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City of Boulder uses MindMixer to launch new public engagement website and becomes the company's sixth citywide client in Colorado

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MindMixer is pleased to announce the launch of http://www.inspireboulder.com, a new online community engagement website for the citizens of Boulder, Colorado to use to engage and communicate with city officials on civic projects and issues. The online exchange allows participants the opportunity to share ideas, second others' ideas, expand upon existing ideas, give feedback on initiatives and collaborate with city officials on a variety of topics online anytime, from any computer.

The community engagement website will not only be used to highlight specific civic projects such as the Civic Area Project in the heart of Boulder, but also to engage citizens on important issues such as the future vision of city-owned energy production, zero waste recycling and the Transportation Master Plan ... issues that all affect Boulder community members directly.

Inspire Boulder was developed by MindMixer, the Omaha-based company which develops and implements community engagement systems for cities across the country such as:

    --  Golden, Co - http://goldenvision.cityofgolden.net
    --  Aurora CO, - http://www.engageaurora.org
    --  Littleton, CO - http://www.inspirelittleton.org
    --  Louisville, CO - http://www.envisionlouisvilleco.com

Coming in the next few weeks, MindMixer is also launching in Westminster, CO. MindMixer also provides engagement websites for colleges, school districts, county planning projects, non-profit organizations and political entities.

Inspire Boulder measures and tracks participation, identifying the most interested citizens and most compelling topics, and makes it easy for administrations to communicate back to the participants. The tool delivers measurable results and invaluable insights for community leaders and elected officials.

Co-Founder and COO, Nathan Preheim, says, "We have a fun, easy-to-use platform which includes videos, photos and interactive maps. The user experience works for citizens of all ages, and because it's multi-lingual it generates a broader audience and more effective community participation."

Nick Bowden, CEO of MindMixer, says, "Our tools go beyond just technology. Our mission is to build community contributors. Ideas, voices, and perspectives are shared to facilitate deeper and better conversations that yield actionable insights and a stronger community."

As part of its service, MindMixer consults and collaborates with clients to identify issues that are critical to stakeholders in order to update topics and content for their websites.

Contact: Nick Bowden

MindMixer CEO

402-802-8374
nick@mindmixer.com

SOURCE  MindMixer

MindMixer

Zappar Personalizes Entertaining Mobile Technology with Launch of Zaphat

- Class-leading proprietary Zappar technology brings new Zaphat hats to life - wear the fun!

- Zappar continues to create new entertainment-focused augmented reality products

- Zaphat - launched at MAGIC Marketplace in Las Vegas - will be available for the holiday season

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zappar, the global leader in augmented reality-enabled retail products, today launched Zaphat. By combining proprietary mobile technology in the form of the free-to-download Zappar app with a Zappar branded hat, you can see animated, interactive 3D masks through your mobile device on the faces of your friends wearing Zaphats. The masks move with the hats once they're Zapped and can then be shared on your social networks directly from the app with photos and, for the first time, short form video as Gifs. Zaphat will debut at the premiere fashion and apparel event MAGIC Marketplace at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

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Using Zaphat involves a simple three-step process: 1) purchase a Zaphat from selected stores and online channels; 2) download the free Zappar app from the iOS or Android app store; 3) point a device - mobile phone or tablet - with the downloaded Zappar app at a person wearing a Zaphat and watch a digital mask appear over the person's face. From cartoon characters to scary monsters to medieval knights, Zaphat offers a myriad of options to personalize the user experience for different occasions - holidays, Halloween or Superbowl Sunday. From there, the Zappar app allows you to snap a picture or short film of the experience to share across popular social networks so friends and family can join the fun.

"The Zaphat is a new and entertaining way for consumers to Zap themselves with wearable technology - linking your real and digital worlds through an augmented reality app. We're taking the oldest form of dress up through masks and re-inventing them for the digital world with the wardrobe staple of beanies. Just add a little Zappar magic to your everyday," said Caspar Thykier, founder and managing director, Zappar. "We're actively partnering with retailers to integrate augmented reality strategies that will create surprising and engaging consumer experiences by breathing new life into mass market product sectors and connecting them to the digital age through mobile devices."

In addition to the free content that comes with a Zaphat, you can purchase other original and licensed content within the Zappar app via an in-app purchase.

Zappar is the first company in the world to develop an augmented reality-enabled apparel collection with both its own label and licensed products available at several leading retailers including JCPenney, Target, Macy's and Walmart. More than 500,000 unique users have taken over 1.2 million total Zaps since May 2011 - currently averaging 47,000 Zaps per week. Other successful applications developed by Zappar include the world's first augmented reality-enabled greetings cards, magazine collaborations and promotions for games, movies, and TV - through work on some of the biggest global licenses, including Hasbro, WWE and MLB.

For more information and updates about Zaphat availability, visit http://www.zappar.com/zaphat/. To follow Zappar, visit http://www.twitter.com/ZapparApp and http://www.facebook.com/ZapparApp.

ABOUT ZAPPAR

Zappar is a proprietary platform for mobile phones and tablets that turns products and images into bite-sized entertainment experiences. Zappar works closely with brands, license partners and retailers across the world to produce innovative, customizable market-leading solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.zappar.com.

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Zappar

CONTACT: Oona Rokyta, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, orokyta@waggeneredstrom.com, +1-415-547-7027 (office)

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

Jet's Pizza Embraces Technology with point of sale provider Revention

HOUSTON, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet's Pizza®, the seventeenth largest pizza chain in the nation, with a current store total of over 250 locations, continues exponential growth with point of sale partner Revention. Jet's approved Revention as a POS provider in August of 2011 and since then Revention is being used in over 100 Jet's locations.  The chain has enjoyed consistent growth within the pizza segment for years and plans to continue that growth by implementing new technologies such as online ordering.

Revention's online ordering solution, HungerRush®, grows more dynamic every day within Jet's operation. It is currently providing online ordering services for over 80 Jet's locations, with more coming online weekly.  Jet's locations using HungerRush® have generated over 220,000 online orders in the first 7 months of 2012, touting a notable $21.51 check average compared to the in store check average of $16.00.  "HungerRush makes online ordering simple for our franchise community to manage," stated John Jetts.  "HungerRush is completely integrated with our Revention point of sale systems."

Many Jet's franchisees are using Revention's Enterprise Mobile App to stay connected with the stores' vital statistics during the business day. "I am checking my stores sales and labor everyday all day," says Paul Dudgeon, "I can't imagine not having this data at my fingertips real time."  "Revention is proud to be partnered with a franchise as successful as Jet's Pizza," says Laura Gaudin, Revention Product Manager.  "We believe Jet's offers a superior product to their customers, and we in turn want to provide them with superior technology so they can continue the expansion and growth of Jet's Pizza® nationwide."

About Jet's Pizza®
The Jet's Pizza®, concept of franchising began in 1990 and has grown to more than 250 franchises throughout fifteen states: Michigan, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, South Carolina, and Virginia. Jet's attitude can be summed up in the company's simple slogan "Life is short. Eat better pizza."  For additional information go to JetsPizza.com

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

SOURCE  Revention

Revention

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

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

Webster University's Walker Business School Introduces New B.S. Degree in Mobile Computing

Program is Groundbreaking

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University has established a new undergraduate degree in mobile computing.

Students who choose the new 48-credit-hour B.S. degree in Mobile Computing are focused on applying their technical skills to design, create and test mobile applications. They will learn programming skills necessary to become proficient in developing mobile applications for portable computing devices that access the Internet, such as smartphones, iPhones and iPads.

"These students are at the center of mobile development," said Walker School Dean Benjamin Ola. Akande. "They will be qualified to analyze, design, implement and test mobile applications as well as develop the required skills to maintain and update existing mobile applications. Their computing knowledge and technical understanding will allow them to move an organization into the mobile computing arena." 

Webster University Computer Science Professor Martha Smith helped create the program's curriculum. She says a high demand exists for workers skilled in programming for mobile devices. "A simple search on job recruiting websites showed a dramatic increased demand in employment in mobile app development, mobile architecture, mobile design and other mobile technology-related fields," Smith said.

Of the new degree's 48 required credit hours, there are five new courses: Introduction to Mobile Technology, Mobile Computing I and II, and Mobile Development I and II.

For more information on Webster's B.S. in Mobile Computing, contact Anne Browning at 314-246-8236 or annebrowning15@webster.edu.

With its home campus in St. Louis, Webster University (http://www.webster.edu) is the only Tier 1, private, non-profit U.S.-based university providing a network of international residential campuses. Founded in 1915, Webster University's campus network today includes metropolitan, military and corporate locations around the world, as well as traditional residential campuses in Asia, Europe and North America. The university is committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence.

Webster University's Walker School prepares lifelong learners for professional fulfillment in the fields of business and technology. It offers certificate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Walker School programs are delivered on every Webster University location around the world.

Webster University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, http://www.ncahlc.org. The George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology is accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs) for all business and management programs.

SOURCE  Webster University

Webster University

CONTACT: Susan Kerth, Interim Director of Public Relations, +1-314-246-8232 (office), +1-314-220-9130 (cell), susankerth14@webster.edu

Web Site: http://www.webster.edu

NI TestStand 2012 Increases Automated Test Throughput, Flexibility With New Modular Framework

News Highlights

- NI TestStand 2012 features a new modular framework that simplifies automated test development and reporting.

- NI TestStand 2012 is ideal for parallel test and increases test throughput with new asynchronous data logging and report generation.

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today introduced NI TestStand 2012, the latest version of its automated test management software. With its new modular process architecture, NI TestStand 2012 helps engineers increase the flexibility and throughput of their automated test systems. The new modular framework makes test setup easier, expands test and reporting flexibility, and makes it possible for engineers to simultaneously test and report during parallel testing.

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"With its new asynchronous processing, NI TestStand 2012 greatly increases our test system performance," said Alessandro Bernocchi, software manager at Alfamation, a leading test solution provider. "It helps us achieve significant gains in test throughput by immediately testing the next device under test while our data collection for the initial DUT happens in a separate thread automatically."

    --  Asynchronous result processing makes it possible to continue testing
        devices while simultaneously generating reports or data logging
    --  Plug-in architecture facilitates advanced customizations, including
        multiple report formats, with minimal code changes
    --  NI Idea Exchange Community-requested features that reduce development
        time, including drag-and-drop code module files for step autogeneration,
        improved array and string manipulation, and more

Click to Tweet: Just in from @NIGlobal: Introducing NI TestStand 2012 for increased automated test throughput http://bit.ly/NXgeFk

Readers can learn more about NI TestStand 2012 by visiting these additional resources:

    --  Product details: http://www.ni.com/teststand
    --  Webcast video: NI TestStand 2012 New Features
    --  Free NI TestStand 2012 evaluation download

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.

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

Editor Contact:          Sarah Beck, (512) 683-5126

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National Instruments

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

CityGrid Acquires Performance-based Local Advertising Company, Felix

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. and NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CityGrid, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI) and a leader in local business advertising solutions, announced the acquisition of Felix, the rapidly growing performance-based local advertising service for small and medium-sized businesses.  Felix will operate as an independent business under CityGrid, which includes local sites Citysearch, Insider Pages and Urbanspoon, and will report to CityGrid's CEO, Jason Finger.  Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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"CityGrid's mission is to empower local businesses to thrive by providing them with tools designed to acquire and manage customers effectively. Felix's products and the team that developed and supports them are a valuable addition to our suite of offerings," said Jason Finger, CEO of CityGrid.

