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Shareholders approve change of name to hibu plc

READING, England, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yell Group plc ("Yell"), a leading provider of digital services, announces that it has received the approval of shareholders at its Annual General Meeting today to change the name of the Group to hibu plc.  Yell expects the change to be effective Monday July 30 2012.  hibu will be the Group's new corporate identity and the brand name for new digital products as they come to market.

Mike Pocock, Chief Executive Officer, said: "I am delighted that our shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of our new company name hibu. This gives us a dynamic, new and consistent Group brand that identifies us to merchant customers and consumers as we redefine our presence in the digital services marketplace.

"With the transformation of our company to become digitally led, hibu will become synonymous with helping communities thrive, as we provide millions of connections each year between consumers who want to find products locally and the merchants that provide them."

All products launched as part of the Group's new strategy will carry the hibu brand.  Current product brands, which include Yellow Pages in the UK, Yellowbook in the US and Paginas Amarillas in Spain and Latin American countries, will be retained, within the hibu portfolio.

About Yell

Yell Group is a leading provider of digital services within the emerging local eMarketplace for consumers and SMEs across its operations in the UK, US, Spain and some countries in Latin America.

Building on its strong presence in the local market through its current digital and print portfolio, Yell is developing a broad range of digital services tailored to the converging needs of SMEs and consumers.

These address both the SMEs' need to grow, transact and be efficient in the digital world, and the consumers' need to connect locally to the goods and services they want, in a way which saves them time and money, and moves their lives forward.

In the year ended 31 March 2012, Yell Group had 1.2 million SME customers.

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EU ProSun, the new Sustainable Solar Energy Initiative for Europe Calls on the European Commission to Investigate Unfair Trade Practices by Chinese Manufacturers

BRUSSELS, July 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    European solar manufacturers are today launching EU ProSun, a new initiative to
maintain a sustainable and vibrant solar manufacturing base in Europe.

    Milan Nitzschke, President of EU ProSun commented: "We strongly believe in Europe's
solar future. Therefore, this week we officially requested that the European Commission
investigate unfair trade practices by Chinese solar manufacturers. Chinese companies have
captured over 80% of the EU market for solar products from virtually zero only a few years
ago. EU manufacturers have the world's best solar technologies but are beaten in their
home market due to illegal dumping of Chinese solar products below their cost of
production."

    EU ProSun is a group of more than 20 European companies representing the majority of
EU solar industrial production. This strategic industry for Europe's future is being
decimated by unfair competition from China leading to layoffs, and one major European
solar bankruptcy every month. Unless the EU takes action, there will no longer be any
manufacturing or R&D solar jobs left in Europe.

    Nitzschke said "Not only is China clearly dumping cheap solar products in the EU but
the government readily admits to subsidising its solar manufacturers for exports. China
has no natural cost advantage over the EU given labour accounts for around 10% of
production costs, and it must import raw materials and equipment to produce their solar
cells and modules."

    The US government recently determined that 12 categories of Chinese subsidies for its
solar manufacturers were illegal, and that Chinese exporters have dumped solar cells in
the USA at margins between 30% and 250%. The US Department of Energy estimates that the
Chinese government has provided its solar manufacturers with more than EUR25 billion of
subsidies including low interest loans, free land, and subsidised energy. The US decisions
confirm the existence of China's unfair trade practices and increase the likelihood of
significant trade defence measures in the EU, especially as the US measures make it likely
that Chinese exports will be diverted to the EU.

    Any measures to level the EU playing field will in any event not halt the long term
downward trend in module prices. A recent study by AT Kearney showed that solar system
prices could decline by 50% across the EU by 2020. Over the last 20 years the price of
solar modules decreased by over 20% every time the volume of solar modules doubled. As the
price of solar installation continues to decline sustainably, EU ProSun expects demand and
local installation jobs to increase accordingly.

    Nitzschke concluded: "European industry does not want to increase prices but rather
stop the current ruinous race to the bottom. If the EU acts quickly, we have a chance to
maintain a sustainable solar manufacturing base in Europe for the benefit of jobs, growth,
innovation and the planet."

    For further information please visit http://www.prosun.org or contact
info@prosun.org

Source: EU ProSun

Magda Szaszkiewicz,Email:info@prosun.org,
Tel: +32-495417401

Zlango Adds U.S.A., LOL and Fabulous Image Packs to Everyday Texting

Android Users Can Send Image-Rich Text Messages over Data Connection and Standard SMS; Company Expands Virtual Store with More Exclusive Content

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zlango, the pioneering leader in image-rich mobile messaging, today announced the release of four new icon packs--U.S.A., Office, Fabulous and LOL --featuring images representing popular visual expressions from American pastimes, the Office and Fabulous gay culture, in addition to uniquely visual interpretations of commonly used texting slang like "BYOB" and "TMI." Zlango users can use the new icon packs to communicate explosively and expressively via text messaging and image-rich updates to Facebook and Twitter.

Zlango is spurring on a change in the way consumers communicate by offering textable images designed to convey unique expression combined with visually rich popular culture and everyday slang. With its new mobile Internet to Android capabilities and an updated graphical user interface, the cross-platform mobile app lets users communicate how they want, when they want, with images that turn an average text message into an emotionally explosive conversation.

"As consumers use images to communicate more expressively with their friends--rather than a simple text-based message--their conversations are immediately taken to the next level," said Roni Haim, CEO, Zlango. "We are seeing an increased demand for our revolutionized text messaging platform, complete with emotionally engaging images. Our recently added offerings, such as U.S.A., LOL, Office and Fabulous image packs, as well as Zlango's new SkinZ templates, give the 100+ million U.S. smart phone users a more creative and fun way to text."

On the heels of its 1.25 billion text messages milestone, Zlango is making it easy for users to earn virtual currency--or Z Coins--through its Virtual Store. For each friend referral, users earn extra Z Coins, which can be exchanged for premium branded image packs that can be used in text messaging and updates to Facebook and Twitter. Popular images from The Walking Dead, Terminator 2, Anime, Freestyle, Hitched, The Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to the preservation of our oceans, and more are exclusively available via the Zlango virtual store.

Zlango's quick growth is fueled by consumers' need to communicate with text messages that reflect spoken language, jargon and popular culture. With support for more than 25 languages and deployment in over 20 countries, Zlango is increasingly becoming the preferred enhanced messaging service throughout Europe, Asia and the U.S.

Useful links:
See demo of Zlango here.
Zlango can be downloaded for free from Google Play here. 
The app is also coming soon for Apple iOS - sign up for an early invitation here.
See Zlango with the Virtual Goods store in action in this video demo here.
To learn more about Zlango unique text messaging solutions, visit http://www.zlango.com.

About Zlango
Zlango is leading the evolution of texting with image-rich, emotionally engaging messaging that reflects spoken language, slang and culture. Zlango enhances words with sequential animated icons, creating a better texting experience, with advanced messaging features that combine fun, color and personal expression. Localized for each market's language, slang and culture, Zlango's platform and niche themed packs and SkinZ(TM), including The Walking Dead and Terminator 2 among other branded and exclusive packs of images for mobile messaging, are updated regularly with fresh new content. Zlango offers hundreds of unique icons and SkinZ(TM) for free, in addition to an exclusive range of premium content from the Virtual Store inside the Zlango messaging application. Zlango also enables image-rich updates direct to Facebook and Twitter via the ZlangOut feature inside the application. Available direct to consumers in the US, and via major mobile operators and content providers around the world, Zlango supports hundreds of Android, Nokia Symbian, BlackBerry, and J2ME devices. Zlango is localized in 25+ languages across 20 countries and currently has over 5 million active users who send more than 200 million mobile messages monthly in the US alone. For more information, visit http://www.zlango.com.

SOURCE  Zlango

Zlango

CONTACT: Hanni Itah, SSPR, +1-847-415-9324, hitah@sspr.com

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

inMarket Launches List Bliss: The First Free Shopping List App Designed for the Cloud

Families can Save Time and Money with "Synchronized Shopping" and Real-Time List Management

LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- inMarket, the premier mobile-enabled shopper platform, today launched ListBliss -- the first shopping list app designed specifically for the cloud.  The free app is now available for download in the iTunes App Store, and a demo video is now live on YouTube.   

List Bliss helps shoppers make smarter, faster trips to the store through "synchronized shopping," which is real-time shopping list collaboration via mobile.  Users can create and share multiple lists with family, friends, roommates or coworkers for a more organized and efficient shopping experience. 

With List Bliss, shoppers can create a recurring family grocery list as well as separate lists for new recipes or events, and share them with different groups of people.  Parents can share holiday shopping or birthday party lists, and businesses can use the app to make sure necessary office supplies are picked up on the next run.  With List Bliss' real-time nature, a couple could even split up in the store and watch each other check items of the list -- cutting the shopping time in half.

"Everyone has had that 'Argh!' moment when they realized they've forgotten a critical item like bread and need to make another trip to the store.  Each time this happens, it costs an average of $3 in gas, plus valuable time," said Todd Dipaola, president and co-founder of inMarket.  "List Bliss is like a shopping genie that keeps track of what everyone needs in your house or office.  When something runs out, anyone in the house can add it to the grocery list -- so whoever is in store next can pick it up.  As long as you have your phone, you can't forget your list."

List Bliss also includes a "pantry inventory" which helps shoppers keep track of what they already have at home, so they don't overstock.  With one touch, consumers can move an item that just ran out from the pantry to the shopping list.  Adding items is as simple as scanning a product bar code or choosing from among favorites.

For the budget-conscious, List Bliss also includes budget tracking that monitors how much the items on a list will cost -- including tax.

"An online shopper would never complete a purchase without knowing the total first.  List Bliss' budget function is like an online shopping cart for the real world," said Dipaola.  "By balancing your shopping cart against your budget, you can shave a few dollars off and stay within your means."

List Bliss is the second major app launch from inMarket since the introduction of CheckPoints in October 2010.  In under two years, inMarket has become one of the fastest growing mobile startups in the U.S. and has forged partnerships with the world's leading brands, including Coca-Cola, Levi's, and Nestle.  inMarket's platform currently reaches over 20 million consumers as they make purchasing decisions at home and in-store.

"The launch of List Bliss is an important milestone for inMarket as it solidifies our lead in the mobile shopper marketing space," said Mark DiPaola, CEO and co-founder of inMarket.  "CheckPoints and List Bliss are incredible tools for consumers to save time and make their shopping more pleasant.  They also provide an extraordinary conduit for advertisers to reach shoppers when they are in the aisles, ready to buy."

For more information about List Bliss, please visit http://www.ListBliss.com.

About inMarket
inMarket operates the world's largest mobile shopper platform, reaching over 20 million mobile-enabled consumers as they plan and make purchasing decisions. inMarket's unique model delivers brand engagement when it matters most, dramatically increasing purchase intent and brand awareness.  inMarket's reach includes CheckPoints, List Bliss, ShopSavvy and additional leading mobile apps. Clients include Coca-Cola, Dial, Kraft, Energizer, Levi's, Nestle, Procter & Gamble, Tyson Foods and Unilever. 

For more information about inMarket, please visit http://www.inMarket.com.

