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Attunity to Ring the NASDAQ Closing Bell

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, August 9, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Attunity Ltd. (Nasdaq: ATTU), a leading provider of information availability software
solutions, today announced that Shimon Alon, Chairman and CEO of Attunity, joined by
members of the Company's management, will ring the NASDAQ closing bell today at 4:00 p.m.
ET in celebration of Attunity's July 26th listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market.

    Shimon Alon, Chairman and CEO of Attunity, stated, "It is an honor to ring the NASDAQ
closing bell on behalf of our dedicated employees, investors and customers worldwide. We
have come a long way over the past four years in order to list Attunity's stock on the
NASDAQ Capital Market. And we are excited by the positive momentum in our business as we
look to increase shareholder value and further expand our growing shareholder base."

    A live webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell ceremony will be available on the Investor
Relations section of Attunity's website at http://www.Attunity.com.

    About Attunity

    Attunity is a leading provider of information availability software solutions that
enable access, sharing and distribution of data, including Big Data, across heterogeneous
enterprise platforms, organizations, and the cloud
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-cloudbeam ]. Our software solutions include data
replication [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-replicate ], change data capture
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-cdc ] (CDC), data connectivity
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-connect/data-connectivity ], enterprise file
replication [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-efr-r1-r ] (EFR) and
managed-file-transfer [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-mft-rmft ] (MFT). Using
Attunity's software solutions, our customers enjoy significant business benefits by
enabling real-time access and availability of data and files where and when needed, across
the maze of heterogeneous systems making up today's IT environment.

    Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its enterprise-class customers
for nearly 20 years and has successful deployments at thousands of organizations
worldwide. Attunity provides software directly and indirectly through a number of partners
such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of
local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com or our In Tune
blog [http://www.attunity.com/blog ] and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/attunity ], LinkedIn
[http://linkd.in/attunity ] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/attunity ].

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other
Federal Securities laws. 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.
Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to various risks and
uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from Attunity's current
expectations.

    Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not
limited to: our reliance on strategic relationships with our distributors, OEM and VAR
partners, including Microsoft; risks and uncertainties relating to the acquisition of
RepliWeb, including costs and difficulties related to integration of acquired businesses,
the combined companies' financial results and performance, and known or unknown contingent
liabilities, including litigation, costs, tax and expenses; our liquidity challenges and
the need to raise additional capital in the future; timely availability and customer
acceptance of Attunity's new and existing products, including Attunity Replicate; changes
in the competitive landscape, including new competitors or the impact of competitive
pricing and products; a shift in demand for products such as Attunity's products; the
impact on revenues of economic and political uncertainties and weaknesses in various
regions of the world, including the commencement or escalation of hostilities or acts of
terrorism; and other factors and risks on which Attunity may have little or no control.
This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that could cause
actual results to differ.

    For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Attunity,
reference is made to Attunity's Annual Report on Form 20-F/A for the year ended December
31, 2011, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the other
risk factors discussed from time to time by Attunity in reports filed or furnished to the
SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Attunity undertakes no obligation to publicly
release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

    (c) 2012 Attunity Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Attunity is a registered trademark of
Attunity Inc. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners.

   
    For more information, please contact:

    Todd Fromer / Garth Russell
    KCSA Strategic Communications
    Tel: +1-212-682-6300
    tfromer@kcsa.com / grussell@kcsa.com

    Dror Harel-Elkayam, CFO
    Attunity Ltd.
    Tel. +972-9-899-3000
    dror.elkayam@attunity.com

Source: Attunity Ltd

Warwick International Hotels Wins Best in Class for New Website

Interactive Media Council grants site its highest award

PARIS, Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the revamp of its website http://www.warwickhotels.com in November 2011, Warwick International Hotels has been awarded Best in Class by the Interactive Media Council (IMC). The IMC, a nonprofit organization of web designers, developers, programmers, advertisers and other web-related professionals, created this top award to elevate the standards of excellence on the Internet, especially in regards to website design and development. The Best in Class award represents the highest standards of professionalism, standards compliance, and planning and execution of web-driven communications.

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"We placed an emphasis on improving usability, aesthetics and content, and visibility on search engines, all of which will increase the level of the hotel's respective relevancy in search results," said Warren Chiu, Director of Project Development for Warwick International Hotels. "This, in time, will translate into an increase in visibility of our hotels and resorts in the world of search engines and higher online revenue."

Designed by Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc, a leading provider of Internet marketing and social media solutions for the lodging industry, Warwick's site was developed to enhance the users' experience when browsing or making a hotel reservation, as well as to enhance the search engine visibility, explained Anil Aggarwal, CEO of Milestone Internet Marketing.

"Warwick's site provides visuals that make it stand out from other luxury hotel websites, without impeding, but rather enhancing, its functionality.  Milestone and Warwick eCommerce teams collaborated closely on strategies, content, and design, resulting in a phenomenal website that is amongst the world's best hotel group websites," he said. Currently, Milestone works with over 1,300 hotels, drives over $550 million in annual revenue for its clients and is a preferred vendor for several major lodging industry brands.

Chiu commended Milestone for its work and added: "In addition to Milestone, the support and cooperation from each of our independent hotels during the development phases - property analysis, keyword research analysis, content review and photo submissions - have made all of this possible."

SOURCE  Warwick International Hotels

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Warwick International Hotels

CONTACT: Jennifer Green, +1-214-521-8596 ext. 225, jgreen@mbapr.com

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

NTT Com to Launch Asia Submarine-cable Express in August, Offering Lowest Latency Network Service between Tokyo and Singapore

TOKYO, Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), a global cloud services provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of NTT Group, announced on August 9 that it will start operation of the Asia Submarine-cable Express (ASE), a 40-gigabit-per-second (Gbps), ultra-low latency undersea cable connecting major cities in Asia on August 20. ASE will enhance NTT Com's highly reliable global network services by boosting the capacity and strengthening the redundancy of its Asian cable networks.

ASE, which eventually will incorporate 100 Gbps optical technology, will launch with a total carrying capacity exceeding 15 terabits per second (Tbps), a total length of about 7,800 km, and special designs to withstand earthquake and typhoon damage. NTT Com is the major investor in the cable system, which has been constructed in cooperation with Malaysia-based Telekom Malaysia, Philippines-based PLDT and Singapore-based StarHub. The cable has landing points in Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia, and will add Hong Kong in the first quarter of 2013. The route between Japan and Singapore not only covers the shortest distance to maximize reliability and minimize latency, it is also connected directly to the Serangoon Data Center in Singapore and later will also connect to the Hong Kong Financial Data Centre. The direct connection enables customers there to use NTT Com's network, data centers and cloud services on an end-to-end, one-stop basis.

On August 20, 2012, with the launch of the new subsea cable, NTT Com will begin offering an enhanced global leased line service, by incorporating ASE's low-latency routes into its existing Arcstar Global Leased Line Service. The newly enhanced service leverages ASE's Japan-Singapore connection with an industry-leading latency of than 65 milliseconds latency, more than 3 milliseconds faster than routes via other subsea cables. Existing US-Japan routes also will be used, including the NTT Com's own PC-1 cable which offers the lowest latency connection between Tokyo and Chicago, home of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Superior service between Asia and the U.S. is especially attractive for financial enterprises, such as high-frequency trading firms that issue huge numbers of buy/sell orders for financial products and must transmit such information instantaneously.

This month, NTT Com will incorporate ASE into the backbone of its Tier-1 global IP network, which directly connects the world's major internet service providers (ISPs) and content providers, and, in the near future, will do the same for Arcstar Universal One, its scalable, cloud-based network service.

About NTT Communications Corporation

NTT Communications provides consultancy, architecture, security and cloud services to optimize the information and communications technology (ICT) environments of enterprises. These offerings are backed by the company's worldwide infrastructure, including leading global tier-1 IP network, Arcstar Universal One(TM) VPN network reaching over 150 countries, and over 130 secure data centers. NTT Communications' solutions leverage the global resources of NTT Group companies including Dimension Data, NTT DOCOMO and NTT DATA.

Further information:
http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html
http://www.twitter.com/nttcom
http://www.facebook.com/nttcomtv

SOURCE  NTT Communications Corporation

NTT Communications Corporation

CONTACT: (Mr.) Hikaru Sakamoto or (Mr.) Kosuke Sato, Network Services, NTT Communications Corporation, Tel: +81-3-6700-9109, e-mail: ase-ns@ntt.com

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

Oogieloves Become Social Media Darlings

First Ever Interactive Family Film Attracts Moms and Families Online to become Internet sensation

BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oogieloves in The BIG Balloon Adventure are celebrating their over 500,000 followers on Twitter and over 7 million views on YouTube and over 2 million unique visitors to http://www.oogieloves.com this week coinciding with the world premiere of the film in Michigan where it was filmed.

Reaching a milestone of half a million followers on Twitter, The Oogieloves "Mommy Army" is out in force, letting everyone know that they are supporting the #RATEDGGG film and the idea of a family movie experience that is a combination of a live show and movie experience all in one.

"The message from our "Mommy Blogger Roundtable Tour" is clear...Moms around the country have spoken and they want REAL G rated films for their families. They are tired of the violence that is allowed into animated films and are disappointed with Hollywood creating entertainment for older members of the family but marketing to their younger ones. And, equally frustrating to these Handholders is the idea that a family movie isn't complete until one of the parents is killed off in the beginning of the film leaving the child(ren) abandoned and alone to find their way in the world," said Kenn Viselman, Producer, The Oogieloves in the BIG Balloon Adventure.

