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CollabNet To Host Free Webinar Series On Five Steps To Achieve Enterprise Cloud Development

Next webinar to explain why community architectures are vital for Agile development

BRISBANE, Calif, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 

    WHO:      Jeff Reynolds
              Director Community Management Services
              CollabNet (http://www.collab.net)

               Reynolds is an experienced veteran at CollabNet, with more than 20 years of software
               development experience. He currently is director of community management services at
               CollabNet where he helps customers develop strong communities in their business
               enterprise.

    WHAT:     "Community Driven Software Development - What you Need to Know"

               CollabNet's blueprint for Enterprise Cloud Development (ECD) maps out a path of five
               steps to success. In this second installment of the five-part webinar series,
               attendees will hear from one of the industry's foremost experts on how to achieve ECD
               within their own organization. Attendees will learn how to leverage the centralization
               of their development assets. Participants will see first-hand an example of a software
               forge for collaborative application development and deployment. Reynolds will explain
               how a software forge facilitates organizational alignment and collaboration, for
               improved IT asset reuse and faster time to market. By organizing enterprise
               architecture, business- and technology lines into collaborative and hierarchical
               categories, companies also have increased program oversight, streamlined project
               launches, and simplified the off- and on-boarding of project staff. The webinar will
               conclude with a Q&A session with an opportunity for participants to inquire about how
               to tap the power of Enterprise Cloud Development.

    WHEN:     Wed., July 18, 10 a.m. Pacific

    REGISTER: (http://visit.collab.net/webinar-implement_community_architecture.html)

    SHARE:     #CollabNet #webinar to outline community architecture for #cloud development http://
               visit.collab.net/webinar-implement_community_architecture.html #ECD

              Or, to follow along on Twitter with tweets from this webinar, please follow @CollabNet.

    CONTACT:   For more information on CollabNet, or to arrange an interview with Jeff Reynolds, please
               contact Christie Dennison at 303-581-7760 or at (cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com).

SOURCE  CollabNet

CollabNet

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

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network To Expand In Hawaii

Nation's Largest 4G LTE Network Continues Rapid Expansion

HONOLULU, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced that it will expand the nation's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Hawaii in the coming weeks. The expanded 4G LTE network will enable customers in more parts of the Big Island, Maui and Oahu to use their wireless devices to surf the Web, stream music and video, take advantage of thousands of applications and stay in touch with family and friends, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is currently available in parts of the Big Island, Kauai, Maui and Oahu. With the planned network expansion, residents in the following areas will have access to the nation's fastest 4G network:

    --  The Big Island - including Glenwood, Papaikou, Pepeekeo, Volcano and
        Waimea
    --  Island of Oahu - including Iwilei, Kapahulu, Kualoa Point, Mapunapuna,
        Sand Island and Waipahu
    --  Maui County - including Haiku Town and Paia on the island of Maui;
        Hoolehua Airport on the island of Molokai; and Lanai City and Manele Bay
        Resort on the island of Lanai
"Our 4G LTE network provides our customers with the fastest 4G experience possible," said Russ Preite, region president for Verizon Wireless. "With our 4G LTE network, more residents, small businesses and local government in Hawaii will be able to leverage the speed and connectivity through a variety of 4G LTE devices to connect with family and friends."

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available to more than two-thirds of the U.S. population in 304 markets across the country and offers more 4G LTE coverage than all other networks combined. Verizon Wireless customers looking to experience the nation's fastest 4G network can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices, ranging from tablets, mobile hotspots, smartphones and more. Details on available devices can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

Verizon Wireless also offers a variety of smart accessories, including the FitBit Ultra Wireless Activity Tracker and theWithings WiFi Scale, for customers to use with their 4G LTE devices. A full list of smart accessories can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartaccessories.

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

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

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com

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

New IBM Software Transforms the Digital Experience

Delivers New Interactive Online Experience for 16 Million Tennis Fans on wimbledon.com

ARMONK, N.Y., July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new software that helps CMOs and CIOs transform the digital experience for employees, customers and fans across a broad range of mobile devices. 

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The new software brings together the power of social networking, analytics and mobile computing to front office operations and externally to clients, allowing companies to create exceptional Web experiences. As a result, organizations can gain faster insight on customer buying patterns and consumer sentiment allowing them to more quickly reach and engage their audiences. 

As part of today's news, IBM is also announcing the completion of a digital transformation project with the All England Lawn Tennis Club. By visiting the new http://www.wimbledon.com from a variety of devices including the iPhone, iPad, Android and other tablets, fans can share information, interact with and connect to The Championships as if they were actually there seeing the plays in real-time.   

The website also integrates with a new online TV channel, Live @ Wimbledon, alongside IBM's real time match analysis tool, SlamTracker, bringing the most comprehensive digital experience to consumers.

"Working with IBM, we've created a new digital experience that aims to showcase the beauty of Wimbledon to our millions of fans around the world. It allows them to truly engage with the Wimbledon experience as never before," said Mick Desmond, Commercial Director at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.  "Visitors can follow the progress of their favorite players, view clips of live matches, view highlights of the day's action and get scores and results delivered in real-time.  It is an increasingly interactive and engaging online experience that draws fans, players and the media in ever-greater numbers."

With the growing number of mobile devices, social networks and social media tools on the rise, CMOs struggle to reach their audiences. At the same time, CIOs are struggling to provide access to company data on every type of device for a geographically distributed workforce. Given the business realignment between marketing and technology, the CMO and CIO can no longer afford to operate on separate stages. To succeed, they'll have to forge a shared agenda to deliver business results through innovation and efficiency, working together to streamline their technology needs. The convergence of social and mobile is prompting organizations to revisit decades-old website to create exceptional web experiences to reach and engage with their audiences.

Building on these increased demands, IBM is delivering a new Customer Experience Suite giving millions of marketing professionals the power to manage and integrate all types of data on their web sites and then analyze it for deeper insight into customer buying patterns and sentiment. Also delivered today, the new IBM Intranet Experience Suite pulls together company information and data, personalized content and news, and social media and analytics, enabling employees to connect, collaborate and access information at anytime, from anywhere.

At European industrial automation technology manufacturer Omron, employees are connecting knowledge and technical know-how through the organization's Intranet, helping to meet the specific needs of their customers. Omron delivers an exceptional Web experience to its 1,700 European employees through a single communication platform that embeds relevant social data into the daily workflow.  Omron has sped knowledge sharing across boundaries and between departments, enabling employees to support customers better and faster.

"The world is changing and is becoming increasingly connected and social," said Michel Min, Head of Strategic Communication & eMarketing, Omron Europe B.V. "Because of this, we know our clients are changing as well, which is why it's increasingly important to ensure our sales teams have the right information at the right time."

Analytics to Help Marketers Engage Audiences

From digital marketing and mobile commerce, to websites and social media, marketers are inundated -- often paralyzed -- by data amassed from consumers via searches, purchase histories, Facebook "likes" and comments on Twitter. Combine that with data about in-store traffic, conversations with call centers and updates from suppliers, today's marketers confront a daily deluge of data waiting to be sifted for nuggets of intelligence they can act upon to boost their business.

By 2017, the CMO will have greater control of the IT budget than the CIO, according to Gartner(1). Marketing budgets will grow 7-8 percent over the next 12 months, which is 2-3 times that of IT budgets. However, despite their growing reliance on technology and their soaring budgets, CMOs readily admit they lack the skills that IT requires.  According to the IBM CMO Study, while 79 percent of CMOs expect high levels of complexity in their job over the next five years, only 48 percent feel prepared to deal with it. 

Because of this, it's critical for CMOs to not only be aware of and monitor the social conversation, but to truly understand the sentiment and interact one-on-one with that customer. Taking it one step further would be to integrate these conversations directly into the organization's web site, providing one place to both network and shop.

The new IBM Customer Experience Suite provides CMOs with the power to manage and integrate all types of data on their web sites and then analyze it for deeper insight into customer buying patterns and sentiment. Web data has evolved today to include social media, videos, and web-based forms, as well as traditional enterprise data such as financial, customer and order data, and transactions.  The software suite pulls together IBM's market-leading enterprise portal, web content management, forms, and enterprise social networking software into a single view.

CIOs Creating Exceptional Intranets To Help Employees Gain Insight from Data Deluge

The new IBM software also helps business leaders extend their corporate intranet to a broad range of mobile devices in an effort to deepen employee collaboration and information sharing.

According to IDC, employees typically see up to a 30 percent increase in productivity using social tools internally to complete their work(2). With unlimited access to any type of information, consumers expect this same level of information availability in their professional lives, in order to work efficiently and reach business goals quickly.

The new IBM Intranet Experience software brings the power of social and analytics capabilities to CIOs and lines of business employees helping organizations innovate and evolve their internal operations and communications. The solution pulls together company information and data, personalized content and news, and social media and analytics, enabling employees to connect, collaborate and access information at anytime, from anywhere.

For example, IBM's new intranet platform provides HR executives and business leaders with software to help employees better engage across networks and business units, and access information from a variety of sources including external and internal news feeds.

Working with IBM and its partner Portico, Omron created an award-winning business intranet, called Ozone internally, helping to create a single-source communication and collaboration platform for all 1,700 European employees. The IBM Intranet Experience Suite integrates with external social media, including Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, allowing employees to pick and choose which applications they want in their Intranet view. For example, a sales manager can leverage the Cognos software integration to ensure a clear view into monthly sales reports by region, as well as competitive background on new product updates and forecasts.

"It's essential to offer relevant social information in the right business context embedded in employee's daily workflow," continued Min. "By measuring, analyzing and filtering social information, and then injecting those insights to the right people at the right time, real business value can be generated by bringing technical know-how directly to the customer."

Omron has the ambition to connect employees worldwide, with its Ozone intranet being expanded into Asia today. Omron Europe is also testing mobile access for all popular devices including the iPad.

Sources:
(1) Gartner Webinar, By 2017 the CMO Will Spend More on IT Than the CIO, January 2012 
(2) IDC, Measuring for Success: Social Business ROI, Doc # DR2011_T7_ET, Mar 2011   

Media Contact:
Hanna Smigala
IBM Media Relations
1-720-342-5343
smigala@us.ibm.com

SOURCE  IBM Corporation

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IBM Corporation

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

Jay & Silent Bob Make Mobile Game Debut

Ice Cap Games and SMarcade team up to bring Kevin Smith's popular characters to the Apple App Store

SAN DIEGO, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice Cap Games today announced the launch of two iOS games in collaboration with SMarcade, a division of SModCo, featuring Jay & Silent Bob, the popular comic duo from the films of world-renowned director Kevin Smith. Jay & Silent Bob in Let Us Dance and Jay & Silent Bob in Too Fat to Fly were developed by Game Team One and Powerhouse Animation, and are currently available for download from the Apple App Store for both iPhone and iPad devices.

Jay & Silent Bob in Too Fat to Fly is a challenge-based physics game, where players assist Jay in launching Silent Bob through various environments such as a shopping mall and the streets of New Jersey. Through the completion of challenges, players have the opportunity to unlock special features and upgrades, including new costumes for Jay and Silent Bob. Players can also unlock the extra content by purchasing virtual coins within the game. In celebration of the games launch at San Diego Comic-Con, Too Fat To Fly also features special edition downloadable character skins of "Zombie Jay" & "Zombie Silent Bob." Too Fat to Fly is available for $0.99 on the iTunes App Store.

Too Fat To Fly for iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jay-silent-bob-in-too-fat-to-fly/id541591374?mt=8
Too Fat To Fly for iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jay-silent-bob-in-too-fat-to-fly/id541592509?mt=8

In Jay & Silent Bob in Let Us Dance, it's breakdance party time with two of New Jersey's favorite residents. Jay's got the moves, and Silent Bob brought his classic boom box full of funky tunes. It's up to you to keep the rhythm and help Jay prove to the rest of Jersey that he's King of breakers. Let Us Dance is a match-based rhythm game, challenging players to match colored-button presses to the beat of the music in an effort to prolong Jay's acrobatic dance moves. The game comes with three unique styles of music, and provides addictive gameplay like only the View Askewniverse can. Jay & Silent Bob in Let Us Dance is now available on the iTunes App Store for free.

