LeapFrog's Newest Tablet for Kids Selling Three Times Faster Than Original LeapPad
EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in educational entertainment, today announced that LeapPad2(TM), its new groundbreaking learning tablet for kids, sold as many pre-sale units in just two days as the original LeapPad(TM) did in a week. In fact, consumer demand is so high that leapfrog.com sold out of its initial quantities in less than a week. Expected to be one of the hot products of the 2012 holiday season, consumers should take advantage of the pre-sale from one of LeapFrog's online retail partners so they are not left empty handed.
"We are thrilled by the sales of LeapPad2 during this initial pre-release event. LeapPad was the hottest kid's item last holiday and early indicators show that LeapPad2 is poised for another great year," said Greg Ahearn, chief marketing officer at LeapFrog. "LeapPad was recognized with three prestigious Toy of the Year awards by the Toy Industry Association, and we expect that the new LeapPad2 will be at the top of every kid's holiday wish list this year as well."
LeapPad2, the next generation of the #1 kid's learning tablet, delivers engaging and fun entertainment that is filled with life changing education and creative exploration for kids. With new features including higher resolution front-and-back cameras and video recorders, faster LF 2000 processor and double the memory (4 GB), the new LeapPad2 provides kids with the ultimate entertainment experience. The kid-tough LeapPad2 also has improved battery life and is compatible with a new internal battery system and recharger pack available separately.
By year's end, the LeapPad2 content library will feature more than 325 learning game cartridges and apps, music, videos, eBooks and more, that have all been individually selected and tested by LeapFrog's highly experienced team of learning experts.
The library features a combination of LeapFrog's top quality educational entertainment content and engaging content from many of the biggest names in children's entertainment.
"LeapFrog has done it again with the new LeapPad2, and we are extremely pleased by the demand for LeapPad2 during our ongoing pre-sale," said Richard Barry, chief merchandising officer at Toys"R"Us, U.S. "With the new features and upgrades, the next generation of this immersive educational product is sure to be among the most sought after items this holiday season."
Availability
LeapPad2 is priced at MSRP $99.99 and is recommended for children 3 to 9 years. Downloadable apps are priced at MSRP $5.00 and up and game cartridges at MSRP $24.99. Unveiled in late June, LeapPad2 became available for pre-sale on July 18th. LeapPad2 will be available at leapfrog.com, online and at major retailers in the U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland mid-August and in select other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, Thailand and other Asian countries later in the fall.
For more information on LeapPad2, visit leapfrog.com/LeapPad2.
About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog's award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms, and toys. The Learning Path, LeapFrog's proprietary online destination for parents and extended family, provides personalized feedback on a child's learning progress and offers recommendations to enhance each child's learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog's products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success. LeapFrog's products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Come see the learning at leapfrog.com.
NOTE: LEAPFROG and the LeapFrog logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
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SearchCatalyst Can Help SMEs Make the Most of Google's New Matching Behaviour for PPC
LONDON, July 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Google is extending its matching behaviour search algorithm from organic to
paid search and SearchCatalyst is on hand to help SMEs navigate the changes
Google is rolling out matching behaviour on AdWords to include close variants,
misspellings and singular and plural search queries. This technology already exists for
organic search so it's a long overdue move to extend the technology to Google's paid
search software, AdWords.
With at least 7% of Google searches containing a misspelling, SMEs paying for search
are missing out on valuable business. Google expects the changes to boost AdWords search
clicks by around 3%. Obviously this will result in more cost effect PPC campaigns,
particularly for SMEs lacking big advertising budgets.
SearchCatalyst, an SEO and PPC agency from Greenlight - Europe's fastest growing
search marketing agency - is on hand to offer guidance and assistance to SMEs looking to
make the most of Google's latest round of AdWords search changes. Aside from offering
bespoke PPC packages, SearchCatalyst also offers companies already using PPC a paid search
audit [http://www.searchcatalyst.co.uk/ppc-packages ], designed for businesses in need of
a paid search health check [http://www.searchcatalyst.co.uk/ppc-packages/ppc-audit ].
Ranging in price from GBP500 to GBP1,000, PPC audits analyse a company's campaign
checking for validity of keywords and appropriateness of landing page and ad copy.
Performance is reviewed; including what is and isn't working. SearchCatalyst will also
check the tracking of a campaign and look for conversions and attained goals and/or
targets. It will link the company's AdWords campaign to Google Analytics and recommend
areas of improvement and development through a new paid search strategy designed and to be
implemented by SearchCatalyst.
SearchCatalyst boils a PPC campaign down the basics while making it as successful and
cost effective as possible. For SMEs lacking the time and know how, SearchCatalyst is an
invaluable tool that will certainly increase conversions and the overall success of any
online search campaign.
OAIN: Allstate's Drive Wise Expansion Adds to Usage-Based Insurance Battle
HOUSTON, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Allstate said Wednesday that the insurer will be conducting widespread testing of its Drive Wise program among its employees before it rolls out in seven more states by the end of the year, adding yet another major announcement related to usage-based insurance (UBI) that has seen companies fighting for position in a burgeoning market, according to Online Auto Insurance News.
UBI programs track a driver's behavior behind the wheel and transmit that data to the insurer for rating purposes. Motorists can then check with their auto insurance company online for reports on their driving habits and possible discounts they can obtain through safer driving.
Currently, 700 employees are undergoing the "crowdsourcing" testing with more being actively recruited for further tests, according to Randy Birchfield, Allstate vice president of product operations.
Allstate plans to expand Drive Wise to seven more states by the end of the year, which would bring the total number of states with program availability to 10, Birchfield said.
Recent UBI-related announcements have come from several insurers, including Progressive, which said earlier this month that its long-running Snapshot program completed major testing showing that observed driving behaviors had more "predictive power" than other factors commonly used in coverage ratings. The insurer used the study as a launch-pad announcement that it would be offering Snapshot to customers at competing insurers as a 30-day trial.
In late May, State Farm announced a major partnership with Ford in which all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models equipped with SYNC connectivity systems would be able to participate in the company's Drive Safe & Save program. That partnership begins in Utah this year, according to the automaker.
And last week, Sprint announced that its telecommunications network would be made available to insurers seeking to establish their own UBI trial programs. The capability was tested through Sprint's Integrated Insurance Solutions (IIS) program, first used in a pilot program with Esurance.
For more on this and related insurance issues, head to http://www.onlineautoinsurance.com/companies/ for access to an easy-to-use quote-comparison generator and informative resource pages.
SOURCE Online Auto, LLC
Online Auto, LLC
CONTACT: Ben Zitney of Online Auto Insurance, LLC, +1-909-784-2475, ben@onlineautoinsurance.com
Greenlight Launches Digital Advent Calendar That Will Help SMEs Prepare Christmas SEO Campaigns
LONDON, July 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
SearchCatalyst, a Greenlight company, can help SMEs set up their SEO
campaigns in time for Christmas using Greenlight's new Digital Advent Calendar
Not everyone will have Christmas on their minds in the middle of summer, but SMEs
looking to maximise their Christmas SEO campaigns will certainly be thinking of Christmas
in July. With advertisers and marketers in mind, award-winning digital marketing agency
Greenlight has devised a digital advent calendar.
Inside the 10 'doors' are pearls of wisdom related to online search from imperatives
like 'Don't Spam' to tips on how to produce an integrated online campaign. Small
businesses not well versed in SEO should find this digital advent calendar particularly
helpful. Small business SEO [http://www.searchcatalyst.co.uk/seo-packages ] needs to make
every word and phrase count in order to crank up clicks that are qualified and targeted
thus more likely to convert into sales or to help the company reach its goal or target.
Because Small business SEO is different to that of large, well-known brands and
companies, it requires a tailored, specialist approach. This approach can be implemented
by SearchCatalyst, a Greenlight Digital company focused entirely on SMEs.
SearchCatalyst knows budgets are smaller, consumer awareness is lower but targets are
just as high with SMEs vis-a-vis bigger, more established businesses. With this in mind it
offers tailor made affordable SEO for small business
[http://www.searchcatalyst.co.uk/seo-packages/seo-supersearch ] packages.
SearchCatalyst can help SMEs implement many of the tips included in Greenlight's
Digital Advent Calendar, including developing an integrated campaign utilising social
media, mobile and search. It will also ensure SMEs are well-prepared for Christmas, which
for retailers is the biggest event of the year, requiring three to six months' worth of
planning, hence why SMEs should be preparing for Christmas in July.
Trimble Announces New RFID Accessory for Nomad Handheld
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a new UHF RFID Reader accessory for its Nomad® rugged handheld computer.
The Trimble ThingMagic® Reader supports reading and writing of EPC Global Gen2 tags which are commonly used for asset and inventory management. The UHF RFID Reader accessory is designed to withstand drops, vibration, humidity, extreme temperatures and immersion, making it ideal for challenging environments.
"The Nomad has been a very successful rugged mobile platform, supplying field workers with a robust tool for data capture and navigation," said Jim Sheldon, general manager of Trimble's Mobile Computing Solutions Division. "The RFID Reader further extends the Nomad's capabilities and offers enterprise management more options in its use."
"Similar to the widespread integration of GPS into today's positioning solutions, we believe RFID is a natural complement to many asset management applications and Trimble solutions," said Tom Grant, general manager of Trimble's ThingMagic Division. "Integrating high-performance RFID technology into high-value products like the Nomad delivers a strong platform for next generation productivity applications."
The UHF RFID Reader is available in two variations: one for use in Europe, and the other for use in the U.S., Canada and most of South America. The Reader is based on the best-in-class ThingMagic M5e Compact UHF RFID module, and includes device drivers and a Software Development Kit to enable systems integrators to add RFID capabilities to their mobile applications.
About Trimble's Nomad Handheld Computer
The Trimble Nomad handheld computer offers capabilities necessary for mobile workers, including barcode scanning, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, GPS receiver, 5 MP camera with geo-tagging and cellular WWAN. The Nomad handheld is used worldwide, with 10 different languages supported on its Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system. Its ruggedness and durability have made it the handheld computer of choice for users with both physically and technically demanding tasks.
About Trimble's Mobile Computing Solutions Division
Trimble's Mobile Computing Solutions Division offers innovative products that enable mobile workers to be more efficient in extreme outdoor and industrial environments. The Nomad, Recon(®), Ranger((TM)), and Yuma(®) outdoor rugged handheld computers help users collect accurate field data and work more productively in any outdoor or service-related application. Trimble's handheld computers meet MIL-STD-810F military specifications for drops, vibration, immersion and temperature extremes, and with IP67 and IP68 ratings, are sealed against water and dust.
