Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage In Binghamton Area
-- Company expands local 4G LTE network for residents, businesses and visitors
-- Part of ongoing nationwide deployment of high-speed data network
-- 4G LTE now available to more than two-thirds of U.S. population in more than 300 markets
BINGHAMTON, N.Y., July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage in Binghamton and Port Crane, and in Tioga and Elkland, PA, further expanding coverage on the high-speed wireless data network the company launched locally in June.
4G LTE lets Verizon Wireless customers use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to use their 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, notebooks, laptop modems and mobile hotspots to experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
"We've always believed the best wireless devices deserve the best wireless network," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless in Upstate New York. "People everywhere are increasingly relying on their tablets, smartphones and apps to stay organized, connected and entertained. Our investment here in Upstate New York and across the country has kept us ahead of this consumer trend and underscores our belief that 4G LTE delivers the best value to customers by maximizing the performance of their wireless devices."
Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.4 billion on its Upstate New York network since 2000, including more than $158 million in 2011, to increase coverage and capacity on behalf of its customers.
The company's 4G LTE network is currently available to two-thirds of the U.S. population in more than 300 markets nationwide.
When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE.
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: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno, or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com
Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage In Utica-Rome Area
-- Company expands local 4G LTE network for residents, businesses and visitors
-- Part of ongoing nationwide deployment of high-speed data network
-- 4G LTE now available to more than two-thirds of U.S. population in more than 300 markets
UTICA, N.Y., July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage on three sites in Utica, as well as sites in New Hartford and Whitesboro, further expanding coverage on the high-speed wireless data network the company launched locally in December 2011.
4G LTE lets Verizon Wireless customers use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to use their 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, notebooks, laptop modems and mobile hotspots to experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
"We've always believed the best wireless devices deserve the best wireless network," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless in Upstate New York. "People everywhere are increasingly relying on their tablets, smartphones and apps to stay organized, connected and entertained. Our investment here in Upstate New York and across the country has kept us ahead of this consumer trend and underscores our belief that 4G LTE delivers the best value to customers by maximizing the performance of their wireless devices."
Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.4 billion on its Upstate New York network since 2000, including more than $158 million in 2011, to increase coverage and capacity on behalf of its customers.
The company's 4G LTE network is currently available to two-thirds of the U.S. population in more than 300 markets nationwide.
When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE.
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: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno, or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com
Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage In Syracuse Area
-- Company expands local 4G LTE network for residents, businesses and visitors
-- Part of ongoing nationwide deployment of high-speed data network
-- 4G LTE now available to more than two-thirds of U.S. population in more than 300 markets
SYRACUSE, N.Y., July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage in Syracuse, Cicero, Clay, Cortland and Sullivan, further expanding coverage on the high-speed wireless data network the company launched locally in August 2011.
4G LTE lets Verizon Wireless customers use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to use their 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, notebooks, laptop modems and mobile hotspots to experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
"We've always believed the best wireless devices deserve the best wireless network," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless in Upstate New York. "People everywhere are increasingly relying on their tablets, smartphones and apps to stay organized, connected and entertained. Our investment here in Upstate New York and across the country has kept us ahead of this consumer trend and underscores our belief that 4G LTE delivers the best value to customers by maximizing the performance of their wireless devices."
Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.4 billion on its Upstate New York network since 2000, including more than $158 million in 2011, to increase coverage and capacity on behalf of its customers.
The company's 4G LTE network is currently available to two-thirds of the U.S. population in more than 300 markets nationwide.
When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE.
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: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno, or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com
Dynasty Limousine Inc. Begins Development of Online Booking Website for its Nationwide Affiliates
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynasty Limousine Inc. (PINKSHEETS: DNYS), a full service Luxury Transportation and Limousine firm covering the southeast United States, announces a new project designed to benefit both clients and select Livery operators throughout the United States. A new domain has been secured, and development of an online booking system for affiliates began on June 15th. Website beta testing is scheduled to start later this month.
The website will allow clients to see full pricing information and other pertinent details from only the top rated provider in their specific location. This model is slightly different from other online services in that only one result will be returned when performing a search on the site. Pierce Fleming, Dynasty Limousine's CFO, states, "This new online tool will take the guesswork and unknowns out of the equation for many clients who want to book a Limousine or car service. We will make sure that the result returned when doing a search on the website will be from an operator who has proper DOT certifications, adequate insurance, excellent rating and reviews, and a verified record of on-time arrivals. This will save the client time and they can be assured that they will not have any surprises when booking through our service."
Select operators that meet strict criteria will be contacted in each market and have the ability to be listed in search results for their specific location. A commission will be assessed for each booking through the website; however there is no cost to the individual operator for the listing. The website will not be a lead generator that requires constant maintenance and follow up, as only confirmed bookings will be forwarded to these selected Livery companies.
Demand and interest in this new booking system is high. Although beta testing is not scheduled until later this month, several operators have already pledged support and have been cleared for inclusion in the search results. As of the time of this release the following cities in Florida will be serviced: Orlando, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach, Orange Park, Middleburg, Ponte Vedra Beach and Lake City. Additional operators throughout Florida will be contacted in the coming weeks, with the nationwide network established in the coming months. Mr. Fleming commented, "This website is for anyone who has ever had a bad experience while chartering a Limousine. We are going to do all the legwork and clear only the best Livery operators so that this does not happen to clients using our system."
Further updates regarding this new service will be released over the coming weeks.
About Dynasty Limousine Inc.
Dynasty Limousine is a full service Limousine and Transportation firm with offices in Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. The Company was founded in 1998 and currently operates a fleet of 17 Limousines, Luxury Sedans, and Limousine Buses with service areas primarily in the Southeast United States. The Company is a member of the National Limousine Association, and has a nationwide affiliate network to handle all domestic service requests. Dynasty currently has 18 employees, and is actively seeking acquisitions and expansion into additional markets.
Dynasty maintains an A+ accredited BBB rating, and was named a National top three finalist for "Limousine Operator of the Year" by LCT Magazine for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Additional company information may be accessed via Dun and Bradstreet, OTCmarkets.com, or by visiting the Investor Relations area located on our corporate websites. At the time of this release, the total number of shares issued and outstanding is 14,539,275 with an estimated float of 2,946,272.
Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this release, are forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products and services, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence on third-party vendors, and other risks detailed in the Company's prospectus and periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Dynasty Limousine Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.
Cybercriminals Continue to Spam Victims While Posing as Popular Companies According To GFI Software
Internet users are urged to monitor for red flags in any unsolicited email messages and to exercise caution when clicking on unknown links
CLEARWATER, Fla., July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GFI Software today released its VIPRE® Report for June 2012, a collection of the 10 most prevalent threat detections encountered last month. In June, GFI threat researchers observed two fresh spam campaigns linking to Blackhole exploits which posed as confirmation emails from Twitter® and Amazon.com®. Delta Airlines® similarly had their brand misappropriated in a spam campaign meant to infect users with Sirefef and rogue antivirus software. GFI also hosted a free webinar which provided a detailed look at the Flame virus using data gathered from GFI's own GFI Sandbox(TM) technology.
"Cybercriminals are ever focused on infecting as many victims' machines or stealing as much personal information with as little effort as possible. By disguising the source of their spam as messages from companies or organizations with widespread appeal, they can increase the number of potential victims likely to fall for their scams," said Christopher Boyd, senior threat researcher at GFI Software. "Any notices or 'confirmation emails' that arrive unexpectedly, no matter how legitimate it may appear, should be thoroughly inspected before the user takes any other action. If something seems out of place, users should trust their instincts and use common sense before clicking anything that could make the situation worse."
Throughout the month of June, phony emails claiming to be Amazon.com order confirmations were sent to unsuspecting victims in the hopes of infecting them with malware. Users who clicked any of the links contained in the email were directed to a web page that contained Blackhole exploit code. The exploit scanned the user's system for Adobe® Reader® and Adobe Flash® before loading a Java applet that redirected the victim to web pages that hosted specially-crafted PDF exploit files depending on the version of Adobe Reader found on the system.
Another fake email posing as a Twitter account confirmation linked victims to a Russian website which housed a Blackhole exploit kit. The site deployed exploits that targeted Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash vulnerabilities which were as old as six years. It's important to note that both of these attack campaigns could have been avoided had victims kept their software fully patched and up to date.
A bogus spam email was also discovered disguising itself as a Delta Airlines e-ticket. Users who downloaded the attachment were met with an executable file that infected their system with Sirefef and Live Security Platinum, a rogue antivirus program. This fake AV program blocked the running of all other applications and deployed constant pop-ups and browser redirects to messages alerting the user of an infection and requesting payment to clean up the system.
Analyzing Flame
In June, The GFI Software Flame Task Force identified malware behavior exhibited by Flame not yet reported by other security vendors or malware researchers. To learn how GFI threat researchers were able to generate 100MB of detailed malware behavioral data on Flame in less than 5 minutes using GFI SandBox, please visit http://vimeo.com/44382073.
Top 10 Threat Detections for June
GFI's top 10 threat detection list is compiled from collected scan data of tens of thousands of GFI VIPRE Antivirus customers who are part of GFI's ThreatNet(TM) automated threat tracking system. ThreatNet statistics revealed that Trojans continued to dominate the month, taking six of the top 10 spots.