Felix is innovating advertising by offering the most sophisticated pay-per-action phone advertising product to local businesses.  Instead of paying for clicks or all phone calls, merchants only pay for high quality customer calls that are likely to lead to customers.  Using advanced voice recognition and call analytics technology, bundled with easy-to-use tools, Felix enables merchants to market themselves with highly effective techniques previously available only to large enterprises.  For businesses that depend upon high-quality phone calls to acquire new customers, Felix offers one of the best advertising services in the local market segment.

Felix has provided distribution to its merchant customers on CityGrid's local advertising network since 2009.  Post acquisition, CityGrid will further leverage the distribution opportunities for Felix customers as well as pursue other product integration opportunities.

"CityGrid is a high quality thought leader in the local space and our merchants will benefit greatly from expanded distribution and the infrastructure and complementary tools now available to us.  We are excited by this important milestone in our organization's history and look forward to being part of the CityGrid family," said Brent Metz, co-founder, Felix.

The deal closed on August 15(th), 2012.

About CityGrid

CityGrid is an online media company that connects web and mobile publishers with local advertising organizations by linking them through CityGrid®, its local content and advertising network. CityGrid Media owns and operates leading local properties including Citysearch, Insider Pages and Urbanspoon. CityGrid is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI). For more information, visit http://www.citygridmedia.com.

For More Information:
Brandi Willard - 310.360.4602 or brandi.willard@citygridmedia.com

SOURCE  CityGrid Media

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CityGrid Media

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

Cloud-Based Mobile Device Management From AT&T Now Available For Small Businesses

Industry-leading solution offers small businesses easy and affordable management of employee smartphones and tablets regardless of device type or platform

DALLAS, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing that small business owners need a highly secure, affordable way to manage wireless devices, AT&T has expanded its cloud-based Mobile Device Management (MDM) offering with solutions for small businesses with a robust list of features previously available only to larger enterprise customers. The explosion in the use of smartphones and tablets has enabled small businesses to thrive, but it has also challenged business owners who must control these devices and ensure they work safely on the company network.

AT&T MDM solutions allow small businesses to proactively manage employees' mobile devices and data usage, making it easier for the company to enforce management policies while still empowering workers with mobile access. With cloud-based MDM, small business owners don't need to invest in installing hardware to support the service because it's hosted and managed by AT&T*.

According to the recent 2012 AT&T Small Business Technology Poll**, almost 90 percent of small businesses use smartphones and more than four in 10 small businesses reported all of their employees use them to work away from the office - a nearly 80 percent jump over the past three years. That's why it's more important than ever for small businesses to have a cloud-based, highly secure, and flexible solution to manage their employees' mobile devices regardless of the platform or operating system.

Key Features

AT&T Mobile Device Management solutions, available for small businesses with as few as 20 employees, offer:

    --  Lost device detection, including password recovery, device lock, wipe,
        and encryption
    --  Remote configuration of email, Wi-Fi, and Virtual Private Networks
        (VPNs)
    --  Asset management features that enable business owners to keep track of
        company-owned devices
    --  App distribution capabilities that allow business owners to push
        mission-critical apps to their employees
    --  App whitelist/blacklist capabilities help control how company-owned
        smartphones are used
In addition, AT&T's experienced small business team is ready to help business owners determine and develop their mobility policy and strategy, while also providing support in selection, implementation, hosting, and management of an MDM solution.

For a brief video on AT&T Mobile Device Management, please visit http://www.att.com/MDM. Small business owners looking for more information should go to AT&T Small Business.

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"Small businesses often lack the IT resources to maintain control over dozens of different smartphones and tablets, stretching their time and budget to the limit. That's where AT&T MDM solutions can help, freeing small business owners to concentrate on doing what they do best - running their companies," said Chris Hill, Vice President, Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business and Home Solutions.

"Cloud-based MDM solutions are gaining steam as more employees want to use the smartphones and apps they've come to love for both business and personal use," said Carrie MacGillivray, IDC analyst and program director for SMB Mobility. "However, small businesses must balance this demand with the need for both flexible and secure mobile device management. Winning providers fill this niche by focusing on affordable, highly secure solutions designed with small businesses in mind."

General Information

Small businesses wanting information about AT&T products and services can visit AT&T Small Business. For free business resources such as webinars, case studies, and best practices, visit the AT&T Small Business Solutions website.

Additionally, real-time information and updates can be found on the AT&T Small Business Facebook page and AT&T Small Business Twitter channel.

*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.

** Study Methodology - The results of the "AT&T Small Business Technology Poll" are based on an online survey, conducted in November 2011, of 1,232 small business owners and/or employees responsible for Information Technology (IT) and located throughout the United States. The sample of participating small businesses, having between 2 and 99 employees, was drawn from e-Rewards' online business panel of companies.

About AT&T

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

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

© 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.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Harvey Henao, +1-312-228-8829, harvey.henao@att.com

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

General Dynamics to Acquire Fidelis Security Systems

Transaction complements and enhances General Dynamics' cyber security solutions portfolio

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Fidelis Security Systems, Inc., a market leader in cyber security tools that provide real-time network visibility, analysis and control. The value of the cash transaction has not been disclosed. Fidelis Security Systems employs approximately 70 people at locations in Waltham, Mass., and Bethesda, Md.

The acquisition has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies. General Dynamics expects the transaction to be completed in the third quarter of 2012.

Fidelis Security Systems' network security solutions help customers stop advanced threats and prevent data breaches by providing visibility into the complex layers of a network, exposing malicious content in real-time. These products complement General Dynamics' cyber operations and incident response services, allowing customers to detect, defend and react to cyber threats and network breaches. In 2011 Gartner, Inc. recognized Fidelis Security Systems as a Visionary in its Magic Quadrant for Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention based on its completeness of vision and ability to execute, and in 2012 identified Fidelis Security Systems as an Advanced Threat Detection/Prevention market provider in their "Best Practices for Mitigating Advanced Persistent Threats" research paper.

"The acquisition of Fidelis Security Systems allows General Dynamics to continue to deliver relevant and innovative cyber security solutions that help customers maintain the edge to successfully address and respond to dynamic cyber threats," said Lou Von Thaer, president of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. 

"Being prepared and having the right intelligence and technologies is critical for organizations to mitigate and respond to cyber threats in real time," said Peter George, president and chief executive officer for Fidelis Security Systems. "The combination of Fidelis Security Systems' products and General Dynamics' cyber services and incident response capabilities will strengthen our customers' ability to achieve situational awareness to protect and defend their networks."

"Every enterprise is susceptible to increasingly frequent, sophisticated and hard-to-detect cyber threats and attacks," said John Jolly, vice president and general manager for the Cyber Systems Division of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. "The integration of General Dynamics' existing cyber defense and forensic capabilities with Fidelis Security Systems' products allows our customers to better combat advanced threats and protect their networks through real-time situational awareness."

Fidelis Security Systems will become part of Fairfax, Va.-based General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, a provider of end-to-end intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions across all domains. 

For more information about Fidelis Security Systems, please visit http://www.fidelissecurity.com. 

For more information about General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, please visit http://www.gd-ais.com.

More information about General Dynamics is available online at http://www.generaldynamics.com. 

About the Magic Quadrant
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

SOURCE  General Dynamics

General Dynamics

CONTACT: Media: Rob Doolittle, +1-703-876-3199, rdoolittle@gd.com, or Investors: Amy Gilliland, +1-703-876-3748, agilliland@gd.com

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

The Business Marketing Association Announces The First Go and Grow Regional Conference in New York: Transformations: Now & Next

Also Featuring the 50th Annual BMA-NYC Communicator of the Year Award, Sponsored by The Wall Street Journal

- Covering the Rapid-Fire Transformations in Business Marketing Across Technology, Creativity and Media

- Features Motorola Solutions CMO, Eduardo Conrado as Keynote

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Business Marketing Association (BMA) will bring together some of the most influential and provocative thinkers in marketing at its Go and Grow regional conference in New York City. With the theme "Transformations: Now & Next," the conference is to be held September 27, 2012, at The New York Academy of Sciences. It is part of a series of seven Go and Grow regional events being held across the U.S., as well as in London and Beijing.

"Transformations: Now & Next" will focus on the profound, rapid-fire transformations that are impacting all facets of business marketing - with special emphasis on the evolution and interrelationship of technology, creativity and media in driving business growth.

Ned Clausen, Executive Director of the New York Chapter of the Business Marketing Association of New York, said, "B2B marketing has been transformed in ways almost inconceivable even a few years ago.  At "Transformations: Now & Next," leaders and innovators will come together to share actionable insights that arm today's B2B marketers to leverage evolving best practices."

The half-day conference will cover three tracks: Technology Transformations: The New Age of Customer Engagement; Creativity Transformations: Renaissance or Retreat? and Media Transformations: Social-Mobile Inflection Point.

An impressive line-up of speakers and presenters from IBM, Google, General Electric, Motorola Solutions, LinkedIn, AKQA, SapientNitro, Bloomberg and more will showcase how they are helping their organizations adapt to and benefit from these transformations.  Speakers to date include:

    --  Linda Boff, Global Executive Director, Digital Advertising & Design,
        General Electric
    --  Eduardo Conrado, CMO, Motorola Solutions
    --  Rei Inamoto, Chief Creative Officer, AKQA
    --  Gary Koepke, VP Global Executive Creative Director, SapientNitro
    --  Oke Okaro, Global Head & GM of Mobile and Connected Devices, Bloomberg
    --  John Patroulis, Chief Creative Officer, BBH
    --  Tim Reis, Head of Mobile & Social Solutions, Americas, Google
    --  Dan Roth, Executive Editor, LinkedIn
    --  Katharyn White, Vice President, Marketing, IBM Global Business Services
2012 Communicator of the Year Award Presentation

With recipients representing world-class brands from Sprint and Vanguard to American Express and Verizon Wireless, the Communicator of the Year Award has been one of BMA-NYC's most prestigious events for a half-century. In celebration of its 50(th) Anniversary, the Communicator of the Year Award will culminate the first-ever BMA Go and Grow conference.

The Wall Street Journal is the exclusive sponsor of the Communicator of the Year Award. Go and Grow Sponsors include: Avnet OnDemand, Bizo, CNBC, Google, LinkedIn, PR Newswire, Stein + Partners Brand Activation, UBM Electronics and Verizon.

Full conference details can be found at the BMA-NYC website, http://www.marketing.org/bmanyc.

About the Business Marketing Association

Started in 1922, today's Business Marketing Association (BMA) works to increase the importance, impact and value of marketing in businesses worldwide.  BMA is the only professional organization with an exclusive focus on business-to-business marketing and its key drivers: Customer engagement and relationships, product and service innovation, value pricing, channels, online/offline marcom, and analytics.  BMA's members represent state-of-the art expertise in business-to-business marketing and communications, and share best practices for the benefit of the global business community. For more information about BMA, call 630-544-5054 or visit http://www.marketing.org.

