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Tasktop Sync Brings Requirements To Developers And Testers, And Back Again, With New Integrations

Integrations for IBM Rational Requirements Composer, IBM RequisitePro, CA Product Vision and more extend Tasktop's Sync's reach to leading requirements management tools

DALLAS, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Agile2012 Conference -- Tasktop Technologies (tasktop.com), creator of Eclipse Mylyn and the leader for Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) integration, today announced Tasktop Sync 2.4, the latest version of its integration platform for connecting cross-functional enterprise teams and tools. The new Tasktop Sync enables cross-tool traceability and collaboration by connecting requirements tools, and the business analysts that use them, with existing Agile project management, development and test functions. Together with new analytics and web interface capabilities, Tasktop Sync provides organizations with a holistic view of the entire software development lifecycle, across a diverse set of enterprise, Agile and open-source ALM tools.

"Due to the disruption caused by Agile, requirements management is one of the fastest-changing parts of the ALM landscape," said Mik Kersten, CEO of Tasktop and creator of the Eclipse Mylyn open source project. "The problem is that the new breed of requirements management tools is just as disconnected from popular development tools like JIRA, and test tools like HP Quality Center, as the legacy tools they are trying to replace. Tasktop Sync 2.4 bridges that gap, enabling business analysts, developers and testers to work in their tool of choice, while ensuring that business analysts never lose track of a requirement as it makes its way through the lifecycle."

IT organizations with separate test, development and business analysis/planning functions are increasingly using Tasktop Sync to improve collaboration, productivity and agility. By connecting requirements management to development and testing, this new version of Tasktop Sync extends its value to address the needs of business analysts and project managers. In addition to connectors for more than a dozen project management, development and testing tools, Tasktop Sync now connects IBM RequisitePro (ReqPro), IBM Rational Requirements Composer (RRC) and CA Product Vision into the Tasktop ALM ecosystem.  With Tasktop Sync, business analysts, and the tools they use, are fully integrated into the software delivery lifecycle.  IT organizations also have complete traceability back to each requirement as it crosses IT functions and departments, transforming software maintenance into a quality-improving discipline and ensuring that development efforts are focused and relevant to the exact needs of the business.

In addition to change management and requirements integrations, the new version of Tasktop Sync includes:

    --  New Dashboards and Analytics - empower and provide more functionality
        for systems administrators through improved notifications and monitoring
        tools that speed recovery time and drive uptime of underlying ALM
        systems. In addition they improve visibility, and the measurement of the
        connectivity of tools within a software delivery organization, through a
        set of metrics on how the connections are working, and how many work
        items, defects or requirements are moving around the system.
    --  New Web UI - provides ALM process managers and administrators with
        access and visibility into the status of tool connections without having
        to log onto the servers that run them. These new capabilities extend
        Tasktop Sync administration beyond the Eclipse IDE interface to provide
        more convenience and flexibility to manage multiple ALM tool stacks via
        the Web.
"The value of this Tasktop Sync release is to connect the entire software lifecycle as a means of creating efficiencies to improve change management across departments and ensure complete visibility and traceability," said Dave West, Chief Product Officer for Tasktop. "With earlier versions of Tasktop Sync, we focused on connecting testers to developers.  With this latest release, we now extend the benefits of Tasktop Sync to requirements to provide customers, especially those within highly regulated industries, the ability to trace work items, defects and test plans back to requirements."

Tasktop continues to solve major challenges for software organizations that are implementing enterprise-wide Agile and ALM modernization initiatives by connecting developers, through Tasktop Dev, and cross-functional enterprise teams, through Tasktop Sync, to automate the entire application lifecycle. All Tasktop products leverage the Eclipse Mylyn task-based integration framework to provide a more strategic and lightweight synchronization solution than standard REST API and pure data-store integrations. Its tools provide visibility into ALM work flow, real-time data sharing of cross-function activities and context into actual performance and business value. Sync Studio, Tasktop Sync's visual monitoring, analytics and management tool for ALM systems, helps IT organizations get control of the heterogeneous toolsets used to deliver software, resulting in an ability to deliver market value quicker, reduce inefficiencies and promote collaboration and innovation by connecting individuals and teams across the enterprise.

Availability

Tasktop Sync 2.4 is available now and pricing starts at $299 per user per year. Alternate pricing and volume discounts are available.  For more information please visit (http://tasktop.com/blog/?p=6611).

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About Tasktop Technologies
Tasktop Technologies is the industry leader for Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) integration and developer productivity. The company's mission is to connect the world of software delivery through its Task Federation(TM) technology that maximizes the flow of information between tools, people, teams and processes. Tasktop created and leads the Eclipse Mylyn project, with more than 2 million downloads per month, upon which its commercial Tasktop Sync ALM middleware and Tasktop Dev IDE tools are based. The company's innovative technology solves one of the biggest challenges facing the software industry today - the complete disconnect and brittle integrations of ALM tools. Tasktop's partner ecosystem consists of open source, point tools and leading ALM suites, to integrate more than 70 disparate ALM tools with real-time connectivity and cross-repository workflow support. For more information, visit (http://tasktop.com).

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Savvis Adds Trend Micro-Powered Virtual Intrusion Prevention System to Symphony VPDC Cloud Services

Fully Automated vIPS Purpose-Built for Hybrid and Public Cloud Deployments

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvis, a CenturyLink company (NYSE: CTL) and global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises, today announced the addition of Trend Micro(TM) Deep Security to its global Savvis Symphony Virtual Private Data Center (VPDC) cloud services.

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The new security offering, Virtual IPS (vIPS) for VPDC, makes Savvis among the world's first cloud providers to introduce a virtual, fully automated intrusion prevention system purpose-built for hybrid and public cloud deployments. Benefits to Symphony VPDC customers include virtual self-tuning intrusion prevention and inline patching capabilities.

"Deep Security's innovative virtualization and cloud security design and feature set enable us to deliver a fully automated, virtualized intrusion prevention system that our customers can implement quickly and easily," said Chris Richter, vice president of security products and services at Savvis. "Moving forward, we expect to continue collaborating with Trend Micro as we explore opportunities to further enhance our position as a leader in cloud security."

Savvis expects to further integrate Deep Security and related reporting capabilities with its SavvisStation Portal, which provides users with access and complete visibility into all things surrounding their Savvis-managed IT services, including support tickets, invoices, service reports, security profile and product orders. Savvis also plans to increase its security operations center support to include 24/7 monitoring and support for vIPS.

"Savvis delivers proven, enterprise-ready cloud services that are depended on by many of the world's largest companies," said Kevin Simzer, vice president of corporate development at Trend Micro. "The addition of Trend Micro Deep Security to these services will enable Savvis customers to upgrade to our industry-leading virtualization and cloud security solutions that are purpose-built to protect hybrid data center and cloud environments."

Available in North America, Asia and EMEA, Symphony VPDC is one of the industry's first enterprise-class virtual private data center cloud solutions with multi-tiered security, service and network profiles. The flexible service levels (Essential, Balanced and Premier) provide a range of features, support levels and performance to suit broad infrastructure profiles that enterprises demand. With industry-leading security elements, quality of service and service-level agreements (SLA), Symphony VPDC meets a range of needs including web hosting, test/development, mission-critical and other applications.

Symphony VPDC also can be integrated seamlessly to support hybrid cloud solutions that leverage Savvis' managed hosting, colocation and network services.

Trend Micro Deep Security combines agentless anti-malware, web reputation, integrity monitoring, intrusion prevention and firewall in a single security virtual appliance for VMware virtual machines. In recognition of its leadership in virtualization security, Trend Micro was named VMware's Technology Alliance Partner of the Year in 2011 and the recipient of the first Cloud Security Alliance Industry Leadership Award in 2012.

About Savvis
Savvis, a CenturyLink company, is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises. Nearly 2,500 unique clients, including more than 30 of the top 100 companies in the Fortune 500, use Savvis to reduce capital expense, improve service levels and harness the latest advances in cloud computing.

About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms. The company is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprise customers. CenturyLink provides data, voice and managed services in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers for businesses and consumers. The company also offers advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink(TM) Prism(TM) TV and DIRECTV brands. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations.

For more information, visit http://www.savvis.com or http://www.centurylink.com.

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CONTACT: Justin Lopinot, +1-314-628-7053, justin.lopinot@savvis.com

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Quality Distribution, Inc., a Major Transportation and Services Company, Accelerates Google Chromebook Deployment by Leveraging Ericom Software and Google solution Implemented by Cloud Sherpas

Successful joint implementation of Google Ecosystem and Ericom's HTML5-based remote access technology empowers QDI with Chromebook access to Windows applications and desktops, and enhanced collaboration and productivity tools, from anywhere and any device

CLOSTER, N.J. and ATLANTA, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericom Software, a global leader in application access and virtualization solutions, and Cloud Sherpas, the world's leading Google Apps cloud service provider, today announced that Quality Distribution (QDI) has chosen Ericom's HTML5-based application and desktop virtualization software (PowerTerm WebConnect and AccessNow) to enable successful implementation of Google Chromebooks and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), throughout its organization. 

The Google and Ericom joint solution, implemented by Cloud Sherpas, comprises an application access and collaboration infrastructure that empowers QDI's thousands of employees, from more than 125 locations across North America, with access to both Google Apps and legacy Windows applications and desktops, on their Chromebook or personal choice of mobile or tablet device (iPad / iPhone, Android, RIM Blackberry and Playbook), without heavy IT involvement. The solution holds the promise to improve mobility, collaboration, increase productivity and save QDI thousands of dollars and hours year over year on IT costs.

Ericom PowerTerm WebConnect and AccessNow provide QDI's employees with easy access to Windows applications and desktops, including Office 2007 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word), logistics applications (TMW PowerSuite, Rand McNally MileMaker, Xata Turnpike, and other proprietary applications), and Internet Explorer, as well as to Google Apps, all through the Chrome browser and any other HTML5-compatible browser. As a true RDP zero client, AccessNow does not require Java, Flash, Silverlight, ActiveX or any other underlying technology on end-user devices.

Said QDI VP of IT, Cliff Dixon, "Working with Cloud Sherpas and Ericom is allowing us to achieve everything we set out to accomplish with Chromebooks, including greater mobility and easy access for our employees to all the applications they need - both Google and Windows-based. Ericom was the first company to provide an HTML5 remote access solution, which finally made Chromebooks a viable option." Dixon explained, "Many QDI documents were created in Microsoft Word, Excel and other proprietary document formats that have not been moved to Google Docs." Dixon continued, "Ericom AccessNow is allowing our drivers to continue working on the legacy Windows applications they've grown used to, while also working with Google Docs, whether they're connecting from a Chromebook, iPad, Blackberry, or other device." Dixon added, "Cloud Sherpas has provided us a Chrome extension to AccessNow which allows our employees to open a new browser tab and launch a session that automatically loads a Microsoft file received via Gmail." 

"Ericom is delighted to partner with Cloud Sherpas, a world class Google partner and service provider, in extending Chromebook access for QDI and other Chromebook customers," said Brian Berns, President & Chief Operating Office at Ericom. "Ericom AccessNow, an innovative and advanced HTML5 technology, provides a cost-effective and flexible solution for transportation companies who want to empower their users with browser-based access to Windows applications and desktops from Chromebooks as well as from any HTML5-enabled device or modern browser, from virtually any device and from any location -on the road, from home or in the driver's regional office."

"Chromebook, Chromebox and Google Apps adoption is facilitated by enabling user access to all of an organization's key assets. Ericom's WebConnect and AccessNow software allows us to provide our customers with access from any device through a browser or native client," said Eran Gil, SVP, Global Business Development, Cloud Sherpas. "We are engaged with several organizations looking to transition to Chromebooks, Chromeboxes and Google Apps, and require Windows access from any device including Windows, Mac and mobile devices such as iPad, iPhone, Android and Blackberry."

About Cloud Sherpas
Cloud Sherpas, the Google Enterprise 2011 Partner of the Year and a salesforce.com Platinum Cloud Alliance Partner, is a leading Cloud Service Provider that helps organizations adopt, manage and enhance public cloud solutions. Working with global enterprises, local businesses, educational institutions and government organizations, the company has transitioned more than 1.5 million end-users from legacy, on-premise systems to secure, scalable cloud solutions for everything from messaging and collaboration to sales automation and customer support. Cloud Sherpas has offices in Atlanta, Brisbane, Chicago, Manila, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Wellington. For more information, visit http://www.cloudsherpas.com.