Detection Type Percent
Trojan.Win32.Generic Trojan 31.51
GamePlayLabs Browser Plug-in 5.79
Trojan.Win32.Small Trojan 2.97
Trojan.Win32.Sirefef.pq (v) Trojan 2.48
Yontoo (v) Adware 2.45
Trojan.Win32.Fakealert.cn (v) Trojan 1.24
INF.Autorun (v) Trojan 1.06
GameVance Adware (General) 0.96
Trojan.Win32.Ramnit.c (v) Trojan 0.84
iBryte Adware (General) 0.83
About GFI Labs
GFI Labs specializes in the discovery and analysis of dangerous vulnerabilities and malware. The team of dedicated security specialists actively researches new malware outbreaks, creating new threat definitions on a constant basis for the VIPRE home and business antivirus products.
About GFI
GFI Software provides web and mail security, archiving and fax, networking and security software and hosted IT solutions for small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) via an extensive global partner community. GFI products are available either as on-premise solutions, in the cloud or as a hybrid of both delivery models. With award-winning technology, a competitive pricing strategy, and a strong focus on the unique requirements of SMBs, GFI satisfies the IT needs of organizations on a global scale. The company has offices in the United States, UK, Austria, Australia, Malta, Hong Kong, Philippines and Romania, which together support hundreds of thousands of installations worldwide. GFI is a channel-focused company with thousands of partners throughout the world and is also a Microsoft Gold ISV Partner.
For more information
GFI Software
Please email David Kelleher at dkelleher@gfi.com
GFI - Malta: Tel: +356 2205 2000; Fax: +356 21382419.
URL: http://www.gfi.com.
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Please email Jason Gass at gfi@daviesmurphy.com
GFI - US: Tel: +1-781-418-2439
Rocket Carrying New 4G Broadband Satellite Successfully Launched
Xplornet Vastly Expands Canadian Rural Broadband!
WOODSTOCK, NB, July 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Xplornet Communications Inc. is
pleased to announce the successful launch of EchoStar XVII, a Hughes 4G
broadband satellite that will greatly expand Xplornet's 4G footprint
across rural Canada. The satellite was launched from French Guiana at
5:36 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday July 5th, 2012 into a geosynchronous
orbit 35,888 kilometers above sea-level; high enough to get a clear
view of the vast Canadian territory it will be covering.
A game-changer in terms of ubiquitous broadband access in Canada,
EchoStar XVII will greatly expand Xplornet's 4G footprint across rural
Canada, especially in British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick and
Newfoundland. The next-generation satellite is capable of providing
Internet access to Canadians in rural and remote areas with download
speeds up to 25 Mbps, and at monthly prices similar to what urban
Canadians pay. Together with Xplornet's national 4G terrestrial
network and another recently launched 4G satellite, Xplornet will close
Canada's urban/rural digital-divide for over 2 million of the 2.4
million Canadian households located in regions where wired broadband is
unavailable.
Speaking from the launch site in French Guiana, John Maduri, Xplornet's
Chief Executive Officer said "This launch marks an historic
transformation for rural Canada. Where before there was an urban/rural
digital divide, that is now being overcome by this remarkable 4G
technology. Just as Canadians rely on satellites for coast to coast
telephone connectivity, now they can look to the skies in terms of
their digital connectivity. We are plugging rural Canada in to the
global digital economy."
Xplornet Communications Inc., Canada's leading provider of rural
broadband, has purchased 100% of the Canadian capacity on the
satellite, entirely for rural broadband use. Xplornet expects the
satellite service to be available to Canadians in the fourth quarter of
this year.
"Our investment of hundreds of millions in rural broadband
infrastructure is unprecedented. And now we can say with confidence
that we have eliminated the digital divide for 2 million Canadian
households located in regions where wired broadband is not available.
This is a momentous change for Canada" said Maduri.
About Xplornet Communications Inc.
Headquartered in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Xplornet Communications Inc.
(formerly Barrett Xplore Inc.) is Canada's leading rural broadband
provider. We believe everyone should have access to the transformative
benefits of broadband, so we make our service available everywhere in
Canada, including the hard to reach places. We overcome the challenges
of Canada's vast geography through our deployment of Canada's first
national 4G network, which leverages both fixed-wireless towers on the
ground and next-generation satellites in space. Our customers live in
the farthest reaches of the country and just outside of major urban
centres, and through our coast-to-coast network of local dealers we
connect them to all that the Internet offers. Xplornet is high-speed
Internet - for all of Canada.
Image with caption: "An Ariane-5 rocket which will carry a new 4G broadband satellite to be used by Xplornet sits on a launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana on July 4th, the evening prior to its launch. (CNW Group/Xplornet Communications Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120706_C6647_PHOTO_EN_16032.jpg
Image with caption: "An Ariane-5 rocket which will carry a new 4G broadband satellite to be used by Xplornet sits on a launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana on July 4th, the evening prior to its launch. (CNW Group/Xplornet Communications Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120706_C6647_PHOTO_EN_16034.jpg
Image with caption: "New 4G Broadband Satellite EchoStar XVII, which will be used by Xplornet to provide high-speed Internet to rural Canada, during construction and testing. (CNW Group/Xplornet Communications Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120706_C6647_PHOTO_EN_16030.jpg
Image with caption: "On July 5, 2012, an Ariane-5 rocket carrying the EchoStar XVII broadband satellite to be used by Xplornet was launched from Kourou, French Guiana. (CNW Group/Xplornet Communications Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120706_C6647_PHOTO_EN_16038.jpg
Xplornet Communications Inc.
CONTACT: Media Enquiries: please contact:
Jeff Hecker, Director, Marketing Communications and Public Relations
(905) 944-7969
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Farnborough Airshow - Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) is upgrading its Enterprise Customer Portal (ECP) website, improving the way customers interface with the company.
Launched in 2005, Goodrich's ECP is a single website where customers can search for parts and repair capabilities, place and manage orders, and obtain product information. The enhancements to the system will provide customers with a more streamlined search feature, easier navigation and a more consistent user experience.
Brian Costa, Goodrich's vice president of Enterprise Aftermarket Services explained, "The Enterprise Customer Portal has always been a valuable tool for customers, making it easier for them to do business with Goodrich. These planned upgrades speak to our commitment to strengthen our offering and provide a more valuable and simplified interface for our customers."
The Enterprise Customer Portal website is available 24/7/365, allowing customers to obtain the information they need, when they need it. Usage of the ECP continues to grow with over 1.8 million activities taking place through the website in 2011.
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.
Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as "Goodrich Corporation" in this press release.
CORRECTION - NTT Communications: NTT Communications Strengthens its Partnership with Arkadin to Provide Video Conferencing in Japan
LONDON, July 6, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- In the news release, "NTT Communications Strengthens its Partnership with Arkadin to Provide Video Conferencing in Japan" issued on 6 Jul 2012 10:46 GMT, by NTT Communications over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the quotation in the second paragraph was incorrectly attributed. Complete, corrected release follows:
NTT BizLink, a subsidiary of the NTT Communications Group, one of the largest
telecommunications companies in the world, has extended its partnership with Arkadin, a
leading global collaboration services provider, to deliver video conferencing to Japanese
businesses.
"NTT Europe is pleased to offer these services to our multi-national customers based
in Japan," says Olivier Micheli, Country Manager at NTT Europe, France. "We're always
looking at how we can extend our cloud services and this helps to strengthen our
commitment to our growing European companies in Asia or breaking into."
NTT Bizlink has blended Arkadin's cloud-based video conferencing with its products to
offer solutions through NTT Communications Group. This new generation video conferencing
is delivered as a 'service' for fast, scalable deployments and minimal up-front
investments. Video conferencing will be instantly available over any internet connection
through simple one-click access from desktops or mobile devices. The high definition (HD)
video image quality delivers life-like, face-to-face collaboration for a 'just like being
there' experience. Up to nine video displays will be available for multiple participants
to connect from any computer type or legacy end point.
"Arkadin is extremely excited about partnering with NTT Communications Group, a
telecommunications visionary who shares our commitment to innovation and customer service
excellence," says Olivier de Puymorin, Arkadin's CEO and founder. "In a highly mobile,
global workplace, personal telepresence is fast becoming a must-have productivity tool.
Together with NTT Communications Group, we will lead the market with a new generation
solution that delivers the same quality video experience as the far more expensive and
complex legacy systems."
About NTT Communications Corporation
NTT Communications provides consultancy, architecture, security and cloud services to
optimize the information and communications technology (ICT) environments of enterprises.
These offerings are backed by the company's worldwide infrastructure, including our Tier-1
Global IP Network, Arcstar Universal One(TM) VPN network reaching over 150 countries, and
over 120 secure data centers. NTT Communications' solutions leverage the global resources
of NTT Group companies including Dimension Data, NTT DOCOMO and NTT DATA.
Founded in 2001, Arkadin is a leading Global Collaboration Service Provider offering a
complete range of remote collaboration solutions from audio, web and video conferencing to
Unified Communications. Arkadin enables all types and sizes of organizations to
communicate and collaborate effectively using its user-friendly and cost-efficient
solutions to increase business productivity. With a global network of 50 operating centres
in 29 countries throughout Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and North
America, Arkadin delivers its business solutions around the world using a Software as a
Service model so enabling customers to benefit from fast, scalable deployments with a high
ROI.
NTT Communications Strengthens its Partnership with Arkadin to Provide Video Conferencing in Japan
LONDON, July 6, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
NTT BizLink, a subsidiary of the NTT Communications Group, one of the largest
telecommunications companies in the world, has extended its partnership with Arkadin, a
leading global collaboration services provider, to deliver video conferencing to Japanese
businesses.
"NTT Europe is pleased to offer these services to our multi-national customers based
in Japan," says Bob Welton, Regional Sales Director at NTT Europe. "We're always looking
at how we can extend our cloud services and this helps to strengthen our commitment to our
growing European companies in Asia or breaking into."