About BMA of New York City

The BMA of New York City is a local chapter of the Business Marketing Association, whose mission is to serve the professional development needs of those involved in the business-to-business marketing continuum. The New York City chapter is committed to providing relevant and timely programming that serves the needs of the business marketing professionals. Find out more about our history, our goals, educational opportunities and events at http://www.bmanyc.org

SOURCE  Business Marketing Association

Business Marketing Association

CONTACT: Ned Clausen, +1-973-962-6300

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

Avital Web, SEO Firm in Los Angeles, Advises about the Recent Google Algorithm Updates

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the most widely used search engine in the world, Google must frequently update its algorithms to ensure that its users have the best experience possible and that their searches return appropriate sites. Avital Web, SEO firm in Los Angeles, is encouraging business and website owners to learn more about recent updates to Google's algorithms.

Billions of different pages and Internet sites are available, and search engines crawl and categorize them so that users can more easily locate the specific pages and sites they need. Google uses programs called Googlebot, or spiders, to sift through these pages. The Googlebots rely on a complex series of algorithms to determine which sites need to be crawled and how often they should be crawled. Once the pages are crawled, they are indexed according to keywords, content and other attributes so that when a search engine query is entered, Google can return the most relevant entries according to more than 200 different factors.

Google Panda, which was rolled out in early 2011, created massive waves all across the Internet. It was designed to weed out sites with lower quality content, or content farms, sites with excessive advertising, sites with scraped or stolen content and sites with duplicate content. Google Penguin was introduced just over a year later. The Google Penguin update further refined the algorithms by focusing on websites with backlinks that appeared to be spam, footer links, backlinks to unrelated websites and other link-related issues and blackhat SEO techniques. Shortly after the Google Penguin update, Google updated and refreshed Google Panda.

Each time Google updates its algorithms, websites owners must be prepared to handle any resulting drop in page ranking. Although they may work hard to maintain a strong Internet marketing campaign, high quality content and appropriate links, errors and oversights can still occur. When a website drops in page rank, it can take weeks or even months to recover.

Avital Web, SEO company, offers various services, including internet marketing, and provides customized search engine optimization packages that are tailored to the unique needs of each SEO campaign and work to achieve the goals of website owner.

You can visit http://www.avitalweb.com or call (877) 971-7177 for more information.

SOURCE  Avital Web

Avital Web

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

EFJohnson's Viking(TM) VP600 Now Available In Multiple Bands And Models

EFJohnson's newest portable radio experiences rapid adoption among public safety agencies

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. will showcase the Viking(TM) VP600 portable radio, which is now available in three distinct models across the 700/800 MHz, UHF and VHF bands, during the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Conference & Expo August 20-21 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minn. With the availability of the VP600 in all bands and in multiple models, EFJohnson is now able to offer the Viking VP600 across all segments of first responders, including the military, Department of Defense, and all state, local and federal entities.

Since its launch earlier this year, the EFJohnson Viking VP600 portable radio is experiencing a rapid rate of adoption amongst the public safety user community. With its superior performance and Phase 2 TDMA software upgrade capability, the Viking VP600 has become a top choice for new and replacement radios across statewide and city/county systems, including those systems that have plans to seamlessly migrate to P25 Phase 2. Over the last few months, the VP600 radios have been deployed widely across much of North America including the States of Georgia, Wisconsin, Mississippi and California, as well as Latin America.

The Viking VP600's superior audio and ease of use is a perfect complement to EFJohnson's innovative ATLAS P25 Systems Solution because it enhances the first responder's ability to communicate on the system. Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation placed an order for the Viking VP600 to augment the Wisconsin Interoperable System for Communications (WISCOM), a statewide, P25-compliant communications system EFJohnson recently constructed for the state.

"The Viking VP600's versatility and interoperability make it an ideal radio for Wisconsin's state patrol," said Carl Guse, WISCOM project manager. "Not only does it work well with our new WISCOM system, but it can also be used on existing analog systems, as well as other P25 systems that are being constructed throughout the state. The combination of WISCOM with Viking radios will help us fully realize our vision for statewide interoperability."

"We also chose Viking because it offers a full set of features designed for practical use," Guse added. "For instance, the top display allows patrol officers to see what they need without having to remove it from their belts, which is convenient and greatly enhances incident response."

Designed for outstanding mission-critical performance, ruggedness and reliability, the Viking VP600 represents the next generation of EFJohnson's portable radios serving the needs of police, fire, EMS and other mission critical users. Its advanced audio and visual features, such as the top display with backlighting, 2.5 Watts of audio for loud and clear sound, and the AMBE+2 vocoder to eliminate background noise, make communication effortless even in the most hazardous environments. 

EFJohnson radios are designed and manufactured in America. They have remarkable versatility because of their interoperability with P25 trunked and conventional modes, APCO 16 Motorola SMARTNET®/SmartZone® and upgrade capability for P25 Phase 2 TDMA. The Viking VP600 radio is certified to operate across multiple statewide P25 systems and is available for purchase through multiple state and local contract vehicles.

The Viking VP600 radio provides a smarter way to P25(TM) interoperability and mission-critical performance in a rugged, reliable and feature-rich package. Attendees to the APCO 2012 International Conference and Expo are invited to booth #1713 to experience the VP600 as well as EFJohnson's other mission-critical communications solutions.

About EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. focuses on innovating, developing and marketing the highest quality secure communications solutions to organizations whose mission is to protect and save lives. The Company's customers include first responders in public safety and public service, the federal government, and industrial organizations. The Company's products are marketed under the EFJohnson name. For more information, visit http://www.EFJohnsonTechnologies.com.

SOURCE  EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Karen Politte-Corn, +1-972-819-2383 (office), kpolittecorn@efji.com

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

Sentara Healthcare, MDLIVE Forge Unique Equity Partnership in Virtual Medicine

Alliance is First to Offer Virtual Access to Healthcare across an Integrated Health System

Editor's note: Reporters invited to attend Telephone Press Conference call at 1 p.m. ET today, Monday, August 20, which includes John Sculley, MDLIVE board member and former Apple CEO. To join the call: Dial : 1-800-353-6469 Passcode: 71643

NORFOLK , Va., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentara Healthcare and MDLIVE announced today an unprecedented partnership that will deliver secure real-time medical consultations to patients with an established regional network of physicians available via telephone and online video throughout the state of Virginia. The deal also gives Norfolk-based Sentara Healthcare a first-of-its-kind equity stake in the privately held Sunrise, Fla.-based telehealth firm. 

The broad availability of the secure telehealth platform addresses consumer interest in 24/7 on-demand healthcare options. The platform also increases Sentara's patient capacity as more than 1 million uninsured Virginia residents gain access to health insurance in 2014 under provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

While the MDLIVE service is currently available to consumers through MDLIVE.com, the new Sentara option will launch to consumers in Virginia beginning in October. Sentara employees and members of selected Optima Health commercial insurance plans will also receive this service as an additional benefit over the course of 2013. A preview of what's to come with Sentara MDLIVE is available at http://www.mdlive.com/sentara.

"Healthcare is changing due to a variety of factors, including advances in digital technology, physician shortages, increased access to insurance and high deductible plans, decreased reimbursement and patient population management needs," Sentara CEO David Bernd said.

"This collaboration expands access to care to hundreds of thousands of residents in our core and neighboring markets as well as offers them an alternate delivery option," Bernd said. "And with an equity stake in MDLIVE, we become not just another client, but rather a partner focused on paving the way for future advances in virtual healthcare delivery."

Patients will be able to use the MDLIVE virtual consult platform to consult directly with a licensed Sentara or partner physician who will diagnose low-acuity illnesses such as allergies or a urinary tract infection and provide care as appropriate, including prescriptions. Patients with more serious conditions will be directed to the nearest immediate care facility as appropriate. Should a prescription be necessary, MDLIVE's connection to over 60,000 pharmacies enables them to send a prescription electronically to the pharmacy of choice.

"The marriage of MDLIVE's state-of-the-art virtual consult platform with high quality care provided by Sentara Healthcare's established regional network of physicians, hospitals and other facilities is unprecedented in its scope and reach," MDLIVE CEO Randy Parker said. "Our partnership with Sentara empowers us to create a model for the future of virtual access to healthcare systems across the country."

John Sculley, an MDLIVE board member and the former CEO of Apple, described the agreement as a giant leap forward in the technology-driven evolution of medicine.

"We are at a transformational moment in healthcare driven by the demand for quality care and access and the capabilities of new technologies," Sculley said. "The partnership between MDLIVE and Sentara Healthcare sets the stage for expanding access to new modes of healthcare delivery that can benefit patients, the healthcare industry and the nation."

About Sentara Healthcare

Sentara Healthcare is an acknowledged leader in patient safety and quality innovation. Founded in 1888 as the Retreat for the Sick in Norfolk, Virginia, Sentara has ranked for more than a decade among the nation's top integrated healthcare systems by Modern Healthcare magazine and was the #1 most integrated healthcare system for two years consecutively in 2010 and 2011.

Sentara, a not-for-profit health system, operates more than 100 sites of care serving residents across Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The system is comprised of 10 acute care hospitals, including 7 in Hampton Roads, 1 in Northern Virginia, and 2 in the Blue Ridge region, advanced imaging centers, nursing and assisted-living centers, outpatient campuses, a home health and hospice agency, a 3,680-provider medical staff, and three medical groups with 618 providers.

Sentara also offers medical transport ambulances and Nightingale, the first air ambulance serving Hampton Roads. Optima Health, an award winning Sentara owned health plan, serves more than 450,000 members in Virginia.

About MDLIVE

Founded in 2006, MDLIVE, formerly MDLiveCare, is a leading telehealth provider of online and on-demand healthcare delivery services and software that benefit patients, hospitals, employers, payers, physician practice groups and accountable care organizations.

Their cloud-based Virtual Medicine Office software platform makes it possible for patients, medical professionals and plan administrators to collaborate seamlessly and securely via voice, video, email and mobile devices. Payers and providers can also utilize the HIPAA-compliant system to collect and share clinical data from patient medical records, lab results and in-home biometric devices for real-time risk assessments, wellness advice, diagnosis and treatment.

MDLIVE also provide affordable, 24/7/365 Anytime, Anywhere consultations via a nationwide network of Board Certified physicians and licensed therapists.

SOURCE  Sentara Healthcare

Sentara Healthcare

CONTACT: Emma A. Inman, APR, Sentara Healthcare Corporate Communications, +1-757-455-7574; or Amy Sandoval, Sentara Healthcare Corporate Communications, +1-757-455-7490

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

Ethertronics Expands its Reach into the RF Front End with the Introduction of EtherChip 1.0(TM)

Ethertronics' First RF Chip Delivers Higher Performance and Optimal Connectivity; Leverages Company's Air InteRFace Digital Conditioning Technology(TM)

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethertronics, a leading technology company enabling innovative antenna and RF system solutions to deliver the best connected experience, today unveiled EtherChip 1.0(TM). It is the first in a series of building blocks for RF front-end module chips from the Ethertronics Chip Division to provide more "smarts" to antenna and RF systems. EtherChip 1.0 leverages Ethertronics' Air InteRFace Digital Conditioning(TM) (AIRFDC(TM)) technology to provide tuning capacitance; seamlessly adjusting the characteristics of a cellular antenna to its dynamic requirements - such as retuning for frequency shift, hand or head effects, or more bandwidth. EtherChip 1.0 is a silicon chip available for immediate integration by OEMs.