CONTACT: Dave Heinzinger, +1-917-698-9144, daveh@inmarket.com

SOURCE  inMarket

inMarket

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

Hult International Business School Teams Up With LinkedIn to Pilot College Program Aimed at Helping Students Manage Their Careers

BOSTON, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Hult International Business School, the world's largest postgraduate business school and LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network on the Internet with 161 million members, today announced that they will be working together on LinkedIn's College Pilot Program.

The college pilot programwill deepen integration and information sharing between LinkedIn and Hult, opening a new wave of personalization. As real-world identities migrate online, Hult will be able to connect with more than 6,000 alumni worldwide and allow more conversations to take place between current students and alumni. Through unique database matching, Hult's Alumni Association will be able to stay up-to-date on graduates' career progress and utilize LinkedIn's data to create job opportunities.

Currently, over 60% of Hult alumni use LinkedIn and Hult's presence is projected to increase to 80% as LinkedIn's customized data mining tools will assist in targeting and onboarding new members to Hult's professional group. As an early adopter, Hult's global reach with 5 international campuses in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, and Shanghai and exceptionally diverse student body will provide LinkedIn with new insights into the global employment market.

Hult President Stephen Hodges applauds the partnership. "Hult's selection as one of only six universities to participate in LinkedIn's pilot highlights our commitment to pioneering industry tools for our students and maintaining strong relationships with our alumni."

"LinkedIn is focused on helping professionals - and aspiring professionals - find fulfilling careers, connect and engage with people who can help them advance their career, and build their professional reputation," said Christina Allen, director of product management at LinkedIn. "Teaming up with Hult International Business School is a great way for us to explore the needs of students and alumni, and help them ultimately achieve long-term success and professional growth."

About Hult International Business School

Hult is the world's most international business school with campuses in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, and a Shanghai study center. The School offers a range of business-focused programs including MBA, Executive MBA, Master and Undergraduate degrees. Hult's one-year MBA program is ranked in the top 30 in the world by The Economist and 1(st) in International Experience by the Financial Times.  http://www.hult.edu.   

SOURCE  Hult International Business School

Hult International Business School

CONTACT: Carolin Bachmann, +44 (798) 534-0179, carolin.bachmann@hult.edu

Web Site: http://www.hult.edu/en/about-hult/meet-our-people/stephen-j-hodges/

AT&T Unveils Unique U.S. Olympic Athlete Advertising Campaign Through 'Here's To All That You Do'

Inspiring advertising and fan engagement campaign showcases U.S. Olympians' journeys since Beijing and crucial preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games

DALLAS, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Many Team USA athletes returned from Beijing with Olympic medals and new world records, but the training, the hardships, the love and the victories didn't stop there. AT&T* is providing viewers an inside look at these athletes' day-to-day lives since Beijing through an interactive experience called 'My Journey.' The new creative series in support of AT&T's sponsorship of Team USA will capture their training and accomplishments while highlighting the great effort put forth by Team USA athletes to achieve their goals and inspire others.

Beginning July 26, AT&T will launch 'My Journey' and introduce seven short films featuring Team USA athletes in their everyday lives as they prepare for the Olympic Games. Special 30-second segments will air during primetime broadcasts of the London Olympic Games, which also encourage fans to interact with the 'My Journey' series across multiple social channels.

The 'My Journey' films share the athlete's personal stories from Beijing to London, highlighting their experience as they prepare, once again, to compete on the world's biggest stage. Along with the films, fans get to know their favorite athletes on a personal level by downloading their favorite songs for free and entering for a chance to win the athlete's gear. Viewers and fans can watch and learn more about the series and easily follow their favorite athletes as they compete in London at youtube.com/shareatt, att.com/myjourney or facebook.com/att.

As part of this overall campaign, AT&T recently launched 'Warming Up' and 'Afternoon Run' spots that feature Team USA athletes illustrating the obstacles they face preparing for the Olympic Games and how AT&T supports the athletes through its network of possibilities. 'Warming Up' features Ryan Lochte overcoming obstacles while swimming across the Atlantic Ocean before arriving in London. His swim personifies the challenges that Team USA athletes have to go through to get to the Olympic Games. 'Afternoon Run' features marathoner Ryan Hall running across all terrain and through many towns all while streaming an audio epic, The Odyssey. It becomes clear this is no short run, but he has no problem streaming his book over AT&T's 4G network. Both spots are available at youtube.com/shareatt. During the Olympic Games, AT&T plans to launch the 'New Possible' advertising series to capture the drive of Olympic hopefuls everywhere, empowered and inspired by their modern, tech-enabled connection to the games.

AT&T worked with The Marketing Arm to manage the 'My Journey" experience, and with BBDO for the advertising creative.

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

About AT&T

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

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

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: AT&T Corporate Communications, Amy Wilson, +1-214-746-1613, aw799m@att.com, or Chris Ward, +1-310-482-4273, cw910n@att.com

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

WebWorks® ePublisher v2012.2, The First Responsive Online Help System, Now Offers Offline Functionality.

One Output for Every Environment: Online, Offline, Any Browser, Any Device!

AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today WebWorks announces the release of its newest version of ePublisher, 2012.2. WebWorks ePublisher, featuring WebWorks Reverb, is the next-generation help authoring software designed to create user-friendly web documentation that enhances online browsing on desktop, tablet and mobile environments.

This newest version is the first help authoring tool to fully implement Responsive Design into its feature set. In ePublisher 2012.2, WebWorks took significant strides to make its native Reverb format universally functional. WebWorks CEO Tony McDow says, "In this release, we focused largely on developing our native Reverb format and have subsequently branded it Reverb Unplugged. Why Reverb Unplugged? Because our Reverb output format now allows our clients to publish their output for use locally on their file system without the need to go through a web server."

WebWorks, a division of the Quadralay Corporation, is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year. "We've been listening to the needs of our users for quite some time now, and the user experience is very important to us; it is the foundation of our development," says McDow. "Reverb Unplugged now provides users the convenience of one output that offers the best user experience no matter what the environment."

The Reverb Help output format was introduced into the ePublisher platform in the January 2011 release. It was the first help authoring tool format designed to leverage the speed, social and data mining functionality of the Internet--making it easier for end users to find companies' help pages and individual help topics via search engines. "WebWorks Reverb has become an incredibly successful addition to the ePublisher platform. It is our goal as a company to maintain the relevance of this native output format so we can continue to offer our clients the very best tools their money can buy," says McDow.

To get a better look at the details of WebWorks' latest release, you can find more information at http://www.webworks.com/Products/ePublisher/Latest_Release.

About WebWorks
WebWorks ePublisher is the industry-leading multi-format help documentation delivery software focused on creating web applications that enhance online browsing in desktop, tablet and mobile environments. ePublisher is quick and easy to use, gives companies the flexibility to write in their preferred software with the power to customize their output, scales as the needs of the business grow, and delivers information in a way that connects with end users and builds customer loyalty. ePublisher outputs to HTML, Help, Reverb Help, wiki, PDF, mobile devices and other technical publication formats. ePublisher is used by Fortune 100 companies, technical communication professionals and software development teams worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.WebWorks.com

SOURCE  WebWorks

WebWorks

CONTACT: Courtney Powell, 1-866-788-9137, cpowell@leedseed.com

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

ICOA Completes Acquisition of Majority Interest In Tango Software Corporation

Enters multibillion dollar e-Commerce Payment Space

WARWICK, R.I., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ICOA, Inc. (OTCPK: ICOA) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of a majority interest in Tango Software Corporation, a privately held Canadian company that develops mission critical software.

Tango Software Corp. (Tango) designs and develops mission-critical software specializing in e-Commerce payment processing software, high-availability (24/7) solutions for enterprise-scale Internet websites, Internet security and digital identity protocols, and computer control systems for industrial, electrical, and refrigeration applications.

Recently, Tango announced an exclusive agreement with Global Filipino Solutions Incorporated (GFSI), to build an advanced Payment Processing Gateway. Tango is also the primary software developer for GFSI current endeavors.

The exclusive arrangement with GFSI (http://www.filipinosolutions.com) is to design, develop, and deploy a world-class banking remittance and credit card processing system (eCommerce and payment processing gateway) for GFSI's booming merchant base.

"With completion of the acquisition of a majority interest in Tango, ICOA is positioning itself to expand into the multibillion dollar e-Commerce Payments space," stated Erwin Vahlsing, Jr. CFO.   Gartner predicts that in 2016 there will be 448 million m-payment users, in a market worth $617 billion.  ICOA will couple this capability with its existing Wi-Fi and Internet customers to provide e-Commerce payment solutions on an International level.     

Tango and GFSI have completed due diligence and feasibility for the project, and have begun work on it in the Spring of 2010, after having undergone an extensive review and vetting process. The project has progressed through the planning, costing, and resource allocation stages.  Both parties have agreed to expedite development of the software.

Tango's immediate emphasis will be the development of the "Payment Processing Platform" to service the growing needs in all sectors of the lucrative e-Commerce services for countries in the Pacific Region. The revenue model, based country by country, will be either a share of the revenue or a multiyear Licensing Agreement.

About ICOA

ICOA, Inc. (OTCPK: ICOA) is a national provider of wireless and wired broadband Internet networks in high-traffic public locations.  ICOA provides design, installation, operation, maintenance and management of WI-FI hot-spot and hot-zone Internet access. Based in Warwick, Rhode Island, ICOA owns or operates broadband access installations in high-traffic locations across 40 states, located in airports, quick-service restaurants, hotels and motels, travel plazas, marinas etc. ICOA networks are compatible with widely-used 802.11x technology and with virtually all Internet service providers. Further information is at http://www.icoacorp.com. 

This press release includes forward-looking statements related to theglobe.com, inc. that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to integration of newly acquired businesses and assets, product delivery, product launch dates, risks relating to the Internet, development and protection of technology, the availability of financing or other capital to fund its plans and operations, the management of growth, market acceptance of our products, our ability to compete successfully against established competitors with greater resources, the uncertainty of future governmental regulation (particularly as it pertains to the Internet), pending litigation and other risks. These forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the ``Safe Harbor'' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information about these and other factors that could affect ICOA's future results and business plans, please see the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in particular our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and our subsequent filings found on OTC Markets website bringing the Company current in its public reporting responsibilities as a OTC Pink Sheet Company through March 2012.  Copies of these filings are available online at http://www.sec.gov and http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/ICOA/company-info. Prospective investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from management expectations.

About Tango

Tango Software Corp. is an internationally recognized designer and developer of  mission-critical software specializing in e-Commerce payment processing software, high-availability (24/7) solutions for enterprise-scale Internet websites, Internet security and digital identity protocols, and computer control systems for industrial, electrical, and refrigeration applications.  Tango has developed, designed, and quality assured software for a number of enterprise clients.  In the payment processing space, it is a recognized integrator with gateways such as FDMS, Nova Systems, BCE AssurePay, and Moneris.  Further information is at http://www.tangotechnical.com.

Contact:
ICOA, Inc.
investor@icoamail.com
http://www.icoacorp.com

SOURCE  ICOA, Inc.

ICOA, Inc.