NTT Bizlink has blended Arkadin's cloud-based video conferencing with its products to
offer solutions through NTT Communications Group. This new generation video conferencing
is delivered as a 'service' for fast, scalable deployments and minimal up-front
investments. Video conferencing will be instantly available over any internet connection
through simple one-click access from desktops or mobile devices. The high definition (HD)
video image quality delivers life-like, face-to-face collaboration for a 'just like being
there' experience. Up to nine video displays will be available for multiple participants
to connect from any computer type or legacy end point.
"Arkadin is extremely excited about partnering with NTT Communications Group, a
telecommunications visionary who shares our commitment to innovation and customer service
excellence," says Olivier de Puymorin, Arkadin's CEO and founder. "In a highly mobile,
global workplace, personal telepresence is fast becoming a must-have productivity tool.
Together with NTT Communications Group, we will lead the market with a new generation
solution that delivers the same quality video experience as the far more expensive and
complex legacy systems."
About NTT Communications Corporation
NTT Communications provides consultancy, architecture, security and cloud services to
optimize the information and communications technology (ICT) environments of enterprises.
These offerings are backed by the company's worldwide infrastructure, including our Tier-1
Global IP Network, Arcstar Universal One(TM) VPN network reaching over 150 countries, and
over 120 secure data centers. NTT Communications' solutions leverage the global resources
of NTT Group companies including Dimension Data, NTT DOCOMO and NTT DATA.
Founded in 2001, Arkadin is a leading Global Collaboration Service Provider offering a
complete range of remote collaboration solutions from audio, web and video conferencing to
Unified Communications. Arkadin enables all types and sizes of organizations to
communicate and collaborate effectively using its user-friendly and cost-efficient
solutions to increase business productivity. With a global network of 50 operating centres
in 29 countries throughout Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and North
America, Arkadin delivers its business solutions around the world using a Software as a
Service model so enabling customers to benefit from fast, scalable deployments with a high
ROI.
To start with, Incentivated has built a white-label, cross-platform smartphone app and
mobile site for its retail partners, to support its range of loyalty products and to help
reduce loyalty scheme overheads.
In addition to enabling retailers' customers to register to a programme, the app will
allow retailers to communicate offers and send vouchers straight to customers, using
Incentivated's in-app messaging tool. The app includes a page showing the customer's
loyalty card number and barcode, which can either be scanned or entered manually at the
till, negating the need for plastic cards and reducing ongoing costs associated with card
manufacture and distribution. Customers will also be able to check their balances and
other account details within the app.
Originally part of the IKEA home furnishing group, Ikano provides and administers
financial services (interest-free credit, 'buy now pay later' and so on) and customer
loyalty schemes for some of the UK's largest retailers, such as Jaeger, New Look, Monsoon,
DFS and Harvey's amongst many more.
Lindsey Ulanowsky, Head of Client Services & Marketing for Ikano; "Mobile will be a
key retail channel for consumers in the coming years, and our new mobile CRM strategy will
add value to our clients and their offer to consumers. We have partnered with Incentivated
for the delivery of this strategy, as it's a recognised industry leader for mobile
marketing."
Jonathan Bass, Managing Director, Incentivated, says: "Ikano has recognised the need
for a properly considered mobile loyalty [http://www.incentivated.com/web/crm.aspx ]
solution in a sector that is accelerating rapidly in terms of customer adoption of mobile
within their purchase path. We firmly believe that good mobile marketing is all-inclusive,
and are delighted to implement a mobile solution for Ikano."
About Ikano
Ikano offer a unique financial partner service, with convenient products to inspire
loyalty among even the most marketing-savvy consumers. Originally a part of the home
furnishing company IKEA, during the 1970's Ikano activities involved managing real estate,
financial services and insurances for the Swedish home furnishing brand.- In 1988, Ikano
became an independent group of companies, owned by the Kamprad family.-
The Ikano Group today
Today the Ikano Group owns and develops competitive and profitable niche companies in
the areas of finance, real estate, asset management, insurance and retail. Ikano's
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Our UK business is based in Nottingham and was established in 1994. Since then, we
have experienced rapid growth in both our client and product portfolios. Ikano Financial
Services Ltd is a member of theFinance and Leasing Association [http://www.fla.org.uk/fla
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The Journey of Waybeo - From T-shirts to Communication Technologies
NEW DELHI, July 6, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Spurred by a passion for entrepreneurship, the six young co-founders of Waybeo
Technology solutions [http://www.waybeo.com ], Trivandrum have scripted a successful story
by creating a dynamic market across India for their award-winning global inbound
communication platform BounzD [http://www.bounzd.com ].
The success story of Waybeo from tier-2 city incubation [http://technopark.org ] to
the corridors of large corporate houses in India is an inspiring India product story. The
team had started its journey of entrepreneurship from selling T-shirts during college days
to advanced cloud communication platform for large enterprises across the globe. The
journey filled with joy of educating Indian corporate houses on new generation
communication methodologies and inbound marketing metrics, and challenges of, longer
validation period in India for B2B products and selling in large metros without any
foothold can be a story to look at for aspiring youth in India.
BounzD [http://www.bounzd.com ] - live voice interaction solution for generating
inbound leads for businesses and the first such venture in the country - has instantly
found a large number of takers, especially in the real estate and hospitality sector. As
their cutting edge solution, which has a large opportunity even at the global turf, gets
accolades from more and more customers and entrepreneurs, this Trivandrum based young
organization has now set a revenue target of Rs. 100 Crore in the next four years.
Bushairusalam AP, CEO of Waybeo said, "For the businesses, BounzD is a proven platform
in the realty, hospitality and service sectors. Most of the enterprises have got their
investment back in 120 days from the increased sales and customer satisfaction. Many of
our customers are enjoying soft and financial returns out of the new implementation."
The product, which was launched in a modest way in September 2011, has already become
a hit with more than 500 enterprises as customers. The clientele includes Raintree Hotels,
GRT, Puravankara Group, Mantri Realty, Sahara Group, The Claridges
[http://blog.bounzd.com/product/call-us-free-for-room-bookings-at-the-raintree ] and
various Government organizations like Technopark, Trivandrum. The marketing head at Sahara
Group [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara_India_Pariwar ] Mr Aamir Sayed certifies the
effort of this aspiring team. He said, "BounzD [http://www.bounzd.com ] has an incredible
ability to change the trend of communication. An application that is excellent enough to
stand on its own feet. Excellent piece of software, backed up with efficient and prompt
service."
Priyanka Mantri of Mantri Group echoes the same on BounzD [http://www.bounzd.com ]
ROI. "BounzD has helped Mantri Developers to develop content that is interesting and
relevant, which has helped us in lead generation and better consumer engagement and
loyalty," she said.
The BounzD platform helps the potential customers to get connected with enterprises
through their web channels from any part of the globe. The web visitors who came across
enterprise touchpoints like emails, websites, social media sites and online advertisements
can now directly speak to the business instantly when the need to know more about the
offers or services is at its peak. BounzD can be configured with existing call centre
PBXs, CRMs and even online medium like Gtalk and Skype and is compatible with any devices.
About Waybeo Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 2009, Waybeo [http://www.waybeo.com ] has recently opened up presence in
Mumbai and Gurgaon. Waybeo has been noted as one of the most promising technology company
in cloud communication from India by various organizations like Texas UniversityiC2, DST
Lockheed Martin, Nasscom and Silicon India. The team behind the Waybeo
[http://www.waybeo.com ] journey is Bushair AP (CEO), Shiv Shankar MS (CMO), Nithun K V
(Director, Wireless Communication), Krishnan R V Iyer (COO), Bijoy B S (CFO) and Manu Dev
(CHRM, Business Development).
Primary Media Contact: Bushair AP, bushair@waybeo.com, 91-8971499333
Secondary Media Contact: Shiv Shankar, shiv@waybeo.com, 91-9633300685
IBM and TEL NEXX Collaborate to Advance 3D Semiconductor Packaging
BILLERICA, Mass., July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TEL NEXX, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, is pleased to announce a new multi-year joint development program in 3D semiconductor packaging with IBM. TEL NEXX has collaborated with IBM R&D for many years (as NEXX Systems) to develop new concepts for interposers, lead-free bumping, microbumps, and other cutting-edge interconnect solutions. Now denser packaging and more energy conscious requirements are pushing semiconductor chip designs and equipment to deliver and accommodate more functionality, as 3D structures become a production reality. The program announced today focuses on meeting IBM's rigorous technology requirements through its partners in the Semiconductor Research and Development Alliance. TEL NEXX will contribute its most advanced production tools to the venture, including the Apollo for physical vapor deposition (PVD), the Stratus for electrochemical deposition (ECD), among others, to study both complex substrates and tool design.
Tom Walsh, TEL NEXX President, commented, "The challenges offered through our collaboration with IBM, one of the most distinguished technology innovators in the semiconductor industry, keeps us innovating as a company. The opportunity to work with IBM represents a chance to produce the world's latest, greatest and most production focused technologies. Enhanced Apollo PVD technology promises an economically efficient solution for barrier seed deposition. Stratus ECD will be deployed in developing plating interconnects, among other 3D structures. We're aiming to meet levels of productivity and reliability that solve problems only now being formulated in IBM's advanced labs."
Last year, the Stratus plating platform for 300mm lead-free packaging was qualified to serve the stringent reliability requirements across IBM's product family, including high-end and low-end servers and a wide range of custom logic products. IBM's next generation server products are challenged to demonstrate trouble-free lifetimes of up to twenty years. Meeting that goal requires a near-perfect processing environment provided by the PVD and ECD production tools. The new IBM-TEL NEXX collaboration is squarely aimed at unraveling and solving these types of challenges.
