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Microsoft to Acquire Perceptive Pixel Inc.

Perceptive Pixel's large-scale, multi-touch hardware and software technology will unlock new collaboration and productivity scenarios.

REDMOND, Wash. and NEW YORK, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and Perceptive Pixel Inc. (PPI) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire PPI, a recognized leader in research, development and production of large-scale, multi-touch display solutions.

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"The acquisition of PPI allows us to draw on our complementary strengths, and we're excited to accelerate this market evolution," said Kurt DelBene, president, Office Division for Microsoft. "PPI's large touch displays, when combined with hardware from our OEMs, will become powerful Windows 8-based PCs and open new possibilities for productivity and collaboration."

Founded in 2006 by Jeff Han, a renowned pioneer in multi-touch technology, PPI shipped its first multi-touch workstation and large wall solutions in early 2007. In 2008 its technology gained widespread recognition for transforming the way CNN and other broadcasters covered the 2008 U.S. presidential election. In 2009 the Smithsonian awarded the company the National Design Award in the inaugural category of Interaction Design. PPI's patented technologies are used across a wide variety of industries such as government, defense, broadcast, energy exploration, engineering and higher education, and its expertise in both software and hardware will contribute to success in broad scenarios such as collaboration, meetings and presentations.

"We are incredibly excited to be working together on our mutual passion to build technologies that enable people to collaborate and communicate," Han said. "By joining Microsoft, we will be able to take advantage of the tremendous momentum of the Microsoft Office Division, tightly interoperate with its products, and deliver this technology to a very broad set of customers."

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.

About Perceptive Pixel Inc.

Perceptive Pixel Inc. (PPI) is a recognized leader in interaction design, having pioneered the development of large-scale, unlimited multi-touch devices that came to prominence during the historic 2008 U.S. presidential elections. PPI's advanced multi-touch technology platform enables professionals to get closer to their content, removing barriers to understanding, communication and collaboration. PPI is privately held and headquartered in New York. For more information, visit http://www.perceptivepixel.com.

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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Living it Loving it Ltd Expands Into New Markets and Launches Mind Sports (International)

New Mind Sports Festival Unveiled and Official Dates for the 2012 Prague Poker Festival Released

LAS VEGAS, July 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Leading poker event management and consultancy, Living it Loving it Ltd., announces
its global expansion plans for 2013 and the formation of Mind Sports (International) Ltd.

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    Recognized for its inclusive approach to managing and producing live events, tours and
bespoke festivals for the world's leading organizations and gaming corporations, Living it
Loving it has quickly established itself as the "go-to" consultancy for companies looking
to bridge-the-gap between the online and land-based environment.

    The company opened its Las Vegas offices in November 2011, and is planning to double
its size over the next 12 months, recruiting more US-based industry professionals in a bid
to build further upon its recently agreed US and South American contracts.

    "Our goal is to connect online gaming networks and land-based casinos in a way that
brings value to all parties, especially players and customers whom are looking for
engaging experiences and the best live events across the world of gaming and mind sports,"
commented Dave Brannan, Managing Director, Living it Loving it Ltd.

    The company has recently agreed to tap into the South American market, with plans to
establish a series of new poker events as well as introducing existing high profile tours
to the continent in early 2013. Further details on the agreements will be announced this
summer with preliminary schedules being released shortly thereafter.

    Outside of the world of poker, Living it Loving it Ltd. has taken yet another
pioneering step forward, announcing the formation of Mind Sports (International) Ltd.
Commencing today, the company will operate under the Living it Loving it group umbrella,
embracing and bringing together the world's most popular mind games in order to deliver
even more entertainment and tournament competition to live events and festivals around the
world.

    "Mind Sports have become increasingly popular thanks to the popularity and demand for
mobile and social gaming," explains Brannan. "We view poker as one of the core mind sports
alongside traditional games such as bridge, backgammon and chess. Our aim is to integrate
these skill-based mind sports, creating the world's biggest independent festivals
following the launch of the inaugural Prague Mind Sports Festival taking place at the end
of the year."

    Living it Loving it Ltd. pioneered the highly successful poker festival format having
listened to players needs and staying true to its independent positioning. The company has
succeeded in bringing competing brands together, creating non-conflicting festival
schedules that benefit online networks, land-based venues, existing tours and most
importantly the players.

    The hugely successful Prague Poker Festival in 2011 exceeded all expectation and its
repeat, along with the launch and integration of the new Prague Mind Sports Festival is
highly anticipated by online sites, tours and players alike.

    Taking place at King's Casino and the 5-Star Corinthia Hotel, and running from
November 26 - December 16, 2012, the Prague Poker Festival is poised to be bigger and
better than ever before, and will feature yet another exciting WPT Prague event plus
others. Player numbers are currently being forecasted to be in excess of 3,000 --
surpassing last years' record-breaking 2,600 attendance.

    The integration of the first Prague Mind Sports Festival, which runs from December 1 -
4 at the same location, will bring even more value to attendees as well as plenty of
variety.

    Backgammon, Scrabble, Risk and eSports including League of Legends and Counter-Strike:
Global Offensive are already confirmed for the ground-breaking festival, with many more
being added over the coming months.

    Having started as purely an events company with an inner passion for poker, Living it
Loving it Ltd., has moved on from its humble beginnings and is now seen as a serious
consultancy and events expert in the world of poker and gaming.

    Brannan comments, "We have received a lot of recognition over the years for our
personal service and logistical work for tour-focused clients. Travel provision for
individual events is an element that we are starting to move away from in order to follow
our wider event consultancy plan. We are looking forward to working with others in this
space, as collaboration remains a major cornerstone of our business."

    Living it Loving it Ltd. is currently consulting for a number of international
corporations, casino groups and has worked closely with the likes of the World Poker Tour,
WSOP, EPT, GSOP live and the majority of online poker networks over the years, creating
leading events and festivals that exceed expectation.

    About Living it Loving it Ltd.

    As the world's leading independent poker event, logistics and management consultancy,
Living it Loving it Ltd delivers full service international solutions to clients looking
to create the world's most successful and engaging events and tournaments.

    Official event partner for the World Poker Tour, GSOP Live Poker Tour, the Genting
Poker Series and a host of other global tournaments, Living it Loving it Ltd brings
passion and excellence to every event.

    Websites:

    Living it Loving it Ltd.: http://www.livingitlovingit.com

    Prague Poker Festival: http://www.praguepokerfestival.com

    Prague Mind Sports Festival: http://www.praguemindsportsfestival.com

    Mind Sports (International): http://www.mindsportsinternational.com

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For further press information please contact Peter Ramsay, Director of Marketing & PR, Living it Loving it: pramsay@livingitlovingit.com / +44(0)7795-830839 / +44(0)1752-231825 ; International Offices: Bowman House, Beechwood Way, Langage Business Park, Plymouth, PL7 5HH, United Kingdom; 3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite #200, Las Vegas, NV , 89169, USA

Vuguru And POW! Entertainment Unveil Programming Lineup For Stan Lee's World Of Heroes YouTube Channel

COMIC BOOK LEGEND STAN LEE, JOINED BY MARK HAMILL AND OTHER TALENT TO DISCUSS THE CHANNEL AT COMIC-CON

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuguru and POW! Entertainment today officially announced the programming lineup for the highly anticipated premium YouTube channel, Stan Lee's World of Heroes. The comic book icon will showcase a slate of original digital programming on Thursday, July 12th at Comic-Con with a panel of pop culture experts and enthusiasts, including Mark Hamill, Adrianne Curry, Peter David, Jace Hall, Bonnie Burton and America Young. 

Every story has a hero.  Stan Lee's World of Heroes is the premiere destination for all things related to heroes, villains and the world of fandom. With both scripted and unscripted shows, the channel offers something for everyone from comic book fans to pop culture enthusiasts looking for Stan's opinions, hero pop culture, the geek universe and beyond. All flavored with Stan's unique brand of humor.

"Stan Lee is a master story teller who has created iconic characters loved by people of all ages.  We are excited to offer a new way for Stan to connect directly with fans, create new stories and characters and inspire a new generation of creators," said Scott Nocas, Head of Distribution and Marketing at Vuguru.

"It's an absolute thrill to be unveiling World of Heroes alongside Vuguru at Comic-Con this week. To unveil fun, scripted and unscripted shows around new characters that fans globally can enjoy, converse with and participate in everyday has been such a reward for me. The channel is a great extension of our company's exciting, ever-growing lineup of franchises," said Stan Lee, Chairman and co-Founder of POW! Entertainment.

The programming schedule includes:

Stan Lee's Super.Model (scripted action comedy)
From the mind of Stan Lee, two aspiring models Bree and Sera and blogger friend Lizzie, are accidentally exposed to a mysterious serum that grants them super powers. Their newfound powers wreak havoc on their quest to become top models and pull them into a world of danger and intrigue. From Executive Producer Heath Corson (Aim High) and writer Taryn O'Neill (BlackBoxTV)

Head Cases (scripted comedy)
You know those classic superhero battles where good and evil clash in epic fashion? This isn't one of those. Set at the local bar frequented by super powered heroes and villains, the comedy Head Cases is what happens before, after, and in between those battles. From the minds of Eisner Award winner Peter David (Babylon 5, Ben 10, The Incredible Hulk) and Producer David M. Uslan.

Bad Days (animated parody)
From Junaid Chundrigar, the creator of the animated viral sensation Disassembled, Bad Days shows us heroes and villains on their worst days. Whether Green Lantern is wasting time with an emerald Yo-Yo or Batman has locked himself out of the Bat-Mobile, Bad Days lets us laugh at epic super failure.

FanWars (courtroom reality)
Ever wonder who would do better with the ladies, Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne? How about who is the most intelligent Super Villain of all time? FanWars gives opinionated fans a chance to go toe to toe on the most pressing issues in the World of Heroes.  Producer and host Jace Hall (The Jace Hall Show, V, The Morning After) and his panel of celebrity experts pit fan against fan as they debate topics from the realms of comic books, superheroes, science fiction and more. 

Stan Lee's Academy of Heroes (makeover reality)
From Emmy Award winning producer Jon Kroll (Amazing Race, Blade), Stan Lee's Academy of Heroes takes real life aspiring heroes from all over the country and gives them the mentoring and training they need to take their fight for good to the next level. The nuts and bolts training includes financial planning, public relations, and of course the Zen of heroism from Stan himself.

Stan's Rants (opinion)
The spirit of the classic Stan's Soap Box comic column is finally back in Stan's Rants, which explores the complex inner workings of the brilliantly unique mind of Stan Lee.  From behind his desk, Stan, tongue firmly in cheek, explains his thoughts on pop culture, upcoming films, the general state of the world and more, in this weekly series. 

For more information visit http://www.youtube.com/worldofheroes

About Vuguru LLC

Vuguru LLC is an independent studio that develops and finances scripted, story-driven content for digital and international platforms. Founded by Michael D. Eisner's Tornante Company and backed by Canada's Rogers Media, the company develops, finances, and licenses premium scripted content to a global set of distribution partners with large audiences. Vuguru programming has been distributed in over 40 countries around the world, and in 2010, the company structured a first-of-its-kind international sales & distribution commitment for ten projects with UK-based Content Media Corporation. In the US, Vuguru has multi-project licensing and distribution deals with AOL and Yahoo!