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

Virtual Internet Launches New Virtual Datacentre

LONDON, July 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Virtual Internet, a leading managed web host since 1996, has launched a new product to
assist with the management and utilisation of cloud computing.

    The team at Virtual Internet have announced the new product called Virtual Datacentre
[http://vdc.vi.net ], a simple control panel that allows users to launch multiple cloud
servers automatically from 15 locations around the world within an instant and without
having to deal with other suppliers.

    Patrick McCarthy, Managing Director of Virtual Internet, has been very upbeat about
launching the new datacentre: "We found that what our customers were really after was a
control panel that not only let them manage their current servers, but also enabled them
to launch a new VPS simply and quickly, without having to begin a new contract. So that's
what we've built!"

    The control panel offers a quick, step-by-step process to launching multiple servers.
Once a customer has chosen a location and the amount of resources they want for the
server, they are then ready to launch and the server is deployed within minutes.

    Utilising the latest cloud technology, the servers are able to offer full scalability
along with excellent speeds. The VI cloud brain is able to dynamically assign the RAM and
CPU as your cloud server needs. Virtual Internet [http://www.vi.net ] are confident that
this will solve the problem of slow sites and downtime.

    As aforementioned, customers are able to launch servers from 15 different locations,
including those in the UK, mainland Europe, USA and Asia. Virtual Internet is hopeful that
this will enable the product to have a global reach and they look forward to receiving
feedback regarding their new product. They will also be monitoring the impact the Virtual
Datacentre will have.

    Find out more about the Virtual Datacentre and watch the video by visiting their
dedicated website: vdc.vi.net [http://vdc.vi.net ].

Source: Virtual Internet

Contact: Tom Warsop, Tom.warsop@vi.net, +44(0)800-11-77-44

Cooliris Creates Rich Interaction Experience for Photos on iPad and iPhone

Makes social photo discovery personal with selective sharing of media

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooliris, world leader in immersive visual experiences and creator of the native Android Gallery application, today announces the launch of an all-new Cooliris app for iPad and iPhone. Leveraging the Cooliris 3D Wall that the company is renowned for, the all-new Cooliris is a transformational mobile experience for discovering and sharing photos from multiple sources, all in one app.

The new Cooliris integrates rich media sources such as the mobile photo library, Facebook, Instagram, and Google Images into one seamless app to create a highly relevant and exciting experience for consumers to discover photos. Furthermore, consumers can selectively share photos in private one-on-one or group conversations, or cross-post collections to their Facebook Timeline.

"We recognized that the media most relevant to you is scattered across the web and your personal devices," said Austin Shoemaker, Cooliris CTO. "We decided to combine the Cooliris Wall with our new real-time backend to deliver an efficient, integrated experience for your personal media."

"With the new Cooliris, photo discovery now becomes personal with selective sharing," said Soujanya Bhumkar, Cooliris CEO. "Consumers around the world can finally have a beautiful and meaningful experience around their photos with the audience of their choice."

The new Cooliris is available today for free on iPad and iPhone at the iTunes App Store and at http://www.cooliris.com.

About Cooliris
Cooliris is the leader in creating immersive, media-centric experiences on mobile and web platforms. Following the success of the Android Gallery and LiveShare, the new Cooliris app for iPad and iPhone is the company's latest product for seamless photo discovery and private media-centric conversations in a stunning visual interface. Headquartered in Palo Alto, the company is venture backed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, DAG Ventures, The Westly Group, T-Venture, and DOCOMO Capital. For more information, visit http://www.cooliris.com.

Media Contact:
Jenny Lum
Cooliris
jenny@cooliris.com
+1 415 742 2198

SOURCE  Cooliris, Inc.

Cooliris, Inc.

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

Residents Of Columbus, Ohio To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local 4G LTE network in Port Columbus International Airport and North Whitehall by activating a new cell site.

The new cell site in Franklin County enhances coverage in the area as follows:

    --  North to Bridgeway Avenue;
    --  South to East Broad Street;
    --  West to Stelzer Road;
    --  East to North Hamilton Road, and
    --  Port Columbus International Airport.
With increased wireless 4G LTE service east of Columbus in the town of North Whitehall, more Verizon Wireless customers can rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, as well as exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging.

"Ohioans are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."

This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' ongoing effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Ohio. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $70 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; Jennifer Riegert, For Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222 ext. 22, Jriegert@wordsworthweb.com

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

PMXO's Newly Re-designed Website Goes Live

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PMX Gold, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of PMX Communities, Inc. (OTCBB: PMXO) launched their redesigned Website on July 25th, 2012 at 8:05AM, in-line with their strategic focus.

"The fresh look we have achieved with the Website is a sign of more things to come and the first step in creating PMX's re-defined image, in view of the pending launch of our new line of dispensing machines and our .9999 Fine Gold Bullion products," explains Managing Director, Meris Kott. 

The new site will be fully comprehensive and will be dedicated to promoting PMX's global vision for bringing investment grade gold products to the average consumer. The backend functions of the website will be boundless. Each gold terminal will have state-of the art technology that will be wirelessly linked to the central network of the PMX Gold Exchange.

Further information about PMX Communities can be obtained at our website, http://www.pmxgold.com

Shareholder Relations: 561-210-5349, email info@pmxgold.com

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made by the Company and its management on its behalf in this release and other periodic, oral and written statements, regarding the Company operating performance, events or developments that the Company believes or expects to occur in the future, including those that discuss anticipated financial results, strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters, or which relate to future sales, earnings, expectations, growth of the Company or of the market for its products and services, or general belief in the Company's expectations of future operating results are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to product demand, market and customer acceptance, competition, pricing, working capital considerations, and as otherwise discussed in the Company's SEC filings. Such forward-looking statements are subject to change at any time, and the Company's actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of such statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

SOURCE  PMX Gold

PMX Gold

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

Online Retailers Get Website Plug-in to Significantly Increase Sales by Allowing Consumers to Ask for a Better Deal

The Netotiate Plug-In Enables Shoppers to Make Their Own Deal Allowing Retailers to Engage Shoppers and Increase Sales and Profits via Variable Margins

NEWTON, Mass., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Netotiate (pronounced 'ne-toh-shee-ate'), a direct consumer-to-retailer negotiation platform, announced today the launch of its plug-in that allows on-line shoppers to "netotiate" for products directly on retailers' websites.

For online retailers of any size, a consistent challenge is to engage visitors and convert them to sales, many reporting less than 2% visitors-to-sales conversion rates. The Netotiate plug-in helps retailers target and convert (to sales) visitors that would likely not purchase through the retailer's regular pricing model.   

"Our plug-in was designed not to cannibalize margins or sales that would have occurred anyway, but rather help retailers engage visitors before they leave to buy somewhere else, or not buy at all," said Amir Farhi, Netotiate's co-founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Even if a visitor to your site wants to buy a product from you, if your listed price isn't right for the visitor, many will simply leave and look for a better deal elsewhere. With our plug-in, retailers have a new way to compete and close more sales by taking steps towards engaging their customers," added Farhi. "Sometimes a few dollars off will do the trick to close a sale. Netotiation also helps circumvent Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) restrictions, a problem many retailers are struggling with."

Netotiate first launched in April 2012 with its netotiate.com marketplace and is now expanding its product offering with the Netotiate plug-in, allowing retailers to take advantage of this new engagement and sales-conversion approach directly on their sites.  With the Netotiate plug-in, retailers can encourage consumers to make a purchase during and after a visit to their site. Retailers control for which products and in which cases to enable netotiation, based on data such as the visitor's characteristics/behavior, number of visits to site, elapsed time on site, etc. Retailers can set up rules to automatically respond to consumers' offers based on various parameters. The entire netotiation process occurs within the retailer's site, including the checkout process of the netotiated deal.

Netotiate is rolling out its plug-in with multiple online retailers across various verticals. "Incorporating Netotiate's functionality into our site will help us convert more customers and keep the customer's interest live," said Vikas Chordia, Marketplace Manager of GoVacuum.com, that has enabled netotiation capabilities on many products on its site, including a $1,000,000 gold-plated vacuum cleaner. Another retailer, Jomashop.com (IR226), is also expecting great ROI: "The Netotiate plug-in gives Jomashop a competitive edge over other online watch retailers, by giving us a second chance at securing the sale for those customers that are seeking a better price or are not necessarily ready to pull the trigger.  It's bringing something similar to the Priceline bidding model to retail, and the potential is huge," said Charles Posen, Jomashop's Marketing Director.

For consumers, netotiation does not involve bidding against others, grouping with others, or looking for coupons and other discounts. Users simply submit a reduced price offer for the product to the retailer, which the Netotiate tool helps them do by indicating its probability of success. Users are only allowed to submit one anonymous offer per product to the retailer, which in return can either accept, decline, or counter the offer (with up to three different offers). In addition to reduced pricing, the retailer also has the flexibility to offer additional incentives such as a coupon for future purchases, free or upgraded shipping, additional accessories, or a further discount for the purchase of multiple items.  "Sometimes shoppers need some incentive to commit to a transaction. By providing customers with a 'set your own price' feature in a controlled environment, the Netotiate plug-in is a quick and easy solution for any retailers looking to gain that extra edge over the competition," said Elliot Moskow, CEO of Pricefalls.com, an online marketplace that is also adding the Netotiate plug-in to its e-commerce arsenal.

The Netotiate plug-in is offered as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Interested retailers can visit http://merchant.netotiate.com/info/become-a-merchant or contact sales@netotiate.com for additional information and to request a demo.

About Netotiate:

Patent-pending Netotiate is a unique consumer-to-retailer online negotiation platform that allows consumers to "netotiate" with retailers in order to secure better deals on products. The solution provides multiple benefits to both consumers and retailers. Backed by venture capital, the company is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, with R&D offices in Tel-Aviv, Israel. For more information, visit http://www.netotiate.com/company/about.

SOURCE  Netotiate

Netotiate

CONTACT: Hanni Itah of SSPR, +1-847-415-9324, hitah@sspr.com

YRC Worldwide Deploys Intermec CN70e Mobile Handheld Devices to Optimize Delivery Efficiency and Service

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) today announced that it will be deploying the Intermec CN70e handheld mobile devices to more than 10,000 professional city drivers for YRC Freight, Reddaway and Holland beginning in October. Drivers will now be able to maximize productivity, enhance customer service, and optimize pickup and delivery operations. They will be able to more expediently enter shipment information and communicate it to the dispatch centers. The color and touch-screen device has image capture, scanning and GPS capability.

"With this technology, we are investing in a platform for the future to increase our business capabilities and provide our customers with the highest level of service," said James Welch, chief executive officer of YRC Worldwide. "By equipping our drivers with these state-of-the-art devices, we expect more on-time arrivals and more reliable service for our customers."

"After successfully optimizing the network at YRC Freight, we are now focused on optimizing our technology infrastructure," said Jeff Rogers, president of YRC Freight. "These new driver productivity devices will offer significant efficiency and service improvements."

"These devices will also enable our regional companies to continue to excel in best-in-class service delivery and execution," added Welch.   

