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NTT Communications Invests in New Low-Latency Route Between Europe and Hong Kong

LONDON, August 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    NTT Communications, a member of the NTT Group and the number one Fortune Global 500
telecommunications group, announced today it has extended its Global low-latency network
with a dedicated connection between London and Hong Kong.

    This allows NTT Communications to offer a Managed Bandwidth Service using the new
TEA-2 system - the newest low-latency route alternative to subsea cables. For NTT
Communications' European customers, access to the TEA-2 wavelength service means they have
direct connectivity to the major countries in Asia. Investment in this new route gives
customers a reliable, private and dedicated network service on-net, as the demand from
multinational companies in Europe sees an increase in the use of data networks and cloud
services to support global expansions.

    John Hammond, VP Business Network Services at NTT Europe, says, "We are always looking
at how we can expand our network to give customers greater capacity with newer, faster and
more reliable routes but also better value for money. The TEA-2 cable system really does
strengthen our capability in Europe."

    As part of a broader strategy, this European connection into Hong Kong complements NTT
Communications' "Gateway to Asia" offering between Europe, Singapore, Japan and China. And
with the launch of the NTT Communications Hong Kong Financial Data Center (FDC (TM)) in
2013, the TEA-2 landing site will provide Tier IV ready data center infrastructure with an
ultra-low latency network.

    Masaaki Moribayashi, Managing Director at NTT Europe, says, "NTT Communications is the
leading ICT provider in the Asia-Pac region. We have a strong presence and heritage here
and this announcement means we are able to provide the skills and network infrastructure
our customers need to become successful."

    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.

    For further information, please visit:

    http://www.ntt.com | http://www.twitter.com/nttcom |
http://www.facebook.com/nttcomtva

   
    For further information, please contact:

    Emma Crowe (Media Enquiries)
    Marketing Communications Manager - EMEA
    NTT Communications
    Emma.crowe@ntt.eu
    +44-7581-315-241

Source: NTT Communications

XBT Holding LTD Continues Expansion With Acquisitions in Singapore and Luxembourg

AMSTERDAM, August 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    XBT Holding LTD, global telecom provider for business continuity, acquired web hosting
companies in Singapore and Luxembourg. XBT Holding, which owns Webzilla, one of the
world's largest hosting providers, plans to continue improving its offerings in the
hosting industry with similar acquisitions in the future.

    The new companies brought under the XBT Holding umbrella include Luxembourg's largest
hosting provider, Server.lu, acquired in June 2012. In July, the company acquired 100% of
Singaporean company 8 to Infinity (8.to).

    In addition to substantially increasing the XBT Holding's global offerings, the
company's extensive infrastructure, global network and partnership with vendors, tier-1
providers and traffic carriers will improve business processes for Server.lu and 8 to
Infinity, bringing those companies to new levels of efficiency.

    XBT Holding LTD analysts expect 100% growth annually for both Server.lu and 8 To
Infinity. In 2011, Webzilla group traffic grew 150%, and the company's global organic
revenue growth topped 96%. In 2012, XBT Holding LTD plans to continue aggressive expansion
with multiple acquisitions in Europe and Asia.

    Rajesh Kumar Mishra, chief financial officer of XBT Holding LTD, said, "With the
successful acquisition and integration of these two companies, we are exercising what we
see as a clear opportunity for growth in India and Hong Kong. The Asian market has grown
immensely in recent years, but the hosting business in Asian countries is not yet up to
the standards of the U.S. and Europe, because it's not yet organized. Our goal is to use
the Webzilla group's global expertise to provide a similar level of organization and
service to customers throughout Asia."

    With its resources, including the newly acquired companies, XBT Holding LTD can offer
new markets competitive global solutions, such as dedicated managed and unmanaged servers,
VPS and shared hosting, traffic transit and content delivery.

    About Webzilla and XBT Holding LTD

    XBT Holding LTD, a privately owned holding company, founded Webzilla web hosting
company [http://webzilla.com ] in 2005. XBT Holding includes a wide range of telecom and
hosting companies, including Webzilla, IP Transit, and Universal CDN. The company offers
enterprise customers in all sectors a full portfolio of telecom services for business
continuity, including colocation, managed dedicated servers, cloud computing,
high-performance managed networking, storage, and security.

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

Source: Webzilla

Note for Editors: Nadya Frank, Webzilla's marketing department, Tel.: +31-20-893-2774, Mail: nadyafrank@webzilla.com

CORRECTION - Notch Media Pvt Ltd: NOTCH, India's First Interactive, Digital Magazine to be Launched by PDGOC

CHENNAI, August 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- In the news release, "NOTCH, India's First Interactive, Digital Magazine to be Launched by PGDOC" issued on 8 Aug 2012 11:52 IST, by Notch Media Pvt Ltd over PR Newswire, we are advised that the company name in headline of the release should have read, 'NOTCH, India's First Interactive, Digital Magazine to be Launched by PDGOC' rather than 'NOTCH, India's First Interactive, Digital Magazine to be Launched by PGDOC' as incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. Complete, corrected release follows:


    NOTCH is Scheduled for a Global Launch in August 2012

    The Pradeep Dadha Group of Companies, a global $100M+, multi-vertical e-commerce
company, announces the launch of India's first digital magazine NOTCH.

    NOTCH is India's only interactive digital experience aimed at a global audience
showcasing the best of India. NOTCH provides smart, thoughtful and snappy coverage of
everything that is happening in contemporary India, as it happens. NOTCH's coverage
includes fashion, design, art, food, people, wellness, entertainment and travel. NOTCH
columnists have been acknowledged as thought leaders in their respective fields. The
engaging content is delivered through state-of-the-art technology and will be available to
subscribers on the web, through iTunes and on Android devices.

    Pradeep Dadha, Company Founder and Group CEO, PDGOC, said, "India is perfectly poised
to move into the digital age. We feel that a magazine like NOTCH offers relevant content
on a medium that is accessible and future focused. Social media is the voice of the
people, and we are excited that readers have embraced NOTCH as seen on our Facebook page,
which has registered a fan base of over 1,00,000 followers in less than a month."

    The Pradeep Dadha Group acts as a holding company for a variety of sales, marketing,
media and entertainment companies. With a multi-vertical portfolio of wholly owned brands
of jewellery and fashion, the PDGOC 'shared success' model encourages innovation and
collaboration, allowing new brands to emerge and thrive alongside tried and true market
leaders.

    While not many e-commerce companies can show a track record of more than a few years,
the PDGOC has been founded on a century old legacy of business excellence. Since 1914, the
Dadha name has been synonymous with integrity, quality and value. PDGOC is the modern
incarnation of the family dynasty and a 21st Century iteration of its principles, its
drive and its strength.

    About NOTCH Media Pvt. Ltd.

    Notch Media Pvt. Ltd. is the media and entertainment flagship of the Pradeep Dadha
Group of Companies. The Notch team is a synergy of highly experienced and motivated media
professionals who bring their valuable expertise to this one-of-a-kind product. Notch
Media aims to grow into a full-fledged media house in the long run, offering its customers
an unmatched 360-degree experience.

    For more information on NOTCH visit http://www.notchmag.com or
http://www.facebook.com/notchmag

    Primary Media Contact: Neha Lidder, neha.lidder@notchmag.com, 91-8802999331

    Secondary Media Contact: Katya Cordeiro, katya.cordeiro@notchmag.com, 91-8754446077

Source: Notch Media Pvt Ltd

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Austin Startup Taps Growing Angel Investment Trend...The Mommy Investor

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new social startup is targeting a fast growing angel investment community for their funding round...The "Mommy Investor." Belly Ballot, which formally launched in July of 2012 after a successful seed funding round and favorable publicity on national publications like CafeMom and Parenting.com, is limiting their current angel investors to "Moms Only". The startup is looking to fuel their current growth and feels that moms are the perfect candidate for the capital and guidance they need. "Many entrepreneurs view angel investment as akin to entering into a marriage," quips Belly Ballot Founder, mother of 3 and former private equity analyst, Lacey Moler. "No one understands how to support a healthy marriage better than moms."

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Vetting potential investors is not a new concept.  Contrary to conventional wisdom that all "money is green," entrepreneurs are typically selective about which investors they accept based on factors like relevant experience, key relationships and vital insights into the market. Lacey thinks that moms, who do not currently represent a large proportion of angel investors, are a huge potential opportunity for cash-hungry startups.  "Moms inherently have the skills to be fantastic early- and late-stage investors.  Not only do the daily responsibilities of motherhood require skills such as budget management, operations and planning make them perfect for scrutinizing business plans and balance sheets, there isn't a single demographic on the market that better understands consumerism. That's a huge advantage in determining winners and losers."

In addition to providing vital insights into consumer trends, the "Mommy Investor" often has professional skills developed over a lengthy corporate career which can be quite useful in the early start-up environment. "Many stay-at-home moms are former professionals like myself who have extensive experience in Corporate America, who've run successful businesses, and now those skills lie dormant. By acting as angel investors they can simultaneously leverage their hard-won workplace skills to assist small start-ups, and yet still remain full-time active moms."

Lacey hopes this will be a growing trend to empower more stay-at-home moms to take active investment roles in their community and to apply their education and experience to help earn money for the family.

For any interested moms that wish to be included in Belly Ballot's funding round, please send contact information to info (at) bellyballot (dot)com with the subject "I'm a Mommy Investor" to schedule an inquiry call.

To see this release, please go to: http://babynames.net/press/austin-startup-taps-growing-angel-investment-trend-dot-dot-dot-the-mommy-investor

About Belly Ballot

Belly Ballot makes naming your baby more fun. In under 2 minutes, parents can choose their favorite names and invite friends and family to vote via Facebook and Twitter. Founded in Winter of 2012, the new social website draws thousands of expecting parents every month who search for the perfect name and share their choices with friends online.  http://bellyballot.com

Related Links:

http://babynames.net/contact/

http://babynames.net/about-us/

http://babynames.net/press/

Contact:
Lacey Moler
info@bellyballot.com

SOURCE  Belly Ballot

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eDiscovery (Software and Service) Market is Expected to Reach USD 9.9 Billion Globally in 2017: Transparency Market Research

ALBANY, New York, August 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research
(http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com) "eDiscovery (Software and Service) Market
- Global Scenario, Trends, Industry Analysis, Size, Share and Forecast, 2010 - 2017
[http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/ediscovery-market.html ]," the global
e-discovery market was worth USD 3.6 billion in 2010 and is expected to reach USD 9.9
billion in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 15.4% from 2010 to 2017. In the overall global
market, the U.S. is expected to maintain its lead position in terms of revenue with 73% of
global e-discovery market share in 2017.