Vuguru's inaugural series Prom Queen pioneered the online serial space with its unique format and distribution. Most recently in the U.S., Vuguru's Little Women, BIG CARS and Fetching launched on AOL to millions of views. The second season of the global hit, The Booth at the End launches on Hulu in August and internationally in fall 2012. Additional Vuguru series include Don't Ask, Don't Tell; Pretty Tough; The Millionaire Tour; Nuclear Family, Off Season, Crawlspace and the Emmy-nominated Back on Topps.

About POW! Entertainment

POW! Entertainment, Inc. (OTCQB: POWN), a multi-media entertainment company, was founded by noted comic book writer Stan Lee, together with award-winning producer Gill Champion and the late intellectual property specialist Arthur Lieberman. POW!'s principals have extensive backgrounds in the creation and production of original intellectual properties, including some of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. POW! is utilizing Stan Lee's historical background by perpetuating his legacy while creating and developing all new live-action films, television, digital games, merchandising, licensing and related ancillary markets, all of which contribute to global expansion. POW! partners with third parties and strategic alliances, including studios and networks, in the production and distribution of new POW! character franchises.

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CONTACT: Dan Klores Communications, Courtney Greenberg, +1-212-981-5108, courtney_greenberg@dkcnews.com, or Brittany Hershkowitz, +1-310-280-2011,  brittany_hershkowitz@dkcnews.com; For POW! Entertainment / Stan Lee: Miller PR, Jennie Kong, +1-323-761-7220, jennie@miller-pr.com

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

OAG launches new solution to ease travel chaos

LONDON, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Handling the travel chaos caused by major flight disruptions is set to become easier with the launch of an innovative new online product by OAG.

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In the wake of wide-scale problems caused by volcanic ash clouds, snow, strikes and last minute operational situations grounding flights across the UK and Europe, OAG has devised a unique new aid. It has developed Migo to enable airport and travel agency handling teams to instantly identify alternative travel options for passengers - not just by air but by land and sea as well.

OAG, a UBM Aviation brand, has developed Migo using its established expertise in global flight schedules and up-to-the-minute flight status data. Crucially, a third element is added - new data feeds for alternative land and sea travel options.

Based on an intuitive and user-friendly design, Migo is set to become a key tool for operational teams at airports, travel management companies and travel agents dealing with the fallout from such events as adverse weather, strikes and natural disasters. With links to comprehensive train schedules and road directions, Migo has the ability to generate complete travel itineraries which can be printed or emailed to the traveller.

The Migo homepage highlights airport disruption via a traffic light system superimposed on a map. Pop-up 'further information' boxes explain the cause and extent of the disruption, while subsequent search screens deliver alternative routings to any passengers' worldwide destination.

Compatibility with PCs, tablets and iPads makes Migo a uniquely portable solution. This flexibility of product means that during severe disruption, with lengthy queues of passengers waiting, airport or airline operational teams can move into the crowds and help with re-routing them, rather than having to be behind a desk.

It also has an everyday application, including for example, instances where travellers have to get somewhere at the last minute or in peak travel periods, such as Christmas, or major sporting events when the traveller needs to find an alternative route to their destination

Airlines suffered a multi-million pound loss in revenue and costs during the infamous Icelandic ash cloud of 2010 and the media has also focussed on customer service issues during subsequent disruptions, particularly airport closures as a result of heavy snow the same year.

OAG Product Director Emma Swinnerton commented: 'Travellers generally recognise that severe weather and extraordinary events like the ash cloud are going to have a significant impact on flights.

'The real frustration comes when they encounter huge difficulty in finding alternative ways to get to where they want to go and the understandable inability of airport and airline staff to give all the options.

'For the first time, Migo delivers all those answers in one easy-to-use, instantly accessible package and which will provide those companies with a real customer service advantage. They will quickly, easily and reliably be able to re-route and re-book travellers and get them round whatever the problem may be,' Swinnerton explained.

The Migo package will be tailor-made for each individual customer, for further information visit http://www.oagaviation.com/Migo.  Its patent is pending.

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CONTACT: David Ezra, +44 (0)7889 229 108, david@glintpr.co.uk, or Rebecca Genin, + 44 (0)7896 487 148, rebecca@glintpr.co.uk, both of Glint Communications

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

Find the Best Deals on Vacation Essentials and Travel at CouponSnapshot

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- So many people look forward to the summertime for their family vacations and getaways with friends. This warm and sunny season often inspires trips to the beach, amusement parks and the mountains, not to mention vacations to faraway places while the kids are out of school for the summer. The popularity of summer travel comes at a price, though - hotels, airlines, and the cost of gas can all add up swiftly, putting a nice dent in the wallet or pocketbook.

According to a TripAdvisor survey entitled "U.S. Consumers' Intentions on 2012 Summer Vacation Spending" (published by Statista.com), 27% of people surveyed are planning to spend more on summer vacation in 2012 than they did in 2011; 47% expect to spend the same as last year and 26% believe they will spend less. Despite this difference in anticipated spending, one thing is for sure: Consumers who look online at CouponSnapshot before finalizing their summertime travel arrangements stand to enjoy great savings on accommodations, airfare, rental cars and more.

"Who doesn't dream of summer vacation all year long?" says CouponSnapshot's Marketing Director. "Ever since we were children, we've come to look forward to these three months of the year when we can go swimming, relax, spend time with family and friends, go on adventures and just generally enjoy life at whatever pace we choose. Here at CouponSnapshot, we are thrilled to help consumers indulge in whatever 'summer' means to them - be it travel, sightseeing, attractions, or something else entirely."

Summer travel and vacation deals at CouponSnapshot include discounts on airfare, rental cars, luggage, and even attractions like Legoland. Some of the top retailers offering deals on CouponSnapshot.com include Southwest, British Airways, BookIt, Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Payless Car Rental, CheapOAir, Days Inn, and Sheraton. Countless other travel providers also offer enticing deals and discounts especially for the summer travel season.

A few of the top deals include:

    --  Aeromexico - Acapulco - Save up to $150
    --  CheapOair - $15 off on AirTran Airways Tickets
    --  Days Inn - Up to 20% off
    --  Kings Dominion - Only $39.99 for a Regular Single Day Admission
    --  OneTravel - Save $10 on Las Vegas Flights
    --  Travelocity - Save up to 40% off More than 2,000 Hotels
    --  Vayama - New York to Stockholm From $797 Roundtrip Total
Consumers hoping to travel this summer should visit CouponSnapshot to check out the vast selection of Summer Travel Coupons&Deals before planning their next trip. CouponSnapshot.com also offers a wide array of online coupon codes and specials for apparel, shoes, toys, sporting goods, and just about anything someone might pack to take on vacation. Shoppers can simply browse the deal categories or search for specific brands to get the best deals available online.

"One strategy for a better vacation is to find great savings on your activities and travel plans so you and your family or friends can put the money you save toward other things - souvenirs, an extra day of travel, or perhaps an additional activity or attraction," says CouponSnapshot's CEO. "Our dedicated deal team works hard to find the best summer travel deals and discounts out there, updating our listings daily. We are proud to help travelers save money so they can worry about their suntans, not their bank accounts."

About CouponSnapshot:

CouponSnapshot is a website devoted to helping shoppers save time and money by using online coupon codes and discounts. The site compiles online coupons, deals, and special offers from thousands of merchants, giving shoppers the opportunity to save money on just about anything they're planning to buy. CouponSnapshot is free to use and new discounts are becoming available every day. For more information on CouponSnapshot and to view thousands of online coupon codes and discounts, please see: http://www.couponsnapshot.com

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

Neudesic Partners with Xerox to Deliver Innovative Hybrid-Cloud Transportation Solution

New distributed vehicle e-screening system expected to reduce emissions and make roads safer

IRVINE, Calif., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft has released a case study highlighting how, in just eight months, Neudesic, Xerox Corporation, HELP, Inc., and Microsoft joined forces to deliver a revolutionary addition to the Intelligent Transportation Systems space built entirely on the Microsoft hybrid cloud. Neudesic is a member of Microsoft's Azure Circle and a Microsoft National Systems Integrator and Gold ISV Partner.

By adopting Microsoft technologies, Xerox developed a turnkey commercial e-screening solution for HELP, Inc. that can be quickly deployed in virtually any field environment. "Thanks to the reliability and flexibility of Windows Azure, we can offer our customers a low cost of entry," said Rick Clasby, President and CEO of HELP, Inc. "We can count on fast time-to-market, high performance, and easy interoperability--and we have the competitive advantage of being thought of as leaders in the Intelligent Transportation Systems space for commercial vehicle solutions."

Xerox used the collective capabilities of the Microsoft platform, including Windows Azure to build 360SmartView, a distributed e-screening system that scales on demand and supports states' needs for enhanced vehicle screening at a low cost. "With 360SmartView available as software-as-a-service hosted in the cloud, inspection officers can quickly uncover violations and encourage compliance," says Cathi Chinn, Program Management Office and Technology Director at Xerox. "It levels the playing field for the carrier industry--and good drivers can pass through sites undeterred."

Rick G. Garibay, General Manager of Neudesic Connected Systems Development, said, "This solution reflects half a decade of partnership with Xerox Corporation and HELP, Inc., and we are truly proud to not only have been a part of this innovative contribution to the intelligent transportation space, but also consider it a reference architecture for building highly distributed hybrid solutions built on the Microsoft platform."

Brendon Birdoes, Practice Director of Connected Systems Development at Neudesic, who led the engineering team from ideation to delivery, said, "We knew that we could use Windows Azure technologies to build a turnkey solution that would efficiently provide screening information to a variety of endpoints. With cloud services, we could store and analyze data in a highly secure fashion and relay information to almost any device."

Garibay added, "Delivering a logically centralized, yet physically distributed e-screening solution required applying the collective capabilities of the Windows platform, including Windows Azure Cloud Services and Windows Azure SQL Database, along with Microsoft AppFabric for Windows Server and SQL Server on premise, and Azure Service Bus ties the entire solution together."

For more information about Neudesic's Connected Systems solutions, contact Rick Garibay at rick.garibay@neudesic.com.

About Neudesic

Neudesic is a Microsoft National Systems Integrator and Gold ISV Partner with a proven track record of providing reliable, effective solutions based on Microsoft's technology platform. Our technical and industry expertise empowers enterprises to enhance their technological capacity and respond to business opportunities with greater efficiency. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Neudesic offers innovative products and services through offices nationwide. We also serve global clients from offices in Hyderabad and Bangalore, India. For more information about Neudesic's products and services, call (800) 805-1805 or visit our website at http://www.neudesic.com.