About YRC Worldwide

YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including YRCFreight, YRC Reimer, Holland, Reddaway, and New Penn, and provides China-based services through its JHJ joint venture. YRC Worldwide has one of the largest, most comprehensive less-than-truckload (LTL) networks in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through its team of experienced service professionals, YRC Worldwide offers industry-leading expertise in heavyweight shipments and flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence. Please visit http://www.yrcw.com for more information.

Web site: http://www.yrcw.com

Follow YRC Worldwide on Twitter: http://twitter.com/yrcworldwide

    Media Contact:               Suzanne Dawson
                                 Linden, Alschuler & Kaplan
                                 212-329-1420
                                 sdawson@lakpr.com
SOURCE  YRC Worldwide

YRC Worldwide

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

Residents Of Erie, Pennsylvania To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

ERIE, Pa., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Lake City by activating a new cell site.

The new cell site in Erie County improves coverage in the area as follows:

    --  North to Lake Erie;
    --  South to Route 20;
    --  West to North Creek Road, and;
    --  East to Fairplain Road.
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and data service west of Erie in the town of Lake City. These improvements empower more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.

"Pennsylvanians are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."

This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' ongoing effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Pennsylvania. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $70 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.

For more news and stories specific to the Verizon Wireless Midwest Area

Visit and subscribe to our blog: http://vzwmidwestarea.com/.

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

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Media, Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; Jennifer O'Rourke, For Verizon Wireless, +1-412-642-7700, jennifer.orourke@elias-savion.com

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

HubWorks, Sword & Shield Partner to Deliver Innovative, Secure Tableside Ordering/Payment System for Restaurants and Bars

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho and KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading hospitality technology solutions provider HubWorks Interactive and enterprise security provider Sword & Shield today announced the two have teamed up to provide bars and restaurants with an entirely new way to deliver a truly impressive guest experience and differentiate from the competition.

HubWorks' interactive tableside ordering and payment technology enables customers to order food and drinks, and pay at the table, all from a tableside iPad for a fun and engaging dining experience on their own timeline--no more waiting for a server. With iron-clad Payment Card Industry-compliant security baked in and certified by Sword & Shield, one of the most trusted enterprise security providers in the country, the HubWorks platform is revolutionizing the dining and nightclub experience.

Real Business Benefits Beyond the Wow Factor
For restaurateurs and bar owners, the HubWorks Interactive platform drives exceptional operational efficiency, boosts sales and reduces errors to dramatically improve the guest experience, while offering an iron-clad PCI-compliant payment solution. Orders entered at the table are immediately relayed directly to the kitchen or bar for greater efficiency and faster service. Need a refill? With HubWorks, patrons can order a beverage refresh as needed, rather than having to wait for a server to stop by. When patrons are ready to check out, they simply call up the total for their bill on the iPad, swipe their credit card and go.

"HubWorks is definitely a 'think outside the box' kind of company whose innovation is changing the way restaurant and bar patrons order and pay," said Adrian Sanabria with Sword & Shield, HubWorks' PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). "It's exciting to work with such a bold, vibrant company that's transforming the marketplace."

Superior Performance Where "Cool" Meets "Compliance"
Data security is paramount concern for restaurants and other hospitality businesses, which accounted for the majority of data breaches in the United States last year. In 2009, roughly 2,000 restaurants were the victims of credit card data theft--three-times the number victimized in 2008. With data security on the rise, compliance to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is an operational requirement and an ongoing process.

HubWorks innovative solution addresses this challenge head-on, delivering superior, built-in, real-time security to ensure customers' data is safeguarded against any potential threat. The system exceeds the minimum PCI standard compliance requirements, offering a clear and convincing advantage for peace of mind--for both customers and business owners.

"I've worked with at least 30 different companies on PCI, helping them solve problems in their systems to achieve compliance. HubWorks had everything right with their security before I even got there," Sanabria said. "It was 100 percent taken care of before we got there. This is especially important since this isn't your typical PCI engagement. They've created something totally new, and there was a lot of opportunity for things to go wrong. But, they solved it all on the front end."

HubWorks' unique approach to security begins with the physical device, where the card reader is built directly into the iPad case. When a card is scanned, the data is instantly encrypted at the scan head and remains locked in 3DES encryption with DUKPT secure key management all the way through the payment process. Data is transmitted to the client's POS network directly and immediately, and never stored on the device, the system highly resistant to data breaches and creating a payment process that's actually more secure than handing a card to a server, where it could easily be copied or swiped into a credit card skimmer.

This encrypted system also means that should the iPad itself ever be stolen by an employee or customer, it's of virtually no value beyond the cost of the hardware. "The iPad device never even 'sees' the customer's credit card data, so even if someone stole it, they couldn't extract anything valuable," Sanabria said. "Plus, the Hubwork's customer has the ability to remotely wipe the device clean if it's ever lost or stolen to render it useless by an unauthorized user. 

Seamless, Simple, Secure
In addition to its baked-in security, the HubWorks platform integrates seamlessly with existing POS systems, offering essentially a plug-and-play, compliant solution. This deployment-ready security and functionality saves establishment owners and operators significant time and money by eliminating many of the hassles and headaches of achieving PCI compliance when two systems are involved in the payment card processing.

"Sword & Shield is a powerful partner that understands the intricacies of PCI compliance and how our underlying technology goes above and beyond meeting the minimum standards," said Mike Peterson with HubWorks Interactive. "The team at Sword & Shield understands the unique challenges within the restaurant and bar industry, and working together, we can offer these establishments a secure system designed to meet their specific needs."

For more information about the Sword & Shield-certified HubWorks Interactive iPad tableside ordering and payment platform, visit http://www.hubworks.com

About Hubworks Interactive
HubWorks Interactive LLC is the leading efficiency solutions provider in the hospitality technology industry, designing and developing software applications to enhance the customer experience and increase profitability for restaurants and bars around the world. Its unique approach to enhancing the customer experience and creating efficiencies is transforming the industry through interactive technology, creativity and innovation. HubWorks is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho where it was founded by Rob Berger, Aaron Gabriel and Sam Winter in 2009. For more information, visit http://www.hubworksinteractive.com.

About Sword & Shield
Since 1997 Sword & Shield has been the trusted information security partner for 3,000 clients in 50 states and 27 countries around the globe. Offering comprehensive computer network security services and IT regulatory compliance for business and government, Sword & Shield provides web application and network security assessments, security risk and compliance services, forensic and eDiscovery services along with best-of breed security products. The company is headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn. with offices in Washington, D.C. and Portland, Ore. For more information, visit http://www.swordshield.com.

SOURCE  HubWorks Interactive

HubWorks Interactive

CONTACT: Mary C. Campe, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9325, mcampe@sspr.com

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

Epazz Signs Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire a Medical Records Software Company

CHICAGO, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Epazz, Inc. (OTCBB: EPAZ), a leading provider of cloud based business software solutions has announced today that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire a Medical Records software company based in New Jersey.

The target company was founded in the 1990s and has a long history of positive cash flow and profitability.

Epazz, Inc.'s CEO, Shaun Passley, noted, "Our goal with this acquisition is to market the cloud based solution to international clients.  We believe this will increase revenues."

Epazz has been increasing its global distribution channels and continues to search for suitable acquisitions. This acquisition provides a solid customer base, and it opens up many opportunities to cross sell customers on Epazz's BoxesOS portal software, DeskFlex room scheduling software, Agent Power workforce management software, Intellisys energy management software, AutoHire applicant tracking system and K9 Bytes kennel software. With the synergies of our companies, the customers can continue to look forward to innovative, effective and efficient software tools geared to enhancing their business process.

Epazz, Inc. is in negotiations to acquire several other B2B software companies. Epazz, Inc.'s action is a clear reflection of its long term strategic growth plan to acquire profitable B2B software companies.

About Epazz Inc. (http://www.epazz.com)

Epazz Inc. is a leading cloud based software company that specializes in providing customized cloud applications to the corporate world, higher education institutions and the public sector. Epazz BoxesOS(TM)v3.0 is the complete business web-based software package for small to mid-size businesses, Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies and higher education institutions. BoxesOS provides many of the web-based applications organizations would have to otherwise buy separately. Epazz's other products are AgentPower(TM), a workforce management software and AutoHire(TM), an applicant tracking system.

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"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking statements such as "may," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," or "continue" (or the negative thereof) or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risk, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results or implied by such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Epazz assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements and takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that is not paid for by Epazz. Investors are encouraged to review Epazz's public filings on SEC.gov, including its unaudited and audited financial statements, and its Registration Statement, Form 10-K's and Form 10-Q's, which contain general business information about the Company's operations, results of operations and risks associated with the Company and its operations. Penny stock picks need to be research.  Do your homework.  Please review all of our filings.

For more information please contact:
Investor Relations
investors@epazz.net
(312) 955-8161
http://www.epazz.com

SOURCE  Epazz, Inc.

Epazz, Inc.

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

SohoOS.com Debuts New Soho Shop App Marketplace

Addition to Free Online Business Management Platform Lets Micro-Businesses Enhance Their Account with Tools Including Business Lead Generation and Personalized Data Security

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SohoOS.com, the "Operating System" for Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) entrepreneurs, today announced the debut of Soho Shop, a unique addition to the SohoOS.com environment that lets SohoOS.com users choose powerful, customized tools for building their SOHO business. As an in-house marketplace, Soho Shop will allow SohoOS.com members, as well as external Web service providers and independent developers, to buy and sell subscription-based services that cover the entire small business spectrum--all fully integrated with the member's account.

Nearly two-dozen applications are expected to debut at Soho Shop within its first four weeks, with many more to follow. Initial services from the marketplace will include:

    --  Personalized data backup designed to significantly enhance security for
        the user's business data.
    --  Leads Widget, a service that will push relevant and hot business leads
        directly into the user's account.
    --  Document Sets arranged according to themes covering all business needs,
        from legal sets to finance.
    --  Invoice Themes that extend the free invoicing capability of SohoOS.com
        with a wide range of designs.
    --  myPage Themes, a way to give a makeover to SohoOS.com's free myPage with
        pre-designed myPage layouts.
Soho Shop will provide further value to the broad lineup of services that has made SohoOS.com the fastest growing micro-business platform in the United States. Now supporting nearly 850,000 micro-businesses worldwide, SohoOS.com users are entrepreneurs and small business owners who appreciate having a free online system that consolidates all of their business tools into one place, reduces the pain of managing their companies, and connects them with other small businesses.

"With hundreds of thousands of businesses under the SohoOS.com umbrella, it's important that each one receive the customized services it needs to thrive. Soho Shop gives our users that capability," said Ron Daniel, CEO of SohoOS.com. "Whether you're a florist shop needing a more tailored invoicing system, a fine artist looking for an easily accessible yet secure repository for images, or a realtor looking for a rich source of sales leads, Soho Shop will give you the tailored solution you're looking for."

Backed by major funding from leading investment capital sources, SohoOS.com offers a complete package of tools for managing a small business, all on one Web site. Accessible from any browser, smartphone or Web-enabled tablet, SohoOS.com has solutions for contact management, invoices and billing, inventory management, freelance and vendor networking, document management and much more, all in one easy-to-use dashboard.