    Browse the full report
athttp://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/ediscovery-market.html

    Key factors driving the global e-discovery market
[http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/ediscovery-market.html ] include increasing
adoption of predictive coding, growing risk mitigation activities in organizations,
increase in criminal prosecutions and civil litigation and growth of record management
across various industries. The U.S. eDiscovery market was valued at USD 3.0 billion in
2010, and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.3% from 2010 to 2017 to reach USD 7.2
billion by 2017. The rest of the world e-discovery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of
23.2% to reach USD 2.7 billion by 2017.

    This report broadly segments the e-discovery market into software based eDiscovery and
services based eDiscovery. The global e-discovery software market was valued at USD 1.1
billion in 2010 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.5% to reach USD 2.5 billion by
2017. The global e-discovery services market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.0% from
2011 to 2017.

    In the next five years, the e-discovery industry growth will get further support from
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    This research is specially designed to estimate and analyze the demand and performance
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    2) E-discovery Services Market
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      2.2. E-discovery processing services market
      2.3. E-discovery review services market

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Fulfill Your Career Growth Aspirations ? Introducing Step Ahead From TimesJobs.com

NEW DELHI, August 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    We all Aspire for a Better Career Path, Faster Growth, Greater Accomplishments and
More Money. It is These Fundamental Desires That TimesJobs is Addressing Through Step
Ahead

    TimesJobs launches "Step Ahead" to assist ambitious career-oriented professionals
accelerate their career growth to the next level.

    Step Ahead [http://stepahead.timesjobs.com ] is a one-stop destination offering a host
of services to help you move onto the accelerated path for career growth. Customized for
senior, mid and entry levels professionals, Step Ahead creates significant, tangible value
at every stage of the professional's career lifecycle with personalized services to help
in various stages of the job searching, self improvement and job application processes.

    Step Ahead has a wide portfolio of services, which work at various stages of an
individual's career, enabling you for accelerated future growth! With thorough work on
products, platform, and process "Step Ahead" is all set to deliver a great experience and
outcome to all its subscribers.

    Step Ahead's Premium Services range from providing expert advice and analysis of your
resume's strengths and tips on 'how to' make it better with Resume Critique to designing
your resume to truly prove your worth, showcasing your skills exactly as recruiters want
with Magic Resume. Our resume experts understand your career needs and aspirations and
help you build a resume that will help get those valuable interview calls.

    Step Ahead also provides Resume Distribution and Job Search Management services for
you to take control of your success and to make sure that your profile reaches top
recruiters. Thousands of job seekers have already benefitted from using Resume Zapper and
JobSeek to enhance their career search.

    With Step Ahead's Profile Verification Service, you can get your profile's
credentials, both academic qualifications and employment histories verified, and win
recruiters' trust to get more interview calls.

    Step Ahead also offers the best of Vedic science with Career Astrology! Get in-depth
analysis and predictions in the areas of Work Place Compatibility, Career Growth, Personal
SWOT Analysis, Get an Answer, Name Change, Job Shift Planner and Auspicious Dates. Expert
Vedic astrologers painstakingly prepare personalized reports after detailed analysis of
your birth and other charts based on your Vedic horoscope.

    And ultimately, Step Ahead's Career Advice Section provides an in-depth and
user-friendly approach to the career decision-making process. Allowing you to explore a
complete career guide to understanding your capabilities, your challenges, your talents
and providing suggestions to improve and overcome tough times.

    "Undoubtedly, every working professional shares this dream of 'Career Growth'. But
this ambition has many definitions and manifests differently for each individual. While
for some, the goal would be Financial Freedom, or Bigger Status, for others it could be
Recognition from the boss, colleagues, family and friends or even Society. Step Ahead
provides the bridge between this Aspiration and its Achievement," summarized Mandeep
Sodhi, Business Head, Step Ahead.

    So visit http://stepahead.timesjobs.com and take Step Ahead in your Career!

    About TimesJobs.com:

    TimesJobs.com, the leading job portal of India is one of the best selling online
ventures of the Times of India Group. Conceived and launched in 2004, TimesJobs.com
currently has a candidate database of more than 20 million registered jobseekers across
levels and functions who clock-in over 150 million page views a month. Well known for its
product innovations and unmatched deliverables, TimesJobs.com has also pioneered the
concepts of 'Job Fairs', 'Dial BPO jobs' RAI.TimesJobs.com, TechGig.com, Step Ahead and a
lot more.

    TimesJobs.com serves a corporate customer base of more than 25,000 clients from across
the globe. It has been serving clients like HCL, IBM, Yamaha, Godrej, HSBC, Mahindra,
Bajaj Allianz, TCS, Thomson Reuters to name a few.

    Primary Media Contact: Aseem Seth TBSL, aseem.seth@timesgroup.com, 91-9910273367

Source: Times Internet Limited

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Xilinx Takes its Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC to 1 GHz

New performance benchmarks and smaller form factor packaging for industry's only All Programmable SoC family

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced it has increased the peak processing performance of the Zynq(TM)-7000 All Programmable SoC family to 1 GHz, and is also providing smaller form factor packaging to enable higher system performance and programmable systems integration.  These enhancements further expand the system value of many high-end image and graphic processing applications within the medical, Aerospace and Defense (A&D) markets, as well as computationally intensive systems targeting wired and wireless equipment. Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs are the first tightly integrated hardware, software and I/O 'all programmable' devices in the industry.

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"Using Zynq for our measurement devices gives us an extremely compact physical solution as well as an extremely compact system because software and hardware are closer together than ever before," said Matthias Goetz, hardware project leader at Rohde & Schwarz. "We especially appreciate the great bandwidth performance between the FPGA and industry standard processing sub-system because it accelerates our processing and system development and it allows us to easily move functions from processor to programmable logic when and where needed."

The new 1 GHz performance benchmark, a 25 percent increase over initial specifications for the two largest Zynq-7000 devices, means the Zynq-7000 family can meet the performance requirements of even more applications than previously anticipated, especially for systems involving heavy-duty image or signal processing where customers need high-end processing capabilities in a single chip.  Customers who would otherwise require multiple chips to achieve their processing requirements can lower BOM while optimizing their applications with better performance and lower power consumption thanks to the tight integration between the ARM® processing sub-system and programmable logic.

"The combination of the processor sub-system running at 1 GHz with the acceleration capability that the tightly coupled programmable logic offers, puts the Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC on par, and often ahead, of competing dual core solutions with higher processor frequencies, and in many cases at lower power," said Vidya Rajagopalan, Xilinx's vice president of processing solutions. "A significant factor behind our ability to take the Zynq-7000 family to 1 GHz is Xilinx's choice of TSMC's 28nm HPL process, which we are using for our entire 28nm generation to bring the value of low-power with high-performance to customers."

The new performance benchmark comes as Xilinx's All Programmable SoC meets another important milestone with the first Zynq-7045 device shipping to Early Access customers.

"We are very excited to have received our first Zynq-7045 devices and impressed with Xilinx's execution with the Zynq family.  Having an integrated solution with processor and programmable logic in a single device provides significant advantages over our existing 2 chip design in terms of power reduction, size, and system performance," said Mike Hodson, OmniTek president. "The added capability of operating the ARM processing system at 1 GHz provides us the headroom needed to run our video processing GUI while simultaneously running several audio codecs and other real time processing functions. The 12.5 GHz transceivers enable us to handle 8 SDI video streams while also supporting 10G Ethernet for video over IP," said Roger Fawcett, OmniTek managing director. 

"Key to accelerating our development effort was how quickly we were able to port our existing software to Zynq using Xilinx's software development kit using the familiar industry standard, Eclipse IDE," added Richard Davies, OmniTek software director.

In addition to its ARM dual-core Cortex(TM)-A9 MPCore(TM) processing system now boasting 1 GHz maximum frequency, the Zynq-7045 device is the largest member of Xilinx's family of All Programmable SoCs with more than 5 million equivalent ASIC gates (350k logic cells), sixteen 12.5 Gb/s serial transceivers and 1334 GMACS of peak DSP performance. The Zynq-7045 devices pushes programmable systems integration a step further by providing a hard PCIe® Gen2 x8 block, (PCIe x8 Gen3 can be implemented using a soft core in the programmable logic), with high performance SelectIO(TM) technology supporting up to 1866 Mb/s for additional DDR3 memory interfaces and 1.6 Gb/s for LVDS interfaces in DDR mode.

Smaller Form Factor Package Added for Zynq-7010 Device
Xilinx is also announcing the addition of the CLG225 package, a small, 13 x 13mm package for Zynq-7010 devices, supporting programmable system integration for more space constrained applications, such as industrial motor control and imaging, camera-based driver assistance systems, portable medical imaging equipment and a variety of consumer products.

Availability
Zynq-7045 devices are currently shipping to select Early Access customers. Broader availability will begin next quarter. Zynq-7020 devices have been shipping to customers since December 2011. Customers can contact their sales representative to place an order and can start designing their systems with the Xilinx ISE® Design Suite 14.2. Xilinx customers can also start developing their software applications with a large selection of operating systems, development tools and development platforms available from Xilinx and its Xilinx Alliance Program members. Please visit http://www.xilinx.com/zynq for more information.

To learn more about Zynq-7045 devices, watch Xilinx's newest video, which showcases several functionalities, including hardware acceleration using programmable logic for a video application, PCIe Gen2 data transfers, and a soft CPRI core showing 9.8 Gb/s operations.

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

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Utimaco Sets New Standards for Hardware Based Security Technology in Terms of Reliability and Quality

AACHEN, Germany, August 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Utimaco raises the level of quality and reliability in the HSM sector to a new level
with today's release of its SafeGuard CryptoServer LAN V4 network appliance.

    With the fourth generation of its hardware security module (HSM) SafeGuard
CryptoServer V4, the German specialist for HSM sets new standards for reliability and high
availability. "Our network appliances are already known for their extraordinary
reliability and quality. But the new CryptoServer LAN V4 achieves even higher reliability,
saves further operational costs and is in many cases even faster than before," says Dieter
Bong, CryptoServer Product Manager at Utimaco. With all this in mind, the engineers at
Utimaco keep a constant eye on long-term secure investments: building on the well-proven
design, they optimized and replaced the entire hardware of the communication interface.

    In the new V4, the FIPS level 3 and level 4 certified hardware security modules
feature a better and future-proof hardware platform. They possess redundant power-supply
systems which lead to even higher reliability; thus, a broken power supply unit can safely
be changed during operation. Furthermore, the fourth generation of CryptoServer LAN has
lower operational costs in data centers due to advanced remote monitoring options that can
be automated.