    Contact: William L. Savastano             Phone: (949) 754-4500
             Marketing Communications Manager Email: william.savastano@neudesic.com
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Web Site: http://www.neudesic.com

WatchGuard Releases New Update to XTM Operating System

New Release of WatchGuard Fireware XTM 11.6 Provides Advanced Management Features that Security Professionals Need in Order to Get Maximum Value from Next-Generation Firewalls

SEATTLE, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in manageable business security solutions, today unveiled its latest release of the operating system that forms the backbone of the award-winning family of WatchGuard XTM security solutions - WatchGuard Fireware XTM 11.6.  In particular, this new release includes substantive performance and management enhancements that help administrators define, review and enforce network policies.

"Today, having strong security is not enough. Industry and regulatory compliance require next-generation firewalls to also include rich reporting and policy management capabilities," said Roger Klorese, Director of Product Management at WatchGuard Technologies. "With this new release of Fireware XTM, WatchGuard continues to push the envelope by giving administrators powerful tools to see what is going on in their network, as well as rich policy controls that give them new abilities to quickly and easily create and enforce security policies."

WatchGuard Fireware XTM - Making Policy Easy with Superior Manageability

Fireware XTM 11.6, which is available for all WatchGuard XTM models, delivers the following key enhancements:

    --  Simple definition of user rules in Citrix and Terminal Services.
        Fireware XTM 11.6 has been updated to provide single sign-on so that
        users coming through Citrix XenApp or Microsoft Terminal Services
        environments don't require any additional authentication steps.
    --  Authentication improvements. WatchGuard user authentication page has
        also been updated to support smart phones (Android, iPhone, Windows
        Mobile), enabling mobile users to be identified for use in policy
        management and reporting.
    --  Updated in the cloud services. Reputation Enabled Defense, the powerful
        cloud-based URL reputation service that protects web users from
        malicious web pages, has been updated to include new phishing and
        malware information feeds from PhishTank and MalwareDomainList.
    --  Scalability and performance. Firewall throughput has been increased on
        all XTM 5 and 8 Series models, by as much as 50 percent in some cases.
    --  Compliance reporting in Report Manager. Report Manager has been updated
        to include a dashboard and a single set of reports for both PCI and
        HIPAA. It now provides easy one-click access to information needed for
        compliance requirements.
    --  Increased VLANs. The number of VLANs on XTM 3, 5, and 8 Series platforms
        has been increased.
    --  VPN diagnosis improvements. Fireware XTM 11.6 provides new diagnostic
        capabilities that help users to troubleshoot VPN interoperability and
        connectivity issues.
    --  Preview of policy enhancements. Fireware XTM 11.6 introduces new tools
        to help simplify the understanding and maintenance of policies as
        defined on the firewall.
        --  On-line Policy Checker. Helps to quickly simulate and understand how
            traffic is handled through the firewall. Users can enter IP address
            and port combinations to determine which firewall rule is triggered
            and whether traffic will be allowed.
        --  Graphical representation and print option for configuration.
            Easy-to-read and simple-to-print policy view of the Fireware XTM
            configuration is useful for sharing with management.
        --  LDAP: Test and diagnose Active Directory and LDAP connections and
            verify group membership information.
Additional enhancements also include:

    --  User authentication auto redirect page can be configured to point to a
        specified hostname, enabling customers to use commercial CA signed
        certificates for users.
    --  WebBlocker URL database updates are scheduled to occur automatically
        every 24 hours, avoiding the need to set up a scheduled task.
    --  IPSec Pass-through works with Static NAT, enabling branch office tunnels
        to be built from remote sites to routers behind the WatchGuard firewall.
Pricing and Availability

WatchGuard Fireware XTM 11.6 is available now for free for customers with current LiveSecurity service. For more information, please go to http://www.watchguard.com.

About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Since 1996, WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. has been the advanced technology leader of business security solutions, providing mission-critical protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide.  The WatchGuard family of wired and wireless unified threat management appliances, messaging, content security and SSL VPN remote access solutions provide extensible network, application and data protection, as well as unparalleled network visibility, management and control.  WatchGuard products are backed by WatchGuard LiveSecurity® Service, an innovative support, maintenance, and education program.  WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle and has offices serving North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit http://www.watchguard.com/.

WatchGuard is a registered trademark of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.  All other marks are property of their respective owners.

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

Verizon Wireless is Bringing the Power of Its 4G LTE Network to Columbus, Georgia

ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced it is bringing the nation's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to Columbus, GA in the coming weeks.  With the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, customers can enjoy the best experience in wireless data usage when they use their 4G LTE wireless devices in Columbus 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. 

When Verizon Wireless turns on its 4G LTE network in Columbus, customers in the commercial, downtown and residential areas of the city, including Columbus State University, Corporate Ridge Industrial Park, downtown Phenix City and Smiths Station will have access to the nation's fastest 4G network.

"The future is here in Columbus and it is Verizon Wireless 4G LTE. We've always believed that the best wireless devices deserve the best wireless networks. Our 4G LTE network covers more than two-thirds of the U.S. population and provides our customers with the fastest 4G experience possible. We are bringing customers in Columbus a level of wireless data service that is revolutionizing the way we communicate," said Jonathan LeCompte, president - Georgia/Alabama region, Verizon Wireless.             

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.     

Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion(SM) Broadband, which leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

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: Kate Jay, Verizon Wireless, +1-678-339-4828, Kate.Jay@vzw.com, @VZWkate

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

Freelancer.com acquires Scriptlance to launch Freelancer.ca in Canada!

Freelancer.com acquires world's fifth largest freelance marketplace, rockets to over 4 million enterprise and professional users as it acquires Canada's largest freelance marketplace

TORONTO, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Freelancer.com, the world's largest outsourcing and crowdsourcing marketplace, today announced that it had acquired Canada's homegrown Scriptlance, earmarking the launch of dedicated freelance marketplace Freelancer.ca in Canada

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Headquartered in Toronto, Scriptlance has over 360,000 enterprise and professional users. Incorporated in 2001 as R3N3 International Inc., by the then 20-year old Canadian technology entrepreneur Rene Trescases, Scriptlance was one of the early pioneers in the online outsourcing industry.

Rene quickly grew the site into one of the Internet's largest and most popular freelance outsourcing portals. Over a decade later, Scriptlance has users from 244 countries, regions and territories globally. Well over 600,000 projects have been posted to date, with over US$43 million paid out to freelancers.

Scriptlance, with Alexa rank 3856, would rank 10th for global web traffic in TechVibe's Canadian Startup Index, in the league of other internationally recognised Canadian brands such as Shopify and Freshbooks.[1]

Scriptlance was also an early innovator in the now hot area of crowdfunding. One example of such was crowdfunding of equipment for a computer learning center for the poor in India, which tripled its target fundraising goal in 24 hours, using software that Rene wrote.

"We are tremendously excited to acquire Scriptlance, which is truly one of the great trailblazers and most widely recognised brands in the online outsourcing industry," said Matt Barrie, Chief Executive of Freelancer.com, "Today we launch Freelancer.ca in Canada, and we couldn't think of a better way to announce this than by buying one of Canada's top technology websites."

Rene Trescases, Chief Executive and Founder of Scriptlance, said "We're thrilled to be joining forces with the global leader in the space. Selling to Freelancer made a lot of sense for us- they have the number one brand and the best scale and geographic reach of anyone in the industry".

Through Freelancer.ca, businesses and professionals can post jobs, hire and pay a freelance digital workforce in Canadian dollars. Additionally, Freelancer.ca will be available in the French language by the end of July. Already with over 100,000 Canadian users, the Freelancer.ca platform will be bolstered significantly by the Scriptlance purchase.

The acquisition undisputedly affirms Freelancer.com as the largest marketplace globally now at over 4 million users, which is over two and a half times the user base of its nearest competitors. Over 2.3 million projects have now been posted, also the most of any marketplace globally, through Freelancer.com in areas that initially started in Website Design, Graphic Design, Copywriting and SEO; but are as diverse as Astrophysics, Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology, Manufacturing and Industrial Design.

Freelancer.com is also the global leader in web traffic for the industry, currently ranking at #359, according to Alexa. Freelancer enjoys a cult following in some countries, ranking #29 in Bangladesh and #38 in Pakistan[2], where freelancers rely upon the company to provide an income where technology jobs are sparse. Today, users from all over the world can hire and transact in 11 currencies.

Freelancer.com has aggressively rolled up the online outsourcing space since January 2009 when the company was started by Australian and BRW Entrepreneur of the Year Matt Barrie. The company's acquisition of Scriptlance (Canada), adds to a list that includes GetAFreelancer (Sweden), LimeExchange (United States), Freelancer.co.uk (United Kingdom), Freelancer.de Booking Center (Germany), Freelancer.com.au (Australia) and Freelancer Hong Kong (China), together with the Freemarket.com virtual content marketplace (United States) and the Webmaster Talk (United States) forums.

The terms of the acquisition were undisclosed.

For details, please go to http://www.freelancer.com

About Freelancer
Triple Webby award-winning Freelancer.com is the largest outsourcing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world. Through Freelancer.com, businesses connect with over 4 million professionals from all over the world. Employers can hire freelancers in areas such as software, writing, data entry and design, right through to engineering and the sciences, sales & marketing and accounting & legal services. The average job is under US$200, making Freelancer.com extremely cost effective for small businesses, which often need a wide variety of jobs to be done, but cannot justify the expense of hiring full time.

[1] http://www.techvibes.com/blog/canada-startup-index-2012-07-01

[2] As of 5th July 2012 (http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/freelancer.com)

SOURCE  Freelancer.com

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Freelancer.com

CONTACT: Vuki Vujasinovic, Communications Manager, Global, +1-415-830-3806, vuki@freelancer.com; Evan Tan, Communications Manager, Asia, +63 908 882 8519,  evan@freelancer.com; Bill Little, Communications Manager, Europe, +44 (0) 7940 924555, bill@freelancer.com

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

Trend Micro Provides an integrated Secure Hosted Solution for Small Businesses Using Windows Server 2012 Essentials

CUPERTINO, Calif., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, today announced the integration of Trend Micro(TM) Worry-Free(TM) Business Security Services into the Windows Server 2012 Essentials console to give solution providers and small businesses an integrated solution to protect users from a variety of cybercrime threats. 

Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services and Windows Server 2012 Essentials, whether cloud hosted or on-premise, are purposely built with today's small businesses in mind.  Together, they provide managed service providers (MSPs) and channel partners with the right infrastructure, security that fits, and world class support for their customers' businesses in the emerging cloud era.

"Trend Micro and Microsoft are both committed to the growing cloud-era MSP channel community, and our products serve this market," said Partha Panda, VP Global Alliances and Business Development at Trend Micro. "Both companies are leaders in this space, and we continue to be leaders by working together and delivering hosted and hybrid solutions that are easy to use and manage, and include trusted security at a lower total cost."

Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services protects data and safeguards PCs, laptops, servers, and other Windows-based devices from viruses, spyware, spam, and other web threats.  The solution is designed for small and medium-sized businesses with limited IT resources, and it delivers around-the-clock updates from the Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) infrastructure to identify and block new and emerging threats in the cloud before they can affect the organization.