About Ericom
Ericom Software is a leading global provider of Application Access, Virtualization and RDP Acceleration Solutions. Since 1993, Ericom has been helping users access enterprise mission-critical applications running on a broad range of Microsoft(®) Windows(®) Terminal Servers, Virtual Desktops, legacy hosts and other systems. With offices in the US, UK, EMEA, India and China, Ericom also has an extensive worldwide network of distributors and partners. Our expanding customer base is more than 30 thousand strong, with over 7 million users. For more information about Ericom and its products, please visit: http://www.ericom.com

    Cloud Sherpas Contact
    Kate Borger
    kate.borger@cloudsherpas.com
    404.857.0321

    Ericom US Contact
    Ilan Paretsky
    ilan.paretsky@ericom.com
    201-767-2210 x9718

    Ericom UK Contact
    Ian Platt
    ian.platt@ericom.com
    +44 845 644 3597
Copyright © 2012 Ericom Software Ltd. Ericom is a registered trademark, and Ericom Blaze and Ericom AccessNow are trademarks, of Ericom Software Ltd. All other company and brand, and product and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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

Marvell is the First to Announce Breakthrough Single Unified 3G Platform Supporting TD-SCDMA and WCDMA: Increasing Global Footprint and Reducing OEM Investment

Marvell's advanced, unified 3G platform enables global OEMs to lower their development cost and serve the growing mobile market with interchangeable R8 TD-SCDMA and global R7 WCDMA solutions

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) today announced a single unified 3G platform featuring the new Marvell® PXA988 and PXA986 - the next-generation of its industry-leading single-chip application and communications processor System-on-Chips (SoCs) - combined with Marvell's latest wireless combination technology (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + FM radio + Near Field Communications (NFC) + GPS), RF transceivers and integrated PMIC solutions for both Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) and Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) markets. With pin-to-pin compatibility, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can leverage the same printed circuit board (PCB) and ID designs, and operating system, application and multimedia software to address both the WCDMA and TD-SCDMA markets, which is expected to greatly simplify design cycles and reduce unnecessary cost. Engineering samples for the unified platform are available now.

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"I believe Marvell's advanced, single unified dual-core 3G platform will deliver high-performance, affordable smartphones and tablets to the global mass market. In the new era of the 'Connected Lifestyle,' I believe it is important for mobile devices, such as tablets, to have a highly integrated single-chip solution, combining a high-performance application processor and an always connected modem with high-end graphics and HD video capabilities," said Weili Dai, Co-founder of Marvell. "I am very proud and thankful for Marvell's global team of talented engineers, partners and Tier-1 customers in the mobile ecosystem, for their hard work, innovation and dedication to move the industry forward faster."

Marvell's new PXA988 and PXA986 SoCs integrate high-performance, 1.2GHz dual-core processors with cutting-edge cellular modems to support advanced multimedia capabilities consumers demand for their mobile devices. The successor of Marvell's PXA920 and PXA968 families of mobile processors, which currently power millions of devices by leading OEMs, the Marvell 3G platform combines field-proven modem technologies with new features designed to bring universal connectivity and high-performance, low-cost processing power to mobile devices around the world.

Designed specifically for the China 3G TD-SCDMA market, the new PXA988 is the next generation of the highly ubiquitous PXA920 family of mobile processors that powers millions of smartphones in China. Building from the momentum and success of the PXA920 and PXA920H, Marvell's new single-chip, dual-core PXA988 features high performance Cortex A9 1.2GHz processors and full 1080p encode/decode capability, which makes it ideal for high-quality multimedia playback and video capturing. The PXA988 is equipped with an integrated image signal processor (ISP), advanced graphics processing unit (GPU) that can achieve 192 million triangles per second (MT/s) and a breakthrough 533MHz LPDDR2 memory architecture for enhanced CPU and system performance. The PXA988 features a TD-HSPA+ R8 modem which supports dual-carrier aggregation and represents the next-generation of TD-SCDMA technology. The new advanced modem also supports Dual SIM Dual Talk, which enables users to activate two services on a single smartphone, and Downlink Dual Carrier (DLDC).

The all new PXA986 single-chip, dual-core mobile processor was designed for WCDMA markets and is pin-to-pin compatible with the PXA988, effectively streamlining and reducing costs for OEM design cycles. Powered by the identical high-performance application processor subsystem as the PXA988, OEMs can seamlessly re-use their operating system and multimedia software across both mobile platforms to minimize design resources and decrease time to market (TTM). The PXA986 features a HSPA+ R7 modem, which supports 21.1 Mbps download data-rate and 5.76 Mbps upload data-rate, making it a viable solution for 4G smartphones. The PXA986 modem also supports critical features such as Dual SIM Dual Talk.

About Marvell

Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a world leader in the development of storage, communications and consumer silicon solutions. Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure, including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit Marvell.com.

Marvell and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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Allied Holding Group Announces Official Launch of Corporate Website

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Holding Group ("Allied" or "The Company") announced today the launch of The Company's official corporate website. "In this day and age, a web presence is not only crucial to increase visibility but also to increase a financier's legitimacy in a sometimes gray market," stated Dave Holden, President of Allied. "Our new website will increase our transparency efforts among the Company's we are funding as well as provide an interactive web portal for our clientele."

According to Company officials, the launch of the new Allied Holding Group portal is scheduled for August 15(th), 2012 at 12 AM EST. The website can be accessed by visiting http://www.AlliedHoldingGroup.net and visitors are urged to join the mailing list for updates on clients, fundings, and the overall small-cap marketplace. "We couldn't be more excited about the progress we've made in these markets over the last two years, and we're thrilled to continue to provide state of the art funding mechanisms to our small and mid-cap clientele," concluded Holden.

About Allied Holding Group
Headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, Allied Holding Group has been providing creative financing to the small and mid-cap markets. As the industry is shying away from the use of debt conversions, 504's, Reg A's, or other sole securities based transactions, The Company has been providing up-front investment capital through new-age funding vehicles. Allied Holding Group provides equity financing from $500,000 to $10,000,000 based on the needs of our clientele.

Contact:
Dave Holden
President
Dave@AlliedHoldingGroup.net
(561) 865-6722

SOURCE  Allied Holding Group

Allied Holding Group

Web Site: http://www.alliedholdinggroup.net

MindArk Partners With Project Whitecard Studios

Developer of the NASA-Themed MMO to help bring Entropia Universe to Tablets

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MindArk, the developer of the largest real cash economy Massively Multiplayer Online Game, announced today it is working with Project Whitecard, Inc. to develop a new client that can deliver their MMO projects on virtually any browser and mobile based platform. This new technology will allow users to play from virtually anywhere they have a connection.

"By working together with Project Whitecard Studios we will have the ability to bring our fans a new way to stay connected with Entropia Universe," said David Simmonds, CEO of MindArk. 

Founded in 2008 by CEO Khal Shariff, Project Whitecard Inc. is an award-winning company currently developing the NASA-themed MMO, code-named "Starlite." The official massively multiplayer world developed in conjunction with NASA will deliver exciting adventures in the year 2035 with accurate science, technology, engineering and mathematics content while players vie to be the best and brightest Astronauts. 

"It became clear that Project Whitecard Studios and MindArk have many of the same goals and passions, and primarily, we want to deliver the best possible solution to our collective customer base, one that gives them freedom and one that allows us to fully express our creative visions. I am very excited to be working within such an incredible alliance. I also feel this collaboration gives us the best option to set a new standard for multiplayer engagement, and let's face it, modeling the possible futures of space travel, and sharpening minds: that's simply the coolest, isn't it?" says Khal Shariff, CEO of Project Whitecard Studios Inc.

MindArk is the developer and publisher of Entropia Universe, the largest real economy Massively Multiplayer Online Game in the world. Players have no monthly costs, but deposit and withdraw real funds for their adventures on any planet in the Entropia Universe. For more information on Entropia Universe or to download the free game please visit http://www.entropiauniverse.com.   

About Project Whitecard Studios

Project Whitecard Studios Inc. Is an award-winning technical company specializing in serious games and digital training. From its inception, Project Whitecard has worked with luminaries such as the Canadian Space Agency, delivering an award winning educational game to over 1 million students. Project Whitecard Studios and CET Wheeling Jesuit University are the recipients of a Mozilla/HASTAC/MacArthur Foundation award to create a digital badge solution with NASA-themed content, and a series of digital activities starting with the Curiosity Rover landing are available http://www.starlitebadges.com .

For more information on Project Whitecard and the NASA-themed MMO Game, please visit
http://www.projectwhitecard.com  |  http://ipp.gsfc.nasa.gov/mmo/

About MindArk

MindArk is the developer and publisher of Entropia Universe, a game space that encompasses multiple planet partners each with their own unique setting and gameplay style.  As the largest real economy Massively Multiplayer Online Game in the world Entropia Universe offers players the ability to participate in a unique virtual world where they have no monthly costs. Its innovative real money economy uses a virtual currency which has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar. This allows players to deposit and withdraw real funds for their adventures on any virtual planet or in the real world. Planet Calypso uses a state of the art graphics engine to deliver the highest quality visuals in an MMO today.

For more information on MindArk please contact us at the email below or go to our website at http://www.mindark.com

For further information about MindArk, please contact:

MindArk Media:
David Tractenberg
(310) 453-2050 x111
david@tractionpr.com

For further information about Project Whitecard or the NASA MMO, please contact:

Project Whitecard Inc.
Don Fraser and Rob Patterson
1-855-269-0718 (North America)
nasammo@projectwhitecard.com

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MindArk

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

NetAuthority Unveils Device-Centric Authentication and Transaction Verification Suite

New Solution Irrefutably Authenticates Devices; Detects, Prevents "Man-in-the-Browser" Fraud for Online Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NetAuthority, the device-centric strong authentication provider, today announced its Device Authentication Engine, Device Authentication Service (DAS) and Transaction Verification Key (TVK) technology, a suite of strong device-centric data security products that irrefutably identify network-connected devices and prevent automated "man-in-the-browser" (MitB) injected transactions.

With these offerings, NetAuthority has tightly coupled its patented Dynamic Device Key (DDK) generation and authentication technologies with industry-proven security standards and a flexible, high performance SaaS-based authentication service to provide the industry's first mass-scale device-centric strong authentication solution. The TVK transaction verification technology will be offered as an extension to the NetAuthority device authentication engine and service products.

Strong authentication is essential for preventing impersonation of stolen user names and passwords by irrefutably identifying the device and its association with the user. Transaction verification is a layered and equally essential solution that protects transactions from automated malware-based transaction fraud, which can occur after user authentication.

The NetAuthority device authentication engine and service are purpose-built for seamless, cost-effective mass adoption to address the ever-increasing security needs of the Internet-connected world.  "Man-in-the-browser" malware has become a significant threat to online banking services, with new research reports estimating automated fraud attempts at over $2 billion resulting in nearly $100 million in losses from successful attacks. Furthermore, automated MitB malware like Zeus and SpyEye are expanding from online banking attacks to other areas of online fraud. MitB fraud cannot be reliably detected by antivirus solutions, and is impervious to traditional multi-factor authentication.

The new NetAuthority transaction verification key technology provides strong device-centric transaction verification aimed at detecting and preventing MitB attacks. With the addition of the TVK extension, NetAuthority provides the industry's only strong authentication solution that incorporates independent transaction verification with zero day attack protection. Online service providers and financial institutions can now utilize NetAuthority's patented device-centric strong authentication engine and service to verify online transactions, preventing MitB malware attacks without additional software or complexity.

SUPPORTING QUOTES:

Chris Brennan, CEO of NetAuthority, said:
"Unlike other forms of multi-factor authentication, the DAE and DAS are designed to facilitate widespread adoption of strong authentication that is both affordable and transparent to the end user. Our suite extends the freedom of mobility and user choice with exceptional authentication security measures; preventing user account breaches while helping financial institutions, consumer online services and SaaS-based cloud services providers protect their customers, information and assets."

Derek Brink, vice president and research fellow for IT Security at Aberdeen Group, said:
"Solutions for authenticating users and transactions have always been a balance of user experience, strength of security and total cost - and the corresponding risks of user dissatisfaction, data loss and fraud and negative impact on corporate brands. The market trend has been towards solutions that are simple and transparent for end-users, while offering higher levels of protection against online fraud."

KEY FACTS:

    --  Device-centric multi-factor strong authentication and verification is
        both affordable and transparent to the end-user.
    --  The TVK detects and prevents automated MitB attacks, providing zero day
        protection from financial fraud while enabling the discovery of
        malware-infected devices.
    --  Multi-dimensional Dynamic Device Key (DDK) generation provides a unique
        device identifier for each session, eliminating the vulnerabilities of
        static identifiers such as digital certificates or security cookies.
    --  NetAuthority offers support for Windows, Mac and Linux end-user devices.
    --  Administrators can set flexible internal access protocols with
        fully-enabled white- and black-listing.
About NetAuthority
NetAuthority is the strong device-centric authentication solution provider. NetAuthority's patent-protected technology uniquely identifies and authenticates internet-enabled devices to thwart cyber security attacks, delivering compelling ROI for enterprise, government and other data-sensitive environments. For more information, visit http://www.NetAuthority.com.

Media Contact:
Peggy Tierney

Nadel Phelan, Inc.