Trimble's ThingMagic Division is a leading provider of UHF RFID reader engines, development platforms and design services for a wide range of applications. ThingMagic develops products for demanding, high-volume applications and provides consulting and design services to create solutions for challenging applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest industrial automation firms, manufacturers, automotive companies, retailers, and consumer companies. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the ThingMagic business was founded in 2000 by a group of visionary PhD graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab. ThingMagic is "The Engine in RFID(TM)".
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
Introducing DenMat's Totally New Web Site @ DenMat.com Featuring a New On-Line Store, New Page Design & Special On-Line Savings
SANTA MARIA, Calif., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DenMat's brand new website with e-commerce functionality is live! Now all dentists will be able to log in to DenMat.com, learn about DenMat products, check out current online promotions, and make purchases in the elegantly designed e-store.
The site was created to deliver the most user-friendly direct-to-dentist online experience in dentistry. Product information is easy to find with intuitive navigation, and purchasing your favorite DenMat products has never been easier. At a glance, online customers can see what they have selected as they add to their active shopping cart, and be notified of available quantity discounts with the NEW "Best pricing" function. Additionally, all limited-time promotions can be redeemed with a single click by using the scroll bar.
"We hope that everyone will visit the new site, learn more about DenMat products and enjoy the state-of-the-art shopping experience," commented Oliver Gelles, Sr. Vice President of Marketing, DenMat. "It's designed to be informative, convenient, and deliver unbeatable value, day or night.Since we're constantly launching new products and promotional offers, it pays to visit regularly... so be sure to save DenMat.com as a favorite!"
Save Time and Money. Experience it for yourself. Visit DenMat.com TODAY, or call us at 800-445-0345. We're always glad to hear from you.
About DenMat® Holdings, LLC
DenMat® Holdings, LLC, manufactures a broad range of cosmetic, restorative and clinical product solutions, available in the U.S. and over 68 countries worldwide. Ongoing partnerships continue to position DenMat in the forefront of the dental industry. LUMINEERS, the contact- lens thin veneers placed without the need for anesthetic, extensive prepping or temporaries, is the cornerstone of DenMat's Smile Portfolio, and the LUMINEERS Smile Design Studio is recognized as a leading laboratory for both minimally invasive and traditional-preparation restorations. DenMat also offers continuing education programs internationally, including Destination Education events held at resort locations across the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.denmat.com or call 805-922-8491.
Media Contact:
DenMat Holdings, LLC
Brian Hulan, 805-922-8491, bhulan@denmat.com
NextTruck Unveils Geo-Targeted Banner Advertising to Market to Nearby Consumers
CROSSVILLE, Tenn., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NextTruck is rolling out its latest and greatest offer to companies looking to advertise on NextTruckOnline.com. The company is incorporating geo-targeted banner advertising as a marketing option for interested buyers. Geo-targeted banners allow businesses to target customers that are located within a set mile radius of the company's zip code or its locations. This will enable companies to specifically reach their selected audience based on simple geographical information. No more resources will be wasted advertising products or services to people who are too far to actually acquire them, facilitating a more customized approach and hopefully better results.
NextTruck specializes in providing a platform for sellers to advertise their semi trucks, trailers, parts and accessories using methods that focus on targeting the most active buyers. NextTruckOnline.com boasts an easily navigable layout to provide the trucking industry with an easy to use system for all of their truck needs. NextTruck also aims to drive business to your company through extensive research and search engine optimization. NextTruck's social media presence on Facebook and Twitter increases exposure organically to bring in more customers.
NextTruck also offers a List for Free, Pay for Results program that provides advertisers with the ability to list their products and services on the website without paying a dime until they experience phone call and email leads.
With NextTruck's suite of advertising options, people in the heavy duty trucks business can spread listings of their products to their consumers in a reliable, cost-effective manner, increasing their profits and return on investment.
comparethemarket.com Welcomes New Car Panel Member
LONDON, July 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
comparethemarket.com, one of the UK's leading price comparison websites, has announced
the addition of Zenith to its car insurance panel.
Clive Fulcher, Head of Direct Products at Markerstudy Group said: "Markerstudy Group
are delighted to be joining the comparethemarket.com panel
[http://www.comparethemarket.com/car-insurance ] with the 'Zenith Insurance' Private Car
Brand. The brand has been available in the market since October 2011, and is specifically
targeted so that it differs from our broker offerings. Some of the key areas of coverage
include high insurance group vehicles, high mileage drivers and modified vehicles. "
Simon McCulloch, Director of Insurance at comparethemarket.com said: "Zenith brings a
different dimension to comparethemarket.com, helping us to extend our offering even
further. We're pleased that this move will enable us to give more customers competitive
options for their car insurance."
Specialising in more than just car insurance, comparethemarket.com
[http://www.comparethemarket.com ] provides customers with an easy way to find the right
deal on a wide range of insurance and financial products including home insurance, van
insurance, bike insurance, life insurance, pet insurance and credit cards. It also offers
comparisons for a range of household utilities including electricity, gas, phone,
broadband and digital TV.
About comparethemarket.com
- comparethemarket.com was launched in 2006 and has grown rapidly over the
past six years to become one of the UK's leading price comparison websites.
- comparethemarket.com provides customers with an easy way to make the right
choice for them on a wide range of products including motor, home, life, travel and
pet insurance as well as utilities and money products such as, credit cards and loans.
- comparethemarket.com actively selects its brand partners, working with the
best and most trusted organisations to ensure quality service to consumers.
comparethemarket.com is a trading name of BISL Limited. BISL Limited is authorised and
regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Registered Address: Pegasus House, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2
6YS. Registered in England number 3231094.
Source: comparethemarket.com
Holly Dedman at Good Relations, Tel: +44(0)20-7861-3106, Email: hdedman@goodrelations.co.uk
5app Launches Its Reliable Mobile app Toolkit for Mobile Enterprise app Development
LONDON, July 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- The new '5app Toolkit' enables enterprise-scale software developers to
design, develop, debug and deploy any mobile app across all types of smartphones and
Dr Tim King, Chief Technology Officer at 5app, explains, "C-level executives are
beginning to understand the value of having reliable mobile apps
[http://www.5app.co.uk/business/reliable-mobile-app ] to communicate effectively with a
mobile workforce. This has resulted in software developers being tasked with demanding
design briefs to develop multi-platform enterprise apps
[http://www.5app.co.uk/business/enterprise-app ]. But unlike fixed systems, the
communication mechanism is unreliable and unless care is taken, data can be lost or
transmitted twice."
As a result, 5app is bringing to market a mobile enterprise app development
[http://5app.co.uk/business/mobile-enterprise-app-development ] software toolkit which is
designed as an environment for the rapid application development of robust, real-time,
enterprise-scale, mobile business applications with built-in workflow, geolocation
reporting and full data reliability.
The Product
The 5app Toolkit comprises the 5app Engines and the 5app Factory. A developer uses the
5app Factory to create a multi-platform 5app Fig; which in conjunction with the 5app
engines, then runs without the need for alteration on any type of mobile handset.
5app Engines are subsystems that load a mobile application developed in the 5app
Factory and run it on the mobile device, providing a reliable two-way communication
mechanism. Unlike Ajax technology, which was designed for always connected systems, the
5app Engines provide communication synchronisation whenever data connectivity permits,
uniquely allowing apps to be developed that work well both online and offline. If data
changes occur while the device is sleeping the deployed app is informed and data is
synchronised.
The 5app Factory is a cloud-hosted rapid mobile application software development
environment that enables software developers to use standard web-programming tools, such
as HTML5, CSS and Javascript, and to connect to any enterprise system using a standard
Application Programming Interface (API). 5app's built-in workflow and transactional
management capabilities are major benefits for software developers, greatly simplifying
the design of reliable mobile apps [http://www.5app.co.uk/business/reliable-mobile-app ],
or the addition of mobile functionality to existing enterprise apps
[http://www.5app.co.uk/business/enterprise-app ].
5app has spent the last year developing its unique 5app Engines which run on any
remote handset. Besides the reliable communication mechanism, the 5app Toolkit removes the
need for app store-style downloads of new or updated software. It ensures that users
automatically have the latest version of software available, and provides complete control
over which applications run on any particular user's mobile device.
King continues, "The market is awash with frameworks - often free - promising easy
mobile enterprise app development,
[http://5app.co.uk/business/mobile-enterprise-app-development ] so much so that virtually
every brand is now offering consumers free apps. But such developments are a world away
from the corporate solutions that must be integrated with legacy applications and support
two-way reliable information sharing. With employees increasingly preferring to use their
own mobile devices, business mobile apps must not only run across an astonishing number of
mobile platforms and operating systems, but also offer the performance, reliability and
availability demanded by any critical corporate system."
Pricing and availability
The 5app toolkit is available immediately as an online service at http://www.5app.co.uk [C:\Users\Tim\AppData\Local\Temp\www.5app.co.uk ]. Use of the 5app
Factory to develop and test apps is completely free of charge. Once enterprise apps
[http://www.5app.co.uk/business/enterprise-app ] are ready for deployment there is a small
charge per user, which varies with the number of end users. In addition, there is a
'freemium' option, which allow apps to be deployed free of charge; in this case, the apps
do not include 5app's real time communications feature, but are otherwise fully
functional.
About 5app -http://www.5app.co.uk
5app Limited is a mobile application software developer, headquartered at the new
Bristol and Bath Science Park and with offices in London.
The 5app Factory is a cloud-based environment for the rapid application development of
robust, real-time, enterprise-scale, mobile business applications with built-in workflow,
geolocation reporting, data reliability and transactional integrity.
5app enables businesses to develop applications once only and then to deploy a single
version across all types of smartphones and tablets (e.g. iOS, Android, BlackBerry,
Windows and Symbian) thereby avoiding the need to develop native applications for each
device.
Developers use standard web-programming tools - HTML5, CSS and Javascript - and can
readily connect their apps to any enterprise system using standard calls. Through the use
of innovative real-time communications, data reliability and transactional integrity are
guaranteed even when remote mobile devices are 'sleeping' or phone reception is
intermittent.
5app is designed to provide robust, enterprise-scale applications through the use of
its in-built workflow editors, geolocation reporting, and highly reliable data
communications.
5app's unique 'engine' runs on any type of remote handset and removes the need for app
store-style downloads of new or updated software, whilst ensuring that all users always
have the latest version of software. The 5app system manages the deployment of apps,
ensuring that each end user only has the appropriate apps; additional security is provided
through user authentication and optional encryption of communications.