Ideal as the first server for small businesses, Windows Server 2012 Essentials provides an easy-to use-solution to help protect data with its advanced, automated backup features. It also helps businesses organize and access information from virtually anywhere, supports the applications needed to run the business, and can help organizations quickly connect to online services that they acquire separately.

Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services is powered by the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network, the security infrastructure that stops threats in cyberspace or "in the cloud" and monitors the Internet 24/7, worldwide. The Smart Protection Network gathers and analyzes threat data, viruses, and other malware before they can reach your computers. Because processing is done off your system and in the cloud, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services minimizes slow-downs by using less memory and disk space.

About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704), a global cloud securityleader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers.  A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro Smart Protection Network cloud computing security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe. 

Additional information about Trend Micro Incorporated and the products and services are available at Trend Micro.com. This Trend Micro news release and other announcements are available at http://newsroom.trendmicro.com/  and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.trendmicro.com/rss.   Or follow our news on Twitter at @TrendMicro.

Andrea Mueller
Trend Micro
Public Relations
andrea_mueller@trendmicro.com

SOURCE  Trend Micro Incorporated

Trend Micro Incorporated

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

Chartboost and TinyCo Announce Program to Drive New Game Development on Amazon's Kindle Fire Platform

By Incorporating Chartboost's Powerful Interstitials, Developers Can Net $21 eCPMs & $2.50 Per Install

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartboost (http://www.chartboost.com) -- a leading technology platform that drives distribution power for iOS and Android apps -- and TinyCo (http://www.tinyco.com) -- a popular mobile game developer with several hit titles, including Tiny Monsters, Tiny Village, and Tiny Zoo Friends -- today announced a program to accelerate growth and deliver increased revenue opportunities to game developers on Amazon's Kindle Fire platform.

"Developers were thrilled when we announced a similar deal with TinyCo on iOS last November, and the response was overwhelming," said Maria Alegre, CEO and co-founder of Chartboost. "Chartboost and TinyCo have seen the enormous potential of Kindle Fire games and hope to incent first-mover advantage with this uniquely attractive deal."

"Chartboost has great distribution power; we're pumped to help more developers increase monetization through our partnership," said Suli Ali, founder and CEO of TinyCo. Participating game developers will receive 100% proceeds of this revenue by working with Chartboost's distribution platform, as opposed to the 50% revenue share typical of mobile advertising networks. Kindle Fire developers interested in participating should visit tinyco.com/directdeals for further details.

Amazon has focused on cultivating an ecosystem of high-quality apps in the Amazon Appstore for Android, announcing its growth to 31,000 apps in its first year. TinyCo experienced first-hand the potential of the platform, recently announcing greater Average Revenue Per User on Kindle Fire than on iPad in its top-grossing title Tiny Village. Following that success, the developer confirmed plans to release three additional titles for the device in the next quarter.

TinyCo is offering a guaranteed rate of $2.50 per install driven by Chartboost interstitials in the United States and United Kingdom, and $2 per install in other countries. TinyCo will also provide additional incentives to publishers who generate 20,000 installs or more. Based on average conversion rates on the Chartboost platform, developers can potentially net $16-$21 eCPMs from this campaign. To participate, game developers integrate the Chartboost SDK to serve interstitials for TinyCo's Kindle Fire titles.

"The Amazon Appstore's recent expansion into Western Europe and other countries, combined with its strong monetization potential, makes it an even more attractive platform for developers," said Alegre. "Through the Chartboost and TinyCo program, developers win by getting an early advantage to lock into high rates as they broaden their user base and scalably control the traffic to their game, all while retaining more of the profit through this direct deal."

About Chartboost

Chartboost is a technology platform that powers independence for mobile game developers. Founded in 2011 by early Tapulous employees, the company reaches 105 million unique users in over 100 countries, and drives over 2 billion game sessions per month. Headquartered in San Francisco, Chartboost is backed by Translink Capital, SK Telecom Ventures, and XG Ventures. For more information, please visit: http://chartboost.com.

About TinyCo

TinyCo is a leading mobile game developer and publisher headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 2009, The company has had several major Top 10 hits in the iOS, Google Play, and Amazon App Stores with titles such as Tiny Monsters, Tiny Zoo Friends, Tiny Pets, and VIP Poker. For more information, visit: http://tinyco.com/.

Kindle, Kindle Fire, Amazon, the Amazon Kindle logo, and the Kindle Fire logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Contact:

Alan Dunton, TriplePoint PR
press@chartboost.com, alan@triplepointpr.com
http://www.chartboost.com/press
(415) 955-8500

SOURCE  Chartboost

Chartboost

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

IPC's New Unigy Pulse Mobile App Puts Hoot and Intercom On Apple iPad for Communications Flexibility

Allows Trading Teams to Easily Collaborate From Anywhere, Helps Close Deals Faster While Reducing Risk, Increasing Transparency

JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 9, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- IPC Systems, Inc. today announced the release of Unigy Pulse Mobile, an app that puts hoot, intercom, TV audio and speaker channels on the Apple iPad. The app is now available at the Apple® App Store. The Unigy Pulse Mobile app allows traders, their middle and back office trade support teams and others who are part of the trade lifecycle to have the flexibility to collaborate instantly via an iPad. Using Unigy Pulse Mobile to virtualize a global team can help increase transparency and reduce risk, close deals faster and more accurately and increase customer satisfaction and retention.

Unigy Pulse Mobile also features native VoIP, eight speaker channels, presence, intercom directory and call history, favorites buttons and speaker and talk back groups. Unigy Pulse Mobile expands IPC's instant trading collaboration suite of integrated hoot and intercom devices and apps to four - joining the Unigy Pulse device, Unigy Pulse Enterprise app for the PC and the IQ/MAX® Edge turret.

"Adding Unigy Pulse Mobile to our hoot and intercom offerings means firms can have fast, cost-effective collaboration capabilities across the entire trading workflow regardless of whether people are at their normal workspace or at a remote location," Michael Speranza, senior vice president, global product management and marketing, IPC said. "With the Unigy platform and its devices and apps, people are connected on a single, integrated system, allowing firms to simplify administration and maintenance and reduce costs by eliminating third-party, backroom equipment."

"As complex, cross-asset trades become more common, and as transparency requirements drive more direct involvement of compliance in the trading process, the need for improved collaboration tools and more seamless communication across the trade life cycle becomes critical," Larry Tabb, founder and CEO, TABB Group.

About IPC
IPC Systems, Inc. offers high and low touch trading communications solutions to the global financial trading community including the top investment banks, hedge funds and investment managers in established and emerging markets. With 100% focus on this sector and nearly 40 years of expertise and an unrivaled record of innovation, IPC provides customers with unified solutions that support collaborative voice trading and real-time electronic trading and market data connectivity.  IPC's market-leading offerings include the first unified communications/application platform, award-winning hard and soft turrets and electronic connectivity services. IPC's global reach extends to more than 58 countries - including a Financial Extranet of 4,000 on-net locations in over 700 cities and more than 115,000 turrets deployed worldwide. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, IPC has approximately 1,000 employees located throughout the Americas and the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. For more information, visit http://www.ipc.com.

    Rob Thibault            Matt Pennacchio
    IPC Systems, Inc.       Finn Partners for IPC
    +1 201-253-2162         +1 212-715-1613
    robert.thibault@ipc.com matt@finnpartners.com
SOURCE  IPC Systems, Inc.

IPC Systems, Inc.

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

Activision Publishing And Terminal Reality Reveal The Walking Dead(TM) Video Game

All-New Game Features Daryl Dixon

Based on AMC's Emmy Award-Winning TV Series

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Think you're tough enough to survive a horde of undead walkers?  Gamers will be able to find out next year as Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), and Terminal Reality announced today an all-new The Walking Dead(TM) video game. Based on AMC's Emmy-Award winning TV series, the do-whatever-you-need-to-survive first-person action game will allow players to assume the role of the mysterious, crossbow-wielding survivor Daryl Dixon, alongside his overbearing brother Merle, on a haunting, unforgiving quest to make their way to the supposed safety of Atlanta.

"The work AMC has done with the TV series has been amazing and we're ecstatic at the opportunity to be brought into the fold," said Drew Haworth, Creative Director at Terminal Reality.  "The studio is made up of fans of the show, and we think other fans will see that the situations and walkers featured in our game are every bit as gruesome and shocking as they are in the TV series - they look, move and react as expected with full authenticity - and they will surprise you.  The player's fight-or-flight survival instinct is constantly engaged.  'Flight' is usually a good bet."

Terminal Reality's The Walking Dead video game takes the undead and brings them out of the TV show and into console gaming systems in a new, terrifying way.  The iconic walkers will relentlessly hunt down players like their television counterparts, using a combination of sight, sound and smell.  As Daryl, players will need to tread carefully throughout each new area they explore.  Once discovered, it doesn't take much to attract an unstoppable horde of undead walkers, so every threat needs to be assessed, and every situation analyzed.  Players will have to choose between whether to stay and fight while risking a gruesome death or using stealth to avoid the undead.  No place is truly safe for Daryl as he makes his way through the Georgia countryside in this new, post-apocalyptic world.

"Activision and Terminal Reality are working to deliver a powerful combination of a deep, engrossing story with intense action," said Charlie Collier, AMC's president.  "Daryl is such a unique and complex character and we're excited to offer fans the opportunity to experience this new video game."

Resources are scarce and scattered in The Walking Dead video game, and gamers will have to not only ration supplies, but carefully consider their food, medical needs, ammunition, and other goods as survival in the game is based upon wit and intellect more so than simple, sheer skill.  In order to endure this constant state of danger, players will have to do all they can to silence the noises they make and avoid detection.  Throughout his journey, Daryl will encounter a slew of other characters that can help or hurt him in a variety of ways, and whether or not they accompany him is completely up to player choice and represents just some of the major decisions that will constantly be made while fighting to survive.

The Walking Dead video gameis scheduled for release in 2013 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC, and is currently rated "RP" (Rating Pending) by the ESRB.  For more information, visit http://www.TheWalkingDeadBegins.com or 'Like' The Walking Dead on Facebook (facebook.com/TheWalkingDeadAMC).

About AMC's "The Walking Dead"

AMC's "The Walking Dead" secured a 2010 Golden Globe nomination for best television series and won the 2011 Emmy award for outstanding prosthetic make-up.  The series tells the story of the months and years that follow the zombie apocalypse.  It tracks a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, who travel in search of safety and security.  The story explores the challenges of life in a world overrun by zombies, the toll it takes on the survivors, and how sometimes the interpersonal conflicts present a greater danger to survival than the zombies themselves.  Over time, the characters are changed by the constant exposure to death, some growing willing to do anything to survive.  AMC's "The Walking Dead" is the number one drama series in basic cable history for key demos, including Adults and Men 18-49 and Adults 25-54.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, mainland China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected release date of The Walking Dead Video Game are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

©2012 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. ©2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

For Information, Contact:

    Rob Fleischer for Activision
    Sandbox Strategies
    212.213.2451
    rob@sandboxstrat.com

    Olivia Dupuis
    AMC
    212.324.4748
    OJDupuis@amctv.com

    Lisa Rogen
    AMC
    917.542.6216
    L1Rogen@amcnetworks.com
SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

U.S. News & World Report Launches "Eat+Run"

-- Blogging Network Features "Fresh Advice in Diet and Fitness"--

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report announced today the launch of a blogging network featuring advice from leading thinkers in diet and fitness. A considerable expansion of U.S. News's Health and Wellness offerings, "Eat+Run" will provide readers with concrete tips to separate fads from facts and bolster good health.

