and data integration.

As a recognized leader in BI for Big Data and Hadoop, Jaspersoft is contributing its BI resources to the Big Data community for easy and affordable certification. The first Jaspersoft training module to be offered is "Hadoop Reporting and Analysis," and is available now. Additional BI for Hadoop training modules will be available in the coming months.

"As an open source company, Jaspersoft understands the importance of helping the Hadoop community and we are delighted to offer free business intelligence training," said Karl Van den Bergh, Vice President of Technology and Alliances at Jaspersoft. "After completing this free Big Data University training, even more people can realize fast insights from their data through our industry-leading suite that provides easy reporting, analytics, and dashboards."

"Big Data University has over 33,000 students gaining big data technology skills and enrollment is expected to grow," said Leon Katsnelson, Big Data University Community Leader at IBM. "With thousands of job openings for data scientists in the United States alone, there has never been a better time for students, startups and IT professionals to enroll."

BigDataUniversity.com is an online educational web site and community, which includes many IBMers contributing to the development of courses, including hands-on labs that students take in the cloud. Students that pass these courses can become certified with Big Data University, and they can print out a certificate demonstrating course completion.

To register for the Jaspersoft BI for Hadoop training course and get free Big Data University certification, visit http://bigdatauniversity.com/

Online Resources

    --  The Jaspersoft BI Suite
    --  Jaspersoft for Big Data Analytics
    --  Jaspersoft on Twitter
    --  Jaspersoft on Facebook
    --  CEO Brian Gentile's Open Book on BI blog
About Jaspersoft

Jaspersoft provides the most flexible, cost effective and widely deployed Business Intelligence (BI) suite in the world, enabling better decision-making through highly interactive reports, dashboards and analytics. By leading in support for cloud, big data, and mobile deployments, Jaspersoft helps its customers deliver on the promise of self-service BI at scale. Leveraging a commercial open source business model and a Community of more than 275,000 registered members, Jaspersoft's open source BI software has been downloaded more than 16 million times. Jaspersoft production deployments, in excess of 175,000, power 130,000 data-driven applications spanning 15,000 commercial customers. Jaspersoft is privately held and has locations around the world. For more information visit http://www.jaspersoft.com and http://www.jasperforge.org.

Media Contact:
Leslie Johnson

LEWIS Pulse for Jaspersoft
leslie.johnson@lewispulse.com

(415) 432-2455

SOURCE  Jaspersoft

Jaspersoft

Web Site: http://bigdatauniversity.com