Affordable Subscriptions
Soho Shop business apps are designed to integrate and function specifically within SohoOS.com accounts, leveraging the account holder's existing business data. Subscription fees for Soho Shop apps will range from $2.95-$9.99 per month--well within the typical small business budget.

To learn more about Soho Shop, or to inquire about building and marketing apps within the Soho Shop marketplace, email info@sohoos.com.

About SohoOS:

SohoOS (http://www.sohoos.com) is a free online business management platform that empowers micro-businesses and freelancers worldwide with the management tools they need to flourish. With a growth rate of over one thousand small businesses joining daily, the site, available from any browser or Web-enabled mobile device, helps growing businesses compete by offering a powerful "Operating System" for their operations. SohoOS's ultimate goal is to establish a new global micro-economy where growing businesses can interact and collaborate with each other at no cost. Privately funded by Mangrove Capital Partners and Morgenthaler Ventures, SohoOS is based in San Francisco.

SOURCE  Soho Shop

Soho Shop

CONTACT: Mary Campe, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9325, mcampe@sspr.com

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

FOREX.com Launches in Canada

Forex & CFD trading service for retail traders delivers advanced tools and research along with competitive spreads and high quality trade executions

TORONTO and NEW YORK, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FOREX.com, the online retail trading division of GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCAP), today announced the launch of a new service in Canada.   FOREX.com Canada (http://www.forex.com/ca) allows Canadian residents to trade over 70 products, including 50 currencies and a variety of commodity markets, including energy, precious metals, and agricultural commodities. Clients also have access to 10 of the most widely traded equity indices including FTSE (UK), DOW and S&P500 (US), Nikkei (Japan), and Hang Seng (Hong Kong).

"We are pleased to bring our award-winning FOREX.com service to Canada," said Glenn Stevens, CEO GAIN Capital.  "Over the past several years, we've seen growing interest from traders in Canada in global markets such as currencies and commodities.  As a result, we sought and received regulatory approval in Canada. We believe that traders will be very receptive to our premium service, which includes the advanced tools and research you expect from an industry leader, along with the competitive spreads and high quality trade executions for which FOREX.com is known."

Other highlights of FOREX.com's service include:

    --  Access to the popular Metatrader 4 platform, with robust mobile trading
        capabilities for iPhone and Android devices.
    --  Real time forex news from Dow Jones along with expert research and
        trading ideas, integrated directly into the trading platform.
    --  Free educational resources including online guides, courses, webinars
        and more.
    --  24-hour customer service during market hours by phone, email or chat.
    --  Local account services, including Canadian dollar (CAD) and US dollar
        (USD) funding and denominated trading accounts.
    --  Client deposits are insured up to CAD $1 million through the Canadian
        Investor Protection Fund (CIPF).
    --  A Negative Balance Protection policy which protects clients from losing
        more money than they have on deposit due to trading losses. This policy
        protects clients up to 50,000 of the base currency of their account.
In Canada, FOREX.com is regulated by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, or IIROC, and is a member of Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF).  FOREX.com is the trading name of GAIN Capital - FOREX.com Canada Ltd., one of only a few registered Investment Dealers approved to offer Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and OTC forex to retail clients in the Canadian market.

Traders should visit http://www.forex.com/ca for more information, or to register for a free 30-day demo account.

About GAIN Capital
GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCAP) is a global provider of online trading services. GAIN's innovative trading technology provides market access and highly automated trade execution services across multiple asset classes, including foreign exchange (forex or FX), contracts for difference (CFDs) and exchange-based products, to a diverse client base of retail and institutional investors.

A pioneer in online forex trading, GAIN Capital operates FOREX.com®, one of the largest and best-known brands in the retail forex industry. GAIN's other businesses include GAIN GTX, a fully independent FX ECN for hedge funds and institutions, and GAIN Securities, Inc. (member FINRA/SIPC) a licensed U.S. broker-dealer.

GAIN Capital and its affiliates have offices in New York City; Bedminster, New Jersey; London; Sydney; Beijing; Hong Kong; Tokyo; Singapore; and Seoul.

For company information, visit http://www.gaincapital.com.

SOURCE  GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc.

GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: In North America: Chris Mittendorf, +1-212-704-8134 or Samantha Nelson, +1-212-704-4589, pr@gaincapital.com, both of Edelman; In EMEA: Sorrel Beynon, +44 (0) 20 3047 2365 or Laura Crooks, +44 (0) 20 3047 2366,  gain@edelman.com, both of Edelman

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

Freelancer.com Launches Sites In Spanish And German

In a bid to make an impact on the European market, Freelancer.com launches Freelancer.com.es and Freelancer.de to help bring Spain and Germany into contact with its more than 4 million users.

LONDON, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the launch of two new sites,freelancer.com continues its trend toward specialised service for local markets, including local payment options and Spanish- and German-speaking support staff, within its growing global community of small businesses and independent contractors. Since its recent acquisition of Scriptlance on July 9, Freelancer.com now boasts a thriving user population of over 4 million worldwide, solidifying its position as the largest online outsourcing and crowdsourcing marketplace.

The launch of Freelancer.de and Freelancer.com.es comes at a time of flux for European economies. In Germany, businesses are looking to Freelancer.com as a tool to modernise the way business is done and extend the reach of small businesses into the global arena. In Spain, some 50% of young people are unable to find work through traditional channels, leaving many Spaniards disillusioned with both the Spanish government and the EU. Freelancer.com CEO, Matt Barrie is optimistic that his company can help turn things around. "There is now a real opportunity to take the creative ideas of Spain's youth and turn them into businesses. It is young entrepreneurs who are leading the world's technological and business innovation, and Spain's youth should be at the forefront of that drive."

The business world is changing quickly, as the internet allows new players from emerging economies to compete with well-established entities on a global stage. It's an exciting time, and CEO Matt Barrie believes Freelancer.com is up to the task of ushering Spain and Germany into the new era. "As the largest marketplace of its kind, Freelancer.com could help transform the way Europeans do business," says Barrie. "We're witnessing a revolution in business and labour market practices that, according to former US presidential adviser Alan Blinder, is unlike any since the Industrial Revolution."

SOURCE  Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com

CONTACT: Bill Little, Freelancer.com, +44 (0) 7940 924555, http://www.freelancer.com

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

The Levi's® Brand Debuts 2012 Go Forth(TM) Global Marketing Campaign

"This is a Pair of Levi's®" Celebrates Refined and Tailored Look of Fall/Winter 2012 Collection

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Levi's® brand (http://www.levi.com) unveiled its 2012 Go Forth(TM) global marketing campaign. The spotlight of this year's marketing initiative is the Levi's® brand's new Fall/Winter 2012 global collection, which features a refined and tailored look made for those who get dressed each morning with purpose. The campaign represents the latest chapter in the brand's signature Go Forth(TM) creative platform, which first launched in North America in 2009 and expanded globally in 2011. The Go Forth(TM) campaign was informed by worldwide research that shows the youth of today believe it is up to them to make a positive difference in the world.

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The 2012 campaign is titled "This is a pair of Levi's®." The centerpiece of the campaign is a 60-second film directed by Lance Acord that depicts individuals putting on their Levi's® jeans in the morning and preparing to face the day. We watch them as they button their jeans, tuck in their shirts, get on their bikes, and head out the door, all the while repeating the mantra "You're gonna be great, you're gonna be great, you're gonna be great." They are teachers, they are musicians, they are interns and public servants, they are young but they are determined, and they believe in changing the world by getting up every day and living their life with purpose and intent.

"As the original jeans brand, we work hard to not just design clothing, but to design clothing that somehow inspires and empowers millions of people to pursue their passion, whatever it is, with an intuitive sense that, if you're wearing a pair of Levi's® jeans, anything is possible," said Mary Alderete, Global Vice President of Levi's® Brand Marketing." This campaign is designed to ignite a new generation of pioneers to believe in the Levi's® brand as much as we believe in them."

Levi's® Go Forth(TM) 2012 Global Brand Marketing Campaign
The 2012 Go Forth(TM) campaign will come to life through a series of TV, print, digital and outdoor advertising in markets around the world. Woven throughout the creative platform is the caption, "This is a pair of Levi's®." The caption is juxtaposed over unexpected pieces from the Collection, such as dresses and tops, to emphasize that the craftsmanship, innovation and style associated with the Levi's® brand is embedded in every article of clothing.

Go Forth(TM) continues to be a strong platform that embodies the pioneering spirit and intrinsic values of the Levi's® brand," said Len Peltier, Global Vice President of Creative for the Levi's® brand. "From a creative approach, we wanted to be culturally relevant while also making the product more central to the brand narrative. Our intent is to disrupt what people think they know about the Levi's® brand and redefine that with unexpected product stories and a more refined styling point of view. Each story is a confident statement - "This is a pair of Levi's®."

The campaign also takes inspiration from the Levi's® brand's pioneering spirit. The taglines featured in the outdoor, digital and print advertising, such as "Cut with Grace," and "Tailored for the Young and Hungry," capture the dynamic potential of this generation and are meant to speak to the young leaders of the world who are pioneers in their own right. The images in the creative feature the Levi's® Fall/Winter 2012 collection and head-to-toe look in action, as captured by photographer Christian Weber. The print work also features a model found through a Levi's(®) brand casting effort launched earlier this year to source new faces from around the world via the popular photo-sharing service Instagram. Using the #iamlevis hashtag, pioneers across the globe were encouraged to upload images of themselves, individuals who go forth every day with a sense of purpose.

In addition to traditional media channels, the campaign will come to life in digital environments where consumers are already looking for inspiration or entertainment.

With an online Lookbook as its centerpiece, consumers can immerse themselves in the Fall collection in a playful way by engaging with each product story. Whether it's spinning a model around to examine her free-flowing dress or putting a cyclist through his paces to test the mobility of the Levi® Commuter Series, the Lookbookbreathes life and energy into the line. The Levi's® designers' stories are neatly woven throughout, with exclusive videos that explain their vision behind each product. The Lookbook can be found on Levi.com beginning August 20th.

Consumers can also engage in mobile experiences that bring the product stories to life, including the brand's first iAd and the first-ever shoppable brand magazine on Flipboard.

Finally, in order to fuel conversations that celebrate Go Forth(TM) moments, the Levi's® brand will be asking consumers to share the acts they engage in each day to make the world a better place. The conversation will begin through #goforth starting September 1.

The 2012 Go Forth(TM) campaign launches globally in mid-August. The campaign was created in partnership with Wieden+Kennedy, Portland, Oregon. The digital execution was led by Wunderman, New York. Media strategy across all platforms was developed and activated by OMD, Los Angeles.

Levi's® Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
The new 2012 Fall/Winter collection is made for those who get dressed each morning with purpose, with the intention and optimism to make a positive difference in the world.

The men's collection offers classic, yet contemporary head-to-toe looks built around refined styles with sharp clean aesthetics, tailored to perfection. The key trend for men this season is the taper - a flattering fit that sits below the waist, slouchy at the top and featuring an extended rise and a slim tailored leg.   

The overall style of the women's collection is classic and refined with a clean, tailored aesthetic and pronounced femininity. The key pant silhouette for women this season is the Bootcut Skinny, which the Levi's® brand has completely reinvented. Cut with grace and confidence and inspired by the skinny jean, this season will see a new take on this classic style - a sexy, modern skinny fit making you forever think differently about the Bootcut.

