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Timesys LinuxLink Bundled with Freescale Vybrid(TM) Controller Solutions

LinuxLink PRO selected as the Linux software development system for Vybrid VF series devices

PITTSBURGH, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Timesys Corporation (http://www.timesys.com), provider of the industry's most-easy-to-use and affordable embedded Linux products and expert professional services, today announced that Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) is expected to offer Timesys LinuxLink PRO Edition as the default software development option for its Vybrid controller solutions. With this relationship, Vybrid controller solutions customers will have access to a full featured runtime software platform, including unmetered expert support.

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Timesys LinuxLink PRO Edition is the industry's first and only offering that combines the power and flexibility of both a cloud-based infrastructure and desktop environment to enable developers to design, configure and deploy a hybrid embedded Linux and RTOS platform, utilizing Freescale's MQX(TM) real-time operating system (RTOS).

Freescale Vybrid controller solutions are designed to dramatically simplify development of applications that need rich, human-machine interfaces (HMI) and connectivity, as well as deterministic real-time control and response capabilities such as building/home automation and control; industrial automation; point-of-sale systems; medical devices, such as patient monitors; smart energy equipment, including energy meters and data concentrators; and appliances. With LinuxLink PRO Edition, Freescale customers will have the ability to leverage Vybrid's unique, asymmetrical multiprocessing architecture and easily build applications using both Linux and MQX RTOS. The cloud-based, innovative architecture provides an easy-to-use wizard that dramatically simplifies the development of a comprehensive, customized software platform for a multi-OS environment. The unmetered, expert support that is included with LinuxLink PRO Edition gives customers the timely help needed to resolve any issues in building and booting their custom applications.

Vybrid controller software developers will also have access to Timesys' complete array of professional services, enabling them to significantly accelerate their development schedules and reduce overall project costs.

The LinuxLink PRO Edition for Vybrid processors includes:

    --  Cloud- and desktop-based, easy-to-use system which enables developers to
        configure, build, and deploy a customized, hybrid Linux/Freescale MQX
        RTOS software platform
    --  Eclipse-based TimeStorm IDE for target-based Linux application
        development and debugging
    --  Unmetered support for build and boot issues
    --  Free SDKs and demo code to help jumpstart application development
    --  LinuxLink Advice Engine and Update Engine to help developers stay
        up-to-speed on the latest code options
    --  Optional Premium Support and Software Development Services
"We are committed to providing our customers innovative solutions including hardware, software, tools and support, so they can maximize their productivity and minimize time to market," said John Weil, Segment Marketing & Operations manager for Freescale's Industrial Microcontroller & Multi-market business. "The availability of the LinuxLink PRO Edition from Timesys for Vybrid processors helps to ensure that our customers can build optimized applications using the unique architecture of the Vybrid controller series. Timesys's approach to building a custom Linux-based product is very intuitive and enables our customers to start value-add development work on their projects right away."

"Timesys has been supporting a wide variety of Freescale processors over the last few years to help engineering teams reduce development time, lower risks and the costs associated with building products around Freescale silicon," said Atul Bansal, CEO at Timesys. "Having LinuxLink as the default Linux option for Vybrid controller completely fits with our focus on providing innovative offerings designed to change how embedded Linux projects are built and delivered."

Availability: LinuxLink for Vybrid controllers will be available in December, 2012.

About Timesys

Timesys is the provider of LinuxLink, a high-productivity software development framework that dramatically simplifies and speeds up embedded Linux application development. The LinuxLink framework includes the Linux kernel, cross-toolchain, application development IDE, an award winning build system called Factory, a vast library of middleware packages, software stacks and libraries, documentation and expert technical support. LinuxLink enables development teams to consistently build and maintain a custom, open source embedded Linux platform through regularly updated Linux sources, proven middleware packages, and a scriptable GNU-based build environment. LinuxLink reduces the time, resources, risk and cost associated with building a product based on open source Linux. For more information, visit http://www.timesys.com.

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CONTACT: Theresa Kisha, +1-412-325-6362, theresa.kisha@timesys.com

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

AutoTrader.com Launches Privacy Shield Nationwide To Further Protect Private Seller Customer Privacy On AutoTrader.com

AutoTrader.com completes successful test pilot of the Privacy Shield(TM) product and will launch the product nationwide on June 15, 2012

ATLANTA, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, is launching the Privacy Shield(TM) product nationwide after a successful year-long test pilot. Privacy Shield(TM) helps private sellers keep their personal contact information private, yet still connect anonymously to shoppers by telephone and email.

"Protecting our private sellers is very important to us. ControlBox is another step to providing a safe and secure selling experience," said Alex Hudmon, Director of Consumer Sales at AutoTrader.com. "We want our customers to see AutoTrader.com as an industry leader by providing tools to insure a safer marketplace."

AutoTrader.com launched the Privacy Shield(TM) product which is delivered with ControlBox technology products that puts privacy control in the hands of the sellers and provides them with tools to manage their calls and emails. In February, AutoTrader.com announced an equity investment in ControlBox.com. During the test pilot, Privacy Shield(TM) was successfully introduced in 32 percent of American markets, prompting the decision to expand the offering nation-wide starting on June 15th, 2012. Provided as part of certain private seller packages or purchased as an enhancement, Privacy Shield(TM) blocked more than 100,000 unwanted messages over a three-month period, confirming the benefits of this innovative technology to protect phone numbers and email addresses, two variables that can be used to uniquely identify an individual.

"The decision by Autotrader.com to make Privacy Shield(TM) available nationally affirms the vision and privacy philosophies of our ControlBox.com team," says an elated Steven McAuley, CEO of ControlBox.com. "We respect the fact that there is an increasing demand by individuals to control their personal information, eliminate nuisance calls and avoid online scam risks while still participating in the limitless opportunities to interact on the web."

McAuley emphasizes that the ControlBox.com contact management tools offer more than just privacy solutions, allowing sellers to assemble valuable information and organize sales leads generated from interactions with buyers. AutoTrader.com will launch the Privacy Shield(TM) nationwide on June 15, 2012 and McAuley says this support and increased exposure will promote further product innovations.

To access the Privacy Shield(TM) contact management tools visit the AutoTrader.com site, click on the Manage Your Ad center and follow the Messages Tab(TM) to take advantage of the two distinct privacy functions protecting personal phone numbers and personal email addresses.

    1. Phone Numbers: A masked local phone number is provided to conceal
       personal contact information and interested buyers connect using the
       ControlBox.com telephone system's interactive voice response system (IVR)
       that is fortified by security protocols to identify and block
       telemarketers and fraudsters. The sellers also have the option to
       selectively block certain individuals from contacting them and are
       provided with a record of contacts, including call recordings, to help
       stay organized throughout the selling process.
    2. Email: The email addresses of private parties remain anonymous and secure
       email communication is safeguarded by Privacy Shield (TM)to prevent email
       fraud activity.
About AutoTrader.com

Atlanta-based AutoTrader.com, created in 1997, is the Internet's ultimate automotive marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location millions of new cars, used cars and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of auto dealers and private sellers and is a leading online resource for auto dealers, individuals and manufacturers to advertise and market their vehicles to in-market shoppers. The company also provides a robust suite of software tools for dealers and manufacturers to help them manage and market their vehicle inventory and display advertising on the Internet. AutoTrader.com continues to grow key business metrics, including revenue, profitability and site traffic. Today, AutoTrader.com attracts millions of unique monthly visitors who utilize the site to review descriptions, photos and videos of vehicles for sale; research and compare vehicles; review pricing and specials; and read auto-related content like buying and selling tips and editorial coverage of major auto shows and automotive trends. AutoTrader.com operates one other auto marketing brand, AutoTraderClassics.com. AutoTrader.com also owns used vehicle management software company vAuto, Kelley Blue Book (Kbb.com), HomeNet Automotive, a leading provider of online inventory management and merchandising solutions for the automotive retail industry and VinSolutions, a leading provider of end-to-end solution platforms for dealers. AutoTrader.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Providence Equity Partners is a 25 percent owner of the company and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit http://www.autotrader.com.

About Controlbox.com

ControlBox.com LLC provides telephone and email communication privacy products with extra layers of security as well as powerful conversation management tools that allow consumers to take control of their interactions, whether looking to buy, sell or connect on the Internet.ControlBox.com LLC was started in 2010 by founder and CEO Steven J. McAuley, a veteran auto industry executive who together with a team of technologists built proprietary Secure Messaging(TM) products to keep the personal contact information of Sellers and Buyer private while still allowing them to connect confidently. In May 2012, ControlBox was selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Americas award http://www.redherring.com/, a prestigious list honoring the year's most promising and innovative North American private technology ventures.

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

SOURCE  AutoTrader.com

AutoTrader.com

CONTACT: Lou Laste of AutoTrader.com, +1-404-568-7791, lou.laste@autotrader.com, or Kerry Mortimer, of ControlBox.com, +1-613-884-1335, kmortimer@controlbox.com

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

Receive MyForce - The Mobile Bodyguard - Free For 30 Days

The Safety Service Also Launches Refer-a-Friend Program

DENVER, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MyForce--the mobile bodyguard that arms users against danger with one touch sent from any iPhone, Android or BlackBerry smartphone --is now offering its service at no cost for 30 days risk-free to all new subscribers. MyForce's service is currently available for a monthly or yearly subscription. The risk-free 30-day trial was implemented by MyForce as a way for new or curious individuals to experience the seamless functionality, develop their online safety profile, and try the service before fully committing to a monthly or yearly subscription.

In addition to the trial period, MyForce is launching a refer-a-friend program which allows subscribers to earn a $30 gift card to Amazon, PayPal, iTunes or Starbucks when a friend purchases an annual subscription through their referral. The friend will also receive $30 off the first year of an annual subscription.

To subscribe to MyForce, simply visit MyForce.com and click "Register Now." Register a monthly term for $11.99 or an annual term for $119.99. Each additional annual subscription is $69.99.

About MyForce
MyForce is the mobile bodyguard that arms users against danger with one touch sent from any iPhone, Android or BlackBerry smartphone, and works across all carrier networks. MyForce gives users confidence and security against threats and provides families with freedom from worry.  The MyForce service is available on a monthly or annual subscription. MyForce has successfully passed AT&T's Enterprise Software Certification Program confirming that the solution's performance, user interface, data integrity, application security and data transmission all meet or exceed AT&T usability guidelines. 

Contact: Becca Bijoch
Lola Red PR | 612.333.1723

SOURCE  MyForce

MyForce

Web Site: http://myforce.com

CourseAvenue Launches OneCourse© Solution for Mobile Learning

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While attending this year's Mobile Learning Conference and Expo (mLearnCon), CourseAvenue announced the launch of its revolutionary new OneCourse solution for mobile learning. OneCourse allows anyone to build learning content that will run on any computing device - desktops, laptops, smart phones, and tablets - without having to build a different course version for each device.

The use of smart phones and tablets is exploding.  People want to use mobile devices to do anything, including training.  They don't want to be forced to take training only on their desktops.  However, there's a problem.  Mobile devices require HTML5 to display media while Microsoft users cannot display HTML5 content. The response until now?  Build a different course version for desktops and each mobile device.