Continued Viselman, "I am so impressed with the Power of Mom, in both supporting our initiative to put safe, fun and funny entertainment in front of children, and for helping us to create a film that is also enjoyable for the caregiver. Our "Mommy Army" has really stood up and said 'We're mad as hell and we are not going to take it anymore' to those in the film industry that are pushing violence, sexual innuendo and evil in front of their children. This support has shown astounding growth throughout social media. Based on the trajectory we expect these numbers to double or triple before release."

The movie, which is opening nationally on Oogust 29(th), is a unique, interactive experience for audience-goers. It allows children to be children, encouraging them to sing and dance with their new onscreen friends, helping "move" the adventure along through their activity. The fun and fantastic adventure follows the Oogieloves - Goobie, Zoozie and Too?e - as they set out to ?nd ?ve magical golden balloons in time for their good friend Schluufy's surprise birthday party. To learn more, visit http://www.oogieloves.com.

SOURCE  Oogieloves

Oogieloves

CONTACT: Lee Meltzer, PMK-BNC, +1-212-373-6142, lee.meltzer@pmkbnc.com

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

Census Bureau to Demo Mobile App with Economic Indicators

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the U.S. Census Bureau:

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What:
The U.S. Census Bureau will provide a media demonstration of its first mobile app, America's Economy, prior to its launch. The mobile app combines 16 economic indicators and other economic statistics from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and will provide updates to a user's smartphone or tablet. The app will be available Thursday for Android mobile devices and will be available for Apple users in the coming weeks. 

When:
Thursday, Aug. 9
Session 1--8:45 to 9:30 a.m. (EDT)
Session 2--10:15 to 11:15 a.m. (EDT)

Who:
William Bostic Jr., associate director, Economic Programs, U.S. Census Bureau
Stephen Buckner, chief, Center for New Media and Promotions, U.S. Census Bureau

Where:
U.S. Department of Commerce
Room 5074 (Economic Indicator Lock Up Room)
1401 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20052

Details:
Please RSVP by 5 p.m. (EDT), Wednesday, Aug. 8 to the Public Information Office at                   301-763-3030 or to pio@census.gov.

For more information about the release of the mobile app, please visit 
http://blogs.census.gov/2012/07/25/pardon-our-dust-census-gov-transformation/.

Public Information Office
301-763-3030
e-mail:  pio@census.gov

SOURCE  U.S. Census Bureau

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U.S. Census Bureau

Web Site: http://www.census.gov

ISG Advising CEMEX on Strategic Transformation

Firm providing benchmarking, strategy, design, transaction, transition services

Initiative expected to help CEMEX achieve operational excellence globally

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Information Services Group (ISG) (NASDAQ: III), a leading technology insights, market intelligence and advisory services company, today announced it is advising CEMEX on its strategic transformation.

ISG is providing CEMEX with benchmarking, strategy, design, transaction and transition services to guide the initiative. In addition, ISG is supporting the global building materials company with data, insights and expertise in IT services and business processes.

CEMEX announced this week that it had signed a 10-year, $1 billion agreement with IBM covering finance and accounting and human resource back-office services as well as IT infrastructure, application development and maintenance services.

"ISG is pleased to support our important client CEMEX in this strategic transformation of its business," said Michael P. Connors, Chairman & CEO, ISG. "This initiative will help CEMEX achieve operational excellence on a global basis and increase the value it delivers to customers and shareholders. We look forward to working with CEMEX to ensure its smooth and successful implementation."

About Information Services Group

Information Services Group (ISG) (NASDAQ: III) is a leading technology insights, market intelligence and advisory services company, serving more than 500 clients around the world to help them achieve operational excellence. ISG supports private and public sector organizations to transform and optimize their operational environments through research, benchmarking, consulting and managed services, with a focus on information technology, business process transformation, program management services and enterprise resource planning. Clients look to ISG for unique insights and innovative solutions for leveraging technology, the deepest data source in the industry, and more than five decades of experience of global leadership in information and advisory services. Based in Stamford, Conn., the company has more than 700 employees and operates in 21 countries.

For additional information, visit http://www.isg-one.com.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ISG_News

Follow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/information-services-group

SOURCE  Information Services Group (ISG)

Information Services Group (ISG)

CONTACT: Andrew Park, ISG, +1-919-259-9252, andrew.park@isg-one.com; Gwennie Poor, Cohn & Wolfe for ISG, +1-212-798-9842, gwennie.poor@cohnwolfe.com

Web Site: http://www.isg-one.com

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network to Expand in Charleston

Nation's Largest 4G LTE Network Keeps Growing

CHARLESTON, W.Va., Aug.8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced customers will have greater access to its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in the Charleston area when it expands in the area on August 16. 

Verizon Wireless currently offers the nation's largest 4G LTE network with coverage available to more than 230 million people across the United States - nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population.  By year's end, the company plans to cover more than 400 U.S. markets.

The expansion of its 4G LTE network in the coming weeks will enable customers in more parts of Charleston to use their 4G LTE wireless devices to browse the Web, stream music and video, access thousands of applications, and stay in touch with family and friends, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.     

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is currently available in downtown Charleston and at Yeager Airport.  With the planned network expansion, residents in areas such as South Charleston and along the Interstate 64 corridor from Kanawha City to Charleston will have access to the nation's fastest 4G network.   

"We offer our customers the nation's largest 4G LTE network, available in more markets than all other U.S. wireless providers combined," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless.  "With our expanded 4G LTE network, customers can download files, upload pictures, stream video, and more, through a variety of 4G LTE devices, all with the fastest 4G experience possible."               

Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices to experience the nation's fastest 4G network.  Devices include a variety of tablets, mobile hotspots, smartphones and more, including the Samsung Galaxy S(®) III and the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC.  Details on available devices can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

Verizon Wireless also offers a variety of smart accessories that customers can use with their 4G LTE devices.  These accessories include the FitBit Ultra Wireless Activity Tracker, theWithings WiFi Scale and the Helo TC Touch Controlled Helicopter, among others.  A full list of smart accessories can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartaccessories.     

Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion(?) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

For more news and stories specific to the Verizon Wireless Midwest Area 
Visit and subscribe to our blog: http://vzwmidwestarea.com/.

For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter 
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in West Virginia by following @VZWLaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; or Chris Demeropolis, for Verizon Wireless, +1-513-885-0910, cdemeropolis@wordsworthweb.com

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

Customers Will Soon Have Access To Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network In Chillicothe

Chillicothe Latest Market to Join Nation's Largest 4G LTE Network Covering Nearly 75 Percent of U.S. Population

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless customers will be able to experience the speed and capabilities offered by its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network when it is introduced in Chillicothe on August 16, the company announced today. 

The new market launch will provide customers in Chillicothe access to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to locally browse the Web, stream music and video, quickly access over-the-air applications, and stay in touch with family and friends at speeds up to 10 times faster than before.  Verizon Wireless currently covers more than 230 million people in 337 markets across the United States with the nation's largest 4G LTE network.           

When Verizon Wireless 4G LTE launches in Chillicothe, customers who visit or live in areas including the cities of Chillicothe, Waverly and Richmond Dale and along portions of U.S. routes 23 and 35 will have access to the nation's fastest 4G network.

"When we launch our 4G service in Chillicothe, Verizon Wireless customers with 4G LTE smartphones, tablet and other devices, will have direct access in their hometown to the superfast speeds that are available in 337 other markets today," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless.  "Every day, Verizon Wireless works to continue to provide our customers with the best wireless experience in the U.S."   

Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices to experience the nation's fastest 4G network.  Devices include a variety of tablets, mobile hotspots, smartphones and more, including the Samsung Galaxy S® III and the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC.  Details on available devices can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

Verizon Wireless also offers a variety of smart accessories that customers can use with their 4G LTE devices.  These accessories include the FitBit Ultra Wireless Activity Tracker, theWithings WiFi Scale and the Helo TC Touch Controlled Helicopter, among others.  A full list of smart accessories can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartaccessories.     

Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion(SM) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

For more news and stories specific to the Verizon Wireless Midwest Area
Visit and subscribe to our blog: http://vzwmidwestarea.com/.

For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Ohio by following @VZWLaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; Christine Demeropolis, For Verizon Wireless, +1-513-885-0910, cdemeropolis@wordsworthweb.com

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

New Magento Site Provides Outlet for Artists, Artisans and Students to Connect, Learn and Share

CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lyons Consulting Group, the award-winning ecommerce strategy, design, development, hosting and support firm, announced the launch of their latest client site, http://www.CraftArtEdu.com.

Craft Media Network wanted to create a space that would allow world class artists to share their skills and techniques with others. The new site provides a space for craft and fine art instructors to teach a technique or project in "virtual classrooms" where their students can learn at their own pace, in a supportive environment with personalized feedback from their instructor.

"We are thrilled to be able to provide an outlet for artists to connect, learn and share," said Vernon Ezell, Co-Founder and COO of Craft Media Network. "The new site is extremely intuitive, flexible, and fast - something we could not have accomplished without the dedicated team at Lyons."

In order to provide the flexibility required, Lyons Consulting Group migrated the site to the Magento Community platform that already has a wide range of features and functionality. In addition, Lyons Consulting Group built several custom integrations which allow artists to not only create personal profiles that showcase virtual classroom sessions, but also provides the ability to share these sessions through different social networks such as facebook and twitter.