Let Us Dance! for iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jay-silent-bob-in-let-us-dance!/id541593308?mt=8
Let Us Dance! for iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jay-silent-bob-in-let-us-dance!/id541593830?mt=8

"Ice Cap's mission is to produce high quality, premium titles for mobile and web platforms. We're excited to partner with SMarcade and help bring the popular characters Jay & Silent Bob to the mobile gaming market," said CEO Steve Felter. "These games are fun, beautifully crafted, and feel like a natural extension of the characters into a new medium."

SMarcade is a division of SModCo, a multi-platform production company that creates television, film, games, online-radio and digital content, all based around talk. Chatter. Lip-flap. The last one only sounds dirty.

"Now, I can finally play with myself and not get bad looks for it!" says Kevin Smith. "Thanks to SMarcade's Ken Plume, Ice Cap, Powerhouse and Game Team One, I'm no longer Too Fat To Fly."

Let Us Dance and Too Fat to Fly were built using GameSalad Creator, the popular game creation platform that enables developers to publish games to iOS, Android and HTML5. Both games are available now in the iTunes App Store. Let Us Dance is available for free while Too Fat to Fly is currently priced at $0.99.

ABOUT ICE CAP GAMES
Ice Cap Games is a publisher of premium mobile and web content, focused on top tier quality games that benefit from sophisticated distribution, monetization and optimization strategies. Ice Cap Games supports both established brands and independent developers by leveraging its proprietary distribution technologies and expertise in designing, distributing and monetizing successful mobile and web games.

ABOUT SMARCADE
Airlines-challenged indie film loudmouth Kevin Smith started a conversation back in 2007: a podcast named SModcast. Since then, the conversation has grown into a SMedia empire of sold out international live shows, TV shows, movies, podcasts and books.

The SModCo banner encompasses the SModcast Network of podcasts, SModcast Pictures, SModcast Internet Radio (SIR), SModcast Internet Television (SIT) and SMarcade. Current projects include: the Hulu Original series Spoilers; the AMC series, Comic Book Men; SModcast Internet Radio with 6 million downloads currently across the network every month; SModcast Pictures, in an exclusive distribution deal with Phase 4 Films, releasing up to twelve films per year under the newly created, "Kevin Smith's SModcast Pictures Presents" banner; SModcast Internet Television (SIT); TOUGH SH*T, the New York Times Best Seller, detailed the story of SModCo; and "Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie" is the first SModCo animated feature length film.

SOURCE  Ice Cap Games

Ice Cap Games

CONTACT: press@icecapgames.com

OVH.com's technology finally available in North-America

The leading webhosting company in Europe*, OVH.com is ready to launch
the first servers for its North-American customers. In less than six
months, what used to be an industrial site in Beauharnois (Quebec), has
become a high capacity, fully operational data center from which the
host will be able to replicate, in Canada, the quality and performance
of its European offers.

MONTREAL, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Starting on July 12(th) until August 15(th )2012, 10 000 machines will be regularly made available to users, free of
charge and without any obligation, a first in webhosting.

A radically different approach

To succeed on the Internet market, OVH.com has adopted a simple formula
from the very start, think outside the box to offer better services at lower prices. In an industry where most players follow short-term strategies, the
webhosting company aims for the long term by building its own data centers, developing its own air-conditioning
free cooling systems, by designing and assembling its own servers, by
managing its own optical fiber network and providing in-house technical
support with its own teams.

To build its 9(th) data center, its first on the American continent, OVH.com relied on
this model that has been a success in Europe for more than a decade. As
a result of this unique configuration, the host will be able to offer its dedicated servers at the same price
as in Europe i.e.: a quarter of the price of its American competitors.

Optimal performance

For this, the new data center is entirely powered by green energy coming
from a hydro dam located less than 300 meters away from the building.
OVH.com plans to eventually consume 40 MVA, with a PUE under 1.1.

Unlike its competitors, OVH.com has also invested in and deployed a
network that covers Canada and the United States. Based on the new
coherent 100G technology, this equipment makes it possible to manage a
high capacity (10 Tbps) fully redundant network. This means the host ensures 100% network availability and low latencies.

Also being poles apart from its competition, who occupy a number of
different buildings, OVH.com chose to build a data center along the
East coast on an unprecedented scale. In the end, this data center will
have a total capacity of 360,000 physical servers. This method,
requires a significant initial investment, but allows for future
industrialization that in time will achieve great economies of scale.

Finally, OVH.com doesn't buy its servers pre-made, but builds them in
their own production chains located directly in the data center. As a
result, each day, up to 400 servers can be assembled per the customer's
specifications and delivered within 1 hour.

An ambitious goal

In a nutshell, OVH.com is about to make a difference on the American
market thanks to its business model. By lowering operational costs and
investing heavily in innovation, the host commits to a long term
strategy to offer the highest level of quality at cut-rate prices.

For more information and to see the video of our North-American
establishment:
http://www.ovh.com/bhs

About OVH.com

Created in 1999 by Octave Klaba, OVH.com is an independent French
company based in Roubaix. It is the leading web hosting company in
Europe and ranks 4th worldwide in terms of domain names*. OVH.com's
main asset is the core philosophy that it has followed from the
beginning - the highest quality of service at the lowest price.

With key technological accomplishments, such as its exclusive server
water cooling system, OVH.com has continually encouraged innovation and
performance, while at the same time remaining committed to following an
ecological and environmental approach.

A host for radio stations as well as for the biggest game server
networks, OVH.com has recently taken on the Cloud Computing challenge.
With a strong presence on the global market, OVH.com's expertise
reaches across Europe and the world with more than 15 subsidiaries
around the globe, including one recently launched in North America.

*Source: Netcraft, April 2012

SOURCE  OVH.COM

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OVH.COM

CONTACT: PRESS CONTACTSOVH.ca 

Stephanie Klaba
stephanie.klaba@corp.ovh.com
Cell : 514 249 1823

Outright Launches Three-Part Webinar Series for Amazon Sellers

First Webinar "Tips from an Expert to Get You Started on Fulfillment by Amazon" Offers Businesses Tips for Maximizing the Value of Amazon Inventory and Shipping

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Outright, a popular online accounting solution for small businesses, announced today a webinar titled "Tips from an Expert to Get You Started on Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)," the first in a three-part series of educational webinars for businesses that sell products through Amazon. The webinar is scheduled for July 18th, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM PDT.

The webinar will be led by expert seller Kat Simpson, the founder of retailer Kat's Kloset, LLC, producer of FBA Radio and director of ThatKat, a consulting firm that helps clients maximize social media tools. Benefits of the FBA structure will be explored, including the advantages of outsourcing the storage, shipping and packaging of retailer products with Amazon's proven customer service.

"We are very pleased to kick off our latest webinar series which will guide small businesses to further success," said Steven Aldrich, CEO of Outright. "This three-part series will provide a complete tutorial on getting the most out of Amazon's stellar services, managing related bookkeeping, and planning for taxes."

Upcoming webinars include "Thwarting the Bookkeeping Headache: Financial Tips and Tricks for Amazon Sellers," scheduled for August 15th, and "Keep Uncle Sam out of Your Pocket: Tax Tips for Amazon Sellers" on September 19th.

Interested participants can register for the "Tips from an Expert to Get You Started on Fulfillment by Amazon" webinar by visiting https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/160826130.

About Outright
Outright has one goal: to make bookkeeping as simple as possible so the self-employed can spend as little time as possible on the least enjoyable part of running a business. Outright's easy-to-use online accounting solution automatically brings together all of your sales & expenses in one place so you always know what's going on with your business and are ready come tax time. No math, no manual entry, no paper work. Outright integrates with eBay & PayPal, e-commerce accounts, and, of course, your Bank and Credit Card Accounts so you can stay up to date effortlessly and instead focus on doing what you love.

SOURCE  Outright

Outright

CONTACT: Mallory Snitker, SS|PR, msnitker@sspr.com, +1-847-309-7546

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

Network Merchants, Inc. (NMI) Launches Mobile Processing Solution iProcess(TM) for Android.

ROSELLE, Ill., July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Network Merchants, Inc. (NMI) today announced the launch of mobile processing solution iProcess(TM) for Android® devices - a simple, fast, and free to download application for Android® and Apple® devices to process credit cards anywhere in the world over a cellular or WIFI connection.

"We are excited to add the support for Android devices,"  said Theodore Cucci, NMI's Chief Operating Officer.

iProcess(TM) will process keyed or swipe transactions using cutting edge hardware encrypted swipe devices, geo-tag locations on the receipt where the transaction occurs, e-mail or SMS receipts, capture digital signatures, and perform partial or full refunds with the transaction history log. The application is free to download and incurs no additional per transaction fees. For more information and supported devices please visit, http://www.iprocessapp.com.

About NMI

Network Merchants, Inc. builds e-commerce payment gateways for companies that process retail and online transactions in real-time anywhere in the world.

With an exceptional team of software engineers, NMI created, maintains and delivers a substantial suite of payment solutions through a unique channel of distribution. This channel is comprised of financial institutions, ISOs/MSPs, payment processors, VARs, e-commerce developers and hardware manufacturers interested in retaining their existing merchant-customers and acquiring new business. With an easy to integrate transparent and private-label program, Affiliate Partners maintain their own look and feel while providing merchants with efficient and secure payment processing solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.nmi.com. 

Contact:

Network Merchants, Inc.
800-617-4850 
sales@nmi.com

SOURCE  Network Merchants, Inc.

Network Merchants, Inc.

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

AnyMP4 Releases iPhone to Mac Transfer Software: Transfer Files from iPhone to Mac Easily

BEIJING, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- AnyMP4 iPhone to Mac Transfer, the newly released and professional iPhone to Mac Transfer software, can help users transfer iPhone files to Mac with super high transferring speed and excellent quality.

With the Standard version of AnyMP4 iPhone to Mac Transfer, users can easily transfer iPhone Music, Movies, Ringtones, Camera Roll, Pictures, Voice memos, Camera shots to Mac. The iPhone to Mac Transfer Ultimate not only comes in Standard version function, but also has the optional function of transferring TV Shows, Podcasts, iTunes U, ePub, PDF, Audio Books, iPhone Contacts and SMS to Mac. On the other hand, the Ultimate version of AnyMP4 iPhone to Mac Transfer has the ability to back up iPhone Contacts and SMS as database files to the Mac local disc for safety. Users can then transfer the iPhone files to iTunes without any risks of file loss.

AnyMP4 iPhone to Mac Transfer software possesses a unique design and user-friendly interface. Users can freely edit the ID3 information of iPhone files like song name, artist, album, track number, lyrics, etc. With the Manual or Auto "File Filter" function, users can also easily and quickly locate the desired iPhone files. When users click on the video, audio and photo folders, the number of the files contained will be shown at the bottom of the screenshot.

Furthermore, AnyMP4 iPhone to Mac Transfer is highly compatible with other Apple devices like iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, and iPod. With the excellent practice features, any transferring process can be completed in a short period with perfect results.

For more information about this compelling software, please visit the webpage below:

http://www.anymp4.com/iphone-to-mac-transfer/

System Requirements

    OS Supported:     Mac OS X 10.4 or above
    CPU:              Intel (R) processor
    Hardware           512MB RAM, Super VGA (800×600) resolution, 16-bit
     Requirements:     graphics card or higher

About AnyMP4

AnyMP4, a software producer, aims to provide the best and world-class solution of converting Blu-ray Disc, DVD and video/audio files. AnyMP4 is dedicated to developing the most powerful multimedia processing software for users all over the world. Our product portfolio ranges from video tools, DVD tools, Blu-ray tools, etc. on both Microsoft Windows and Apple's Mac OS X platforms. All these software can help you easily solve almost all DVD/Blu-ray/video issues. For more details about AnyMP4, please visit: http://www.anymp4.com.

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: George Brown of AnyMP4 at Tel: +86-13146381763 or Email: pr@anymp4.com

Web Site: http://www.anymp4.com/iphone-to-mac-transfer/

DVDFab 8.1.9.1 Qt Beta Improves PS3 Compatibility

BEIJING, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Fengtao Software Inc., the leading multimedia software company in DVD, Blu-ray copy and video converter, has released DVDFab 8.1.9.1 Qt Beta, a minor update of its multimedia software for the Windows operating system, mainly adding support for PS3 (Sony Play Station generation 3) to playback the copied Blu-ray 3D discs made by DVDFab. Here is the news in detail.