CourseAvenue's OneCourse solves this problem. Coursesbuilt using OneCourse will run on both Flash and HTML5 devices.  This eliminates the need to build and maintain different versions of a course, saving both time and money.  With OneCourse, people can start a course on their desktop and finish it on their phone or tablet without losing any content or functionality.  Moreover, learning managers can build a course faster and cheaper without worrying about tracking different versions. OneCourse also provides the interactive features of mobile devices as well, including swipe gestures.

OneCourse is the only commercially available option that brings platform, device, and communication independence to learning content.  OneCourse helps companies and organizations stay relevant, save money, and provide flexibility in learning with content that can be accessed at any time, anywhere, on any device. It is convenient for the learner and saves both time and money for the organization.

CourseAvenue will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, June 27th 2012 at 10 o'clock a.m. CST that will share more about their vision for enabling large-scale mobile learning. You can register at the following link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/323912818

About CourseAvenue

CourseAvenue is a leader in learning software services. CourseAvenue specializes in helping government agencies, commercial enterprises, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individual authors design and implement engaging and effective human capital development strategies and training programs. For more information about CourseAvenue's award-winning software and services, please visit http://www.CourseAvenue.com or call 866-594-1296.

SOURCE  CourseAvenue

CourseAvenue

Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces The Roadtrip Video Recorder

NEW YORK, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its 164-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The Roadtrip Video Recorder, a video camera that sets up in a car and provides hands-free visual and audio documentation of travels.

The Roadtrip Video Recorder has a suction cup mount that attaches to a window or the dashboard and the device records color video at 640 x 480 resolution.

"The Roadtrip Video Recorder enables travelers to record their journeys while eliminating the hassle of constantly holding or adjusting a video camera," explained Hammacher Schlemmer's General Manager Fred Berns.

The unit's lens has a 120 degree viewing angle, an 8X zoom, and integrated motion detection that automatically prompts the video camera to begin recording when the car is moving.

The Roadtrip Video Recorder has a 2.4" LCD viewfinder that rotates 270 degrees, enabling travelers to monitor what's being recorded or view stored video, and four infrared LEDs allow nighttime video recording. The video files are recorded in AVI format and stored on the included 2 GB SD card (supports up to a 32 GB SD card that records up to three hours of video).

The Roadtrip Video Recorder's battery provides up to two hours of video recording after a two-hour charge via the car outlet, and the device also captures still photographs.

The Roadtrip Video Recorder is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $129.95. For more information about this product, please visit http://www.hammacher.com/81555 or contact Trish Hammond at (847) 581-8987 or via e-mail at pr@hammacher.com.

About Hammacher Schlemmer

Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, backing all products with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog, website, and its famed landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.

SOURCE  Hammacher Schlemmer

Hammacher Schlemmer

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

American Airlines Supports Kids in Need Program Through AAdvantage Facebook Sweepstakes

Summer Miles Challenge Offers Chances to Win 100,000 AAdvantage Miles

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the American Airlines AAdvantage® program now have a new opportunity to contribute to a noble cause while simultaneously bumping up their mileage balances. American today announces the Summer Miles Challenge directly supporting the American Airlines Kids in Need(SM) program, which provides worldwide support to improve the quality of life for children and families with a variety of medical, educational and social service needs.

To participate, AAdvantage members simply register for the challenge with their AAdvantage number and earn 100 AAdvantage miles. For every registration, American Airlines makes a donation to Miles for Kids in Need®. In addition, American will donate a mile for every "share" on Facebook and Twitter.

Registrants are automatically entered into a larger sweepstakes where they have the chance to win up to 100,000 AAdvantage miles. Winners are selected as the number of registrants reaches mileage thresholds - and every time a sweepstakes winner is selected, American Airlines will donate the same number of miles to Miles for Kids in Need.

"The Summer Miles Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for current and potential AAdvantage members to stay engaged with us while making a difference in the lives of children around the world," said Suzanne Rubin, President - AAdvantage Loyalty Program. "American's Kids in Need program generously helps numerous organizations provide critical services to hundreds of children and their families each year, and I'm proud we can support them through this offer."

To participate in the Summer Miles Challenge, customers can visit http://www.facebook.com/AAdvantage.

About American Airlines
American Airlines, American Eagle® and the AmericanConnection® carrier serve 260 airports in more than 50 countries and territories with, on average, more than 3,500 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members and members-elect serve more than 900 destinations with more than 9,000 daily flights to 150 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. AMR Corporation common stock trades under the symbol "AAMRQ" on the OTCQB marketplace, operated by OTC Markets Group.

Current AMR Corp. news releases can be accessed at http://www.aa.com

SOURCE  American Airlines

American Airlines

CONTACT: Stacey Frantz, Media Relations, +1-817-967-1577, mediarelations@aa.com

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

Rand McNally and RVDA Team Up to Provide Dealer and Service Location Information to RV Enthusiasts

Products and applications include ability to find and route to RVDA member locations

SKOKIE, Ill., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally and the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of North America (RVDA) are working together to provide RVers easy access to RV dealers and service providers across a variety of platforms. The information, available this summer, will be included in new mobile phone apps and website maps and directions, as well as on board Rand McNally's TripMaker® RVND(TM) GPS units.

"RVers have unique service needs while on the road; providing RV dealer information across North America in a variety of formats will certainly assist them whether it's an emergency or a routine visit," said Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally. "RVers will be assured of top-tier service provided by RVDA member organizations."

As part of their agreement, Rand McNally will develop a dealer-locator application for iOS and Android mobile phones. The app will enable RVers to quickly access a listing of nearby RVDA member dealers across the U.S. and Canada. Each listing will include critical information such as hours of operation, contact information, and services provided, as well as up-to-the-minute deals and specials available. Marketed by RVDA to their membership, this app will be available mid-summer, 2012.

RVDA dealer information also will be provided in Rand McNally's TripMaker® RVND(TM) line of GPS devices - the first navigation units designed specifically for RVers. The RVND(TM) product provides RV-specific navigation, as well as services that RVers need while on the road such as campgrounds, pet-friendly locations, rest stops and service centers. The RVDA information will be available on GPS units shipping later this summer and as a download for current owners of the product.

In addition, RVDA dealer information will be integrated into Rand McNally's Best of the Road® website, "Best of RVing" microsite, and into maps and directions on randmcnally.com. Best of RVing (bestoftheroad.com/rv), launched in May, provides content designed to engage and inspire RVers, offering a variety of information for the experienced and novice RVer. 

"We are excited to be working with Rand McNally, a trusted source of maps, directions, and navigation content to provide applications and information that is critical to the on-the-road experience. The applications will enable RV enthusiasts to quickly access the information they need in a variety of formats - through phone, online, and navigation products," stated RVDA Chairman of the Board Andy Heck of Alpin Haus, in Amsterdam, NY.

RVDA member dealers will be able to easily update their entries via an online portal specifically designed for the program. Updates will be regularly provided to all products and applications.

About Rand McNally - Rand McNally is the most trusted source for maps, directions, and travel content.  Rand McNally's products and services include: Road travel review site  bestoftheroad.com; Interactive travel referral service, tripology.com; America's #1 Road Atlas; and TripMaker® RVND(TM) GPS for RVers; IntelliRoute® truck routing software and navigation devices; TruckPC and the TND(TM) 760 Fleet Edition mobile communication solutions for the transportation industry; and the leading geography-based educational resources for the classroom.  Consumers, businesses, truckers, and educators depend upon Rand McNally to help navigate today's world. randmcnally.com

Rand McNally, IntelliRoute, and Best of the Road are registered trademarks and RVND and TND are trademarks of RM Acquisition, LLC d/b/a Rand McNally.

Visit us:
randmcnally.com
bestoftheroad.com

Twitter:
twitter.com/randmcnally
twitter.com/bestoftheroad

Facebook:
facebook.com/randmcnally
facebook.com/bestoftheroad

About RVDA - RVDA is the national association representing RV retailers. The association's members include RV dealers, RV rental operators, and RV AfterMarket sales and service locations.   Visit RVDA at http://www.rvda.org.

SOURCE  Rand McNally

Rand McNally

CONTACT: Amy Krouse, Rand McNally, +1-847-329-6738, akrouse@randmcnally.com

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

Digicel Launches World's First Biometric Identification System For International Money Transfers

- Digicel Pacific today set a new standard for Money Transfers in the Pacific with the introduction of the first integrated point-of-sale (POS) to mobile wallet solution to use fingerprint technology

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Digicel Pacific Limited, a mobile network operator across the Pacific and a division of Digicel Group, today announced it is deploying biometric enabled payment systems into stores in New Zealand to offer its Digicel Mobile Money customers a more convenient way to send money home to the Pacific.

The new system enables customers sending money home to register just once and record their fingerprint as permanent identification within the Digicel system.  From that point on, existing customers simply scan their fingerprint at the VeriFone terminal to retrieve their details and make a new transaction - even if they registered at another store.   

Regulators in New Zealand require that photo ID is recorded each time an international money transfer is made in order to satisfy Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.  The new fingerprint technology avoids the need for customers to provide identification each time they transact which means no forms to fill in and less time spent at the counter. 

Darren McLean, Regional Commercial Director at Digicel Pacific, said; "KYC is an important requirement, but it takes time and means that customers must bring photo ID with them every time they want to send money.  We set out to deliver a service that dramatically improved the speed and convenience for our customers and I am delighted that we have achieved our objective.  Our new service is now the fastest way to send money to the Pacific."

"When you add in Bill Payments, Top Up, the speed and the lowest send money fees in the market, we have a very smart product that addresses a real need in the community.  This month, we also provided shops in Tonga with VeriFone contactless payment terminals so families can use their transfers instantly to buy groceries, pay bills, or top up - they don't have to travel to get their money out anymore.  We believe our service will completely transform how our customers send money home," he continued.

Digicel Mobile Money (DMM) is a service in use in five countries in the Pacific.  It turns a subscriber's mobile phone into a wallet, enabling them to store money, send money to each other, pay bills and top up with airtime.  Last year Digicel launched a web-based extension to the service to enable customers in New Zealand and Australia to instantly send money home to Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. 

Earlier this month Digicel announced that it had partnered with VeriFone mWallet to introduce Beep and Go, the world's first fully inclusive NFC service in the Kingdom of Tonga.  Using NFC tags linked to mobile numbers and contactless payment devices, Digicel customers are able to pay for goods with a simple tap of their phone at 50 merchants in the capital of Nuku'alofa. 

For further information please contact:
Annie Smith, Head of Mobile Financial Services at Digicel Pacific, +679 701 5736

ABOUT DIGICEL (http://www.digicelpacific.com)

Digicel Pacific Limited (Digicel) is a Mobile Network Operator across six markets in the Pacific and part of Digicel Group. Digicel Group has over 12 million customers across its 31 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific.

Since its launch in the Pacific in November 2006, Digicel has become the fastest-growing mobile operator in the Pacific, with current operations in Fiji, Nauru, Papua New Guinea Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu.

ABOUT DIGICEL MOBILE MONEY (http://www.digicelmobilemoney.com)

With Digicel Mobile Money you can Send Money or Top Up to any Digicel phone in Samoa, Tonga or Fiji. You can even pay bills back home from your armchair in NZ or Australia.  It only takes a few clicks to deposit money using internet banking and you can transfer back home instantly. Plus the low fees and great exchange rates mean that you save money or your family gets more.  Digicel has more agents in Samoa, Tonga and Fiji so there are more places to collect or spend money. Receivers can buy Top Up, pay bills or make purchases all from their Digicel phone.