"The concept of selling virtual products, such as instructional videos, is a somewhat unique concept for online retailers so this project was definitely exciting for our team," said Rich Lyons, CEO and Founder of Lyons Consulting Group adds, "We are thrilled to be a part of Craft Media Network's transition to a more flexible and robust site."

The site is currently being hosted and supported by Lyons Consulting Group's in-house 24/7 support center.

About Craftartedu.com

CraftArtEdu is a truly unique online craft and fine art e-learning community, serving the creative passion of thousands of students worldwide. Our world-renowned craft and fine art instructors are committed to making the creative world more accessible and convenient than ever before. Each online course is designed to ensure that students of all experience levels progress at a comfortable pace, in a supportive environment.

With over 300 courses and growing, CraftArtEdu's mission is to ignite the spark of excellence in the heart of each student, showing how technique and imagination can combine to create a world of infinite possibilities. For more information about CraftArtEdu, visit http://www.CraftArtEdu.com or email info@CraftArtEdu.com.

About Lyons Consulting Group (lyonscg)

Lyons Consulting Group is the premier eCommerce strategy, design, development and support firm dedicated to help clients continually grow and succeed in their online business.  With a proven track record to deliver creative, robust and most importantly, increasingly profitable eCommerce sites, our diverse group of experts are committed to customer satisfaction and project excellence.

As the leading Magento and Demandware partner in the US, lyonscg has years of experience in eCommerce strategy, creative design, platform customization, technical development, backend integration, quality assurance, and support. lyonscg understands that each client's sites and needs are unique, yet are able to deliver each and every time. Bottom Line: Lyons Consulting Group helps online businesses to realize the potential of eCommerce. Guaranteed. For more information about lyonscg or to see their extensive list of clients, visit lyonscg.com or call 312.564.3142.

SOURCE  Lyons Consulting Group

Lyons Consulting Group

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

PhotoInCanvas Promotional Code Allows Customers to Save Money This Summer

CHESTER, England, August 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Photo in Canvas [http://www.photoincanvas.co.uk ] is renowned in its industry for
premium canvas prints service and unrivalled customer service. As the nation becomes
gripped by the most excellent form of the British Olympians the summer, the canvas print
specialists have added to the glee by providing a great way for customers to save money as
well.

    Not content with just offering top quality photo canvas prints at amazing prices, the
site has decided to publish a promotional code that will give consumers a staggering 15%
off their total order. With many families coming back from summer holidays or trips away,
this could represent the perfect time to put in a bulk order with Photo In Canvas and make
a huge saving.

    With this promotion and the all new, totally free, iPhone app also available at the
site - these are buzzing months at the Hampshire based photo canvas studio. As any
previous customers will be aware, the outfit even offers free home delivery on its expert
prints and also has a gallery of huge favourites for those out there that are struggling
with their own photographs.

    Interested parties can order now using discount code PIC15%OLY and receive an
additional 15% off the total balance. Alternatively, visit the site today to find out more
and also browse the Canvas Art Shop by clicking this link today.
[http://www.photoincanvas.co.uk/canvas-art-shop/shop.php ]

        rachel@insideonline.co.uk
    +44(0)124-430-5088

Source: Photo in Canvas

MapSAR Website Provides Online Resources to Search and Rescue Personnel

GIS Tools and Virtual Communities Now Available in One Location

REDLANDS, Calif., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Esri today announced the launch of a new web portal that supplies search and rescue (SAR) personnel with GIS tools, educational materials, and a virtual community for learning and sharing.

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"The launch of the MapSAR website is the result of a community of search and rescue personnel linked together by their use of GIS," says Russ Johnson, global director of disaster response for Esri. "The goal is to build on that work and supply standards, documents, and training to the international SAR community. We want to help these outstanding organizations and individuals with their very important job--finding lost people."

GIS and SAR professionals from Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team, Esri, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Mountaineer Rescue Group came together to develop the MapSAR application. It supplies all SAR personnel, regardless of technical background and skill, with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively use GIS in their operations. Staff members will be able to easily establish their own protocols and workflows to carry out the mapping and planning functions within the incident command structure (ICS). They will be able to apply GIS skills to effectively track search teams and assets for safety and operational efficiency.

The MapSAR site includes the following:

    --  MapSAR Tool: This free tool runs with Esri ArcGIS 10 software and
        enables maps to be generated, stored, and printed quickly so that search
        teams can deploy faster to look for missing people.
    --  SAR E-books: Two newly published e-books give personnel a rich array of
        information. Using GIS for Wildland Search and Rescue is a core
        instruction manual for developing a working knowledge of all things GIS
        for every team member. MapSAR User's Manual is for more advanced GIS
        users and provides an introduction to and a detailed tutorial for
        MapSAR.
    --  Search and Rescue Forum: This peer-to-peer network provides a place to
        discuss technical challenges.
For more information, visit http://www.mapsar.net.

About Esri
Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in GIS technology, Esri software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at esri.com/news.

Copyright © 2012 Esri. All rights reserved. Esri, the Esri globe logo, GIS by Esri, ArcGIS, esri.com, and @esri.com are trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of Esri in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions. Other companies and products or services mentioned herein may be trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of their respective mark owners.

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CONTACT: Contact: Jesse Theodore, Esri, Tel.: +1-909-793-2853, extension 1-1419, E-mail: press@esri.com

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

TransFreedomTM, Innovative Credit Card Processing Pricing Package, Can Save Merchants Time and Money

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A merchant's credit card processing statement can be long, complicated and time-consuming to reconcile. TransFirst(®), a leading provider of secure transaction processing servicesand payment enabling technologies, has responded to merchants' needs with TransFreedom, a pricing solution that combines many of a merchant's credit card processing fees into one single fee - reducing time spent, paperwork and payment processing expenses.

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TransFreedom makes credit card processing easier for merchants in two ways. First, it bundles several fees and services into one single fee - that means fewer line items on a merchant's monthly statement. And that single fee is often lower than the combination of the same fees as charged by other payment processors. Second, a merchant chooses a TransFreedom fee structure based on his or her monthly processing volume and average ticket size. So a merchant who anticipates larger average tickets and higher volume in the months ahead will chose a particular pricing structure based on those numbers, while another merchant who anticipates lower average tickets and lower volume will chose a different pricing structure. All pricing structures have variations built in to cover more or less business throughout the billing periods.

"TransFreedom offers merchants a cutting-edge pricing program that solves several of their most pressing needs," says John Shlonsky, TransFirst's president and CEO. "An important part of TransFirst's mission is to help merchants grow their businesses. In that mindset, we created TransFreedom to make payment processing one of the less difficult aspects of business ownership. We want to be part of the solution. And by reducing both paperwork and the number of fees, we believe we can make a significant positive difference to a merchant's bottom line."

TransFreedom works well for businesses of any size but is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized businesses.

About TransFirst (http://www.TransFirst.com):
A leading provider of secure transaction processing servicesand payment enabling technologies, TransFirstoffers innovative products and services designed with financial institution, independent sales organization, healthcare, e-commerce, government and merchant customers' unique needs in mind. By collaborating with our customers and utilizing strong industry knowledge, we help them grow their businesses. Founded in 1995, TransFirst continues to attain significant market share and world-class expertise in growing and profitable industry segments. Built on a platform of personal service, customer commitment and flexible pricing, TransFirst is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, and has operations facilities in Aurora, Colorado; Broomfield, Colorado; Omaha, Nebraska; Overland Park, Kansas; Franklin, Tennessee; Cypress, California; and executive headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Company-wide, TransFirst currently processes approximately $30 billion in annual sales volume for more than 175,000 merchants and financial institution partners. For additional information, please call 800.745.2659 or visit http://www.TransFirst.com.

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CONTACT: Brooke Sacrider, TransFirst, +1-214-453-7711

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

AZADEH Couture to Launch EAzadeh.com

Top Luxury Designer Offers a Unique Online Shopping Experience for Customers

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AZADEH Couture, a high-end luxury retailer and designer based out of San Francisco, is pleased to announce the launch of EAzadeh.com, the premier online fashion destination for the ultimate shopping experience. The website will benefit today's modern woman with a fast-paced lifestyle, a demand for opulence and a wardrobe to match.

The online shopping website will allow customers to fulfill their wardrobe essentials from daytime looks and stunning ensembles, to exquisite jewelry and accessories with just the click of a mouse. The website features exclusive ready-to-wear pieces by AZADEH Couture, accompanied by select premier European designers who produce exclusive collections for Azadeh's clientele.

AZADEH founder and designer, Azadeh Raiz, has over 30 years of design experience, having manufactured couture garments for the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia and designing for retail powerhouse Bebe. "I have been fortunate to find my niche and have a successful business of my own in the Bay Area," explains Raiz. "With the launch of EAzadeh.com, we have the opportunity to expand our clientele and reach those that we have not been able to work within the past due to geographical logistics. We are very excited about this new endeavor and for the chance to offer our designs on a much larger platform."

Since 1996, AZADEH has been based in San Francisco with three retail locations in the Bay Area. With the launch of its website, Azadeh will be more accessible to distant clients, while still available to cater to its clients' custom pieces.

For more information about AZADEH, please visit http://www.azadehcouture.com or http://www.EAzadeh.com call (415) 392-0106.

About AZADEH COUTURE LLC

AZADEH is a couture design company that specializes in high-end women's ready-to-wear pieces. The designer, Azadeh Raiz, is an accomplished designer and couturier who is dedicated to indulging her clients in exclusive designs, luxurious fabrics, perfect fit and techniques of construction with one-of-a-kind service. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, AZADEH has been serving a sophisticated clientele since 1996, with three retail locations around the Bay Area. AZADEH's ecommerce website, EAzadeh.com, offers select luxury online shopping, making the couture retailer accessible worldwide.