+1-831-440-2405
peggy.tierney@nadelphelan.com

SOURCE  NetAuthority

NetAuthority

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

PAY.ON Offers Payment Providers Worldwide Easy Access to 145 Million Chinese Online Shoppers

MUNICH, August 14, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    - PAY.ON AG integrates China UnionPay and ChinaPay into its routing gateway PayPipe

    PAY.ON AG, the leading global service provider for worldwide payment processing,
extends the payment coverage of its routing gateway PayPipe to China. With immediate
effect, the gateway offers direct links to China UnionPay (CUP), one of the world's
largest credit and debit card organisations, and to the CUP subsidiary ChinaPay, the also
internationally well-known CUP card acquirer. Consequently, payment service providers and
their merchants in the USA, Europe and other parts of the world now get easy technical
access to the principal payment procedures of the world's second largest economy with
annual disposable income totalling EUR 290 billion and over 145 million active Chinese
online shoppers. Full details of PayPipe can be found at http://www.paypipe.com

    With integration of China CUP and ChinaPay into PayPipe, PAY.ON has opened the gate
for payment providers to monthly several million cross border transactions by CUP card
customers. PAY.ON comprehensively meets the various technical requirements of all market
participants. Payment service providers (PSPs) and independent sales organisations (ISOs)
are linked to both Chinese market leaders via a simple PayPipe integration for global
transaction processing. PAY.ON provides also a dedicated link to China UnionPay for
acquiring banks and acquiring processors complying to all necessary technical and formal
requirements.

    The high degree of relevance of cross-border e-commerce in China is also demonstrated
by the CUP expansion strategy. To boost the international attractiveness of its payment
methods, CUP currently allows PSPs and ISOs to become also a CUP acquirer itself in case
of their merchant portfolio is sufficiently promising - which is usually an exclusive
privilege of financial institutes. In the course of this transactions can be processed
easily via PayPipe. PAY.ON complements the new China connection with a comprehensive
on-site support. PAY.ON has its own operation in Asia since 2009 including account
management and customer services with well-established relations to all market players in
the Asia/Pacific region. "PAY.ON stands for fast and smooth execution of customer
requirements," says Dr. Tschangiz Scheybani, Managing Director of PAY.ON Asia. "Thanks to
our wide network of deep contacts with decision-makers, for example at operations like CUP
and ChinaPay, customers are able to drive their APAC strategy forward even faster."

    PayPipe offers payment providers the opportunity to connect their payment system with
the processing platforms of several hundred other payment providers and more than 100
international payment method providers via only one single interface (API). The result is
a significant technical simplification in global transaction handling, which is
accompanied by considerable cost savings. Relevant payment partners not yet integrated
into the PayPipe network such as payment service providers, acquirers, payment method
providers and other financial institutions will be implemented into the routing gateway by
PAY.ON on a short-term basis.

    Regarding processing infrastructure, PAY.ON operates one of the most state-of-the-art
data centres in the payment industry, which meets highest standards in terms of high
availability, productivity and operating continuity. The same applies to the security
concept meeting all the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
(PCI DSS v2). The data centre itself is also ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified. The set-up
of the data centre is completely maintenance free and due to state-of-the-art
virtualisation seamless and freely scaleable. London as the data centre location, with its
direct and thus uninterrupted connection to the world's high-speed data highways to all
continents, also offers best performance conditions.

    About PAY.ON:

    PAY.ON AG is a world leading operator of payment infrastructure systems and supplier
of the white label platform PaySourcing and the routing gateway PayPipe. PaySourcing makes
it possible for customers to outsource all relevant payment and risk-management processes,
or procure them via cloud computing and thus become a payment service provider themselves
whilst saving costs, time and resources. PayPipe is a high-performance payment gateway
that connects all payment market participants with each other using just one interface.
Accordingly, PayPipe accelerates global availability for all market participants like no
other network. Using PayPipe, transactions can be processed online for all payment methods
in all currencies and across all systems. All PAY.ON systems are PCI-DSS-certified and
thus guarantee compliance with the security standards and requirements that apply to the
international payment market. Further information can be found at
http://www.payon.com.

   
    PAY.ON AG - Press contact:
    Wilhelm Fuchs
    Manager Global Press and Public Relations
    Email: press@payon.com
    Phone: +49(0)89-4523-0562
    URL: http://www.payon.com

Source: PAY.ON AG

Virtual PBX Receives 2011 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award

Virtual PBX Complete with VoIP Anywhere Recognized for Exceptional Innovation

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Virtual PBX, the pioneer and leader in hosted PBX phone systems,announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Virtual PBX Complete with VoIP Anywhere(TM) a recipient of the 2011 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award.

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Virtual PBX Complete with VoIP Anywhere is a full-featured, hosted IP-PBX phone system. By blending full business VoIP telephony, open SIP peering and lack of proprietary hardware, the solution allows mobility, versatility and scalability for the modern small and medium-sized business.

"This award reflects the continued value small and medium-sized businesses obtain from Virtual PBX Complete with VoIP Anywhere as a high-quality, feature-rich VoIP solution," said Greg Brashier, CMO of Virtual PBX. "Our engineering team continues to focus on developing VoIP communications innovation tailored for our SMB customers and recognition like this is a great reward for their effort."

The Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award recognizes the vision, leadership, and thoroughness that are characteristics of the prestigious award. The most innovative products and services brought to the market from March 2011 through March 2012 were chosen as winners of the Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award.

"Virtual PBX was chosen to receive a 2011 Product of the Year Award for creating outstanding advancements in communications," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "Virtual PBX Complete with VoIP Anywhere has proven benefits for its customers and provides ROI for the companies that use it. Congratulations to the entire team at Virtual PBX. I look forward to more innovative solutions from them in the coming year."

The 2011 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award winners are published on the INTERNET TELEPHONY and Customer Interaction Solutions Websites.

About Virtual PBX

Virtual PBX believes you never get a second chance to make a good first impression especially when it comes to serving your customers. Ourhosted PBX phone service gives small and growing businesses a professional, fully automated call answering and routing solution that can be up and running in a matter of minutes. Forget the hassles and costs of buying and maintaining your own PBX hardware. With Virtual PBX, your employees, whether in one location or far-flung, can focus on serving your customers while we provide the advanced features and responsiveness that give you a competitive edge. We also offer a backup phone service to ensure your business stays up and running should disaster strike. For more information on how your business can benefit from our innovation and passionate commitment to great customer service, visit us on the Web at http://www.virtualpbx.com.

Company Contacts:

Jacqueline Velasco
The Hoffman Agency
(408) 975-3012
virtualpbxpr@hoffman.com

Greg Brashier
CMO
VirtualPBX.com, Inc.
(888) 825-0800, ext. 333
greg.brashier@virtualpbx.com

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

New WreckCheck Mobile App Takes the Guesswork Out of Auto Accidents

Free mobile app from NAIC helps consumers protect themselves, their property and their identities during one of life's most high pressure events

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Automobile accidents happen every minute of the day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 5 million wrecks occur every year. However, according to a July 2012 survey from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), many Americans do not know what steps to take or basic information to share -- or not share -- after an accident. They may even put their identities and safety at risk by sharing too much personal information. The new WreckCheck mobile application from the NAIC can help eliminate that risk.

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The recent NAIC survey revealed consumers were unsure about auto accident best practices, such as when to call the police or what personal information to exchange with the other driver after an accident. Consumers generally need only share their names and correct vehicle insurance information, which should include the phone numbers of insurance providers. Sharing additional personal information, such as driver's license numbers and home addresses, puts consumers, their property and their safety at risk. The most common misperceptions and associated risks were:

    --  Nearly 40 percent of respondents felt they should share their driver's
        licenses; one in six would allow the other driver to photograph their
        licenses as a convenient way to exchange information. The risk, however,
        is that many retailers accept driver's license information as a common
        way to verify identity over the phone.
    --  Twenty-five percent of consumers would share their home addresses.
        Unfortunately, sharing this information gives identity thieves the
        physical location of one's mail or garbage, which often is where they
        look for personal or financial information about their victims. It also
        means they know where their victim lives, putting his or her personal
        safety in jeopardy.
    --  Almost 30 percent of drivers think they are required to share their
        personal phone numbers. In fact, sharing personal phone numbers is not
        necessary.
    --  Close to 20 percent of people believe the only reason to call the police
        after an accident is if someone is injured. However, filing a police
        report can help facilitate the insurance claims process.
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission estimates nearly 9 million consumers have their identities stolen each year, disrupting finances and damaging credit histories and reputations.

"The last thing you're probably thinking about following a car accident is protecting your privacy," says NAIC President and Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin M. McCarty. "Understanding what information to share, and with whom, will help keep you safe after an accident and decrease some of the challenges of filing a claim later on. That's also why the NAIC created WreckCheck. The app will take the guess work out of what information to get following a car accident."

Eliminate the Guesswork

The new WreckCheck mobile application from the NAIC outlines what to do immediately following an auto accident and takes users through a step-by-step process to create their own accident report. It also provides tips for staying calm, safe and smart on the road, and makes it easy to capture photos and document the necessary information to file an insurance claim. Additionally, the app lets users email a completed accident report directly to themselves and their insurance agents. The app is free and available for both iPhone® and Android® smartphone users.

Drivers can visit InsureUOnline.org for additional information about what to do following an auto accident. Also available on the site is a downloadable accident checklist, a video demo, an audio news release, and other materials to help consumers protect themselves after an accident.

ABOUT NAIC

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is the U.S. standard-setting and regulatory support organization created and governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Through the NAIC, state insurance regulators establish standards and best practices, conduct peer review and coordinate their regulatory oversight. NAIC staff supports these efforts and represents the collective views of state regulators domestically and internationally. NAIC members, together with the central resources of the NAIC, form the national system of state-based insurance regulation in the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.naic.org.

SOURCE  National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

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National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

CONTACT: Angie Read, +1-816-512-2322, angie.read @fleishman.com; Scott Holeman, +1-816-783-8909, news@naic.org

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

Digital Management, Inc. (DMI) Enhances Its Mobile Computing Services With Acquisition of Top Service Provider for Mobile Infrastructure Management and Mobile Device Management

Addition of Mission Critical Wireless, LLC (MCW) Expands DMI's Footprint and Sets the Stage for Accelerated Business Growth

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Management, Inc. (DMI), a leading provider of mobile solutions and services for smart devices, announced that it has dramatically enhanced its enterprise mobility solutions for Federal and commercial customers through the strategic acquisition of Mission Critical Wireless, LLC (MCW), a global leader in mobile infrastructure management and mobile device management, headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

"Acquiring MCW is a major leap forward for our business," said Jay Sunny Bajaj, DMI's Founder and CEO. "MCW will help us solidify our lead and enhance our growth in mobile computing services for Federal and commercial customers. In the incredibly fast-paced world of enterprise mobility, it's clear that organizations need expert solution partners to deliver complete, customized turn-key solutions and services. We anticipate tremendous demand for our integrated services which are now unrivalled in the marketplace."

MCW, founded in 2004, is a global leader in mobile device management and mobile infrastructure management services.  MCW's data center in Lincolnshire, IL serves Fortune 500 customers in the pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and financial services markets.  The company has well established partnerships with mobile software providers such as MobileIron, AirWatch, and BoxTone, and strong channel partner relationships with T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, CDW, Insight and SHI. The company's unrivaled experience in delivering value through consulting services and managed services for bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments and corporate-owned-devices in a global setting will elevate DMI's position well ahead of competitive offerings.

DMI offers a comprehensive set of services around mobile enterprise application platforms (MEAP), mobile application management (MAM), mobile app store (MAS) and mobile device management (MDM) for enterprises, including:

    --  Mobile Strategy: strategic planning, business case justification, and
        mobile vision and roadmap based on user-centric decision support tools
    --  Mobile Infrastructure Management: planning, architecture, design,
        configuration and management of the entire mobility infrastructure
    --  Mobile Device Lifecycle Management: smart device provisioning, roll-out,
        centralized over-the-air mobile device management and mobile help desk
        services
    --  Mobile Application Lifecycle Management: mobile app development with a
        superior user experience using native and cross-platform development
        capabilities with complete control over application data security
"DMI has built a tremendously strong business, driving remarkable revenue growth through aggressive technology leadership and a strong commitment to excellence in service delivery. Joining our mobility services expertise and broad customer and partner network with DMI's sales, marketing, and technology muscle will dramatically accelerate business growth well beyond what either of us could have achieved separately," said Dan Croft, MCW Founder and CEO.

"MCW's capabilities in mobile device services and mobile infrastructure management are a perfect complement to our offerings," said Sam Ganga, Executive Vice President of DMI's Enterprise Solutions Group. "MCW's founders bring a wealth of experience and expertise in mobile solutions and technologies that can be leveraged to better serve our current customers and expand well beyond the current base.  DMI's resources and MCW's talent pool form a formidable force in the industry. Together, we bring a perfect fit of cultures and solutions that will drive tremendous customer value."

About DMI
DMI is a leading provider of mobile solutions and services for smart devices. Our commitment to superior services and solutions, including Strategic Consulting, Managed Services, Application Development, Mobility Solutions, and Cybersecurity Solutions, has resulted in dramatic growth and an expanding client base that includes fourteen of the fifteen U.S. Federal Departments and dozens of commercial clients. DMI is headquartered in Bethesda MD, with satellite and project offices around the world.

    Contact:
    Laura Florek      Sarah Scruggs
    DMI               Sage Communications (for DMI)
    240.547.6669      703.207.0435
    lflorek@dminc.com sarahs@aboutsage.com
SOURCE  Digital Management, Inc.