ABOUT KLICKEX

KlickEx Corporation provides currency exchange services for mobile network operators and banks, with a specific focus on personal remittances. It's web and mobile wallet services, encompassing Send Money, Top-Up and Bill Pay, are delivered to and through partners and provide low cost, fast, secure and convenient remittance services for people sending money across borders to family and friends.

SOURCE  Digicel Pacific Limited

Digicel Pacific Limited

CONTACT: Gillian Power, Digicel, +1-876-470-8601, Gillian.power@digicelgroup.com

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

Tracfone Wireless, Inc. Assumes Control of Simple Mobile

Step Follows May 10th Announcement by America Movil About Simple Mobile Acquisition

MIAMI, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TracFone Wireless, Inc., America's Number 1 no-contract cell phone provider, announced that, effective Monday, it completed its purchase of Simple Mobile, one of T-Mobile's largest mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in the United States.

TracFone will continue to provide service to over one million customers of Simple Mobile, offering such services as a $40 Unlimited Everything SIM-only program.   

The step further consolidates TracFone's leadership position in the SIM-only space.  TracFone currently offers a "Bring Your Own Phone" SIM card option for its Straight Talk® and NET10® services. 

The Simple Mobile acquisition also provides TracFone with several firsts, including a 4G offer, Mobile Broadband, and also Blackberry service.

On May 10, 2012, America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. announced that it had signed an agreement to purchase 100 percent of the operations of Simple Mobile.

TracFone Wireless, Inc. is a subsidiary of America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. ("AMX") (BMV: AMX; NYSE: AMX; Nasdaq: AMOV; LATIBEX: XAMXL), AMX is the leading provider of wireless services in Latin America. As of March 31, 2012, it had 246 million wireless subscribers -- more wireless customers than AT&T and Verizon combined -- and 59.7 million fixed revenue generating units in the Americas.

SOURCE  Tracfone Wireless, Inc. and America Movil S.A.B. de C.V.

Tracfone Wireless, Inc. and America Movil S.A.B. de C.V.

Servhawk Launches Servhawk.com, First Cloud-based Server Energy Analytics Solution

Unique approach to improving efficiencies and reducing cost in server environments

MCLEAN, Va., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Servhawk(TM), the only data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solution provider entirely focused on servers, announced today that its server energy analytics technology is now available in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) package, called Servhawk.com.

Denis Yaro, Servhawk CEO, said, "Data centers exist to support IT services, and those services run on servers.  Focusing 100% on servers is how we contribute to enabling efficiency in data centers."

In its Enterprise Server Technology Program 2012, IDC reported a worldwide installed base of approximately 33.5 million volume servers at the end of 2011.  Those servers consume space, power and other resources and are typically underutilized.  Servhawk.com provides the ability to organize a server inventory (both physical and virtual), analyze server productivity and identify opportunities to save on energy consumption and overall cost.

The Servhawk.com solution makes it easy for a user to get started and quickly see the results of Servhawk's analytics, including energy, space and server vintage factors.  Server productivity metrics and grading clearly point the way to efficiency improvements, such as technology refresh, decommissioning, consolidation, virtualization and cloud rationalization. 

Yaro added, "Any IT organization with more than a few dozen servers has ample opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce cost.  Servhawk.com is inexpensive, non-intrusive and non-disruptive, making it easy to identify and quantify those opportunities."

Servhawk.com is available now, and the company offers a free 30-day trial.  On an ongoing basis, Servhawk.com prices out at roughly $1 per server per month.

To learn more, visit http://www.servhawk.com.

About Servhawk
Servhawk(TM) LLC, founded in 2010 and based in McLean, VA, is a server-focused DCIM software technology company led by experienced IT professionals with strong track records of delivering innovative IT management solutions.

    Contact: Brian Bailey          or Denis Yaro
             (703) 382-0148           (703) 382-0148

             bsbailey@servhawk.com    dyaro@servhawk.com
SOURCE  Servhawk LLC

Servhawk LLC

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

BBVA Compass Announces Launch Of Enhanced Android App

-Graphically rich Android app helps customers better manage their finances

-BBVA Compass innovates by offering in-app enrollment in mobile banking

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass today launched an enhanced version of its free Android app, which now allows users to pay bills as well as view check images, transaction receipts, account charts and payments.

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Version 2.0 also allows users who weren't using online banking to enroll directly from the app.

"We're using technology to create banking solutions that are simple and convenient," said Alex Carriles, executive vice president and director of Mobile Strategy and Retail Innovation at BBVA Compass. "The new app gives users a fast and easy way to manage their BBVA Compass accounts in a visually enhanced setting. It brings the user experience to a whole new level."

The Android app was upgraded to respond to customer feedback and also to incorporate more innovative technology. As part of BBVA Compass' strategy to align the functionality and the look-and-feel of all of their mobile apps, its graphical design is consistent with the iPhone 2.0 mobile banking app that was released in March.

"Mobile banking is growing and evolving at a rapid pace," Carriles said. "Because this new app is based on an exclusive in-house development, we will be able to add more features, more frequently.  There are many things that our customers would like to see in our apps, and we have heard them loud and clear, and nearly every feature they have requested, and more, will be added to our apps throughout this year."

BBVA Compass first released its Android app in 2010, allowing customers to retrieve balances, review transactions, transfer funds and locate branches. Over the last two years, the bank's Mobile Strategies team has launched native apps for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, iPad and PlayBook.

To download the free BBVA Compass Android mobile banking app, visit Google Play and search for BBVA Compass, or text the word android to 4BBVA (42282).

For more information on additional BBVA Compass mobile banking applications, visit http://www.bbvacompass.com/go/mobile.

For more BBVA Compass news visit: http://www.bbvacompass.com

About BBVA Group
BBVA is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The group has a solid position in Spain, is the largest financial institution in Mexico and has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt region of the United States. Its diversified business is geared to high-growth markets and relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. BBVA ranks among the leading eurozone banks in terms of ROE and efficiency. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies the best practices. The group is present in the main sustainability indexes. 

About BBVA Compass
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates more than 710 branches, including 371 in Texas, 93 in Alabama, 78 in Arizona, 65 in California, 45 in Florida, 37 in Colorado and 21 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass has been recognized as one of the leading Small Business Administration lenders and was named retail bank "Brand of the Year" by a Harris Poll EquiTrend® study in 2011. Additional information concerning BBVA Compass can be found on our website, http://www.bbvacompass.com.

Editor's Note:
BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank. Compass Bank, member FDIC.

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CONTACT: Lori Moore, Corporate Communications, +1-713-831-5623, Lori.moore@bbvacompass.com

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

Polar Releases H7, a Preeminent Wireless Heart Rate Sensor with Bluetooth Smart

New Sensor Provides Accurate Heart Rate for the Tech Savvy

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar (http://www.polarusa.com), the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technologies, today introduced the new Polar H7 heart rate sensor, one of the first to use low energy Bluetooth(®) Smart technology in wireless heart rate transmission.

Polar is at the forefront of the Bluetooth Smart standard adoption, the first truly open standard for manufacturers and application developers of low power devices. At the 2012 International CES Exhibition, the company was named one of the finalists in the 7th annual Bluetooth SIG Best of CES Awards program, which represents the latest, most innovative products using Bluetooth technology.

"We're excited to be a pioneer in this market. We authored the heart rate profile for Bluetooth Smart along with the other Bluetooth companies.  We expect that products like the H7 will become compatible with more and more applications every day. The H7 will allow the masses to experience the benefits of heart rate for the first time thanks to the Bluetooth Smart open standard," said Marco Suvilaakso, Group Product Director at Polar. "The smartphone market is huge and we're anticipating that by the end of 2012 most new smartphones and many tablets will support Bluetooth Smartready devices. The opportunities appear to be endless, especially for the sports and fitness world."

Using the Bluetooth Smart standard, which offers low energy consumption, the H7 will easily pick up the correct user's heart rate and will have a longer battery life.

With the H7 heart rate sensor, users can see their real-time heart rate on compatible mobile training applications and make the most of every workout by determining their training intensity while exercising. Using the data recorded during a workout, users can analyze and share their workouts wirelessly via mobile training applications in smartphones, tablets or any Bluetooth Smart ready devices including the iPhone 4S. H7 can also communicate with Polar compatible fitness equipment & Polar 5kHz units.

Worn around the chest during exercise, the H7 seamlessly adapts to every body shape, bringing full freedom of movement to training sessions. The chest strap is the most reliable heart rate measurement method and performs consistently even during the most intense workouts.

"The Polar H7 heart rate sensor is a great addition to our product portfolio as it gives ECG-accurate heart rate to any Bluetooth Smart ready device. This greatly expands the possibilities of heart rate tracking, ranging from fitness assessment to a new dimension in video games," says Matti Rautiainen, Accessories Segment Manager for Polar. "Also, Bluetooth Smart technology makes it quick and easy to add heart rate to your smartphone. It will allow you to track your training and help you exercise at the desired intensity to get the exact training effect you're looking for."

Key Features:

    --  Ability to see heart rate on smart phone during training
    --  Bluetooth Smart transmission technology:  low energy consumption
    --  Transmission range:  10+ meters
    --  User changeable battery
    --  Total operating time around 200 hours
    --  New soft strap
    --  Compatible today with the iPhone 4S
Compatible Polar Products:

    --  Compatible with all wrist units using 5kHz:
        --  FT1, 2, 4, 7, 40, 60, 80
        --  RS100, 300, 400
        --  CS100, 200cad, 300
        --  RCX5
    --  Note: The H7 is NOT compatible with W.I.N.D., Cardio GX and Team 2

Availability

The H7 ($79.95) is now available as an accessory set with user manual through authorized Polar USA retail and specialty shops, online, and in select fitness facilities.

About Polar

Headquartered in Lake Success, NY, Polar USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Finland-based Polar Electro OY, which invented the first wireless heart rate monitor (HRM) in 1977. Polar now operates internationally in more than 80 countries and its products are sold through 35,000 retailers globally. Polar heart rate and fitness assessment technology delivers unparalleled insight into the human body from valuable training guidance and feedback, to enabling individuals to improve their fitness level and sports performance. Polar technology is key to the success of leading fitness facilities, athletic teams, corporate wellness facilities, health insurance providers and thousands of physical education programs around the world. Today, Polar training computers are the number one choice among consumers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.polarusa.com.

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Exalt Microwave Backhaul Systems Connect Emergency Communications for Rock County, Wisconsin

Rock County Communications Center relies on Exalt to unify land mobile radio, voice, mobile data, and Wi-Fi hotspot services for first responders while cutting costs

CAMPBELL, Calif., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Exalt Communications today announced that the Rock County Communications Center in Rock County, WI is using Exalt microwave backhaul systems to unify emergency communications services across the county's 720 square miles and enable the center to quickly migrate its backhaul network to all-digital while dramatically reducing equipment costs.

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The center supports 26 police, fire, and EMS agencies and is the only CALEA-accredited center in the state of Wisconsin (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies). The Exalt backhaul network supports voice, mobile data, Wi-Fi hotspot services, and the center's new P25 land mobile radio (LMR) system from Raytheon. The network is built on Exalt ExtendAir all-outdoor microwave systems using the 4.9 GHz and 18 GHz frequency bands, and supports most sites at 100 Mbps. Exalt partner General Communications installed the network, helping the center meet the rigorous uptime and resiliency requirements to maintain its longstanding CALEA accreditation.