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AZADEH Couture

CONTACT: Claudia Ross, Cross Marketing PR, +1-415-986-0342, claudia@crossmarketingpr.com

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

McGraw-Hill Construction Introduces the Dodge BidPro Mobile App Offering Real-Time Projects to Contractors

NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge launched Dodge BidPro Mobile App, which speeds and simplifies contractors' access to relevant jobs. Available for Android and Apple mobile devices, the App can be downloaded at Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mhconstruction.bidpro or accessed on your mobile device via the mobile website at: https://dodgebidpro.construction.com/mobile/default.html. Dodge BidPro is the first-of-its-kind web-based dashboard that pushes the most relevant and timely project data directly to contractors, enabling them to monitor and react to job leads from wherever they are working. 

Dodge BidPro extracts bidding projects from the proprietary Dodge database. Composed of 500,000+ public and private projects with 5,500+ updates daily, the Dodge database gathers intelligence from reporters based in more than 80 major U.S. metropolitan areas, tracking projects from early planning stages through construction start. BidPro delivers project information at the key stages for contractors seeking to bid jobs. Projects can be screened--locally, regionally or nationally, and by project type and value, as well as the contractor's specialty trade.

"We have seen a surge of early adopters of Dodge BidPro since its launch," said Kate Cassino, vice president, product development for McGraw-Hill Construction. "Contractors rely on BidPro's quality of information and ease of use. The next generation of mobile features enables them to find jobs and work on bids without leaving the job site. Our customers can remain focused on managing today's business while building a strong pipeline for tomorrow."

BidPro is available by subscription online at http://dodgeprojects.com.  McGraw-Hill Construction also offers a targeted selection of timely bidding projects from the Dodge database with free automatic email alerts on bidding jobs of interest. "We know that not all contractors are alike.  Some are interested in all projects coming out for bid; others need information on only one or two local jobs, and still others want more lead time and prefer learning about jobs in the final planning stage. We offer our contractor customers the flexibility to get information on the Dodge leads they need while providing the financial flexibility they want," added Ms. Cassino.

About McGraw-Hill Construction:
McGraw-Hill Construction's data, analytics, and media businesses--Dodge, Sweets,Architectural Record, and Engineering News-Record-- create opportunities for owners, architects, engineers, contractors, building product manufacturers, and distributors to strengthen their market position, size their markets, prioritize prospects, and target and build relationships that will win more business. McGraw-Hill Construction serves more than one million customers through its trends and forecasts, industry news, and leading platform of construction data, benchmarks, and analytics. To learn more, visit http://www.construction.com.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies:
McGraw-Hill announced on September 12, 2011, its intention to separate into two companies: McGraw-Hill Financial, a leading provider of content and analytics to global financial markets, and McGraw-Hill Education, a leading education company focused on digital learning and education services worldwide. McGraw-Hill Financial's leading brands include Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, S&P Capital IQ, S&P Dow Jones Indices, Platts energy information services and J.D. Power and Associates. With sales of $6.2 billion in 2011, the Corporation has approximately 23,000 employees across more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

Media Contact:
Kathy Malangone, Senior Director, Marketing Communications,
McGraw-Hill Construction, +1 212-904-4376, kathy_malangone@mcgraw-hill.com

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McGraw-Hill Construction

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

Key Digital Releases Compass Control®: The first fully integrated control system to use Apple's iOS 5 devices

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions is excited to reveal that it has developed its first comprehensive control system called Compass Control(®).  Compass Control(®) represents the first fully integrated major control system built from the ground up to use Apple's iOS 5 devices - iPad(®), iPhone(®), and iPod touch(®) - as its backbone.

Key Digital(®) in conjunction with Compass Control's Compass Alliance Partners (CAP) has created a fully integrated control system with driver support for hardware from the following brands: Aprilaire, Boston Acoustics(®), ClearOne(®), Denon, Furman, ICRealtime Security Solutions(®), iPort(®), Key Digital, LG, Lutron(®), Luxul, Marantz(®), MechoSystems, Onkyo(®), Panamax, Primeview, Russound(®), SurgeX, and Wolfvision(®).  Combining the knowledge and expertise from the different CAP brands has allowed Compass Control® to develop into a complete turnkey residential or commercial control solution.

Compass Control(®) has the ability to control devices via RS-232, IR, or via TCP/IP.  This new control system provides installers with bi-directional IR, two-way RS-232 with feedback, and two-way TCP/IP control for unlimited flexibility and maximum compatibility with new or existing devices.  Compass Control® also provides control via relays and sensors demonstrating its nature as a powerful integration tool.  When programming the system via the Compass Navigator(®) PC editor software, installers are given three separate database managers to make programming faster than traditional control systems.  Compass Navigator(®) also enables installers to edit command code sets which allows Compass Control(®) to be tailored to each and every system installation.

Key Digital Vice-President for Sales, Michael Lakhter, commented on Compass Control's readiness to take on market challenges, "With the combined efforts of all of our Compass Alliance Partners, Compass Control(®) represents the culmination of our efforts to create the most powerful, most user-friendly, and most comprehensive control system available on the market today."

Come see today why Key Digital(®) and CAP are the Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions.  For more information please visit or http://www.keydigital.com. For more information on Compass Control(®) please visit http://keydigital.com/compass. Key Digital(®) will be displaying Compass Control(®) at CEDIA 2012 - for more information click here or visit us at Booth #2046.  Also please download the Compass Control(®) demo app by clicking here.

Industry Leadership: Mike Tsinberg, Founder and President of Key Digital, is a holder of 40 HDTV patents.

    --  SMPTE fellow
    --  Participated with Emmy Award Winner for DVD technology development
    --  "Father of DVD" - Developed architecture and system software for world
        first Digital Video Disk (DVD) MPEG2 based authoring system - key DVD
        enabling technology

Key Digital(®) Systems is a CES award-winning developer and manufacturer of leading-edge technology for HDTV applications, delivering total video systems solutions. The company manufactures a wide range of digital video processing and video signal distribution solutions marketed broadly to the HDTV community, such as digital video and audio processors, switchers, distribution amplifiers, cables, adapters, and more. For more information, visit us at http://www.keydigital.com.

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Key Digital Systems

CONTACT: Masha Lakhter, Masha@keydigital.com, +1-914-667-9700 ext. 211, Cell: +1-917-701-3238, Fax: +1-914-668-8666

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

Sentinel Benefits Mobile App Allows Users to Scan Products for Flexible Spending Account Eligibility On the Go

READING, Mass., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group (SBFG), a full-service financial services provider has released a mobile app with a unique flexible spending account (FSA) eligibility scanning feature for iOS and Android devices. The application allows users to scan barcodes to determine if health-related products can be purchased using pre-tax dollars through a reimbursement plan.

The Sentinel Benefits mobile solution not only provides participants with the flexibility to scan items to confirm their eligibility before using their Sentinel Benny Debit Card, but also to check their available FSA balances. Additionally, the app enables participants to verify their retirement and reimbursement balances on the go.

The Sentinel Benefits mobile application allows participants to:

    --  Scan product barcodes to determine if items can be purchased using
        pre-tax dollars
    --  Check balances of retirement accounts (401K)
    --  Check balances of reimbursement accounts (FSA, HRA, HSA)
    --  View the FSA Eligible Expense List
    --  Contact Sentinel Benefits by email or telephone
"We are proud to be the first in our industry to offer this mobile technology solution that combines both retirement and health care accounts to our members' smart-phone devices," said John Carnevale, President & CEO, Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group. "Our end goal always comes back to making it is easy and convenient for our customers."

The Sentinel Benefits mobile application is available for download in the iTunes App store, Google Play and the Blackberry App World at no charge.

About Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group   
Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group is a leading employee benefit consulting and administration firm. Our broad range of financial services makes Sentinel Benefits an excellent choice for clients seeking a single resource to manage all of their employee benefits including group insurance brokerage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), COBRA, retirement plan consulting and administration and investment advisory services. Sentinel serves more than 3,000 businesses throughout the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.sentinelgroup.com.

* The scan feature is not available on Blackberry devices at this time.

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Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group

CONTACT: Danielle Callahan, Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group, +1-781-914-1330, Fax: +1-781-213-6730

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

NI Releases New Stand-Alone NI CompactDAQ System for High-Performance Embedded Measurements and Logging

News Highlights

- NI expands the NI CompactDAQ platform with stand-alone data acquisition systems compatible with over 50 sensor-specific I/O modules for flexible, mixed-measurement data logging.

- The stand-alone NI CompactDAQ system includes a built-in dual-core Intel processor and onboard storage to deliver high-performance processing in a single, portable system.

- Using NI LabVIEW system design software, engineers can customize a data-logging or embedded monitoring solution to acquire, analyze and visualize their data in one environment.

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NIWeek - National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced the new stand-alone NI CompactDAQ system, a high-performance embedded measurement and logging platform with a built-in dual-core Intel processor for running data acquisition, online analysis and logging software. With the NI CompactDAQ platform, engineers can customize a complete measurement system using LabVIEW or take advantage of over 600 companies in the NI Alliance Partner Network for a custom turnkey data-logging solution.