In addition to the Bootcut Skinny, the brand is launching a feminine tailored dress collection. These tastefully crafted garments give a subtle nod to the idea of femininity but thoughtfully leave it up for interpretation. The Levi's® Dress Collection includes several new denim and non-denim dress styles in a variety of fabrications including light, effortless knits, cotton-linen, soft chambrays and a sustainable, coated Lyocell fabric. 

As part of Levi Strauss & Co.'s profits through principles approach, sustainability is embedded throughout the collection with the use of the Water<Less(TM) finishing process playing a prominent role this season.

ABOUT THE LEVI'S®BRAND

The Levi's® brand epitomizes classic American style and effortless cool. Since their invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873, Levi's® jeans have become the most recognizable and imitated clothing in the world - capturing the imagination and loyalty of people for generations. Today, the Levi's® brand portfolio continues to evolve through a relentless pioneering and innovative spirit that is unparalleled in the apparel industry. Our range of leading jeanswear and accessories are available in more than 110 countries, allowing individuals around the world to express their personal style. For more information about the Levi's® brand, its products and stores, please visit levi.com.

ABOUT LEVI STRAUSS & CO.

Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world's largest brand-name apparel companies and a global leader in jeanswear.  The company designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi's®, Dockers®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.(TM), and Denizen® brands.  Its products are sold in more than 110 countries worldwide through a combination of chain retailers, department stores, online sites, and a global footprint of more than 2,300 franchised and company-operated stores.  Levi Strauss & Co.'s reported fiscal 2011 net revenues were $4.8 billion.  For more information, go to http://levistrauss.com.

    CONTACTS: Ibby Clifford      Alexa Rudin
              Levi's(R) Brand    Levi's(R) Brand
              415.501.7063       415.501.7645
              iclifford@levi.com arudin@levi.com
SOURCE  Levi Strauss & Co.

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Levi Strauss & Co.

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

2x ApplicationServer XG Voted  VirtualizationAdmin.com Readers' Choice Award Winner

DALLAS, July 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Leading Virtualization resource site, VirtualizationAdmin.com, announced today that 2X
ApplicationServer XG was selected the winner in the Application Server category of the
VirtualizationAdmin.com Readers' Choice Awards. This is the fourth consecutive year that
2X products have been recognized in these awards.

    2X ApplicationServer XG [http://www.2x.com/applicationserver ], combines the best in
application delivery and virtual desktop (VDI) management by allowing administrators to
publish applications and virtual desktops from an all-in-one platform. Enhanced
capabilities include simplified configuration and management, mobile device support,
universal printing and scanning, improved load balancing and support. The 2X Client
[http://www.2x.com/products ] for RDP/Remote Desktop is also available for Mac, Android
and iOS.

    "Our Readers' Choice Awards give visitors to our site the opportunity to vote for the
products they view as the very best in their respective category," said Sean Buttigieg,
VirtualizationAdmin.com manager. "VirtualizationAdmin.com users are specialists in their
field who encounter various solutions for virtualization at the workplace. The award
serves as a mark of excellence, providing the ultimate recognition from peers within the
industry."

    VirtualizationAdmin.com conducts bi-monthly polls to discover which product is
preferred by administrators in a particular category of third party solutions for
virtualization environments. The awards draw a huge response per category and are based
entirely on the visitors' votes. VirtualizationAdmin.com users can submit their votes for
the current Readers' Award poll in the site's left-hand bar.

    About VirtualizationAdmin.com

    VirtualizationAdmin.com (http://www.VirtualizationAdmin.com) is a Virtualization
resource site. It is a leading Virtualization site, attracting over 150,000 administrators
and specialists a month. The site provides the latest Virtualization news, articles and
tutorials by leading Virtualization experts, message boards, an exclusive FAQ, software
listings and product reviews.

    VirtualizationAdmin.com forms part of a group of sites run by TechGenix Ltd.,
including http://www.windowsnetworking.com - a comprehensive Windows Networking
resource site; http://www.msexchange.org, a Microsoft Exchange Server resource site;
http://www.windowsecurity.com, a Windows security resource site;
http://www.isaserver.org, a Microsoft ISA Server resource site; and
http://www.mspanswers.com, a Managed Service Providers resource site.

    About 2X Software

    2X Software is a global leader in virtual desktop and application delivery, remote
access and cloud computing solutions. Thousands of enterprises worldwide trust in the
reliability and scalability of 2X products [http://www.2x.com/products-releases/products
]. 2X offers a range of solutions to make every company's leap to cloud computing simple
and affordable

    Visit http://www.2x.com or contact Caroline Stokes on +44(0)845-222-0425,
cs@2x.com.

Source: 2X Software Ltd

Daimler and carpooling.com Forge Strategic Partnership

STUTTGART and MUNICH, Germany, July 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
    - Pioneer in urban mobility concepts and carpooling market leader bundle
      their know-how
    - Daimler AG takes minority shareholding in carpooling.com GmbH
    - Strong international growth planned - expansion to the US

    Daimler AG is investing in the world's leading ridesharing network, carpooling.com
GmbH. The main shareholders will continue to be the company's three founders, as well as
venture capital firm Earlybird. The capital investment will serve primarily the
development and expansion of carpooling.com's mobility solutions.

    carpooling.com is the world's leading ridesharing network, transporting 1 million
people a month across Europe. The platform is available on the Internet, on smartphone
apps and Facebook. The company possesses the most profound experience globally in bringing
together ride-sharers for both medium- and long-distance trips, as well as for commuting.
By reviewing profiles and ratings users know exactly who they are traveling with. In
addition to rides, the company's platform also offers bus, rail and airline tickets.

    This strategic partnership bundles the know-how of two leading players in the mobility
sector. In addition to its 126 years of expertise in automotive engineering and automotive
systems applications, Daimler is also the market leader in fully flexible short-term car
rental models with car2go which has over 130,000 customers. Since early 2012, Daimler has
also held a share in MyTaxi. In July 2012 Daimler launched the mobility platform moovel.
Moreover, Daimler has gathered experience in the ridesharing market in two pilot projects
in Ulm and Aachen with its car2gether ad-hoc ridesharing system.

    The goal of the partnership is to further expand carpooling.com's platforms and
intelligently integrate the offerings within Daimler's mobility solutions. The partners
will be benefiting from each other's experience in connection with customer needs,
technical systems development, as well as in international rollouts of successful mobility
concepts.

    "We view ridesharing as an important element of intelligently networked mobility. Our
engagement in carpooling.com is a logical step in offering our customers an even wider
range for getting from Point A to Point B," notes Wilfried Steffen, who heads up Business
Innovation at Daimler AG. "We are pleased that this strategic partnership will enable us
to support carpooling.com's growth and further development."

    "The partnership gives us an unprecedented opportunity to grow the carpooling.com
marketplace. As a leading automotive player Daimler will serve as a strong partner in
further establishing the role of modern carpooling in Europe and overseas. We will be
utilizing the new capital to further improve our offerings, broaden our customer service
and make carpooling available to even more users worldwide," is the way carpooling.com CEO
Markus Barnikel explains the reasoning behind Daimler AG's investment in the company.

    In mid July 2012, both companies announced a technical cooperation for the pilot
project moovel. The moovel mobility platform allows users to choose the best way to get
from A to B in urban areas.

    Further information about Daimler is available on the Internet at:
http://www.media.daimler.com and http://www.daimler.com

    Further information about carpooling.com is available on the Internet at:
http://www.carpooling.com

    About Daimler:

    Daimler AG is one of the world's most successful automotive companies. With its
divisions Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and
Daimler Financial Services, the Daimler Group is one of the biggest producers of premium
cars and the world's biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a global reach.
Daimler Financial Services provides financing, leasing, fleet management, insurance and
innovative mobility services. The company's founders, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, made
history with the invention of the automobile in the year 1886. As a pioneer of automotive
engineering, Daimler continues to shape the future of mobility today: The Group's focus is
on innovative and green technologies as well as on safe and superior automobiles that
appeal to and fascinate its customers. For many years now, Daimler has been investing
continually in the development of alternative drive systems with the goal of making
emission-free driving possible in the long term. So in addition to vehicles with hybrid
drive, Daimler now has the broadest range of locally emission-free electric vehicles
powered by batteries and fuel cells. This is just one example of how Daimler willingly
accepts the challenge of meeting its responsibility towards society and the environment.
Daimler sells its vehicles and services in nearly all the countries of the world and has
production facilities on five continents. Its current brand portfolio includes, in
addition to the world's most valuable premium automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz, the brands
smart, Maybach, Freightliner, Western Star, BharatBenz, Fuso, Setra, Orion and Thomas
Built Buses. The company is listed on the stock exchanges of Frankfurt and Stuttgart
(stock exchange symbol DAI). In 2011, the Group sold 2.1 million vehicles and employed a
workforce of more than 271,000 people; revenue totaled euro 106.5 billion and EBIT
amounted to euro 8.8 billion.

    About carpooling.com

    Carpooling.com is the world's leading ridesharing network with 4 million registered
users and daily access to more than 650,000 rides. Rides can be accessed by computer,
mobile phone (iPhone [http://www.carpooling.co.uk/pages/mobile_iphone ], Android
[http://www.carpooling.co.uk/pages/mobile_android ]) or social network (Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/carpoolingcom?sk=app_132394416797859 ]). A staff of some 45
people support the company's platforms that afford carpooling opportunities for both short
and long trips. In addition, carpooling.com also offers custom-tailored commuting
solutions for municipalities and private-sector organizations. By sharing a ride, people
save gas and money, reduce carbon emissions and meet new friends. Thanks to
carpooling.com, 860,000 tons of C02 and 430 million liters of gas have been saved; not
counting the millions of savings by users and the thousands of friendships created
(including more than 16 marriages!).

   
    Media contact at carpooling.com GmbH:
    Odile Beniflah
    Telephone: +1-718-717-8107
    Email: obeniflah@carpooling.com

    Media contact at Daimler AG:
    Shirin Emeera
    Telephone: +49(0)711-17-93271
    E-Mail: shirin.emeera@daimler.com

Source: carpooling.com

Verizon Completes Acquisition of HUGHES Telematics

Expands Capabilities in Automotive and Fleet Telematics and Accelerates Growth in Machine-to-Machine Services

NEW YORK, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today closed its previously announced acquisition of HUGHES Telematics Inc.(HTI), setting Verizon on a course to accelerate growth through the delivery of advanced automotive and fleet telematics and machine-to-machine services.

The addition of HTI will expand and accelerate Verizon Enterprise Solutions' capabilities for automotive, transportation, health care and other industries to uncover and launch new business opportunities, driven by safety improvements, consumer trends and increasingly connected lifestyles. 

"Machine-to-machine services are beginning to play a vital role reshaping the business landscape and setting new consumer expectations about establishing valuable connections in their vehicles, their homes and the world around them," said John Stratton, president of Verizon Enterprise Solutions.  "This powerful combination will create a springboard for our clients to expand their business models and strengthen their customer relationships by creating new opportunities for connected services that address the increasingly sophisticated consumer and enterprise." 