About TEL NEXX: TEL NEXX brings exceptional technical expertise to flip chip and advanced packaging. Our product lines provide the most efficient, yet affordable, systems of their kind and include: Apollo for multi-layer sputter deposition of metals, and Stratus for high throughput electro-deposition of metals. Additional information can be found at: http://www.nexxsystems.com.
Partnership further expands Tapjoy's developer network in entertainment app space
SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tapjoy, Inc. (http://www.tapjoy.com), a mobile advertising and publishing platform, today announced a partnership with Popcornflix(TM), the feature film movie streaming platform owned and operated by Screen Media Ventures, LLC (http://www.popcornflix.com). Popcornflix GOLD(TM) will be the world's first movie-streaming mobile application to utilize virtual rewards to develop and market the Popcornflix GOLD application for Android.
According to Juniper Research[1], strong growth for games and infotainment apps will push mobile entertainment revenues to more than $65 billion annually by 2016, up from $36 billion last year - an average annual increase of 16 percent over five years. Consumer usage trends also indicate huge growth potential for Tapjoy - sessions per DAU are significantly greater in non-gaming apps versus gaming apps.
"Tapjoy's expanded footprint in the entertainment app space will further enhance consumers' day-to-day experience as their mobile app options increase exponentially," said Mihir Shah, Tapjoy CEO. "The expansion will also drive discovery and engagement for consumers and in turn, provide new, targeted opportunities for advertisers and developers. We're excited to work with Screen Media Ventures to introduce Popcornflix to new audiences and extend their reach on a free-to-play platform."
"We see the use of virtual rewards as a way to create 'virtual value' for our content in the increasingly competitive digital world," said Gary Delfiner, senior vice president of Screen Media Ventures. "Mobile app developers have proven that the freemium model works, with many consumers exchanging virtual rewards for digital goods. This is the first application of its kind. We want to continue to keep Popcornflix on the cutting edge."
The agreement marks the latest in a string of collaborations that expands Tapjoy's market reach, as the company further establishes its presence beyond gaming where it already thrives and taps into the growing market of entertainment apps. Popcornflix GOLD will join a growing arsenal of high performing non-gaming apps on the Tapjoy Mobile Value Exchange(TM) model, including TextFree, Appzilla, AppDog and more.
Screen Media Ventures is one of the world's largest independent suppliers of motion pictures worldwide and one of the leading distributors of movies for digital platforms. The integration of the Tapjoy Mobile Value Exchange model will allow Popcornflix users to earn virtual rewards - called "Popcornflix Points" - by engaging in interactive advertising. First arriving on the Android platform in early August, users will receive points when they download the app, and then they will be able to use "Popcornflix Points" they earn to view premium feature content.
About Tapjoy
Tapjoy is a mobile advertising and monetization platform whose Mobile Value Exchange model allows users to select personalized advertisements with which to engage for virtual rewards or premium content. Tapjoy helps unlock mobile joy by empowering users on more than 600 million devices to watch videos, subscribe to services, install applications and participate in other types of advertisements in exchange for virtual rewards they can use in their favorite apps. Tapjoy's turnkey in-app advertising platform helps developers to cost-effectively acquire high-value new users and monetize their applications, while its powerful advertising marketplace lets brand advertisers reach a global mobile audience spanning more than 10,000 applications. Tapjoy is backed by top-tier investors, including J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Rho Ventures, North Bridge Venture Partners, InterWest Partners and D.E. Shaw Ventures. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Santa Barbara, Atlanta, Paris, Dusseldorf, London, Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo. For more information, please visit http://www.tapjoy.com.
About Screen Media Ventures, LLC
Popcornflix(TM) is a service of Screen Media Ventures, LLC, a leading global independent motion picture distribution company with a broad distribution network that includes U.S. and international theatrical, home video, television, cable and new media distribution, with one of the largest independently owned motion picture libraries. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit http://www.screenmedia.net.
Tapjoy and the Tapjoy logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tapjoy, Inc. Popcornflix and Popcornflix GOLD are trademarks of Screen Media Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved. All third party logos and trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
[1] Juniper Research: "Mobile Entertainment Strategies: Business Models & Forecasts 2012-2016
Innovative Social Platform Encourages Employee Activity, Wellness
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Swith2Health Corp. (S2H) launched the S2H Challenge, a social-media based wellness platform designed to assist corporations in incentivizing employees to get moving and get healthy.
For more information and to download the S2H Challenge brochure, visit http://www.s2h.com.
The S2H Challenge motivates employees to become more active by encouraging healthy competition and rewarding participation. S2H Challenge participants wear an S2H pedometer and walk their way to health and rewards.
In addition to creating a fun, active culture on their frontline - the workplace - the S2H Challenge can save participating companies on their bottom line, as well. The S2H Corporate Wellness Challenge allows companies to track and report quantifiable data to a healthcare carrier which, in turn, may result in decreased healthcare costs.
"The S2H Challenge is a low-cost, customized solution that offers a validated technology," said Seth A. Tropper, president and CEO of S2H. "Most healthy lifestyle programs work on the honor system, the S2H Challenge is different. It's patented and proven technology validates physical activity milestones. S2H motivates, educates, and rewards employees for healthy activity."
Best of all, the S2H Challenge works! National Grid launched the program and held a Challenge trial. During an 11-week period, National Grid employees burned over 11 million calories and tracked their weight to lose over 1,400 pounds.
"National Grids pilot program reflects real results," Tropper said. "Over 80 percent of participants maintained or increased their level of physical activity as a result of the program, and over 86 percent of participants are likely or very likely to continue participation beyond the pilot."
When a company takes the Challenge, S2H takes it from there. The technology company creates a custom, branded online Wellness Platform that will successfully entice and engage employees in improving their health and well-being. Additionally, S2H will help companies rally employees to participate with an in-house marketing campaign.
"From setup to management, to reporting and administrative tools, S2H is committed to helping each company launch a Wellness Challenge to motivate employees to get moving and get healthy," Tropper added. "This is a great way to help employees get healthy and improve productivity. The S2H Challenge produces amazing results without a huge investment in company time."
About:
Switch2Health promotes corporate health and wellness through its social-media based S2H Challenge for corporations. Employees join the program, get active and earn exciting rewards. Visit http://www.s2h.com for more information.
BrainPOP Jr. "Movie of the Week" App Now Available in App Store
NEW YORK, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainPOP (http://www.brainpop.com) announces the debut of its BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, available now in the App Store. The app puts award-winning animated, educational content right in kids' hands, no matter where they are.
Within a week of its launch, the app was featured as "New and Noteworthy" in the iTunes App Store, and earned a spot among the top two free apps in the Education category there.
Designed for learners ages 5-9, the app delivers a different BrainPOP Jr. movie every week, plus related features - free. Site subscribers can log in directly from the app to access all BrainPOP Jr. topics, which span Science, Social Studies, Reading, Writing, Math, Health, Arts, and Technology.
BrainPOP Jr. cultivates critical thinking skills and encourages learners to ask questions and make connections. Its gentle, humorous, and relatable characters, Annie and Moby, serve as guides through each subject, empowering students in grades K-3 to form their own ideas.
The Movie of the Week app is easily navigable, enabling kids to further explore what they're learning at school or delve into any other age-appropriate subject they're curious about - on their own and in a safe and trusted environment. The app is fully accessible for the visually impaired and offers closed captioning for the hearing impaired.
"We are thrilled to bring mobile learning to the fingertips of a younger generation of students with the addition of BrainPOP Jr. to the BrainPOP family of apps," said Avraham Kadar, M.D., BrainPOP's Founder and CEO. "By enabling a content-rich experience at home, in the classroom, and on the go, we seek to excite, motivate, and empower children to become constant, life-long learners."
The BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week app is the latest addition to BrainPOP's popular suite of mobile learning apps. Downloaded more than 1.5 million times, BrainPOP's Featured Movie apps offer animated movies and quizzes for upper elementary and middle school students. Versions are available in American English, British English, and Spanish.
The BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week app is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore.
About BrainPOP
BrainPOP(® )(http://www.brainpop.com) creates animated, curricular content that engages students, supports teachers, and bolsters achievement - in classrooms, at home, and on mobile devices. Our award-winning online resources include BrainPOP Jr.( ®) (K-3), BrainPOP, BrainPOP Espanol((TM)), and, for English language learners, BrainPOP ESL((TM)). We are also home to GameUp((TM)), a free educational games portal for the classroom. All of our resources are supported by BrainPOP Educators, a free professional community of nearly 200,000 teachers. BrainPOP sites and mobile learning apps support individual, team, and whole-class learning in traditional, blended, and "flipped" settings. Our content is mapped to Common Core, aligned to academic standards, and easily searchable with our Standards Tool. BrainPOP global sites host more than 11 million visits each month.
Play Marvel Heroes for the First Time at Comic-Con International: San Diego!
Gazillion Entertainment Unveils New Details and First Hands-On Demo for Free-to-Play Marvel Action MMO at San Diego Comic-Con
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gazillion Entertainment, a leading developer, publisher and operator of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games, has announced that the eagerly awaited free-to-play online game Marvel Heroeswill be playable for the first time during Comic-Con International: San Diego at the Marvel Booth # 2329. Marvel Heroes combines the energy of action role-playing games with the breadth and immersion of the MMO genre.
As part of the San Diego Comic-Con, fans will be able to play one of four iconic Marvel characters and experience Marvel Heroes for the first time! Players will battle through the war-torn streets of Mutant Town and Fort Stryker to defeat Magneto and retrieve William Stryker from his clutches. Along the way, players will also get a taste of theextensive loot and costume options for each hero. Developers of the game will be available at the booth to guide players and answer questions during play.