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"We easily upgraded to the stand-alone NI CompactDAQ system with almost no changes to our LabVIEW code," said Tim Carlier, president and founder of Integrated Test & Measurement. "With the new embedded data-logging platform, we can run our iTestSystem software and log synchronized sensor data directly to the device, eliminating the need for a separate PC and drastically reducing system costs and maintenance requirements."

Stand-Alone NI CompactDAQ System Features

    --  Intel Core i7 dual-core processor, 2 GB RAM and 32 GB nonvolatile
        storage - Run high-performance, mixed-measurement tests while logging
        data directly to the system, removing the need for an external PC.
    --  Compatible with LabVIEW 2012 - Accelerate productivity with the latest
        version of LabVIEW, which provides sample projects and templates for
        high-speed acquisition and data logging, designed to save time and lower
        maintenance costs.
    --  8-slot chassis with more than 50 C Series I/O module options - Mix and
        match a variety of I/O and sensor types, including AI, AO, DIO and CAN
        to create custom measurement and logging systems.
    --  USB, Ethernet and serial ports - Connect USB/Ethernet NI CompactDAQ
        devices, including the new NI cDAQ-9184 Ethernet chassis, to expand the
        number of module slots for large-channel-count applications or integrate
        other devices, such as a camera or GPS device.
    --  Stream data to disk at up to 30 MB/s - Simultaneously stream continuous
        measurements with sample rates up to 1 MS/s/ch.
Click to Tweet: The stand-alone NI CompactDAQ system from @NIGlobal delivers high-performance embedded measurements and #data logging bit.ly/Njc34n

Readers can learn more about the stand-alone NI CompactDAQ system at http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/210718/.

Pricing and Contact Information

    NI cDAQ-913x                                                 11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin,
                                                                 Texas 78759-3504
    Priced from $6,499; EUR6,249; YEN756,000                     Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax:
                                                                 (512) 683-9300
    Web: http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/210718/ Email: info@ni.com
About National Instruments
Since 1976, National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI's graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

NI CompactDAQ, LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. A National Instruments Alliance Partner is a business entity independent from National Instruments and has no agency, partnership or joint-venture relationship with National Instruments.

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

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Crytek's Eastern Expansion Continues with Crytek Shanghai Software Co. Ltd

Crytek Establish Permanent Presence in China

FRANKFURT, Germany and SHANGHAI, August 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Further strengthening their links to the Asian market, Crytek GmbH today announced the
addition of Crytek Shanghai Software Co. Ltd to their family of studios worldwide.

    Crytek Shanghai Software Co. Ltd will take responsibility for matters relating to
Crytek's proprietary CryENGINE(R) technology, taking advantage of their strategic location
to provide first class support to existing licensees, build strong relationships with new
partners and develop specific technical features relevant for users in the Asian market.
Crytek's Shanghai office will also play an active part in the regional operation of
Crytek's free-to-play online shooter, Warface, working closely with Chinese publishing
partner, Tencent.

    "A permanent presence in Shanghai paves the way for an even closer working
relationship with partners across China," said Areil Cai, General Manager of Crytek
Shanghai Software Co. Ltd. "As well as being more sensitive to the needs of the Chinese
market - so that we can be on hand to provide the best possible local-language support and
even add more tech features for existing CryENGINE(R) licensees - we will also be well
placed to engage with new partners and build strong relationships for the future."

    Managing Director at Crytek, Avni Yerli, added: "We see a lot of potential in the
Chinese market, and have learned a lot from the close relationship with our eight existing
Chinese Licensees, whose backgrounds range from game development to architecture
visualization, and interactive exhibition to serious simulation. The formation of Crytek
Shanghai builds on the base we first established in Asia with Crytek Seoul, and offers
invaluable strategic opportunities as we continue to expand our reach into the World's
largest market."

    About Crytek GmbH

    Crytek GmbH ("Crytek") is an independent company at the forefront of the interactive
entertainment industry, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming by creating
standout experiences for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC, mobile devices and games-as-service
using their cutting-edge 3D-Game-Technology, CryENGINE(R).

    The company's headquarters are in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Crytek also has studios
in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea), Nottingham
(UK) and Shanghai (China).

    Since its foundation in 1999, Crytek has consistently been recognized for excellence
in its field, earning accolades such as the 2011 Develop Award for Best Independent Studio
and a 2010 Red Dot Design Award. Its multi-award winning games include Far Cry(R),
Crysis(R) (awarded best PC Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers
Choice Awards), Crysis Warhead(R) (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best of 2008
Awards) and Crysis(R) 2 (awarded Best Shooter of E3 2010 and Gamescom 2010). For more
information, please visit http://www.crytek.com.

   
    Contact:

    Jens Schaefer
    Senior PR Manager
    jens@crytek.com
    Phone: +496921977661071

    Franziska Lehnert
    PR Manager
    franziska@crytek.com
    Phone: +496921977661222

    Jennifer Willis
    Junior PR Manager
    jenniferw@crytek.com
    Phone: +496921977661481

Source: Crytek GmbH

Telling The truth® But Not 'Offending': truth® On The Red Carpet With YOMYOMF Network To Share Tobacco Education Message

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- truth(®), the nation's largest youth smoking prevention campaign, is teaming up with the brand new and increasingly popular YouTube channel You Offend Me You Offend My Family (YOMYOMF) Network byhaving a presence at the finale of Internet Icon, a reality challenge contest focused on producing short videos and finding the next big Internet star.

The YOMYOMF Network officially launched in June this year. The channel, based on the pop culture blog YouOffendMeYouOffendMyFamily, features video and content from top content creators including partners Justin Lin, director of the Fast and Furious films, and YouTube stars Ryan Higa, Kevin Wu and Chester See. The YOMYOMF Network brings innovative Asian American-centric entertainment that merges Hollywood and YouTube, and is already one of YouTube's most established and well-known channels.

On Tuesday, August 14 in Los Angeles, the winner of the channel's Internet Icon will be announced. Icon contestants compete in a series of challenges designed to highlight their creativity and filmmaking skills - all in an effort to become the next big Internet star. Chester See, YouTube personality and musician, hosts the show. YouTube sensation Ryan Higa and actress Christine Lakin judge the contestants. Andy Fickman's Oops Doughnuts Productions produces the show. D-trix, from America's Best Dance Crew, and Andrew Garcia, a top ten finalist on American Idol, will be performing at the finale. Comedian Kassem G, known for his online series California On and Going Deep, will join Ryan and Christine as a guest judge.

Working with the YOMYOMF Network is part of truth's strategy to have a presence where teens naturally gather - whether through music and sporting events across the country (touring), having a robust presence online, or working through popular media channels to engage with teens and young adults and share lifesaving messages about tobacco use. With 80 percent of adult smokers starting to smoke before the age of 18, truth aims to reach young people with facts and information before they make the decision to smoke.

"YouTube garners more than four billion views per day and the YOMYOMF Network is one of the fastest rising original channels in YouTube history," said Nicole Dorrler, Assistant Vice President of Marketing at Legacy(®). "Teaming up with YOMYOMF gives truth exposure to its more than 400,000 subscribers - extending and deepening our conversation with teens about tobacco and the harms of its use."

The live finale of Internet Icon will feature several truth elements:

    --  Tahir Moore, a contestant, aspiring comedian and former truth brand
        ambassador, will host "truth orange carpet" interviews with finalists
        and celebrity guests.
    --  Mandy Jiroux, singer, dancer and member of BG5 will serve as truth's
        "fashion correspondent" on the orange carpet.
    --  Before the airing of the Internet Icon finalist videos, theatergoers
        will see the teaser "Honey" for truth's next mobile game Flavor
        Monsters.
    --  Attendees will receive truth-branded 'gear' from this year's tour in
        gift bags. Each summer, truth tours the county with popular musical,
        sporting and gaming events - meeting thousands of teens where they
        naturally gather. At each stop, truth brand ambassadors distribute
        truth( )"gear" - fashionable and trendy items reflecting tobacco
        messages.
    --  Online at truth's Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/truthorange - Fans
        will be polled as to the winner of Internet Icon.
"YOMYOMF and truth are providing innovative content that connects with youth who are the drivers behind the success of online content and youth tobacco prevention," said Pradeepa Jeeva, Head of Production for the YOMYOMF Network.

    --  For more information on YOMYOMF, visit http://www.youtube.com/YOMYOMF
    --  For more information on truth, visit http://www.youtube.com/truthorange
    --  For more information on Ryan Higa, visit http://www.youtube.com/nigahiga
    --  For more information on Christine Lakin, visit
        http://www.hulu.com/lovin-lakin
    --  For more information on Chester See, visit http://www.youtube.com/chestersee
    --  For more information on D-trix, visit http://www.youtube.com/theDOMINICshow
    --  For more information on Andrew Garcia, visit
        http://www.youtube.com/andrewagarcia
    --  For more information on Kassem G, visit http://www.youtube.com/KassemG
    --  For more information on Mandy Jiroux, visit http://www.thebg5.com/
BACKGROUND ON THE truth( )CAMPAIGN

truth(®), launched in February 2000, is the largest national youth smoking prevention campaign and the only national campaign not directed by the tobacco industry. The campaign exposes the tactics of the tobacco industry, the truth about addiction, and the health effects and social consequences of smoking. truth( )allows teens to make informed choices about tobacco use by giving them the facts about the industry and its products.

truth(®) is the largest national youth smoking prevention campaign and the only national campaign not directed by the tobacco industry. The campaign exposes the tactics of the tobacco industry, the truth about addiction, and the health effects and social consequences of smoking. truth gives teens facts and information about the tobacco industry and its products, allowing them to make their own informed choices about tobacco use. Research-proven as an effective public health intervention, the campaign is credited with keeping hundreds of thousands of teens from starting to smoke. To learn more, visit http://www.thetruth.com. truth is directed and funded by Legacy, a national public health foundation located in Washington, D.C. Legacy was created as a result of the November 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) reached between attorneys general from46 states, five U.S. territories and the tobacco industry. To learn more about Legacy's life-saving programs, visit http://www.LegacyForHealth.org.