For more information please contact:
David Beesley
itpr
Tel: +44(0)1932-578800
Email: davidb@itpr.co.uk
ReSharper 7 Strikes First, Supports Visual Studio 2012 and Metro Style Application Development
PRAGUE, July 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
ReSharper 7 supports the newest Visual Studio, eases transition to Metro style
applications, and adds substantial improvements for all .NET developers.
JetBrains(R), creators of intelligent, productivity-enhancing software development
tools, today announced the general availability of ReSharper 7, a major new release of
their all-time classic productivity extension for Microsoft Visual Studio.
With Visual Studio 2012 and Windows 8 RTM just around the corner, ReSharper 7 adds
full-blown support for Visual Studio 2012 while preserving compatibility with Visual
Studio 2005, 2008, and 2010. ReSharper 7 also provides extensive tooling for developers
targeting Windows 8 and WinRT, the brand-new Microsoft operating system and runtime.
Customers who aren't yet migrating to the new Visual Studio will still find a lot to
cheer about in ReSharper 7. New ReSharper functionality available in all supported
versions of Visual Studio includes a fresh set of real-time code inspections and automated
quick-fixes; new refactorings, including the long-awaited Extract Class; more ways to
visualize and explore the code base; and contract annotations to fine-tune ReSharper's
code quality analysis to application-specific conventions.
"With this release, we're trying to make life easier for .NET shops aiming to quickly
start developing Metro style apps on the Windows 8 platform. The sooner companies start
deploying to the Windows 8 marketplace, the more revenue they'll be getting from it. And
we're here to accelerate their Windows 8 development efforts," said Ilya Ryzhenkov,
ReSharper Product Manager. "On the other hand, ReSharper 7 also brings great value to
those developing more traditional .NET applications, with its new ways to refactor,
maintain and explore code bases, not to mention improved support for specific languages
such as XAML, JavaScript, or VB.NET."
ReSharper 7 highlights include:
- Full integration with Visual Studio 2012, in addition to Visual Studio
2005, 2008, and 2010.
- Extensive pack of functionality for developers looking to create WinRT-based
Metro style applications.
- New code inspections and contract annotations for more robust .NET code
quality analysis.
- New automated code refactorings, including the top requested Extract Class for
decreasing code complexity.
- Additional code exploration features for helping visualize hierarchies of
polymorphic members and CSS styles.
- Extended set of code generation actions.
- INotifyPropertyChanged interface support to improve the productivity of
developers working with Windows Forms, WPF, and Silverlight.
- Removing unused assembly references across the entire solution.
- Added or improved support for a variety of languages and technologies,
including JavaScript, ASP.NET 4.5, ASP.NET MVC 4, LightSwitch, and SharePoint.
For general information on pricing and licensing options, please visit http://www.jetbrains.com/resharper/buy?pr. For any sales inquiries and volume pricing
options, please contact sales.us@jetbrains.com (North America) or sales@jetbrains.com
(outside of North America).
About JetBrains
JetBrains is a technology-leading software development firm specializing in the
creation of intelligent, productivity-enhancing software. The company is widely known for
its innovative, award-winning Java(TM) integrated development environment, IntelliJ(TM)
IDEA (see details on the Web at http://www.jetbrains.com/idea?pr); TeamCity - a
continuous integration and build management environment ( http://www.jetbrains.com/teamcity?pr); dotTrace - a family of performance and memory
profilers for .NET applications (http://www.jetbrains.com/profiler?pr), dotCover - a
.NET code coverage tool (http://www.jetbrains.com/dotcover?pr), and YouTrack - an
intelligent issue and bug tracker (http://www.jetbrains.com/youtrack?pr), among
others. JetBrains maintains its headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic, with its R&D labs
located in St. Petersburg, Russia; Munich, Germany; and Boston, Massachusetts. For more
information see http://www.jetbrains.com?pr [http://www.jetbrains.com/?pr ].
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Note to Editors: JetBrains, IntelliJ, IntelliJ IDEA, ReSharper, dotTrace, dotCover,
TeamCity, and YouTrack are trademarks or registered trademarks of JetBrains, s.r.o. All
other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Epson Introduces Two New Solvent Papers for Signage Applications
GS DisplayTrans Backlight Film and Signature Worthy GS Canvas Satin Provide Quality and Flexibility for Printing on EPSON Solvent Printers
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc. today announced two new signage media designed exclusively for the EPSON® SureColor® S-Series and the EPSON Stylus® Pro GS6000. EPSON GS DisplayTrans(TM) Backlight Film is an extremely high-resolution backlight film designed for professional solvent backlight displays or daylight signage graphic applications. EPSON GS Canvas Satin is Epson's newest Signature Worthy® paper, providing a premium quality canvas with the same coating utilized on the highly successful GS Canvas Gloss, but with a satin finish that has less surface gloss.
"These new solvent media offerings further expand Epson's line of signage media, giving our customers advanced solutions for high quality backlit displays, as well as top of the line fine art reproduction and high volume decor output applications," said Jeff Smith, product manager, Epson America, Inc. "The GS DisplayTrans Backlight Film provides an easy way to use solvent technology for producing stunning backlit prints, versus a labor-intensive, chemical-based system that many customers use today. The GS Canvas Satin delivers unmatched resolution and saturation characteristics, providing advanced image quality to inspire and enhance the creative process."
The GS DisplayTrans Backlight Film is a new backlit material designed for high quality solvent printing, allowing sign shops, service providers and labs to use solvent technology to produce stunning backlits with dense blacks, brilliant colors and clean highlights at a quality level that was previously not possible with solvent printers. Delivering sharp images with output speeds of up to 40 square feet an hour in single strike mode, this new film is ideal for labs and service providers that need to cost-effectively complete short production runs while maintaining the highest quality.
Following the success of the GS Canvas Glossy, the GS Canvas Satin delivers the same coating technology customers have come to expect in a canvas, but with less surface gloss, providing a large gamut for exceptional colors and industry leading Dmax for deep, dark blacks. The paper is durable, heavyweight and capable of being stretched for various display applications, making it ideal for portrait photography and color landscapes. Designed to meet the needs of higher volume production applications of Epson's solvent printers, the GS Canvas Satin provides art reproduction houses the highest image quality at production speeds, while delivering unmatched resolution and saturation and still offering the look and feel of a traditional artist canvas. In addition, the GS Canvas Satin and EPSON solvent printers provide a solution that eliminates the need for additional varnish applications or finishing of the prints, offering huge labor savings during the finishing process.
Availability
The GS DisplayTrans Backlight Film is currently available in roll sizes from 30-inches by 100-feet up to 60-inches by 100-feet, starting at $250*. The GS Canvas Satin is currently available in roll sizes from 24-inches by 75-feet up to 60-inches by 75-feet, starting at $175*. Both products may be purchased through authorized EPSON Professional Imaging resellers. For more information on Epson's full line of industry leading media, visit http://www.proimaging.epson.com.
About Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 75,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Epson, please visit http://global.epson.com.
Note: EPSON, EPSON Stylus, SureColor and Signature Worthy are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. DisplayTrans is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
SOURCE Epson America, Inc.
Epson America, Inc.
CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com, or Patrick Gevas, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1051, pgevas@walt.com
NetComm Wireless today announced the launch of its new Smart Hub 4G with TELUS, a leading national telecommunications company in Canada. The new Smart Hub 4G enhances the data and voice benefits of the original Smart Hub with superior 4G speeds, reach and capacity. The Smart Hub 4G will operate on the TELUS 4G LTE network to provide consumer and business users with landline equivalent Internet, phone and WiFi connectivity without the need for a fixed broadband (ADSL2+/cable/fibre) connection.
Developed by NetComm Wireless, a leading global developer of innovative broadband technology, the NetComm Smart Hub 4G provides instant access to a high-speed 4G Internet connection that can be shared across multiple wireless devices such as laptops, tablet computers and smart phones with WiFi speeds of up to 300Mbps, while also offering an easily portable online phone service using standard analogue phones.
Temporary office setups, mobile businesses and renters without a fixed connection are among those set to benefit from the ability to create a superfast 4G Internet connection wherever an electrical power outlet and coverage exist. The new Smart Hub 4G also offers an alternate fixed line connection via Ethernet WAN; and supports business continuity with automatic failover to 4G in the case of fixed line failure.
"Businesses can now run their mobile workforce, trade shows, events and temporary business setups from virtually anywhere with all the benefits of a landline," said Jim Senko, vice-president of Small and Medium Business Marketing at TELUS. "The Smart Hub 4G also allows our high speed Internet clients a backup solution with the LTE speeds and performance to ensure their business operations never go down."
"TELUS is making wireless lives easier by pairing cutting edge wireless broadband technology with advanced TELUS 4G network capabilities. With NetComm Wireless as a partner, TELUS is transforming the online experience for personal and business users needing complete freedom from fixed line restrictions," said Brett Stevens, CTO NetComm Wireless.
Designed to provide all-in-one connectivity with plug and play simplicity, the NetComm Smart Hub 4G features: Quad-Band HSPA+ (within coverage areas); HSPA+ up to 21Mbps downlink; 2 Voice ports (circuit-switched); Ethernet LAN 10/100; WiFi (802.11n)with speeds reaching 300Mbps (backward compatible with 802.11b/g); Ethernet WAN; Automatic failover to Wireless WAN; advanced WEP, WPA and WPA2 wireless security and VPN pass-through support for secure connections over the public cellular network.
Enquiries to: Stephanie Wilson, NetComm Wireless Communications Manager
Phone: +61 2 9424 2045 or email: stephanie.wilson@netcommwireless.com
About NetComm Wireless
NetComm Wireless Limited (ASX: NTC) is a leading developer of innovative broadband products sold globally to major telecommunications carriers, core network providers and system integrators. For 30 years NetComm has developed a portfolio of world first data communication products, and is arespected global providerof 3G and 4G wireless devices servicing the major telecommunications carrier, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Rural Broadband markets. NetComm's products are designed to meet the growing needs of today's data-intensive home, business and industrial broadband applications and customized to optimize performance in line with global network advancements. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, NetComm has offices in New Zealand, North America and the Middle East. For more information about NetComm visit: http://www.netcommwireless.com
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $10.5 billion of annual revenue and 12.7 million customer connections including 7.4 million wireless subscribers, 3.5 million wireline network access lines and 1.3 million Internet subscribers and more than 550,000 TELUS TV customers. Led since 2000 by President and CEO, Darren Entwistle, TELUS provides a wide range of communications products and services including wireless, data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, television, entertainment and video.
In support of our philosophy to give where we live, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed more than $260 million to charitable and not-for-profit organizations and volunteered 4.2 million hours of service to local communities since 2000. Eleven TELUS Community Boards across Canada lead TELUS' local philanthropic initiatives. TELUS was honoured to be named the most outstanding philanthropic corporation globally for 2010 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, becoming the first Canadian company to receive this prestigious international recognition.