David Brevik, President of Gazillion Entertainment and creator of the legendary smash-hit games Diablo and Diablo II, says: "San Diego Comic-Con is the perfect venue for gamers and Marvel fans to play Marvel Heroes for the first time. Marvel Heroes is a great leap forward for the MMO genre, combining the rapid pace of an action-RPG with the depth of an MMO." David will also be speaking at the Marvel Games Panel at 1:45pm on Saturday, July 14th in Room 6A. During the panel, David will unveil new characters and game content.
During San Diego Comic-Con, fans can also find - and perhaps win - the Tablet of Life and Time, a powerful item in Marvel Heroes. The Tablet has been stolen in a daring raid, and to help get it back the Marvel Heroes Task Force needs you! San Diego Comic-Con attendees will be deputized and issued a unique photo ID badge, then put hot on the trail of the Tablet. Over the course of Comic-Con, as deputies get closer to the Tablet's location, they can win exclusive prizes, including T-shirts and the chance to join the Marvel Heroes Beta. One winner will win the Tablet of Life and Time itself! To start their adventure, attendees should visit the Marvel Booth # 2329 to become deputized and get their mission instructions.
San Diego Comic-Con highlights include:
-- Play as your favorite Marvel Hero and get hands-on for the first time
with the free-to-play Marvel action MMO Marvel Heroes at the Marvel
Booth # 2329
-- Marvel Games Panel at 1:45pm on Saturday, July 14th in Room 6A: Listen
to Gazillion's President David Brevik discuss Marvel Heroes and unveil
new details, characters, and gameplay elements!
-- Contest and Giveaways: Help the Marvel Heroes Task Force find the
Tablet of Life and Time, and win prizes for helping - including a chance
to join the Marvel Heroes Beta! For more information on the contest
rules go to: http://www.marvelheroes.com/contest/sdcc2012
For more information on Marvel Heroes, follow @MMMSociety on Twitter, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/marvelheroes and visit http://www.marvelheroes.com
About Gazillion Entertainment
Gazillion Entertainment is a privately held developer and publisher of free-to-play online games for all ages. Gazillion's games feature revered brands, superior production quality and unmatched gameplay. For more information on Gazillion please visit http://www.gazillion.com.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics). Marvel's strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online. For more information visit http://www.marvel.com.
Content from Sky Movies and Sky Entertainment channels now available live and
on-demand on selected Android devices
Sky customers with compatible Android devices can now enjoy their favourite content
from Sky on-demand through Sky Go. A selection of catch-up content from Sky Movies, Sky 1,
Sky Atlantic, Sky Living and Sky Arts 1 is now available through Sky Go on all compatible
Android devices*.
As part of the latest update to the Android app, new features include:
- Hundreds of VOD [http://www.sky.com/shop/tv/anytime-plus ] Movies
Sky Movies content will for the first time be available on-demand through all
compatible Android devices, in line with customer subscriptions, with hundreds of
popular movies.
- Popular Sky Entertainment channels
Content from Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living and Sky Arts 1 will be available
on-demand through all compatible mobile devices for the first time
- Additional control of Sky account within Sky Go
Customers can now view their Sky package and bill from within Sky Go by a direct
link to the customer service pages
By the end of July an additional update to Sky Go will support the Android operating
system Ice Cream Sandwich on compatible devices, as well as new devices including the
Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy Nexus.
Holly Knill, Product Director of Sky Go, comments:
"With the huge and ever-growing popularity of Android devices in the UK it's fantastic
to make on-demand content from Sky Movies and Sky Entertainment available to Sky customers
for the first time.
"This update means customers can enjoy some of the most popular shows such as Sky
Atlantic's Mad Men, Veep and hundreds of the latest Hollywood blockbusters, whenever suits
them. We hope this update to the service offers extra flexibility to Android users and the
new option of on-demand viewing makes a richer experience for all Sky customers across all
platforms."
The Sky Go Android app, which launched in February on a selection of Android
smartphones, offers eight sports channels including Eurosport in time for the huge summer
of sport, with highlights including the Olympics, the continuing Formula 1(TM) season and
the start of 2012 - 2013 Barclays Premier League. Sky Movies customers can enjoy eleven
Sky Movies channels, as well as hundreds of movies on-demand including Rio and X-Men:
First Class. Beyond Android mobile devices, on-demand content from a range of channels is
also available on Sky Go for PC, laptops, Xbox and iOS devices.
More information on the latest Sky Go app and VOD is available from
sky.com/skygo.
NOTES TO EDITORS
About Sky Go
Sky Go brings together online and mobile TV in a simple service for Sky TV customers
at no extra cost. Available on PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, selected Android
smartphones and Xbox 360, Sky Go allows Sky customers to watch content in line with their
subscription while on the move in the UK and Ireland through a 3G or WiFi connection. Each
Sky home is entitled to register up to two devices, through which they can enjoy access to
live channels and, selected on-demand content.
On computers customers can access up to 40 live TV channels, , including all six Sky
Sports channels, Sky Movies, Sky News, Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Arts, MTV, Disney, G.O.LD,
Nickelodeon, NatGeo, History, Eden and ESPN, supported by an extensive library of
on-demand content. Sky Go is also available to non-Sky TV customers, with monthly
subscriptions priced from GBP15-GBP40.
Compatible iOs mobile devices: iPhone 3GS and above, iPad 1 & 2 and iPod touch 4th
generation.
Compatible Android handsets:
- HTC Desire
- HTC Desire S
- HTC Desire HD
- HTC Incredible S
- HTC Sensation
- HTC Sensation XE
- Samsung Galaxy S
- Samsung Galaxy S2
About Sky
Sky entertains and excites more than 10.5 million homes through the most comprehensive
multichannel, multi-platform television service in the UK and Ireland. Sky continues to
break new ground with its own portfolio of channels: Sky 1 combines its commitment to UK
production with the best of the US; Sky Living pushes ahead with fresh and innovative
entertainment formats; Sky Arts is the UK's only dedicated arts channel brand; Sky
Atlantic is the home to HBO and other iconic drama and comedy, Sky Sports is still raising
the bar in sports broadcasting; Sky News remains a pioneer in television news; and Sky
Movies is leading the way in High Definition and on-demand.
Sky also works with dozens of other broadcasters on the satellite platform, as well as
online and on mobile through the ground-breaking Sky Go service. Sky has also led the UK
into the age of high definition television, launched Europe's first 3DTV channel, Sky 3D,
and offers customer even more flexibility and choice through Sky Anytime+, its
internet-delivered video on demand service. Since launching Sky Broadband and Sky Talk in
2006, the company has also been the UK's fastest-growing home communications provider.
Sky believes in making a wider contribution to the communities in which it operates,
not least by increasing participation in, and access to, the arts, supporting grassroots
sports, and taking positive action on the environment.
Source: BSkyB
Media contact details: Amy Holland | Consumer PR | Amy.holland@bskyb.com | +44(0)20-7032-1498
;
Shoma Amin| Consumer PR| Shoma.Amin@bskyb.com | +44(0)20-7032-8606
Live Out A Fantasy Life And Enter To Win One Of Nine Fantasy Prize Packages In The "Welcome to Rekall" Sweepstakes
CULVER CITY, Calif., July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever wish you could be a sports anchor, behind the scenes at ESPN? A Rock Star, chilling with Green Day? A fashionista, hanging with Heidi Klum? A professional videogamer? A Club DJ? A secret agent? Now, Rekall will give moviegoers the chance to live out their fantasies.
In the new movie Total Recall, in theaters August 3rd, an ordinary factory worker visits Rekall - the company that can give you real memories of a fantastic life. In Sony Pictures Entertainment's "Welcome to Rekall" sweepstakes at http://www.WelcomeToRekall.com, moviegoers will get their chance to bring the Rekall experience to life with a fantasy sweepstakes package.
In addition, all visitors to the site will be able to link their Facebook profiles to their entry to receive a personalized Rekall video, detailing the story of their brand new memories and successful Rekall experience, which they can share with their friends on Facebook.
With nine different categories to choose from, moviegoers will enter to win a premium prize package with top partners:
-- The Sports Anchor winner will spend the day at ESPN headquarters to get
the full experience of a day in studio, provided by ESPN
-- The Rock Star winner will hang with Green Day, attend a sound check and
receive backstage access provided by Pandora
-- The Fashionista winner will meet Heidi Klum and her stylist in Los
Angeles, sponsored by AOL
-- The Secret Agent winner will attend the Stiletto Spy School or the MI6
Academy, sponsored by Yahoo! Movies
-- The UFC Champion winner, sponsored by UFC, will train with pro fighters
and sit octagonside with the trainer
-- The Celebrity winner will live like a celebrity in Los Angeles and
attend a red carpet event, sponsored by Wonderwall
-- The DJ winner will receive DJ lessons from a high-profile DJ, sponsored
by Complex
-- The Video Gamer winner will travel to Microsoft headquarters to meet a
game developer and receive the chance to battle it out with a pro,
sponsored by Microsoft
-- And the Millionaire winner will receive 1,000,000 Sony Rewards points,
sponsored by Sony Rewards. With Sony Rewards, members can get rewarded
for doing the things they already love - like going to the movies,
playing games, sharing and more. The points can be used to redeem for
the latest Sony electronics, movies, music and games - and even
once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
In addition, there will be "Welcome to Rekall" experiences in New York, Los Angeles and at Comic-Con. At these special kiosks, users will be able to choose their Rekall experience and receive a photo badge of themselves experiencing the Rekall-provided memory.