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SOURCE  The truth Campaign

The truth Campaign

CONTACT: Patricia McLaughlin Legacy, +1-202-454-5560, pmlaughlin@legacyforhealth.org, @truthpr

London Businesses Evaluate Communications According to Games Performance

OXFORD, England, August 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    With the Games well under way this summer businesses have been given a unique
opportunity to evaluate the way they communicate internally and externally in the face of
challenging outside influences. It has been reported that some of the busiest commercial
districts in London have been unrecognisable during the last week - not because of
increased footfall but because they are so much quieter than usual.

    This is down to an improvement in the way companies in the capital have dealt with
important communications in adverse conditions - such as the hosting of a major
international sporting event. A large number of businesses trading in the capital have
made full use of the technology supplied by telecommunications experts like MeetingZone
Ltd.

    In the run-up to the Games inquiries came flooding in to
http://www.meetingzone.com from companies eager to assess how their in-house
communications systems could be enhanced using cutting edge technology in preparation for
a testing time in the capital. The solutions supplied have enabled many businesses to keep
operating at the optimum level in spite of the forecast difficulties many have had to face
in terms of travel and logistics.

    Improved communications in the form of web conferences and telephone conference calls
make it possible to gather a team in order to solve problems, meet with partners, clients
and suppliers and discuss strategies, even when external conditions make it very difficult
for businesses to succeed in this capacity, especially when they are limited to less
up-to-date modes of communication.

    How well businesses have dealt with the unique conditions supplied by London's hosting
of the Games is likely to determine how they move forward with their own communications
strategies in the future.

    In order to deliver solutions to more businesses in need of advice in the field of
communications, Meeting Zone has teamed up with Cheshire SEO
[http://www.justsearchseo.co.uk/seo-cheshire ] agency Just Search - the aim being to
enhance the online presence of the company so that more enterprises can make use of their
individually-tailored packages and services.

Source: MeetingZone Ltd

Simon Lubin, Tel No: +44(0)1844-265501

Connectify Kickstarts Groundbreaking Networking Software

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Combining Internet connections for increased speed and reliability is one step closer to reality, as Connectify, the emerging leader in easy-to-use wireless networking software, today launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new application -- Connectify Dispatch. The campaign's goal is to turn Connectify's revolutionary connection aggregation technology into a market-ready product.

"Dispatch will give users the ability to connect to multiple networks at the same time, for the combined throughput of all connections," said Alex Gizis, founder and CEO of Connectify. "For the first time, any number of Wi-Fi, 3G/4G mobile broadband, and wired connections can be used simultaneously, with Dispatch leveraging up to 90% of their combined speed."

Connectify Dispatch offers users the most reliable Internet possible. When any one network fails, Dispatch seamlessly moves traffic onto the working connections until additional networks become available again.

While Connectify has the core technology for Dispatch working, the company has decided to use the popular crowdfunding site, Kickstarter, to prove that there is widespread demand for a fully-featured Connectify Dispatch consumer product. Along the way, Connectify's Kickstarter backers can gain unprecedented access, watching as the development team transforms Dispatch from working source code into a powerful, yet easy-to-use application.

Backers of the Connectify Dispatch campaign will walk away with much more than just an insider's view of the project as it comes to life. A pledge of $10 or more gets backers a six-month license of the company's flagship software router, Connectify Hotspot PRO, while the first 200 backers will receive one-year licenses for both Connectify Dispatch and Connectify Hotspot PRO for only $40. All other backers will receive Dispatch and Hotspot PRO for $50, half the price of the projected $99.99 retail value.

"While just about anyone using the Internet can benefit from our groundbreaking technology, Dispatch is especially beneficial to the millions of people already using BitTorrent and other peer-to-peer file sharing platforms," said Gizis. "With each additional Internet connection, Connectify Dispatch can double, or even triple, the speed of torrent transfers."

Once backers pledge to the Dispatch campaign, they will gain access to an exclusive website where they will receive up-to-date details on product development. Certain backers will also have early-access to the Dispatch API, giving them the opportunity to integrate Dispatch into their own applications.

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

Connectify is a privately-held company that develops next-generation networking software for PC and mobile platforms. Founded in 2010, Connectify's mission is to give all users the power to perform complex networking tasks at the click-of-a-button. For more information on Connectify, visit http://www.connectify.me. Connectify is a trademark of Connectify Inc. BitTorrent and related marks, images, and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of BitTorrent Inc. Kickstarter and related marks, images, and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Kickstarter Inc.

Media Contact:
Jennifer Shaab
215/854-8432
kickstarter@connectify.me

SOURCE  Connectify

Connectify

Web Site: http://www.connectify.me

Netflix "Just for Kids" Now Available On XBOX 360

Unlimited Instant Access To Large Variety Of Streaming TV Shows And Movies Picked Especially For Kids 12 And Under Now on XBOX 360

LOS GATOS, Calif., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) today announced the availability of "Just for Kids" on Xbox 360(®), further expanding the availability of the section popular with kids and their parents.

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Netflix "Just for Kids" makes it easier and more fun for kids and families to browse and instantly watch a large selection of kid-friendly TV shows and movies. Since introducing the section in August 2011, Netflix members have watched more than two billion hours of kids' titles.

Now members who enjoy Netflix on Xbox 360 can select "Just for Kids" to enter an experience designed for children 12 and under. Kids can click and instantly watch their favorite characters, including many they will instantly recognize from their favorite shows and movies. 

In addition to the character-based selection, "Just for Kids" displays rows of TV shows and movies organized by easy-to-understand genres such as superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs and girl power, featuring clear and simple descriptions of the plot of each title. Unique Netflix technology provides each member with a personalized "Just for Kids" experience based on taste and favorites.

"As a parent of two, I can feel comfortable letting my kids browse and watch titles in the 'Just for Kids' section on our Xbox 360," said David Watson, director of product innovation at Netflix. As always, there are never any commercials displayed on Netflix and independent ratings and reviews from Common Sense Media were used to make the selections. Common Sense Media is a nonprofit that provides independent, trustworthy ratings, reviews, and information to help parents make great media choices.

"We believe that we can make all the entertainment you love even more amazing with Xbox. Using voice and gesture control with Kinect to explore 'Just for Kids' makes Netflix on Xbox 360 more personal and engaging for all audiences," said Ross Honey, general manager, Xbox LIVE Entertainment & Advertising at Microsoft.

In addition to Xbox 360, Netflix "Just for Kids" is available on PCs and Macs, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Apple TV and certain Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and streaming media players. Other devices including tablets are scheduled to follow this year.

About Netflix

With more than 27 million streaming members in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world's leading internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV programs. For about US$7.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch movies and TV programs streamed over the internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, internet-connected TVs, home theatre systems, digital video recorders and internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, more than 800 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit http://www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE  Netflix, Inc.

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Netflix, Inc.

CONTACT: Joris Evers, Netflix, Inc., +1-408-658-0980, jevers@netflix.com

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

Netflix "Just for Kids" Now Available On XBOX 360

Unlimited Instant Access To Large Variety Of Streaming TV Shows And Movies Picked Especially For Kids 12 And Under Now on XBOX 360

LOS GATOS, Calif., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) today announced the availability of "Just for Kids" on Xbox 360(®), further expanding the availability of the section popular with kids and their parents.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101014/SF81638LOGO)

Netflix "Just for Kids" makes it easier and more fun for kids and families to browse and instantly watch a large selection of kid-friendly TV shows and movies. Since introducing the section in August 2011, Netflix members have watched more than two billion hours of kids' titles.

Now members who enjoy Netflix on Xbox 360 can select "Just for Kids" to enter an experience designed for children 12 and under. Kids can click and instantly watch their favorite characters, including many they will instantly recognize from their favorite shows and movies. 

In addition to the character-based selection, "Just for Kids" displays rows of TV shows and movies organized by easy-to-understand genres such as superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs and girl power, featuring clear and simple descriptions of the plot of each title. Unique Netflix technology provides each member with a personalized "Just for Kids" experience based on taste and favorites.

"As a parent of two, I can feel comfortable letting my kids browse and watch titles in the 'Just for Kids' section on our Xbox 360," said David Watson, director of product innovation at Netflix. As always, there are never any commercials displayed on Netflix and independent ratings and reviews from Common Sense Media were used to make the selections. Common Sense Media is a nonprofit that provides independent, trustworthy ratings, reviews, and information to help parents make great media choices.

"We believe that we can make all the entertainment you love even more amazing with Xbox. Using voice and gesture control with Kinect to explore 'Just for Kids' makes Netflix on Xbox 360 more personal and engaging for all audiences," said Ross Honey, general manager, Xbox LIVE Entertainment & Advertising at Microsoft.

In addition to Xbox 360, Netflix "Just for Kids" is available on PCs and Macs, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Apple TV and certain Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and streaming media players. Other devices including tablets are scheduled to follow this year.

About Netflix

With more than 27 million streaming members in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world's leading internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV programs. For about US$7.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch movies and TV programs streamed over the internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, internet-connected TVs, home theatre systems, digital video recorders and internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, more than 800 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit http://www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE  Netflix, Inc.