DVDFab 8.1.9.1 Qt Beta Came Out on July 11

Fengtao Software, on July 11, made another minor upgrade to DVDFab 8.1.9.1 Qt Beta accessible to beta testers. This beta version came out with new progress concerning Blu-ray 3D backup and, a few fixes appeared in previous versions which have now been eliminated. More specifically, it greatly improved DVDFab's inclusiveness to make the copied Blu-ray 3D discs more compatible on Sony's third generation Play Station, publicly known as PS3. Customers who had some compatibility issues between their PS3's and the backup Blu-ray 3D discs made by DVDFab Blu-ray Copy could now try this new beta version. Aside from that, on the fixed item list, three small issues which occurred in 8.1.9.0 Qt official release were removed in 8.1.9.1 Qt Beta -- a stutter problem when playing Blu-ray 3D backup on standalone Blu-ray player in certain cases, a freeze problem when copying Blu-ray 3D disc to BD25 blank media with "Remove HD audio" option enabled and, an oversize problem when copying Blu-ray 3D discs in several circumstances. The new beta is available at http://forum.dvdfab.com/showthread.php?p=118509#post118509

Tips on Copying Blu-ray 3D Movie onto BD 25 Blanks

Why do people occasionally want to backup their 3D Blu-ray movies onto blank BD 25 discs? Just check the price tags on blank Blu-ray media you come across and the answer can be self-explanatory. DVDFab cares about what people think and comes up accordingly with a more humanized solution to back up Blu-ray 3D movies onto comparatively economical BD 25 discs. To do this, there are some useful tips:

    --  To copy Blu-ray 3D movies to blank BD 25 discs, users should go to
        Blu-ray Copy, Full Disc mode, and tick the option of "Copy as Blu-ray
        3D", at the same time, choose the output size as "BD 25 1080p/i" at the
        bottom part of DVDFab main interface;
    --  It's better to pre-copy the target Blu-ray 3D movie from physical disc
        to computer HDD as ISO image file or Blu-ray movie folder, and then load
        from HDD to burn next. By doing so, it prevents the overheating issue of
        the optical drive and minimizes potential damages;
    --  Slow down the burning speed for the writing stage to avoid coasters,
        which can be reset at Write option, DVD/Blu-ray part, Common Settings
        panel;
    --  "Remove HD Audio" at the main interface is optional, check that box if
        you do not need HD audio, which can also save much space on the blank
        discs and meanwhile speed up the whole process.
For more tips on how to use DVDFab efficiently, please visit http://www.dvdfab.com/tips.htm

About Fengtao Software:

Fengtao Software, a professional multimedia software provider, has been dedicated to working on DVD /Blu-ray copy, DVD ripper, Blu-ray ripper, DVD decrypter and video converter for almost 10 years and, has provided fantastic multimedia entertainment experiences for more than 40 million users. For more information, please visit: http://www.dvdfab.com

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CONTACT: Frank Chang, Fengtao Software Inc., marketing@dvdfab.com, +86-10-8391-3343

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Verizon Wireless Introduces GameTanium(TM): First Game Subscription App For Android(TM) Devices Offering Unlimited Game Play

Service to Meet Consumer Demand for Mobile Gaming Across Smartphones and Tablets

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and NEW YORK, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is giving mobile gaming a boost today with the launch of Exent's GameTanium(TM), a new mobile game subscription service for Android(TM) smartphones and tablets available now, exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers.  Powered by Verizon Wireless' network, GameTanium provides unlimited access to more than 100 of the best Android smartphone games and more than 50 tablet games, including hits like Doodle God(TM), Fruit Ninja and World of Goo for the low monthly fee of $5.99 per device.

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GameTanium takes the guesswork out of finding the best games while offering consumers the convenience of a one-stop gaming destination at a great value.  The easy-to-use interface lets customers explore and discover high-quality games picked by Exent's editorial board.  Enhanced editorial features such as parental ratings, rich game imagery and reviews immerse customers in the game before downloading.  Plus, fast download speeds and no advertisements give customers uninterrupted game play. 

"GameTanium provides our Android customers with unlimited access to more than 100 games at a great value," said Kristi Crum, executive director of marketing, Verizon Wireless.  "Working with Exent has enabled us to immerse customers into the mobile gaming frontier and ultimately bring high-quality gaming options powered by 4G LTE."

"We are excited to bring the launch of the GameTanium smartphone and tablet service to Verizon Wireless' customer base," says Zvi Levgoren, founder and chief executive officer, Exent.  "The speed and power of Verizon Wireless' network allows for a rich mobile gaming experience for Verizon Wireless customers to enjoy."

The GameTanium smartphone and tablet apps can be downloaded from Verizon Apps on more than 30 Android smartphones and two Android tablets, including DROID RAZR(TM) by Motorola, DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC and DROID XYBOARD 8.2 by Motorola.  Customers are encouraged to try out the service with a free trial, providing unlimited access for three days.  After the three-day trial, the service is $5.99 per month and will appear on customers' monthly bill.  A Verizon Wireless data plan is required and usage may count towards a customer's data allowance. 

GameTanium users can access an in-app Help Center with Frequently Asked Questions and live GameTanium Customer Support which provides phone, SMS chat and email support Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. E.T. 

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.   

About Verizon Wireless                         
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Exent           
Exent is the world's leading Games on Demand provider, delivering thousands of premium games across mobile, tablet, PC and TV platforms through all-you-can-play subscription and free, ad supported offerings to millions of gamers monthly.  With its unrivaled monetization and programming expertise, Exent's Built with GameTanium services power the Games on Demand offerings for the world's leading broadband service providers and mobile operators. For more information visit http://www.exent.com.

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Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: David Samberg, Verizon Wireless, +1-914-329-5429 (mobile), +1-908-559-6387 (office), David.Samberg@verizonwireless.com; Lynda Curtis, Exent, +1-781-559-0423, exent@rfbinder.com

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

Microsemi Announces Completion of 26 Million Device-Hours of FPGA Reliability Testing

Data Reinforces Robustness and High Reliability of Microsemi FPGAs

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced that an independent organization providing technical and scientific research, development and advisory services to national security space programs has completed reliability testing of Microsemi's commercial-grade Axcelerator® FPGAs. The tests lasted more than four years with an accumulated total of more than 26 million device-hours of testing without a single antifuse failure.

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Microsemi's Axcelerator FPGAs are the commercial equivalent of Microsemi's space-flight RTAX-S/SL FPGAs and share the same CMOS structures, antifuse technology, materials, processing, dimensions and programming attributes. The RTAX-S/SL FPGAs are also radiation-tolerant and include flip-flops protected against radiation-induced upsets by built-in triple-module redundancy (TMR).

"The rigorous independent high-performance tests and unprecedented amount of associated reliability data prove that our Axcelerator FPGAs are extremely reliable," said Paul Ekas, vice president of Marketing for SoC products at Microsemi.

The testing process involved programming parts with a stringent design featuring excellent observability of failure mechanisms prior to the start of the tests. In addition, the testsincluded a combination of high temperature operating life (HTOL), low temperature operating life (LTOL) and temperature cycle tests.

About Microsemi's Space Solutions

For the last 55 years, Microsemi has developed products for use in space systems. The company's broad portfolio of radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant space products also includes ASICs, RF components, diodes, transistors, MOSFETS, hybrids, power supplies, custom semiconductor packaging and integrated power distribution systems.

Microsemi's RTAX-S/SL radiation-tolerant FPGAs are specifically designed for space applications using highly reliable and non-volatile antifuse technology, which, unlike SRAM FPGAs, does not require costly and complex mitigation to prevent configuration upsets induced by radiation. They are offered in densities of up to 4 million equivalent system gates and 840 user I/Os. Additional features include hot-swap and cold-sparing capabilities. For space applications that have a need for lower standby current, Microsemi RTAX-SL FPGAs have less than half the standby current of the standard product at worst-case conditions. Additional features include:

    --  Up to 540 kbits of embedded memory with optional EDAC protection
    --  Total dose: 300 kRads (functional) and 200 kRads (parametric)
    --  Single event upset (SEU) immunity
    --  Multiple packing options (CQFP and CCGA/LGA)
    --  Screening: E-Flow (Microsemi extended flow), B-Flow (Mil-STD-883B), and
        V-Flow (MIL-PRF-38535 QML Class V)
Upcoming Microsemi Space Forums

Microsemi's invitation-only, one-day Space Forums address key industry challenges and include technical presentations, new product updates, technology roadmap information and statistical reliability data. The next forum will take place Dec. 4, 2012 in Los Angeles.

About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense and security, aerospace, as well as industrial and medical markets. Products include mixed-signal integrated circuits, SoCs and ASICS; programmable logic solutions; power management products; timing and voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; and Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,000 employees globally. Learn more at http://www.microsemi.com.

Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements related to the independent reliability testing of its Axcelerator® FPGAs, and its potential effects on future business, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence, potential cost increases, variations in customer order preferences, weakness or competitive pricing environment of the marketplace, uncertain demand for and acceptance of the company's products, adverse circumstances in any of our end markets, results of in-process or planned development or marketing and promotional campaigns, difficulties foreseeing future demand, potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog, product returns, product liability, and other potential unexpected business and economic conditions or adverse changes in current or expected industry conditions, difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights, inventory obsolescence and difficulties regarding customer qualification of products. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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CONTACT: Gwen Carlson, Director of Corp. Communications, +1-949-380-6135, or Beth P. Quezada, Communications Specialist, +1-949-380-6102, press@microsemi.com

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

TRUSTe Offers Widest Range of EU Privacy Solutions as TRUSTed Ads is Authorised as Provisionally Approved Icon Provider for the EDAA

LONDON, July 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    TRUSTed Ads, one of the leading, global self-regulatory platforms for online
behavioural advertising (OBA) compliance has been authorised as a Provisionally Approved
Icon Provider for the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance.

    As the only compliance platform to leverage TRUSTe's global privacy brand and
reputation for consumer protection, the TRUSTed Ads programme offers advertisers,
publishers, agencies and solution providers one of the best ways to achieve reliable,
scalable and cost-effective compliance with the privacy standards outlined in the IAB
Europe OBA Framework.

    Numerous European companies including Adconion UK, MediaMind, and YD - have already
standardised on the TRUSTed Ads platform which has the largest OBA-EU compliance
footprint, collectively serving billions of impressions in Europe each month.

    Alain Heureux, President of the IAB Europe and Chairman of the EDAA, said: "As the
organisation responsible for enacting key aspects of the OBA Self-Regulatory Programme in
Europe, the establishment of the EDAA will drive greater transparency in the relationship
between consumers, websites, technology providers and advertisers. We are pleased that
TRUSTe, as a proven industry partner to provide privacy control and self-regulation
solutions worldwide, is now partnering with EDAA to facilitate compliance with the
Programme."

    Danilo Labovic, Managing Director EMEA for TRUSTe, said: "At TRUSTe, we offer a
holistic approach to helping businesses develop good privacy practices and grow consumer
trust. We are delighted to be working closely with the EDAA and proud to be recognised as
a Provisionally Approved Icon Provider by the EDAA and to be a trusted enabler of key
aspects of the European Self-Regulatory programme. Combined with the other elements of
TRUSTe's EU Privacy Management Suite and our Privacy Certification programmes, we are the
only provider in the EU to be able to offer businesses a one-stop-shop for their privacy
requirements."

    TRUSTe's TRUSTed Ads solution provides a customised version of TRUSTe's
well-established OBA compliance platform already in use by the world's largest
advertisers, publishers and networks. TRUSTed Ads EU meets self-regulatory requirements,
while delivering notice and choice to consumers and features the "Forward i" Advertising
Option Icon - the acknowledged global mark for enhanced notice and choice. Companies in
the advertising ecosystem can leverage the TRUSTed Ads platform to provide customised
privacy notice and controls for consumers to increase favourability and perceptions about
behavioural or other ad targeting.

    For more information about TRUSTed Ads please go to http://www.truste.com/ads-eu

    About TRUSTe

    TRUSTe is the leading global provider of online privacy solutions for business,
offering a broad suite of technologies and certifications to help companies build trust
and increase engagement across their online channels, including websites, mobile apps,
advertising, and cloud services. Over 5,000 companies, including top international brands
like Apple, eBay, LinkedIn and Microsoft, rely on TRUSTe to build trust and address
evolving and complex privacy challenges. TRUSTe's green Certified Privacy Seal is widely
recognised and trusted by millions of consumers worldwide as a sign of responsible privacy
practices. For additional information on TRUSTe please visit http://www.truste.co.uk

    About EDAA

    The European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance is a non-profit organisation
based in Brussels and is responsible for enacting key aspects of the self-regulatory
initiative for Online Behavioural Advertising (OBA) across Europe. EDAA principally acts
as the central licensing body for the OBA Icon and provides technical means for consumers
to exercise transparency and control over OBA through the youronlinechoices.eu online
consumer choice platform. EDAA is governed by EU-level organisations which make up the
value chain of OBA within Europe and acts to ensure European consistency in approach.