Commenting on the announcement, Marc Weinstock, president of Worldwide Marketing for Sony Pictures, said, "Blurring the line between fantasy and reality and questioning what is real versus what is imagined is at the heart of this movie and our campaign. Through welcometorekall.com, moviegoers get a true taste of the Total Recall experience as they vie for real and unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to live out their own fantasies."
Total Recall is an action thriller about reality and memory, inspired anew by the famous short story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale" by Philip K. Dick. Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), even though he's got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) whom he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life - real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police - controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston) - there is no one Quaid can trust, except possibly a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) working for the head of the underground resistance (Bill Nighy). The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate. The film is directed by Len Wiseman. The screenplay is by Kurt Wimmer and Mark Bomback and the screen story is by Ronald Shusett & Dan O'Bannon and Jon Povill and Kurt Wimmer. The producers are Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in more than 159 countries. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com/
SOURCE Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment
CONTACT: Steve Elzer, Senior Vice President, Media Relations, +1-310-244-7142, steve_elzer@spe.sony.com
Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage in Capital District
- Company expands local 4G LTE network for residents, businesses and visitors
- Part of ongoing nationwide deployment of high-speed data network
- 4G LTE now available to more than two-thirds of U.S. population in more than 300 markets
ALBANY, N.Y., July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Altamont, Berne, Brunswick, Clifton Park, Coeymans, Cohoes, Delanson, Delmar, Galway, Knox and Westerlo, further expanding coverage on the high-speed wireless data network the company launched locally in August 2011.
4G LTE lets Verizon Wireless customers use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to use their 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, notebooks, laptop modems and mobile hotspots to experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
"We've always believed the best wireless devices deserve the best wireless network," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless in Upstate New York. "People everywhere are increasingly relying on their tablets, smartphones and apps to stay organized, connected and entertained. Our investment here in Upstate New York and across the country has kept us ahead of this consumer trend and underscores our belief that 4G LTE delivers the best value to customers by maximizing the performance of their wireless devices."
Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.4 billion on its Upstate New York network since 2000, including more than $158 million in 2011, to increase coverage and capacity on behalf of its customers.
The company's 4G LTE network is currently available to two-thirds of the U.S. population in more than 300 markets nationwide.
When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE.
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: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno; or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com
ProGaming Platforms to Utilize Technology For Human Resources and Security Applications
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 5, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
ProGaming Platforms Corp. (OTCBB:PPTF), a developer of a commercial multiplayer online
gaming and reward processing software platform, announced today that the company intends
to apply its platform to serve additional functions related to the measurement and
analysis of human behavior.
The platform, which is currently used to accurately record the progress and results of
real-time, multiplayer online games, can similarly be applied to measure and compare the
performance of multiple individuals in a wide variety of real-life simulations.
Such complex virtual and constructive simulations can be utilized for training as well
as evaluation purposes, particularly in the fields of security and human resources.
ProGaming's platform can be applied to analyze the human behavior of simulation
participants, and can compare the behaviors of multiple participants across a variety of
simulated circumstances and challenges.
"The ability to apply the proprietary ProGaming platform across multiple industries,
including the hi-tech and security sectors has the potential to add tremendous value to
our system, and can open doors to numerous business development channels," said Boaz
Lowenstein, Chief Executive Officer of ProGaming Platforms. "The system accurately
measures human behavior in real-time, and this functionality can have significant
commercial applications."
About ProGaming
ProGaming is the ultimate gaming platform for the internet's ultimate games.
ProGaming's platform automatically and accurately determines game winners from an
unlimited pool of players, and automatically pays monetary reward payouts. The platform
can be integrated into any existing billing system, can be licensed by any online gaming
provider, and can sit on any third-party server.
This letter contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933 as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, based on current
expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of ProGamig
Platforms Corp., and its technologies. In evaluating such statements, prospective
investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this
release, as actual results may differ materially from those indicated. ProGaming Platforms
Corp. public filings may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov.
Gamesys: Variety is the Spice of Life... And Bingo
LONDON, July 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Jackpotjoy's latest big money bingo winner found that her triumph came just as she
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GAMESYS
The Gamesys Group was founded by Noel Hayden in April 2001 with a small team of
developers. The aim was to build a profitable online entertainment business providing a
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Linktone Acquires Online News and Information Portal Okezone.com
Announces Completion of Incorporation of Indonesian Media Distribution Company and Relocation of Principal Executive Offices from Shanghai, China to Singapore
New Initiatives Further Company's Geographic Expansion Efforts
SINGAPORE, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Linktone Ltd. (NASDAQ: LTON), a provider of media and entertainment content and services in key strategic markets in Asia, today announced the acquisition of Okezone.com (http://www.okezone.com), a Bahasa Indonesian online portal focused on delivering breaking news, as well as entertainment, information and video content. With a staff of over 100 reporters and editors, Okezone.com provides real-time coverage of major events. It has become Indonesia's third most popular news and entertainment website and is growing rapidly in markets such as Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Japan and the United States. Linktone acquired Okezone.com from PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk ("MNC"), the Company's indirect majority shareholder.
In addition, Linktone completed the incorporation of PT InnoForm in Indonesia, which will focus on media content distribution services. PT Innoform, a variable interest entity ("VIE") controlled by a subsidiary of Linktone, will distribute a variety of media content throughout Indonesia, across all platforms including free and pay TV, online, home video and cinema. In addition, this VIE will facilitate distribution of MNC-owned content and pay TV channels to markets outside Indonesia.
Linktone also announced that its Board of Directors has approved the relocation of the Company's principal executive offices from Shanghai, China to The Republic of Singapore. Linktone's new principal executive offices are now located at 39 MacTaggart Road, Singapore 368084.
Mr. Hary Tanoesoedibjo, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Linktone stated, "These recent changes to our business are in line with our efforts to transform Linktone from a China-focused provider of mobile value-added services into a multi-platform media distributor serving the entire pan-Asian region.
The acquisition of Okezone.com expands our Indonesian business beyond the mobile arena, providing Linktone with an immediate online presence and another digital platform to engage Indonesian audiences. With an average of 150 million page views and 25 million unique visitors per month, Okezone.com is already a popular source of news and other content for web users in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world. I believe that we can leverage Okezone.com's popularity to help expand our reach among both consumers and content owners, diversify our revenue base and grow our business across a wider range of end markets in Indonesia.
"The move of our principal executive offices from Shanghai to Singapore will allow us to better pursue growth opportunities outside China, especially in the highly populous ASEAN region. This move also enables Linktone to more effectively address the needs of our partners in other targeted countries throughout the region."
Mr. Tanoesoedibjo concluded, "The incorporation of PT InnoForm in Indonesia is a significant milestone against our goal of making Linktone a leading regional media content distributor. InnoForm's collaboration with the MNC group gives the Company access to a sizeable portfolio of highly rated Indonesian TV content and channels, which further enhances InnoForm's multi-platform, multi-territory distribution strategy with multi-origin media content."
Collectively, the acquisition of Okezone.com, the incorporation of PT InnoForm and the relocation of our principal executive offices represent important progress toward our goal of geographic diversification and expansion of our suite of services and products to create a more valuable offering for media producers and consumers across content platforms."
ABOUT LINKTONE LTD.
Linktone Ltd. is a provider of rich and engaging services and content to a wide range of traditional and new media consumers and enterprises in Mainland China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore. Linktone focuses on media, entertainment, communication and edutainment products, which are promoted through the company's strong nationwide distribution networks, integrated service platforms and multiple marketing sales channels, as well as through the networks of leading mobile operators in Mainland China and Indonesia.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar statements. The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks related to: the risk that Linktone will not be able to realize meaningful returns from investments it makes, including its acquisitions or strategic partnerships, or may be required to record provisions for impairments in the value of the Company's investments; risks associated with Linktone's growth strategy, including competition in the markets in which it operates, Linktone's ability to further expand into new markets such as the Indonesian value-added services market or the market for entertainment and edutainment products in Southeast Asia, as well as possible changes in the policies of telecommunication regulators and telecom network operators in China and Indonesia or in other laws and regulations, such as tax laws, which could adversely affect Linktone's financial condition and results of operations; the effect of the share repurchase program, if any, on the trading price of Linktone's ADSs; the risk that Linktone will not be able to effectively manage entities that it acquires or effectively utilize their resources; and the risks outlined in Linktone's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form F-1 and annual report on Form 20-F. Linktone does not undertake any obligation to update this forward-looking information, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Lee Roth
linktone@thepiacentegroup.com
Tel: +1 212-481-2050
Latinia Extends its Multichannel Alert Products to TV Banking
BARCELONA, July 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
"The success of the now-ubiquitous "apps" has opened up a whole new world of
possibilities which reach far beyond smartphones; applications, and consequently their
inseparable push alert systems, have found a natural extension of their original value
prop in the smart televisions' ecosystem. Here at Latinia, we have chosen to focus our
innovation efforts at the communication's extreme, launching the world's first
multi-platform TV Banking notification's system through our LIMSP(c) multichannel delivery
products", says Marc Alcon, Latinia's head of technology.
"It involves a concept similar to that of the smartphone: in the same way that apps
have revolutionized our interactions with the smartphone terminal, Smart TV applications
will completely change our interactions with the medium of television. Applying the logic
of notifications to another kind of smart device in conjunction with smartphone push alert
know-how complements our multichannel DNA, which ranges from more conventional text or
electronic messages to highly innovative direct messaging on Twitter or smart messaging,
such as push notifications or TV Banking alerts", adds Alcon.