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Netflix, Inc.

CONTACT: Joris Evers, Netflix, Inc., +1-408-658-0980, jevers@netflix.com

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

NYU and NYU-Poly Launch World's First Academic Research Center to Combine Medicine with Wireless Communications and Computing

25 Faculty and 100 Student Researchers Work with National Instruments and Other Industry, Federal Partners to Advance Wireless Technologies and Applications

NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New York University and Polytechnic Institute of NYU (NYU-Poly) announced that National Instruments (NI) is joining them as the founding industrial sponsor in launching the world's first academic research center combining the exploration of advanced wireless technologies, computing and medical applications.

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Called NYU WIRELESS, the center researches advanced communications and antenna technologies, compressed sensing for spectrum efficiency in massively broadband wireless communications and medical imaging, the creation of smaller and smarter cellular networks and wireless devices that cooperate rather than compete for spectrum. The center also focuses on creating fundamental knowledge of wireless methods and new circuits and systems for a promising new frontier in the wireless spectrum: millimeter-wave and sub-terahertz communications.

NYU WIRELESS has enlisted 25 engineering, computer science and medical professors and more than 100 graduate students and post-doctoral researchers. They will work with researchers from NI, major federal funding sources such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and subsequent industry partners. Hardware and software from NI will serve as a test bed solution for some of the new research initiatives. 

New research space totaling 23,000 square feet is scheduled to open on the downtown Brooklyn campus of NYU-Poly this winter. The new center brings together faculty who have current research projects that total approximately $10 million annually.

"National Instruments is excited to be part of this important research initiative," said Director of National Instruments Software Defined Radio James Kimery. "The graphical system design approach enabled by LabVIEW software provides heterogeneous processing capabilities in a unified, integrated design flow that will enable NYU WIRELESS research to iterate faster and prove out the ideas in a shorter time.  NI's software-defined radio platforms will serve as the hardware prototyping test bed encompassing real-time operating systems, multi-core processors, FPGAs and flexible RF frontends."

NYU WIRELESS is founded and directed by Professor Theodore (Ted) Rappaport, who recently joined the faculty of NYU-Poly's Computer and Electrical Engineering Department, NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences and the Department of Radiology at NYU Langone Medical Center. Faculty and students from all three schools comprise NYU WIRELESS.  Rappaport previously founded major academic wireless centers, at Virginia Tech and The University of Texas, as well as two companies instrumental in building today's cellular industry.

"By working with some of the world's best doctors and surgeons, we can solve real problems in the medical field while bringing our industry sponsors in direct contact with engineering problems and market opportunities in health care," said Rappaport. "And by moving up the spectrum, a new frontier opens to wireless innovation. The millimeter-wave spectrum is uncrowded - with enough capacity to accommodate breakthroughs in cellular and personal wireless communication networks.  All our researchers eagerly embrace this unprecedented interdisciplinary collaboration as an opportunity to shape the future of wireless communications and make meaningful contributions to lives and health in our world."

"No other wireless research center in the country can claim this level of interdisciplinary cooperation, with the ability to validate research on actual patients," said Professor Daniel K. Sodickson, M.D., Ph.D., vice-chair for research, Department of Radiology and director of the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Center for Biomedical Imaging at NYU Langone Medical Center.  "NYU WIRELESS will conduct cutting-edge medical research in radiology, and it is also poised to make fundamental contributions in areas such as neuroengineering, cardiovascular engineering and electrophysiology."

NYU WIRELESS researchers have also started to measure the reaction of millimeter-length radio waves as they bounce against and travel through buildings in Brooklyn and Manhattan.  Operating at radio frequencies of 20 to 60 GHz - ten times higher than today's cell phones and Wi-Fi networks - they offer higher data rates at lower cost, but the propagation of the signals in urban environments poses difficult technological challenges.

About Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Polytechnic Institute of New York University (formerly Polytechnic University and also known as Brooklyn Polytechnic), an affiliated institute of New York University, is a comprehensive school of engineering, applied sciences, technology and research, and is rooted in a 158-year tradition of invention, innovation and entrepreneurship: i(2)e. The institution, founded in 1854, is the nation's second-oldest private engineering school. In addition to its main campus in New York City at MetroTech Center in downtown Brooklyn, it also offers programs at sites throughout the region, around the globe and remotely through NYUe-Poly. NYU-Poly is an integral part of NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai and the NYU Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP) in downtown Brooklyn. For more information, visit http://www.poly.edu.

About NYU School of Medicine

NYU School of Medicine is one of the nation's preeminent academic institutions dedicated to achieving world class medical educational excellence. For 170 years, NYU School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Medical Center, the School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research and direct patient care. The School also maintains academic affiliations with area hospitals, including Bellevue Hospital, one of the nation's finest municipal hospitals where its students, residents and faculty provide the clinical and emergency care to New York City's diverse population, which enhances the scope and quality of their medical education and training. Additional information about the NYU School of Medicine is available at http://school.med.nyu.edu/.

About the NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences

New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences is a leading center for research and education in mathematics and computer science. For more than 75 years, the Institute has contributed to domestic and international science and engineering by promoting an integrated view of mathematics and computation. Faculty and students are engaged in a broad range of research activities, which include many areas of mathematics and computer science as well as the application of these disciplines to problems in the biological, physical, and economic sciences. The Courant Institute has played a central role in the development of applied mathematics, analysis, and computer science, and its faculty has received numerous national and international awards in recognition of their extraordinary research accomplishments. For more information, visit http://www.cims.nyu.edu/.

About NYU WIRELESS

NYU WIRELESS is the world's first academic research center combining wireless, computing and medical applications. NYU and NYU-Poly created new faculty positions, invested $3.5 million in funding and an additional $4 million in world-class research space upgrades to form an interdisciplinary research center to develop revolutionary circuits and systems for business sectors including the wireless industry, the distributed computing and data center industry and the medical profession.  NYU WIRELESS brings together faculty and students with expertise in millimeter wave wireless communications and circuits, distributed networking and computing and medicine. NYU WIRELESS conducts about $10 million per year in funded research annually and allows its industrial affiliates to maximize the value of their investment by leveraging industrial affiliates funds with large NSF, NIH and other competitive research programs. NYU WIRELESS affiliates enjoy close and frequent interaction with the center's faculty and students from NYU-Poly's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences' Computer Science Department and many branches of the NYU School of Medicine. For more information, visit http://www.nyuwireless.org.

SOURCE  Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Polytechnic Institute of New York University

CONTACT: Kathleen Hamilton, +1-718-260-3792 office, +1-347-843-9782 mobile, hamilton@poly.edu

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

Xyratex to Present at the Oppenheimer 15th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference

HAVANT, England, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xyratex Ltd (Nasdaq: XRTX), a leading provider of data storage technology, today announced that Todd Gresham, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing of Xyratex, will present at the Oppenheimer 15th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference:

            When: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 9:05 a.m. ET / 6:05 a.m. PT
            Where: Boston, MA
            Presenter: Todd Gresham, SVP
            URL for webcast: http://www.xyratex.com/investors
About Xyratex

Xyratex is a leading provider of data storage technology, including modular solutions for the enterprise data storage industry and hard disk drive (HDD) capital equipment for the HDD industry. Xyratex enterprise data storage platforms provide a range of advanced, scalable data storage solutions for the Original Equipment Manufacturer and High Performance Computing communities. As the largest capital equipment supplier to the HDD industry, Xyratex enables disk drive manufacturers and their component suppliers to meet today's technology and productivity requirements. Xyratex has over 25 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and manufacturing process technology.

Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in North America, Asia and Europe.

Website: http://www.xyratex.com

SOURCE  Xyratex Ltd

Xyratex Ltd

CONTACT: Xyratex Investor Relations: Brad Driver, Tel: +1 (510) 687-5260, Email: bdriver@us.xyratex.com

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

Steal Network Extends Successful Daily Deal Model with SheSteals.com, the Newest Shopping Obsession for Women

New Site Offers A New "Steal" Each Day, with Exclusive Deep Discounts on Lifestyle Products for the Home, Fashion, Beauty, and More

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --StealNetwork recently announced the launch of SheSteals.com, a daily deal site focused exclusively on women's lifestyle products, offering fashion, beauty, fitness, home decor and more at a fraction of the cost. SheSteals.com serves up a new deal each day at 9 AM MST, spoon-feeding shoppers the best brands for women at a rarely discounted price that can't be found anywhere else.

Steal Network was launched to change the paradigm of the daily deal site, putting the joy back in discovering a real shopping "steal" - a great product for a great price that you'll want to grab before it's gone. SheSteals.com follows the same simple, straightforward model that has garnered Steal Network more than 200,000 customers and over 1 million sales to date:

    --  One deal per day
    --  Products available in limited quantity and for a limited time
    --  Exclusive discounts of 40-80 percent off, not available at any other
        store or site
    --  Fanatical customer service with 15-minute response times
    --  Same-day shipping - no more waiting and wondering about your package
Other Steal Network sites include BabySteals.com, KidSteals.com, and ScrapbookSteals.com. As their success grew, founder and mom of three Jana Francis saw a growing need to cater to women who wanted to shop for themselves, but didn't have the time or desire to comb through overcrowded deal sites to try and find real steals. For more information or to sign up for insider email alerts on the latest steals, visit http://www.shesteals.com.