    "With this release, we provide the hardware platform for a whole range of new software
extensions to our products that are scheduled for the upcoming months", reveals Andreas
Philipp, CryptoServer Head of Sales. For example, there is a significantly advanced
integrated remote monitoring platform and support for IPv6 is planned. We consistently
respond to market requirements with this re-designed V4," summarises Philipp.

    With many years of market experience, Utimaco has always known how to respond to the
requests for product quality as opposed to applied cryptography due to their
well-established direct client contacts and through their qualified partner network.

    Learn more about the new generation of SafeGuard CryptoServer LAN V4 at:
http://www.utimaco.com/en/lan-server-v4

    About Utimaco:

    Utimaco Safeware AG, a member of the Sophos Group, has been a global leading provider
for data encryption and the related cryptography for 25 years. The division of Hardware
Security Modules (HSM) provides a comprehensive product portfolio for security
requirements in industrial applications including the only freely-programmable HSM
technology. Utimaco HSM develops and produces its CryptoServer product lines exclusively
in its German headquarters. Utimaco HSM operates globally through its own sales and
service network in Germany and North America and through its international partner
network.

   
    Press contact:

    Tanja Tolke
    Marketing Manager HSM
    Utimaco Safeware AG - A member of the Sophos Group

    Tanja.Toelke@aachen.utimaco.de
    Fon: +49-241-1696-210
    Fax: +49-241-1696-199

    Germanusstr. 4
    DE-52080 Aachen
    Germany

Source: Utimaco Safeware AG

NOTCH, India?s First Interactive, Digital Magazine to be Launched by PGDOC

CHENNAI, August 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    NOTCH is Scheduled for a Global Launch in August 2012

    The Pradeep Dadha Group of Companies, a global $100M+, multi-vertical e-commerce
company, announces the launch of India's first digital magazine NOTCH.

    NOTCH is India's only interactive digital experience aimed at a global audience
showcasing the best of India. NOTCH provides smart, thoughtful and snappy coverage of
everything that is happening in contemporary India, as it happens. NOTCH's coverage
includes fashion, design, art, food, people, wellness, entertainment and travel. NOTCH
columnists have been acknowledged as thought leaders in their respective fields. The
engaging content is delivered through state-of-the-art technology and will be available to
subscribers on the web, through iTunes and on Android devices.

    Pradeep Dadha, Company Founder and Group CEO, PDGOC, said, "India is perfectly poised
to move into the digital age. We feel that a magazine like NOTCH offers relevant content
on a medium that is accessible and future focused. Social media is the voice of the
people, and we are excited that readers have embraced NOTCH as seen on our Facebook page,
which has registered a fan base of over 1,00,000 followers in less than a month."

    The Pradeep Dadha Group acts as a holding company for a variety of sales, marketing,
media and entertainment companies. With a multi-vertical portfolio of wholly owned brands
of jewellery and fashion, the PDGOC 'shared success' model encourages innovation and
collaboration, allowing new brands to emerge and thrive alongside tried and true market
leaders.

    While not many e-commerce companies can show a track record of more than a few years,
the PDGOC has been founded on a century old legacy of business excellence. Since 1914, the
Dadha name has been synonymous with integrity, quality and value. PDGOC is the modern
incarnation of the family dynasty and a 21st Century iteration of its principles, its
drive and its strength.

    About NOTCH Media Pvt. Ltd.

    Notch Media Pvt. Ltd. is the media and entertainment flagship of the Pradeep Dadha
Group of Companies. The Notch team is a synergy of highly experienced and motivated media
professionals who bring their valuable expertise to this one-of-a-kind product. Notch
Media aims to grow into a full-fledged media house in the long run, offering its customers
an unmatched 360-degree experience.

    For more information on NOTCH visit http://www.notchmag.com or
http://www.facebook.com/notchmag

    Primary Media Contact: Neha Lidder, neha.lidder@notchmag.com, 91-8802999331

    Secondary Media Contact: Katya Cordeiro, katya.cordeiro@notchmag.com, 91-8754446077

Source: Notch Media Pvt Ltd

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Vivante Shipping GPU Cores Designed to Support the Latest OpenGL ES 3.0 Specification

Vivante announces another technology breakthrough - first GPU IP to pass OpenCL 1.1 Conformance (CTS) and now, first GPU IP vendor to ship products designed for OpenGL ES 3.0

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2012- Vivante Corporation, a world-wide leader in graphics and GPU Compute technologies for handheld, consumer, and embedded devices, today announced the industry's first shipping products designed* to support the Khronos(TM) Group's next generation OpenGL® ES 3.0 API (application programming interface). Support of the new API will be offered in all GC Cores starting with the GC800 Series and higher. Vivante GC technology in mass production supporting OpenGL ES 3.0 can be found in Freescale's (NYSE: FSL) i.MX6 Quad application processor. Upcoming releases from Marvell's (NASDAQ: MRVL) PXA and Armada product lines and other previously announced Vivante licensees will also support the latest API.

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OpenGL ES is an open, royalty-free, cross-platform 3D graphics API that is used in the majority of smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. It is based on a subset of desktop OpenGL, enabling developers to create the latest and greatest 3D graphics effects across a wide range of operating systems and platforms. With support of the next generation OpenGL ES API, Vivante powered products balance leading graphics innovations with demands of application developers creating the next wave of captive content.

"As a promoter and contributor in the Khronos OpenGL ES Working Group, Freescale worked closely with Vivante and committee members to define the next generation graphics API, which is expected to offer highly advanced graphics innovations to current and upcoming mobile and consumer devices," said Rajeev Kumar, i.MX product line manager for Freescale Semiconductor. "With the official release of OpenGL ES 3.0 at SIGGRAPH 2012, we are pleased to announce that our i.MX6 Quad processor supports the new API feature set. Platforms built around i.MX6 Quad are available from many of our board partners for developers to start work on their ES 3.0 applications."

Vivante GC Core features built around the OpenGL ES 3.0 specification include:

    --  Updating the shader and GPU pipelines to include support of occlusion
        queries, transform feedback, instanced rendering, support of four /
        eight render targets, and OpenCL - ES3.0 interoperability to
        simultaneously support multiple contexts of graphics and GPU compute.
    --  Support of new texture compression (ETC2 / EAC) and pixel formats
        included in the specification.
    --  Support of the latest GLSL ES shading language including signed /
        unsigned 32-bit and 16-bit INT and FP operations based on IEEE-754
        precision requirements.
    --  Additional features include support for 3D textures, texture arrays,
        sRGB textures, R/RG textures, NPOT textures, FP textures, depth
        textures, vertex textures, seamless cube maps, and sampler objects.
"Vivante is a major supporter of OpenGL ES and other open standards that help drive GPU innovation across all market segments. With major momentum in OpenGL ES adoption as the graphics standard in smartphones and tablets, we will continue to invest heavily in research and development to make sure our architecture is forward looking as the standard progresses," said Wei-Jin Dai, President and CEO of Vivante. "With the announcement of OpenGL ES 3.0, we became the first GPU IP vendor to support the API, which is a critical milestone as the ecosystem takes shape and developers port their applications to the new standard."

About Vivante GC (Graphics and Compute) Cores

Vivante offers a comprehensive set of GPU IP solutions for cutting-edge applications in the mobile, consumer, automotive, embedded, real time/mission critical, and home entertainment markets. With support of our customers and partners, we have rapidly grown our IP licensing business over the last four years to become the worldwide number two volume leader in GPU shipments. You can find products powered by Vivante in various form factors in your hand, home, office, or car, using the latest versions of Android, Linux, GreenHills, QNX, VxWorks, and Microsoft Windows.

Our product portfolio includes mass market, performance leading technologies in 3D, 2D/Composition Processors, GPGPU, and vector graphics. Vivante cores offer robust support in a unified driver architecture for industry-standard application programming interfaces like OpenGL® ES 3.0/2.0, desktop OpenGL®, OpenCL®, OpenVG®, Microsoft® DirectX® 11, DirectFB, BLTsville(TM), XWindows, Google Renderscript(TM) Compute, and other standard APIs.

New features built into our latest products include:

    --  Unified Scalable Shader Architecture: Multi-core GPUs with parallel
        shaders for optimal load balancing and concurrent GPU - GPGPU context
        support
    --  GPU Compute: OpenCL, Rendersript, GLSL, and HLSL API and language
        support for unrestricted programmability
    --  Single / Double Precision Arithmetic Formats: Pipelined FP (IEEE-754)
        and INT 32-bit and 64-bit formats for high precision Compute and HDR
        graphics
    --  Scalable Compute Performance: Cores designed to run from hundreds of
        GFLOPS up to 1 TFLOP in various multicore versions
    --  Battery Saving Innovations: Extreme low power microarchitecture for
        leading mW per MHz/GHz
    --  New Compression Formats: Support of the latest compression standards
        including the recently announced Khronos ASTC(TM) - Adaptive Scalable
        Texture Compression extension
    --  Heterogeneous Platform Architecture: GC cores designed for hybrid
        computing systems using AMBA® ACE-Lite(TM) (CPU - GPU cache coherency)
        and the latest Stream Interface
About Vivante Corporation

Vivante Corporation, a leader in multi-core GPU, OpenCL(TM), and 2D Composition IP solutions, provides the highest performance and lowest power characteristics across a range of Khronos(TM) Group API conformant standards based on the ScalarMorphic(TM) architecture. Vivante GPUs are integrated into customer silicon solutions in mass market products including smartphones, tablets, HDTVs, consumer electronics and embedded devices, running thousands of graphics applications across multiple operating systems and software platforms. Vivante is a privately held company incorporated and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with multiple R&D centers in China and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.vivantecorp.com

*Product is based on a published Khronos OpenGL ES 3.0 Specification, and is expected to pass the Khronos Conformance Testing Process. Current conformance status can be found at http://www.khronos.org/conformance.

Vivante and the Vivante logo are trademarks of Vivante. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Vivante Corporation

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Vivante Corporation

CONTACT: Benson Tao, +1-888-OES20GPU, pr@vivantecorp.com

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

MetroPCS Launches World's First Commercially Available Voice Over LTE Service and VoLTE-Capable 4G LTE Smartphone

DALLAS, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) today reached another innovation milestone by announcing the world's first commercial launch of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services, availability of the world's first VoLTE-capable handsets and the first sale of a VoLTE-capable handset at one of the company's Dallas/Fort Worth store locations. MetroPCS is selling the new VoLTE-capable LG Connect 4G Android(TM) smartphone at select U.S. stores and will continue to roll out VoLTE services and phones in the coming weeks.