Each year, the space available for the RF front end decreases by 25 percent. Soon, the entire front end will need to reside in the space once occupied solely by the antenna. EtherChip 1.0 is a new structure that takes Ethertronics further into the RF system, and is the first step in enabling a smarter AFEM (Antenna Front End Module) for cost-effective, efficient and scalable solutions.

"Consumer demand for the thinnest form factors with large screens and big batteries has challenged the industry to deliver 4G devices that provide a superior user experience," said Laurent Desclos, president and CEO at Ethertronics. "A smarter AFEM is creating a paradigm shift for the RF front end. Ethertronics' expertise in antenna systems, the only wireless sensor within the device, coupled with our deep understanding of RF, has positioned us to further expand our product portfolio into the RF Front End. We are excited to unveil this innovative new solution that adds more smarts to wireless devices within a form factor that will competitively differentiate OEMs for their next-generation 4G and 3G devices."

Through the use of Ethertronics' patent-pending Air InteRFace Digital Conditioning (AIRFDC) technology, EtherChip 1.0 enables characteristics of the antenna and RF performance to be adapted to the environment experienced by the antenna. EtherChip 1.0's advanced design additionally supports the ability to compensate for the detuning of the antenna system due to hand and head effects. This has been recognized as a common phenomenon in all mobile devices. The range of detuning will vary and this solution can adapt to ensure highest performance possible to support high quality voice, video, or data. 

EtherChip 1.0 is a testament to Ethertronics' drive to lead the way in delivering new, innovative solutions that solve tough technical challenges while improving the overall mobile experience. EtherChip 1.0 is the first product in a family of chips that will eventually culminate in a plug-and-play module that integrates the entire front end. It is also the first commercially available product from Ethertronics' Chip Division. The company is additionally comprised of an Antenna Division servicing cell phones, laptops, M2M and DAS customers, as well as a Systems Division focused on active antenna solutions and related algorithms for next-generation 3G and 4G networks. 

About Ethertronics
Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Ethertronics is a technology company enabling innovative antenna and RF system solutions to deliver the best connected experience for operators, OEMs, and consumers. The company - via its Antenna, Systems and Chip Divisions - is established in designing and manufacturing high-performance embedded antenna system solutions supporting a wide range of applications. Ethertronics' patented Isolated Magnetic Dipole(TM) (IMD) technology has a legacy as a strong foundation for passive, as well as active antennas designs. Ethertronics' technology has been selected by major customers with worldwide annual shipments over 200 million annually. Ethertronics maintains a global network of design centers and manufacturing operations. For more information, visit http://www.ethertronics.com.

Jessica Levy/Tiffany Trias
Global Results Communications (GRC)
+1.949.608.0276
ethertronics@globalresultspr.com

SOURCE  Ethertronics

Ethertronics

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

Maxthon Web Browser Now Available for iPhone -- Offers Cross-Platform Syncing and Exclusive Features

The Maxthon Suite of Web Browsers Enables Syncing Across Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Other Devices

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com), a global software company that develops state-of-the-art web browsers, announced the launch today of its Maxthon for iPhone browser. This new version of Maxthon extends the features and cloud-based services already enjoyed by millions of Maxthon users around the globe and gives users the ability to sync webpage bookmarks/favorites across Mac OS, iOS, PC, Android, Kindle Fire, BlackBerry and other devices. Maxthon for iPhone can be downloaded for free from the iTunes App Store.

"Maxthon for iPhone is part of our sustained product rollout for Apple and follows our release for iPad and our most recent release of Maxthon for Mac. This new addition to the Maxthon suite of browsers further strengthens our position as a leading cross-platform browser provider," said Jeff Chen, CEO of Maxthon. "With a number of features exclusive to Maxthon for iPhone, users now can enjoy a better browsing experience with iOS. We plan to expand these offerings with future updates for all of Apple's products."

Maxthon for iPhone includes the following features:

    --  Cloud Services - Syncs bookmarks/favorites to the cloud to give users
        convenient access to their bookmarks via their iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC,
        Kindle Fire and Android handsets and tablets.
    --  Reader Mode - Removes ads and creates a user-friendly format for reading
        articles and news stories.
    --  Quick Links Center - More than 60 of the most popular websites and
        applications, including news, technology, business, social media,
        videos, shopping, sports and more are in the Maxthon Quick Links Center
    --  Tabbed Browsing - Maximizes the iPhone screen with powerful tab
        management tools that enable users to multitask without having to
        shuffle through multiple sites.
    --  Smart Address Bar - Quick browsing by typing just the first few
        characters of a URL or search query; Maxthon for iPhone displays results
        from bookmarks, search engines and browser history.
    --  Speed Dial - Input an unlimited number of favorite sites on Speed Dial
        and access them with one touch.
    --  Download Manager - Easily sort, schedule and select relevant downloads.
    --  No advertisements or pay-to-play features.
"Maxthon for iPhone isa betteralternative to the preloaded browsers, which can sometimes be less than user-friendly or lack some of the popular features available on other devices," said Karl Mattson, GM of Maxthon North America. "Most importantly, Maxthon mobile users have the ability to sync their webpage favorites/bookmarks across multiple platforms and devices."

About Maxthon Ltd.

Founded in 2005, Maxthon Ltd is a global software company that develops state-of-the-art web browsers that regularly outperform other top browsers. Committed to high standards for innovation, the Maxthon suite of browsers supports a wide range of devices from desktops to mobile. Maxthon browsers are used each month by more than 100 million people in 140 countries around the globe. Maxthon has offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong and Beijing. For more information about Maxthon, please visit http://www.maxthon.com.

Maxthon's Suite of Browsers

Download Maxthon for iPhone from the iTunes App Store

Download Maxthon for Mac (Beta) here:
http://www.maxthon.com/mac/

Download Maxthon 3 for Windows here:
http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/

Download Maxthon Mobile for Android phones here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mx.browser

Download Maxthon Mobile for 10" Android tablets here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mx.browser.tablet

SOURCE  Maxthon

Maxthon

CONTACT: Lewis Fein, Maxthon Ltd., lewis.fein@maxthon.com, 310-746-7771; Darcy Provo, Landis Communications Inc. for Maxthon, 415-871-1731, darcy@landispr.com, http://www.landispr.com

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

Sky Poker Say Thank you With New Reward Scheme That Pays Back Loyalty of Their Players

LONDON, August 20, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

               New Freerolls show Sky Poker's gratitude to their valued players

    Sky Poker is always thinking of great new way to celebrate their players and a new
reward scheme shows just how much they care!

    The introduction of Freerolls is a great way of Rewarding Sky Poker Players who choose
to play their poker online [http://www.skypoker.com ] at Sky Poker. The experts of the
game have found a way to say thank you by setting up the 'Loyalty Freeroll' series, which
will allow those valued players who choose to play at Sky Poker, have a shot at a helpful
bankroll booster.

    It will work like this: every month Sky Poker offer two Loyalty Freerolls. The first
on the 11th of each month at 7pm GBP250 will be up for grabs. The second will take place
on the 21st of each month at 7pm.

    Those players can earn 250 Poker Points or more between the 1st and 10th of the
current month. They'll also be given automatic entry into the GBP250 Freeroll.

    Likewise, players who earn 500 Poker Points or more between the 1st and the 20th of
the current month will automatically be granted entry into the GBP500 Freeroll.

    In true fairy tale ending, it means that any players who have earned 250 points by the
10th and then another 250 before the 20th, will get a place in both freerolls!

    There are an abundance of reasons to play free poker [http://www.skypoker.com ] at Sky
Poker Loyalty Freerolls - and this is another brilliant one. Players matter as much as the
poker and Sky want them all to know just how treasured they are.

    For more details head to http://www.skypoker.com.

    About SkyPoker.com

    Sky Poker is the British Sky Broadcasting's online poker division, which allows users
to play poker online on their website and screens selected hands from various tournaments
and cash games on Sky Poker TV, allowing players on the site to become the stars of the TV
channel. Sky Poker focuses on UK poker players, with all play at the tables in pounds
rather than dollars, as well as its own Sky Poker Tour around the country.

    Sky Poker is licensed and regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission
(AGCC).

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/skypoker

    Twitter: @sky_poker [https://twitter.com/#!/Sky_Poker ]

Source: Sky Poker

Helen Jacob, Sky Bet PR Manager - Helen.jacob@bskyb.com - T: +44(0)113-389-5941 - M: +44(0)7866-442167

Nimble Storage and CommVault Help Enterprises Accelerate Adoption of Modern Data Protection

Seamless Integration of Nimble Hardware Snapshots with Simpana IntelliSnap Technology Speeds Backup and Recovery, Slashes Costs

OCEANPORT, N.J., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CommVault(NASDAQ: CVLT) -- As data growth and operational complexity continue to outpace IT budgets, organizations are looking for modern backup and recovery approaches to lower costs and improve operational efficiency. To provide enterprises more flexibility in protecting, managing and accessing their data, CommVault and Nimble Storage are announcing the integration of Nimble Storage CS-Series arrays with CommVault Simpana® snapshot management software as part of the CommVault IntelliSnap(TM) Connect Program. As an IntelliSnap Connect partner, Nimble Storage gains access to CommVault's snapshot management API's to enable customers to extend their SAN investments while accelerating backup and recovery performance, reducing operational complexity and minimizing risk.

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Together, CommVault IntelliSnap technology and Nimble Storage CS-series enterprise storage arrays provide seamless data protection for enterprises, simplifying data recovery and eliminating the need for resource-intensive backups and complex scripting. Simpana software's built-in application intelligence allows customers to quickly recover data at a granular level such as individual files and emails or entire applications. The solution scales easily to support thousands of snapshots and integrates application-aware protection and data deduplication for a range of hypervisors, operating systems and applications, including VMware, Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, SQL Server, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and SAP databases and Windows, Linux, and Unix file systems. Nimble Storage CS-Series improvements in performance, efficiency and scalability also support longer retention periods of months.

The combined CommVault and Nimble Storage offering is available to customers effective immediately.

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IntelliSnap Snapshot Management Replaces Traditional Backup and Recovery

Traditional data backup methods are being replaced as customers demand better ways to protect, manage and access data in order to derive greater value from information. Recent research from the Enterprise Strategy Group on Data Protection Modernization Trends in 2012, revealed that over half (55%) of all respondents will be enhancing or replacing traditional backup with a combination of snapshots, replication or both, according to Jason Buffington, senior data protection analyst.

Through its Solving Forward® vision, CommVault anticipated these customer needs and has built capabilities into its Simpana® software platform that enable customers to extend the value of existing hardware investments through industry leading integration and innovation. From a single console, CommVault® Simpana® 9 software manages hardware snapshots, catalogs the content for granular recovery, and automates off-host, deduplicated snapshot backup to almost any storage device or cloud storage service.

The IntelliSnap Connect Program is an open development program that enables array vendors to help customers unlock and optimize their existing and future SAN investments by enabling integrated hardware snapshot management. CommVault provides the most comprehensive compatibility matrix  for hardware snapshot management without custom scripting or solution modifications and, since the beginning of 2011, Simpana software's IntelliSnap technology has supported nine of the top 10 best-selling storage arrays in the industry.