"Exalt's engineering recommendations have always been right, so we decided to use Exalt systems to replace our old T1 lines to save money, provide more stable connectivity, and do more with increased bandwidth," said David Sleeter, director of the Rock County Communications Center. "We expect five 9s of uptime, and we've gotten it. Right now we're working to migrate all our backhaul traffic to IP with the same uptime and reliability we've grown to expect from Exalt. That work is planned for this summer, and in the future, we see it supporting new services like in-car video for our police force."

"Government regulations are pushing public safety agencies to unify their communications infrastructures with an eye toward system interoperability, but this creates new challenges for reliability, redundancy, and cost," said Mark Davis, Exalt sr. director of product marketing. "For agencies like the Rock County Communications Center, one infrastructure has to serve it all. If the backhaul network goes down, they can't rely on switching over to separate fire or police systems. We built Exalt systems to meet this challenge and deliver the stringent performance, security, and network availability requirements of public safety agencies while decreasing their backhaul network costs."

About Exalt Communications

Exalt Communications provides next-generation microwave backhaul systems to mobile operators, service providers, government agencies, and enterprises worldwide. Exalt systems are designed to solve the network bottlenecks associated with the growing demand for IP-based voice, data, and video applications and the resulting migration from TDM to IP-based networks. With a flexible architecture and universal product platform covering multiple market segments, Exalt provides a full range of microwave backhaul systems that meet the demand for cost-effective and flexible alternatives to fiber and leased lines. http://www.exaltcom.com

For further information, contact:

    Pamela Valentine                             Paul Roberts
    Vice President, Marketing Outbound & Channel Davies Murphy Group, Inc.
    Exalt Communications Inc.                    (781) 418-2418
    (408) 688-0288                               exalt@daviesmurphy.com
    pvalentine@exaltcom.com
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Hart to Hart Online Ventures Introduces http://www.HartToHartPetStore.com

FEASTERVILLE-TREVOSE, Pa., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania-based Internet Retailer, Hart to Hart Online Ventures LLC, today introduced its new online pet store at http://www.HartToHartPetStore.com.

Founder and President of Hart to Hart Online Ventures, Sarajane Hart, states, "We've always been fond of household pets, so naturally we're excited to launch this site, where other household pet owners can connect, browse, and shop."

Hart to Hart Online Ventures was founded just this past year and is committed to providing household pet owners with a one stop shop for high quality, safe, and affordable pet supplies. Through its new website, HartToHartPetStore.com, the Company sells competitively priced products including beds, bowls, feeders, cat furniture, dog ramps and steps, dog houses, exercise pens, pet clippers, training collars, carriers, bark control devices, flea control, pet doors, gates, and more.

Product categories are updated periodically as new products are introduced. Through its "Gift Registry" section, HartToHartPetStore.com presents a new way of purchasing items for pets. Hart added, "Many household pet owners consider their pet a member of the family. First time pet owners will find a lot to appreciate while shopping with us; while more experienced owners will seek different approaches to growing closer to their pets."

HartToHartPetStore.com is an e-commerce website and accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Items purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States and Canada. For multiple product orders, the company makes every attempt to ship all products contained in the order at the same time for economical shipping.

For more information on Hart to Hart Pet Store, visit its new online store at http://www.HartToHartPetStore.com.

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Hart to Hart Online Ventures LLC

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278

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

4Videosoft MP4 Converter - The Best Solution When Converting Videos to MP4 Files

BEIJING, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- MP4 is a very common video format that can be played on iPad, iPhone, PSP and other portable devices. To help users fully enjoy MP4 movies on their player, 4Videosoft releases the professional MP4 converting tool MP4 Converter to assist users in converting all popular video formats to MP4.

4Videosoft MP4 Converter is an advanced and specially designed MP4 video converter which has the ability to convert AVI, WMV, MOV, VOB, MPEG, MTS, H.264, MKV, FLV, SWF and other general videos and HD videos to MP4 format enabling you to play them on your iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPhone, iPhone 4S, Creative Zen, HTC, BlackBerry, Xbox, etc. It also allows you to extract audio in MP3, AAC, etc. files from video files and convert between audio formats so you can listen to your favorite music leisurely. Versatile editing features recreates the output MP4 video according to your needs as which includes features like Effect, Trim, Crop, Merge, Watermark, Deinterlacing, etc. The advanced NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) and AMD APP GPU processing acceleration technology substantially accelerates the video converting speed 6X faster with excellent output image and sound quality.

Using this MP4 Converter, detailed video and audio parameters are offered for you to preset according to your preferences before converting videos to MP4, such as Video Encoder, Resolution, Frame Rate, Video Bitrate as well as Audio Encoder, Sample Rate, Channels and Audio Bitrate. All these settings can be saved as the user-defined profile for your future use.

4Videosoft MP4 Converter is the smart and user-friendly software with intuitive interface and simple operating process, which is easy to use even for beginners. Additionally, it is available only for $34.95. You can learn more information and get the free trial version from the following website: http://www.4videosoft.com/mp4-converter.html.

System Requirements

    OS Supported: Windows XP (SP2 or later); Windows Vista; Windows 7
      Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU or above; 512MB RAM or
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About 4Videosoft Studio

4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, dedicated R&D team and progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com. 

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Harbour Software

CONTACT: Darcy Gao of 4Videosoft Studio at Tel: +86-18701489910 or Email: pr@4videosoft.com

Web Site: http://www.4videosoft.com

Game Insight Announces Release Of Mystery Manor For Android

GAME INSIGHT'S TOP-GROSSING IPAD HIDDEN OBJECT GAME MAKES ITS DEBUT ON ANDROID

MOSCOW and SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Game Insight, a global leader in publishing and developing mobile and social games, has unveiled the newest version of its hugely popular game Mystery Manor on Android. This free-to-play hidden object game was previously released on iPad, where it quickly became a #1 top-grossing app in the US and worldwide.

In Mystery Manor, players must explore dozens of rooms in the dark and mysterious mansion belonging to the enigmatic Mister X. This shadowy figure once presided over his domain as a benevolent influence, but his sudden disappearance has thrown his estate into disarray. Players must solve the mystery of the manor and track down Mister X before it's too late!

During their quest for the truth, players explore the manor, room by room, to unearth hidden objects before time runs out. Fortunately, they can make use of helpful items, such as flashlights and hint collections, to help them on their journey. Eagle-eyed players can compile entire collections of rare items, such as apparel sets, as rewards for solving the game's fiendishly clever puzzles. The game offers nearly endless gameplay with a huge world to explore that offers dozens of quests and side-stories to unearth.

Mystery Manor offers challenging, brain-teasing hidden-object puzzles in a highly accessible, easy-to-pick-up format. Find out what countless other detectives from around the world have already discovered and begin your investigation on Google Play today!

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

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Maxim Introduces Third-Generation TINI® Power SoC Chipset for Smaller, Thinner, and More Energy-Efficient Smartphones

New TINI Power SoC chipset is optimized for the Exynos 4412 applications processor and powers the Galaxy S III.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) announced that its newest Power SoC chipset in the Galaxy S® III operates with the Exynos 4412 quad-core applications processor to provide a smaller, much thinner, and significantly more efficient smartphone.

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Maxim's newest Power SoC chipset covers all power management, charging, and USB multiplexing needs. It provides an optimized balance between size and flexibility to power the Samsung® applications processor and baseband processor. It maximizes battery usage and enhances USB connectivity. Managing the power for upwards of 60 channels, the chipset offers up to 20 percent more conversion efficiency compared to the previous generation. Maxim's unique Green Mode regulators and subregulation architecture, along with the company's proprietary low-power, submicron geometry process, extend standby and active battery life. The chipset also enables fastest battery charging with minimal heat generation. High integration and advanced design techniques reduce the size, thickness, and number of external components so smartphones become even thinner.

Chipset Features

    --  One Power SoC is optimized to efficiently power the Exynos 4412
        applications processor.
    --  The second Power SoC powers the LTE (4G) baseband processor for faster,
        more reliable data and voice.
    --  The third Power SoC provides numerous integrated functions, including a
        battery charger, a haptic motor driver, high-accuracy ModelGauge®
        technology that maximizes battery usage, and the ability to use a single
        USB connector for charging or connecting accessories.
Comments

    --  "Customers are demanding the smallest possible, most-efficient power
        solution, so end users can enjoy all-day use of the latest multimedia
        features," said Chae Lee, Senior Vice President, Mobility Group at Maxim
        Integrated Products. "Our Power SoC enables a 30 percent reduction in
        power solution size, while increasing efficiency by up to 20 percent
        compared to the previous generation."
Customers interested in using the Power SoC chipset to develop highly integrated smartphones should contact their Maxim sales representative. For more information about TINI Power SoCs, click here.

About Maxim Integrated Products
Maxim makes highly integrated analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. Maxim reported revenue of approximately $2.5 billion for fiscal 2011. For more information, go to http://www.maxim-ic.com.

ModelGauge is a trademark and TINI is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Neudesic and MadCap Partner to Deliver the Power of Social Collaboration to Technical Communicators

Partnership marks launch of new Neudesic ISV OEM program

IRVINE, Calif. and LA JOLLA, Calif., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Neudesic, maker of the innovative enterprise social collaboration software Neudesic Pulse, and MadCap Software, Inc., the leader in multi-channel content authoring, today announced a new partnership to create a complete social layer for content authors and documentation specialists.

The new partnership also signifies the launch of Neudesic's ISV OEM program for Pulse, which will enable more companies to share the benefits of Pulse with their clients across an unlimited range of industries and software.

"Neudesic's approach to enterprise social has always been to allow organizations to take advantage of the benefits of social software within their existing work streams," said Ramin Vosough, vice president of Neudesic Products. "This first-of-its-kind offering for Independent Software Vendors extends our core belief that enterprise social should be embedded in the systems people are already using -- not a separate standalone silo. By using our 'Powered by Neudesic Pulse' offering, partners can now embed the full feature set of Neudesic Pulse into their branded products."

Neudesic and MadCap, leaders in their respective fields, are joining forces to create MadCap Pulse, the first documentation-centric social collaboration platform that enables technical authors to connect, collaborate and share knowledge with fellow authors, employees and also customers. The partnership will now provide a solution for MadCap's customers worldwide to create a social layer around their documentation, creating a real-time feedback community to strengthen their ability to work together.

"Today's business demands require enterprise social networking providers to quickly adapt to meet the needs, focus and priorities of their customers," said Nikos Drakos, research director, Gartner. "We expect the market to demand more integrated, customized solutions and more joint offerings between enterprise social service providers and specialized software vendors."

"MadCap's customers rely on us to make sure they stay ahead of the curve and have the most advanced authoring tools and technologies available," said MadCap chief executive Anthony Olivier. "By giving our customers access to the advanced socially-enabled features of Pulse, we help ensure they maximize the value of social collaboration to stay ahead of the competition in not only documentation quality but customer experience."

"Neudesic Pulse adds a social layer that drives results because it allows users to collaborate and communicate where and how they want," said Neudesic chief executive Parsa Rohani. "With a social layer added to MadCap's leading content platforms, technical authors and documentation specialists will be able to create communities to share expertise and deliver faster and better results."