    Follow the EDAA setup progress on Twitter: @EDAAStatus

    Media contacts

    For TRUSTe EU media enquiries and interview requests please contact Eleanor
Treharne-Jones at The Conversation Company on +44(0)7811-093648 or +44(0)20-7812-0664 or
e-mail eleanor@theconversationco.com.

    For more information regarding the setup of the EDAA, please contact: info@edaa.eu
, T: +32(0)2-513-7806

Source: TRUSTe

"Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" Trailer Premieres at Comic-Con

Official trailer for the groundbreaking live-action digital series debuts, igniting anticipation for its worldwide premiere on Oct. 5.

SAN DIEGO, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at San Diego Comic-Con International, the world's largest pop culture convention, 343 Industries and Microsoft Corp. unveiled the official trailer for "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn," the landmark live-action digital series based on the best-selling Xbox franchise. The series will be initially distributed worldwide by Machinima, debuting on its new channel, Machinima Prime, as well as on Halo Waypoint, on Oct. 5, 2012. "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" will unfold through a series of five episodes, setting the stage for the worldwide launch of "Halo 4" on Nov. 6. The official "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" trailer is now available on Machinima Prime (http://www.youtube.com/MachinimaPrime) and on Halo Waypoint (http://halo.xbox.com/ForwardUntoDawn). Machinima will also be releasing exclusive content, backstory and character pieces leading up to the launch of this highly anticipated series.

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"Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" tells an exciting story of heroism and sacrifice on a scale never before seen in the "Halo" universe, taking fans back to the beginning of the human and Covenant war and leading into the events of "Halo 4." Set against the backdrop of a United Nations Space Command (UNSC) military academy, a group of highborn cadets are training to be the next generation of soldiers in the UNSC's ongoing war with insurrectionists in the outer colonial planets. Among these cadets, Thomas Lasky struggles with his doubts about this war, and with the burden of expectations he may not be able to carry. As Lasky comes to terms with his potential as a military leader, the terrifying alien alliance known as the Covenant arrives and turns his world upside down. Inspired by the Master Chief, he must decide what it means to be a hero. "Halo" fans who experience Lasky's thrilling origin story in "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" will be rewarded with special insights into the story of "Halo 4" and the "Halo Infinity Multiplayer" experience.

Directed by Stewart Hendler ("H+," "Sorority Row") and written by Todd Helbing and Aaron Helbing ("Smallville," "Spartacus"), "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" features a diverse cast of established and up-and-coming Hollywood talent, including Tom Green ("Dance Academy") as Thomas Lasky, Anna Popplewell ("The Chronicles of Narnia") as Chyler Silva, Daniel Cudmore ("X2," "X-Men: The Last Stand," "The Twilight Saga") as the Master Chief, Ayelet Zurer ("Angels & Demons," "Munich") as Mehaffey, Mike Dopud ("Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol") as General Black, Enisha Brewster ("Footloose") as April Orenski, Masam Holden ("Grey's Anatomy," "Elizabethtown") as Michael "Sully" Sullivan, Osric Chau ("2012") as JJ Chen, Iain Belcher ("Supernatural") as Vickers, and Kat De Lieva as Dimah.

"Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" is backed by a top-tier production team led by executive producers Lydia Antonini and Josh Feldman, former Warner Bros. and Playtone executives, respectively. Continuing its involvement with the "Halo" franchise, Legacy Effects ("The Hunger Games," "The Avengers," "Avatar") is creating specialized costumes and armor, and visual effects are being designed by an award-winning team led by John Sullivan ("The Pacific"). Production services are provided by Herzog & Co.

An extended, 90-minute Special Edition featuring additional footage and bonus content will be available Nov. 6 in the "Halo 4" Limited Edition and on on-demand video services.

    --  "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" Special Edition. Available as part of the
        "Halo 4" Limited Edition game bundle for $99.99(1) (U.S.), the "Halo 4:
        Forward Unto Dawn" Special Edition is an extended 90-minute version of
        the live-action digital series that will bring the "Halo" universe to
        life as you've never seen it.
"Halo 4" Limited Edition also includes the following bonus content:

    --  In-fiction content expanding the characters and stories of "Halo 4:
        Forward Unto Dawn"
    --  Special Featurette: "Bringing Gaming into Reality"
    --  Making of "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn"
About "Halo 4"

Launching worldwide on Nov. 6, 2012, "Halo 4" marks the beginning of a new saga in the blockbuster franchise that has shaped entertainment history and defined a generation of gamers. Developed by 343 Industries exclusively for Xbox 360, "Halo 4" ushers in the return of mankind's greatest hero, the Master Chief, in a newly envisioned, epic sci-fi adventure.

As one of the biggest video game franchises in history, the "Halo" series has sold more than 42 million games worldwide to date, generating nearly $3 billion in total franchise sales and inspiring multiple New York Times best-selling novels, live-action features, comic books, action figures, apparel and more.

About 343 Industries

343 Industries is the publisher and developer of the blockbuster "Halo" series of videogames and, as part of Microsoft Studios, oversees the "Halo" franchise, including novels, comics, licensed collectibles, apparel and more. 343 Industries is home to world-class developers working on the "Halo" "Reclaimer Saga," which commences with the arrival of "Halo 4" on Nov. 6, 2012, exclusively on Xbox 360.

About Xbox

Xbox is Microsoft's premier entertainment service for the TV, phone, PC and tablet. It's home to the best and broadest games, as well as one of the world's largest libraries of music, movies, TV and sports. With Kinect, Xbox 360 transformed gaming and entertainment in the living room with a whole new way to play games and find entertainment -- no controller required. More information about Xbox can be found online at http://www.xbox.com.

About Machinima

Machinima is the dominant video entertainment network for serious gamers around the world. The number one entertainment channel on YouTube, Machinima serves over 1.7 billion video views a month, and reaches over 183 million gamers monthly. Machinima's global content network features official publisher content, gameplay videos and original content, including over 20 original weekly shows, all aimed at the coveted 18 - 34 year old male demographic. Machinima is fast-becoming a global phenomenon with an ability to capture a cultural sensibility and awareness among a next generation of entertainment consumers and marketers alike. The company is backed by MK Capital and Redpoint Ventures, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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CONTACT: Ken Zhang, Edelman, +1-206-331-0392, ken.zhang@edelman.com, or Joe DiMiero, Edelman, +1-415-486-3285, joe.dimiero@edelman.com

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

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing to Partner With Mobile Commons for Young Adult Text Campaign to Debut at Comic-Con San Diego

Sweepstakes and marketing campaigns will connect authors with their fans using young adults' favorite mode of communication - text messaging.

NEW YORK, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing has partnered with Mobile Commons to offer Young Adult readers and fans an exciting new mobile program to engage with authors through text messaging. Simon & Schuster will debut the program for fans of Young Adult literature at Comic-Con San Diego later this week with a text-based sweepstakes that offers readers the opportunity to win prizes during the convention, and to continue communicating with authors via text long after Comic-Con ends.

Scott Westerfeld, the New York Times bestselling author of the Uglies and Leviathan series, will launch the text messaging channel with his readers at Comic-Con this week. Fans can simply text SCOTT to a special shortcode to enter for the chance to have coffee with Scott. Following the conference, these readers will get text messages from Scott about his books, as well as other opportunities to meet him. Readers and fans will have the opportunity to respond directly to him with information about themselves or their thoughts on characters and content.

"The best thing about spaces like Comic-Con is getting to meet fans of my work. This sweepstakes is a fun way to pick one reader to talk to in depth," says Scott Westerfeld. "I look forward to meeting the winner!"

In addition, S&S will raffle off other prizes like the exclusive The Blessed guitar from New York Times bestselling author Tonya Hurley. Readers can text BLESSED to a special shortcode to enter to win this sweepstakes.

"We are so excited to embark on this promotional campaign with Mobile Commons. Their platform is at the forefront of marketing technology and will allow us to connect much more easily with our readers, delivering the content they want directly to their phones," says Mara Anastas, Vice President, Deputy Publisher of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. "Teens already spend so much time on their phones now. This is another vehicle for us to reach this audience."

"Simon & Schuster is revolutionizing how authors communicate with their fans," said Jed Alpert, CEO and Co-founder of Mobile Commons. "We know how great the opportunity is for brands to establish effective relationships with their customers via text messaging. This program will offer young adults an unprecedented connection with their favorite authors--and provide Simon & Schuster with the metrics to learn more about their most avid customers."

Texting is widely recognized asthe preferred mode of communication for young adults, with the typical American teen sending 60 texts per day.  Mobile Commons' pioneering platform allows brands to develop innovative mobile messaging campaigns to engage teens (and adults) in a new way.  The Simon & Schuster author campaigns will use the consumer relationship tools on the Mobile Commons user dashboard, which include message editing, data segmenting, targeting, URL tracking, QR codes, and MMS (multimedia messaging). Simon & Schuster will also use the platform's real-time analytics and reporting to help them better personalize their communications with their teen readers.

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, one of the leading children's book publishers in the world, is comprised of the following imprints: Aladdin, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Beach Lane Books, Libros para ninos, Little Simon®, Little Simon Inspirations(TM), Margaret K. McElderry Books, Paula Wiseman Books, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Simon Pulse, and Simon Spotlight®. While maintaining an extensive award-winning backlist, the division continues to publish acclaimed and bestselling books for children of all ages. In addition to numerous Caldecott, Newbery, and National Book Award winners, Simon & Schuster publishes such high-profile properties and series as Eloise, Olivia, Raggedy Ann & Andy(TM), Henry & Mudge®, The Hardy Boys®, Nancy Drew®, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Nickelodeon's® Dora the Explorer®, and SpongeBob SquarePants. For more information about Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, visit our website at http://kids.simonandschuster.com.

Simon & Schuster, a part of the CBS Corporation, is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages, across all printed, electronic, and audio formats. Its divisions include Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Digital, and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit our website at http://www.simonandschuster.com.

About Mobile Commons
Mobile Commons, a Brooklyn-based mobile strategy and software company, is the technology behind today's most effective enterprise mobile messaging campaigns. Mobile Commons makes messaging simple with its industry-leading expertise. The software is easy to use, quick to implement, fully integrated and equipped with every feature brands need to make outreach and engagement more powerful. Mobile Commons has run mobile campaigns for clients such as Nike, Capital One, MasterCard, the New York MTA, R/GA, AARP, the National Institutes of Health, the San Francisco MTA, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Sierra Club, and hundreds of others.  For more information, please visit http://www.MobileCommons.com.

SOURCE  Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

CONTACT: Paul Crichton, +1-212-698-2809, paul.crichton@simonandschuster.com, or Jocelyn Aframe, +1-212-843-8285, jaframe@rubenstein.com

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

RaiderZ Closed Beta Date Announced for North America

Join the epic monster-hunting MMORPG for a chance to win a trip for two to PAX Prime 2012

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Entertainment Inc. announced today that the Closed Beta for its award-winning, action MMORPG, RaiderZ, is scheduled to launch on August 8, 2012. Players who register for the RaiderZ Closed Beta will also have a chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to PAX Prime, the highly popular, now sold out consumer video game show held in Seattle, WA, from August 31 to September 2.

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One lucky winner and a friend will get the opportunity to go behind closed doors for an exclusive preview of RaiderZ and enjoy a vacation package complete with three-day show passes, paid-for hotel accommodations and round-trip flights. To enter the giveaway, players simply need to register for the RaiderZ Closed Beta by 11:59pm on August 6, 2012. All previously registered players will already be eligible to win.

To sign up for Closed Beta access and for more information about RaiderZ and Beta Events in the coming weeks, please visit the official website at http://www.playraiderz.com/

"We're excited to be able to invite more players to experience RaiderZ in the upcoming Closed Beta," said Senior Producer Mark Hill. "With its skill-based combat, classless character system, and impressive bosses that will throw, eat, or even smash players into the ground, RaiderZ represents a truly unique MMORPG experience. Players who already got a chance to try RaiderZ during the Alpha Test phase can also look forward to striving towards a new level cap of 30, exploring the Makot Village, and much more."