The acquisition was completed through a merger under Delaware law of a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon with HTI, with HTI surviving the merger.  As a result of the merger, all outstanding shares of HTI have been canceled, and all shares that are quoted on the OTC bulletin board under the symbol "HUTC" and publicly tradable have been converted into the right to receive $12 per share in cash without interest and subject to any required withholding of taxes.  With the closing of the transaction, the common stock of HTI ceased to be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board as of market close on July 25, 2012.

HTI will play a key role in Verizon's strategy to offer platform-based solutions tailored to specific industries.  Later this year, businesses will be able to employ combinations of Verizon's leading global IP network, cloud, security and mobility technology platforms with offerings from HTI's advanced suite of services. 

HTI is a leader in implementing the next generation of connected services for vehicles, centered on a core  platform of safety, security, convenience and infotainment offerings targeting commercial fleet operators, aftermarket and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) offerings as well as products and services for mHealth providers and users.

Verizon plans to retain  HTI's existing management team and operate the new unit as a subsidiary and as part of  the Verizon Enterprise Solutions group.  The business will continue to be headquartered in Atlanta.

Verizon Enterprise Solutions creates global connections that generate growth, drive business innovation and move society forward. With industry-specific solutions and a full range of global wholesale offerings offered over the company's secure mobility, cloud, strategic networking and advanced communications platforms, Verizon Enterprise Solutions helps open new opportunities around the world for innovation, investment and business transformation. Visit verizon.com/enterprise to learn more.

About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 94 million retail customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.  A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 188,000.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this communication regarding the benefits of the transaction, future opportunities for the combined company and products and any other statements regarding Verizon's and HTI's future expectations, beliefs, goals or prospects constitute forward-looking statements made within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (collectively, forward-looking statements).  Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "may," "can," "will," "should," "could," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "intends," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "targets," "goals," "projects," "outlook," "continue," "preliminary," "guidance," or variations of such words, similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology) should also be considered forward-looking statements.  A number of important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements; the results and impact of the announcement of the closing of the transaction; the possibility that the parties may be unable to achieve expected increases in revenues and operating efficiencies within the anticipated time-frames or at all and to successfully integrate HTI's  operations into those of Verizon or that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; operating costs, customer loss and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, customers, clients or suppliers) may be greater than expected following the transaction; the retention of certain key employees of HTI may be difficult; changes in technology and competition; implementation and results of HTI's  ongoing strategic initiatives; changes in customer needs or demands; and the other factors described in Verizon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and in its most recent quarterly report filed with the SEC, and HTI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and in its most recent quarterly report filed with the SEC.  Verizon assumes no obligation to update the information in this communication, except as otherwise required by law.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.

SOURCE  Verizon Communications Inc.

Verizon Communications Inc.

CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson of Verizon, +1-917-968-9175, jeffrey.nelson@verizon.com, or Debbie Lewis of Verizon, +1-215-466-6872, debbie.lewis@verizon.com

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

Nuance Brings Next Generation of Swype to India With Support for Hinglish

NEW DELHI, July 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Swype's New Living, Learning Keyboard Gets Smarter Every Time you use it

    Nuance Communications Inc. today announced that the next generation of Swype, a
learning, living touch input keyboard, now supports the Hinglish language - a mixture of
Hindi and English. Swype is a revolutionary step forward in the way people communicate and
input text on their mobile devices, and this latest version makes it easier for users to
quickly Swype or type Hinglish words like chai, paani, desi, garam, masti, jungli, etc.
Swype's mixed-language Hinglish database consists of tens of thousands of Hindi words
transliterated into Latin script, as well as a vast English wordlist.

    The new version of Swype also contains unique adaptive capabilities to understand
users'preferences over time - becoming smarter and more personalized every time they use
it.

    Staying connected has never been more exciting as Swype provides consumers with more
choice in how they input text, and now interprets a user's personal language style -
providing an amazingly fast, flexible, and accurate experience. New features include:

   
    - Next Word Prediction: Swype's next word prediction is incredibly
      intelligent as Nuance has integrated capabilities from its renowned XT9 portfolio.
      Swype gets smarter based on historical usage, so prediction becomes more accurate with
      each use. For even smarter predictions, the user can choose to have Swype learn from
      emails, texts and tweets.
    - Multi-Modal Keyboard: Swype now delivers multiple input modes in one keyboard.
      People can Swype from letter to letter; or type rapidly with predictive text input.
      Further, users can switch back and forth between modalities on the fly - providing the
      ultimate in keyboard personalization.

    "People use their keyboards every day in every way - so input needs to be fast and
simple and with the growing popularity of Hinglish as the medium of communication in
India, we are proud to introduce Swype with Hinglish support," said Sunny Rao, Managing
Director, India & South-East Asia, Nuance Communications. "Swype's living, learning
keyboard ushers in a new era of input, where the keyboard adapts to the users' unique way
of communicating," he added.

    Availability

    The next-generation of Swype is available for OEMs supporting the Android Platform as
well as via an SDK for other operating systems. Visit beta.swype.com
[http://beta.swype.com ] to download the Swype Beta for Android.

    About Nuance Communications Inc.

    Nuance Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of voice and language solutions for
businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services
make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with
devices and systems. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience
Nuance's proven applications. For more information, please visit http://www.nuance.com
[http://www.nuance.com ].

    Nuance and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance
Communications, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States of America and/or other
countries. All other company names or product names may be the trademarks of their
respective owners.

    Primary Media Contact: Ayonava Bagchi, ayonava@iconnectenterprise.com,
91-9818774606

Source: Nuance Communications

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TagLikeMe Corp. Prepares Mobile Application Versions Of Its TagLikeMe.com Social Search And Sharing Technology

LONDON, July 26 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TagLikeMe Corp. ("TagLikeMe" or "the Company") (OTC:TAGG) is preparing mobile application versions (mobile apps) of its next generation social search and sharing site TagLikeMe.com for the iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile platforms. 

TagLikeMe.com is a totally new, shared social information network that allows individuals or groups to search, tag and share all forms of digital content privately or publicly using cloud based technology. It is a next-generation search and share technology with powerful features for collaborating search and sharing all online digital content from a single location.

"We recognize that the world is going mobile," says Richard Elliot-Square, President and CEO of TagLikeMe Corp. "and we plan to make TagLikeMe.com one of the most used and most useful mobile apps available. We know that roughly 20% of all searches now take place on mobile devices and that searches are shifting towards smart phones and tablets. That's our main focus right now."

"We are planning to release the TagLikeMe mobile apps in Q4 2012," Elliot-Square adds. "We have already initiated our development through our technology team and are very pleased with the way our apps are progressing. Users will find that our mobile apps will utilize all of the most powerful features found on TagLikeMe.com with the added convenience of mobile-centric tools and marketing opportunities, like geo-targeting, that make mobile the most sought after growth market."

According to leading researchers, total ad spend on mobile searches increased 333 percent year-over-year to Q2 2012. The global mobile search industry was estimated at $5.3 billion in 2011 (source: ClikZ.com).

TagLikeMe Corp. plans to release all mobile apps for iphone, ipad, android, and android tablet services within a four-week roll out period of Q4 2012. The Company has engaged marketing strategist to maximize the audience exposure and adoption through the trial period.

About TagLikeMe Corp.

TagLikeme Corp. owns and operates TagLikeMe.com, an Internet services platform that combines the most commonly used functions of search and social media interaction in one destination. TagLikeMe.com allows individuals to search the Internet by using the top two search engines of Bing(TM) and Google(TM) in addition to viewing related activities from popular social media based sites such as Facebook(TM), YouTube(TM), Twitter(TM) and Wikipedia (TM) with regard to their search inquiry. It also gives searchers the opportunity to connect and chat with others worldwide that might be searching similar topics. This adds a much-needed human element to search and online social interaction.

TagLikeMe.com is ideal for any online pedestrian or seasoned researcher that conducts significant search activities for personal or organization based interests.

For more information see http://www.TagLikeMeCorp.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of TagLikeMe Corp.. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding the advantages of TagLikeMe's products and services, anticipated advantages resulting from the merger, whether funding anticipated from completing the merger will result,, successful completion and development of the social media component of the business and its market acceptance, the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and TagLikeMe Corp.; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects", "intended" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results and ultimate corporate actions could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the perception of investors of the newly merged company and their willingness to fund this newly public company, the demand for a social media site and viability of it for advertising, new products and services developed by other companies, market share garnered by competitors, ability to maintain customer and vendor relationships, and those factors discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov), among other factors. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  TagLikeMe Corp.

TagLikeMe Corp.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, +011.44.207.290.6919

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

Open English Secures $43 Million Investment led by Insight Venture Partners, Will Continue to Focus on LatAm and Brazilian Markets

Major Investment and Innovative Online Model for English-language Instruction Drive Growth in Latin America

MIAMI, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Open English, Latin America's leading online English language school, has secured more than USD $40 million in its latest round of financing led by New York-based Insight Venture Partners. The company - known for its 12-month program that helps students attain fluency in the English language - continues to expand its footprint throughout Latin America as it addresses the growing demand for language training in countries with booming economies like Brazil.

"Latin America has always been our core region and we see Brazil as a key avenue for growth for the company," said Andres Moreno, co-founder and CEO of Open English. "The growing economy and increasing importance of the region in the global marketplace have come together to create a heightened demand for English-speaking professionals. And with the coming 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games, bringing with it an influx of foreign investment, visitors, tourists and sports fans, this demand can only continue to grow. Coupled with the economic resilience seen in much of Latin America, continuing to invest in the development of our home region is the most natural next step for Open English."

Since its launch in 2006, the company has quickly grown to provide its services to more than 50,000 students in 20 countries.  According to Moreno, the company owes its success to its disruptive instruction model of live online classes with native-English-speaking teachers and the unmatched convenience of an engaging online experience that provides access to the school at whatever time is most suitable for today's busy professionals. The program is highly flexible, with students having access to as many live classes as they want over the duration of their 12-month program, coupled with personal advisors that help students define goals and track their progress.

"Our goal is to end the year with 80,000 students while continuing to grow the quality of the program, and we will achieve this goal by continuing to focus our growth in our home region of Latin America," said Moreno.  "This latest round of investment capital - where we secured more than $40 million dollars - will give us the resources and liquidity to continue to scale and address key markets like Brazil, putting more students on the path to English fluency."

"Insight has a proud history of backing disruptive, energetic companies who are bringing something new to the marketplace," said Jeff Lieberman, Managing Director of Insight Venture Partners. "In Open English, we see an innovator with a compelling business model that will raise the bar in convenient, affordable, high-quality online language learning for Latin Americans who want to learn English. We look forward to supporting their mission and watching their effect on the marketplace."

This latest round of investment was led by New York-based Insight Venture Partners, with the participation of California-based Redpoint Ventures and existing investors including Flybridge and Kaszek.

About Open English
Open English is Latin America's leading online English-language school.  Open English was founded in 2006 as a private company seeking to reinvent the English-language learning experience for today's busy professional by offering them customized 24/7 online-only instruction imparted by native English-speaking teachers.  The company's 12-month language program is founded on a guarantee of helping students achieve fluency in the English language in a short amount of time. To learn more, please visit http://www.openenglish.com.