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"As a result of our IntelliSnap Connect Program, CommVault and Nimble Storage will make the benefits of snapshot technology for data backup and recovery more accessible and practical for customers contending with too much data and too little time to back up and recover it," said Jeff Echols, Senior Director of Marketing and Business Development, CommVault. "As part of the IntelliSnap Connect Partner ecosystem, CommVault and Nimble CS-series storage arrays provide seamless data protection for enterprises, helping ensure their data is always available when they need it."

"Nimble's highly efficient snapshots have helped numerous customers circumvent the cost and complexity of dealing with traditional backup. With the CommVault partnership, customers can leverage the efficiency and performance of hardware based snapshots as well as benefit from the rich management feature set of the Simpana software," said Suresh Vasudevan, CEO of Nimble Storage.

"ESG's research clearly shows that IT is looking to change their strategies for data protection. With an average of 86 percent backup success and only 80 percent of recoveries completing within RTO/RPO SLA's, folks have to change in order to get better results. For many, supplementing traditional backup and recovery with snapshotting and replication is the right approach," said Jason Buffington, senior data protection analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group.  "Considering CommVault's pedigree in application protection, along with its long-standing experience of integrating with storage vendors, its introduction of the IntelliSnap program and partnering with newer storage players looks like a great fit for both sides."

"As a mutual customer of Nimble and CommVault, we are very excited about the integration of Nimble snapshots with CommVault's IntelliSnap technology," said Matthew Anderson, IT Director for RPI Print. "This gives us the ability to take frequent snapshot-based backups, and couple that with the ease of use and management capabilities that IntelliSnap provides, delivering a win-win."

Resources

    --  Nimble Storage-CommVault IntelliSnap Datasheet
    --  CommVault® Simpana® 9 software
    --  More on the CommVault IntelliSnap(TM) Connect Program
    --  More on CommVault IntelliSnap technology
    --  More CommVault news
    --  The Nimble Storage Blog
    --  Nimble Storage CS-Series arrays

    --  Nimble Storage Data Protection Solutions
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A singular vision - a belief in a better way to address current and future data management needs - guides CommVault in the development of Singular Information Management® solutions for high-performance data protection, universal availability and simplified management of data on complex storage networks. CommVault's exclusive single-platform architecture gives companies unprecedented control over data growth, costs and risk. CommVault's Simpana® software suite of products was designed to work together seamlessly from the ground up, sharing a single code and common function set, to deliver superlative Data Protection, Archive, Replication, Search and Resource Management capabilities. More companies every day join those who have discovered the unparalleled efficiency, performance, reliability, and control only CommVault can offer. Information about CommVault is available at http://www.commvault.com. CommVault's corporate headquarters is located in Oceanport, New Jersey in the United States.

About Nimble Storage

Nimble Storage solutions are built on the idea that enterprises should not have to compromise between performance, capacity, ease of management, and price. Nimble's patented Cache Accelerated Sequential Layout architecture, designed from the ground up to effectively combine flash with high capacity drives, makes high performance affordable, simplifies and enhances disaster recovery and backup, and delivers stress-free operations. Nimble Storage solutions are available through a global network of world class channel partners. For more information visit http://www.nimblestorage.com.

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©1999-2012CommVault Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CommVault, CommVault and logo, the "CV" logo, CommVault Systems, Solving Forward, SIM, Singular Information Management, Simpana, CommVault Galaxy, Unified Data Management, QiNetix, Quick Recovery, QR, CommNet, GridStor, Vault Tracker, InnerVault, Quick Snap, QSnap, SnapProtect, IntelliSnap, Recovery Director, CommServe, CommCell, ROMS, and CommValue are trademarks or registered trademarks of CommVault Systems, Inc. All other third party brands, products, service names, trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of and used to identify the products or services of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

Dealer.com Acquires hearforward® to Expand Capabilities in Social Media Promotions and Analytics

BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealer.com, the global leader in online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, has acquired selected assets of Hurley and Frank Industries, Inc. (dba hearforward®), a Burlington-based firm that develops, executes and measures social media promotional campaigns. The acquisition closed August 17; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Hearforward's talented and creative team leverages deep knowledge of the direct marketing and social media space to help its clients develop, launch and execute successful social media campaigns. With a data-first approach, the company is able to measure and tune its clients' campaigns to maximize the reach of their message and deliver unprecedented insight into the return on their investment. Hearforward has worked with several renowned and global brands including Pepsi, National Hockey League, Green Mountain Coffee, Seventh Generation and King Arthur Flour.

"This strategic acquisition supports our commitment to helping our clients leverage social media to run their dealerships more profitably, while enhancing customer engagement at the same time," said Rick Gibbs, President and Chief Technology Officer, Dealer.com. "The hearforward team's experience developing highly successful and effective social media campaigns is demonstrated by their work with some of the world's most respected brands, and we are excited to bring this expertise in-house to help deliver similar value to our automotive customers."

As part of the transaction, Sean Hurley, Partner and CEO at hearforward, will join Dealer.com as Director, Social and Marketing Analytics. 

About Dealer.com

Dealer.com is a leader in automotive digital marketing solutions - serving automotive retailers, manufacturers and media companies worldwide. The company's innovative, award-winning digital marketing and advertising platform helps significantly lower the cost of customer acquisition, enhancing dealers' efficiency and profitability. The company employs over 600 people in its Burlington, VT, and Manhattan Beach, CA, offices. Dealer.com's commitment to employee health and wellness makes it one of the country's most desirable places to work, and in 2011 was named best overall company in the U.S. at the American Business Awards for companies with under 2,500 employees. For more information, visit dealer.com.

Contact:
Alison von Puschendor
Alison.VonPuschendorf@dealer.com
804-258-3088

SOURCE  Dealer.com

Dealer.com

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

Assurant Solutions and SupportSpace Partner to Deliver Premium Remote Technical Support via Assurant Expert Services

ATLANTA and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Assurant Solutions, a leading provider of extended service contracts, and SupportSpace, Inc., the leading provider of crowdsource-based premium remote technical support for major computer and tech brands, today announced the launch of a 'one-stop-shop' solution for enhanced services and support.   

Assurant Expert Services enables Assurant Solutions' partners in the telecommunications, consumer electronics and major appliance sectors to sell, manage and deliver revenue-generating support and services to their customers without the time and cost associated with building a technical infrastructure, identifying technology experts or managing a program. Assurant Expert Services provide turnkey solutions for in-home, in-store and on-line services, including a web portal that enables real-time remote services, scheduling and management through a functional and flexible work-order system. Available services cover a wide range of technology products including computers and peripherals, mobile devices, TVs and home theater, small electronics, and major appliances.

Through this partnership, SupportSpace will provide Assurant Solutions with remote IT service support via its client-branded portal and technical experts to deliver premium, consistent service. Customers can choose the technical expert of their choice, evaluating their performance via a "5-Star" based rating system.  They can connect with experts through a variety of channels including chat, on-line messaging and/or phone.  Customers also have the option of speaking to the same expert each time they access remote technical support, creating a positive, highly-personalized customer experience.

"Assurant Expert Services helps our partners deliver quality support and services to their customers, and remote technical support is a cornerstone to the program," said Keith Meier, senior vice president of Assurant Solutions' Extended Protection Services business. "SupportSpace is the logical choice as our remote IT support partner. Their focus on delivering a superior technical support platform and a seamless customer experience allows our partners to provide multichannel customer support from the store, the call center and online touch points."

"Assurant Solutions has built a breakthrough offering in the form of Assurant Expert Services," said Joe Davis, chief executive officer of SupportSpace. "Our combined offering enables Assurant Expert Services clients to differentiate themselves by extending relationships past the point of sale and creating revenue by delivering valuable service support to customers. We look forward to partnering with Assurant Expert Services as they help clients offer new, more convenient ways for customers to access service and support."

To view or enroll in Assurant Expert Services, visit http://bit.ly/I7jYRk.

About SupportSpace, Inc.
SupportSpace is the leading provider of crowdsource-based premium remote technical services for major computer and tech brands. The Company is spearheading a paradigm shift in the way companies build and nurture their post-sales relationships with their customers and increase brand value, by revolutionizing the way premium technical services are delivered. SupportSpace's business model leverages both today's web-centric economy and its network of highly skilled, locally based Certified Experts, who collaborate and utilize the SupportSpace SaaS-based platform to deliver a superior user experience at a competitive cost. The Company maintains an outstanding customer satisfaction rating of over 95% (industry standard according to Help Desk Institute is 73%). The privately held company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. http://www.supportspace.com

Assurant Solutions
Assurant Solutions businesses develop, underwrite, market and administer specialty insurance, extended service contracts and other risk management solutions through collaborative relationships with leading financial institutions, retailers, automobile dealers, funeral homes, utilities and other entities. With operations in 25 locations, including executive offices in Atlanta, Assurant Solutions serves clients and their customers in 10 countries throughout North America, the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe. http://www.assurantsolutions.com.

Assurant Solutions is part of Assurant, a premier provider of specialized insurance products and related services in North America and select worldwide markets. The four key businesses -- Assurant Solutions, Assurant Specialty Property, Assurant Health, and Assurant Employee Benefits -- partner with clients who are leaders in their industries and have built leadership positions in a number of specialty insurance market segments in the U.S. and select worldwide markets.

Assurant, a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AIZ. Assurant has approximately $27 billion in assets and $8 billion in annual revenue. Assurant has approximately 14,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered in New York's financial district. http://www.assurant.com.

SOURCE  Assurant Solutions

Assurant Solutions

CONTACT: Patrice Eastham, Vice President, Business Communications, Assurant Solutions, +1-770-763-2740, C +1-404-373-8232; Marilyn Callaghan, Director of Marketing, SupportSpace, Inc., +1-650-741-9338, marilync@supportspace.com

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

GSI's JD Edwards Upgrade Workshop Comes to New York City on Aug. 23

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and JD Edwards World software users will learn what to expect when upgrading their software when they attend GSI's JD Edwards Upgrade Workshop in New York this week.

The free one-day, classroom-based workshop will be held this Thursday, August 23, in Oracle's midtown New York offices. Instructors from GSI, Inc. (http://www.GetGSI.com) will provide a comprehensive "day in the life" depiction of what an Oracle customer goes through when upgrading to the latest JD Edwards release, covering each aspect of the value proposition, planning and execution of the upgrade. The workshops are an extension of Oracle's "Upgrade to the 9s in 100 days or Less" campaign.

During the workshops, GSI's expert consultants will discuss:

    --  Building a business case
    --  Working with custom code
    --  Data management and migration
    --  On-premise hardware and cloud considerations
    --  Testing
    --  Training and best practices
    --  Project team organization
    --  Go-live activities
For more details about the workshops, including additional workshop dates, locations and registration details, please visit: http://www.upgradejde.com/workshops.htm.

About GSI
GSI, Inc. (http://www.GetGSI.com), founded in 2004 as Global Systems Integration, is a customer-service focused ERP software integration specialist with a primary focus on Oracle's JD Edwards (JDE) products. The company has more than 400 years of JDE experience and offers a comprehensive suite of project services, AppCare Services and staffing solutions - all backed by a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Headquartered in Atlanta and with satellite offices and consultants nationwide, GSI is one of the fastest growing service providers in the market.