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"Being the first operator globally to reach this industry first speaks volumes about our company's innovative spirit and passion to achieve goals that we believe will have long-term benefit for our customers and for the company," said Roger Linquist, chairman and chief executive officer of MetroPCS. "The initial move to LTE and this move to VoLTE allow us to achieve significant spectral efficiencies and will increase network capacity so that we can enhance the 4G LTE experience that our customers have today at a tremendous value. VoLTE also provides a foundational capability for future Rich Communication Services (RCS), which we plan to launch later this year."

The addition of VoLTE capabilities to MetroPCS' 4G LTE handsets will be transparent to consumers as they continue to enjoy all the voice and 4G LTE data services with which they are already familiar. Calls to and from the handset will use VoLTE, regardless of the handset or network used on the other end of the call.

MetroPCS was the first U.S. carrier to deploy a commercial 4G LTE network in September 2010 and has since built out its 4G LTE network to cover roughly 90 percent of its CDMA footprint.

For more information, please visit:
Details on rate plans and service features: http://www.metropcs.com/plans
MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service: http://www.metropcs.com/privacy/terms.aspx
Press resources: http://www.metropcs.com/presscenter
Follow MetroPCS on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/metropcs
Become a fan of MetroPCS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/metropcs
View MetroPCS' latest videos: http://www.YouTube.com/metropcs

About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

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

SOURCE  MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

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MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Drew R. Crowell, GolinHarris for MetroPCS, +1-972-341-2578, dcrowell@golinharris.com

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

StartupValley Generates Capital For Tech Startups

Equity Crowdfunding Portal Launches Beta Site for Investors and Entrepreneurs

SADDLE BROOK, N.J., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- StartupValley is the future of technology-based startups. The site is an online, equity crowdfunding portal established as a result of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or the JOBS Act. Similar to the thousands of technology startups in Silicon Valley, StartupValley is home to businesses and startups in the technology and internet fields. The site is currently in Beta while the JOBS Act regulations are finalized by the SEC, but allows for preregistration. Once the rules and regulations are published in early 2013, StartupValley will be a fully functioning platform for entrepreneurs and businesses to raise capital in the most pervasive, advantageous way.

For the first time in history, entrepreneurs can build capital without the support of accredited investors. The "crowd" present in equity crowdfunding provides startups with the ability to raise capital from non-accredited investors in exchange for an equity ownership in their company.

As the entrepreneur of his own multi-million dollar business, Daryl H. Bryant founded StartupValley with entrepreneurs in mind:

"As an entrepreneur I know that it's nearly impossible for a startup or business to secure the capital they need. This is one of the main reasons many businesses don't succeed in this country."

Bryant's vision reaches beyond a simple technology startup site. His extensive training in technology and internet bestows a powerful foundation for StartupValley, but his dedication to improve the job market is a reflection of his philanthropic approach to all business endeavors. It is the first step towards the amelioration of business innovation and economic cultivation.

"I believe that the JOBS Act will ultimately create jobs and stimulate the economy, and that StartupValley will become a leader in technological progression. If you have what it takes to succeed in The Valley, then I welcome all entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors to sign up for early access on the site."

Bryant is a member of the CFIRA, a group that works with the SEC, FINRA and other constituents to help establish industry standards. StartupValley also works with Crowdsourcing.org to become an accredited platform in the Accreditation for Platform Standards program. Whether you'd like to create or invest on StartupValley, preregister to keep updated. For more information, visit http://www.StartupValley.com.

SOURCE  StartupValley

StartupValley

CONTACT: Adam Smith, Hudson Horizons, +1-201-710-7126, Asmith@hudsonhorizons.com, http://www.hudsonhorizons.com

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

Sony Online Entertainment Launches Revolutionary SOEmote(TM) Today In EverQuest® II

SOE Puts the Role-Playing Back Into MMOs with SOEmote, Allowing Players to Control Their Avatars' Faces and Change Their Voices

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today announced that the groundbreaking technology, SOEmote, is now available for free to all EverQuest II (EQII) players. The in-game feature will revolutionize role-playing games (RPGs) by truly putting the 'role-play' back into role-playing games. By bringing the unique personalities of each player to life through their characters, both visually and audibly in real-time, SOEmote provides an unparalleled immersive experience. The feature is compatible with most PCs and webcams.

"SOEmote gives EverQuest II players direct access to the kind of facial animation technology which has been perfected for Hollywood, and we cannot wait to see what our community will create with it," said Dave Georgeson, executive director of development for the EverQuest franchise. "The EverQuest franchise continues to break new ground, and we are proud to bring new depth to the franchise by giving players unprecedented tools for personal expression and interaction."

Beginning today, EverQuest II players will have access to SOEmote, which features:

    --  Live Driver, Image Metrics' proprietary, real-time facial analysis,
        expression tracking and animation technology, uses standard web cams to
        analyze thousands of expression measurements per second and then
        transfer that data so that the character's expressions precisely reflect
        the player's in real time.
    --  Voice fonts that allow players to sound like any character that they
        play as. For example, if a player is playing as a Ratonga and speaks
        into a microphone to play, their in-game voice will resemble that of
        their character or a voice of their choice.
"For gamers - and especially role-players - the more immersive the experience, the better the game. SOE is using Liver Driver in SOEmote to unlock levels of expression and interaction between EQII players that simply haven't been possible until now," said Robert Gehorsam, CEO of Image Metrics. "Live Driver lets players simply be themselves and inhabit their character in a completely natural way. With it, SOEmote captures and reflects the slightest nuances of expression and emotion, allowing for the kinds of social experiences that players and developers have sought to create for years."

In celebration of the launch of SOEmote, SOE is inviting players to create :30 videos that demonstrate the depth and creativity that the new innovative feature will bring to the EverQuest II gameplay experience. From August 8, 2012 to September 8, 2012, players are invited to submit :30 videos that showcase SOEmote in original, creative, and expressive ways. Qualifying videos will be entered to win a grand prize trip for two to SOE Live, SOE's annual player celebration in Las Vegas, and the opportunity to have their video broadcast to fellow EverQuest II gamers at the EverQuest II role-playing-themed panel at SOE Live. For more information on the SOEmote contest, please visit http://www.SOEmote.com.

For assets, please visit: http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/product_page.asp?i=1135

About SOE
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest(®), EverQuest(®)II, Champions of Norrath(®), PlanetSide(®), Free Realms(®),Star Wars®: Clone Wars Adventures(TM), Vanguard® Saga of Heroes(TM), and DC Universe(TM)Online, SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms. SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.

About Image Metrics
Founded in 2000, Image Metrics is a pioneer in the field of computer vision with numerous patents held in facial recognition, analysis and animation technologies. The company's proprietary algorithms capture, recognize and analyze nuanced facial expressions and emotions in real-time using nothing more than a standard webcam, allowing companies to add compelling new consumer experiences to their products. Image Metrics also licenses powerful SDKs, including Live Driver, its real-time facial animation technology, and PortableYou, its avatar creation platform. The company's integrations include Sony Online Entertainment's MMORPG EverQuest II. Image Metrics is headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., with a Research Lab in Manchester, U.K.  For more information or to request a demo, please visit http://www.Image-Metrics.com.

SOURCE  Sony Online Entertainment, LLC

Sony Online Entertainment, LLC

CONTACT: Amelia Lukiman/ Michele Sturdivant, Sony Online Entertainment, +1-858-577-3407/ +1-858-577-3167, alukiman@soe.sony.com / msturdivant@soe.sony.com, or Stacy Miles, Bender/Helper Impact, +1-415-847-4400, stacy_miles@bhimpact.com

Web Site: http://www.image-metrics.com

Bally Certifies FutureLogic's PromoNet® Couponing Solution

GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FutureLogic, Inc., today announces that its PromoNet® intelligent promotional couponing solution has passed the tests performed by Bally Technologies' Integration Center. According to Bally's certification letter, the PromoNet® solution can successfully integrate with the Bally SMS(TM) (Slot Management System) and CMS® (Casino Management System). This certification assures Bally customers that the PromoNet® solution successfully passed Bally Integration Center testing.

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"FutureLogic is pleased to receive this certification from Bally Technologies," said John Hilbert, Vice President Systems Technology and Compliance Officer for FutureLogic. "With the ability to access the player-tracking system data in realtime, PromoNet® offers casinos the unique ability to run player-specific promotions and deliver coupons based on player information such as birthdays, country of origin, and Player Club anniversary."

Tom Doyle, Vice President of Product Management and Compliance for Bally Systems, said: "Bally is pleased to provide an open systems architecture that allows third-party content suppliers such as FutureLogic to add value to their offerings. And this allows our customers to take advantage of the latest technology to improve their casino operations."

About FutureLogic, Inc.

Founded in 1983, FutureLogic is the leading developer of innovative ticket printing and couponing solutions to gaming technology providers and operators around the world. As the premier supplier of super-robust thermal ticket printers to the global gaming industry, FutureLogic has shipped more than 1.5 million printers for casino gaming, video lottery, AWP, LPM, SWP and kiosk applications worldwide. Headquartered in Glendale, CA and with offices across North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, FutureLogic's sales and engineering teams are ready to provide direct support and local knowledge for manufacturers and operators around the world. For more information or to contact us, please visit futurelogic-inc.com.

About Bally Technologies, Inc.

With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates, and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally's product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, interactive and mobile applications, and Class II, lottery, and central-determination games and platforms. Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Senior Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com. Connect with Bally on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

FutureLogic Contact:

Matt Naraghi
Director of Marketing, North America
619.786.4995
matthew.naraghi@futurelogic-inc.com

SOURCE  FutureLogic, Inc.

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FutureLogic, Inc.

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Inesoft Cash Organizer Desktop: New Approach to Personal Accounts Book-Keeping

KHABAROVSK, Russia, August 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Inesoft announced launching its new product for financial management - Inesoft Cash
Organizer Desktop. The program offers a handy and efficient approach in managing personal
funds and financial planning on home PC. Inesoft Cash Organizer has the following
differential advantages: the option to be installed at several devices with an automatic
synchronizing in the real time as well as data storage in the cloud.

    Always running short of money? How about spendings accounting and controlling your
expenses? Almost every person sets this or similar range of questions to oneself and
purchases or downloads some program for personal finances control for free. Unfortunately,
most of such programs are not designed for constant use since the interface is unusable,
reports are difficult to be properly adjusted, and in general, many users gave up this
hopeless idea having failed to check into their expenses.

    Inesoft Cash Organizer was specially designed by Inesoft company as the maximally
intuitive solution to manage personal finances. The program supports detailed
classification of money transactions split into categories, sub-categories, projects,
subprojects, budget planning, unlimited number of currencies with current exchange rates,
credit calculators, customized reports and many other options. Moreover, the program can
be downloaded for free. Besides, in case of paid Premium-subscription, Inesoft Cash
Organizer user gets access to completely new options.