Neudesic and MadCap are jointly committed to the success of customers who invest in MadCap Pulse.

Neudesic recently launched Neudesic Pulse 3.0, which strengthened its integration with Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Pulse supports direct upload to SharePoint so documents now are automatically stored in pre-defined SharePoint sites. Pulse also features system hubs that can collect information from enterprise applications and make them available within the community.

Additional Resources:

    --  Follow @NeudesicPulse on Twitter.
    --  Like Neudesic Pulse on Facebook.
    --  Learn more about Neudesic Pulse.
About Neudesic
Celebrating 10 years as the trusted technology partner in business innovation, Neudesic is a Microsoft National Systems Integrator and Gold ISV Partner with a successful history of providing reliable, effective solutions based on Microsoft's technology platform. Through our passion for technology and focus on business results, we help companies operate more efficiently and respond to business opportunities with greater agility. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Neudesic offers innovative products and services through offices nationwide. We also serve global clients from our offices in Hyderabad and Bangalore, India. For more information about Neudesic's products and services, call (800) 805-1805 or visit http://www.neudesic.com.

About MadCap Software
MadCap Software, Inc. is a leading technical communication software firm specializing in integrated applications for end-to-end content development, delivery and management. MadCap's software products provide state-of-the-art content workflow solutions for multi-channel publishing, including the Web, print, desktop and mobile. Through its strategic partner Microsoft Corp., MadCap delivers solutions optimized for Microsoft Windows, Visual Studio, and the .NET environment. Headquartered in La Jolla, CA, MadCap is home to some of the most experienced software architects and product experts in the documentation industry. Learn more about MadCap Software at http://www.madcapsoftware.com.

    Contact: Ramin Vosough            Phone: (949) 754-4541
             Vice President, Products Email: Ramin.Vosough@neudesic.com
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Mavenir Launches Mobile Cloud Suite for Voice, Video and Messaging

Leverages existing key advantages of mobile operators, while competing with OTT services

LONDON, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mavenir Systems, leading innovator of converged IP Voice, Video and Messaging solutions for wireless carriers, today announced the launch of its new Mobile Cloud Suite (MCS) providing Voice, Video and Messaging capabilities for mobile operators to compete with over the top (OTT) services.

Mobile Cloud Suite is a Voice, Video and Messaging solution bundled with a mobile application allowing mobile service providers to launch pre-IMS rich communication services.  With this solution, operators can leverage their subscriber base and their key network assets, such as mobile number, Quality of Service (QoS), interconnect agreements, and security framework to provide unique marketing and bundled offerings.  Furthermore, Mavenir supports customization of the client so that service providers may incorporate unique capabilities and branding which offer service differentiation. Subscribers will be able to share rich content such as images, videos, files, music, and location across MCS, RCS, and Internet communities without having to worry about which services their contacts are using.

"Mobile operators can quickly address service revenue erosion by OTT players and create innovative new monetization and revenue generating opportunities with these innovative services.  Operators can launch voice and video calling sessions within the application and have the opportunity to upsell QoS-centric video calling and messaging bundles," said Pardeep Kohli, president and CEO, Mavenir Systems.

Mavenir is launching a Mobile Cloud Suite early adopters program (EAP) that allows service providers the opportunity to experience the service live over an extended period. The MCS EAP lets operators sign up a number of employees for an extended period so that they may experience the service in normal daily use.

Kohli added, "It's a unique carrier opportunity in that the ease of deployment allows operators to essentially get in the game immediately and be able to easily transition to RCS in future, if desired."

The Mobile Cloud Suite can be deployed in-network, with a 'deploy as it suits' model or is available as a hosted cloud-based service.

About Mavenir Systems
As a leading innovator of Voice, Video and Messaging products, Mavenir provides value-added IMS and cloud core network solutions that enable wireless operators to offer innovative services on mobile broadband.  Mavenir's customers have benefited from a number of technology firsts on the path of core network transformation toward all-IP, including the first network with voice and SMS over LTE services (VoLTE), the first network with IMS-based voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) calling and messaging, the first Converged IP Messaging deployment and the first LTE-ready Equipment Identity Register (EIR).

Mavenir has the most advanced and agile offering in the market for Converged Voice, Video and Messaging using Application Servers and Core Network enablers, deployed on the mOne(TM) Convergence Platform.

http://www.mavenir.com

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

PrepaYd Wireless Adds International Texting at No Cost to all of its Prepaid Wireless Phone Plans

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PrepaYd Wireless, Inc. a wholly owned  subsidiary of PrepaYd, Inc. (OTC PINK: PPDC) announced today that International Text is included at no additional cost with all of its Y Plans so that subscribers can send and receive text messages from International Mobile Numbers.  For as little as $35 per month, subscribers can get Unlimited Talk & Text with Nationwide Coverage and can text friends and family overseas with PrepaYd Wireless.  Using PrepaYd is simple.  Every 30 days you pay the price of the plan and PrepaYd Wireless will pay all sales, usage, and telecom taxes for the plans. 

"PrepaYd Wireless is pleased to offer another valuable service at no additional cost to our customers.  Each Y Plan at PrepaYd Wireless now includes Unlimited Nationwide Talk, International and Domestic Text, Free 411, and Online Call Records.  Since the service is prepaid, we absorb all sales, usage, and telecom taxes and have no fees for activation or for porting.  You will pay the price of the plan every 30 days and not a penny more!" says Josh Berman, Vice President of PrepaYd Wireless.   

About PrepaYd Wireless

PrepaYd Wireless, Inc. provides the postpaid experience without the contract, and is a a new leading provider for No Contract Wireless Service with Unlimited Plans starting at $35 per month.  Since the companies official launch in December 2011, the company has expanded its distribution through independent retail locations and by offering service plans that include Nationwide Coverage in all 50 states and Puerto Rico and by including all sales, telecom and usage taxes.  For more information about PrepaYd Wireless, Inc. visit http://www.PrepaYdWireless.com

About PrepaYd, Inc.

PrepaYd, Inc. is a provider of financial services in the prepaid debit card industry. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, offers prepaid debit cards to America's estimated 60 million underbanked citizens. In addition to the underbanked consumer demographic, small and mid-size businesses have found a much-needed product with the company's Prepaid Business Expense Card Program. With the diminishing credit card markets, companies need a new way to fund employees' expenses other than through traditional credit cards or cash reimbursements.

For more information about PrepaYd, Inc. visit http://www.PrepaYdInc.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT: To the extent that this release discusses any expectations concerning future plans, financial results or performance, such statements are forward-looking 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, and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof and reflect only management's belief and expectations based upon presently available information. These statements, and other forward-looking statements, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and the company assumes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements in this release.

Contact:
PrepaYd Wireless, Inc.
Josh Berman
949-208-7105
josh@prepaydinc.com

or

PrepaYd, Inc.
Bruce Berman
702  430 4775
CEOadmin@PrepaYdInc.com

SOURCE  PrepaYd Wireless, Inc.

PrepaYd Wireless, Inc.

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

Delta Hotels and Resorts Pilots OPERA 9 MICROS's Next Generation Cloud Technology

Longtime customer implements OPERA 9 Room Reservation Services module

COLUMBIA, Md., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that the prominent Canadian hotel ownership and management company, Delta Hotels and Resorts, is piloting MICROS OPERA 9 hotel management software, demonstrating a great collaboration between MICROS and the hotel group to ensure that the new product is the preeminent, cloud solution for the hotel industry.

The MICROS OPERA 9 system leverages new technologies to smoothly transition MICROS's proven OPERA V5 to an intuitive, feature-rich user interface that provides flexibility and customization, and operates fluently across popular browsers and tablet devices, including the iPad. Through the transition, MICROS will release OPERA 9 modules that complement, and add value to the current OPERA V5 application.

MICROS OPERA 9 evolves from the OPERA V5 product, delivering a new user interface and functionality through web services.  Building the application around web services lays the groundwork for tighter integration between OPERA and the hotels' SOA (Services Oriented Architecture) environments and third-party applications that MICROS customers are using today.

MICROS OPERA 9 is offered as a MICROS  cloud SaaS implementation.  This provides features that complement and work with current OPERA applications that utilize the current OPERA database structure.

Delta Hotels and Resorts is currently using OPERA Reservation System (ORS) while piloting the introduction of the MICROS OPERA 9 Room Reservation Services module.

"We have been thoroughly impressed with the new MICROS OPERA 9 software and MICROS's ability to seamlessly migrate our ORS to the MICROS Data Center without interruption to our mission-critical services," stated Tim Aubrey, Vice President of Innovation, Delta Hotels and Resorts. "It is exciting to be a part of the changes that MICROS has in store for OPERA 9, and for Delta Hotels and Resorts to be one of the launch users of the product."

"It is gratifying to have our long-time partner, Delta Hotels and Resorts, pilot the new OPERA 9 solution and collaborate with us on the new features and functionalities, easy-to-use and customizable interfaces, and improved usability," stated Dan Bell, Senior Vice President, Hotels & Leisure and Entertainment, MICROS Systems, Inc.  "With valued partners such as Delta Hotels and Resorts, the MICROS OPERA 9 team is able to ensure that the new product meets all the cutting edge requirements of the hotel industry."

About Delta Hotels and Resorts
A leading Canadian hotel ownership and management company, Delta Hotels and Resorts operates and franchises a diversified portfolio with 43 full-service, city centre, resorts,  and airport hotels under the Delta brand. Widely regarded as Canada's "brand of choice" by guests and owners, Delta also distinguishes itself as an exemplary employer. It is the only hotel company to have been recognized for its sustained focus on business excellence by the prestigious National Quality Institute with three Canada Awards for Excellence, including the award program's highest honour, the Order of Excellence (2007). The hospitality company has also consistently ranked as one of the country's 50 Best Employers for 12 years, and has been named to the Green 30 since 2010. As well, its national sustainability program, Delta Greens is the most comprehensive and ambitious in the hospitality industry touching on every aspect of the hotel business. Delta's Corporate Social Responsibility platform, Delta Helps, includes a chain-wide commitment to the communities it serves through a national partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada, participation in the Hotel Association of Canada's Green Key Eco-Rating program, and work with various other charitable groups. For more information, please visit http://www.deltahotels.com

About MICROS Systems, Inc.
MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality and retail industries worldwide. Over 330,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, leisure and entertainment, and retail operations in more than 180 countries, and on all seven continents. In addition, MICROS provides property management systems, central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 26,000 hotels worldwide, as well as point-of-sale, loss prevention, and cross-channel functionality through its MICROS-Retail division for more than 100,000 retail stores worldwide. MICROS stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.

For more information on MICROS and its advanced information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, please contact Louise Casamento, Vice President of Marketing at (443) 285-8144 or (866) 287-4736. You can also visit the MICROS website at http://www.micros.com or send an email to info@micros.com.  Follow MICROS on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and the MICROS Blog.

The MICROS logo is a registered trademark of MICROS Systems, Inc.
All other product and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

Contact: Louise Casamento
443-285-8144
lcasamento@micros.com

SOURCE  MICROS Systems, Inc.

MICROS Systems, Inc.