SOURCE  GSI, Inc.

GSI, Inc.

CONTACT: Savannah Tikotsky, +1-212-808-4903, or Emily Simmons, +1-212-808-4904, both of Feintuch Communications, gsi@feintuchpr.com, Newsroom: http://www.feintuchcommunications.com/gsi

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

Buffalo Completes Terastation 5000 Series With Three New Models

New High Speed Dual-Core Processor, Large Storage Capacities, and Surveillance Video Management Combine to Deliver Cost-Effective SMB Storage Solution

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo Technology, a global leading manufacturer of networking and storage solutions for consumers and businesses, today announced the launch of three additional models in the TeraStation(TM) 5000 network storage family. Completing the series, the four-bay 1U rack mountable TeraStation 5400r, six-bay TeraStation 5600, and eight-bay TeraStation 5800 join the currently shipping two-bay TeraStation 5200 and the four-bay TeraStation 5400. The new TeraStation model's are powered by the faster dual-core 2.13 GHz Intel® Atom(TM) processor D2700 and 2 GB DDR3 RAM as well as an array of business-class features including the Buffalo Surveillance Video Manager. These new additions to the 5000 series pair supercharged performance and features with even higher storage capacities. 

"The TeraStation 5000 series continues to advance our market leadership and represents yet another step in a long line of reliable and cost effective business class storage solutions that date back almost ten years," said Matt Dargis, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology. "With launch of three new TeraStation models, Buffalo has once again proven its commitment to our SMB customers with an unrelenting dedication to innovation, simplicity, and engineering excellence."

Everyday, SMB customers are challenging manufacturers to provide cost effective backup and disaster recovery solutions that address their ever-increasing performance and storage capacity needs.  The VMware® Certified TeraStation 5000 series meets these demands with an updated user interface that provides simplified management, optimized resource utilization, and true disaster recovery protection. Loaded with business-class features including simultaneous NAS and iSCSI target functionality, surveillance video management, Active Directory support, disk quota support, share level replication, failover support, dual gigabit Ethernet ports, hot-swap hard drives and USB 3.0 accessory support, the TeraStation 5000 series is the most comprehensive line of network storage solutions on the market.

Buffalo Surveillance Video Manager:
The TeraStation 5000 series is equipped with a scalable video surveillance asset management platform that allows high quality video recording and management for easy access and playback. The Buffalo Surveillance Video Manager provides advanced forensics-based video lifecycle management for IP video surveillance needs. Support for up to 10 RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) IP-based video surveillance cameras allows direct capture, management, camera feed storage and simultaneous viewing of live as well as stored video. With the ability to attach additional TeraStation devices for increased camera support, long-term retention and redundancy, the Buffalo Surveillance Video Manager is one of the most cost-effective and scalable surveillance video solutions available. One camera license is included with each TeraStation 5000 series unit and additional licenses are available for purchase. 

TeraStation 5800 (TS5800D):
TeraStation 5800 (TS5800D) features eight pre-populated drive bays with capacities up to 32 TB and supports data protection options including RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/51/60/61 for a balanced mix of redundancy and performance. TeraStation 5800 will replace the current TeraStation Pro 8 TS-8VL/R6 and will be available at the end of August at an estimated street price of $1799.99 for the 16 TB (TS5800D1608), $2,699.99 for the 24 TB (TS5800D2408) and $3,799.99 for the 32 TB (TS5800D3208).

The TeraStation 5600 (TS5600D):
The TeraStation 5600 (TS5600D) features six vertical pre-populated drive bays with capacities up to 18 TB and supports data protection options including RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/51 for a balanced mix of redundancy and performance. TeraStation 5600 will replace the current TeraStation Pro 6 TS-6VL/R6 and will be available at the end of August at an estimated street price of $1599.99 for the 12 TB (TS5600D1206) and $1,999.99 for the 18 TB (TS5600D1806).

The TeraStation 5400r (TS5400R):
The TeraStation 5400r (TS5400R) features four pre-populated drive bays in a 1U form factor with capacities up to 16 TB and supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10. TeraStation 5400r will replace the current TeraStation Pro Rackmount TS-RVHL/R6 and will be available in Q4 of 2012 with pricing to be announced later.

Buffalo's TeraStation 5000 series is backed by a limited three-year warranty and toll-free 24/7 US based technical support. Buffalo products can be purchased through distributors, online resellers and Buffalo's web site.  For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit the company's Web site at http://www.buffalotech.com.

About Buffalo Technology
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a leading provider of award-winning networking, storage, and multimedia solutions for the home and small business customers as well as for system builders and integrators. With almost three decades of networking and computer peripheral experience, Buffalo has proven its commitment to delivering innovative, best-of-breed solutions that have put the company at the forefront of infrastructure technology.  For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit http://www.buffalotech.com.

Buffalo, Inc. trademark statements. Buffalo is a trademark of Buffalo, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. 

SOURCE  Buffalo Technology

Buffalo Technology

CONTACT: Jay Pechek (512) 349-1333, jayp@buffalotech.com, BUFFALO

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

Hauppauge Introduces The Best HD Video Game Recorder Yet: HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition

Higher Performance, Easier Installation, HDMI In and Out, Smaller Size, 1080p "No Delay Pass-Through" and Much More

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hauppauge Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAUP), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of TV tuners and HD video recorders, has launched their latest high definition video game recorder, HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition, at the gamescom2012 gaming show in Cologne, Germany. HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition will have a list price of $169 - and features high definition HDMI and Component video recording at up to 1080p30, plus HDMI "no delay pass-through" so gamers can record their game play while playing the game on a TV monitor.

The HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition is a complete kit for gamers who want to record their Sony PlayStation®3 or Xbox® 360 game play in high definition. HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition features near-perfect video quality and records HD video from either HDMI or Component video at up to 1080p30. Gamers can share their best video gameplay with friends on YouTube by using the included Arcsoft Showbiz application to record and then upload videos. HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition also allows users to produce their own movies from their gameplay.

All cables necessary to record gameplay are included: an extra long 9 ft USB cable is included, plus two 6 ft HDMI and a 6 ft special PS3 Component video cable for use with the Sony Playstation 3.

HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition includes a pro-quality HD video encoder so gamers will get the best video quality when they record game play. The built-in HD video recorder was designed for the TV broadcast industry. All recordings are in H.264, which is the video format used to make HD Blu-ray discs. To make installation easy, HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition has "no delay" HDMI pass-through. This means that gamers can connect HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition between their game console and an HD TV set using HDMI and play their games on the HD TV set live without experiencing any delay.

With higher performance, easy installation and unparalleled quality, HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition is the best HD game recorder yet. Find out more at http://www.hauppage.com.

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About Hauppauge

Hauppauge Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAUP) is a leading developer and manufacturer of high definition video recorders plus digital TV and data broadcast receiver products for personal computers. Through its Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc., PCTV Systems Sarl.and Hauppauge Digital Europe subsidiaries, the Company designs and develops digital video boards for TV-in-a-window, digital video editing and video conferencing. The Company is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, with administrative offices in New York, Germany, Singapore, Taiwan, Ireland and Luxembourg and sales offices in Germany, London, Paris, The Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Singapore and California. The Company's Internet web site can be found at http://www.hauppauge.com. Hauppauge and WinTV are registered trademarks of Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc. Other product or service names herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Hauppauge Digital, Inc.

Hauppauge Digital, Inc.

CONTACT: Belinda Rooney, SS|PR, +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com

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

E-commerce Technology Provider Capitalizing on the Fast Rate of Growth in Latin America

SLI Systems' Full-Service Site Search and Navigation in Use by Top Brazilian and other Latin American Retailers

News Highlights:

- Brazil represents the largest e-commerce market in Latin America, having grossed more than $11 billion in 2011, a 26% increase over 2010, according to Forbes

- With a government plan to provide low-cost broadband access in place, the country's number of Internet users and the amount of time they spend online are also expected to increase dramatically

- SLI Systems is one of the earliest site search and navigation providers to enter this region and is already a market leader, with several of Brazil's top retailers using its full-service solutions.

SAN JOSE, Calif. and SAO PAULO, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SLI Systems today announced its increasing momentum as a leading provider of full-service site search in Brazil and Latin America, with several prominent retail brands using its solutions to improve the online search and navigation experience for customers. The company is partnering with other e-commerce technology providers in the region to offer integrated search and navigation implementations with other solutions like platform hosting, web analytics, and other applications.

Quotes:
"Our hosted site search and navigation solutions, along with our team of full-service experts, help improve conversions and drive revenue for companies around the world. Given Brazil's fast rate of growth and the untapped market opportunity, it makes perfect sense for us to work with the e-retail leaders and emerging brands in that region," said Shaun Ryan, CEO of SLI Systems. "It's exciting to see the difference in e-commerce performance when site search is optimized to drive more purchasing activity, and we're certain search will become a key usability feature as the e-commerce industry in Brazil continues to progress."

Data Points:

    --  SLI is currently providing its full-service site search to several Latin
        American e-commerce brands, including Casas Bahia, a consumer
        electronics retailer; appliances and electronics retailers Fast Shop and
        Pontofrio.com; Extra.com.br, the online retail site for the Brazil
        hypermarket and supermarket chain; online shoe merchant Netshoes
        (Argentina and Mexico), and Oqvestir, a women's fashion online retailer.
    --  SLI currently partners with eNext, an e-commerce consulting and
        outsourcing firm; and VTEX, a provider of e-commerce technology
        platforms, to serve its e-commerce clients.
    --  Jason Miller, CTO of Motorcycle Superstore, an online retail customer of
        SLI, is delivering a keynote at Forum Ecommerce Brasil 2012 on August
        25(th): "Site Search - Making sure customers find the merchandise they
        want"; SLI will also be one of the exhibitors at the event
    --  SLI Systems' full-service, customized site search, navigation and
        merchandising offerings help businesses in Latin America and around the
        world meet customer expectations for relevant results and information,
        and also promote particular products and brands, all based on previous
        visitors' search and click-through activity.
    --  SLI's solutions are dynamic, so results change as customer buying trends
        and search terms shift.
    --  The company's products include access to a team of search and navigation
        experts, who oversee deployment and provide ongoing management and
        support.
Click to Tweet: @SLISystems is an early market leader in Brazil with its full-service search and navigation solutions #BrazilEcomm http://bit.ly/TIeSPx

About SLI Systems

SLI Systems provides full-service site search, navigation, merchandising, and user-generated SEO, and is the top SaaS-based site search provider to IR500 retailers. Unlike traditional search software, SLI Systems' patented technology continuously "learns" from the behavior of visitors over time to deliver more relevant results. This learning-based search and navigation technology empowers retailers and content sites to enhance customer satisfaction by helping site visitors find the products and information they seek as quickly and efficiently as possible, increasing site conversions and average order value. SLI Systems is a privately held company, with offices in San Jose, CA; London, UK; Melbourne, Australia; and Christchurch, New Zealand. For more information about SLI Systems, visit http://www.sli-systems.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Nancy MacGregor Hill

RealTime Communications

510-733-6228
nancy@realtime-comm.com
http://www.twitter.com/nmhill / http://www.twitter.com/slisystems

SOURCE  SLI Systems

SLI Systems

Web Site: http://www.sli-systems.com

ebrary Fortifies Strategic E-book Acquisition for K-12 Libraries with Common Core Standards Content

Company Updates Subscription Database for School Libraries, Makes 3,000 New E-books Available for Purchase, Launches Math Pack

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To help K-12 libraries acquire e-books more strategically, ebrary®, a ProQuest business, has added hundreds of relevant e-books across acquisition models, which provide libraries with the best value when combined. Diversifying acquisition models is a key component of ebrary's three-step approach: Transition, Diversify, and Streamline(TM).