"Media convergence, which is our direction of travel, encourages the use of
multichannel products such as ours, where we deliver to each channel what it potentially
can and should receive, while at the same time informing and redirecting the customer to
the channel where he can consume the remaining content. A notification on a Smart TV
screen indicating that there is content waiting to be opened on a tablet or a mobile is
the best example of this", explains the head of innovation at the Catalan software
company.
"Of course, even though the way we consume television content is changing radically,
from family gatherings around a single device towards individualized viewing, televisions
will never offer the same intimate consumer experience as telephone do. For that reason,
it is vital to understand the nature and profile of the services we're developing. We do
not send content to a screen showing the description and amount of a retail financial
service; rather, we send a notification that a transaction has taken place and it is
available for the customer to view it. In this sense, the notification is, above all, a
message courier service", stresses Alcon.
The various delivery channels that can be used for push notifications require the
relevant entity to possess in-depth knowledge of the customer's so-called "consumer
moment"; an understanding of context will give rise to infinite opportunities to generate
hugely rewarding consumer experiences. The customer is surrounded by an array of spatial
and temporal variables and TV content options - whatever she may be watching - which also
make the extension of alerts into real-time cross-selling offerings a very natural value
prop", concludes the software company's head of technology.
KeyPoint Technologies Announces the Launch of Adaptxt Beta Version 1.0 for Android Tablets
HYDERABAD, July 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
The Adaptxt Keyboard For Tablet Has A New "Ergonomically" Designed Keyboard Layout
KeyPoint Technologies, a pioneer in developing innovative user-interface products
targeting a wide range of mobile and connected platforms, announced the launch of Adaptxt
beta version 1.0 for Android tablets, powered by Predictive Text2.0 that is designed to
learn and adapt to the users writing style and allows the user to write more with minimal
keystrokes. It provides highly accurate and relevant text prediction, error-correction and
auto-correction inputs by combining the best of artificial intelligence and computing
technology.
Users can now choose between split and standard keyboard layouts; the Adaptxt Keyboard
for tablet has a new "Ergonomically" designed keyboard layout, which makes typing with two
hands a breeze. The repositionable suggestion bar has been specifically designed for
heads-up and heads-down users; the suggestion bar can be adjusted as per the user's
preference.
Adaptxt's 'Learn from Socials' based personalization feature provides users an
excellent typing experience. It learns user's unique writing style from social profiles
like Facebook, Twitter as well as their SMS messages and contacts.
This beta version offers its users a quick and efficient new feature ATR - Automatic
Text Replacement - that allows users to assign a certain text or phrase as a shortcut and
enables them to retrieve and text the entire phrase with a simple tap using the ATR
shortcuts.
Adaptxt quickly wrapped up a bonus treat for its users with its handwriting
recognition feature. It is an experimental handwriting feature to boost quick input from
users.
Adaptxt for tablet supports 50+ language add-ons and 35+ industry specific add-ons
which are free to download from Google Play store.
Commenting on the launch of Adaptxt beta version 1.0 for Android Tablets, Mr. Sumit
Goswami, CEO, KeyPoint Technologies said, "We have been expanding horizons with Adaptxt(R)
Tablet beta 1.0 for Android. Adaptxt has been consistently evolving for the best since its
inception. With the rising popularity of Android tablets, it was only a matter of time
till we expanded our expertise from smart phones to tablets. We believe in offering our
users with a versatile text input solution that isn't device dependent".
KeyPoint Technologies (KPT) [http://adaptxt.com/adaptxtlive/kpt ] combines best of
linguists and computing technology and enables OEMs, operators and developers to increase
the quality of their text input engine across various platforms with reduced cost.
OpenAdaptxt [http://www.openadaptxt.org ]TM is dedicated towards developing a global,
open, next-generation text input platform and standard.
Privately owned, we are headquartered in Scotland and have offices in India and the
US. We operate globally serving partners in key markets such as North America, Europe, and
Asia Pacific with a passionate team of 100+ employees located in many different countries.
Primary Media Contact: Karthikk Chellappa, karthikk.chellappa@ketchumsampark.com,
91-9392528881
Secondary Media Contact: Vinay Kumar, vinay.kumar@ketchumsampark.com, 91-984433222
Well, nobody's perfect. But everyone at Our Media Group
[http://www.ourmediagroup.se/english ] likes to think we're pretty good at getting your
attention - and helping you get the attention of your clients.
That's why Our Media Group has put together this press release as a kind of template
for how to get it right. As you read on, see if you can spot some of the ways in which
we've optimised this release. (And if you get stuck, the answers are below).
It seems to be a fact of life on the internet that if you can't be seen, you don't
exist. Although that sounds harsh, the reality of how search engines scale results based
on algorithms is now widely known. So if your content doesn't rank highly, then your
business will likely suffer as a result.
A study by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) discovered that the number
of internet users across the globe has now exceeded two billion, with 93% of online
experiences beginning with a search engine. Online marketing is expected to grow to a $20
billion industry in 2012.
Our Media Group was established in 2009 specifically with the purpose of helping our
clients achieve the best Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
[http://www.ourmediagroup.se/english/english-services ] and social media marketing
possible. We work closely with clients to obtain a brief list of powerful keywords and
improve website content based on online search trends and client expectations. In fact,
we'll even edit the code of a website to ensure that keywords are appropriately emphasised
and that links to and from a client's webpage show that it is of interest to relevant
Google queries.
Our Media Group also provides services such as:
- e-Commerce website production
- Targeted email marketing to customers
- Management of sponsored link campaigns
- Google AdWords advertising.
- Social media campaigns
"Our vision is to be the best in cost effective search engine optimization, Internet
marketing and sales. Creativity, results and whole-hearted commitment are important
catchwords in our programme", says Marcus Magnusson, co-founder and partner at Our Media
Group.
In order for this press release to have maximum SEO impact, we've chosen a short,
tweet-able (and retweet-able) headline. We've kept the content focused and uncomplicated.
We've used anchor text sparingly, incorporated some bullet points and included figures on
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Contact: Marcus Magnusson: marcus(at)ourmediagroup.se, tel: +46-73-358-0007
Revolutionary Free Mobile Conferencing Service Launches in UK
LONDON, July 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Neutrino Networks Ltd, a UK registered company based in the City of London and backed
by private equity firm Creditas Capital Plc, today formally announced the public launch of
its remarkably unique, feature rich and patent pending mobile conferencing service.
http://www.mobileconference.co, is no ordinary tele-conferencing service: it's
both cost and commitment free, avoiding contracts, commitment and all the costs of
traditional corporate services, yet also avoids the typically undisclosed high cost of
calling 'free' conferencing services on 0844 numbers (costing up to 41p per minute from a
mobile). Caller's simply pay their mobile operator's standard charges to dial in to the
bridge - which itself operates on a UK mobile number.
The new service is set to revolutionise conferencing by adding unique features and
driving down costs at an important time when conferencing is in demand due to the
necessity for firms to cut travel and meeting costs and the desire to cut carbon
emissions.
In an industry first, calls are recorded then transcribed by hand within an ISO-9001
Government Bonded secure facility and streamed with audio textural synchronisation using
the firms' patent pending technology - all of which is also completely free, adding around
GBP3 per minute of extra business value to each call.
CEO and ex-licensed mobile operator, Lee Jones, explains:
"We're very excited because our innovative service is a world first and is a real
boost for UK businesses that use conferencing services.
"Whilst being free: the service includes all the bells and whistles you would expect
with a high-end corporate service, including unlimited call recording, desktop
sharing/online collaboration. Mobile users can access our service using our free App which
works seamlessly across iPhone, BlackBerry and Android smart phones. Non-mobile callers
will shortly be able to dial into any conference completely free using the internet!
"This all runs on our licensed telecommunications network - which we own outright."
Using this innovative service is also unsurprisingly simple: by sending an SMS to
07924 77 0000 containing nothing but an email address, the user receives an instant and
unique PIN for immediate, secure mobile conferencing. It's as simple as that!
Penclic Mouse[TM]- A Smart Computer Mouse for a Smart Computer User
STOCKHOLM, July 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Think about all that has happened since the 80's. Telephones are now mobile, music is
digital and the Internet is taken for granted. Most products have been refined, improved
and extensively developed over the years. The humble computer mouse has not been lucky
enough to have had the same treatment, until now!
Penclic Mouse[TM]- Faster and better with a sleek design.
Penclic [http://www.penclic.se/?lang=en ] takes the computer mouse to the next level.
Penclic combine innovative Swedish design and cutting edge technology into their mouses,
giving an amazing new user experience.
The Penclic Mouse enables the extension of our body movements and harnesses the
natural power and dexterity in our fingers and hands. This creates a healthy and natural
working position. Endless clicking and unnecessary cursor movements are a thing of the
past whilst using the streamlined and efficient Penclic Mouse. Penclic's innovative pen
grip counteracts the health problems, like Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), obtained from
using a traditional computer mouse.
The end result is a stylish, ergonomic and highly practical mouse which can be
utilised by all people in demanding professions, or by everyday users at home. You will be
positively surprised by the amazing user experience provided by the Penclic Mouse.
Exact results in less time.
The Penclic Mouse looks, feels and moves like a pen. The smooth pen-grip provides a
cursor experience like no other. Penclic Mouse is so responsive and intuitive that it
almost feels like the mouse itself predicts where you are planning to move the cursor.
Penclic Mouse will allow users to be more exact and precise which leads to better results
in less time.
Create a perfect working position.