For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com.
Healthy Pregnancy Information Available In New, Free March Of Dimes iPad App
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Women can get healthy pregnancy information on-the-go now through a new, free, interactive magazine available through the iPad app store from the March of Dimes.
The March of Dimes has used new technology to put its reliable and comprehensive information about healthy pregnancy at the fingertips of moms-to-be. Women who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant can download the free, interactive magazine to their tablets from the Apple iTunes app store by visiting http://itun.es/isc7SZ.
The interactive magazine answers all of the basic questions moms-to-be have about pregnancy. It is a digital version of the March of Dimes "My 9 Months," magazine, an award-winning bilingual guide to a healthy pregnancy, which features everything expectant women need to know to help them and their babies get their full nine months of healthy pregnancy.
"Launching the 'My 9 Months' app is a milestone for March of Dimes efforts to give all women the information they need for a healthy pregnancy," says Beverly Robertson, MS, MA, national director of the March of Dimes Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center. "We know women are busy and want reliable information quickly and on-the-go. This app meets the need for interactive multimedia on a mobile device. It's a fun way to get the information they want."
The interactive magazine offers embedded videos and links to the March of Dimes web site for more in-depth information. A Spanish version, Mis 9 Meses, also is available in the Apple App Store, http://bit.ly/MZs3Gd.
The interactive magazine covers how to stay healthy and eat right, what happens at a prenatal care appointment, the signs of preterm labor and what to do if they develop, making a birth plan, caring for a new baby, how to breastfeed and a glossary of pregnancy terms.
The "My 9 Months" interactive magazine has special features. The month-by-month video guide on how a baby grows illustrates the nine month process of a baby's development. The video also tells about the changes that occur to the pregnant woman's body. It has interactive pop-ups with questions and answers that young women can keep in mind when it comes to planning their pregnancy. The eating healthy section give young women suggested foods and recommended serving sizes.
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies®, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
SOURCE March of Dimes
March of Dimes
CONTACT: Elizabeth Lynch, +1-914-997-4286, elynch@marchofdimes.com; Todd Dezen, +1-914-997-4608, tdezen@marchofdimes.com
Galatta - Indian Movie News App Releases Version Update and Goes Universal
CHENNAI, July 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Presents Users With More HD Infotainment, Real-Time Breaking News, Timely Updates and
has Been Optimized for the iPhone's Retina Display, Also Makes its Debut on the iPad
Galatta app, developed by Galatta Media Private Ltd. to provide the latest celebrity
updates and real-time breaking news in the Indian movie world, has announced a version
upgrade, featuring exclusive photo galleries and a vibrant video section. Measuring up to
the hype it generated at the market, Galatta app's version 1.3 comes just 2 months after
the app's worldwide launch this May.
Galatta app [http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/galatta/id523417478?mt=8 ] is the complete
movie tracker that provides fans with the highest levels of infotainment on a stylish,
rich and lustrous interface that ensures an overall incredible reading experience. The
response for the application has been tremendous and the feedback from users has been
overwhelmingly positive. Galatta app was featured in the 'What's Hot' section of the US
and Indian App Stores in the News category and ranked #22 in the News category at the App
Store(India).
In its upgraded avatar, Galatta app has a lot more media to offer - new photo
galleries and a separate section devoted to videos. Users can virtually step into the glam
showbiz world by surfing through galleries of movie stills, parties, events and celebrity
photos. With the addition of the latest HD movie trailers, it has now become easier for
users to discover and decide what to watch. Galatta app has been optimized for iPhone
Retina Display to provide sharper text, richer graphics and enhanced video content,
letting users delve a lot deeper into movie content. Other enhancements include its new
push notification to keep up with the latest news and gossip in the movie world.
Galatta [http://www.galatta.com ] has also become a universal application, as it is
now available for the iPad. "On its launch, the response Galatta app received was nothing
short of spectacular. The expectations of the current media-savvy generation have
propelled us to come up with a version update that provides users with a richer, smarter
and a more streamlined experience. Our flagship product, now compatible on all iOS
devices, is continually being overhauled with new features and functionality, to give our
users what they have come to expect," said Venkatesh C.R., CEO of Galatta Media.
Galatta Media Private Ltd. is the creator and publisher of Galatta Cinema magazine,
the largest circulating English Cinema Magazine in India for South Indian movies, and is
also the force behind Galatta.com - a leading Indian video portal, the world over. For
more details visit: http://www.galatta.com.
Primary Media Contact: Venkatesh C.R, crv@galatta.com, 91-44-26200160
Razer(TM) BlackWidow Series Is Back, Locked & Loaded For Mechanical Domination
The Return of the Razer BlackWidow Feat. Enhancements, New Editions
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Razer, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, proudly unveiled today at ChinaJoy 2012 the latest evolution of its critically acclaimed Razer BlackWidow family, including two improved models, and one new edition.
The World's Best Mechanical Keyboard Series Just Got Better
The first update in the mechanical keyboard series, known for its crisp, tactile actuation and gaming-grade responsiveness, is the Razer BlackWidow 2013, boasting heightened anti-ghosting and Razer Synapse 2.0 cloud technology. The Razer BlackWidow 2013 series' enhanced anti-ghosting supports up to 10 simultaneous key presses in game mode and additional improvements include an anti-fingerprint matte black finish surface. Adding increased efficiency and performance to the mix, Razer Synapse 2.0 automatically synchronizes user profile settings to a cloud server, allowing for customization of the keyboard and other related Razer products with a single login.
Back and better than ever, the new BlackWidow Ultimate 2013 also showcases improved anti-ghosting supporting 10 simultaneous key presses in gaming mode, with soft pronounced tap and distinctive tactile feedback for gaming. An enriched backlight guarantees users will be able to spot keys, facilitating assaults against opponents with mechanical superiority in the darkest of conditions.
Introducing the all-new BlackWidow Tournament Edition
In addition to the updated BlackWidow and BlackWidow Ultimate, Razer proudly introduces the BlackWidow Tournament Edition, a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard in a simple, elegant form factor, perfect for portability and total ownage at tournaments. Stripped of its numpad, the Razer BlackWidow Tournament layout is light and highly compact making it perfect for gamers with limited desk space, or chooses to carry their own keyboard to LAN parties and tournaments.
The BlackWidow 2013, BlackWidow Ultimate and BlackWidow Tournament all come in standard and Stealth versions. Stealth models feature brown mechanical switches for superior tactility and faster response that only requires an actuation force of 45 g and a reduced actuation of 2 mm.
"We are really excited to release this improved Razer BlackWidow series," said Robert "RazerGuy" Krakoff, president of Razer USA. "Gamers continue to get the most precise and superior mechanical key infrastructure ever designed in a keyboard, but the new and improved BlackWidow series comes with improved functionalities providing an unfair advantage you can literally feel."
About the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013
The latest edition of Razer BlackWidow Ultimate now features green backlighting and an anti-fingerprint matte black finish so not only can you feel, but also see the difference as you win with this ultimate mechanical gaming keyboard. The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate is also equipped with improved anti-ghosting which supports up to 10 simultaneous key presses in gaming mode, allowing gamers to destroy the competition with as many attacks and skills as there are fingers on their hands, and have them all registered accurately in-game.
Price: US $139.99 / EU EUR139.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - August 2012
Worldwide - August 2012
Product features:
-- Full mechanical keys with 50 g actuation force
-- 1000 Hz ultrapolling
-- Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
-- 10 key anti-ghosting
-- Razer Synapse 2.0 enabled
-- Individually backlit keys
-- Gaming mode option
-- 5 additional dedicated macro keys
-- Audio-out/mic-in jacks
-- USB pass-through
-- Braided fiber cable
-- Approximate Size: 475 mm/18.72 in. (Width) x 171 mm/6.74 in. (Height) x
20 mm/0.79 in. (Depth)
-- Approximate Weight: 1500 g /3.31 lbs.
For more information about the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/blackwidow.
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About the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth 2013
The Ultimate Ninja returns, outfitted with brown mechanical keys giving gamers tactile actuation, blistering fast game responsiveness with each key only requiring a minuscule actuation force of 45 g, an upgraded anti-ghosting of 10 key roll over in gaming mode, and improved lighting to launch assaults and flank foes even in low light conditions. The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth 2013 assassinates adversaries before they can react.
Price: US $139.99 / EU EUR139.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - August 2012
Product features:
-- Full mechanical keys with 45 g actuation force
-- 1000Hz ultrapolling, fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro
recording
-- 10 key anti-ghosting
-- Razer Synapse 2.0 enabled
-- Individually backlit keys
-- Gaming mode option
-- 5 additional dedicated macro keys
-- Audio-out/mic-in jacks
-- USB pass-through
-- Braided fiber cable
-- Approximate Size: 475 mm/18.72 in. (Width) x 171 mm/6.74 in. (Height) x
20 mm/0.79 in. (Depth)
-- Approximate Weight: 1500 g /3.31 lbs.
For more information about the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth 2013, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/blackwidow.
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Locked and reloaded, the Razer BlackWidow 2013 is back with its mechanical prowess, delivering gamers with lightning fast game responsiveness for superior tactility. It is decked-out with an improved 10 key roll-over in gaming mode, letting gamers actuate all 10 fingers on their hands. Supported by the cutting-edge Razer Synapse 2.0 which synchronizes the gaming keyboard to automatically download driver and firmware updates as well as profiles, macros and keybind settings from the cloud server.
Price: US $99.99 / EU EUR99.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - August 2012
Worldwide - August 2012
Product features:
-- Full mechanical keys with 50 g actuation force
-- 1000 Hz ultrapolling
-- Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
-- 10 key anti-ghosting
-- Razer Synapse 2.0 enabled
-- Gaming mode option
-- 5 additional dedicated macro keys
-- Audio-out/mic-in jacks
-- USB pass-through
-- Braided fiber cable
-- Approximate Size: 475 mm/18.72 in. (Width) x 171 mm/6.74 in. (Height) x
20 mm/0.79 in. (Depth)
-- Approximate Weight: 1500 g /3.31 lbs.
For more information about the Razer BlackWidow 2013, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/blackwidow.
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About the Razer BlackWidow Stealth Edition 2013
The Ninja strikes again with the Razer BlackWidow Stealth 2013 Edition. Blistering fast actuations decked with brown mechanical switches for superior tactility and faster response that only requires a force of 45 g and a reduced displacement of 2 mm. A new and improved in-game 10 key anti-ghosting ensures every command is executed perfectly and the all new USB and audio pass-through gives gamers the convenience of plugging in other peripherals.