Digital Management, Inc.

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

DAP Technologies Unveils New Rugged Mobile Tablet with 9.7-Inch Multi-Touch Display

DAP's new M9700 lightweight Windows tablet offers a brilliant, large multi-touch display

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DAP Technologies introduces its enterprise-ready, rugged M9700 Windows(®) tablet with 9.7-inch multi-touch display. The newest addition to DAP's tablet lineup offers a solution for enterprise customers who need the screen size and lightweight features of a consumer tablet, but also need a more rugged solution that runs a Windows operating system compatible with existing networks.

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Just over 2 pounds (989 grams) and less than an inch thick (22 millimeters), the M9700 delivers lightweight mobility in a rugged tablet with a full 9.7-inch multi-touch display for pan and zoom functions.

"Consumer tablets have their appeal, but for many enterprise applications, they are neither rugged enough nor compatible with existing networks," said David Molesworth, general manager. "The M9700 offers a solution that combines the best-loved features of consumer models with a rugged design and the Windows-based operating system needed for seamless migration into existing Windows-based networks."

Protected against water, dust and 4-foot drops to concrete, the M9700 offers a more durable solution than consumer tablets, enabling its use in a variety of environments.

The M9700 offers reliable communication, with options for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and optional 3G and GPS. An autofocus 2MP camera with flash allows mobile workers to document issues and communicate them with the home office in real time.

The M9700 ships with Windows Embedded Standard 7 and a 32GB solid state drive. 

More information: http://www.daptech.com/products/m9700

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About DAP Technologies

DAP Technologies designs and manufactures rugged handheld, tablet, and vehicle-mount computers for demanding industries and harsh environments. DAP's computers improve data collection, processing and transmission in numerous industries, including utilities, field service, identity management, warehouse, transportation, and logistics. DAP has offices in Tempe, Ariz.; Quebec City; and Abingdon, U.K. http://www.daptech.com

SOURCE  DAP Technologies

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CONTACT: Corrine Heyeck ,  +1-480-241-1280, corrine@heyeck.com

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

Vycom Enhances Web Site Functionality and Visual Appeal

SCRANTON, Pa., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vycom today announced the development and launch of a new and improved website.  The refreshed site provides added functionality, is easier to search and navigate, and features bolder graphics and images.  The site is also easier to view on-the-go, with improved functionality on iPads and smart phones.

The site features higher impact visuals and up-close images of applications for its seven families of Olefin and PVC products.  And, it integrates Vycom's new Designboard HDPE product line and offers new Flametec how-to videos with welding tips for clean room and semiconductor cabinetry. 

When Vycom consolidated into seven product families three years ago, it made purchasing across the product families much easier.  "We have a renewed mission to make the entire selection and buying process easier for our customers at every level," said Don Wharton, President.  "I think our re-launched web site reflects and supports that goal."

He added, "The Vycom web site has improved functionality with a built-in a framework that is easier to search."  More intuitive and visual, it's easy to move from one family to another for easier information gathering and multiple product line ordering.  For example, as the user clicks on each product family, bold, detailed images show the product in use in various applications to reinforce the product descriptions.   

Vycom's seven distinct product families serving a diverse mix of markets include:  Playboard® sheet material for parks and recreation; Corrtec® chemical and corrosion resistant materials; Celtec® graphic display boards; Flametec® semiconductor and clean room cabinetry; Seaboard® for outdoor furniture and marine components;  Sanatec® for food processing and cutting boards; and Designboard for outdoor cabinetry, store fixtures, and display materials .

Vycom, a division of CPG International, is dedicated to maintaining an environment where quality meets performance. Vycom offers the largest range of products, capabilities and inventory for all your Olefin and PVC needs.  For more information, visit http://www.vycomplastics.com.

SOURCE  Vycom

Vycom

CONTACT: Maureen Murray, +1-973-993-1570, precise2@optonline.net

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

Bioflamex  (BFLX:OB) Announces The Acquisition Of Established Telecommunication Network Asset Management And Deployment Company

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ken Bland the CEO of Bioflamex, Corp. (OTCQB: BFLX) (the "Company") announced today the acquisition of Terra Asset Management, Inc. (or "TAM") a Delaware corporation based in BV Tulsa Oklahoma.  TAM is a network asset management company with engineers and technicians specializing in multiple facets of the design, project management and buildout of wireless networks. TAM provides an array of services for some of the largest Telecommunication, Technology and Wireless companies in the US, including such companies as Alcatel-Lucent, SBA, Crowne Castle, and Verizon.

The transaction was in the form of a stock swap through a Triangular Merger (the "Transaction") between the Company, TAM and a wholly owned special purpose subsidiary established specifically for the Transaction. Terms and conditions of the Transaction were reported in the 8-K which was filed shortly after the acquisition.

Kenneth D. Bland the recently appointed CEO and President stated, "With the acquisition of TAM we are initiating our  new strategic focus of Bioflamex into the Telecommunication market focusing on the connection of  the underserved rural telecommunication markets, and enhancing the public safety communications in these areas".

Bland continued, "TAMS Management team has worked closely with companies building out the 4G wireless network across America and Bioflamex intends to leverage this experience during the implementation of its new business plan. Bioflamex intends to continue to support service to TAM's existing client base as well as plans for organic growth."

About Bioflamex Corp.: Bioflamex Corporation is a company focused on the development, production and marketing of its proprietary "clean tech" and advanced high performance fire prevention and -fighting products and systems.

With its global scope, Bioflamex Corp. primarily aims at penetrating its main market segments with its proprietary Bioflamex aerosols and Sentinel wildfire detection and prevention systems. The mission is to protect the environment while saving lives and property from fires.

The Bioflamex Corp. products can enhance private households' ability to safely and efficiently fight and prevent home fires, and increase the ability to protect private and public property in forest fire prone areas with little or no contamination of the environment.

In a $100 billion fire safety and electronic security market, Bioflamex Corp. aims to become a leading "clean tech" niche player and to generate a $100 million + turnover within the next 5 years.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements relating to the company's business activities and other statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on current expectations about the Company's business. Words such as expects, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, estimates and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks that are difficult to evaluate. Actual results can vary from descriptions herein due to many factors including changes in metal prices and business conditions; changes in laws and regulations; problems encountered in exploration and obtaining permits; changes in the competitive environment; technological advances; shortages of skilled workers, drill rigs and equipment; the need for additional capital and other risks listed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings under "risk factors" and elsewhere. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Phil Sands, Cold River Capital Ph: 508-876-9088;
Email: phil.sands@coldrivercap.com
http://coldrivercap.com/

SOURCE  Bioflamex Corp.

Bioflamex Corp.

Web Site: http://coldrivercap.com

Kelly Products Offers 90-Day Free Trial of Knowtify, the EPA Pesticide Data Mining Solution for Chemical Professionals

Web-based queries and automated notifications turn EPA and state pesticide data into actionable business intelligence

COVINGTON, Ga., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelly Products, a leading provider of essential information and automation solutions to the chemical and agribusiness industries, today announced that it is making Knowtify, its data mining tool for EPA and state pesticide data, available for free 90-day evaluations. The Knowtify free trial program is open to qualified regulatory officers, brand managers, product developers and sales professionals directly involved in the U.S. pesticide marketplace.

Why Knowtify?

EPA and state agriculture databases house a wealth of details on every U.S. pesticide product, making them goldmines of potentially useful data. Knowtify turns that data into usable business intelligence. A Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution accessed through standard web browsers, Knowtify gives subscribers the ability to conduct on-demand searches of virtually any aspect of regulated pesticide products, and to be notified automatically of any new information regarding products or active ingredients.

Currently used by many of the country's leading chemical companies, Knowtify's usefulness spans the enterprise. It supports regulatory officers' efforts to ensure that company EPA records are accurate and complete, assists product developers in understanding their chemical options, aids brand managers in responding to changes in the competitive landscape and helps sales professionals uncover opportunities with new and existing customers.

"Knowtify is sufficiently flexible that most customers adopt it for a specific purpose, then discover additional uses for it," said Keith Kelly, president of Kelly Products, Inc. "Its unlimited access to quick answers and automatic alerts support a surprising variety of decision-making scenarios."

The Knowtify Evaluation Program

The Knowtify free 90-day trial is available to qualified professionals in any company actively involved in the U.S. pesticide market; to enroll, visit http://www.kelly-products.com/knowtifyme. The 90-day trial provides access to all Knowtify searches and features in support of a complete evaluation, and a product expert will provide live, remote assistance for orientation to best uses according to individual needs.

For professionals wanting more information on Knowtify, a white paper is available on the trial sign-up web page. Anyone wanting to contact Kelly Products directly regarding the program can call Mary Miller, Knowtify Business Development, at (540) 605-0460 or email mary@kellyreg.com.

About Kelly Products

Headquartered in Covington, Georgia, holding company Kelly Products, Inc. provides various segments of the chemical and agribusiness industries with essential information and automation solutions. Kelly Products' business units help leading chemical companies formulate and bring winning products to market quickly; assist departments of agriculture with electronic data capture, data tracking and funds collection for greater efficiency; and support gardening and landscaping interests by providing a wealth of information and assistance that fosters results for homes and businesses. For more information, visit http://www.kelly-products.com.

For more information:

Jenn Harrison
Carabiner Communications
404.655.2273
jharrison@carabinerpr.com

SOURCE  Kelly Products, Inc.

Kelly Products, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.kelly-products.com/knowtifyme

WorldOne Interactive and Treato Partner to Enhance MedLIVE FastResponse Market Intelligence Tool

WorldOne integrates Treato's Patient Perception Reports for Real-time Patient Intelligence

NEW YORK and YEHUD, Israel, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldOne (http://www.worldone.com), the global leader in healthcare insights and intelligence and Treato(TM)( )(http://www.treato.com), a unique source of patient intelligence based on online discussions, today announced a strategic partnership to integrate Treato's innovative patient perception reports into the MedLIVE(TM) FastResponse market intelligence platform.

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This past year WorldOne Interactive, the global engagement division of WorldOne, Inc., successfully launched MedLIVE (http://www.MedLIVE.com), a self-service portal that enables clients to send quick PULSE surveys to targeted segments of WorldOne's Global Networked Community of 1.8 million healthcare professionals (including over 1 million verified physicians across 80 countries). Media agencies, advertising agencies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers utilize MedLIVE to derive data and insights from global healthcare professionals within hours to help make critical business decisions and shape brand strategies.

With the addition of Treato, clients will be able to complement their physician and healthcare professional PULSES with a patient perception report, offering a lens into consumer behaviors and the client's competitive position. At a single click, Treato's brand perception tool aggregates real-time patient thoughts and attitudes into an insightful and user-friendly graphical report covering topics such as patient-reported drug use, drug switching and positive and negative drug experiences.

Treato automatically distills relevant meaning from patient-written health experiences on social media sites. Using patent-pending Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms and proprietary patient language dictionaries, Treato explores what patients have written about their medications and conditions in real-time and processes massive amounts of Web content into the collective voice of the patient. To date, Treato has analyzed over 1.1 billion patient posts, covering 24,000 conditions and medications.

"Treato is a perfect complement to MedLIVE. We built MedLIVE to be the fastest, most relevant and cost effective market intelligence and insights platform available to healthcare stakeholders. Tapping into online patient discussions will provide a more holistic understanding of physician decision making as well as patient attitudes and perceptions," said Peter Kirk, CEO of WorldOne.

"We are excited to join forces with WorldOne in its advanced market intelligence offering to the healthcare community; The capabilities offered through MedLIVE for understanding attitudes among physicians coupled with Treato's patient insights create a powerful and comprehensive viewpoint," said Ido Hadari, President of Treato. "Patients' actions and opinions are becoming a crucial factor in the healthcare and life science industry, and this partnership strengthens our vision of delivering the voice of the patient to key healthcare stakeholders."

About WorldOne

WorldOne is the largest healthcare data collection company in the world serving the market research industry for over a decade. Headquartered in New York with 18 regional offices across North America, South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, WorldOne offers clients online and offline access to medical professionals in over 80 countries through a range of differentiated products and services. WorldOne's global network includes over 1.8 million fully verified healthcare professionals, who in 2011 completed nearly half a million online surveys, answering over 20 million questions.

About Treato

Treato is a new platform of patient intelligence based on online discussions about real life experiences. Since its launch in 2011, over a billion patient discussions from forums and blogs have been analyzed, generating the collective patient voice for the very first time. The company is privately held and backed by Reed Elsevier Ventures and a group of private investors. For more information, visit http://treato.com.