About Steal Network

Steal Network is changing the way people think about daily deals. Launched before Groupon even hit the scene, the network now includes four hyper-targeted daily deal sites, including BabySteals.com, KidSteals.com, ScrapbookSteals.com, and SheSteals.com. Each site follows the same model, offering exclusive discounts (up to 40-80 percent off) on just 1-2 deals a day, each for a limited window or until products sell out. Coupled with fanatical customer service and lightening-fast shipping, the sites make shopping fun again, recalling the excitement of discovering a true shopping "steal." http://www.stealnetwork,com

SOURCE  Steal Network

Steal Network

CONTACT: Ilana Zalika, +1-609-279-0050 x101, ilana@resoundmarketing.comork.com

Web Site: http://www.stealnetwork,com

Australian Startup DesignCrowd Breaks Crowdsourcing Record

SYDNEY, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Sydney, Australia - Australian design crowdsourcing site DesignCrowd has set a new crowdsourcing record helping TimesSquare.com crowdsource over 5,000 logo ideas.

A client of DesignCrowd.com has received over 5,000 entries to their logo design contest setting a new record for online logo crowdsourcing.  TimesSquare.com who offered $10,000 to crowdsource a new logo has received 5,706 logo designs via a logo contest on DesignCrowd. 

DesignCrowd CEO Alec Lynch said, "We believe TimesSquare.com's $10,000 prize was the largest ever for an online logo contest and the first time an online logo crowdsourcing has received over 5,000 submissions for a client.  The project is a fantastic case study in crowdsourcing and really highlights the power and creativity of the crowd."

The contest received submissions from 1,319 designers which included top design agencies. The client average cost of a design idea was $1.75 per design.

The contest and its 5,706 entries can be viewed here:
http://www.designcrowd.com/timessquare-logo-contest

Lorenzo Tartamella, the founder of TimesSquare.com, said, "We needed to find a more creative approach to procuring a new logo design. I wanted the process to be easy, the design ideas to be more creative and the design talent to be global so I chose DesignCrowd to launch my contest. The process has exceeded our expectations and the world record is icing on the cake after a great experience."

The winning logo will be unveiled in Times Square on December 12, 2012 ("12-12-12") followed by a book launch featuring a selection of the entries from the contest.  Participating designers whose designs are not selected will be invited to sell these designs on DesignCrowd's sister website BrandCrowd.com - which allows designers to sell and monetise their unused designs.

The success of the TimesSquare.com logo contest follows a strong period of growth for DesignCrowd.  In the last 12 months, DesignCrowd has launched in the UK, Canada and New Zealand, received a $3M investment from Starfish Ventures, acquired Brandstack.com, reached 100,000 users and launched a premium logo marketplace (BrandCrowd.com).

For more information, contact:

Alec Lynch, CEO and Founder - DesignCrowd.com
Email: alec.lynch@designcrowd.com
Ph: +61-412-370-537

SOURCE  DesignCrowd Pty Ltd

DesignCrowd Pty Ltd

Web Site: http://www.designcrowd.com/timessquare-logo-contest

DesignCrowd.ca and Canadian Entrepreneur Break Crowdsourcing Record

SYDNEY, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Sydney, Australia - design crowdsourcing site DesignCrowd.ca has set a new crowdsourcing record helping a Canadian entrepreneur crowdsource over 5,000 logo ideas.

A Canadian entrepreneur and client of DesignCrowd.ca, has received over 5,000 entries to a logo contest setting a new record for online logo crowdsourcing.  TimesSquare.com - founded by Canadian entrepreneur Lorenzo Tartamella - offered $10,000 to crowdsource a new logo on DesignCrowd.ca has received 5,706 logo designs.

DesignCrowd CEO Alec Lynch said, "We believe TimesSquare.com's $10,000 prize was the largest ever for an online logo contest and the first time an online logo crowdsourcing has received over 5,000 submissions for a client.  The project is a fantastic case study in crowdsourcing and really highlights the power and creativity of the crowd."

The contest received 5,706 submissions from 1,319 designers which included top design agencies. The client average cost of a design idea was $1.75 per design.

The contest and its entries can be viewed here:
http://www.designcrowd.ca/timessquare-logo-contest

Lorenzo Tartamella, the founder of TimesSquare.com, said, "We needed to find a more creative approach to procuring a new logo design. I wanted the process to be easy, the design ideas to be more creative and the design talent to be global so I chose DesignCrowd to launch my contest.  The process has exceeded our expectations and the world record is icing on the cake after a great experience."

The winning logo will be unveiled in Times Square on December 12, 2012 ("12-12-12") followed by a book launch featuring a selection of the entries from the contest.  Participating designers whose designs are not selected will be invited to sell these designs on DesignCrowd's sister website BrandCrowd.com - which allows designers to sell and monetise their unused designs.

The success of the TimesSquare.com logo contest follows a strong period of growth for DesignCrowd which had launched in Canada earlier this year.  In the last 12 months, DesignCrowd has also launched in the UK and New Zealand, received a $3M investment from Starfish Ventures, acquired Brandstack.com, reached 100,000 users and launched a premium logo marketplace (BrandCrowd.com).

For more information, contact:

Alec Lynch, CEO and Founder - DesignCrowd.com
Email: alec.lynch@designcrowd.com
Ph: +61-412-370-537

SOURCE  DesignCrowd Pty Ltd

DesignCrowd Pty Ltd

Web Site: http://www.designcrowd.ca/timessquare-logo-contest

Neologic Animation Inc's "Naniya World" Set to Launch on Global Market with Chinese Language Modules

HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Neologic Animation Inc. (OTCBB:NANI),- (The Company) an educational software Company in the People's Republic of China,
announces plans to develop Chinese language models for its "Naniya
World" website to satisfy growing global demand for language training.

Mandarin, the national language of China, is the most widely spoken
language in the world.  With over one billion people who speak a form
of Chinese as their native language, the worldwide demand for Chinese
speakers far exceeds the number of Westerners who are able to speak the
language.

"As China continues to rapidly cement its position as a global economic
power; opening its doors to foreign investment, goods and services,
trade and cultural exchange, the demand for competent Mandarin speakers
in the West has intensified," said President and CEO Hongxiao Zhang. 
"The global demand for Mandarin instruction is way outpacing the supply
of available content and trained teachers.  Only technology can create
the scalability to reach learners and train teachers to meet that
need.  That is where 'Naniya World' comes in."

The learning modules are scheduled to be launched in July 2013, with
estimates of 100,000 new users per year.  In order for the modules to
be considered important and sustainable, students must feel engaged and
motivated over the long term. "Naniya World" focusses on teaching
students that learning can be fun.

About Neologic Animation Inc. (the "Company")

The Company is an educational software development and marketing
company; currently developing a website to be marketed as "Naniya
World" for primary school students in China.  The website's goal is to
educate children how to develop and hone their creative skills through
interactive educational games that incorporate Adobe Flash. The games
incorporate a curriculum that has been developed by some of China's top
professors and child psychology experts. It sets itself apart from
other after school programs in China because it deviates from the
traditional methods of Chinese education.  The Company's mission is to
inspire every child in China to become the best student they can
possibly be by showing them that learning is fun.

For more information about the Company please visit our website at http://www.neologicanimation.com Further information on the Company and its filings can be found at http://www.sec.gov

For further information, please contact:

Investor relations: Morningstar Corporate Communications

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macProVideo.com Acquires AskVideo.com - Two Pioneers Of Online Education Unite

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- macProVideo.com today announces the purchase of online software training website, AskVideo.com. The deal includes AskVideo.com's full catalogue, brand, and other operational assets.

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macProVideo was founded in Vancouver, in February of 2005. At the beginning, the company focused on training for Apple software applications like Logic, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and GarageBand. The company's library quickly expanded to include training for over 40 different software applications, including Photoshop and the Adobe CS Suite, Microsoft Office, and all major audio applications from Ableton Live to Propellerhead Reason. Their training catalogue currently boasts over 1200 hours of online software courses and more than 22,000 tutorial-videos.

AskVideo was founded in Toronto in 2004 to provide training for audio software like Cubase, Pro Tools, and Native Instruments DSP plugins. As the first website in the world devoted to audio software training, AskVideo quickly built up a worldwide cult following for its Canadian-produced educational videos.

According to macProVideo.com's Founder and CEO, Martin Sitter, "It's a little known fact that two of the Internet's pioneering producers of online education are actually Canadian companies. By combining both companies together, we're looking to consolidate the Canadian online educating industry and bring our trademarked NonLinear Educating System(TM) to the larger world of Windows PC users."

The NonLinear Educating System features HD tutorial-videos that play in web browsers, on desktops, and through iOS devices. There are also advanced search features that make it easy to find topics of interest, as well as tools for bookmarking videos, taking notes, and progress tracking that displays the viewer's progress through each online course.

Users can watch free courses by creating an AskVideo.com account, or gain access to the entire AskVideo library by purchasing a Library Pass. Educational and corporate site licenses are available for universities and companies that need to train students/staff on the use of creative software applications for audio engineering, video editing, web design, and the graphic arts.

"We are particularly excited about the potential AskVideo has for the wider corporate and educational markets," continues Martin. "Our full-featured site licensing system is not only cost-effective, but also provides teachers and administrators with full analytics so they can see what their students and staff are watching, and when they watched it. With our excellent support for iOS, students and staff can watch titles on their iPad or iPhone while commuting, at lunch, or any other time that's convenient. This is true NonLinear Educating."

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

Press Contact:
Kim Bowie
Kim@macprovideo.com
+1 604.563.5007

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