Price: US $99.99 / EU EUR99.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - August 2012
Product features:
-- Full mechanical keys with 45 g actuation force
-- 1000 Hz Ultrapolling
-- Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
-- 10 key anti-ghosting
-- Razer Synapse 2.0 enabled
-- Gaming mode option
-- 5 additional dedicated macro keys
-- Audio-out/mic-in jacks
-- USB pass-through
-- Braided fiber cable
-- Approximate Size: 475 mm/18.72 in. (Width) x 171 mm/6.74 in. (Height) x
20 mm/0.79 in. (Depth)
-- Approximate Weight: 1500 g /3.31 lbs.
For more information about the Razer BlackWidow Stealth 2013, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/blackwidow.
About the Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition
The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition was designed for gamers looking for a mechanical gaming keyboard with just the features needed to win in an ultra-minimalist setup. Like the rest of the critically acclaimed Razer BlackWidow line-up, the core feature of the Tournament Edition keyboard is its blue switch mechanical key infrastructure that matches the unrelentingly fast reflexes and instincts of the best pro gamers. A tenkeyless design, the Razer BlackWidow Tournament layout is light, highly compact, and perfect for who want transportability for LAN parties and tournaments. The braided USB cable can be detached for extra portability and locked into place on the keyboard to ensure a robust setup that can take a beating during intensive gaming sessions. Take home the victory with the Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition - designed for maximum function, minimal fuss.
Price: US $79.99 / EU EUR79.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - August 2012
Worldwide - August 2012
Product Features
-- Full mechanical keys with 50 g actuation force
-- 1000 Hz Ultrapolling
-- Programmable keys with on the fly macro recording
-- Gaming Mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
-- 20 customizable software profiles with on the fly switching
-- Anti-ghosting capability for 6 simultaneous key presses, 10 key presses
in gaming mode
-- Multimedia controls
-- Glowing Razer logo
-- Detachable Braided USB cable with Velcro
-- Synapse 2.0 Enabled
-- Sleeve for protection
-- Approx. weight: 950 g / 2.09 lbs.
For more information about the Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/blackwidow.
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About the Razer BlackWidow Tournament Stealth Edition
The Razer BlackWidow Stealth Tournament Edition offers gamers a mechanical gaming keyboard that delivers only the key gaming features for winning in an ultra-minimalist and quiet setup. Equipped with Brown key switches, gamers gets crisp, distinctive, tactile actuations, rapid-fire responsiveness with every key press and no numpad, making it light and highly compact. The macro keys have also been removed to adhere to tournament regulations, so bring the BlackWidow Stealth Tournament Edition for total annihilation. Replete with superior anti-ghosting, 10 simultaneous key presses in gaming mode ensure that commands are executed accurately and perfectly in the heat of battle. Take home the victory with the Razer BlackWidow Stealth Tournament Edition - designed for maximum function, minimal sound.
Price: US $79.99 / EU EUR79.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - August 2012
Product Features
-- Full mechanical keys with 45 g actuation force
-- Silent, tactile feedback on key press
-- 1000 Hz ultrapolling
-- Programmable keys with on the fly macro recording
-- Gaming Mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
-- Anti-ghosting capability for 6 simultaneous key presses, 10 key presses
in gaming mode
-- Multimedia controls
-- Glowing Razer logo
-- Detachable Braided USB cable with Velcro
-- Synapse 2.0 enabled
-- Sleeve for protection
-- Approx. weight: 950 g / 2.09 lbs.
For more information about the Razer BlackWidow Stealth Tournament Edition, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/blackwidow.
Razer(TM) is the world leader in high performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments. Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers. (TM)
CONTACT: USA/Latin America, Kevin Scarpati, Kevin.Scarpati@razerzone.com; or Europe, Timo Helmke, Timo.Helmke@razerzone.com; or Asia Pacific, Jarieul Wong, Jarieul.Wong@razerzone.com; or China, Chris Chen; Chris.Chen@razerzone.com
The Razer(TM) Ouroboros Puts Infinity In The Palm Of Your Hand
World leading game peripheral company launches an ergonomic, ambidextrous mouse customizable for all users
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Razer, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, today announced the release of the Razer Ouroboros at ChinaJoy 2012. Like its namesake, the elite gaming mouse can evolve without limit, with fully-customizable ergonomics that are adjustable for any hand size and grip style.
No two people have the same sized hands, and everyone grips his or her mouse differently. When researching form factor preferences for ambidextrous mice, Razer's team of ergonomic scientists and engineers discovered three key factors in design: the length of the mouse, the back arch and the grip profile. With this in mind, the Razer Ouroboros is designed for precision gaming, with an adjustable palm rest capable of moving up to 0.9 in. (20 mm), suitable for people of varying hand sizes.
The Ouroboros additionally boasts two interchangeable side panels for altering the footprint of the mouse to suit claw, palm or hybrid grip styles, and it has an adjustable back tilt angle to ensure palm support for gaming comfort and endurance. Its enhanced sensor technology is capable of up to 8200 dpi, and a dedicated, built-in dpi clutch trigger button ensures players can achieve pinpoint precision when needed. Powered by a single rechargeable AA battery, the Razer Ouroboros ensures a minimum of 12 hrs. of drag-free, lag-less play.
Adding even more versatility to the mix, Razer has also included an upgraded, award-winning 4G Dual Sensor System, and gaming-grade, 1 ms wireless technology, providing the option for wired or wireless use.
"Designed for excellence and total ownage, the Razer Ouroboros was intended to be wielded by all serious gamers looking to win any FPS, RTS or RPG with custom-made dominance," said Robert "RazerGuy" Krakoff, president of Razer USA. "We are proud to introduce it as Razer's first gaming mouse that features optimized, customizable, ambidextrous ergonomics that better fit the curvature of any and every hand size and personal grip style by delivering ultimate comfort, control, power and built-in intelligence to ascend to gaming immortality."
About Razer Ouroboros Gaming Mouse:
The Razer Ouroboros ambidextrous wireless gaming mouse is designed for both right- and left-handed gamers. It offers fully customizable ergonomics and a fit for every hand size--big or small--by allowing adjustment of the arched palm rest and back. Two interchangeable side panels ensure you're using your preferred grip style at all times. Game for hours-on-end while minimizing fatigue and maximizing comfort.
Razer's highly advanced 8200 dpi 4G Dual Sensor System powers the mouse. This gaming-grade mouse sensor combines a laser and an optical sensor to enhance tracking precision and detect surfaces 10 times faster than previous generation sensors. Its all-new dpi clutch lets you temporarily reduce or increase the dpi as you game, so you can go from high-sensitivity assault to more measured sniper, then back to assault again, as needed.
The Razer Ouroboros also features an ultra-low 1 ms latency wireless play that is as responsive and precise as when it is corded. You're as free to swipe and destroy as your play style dictates.
Price:
U.S. $129.99 / EU EUR129.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - Q4 2012
Worldwide - Q4 2012
Product features:
-- Customizable ergonomics to fit all hand sizes and grip styles
-- 8200 dpi 4G Dual Sensor System
-- Gaming-grade wireless technology with dock
-- Razer Synapse 2.0 enabled
-- 11 programmable Hyperesponse buttons
-- 1000 Hz Ultrapolling/1 ms response time
-- Up to 200 in. per sec./50 g acceleration
-- 2.1 m/7 ft. braided fiber cable
-- Approximate Size : 116 mm to 136 mm/4.57 in. to 5.35 in. (length) x 71
mm/2.80 in. (width) x 42 mm/1.65 in. (height)
-- Approximate Weight: 115 g/0.25 lbs. (without battery) to 135 g/0.29 lbs.
(with battery)
-- Battery life: Approx. 12 hrs. (continuous gaming)
For more information about the Razer Ouroboros, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/ouroboros
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About the Razer Group:
Razer(TM) is the world leader in high performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers(TM).
CONTACT: USA/Latin America, Kevin Scarpati, Kevin.Scarpati@razerzone.com, Europe, Timo Helmke, Timo.Helmke@razerzone.com, Asia Pacific, Jarieul Wong, Jarieul.Wong@razerzone.com, China, Chris Chen, Chris.Chen@razerzone.com
LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marina Auto Body, a Los Angeles based collision center that specializes in repairing Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Scion and Ford models, has recently launched a new website: http://www.marinaautobody.com. This website was created for customers to learn more about Marina Auto Body's services, facility and their team members. The new site will also provide a way for customers to check on the status of their vehicle by simply imputing their phone number in an online form. They will then instantly receive an updated repair status report.
When involved in a car accident, it can be very stressful and confusing to try and figure out the whole repair process, both with your insurance provider and with the body shop you use for repairing your vehicle. That's why Marina Auto Body included their FAQ page that lists all the most popular questions that customers ask when they first get into a car accident. Customers can also look through the location and hours page for directions, and use the online contact form with any questions they have.
Popular Cleopatra Slots From IGT Now Available on DoubleDown Casino
Cleopatra Comes to Facebook's Largest Virtual Casino on the Heels of Da Vinci Diamonds' Recent Success
SEATTLE, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Double Down Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), and operator of the world's largest virtual casino on Facebook, has announced the launch of IGT's Cleopatra on DoubleDown Casino.
Cleopatra, a slot popular with players on casino floors around the world, is the second IGT land-based title to make the move to DoubleDown Casino, following the successful launch of Da Vinci Diamonds in mid-June. Since its debut, over two-hundred thousand people have played Da Vinci Diamonds on a daily basis on DoubleDown Casino. The launch of Cleopatra builds upon DoubleDown Casino's expansion of popular land-based titles now available for free-play online.
Cleopatra fans can enjoy their favorite game features on DoubleDown Casino, including a 20-payline game configuration, double the award value when line wins include the Wild Cleopatra symbol, and high-action reels with quality visuals.
"Building on the success of the recent launch of Da Vinci Diamonds into the DoubleDown Casino, we are proud to offer players yet another of IGT's most iconic slot themes," said Robert Melendres, IGT executive vice president of emerging businesses. "With its launch on DoubleDown Casino, Cleopatra fans now have another way to experience and enjoy their favorite game."
DoubleDown Casino now features more than 20 free slot games that provide fun and exciting casino-style entertainment, including tournament play. The roster of games on the DoubleDown Casino includes popular slots such as Da Vinci Diamonds, American Idol and Brady Bunch, which feature fun interactive bonus rounds for engaging play.
About Double Down Interactive
Double Down Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of International Game Technology, is the leading casual games developer of "fun to play" casino experiences on the Internet. With veterans from top online game companies, the team is committed to providing consumers an online social casino experience that is unrivaled by anything else available. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or http://www.doubledowncasino.com. Double Down Interactive is based in Seattle, Washington.