In RaiderZ, players must hunt together or die alone as they pursue the most dangerous and vicious creatures in the land of Rendel.

To join the RaiderZ community, visit http://www.facebook.com/RaiderZGame

ASSETS: For the latest RaiderZ trailer and screenshots, head to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wad01w91pbw8on1/-mb_ntSV2x.

ABOUT PERFECT WORLD ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Perfect World Entertainment is a leading North American online games publisher specializing in immersive free-to-play MMORPGs. Founded in 2008, Perfect World Entertainment has published 10 popular titles, including Blacklight Retribution, Forsaken World, Perfect World International and Star Trek Online. The company works closely with its American development teams and partners such as Cryptic Studios, developer of the highly anticipated MMORPG Dungeons & DragonsNeverwinter, and Runic Games, developer of the hit Torchlight series, to provide unparalleled quality of service and game experiences to its players. A subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), Perfect World Entertainment is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. For more information, please visit: http://www.perfectworld.com

CONTACT:
Christine Yeo
Perfect World Entertainment Inc.
(650) 590-7732
christine.yeo@perfectworld.com

SOURCE  Perfect World Entertainment Inc.

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Perfect World Entertainment Inc.

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

Samsung Canada offers Premium Suite software upgrade for GALAXY Note users

Software package offers exclusive S Pen applications, enhanced
multimedia features, and an Android 4.0 upgrade

MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 12, 2012 /CNW/ - Samsung Canada today announced that the Premium Suite upgrade for GALAXY Note users
will be available starting tomorrow. It includes extra multimedia
features and a range of new S Pen optimized applications in addition to
an OS upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Premium Suite offers new features and applications exclusive to
GALAXY Note and its innovative S Pen, which includes the option to
download the free app, S Note, a unique tool that lets you combine your
notes or sketches with other digital content, giving you a new way to
create your own stories. S Note comes in various ready-to-use templates
for a range of tasks including meeting minutes, diary and others.

"GALAXY Note continues to delight Canadian customers with its incredible
versatility and unique user experience," said Paul Brannen, Vice
President Enterprise Business Group at Samsung Canada. "With the
Premium Suite upgrade, we added features that enrich the GALAXY Note
experience, including the highly anticipated upgrade to Android 4.0
software and innovative applications to S Pen functionality."

S Note also includes the innovative Shape Match and Formula Match
applications that help correct and digitize geometric shapes and even
solve mathematical formulas hand-drawn with S Pen, increasing your
on-the-go efficiency and productivity. You can draw tables and grids
which are instantly digitized, saving time and effort. Moreover, by
using the S Note's integrated knowledge search engine, Wolfram Alpha,
users can quickly search, and obtain information by simply writing out
a question.

For a touch of self-expression, the Premium Suite also includes My Story
(which is a download from S Choice), another S Pen optimized
application that allows you to create personalized digital cards for
friends or family using any type of content including notes, video
content, photos, text or voice.

The Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade brings a new user experience to Android
on GALAXY Note, with a more intuitive user interface that includes a
redesigned App menu for easier multi-tasking. The upgrade also
introduces innovations such as Face Unlock, Data Usage, Android Beam
and others.

Availability:

The Premium Suite upgrade for GALAXY Note users will be available from
Canadian carriers tomorrow. For specific details, please contact your
local carrier.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Canada delivers unrivalled consumer experiences. Samsung enables
Canadians to pursue their passions by offering abroad range of
award-winning digital consumer electronics, IT, telecommunications and
home appliance products. The Canadian arm upholds Samsung's global
mission to provide consumers with innovative digital convergence
products that possess exceptional technology, quality, features,
performance and value. As a result of its commitment to innovation and
unique design, Samsung has become one of the most decorated brands in
the electronics industry. The company was ranked #17 in
BusinessWeek/Interbrand "100 Best Global Brands" and was named as one
of Fast Company's "50 Most Innovative Companies of 2011."

For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.ca.

You can also Like Samsung on facebook.com/SamsungCanada or follow Samsung on twitter @SamsungCanada. For customer service inquiries, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG
(1-800-726-7864).

SOURCE  Samsung Electronics Canada

Samsung Electronics Canada

CONTACT:  Caitilin Doherty
North Strategic for Samsung Canada
caitilin.doherty@northstrategic.com
416-371-3762

Pavlov Media's New Cloud-based Service Improves Network Efficiency at Student Housing and Multi-family Property Sites

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pavlov Media, one of the nation's largest private providers of broadband services to student housing and multifamily real estate owners, today announced its new Pavlov Connect 3.0 platform has exceeded expectations by increasing user satisfaction as well as reducing call center volume. Pavlov Connect 3.0 is an integrated provisioning and billing platform for broadband and video service. The new platform has cut support inquiries by over 45% on upgraded sites.

"We designed the Pavlov Connect 3.0 platform to keep us miles ahead of the competition," said Craig Sellars, President of Software Solutions for Pavlov Media.  "Pavlov Connect 3.0 sets the stage for our next generation product announcements."

The Pavlov Connect 3.0 platform is deployed nationally at over 500 locations, comprising 90% of Pavlov Media's property portfolio.

"This product builds upon almost two decades of experience in optimizing registration and user satisfaction in the MDU industry and is making life much easier for property managers because it moves more functionality into the cloud", said Mark Scifres, CEO of Pavlov Media.  "Pavlov Connect 3.0 reinforces our mission to deliver simply exceptional connections nationwide."

Pavlov Connect 3.0 Platform Highlights

    --  End-user registration in less than two minutes.
    --  Centralized Messaging / Rent Collection.
    --  Centralized authentication allows roaming between sites.
    --  Provides greatly enhanced IP management including IPv6 compatibility.
    --  Improved bandwidth utilization.
    --  Enhanced mobile device compatibility.
About Pavlov Media:
Pavlov Media, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, is one of the nation's largest private providers of broadband services (Video, Data and Voice) to multi-family real estate owners. In addition, the company, through its citywide and regional networks, offers commercial grade services in several of its larger markets.  Pavlov Media operates in 140 markets throughout the country.  For more information, visit http://www.pavlovmedia.com/.

SOURCE  Pavlov Media, Inc.

Pavlov Media, Inc.

CONTACT: Chris Hunt, +1-217-531-9031, chunt@pavlovmedia.com

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

Health Fidelity REVEAL Version 1.1 Extracts Unstructured Clinical Data

Fueling Healthcare's Drive Towards Meaningful Use and Value-based, Accountable Care

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Fidelity, a healthcare big data company and technology leader in clinical natural language processing (NLP), announced today the launch of the latest version of its REVEAL(TM) product, REVEAL version 1.1.  REVEAL debuted this April as the first commercial-grade, cloud-based NLP service for healthcare IT (HIT) application companies and their healthcare organization (HCO) customers.  The service provides an industry leading solution, offering the longest standing and most proven clinical NLP technology incorporating 20 years of development and refinement.

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REVEAL v1.1 offers HIT application companies a cloud-based service capable of processing vast amounts of unstructured data to empower end user applications.  REVEAL transforms unstructured clinical narratives real time into structured, coded information including industry standard terminologies such as ICD-9 and SNOMED. REVEAL v1.1 offers HIT application companies best-of-breed, unstructured data technology to leapfrog competitors and avoid attempts to build and maintain custom extraction systems.

"Health Fidelity tackles the challenge of big data by offering a cloud service capable of transforming huge volumes of unstructured clinical data into information that HIT application vendors and their hospital customers can use to improve care quality, safety and efficiency," said Dan Riskin, CEO and co-founder of Health Fidelity.  "By offering a powerful cloud-based NLP service, Health Fidelity provides HIT application companies with unprecedented flexibility, scalability and speed of integration.  HIT application companies no longer need to spend years -- and millions of dollars -- trying to build and maintain data extraction technology.  The result is more-powerful-than-ever HIT applications that reach providers faster." 

The cloud-based service provides a strong infrastructure for functions such as clinical analytics, reporting compliance, electronic health record (EHR) integration, revenue cycle management (RCM), transcription, and data interoperability. REVEAL advances how these applications capture, encode and use clinical data, enabling dynamic, rapidly built and easy-to-maintain "Big Data" solutions.

Leveraging REVEAL v1.1, analytics companies can derive quality measures and cohorts that are available in narrative notes, but impossible to identify through manually entered, discrete EHR data. EHR vendors can structure clinical content real-time to provide problem lists, automated medication lists, and clinical decision support.  RCM companies can finally compete with firms using powerful NLP technologies without building their own unstructured data solutions. Transcription providers can add value and improve margins through document management, analytics, EHR interoperability, and coding.

About Health Fidelity
Health Fidelity, Inc., based in Menlo Park, Calif., is a healthcare big data company providing unstructured data solutions.  Offering the longest standing clinical NLP technology with the most peer reviewed literature and scientific citations, Health Fidelity provides the world's most accurate, reliable and studied NLP technology.  Health Fidelity partners with HIT solution partners and leading health systems to enable healthcare organizations to utilize the 80% of unstructured medical data that resides in narrative notes and is rarely used in healthcare applications.  Health Fidelity's secure cloud-based integration enables real-time automated extraction and encoding of unstructured information for analytics, regulatory compliance, interoperability, and other critical applications.  As a result, physicians and hospitals can make better medical decisions, monitor and improve the quality of care, and drive operational efficiency, thus accelerating the path to data driven healthcare. 

For more information about Health Fidelity and its solution partner program, visit http://www.healthfidelity.com.  For more information about REVEAL v1.1, please contact Lauryn Jones at partnerships@healthfidelity.com.

Media Contact:

Katie Vukas
KNB Communications
860-604-9979, kvukas@knbpr.com

SOURCE  Health Fidelity

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Health Fidelity

Web Site: http://healthfidelity.com

New HumanWare iPhone app will get deaf-blind and sighted people talking

MONTREAL, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - HumanWare, in partnership with
Institut Nazareth et Louis-Braille (INLB), has unveiled the HumanWare Communicator, the first multilingual face-to-face conversation app for deaf-blind
people. This unique app will help deaf-blind individuals communicate on
an everyday basis by connecting a HumanWare Braille device (BrailleNote
Apex or Brailliant) with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Now a deaf-blind person can use Bluetooth connectivity to pair their
HumanWare Braille device to an iPhone, iPod, or iPad. In the absence of
an interpreter, the HumanWare Communicator app then facilitates a
conversation. The deaf-blind person converses through the Braille
device and hands his or her tethered Apple device to the sighted person
who uses the touch screen keyboard to respond. The face-to-face
conversation appears in real time on both the refreshable Braille
display and the iOS devices' screen.

HumanWare is the leader in digital communication for deaf-blind people,
introducing DBC, the first portable face-to-face chat solution in
2008.  The system combined the simplicity and portability of the
popular BrailleNote with a companion visual interface running on a cell
phone. For the first time, a deaf-blind person had portability and
independence when having a face-to-face conversation, and since a
familiar cell phone keyboard was used, the sighted individual had a
very small learning curve to engage in a conversation

"With the popularity and inclusion of assistive technology features in
Apple's iOS devices, HumanWare has received a high demand to bring the
face-to-face concept of the popular Deaf-Blind Communicator to the
popular Apple devices. "The HumanWare Communicator app breaks everyday
face to face communication down to its simplest form and will get
everyone talking," says Greg Stilson, HumanWare product manager.

The HumanWare Communicator app will be available for standard download
from Apple's app store at the end of July 2012. This app marks a major
step forward in using mainstream technology to bring everyday
communication to the deaf-blind population.

Find out more about HumanWare Deaf-Blind communication solutions at: http://www.humanware.com/deafblind

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About HumanWare

HumanWare (http://www.humanware.com) is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled.
HumanWare provides products to people who are blind or have low vision,
and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection
of innovative products, including BrailleNote Apex, the leading
productivity device for the blind in education, business and for
personal use; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading
digital talking book players; the SmartView family of handheld and
desktop electronic magnifiers; and Trekker Breeze, the all-in-one
handheld talking GPS.