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120620/DE27948LOGO-b )

ebrary's renamed the Schools and Educators Complete(TM) subscription database, which has been updated with thousands of new e-books from renowned publishers such as ALA Editions, ASCD, Classroom Complete, and National Science Teacher Association. The highly affordable database now includes a growing selection of more than 8,500 titles with unlimited, multi-user access and a wealth of information in professional development and training resources.  Moreover, almost 4,500 titles in the database have relevance to state, national or provincial curriculum standards - with coverage of all common core subjects - including English Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Health and Physical Education, and Information Literacy/Technology.

Additionally, ebrary has added over 3,000 new titles that can be purchased outright or through its patron driven acquisition program where titles are only purchased if used.  Many of these titles are also eligible for short-term loan and ebrary consistently grows the consideration pool for these titles.

To further align with Common Core Standards and make it easier for librarians to purchase those essential titles, ProQuest's K-12 editorial experts have created a new off-the-shelf pack in Common Core Math Standards using a proprietary software application that aligns content to curriculum. ebrary's new Math pack has over 45 e-books and covers advice, teaching resources, and ready-to-go activity ideas for K-8 teaching, as well as pre-Algebra, pre-Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, and AP preparation for higher grades. The perpetual pack includes publishers such as Math Solutions Publications, MIT Press, Nomad Press, SAGE Publications Inc. (US), and World Scientific Publishing Co.

"ebrary believes in supporting both students and teachers with the most relevant content available while providing libraries with flexible acquisition options to achieve the greatest return on their investment. We're excited to be able to offer content that maps directly to Common Core Standards," said Leslie Lees, ebrary's Vice President of Content Development.  "In order to achieve that value alongside applicable subject matter, many libraries start with a continually growing collection like Schools and Educators Complete and then supplement with patron driven acquisition, short-term loan, and perpetual archive - including expertly selected packs in critical areas."

Key features and benefits of the ebrary platform include the following:

    --  Dedicated apps for the iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch® and Android(TM)
    --  DASH!(TM) (Data Sharing, Fast) for uploading and integrating a library's
        own digital content from local computers.  DASH! is available to School
        and Educators Complete subscribers.
    --  InfoTools(TM), which turns words into portals to additional knowledge
        online
    --  COUNTER-compliant usage statistics
    --  Multiple search and navigation options
    --  Chapter ranking of search results
    --  Personal bookshelves
    --  Highlighting and annotating
    --  Text-to-hyperlinks
    --  Text-to-speech
    --  Automatic citations
    --  Interface in multiple languages
About ebrary (http://www.ebrary.com) 
ebrary helps customers acquire e-books strategically through a three step approach: Transition, Diversify and Streamline(TM).  The company believes that by challenging the e-book status quo, organizations can effectively serve the diverse and growing needs of researchers and maximize their budgets. Founded in 1999, long before e-books were popular, ebrary is a ProQuest business located in Palo Alto, CA, USA.

SOURCE  ebrary

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ebrary

CONTACT: Lynn Brainard, lynn@ebrary.com, +1-714-771-4397

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

Compuverde Unveils Game-Changing Big Data Virtualization and Storage Suite

Gateway and Object Store Solutions Deliver Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness to Service Providers, Telcos and Large Enterprises

KARLSKRONA, Sweden, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Compuverde, the Big Data virtualization and storage solution for service providers, telecommunications companies and enterprises, today announced the launch of its combined product suite for efficient, cost-effective Big Data virtualization and storage. The new Gateway and Object Store offerings are aimed at increasing ROI for large enterprises by reducing energy usage costs by up to 50 percent.

With data storage demands rising exponentially each year, service providers, telcos and large enterprises are searching for ways to leverage customer data efficiently and safely while controlling spiraling energy expenses.  By shrinking energy costs up to 50 percent, Compuverde's new software suite enables these organizations to leverage their huge customer base more efficiently, extracting a massive competitive advantage in storage economies of scale.

When used together, Compuverde's product suite lowers Big Data hardware needs and capital expenditure. Compuverde helps keep costs down by working with less expensive, low-performing storage units, forming them into a high-performance storage cloud. The use of a symmetric architecture eliminates bottlenecks that are a costly part of traditional storage solutions. With no single points of failure or performance bottlenecks to protect, customers are free to choose less expensive off-the-shelf hardware.

Key Facts:

    --  Increased performance and reliability: Data is stored in multiple copies
        and can be separated geographically among different locations within the
        cluster.  A highly efficient fault recovery process allows for nearly
        complete redundancy.
    --  Self-healing clusters: When a disk or storage node breaks down, the
        cluster self-heals by recreating the missing data from the damaged node
        in the cluster, resulting in a temporary capacity decrease.
    --  Simplified scalable deployment and maintenance: The Compuverde suite
        avoids the need for special purpose or central nodes, greatly
        simplifying deployment and maintenance.
    --  Lower costs: By leveraging clusters of standardized servers, Compuverde
        stores petabytes of accessible data at the lowest possible cost.
Supporting Quotes:

Stefan Bernbo, CEO, Compuverde, said: "With Compuverde, the cache is synchronized at all times with the storage nodes, resulting in high performance and reliability. A highly efficient fault recovery process allows for nearly complete redundancy. Our new Gateway and Object Store suite increases performance up to 400 percent in unstructured and structured Big Data storage compared to existing products in the market."

Eric Slack, senior analyst, Storage Switzerland, said: "Storage is an Achilles' heel for Big Data virtualization.  Running thousands of virtual machines can lead to significant data usage costs prompting large enterprises to explore ways of reducing expenditures on infrastructure and operations.  Being able to use commodity hardware while reducing energy consumption in their data centers could provide a competitive edge to service providers and telcos looking to compete in the hosted cloud sphere."

Supporting Resources:

    --  Find out more about the combined Gateway and Object Store solutions at:
        http://www.compuverde.com
    --  Overview of Compuverde big data storage solution
        --  Compuverde big data storage solution http://bit.ly/PU8dgp
    --  Compuverde virtual machine support in gateways
        --  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOEmhjRqEQ
    --  Compuverde ObjectStore - for extreme storage needs
        --  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v™16BeLq4MM
Social Media Destinations:

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/compuverde

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/compuverde

About Compuverde

Compuverde is the leader in Big Data virtualization and storage solutions for service providers, telecommunications companies and enterprises. Compuverde's solution combines telco-grade "five nines" reliability and highly-scalable cloud-based object storage with integrated cache functionality, delivering 50 percent lower energy usage and enabling the use of environmentally-friendly hardware. For more information, visit http://www.compuverde.com.

Editorial Contact:

Peggy Tierney

Nadel Phelan, Inc.

(831) 440-2405
peggy.tierney@nadelphelan.com

SOURCE  Compuverde

Compuverde

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

VHL Family Alliance Launches New Website

VHL Family Alliance's 20th Anniversary Marked with Fresh New Information Portal

BOSTON, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The von Hippel-Lindau Family Alliance (VHLFA), the leading resource for von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) and related tumor conditions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new, user-friendly website, http://www.vhl.org.

The goal of the new site is to provide visitors with easily accessible information regarding research, treatment, and support. In upholding VHLFA's mission to improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for individuals and families affected by von Hippel-Lindau disease, visitors will have the ability to navigate the site to obtain critical, up-to-date information regarding VHL.

"We are proud to release our updated and easy to navigate website," said Camron King, chair of the VHLFA website committee. "The site reflects months of work by members of the VHLFA community and highlights our mission of funding research and educating, supporting, and improving the lives of individuals and families affected by von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL), kidney cancer, and hereditary cancers."

The VHLFA 20 year anniversary will also be marked with a Fundraising Dinner honoring Founding Executive Director, Joyce Graff and prominent VHL Researcher, Dr. William Kaelin of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Proceeds from this event will go towards critical research aimed at identifying a cure to VHL and other tumor-related cancers. To date, the VHLFA has awarded over $1.3M in research grants.

About VHLFA

The VHL Family Alliance (VHLFA), a 510(c)3 non-profit organization founded in Brookline, Massachusetts in 1993, is an international network of family support volunteers, researchers, and medical professionals. VHLFA is the preeminent resource for VHL and related tumor conditions. The VHL gene is a primary player on the path of angiogenesis and thus is one of the keys to understanding cancer. Like us on Facebook, find us on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter.

For more information about VHL or VHLFA, visit http://www.vhl.org or call 617.277.5667 x4.

For more information, contact:
Ilene Sussman, VHL Family Alliance
617.277.5667 x4
director@vhl.org

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SOURCE  VHL Family Alliance

VHL Family Alliance

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

Elbit Imaging Ltd. Announces Midroog Ltd., an Affiliate of Moody's Investors Services, Changes Rating of Company

TEL AVIV, Israel, August 20, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Elbit Imaging Ltd. ("EI" or the "Company") (TASE, NASDAQ: EMITF) announced today, that
Midroog Ltd., an affiliate of Moody's Investors Services, has decided to change the rating
of all of the Company's Series A thought Series G Notes and Series 1 Notes, which are
traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, from "Baa1/Negative" credit rating, to
"Baa3/Negative" credit rating.

    About Elbit Imaging Ltd.

    Elbit Imaging Ltd. operates in the following principal fields of business: (i)
Commercial and Entertainment Centers - Initiation, construction and sale of shopping and
entertainment centers and other mixed-use real property projects, predominantly in the
retail sector, located in Central and Eastern Europe and in India; (ii) U.S. Real Property
- Investment in commercial real property in the United States; (iii) Hotels - Hotel
operation and management, primarily in major European cities; (iv) Medical Industries -
(a) research and development, production and marketing of magnetic resonance imaging
guided focused ultrasound treatment equipment and (b) development of stem cell population
expansion technologies and stem cell therapy products for transplantation and regenerative
medicine; (v) Residential Projects - Initiation, construction and sale of residential
projects and other mixed-use real property projects, predominately residential, located
primarily in India and in Eastern Europe; (vi) Fashion Apparel - Distribution and
marketing of fashion apparel and accessories in Israel; and (vii) Other Activities - (a)
venture capital investments and (b) investments in hospitals and farm and dairy plants in
India. We have presently decided to suspend our investment activities in hospitals and
farm and dairy plants in India until we are satisfied that the economy has recovered
sufficiently to resume such activities.