SOURCE  WorldOne Interactive

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CONTACT: Jon Michaeli, VP, Global Marketing and Community, +1-617-497-1110, jon.michaeli@worldone.com, T: @W1_Interactive; or Michal Tamir, VP, Marketing and BD, +972-547-470-225, michal@treato.com, T: @Treato_com

Web Site: http://treato.com

Samsung Launches Three New GALAXY Smartphones with Marvell's Industry-Leading TD-SCDMA Solutions

Samsung's GALAXY GT-S7508, GT-S6108 and GT-S6358 models offer a broad range of choices for China Mobile's mass subscriber base

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) today announced Samsung has launched three new GALAXY handsets for China Mobile powered by the Marvell® PXA920 processor family, an advanced, highly integrated 3G platform with TD-SCDMA and GSM/EDGE communication support designed for multimedia-centric handsets. Samsung's latest handsets - the GALAXY GT-S7508, GT-S6108 and GT-S6358 - are complemented by the recently announced Marvell-powered GALAXY GT-i8250, providing the China market with a vast selection of choices for a wide range of consumers. Marvell's mobile solutions now power seven Samsung smartphone models, enabling them to bring 2G, WCDMA and TD-SCDMA technologies to three continents, further driving the mass market adoption of affordable, innovative mobile devices by millions of consumers throughout the world.

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"I am so proud that Samsung, a world leader in the mobile market, further expanded its top-selling GALAXY line of smartphones successfully in China leveraging Marvell's industry leading solutions as a key differentiator for more than 650 million of China Mobile's subscriber base," said Weili Dai, Co-Founder of Marvell. "Samsung has a long-withstanding track record and top-brand recognition for providing consumers with advanced, high performance, high quality and cost-effective smartphones, benefiting hundreds of millions of consumers. I am very glad that Samsung has selected Marvell as a strategic partner for the global mobile market to accelerate the new era of a 'Connected Lifestyle' for the global mass market."

With the PXA920 family's certification by China Mobile, stemming from Marvell's collaboration with the telecom provider in helping to develop the China 3G TD-SCDMA standard, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have confidence that devices leveraging Marvell's market-leading solutions are built on a proven technology platform that is already delivering high-performance, low-power devices to China Mobile's 650 million subscribers.

Samsung's three new smartphones also feature Marvell's Avastar® 88W8787 wireless chipset, which provides Bluetooth capabilities and Wi-Fi 802.11n connectivity, as well as Marvell's RF838, a 2G/3G dual-mode TD-SCDMA radio frequency transceiver.

For more information about Marvell's PXA920 family of processors, please visit http://www.marvell.com/communication-processors/pxa920/index.jsp or contact a sales representative.

About Marvell

Marvell is a world leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions.  Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the term Marvell refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit Marvell.com. 

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 206,000 people in 197 offices across 72 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LED. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world's most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.

Marvell, Avastar and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Avastar is a trademark of Marvell or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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    Daniel Yoo                                   Kim Anderson
    Tel: 408-222-2187                            Tel: 408-222-0950
    yoo@marvell.com                              kimander@marvell.com
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HashTip Empowers Moms to Make Smart Buying Decisions

New startup collates tips, reviews and deals on kids' products and activities for easy decision-making

EDISON, N.J., Aug 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Moms with young children make decisions on kids' products and activities multiple times every day. HashTip, a social-commerce startup, makes the process incredibly easy and fun with a unique technology that helps moms narrow down choices, see reviews and information, and find the best deals online automatically. By bringing tips "for moms, by moms" and combing the Web for reviews and great deals, HashTip fuses social media and ecommerce tools to stretch household budgets.

HashTip is easy to use. Moms can register at the site-for free-and immediately get tips from trusted sources and share recommendations with the community. Here's how it works:

    --  HashTip users share tips about kids' products and activities on Facebook
        and Twitter, tagging the entry with #tip, or using the BookMarklet
        button to add tips from anywhere on the web. HashTip organizes those
        tips and automatically pulls reviews and deals for them.
    --  Unlike mass coupon email services and discount aggregator sites, HashTip
        delivers only relevant deals on products recommended by trusted moms.
    --  Moms can organize and share tips by creating TipBooks in various
        categories or follow TipBooks of other moms.
"Moms have always shared tips," remarks Rohit Vashisht, CEO of HashTip. "But until HashTip, the recommendations they made and deals they found were getting lost because they were shared in one-on-one conversations within their immediate social circle. Now, moms can just tag or bookmark their tips from anywhere on the web, and HashTip automatically pulls the tips into a central, organized location, adding links to reviews and money-saving deals."

According to HashTip's market research, moms with young children are the social media powerhouse demographic. The company's research revealed that virtually all moms update their social media pages, 99% search online for bargains, 95% share tips with friends, 85% make online purchases, and 80% read online reviews.

These amazingly high levels of online engagement can deliver real value to the community. HashTip harnesses the power of moms' social media clout and spending savvy. By centralizing tips, HashTip streamlines the buying process for busy moms, enabling those who are looking for kids' products and activities to narrow down their choices, read information and reviews, and see only the most relevant offers. To find out more about this new easy-to-use, free service, please visit http://www.hashtip.com.

About HashTip

Founded in March, 2012, HashTip is a NJ-based social-commerce startup that simplifies decision-making for moms by aggregating tips on kids' products and activities and bringing reviews and deals at one spot.

SOURCE  HashTip

HashTip

CONTACT: Rohit Vashisht, Rohit@hashtip.com

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

Salesforce.com Unveils Salesforce Communities

Now any company will be able to create private social communities to connect with customers and partners in entirely new ways

Salesforce Communities is the only community platform that combines the power of social networking with business processes for breakthrough collaboration and productivity

New technology will accelerate the industry's transformation to the social enterprise

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), the enterprise cloud computing (http://www.salesforce.com/cloudcomputing/) company, today unveiled Salesforce Communities, which will enable any enterprise to create private social communities to connect with customers and partners in entirely new ways. Salesforce Communities will combine social networking features such as profiles, real-time feeds, trending topics, recommendations and influence measurement, with the business information and processes in Salesforce. With Salesforce Communities, enterprises will be empowered to deliver completely new levels of collaboration and productivity through custom, branded communities.

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Comments on the News:

    --  "Today, more than ever, companies need to put customers at the heart of
        their business," said Doug Bewsher, senior vice president, Salesforce
        Chatter. "With Salesforce Communities, enterprises will be able to break
        the boundaries of their companies, connecting them much closer to their
        customers and partners."
    --  "Our goal was to build deeper relationships with our mid-size business
        partners across the world, and be seen as builders, not just bankers,"
        said Ian Forrest, vice president, Global Marketing, GE Capital. "With
        Access GE built on Salesforce Communities, we have deployed more than 50
        custom communities, leading to stronger partnerships with companies."
    --  "Salesforce Communities will enable companies to build stronger, more
        valuable relationships with customers, partners and employees through
        custom communities - designed to address and support specific business
        needs," said Mary Wardley, vice president, CRM and Enterprise
        Applications, IDC. "When delivered within the context of the business
        process of Salesforce, Communities has the potential to facilitate
        strategic collaboration across enterprises and with customers and
        partners above the capabilities of online peer communities, which have
        the tendency to be either entirely conversational or entirely
        transactional."
Connect Customers, Partners and More with Salesforce Communities
Legacy technology has failed to deliver on the promise of connecting companies with their customers and partners. Existing offerings are either entirely conversational, such as discussion forums or entirely transactional, such as portals, and so are disconnected from the business.

Today, more than ever, enterprises need to connect with their customers and partners in meaningful ways to increase efficiency and productivity. Combining the simplicity of developing groups and hangouts on the social Web with the trusted business processes salesforce.com is known for, companies will now be able to quickly deploy communities to:

    --  Connect with Customers: Salesforce Communities will help social
        enterprises combine knowledge-driven, peer-assisted and agent-assisted
        customer service communities into a single unified experience giving
        customers better and faster service, every time. Companies will also be
        able to create a variety of marketing communities around events,
        campaigns or even spin up focus groups on the fly.
    --  Connect with Partners: Companies, along with their partners, suppliers
        and distributors, can create custom communities to drive more sales
        through seamless deal registration, access to proven sales tools and
        collaboration with the right experts.
    --  Connect with Any Community: Deploy communities to support any business
        process - from franchises sharing best practices, to high-end retailers
        delivering custom shopping experiences, to universities looking to
        connect students with alumni.
Deploy Private Social Communities Instantly with the Trust of Salesforce
In order to be successful, companies must engage with the right people, at the right time - seamlessly across multiple communities. Because Salesforce Communities is built on the Salesforce Platform, the world's most-trusted cloud platform, companies will be able to:

    --  Quickly build and deploy branded communities within minutes, all with
        the trust and private sharing model of the Salesforce Platform;
    --  Move seamlessly across multiple communities with a single identity; and,
    --  Scale instantly to support communities of all sizes - from a few people
        to communities with millions of members.
Accelerating the Social Enterprise Transformation
The number of social networking users has surpassed e-mail users. Nearly a quarter of all time spent online is spent on social networks like Facebook. People access the Internet more from mobile devices than from desktops. Salesforce.com is helping companies meet the challenge of this social revolution with its social enterprise solution. By providing new and more powerful ways for companies to connect with their customers and partners, the introduction of Salesforce Communities will continue to accelerate the industry's transformation to the social enterprise.

Pricing and Availability

    --  Salesforce Communities is currently scheduled to be available in limited
        pilot in fall 2012.
    --  Salesforce Communities is currently scheduled to be generally available
        the second half of 2013.
    --  Pricing of Salesforce Communities will be announced at general
        availability.
Additional Resources:

    --  Like salesforce.com on Facebook: http://facebook.com/salesforce
    --  Follow @Salesforce on Twitter
    --  For more information on Salesforce Communities, please visit:
        http://www.salesforce.com/chatter/communities/
Tweet This:

    --  Click to Tweet: Extend your #social transformation to customers and
        partners with private social communities @Salesforce Communities
About Salesforce.com
With more than 100,000 customers, salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing company that is leading the shift to the social enterprise. Social enterprises leverage social, mobile and open cloud technologies to put customers at the heart of their business. Based on salesforce.com's real-time, multitenant architecture, the company's platform and application services allow customers to:

    --  Create employee social networks with Salesforce Chatter, Salesforce
        Rypple and Salesforce Force.com.
    --  Develop customer social networks with the Salesforce Sales Cloud,
        Salesforce Data.com, Salesforce Service Cloud, and Salesforce Site.com.
    --  Connect with customers on public social networks with Salesforce Heroku,
        Salesforce Radian6.
    --  Empower small business to become social enterprises with Salesforce
        Desk.com and Salesforce Do.com.
    --  Extend a company's social enterprise with apps from the leading
        enterprise app marketplace, AppExchange.
    --  Run apps on Database.com, the first social enterprise database.
Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit http://salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.

©2012 salesforce.com, inc.  All rights reserved. Salesforce.com, Salesforce, Chatter, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Radian6, Jigsaw, AppExchange, Force.com, Heroku, and all associated logos are trademarks of salesforce.com, inc. in the United States and other countries. Salesforce.com offers its Siteforce products and services in Germany under the Force.com Sites trademark. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.  Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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

COG Takes Titan Siege and Other MMO Titles to Gamescom

SHANGHAI, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- COG Publish Limited(COGas abbr. ), as a leading Chinese online game publisher, today announced that its hit titles will be presented on the upcoming Gamescom in Cologne, including its new 3D epic MMOgame Titan Siege, fantasy MMO War of Glory and Action MMO Blade Craft.

Titan Siege is a full 3D MMORPG from COG. It is based on the background of Western myth, compromising the ancient myths of Northern Europe, Greece, Egypt, etc. It tells about the struggle between the ruling group and the destroying group. It is a masterpiece of 3D game in Western theme. The engine of Titan Siege was self-developed. It can achieve a full 3D seamless map (true 3D), and even the internal server is achieved by 3D logic. Players can reach any location in the virtual world by walking, swimming or flying. It also supports the technology of next generation. In the first official trailer and series of screenshots demonstrated during E3 at the beginning of June, it was even mistaken as Diablo 3. The show of 3D real picture and the grand boss battle effect present the world-class production of this game. It is also indicated by COG staff that Titan Siege is capable of competing with grand titles such as Tera, C9, etc.

More information about Titan Siege: http://www.chinaonlinegame.cc/en/products_view.asp?id25

During Gamescom, Titan Siege will be open for test to publishers for a limited time period. Having been licensed to Taiwan top publisher OMG for $1.5 million, the title is still open for collaboration to publishers of all territories including mainland China and oversea markets.

The European publishers have paid great attention and shown great interest in this title on the passed ChinaJoy. Even some have started early discussion with COG about licensing this title for the territory. With high appreciation to the title, they will make further discussion with COG at Gamescom.

About War of Glory:

War of Glory is a 3D fantasy MMORPG themed with battles taken place within three parallel universes and an overlapping one. With PvP environment, various PK modes, there is no doubt that War of Glory has a strong emphasis on PvP of scales.The game has series of innovative "stand/mount/transform" mode, which means players could fight with different status. If you're looking for a magnificent MMORPG with even National War, War of Glory may be worth checking out. The game is ready for publishers to test and evaluate now.

About Blade Craft:

Blade Craft is a western themed fantasy MMORPG with action oriented combat, and stylish attack animations. With all-keyboard-operation, while the reaction of those positive buffs and negative buffs are quite real, players would have outstanding experience of PK in various mode.

In less than one month after the test is open, COG has confirmed the publishers for Indonesia, Thailand and Latin America already. More publishers from Europe, North America and MENA are welcome to test.