    Firstly, subscription is a possibility to operate a program in a multi-users regime
(for example, for both spouses or for several business partners). Secondly, on
subscription the data of Inesoft Cash Organizer installed at PC and mobile devices are
automatically synchronized in real time. And thirdly, the program can be installed at all
computers of users with no limits to the number of copies.

    Premium-subscription to Inesoft Cash Organizer also provides safe data storage in the
cloud (with 256-bit encryption). Third parties' unauthorized access to the data in the
cloud is completely excluded, while partners can be provided with a partial access.

    Prices and terms

    For personal use - free, quarterly Premium-subscription costs USD14.95, annual
subscription amounts to USD29.95.

    References:

    Product page: http://www.cashorganizer.com/rus

    Downloads: http://www.cashorganizer.com/rus/help.html

    Company: http://www.cashorganizer.com

    About company

    Inesoft company was founded in 1998 and specialized in software development for
personal communication devices. Basic products of the company are the following: Inesoft
Cash Organizer, Inesoft Phone (Address Book), Calendar, CalcNote, and PrintCE SDK.

   
    Contact:
    Wasyl Dolgow
    E-mail: support@inesoft.com

Source: Inesoft

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Plextor Launches Super-Fast SSD with Random Read/ Write Performance of 94,000/86,000 IOPS

M5 Pro sets a new standard in high-performance and high-reliability professional SSDs with unique data protection technology

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Plextor, a leading developer of high-performance digital storage equipment, today announced the M5 Pro Series Solid State Drive, a high-performance professional-grade SSD engineered using the latest Marvell® 88SS9187 Monet controller. The M5 Pro provides a unique enterprise-grade double-data protection featuring random read/write speeds of up to 94,000/86,000 IOPS and sequential read/write speeds of up to 540/450 MB/s.

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The M5 Pro has the ability to consistently deliver high read and write speeds for all forms of data and use the multi-core controller to handle extreme high loads. This makes the M5 Pro suitable for use in a heavy workstation, server role, or Raid 0 configuration setting. The M5 Pro also makes use of True Speed Technology to prevent the drastic performance drop seen in some SSDs after intense or long-term usage.

In line with the needs of advanced users for highest data integrity and confidentiality, the M5 Pro offers a unique enterprise-grade double-data protection technology.  Using the latest 128-bit error correction system built into the latest Marvell controller, the M5 Pro is able to automatically check and correct the accuracy of data being read from the flash memory.  This is complemented by a second layer of read protection offered by the robust data hold-out algorithm in Plextor's exclusive firmware, thus allowing the drive to achieve total data accuracy even in the long-term. When data confidentiality is required, the drive uses hardware in the US Government AES-validated Marvell controller to provide secure 256-bit full-drive encryption.

With the M5 Pro, Plextor has focused on developing and supplying one of the most stable drives on the market.  To achieve this, extensive pre-production testing took place using the world's most advanced SSD testing facilities.  It was only when the design was able to pass strict enterprise-grade Zero Error standard of 400 units surviving 500 hours of the toughest continuous testing without a single error or failure that the drive was manufactured.  To ensure stability and reliability for individual drives, all drives undergo rigorous high-temperature burn-in tests and accelerated usage simulation testing. 

"The M5 Pro is the next step in the evolution of the SSD combining high speed, drive reliability, and data-level protection," said Minnie Lin, Marketing Manager, Plextor. "In recent years, Plextor has been able to develop SSDs that deliver high real-world performance and sustained speed over the long-term.  Our SSDs have the lowest annual failure rate in the consumer SSD industry.  Now with the M5 Pro, we aim to use Plextor's abilities to offer extreme data protection and give users total confidence in every single aspect of their drive."

Each M5 Pro SSD is backed by an industry leading five-year warranty and Plextor's extensive international support infrastructure. The Plextor M5 Pro will be available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities mid-August 2012.

About Plextor

Plextor is a leading developer of high-performance digital storage equipment for professionals, consumers and enterprises. Since the launch of its first CD-ROM drive in 1989, Plextor has developed multi-award winning products that have set the standard for quality and performance.  Plextor continues to deliver generations of innovative industry-leading products, including Blu-ray optical disc drives, solid state drives, digital video converters and multimedia devices. The Plextor storage and multimedia products are owned by Shinano Kenshi of Japan.

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Plextor

CONTACT: Schwartz MSL for Plextor, Sara Long, +1-415-512-0770, Plextor@SchwartzMSL.com

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

WegoWise Expands Platform to USGBC LEED for Homes Projects

Online platform now available to 23,000 residential units to help optimize building performance and reduce operating costs

BOSTON, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WegoWise, a leading building performance analytics provider, today announced it will provide developers and owners of the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED for Homes projects with complimentary yearlong access to its WegoPro platform. The online platform will now be available to help developers and owners benchmark the energy and water performance and minimize operating costs for nearly 23,000 certified LEED for Homes residential units, with an additional 86,000 registered projects in the pipeline.

WegoWise will validate that participating LEED-certified homes projects, including single family, multi-family and mid-rise projects, meet high performance metrics set out under the LEED for Homes rating system. Their platform taps big data to automatically update with current utility information and provide clear, actionable comparisons that help users to improve the building's operational efficiency and compare actual usage against projections to determine where behavior change will maximize energy savings. Under the arrangement, WegoWise will support the program's goals to ensure that homes are functioning as energy- and resource-efficient. 

"WegoWise's solution for benchmarking and measuring building performance is fundamental to the success of our program," said Courtney Baker, Residential Operations Manager at USGBC. "Homeowners and developers who invest in LEED for Home certification have a powerful energy efficiency foundation, but need a reliable tool to track the long-term performance of their properties. This program offers actionable information on actual energy and water savings, ensuring customers can get the most out of their LEED-certified project."

"Participants in LEED for Homes are already making sustainable decisions, and by presenting actionable data we help them extend the value of their investments," said Barun Singh, Founder & CTO of WegoWise. "Providing this tool to LEED-certified projects will project owners and managers an easy way to visualize their building's utility performance and get the most out of every energy efficiency dollar."

About WegoWise
WegoWise provides an industry-leading web-based utility analytics platform for the building-performance industry. Bridging big data and energy efficiency, WegoWise distills large aggregations of energy and water data into useful, actionable information for building owners, managers, energy auditors and building efficiency programs, enabling them to automatically track, understand and benchmark building performance, and make better efficiency investment decisions. WegoWise's platform regularly identifies impressive opportunities for cost savings, as inefficient buildings typically pay four times the utility costs of efficient buildings. Learn more at wegowise.com.

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit usgbc.org and connect on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED green building program system is the foremost program for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of green buildings. Nearly 46,000 projects are currently participating in the commercial and institutional LEED rating systems, comprising 8.6 billion square feet of construction space in all 50 states and 130 countries. In addition, more than 20,000 residential units have been certified under the LEED for Homes rating system, with nearly 80,000 more homes registered.

By using less energy, LEED-certified spaces save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce carbon emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community. Learn more at usgbc.org

SOURCE  WegoWise

WegoWise

CONTACT: Zoe Fishman, Antenna Group for WegoWise, wegowise@antennagroup.com, +1-415-977-1929

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

Shift to Online Testing Made Easier, Simpler and More Affordable for Schools

NComputing Validates Pearson TestNav(R) for Online Test Delivery

REDWOOD CITY, California, August 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    NComputing, [http://www.ncomputing.com ] the world leader in end-to-end desktop
virtualization solutions, today announced that it has formally validated the
industry-leading TestNav online test delivery system from Pearson. NComputing is the first
virtual desktop provider to complete this validation, which enables schools to meet online
testing requirements more easily and affordably. This is particularly important as the
move to online testing is increasingly being mandated by State governments throughout the
U.S.

    Said Kavansa Gardner, Director of Information, Communication and Technology Services
for Richmond Public Schools, "Our strategic initiative is to increase access to technology
and learning for our students. NComputing's thin-client solution has enabled us to put
more technology resources in our classrooms as efficiently and cost effectively as
possible. Moreover, NComputing's thin-client products have proven to be capable as we've
moved away from pen and paper testing models to state-required, online testing. The
deployment of Pearson's TestNav onto our thin-client solutions was simple and seamless."

    TestNav is the nation's leading, scalable online assessment solution, allowing
education institutions to transition from time-intensive paper-and-pencil testing to
summative online testing, while providing assessment results quickly and accurately.
Pearson works with hundreds of educational customers across the country with contracts for
student testing in 18 states, Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. Pearson TestNav has
delivered more than seven million tests in 2012 alone, while still meeting the most
stringent security requirements for summative, large-scale assessment programs.

    "As more and more scholastic testing is required to be done online, the need for a
strategy around academic computing and comprehensive access becomes paramount," said Jay
Mellman, VP of Global Marketing at NComputing. "NComputing customers make far more of
limited budgets and deliver the highest quality computing to students, teachers, and
administrators. Working with Pearson, NComputing helps the online testing experience
proceed smoothly and in a more affordable manner for all customers."

    NComputing has a long history in serving educational institutions around the globe
ranging from individual schools to providing the computing infrastructure for entire
states and countries. In taking advantage of NComputing's desktop virtualization
solutions, schools and districts can provide access to shared resources using either high
performance thin clients or on existing PCs with the vSpace Client for Windows. With the
ability to serve as many as 100 users from a single central PC, NComputing customers
greatly increase computer access to users, while reducing hardware and maintenance costs
by 75%.

    The validation testing was conducted with TestNav 7.5 and the NComputing vSpace
desktop virtualization solution using the company's L300, M300 and X350/550 access
devices.

    About NComputing

    NComputing, Inc. is the fastest growing desktop virtualization company in the world
with over 20 million daily users in 140 countries. The company's award-winning, patented
technology lowers desktop computing costs, improves manageability, and reduces both energy
consumption and e-waste. It is the perfect solution for leveraging the power and potential
of PCs and cloud computing. To learn more about NComputing, visit
http://www.ncomputing.com

    For more information about the technology solution:

    http://www.pearsononlinetesting.com/TN7requirements

Source: NComputing Inc

NComputing Contact: Nancy Robbins, Senior Manager, Media and Analyst Relations, +1(650)517-5834

CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on the GAO Report on Wireless Phone Safety

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on wireless phone safety, CTIA-The Wireless Association® Vice President of Public Affairs John Walls issued the following statement:

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"While we have not had a chance to examine the full report in detail yet, we appreciate the GAO's review of the status of scientific research in this area and of the comprehensive federal regulatory oversight of wireless phone safety.