SOURCE  HumanWare

HumanWare

CONTACT: Media contact: 
Nicolas Lagace
Marketing Communications
P: (450) 463-1717
E: Nicolas.lagace@humanware.com

Mizuno USA Running Launches The Mezamashii Run Project

Running Community Brings Mizuno's "A Brilliant Run" Experience to Life

NORCROSS, Ga., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mizuno USA, Inc., a leader in high-performance running footwear and apparel, announced its public launch of The Mezamashii Run Project, an organic word-of-mouth running community that brings brilliant running to life.  This community provides a unique avenue for runners to engage the brand, as well as each other in a way that Mizuno has never done before.  "Mezamashii" is a Japanese word that translates to "brilliant" or "eye-opening," and is deeply rooted in the Japanese heritage of Mizuno, which was founded in Osaka, Japan in 1906. 

The Mezamashii Run Project lives on MizunoUSA.com, and is meant to provide members a two-way dialogue with Mizuno, and opportunities to influence the future direction of both product and marketing.  By becoming a member, consumers will get designer Q & A sessions, sneak peeks of new Mizuno products, wear-test opportunities, and behind-the-scenes video content.  By joining the community, members enter for a chance to win a pair of Mizuno shoes, as well as an all-expenses paid trip to the 2012 Osaka Marathon in Japan, of which Mizuno is an official sponsor.

"The Mezamashii Run Project is a running community that brings the Mizuno experience to you, and helps put Mizuno running shoes on runners' feet," said Vicky Wilkens, Brand Marketing Manager, Mizuno USA Running.  "We can tell you everything that we want you to know about our shoes, but the Mezamashii Run Project allows runners to come to their own conclusions.  We are that confident that our running shoes will speak for themselves."

The initial phase of The Mezamashii Run Project began back in May, when groups of hand-picked "running influencers" were mailed an exclusive, individually numbered invitation, granting them access to The Mezamashii Community via a secure website.  Once registered, invitees could redeem their complimentary pair of Mizuno running shoes, featuring Mizuno's award-winning and patented Wave® Technology. These founding members were also given the opportunity to invite others into the community to claim to their own footwear.  After several weeks of community growth, the next phase of The Mezamashii Run Project begins, where the general public is now invited to join.

"Ultimately, The Mezamashii Run Project is about helping runners enjoy more brilliant running," said Fritz Taylor, Vice President and General Manager, Mizuno USA Running.  "We are excited about the evolution of the campaign, as we bring brilliant running to life.  We encourage runners to come join us."

Mizuno USA's Advertising agency-of-record, McKinney, developed the unique strategy and overall look and feel of the campaign. Leveraging Mizuno's Japanese heritage, the campaign embraces the Japanese kanji writing system and poetic haiku, and introduces Zen-like philosophies about running.  The campaign includes print and digital advertising, with print media being placed in Runner's World, Women's Running,Running Insight and Endurance Sports Media, and digital media on MapMyRun.com, Runner'sWorld.com, Active.com and RunningTimes.com. Another key element of the campaign is the retail experience.  Mizuno's network of running specialty retailers across the country is featuring point-of-purchase and window advertising versions of the campaign. Mizuno USA has charged its Public Relations agency-of-record Leader Enterprises with implementing an all-out public relations blitz that targets a wide variety of national and regional media.

To learn more and join The Mezamashii Run Project, visit: http://www.mizunousa.com/mezamashiirunproject.

Mizuno USA, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mizuno Corporation, one of the largest specialty sporting goods manufacturers in the world.  Mizuno USA, Inc. manufacturers and distributes baseball, golf, softball, running, track & field, and volleyball equipment, apparel, and footwear for North America.  Mizuno USA, Inc. is based in Norcross, Georgia.

Contact: Eric Hills
Mizuno USA
770-453-7853
eric.hills@mizunousa.com

SOURCE  Mizuno USA, Inc.

Mizuno USA, Inc.

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

Carolinas HealthCare System and Edison Nation Collaborate to Drive Medical Innovation and Technology

The two organizations create Edison Nation Medical, LLC, providing a platform to bring medical innovations to market to best enhance patient care

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Carolinas HealthCare System and Edison Nation have formed Edison Nation Medical, LLC, a joint venture to stimulate innovations in healthcare delivery and improvements in patient care. This combination will provide a unique and creative platform for physicians, nurses and other caregivers, as well as patients throughout the country, to submit their best ideas to further medical innovation and technology, thus transforming the future of patient care.

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"The collaborative relationship between Carolinas HealthCare System and Edison Nation was fundamentally built on a shared vision that, working together, these two organizations can have a lasting impact on the future of healthcare," said Michael C. Tarwater, chief executive officer, Carolinas HealthCare System. "By encouraging those who personally deliver care to patients--and even patients themselves--to become innovators in improving both the care and the patient experience, we believe we can stimulate more meaningful ideas that truly result in real, tangible innovation. CHS believes that by blending our comprehensive clinical expertise and our core strengths in innovative thought with Edison Nation's creative execution abilities, together we can transform healthcare."

Edison Nation, a Charlotte-based product developer and online social community for inventors, is the ideal partner to apply the same approach to healthcare. Edison Nation works with major retailers and manufacturers, such as Clorox, Fisher-Price, Colgate and Bed Bath & Beyond®, to be a catalyst for them to find new products to develop and sell. Edison Nation products have been carried in more than 25,000 stores and more than 13 million units have been sold in the U.S. and abroad.

"The collaboration between Edison Nation and Carolinas HealthCare System will allow Edison Nation to bring our expert product development capabilities to the healthcare arena in a way that hasn't been done before," said Louis Foreman, chief executive officer, Edison Nation. "Our goal is to provide a platform for bringing innovative ideas, from simple solutions to complex products or instruments, to market to best benefit patient outcomes and experiences."

Governance of the new entity will be through a board of managers; members are appointed by each organization. Headquarters will be in Charlotte, N.C. where the leadership will work together to bring new ideas to market.

Development ideas will come primarily through two sources -- 1) Innovation Searches hosted by Edison Nation Medical, to find ideas to license and develop and 2) Innovation Searches sponsored by corporations who are seeking specific product solutions.

Membership in Edison Nation Medical is free. The process for submitting ideas as an individual inventor is through a secure and confidential online submission form through a published Innovation Search online. Individuals wishing to learn more about this new organization should visit http://www.edisonnationmedical.com.

About Carolinas HealthCare System
Carolinas HealthCare System (http://www.carolinashealthcare.org), one of the nation's leading and most innovative healthcare organizations, provides a full spectrum of healthcare and wellness programs throughout North and South Carolina. Its diverse network of more than 650 care locations includes academic medical centers, hospitals, healthcare pavilions, physician practices, destination centers, surgical and rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, nursing homes and hospice and palliative care. CHS works to improve and enhance the overall health and wellbeing of its communities through high quality patient care, education and research programs, and numerous collaborative partnerships and initiatives.

About Edison Nation
Edison Nation is a product design and development group with expertise in the consumer, industrial and medical space. Edison Nation operates EdisonNation.com, an online community for innovators, Everyday Edisons, an Emmy® Award-winning series on public television, and Inventors Digest, a top trade publication dedicated to the study of business and innovation. Edison Nation utilizes corporate relationships with the country's top retailers, manufacturers and ASOTV companies to bring independent inventor-driven ideas to market. Products can be found in all major mass retailers across the country. Edison Nation was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. For more information, please visit http://www.edisonnation.com.

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Edison Nation

CONTACT: Mary Dickson, Edison Nation Medical, +1-704-405-0710, mary.dickson@edisonnation.com; Gail Rosenberg, Carolinas HealthCare System, +1-704-355-3800, gail.rosenberg@carolinashealthcare.org

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

Jenn-Air® Cooktops And Rangetops:  Raw Power Meets Refined Design

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Like a luxury automobile whose gentle purr belies the horsepower beneath its hood, the sleek cooktops and rangetops from Jenn-Air were designed to combine raw power with a high degree of precision and refinement, according to Juliet Johnson, manager of brand experience for Jenn-Air.

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"A powerful cooktop or rangetop shouldn't have to look like it belongs in a restaurant kitchen," notes Johnson. "Even with our professional-style rangetops, we've opted for a sophisticated design that performs powerfully without being overpowering."

While some manufacturers use the terms cooktop and rangetop interchangeably, Johnson says most kitchen design experts agree that a cooktop is dropped into a countertop for installation, while a rangetop is designed to slide in between countertop sections. In the latter configuration, controls are perpendicular to the cooking surface, much like a range, while cooktop controls are situated on the same surface as the appliance's burners.

Gas Rangetops:  From Simmer to Sear at the Turn of a Knob

Jenn-Air® Pro-Style® rangetops offer the collection's boldest styling and the brand's most powerful gas burners. Depending on the model, one or two 20,000 BTU stacked PowerBurners deliver the high heat needed for searing, flash frying and wok cooking, while 5,000 BTU burners provide heat delicate enough for tasks like melting butter or chocolate. The rangetops are available in five models in three sizes to accommodate a variety of cooking and layout preferences.

Other features include heavy-duty cast-iron grates that provide a continuous surface for sliding heavy stockpots and sauce pans between burners, and an advanced electronic ignition system with Flame-Sensing(TM) Re-ignition technology that ensures flames are reignited automatically if blown out, even at the lowest setting.

Select models feature an electric griddle with a high-performance, chrome-finish surface that heats evenly, cleans easily and retains its shine. One also offers a downdraft ventilation system integrated directly into the cooking surface.

Cooktops Available in Gas, Electric or Induction

Jenn-Air® gas cooktops feature up to 17,000 BTUs of power and the efficient downdraft technology pioneered by the brand. Recognized as the industry's best performing ventilation system, Jenn-Air® downdraft technology replaces the need for an overhead hood with ventilation located on the cooking surface itself. With an optional duct-free kit, the brand's JX3(TM) gas downdraft cooktops can be installed in any home - even a high-rise or condominium - without requiring ducting to the outside.

Ultra-precise, ultra-responsive electric models were designed to rival the precision and responsiveness of gas while providing a sleek, black glass-ceramic surface that wipes clean easily with no gaps to trap burned food. Jenn-Air brand now offers 23 electric models in a number of configurations. For added flexibility, Jenn-Air® modular downdraft cooktops, available in gas and electric models, feature open bays or replaceable grills, allowing for customization with a variety of accessories, such as a grill or griddle, to accommodate different cooking styles.

The latest induction cooktops from Jenn-Air brand offer the industry's most powerful induction element available for the home kitchen, along with high performance features not found in restaurant models. The cooktops are currently available in 30- and 36-inch models in black with the option of a stainless trim.  The 36" models feature five induction elements, including the industry's most powerful 12"/9" Dual Zone Induction Element, with a maximum output of 5,000 watts and the flexibility of using two elements for one pan. Since induction technology allows for a far more efficient transfer of energy than a gas flame or heated electrical element, they save both energy and time, particularly in bringing ingredients to a boil. Additional features include a Sensor Boil function that helps prevent boil-overs and bridge elements to accommodate long or oval cookware. Thirteen heat levels settings maximize control with specific settings for simmer and melt as well as a Keep Warm(TM) Function. 

About Jenn-Air: 

Since the introduction of the first self-ventilated cooktop in 1961 and downdraft ventilated range in 1965, Jenn-Air brand has consistently grown its reputation as a technology and design innovator.  Its selection of style options includes two distinct stainless steel collections and a cutting-edge Floating Glass finish in black or white. From downdraft cooktops, wall ovens and professional style ranges to dishwashers, refrigerators and such entertaining essentials as warming drawers, built-in ice machines and wine cellars, Jenn-Air brand offers a complete line of major kitchen appliances. To learn more about the Jenn-Air® appliance collection, or speak with a member of the Customer Care team, please visit jennair.com, twitter.com/jennairusa or facebook.com/jennair.

SOURCE  Jenn-Air

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Jenn-Air

CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, or Katie Lee Pollack, Digitas, +1-212-350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com; Juliet Johnson, Jenn-Air, +1-269-923-7440, Juliet.m.johnson@jennair.com

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

Ontario Court of Justice Approves Sale of Cinram to Najafi Companies

TORONTO, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Cinram International Income Fund (TSX:
CRW.UN) (together with its subsidiaries, "Cinram" or the "Fund")
announced today that the Ontario Court of Justice has approved the sale
of substantially all of Cinram's assets and businesses in the United
States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany (the "Sale
Transaction") to newly formed subsidiaries of Najafi Companies. The
Sale Transaction is subject to recognition and approval before the
Court in the United States on July 25, 2012.