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

New VNX HPC Series Simplifies Lustre Environments

VNX HPC Series Delivers 10s of GB/sec Bandwidth and 10s of Petabytes of Capacity

HOPKINTON, Mass., June 19, 2012  /PRNewswire/ --

News Summary:

    --  EMC expanded its portfolio for commercial High Performance Computing
        (HPC) with the new EMC® VNX® HPC series, a preconfigured hardware and
        software appliance.
    --  Through integration with Terascala's LustreStack software suite, the VNX
        HPC series simplifies storage management for complex Lustre
        environments.
    --  The VNX HPC series adds Infiniband connectivity, scales performance to
        10s of GB/s bandwidth and scales capacity to 10s of Petabytes to meet
        the demands of Lustre workloads.
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Full Story:

EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced the new VNX HPC series, a preconfigured hardware and software appliance designed to simplify complex Lustre environments for commercial HPC customers. The VNX HPC series includes metadata and object servers, EMC VNX5100 metadata storage, VNX7500 object storage and the Terascala LustreStack software suite--delivering 10s of GB/sec bandwidth and 10s of petabytes of capacity. The HPC series expands EMC's commitment to the HPC market, transforming and simplifying unified storage for commercial HPC.

The Lustre SAN file system--which was developed for, and powers, the world's top supercomputers by delivering unmatched performance and scalability--is also known for its complexities associated with compatibility, deployment and ongoing configuration changes needed to deliver peak performance. Most commercial organizations that require the performance benefits of Lustre do not have the time, budget or required training to deploy and manage it. With the VNX HPC series, companies of all sizes in industries such as financial services, life sciences, manufacturing and oil and gas now have the option of utilizing Lustre with proven enterprise-class reliability and simplified end-to-end management. By focusing on simplicity first, EMC has made Lustre accessible, usable and cost effective for commercial HPC.

VNX HPC Series Technology Highlights:

Benefits of the VNX HPC series include new connectivity and scalability levels to meet the demands of Lustre workloads:

    --  Bandwidth scalability: VNX HPC series offers a base configuration
        delivering 8GB/sec read and 5.3GB/sec write performance with bandwidth
        expansion modules for linear scalability beyond 10s of GB/s reads and
        writes as measured by XDD benchmark.
    --  Capacity scalability: Supports 720 Terabytes and scales to 10s of
        Petabytes with the new capacity expansion modules.
    --  Infiniband support: Adds high throughput and low latency Infiniband
        connectivity to the Lustre Parallel File System.
    --  Increased simplification: Saves three to four weeks per year in
        deployment and upgrade time for a typical Lustre file system, with
        dashboard monitoring and single support contact.
    --  Enterprise reliability: Delivers enterprise reliability with five-nines
        availability and worldwide support.
Analyst Quote:

Terri McClure, Senior Analyst, ESG

"Lustre is one of the most powerful file systems on the market for handling HPC workloads and a natural fit for emerging commercial HPC applications.  But the management complexity, especially in fast growing environments, can be daunting. Many of these organizations don't have the resources to take full advantage of complex Lustre based implementations. EMC is helping to change that with its VNX HPC series solution, which is appliance based for easy deployments and integrated with Terascala for simple end-to-end management and EMC global support."

Partner Quote:

Brandon Sanders, Director of Strategy and Technology, Data Strategy

"The combination of EMC's VNX and Terascala's LustreStack is very powerful--both for Data Strategy's customers, and for EMC's partners, who rely on best-in-class storage to satisfy customer demand for these types of solutions. This latest innovation from EMC is shaking up HPC storage and making the benefits accessible to a wide range of customers, ensuring that this important segment of the market has the power of simplified storage management at its fingertips."

EMC Executive Quote:

Eric Herzog, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Product Marketing, EMC Unified Storage Division

"Since EMC introduced VNX to the market, we have seen significant interest from the commercial HPC community in using EMC unified storage for Lustre-based HPC environments. With EMC's new VNX HPC series, the benefits of Lustre are now attainable without the barrier of complexity. Our focus on simplicity opens the door to commercial HPC storage management, ensuring that all organizations can capture the combined benefits of Lustre and EMC's VNX family."

Additional Resources:

    --  To learn more about the VNX HPC series contact the HPC Program Office at
        HPCProgramOffice@emc.com
    --  Read about VNX HPC Series data sheet
    --  Press release: "EMC VNX Sets Performance Density Record With Lustre
        --Showcases 'No Compromise' HPC Storage"
    --  Press release:"EMC Expands 'No Compromise' Storage for High Performance
        Computing at SC11"
    --  Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn
About EMC

EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.

EMC and VNX are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  EMC Corporation

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EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Megan Lane, +1-508-293-7635, megan.lane@emc.com

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

Allot MobileTrends Charging Shows 33% of Operators Delivering Mobile Cloud Services

HOD HASHARON, Israel, June 19, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

                     Content Partnerships and Revenue Sharing on the Rise

    Allot Communications Ltd [http://www.allot.com ]. (NASDAQ: ALLT
[http://www.irconnect.com/allt/pages/stock-quote.html ]), a leading supplier of service
optimization and revenue generation solutions for fixed and mobile broadband service
providers worldwide, announced today that its Q2, 2012 Allot MobileTrends Charging Report
[http://www.allot.com/MobileTrendsChargingReportQ2_2012.html?campidp1D0000000lNnv ]
shows that 33% of operators are leveraging revenue sharing models and partnerships with
cloud-based content providers such as Spotify to deliver mobile cloud services. The second
bi-annual Allot MobileTrends Charging Report is based on publicly available data,
collected during Q2, 2012 from over 100 mobile operators worldwide.

    Allot MobileTrends Charging Report Q2, 2012 - Key Findings:

   
    - 46% of operators offer Value-based plans, with services such as parental
      control or music streaming
    - LTE operators have embraced Value-based pricing in a similar manner as the 3G
      Operators
    - Operators' cloud is on the rise with 33% offering cloud-based services through
      partners such as Rhapsody, Spotify and Deezer
    - 32% of operators charge for WiFi access (offload). The challenge for operators
      is to incorporate offloaded traffic into their policy control architecture
    - The number or operators charging for tethering almost doubled over the past
      nine months from 15% to 29%, marking a rise in operator efforts to closely monitor and
      monetize the interminable surge in data consumption

    Since the previous Allot MobileTrends Charging Report (Q3, 2011), the introduction of
intelligent Value-based service plans across mobile networks has become more wide spread.
Application-based plans, multi-device plans, time-shifting and parental control plans are
becoming more common. Operators are also starting to recoup their losses on previously
unbillable usage patterns. 32% of operators now offer paid WiFi access. The challenge for
operators is to incorporate offloaded traffic into their existing policy control and
charging architecture.

    Comparing 3G and LTE pricing, the percentage of operators offering Value-based plans
is identical. Despite the increased capacity available on LTE networks, it appears that
operators are careful not to run into the congestion and declining ARPU issues now faced
in 3G environments. Instead, they are building Value-based policy enforcement into their
LTE networks from the get go.

    "LTE is expanding the scope for value-based pricing innovation over 3G," said Monica
Paolini, PhD, Founder and President of Senza Fili Consulting, "We will see even more
pricing choice offered to LTE subscribers over time, as subscribers increasingly expect
their broadband plan to reflect their preferences with regards to content, usage and
services that are valuable to them, and give them the flexibility to make the choices that
work best for them."

    "Working with some of the world's largest operators, we found the need for pricing
innovation to be a cross-regional requirement," said Andrei Elefant, Allot's Vice
President of Marketing. "We are currently helping our customers to evolve their data
charging, focusing on providing consumers with more choice and operators with unique
service differentiation."

    The full Q2, 2012 Allot MobileTrends Charging Report (complete with graphics) can be
found on:

    http://www.allot.com/MobileTrendsChargingReportQ2_2012.html?campidp1D0000000lNnv

    About Allot Communications

    Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) is a leading provider of intelligent
solutions to optimize and monetize over-the-top traffic in fixed and mobile broadband
networks and in large enterprises worldwide. Allot's scalable, carrier-grade solutions
leverage dynamic actionable recognition technology
[http://www.allot.com/Dynamic_Actionable_Recognition_Technology.html ] (DART) to provide
traffic analytics, policy enforcement and video optimization. Allot enables value-based
services and charging models that are vital for network operators to deliver a
consistently great user experience, contain costs and maximize revenues from network
usage. For more information, please visit http://www.allot.com .

    Safe Harbor Statement

    Information provided in this press release may contain statements relating to current
expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about future events that are
"forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements generally relate to the company's plans, objectives
and expectations for future operations. These forward-looking statements are based upon
management's current estimates and projections of future results or trends. Actual future
results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and
uncertainties. These factors include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic
and business conditions and, specifically, a decline in demand for the company's products;
the company's inability to develop and introduce new technologies, products and
applications; loss of market; and other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors"
in the company's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the
company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

   
    Allot Communications Contacts:

    Jonathon Gordon
    Director of Marketing
    Allot Communications
    Tel: +972-9-7628423
    jgordon@allot.com

    PR Contact

    Justine Schneider
    Calysto Communications
    Tel: +1-404-266-2060 x507
    jschneider@calysto.com [dmatthews@calysto.com ]

Source: Allot Communications Ltd.

INSTEON Ships World's First Remote Control Networked LED Bulb

$29.99 Bulb Offers Dimmable Remote Control with iOS and Android Apps

IRVINE, Calif., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- INSTEON®, manufacturers of the best-selling, most reliable home automation technology, today introduced the INSTEON LED Bulb 8 Watt (60W), the world's first-to-market networked remote control dimmable LED light bulb. Featuring INSTEON's award-winning technology in a sleek design, the INSTEON LED Bulb is a technological innovation sure to brighten both the connected home and personal technology industries alike.

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"For years, home automation has controlled light fixtures with plug-in lamp modules, wire-in switches and keypads. But, until now, no one has controlled the bulb itself. It's exciting to be the first to introduce a new product to the world," said Joe Dada, chief executive officer, INSTEON.

The INSTEON LED Bulb features simple setup, intuitive control and easy linking to any INSTEON controller, such as a handheld remote. When paired with the free INSTEON app, the SmartLinc Hub turns an iOS/Android smartphone or tablet into a fully functioning remote control of the bulb or an entire INSTEON network. The bulb is fully dimmable and can be added to any number of scenes to create custom lighting at the touch of a button.

The INSTEON LED Bulb contains INSTEON's patented dual-band communication technology, the most reliable, efficient communication system available. Just like other INSTEON devices, the bulb acts as a network signal repeater and sends signals over both radio frequencies (RF) and a home's existing wires (powerline).

The INSTEON LED Bulb retails for $29.99. For more information or to watch a demonstration video, visit http://www.insteon.com/bulb. 

"The market is very excited to be getting an LED bulb with remote control built in, at a price that is actually below the cost of most standard LED bulbs. It's like getting remote control for free," said Joe Gerber, president, INSTEON.

The INSTEON LED Bulb is the latest addition to the INSTEON product family, built upon the best-selling SmartLinc Hub. The INSTEON product family ranges from wall switches, plug-in modules and  keypads to thermostats and motion sensors.

With its simple installation and setup process and trustworthy communication, INSTEON has become the industry's premier remote control networking technology. Plug-in modules and in-wall switches make it possible to add wireless control to any appliance in a home or business without having to hire a contractor. By making every networked device talk to each other via radio frequencies and existing electrical wiring, INSTEON eliminates the need for custom wiring.

For more information about INSTEON or the bulb, please visit http://www.insteon.com.