"CTIA continues to defer to the views of scientific experts, federal agencies with expertise and impartial health organizations.

"The FCC, the FDA, the National Cancer Institute and the World Health Organization have each evaluated the scientific research on wireless phones that has been conducted worldwide for more than two decades. Each has found that the weight of the scientific research has not established that wireless phone use causes adverse health effects. Accordingly, the FCC has noted on its website that 'currently no scientific evidence establishes a causal link between wireless device use and cancer or other illnesses,' and that 'all wireless phones sold in the United States meet government requirements that limit their RF energy to safe levels.' More information about wireless phone safety is available to consumers on CTIA's website.

"The FCC has been vigilant in its oversight in this area and has set safety standards to make sure that radio frequency fields from wireless phones remain at what it has determined are safe levels. The FCC's safety standards include a 50-fold safety factor and, as the FCC has noted, are the most conservative in the world.

"The FCC recently announced that it will soon begin a review of its safety standards for wireless phones, and that it is confident that its emissions guidelines for wireless devices pose no risk to consumers. CTIA welcomes the Commission's continued careful oversight of this issue." 

For more information, please visit: http://www.cellphonehealthfacts.org

CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.

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CONTACT: Amy Storey, +1-202-736-3207

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

FLOOST: A New Way Of Personalized Content Discovery and Sharing

SEATTLE, August 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Content discovery is the latest problem to solve on the web. There has been an
outburst of news readers, aggregators, social news compilers - but they all fail to
provide what a user is actually looking for on the web. Content that YOU actually care
about. Floost (http://floost.com) attempts to tackle this problem by aligning content
to your interests - constantly evolving to suit your taste. As you enter your interests,
floost will find you relevant quality articles shared by fellow floosters, as well as top
relevant sources across the web.

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    Floost(http://www.floost.com) is one of the most rapidly growing social network.
Not only is it getting popular, it has high engagement from the users with recent numbers
showing that users spend an average of 30mins on the site and page-views/users have
tripled in the last quarter.

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    Don't mistake it to be another Pinterest look-alike. While Pinterest promises to be a
great site for those planning a wedding/home improvement projects or for budding Martha
stewards, its usability is restricted. Floost on the other hand, enables sharing and
reading on a variety of interests (read other than those only visually appealing). What
also distinguishes Floost is that the suggestions get more personal every time you use it.
Based on the user's browsing pattern, Floost identifies the user's short term and long
term interests and prioritizes the posts which are suited to that user's taste.

    While the debate between the value of original versus curated content gets hotter,
Floost makes it easier for you to do both. Floost lets you post in-depth articles, links,
photos, videos: almost anything you might want to share on subjects that matter to you,
then shares them with others with the same interests. It is fun to watch your popularity
grow with Floost's analytics section.

    Whether you are just interested in pursuing your passions, a serious blogger or a
journalist, floost could empower you to make the best of what the web has to offer. Give
it a try, you might get addicted!

   
    Media contact:

    Harpreet Prajapati
    harpreet@mail.floost.com
    Phone:  +1-917-684-0589

Source: Floost.com

Lucky Launches First-of-its-Kind E-commerce Platform with MyLucky

The Magazine About Shopping to Roll Out Publishing's Most Deeply Integrated E-commerce Experience Across all of Lucky's Editorial Platforms

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucky magazine announced today that it is launching MyLucky, a social e-commerce platform that will be integrated across all Lucky content and accessible by web, mobile, and tablet. A first-of-its-kind technology, MyLucky will be a shopping platform of unprecedented scale with the potential to offer readers the ability to shop thousands of products from hundreds of brands. Readers will be able to instantly shop editorial content, engage in social shopping, access interactive brand boutiques, and use a universal login and shopping cart that will retain items and customized information across all touch points.

"Lucky's aim has always been to enrich the shopping experience for our readers, who are among the most passionate and savvy shoppers worldwide," said Brandon Holley, Editor-in-Chief of Lucky. "MyLucky is the next step in our ongoing mission to create the most engaging content about shopping by integrating an e-commerce program into the ongoing conversations our editors and readers are having about shopping. We are thrilled to have pioneered a platform that directly connects those conversations to a broad network of retail and brand partners creating a shopping experience abundant in choice led by editorial guidance."

The first elements of the MyLucky platform launch August 17th on LuckyMag.com and will feature shoppable editorial, branded shops and the creation of a universal shopping cart with the functionality to retain selections across all platforms, devices, and brands. MyLucky will additionally inform users when items in their shopping carts go on sale. MyLucky will be integrated into the soon-to-be launched Lucky Community which aims to greatly expand daily features on LuckyMag.com through content created by influential bloggers vetted by Lucky's editorial staff.

"MyLucky was designed to service the needs and wants of our readers, and is an engaging platform that directly connects readers to the brands they love," said Marcy Bloom, Vice President & Publisher of Lucky. "With MyLucky, we have attracted an exceptionally strong portfolio of brand partners who recognized the substantial potential in a well-designed e-commerce functionality that is fun, interactive, and deeply integrated across all Lucky content."

Utilizing technology from mobile ecommerce innovator Revel Touch, the October issue (available September 4th) will feature more robust shoppable content, including live feeds of editor picks that are updated daily. Additional enhancements this fall include public and private stickering, integration to social channels, and personalized product recommendations. MyLucky will eventually offer readers the opportunity to connect directly with Lucky's editors for guidance, and digital versions of the magazine's iconic stickers to collect favorite items from across the web.

"Lucky Magazine has been creating shopping inspiration and aspiration for years," said Mar Hershenson, Founder and CEO of Revel Touch. "Now they are breaking new ground by giving consumers the ability to shop thousands of looks from the brands they love - all from Lucky's digital edition and website. This is the future of content merging with commerce, and a huge win for retailers and shoppers alike. We are proud that Revel Touch's touch shopping platform is powering this industry-first initiative across Web, mobile and tablet."

MyLucky is the broadest retail initiative of any publication to date because of its ability to work with multiple retailers and brands through technology developed by Revel Touch that enables the integration of networks of feeds into Lucky's editorial content and brand-specific shops. Partners participating in MyLucky include Macy's, Sephora, Dior, A/X and Lancome who will be launching with interactive brand boutiques, and founding partner American Express who will be providing valuable offers to the MyLucky community and exclusive sync benefits to card members. Other retail partners include Net-a-Porter, Saks Fifth Avenue, and many more.

About Lucky
Lucky, the award-winning magazine about shopping, showcases what to wear and how to wear it, making fashion and beauty fun and accessible. Since Lucky's launch in December 2000, circulation has gone from 500,000 to over 1.1 million, proving to be one of the most successful launches in Conde Nast history. For the latest news from Lucky, log on to http://www.luckymag.com.

SOURCE  Lucky

Lucky

CONTACT: Arturo Diaz, +1-646-274-3628, adiaz@hlgrp.com

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

Lookout! NewsGator announces Social Sites 3.0 and SharePoint 2013 Compatibility

Lookout interface provides innovative way to tame, consume and interact with information deluge prevalent in enterprise social business networks

DENVER, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just a few weeks after Microsoft announced its SharePoint 2013 public beta version, NewsGator today unveiled a major new release of its Social Sites software that is compatible with both SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint 2013 and offers an innovative way to find, consume and contribute content to make users smarter and more productive.

One of the new flagship capabilities of Social Sites is a completely redesigned user interface called Lookout that provides intelligent information streams and more user control over how enterprise information is consumed. With drag-and-drop simplicity, users can configure a personalized way to view all and only the content that's relevant to them -- creating a very different social experience. Users simply select the types of content they need - including activity streams, people, communities, topics, subjects, notifications, etc. - and Lookout intelligently filters out the "noise" from the useful information, serving it up in a multi-columnar dashboard view.

Lookout solves the biggest problem with the rapid adoption of today's social business tools: overwhelming users with information in activity streams and often missing important information in the process. Lookout serves up information with a different kind of interaction model that, in a single glance, shows users what's new and what they need to pay attention to. The new model is based on feedback from NewsGator's 4 million+ customers and 6+ years of social business innovation.

"With this latest release, NewsGator is helping people manage the flow of information that is displayed via activity streams," said Alan Lepofsky, vice president and principal analyst of Collaboration Software at Constellation Research. "With custom streams that filter posts based on author or topic, people can focus on the content they are most interested in. Additionally, the multi-column display (similar to tools like Tweet Deck or Hoot Suite) enables people to look at several streams at the same time, each showing a different set of content."

Social Sites also offers customers the fastest path to Microsoft's new SharePoint 2013 platform, on the heels of Microsoft's announcement of the public beta. What's even more significant is that Social Sites now supports both SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint 2013, with no licensing fees for upgrading. SharePoint 2010 users can contact NewsGator now about a free beta program to test the software, assuring an easy move to SharePoint 2013 when ready.

"The good news is that social computing is expanding exponentially in our company as more users discover the benefits. The challenge is that with more people engaged there's more traffic, making it hard to keep up with all of the activity in the stream," said Peter Teresi, Chief Technology Officer of ACORD, a global, nonprofit standards development organization serving the insurance industry and related financial services industries. "With Lookout, users will no longer have to worry about missing information or sifting through information not relevant to them. It will give us a flexible, easy vantage point in our social sphere that users can personalize to match their needs."

Lookout features

The built-in intelligence and capabilities of Social Sites 3.0 far surpasses those of traditional social business software, including:

    --  A personalized multi-columnar view including easy drag-and drop tiles
        allow users to personalize their stream to show notifications,
        recommendations, people, communities, and subjects - information they
        need, when they need it.
    --  Robust filtering to intelligently refine what information the user
        receives.
    --  Social intelligence through recommendation engines, indicating why
        colleagues and communities are being recommended to the user.
    --  The ability for users to integrate high definition video, badging,
        ideation, Q&A and private messaging into their streams.
    --  Email integration. Not only can users receive email notifications, they
        can respond to notifications and conversations in their activity streams
        via email.
    --  Visual cues to clearly show users what information is new or unread
        since they last viewed the stream.
    --  A new Windows 8-based user interface to provide greater personalization
        and support for touch-enabled devices.
"Our customers told us they needed a better way to filter, refine, interact and consume large amounts of information in the social streams," said Brian Kellner, EVP of development and product management with NewsGator. "Social Sites 3.0 is the result of that feedback. We designed it to intelligently offer customers a variety of customizable features that allow them to better consume the streams' information flowing inside their organization and help customers. Whether they are on SharePoint 2010 or plan to move to 2013, they will still have the most advanced social experience available."