Cinram also announced that it has received written support from lenders
representing 100% of the loans outstanding under Cinram's first lien
credit facilities and lenders representing approximately 98% of the
loans outstanding under Cinram's second lien credit facility.

"This is a significant milestone in our progress towards completion of
the Sale Transaction and the strengthening of Cinram's competitive
position," said Steve Brown, CEO of Cinram.

Under the Sale Transaction announced on June 25, 2012, Najafi will
purchase substantially all of the assets used in Cinram's core
businesses for the manufacture of pre-recorded multimedia products and
the provision of related logistics services, digital media solutions
and outsourced vendor management inventory services in North America
and substantially all of the European business.

The Sale Transaction is expected to close in August 2012, subject to
satisfaction of closing conditions, although the transfer of portions
of the business may occur later in the year.

About Cinram

Cinram International Inc., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Fund, is one of the world's largest providers of pre-recorded
multimedia products and related distribution and logistics services.
With facilities in North America and Europe, Cinram International Inc.
manufactures and distributes pre-recorded DVDs, Blu-ray discs, audio
CDs, and CD-ROMs for motion picture studios, music labels, publishers
and computer software companies around the world. The Fund's units are
listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CRW.UN. For more
information, visit our website at http://www.cinram.com.

Certain statements included in this release constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such
forward-looking statements include statements concerning the possible
effects of the transactions described herein, and the likelihood of
their successful completion. Such forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may
cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Fund to be
materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.
These risks may affect the achievement of the expected results of the
transactions described herein. The transactions are subject to
conditions, and there can be no assurance that the said transactions
will be successfully completed or that, if completed, the expected
consequences will result in whole or in part, and the deviations from
such expectations may be material.

SOURCE  Cinram International Income Fund

Cinram International Income Fund

CONTACT:  John H. Bell
Tel: 416.332.2902
johnbell@cinram.com Anne Robertson
The Lavidge Company
(Public relations advisor to Najafi Companies)
480.998.2600
arobertson@lavidge.com

Game Insight's My Railway Goes Full Steam Ahead To iOS Devices

Manifest destiny as you design, develop and expand your railroad empire

MOSCOW and SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Game Insight, a global leader in publishing and developing mobile and social games, has announced that its popular free-to-play game, My Railway, which was previously released on Android devices, is now available on iOS.

My Railway challenges players to go beyond standard city building and dust off your conductor's hat from your childhood dreams. Put your managerial skills to the test, by building a transportation empire, one rail line at a time. Players can explore new territories and connect them with a bustling town that will grow as they gather valuable resources, haul valuable freight cross-country, and of course, enjoy large profits. My Railway includes a real-time economy that reflects supply in demand based on your production choices and stored resources. In the game, players can expect to find:

    --  10 different trains to command
    --  More than 20 different types of freight
    --  19 different sets of more than 100 rare collectible items
    --  Dozens of varied quests
    --  A sprawling in-game continent to conquer and settle, piece by piece
    --  Connect with friends via Social Media to help maintain their railway
        systems, share gifts and dispatch airships to deliver goods
My Railway takes players back to frontier days--back when the ambitions of visionaries turned uninhabited wilderness into vast travel and trade networks for the iron horse. Over the course of the game, players will build a bustling trade economy of agricultural crops, livestock, manufactured goods, and busy fares that need to book passage to the next town. My Railway is also a social experience that lets players import friends from their contact lists as well as from Facebook and Twitter.

My Railway is free to play and available now on the App Store for iOS. Download the game and become a railroad tycoon today!

Direct Link to My Railway HD for iPad on App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-railway-hd/id512965475?mt=8

Direct link to My Railway for iPhone on App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id486431866?mt=8

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About Game Insight

Founded in 2010, Game Insight is a global leader in mobile and social mobile gaming with focus on both development and publishing of top-quality titles. The company's portfolio of games serves all major platforms, including iOS, Android, social, and Web. All titles are released worldwide with localization in 17 languages. Original IPs are created and developed by Game Insight's internal network of more than 300 developers, with external publishing opportunities for valued partner studios. The company is headquartered in Moscow, Russia with additional publishing offices in San Francisco, CA. Find more information on Game Insight at the official Web site: http://www.game-insight.com/

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Infusionsoft Announces "Battle of the Apps" Contest; Developers Duke it Out for $20,000 in Prizes and the 2013 Kick Apps Champion Title

GILBERT, Ariz., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Infusionsoft, creator of the all-in-one sales and marketing software for small businesses, is sponsoring a contest for software developers to create applications and plug-ins that enhance the Infusionsoft user experience. Developers have until Dec. 31 of this year to create an innovative Infusionsoft app, integration, or plug-in. With $20,000 in prizes, the Kick Apps Champion finalists will take home thousands of dollars in cash and other cool prizes such as free marketing to tens of thousands of small business owners, and stage time to present their app at InfusionCon 2013. Winners will be announced on March 29, 2013.

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"We've wanted to have a developer competition since we first opened up our API," said Marc Chesley, chief technology officer of Infusionsoft. "Our Marketplace launched this spring, which introduced our customers to a growing developer community and apps that make their Infusionsoft experience even better. The response was huge and we saw an opportunity to really show off what these developers can do. We can't wait to see what they come up with, and we're excited for the customers who will be the ultimate winners!"

Submissions for Battle of the Apps will be judged by a panel of Infusionsoft executives and industry experts such as social media strategist, speaker and author, Jay Baer, partner at the analyst firm SMB Group, Laurie McCabe, founder of Stealthmode Partners, Francine Hardaway, founder and CEO of Waldow Social, DJ Waldow, and chief operating officer of Human Business Works, Rob Hatch. Applicants will be judged on the following criteria:

    --  Customer Benefit - The app must help small businesses succeed and appeal
        to a broad range of Infusionsoft target users.
    --  Design - It should be polished, visually appealing, intuitive, and easy
        to learn and use.
    --  Functionality -The app should offer a complete solution with deep use of
        Infusionsoft features, as well as take advantage of the unique
        functionality Infusionsoft offers.
    --  Utility - Developers should go for something indispensable. Target users
        need to find it inherently useful in their business.
    --  Innovation - Unique and innovative is the name of the game. Judges will
        be looking for an app with a novel solution or approach.

Developers interested in participating in the contest can read about the rules and submission deadlines here: battleoftheapps.infusionsoft.com.

The Infusionsoft Marketplace currently features more than 70 third-party apps that integrate Infusionsoft with other popular business tools such as SMS text messaging, payment systems, mobile apps, and membership sites. The Marketplace also makes it easy for customers to find and connect with more than 100 Infusionsoft Certified Consultants including developers. CustomerHub, an automated membership site and customer portal, is currently one of the most widely-used integrations among Infusionsoft users. In November 2011, Infusionsoft acquired CustomerHub and brought the product inside its suite of offerings.

An Infusionsoft developer partner, AutomationCore, created a popular app that helps users access Infusionsoft CRM right from inside Gmail. "We built GmailCore to help users get more power from the Infusionsoft CRM tool," says Benji Rabhan, CEO and founder of AutomationCore. "Since adding the GmailCore app to the Infusionsoft Marketplace, we have seen a 200 percent increase in customers. Given this great success, we are working on a few more apps and are excited to compete in the Battle of the Apps."

About Infusionsoft
Infusionsoft provides an all-in-one sales and marketing software for small businesses. Its Web-based solution helps small businesses automatically market to get more customers, grow sales and save time. The privately held, five-time Inc. 500/5000 company is based in Gilbert, Ariz. and is funded by Mohr Davidow Ventures and vSpring Capital. For more information, visit http://www.infusionsoft.com.

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Infusionblog.com
@Infusionsoft
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CONTACT: Aly Saxe, Ubiquity Public Relations, +1-602-268-6849, aly@ubiquitypr.com

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

Rust Omni Launches First Mobile App in Bankruptcy Claims Agent Industry

MINNEAPOLIS, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rust Omni, the bankruptcy administrative services division of Rust Consulting, Inc., a SourceHOV company, today announced the launch of the first mobile application in the bankruptcy claims agent industry.  The app is available for download for iPhone via iTunes, with versions for Android and Windows expected in the coming weeks.

"This launch is another demonstration of Rust Omni's bold approach to changing the bankruptcy administrative services industry through better technology," Rust Omni president Brian Osborne said.  "In late 2011, we launched the industry's first mobile website; now we are excited to launch the first mobile app."

The app offers clients, creditors, and other interested parties increased access to case information, court documents, proofs of claim, contact information, claim registers, claim forms, case calendars, and more.  It includes new features such as access to real-time data, with documents and information added dynamically, and the ability to add contacts and calendar items with the touch of a button.

"As always, our clients are the focus," Osborne said.  "With less time behind the desk, it is imperative that they can conduct business from where they are.  We understand and, through technology, we will continue developing new ways to accommodate them."

About Rust Omni
Rust Omni, the bankruptcy administrative services division of Rust Consulting, Inc., a SourceHOV company, is a nationally recognized industry leader with offices in Los Angeles and New York.  Rust Omni offers ground-breaking technology that is revolutionizing the administrative process.  Since the firm's inception in 1969, Rust Omni has been involved in some of the nation's most successful and complex chapter 11 proceedings, with clients such as Perkins Marie Callender's, Mervyn's Holdings, Blockbuster, Inc. (Committee), Innkeeper USA Trust, Borders Group (Committee), Owens Corning, Harry & David (Committee), Refco Inc., eToys Direct LLC, Monaco Coach Corporation, Sizzler Restaurant Corporation and Global Crossing.

About Rust Consulting
Clients in the legal, public, and business sectors trust Rust Consulting, a SourceHOV company, to design, implement, and manage complex and time-sensitive projects.  With experience on more than 3,500 cases worth billions of dollars, Rust Consulting is the national leader in class action settlement administration, and is an expanding presence in the mass tort, public sector, and business sectors. 

About SourceHOV
SourceHOV is one of the largest Business Process Solutions and Knowledge Process Outsourcing companies in the industry, serving customers in more than half of the Fortune 100® with deep domain expertise. SourceHOV provides end-to-end business process outsourcing solutions with highly customized services as well as specialized knowledge-based processing and/or consulting solutions. SourceHOV offers solutions to process, analyze and manage information in a cost efficient manner to clients in information-intensive industries such as financial services, healthcare, legal, retail, telecommunications, government, and transportation. SourceHOV also offers solutions to fulfill certain specialized knowledge-based processing and outsourcing requirements enabling these organizations to concentrate on their core competencies.

The company's global workforce is now more than 14,200 employees operating from approximately 80 delivery centers in six countries including the U.S., Mexico, Canada, India, China and the Philippines.

SOURCE  Rust Consulting, Inc.

Rust Consulting, Inc.

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

NPO Expands Streaming Operations for London Olympics Coverage and More with Digital Rapids Encoders

PASSFIELD, England, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Rapids - the trusted provider of innovative media transformation and workflow solutions for bringing video to wider audiences - and Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO) - the Netherlands Public Broadcasting system - announced today that NPO has expanded their streaming operations with the purchase of 10 dual-channel Digital Rapids encoding systems. The new encoders complement NPO's existing deployment of Digital Rapids solutions, and have been added in support of streaming projects including this year's European football championships, Tour de France cycling and NPO broadcaster Nederlandse Omroep Stichting's (NOS) online and mobile coverage of the 2012 London Olympic Games.

The Digital Rapids systems are in constant, full-time operation at NPO, encoding live source video feeds of the three Dutch public broadcasting channels as well as dedicated event and theme channels. The encoders' flexible format support is a key benefit for NPO as they migrate from traditional streaming protocols to HTTP-based adaptive streaming while bringing their content to devices from desktop computers to tablets and mobile phones.

"The reliability and resilience of Digital Rapids' encoders allow us to run our operations 24/7 without interruptions, while their quality, deep configurability and format flexibility are also significant advantages," said Jeroen Mol, Manager at NPO ICT 3, NPO's internal service provider organization for networking, Internet hosting, application support and streaming services. "Digital Rapids is the only supplier who met our requirements, and their solutions are also very cost-efficient. We have relied on Digital Rapids solutions as our encoding platform for many major, high-profile events, and look forward to continuing to do so in the future."