About INSTEON®
Developed in Irvine, Calif., the award-winning INSTEON remote control product line has a growing list of devices, from lamp dimmers to thermostats and irrigation controllers. INSTEON delivers the fastest, most reliable wireless device communication in the industry with its innovative dual-band and simulcast mesh technology. INSTEON products are available through select retail partners, including Smarthome.com, Best Buy, Amazon, Newegg and Home Depot.

SOURCE  INSTEON

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INSTEON

CONTACT: Company, Isaac Sanz, INSTEON, +1-949-221-0037, ext. 187, pr@insteon.com; or Media, Cara Stewart, Binary Pulse Technology Marketing, +1-949-336-7400, carastewart@binarypulse.com

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

Sharp® Introduces The Largest TV On The Planet

The Incredible 90" Class Sharp AQUOS® LED TV is Available Now

MAHWAH, N.J., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine yourself standing at the precipice of the Grand Canyon. It's 3,000 feet straight down. The wind howls in your ears. Your heart races as you leap forward and plummet toward the bottom. Just before you plunge into the river below...you spill the popcorn all over the living room couch. That's the experience you'll get when watching the breathtaking 90" (diagonal) AQUOS LED TV (model LC-90LE745U), introduced today by Sharp. 

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Standing majestically at nearly 4 feet tall and spanning 6 feet and 8 inches wide, the 90" AQUOS is the world's largest LED TV. Its picture quality is as stunning as its size, displaying crisp and clear content at the highest HD resolution available of 1080p. Sit as close as you like, and see colors pop and never before seen details become visible. Sports and action sequences are as big as life.

Despite its size, the TV is thin and light. Weighing only 141 lbs (without stand) and at less than 5 inches deep, it's easy to mount on a wall. And with LED technology it's so energy efficient; it uses less energy than two 75-watt light bulbs and averages only $28 per year to operate. 

The 90" class AQUOS features Sharp's proprietary SmartCentral, offering direct access to the most popular apps and video on demand from services like Netflix®, YouTube, CinemaNow®, Hulu Plus and VUDU(TM). It also has web browsing and Skype* capability and built-in Wi-Fi.**

"Our 90" class LED smart TV offers size, picture quality and smart functionality unlike anything consumers have experienced with LED TVs to-date," said John Herrington, president, Sharp Electronics Marketing Company of America. "You can now experience Sharp AQUOS like never before."

Sharp's new 90" class LED TV is a full HD active 3DTV and two 3D glasses are included. It is also equipped with AquoMotion 240, to make fast-action motions seamless, without blurring - a great feature when watching action movies or sports which feature lots of quick camera movements. 

Like all new Wi-Fi enabled Sharp TVs, the LC-90LE745U features AQUOS Advantage LIVE(SM) - a free service for owners which connects them directly over the Internet to trained customer support representatives. These advisors can remotely assist with set-up and settings management directly over the Internet and phone, offering an "in-home" technician to help problem solve any question or issue.

The LC-90LE745U is available now at select retailers for a suggested retail price of $10,999.99 (US).

For more information on AQUOS TVs and Sharp's full line of consumer products visit sharpusa.com, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, 1 Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ, 07495-1163, or call 800-BE-SHARP.

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ABOUT SHARP

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS® televisions, AQUOS BOARD(TM) interactive display systems, SharpVision® projectors, Insight® Microwave Drawer® ovens, Notevision® multimedia projectors and Plasmacluster® air purifiers.

©2012 Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp and all related trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation and/or its affiliated entities.
CinemaNow is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc.
Hulu Plus is a trademark of Hulu, LLC
Netflix is a registered trademark of Netflix, Inc.
VUDU is a trademark of VUDU, Inc.
YouTube is a trademark of Google, Inc.

*Compatible camera (sold separately) required
**Additional fees and/or subscriptions may apply

SOURCE  Sharp Electronics Corporation

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CONTACT: Mitch Polikoff, Ketchum, +1-646-935-4367, mitch.polikoff@ketchum.com; or Ellin Everson, Sharp Electronics Corporation, +1-201-529-8630, ellin.everson@sharpusa.com

Web Site: http://sharpusa.com

ImpulseSave Turns Impulse Buys into Savings

Company has made it as easy for consumers to save money anytime, anywhere, as it is to spend it

NEW YORK, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ImpulseSave, the personal finance company that is helping to change the way consumers save money by making it as easy and fun to save as spend, today opened to the public its online service that allows anyone to save toward their financial goals both automatically and on impulse.  People can sign up for this entirely free service by requesting an invite at http://www.impulsesave.com, and also download the free mobile app at iTunes to get the full benefit of "impulse saving" anywhere and anytime. In opening their free service to the general public, ImpulseSave has included a number of enhancements based on user feedback from its extensive private beta.

ImpulseSave provides people the easiest, the most fun and most effective way to save toward goals they care about.  Whether planning a wedding, paying off debt, taking a trip, or saving for college, ImpulseSave is a powerful tool that helps people actually reach their financial goals, not just plan for them.

Through its private beta offering launched earlier this year, ImpulseSave found that its average user is now saving as much as $316 per month through its unique combination of both automatic savings and in the moment "impulse saving" transactions where the user can save any amount toward a specific goal whenever they feel tempted, or whenever the impulse strikes them. Overall, the average ImpulseSave user is on track to save more than $3,700 per year by securely transferring funds from their checking accounts directly into their ImpulseSave savings account.

ImpulseSave makes saving your money just as impulsive and instantly gratifying as spending it. The company provides a variety of fun and unique ways to save for specific goals, and lets consumers save anytime, anywhere towards those goals into one FDIC insured savings account.

People can now set up an ImpulseSave account in three easy steps:

    --  Create their first goal and set auto-saves
    --  Open their ImpulseSave savings account and securely link it to their
        checking account
    --  Start impulse saving from anywhere online and off, whenever they feel
        the urge to spend, and even save right along with friends if they
        choose.
"Americans on average are spending somewhere between 20-30 percent of their disposable income on impulse purchases they don't even remember making," said Phil Fremont-Smith, president and co-founder of ImpulseSave. "In a world designed to get us to spend a little more at every turn, ImpulseSave has transformed the option of saving from something once painful requiring self-discipline and planning into something that's just as fun, frivolous and even tempting as spending is."

ImpulseSave is currently partnered with Leader Bank, NA, a nationally chartered community bank dedicated to fostering the continued growth of their clients through a diverse array of products and services. The partnership allows ImpulseSave customers to move their money into an interest bearing savings account that is insured by the FDIC.

"We are very happy to be working with ImpulseSave on this innovative approach to saving money," said Jay Tuli, VP Corporate Development at Leader Bank. "We believe that turning some of those impulse purchases into ImpulseSaves is a great way to encourage savings for individual financial goals, whether it be paying down a mortgage or saving for a vacation."

All ImpulseSave users' financial information is encrypted as ImpulseSave meets or exceeds all industry standards to safeguard users' data. ImpulseSave employs 256-bit encryption used by financial institutions which means that all customers' financial information is encrypted.

In addition, ImpulseSave plans to add new features to its service in upcoming weeks, including a geo location feature for its mobile app aimed at helping consumers curb their spending right when they're in a particular store, a browser extension which tempts you to contribute a small percentage of a purchase towards a goal as you shop online, working with charities to encourage users to impulse donate, and offering more ways to save with friends and family and much more.

Fremont-Smith added, "It's pretty simple. If you've ever looked at your finances and felt frustrated and wondered how you're going to get it all done, then you need to take a look at ImpulseSave. While brilliant marketers at Groupon and Amazon are working to get you to spend a little more everyday - ImpulseSave is here to finally equal that playing field. We're enabling people with a whole new set of options that puts doing something good with their money back on the menu -right at their fingertips like spending always is.  We're providing a new "Point of Saving" at every Point of Sale - and really, at every point in between."

About ImpulseSave

ImpulseSave is a personal finance company that is helping to change how people approach saving money. Through a simple, easy-to-use web and mobile interface, ImpulseSave has made saving money as impulsive and instantly gratifying as spending it, enabling people to save thousands of dollars a year. While most personal finance sites want you to set a budget and stick to that diet, ImpulseSave provides fun and unique ways to go on a saving spree, by enabling consumers to save anytime, anywhere towards specific goals - all into one FDIC insured savings account. Consumers can access ImpulseSave via mobile app, ImpulseSave.com, or a variety of other vehicles like Instagram and SMS. To learn more about ImpulseSave and how to get started, please visit https://impulsesave.com/.

Media Contact:

Danielle Giaccio
North 6th Agency, Inc.
dgiaccio@n6a.com

212-334-9757

SOURCE  ImpulseSave

ImpulseSave

Web Site: https://impulsesave.com

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Fill any room with deep, clear HiFi bass

Wireless, one-button setup

Seamlessly integrates with the Sonos System

Place it anywhere in a room--even lying flat under a couch or bed

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonos, Inc., the leading manufacturer of wireless music systems, today announced the arrival of Sonos SUB, the wireless subwoofer that takes the whole Sonos Wireless HiFi System one seismic step closer to the spine-curling, jaw-dropping, full body experience music was meant to be.

SUB is available in a high-gloss black lacquer finish for $699 USD ($749 CAD, $999 AUD, euro 699 EU, and 599 UK pounds Sterling).  A Sonos SUB with black matte finish will be available in October 2012 at $599 USD ($649 CAD, $899 AUD, euro 599 EU, and 499 UK pounds Sterling).

SUB works with all Sonos amplified components: CONNECT:AMP/ZonePlayer 120/ZonePlayer 100; PLAY:5; PLAY:3. It does not work with the non-amplified Sonos CONNECT/ZP90/ZP80.

Features of SUB include:

    --  Two force-cancelling speakers positioned face-to-face: All the sound and
        energy from the music comes through loud and clear, and none of it is
        lost in cabinet buzz or rattle.
    --  All digital sound: All filter settings, active equalization and time
        alignment are done digitally through state-of-the-art DSP (Digital
        Signal Processing) circuitry for zero-loss audio quality and energy.
    --  Dual acoustic ports: Tuned to maximize the acoustic volume of the SUB
        and enhance bass resonance.
Powering the SUB are two state of the art Class-D digital amplifiers that have been perfectly tuned to match the speakers and acoustic architecture. The cabinet is made from proprietary resin to create acoustically dead walls with maximum internal air volume. The SUB's specific dimensions are 15.8 x 6.2 x 15in. (402 x 158 x 380mm) with a weight of 36.3 lbs (16kgs). Full SUB specifications, details and a video can be found at http://www.sonos.com/SUB.

To hear a Sonos SUB, locate an authorized Sonos dealer in your area by visiting sonos.com.  Or, to place an order, order direct at sonos.com or call 877.80.SONOS.

ABOUT SONOS, INC.
Founded in 2002, Sonos is the leading manufacturer of wireless music systems. With Sonos you can stream all the music on earth, wirelessly, in every room and control it with your Android® smartphone or tablet, iPhone®, iPad®, Mac and PC. In addition to playing your personal digital music collection, The Sonos Wireless HiFi System gives you access to millions of songs and thousands of radio stations by partnering with AUPEO!, Deezer(TM), iheartradio(TM), JUKE, Last.fm(TM), MOG, Pandora®, Rdio®, Rhapsody®, SiriusXM® Internet Radio, Slacker® Radio, Spotify®, Stitcher SmartRadio(TM), TuneIn®, Wolfgang's Vault®, and more. The award-winning system is available at more than 11,000 retailers in over 65 countries worldwide; or direct from Sonos at http://www.sonos.com.  Sonos is a privately-held company, headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA with offices in Cambridge, MA, Hilversum, Netherlands, Beijing and Shenzhen, China, and Penang, Malaysia.