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"In a world increasingly flooded with information, and misinformation, the need for clear and trustworthy insight has never been more important," says Kimberly Castro, Managing Editor of U.S. News's Money and Health sections. "We take seriously our historic mission to provide readers with 'News You Can Use,' and Eat+Run delivers on our commitment to service journalism and helping our readers thrive."

With its roster of luminaries in diet and fitness, Eat+Run is poised to inspire readers with pithy and practical guidance and reflects U.S. News's increasingly robust health coverage. The company recently added Best Diets to its portfolio of rankings, which includes, for example, Best Hospitals and Best Colleges.

Among those who will be blogging for Eat+Run are physicians, academics, registered dietitians, fitness experts, celebrity trainers, and an organic farmer.

For updates and more information, follow Eat+Run on Twitter at @eatandrunUSN and visit the new network at http://www.health.usnews.com.

About U.S. News & World Report 
U.S. News & World Report is a multi-platform, digital publisher of news and analysis, which includes the digital-only U.S. News Weekly magazine, http://www.usnews.com, and http://www.rankingsandreviews.com. Focusing on Health, Money, Education, Travel, Cars, and Public Service/Opinion, U.S. News has earned a reputation as the leading provider of service news and information that improves the quality of life of its readers. U.S. News & World Report's signature franchise includes its News You Can Use® brand of journalism and its "Best"series of consumer guides that include rankings of colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, mutual funds, health plans, and more.

SOURCE  U.S. News & World Report

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U.S. News & World Report

CONTACT: Alexi Turbow, +1-202-955-2155, Health-PR@usnews.com

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

LG Electronics Launches LG QuickMemo, Innovative New Capture, Comment And Share Feature, For LG Smartphones

New Stylus-Free Feature, Available First on LG Viper 4G LTE from Sprint, Delivers More Personalized Sharing, Commenting, Connectivity

SAN DIEGO, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA today announced the U.S. launch of LG QuickMemo(TM), an innovative new way to capture, comment and share content in today's connected world.

People who own the LG Viper(TM) 4G LTE smartphone will be the first in the United States to experience the LG QuickMemo feature, which  offers drawing and editing capabilities without a stylus. LG QuickMemo gives users the ability to personalize messages and share comments across a wide range of content including web pages, digital magazines, photos and more - all with a simple swipe of your finger.

LG QuickMemo will be available for LG Viper 4G LTE on July 16, and on additional LG mobile devices later this year. Consumers who have already purchased LG Viper 4G LTE will be able to download LG QuickMemo as part of a software update through an on-screen prompt.

LG QuickMemo takes a smartphone experience to a new level by letting users express themselves in fun, original ways, capturing screenshots of any content - such as map directions to a party or photos of friends - and add their own commentary by simply using a finger to create personalized, handwritten messages and drawings. Screenshots can then easily be shared on social media platforms, via text message or e-mail. 

"Whether it's exploring a favorite website or viewing a memorable photo, LG QuickMemo gives users the ability to present ideas in a more fun, personalized way," said James Fishler, senior vice president of marketing and go-to-market operations, LG Electronics USA. "Using LG Quick Memo, people can climb out of the text box and embrace the individuality, tone and even emotion of human communication that can't be expressed through plain text."

The LG Viper 4G LTE features a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, mobile hotspot capabilities, a sleek, bright, 4-inch touchscreen with a Corning® Gorilla® Glass screen protector and a 4GB card microSD(TM) slot that supports up to 32GB. It also includes a 5MP rear-facing camera with flash and VGA front-facing camera allowing for a fun and easy face-to-face video chat experience. Enabled with Near Field Communication (NFC), the LG Viper 4G LTE allows users to access true value features such as Google Wallet, an app that allows payment using a mobile device at participating retailers, including Bloomingdales, Toys "R" Us, CVS, Gap and Macy's.

In addition, consumers can download Box on the LG Viper 4G LTE and receive 50GB of free cloud storage, an estimated $240 annual value, plenty of room for their favorite music, photos and other files. The LG Viper 4G LTE also boasts many eco-friendly features and is ULE Platinum Certified, the highest level of environmental performance recognized by UL Environment and Sprint. Eco-friendly features include a RoHS compliant case made of 50 percent recycled plastic, recyclable packaging containing 87 percent post-consumer paper and an energy efficient charger.

The LG Viper 4G LTE is available now in all Sprint sales channels, including http://www.sprint.com and 1-800-SPRINT1 for $79.99 with a new, two-year contract.

Sprint's LTE network is expected to be available in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio on July 15. Please contact a Sprint representative for more details on availability or visit http://www.sprint.com/4GLTE.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. LG Electronics is a 2012 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

SOURCE  LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA

CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, Chaz Abbott, +1-858-635-5232, chaz.abbott@lge.com, or Conor Campbell, LG-One, +1-858-805-6631, conor.campbell@lg-one.com

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

ebrary Announces New Corporate Subscription Databases in Employee Development and Human Resources

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To assist corporate libraries with strategic e-book acquisition, ebrary®, a ProQuest business, now offers two new subscription products in Employee Development and Human Resources hand-selected by its on-staff librarians. The new databases - and over 20 others - enable corporate libraries to affordably expand access to a critical mass of e-books to researchers and employees around the world with unlimited, multi-user access and offset any hosting fee for titles acquired under other models.

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"The new subscription products will enhance our approach to strategic e-book acquisition in which diversifying models is a key ingredient," said Leslie Lees, ebrary's Vice President of Content Development.  "We believe libraries can achieve the greatest return on their e-book investment by combining subscription products with additional models such as patron driven acquisition, where libraries can offer access to hundreds of thousands of titles and only purchased if they are used, and perpetual archive, where critical titles can be purchased outright."

ebrary's new corporate subscriptions in Employee Development and Human Resourcesserve as essential tools for supporting career skills and growth. The Employee Development database covers topics such as business communication, strategic thinking, and creativity, while the Human Resources collection encompasses recruitment, retention & remuneration, training & development, and corporate culture & diversity.

Additional benefits of acquiring e-books with a subscription through ebrary include the following:

    --  Continued collection growth
    --  Dedicated apps for the iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch® and Android(TM)
    --  DASH!(TM) (Data Sharing, Fast) for fully searchable digital repositories
    --  ebrary InfoTools(TM) turns words into portals to additional knowledge
    --  COUNTER-compliant usage statistics
    --  Multiple search and navigation options
    --  Chapter ranking of search results
    --  Personal bookshelves
    --  Highlighting and annotating
    --  Text-to-hyperlinks
    --  Text-to-speech
    --  Automatic citations
    --  RefWorks and EndNote integration
Meet ebrary at SLA
ebrary will be demonstrating its solution for corporate libraries in the ProQuest booth #600 at SLA, July 15 through 17 in Chicago, IL.

About ebrary (http://www.ebrary.com)
ebrary helps customers acquire e-books strategically through a three step approach: Transition, Diversify and Streamline(TM).  The company believes that by challenging the e-book status quo, organizations can effectively serve the diverse and growing needs of researchers and maximize their budgets. Founded in 1999, long before e-books were popular, ebrary is a ProQuest business located in Palo Alto, CA, USA.

SOURCE  ebrary

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CONTACT: Lynn Brainard, +1-714-771-4397, lynn@ebrary.com

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

Junar To Showcase Easiest-To-Use Open Data Platform At 2nd Annual International Open Government Data Conference In D.C.

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IOGDC 2012 - Junar, the Open Data platform leader for the Data Economy, today announced it will be showcasing the new Junar Open Data Platform at the Second Annual International Open Government Data Conference (IOGDC) this week. The cloud-based platform provides a simple workflow that allows governments to streamline entire Open Data projects. From extracting datasets and building graphical views to managing data publishing, Junar ensures that data assets are always fresh, relevant, and social.

The Junar Open Data Platform only takes a few minutes to deploy, requires no complex software or costly servers, and empowers governments and other organizations to custom brand and integrate their data into their own Web sites or have it hosted. With the Junar Open Data Platform, governments can quickly:

    --  Meet Open Data legislative requirements
    --  Deploy and maintain Open Data without IT investments
    --  Make data more accessible and empower citizens to unlock online
        resources
    --  Use the Junar API to allow others to programmatically access the data
Additionally, Junar co-founder and CEO, Diego May, will participate on the "Platforms and Technology for Releasing Open Data" panel scheduled to take place at 10:45 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at IOGDC. Joined by the world's foremost experts on open government data, May will discuss platform challenges and best practices for governments to move in the direction of Open Data.

To witness the next step in the open government movement, come see a live demo of the Junar Open Data Platform in the Junar booth #3 at IOGDC in Washington D.C. (World Bank Headquarters) from July 10-12, 2012. As a bonus, IOGDC attendees are eligible for a special Junar Platform introductory offer: Stop by the Junar booth and register for a chance to win a free six-month Junar Pro account.

About Junar
Junar powers the Data Economy by delivering the easiest-to-use, cloud-based Open Data platform. For innovative organizations, Junar is the fastest way to publish data. The Junar platform enables businesses, governments, and organizations to free their data to drive new opportunities, collaboration, and transparency. Some of the world's leading companies trust Junar with their most valuable assets: their data and the end users who are viewing and using it. Learn more and sign up for a free trial at http://www.junar.com and follow us on Twitter @junar.

Media Contact
John C. Tran

877.499.1558 x701
john.tran@junar.com

SOURCE  Junar

Junar

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

European DataWarehouse Successfully Concludes Private Placement

LONDON, July 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    European DataWarehouse GmbH (ED) is pleased to announce today the successful
completion of a private placement with fifteen key investors, consisting largely of global
banks and institutions. The placement has been coordinated by Perella Weinberg Partners.

    ED is a groundbreaking new company that was created with the support of the European
Central Bank (ECB), acting as a catalyst in the market, and global investors (through the
Market Group and ECB Technical Working Groups) to respond to the need for full disclosure
for investors in asset-backed securities (ABS). As well as providing an open platform for
all users to access ABS data, one of ED's key responsibilities will be to facilitate the
reporting of loan-level data of ABS transactions which will become a binding criterion for
the securities to be considered for eligibility in the Eurosystem collateral framework.
The ABS loan-level data will need to meet the information requirements prescribed in the
ECB loan-level templates which are available on the ECB website.

    (The ECB templates are available at
http://www.ecb.int/mopo/assets/loanlevel/transmission/html/index.en.html)

    ED's completion, which will include an extensive testing and system integration before
the ECB loan-level data requirements become binding, is envisaged towards the end of Q4
2012. Proceeds from the placement will be used to finalise the build-out of ED as well as
to provide the business with ongoing working capital.