"We're thrilled that NPO is expanding their use of our encoding systems, and that they will again be using them to power NOS' online coverage of the London Olympic Games and other premium sporting events," said Clive Vickery, Managing Director, EMEA and Asia at Digital Rapids. "Our solutions continue to deliver the outstanding quality and reliability that media organizations require to bring superior multi-platform experiences to their audiences, with the flexibility that enables our customers to adapt to the evolving technical and business requirements of the multi-screen media landscape."

Digital Rapids encoders provide superior quality, outstanding reliability and flexible, multi-screen output format support for audience-expanding live and on-demand viewing experiences. Powering applications from online and mobile video to over-the-top (OTT) services and IPTV, Digital Rapids encoders' rich output capabilities and adaptive streaming support are ideal for capitalising on today's lucrative multi-screen content distribution opportunities, enabling content and rights owners to reach viewers on devices from tablets and mobile phones to game consoles, PCs and 'smart' TVs.

For more information about Digital Rapids, please visit http://www.digitalrapids.com.

About Digital Rapids Corporation- Digital Rapids provides market-leading content transformation and workflow solutions that empower the world's leading media organizations to reach wider audiences more efficiently, more effectively and more profitably. Recipients of more than two dozen prestigious awards for company and product excellence, Digital Rapids combines innovative technology with proven expertise and visionary insight to help our customers expand their audiences, increase their revenues, and reduce their costs. Digital Rapids Corporation (http://www.digitalrapids.com) is headquartered in Ontario, Canada with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia and Argentina.

Copyright 2012 Digital Rapids Corporation. All rights reserved. Digital Rapids and the Digital Rapids logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Rapids Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SOURCE  Digital Rapids Corporation

Digital Rapids Corporation

CONTACT: Press Contact (Americas), Mike Nann, Director of Marketing/Cmns, Digital Rapids Corp., +1-905-946-9666 Ext. 135, mike.nann@digital-rapids.com; Press Contacts (Europe/Asia), Kerr Duffy, Marketing Manager, Digital Rapids Europe, +44 (0) 1428 751 012, kerr@digital-rapids.com, or Jan Dixon, +44 (0) 1297 489229, jdmc@globalnet.co.uk

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

EnsenaSoft takes Chinese Game Mahjong to Next Level as the First Latin American-developed App for Windows 8

MAZATLAN, Mexico, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eliminating tiles just got more fun! EnsenaSoft, an independent software developer of educational-, board-, puzzle- and word-games, is the first Latin American company to publish an app for Windows 8 Release Preview, in the form of the classic, tile-switching, Chinese dominoes game of Mahjong.

EnsenaSoft, known for its games and educational applications for multiple platforms including tablets and phones, took its wildly popular Mahjong Deluxe+ game to the Windows Store and compared the experience with their iTunes version of the same game. "The process to get into the Windows Store is very fluid" said Samuel DenHartog, Ensenasoft's Chief Creative Officer. "We also liked the comprehensive information offered to developers, which on other platforms require a separate statistics package". Using this data, DenHartog says they quickly discovered their new app was expanding their market, with a majority of downloads coming from outside the US, where 60% of their users are typically located. "Our numbers from China are very strong. Results are clearly above our expectations, especially for a preview version. We are very excited because there seems to be a potential for a much larger market for Windows than with the other platforms," continued DenHartog.

While EnsenaSoft made some changes to the game's navigation and location of controls for Windows 8, the overall visual design has  been updated to immerse the users in the game using the entire screen. According to DenHartog, "the interface in Windows 8 offers something different to users. You want to take advantage of those things in your application instead of just doing a touch-optimized app."

"Our priority is to have the highest quality apps for Windows 8," said Aidan Marcuss, senior director of Windows Core Marketing and Ecosystem at Microsoft Corp. Marcuss adds: "EnsenaSoft has taken a classic Windows game and reimagined it for Windows 8 Release Preview, putting content before chrome."

With a philosophy of bringing users' favorite games to every device, the company is proud about being the first Latin American vendor to publish an app for Windows 8 - especially with a game as popular as this one. Mahjong Deluxe+ is currently available as a free download in the Windows Store:  http://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/en-us/app/mahjong-deluxe/d3874df5-c971-49ea-ae58-28b25994863f

Mahjong Deluxe+ is also getting rave reviews from such testing sites as Softonic, who says "since it's made to look it's best on Windows new Metro interface, Mahjong Deluxe+ is really a good-looking app. If you like the genre, you'll be very pleased with this version." (Source: http://mahjong-deluxe-metro.en.softonic.com/?ab=2)

EnsenaSoft also created a barnyard-themed version of the app for  Windows 8 Release Preview, available now in the Windows Store, which children can play and test before its release. This quirky, down-on-the-farm themed mahjong offers 168 different puzzles, fun animal sounds, random tile orders, and the ability to match cats to cats, or dogs to dogs. EnsenaSoft  is looking forward to offering many more of these fun and exciting apps for Windows 8 in the future. DenHartog concludes: "We think we are going to do great on Windows 8 and that will lift us on other platforms as well."

Based in Mazatlan, Mexico, EnsenaSoft is a close-knit team of programmers, designers, artists and musicians committed to delivering the best and most entertaining content in the areas of educational-, board-, puzzle- and word-games to consumers of all ages. Since its founding in 2009, the EnsenaSoft team has quickly established itself as a reputable developer releasing high-quality educational titles on multiple platforms that are fun to play.

SOURCE  EnsenaSoft, S.A. de C.V.

EnsenaSoft, S.A. de C.V.

CONTACT: Samuel DenHartog, +1 602-748-4078, sam@ensenasoft.com

Web Site: http://mahjong-deluxe-metro.en.softonic.com/?ab=2

CFI Group's New Document Management Module Provides Organizations the Flexibility to Access Documents Remotely from the Cloud

CFI Group's new technology solution helps organizations access information anywhere, anytime

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CFI Group, a global leader in customer experience management (CEM) solutions, today announced the official rollout of its new Document Management Module. The module is fully integrated with CFI Group's Customer Feedback Insights (CFI) Platform. 

The CFI Platform offers customers a robust enterprise feedback management (EFM) system that provides them with the right tools to measure the customer experience across multiple channels. As part of the CFI Platform's Workflow suite, the Document Management Module is a cloud-based storage system that organizes all of your program files in a central location.

"Traditional applications are awkward and rigid and consequently end up holding back the development of a business," said Terry Redding, director of product development for CFI Group. "Today's businesses need a flexible system that changes with them and having a platform and tools that adjust and adapt with their needs is essential. This module reflects those needs by allowing users to quickly and efficiently access information whenever they need."

With information at users' fingertips, the Document Management Module enables them to make better, more informed decisions that will further drive customer satisfaction.

As a cloud application it offers organizations the benefits of always being accessible despite their physical location or device. The application is configurable to meet the needs of each user and allows organizations to set parameters so that individuals are only able to view documents they are granted access to.

"Our document management tool supports the growing trend of working remotely and permits users to manage their files wherever they are," added Redding.  "This allows them to quickly respond to customer satisfaction needs as all of their documents are organized on the CFI Platform."

About CFI Group (http://www.cfigroup.com)
CFI Group is a global leader in providing advanced customer-satisfaction analytics through a combination of its Customer Feedback Insights EFM platform and it's more than 20 years of market research experience. The CFI platform applies the science of the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) to continuously measure the customer experience across multiple channels, to benchmark performance and to prioritize improvements for maximum business impact. 

CFI Group, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., was founded in 1988 by Dr. Claes Fornell, one of the world's leading experts on measuring customer satisfaction and developer of the ACSI.  CFI Group serves global clients from a network of offices worldwide in a variety of industries, including financial services, hospitality, manufacturing, telecom, retail and government.

About The ACSI (http://www.theacsi.org)
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is the only uniform, cross-industry measure of customer satisfaction proven to predict financial results. Developed at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, the ACSI is a leading economic indicator of consumer spending in the United States.

The ACSI measures more than 225 companies and organizations across 47 industries, representing close to half of the U.S. economy. Nearly 20 years of data from the ACSI show that customer satisfaction is an indicator of financial results on both macro and microeconomic levels, including shareholder value and cash flow volatility. The U.S. government also uses the ACSI as the gold standard of satisfaction measurement for its agencies.

SOURCE  CFI Group

CFI Group

CONTACT: Deana Goodrich, Airfoil Public Relations, goodrich@airfoilpr.com, +1-248-304-1457; Scott Morrison, CFI Group, smorrison@cfigroup.com, +1-734-930-9090

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

Urban Planet Mobile To Release Its Ground-Breaking Web-Based English Writing Assessment Tool For English As Second Language Students

Writing Planet Will Significantly, Dramatically and Efficiently Improve A Multitude Of Necessary English Writing Skills For English As Second Language Students

DURHAM, N.C., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading digital education company Urban Planet Mobile, in partnership with Measurement Incorporated, will release its groundbreaking web-based English writing assessment tool, Writing Planet.  The new tool offers schools a more affordable, efficient and technologically state-of-the-art writing tool specifically designed to help English as Second Language (ESL) students become more proficient in their English writing capabilities in a very short period of time.

The new technologically advanced writing tool utilizes the Project Essay Grade(TM) (PEG(TM)) artificial intelligence system developed by Measurement Incorporated.  This system enables Writing Planet to provide instant analysis of a student's writing capabilities.  The analysis is based on the guidelines used by TOEFL and IELTS to evaluate students. It is the only writing assessment program trained to recognize and address errors common to non-native English writers.

"Writing Planet offers instant feedback on writing mechanics allowing students to develop writing fluency quickly and give teachers and students instant, accurate and comprehensive feedback about the student's performance, which gives teachers more time to work with individual students on areas of need and allows students to become better and more confident writers," said Will Gordon, Marketing Director for Urban Planet Mobile.  "The uniqueness of this program has sparked immediate demand in more than a dozen countries around the globe before Writing Planet hits the market.  This indicates how important, desired and valued Writing Planet is in both emerging and established economies around the world."

Writing Planet's capability to accurately assess a student's essay was achieved by grading thousands of actual student essays by professional educators specially trained in IELTS and TOEFL.  By analyzing the scores assigned by these expert human evaluators, Urban Planet Mobile and Measurement Incorporated were able to produce a mathematical model that can predict how an expert human evaluator would score a particular student essay.  Since its predictive models are based on decisions made by expert human evaluators, Writing Planet can consistently deliver assessment that is as valid and reliable as that of the most trusted writing teacher.

Writing Planet assesses each student in the following six categories.  The range for each category is zero-to-five:

DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS

    --  Development centers on the presentation of additional supportive details
        and information pertinent to the topic.  It is enhanced by specificity
        of word choice and a clear organizational structure.
ORGANIZATION

    --  Organization is characterized by an overall plan (coherence) and
        internal weaving together of ideas (cohesion).  Organization is enhanced
        when a student pauses to develop ideas and is strengthened by the use of
        varied sentence structures and transitional techniques.
STYLE

    --  Style includes the student's ownership of the topic and connection with
        the reader.  Style is enhanced through strong word choice and varied
        sentence constructions that contribute to the writer's unique voice.
WORD CHOICE

    --  Word Choice is enhanced through appropriate use of advanced vocabulary
        and precision in word application.
SENTENCE STRUCTURE

    --  Sentence structure is enhanced through sentence complexity and variety,
        and through skilled weaving together of different sentence formats to
        promote a smooth flow of ideas.
CONVENTIONS

    --  Conventions include grammar, usage, pronoun reference, consistency in
        number and person, and mechanics (spelling, capitalization, punctuation,
        and paragraphing).
Writing Planet's assessment guidelines were developed by international ESL writing experts and benchmarked against globally recognized examinations including IELTS, TOEFL and SAT.  Writing proficiency scores are based on a series of determined attributes or qualities, and a rating scale for each dimension of the established guidelines. In other words, it is an algorithm, a mathematical formula that takes seemingly qualitative information and turns it into quantitative data.

Urban Planet Mobile is a leading innovator of educational products created for mobile, tablet and computer. With products ranging from basic word and phrase lessons to TOEFL & SAT preparation, to a new online writing tool with assessment and tutorials, Urban Planet Mobile specializes in forward-thinking educational tools for cross-platform use.  Additional information about the company and our products can be obtained at http://www.urbanplanetmobile.com and http://www.writingplanet.net or by calling (919) 237-2755.

    CONTACT:                        Will Gordon
                                    Urban Planet Mobile
                                    (919) 237-2755

SOURCE  Urban Planet Mobile

Urban Planet Mobile

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