    Any forward-looking statements in our releases include statements regarding the
intent, belief or current expectations of Elbit Imaging Ltd. and our management about our
business, financial condition, results of operations, and its relationship with its
employees and the condition of our properties. Words such as "believe," "expect,"
"intend," "estimate" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Actual results
may differ materially from those projected, expressed or implied in the forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors including, without limitation, the factors set
forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without
limitation, Item 3.D of our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2011, under the caption "Risk Factors". Any forward-looking statements contained in
our releases speak only as of the date of such release, and we caution existing and
prospective investors not to place undue reliance on such statements. Such forward-looking
statements do not purport to be predictions of future events or circumstances, and
therefore, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement contained our
releases will prove to be accurate. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements. The transaction described above involves additional risk
factors associated with transactions of this type that are not included in Item 3.D (under
the caption "Risk Factors") of our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2011. Among other things, credit linked notes involve a high degree of risk
as they represent an investment linked to the credit of certain reference item(s)which
will be influenced (positively or negatively) by fluctuations in the credit of the
relevant reference item(s), the time remaining to the redemption date and the
creditworthiness of the reference item which in turn may be affected by the economic,
financial and political events in one or more jurisdictions, and investors in reference
item linked notes may risk losing their entire investment. In the event of the occurrence
of certain circumstances specified in the applicable final terms, the relevant Issuer's
delivery or payment obligation may be postponed or replaced by an obligation to pay other
amounts calculated by reference to the value of obligations issued by such Reference
Item(s), and hence, there is no assurance that the goals or expected results of the
transaction will be achieved.

   
    For Further Information:

    Company Contact:
    Shimon Yitzhaki
    Chairman of the Board of Directors
    Tel: +972-3-608-6048
    shimony @elbitimaging.com

    Investor Contact:
    Mor Dagan
    Investor Relations
    Tel: +972-3-516-7620
    mor@km-ir.co.il

Source: Elbit Imaging Ltd.

SerialTek Enhances 12Gb SAS Analysis Capability with the Introduction of the 12Gb SAS Splitter

DURHAM, N.H., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAS Plugfest -- SerialTek announces today the availability of the 12Gb SAS Splitter, targeted for 12Gb SAS protocol test and development. The SAS Splitter allows users to easily and transparently analyze 12Gb SAS signals and protocol simultaneously, when used in conjunction with SerialTek's BusXpert Pro II protocol analyzer and a high-bandwidth oscilloscope. 

The SAS Splitter operates by using an analog splitter to drive copies of the input signal to multiple destinations, including another SAS device, the analyzer and optionally, an oscilloscope. The splitter includes adjustable linear signal conditioners which can be tuned to compensate for effects introduced by extra cable lengths, connectors and board traces. A total of four bidirectional SAS channels may be analyzed using a single SAS Splitter, BusXpert Pro II Analyzer, and one or more scopes. The SAS Splitter provides 16 SMA connectors for connecting the scope(s), allowing the user to view all 4 bidirectional, differential lanes using 16 scope channels, or with just a 4-channel scope he can view 4 lanes in one direction as single-ended signals.

"The SAS transmitter training protocol adds new development challenges for our customers, making it more important than ever to be able to see the traffic as both analog signals and higher-level protocol," said Dale Smith, SerialTek President and CTO. "SerialTek's 12Gb SAS Splitter is the perfect solution for those who need to view training sequences with both a scope and a protocol analyzer." He added,  "Another value the 12Gb SAS Splitter provides is a completely analog and minimally intrusive option for getting 12Gb SAS devices to link up when an analyzer is connected.  In addition to the proven active equalization method used by SerialTek's proprietary Tx Training Follower, customers can now opt instead for a connection method that minimizes any changes to the original signals. With both options available, customers can choose between two innovative signal capture methods - a purely analog method that is minimally intrusive, and a digital method that can actually clean up some dirty signaling."

SerialTek's BusXpert Pro II SAS analyzer remains the industry's leader for its powerful triggering, search, and ability to display and save the largest traces quickly. Coupled with the 12Gb SAS Splitter and a high-speed scope, the Pro II Analyzer offers a complete solution to today's developers who need to view both the higher-level protocol, and Gigabit signals in picoseconds.

For pricing and availability contact sales@serialtek.com. For additional information about SerialTek, visit the website at http://www.serialtek.com.

SOURCE  SerialTek

SerialTek

CONTACT: Jud Bond, +1-408-436-8080, for SerialTek

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

NPointer from Neurotechnology Uses Hand Gestures to Control and Navigate Computer Programs Without a Mouse or Touchpad

NPointer Software Works With a Webcam to Enable Gestural Navigation and Control

VILNIUS, Lithuania, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurotechnology, a provider of high-precision biometric identification, object recognition and computer vision technologies, today announced the availability of NPointer, a new tool for computer control and navigation that uses simple hand gestures instead of a mouse or touch pad. The new program, which is available as a free download, requires no special hardware, just a standard webcam and the NPointer software.

NPointer allows the user to control standard Windows programs by enabling the user to scroll, click, double-click, drag and navigate around the computer screen using hand movements. NPointer is based on computer vision technology that turns the webcam into a controller when it is pointed at the hand. Easy-to-learn gestural controls map to the natural placement of the hand and fingers palm-down on a desk or hovering just above it, and the visual interface shows semi-transparent "buttons" and controls that temporarily layer over the computer screen. NPointer also enables disabled people to use head movements to control the computer.

"Today's release of NPointer is the first step toward gesture recognition that does not require special hardware," said Vaidas Didvalis, NPointer project leader. "We expect this technology will find many new fields of application and, based on user feedback, we will continue to improve it."

NPointer works with any standard, movable webcam and a PC or laptop computer with 1.6 GHz or better processor running the Windows XP or newer operating system. NPointer is available now for free download at: http://www.neurotechnology.com/npointer.html

NPointer is the first end-user computer control and navigation product from Neurotechnology, which also offers SentiSight SDK for the development of object recognition, computer vision and robotics applications. The entire line of Neurotechnology SDK products for object recognition and biometric identification are available with highly competitive licensing options through Neurotechnology or from distributors worldwide. For more information, go to: http://www.Neurotechnology.com/.

About Neurotechnology

Neurotechnology is a provider of high-precision biometric fingerprint, face, iris, palmprint and voice identification algorithms, object recognition technology and software development products. More than 2500 system integrators, security companies and hardware providers integrate Neurotechnology's algorithms into their products, with millions of customer installations worldwide.

Drawing from years of academic research in the fields of neuroinformatics, image processing and pattern recognition, Neurotechnology was founded in 1990 in Vilnius, Lithuania and released its first fingerprint identification system in 1991. Since that time the company has released more than 80 products and version upgrades for identification and verification of objects and personal identity.

Media Contact:
Jennifer Allen Newton
Bluehouse Consulting Group, Inc.
+1-503-805-7540
Jennifer (at) bluehousecg (dot) com

SOURCE  Neurotechnology

Neurotechnology

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

RouletteStrategy.net Launched after Sitting Empty for Years

MANCHESTER, England, August 20, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

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    One of the most fascinating casino games is roulette and it is enjoyed by people all
over the globe. Strategy is key in roulette because there is a multitude of different bets
that can be placed over the table and trying to play and bet in a methodical manner can be
a daunting task for new players.

    Some players search online for information about strategies and this in itself is a
challenge because there is a lot of bad advice and conflicting information out there. A
site that players can now turn to for reliable information is the newly launched
RouletteStrategy.net.

    The site has been filled with detailed information about strategy and the maths behind
the strategies. Numerical examples have also been provided for many of the different
strategies to ensure that the reader can understand them.

    One thing that players must understand is that no strategy can guarantee a win and the
editors of Roulette Strategy have made this very clear. This is the nature of roulette and
gambling, no matter how mathematically sound the method of play, there is still a risk and
an advantage in favor of the house.

    Another thing that is crucial when playing roulette is testing and practicing for
free. The editors of Roulette Strategy realized this and they have teamed up with Bet365,
one of the UK's largest private companies to provide three free roulette games directly on
the site. No personal information is required for these games; it's a simple case of click
and start playing. This is ideal because players can read about a strategy, and then test
it out for free straight away.

    For people that have never played the game before, Roulette Strategy have covered all
the basics and need to know information such as how to play, rules, payouts, odds and bet
types.

    The home page of their site can be located at http://www.roulettestrategy.net

Source: Roulette Strategy

Press information from: E. webmaster@roulettestrategy.net; T: +44(0)7738157967

Lumata Acquires ACT750, Enhancing Product Leadership for Telecom Operators With Best-in-class Subscriber Base Management Solution and Predictive Analytics

LONDON, August 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    - Acquisition enhances real-time customer lifecycle management and predictive
analytics capabilities to reduce churn and drive revenues for telecom operators.

    - Positions Lumata as the only technology and services company able to offer telecom
operators the ability to run large-scale loyalty programs as well as one-to-one marketing
campaigns within a single platform.

    Lumata [http://www.lumata.com ], a leader in mobile marketing software and services,
today announced the acquisition of ACT750, a provider of real-time customer retention and
revenue management products for telecom operators.

    With ACT750's best-in-class technology, Lumata is able to enhance its existing product
portfolio across two key dimensions. First, Lumata will be able to bring new loyalty
concepts to market by leveraging ACT750's micro-segmentation and real-time marketing
capabilities. Second, by integrating ACT750's powerful predictive analytics existing
clients will benefit from improved ROI across their usage stimulation and churn reduction
campaigns.

    The deal gives Lumata the broadest portfolio of customer retention and loyalty
solutions for telecom operators worldwide which offer large-scale marketing programs and
highly personalised, one-to-one marketing campaigns - all under one roof.

    "As operators drive customers loyalty, they increasingly demand new products and
innovative solutions from their partners," said Thomas Enraght-Moony, CEO, Lumata. "Adding
ACT750 to our portfolio supports this trend and underlines our commitment to the on-going
investments required to extend our market leadership," he added.

    "We are very excited to be joining forces with Lumata a global player with an
excellent reputation and a top draw client portfolio. We are now better placed to serve
our existing customers and to take advantage of Lumata's international reach to distribute
our products to telecom operators worldwide," said Alain Lefebvre, CEO, ACT750.

    About Lumata

    Lumata is a software and services company that enables operators, brands and hardware
manufacturers to engage with their customers through the mobile channel. Lumata has a
global footprint and a client base including: Orange, T-Mobile, Telecom Italia Mobile,
Verizon, Airtel, MTS & Telefonica as well as blue chip brands such as Nestle, P&G, HP and
Espresso Group. Lumata is backed by Francisco Partners and Buongiorno S.p.A.

    About ACT750

    Based in Grenoble, the Silicon Valley of France, ACT750 s.a.s provides specialised
software solutions to telecom operators worldwide. Privately owned, ACT750 is innovating,
and experiencing prolific growth by fulfilling the increasing customer retention and
stimulation needs of the industry. ACT750 customers benefit from its collective experience
of having worked with over 50 Telecoms worldwide representing more than half a billion
mobile users today. The core team at ACT750 has collaborated with major network equipment
providers such as Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Huawei, NSN or ZTE, and heavyweight
integrators such as Accenture, Atos, IBM, HP, and LogicaCMG in a wide variety of projects
around the world.

    For further information, please http://www.lumata.com or http://www.act750.com

   
    For further Lumata media information, please contact:

    MUSTARD PR
    Andrew Durkin
    M: +44-7887-998407
    E: Andrew@mustardpr.com

    Dan Walsh
    M: +44-7827-816871
    E: dan@mustardpr.com

Source: Lumata