    Fernando Gonzalez, Chairman of the ECB Technical Working Group on the ABS Loan-level
Initiative and Head of the Risk Strategy Section at the ECB, said:

    "ED is a cornerstone for the restoration of confidence in the ABS market. It will
bring to fruition a central European repository and data handling infrastructure created
for the market by the market. The Eurosystem has supported the creation of a single
data-handling infrastructure from an early stage and plans to negotiate terms of use of
ABS loan-level data. I would like to thank the 15 key investors as well as the Market
Group members for their dedication and support throughout the process."

    Paul Burdell, Director of European DataWarehouse and CEO at LCM Partners, added:

    "ED will be the key mechanism to access ABS loan-level information, helping investors
and other market participants to gain an in depth understanding of the underlying assets
for their required due diligence and stress tests. ED should also help improve liquidity
in the ABS market as information and full disclosure about the underlying assets will help
investors in their valuations, risk assessments and comparisons across multiple
jurisdictions and multiple asset classes."

    ED is planning several workshops to help issuers, investors and data providers
interfacing with its systems. The reporting process will start with RMBS transactions and
will then be extended to CMBS and SME securities shortly after. Auto loan, consumer
finance and leasing ABS transactions for inclusion in the Eurosystem collateral framework
will also be subject to ED's validation processes in due course.

    ED's governance structure currently envisages a Supervisory Board and a pricing
committee with the participation of the ECB and national central bank senior
representatives as active observers.

    ED's head office will be based in Frankfurt.

    Notes to the editors:

    In December 2010, the Governing Council of the ECB announced its intention to
establish loan-by-loan data requirements for ABS in the Eurosystem collateral framework,
with the aim of improving transparency and helping to restore investor confidence in the
European securitisation markets (the ABS Loan-level Initiative).

    As part of the initiative, the ECB in April 2011, encouraged the creation of a data
warehouse for the processing, verification and transmission of ABS loan-level data by an
independent constructor external to the Eurosystem. At the same time, former ECB President
Jean-Claude Trichet invited market participants to lend their support to this important
initiative.

    An independent group of nine leading ABS investors and originators from across Europe
called the "Market Group" was formed to oversee and advise in relation to the RfI and RfP
processes to select the advisors to build ED.

    ED will ensure that loan-level data is made available to market participants to
increase disclosure in relation to, and facilitate the risk assessment of, existing and
future ABS transactions. Processes and software systems will be put in place that allow
ABS originators to submit loan-level data to ED electronically, and the loan-level data
will be checked for compliance with the specific ECB reporting templates as well as for
consistency and timeliness.

    A number of advisors have been involved in the process of setting up ED. LCM Partners
(formerly Link Financial) has been overseeing the ABS Loan-level Initiative and its
implementation since its inception, playing a key role in coordinating the parties and
advisors. ED's private placement has been conducted by Perella Weinberg Partners. Sapient
Global Markets is the constructor of the software, whilst NTT Europe Ltd. will provide the
hardware and back up services for ED. Morrison & Foerster has been ED's project legal
advisor together with Noerr, and Deloitte has provided accounting and tax advisory
services.

    For further information and a schedule of upcoming events please visit
http://www.eurodw.eu or contact:

   
    European DataWarehouse
    Paul Burdell
    paulburdell@eurodw.eu

   
    MHP Communications
    Andrew Jaques
    Ian Payne
    t: +44(0)203-128-8100

Source: European DataWarehouse GmbH

Microsemi Adds Radiation-tolerant Source Driver to Space Portfolio

New Devices Support -55 to 125 degrees C Operating Temperatures

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced the first in a new family of octal source driver integrated circuits for aerospace and other high-reliability power electronics control applications including motor control. The AAHS298B is radiation-tolerant to 100kRad (Si) total dose and screened to meet operating temperatures ranging from -55 to 125 degrees Celsius and class S and class B screening levels. The new driver can be used in conjunction with Microsemi's radiation-hardened and -tolerant programmable logic products and diodes to easily implement redundant power management solutions.

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The AAHS298B includes eight non-inverting channels and can be used to provide an interface from TTL level, five volt (V) or 12V logic systems to relays, stepper and servo motors, solenoids and other loads. Each output is capable of sourcing 700 milliamps (mA) with a withstand voltage of 50V across the full military operating range, allowing manufacturers to develop more compact solutions. It includes an internal thermal shutdown feature to protect against over-current and soft-start occurrences. Additional features include:

    --  Single event latch-up (SEL) immune
    --  Low quiescent current consumption
    --  Internal ground clamp diodes
    --  Output breakdown voltage of 50V (minimum)
    --  Transistor-transistor logic (TTL), 5V and 12V logic compatible
Microsemi's radiation-tolerant and -hardened solutions portfolio includes: ICs; FPGAs; power supplies; MOSFETs; bipolar transistors and diodes; solar diodes; hybrids; and integrated custom product that include solutions with multiple organizations of memories, gate arrays and processors in various hermetically-sealed ceramic packages.

Availability and Packaging
The AAHS298B source driver is available in production now and is packaged in a 20-pin ceramic small-outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package. For more information, visit http://www.microsemi.com/en/node/124816.

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 its new AAHS298B octal source driver, 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, Corporate Communications, +1-949-380-6135; Beth P. Quezada, Communications Specialist, +1-949-380-6102, press@microsemi.com

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

Geopon Retains Lynn Lewis Public Relations To Promote First-Ever Single-Source Application Targeting Exploding Mobile Coupon Market

First-ever mobile application to combine coupons, payment and loyalty rewards with geo, demographic and behavioral target marketing.

MIAMI, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Geopon, the hottest new app targeting the exploding mobile coupon market, retains Lynn Lewis Public Relations to announce the launch of the first-ever mobile platform, which combines geo-targeted coupons and savings with electronic reward programs and payment processing, unlike anything on the market today. (http://www.Geopon.com).

Initially launching in the South Florida market, Geopon will revolutionize the tech industry by unveiling its single-source solution to thousands of retailers and consumers alike. The behavioral targeting, geo-targeting, and demographic targeting is sure to impress not only the discerning tech world, but also the everyday iPhone and Android user.

"We will kick off our public relations campaign with a splashy media-only event for members of the press to test the application and explore the many features and benefits available for both the merchant and consumer," said Lynn Lewis, Owner of Lynn Lewis Public Relations. "We will do a soft launch for the Android app, which is currently in beta testing, on July 16th and unveil the entire platform, including the iPhone, on September 6th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL."

"We retained Lynn Lewis Public Relations because of their proven track record, industry experience and strong media connections on a local, national and international level," said Ido Meros, CEO of Geopon.com. "We are confident the team at LLPR will create ongoing, positive, media exposure for the industry's first entire wallet solution that combines many features and technologies in one-easy-to-use app."

"Lynn's grasp of the Geopon ecosystem which consists of many different functions and features eased the vetting process. Combining reviews, mall guides, movie times, and menus with their respective locations keeps consumers engaged within the application and increases conversions, which Lynn understood well," said Ido Meros.

ABOUT GEOPON: Geopon, LLC is a single-source solution provider that combines geo-targeted coupons and savings, consumer reward services and mobile payment processing in an easy to use mobile application.

ABOUT Lynn Lewis Public Relations (LLPR): Operating from Miami, Tampa, New York and London, LLPR is a full-service public relations agency with an international reach. LLPR specializes in media relations and special event planning.

Media Contact:
Lynn Lewis
Lynn Lewis Public Relations
lynn@lynnlewispr.com
Mobile: 305-509-9958

SOURCE  Lynn Lewis Public Relations

Lynn Lewis Public Relations

Arkadin Unveils New Branding and Vision for Social Sharing

PARIS, July 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

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           Collaboration and Social Sharing To Be Key Drivers of Success in Global

                                    Networked Society

    Arkadin, a leading global collaboration service provider, unveiled today a bold new
brand identity to usher in its 2nd decade of leadership. The brand strategy demonstrates
the vital role that collaboration technologies, sharing and collective intelligence have
in propelling successful businesses in a global networked society.

    "Collaboration is at the heart of the digital revolution that is fundamentally
changing the nature of business," says Olivier de Puymorin, CEO and founder of Arkadin.
"Workplaces around the globe will need to collaborate more and better in line with the
powerful technological, societal and environmental forces that are affecting every facet
of the business world. Our vision, product portfolio and new brand identity have evolved
with the dramatic changes underway, and are rooted in a firm belief that progress emerges
from people's desire to share."

    Arkadin's brand strategy illustrates how the company is shifting from pure
conferencing-based technologies to a complete collaborative experience where social
sharing predominates. The stage was set for this transition earlier this year with the
launch of the Arkadin Cloud Collaboration Platform
[http://www.arkadin.com/uk/solutions/cloud-collaboration-secure-platform ]. The robust
audio platform integrates with a full suite of web, video collaboration services and
Unified Communications solutions.

    "It's no longer about conferencing," says Olivier de Puymorin. "The global economy is
now being defined by human talent and collaboration skills. Social sharing and collective
intelligence will be the key drivers for successful organizations."

    "Arkadin's entire brand identity has been transformed to focus on the progressive side
of this changing dynamic and our belief in the power of social sharing," says Sophie Huss,
Arkadin's global director of marketing and communication.

    "Our new branding is ultimately about a better user experience for organizations that
put sharing and collaboration at the heart of their strategy," continued Olivier de
Puymorin. "Nothing will distract us from helping clients transition to the best services
for driving more successful business outcomes. Our comprehensive range of cloud-based
collaboration offerings and an unrivalled local-service presence will ensure we deliver on
that goal."

    For further information on the new brand identity please visit:

    http://www.arkadin.com/landingpages/com/new-branding-platform.html or the new
arkadin.com [http://www.arkadin.com ] website.

    About Arkadin

    Founded in 2001, Arkadin is the 3rd largest collaboration service provider in the
world. With a vision rooted in the belief that progress emerges from people's desire to
share, Arkadin offers a complete range of remote audio, web, video conferencing and
Unified Communications solutions. The services are delivered as SaaS solutions for fast,
scalable deployments and a high ROI. Its global network of 50 operating centres in 29
countries has dedicated local-language support teams to service its 25,500 customers.
http://www.arkadin.com/uk.

Source: Arkadin

Andy Shiers, a.shiers@arkadin.co.uk, +44(0)20-8080-0659

Be a Hero in Resident Evil 6 and Pre-order Your Copy From Tesco Entertainment

LONDON, July 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Resident Evil fans can once again step into the shoes of Leon Kennedy in this latest
Capcom release, now available for pre-order from Tesco Entertainment
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/browse/home ]. With hours of gameplay and three
varied stories presented on Xbox 360 and PS3, Resident Evil 6
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/game/ps3-resident-evil-6/8%3a934402 ] is survival
horror at its best.

    No country is safe from bioterrorist attacks and even the President of the United
States has succumbed; Raccoon City survivor Leon must partner with Chris Redfield for the
first time ever in order to save the world and restore hope in the hearts of citizens
everywhere. Resident Evil 6 is dramatic and action-packed: players creep through dimly lit
rooms, run across rooftops, clamber up ladders and select weapons in order to wipe out
zombies and ultimately defeat the deadly C-Virus.