About COG:

COG is a leading Chinese on-line game publishing platform, with about 20 games like Titan Siege, War of Glory, Blade Craft, Demon Hunting, Soul of Iron, Odin Island, etc. COG's goal is to publish high-quality Chinese games in overseas markets through COG in a systematic way, by working with leading local publishers. It is hoped that with the help of COG, developers can focus on R&D and publishers can focus on operation respectively, thus achieving a win-win situation. To date, COG has successfully published 16 games in 12 territories.

For more info, please visit COG's website:  http://www.chinaonlinegame.cc

SOURCE  COG Publish Limited

COG Publish Limited

CONTACT: Yvonne Zhang, +86-21-32170386-18, Yvonne.zhang@bltech.cn

Web Site: http://www.chinaonlinegame.cc

Wirecard Launches Mobile Card Reader Solution for Smartphones

MUNICH, Germany, August 14, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
    - White-label program incl. wallet app
    - Mobile card acceptance via credit card and direct debit at point of sale

    Munich-based Wirecard AG has once again proved its innovational prowess with its new
card-reader concept for smartphones. The white-label program comprises various card-reader
solutions, the associated card acceptance and wallet application, as well as open
interfaces for developers. The card readers are connected to smartphones or tablets and
support both the EMV standard as well as magnetic stripes for mobile card payments at the
point of sale. The end customer confirms payment via a touchscreen signature or via PIN
entry.

    This solution is suitable for all industries. In particular SMEs that want to operate
flexibly, independent of traditional terminal solutions, while offering secure card
payments using mobile devices are potential users for the card reader. The fact that no
additional terminal hardware is required is of particular advantage. Wirecard Bank AG
provides card acceptance for the SEPA region. However other acquiring banks can be
integrated around the world.

    An innovative provider of cash-desk and settlement systems for the gastronomy sector
will already start to roll-out the card reader in August 2012.

    "New mobile technologies provide impetus on the market for payment services, and drive
convergence," explained Dr. Markus Braun, Wirecard AG's CEO. "We use the entire bandwidth
of the group's services: from payment processing to banking services, product design to
marketing support."

    About Wirecard:

    Wirecard AG is one of the leading international providers of electronic payment and
risk management solutions. Worldwide, the Wirecard Group supports over 13,000 companies
from a wide range of industry segments in automating their payment processes and
minimizing cases of default Wirecard Bank AG is a Principal Member of Visa, MasterCard and
JCB and operates as a credit card acquirer in 69 countries around the world, involving
over 100 transaction currencies and 18 payout currencies. Part of the Wirecard Group,
Wirecard Bank provides innovative solutions in the fields of corporate banking, prepaid
and co-branded cards, along with account products for both business and private customers.

    Wirecard AG is listed on the Frankfurt Securities Exchange (TecDAX, ISIN DE0007472060,
WDI).

    http://www.wirecard.de | http://www.wirecardbank.de | http://www.mywirecard.com

   
    Wirecard media contact:
    Wirecard AG
    Maren Brandt
    Einsteinring 35
    85609 Aschheim
    Tel.: +49(0)89-4424-1425
    Fax: +49(0)89-4424-2425
    E-mail: maren.brandt@wirecard.com
    Internet: http://www.wirecard.de

Source: Wirecard AG

Trimble Expands Functionality of ThingMagic RFID Readers

Improved Performance and Ease of Use Lower Barriers for Deploying RFID-Enabled Solutions

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the availability of a number of new capabilities for its ThingMagic® Mercury®6e (M6e) embedded UHF RFID module and Mercury®6 (M6) finished UHF RFID reader. Available through a firmware upgrade, the added functionality helps users develop and deploy reliable, high-performance RFID-enabled solutions for a broad range of traditional and innovative applications. Trimble also introduced a redesign of its Universal Reader Assistant, a graphical user interface developed to simplify the use and deployment of ThingMagic RFID readers.

Building on the leading performance and reliability customers have come to expect with ThingMagic products, this upgrade delivers significant enhancements including an increase in tag read rate of up to 75 percent and greater data acquisition rates with every tag read. Several application-specific features designed to read RFID tags in diverse and challenging conditions have also been introduced, including:

    --  A new 'fast search' tag reading mode
    --  The ability to obtain up to 128 bytes of data with every tag read
    --  ISO 18000-6B performance enhancements
    --  Support for IDS Micro SL900A Gen2 Class 3 Sensor Tags
Innovation Across Industries

Driven by increased demand for RFID-enabled solutions in the transportation, supply chain, retail and healthcare markets, these new features offer several application specific improvements:

The ThingMagic M6e embedded module now includes a 'fast search' algorithm which forces tags to respond rapidly and repeatedly for optimal read performance across diverse use cases. This feature supports applications such as tolling, vehicle management and race timing where fast moving tags need to be distinguished from each other with a high degree of accuracy. Operational up to 200 kilometers per hour, 'fast search' supports both Gen2 and ISO 18000-6B tags.

Superior receive sensitivity, higher tag read rates, and better adaptation to changing tag populations enhance the ability of the ThingMagic M6e and M6 readers to read RFID tags in varied environments and on more items. For example, in a retail supply chain, manufacturers can track high volumes of items on densely packed pallets across multiple distribution points and retailers can inventory tagged items rapidly and with predictable accuracy. In addition, the ability to read more data from every tag supports emerging retail uses such as anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and other security-sensitive applications, without impacting the performance of tag inventory or tag encoding activities.

This upgrade also adds support for the full cool-Log(TM) command set for IDS SL900A sensor tags, addressing increased demand for temperature and state monitoring within utilities, food/cold-chain, healthcare and other markets. The IDS 900A is an EPC global Class 3 tag IC which can be operated in either semi-passive or passive mode.

"This release represents a significant step in optimizing our portfolio of high-performance embedded RFID modules and finished RFID readers for use across industries," said Tom Grant, general manager of Trimble's ThingMagic Division. "Superior performance and versatility continue to be primary differentiators for our products. Equally important are advancements in ease of use which are fundamental to the growth of RFID-enabled solutions and driving better business results across a growing number of connected enterprise applications."

A Commitment to Ease of Use

With a key goal of driving the barriers for deploying RFID technology as low as possible, this update improves the out-of-the-box experience for solution developers and end users of ThingMagic M6 readers. An improved Web interface includes a reorganization of configuration and management screens, new performance tuning settings, and enhanced tag data access and displays. Enhancements also include zero configuration support for automating network connectivity, Web-based device discovery and management and advanced testing capabilities.

A redesign of the ThingMagic Universal Reader Assistant is also available. Supported by all ThingMagic readers, this utility is used to initialize readers and perform common tasks, including selecting application specific performance settings. With a focus on ease-of-use, this redesign meets the needs of an expanding customer base by reducing complexity for novice users while permitting low-level control for advanced users.

Pricing and Availability

The firmware upgrade is available now. Existing RFID reader customers with a current support contract can acquire the upgrade at no additional cost. For more information, please contact ThingMagic sales at: sales@thingmagic.com or +1-866-833-4069. International dialers call +1 617-499-4090.

About Trimble's ThingMagic Division

Trimble's ThingMagic Division is a leading provider of UHF RFID reader engines, development platforms and design services for a wide range of applications. ThingMagic develops products for demanding high-volume applications and provides consulting and design services to create solutions for challenging applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest industrial automation firms, manufacturers, automotive companies, retailers, and consumer companies. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the ThingMagic business was founded in 2000 by a group of visionary PhD graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab. ThingMagic is "The Engine in RFID(TM)".

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

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

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

GTRMB

SOURCE  Trimble

Trimble

CONTACT: Lucie Mann, Lois Paul & Partners, Media, +1-617-986-5863, lucie_mann@lpp.com; or Lea Ann McNabb, Trimble, Media, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com; or Willa McManmon, Trimble, Investors, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com

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

Highwinds Launches Expanded Game Delivery Network Solutions Suite

Extends Partnership with Solid State Networks to Include Exclusive Offering of Industry-Leading Game Patcher, Launcher and Other Solid State Gaming Technologies in Highwinds GDN

WINTER PARK, Fla., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Highwinds(®), a leader in content delivery, network and cloud-based IP services, today announced that its GDN((TM)) (Game Delivery Network) has been expanded to include an integrated download manager, launcher, patcher, and other new products and services for online gaming companies.  Highwinds' expanded suite of CDN (content delivery network) and gaming solutions that comprise the GDN is made possible, in part, by an extension of its partnership with Solid State Networks, which provides Highwinds with exclusivity for certain Solid State technologies within the gaming vertical.  Solid State has been developing game delivery solutions since 2005, and their portfolio includes the leading commercially available download manager, game patcher and game launcher solution.

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"We introduced Highwinds GDN a year ago as the first CDN specifically tuned for game delivery, and since that time, our commitment to the online gaming community hasn't wavered.  We listen to the needs of our customers, and we continue to develop innovative solutions for them," said Steve Miller, founder and CEO of Highwinds.  "Our partnership with Solid State is rooted in both the spirit and the strength of collaboration, bringing together leading technology and intelligence from both companies to benefit our mutual customers.  The realization of these efforts and this partnership is a comprehensive go-to-market solution for game developers and publishers."

Highwinds GDN addresses the unique challenges of delivering online games to players around the world.  It includes content delivery services and a gaming software stack that enables faster downloads, lower delivery costs, fewer abandonments and better user experiences.  Highwinds GDN, which now includes Solid State's sophisticated game management product suite, improves player onboarding, simplifies game patching, allows publishers more opportunity to engage with players, supports multi-CDN deployment, load balancing and optional Peer-to-Peer assisted delivery, provides for deep, robust, real-time analytics, and much more.  Highwinds also offers its "GDN Launch" high-touch consultative service to help game companies optimize their massive global game launches.

"We are impressed by the technology, capabilities and service commitment that Highwinds brings to the table," said Rick Buonincontri, founder and CEO of Solid State Networks.  "As partners we share a common goal of meeting the needs of game operators at the highest level and are working together to identify and develop new capabilities that will have a meaningful impact on their business operations."

Highwinds' suite of game delivery solutions includes ...

    --  GDN Deliver - boost game download performance and player onboarding
    --  GDN Play - maximize the point-of-play experience and improve player
        engagement
    --  GDN Update - publish patches, new versions and additional content
        efficiently
    --  GDN Analyze - maintain a precise focus on metrics that matter
    --  GDN Access - protect gaming investments with access control technologies
    --  GDN Monetize - enable new monetization strategies that increase the
        bottom line
    --  GDN Connect - optimize connectivity with gamer-to-server matching
        services
    --  GDN Balance - increase performance and scale through multi-CDN load
        balancing
    --  GDN Launch - plan and execute flawless game launch events
Steve Miller and Rick Buonincontri, as well as top executives and engineers from Highwinds and Solid State Networks, will be available for private meetings at GDC Europe and gamescom taking place Aug. 13-19 in Cologne, Germany.  To schedule a meeting, please call +1.407.215.2400 or e-mail info@highwinds.com.  Learn more about Highwinds GDN at http://www.highwinds.com/gdn.

About Solid State Networks, LLC
Solid State Networks is a developer of industry-leading content delivery solutions.  Since 2005, the company has worked with leading game and software application developers, content publishers and e-commerce providers to facilitate the digital delivery of content to consumers and enterprise users worldwide.  For more information, please visit http://www.solidstatenetworks.com.

About Highwinds Network Group, Inc.
Highwinds is a content delivery, network and cloud-based IP services business that offers a comprehensive suite of CDN solutions.  The company delivers games and rich media over its high-performance RollingThunder(®) network to millions of global users every day.  Highwinds CDN and GDN customers gain unprecedented command and control with its StrikeTracker(®) console and open APIs.  Highwinds is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., and maintains data centers around the world.  For more information, visit http://www.highwinds.com.

Highwinds, RollingThunder and StrikeTracker are registered trademarks, and GDN is a trademark, of Highwinds Network Group, Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Deborah Hamilton, +1-303-682-9439, deborah@mediamondeinc.com

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

Radware's Alteon 10000 Delivers Highly-Performing, Resilient and Scalable Mobile Data Services to Two Major North American Mobile Carriers

Best-in-class, carrier-grade ADC delivers intelligent mobile data steering while allowing dynamic, cost-effective support for increasing mobile traffic

MAHWAH, New Jersey, August 14, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Radware [http://www.Radware.com ](R) (NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of application
delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers, today announced agreements with two leading mobile
operators in North America for purchases of its Alteon
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/Alteon/default.aspx ](R) 10000
application delivery controllers (ADC). The contracts, which will be implemented in stages
as the carriers' infrastructure build-out progresses, have an initial combined value in
the multimillion-dollar range.

    Mobile data traffic has skyrocketed due chiefly to the huge increase in smartphone and
tablets usage, together with the rising popularity of mobile video streaming services and
other over-the-top (OTT) mobile applications. This explosion of mobile data has
significantly strained mobile carrier networks, requiring the operators to not only
address higher mobile traffic volumes, but also intelligently optimize and manage traffic
by dynamically steering it based on user, application, location and content-awareness.