About NewsGator

As a Microsoft Gold Certified Globally Managed Partner, NewsGator is helping over four million paid users in industries across the globe propel the future of productivity. NewsGator Social Sites delivers robust social technology to the enterprise with proven scalability and security to flagship clients like Accenture, Adidas, Deloitte, Ericsson, General Mills, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kraft Foods, Merck & Co., Unisys Corporation, and the US Army. NewsGator delivers advanced social computing capabilities to Microsoft productivity and collaboration platforms, including SharePoint, Windows 8 tablets, SQL, Azure, Windows Phone 7, Lync, Office 365 and Dynamics and was honored as Microsoft's 2011 U.S. Partner of the Year. Follow us on Twitter @newsgator and at http://www.newsgator.com

SOURCE  NewsGator

NewsGator

CONTACT: Karinn Koback, NewsGator, +1-303-552-3916, karinnk@newsgator.com or Ed Marshall, Brodeur Partners, +1-603-559-5816, emarshall@brodeur.com

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

Entrepreneurs Launch FreshBiz Craze to Inspire Players to 'Win the Game of Life'

Developer Sold his House to Realize Dream: Record KickStarter Funding Round Opens August 8th

TEL AVIV, Israel, August 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    A team of Israeli-based entrepreneurs have developed a new hands-on game which
combines traditional aspects of the world's most popular board games with themes that fuel
self-accomplishment and getting ahead in life. The game has already generated heated
interest in game-focused blogs and social media sites.

    On August 8th, FreshBiz (http://www.freshbiz-game.com) will become the most
ambitiousIsraeli-based entity to launch a funding round via the popular funding site
KickStarteraiming to generate $120,000 over the following month.

    To date, initial capitalization from private sources has been $500,000. Projections
are for $2 million of revenue within a year of completing the campaign, accounting for one
million players and 20 business centers within a period of three years and 1,000 to 2,000
facilitators around the world.

    FreshBiz will be officially re-released in board and digital versions in the coming
months. It is the brainchild of Ronen Gafni, 39, who sold his home in Northern Israel for
the sole purpose of creating and promoting the game which has already become a mini-
sensation within the cutting edge Israeli hi-tech world. He rapidly sold all 1,000
beta-version games produced.

    The game's tagline "changing the way you play business and life," takes FreshBiz
beyond a mere gaming experience and helps guide players through many dimensions of life.
"People inevitably try to apply the lessons they learn in their hour around the board to
all kinds of real-life challenges," says Simcha Gluck, 33, a Co-Founder and Senior
FreshBiz Facilitator. "FreshBiz transcends the board and impels people to apply its wider
lessons in their lives."

    The KickStarter campaign aims to raise $120,000 within one month (from 8.8 to 9.9)
which will be allocated to fund a complete redesign of the physical game as well as
support development and marketing for the digital version, which will be available in
multiple electronic formats for Ipad, Iphone, Android and PC. According to Gluck, an added
goal is to simultaneously create a FreshBiz community, where an app will help users
identify fellow FreshBizers to compare experiences and share contacts utilizing the model
of social media via a new model of connecting people who have benefited by playing the
game.

    FreshBiz workshops have already been offered to leading corporations including IBM, HP
and Google.

    Among those who have provided FreshBiz with some of its early critical acclaim is the
best-selling author and Real Estate Investor Robert Shemin who said after playing the
game, "FreshBiz is a brilliant tool to learn about the new world of business in a fun &
creative way."

   
    For more information please contact:
    Jeremy Wimpfheimer
    Lone Star Communications
    jeremy@lonestar.co.il
    +972-54-659-7795

Source: FreshBiz

Milicruit Crosswalk Makes it Easier for Soldiers to Translate Their Military Skills to Civilian Jobs

Milicruit.Jobs Portal Converts Military Occupation Codes to Equivalent Civilian Careers

CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Milicruit, the recognized leader for virtual career fairs for the military community, announces the successful launch of the Milicruit Crosswalk, http://www.milicruit.jobs, which will make it much easier for a servicemember to translate their military occupation codes or specialty to jobs in the civilian sector.

Milicruit led an effort in March, 2012 to help at least 10,000 veterans and military spouses find jobs with the employer partners who participate in the Milicruit virtual career fairs. In Five months, the employers have hired more than 7,300 and are on pace to exceed the original target of 10,000 hires well ahead of schedule.

"We are constantly striving and challenging ourselves for faster and better ways to connect servicemembers with our employer partners who wish to hire them, and the Milicruit Crosswalk will achieve just that. In addition to the monthly virtual career fairs we are now hosting, the Crosswalk allows the service member to view all available jobs by location, job title, and even their military occupation code or specialty. This is resulting in more veterans finding jobs they may not have thought they would have been a fit for," said Kevin O'Brien, VP Business Development, Milicruit.

Employers benefit greatly from the Milicruit service because they can recruit nationwide in one day and without the cost, burden, or environmental impact typically associated with traditional career fairs. Each employer has a virtual booth that allows for live interaction and provides the job seeker with everything they need to know about the company and why they should consider working for them.

"As Xerox continues to expand, quality employees are in high demand," said Jim Heidrich, Senior Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition and Staffing, Xerox. Heidrich retired from the Marine Corps as colonel after 28 years of service to his country. "Helping our recruiters better understand the benefits of military experience is a crucial step in Xerox being able to better serve our customers by hiring the best employees."

The next virtual career fair is sponsored By Hero 2 Hired http://www.h2h.jobs on August 21, 2012 from 1-4 PM EDT and all service members and military spouses who might have an interest in participating can register at http://www.veteranscareerfair.com.

"Milicruit is now much more than an online job fair, it is a virtual recruitment center that connects veterans with employers in real time, provides resume workshops, translates military skills to civilian jobs, and allows the service members and spouses to chat live in the networking lounge. In essence we are bringing the career fair to the job seeker and employer and much more all from the convenience of wherever they may be located with an internet connection," said O'Brien.

Employers interested in joining in on the 10,000 Jobs Challenge can receive more information by emailing 10k@milicruit.com

About Milicruit

Milicruit is the recognized leader in virtual recruiting environments for military veterans.  Powered by UBM Studios, Milicruit brings employers who are committed to helping returning veterans find suitable employment together with job-seeking military veterans and their spouses.  Given the large number of veterans looking to reenter the civilian job market, Milicruit allows employers and job seekers to meet and interact in a convenient online setting.  For additional information on Milicruit or to purchase virtual career fair services, visit http://www.veteranscareerfair.com.

About UBM plc

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,634 staff in more than 31 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business in their markets and to work effectively and efficiently.  For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com; follow us at @UBM plc to get the latest UBM news.

Contact:
Erica Krutsch
Milicruit
erica.krutsch@ubm.com
773-687-4315

SOURCE  Milicruit

Milicruit

Web Site: http://www.milicruit.jobs

Parks Associates: Real-time bidding (RTB) is changing online display advertising market, with revenues reaching $1.6 billion in 2012

Analysts Say RTB Could Revive Facebook's Advertising Business

DALLAS, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International market research firm Parks Associates says advertising revenues from real-time bidding (RTB), which allows companies to target consumer segments in real time, will reach $7 billion in North America by 2017. The independent research firm's report Real-time Bidding: The Online Ad Exchangereports RTB will account for 34% of all online display advertising revenues by 2017. Industry efforts such as Facebook Exchange, along with firms such as SpotXchange, Nexage, and Google that are opening their ad inventories to the RTB market, are significant factors driving growth.

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"Facebook's newly launched ad exchange is a driving force for RTB adoption and could help Facebook regain its market value as the social network serves approximately 33% of U.S. display ad impressions," said Heather Way, research analyst, Parks Associates.

RTB refers to the complete process, including the technology infrastructure and management systems, that enables the automated purchase and placement of online display advertising to specific audience segments. This more efficient and targeted advertising method is an important tool for firms such as Facebook, which is struggling to monetize content, because RTB allows them to place more relevant ads in front of their members.

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"RTB enablers offer greater transparency, control, and accuracy, so once media buyers realize the benefits and become familiar with the new ad buying and selling process, ad spend from traditional display advertising will quickly transfer to RTB platforms," Way said. "Incumbent display ad sellers, such as ad networks, must integrate RTB capabilities to avoid losing market share."

However, the RTB process is not easily understood by the buyers of online display advertising.

"Ad agencies face multiple obstacles, including new media consumption and multidevice adoption, in an expanding and complex business environment," Way said. "New ad markets are difficult to navigate, and agency executives struggle to understand the inner workings of digital media and their impact on media campaigns."

For information, contact sales@parksassociates.com, 972-490-1113.

About Parks Associates
Parks Associates is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to small start-ups through market reports, primary studies, consumer research, custom research, workshops, executive conferences, and annual service subscriptions. http://www.parksassociates.com

Holly Sprague
Parks Associates
720.987.6614
hsprague@gmail.com

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Lockheed Martin Performs First Ever Outdoor Flight Test Of Laser Powered UAS

PALMDALE, Calif., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and LaserMotive, Inc., have completed a series of flight tests of the Stalker Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to further validate the performance of an innovative laser power system. These tests mark the first-ever outdoor flight of a UAS powered by laser.

Stalker is a small, silent UAS used by Special Operations Forces since 2006 to perform intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. In a recent wind tunnel test, the UAS demonstrated 48 hours of continuous flight powered by this innovative laser system.

"This series of proof-of-concept tests took place in a remote desert location where environmental factors like wind and heat were constants. Not only did we demonstrate that the laser powered Stalker could perform well in this type of environment, we flew during both day and night without incident," said Tom Koonce, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Stalker program manager. "Ultimately we hope to provide our customers with remarkably long endurance to extend and expand the mission profiles possible for a small UAS like Stalker."

For the demonstration, the Stalker was fitted with a lightweight photovoltaic receiver and on-board power management hardware. The ground-based laser transmitter was based on LaserMotive's hardware developed for its winning entry in the 2009 NASA Centennial Challenge. Accomplishments of these proof-of-concept flights include:

    --  Demonstrated net positive power to Stalker in flight, at ranges up to
        600 meters.
    --  Proved that the laser did not damage the Stalker and that the addition
        of the laser receiver did not impact its normal flight operations or
        aerodynamics.
    --  Operated multiple test flights in a range of desert conditions (day and
        night, high temperatures, and strong winds), demonstrating the
        ruggedness of the Stalker-mounted laser receiver power system.
    --  The beam director tracked the receiver for long periods, with centimeter
        accuracy at 500 meters, despite turbulence and aircraft maneuvers.
    --  Met all operational and safety requirements, including coordination with
        the Laser Clearinghouse and flight operations.
"We're excited to work with Lockheed Martin to validate the ability of lasers to power Stalker in the field," said Tom Nugent, president of LaserMotive. "Wireless power via laser is an important emerging technology, and I look forward to continuing to work together to further prove this technology in future experiments."