    Intense single player battles and co-up for up to 4 players add to the excitement
while gameplay looks similar to that found in previous installments. Both online and
offline modes are offered and there will be intriguing new characters to keep things
interesting as well.

    Take home Resident Evil 6 for just GBP38.96, and encounter surprises around every
corner as you decide the fate of the world. Due for release on October 2nd, each pre-order
you make with Tesco Entertainment will be protected by the Pre-Order Price Promise, which
guarantees that should the price you are quoted when you pre-order differ from the price
on day of release you will pay the lowest displayed price.

    Tesco Entertainment houses a wealth of DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, MP3s and games
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/browse/game ] so that you can enjoy hours of fun.
What's more free delivery is guaranteed!

    About Tesco Entertainment:

    Tesco Entertainment Online (http://www.tescoentertainment.com) is the portal for
Tesco's wide selection of films, DVDs, Blu-rays, games and CDs. With exclusive deals,
great prices, free delivery across the UK, Clubcard points and outstanding service, Tesco
Entertainment Online is the best destination for all your entertainment needs.

Source: Tesco Entertainment

Contact Details: Katie Stebbings, customer.service@Tesco.co.uk, Telephone: +44(0)199264473

888games GBP400,000 Jackpot is a Prime Hunting Target

GIBRALTAR, July 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    It's open season at 888games and players are invited to hunt the 888games
[http://www.888games.com ] jackpots with free cash bonuses every day until July 24th 2012.
Everyone gets to take a shot at more than GBP400,000 in 888games' exciting jackpots!

    Active players get a double money bonus to hit the jackpot, GBP20 bonus with each
GBP20 deposit to target any of the exciting jackpots, and they can do it again each day
until the promotion end. Registered players get an extra GBP20, and new players can try to
bag a jackpot with GBP5 absolutely free!

    The 888games hunt is on, someone has to hit one of these amazing jackpots*:

   
    - Leprechaun's Luck - presently over GBP400,000
    - Super Cubes - presently over GBP15,000
    - Chain reactors - presently over GBP88,000
    - Alice's Wonderland - presently over GBP51,000
    - The Amazing Spiderman - presently over GBP9,000

    So, what are you waiting for, sound the horn and let's get the jackpot hunt started.

    *Amounts correct at time of going to press, for updated Jackpot amounts go to
http://www.888games.com

    Featuring over 117 exciting online casino games, big money jackpots and thrilling
action, with more games being added all the time, your players will be spoilt for choice
at 888games.

    To find out more about the games available at 888games and other promotions, go to
http://www.888games.com .

    About 888

   
    - 888 is one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and
      solutions providers
    - Founded in 1997, 888 has been at the forefront of the online gaming industry
      for over a decade
    - 888.com offers a comprehensive gaming experience - including casino, poker,
      bingo and sports betting - through a number of leading brands in regulated markets
      around the world
    - 888.com can be used in 22 different languages in 176 countries worldwide
    - 888 is committed to an industry leading corporate and social responsibility
      programme, and provides a safe, fun, fair, regulated and secure gaming environment
    - 888 is licensed and regulated by the Government of Gibraltar, and is listed on
      the London Stock Exchange

Source: 888games.com

For more information about this release or 888.com and its house of brands, please contact Head of Media and Public Relations, Jennifer Huxley at jennifer.huxley@888holdings.com or on +44-20-7487-8694

Corvil Brings Latency Management to the Broader Market

LONDON and NEW YORK, July 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    New release adds business level trade visibility, simplifies configuration and
maintenance, and introduces lower cost appliance.

    Corvil, a provider of latency management systems for global financial markets, today
announced a major addition to its Latency Management System. The new release features a
business visibility module titled Trade Lens, Management Reporting, Advanced Deployment
Management, and a new lower cost appliance.

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    The Trade Lens transforms the business visibility offered by the Corvil solution. It
presents business users with an intuitive and concise view into key metrics such as fill
rate, traded volume, cancel to order ratios, order types, latency profile, and session
errors. These metrics can be aggregated over sessions, customers, gateways, protocols,
venues or any other user-defined grouping. In keeping with Corvil's ethos to provide a
single solution to serve all business units and asset classes, the Trade Lens views are
fully configurable and are integrated with Corvil's Role Based Access Control.

    With Management Reporting, Corvil has added the ability to create customized reports,
containing trading, business and infrastructure information, these reports are emailed
directly to the requested recipients. Management Reporting streamlines the creation and
sharing of critical performance information with senior management and, where appropriate,
with clients and counterparties.

    As the technologies and techniques previously concentrated in HFT have become
mainstream, trading organisations everywhere have had to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Advanced Deployment Management makes the know-how and the experience of complex
deployments available to every user of the product. Complex multi-stage correlations are
now easy to implement and debug with a new GUI helper, and hundreds of trading protocols
will now self-configure.

    The new appliance, the CNE-2100, with 4 x 1G monitoring ports, offers the full
CorvilNet solution at a significantly reduced price point, without compromise on
performance or functionality. The CNE-2100 will allow organisations to upgrade legacy
performance management solutions with the Corvil solution at a much improved price point.

    "Latency Management, providing the necessary visibility into high speed trading
systems, has moved from being a highly specialised requirement for a niche set of trading
shops to become a critically important function for all trading organisations in today's
global financial markets," said Donal O'Sullivan, VP of Product Management at Corvil.
"With this release we have lowered the barrier to entry to low-latency trading
technologies for the broader market. It is now less costly to purchase latency management,
quicker to deploy and maintain these trading systems, and simpler to visualise and share
the critical business knowledge."

    The new release is currently in trial with select customers and will be generally
available from 1st September 2012. Please contact your Corvil representative for early
visibility into what CorvilNet 8.0 can do for you. You can also reach us at
http://www.corvil.com

    Corvil

    Corvil is a provider of Latency Management systems for global financial markets. The
company was founded in 2000 and operates from New York, London, Singapore, Tokyo and
Dublin. Customers use Corvil for precision monitoring, troubleshooting and reporting of
performance for their trading applications and networks. In addition, Corvil's products
are used to demonstrate latency compliance and transparency of services such as
co-location, direct feeds and Direct Market Access (DMA) offered to trading clients. For
more information on Corvil, please visit http://www.corvil.com

   
    CONTACT

    Sheila Carroll
    E-mail: sheila.carroll@corvil.com
    T: +353-1-859-1040

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AT&T 4G LTE Available In Burlington

Customers to benefit from ultra-fast mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices

BURLINGTON, N.C., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on its 4G LTE network in Burlington, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T 4G LTE provides several benefits, including:

    --  Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster
        than many other mobile Internet technologies. Customers can stream,
        download, upload and game faster than ever before.
    --  Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including
        new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the HTC One(TM) X,
        Samsung Focus® 2, Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy Note(TM), and Pantech
        Element(TM) tablet.
    --  Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the
        processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how
        long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you've sent
        the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming,
        two-way video calling and telemedicine.
    --  More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource,
        and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating
        more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better
        network experience.

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"We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Burlington responds to what customers want from their mobile experience -- more, faster, on the best devices," said Laurent Therivel, AT&T's VP/GM of Mobility and Consumer Markets in the Carolinas.

AT&T's 4G Network
AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. According to recent third-party speed tests by PCWorld, AT&T 4G LTE speeds are faster than the competition. Testing in 13 cities showed that AT&T's combination of 4G LTE and HSPA+ technologies delivered faster download speeds than any other carrier tested.

Even as 4G LTE expands, AT&T customers are able to enjoy widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G speeds on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you're on a much slower 3G network.

Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.

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

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Josh Gelinas, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-704-206-9071, Josh.gelinas@att.com

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

AT&T 4G LTE Available In Greensboro And Winston-Salem

Customers to benefit from ultra-fast mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices

GREENSBORO and WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on its 4G LTE network in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T 4G LTE provides several benefits, including:

    --  Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster
        than many other mobile Internet technologies. Customers can stream,
        download, upload and game faster than ever before.
    --  Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including
        new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the HTC One(TM) X,
        Samsung Focus® 2, Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy Note(TM), and Pantech
        Element(TM) tablet.
    --  Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the
        processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how
        long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you've sent
        the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming,
        two-way video calling and telemedicine.
    --  More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource,
        and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating
        more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better
        network experience.

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"Wireless technology is fueling innovation and collaboration in the business world at an amazing pace," said David Powell, president and CEO of the Piedmont Triad Partnership. "By bringing the fastest available wireless speeds to Greensboro and Winston-Salem, and to nearby communities including Lexington and Kernersville, AT&T is giving our region's businesses a critical tool to compete and win in the global marketplace."

"We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Greensboro and Winston-Salem responds to what customers want from their mobile experience -- more, faster, on the best devices," said Laurent Therivel, AT&T's VP/GM of Mobility and Consumer Markets in the Carolinas.

AT&T's 4G Network
AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. According to recent third-party speed tests by PCWorld, AT&T 4G LTE speeds are faster than the competition. Testing in 13 cities showed that AT&T's combination of 4G LTE and HSPA+ technologies delivered faster download speeds than any other carrier tested.

Even as 4G LTE expands, AT&T customers are able to enjoy widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G speeds on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you're on a much slower 3G network.

Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.

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

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

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Josh Gelinas, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-704-206-9071, Josh.gelinas@att.com

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

AT&T 4G LTE Expands In Charlotte

More customers to benefit from ultra-fast mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has expanded its 4G LTE network in Charlotte, bringing more customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T launched 4G LTE in Charlotte in November 2011, and the expanded coverage is part of its ongoing rollout across the market.

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AT&T 4G LTE coverage now includes Gastonia; western portions of Lake Norman, including the town of Denver; along N.C. Hwy. 3 from Kannapolis to Mooresville; along U.S. Hwy. 52 from China Grove to Mooresville; south of Salisbury to the Granite Quarry area; and along U.S. Hwy. 601 between Concord and Monroe.

AT&T 4G LTE provides several benefits, including:

    --  Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster
        than many other mobile Internet technologies. Customers can stream,
        download, upload and game faster than ever before.
    --  Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including
        new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the HTC One(TM) X,
        Samsung Focus® 2, Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy Note(TM), and Pantech
        Element(TM) tablet.
    --  Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the
        processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how
        long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you've sent
        the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming,
        two-way video calling and telemedicine.
    --  More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource,
        and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating
        more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better
        network experience.
"We've seen positive response from customers on our 4G LTE launch, and as today's expansion shows, we're continuing our rollout of fast LTE speeds to more areas of Charlotte," said Laurent Therivel, AT&T's VP/GM of Mobility and Consumer Markets in the Carolinas. "This expansion also further enhances the world-class wireless and wireline service we'll provide during the Democratic National Convention in September."

AT&T has been named the official wireline and mobility service provider for the Democratic National Convention, Sept. 4-6 in Charlotte.