    The mobile operators - both existing Radware customers - purchased the Alteon 10000 to
fully and cost-effectively address these emerging mobile data challenges. The Alteon 10000
delivers high-end processing capacity and performance superiority in all Layer 4 through 7
metrics, coupled with the most advanced transparent load balancing and mobile data
acceleration capabilities. Like other mobile carriers, these two operators face traffic
surges that cannot be predicted. With the Alteon 10000's on-demand scalability, network
managers can add more throughput capacity when needed up to 80Gbps. in order to support
more value added services using a software license. It further enables them to plan for
more traffic volume growth while eliminating any hardware replacement projects, resulting
in maximum CAPEX and OPEX reduction.

    In addition, both operators chose the Alteon 10000 because of its carrier-grade,
performance superiority that enables them to manage a greater number of connections per
second, load balance more mobile data traffic, and scale the solution to ensure 24/7
availability, high service level agreements and fast performance of their current and
future value added services. Moreover, the Alteon 10000 provides the carriers with the
ability to intelligently steer traffic to multiple value added services based on user,
application, location and other Layer-7 attributes, thus supporting dynamic and complex
mobile data policies. This results in a reduction in the number of traversals inside the
mobile core network without changing the network infrastructure, and optimizing the mobile
services for better quality of experience.

    "Today's carriers require a best-of-breed, highly-performing, scalable application
delivery solution, which will enable them to become more competitive and better manage
growth in areas such as mobile data and video services," said David Aviv, vice president,
Advanced Services, Radware. "By leveraging transparent traffic steering, the Alteon 10000
ensures the high availability and fast performance of a carrier's high-touch network
services and value added services. As carriers experience unprecedented mobile data
growth, the Alteon 10000 platform helps them cost-effectively support more services, scale
throughput and users without any hardware replacements.

    "We are pleased that these leading mobile carriers view Radware as a trusted partner
with solutions for managing this growth and recognizing the value Radware brings to help
them succeed," he said.

    In addition, with the depletion of IPv4 address space, carriers are migrating their
network infrastructure and servers from IPv4 to IPv6. Being a full IPv4/IPv6 gateway, the
Alteon 10000 eliminates more spending on new hardware, and helps reduce the risk in
migrations while keeping mobile applications always available.

    More About the Alteon 10000

    Radware's Alteon 10000 is a high-performance, Advanced Telecommunications Computing
Architecture- (ATCA) compliant ADC that delivers on-demand, extendable throughput (up to
80 Gbps.) of application delivery capacity, while allowing users to run the industry's
highest amount of fully-isolated virtual ADC instances on one consolidated platform.

    It delivers breakthrough performance in terms of all Layer 4 through Layer 7
performance metrics, including 11.2 million requests per second via UDP and 2 million
connections per second via TCP, while supporting up to 44 million concurrent connections.
As a result, the Alteon 10000 supports more traffic and more applications to ensure best
quality of experience with fast response times. Also, with 15 ports of 10GE / GE (SFP+
pluggable optics) and additional 8 ports of 1GE (copper), the Alteon 10000 provides an
extensive ports offering and a wide set of connectivity alternatives. The 6-slot chassis
of the Alteon 10000 accommodates 4 payload blades, each providing 20 Gbps. of throughput.
All the chassis blades are hot swappable, allowing replacements without stopping the
entire chassis.

    The Alteon 10000 also provides a wide set of application acceleration capabilities
including SSL offloading, Web compression, caching, HTTP multiplexing and TCP
optimization. These capabilities are designed to offload servers, address server
performance issues, mitigate security risks and enhance response times for the best
quality of experience for users. By offloading processor-intensive operations from
servers, the Alteon 10000 frees the servers' CPUs to handle additional requests. This
eliminates the need to buy additional hardware in order to support application processing
requirements, thus reducing capital and operational expenditures.

    The Alteon 10000 is a key technology enabler for Radware's Virtual Application
Delivery Infrastructure
[http://www.radware.com/Solutions/Enterprise/Virtualization/default.aspx ] (VADI(R))
strategy that transforms computing resources, ADC services and virtualization services
into an integrated, agile and scalable on-demand application delivery infrastructure.
Moreover, Radware's 'pay-as-you-grow' approach allows users to scale the solution capacity
and services to address evolving business needs using simple license updates. By
eliminating forklift upgrades and application downtime, it reduces overspending on the
solution for true investment protection.

    About Radware

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

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

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

   
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Distribion Introduces First Social Media Marketing Automation Solution for Distributed Marketing Organizations and Large Enterprises

Distribion, Inc., a Leading Provider of Multi-Channel Marketing Automation Software, will Unveil New "Social Media Marketing Bundle" for Clients to Test this Fall

DALLAS, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-channel marketing automation software provider, Distribion, Inc., announced this week that a new social media marketing capability has been added to its popular distributed marketing platform. The new Distribion "Social Media Bundle," a first of its kind for distributed marketing organizations, is scheduled to be available to customers as part of the company's Quick Start Program.

Recent advancements in communication technology continues to grow at unprecedented rates leaving marketers struggling to communicate effectively with clients, and feeling overwhelmed at how to use the new modes of communication successfully while also adhering to compliance standards.

Distribion's multi-channel marketing automation software meets these challenges by connecting corporate and local marketers within large enterprises through a user-friendly interface that provides an on-demand, web-accessible way to use branded, pre-configured collateral that can be customized and distributed over multiple channels including email, direct mail, microsites, and social media.

Distribion's Social Media Bundle allows corporate marketers to publish social media marketing campaigns, consisting of numerous content posts with links to rich media and other supporting collateral, out to local marketers.  Those local marketers can then simply opt-in to a campaign and the new social media tool will post the content to the selected sites at the designated timed intervals thus automating the entire social media process while allowing the corporate enterprise to remain compliant and gain insight through centralized campaign reporting. 

"Marketing automation solutions are desperately needed within large enterprises in regulated industries," said Tim Storer, CEO of Distribion. "By developing a tool that centralizes an enterprise's content, controls how it's customized, and then distributes that content across various channels, including popular social media outlets, the entire communications process is streamlined. This integration drastically improves marketing efficiencies and optimizes distribution channels while keeping brand and regulatory standards intact.  As a result, marketers are able to gain better insight through a larger aggregated data set, so that informed decisions can be made."

For more information visit http://www.Distribion.com.

About Distribion
Distribion is a leading provider of web-based software that allows marketing organizations to successfully manage the complex needs of distributed marketing through a single integrated platform.  Distribion is a 2012 Strategic Partner of LIMRA.

SOURCE  Distribion, Inc.

Distribion, Inc.

CONTACT: Edgar Rodriguez, EVP Sales and Marketing, +1-214-702-1466, Edgarr@distribion.com

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

NextTruck Online Adds New Website Features

CROSSVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NextTruck Online has recently added new features to their website, http://www.nexttruckonline.com. The additions include "View Newly Added" buttons to view recently added trucks and trailers, focusing more attention on these products. These additions are guaranteed to make a search for top quality heavy-duty trucks and trailers easier and more efficient.

The newly added buttons allow sellers to view recently added items within the past 14 days in NextTruck's extensive truck and trailer database. Side filtering on the site also makes it easier to navigate through the listings and find exactly what either a seller or buyer is looking for on the site. From used semi trucks to grain trailers, NextTruck Online has become a perfect source for new and used trucks, trailers, parts, accessories and industry information. 

NextTruck Online, the destination for those wanting to buy and sell in the trucking industry, has recently been highlighting not only its recently added buttons but has also been bringing specific items to the forefront such as its reliable and large number of Mack trucks. With over 40 Mack truck models for sale and lease, the user-friendly website gives truck buyers plenty of quality options to choose from. 

New and used Volvo trucks are also top sellers on the website. NextTruck Online displays over 20 models of new and used Volvo trucks available throughout all of North America. Whether looking for a Volvo truck or another type, the advanced search button makes it easy for users. This option allows users to modify searches by category, make, model, price, and many more specifications.  Buyers can find their perfect truck through NextTruck's user-friendly website features. With the new buttons and advanced search methods for trucks for sale, finding a truck online has never been easier.

For more information on NextTruck please visit (http://nexttruckonline.com), or call (866) 783-5137. Follow NextTruck on Twitter at (http://twitter.com/#!/NextTruck) or on Facebook at (http://www.facebook.com/NextTruck).

Media Contact: Amy Looper, general manager, at alooper@nexttruckonline.com

SOURCE  NextTruck Online

NextTruck Online

Web Site: http://nexttruckonline.com

Harvard Researchers Use D-Wave Quantum Computer to Fold Proteins

- Paper published in Nature Scientific Reports shows that optimization problems in biophysics can be solved with a quantum computer

BURNABY, British Columbia and MILPITAS, Calif., August 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a paper published yesterday in Nature Scientific Reports, http://www.nature.com/srep/index.html, a team of Harvard University researchers, led by Professor Alan Aspuru-Guzik, presented results of the largest protein folding problem solved to date using a quantum computer. The researchers ran instances of a lattice protein folding model, known as the Miyazawa-Jernigan model, on a D-Wave One(TM) quantum computer.

"It's gratifying to see that our machine can be used to serve the scientific community in this way," stated Dr. Geordie Rose, D-Wave CTO and Founder.

"The D-Wave computer found the ground-state conformation of six-amino acid lattice protein models. This is the first time a quantum device has been used to tackle optimization problems related to the natural sciences," said Professor Alan Aspuru-Guzik from the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University.

Proteins contribute to virtually every process that occurs within a cell. The shape of a protein is closely related to its function. Understanding the shape of a protein helps researchers understand how it behaves, accelerating advances in many different areas of life sciences, including drug and vaccine design.

A cornerstone of computational biophysics, lattice protein folding models provide useful insight into the energy landscapes of real proteins. Understanding these landscapes, and how real proteins fold into the shapes that help give them their function, is an extremely difficult problem for today's computers to solve.

Dr. Alejandro Perdomo-Ortiz, the lead author of the paper, stated that: "Knowing that we can use real quantum computers to solve hard problems in biology is an exciting and important result. The techniques developed in this report can also be used to tackle other biophysical problems such as molecular recognition, protein design, and sequence alignment."

About D-Wave Systems Inc.

Founded in 1999, D-Wave's mission is to integrate new discoveries in physics and computer science into breakthrough new approaches to computation. The company's flagship product, the D-Wave One(TM), is built around a novel type of superconducting processor that uses quantum mechanics to massively accelerate computation. In 2010 Lockheed Martin purchased serial number 1, completing the historic world's first sale of a commercial quantum computer. With headquarters near Vancouver, Canada, its U.S. offices, as well as its superconducting chip foundry, are located in Silicon Valley. D?Wave has a blue-chip investor base including Business Development Bank of Canada, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Goldman Sachs, Growthworks, Harris & Harris Group, International Investment and Underwriting, Kensington Partners Limited. Gartner Group analysts named D-Wave 2012 Cool Vendor in High-Performance Computing and Extreme-Low-Energy Servers. For more information, visit: http://www.dwavesys.com.

Media contact: Janice Odell - 415. 738.2165 - jan@fordodell.com

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  D-Wave Systems Inc.

D-Wave Systems Inc.

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

Salesforce.com Completes Acquisition of Buddy Media

Buddy Media, the world's leading social media marketing platform, enables the world's top brands and advertisers, including Ford, Hewlett Packard, and L'Oreal to connect with more than a billion customers on Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and more

With the combination of market leaders Salesforce Radian6 and Buddy Media, the Salesforce Marketing Cloud is the platform of choice for brands to listen, engage, gain insight, publish, advertise and measure social marketing programs

The Salesforce Marketing Cloud is the only end-to-end solution to turn insights into actions to create customers for life

More than 70,000 registered Dreamforce attendees to experience the Social Enterprise and learn how to engage with customers and employees in entirely new ways

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce.com [NYSE: CRM], the enterprise cloud computing (http://www.salesforce.com/cloudcomputing/) company, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Buddy Media, the world's leading social media marketing platform. With the close of the acquisition, the Buddy Media team joins the Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

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Comments on the News

    --  "Salesforce.com now has the number one players in social listening and
        marketing - Radian6 and Buddy Media," said Marc Benioff, chairman and
        CEO, salesforce.com. "With the rapid growth in technology spending by
        CMOs projected over the next five years, our Marketing Cloud leadership
        will allow us to capitalize on this massive opportunity."
    --  "Social media has caused the biggest transformation in marketing since
        the Mad Men era, causing CMOs to completely re-think their strategies,"
        said Marcel LeBrun, SVP of Salesforce Radian6. "By bringing together
        market leaders Radian6 and Buddy Media, we are doubling down on the
        Salesforce Marketing Cloud to provide CMOs with the ability to manage
        the entire social marketing lifecycle."
    --  "Buddy Media's mission is to eliminate the current state of anarchy in
        social marketing," said Michael Lazerow, co-founder and CEO, Buddy
        Media. "With the Salesforce Marketing Cloud, marketers will be able to
        unify their efforts to better organize their teams, optimize their
        social programs and deliver real business results."
Buddy Media - The World's Leading Social Media Marketing Platform
Founded in 2007, Buddy Media started as an idea to empower chief marketing officers (CMOs) and agencies to organize their teams and optimize their social media marketing programs. The Buddy Media platform allows customers to publish content, place and optimize social advertising and measure the effectiveness of social media marketing programs. As a result, customers can determine which content is driving the most engagement, test different strategies and understand which campaigns are delivering the greatest return on investment. Leveraging Buddy Media's award-winning social media marketing platform, companies can connect and engage with more than a billion customers across Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and more.