SOURCE  Insight Venture Partners

Insight Venture Partners

CONTACT: Open English, Bernardo Guzman-Blanco of JeffreyGroup, +1-305-860-1000, ext. 119, bguzmanblanco@jeffreygroup.com; Insight Venture Partners, David Satterfield of GF Bunting, +1-408-802-6767, david@gfbunting.com

Bucketz Game Brings Innovative Use Of Physics, Balance and Humor to iPhone, iPad & iPod touch

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Picnic Hippo, a mobile game development studio dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences across the globe, has released its first iOS title, a feature-rich and intuitive physics-based action game called Bucketz, available now on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Bucketz is a game about balance, in which players join The Nine, an unlikely gang of heroes (aka: Bucketz) in their quest to restore balance and uncover the mystery behind the Dark Bucket and its minions. Game players must stash hundreds of flying items - everything from watermelons and voodoo dolls to micro organisms and entire planets into the buckets, while also fighting off a horde of devious shape-shifting minions and facing challenging obstacles and surprises at every turn. From sneaky bombs and helpful balloons to a mysterious gift box and a yin-yang capable of restoring balance, players can spice up the fun by utilizing or avoiding power ups and downs. A full-fledged in-game shop offers many epic and fun upgrades that players can purchase with the bucks they earn in bonus rounds.

Bucketz has all the ingredients of a hit game franchise thanks to the intuitive and engaging gameplay, beautiful high-quality animations, and catchy music. Difficulty increases as players advance, and no level plays the same way twice. Players must be on their toes (or thumbs) as items change and fly in from different directions during each play.

"Bucketz's gameplay style, with its clever use of balance, is unique to the mobile games space," said Bora Kutlu, creative director of Bucketz and Picnic Hippo game studio. "The stunning and colorful high-definition visuals take advantage of the superior Retina display inherent to the latest iPhone and iPad. The characters, which are animated using thousands of frames of hand drawn animations and voiced by professional Hollywood actors and actresses, will keep players laughing with sidesplitting one-liners and intriguing back stories."

Bucketz currently includes five stages with 74 addictive levels featuring intense boss fights and extra game modes.

The Bucketz App is available for $1.99 from the App Store on for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at http://itunes.apple.com/app/bucketz/id506388040.

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ABOUT PICNIC HIPPO

Picnic Hippo is a developer of high-quality mobile games and game franchises. It is based in the UK with offices in Istanbul, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Established in 2011, Picnic Hippo works with a team of talented individuals that share a passion for making games that break the mold in every possible way by blending the intuitive with the innovative. Delivering unforgettable experiences to gamers across the world is the company's ultimate goal -- excellence in all aspects is non-negotiable. The upcoming release of the company's first game for the iOS platform, Bucketz, embodies all of these qualities. For more information visit picnichippo.com. Fans can like the company on Facebook or follow on Twitter.

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SOURCE  Picnic Hippo

Picnic Hippo

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

PartySuppliesDelivered.com Demonstrates Significant Bottom Line Benefits of Enhanced Site Search

Party Supplies Retailer Improves Conversions and Average Order Values with Flexible and Customizable Site Search and Navigation from SLI Systems

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SLI Systems (http://www.sli-systems.com) today announced that PartySuppliesDelivered.com has increased its conversion rate by more than 200% and average order values by as much as 10% after implementing the company's full-service hosted site search. The online party supplies retailer has also improved its ability to merchandise products within site search results and to customize navigation and refinement features to meet the needs of its site visitors - resulting in additional bottom line benefits.

PartySuppliesDelivered.com, based in Brighton, Michigan, offers one-stop online shopping for people seeking party supplies, holiday decorations, and costumes, and carries more than 4,000 products. The company is a division of Mattress USA, which operates several online retail businesses, including US-Mattress.com and FurnitureCrate.com. PartySuppliesDelivered.com was using its ecommerce platform's default site search solution, but Ian MacDonald, division vice president for ecommerce and marketing for PartySuppliesDelivered.com - and a former customer of SLI Systems while at previous e-commerce companies, saw an opportunity to dramatically improve the party supplies site's search and navigation usability.

"I've used SLI site search and navigation solutions at three companies previously, and I knew that it would encourage more customers to use search more frequently - which creates improvements in conversions, page views, and almost every other important business metric," MacDonald said. "Site search from SLI provides a more engaging and sticky browsing and shopping experience for our customers, and lets us create merchandising banners or promote products within search - all of which translates directly to more revenue."

Within a few months of deploying SLI's Learning Search and Learning Navigation solutions, the conversion rate for visitors who used search climbed 207%. Site search exits dropped 50% within just a few months - a direct result, said MacDonald, of Learning Search's ability to "learn" from past site search activity by interpreting site visitors' search queries and click-throughs, and improve relevance of results.

Improved navigational elements are also encouraging site visitors to explore search results more deeply and browse the site longer. The number of visitors who use refinements has grown almost 24% since SLI was launched; in addition, page views per visit for site visitors who use search has grown 132% since PartySuppliesDelivered.com began using SLI.

"SLI delivered rapid results for our business because of its easy integration - sending product data from our e-commerce platform was a seamless process, and even other types of data like product reviews and item-level sales history were quickly added," MacDonald said. "The entire implementation process was made even easier with the full service that SLI provides - SLI's customer success team is always available when we need them, and are proactive about recommending new features and functionality that can benefit our business."

SLI Systems' full-service, customized site search, navigation and merchandising offerings help businesses like PartySuppliesDelivered.com meet customer expectations for relevant results and information, and also promote particular products and brands, all based on previous visitors' search and click-through activity. The solutions are dynamic, so results change as customer buying trends and search terms shift. Additionally, SLI's offerings are backed by the company's team of search and navigation experts, who oversee deployment and provide ongoing management and support.

"Online retailers have different needs for site search and navigation depending on their products and their customers' browsing and buying habits," said Shaun Ryan, CEO of SLI Systems. "Site search solutions need to offer the flexibility to allow retailers to add or delete refinement options, reorder results, and customize the look and feel of the entire customer experience - and also provide the necessary data to guide these important decisions."

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

For more information about site search and improving the eCommerce user experience, please listen to SLI hosted eCommerce podcasts at http://www.ecommercepodcast.com, participate in the latest site search and user experience discussions on the LinkedIn Group at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid 03952&trk=hb_side_g, or read about the latest insight on site search, navigation, merchandising and SEO on SLI's official blog at http://blog.sli-systems.com.   

For more information about SLI Systems, visit http://www.sli-systems.com, watch the SLI overview video at WatchSLIVideo.com, watch the SLI YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/SLISiteSearch, follow SLI on Twitter at http://twitter.com/slisystems, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/slisystems, on Google+ at http://gplus.to/slisystems, on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/slisystems, and now on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/slisystems/.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Nancy MacGregor Hill
RealTime Communications
510-733-6228
nancy@realtime-comm.com
http://www.twitter.com/nmhill / http://www.twitter.com/slisystems

SOURCE  SLI Systems

SLI Systems

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

Stipple Invents the 'Intelligent Image' to Permanently Reconnect Stakeholders With Their Images, Solve the Image Attribution Problem and Automatically Turn E-Commerce Images Into Storefronts

Ordinary images become a 'Canvas for Storytelling'. Content Creators can now communicate through their image channel anywhere on the Internet.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stipple, the pioneering image technology Company, today announces the birth of the Intelligent Image.  Anyone can now create Intelligent Images by using Stipple's new, social image community, available today in public beta at http://stipple.com. Stipple is a comprehensive technology platform that promises to solve the fundamental problems surrounding web images -- attribution, search, and monetization.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120726/SF46857-INFO)

Stipple has created a system that enables images to 'remember' information and communicate rich, interactive stories through all copies of a given photo on Internet. By leveraging the web's finest image tagging tools, Stipple users can link video, products, ads, commerce, or attribution - anything that has a URL - to points of interest inside their photos. While many other sites that allow users to tag and caption photos, only Stipple ensures that once information is added to a photo, that information will remain with all copies of that photo, even as the image is re-published on other services, sites, or web applications.

"Pick a brand, any brand large or small. More people look at the brand's images on the open web, than those who visit the brand's websites and view its ads -- combined," said Rey Flemings, Co-founder and CEO, Stipple. "Images are the web's largest channel in terms of audience. But no one has had the ability to actually remain connected to and in control of their images on the open web - until now."

"In our recent campaign for the 2012 Euro Cup, Stipple's Intelligent Images generated unmatched audience engagement rates exceeding 18% for the products contained in the photos," said Alceo Rapagna, Chief Digital Officer, RCS Media Group, one of the largest publicly traded media companies in Europe. "Stipple has worked so well for both our advertisers and our audience, that the largest portals in Italy, Virgilio.it and Libero.it, have now joined RCS in implementing Stipple."

The company is also announcing a solution to the image search problem. By installing the new Stipple extension, anyone can now view accurate, real-time information inside any Stippled image anywhere on the web, including sites like Pinterest, Facebook, Tumblr, People, Twitter, Yahoo and Google. Pinterest users, as an example, will no longer be forced to guess, click and hunt through layers of blogs trying to find out information on a product. They will be able to view accurate information directly inside photos on Pinterest by using the Stipple extension.

By ensuring that information remains with a photo despite editing and widespread republication, the new Stipple also solves the image attribution problem that plagues today's rights holders. Stipple is able to identify "owned" images published throughout the web and reconnect those photos with their rights holders. Image rights holders can use Stipple to claim their photos, which ensures that their images perpetually include their copyright information and links back to their portfolio - even if the photo's metadata is removed. Stipple also ensures that if an image earns money, the rights holder earns a revenue share.

Stipple also introduces the web's only 100% accurate, automatic tagging solution for catalog and e-commerce images.  Stipple automatically and accurately tagged over 800,000 product photos for one of the world's largest e-commerce companies.

Stipple is proud to announce that it will offer this technology to small businesses. Beginning today, all Etsy sellers can connect their stores to Stipple and have their entire catalogue of product images automatically tagged, free of charge. Stipple will automatically update price and product availability changes on all copies of Etsy seller photos, wherever they're published, throughout the web.  The company also provides real-time engagement and reach analytics.

Over 4,000 online publishers have also already chosen to install Stipple on their websites and display Stippled image content to their audiences. Those publishers generate over 1 billion page views per month. Stipple publishers enjoy the highest engagement rates in the image industry, with many publishers routinely reporting engagement rates greater than 100x their display ad engagement rates.

To sign up for your free Stipple account, please visit http://www.Stipple.com.

About Stipple:

Stipple has reimagined the online image and is committed to making images intelligent. Stipple enables accurate information and rich media to be added to images and ensures that the correct information remains associated with the correct photo throughout the web. Stipple is based in San Francisco and funded by Floodgate, Kleiner Perkins, Relevance Capital and a syndicate of prominent early-stage investors.

For more on Stipple please go to http://www.Stipple.com, or visit us on our blog, Facebook, and Twitter.

SOURCE  Stipple

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Stipple

CONTACT: Nitin Gupta, +1-650-887-4617, nitin@stipple.com

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