Penclic Mouse creates a relaxed and natural working position. It allows your forearm
to rest on the work surface which contributes to less pain. The cursor can be moved all
over the computer screen quickly and effectively. The Penclic Mouse allows the user to
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ThinLinc Selected as Preferred Solution for Accessing Remote HPC 3D Applications
LINKÖPING, Sweden, July 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Cendio AB [http://www.cendio.com ] today announces a new and exciting user of its
flagship product ThinLinc. It is a manufacturing organization in Beijing, China that has
selected Cendio's ThinLinc Linux Terminal Server [http://www.cendio.com/products/thinlinc
] solution for remote access to their demanding 3D OpenGL applications.
"We are very pleased to welcome another OpenGL/VirtualGL customer to the ThinLinc
[http://www.cendio.com/products/thinlinc ] user community. This customer had an immediate
need to find a solution for secure and remote access to their demanding HPC 3D OpenGL
applications, that we together could solve" - says Johan Igheimer, CEO at Cendio. Igheimer
continues; "The fact that this sale also has been handled by our new partner Beijing
Hotsim Technology Co., Ltd makes this order even more exciting."
Cendio's flagship product ThinLinc [http://www.cendio.com/products/thinlinc ] provides
features which are not available in any other Linux Terminal Server
[http://www.cendio.com/products/thinlinc ] solution on the market. ThinLinc offers
high-performance remote HPC-based 3D OpenGL graphics rendering, audio/video streaming,
fully supported Flash and many more features that are required by the Terminal Server
[http://www.cendio.com/products/thinlinc ] users of today. ThinLinc is a software-based
thin client solution supporting all major Linux distributions, as well as Solaris on
Sparc.
About Beijing Hotsim Technology Co., Ltd
Beijing Hotsim Technology Co., Ltd is a system integration company with a focus on HPC
(high performance computing) and cloud computing. Hotsim works in close cooperation with
IBM, HP, SGI and other hardware vendors. Hotsim is also a partner of Platform and
Eucalyptus. Hotsim's customers include aerospace, aeronautics, manufacturing and the oil
industry.
Cendio is an enterprise software company offering a Linux Terminal Server solution to
enable server-based computing. Organizations use Cendio's product, ThinLinc, to virtualize
desktops and applications. Cendio helps users access enterprise and mission-critical
applications running on a broad range of Linux/Unix, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Virtual
Desktops (VDI) platforms. Cendio ThinLinc customers include DTU - Technical University of
Denmark, Uppsala University, UERJ - Rio De Janeiro state University, Saab Aerosystems, SCA
and Wärtsilä.
MTS and Acision Triumph With Win at 2012 Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards for Text Messaging Innovation
READING, England, July 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Launch of Acision Message Plus (SMS Pro) at MTS leads to success in Global Telecoms
Business' consumer service innovation category
Acision, the global leader in mobile messaging, and its customer Mobile TeleSystems
OJSC ("MTS" - NYSE: MBT), the leading telecommunications provider in Russia and the CIS,
are pleased to announce their success at the Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards
winning in the Consumer Service category. Acision and MTS were jointly honoured for the
Text Messaging Innovation Award for the deployment of Acision Message Plus (SMS Pro) at
the operator. The awards, in their sixth year, are designed to honour innovative projects
that involve at least one telecoms operator and vendor.
Acision Message Plus enables MTS' customers to enjoy innovative, personalised
messaging services, such as SMS forwarding, SMS auto-reply and creation of SMS back up
(archiving). Acision Message Plus, which MTS commercially named SMS Pro, was developed to
enhance the traditional text messaging experience for users, while enabling them to
actively control and personalise content, providing MTS with additional messaging revenue
and differentiation in a highly competitive market.
Alan Burkitt-Gray, editor of Global Telecoms Business, said: "Since we started the
innovation awards in 2007, we have made it our mission to celebrate the work that vendors
and operators in the industry are doing together to develop innovative projects in order
to better serve the industry's end customers. Congratulations to Acision and MTS who
demonstrated this with their consumer focussed text messaging solution which enables the
operator to enrich the text messaging experience and offers the consumer a solution which
means they can take SMS to another level, giving them more choice and putting them in the
driving seat on text personalisation."
Acision and MTS share a long standing relationship; the Acision Message Plus
architecture was implemented whilst ensuring seamless integration with the existing
Acision SMSC in place at MTS. As a result of the highly-scalable, high-capacity
infrastructure of the solution, MTS can continually extend its SMS Pro messaging
capability and design and launch innovative new messaging services for its subscribers,
which will increase loyalty by giving consumers more choice over the services they adopt.
Vasyl Latsanych, VP Marketing at MTS, stated: "More than 90% of our subscribers are
sending traditional short messages, but with the growing penetration of mobile internet
and instant messaging services, the users are expecting increasingly higher requirements
for the ordinary SMS service. SMS Pro allows our subscribers to manage short messages the
same way they do with email, but outstrips Over-The-Top (OTT) solutions in terms of
functionality and usability (comfort). This statement is proven by the demand: the number
of the service users has doubled over the past three months - on average SMS Pro users
send 3.5 times more SMS."
Jorgen Nilsson, Chief Executive at Acision, commented, "We are delighted to be
recognised for the second year running at the Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards.
It is a great honour to receive this award for text innovation, especially at a time when
we hear so much in the news about the pressures on text messaging services and revenues.
As we continue to expand our portfolio of messaging services to prolong the lifecycle of
text, particularly personalised messaging services such as Group Messaging, Black / White
listing, Auto-Reply and Auto-Signature, we can not only drive additional revenue for
mobile operators but also ensure easier access through our cloud delivery model which
provides connectivity to the Acision Cloud Service Store, hosting a catalogue of new,
innovative services."
Russell Grahame, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe and Russia,
Acision, said, "This accolade proves that we are continuing to develop communication
solutions which not only help operators maximise and unlock revenue streams through text
messaging services, but that are ultimately designed to benefit the end customer by
enriching their messaging experience, giving them better services and making their lives
easier."
About Acision
As the global leader in mobile messaging, Acision connects the world by powering
relevant, seamless messaging services, which enrich the mobile communications experience
and create new opportunities for carriers and enterprises across the world. For more
information, visit Acision at http://www.acision.com
About Mobile TeleSystems
Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS") is the leading telecommunications group in Russia,
Eastern Europe and Central Asia, offering mobile and fixed voice, broadband, pay TV as
well as content and entertainment services in one of the world's fastest growing regions.
Including its subsidiaries, the Group services over 100 million mobile subscribers. The
Group has been awarded GSM licenses in Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Belarus, a
region that boasts a total population of more than 230 million. Since June 2000, MTS'
Level 3 ADRs have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol MBT).
Additional information about the MTS Group can be found at http://www.mtsgsm.com.
New HD Ultra Wide Format Scanner Series From Contex
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 4, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Now Offers 48-bit Color Processing, 8-inch-per-second Scanning; Comes Standard with
1200 dpi, GB Ethernet
Contex, the world's leading developer of wide format scanning and imaging solutions,
today announces a host of enhancements to the HD Ultra wide format scanner series.
Released less than a year ago to rave reviews, the HD Ultra raises the bar even higher
with unprecedented speed, color accuracy, and imaging processing. The wide format device
now scans at an astounding 8 inches per second in color, or 642 ISO A0 documents per hour
-- clocking in at twice the speed of its competitors. New color spaces, with color
accuracy ensured by X-Rite, give users additional options to represent scanned colors. The
full 48-bit color image processing feature also delivers unmatched image reproduction.
Watch the HD Ultra in action at http://www.contex.com/video.
"We are delivering the fastest, most advanced wide format scanners in the market at
competitive prices," states Morten Nielsen, Product Manager, Contex A/S. "The new HD Ultra
with Adobe RGB and additional color spaces sets new standards for quality in wide format
scanning. This is a tremendous advantage in productivity for our customers."
New Color Spaces with X-Rite for Color Accuracy
The HD Ultra boasts new color spaces, Adobe RGB and Device RGB. Adobe RGB, the preferred
choice of many color professionals, allows for differences in very bright and saturated
colors. Device RGB delivers colors as they are scanned, maintaining all the variations
registered by the scanner. The default sRGB color space transforms the scanned colors into
the sRGB standard, resulting in vivid images. Color accuracy with the HD Ultra is ensured
with X-Rite ICC profiles.
Additionally, the new HD Ultra provides unparalleled color reproduction with full
48-bit color processing, unlike the traditional 48-bit capture and 24-bit processing from
other scanners. It also produces both the 24-bit (processed from 48-bit) and the full
48-bit raw image TIFF files. The greater bit-depth--delivering more than 280 trillion
colors versus only millions--gives users unprecedented control over the scanned image.
Pricing and Availability
The new HD Ultra is available in six models. Users can choose color or monochrome
models with varying scanning speeds and width. All models are fully upgradable and come
standard with 1200 dpi and GB Ethernet.
The HD Ultra is also available as an MFP, which turns a user's large-format printer
into a copier, while saving space.
The new HD Ultra begins shipping in July. Pre-orders are available through Contex's
distribution channel. For more information about HD Ultra, view http://www.contex.com/video [http://www.contex.com/view. ] For Contex wide format scanning
solutions in general, visit http://www.contex.com You may also call +1-703-964-9850 in
the U.S or +45-48-14-11-22 at the headquarters in Europe.
About Contex
As the world's largest developer and producer of large format imaging solutions,
Contex leads the market with innovative technology and advanced scan and copy software
applications. Over the years, Contex scanners have received numerous awards from leading
trade publications and analyst firms including Cadalyst, Wide-Format Imaging, and BERTL.
Sold worldwide in more than 90 countries, Contex solutions are recognized in a wide range
of industries for reliability, value, high performance, and superb image quality. For more
information, please visit http://www.contex.com.