Headquartered in Kent, Wash., LaserMotive is a privately held research and development company specializing in wireless power via laser for commercial applications.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 120,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation's net sales for 2011 were $46.5 billion.

For additional information about Lockheed Martin, visit: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

CONTACT: Melissa Dalton, +1-661-572-1130, melissa.dalton@lmco.com

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888poker Super Stack is Coming to Marbella!

GIBRALTAR, August 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Online poker giant 888poker is coming to Marbella, Spain. The meteoric rise of the
888poker Super Stack live events continues and 888poker has now added a new leg to the
series on the Costa del Sol.

    Following the success of the Madrid Super Stack in July, 888poker has scheduled the
Marbella Super Stack for 26-28 October 2012 at the Casino Marbella, one of Spain's leading
poker rooms.

    888poker members will be able to qualify for a seat to the event via online
tournaments. Every Thursday at 8pm BST, 888poker is giving away three Marbella Super Stack
seats. Opportunities for entry start as low as $1.35 buy-in satellite tournaments or go
direct to the $11 buy-in main qualifier.

    Check out the Worldwide 888poker Super Stack action with tournaments in London and
Birmingham, England; Melbourne, Australia; Kahnawake, Canada and Dublin, Ireland.

    Find out more about 888poker Super Stack destinations for 2013 at:
http://www.superstack.net.

    About 888poker:

    888poker.com is the fastest growing online poker brand in the industry, hosting
thousands of poker enthusiasts the world over at any given time. 888poker.es is a new
dedicated gaming product for the Spanish market that provides an online poker platform for
players in Spain. 888poker's award-winning poker software was designed to suit all levels
of poker player and features low buy-in tournaments, PokerCam (webcam poker) and Teams
tournaments. As one of the best-loved and most trusted brands, 888poker offers a safe, fun
and fair online gaming environment for its members. As part of the 888poker experience,
players also enjoy an 888poker Rewards Program
[http://www.888poker.com/rewards/introduction ], 888poker Online Shop
[http://shop.888poker.com ] and access to My.888poker.com [http://my.888poker.com ]
Community. For more details go to: http://www.888poker.com

Source: 888poker.com

Jennifer Von Strohe Huxley, Director of Marketing and Public Relations - Corporate B2C & Regulated Markets, Virtual Marketing Services (UK) Ltd. Tel no.  +44(0)207-487-8694, jennifer.huxley@888holdings.com

SiriusXM Launches "SiriusXM On Demand," Giving Subscribers Access to Exclusive SiriusXM Content Whenever They Want It

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced the launch of SiriusXM On Demand, giving SiriusXM Internet Radio subscribers listening via its online media player and on Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the ability to choose their favorite episodes from a catalog of more than 200 shows and over 2,000 hours of content to listen whenever they want.

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"On Demand access to SiriusXM programming broadens the availability of our exclusive content, allowing subscribers to enjoy their favorite shows and try new shows on their own time so they never miss a minute of the programming they love," said Bob Law, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Streaming Services and Products, SiriusXM.  "SiriusXM produces great original content, and we are thrilled we can now make so much of it available on our listeners' schedules through SiriusXM On Demand."

SiriusXM On Demand will give subscribers at no extra charge:

    --  Recent Shows: Access to more than 200 shows from exclusive talk and
        entertainment, commercial-free music, comedy, and sports.
    --  Selections from The Vaults: For the first time, SiriusXM is curating and
        making selections from its vast audio archives--spanning many years of
        exclusive shows, specials and series--accessible to listeners.
    --  Updated content: SiriusXM's On Demand offerings will be updated daily
        with great selections from its audio entertainment catalog, and the
        available catalog will be expanded on a regular basis.
    --  Featured Content: Regularly updated "Featured" section allows
        subscribers to discover more content, including timely interviews, brand
        new shows, "pop-up" channels, and seasonal series.
    --  Easy Navigation: Using a mouse or finger, listeners can scan what's
        playing or easily find a specific point on many shows.
SiriusXM listeners will have On Demand access to over 2,000 hours of SiriusXM content, including more than 200 shows from sports, comedy, exclusive talk and entertainment, and commercial-free music from many genres such as The Howard Stern Show, Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour, Tom Petty's Buried Treasure, select Jimmy Buffett concerts, The Opie & AnthonyShow, The Jamie Foxx Show, Ask Martha featuring Martha Stewart, Dr. Laura, The Bob Edwards Show, Mad Dog Unleashed featuring Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Ripken Baseball, Rotten Tomatoes(TM) Radioand many more.

SiriusXM listeners will also have access to curated selections from deep within the SiriusXM archives, including SiriusXM's exclusive Artist Confidential series and Town Hall specials with Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters, Tom Petty, Usher, Ringo Starr, Coldplay, Nirvana, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Coach K, and many others.  In addition, listeners will get access to exclusive subscriber events, music specials, interviews from across SiriusXM's sports channels, and much more.

On Demand programming will be presented with minimal commercials on select shows.  Music programming will have no commercials.

SiriusXM Internet Radio subscribers listening on Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch will also be able to store select On Demand shows for a period of time on their devices and listen to content when not connected to the Internet.  This allows offline listening while traveling on planes or anywhere at anytime without a wireless connection.  Subscribers will also get automatic notifications when favorite programs become available for On Demand listening on Apple mobile devices.

SiriusXM On Demand will also soon be available on compatible Android devices.

Listeners can register for a complimentary 7-day trial to listen to SiriusXM Internet Radio online and on Apple smartphones and other connected devices.  For more information on SiriusXM Internet Radio, please visit http://www.siriusxm.com/internetradio.

About Sirius XM Radio

Sirius XM Radio Inc. is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has more than 22 million subscribers.  SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S., from retailers nationwide, and online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is also available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for Android, Apple, and BlackBerry smartphones and other connected devices.  SiriusXM also holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning.  Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control.  Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. 

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:  our competitive position versus other forms of audio entertainment; our dependence upon automakers; general economic conditions; failure of our satellites, which, in most cases, are not insured; our ability to attract and retain subscribers at a profitable level; royalties we pay for music rights; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; failure of third parties to perform; and our substantial indebtedness.  Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).  The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

Follow SiriusXM on Twitter or like the SiriusXM page on Facebook.

G-SIRI

Contact for SiriusXM:

Sal Resendez

646 313 2405
sal.resendez@siriusxm.com

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Naughty Poker, the newest online strip poker site, seeks user feedback for beta version

TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Whoever coined the phrase "lucky in cards,
unlucky in love," didn't reckon on Naughty Poker, a new - and free -
online strip poker site (http://www.naughty-poker.com) in which each winning hand shows a beautiful model striking an
alluring pose in successive stages of undress.

"It is naughty, but it's a tasteful and classy kind of naughtiness
combined with fast-paced game play that makes Naughty Poker a thrilling
experience beyond any other online strip poker," says David Shiller, a
Toronto-based software engineer who developed the site.

And with the beta version just going live, Shiller and his business
partner Wendy Marais, an accomplished online marketer, are giving the
public a chance to judge Naughty Poker for themselves.

Just go to http://www.naughty-poker.com and follow the prompts to create your own free account. If you'd prefer
not to open an account, you can explore Naughty Poker for free as a
guest.

"The beta version is only the beginning," says Shiller, who teamed up
with Wendy earlier this year to form the Naughty Network.

"Wendy and I have lots ideas for making the Naughty Poker experience
even more exciting, but before taking Naughty Poker to the next level,
we want as much user feedback as possible."

To have your voice heard, click on "Beta Feedback" on the Naughty Poker
home page. Then fill out and submit the online evaluation form.

"You don't have to be a shark to enjoy Naughty Poker," Marais says."
Anyone, regardless of their poker skills can play - and win."

Here's how the game works:

        --  Once logged in, choose from among an ever-growing selection of
            models.
        --  A photo of the chosen model, fully clad, appears on the screen.
        --  Below the photo is a five-card poker hand.
        --  Designate the cards you want to exchange; you may keep the hand
            you have or exchange any number of cards.
        --  If you get a pair of jacks or better, you win, and a new, more
            revealing, photo of the model appears. If you draw a losing
            hand, you'll see a less revealing photo of the model.
        --  You can play as many hands as you like, and you can pick
            another model at any time.

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Naughty Poker

CONTACT:  Wendy Marais, Managing Partner-Marketing, Naughty Network
647-534-6296
marketing@naughty-poker.com

Intelligent Loop Announces a Cloud-enabled Tool Tracking and Equipment Management App for Android Devices

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent Loop announces the Tool Manager mobile enterprise application. This application leverages the cloud and a smartphone's ability to scan barcodes and acquire GPS to track assignment of equipment to jobsites and to personnel.

Intelligent Loop develops mobile enterprise software that focuses on providing easy to use applications that solve common business problems.

Tool management software eliminates time spent searching for equipment, cuts the cost of replacing misplaced tools, and handles the logistics of equipment assignment and returns. Beyond tool tracking, this tools management application also tracks warranty expiration information, scheduled maintenance dates and various financial information such as repair costs and depreciation.

Traditionally, tool tracking solutions are packaged with special purpose hardware for scanning barcodes and collecting data. Intelligent Loop's solution uses a smartphone's ability to scan barcodes, acquire GPS, and touch screen data entry with dropdown menus to eliminate costly special purpose hardware. Personnel at construction jobsites and the tool crib can rapidly assign and return tools.

The management and reporting software is cloud based and securely accessible from a browser. The cloud model eliminates the need to install and maintain complex server software, further cutting costs associated with traditional tool tracking solutions.

Managers can rapidly determine who has what tools, which jobsite they are issued to, when they are due back, scheduled maintenance and generate reports from the web.

The "Tool Manager" app is available in Google Play (Android marketplace). Search for Intelligent Loop then install the Tool Manager app. Registration at http://www.intelligentloop.com/Tool-Management-Software.html is required. 

"Smartphone and cloud technology, enable businesses to easily incorporate productivity tools that were previously associated with high costs, complexity and high time commitments just to get started" explained Intelligent Loop' president, Antonio Ransom. Antonio has been at the forefront of mobility since 1987. As a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Bell Labs he was a lead software engineer for some of the most widely deployed 3G systems in the world, and as a CMTS at Alcatel-Lucent, he was a 4G systems architect.

About Intelligent Loop
Intelligent Loop leverages advances in mobile and cloud-computing to deliver easy to use productivity applications. Their mission is to link people and things that consume information, with people and things that collect, process and disseminate information. For more information, visit http://www.intelligentloop.com or contact Antonio Ransom, ajmransom@intelligentloop.com, 815-577-2024.

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Intelligent Loop

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