As part of the drive to deliver the nation's best mobile-Internet experience, AT&T made more than 400 network upgrades in the Charlotte area in 2011, including: the launch of 4G LTE service ( the fastest available mobile Internet technology) and 4G LTE Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) to improve mobile coverage and capacity for consumers in Charlotte; the deployment of as many as 10 temporary cell sites, including the first ever DAS on wheels (DOW) at the pro basketball arena; the implementation of 12 outdoor DAS to improve street-level mobility; the launch of a Wi-Fi Hot Zone with coverage along S. Brevard Street; the installation of 12 new cell sites; and the addition of 180 "carriers," or layers of frequency, to cell sites to increase capacity and reduce  dropped calls.

AT&T has an extensive history of investing in North Carolina, and from 2008 to 2011 AT&T spent more than $1.8 billion to upgrade the wireless and wireline networks North Carolina. This includes investing nearly $625 million in Charlotte-area networks over the same time period.

AT&T's 4G Network

AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. According to recent third-party speed tests by PCWorld, AT&T 4G LTE speeds are faster than the competition. Testing in 13 cities showed that AT&T's combination of 4G LTE and HSPA+ technologies delivered faster download speeds than any other carrier tested.

Even as 4G LTE expands, AT&T customers are able to enjoy widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G speeds on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you're on a much slower 3G network.

Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Josh Gelinas, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-704-206-9071, Josh.gelinas@att.com

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

Humax Enters Residential Gateway Market

By acquiring a 21.98% stake in residential gateway provider MMC Technology, Humax becomes the largest shareholder and reinforces the company's marketing position of "Home Gateway Server" solutions.

GYEONGGI, South Korea, July 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Humax (115160.KQ), a global leading set-top box manufacturer, announced that the company has become the largest shareholder of MMC Technology, a residential gateway provider, with a 21.98% stake by acquiring an additional 8.8% stake. In doing so, Humax will enhance the company's "Home Gateway Server" platform, with MMC Technology expertise in Wi-Fi and residential gateway solutions to expand its presence in the residential gateway markets with US service providers.

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Humax initially invested in MMC Technology in 2001, and with this additional investment expects to advance its home gateway server technology, develop a next generation set-top box platform, as well as expand the company's business activities in the residential gateway market.

A residential gateway is a system that connects various devices to a home network and also links external access from service providers to support a variety of services, including voice, data, and video.

Humax's strategy is to become a leader in the market by introducing the advanced technology and expertise of MMC Technology in home gateway server market where the existing broadcasting industry has been turning its attention to broadcasting services on broadband technology. Recently, the home gateway server market has been drawing more interest from the advanced broadcasting in US and EU markets which are expected to take off within one to two years.

Furthermore, Humax, along with MMC Technology, plans to enter the emerging market where the demand of residential gateway products is continuously increasing and as the internet penetration rate grows. The company then plans to expand its business to the US, Latin America, and EU markets. MMC Technology's products, which mainly focused on the Korean domestic market, will be able to swiftly enter the global market thanks to the Humax global brand awareness. Humax also has an excellent opportunity to expand its business presence to the residential gateway market.

CEO of Humax, Dae-Gyu Byun, said, "For more than 15 years, MMC Technology has accumulated and established technological expertise in the residential gateway market. This advanced know-how will become leverage for us to find a new market for our home gateway server, which is the next generation set-top box."

MMC Technology, established in 1997, provides Wi-Fi Access Points (AP) and Wi-Fi Modules to major Korean internet service providers (ISP) and navigation manufacturers. The company recorded KRW 17 billion of sales last year, and has KT, SK Telecom, SK Broadband, CJ HelloVision and THINKWARE as major clients.

About Humax

Humax Co., Ltd. (Humax), founded in 1989 in South Korea, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of digital set-top boxes, exporting its products to over 90 countries around the globe. The company has built a solid reputation as a leading supplier of high quality, feature-rich digital TV set-top boxes and digital video recorders (DVRs), for cable, satellite, and terrestrial, IPTV, and IP-Hybrid broadcasting. Humax is positioned as a leading brand of set-top-boxes in retail markets in UK, Germany, and the Middle East. As a leading brand, Humax participated in the digital switchover projects, Freeview HD and Freesat digital TV service in the UK. Also in 2009, Humax launched the IP-Hybrid platform in Germany. In the Middle East, Humax continues to expand its reputation by leading the HD switchover movement. The company's headquarters and R&D facilities are based in Korea, with 16 subsidiary offices worldwide including UK, US, Germany, France, Dubai, Italy, Japan, India, Thailand, Brazil and Australia. Humax exceeded KRW 1 trillion in revenue in 2010 and employs more than 830 people worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.humaxdigital.com.

About MMC Technology

MMC Technology, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, was founded in 1997 as a provider of residential gateway with high-technology in Wi-Fi network systems. MMC Technology provides products, such as residential gateway and access point (AP) for Wi-Fi hot spot, to domestic major telecommunications and cable companies, as well as Wi-Fi module to smart devices manufacturers, including navigation and industrial PDA. Its major clients are KT, SK Telecom, SK Broadband, CJ HelloVision, THINKWARE. For more information, please visit http://www.mmctech.com

Press Contact: O.J. Kwon
+82 31 776 6217 
kwonoj@humaxdigital.com

Investor Contact: Joanne Lee
+82 31 776 6067
leejh8@humaxdigital.com

SOURCE  Humax

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Sky Poker Offer Glamorous Casino Life From the Luxury of Home

LONDON, July 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Poker experts, Sky Poker make new players feel more than welcome with tempting bonus

    Poker is an exciting game and one that certainly invites interest from around the
globe. Around the world's most famous casinos, dressing to the nines and enjoying the buzz
of the game of Poker proves to be as popular as ever.

    However, thanks to Sky Poker, experts of poker online [http://www.skypoker.com ],
players can sample the glamour from the comfort of their own home. There's no need to
travel far and wide to feel part of the glamorous poker community.

    It's something Sky Poker really believe in. They are keen for their established
community of existing players to be a welcoming platform for all poker players, at all
levels.

    Currently, all new customers registering for Sky Poker are eligible for their GBP5 no
deposit bonus. All they need is let their curiosity lead them to the Sky Poker site, where
they will be met with a whole new world of fun, online poker. When they enter the promo
code POKER during registration, Sky Poker will immediately credit their account with GBP5
free, which must be used on poker, tournaments or cash tables. It's enough to go a long
way when playing poker [http://www.skypoker.com ] and can perk up any player's day!

    Once involved, there are all sorts of treats to sample and enjoy that can increase
cash for points! Try out Happy Hour for a 50% boost when playing at certain hours, or
Early Bird, where players can earn extra Poker Points at the Sky Poker cash game tables by
starting up tables and playing short-handed.

    Why not feel part of an elite club from your own home and join the community!

    Visit http://www.skypoker.com for further details.

    About SkyPoker.com

    Sky Poker is the British Sky Broadcasting's online poker division, which allows users
to play poker online on their website and screens selected hands from various tournaments
and cash games on Sky Poker TV, allowing players on the site to become the stars of the TV
channel. Sky Poker focuses on UK poker players, with all play at the tables in pounds
rather than dollars, as well as its own Sky Poker Tour around the country.

    Sky Poker is licensed and regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission
(AGCC).

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/skypoker

    Twitter: @sky_poker [https://twitter.com/#!/Sky_Poker ]

Source: Sky Poker

Contact: Helen JacobHelen.jacob@bskyb.com , +44(0)113-389-5941

BrightEdge Integrates Majestic Data into S3 Platform

BrightEdge's Integration Marks the Largest Implementation of Majestic Backlink Data for Global SEO

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightEdge, the global leader in enterprise SEO, today announced that the Majestic SEO's powerful backlink engine is now integrated into the BrightEdge S3 global enterprise SEO platform, enabling clients to optimize their SEO strategies using Majestic's industry leading backlink database. The Majestic's database provides another option for the more than 2,000 brands that continue to seek timely "fresh index" backlink data for their enterprise SEO efforts.

BrightEdge's integration with Majestic's offerings echoes both company's long history of "White Hat" SEO services to professionals that focus exclusively on delivering high-fidelity, high-value, relevant content to consumer and B2B commercial markets through online search. Majestic fit BrightEdge's client needs for several key reasons:

    --  Size: Majestic has the largest commercially available link map - 3.8
        Trillion URL in its Historical Index and over 150 Billion URLs in its
        Fresh Index.
    --  Performance.   Majestic performs daily updates of its huge Fresh Index,
        enabling BrightEdge to incorporate the freshest large-scale database
        commercially available today..
    --  Speed. Majestic's core metrics are calculated within its own index
        values, so there is very little - if any - latency between BrightEdge
        platform requests and data delivered by the Majestic system.
    --  Innovation.  Majestic has a solid track record of innovation, including
        its launch of the first large-scale "fresh index" in the industry, the
        fastest link database, and two recent metrics - Trust flow and Citation
        Flow - that together are all highly valued by industry power-users.
Leveraging Majestic data, search professionals can now get even deeper insight about how backlinks impact their own SEO performance as well as the performance of their competitor's through the BrightEdge S3 platform.

"Our platform was designed to allow us to respond to our clients needs and we were seeing a growing appetite and need for additional high quality, timely backlink data," said Jim Yu, CEO of BrightEdge.  "Our more than 2,000 brands across leaders in retail, financial services, travel and technology rely on BrightEdge to innovate fast and keep them ahead of the competition. We are very pleased to be the first global enterprise SEO platform to offer Majestic data in an integrated global platform on such a large scale."

"From the very start, Majestic SEO built scale into its business with the highest calibre search technology providers in mind. BrightEdge is clearly a world leader and we are delighted that they have chosen Majestic SEO to provide world class link intelligence," added Dixon Jones, Majestic SEO's Marketing Director.

Adding depth to the data bench is just the latest innovation from BrightEdge. In recent weeks the company initiated the first Local Search Management solution for larger brands and delivered a patented SEO Share of Voice solution. The company also has worked closely with brands like Twitter and Facebook on best practices and case studies.

About BrightEdge

BrightEdge is the global leader in enterprise SEO, helping more than 2,000 of the world's largest brands stay ahead in the rapidly evolving Internet landscape. BrightEdge S3 harnesses the power of analytics on big-data to drive revenue from web sites, search engines and social networks across the globe in a measurable, predictable way. BrightEdge is based in San Mateo, CA with offices in New York City and London.

For more information about BrightEdge, please visit http://www.brightedge.com, friend us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/seoplatform or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/brightedge.

About Majestic

Majestic SEO surveys and maps the Internet and has created the largest commercial Link Intelligence database in the world. This Internet map is used by New Media Specialists, Affiliate Managers and online marketing experts for link building, reputation management, website traffic development, competitor analysis and news monitoring. Majestic SEO is constantly revisiting web pages and sees around a billion URLs a day.  Based in England, Majestic SEO has an international client base, attracted by its transparency of operation, reputation for quality, and value of offering. Majestic was acknowledged this week by winning the European Search Award for the best SEO Technology.

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

SOURCE  BrightEdge

BrightEdge

CONTACT: Diane Schreiber, brightedge@sparkpr.com, +1-415-321-1871

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