About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT's recent acquisition of Double Down Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or http://www.facebook.com/IGT.
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IGT
CONTACT: Shanna Sabet, IGT Public Relations, +1-702-669-7537, Shanna.Sabet@IGT.com
Marina Auto Body Shop in Huntington Beach Announces New Website
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marina Auto Body, a collision center in Huntington Beach that specializes in repairing Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Scion and Ford models, has recently launched a new website: http://www.marinaautobodyhb.com. Orange County customers can now explore this user-friendly site and find out everything they want to know about Marina Auto Body, including their services, facility and team members. They can also see their location and hours and use an online contact form for any questions, concerns or feedback.
Oftentimes when someone gets into a car accident, the next steps are somewhat confusing and stressful. What does the car repair process look like? How many estimates do I need to get? That is why Marina Auto Body included a FAQ section on their site, to inform customers of what they can expect when undergoing this process. To know the repair status for their vehicle, customers can also submit their phone number in an online form and instantly see the status of their vehicle.
UT's Cockrell School of Engineering proudly announces the launch of its Engineering Management MS degree - ONLINE!
AUSTIN, Texas, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- College graduates with engineering backgrounds can now earn a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management - ONLINE - from the Cockrell School of Engineering. The 24-month degree, which is the newest expansion of Cockrell's focused master's degree programs, will launch in August 2012.
"The Masters of Science in Engineering Management gives you the skills to excel in engineering and technology based companies," said Steve Nichols, PhD, director. "This program helps students build a lasting network of like-minded professionals who share their enthusiasm and drive to succeed."
Students will complete 30 credit hours over 24 months in a comprehensive program designed to provide real-world, immediately applicable skills. The curriculum provides an understanding and ability to implement the latest methods and technology for business decisions including personnel issues, strategic decision making and project management.
The University of Texas at Austin program joins a rapidly growing number of master's programs aimed at working professionals, both in the United States and abroad. The program will help meet the needs of employers seeking students with both leadership skills and a solid technical background.
"We are enthusiastic about taking the lead in launching this online MS degree for engineering leaders," said Cath Polito, Director of the Center for Lifelong Engineering Education. "Our students are up-and-comers from prominent employers such as Advanced Micro Devices, Applied Materials, Boeing, Dell, IBM, and more."
Applications are now being accepted for the class of 2014, the deadline to apply: November 1, 2012. Costs for the degree, including tuition, fees and books, are $40,000 for onsite students and $42,000 for online students.
To find out more about the program or to apply, visit the Cockrell Master of Science in Engineering Management website.
Center for Lifelong Engineering Education Contact: Trammie Anderson, 512.232.5550.
About the Center for Lifelong Engineering Education
The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering is one of the Top 10 distinguished engineering schools in the country. Our professional development department, the Center for Lifelong Engineering Education, provides busy engineers with immediately applicable, real-world knowledge through individual courses, master's degrees and on-site custom courses. What Starts Here Changes The World. Learn more at http://www.UTclee.org.
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Madonna Special Club Show at Paris' Olympia to be Streamed Live via the LoveLive YouTube Channel this Thursday, July 26th
LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following overwhelming demand for tickets to Madonna's intimate club show scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 26(th) at the historic Olympia in Paris, the Material Girl has invited her fans around the world to see her performance via a live global stream through LoveLive's YouTube channel beginning 10:15pm Paris time CET; 4:15pm ET. There will also be a post stream of the show where the footage can be viewed in its entirety.
The show, which was confirmed by Live Nation - Madonna's MDNA international tour partner -, will include songs from the artist's current album, MDNA, along with her new single, "Turn Up The Radio" as well as several classics. MDNA which was released by Universal Records debuted at No. 1 in over 40 countries. The Olympia, founded in 1888 has been the site of legendary shows by performers such as Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour. .
Toby L, Creative Director of LoveLive commented: "We are beyond elated to be hosting a global stream of one of the world's most iconic artists in such a unique and intimate circumstance which will bring our audience closer than ever to Madonna. This performance typifies what we're doing with the LoveLive music series, which will continue to feature the world's most recognisable music artists."
Patrick Walker, Senior Director, Content Partnerships EMEA, YouTube commented: "It's incredibly exciting that Madonna's performance from this iconic, intimate venue will be available to her fans around the world via YouTube. No one needs to miss out on this great addition to YouTube's music line-up this summer."
Madonna's MDNA Tour, currently whirling through Europe, has reaffirmed her reputation as one of the most thrilling and fearless performers ever: "Spectacular" raved the Mail. "Seeing Madonna live is a privilege," glowed The Independent. "Another world-class show her fans will lap up," raved The Sun. "Madonna's back with a vengeance...our disco Messiah," commented MOJO Magazine.
LoveLive is the leading provider of high-quality music content and associated services for brands, broadcasters, digital platforms and labels; combining unique access to music rights with digital and marketing capability to create original, authentic and compelling content and campaigns, delivered across a variety of channels. Established in 2008 by industry entrepreneur Richard Cohen (CEO), LoveLive is run as a partnership with Sam Jones (COO), Toby L (Co-Creative Director) and Tim Dellow (Co-Creative Director). In 2011 LoveLive shot over 450 live performances including the global album launch of Adele, produced industry first Pay Per View events for Florence + The Machine. For more information on LoveLive go to http://www.lovelive.tv
About YouTube
YouTube is the world's most popular online video community allowing millions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. Our mission is for YOU to discover and shape the world through video. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small. YouTube, LLC is based in San Bruno, CA and is a subsidiary of Google Inc.
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.
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Live Nation
CONTACT: Press Information, For Madonna, Liz Rosenberg Media, +1-212-991-4290, liz@lizrosenbergmedia.com; For LoveLive, Franklin Rae Communications, +44 20 7490 4050, Victoria Hartley, victoria@franklinrae.com, Martin McGourty, martin@franklinrae.com ; For Live Nation, Liz Morentin, +1-310-975-6860, lizmorentin@livenation.com
CENTREVILLE, Va., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Carfax today announced that an Android version of the Carfax Reports mobile app is available to smartphone users. Carfax Vehicle History Reports can be viewed in a matter of seconds with just a few screen taps. Used car shoppers needing Carfax information have three ways to access it - entering the vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate or scanning the barcode.
"Consumers love the ease and convenience of mobile apps," said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. "Now, vital information from Carfax about a car's past is available to Android smartphone users anytime, anywhere. In addition, the license plate feature is especially useful when considering cars that are for sale by owner."
The mobile app for Android features user-friendly interfaces to access Carfax. The streamlined process quickly delivers Carfax information that car buyers need to find the right used car. In addition, Carfax Vehicle History Reports run from any computer or device automatically populate to and are viewable in the app.
The Carfax Reports app for Android is a free download on Google Play. Just search 'Carfax Reports' or click this link: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.carfax.consumer. Carfax also released the Carfax Reports mobile app for iPhone users in November 2011.
About Carfax (http://www.carfax.com)
Carfax is the vehicle history expert for used car buyers, sellers and the automotive industry. Carfax created the Vehicle History Report in 1986 and maintains the largest vehicle history database ever assembled, comprising over 10 billion vehicle records from more than 34,000 sources across North America. A Carfax® Vehicle History Report(TM), the most trusted resource for vehicle history information, is an essential step in the used car buying process. Get free Carfax® Reports from dealers wherever used cars are sold online or look for Carfax Advantage(TM) dealers in your area and say 'Show Me the Carfax'. For used car buying tips or to purchase a Carfax® Report, visit http://www.carfax.com.
Connect with us on Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn and Twitter@CarfaxReports, read our Blog and Customer Stories, and watch us on YouTube. Friend Car Fox on Facebook and follow him on Twitter@TheCarFox. Download the 'Carfax Reports' mobile app from the App Store(SM) and Google Play(SM).
Corporate Big Data to the Cloud with Enterprise Enabler
Stone Bond Technologies Manages Expectations of Big Data
HOUSTON, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leveraging the cloud for Big Data brings a host of opportunities not usually found within the walls of a corporate enterprise. The cloud brings an elasticity to try new architectures, explore new applications and meld your legacy data with Social and New Media for breakthrough business tools such as Predictive Analytics. The trouble with the cloud is the justified concern about maintaining data security. Stone Bond Technologies resolves this issue with Enterprise Enabler, the flagship product for complex data integrations in a hosted and cloud environment.
The most valuable information to your company is probably not social media but rather your corporate data. With Enterprise Enabler you have the solution for Federating, Virtualizing and Leveraging your Big Data in the cloud.
With our Virtualization Technology:
-- Your Data remains your data. Your data is never physically copied or
placed to the cloud or anywhere along the way for that matter
-- Single step processing. Data is accessed, transformed, aligned and
virtualized in a single execution
-- The data integration is end-user aware. The end user of the cloud
application will see only the data he has authority to see.
-- Your data is immediately actionable. Users of the cloud applications can
update and add data on their screens, and the data is passed back to the
source for updating, provided the user has authorization to do that.
Pamela Szabo, CTO of Stone Bond commented, "In order to be effective at leveraging your Big Data assets, integrating Big Data sources must be treated with streamlined transformation, federation, and virtualization, in an exceptionally unified architecture. It also requires the ability to handle complex data handling with inline quality checks and error handling. This is necessary to provide the high performance requirement and is achieved by eliminating the classic steps through multiple components for extraction, transformation, staging to federate, and transforming again to align to the destination."
The explosion of social media certainly brings a new dimension on rapidly growing, potentially valuable data, and poses the challenge of making it as valuable as the Big Data you already have but Big Data has been around for a long time. Just think about the huge bodies of data that corporations have been gathering and analyzing.
Corporate Big Data is not like Social Media:
-- It's not in one place like the cloud for Social Media
-- It's across different organizations and geographies
-- It looks different each place
Pamela Szabo continued, "I think of the Big Data focus as being on how to make it useful, not just for business analytics, but more importantly, to make it actionable to your elastic and agile enterprise. This means your solutions need to be something that can be configured in very short time frames, which means eliminating custom coding."
By adding Stone Bond's patented Integration Integrity Manager, companies can simultaneously federate and virtualize their Big Data in a cloud environment and monitor and manage the actionable metadata. Utilizing the Integration Integrity Manager within the data cloud notifies developers, database architects and network administrators of potential data integrity changes at the metadata level.
ABOUT STONE BOND TECHNOLOGIES
Stone Bond Technologies, L.P. is the leading provider of business integration software for data virtualization, federation and orchestration delivering the industry's fastest time-to-value. As the only integration solution to scale both up and down to meet business needs, Stone Bond provides software solutions that help businesses improve their bottom line by streamlining interaction among business systems. To learn more about Stone Bond Technologies please visit, http://www.stonebond.com.