With 8 of the top 10 advertisers as clients, Buddy Media is the clear leader in social media marketing. The company currently has nearly 1,000 customers, including major global brands like Ford, Hewlett Packard, and L'Oreal and the world's largest marketing agency groups such as IPG (Interpublic Group), Omnicom, Publicis and WPP. Buddy Media is the only company to be named a charter Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer, Google Engagement Solutions partner and LinkedIn Certified Developer.

The Salesforce Marketing Cloud - Transforming Marketing for the Social Era
The marketing industry is undergoing the biggest transformation it's seen in 60 years, and it's all being driven by the unprecedented growth of social networks. Today's leading brands are looking to completely transform their traditional marketing strategies for the social era. Industry analysts predict that CMOs will surpass CIOs in spend on technology within the next five years(1) and that social advertising will be the largest growth area of online advertising by 2013(2).

By combining Buddy Media, the world's leading social media marketing platform, with Salesforce Radian6, the world's leading social media listening platform, salesforce.com will deliver the first comprehensive Marketing Cloud that will allow customers to listen, engage, gain insight, publish, advertise and measure social marketing programs. With the Salesforce Marketing Cloud, CMOs will be empowered to manage the entire social marketing lifecycle. Delivered by salesforce.com, the Marketing Cloud seamlessly integrates a company's social marketing into its sales and service programs.

Salesforce.com plans to showcase the Marketing Cloud at its upcoming Dreamforce event. Dreamforce 2012 is the industry's largest cloud computing and enterprise technology event, welcoming more than 70,000 registered attendees to experience the power of the social enterprise. With more than 650 sessions and 350 cloud companies in the expo, attendees can participate in interactive sessions, hands-on training with cutting-edge technology, thousands of live demos and unparalleled networking. In addition, Dreamforce welcomes special guests Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group; Jeff Immelt, CEO of General Electric; Gen. Colin Powell, former Secretary of State; Tony Robbins, Entrepreneur, Author & Peak Performance Strategist; and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Dreamforce 2012 offers attendees everything they need to succeed as a social enterprise in four days, under one roof.

About Salesforce.com
With more than 100,000 customers, salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing company that is leading the shift to the social enterprise. Social enterprises leverage social, mobile and open cloud technologies to put customers at the heart of their business. Based on salesforce.com's real-time, multitenant architecture, the company's platform and application services allow customers to:

    --  Create employee social networks with Salesforce Chatter, Salesforce
        Rypple and Salesforce Force.com.
    --  Develop customer social networks with the Salesforce Sales Cloud,
        Salesforce Data.com, Salesforce Service Cloud, and Salesforce Site.com.
    --  Connect with customers on public social networks with Salesforce Heroku
        and Salesforce Radian6.
    --  Empower small business to become social enterprises with Salesforce
        Desk.com and Salesforce Do.com.
    --  Extend a company's social enterprise with apps from the leading
        enterprise app marketplace, AppExchange.
    --  Run apps on Database.com, the first social enterprise database.
Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit http://www.salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.

About Dreamforce
Dreamforce 2012 is the industry's largest cloud computing and enterprise technology event, welcoming more than 70,000 registered attendees to experience the power of the social enterprise. With more than 650 sessions and 350 cloud companies in the expo, attendees can participate in interactive sessions, hands-on training with cutting-edge technology, thousands of live demos and unparalleled networking. In addition, Dreamforce welcomes special guests Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group; Jeff Immelt, CEO of General Electric; Gen. Colin Powell, former Secretary of State; Tony Robbins, Entrepreneur, Author & Peak Performance Strategist; and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Dreamforce 2012 offers attendees everything they need to succeed as a social enterprise in four days, under one roof.

Sources:

(1 )Gartner http://my.gartner.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=202&mode=2&PageID=5553&resId=1871515&ref=Webin

(2 )eMarketer Forecast Sept 2011 http://www.emarketer.com/PressRelease.aspx?R=1008629]

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements about salesforce.com and Buddy Media, including statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning salesforce.com's acquisition of Buddy Media, the expected relative spending by CMOs and CIOs in the future, expectations regarding market opportunities, size and growth, the combined capabilities of the companies' products, transformations in marketing, anticipated product information, capabilities, scale and strategy, including the social media listening and marketing market, the benefits of the acquisition, salesforce.com's social enterprise strategy, Marketing Cloud and its impact, market and industry trends, and general business outlook. When used in this press release, the words "can," "will," "intends," "expects," "is expected," similar expressions and any other statements that are not historical facts are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements. Any such statement may be influenced by a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of salesforce.com or Buddy Media, that could cause actual outcomes to be materially different from those projected, described, expressed or implied in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the anticipated synergies and benefits of the combined companies may not be achieved, the combined companies may experience delays, unexpected costs or be unable to complete integration activities in a timely manner, if at all, the possibility that key personnel of Buddy Media may not be retained by salesforce.com, responses from competitors, customers, users and partners, general economic conditions in the markets in which either company does business, and the possibility that salesforce.com or Buddy Media may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.

In addition, please refer to the documents that salesforce.com files with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. These filings identify and address other important factors that could cause salesforce.com's financial and operational results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements set forth in this press release. You are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Neither salesforce.com nor Buddy Media is under any duty to update any of the information in this press release.

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CONTACT: Media Relations, Pamela Austin, salesforce.com, +1-415-371-7410, paustin@salesforce.com, or Investor Relations, David Havlek, salesforce.com, +1-415-536-2171, dhavlek@salesforce.com

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

DiaperBuys.com Sells Discrete Incontinence Supplies Just for Men

WIXOM, Mich., Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DiaperBuys.com, the industry's leading source for all types of adult incontinence supplies and wide range of baby and youth diapers and training pants, now carries a wide variety of incontinence supplies created specifically for men.   

"Our wide variety of incontinence supplies made for men include Depend® Real Fit for Men and Depends Underwear for Men - super absorbent protective underwear that offer maximum absorbency, odor control and a finished elastic waistband for maximum comfort and a discreet fit; as well as new Prevail® Boxers for Men," said a Diaper Buys representative. "These specially designed incontinence products are especially great for men who are particular about their underwear."

Men and women have different needs, and for that reason it's important to find incontinence supplies that are made specifically for your gender. As the largest home delivery supplier of adult incontinence supplies and diapers in the United States, DiaperBuys.com offers to help you find the right product and protection products. They supply all the major brand name products, as well as most styles for men and women.

"We understand how difficult it can be to know which adult incontinence products to choose, so we have gone to great lengths to ensure we have a wide variety of supplies to choose from, including those made just for men," said a DiaperBuys.com representative. "Our staff and on-site incontinence-trained nurses can help you make the right choice. To help reduce the risk of purchasing the wrong product, we can also send free samples to help with finding the right fit."

Additionally, DiaperBuys.com charges no shipping fees within the continental United States for their discreet home delivery.

For more information on choosing the right incontinence supplies, speak to a customer service expert at 855-BUY-DIAPERS. Or to find the latest diaper coupons from Diaper Buys, visit http://www.diaperbuys.com.

About DiaperBuys.com:

DiaperBuys.com is the industry's leading source for all types of adult incontinence product or diapers and training pants for babies and children. Commitment is what sets them apart on customer savings, variety and quality on the largest selection of discount diapers online, supplies for adults incontinent needs, or for babies and youth needs. Their sample program, quality guarantee and free standard shipping make ordering with Diaper Buys the most trusted first step to managing adult incontinence.

SOURCE  DiaperBuys.com

DiaperBuys.com

CONTACT: DiaperBuys.com, +1-855-289-3427

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

Tuesday, August 14th: Virgin America Connects The Bay To The Beltway With New Non-Stop SFO-DCA Flights

First Low-Fare Carrier Flight Launches from San Francisco to Airport Closest to Capitol - Washington National (DCA)

Prior to 2012, the Bay Area Had No Nonstop Flight Service to DCA

New Airline to Offer First California-DCA Guests a New Choice and the "Presidential" Treatment En Route

Voter Registration through Rock the Vote Offered In-Flight via Airline's Touch-screen Entertainment Platform and FleetWide WiFi

WHAT:  Virgin America, the award-winning domestic airline, is celebrating the launch of its new low-fare, upscale nonstop service to Washington, DC's Reagan National Airport (DCA) with a red, white and blue sendoff for its first commercial flight guests from San Francisco International Airport (SFO).  The airline is hosting an irreverent election-themed celebration for its first guests, with a red carpet  "campaign rally"-style sendoff at SFO T2.  Known for its inventive design and amenities like hip moodlighting, fleetwide WiFi and a touch-screen entertainment platform at every seat, the airline has teamed up with Rock the Vote to help launch the new service with a unique promotion to encourage First Flight guests to register to vote via Virgin America's Red(TM) in-flight entertainment system. As of Tuesday, guests on Virgin America flights will be able to use their smartphones* to scan a QR code on the airline's Red seatback entertainment platform to register to vote.  The mobile application is powered by PromoJam Social Marketing Platform and Rock the Vote - the largest non-partisan voter registration organization in the country, engaging and building political power for young people in the U.S.  Some "presidential" impersonators will be joining the flight and talking to flyers on both sides of the aisle. For high resolution photos of Virgin America's interior cabin amenities and exterior see: http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/photos.

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Even with the size of the travel market and the region's vibrant innovation-based economy, until this year, the San Francisco Bay Area did not have nonstop flights to DCA.  The new SFO-DCA route became available following the enactment of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which authorized the DOT to award a limited number of new flights to U.S. domestic airports located beyond DCA's 1,250-mile "perimeter limit."   Virgin America, which will launch its new DCA service as it celebrates its fifth anniversary of operations, received an outpouring of community support for its application for DCA access from local elected officials and business organizations.  The airline's new SFO-DCA schedule is focused on convenient morning and late afternoon/evening departures and arrivals for Bay Area travelers and Washington, DC area travelers respectively.  The airline's new flight will depart San Francisco daily at 8:00am PT and arrive at DCA at 4:05pm ET.  The westbound flight will depart DCA daily at 5:00pm ET and arrive in San Francisco at 7:40pm PT.  The new DCA service will complement Virgin America's existing service between SFO and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - the airline currently has four daily nonstop flights between SFO and IAD.

    When:   August 14 at 7:05 am (Media should arrive at 6:30 am to allow for check-in
            and set-up.)
            --------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Where:  Terminal 2, San Francisco International Airport (Media must RSVP in advance
            for access)
    Who:   Among the dignitaries scheduled to speak:
            Charles Schuler, San Francisco International Airport David Cush, Virgin
            America President and CEO Special appearances by Jim Gossett as "Mitt" and
            Reggie Brown as "Barack"

    RSVP:   Patricia Condon 650-906-8147or patricia.condon@virginamerica.com or Angela
            Galvez 650-315-3635 or angela.galvez@virginamerica.com
KEY VISUALS:

    --  First Flight guests enjoying a rally at the gate to celebrate Virgin
        America's inaugural service into DCA
    --  Virgin America CEO, David Cush and SFO Airport leadership addressing
        inaugural guests
    --  "Mitt" and "Barack" cutting the ribbon for Virgin America's first flight
        to DCA
    --  Heather Smith, President of Rock the Vote explaining to Virgin America
        commercial flight guests how they will register to vote once onboard
Virgin America's all new fleet offers beautifully-designed, moodlit cabins and a host of amenities. The Red(TM) entertainment platform offers guests access to 25 on-demand films, live TV, videogames, music videos, seat-to-seat chat as well as an on-demand menu so flyers can order cocktails or snacks from their seat any time during their flight.

EDITORS NOTE: Virgin America is a U.S.-controlled, owned and operated airline. It is an entirely separate company from Virgin Atlantic. Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is a minority share investor in Virgin America.

About Virgin America:  Headquartered in California, Virgin America is a new domestic airline that offers guests attractive fares and a host of innovative features aimed at reinventing air travel.  As the only airline headquartered in the Bay Area, Virgin America's principle base of operations is San Francisco International Airport's (SFO) sleek and sustainable new Terminal Two (T2) - the first LEED® Gold-certified airport terminal in the U.S.  As one of the few expanding U.S. airlines, Virgin America has grown from a few hundred teammates in 2007 to 2,600 today.  Known for beautifully-designed planes with WiFi, power outlets and touch-screen entertainment at every seat, Virgin America has swept the travel awards since its 2007 launch, including being named "Best U.S. Airline" in Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards and Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards.  The airline's new aircraft offer interactive in-flight entertainment systems and power outlets near every seat.  For more: http://www.virginamerica.com

* Electronic device usage only permitted during certain phases of flight.

/PRNewswire -- Aug. 13, 2012/

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