One or more United States patents cover Integration Integrity Manager. Enterprise Enabler is a registered trademark of Stone Bond Technologies, L.P. Other trade names used in this document are acknowledged to be the properties of their respective owners.
Contact:
Todd Brinegar
1-713-622-8798
tbrinegar@stonebond.com
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Anzify.com Launches "Win Gold For Country And Charity Global Contest"
Anzify.com launches the win gold for country and charity global contest. The winning online Anzify store receives a medal on behalf of their country and 5% of all site sales during the contest period will be donated to a charity selected by the winning Anzify shop
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Anzify.com is launching a very unique selling contest. The contest, called "win gold for country and charity global contest" is inviting online sellers to compete in an online sales contest like no other. The Anzify seller who records the highest Gross Sales in a 36 day sales period wins the contest. The contest starts on Friday, July 27th 2012 and ends on mid night of Friday, 31st August 2012. Anzify.com will donate 5% of all Gross Sales transacted on Anzify.com during this 36 day period to a charity selected by the owner of the winning online Anzify store. In addition, the winning online store owner will be presented with a medal on behalf of his/her country. Win gold for country and charity global contest is an initiative that is blending the spirit of competition, online selling and charity.
The contest will encourage consumers to support local, regional and even national businesses. It will also see home based business and would be entrepreneurs set up an online shop on Anzify to participate in the contest and grow their business. Because setting up an online shop in Anzify is easy, and listing items for sale is free, the Anzify marketplace provides a 'risk free' opportunity for entrepreneurs to get online without the need to invest in additional software or hardware or have special programming skills. Listing an item on Anzify is free. When an item sells, Anzify charges a 15% site commission which is automatically paid to Anzify when the buyer makes a payment.
Win for gold for country and charity global contest starts on Friday, July 27th to Friday, August 31st, 2012. Participants can sign up any time. After registration, on or after this date, the online store owner with the highest Gross Sales (converted to USD) at midnight GMT 31st August 2012 will be declared the winner. http://anzify.com
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Anzify
CONTACT: Adrian Gordon, Business Excellence Academy, 61 438 332 927
AirTight Delivers the Most Flexible Configuration, Deployment and Pricing in the Global WLAN Industry
Customers Can Choose From Among Fully Software Configurable APs, 4 Ways to Host the WLAN and WIPS Solutions, and 3 Pricing Models
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTight® Networks, the global leader in wireless security solutions, today announced the addition of its new C60 Access Point/Sensor to its portfolio of Wi-Fi Access Point/Sensor devices which are fully software configurable, giving enterprises complete flexibility in how they want to rollout Wi-Fi and control their security posture. Customers have the flexibility to change the Wi-Fi access and WIPS operation modes centrally on any number of devices at one time and have a mix of devices with different modes at the same time. And all this can be managed from a single Web-based console, regardless of the size of deployment.
The new AirTight C60 is a multimodal dual radio, dual concurrent device that can be operated as: (a) an 802.11n AP with or without background WIPS scanning on both radios, (b) an 802.11n AP on one radio and dedicated WIPS sensor on the other radio scanning both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, or (c) a WIPS sensor on both radios, one scanning the 2.4 GHz frequency band and the other scanning the 5 GHz frequency band. The innovative design of C60 also makes it the only dual radio device that can deliver 3x3 MIMO performance on 802.3af power budget.
Depending on their requirements, enterprises can choose from a variety of deployment and pricing options. The AirTight service can be hosted and managed by the widest range of deployment options - (a) the industry's most scalable global multi-tenant public cloud, (b) customer specific private cloud or (c) on-premise VMware or (d) server appliance - allowing customers to choose the option which best suits their business needs. Pricing is available as full Capex, full Opex (bundled) cloud service, or a hybrid (unbundled) cloud service. The AirTight Cloud Services(TM) can be chosen from pay-as-you-go subscription-based modules so that customers can buy only what they want and not pay for features they don't need.
Whether deploying Wi-Fi access and WIPS at ten locations or tens of thousands of locations, AirTight's unmatched flexibility in configuration, deployment and pricing makes its Wi-Fi and WIPS solutions easiest to use and most affordable compared to any competing WLAN solution, controller-based or otherwise.
AirTight Wi-Fi(TM), which was first launched in 2010, is part of the AirTight Cloud Services(TM) portfolio of products and services, which includes AirTight WIPS(TM).
About AirTight Networks
AirTight Networks is the global leader in secure Wi-Fi solutions. AirTight's patented technology protects enterprises from the growing problem of Wi-Fi security threats, while allowing organizations to better manage their WLAN environment and comply with emerging wireless compliance standards (i.e. PCI). The Company's award-winning SpectraGuard wireless intrusion prevention solution (WIPS) family provides enterprise security and compliance professionals with unparalleled capabilities to accurately detect, classify, block and locate all Wi-Fi security threats, while helping network operations staff to quickly monitor and troubleshoot WLAN performance issues. AirTight's pioneering Cloud Services family of cloud-hosted subscription services delivers the world's first and only "No Capex" multi-tenant WIPS, PCI wireless compliance and controller-less WLAN access solutions all in a single device.
AirTight's award-winning solutions are used by customers globally in the government, financial, retail, hospitality, telecom, technology, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare and education sectors. AirTight owns the seminal patents for wireless intrusion prevention technology with 24 U.S. and international patents granted to date (UK, Australia Japan) and more than 20 additional patents pending. AirTight Networks is a privately held company based in Mountain View, CA.
AirTight is a registered trademark of AirTight Networks, Inc. AirTight Networks, the AirTight Networks logo, Airtight Cloud Services and AirTight Wi-Fi are trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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AirTight Networks
CONTACT: Della Lowe, +1-650-934-8191, della.lowe@AirTightnetworks.com
AirTight Launches Most Secure and Lowest Cost Enterprise Grade Cloud Wi-Fi Solution; Reduces Deployment Costs 30%
Software Configurable 3x3 802.11n Platform Addresses Security Gaps of Other Access Products
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTight(®) Networks, the global leader in wireless security solutions, today announced the launch of the only cloud managed enterprise-class 802.11n Wi-Fi access solution embedded with AirTight's top-rated wireless intrusion detection and prevention (WIPS) for concurrent access and WIPS in a single AP platform. With this launch, the new C60 platform eliminates the security gaps inherent in all Wi-Fi access products at a cost 30% below that of any enterprise-grade 3X3 802.11n solution on the market today. Pricing is available as full Capex, full Opex (bundled) cloud service, or a hybrid (unbundled) cloud service.
With this launch, AirTight addresses the four major concerns that network administrators face when rolling out a Wi-Fi network - simplicity of deployment, ease of management, enforcement of a strong security policy across geographies and cost effectiveness - making AirTight Wi-Fi the most flexible, secure and lowest cost enterprise-grade Wi-Fi on the market today.
By combining access and security in a single platform, AirTight's cloud-managed, secure Wi-Fi has the industry's best cost/benefit for the distributed enterprise. AirTight Wi-Fi provides customers with a unified platform for wireless LAN deployment and management with functionality previously available only in cumbersome, controller-based solutions such as Cisco and Aruba or with limited deployment options from other cloud vendors.
AirTight's new dual-radio C60 AP platform can operate as a Wi-Fi access point (AP) and a dedicated WIPS sensor at the same time for full time threat detection and prevention. AirTight C60 is an innovative multimodal dual radio, dual concurrent device that can be operated as: (a) an 802.11n AP with or without background WIPS scanning on both radios, (b) an 802.11n AP on one radio and dedicated WIPS sensor on the other radio scanning both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, or (c) a WIPS sensor on both radios, one scanning the 2.4 GHz frequency band and the other scanning the 5 GHz frequency band.
AirTight has always offered its customers the widest range of deployment options - the industry's most scalable global multi-tenant public cloud, customer specific private cloud or on-premise VMware or server appliance - allowing them to choose the option which best suits their business needs and at a price point significantly lower than any competing WLAN solution, controller-based or otherwise. (See separate release issued today)
As part of this launch, AirTight also introduced a fully customizable HTML5 user interface, giving network administrators a blank canvas to create the optimal WLAN management console for their individual business requirements. See separate press release issued today.
"With AirTight, cost and security are not mutually exclusive. AirTight is now providing distributed enterprises with a WLAN plus WIPS solution that can easily scale to tens of thousands of APs, can be managed in the cloud and deployed cost effectively," said David King, Chairman and CEO of AirTight. "Providing a high-performance software configurable AP with embedded security creates a new paradigm for deploying enterprise-class Wi-Fi. AirTight pioneered wireless intrusion prevention and PCI compliance scanning in the cloud and providing both APs and full WIPS security concurrently in this new platform is a natural progression of that leadership."
Availability and Pricing
The C-60 Platform will be GA in September with U.S. pricing starting at $795. The HTML5 UI is available now. More information is available at http://go.airtightnetworks.com/cloud-wifi.html.
AirTight Wi-Fi(TM), which was first launched in 2010, is part of the AirTight Cloud Services(TM) portfolio of products and services, which includes AirTight WIPS(TM).
About AirTight Networks
AirTight Networks is the global leader in secure Wi-Fi solutions. AirTight's patented technology protects enterprises from the growing problem of Wi-Fi security threats, while allowing organizations to better manage their WLAN environment and comply with emerging wireless compliance standards (i.e. PCI). The Company's award-winning SpectraGuard wireless intrusion prevention solution (WIPS) family provides enterprise security and compliance professionals with unparalleled capabilities to accurately detect, classify, block and locate all Wi-Fi security threats, while helping network operations staff to quickly monitor and troubleshoot WLAN performance issues. AirTight's pioneering Cloud Services family of cloud-hosted subscription services delivers the world's first and only "No Capex" multi-tenant WIPS, PCI wireless compliance and controller-less WLAN access solutions all in a single device.
AirTight's award-winning solutions are used by customers globally in the government, financial, retail, hospitality, telecom, technology, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare and education sectors. AirTight owns the seminal patents for wireless intrusion prevention technology with 24 U.S. and international patents granted to date (UK, Australia Japan) and more than 20 additional patents pending. AirTight Networks is a privately held company based in Mountain View, CA.
AirTight is a registered trademark of AirTight Networks, Inc. AirTight Networks, the AirTight Networks logo, Airtight Cloud Services and AirTight Wi-Fi are trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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AirTight Networks
CONTACT: Della Lowe, +1-650-934-8191, della.lowe@AirTightnetworks.com
Enterprise Embrace of Android Grows as Smartphone Activations Nearly Double, but iOS Still the Leading Platform According to Good Technology's Q2 2012 Device Activation Report
Mobility within Government/Public Sector, Manufacturing and Retail Industries Grows
Enterprise Embrace of Android Grows as Smartphone Activations Nearly Double, but iOS Still the Leading Platform According to Good Technology's Q2 2012 Device Activation Report
Mobility within Government/Public Sector, Manufacturing and Retail Industries GrowsSUNNYVALE, Calif., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Technology (http://www.good.com), the leader in secure enterprise mobility solutions, today released its second quarter device activation report. The full report (http://media.www1.good.com/documents/Good_Q2_2012_Data_Report.pdf) provides a breakdown of smartphones and tablets activated by Good's enterprise customers to pinpoint notable changes and trends in device and mobile operating system usage within corporations. This quarter's results demonstrated that while Android smartphone usage within the enterprise nearly doubled, iOS continues to be the dominant smartphone platform, led primarily by the iPhone 4S.
On average, the two most recently released iPhones and iPads drove the majority of activations between April 1 and June 30, 2012. The iPhone 4S was the top device, driving nearly twice as many activations as any other smartphone, with 30.8 percent of activations for the quarter.
Android Smartphone Activations Nearly Double in Q2 and Windows Phone Joins the Race
Apple iOS device activations still account for more than twice the number of Android activations in the enterprise when it comes to overall platform activations. iOS accounted for 70.8 percent, Android was 28.3 percent and Windows Phone 7 was 0.9 percent.
Corporate use of Android smartphones nearly doubled quarter over quarter, capturing 36.9 percent of total activations, led by the popular Samsung Galaxy SII, which ranked fifth in "Top 10" devices this quarter at 4.6 percent. Other "Top 10" Android devices include Samsung's Galaxy SII and the Motorola Droid Razr which claimed the fifth and sixth spots. Both of these Android smartphones outpaced the original iPad and iPhone 3S, which ranked seventh and eighth, down slightly from their respective fifth and sixth place spots last quarter.
Additionally, while tablet adoption by the enterprise continued to grow--dominated by the iPad, which accounted for 94.5 percent overall tablet activations-- smartphone usage still outnumbered tablet usage by three to one, accounting for 73 percent of total mobile device activations. Android saw another increase in this category for the quarter, as Android tablets captured 5.5 percent of total tablet activations, up from 2.7 percent last quarter.
Windows Phone made its debut in Good's data report this quarter, following the company's release of Windows Phone 7.5 support in April 2012. While Windows Phone only accounted for 1.2 percent of overall activations in Q2, this number may grow in future quarters with the rollout of Windows 8 and the introduction of additional Windows Phone devices.
Government, Manufacturing and Retail Industries Embrace Mobility
Good's data report also showed a notable shift in the use of mobile devices by government/public sector organizations, manufacturing and retail organizations. As compared to Q1 2012, government deployments rose from approximately five percent to eight percent of total activations, manufacturing rose from four to seven percent, and retail activations rose from three percent to five percent during the quarter. While these sectors have traditionally been slower to adopt mobility solutions, Good is seeing increasing numbers of its customers in these sectors ignite and grow their mobile deployments.
"Mobility is not simply another device for IT to support or hurdle to overcome. Rather, it's a much broader shift to a new way to empower employees, customers and partners with new applications to connect and collaborate as never before," said John Herrema, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy for Good Technology. "Our device activations report shows that more and more of our customers--across all industries--are really embracing mobility as a new strategy for boosting productivity and business insight. We expect to see continued growth of support for iOS, Android and Windows platforms in Q3 as more of these devices come to market and our customers continue to expand their enterprise mobility programs."
About Good Technology
Good Technology, the leader in secure enterprise mobility solutions, creates a world where employees can securely connect, communicate, and collaborate using their personal iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices. A world where IT can manage mobile apps, devices and enterprise data simply and safely to increase overall business productivity. A world where business information can travel wherever it needs to go, without putting sensitive enterprise or personal data at risk. Good Technology's customers include more than 4,000 organizations worldwide, including FORTUNE 100(TM) leaders in financial services, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, manufacturing, legal, and government. Learn more at http://www.good.com.
Media contacts:
Siobhan Lyons
Good Technology
430 N. Mary Avenue, Suite 200
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Phone: +1.408.212.7404
Email: pr@good.com
Matt Marquess
Spark PR for Good Technology
Phone: +1.415.962.8200
Email: pr@good.com
Topps Brings Topps BUNT, Its Casual Social Game For Baseball Fans, To The iPhone
Topps BUNT now available on the iPhone for the second half of the MLB season
NEW YORK, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Do you like baseball and having fun? That's the simple question that The Topps Company, Inc. is asking today as it launches Topps BUNT, its casual social game for baseball fans, on the iPhone.
Topps BUNT turns following the Major League Baseball season into a game. The app, available now on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, invites fans to have more fun as they root for their favorite baseball team and players.
Topps BUNT is like hanging out in the bleacher seats at a baseball game. Baseball fans declare their team allegiance; talk baseball with friends, family members, and other fans; collect and trade their favorite real-world Major League Baseball players; and earn points based on their actual performance on the field. The more engaged a fan is in Major League Baseball, the better he will do in the app's massive leaderboard. Additional new features include:
-- New Friends Leaderboard: easily add your baseball friends and foes for
trash talking and better head-to-head competition with tighter Facebook
Connect integration.
-- Trade Chats: nudge your trading partner along with a few choice words
when proposing or responding to trade offers.
-- Out of Left Field News: learn about your favorite baseball player's
performance, his locker room antics, or his bizarre pre-game ritual.
Enjoy the lighter side of baseball with expanded editorial coverage.
"Topps BUNT is developed with the casual, everyday fan in mind," said Michael Bramlage, Vice President of Digital at the Topps Company, Inc. "Traditional fantasy games are based on real-world baseball events, but are games of skill that require considerable time and energy to keep up. Casual baseball games are made for fun, but feature simulated, fictional baseball events that do not create meaningful connections to Major League Baseball games, teams, or players. With Topps BUNT, we are blending the two categories, creating the first-ever casual baseball game that uses real, not simulated, baseball events. Ultimately, our goal is to create an easy to learn, snack-sized, and accessible experience that is equal parts skill and entertainment."
Topps BUNT is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
For more information, please visit bunt.topps.com.
ABOUT THE TOPPS COMPANY, INC.
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TOMBALL, Texas, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Online jewelry and watch retailer, DW's Treasure Chest LLC, today introduced its new online store at http://www.DWsTreasureChest.com.
DWsTreasureChest.com features bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, watches and other miscellaneous items. Owner and Operator of DW's Treasure Chest LLC, Diedra Walker, states, "We look forward to launching our online business and becoming an internet shopping destination for individuals looking to find the perfect piece at a great price."
Items found at DWsTreasureChest.com are intended to have limited availability, as many items are unique pieces. Walker adds, "We'd much rather have a small collection of unique 'treasures' for people to add to their personal style and wardrobe, rather than a giant selection of common pieces. Tomorrow, we could have an entirely new selection, and that's exciting for both us and our shoppers."
DWsTreasureChest.com updates products and replenishes each category with new items as inventory diminishes. Items can be found as low as $20, with high-quality designer-name items priced at several hundred dollars. All items purchased can be economically shipped anywhere within the United States and Canada, and all major credit cards are accepted.
The website will soon host a blog within DWsTreasureChest.com. The new blog is expected to launch within the upcoming month, sharing various topics surrounding fashion, online shopping, product reviews, seasonal items and more.
Intel, MTV Iggy Unite To Unveil 'The Music Experiment'
Fans Use Social Media to Unlock Secret Locations in Select Cities for Exclusive Concerts Featuring Of Monsters and Men, Santigold and The Jezabels
NEW YORK, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Intel Corporation and MTV Iggy, MTV's global music brand, today unveiled "The Music Experiment," an all-new series of free live shows held at secret locations in select cities nationwide and powered by fan activity on social media. Through "The Music Experiment," each fan tweet using #musicexperiment will incrementally zoom a satellite map and reveal locations where fans can obtain ticket, venue and theme information for the live shows. The experience begins at musicexperiment.com, where fans can access the map and interact with exclusive artist content. Engagement continues as fans attend the shows and participate in videos which are featured on MTV's on-air, online and social media platforms.
The first "Music Experiment" show features Icelandic artists Of Monsters and Men and will be held at a yet-disclosed, offbeat venue in New York City on Thursday, July 26. Additional shows will be held through November, and include performances by Santigold in Chapel Hill, N.C.; and The Jezabels in Portland, Ore.
"As a result of our relationship with MTV and our joint effort on The Music Experiment, we are able to pair two iconic brands to provide an unforgettable technology and music experience," said David Veneski, Intel's U.S. media director. "As we build out the Ultrabook(TM)category, we're acutely focused on an audience younger than we've ever targeted before. Entertainment, with music at the forefront, is the foundation of our advertising focus in 2012 and is a medium that resonates well with this audience."
"'How can we make the connection that fans and artists have built through social media, turn it into a full-on creative collaboration, and reinvent the concert experience?' That's the question driving 'The Music Experiment,'" said Nusrat Durrani, general manager of MTV Iggy, a multi-platform global music brand connecting America with music and pop culture trending around the world. "Intel is at the intersection of creativity and technology where today's music thrives, and we're excited to work with them to create a next-level concert experience for the globally minded, socially savvy music fan."
Custom commercial spots on MTV, MTV2, mtvU, MTV.com, MTV2.com, mtvU.com and MTVIggy.com will tease the secret shows and drive fans to musicexperiment.com. Fans can also access the "Music Experiment" Facebook app, which rewards the most engaged fans with VIP passes to the shows, a special post-show screening and a chance to win Intel-inspired Ultrabook(TM) devices.
Each show will feature uniquely themed musical performances in unusual, visually stunning venues where audiences become creative collaborators through live Instagram, Facebook and Twitter integrations. On-site imagery and art installations add to the transformative experience. Fans attending "Music Experiment" shows are instructed to dress theme-appropriately, as they will be showcased in music videos, social media and additional content generated from the shows. The video content generated from each show will include performance highlights and audience participation. All exclusive elements from the show will be produced and featured at musicexperiment.com.
About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.
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About MTV World
MTV World connects globally minded millennials with music and pop culture trends and creates original programming for targeted audiences across multi-platform brands. The division includes MTV Iggy, featuring emerging music from around the world, MTV K, devoted to global K-Pop, and MTV Desi, focused on South Asian music and pop culture. It also creates innovative content and programs for advertising partners. MTV World is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).