©2004-2012 Sonos Inc. All rights reserved.  SONOS and all other Sonos product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonos, Inc. SONOS Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.  iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad® and iTunes® are trademarks of Apple Inc. Android® is a trademark of Google Inc. All other products and services may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Sonos, Inc.

Sonos, Inc.

CONTACT: Eric Nielsen of Sonos, Inc., +1-202-276-5357, eric.nielsen@sonos.com

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

Redbox Launches Its First Affiliate Program

More Consumers Can Now Discover New-Release Titles from Redbox, and Publishers Can Earn Valuable Customer-Referral Commissions

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Redbox, America's destination for entertainment, today announced the launch of its first affiliate program with Performics, a performance-marketing agency owned by Publicis Groupe and a pioneer in the affiliate space. The partnership will allow Redbox to reach potential new customers and to reinforce its commitment to its existing customer base.

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The program is simple: partner sites will host Redbox advertisements and earn commissions every time visitors click on them to reserve rentals or to buy Redbox gift cards. The platform is an integral part of the overarching Redbox digital-marketing platform, as it provides consumers with even more access to the movies and games they love.

"Affiliate marketing is the next logical next step for Redbox, as it aligns nicely with our interactive marketing platform," said Mark Achler, SVP of new business, innovation and strategy at Redbox. "This platform will benefit consumers as they can now gain more exposure to the new-release titles they want."

In addition to monetary incentives, the affiliate program gives partners access to key tools for tracking, reporting and optimizing their campaigns. Affiliates enrolled in the program will receive:

    --  Custom banner ads
    --  Unique text links
    --  Easy access to detailed reporting
    --  Affiliate-only, exclusive offers
    --  Regular communications with tips for success
    --  Proprietary program-management tools
    --  A dedicated support team
Redbox remains committed to giving people access to the entertainment they love. By partnering with affiliate websites, the company has uncovered a new way to be everywhere movie and game lovers are.

For more information or to apply to join the program, please visit: http://www.redbox.com/affiliates

About Redbox
Redbox Automated Retail, LLC offers new-release DVD, Blu-ray Disc(TM) and video-game rentals through its network of conveniently located, self-service kiosks. Redbox has rented more than 2 billion discs and is available at approximately 36,800 kiosks across over 30,000 locations nationwide, including select McDonald's restaurants, leading grocery, drug and convenience stores, select Walmart locations and Walgreens locations in select markets. For more information, visit redbox.com.

About Performics
Performics is the first global performance marketing company partnering with marketers to make smart marketing decisions that improve ROI. Founded in 1998, our performance specialists are certified experts in search, affiliate & feeds, and social & display channels across all screens. Performics, headquartered in Chicago with presence in 18 countries and regional centres in London and Singapore, is part of Publicis Groupe -- the world's third largest communications group and top global search spender. Participate with us at performics.com.

Contact:

Kate Brennan

Redbox

+1-630-756-8781
kbrennan@redbox.com

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Introducing Mindlink: New Enterprise Social Collaboration Platform Fosters Secure Team-Based Communication Among Knowledge Workers, Improves Business Productivity

ENTERPRISE 2.0 CONFERENCE - BOSTON, June 19, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

         MindLink Being Unveiled During Enterprise 2.0 Conference; New Product Helps

                                 Eliminate Email Overload

    Today at the Enterprise 2.0 Conference, Formicary Collaboration Group
[http://www.fcg.im ] (http://www.fcg.im, Booth #220) introduced MindLink
[http://www.fcg.im/MindLink-Social-Collaboration-Platform.aspx ]. MindLink is an
enterprise social collaboration platform
[http://www.fcg.im/MindLink-Social-Collaboration-Platform.aspx ] that fosters secure,
streamlined, team-based communication
[http://www.fcg.im/MindLink-Social-Collaboration-Platform.aspx ] and collaboration through
a company's existing Microsoft environment and unified communications solution. MindLink
specializes in social collaboration
[http://www.fcg.im/MindLink-Social-Collaboration-Platform.aspx ]: multi-layered discussions
between groups of people within an organization vs. social networking, which connects
people on the individual, peer-to-peer level.

    "Business success today depends on teams of individuals working towards collective
goals," said Daanish Khan, Vice President, Strategy and Marketing, Formicary Collaboration
Group (FCG). "But traditional email and social networking technology tools have fallen
short in the enterprise in delivering business value because they're not ideal for
interactive, team-based collaboration
[http://www.fcg.im/MindLink-Social-Collaboration-Platform.aspx ]. MindLink, on the other
hand, was built from the ground up to support efficient communication among groups. It's
so effective in the enterprise that it frequently becomes the preferred mode of
communications for groups working on common activities and goal."

    With MindLink, knowledge workers within an organization can build engaged team- and
interest-based communities that offer:

   
    - Open and transparent real-time and asynchronous communication and
      collaboration among groups
    - Efficient sharing of information by content experts throughout employee
      networks
    - Access to contextual information from line-of-business applications to drive
      dynamic discussions.

    "Traditional businesses are very 'siloed' - they contain vast amounts of intellectual
capital that is never accessed by the organization," explains Eileen Brown, CEO of social
business consultancy Amastra [http://www.amastra.co.uk ] and author of "Working The Crowd:
Social Media Marketing for Business." "In contrast, the social business democratizes data
by breaking down the information hierarchies and ensuring that knowledge stays alive, and
a true organizational asset. MindLink [http://www.fcgmindlink.com ] brings together all
the collaboration features, making them intuitive to use and accessible to everyone who
needs them throughout the organization."

    What Sets MindLink Apart

    Data shows enterprises are increasingly intrigued with the idea of social
collaboration tools [http://www.fcg.im/MindLink-Social-Collaboration-Platform.aspx ] to
drive business productivity. But concerns around security, adoption and compliance are
holding many back from implementing.

    MindLink is unique because it's built on Microsoft Lync, Microsoft's unified
communications platform, making it fast and easy to implement into an organization and
integrate into employees' daily workflow and processes, supporting high user adoption. And
because MindLink is available as either an on-premise
[http://www.fcg.im/MindLink-Social-Collaboration-Platform.aspx ] or private cloud
[http://www.fcg.im/MindLink-Social-Collaboration-Platform.aspx ] solution, it alleviates
enterprise data security concerns.

    The result is far more powerful and efficient group collaboration
[http://www.fcg.im/MindLink-Social-Collaboration-Platform.aspx ] than traditional email and
social networking tools enable, making for more productive and efficient teams.

    Key MindLink Features and Benefits

   
    - Live Team-based Content/Communication Streams: Delivers live communication
      and information from internal systems (document management, project management, CRM)
      or external sources (news feeds, public social networks) into focus, team-based
      content and communications streams.
    - Customization: MindLink's LiveStream shows all message updates in a single
      view. MindLink enables employees to subscribe to content that's most relevant to them,
      eliminating the problem of information overload commonly associated with traditional
      email. Users can create conversation streams based on their individual projects, teams
      and interests, change the order of streams, or remove them from view completely, while
      still getting all updates in their LiveStream.
    - Central Access to Conversation Tools: MindLink provides users with a central
      place to access team conversations and individual instant messaging.
    - Status Updates: MindLink enables employees to effortlessly keep their
      colleagues in the know about their whereabouts and availability at all times, reducing
      the number of missed calls and needless emails.
    - Search and Storage: All MindLink conversation history is securely stored.
      Users can quickly search and retrieve relevant information from MindLink whenever it
      is needed.
    - Universal, Anywhere, Anytime Access: MindLink is available whenever and
      wherever a user may need it. It works on all major browsers and platforms - PC, Mac,
      iPad, Linux.

    The MindLink Platform Consists of:

   
    - MindLink Anywhere: Browser based access to topic-based information and
      communication streams, with features including custom notifications, instant
      messaging, activity feed and co-worker connections. MindLink lets users focus on
      what's important - and filter out what isn't, letting them consume information based
      on their priorities.
    - MindLink Mobile: When users are on the go, they want to restrict the amount of
      information coming their way. MindLink allows users to filter out the noise by
      selecting a subset of streams to appear on their smart phone. Further granularity
      allows more restricted information in the Mobile LiveStream. Configure custom
      notifications based on specific streams or contacts.
    - MindLink for SharePoint: For organizations already using Microsoft SharePoint
      for team based project and document management, MindLink for SharePoint lets users
      introduce communication streams within their community sites. Individual streams can
      be exposed as SharePoint webparts for specific user communities.
    - MindLink for Outlook: Microsoft Outlook is the default communication
      environment for most knowledge workers. MindLink allows topic based streams to live
      alongside individual emails by exposing MindLink in Outlook, enabling fast adoption
      without taking users out of their comfort zone.
    - MindLink Connectors and API: Existing connectors, for example RSS, deliver
      content to the appropriate communication streams. MindLink's simple RESTful API makes
      it easy to develop new connectors helping drive dynamic discussions

    Organizations without large IT departments or existing Microsoft infrastructure can
still take advantage of MindLink's power through FCG's first US hosted service provider,
Saratoga Springs, NY-based Thoughtbus [http://www.thoughtbus.com ]. Already, Thoughtbus
customers are preparing to implement MindLink throughout their organizations.

    "We're always pursuing the promise of social software and its related power to empower
collaboration," said Alberto Molina, President of SureTech.com. "To have MindLink's social
platform integrated with Thoughtbus' powerful collaboration service for our email,
SharePoint, mobile and Lync helps us streamline our business process for local and remote
staff as well as for customer contacts and subcontracted teams."

    FCG Secures $1.5MM in Capital Infusion, Announces US Expansion Plans

    MindLink also shared news of more than $1.5 million in growth capital the company
secured in April and announced the company has hired a West Coast sales manager in the US.

    "FCG plans to use this capital infusion to expand our presence in North America and
aggressively market MindLink to US organizations, where we're already seeing strong demand
for our solution," commented Khan.

    Pricing and Availability

    MindLink is available immediately on a per-user subscription basis.

    About Formicary Collaboration Group

    Formicary Collaboration Group (FCG) is a provider of team-based social collaboration
solutions [http://www.fcg.im/MindLink-Social-Collaboration-Platform.aspx ]. FCG's software
leverages existing knowledge and communication assets to enable users to consume and share
information and ideas, delivered through a next generation user experience providing best
of breed Enterprise 2.0 and social features, and accessible on any device for today's
increasingly mobile workforce. The management team has more than 10 years' experience
working with medium to large sized businesses, facilitating better collaboration for both
internal and external users. FCG is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and RIM Alliance
Member. FCG solutions are fully compatible with Microsoft Lync Group Chat
[http://www.fcg.im/Solutions.aspx#MSGold ] 2010 and Microsoft Office Communications Server
2007 R2.

Source: Formicary Collaboration Group

MEDIA CONTACT: Marian Hughes, +1-708-246-0083, mhughes@tieronepr.com

New Age of Enterprise Solid-state Storage Systems Set to Begin with Launch of Skyera

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyera Inc., founded by an executive and engineering team with unsurpassed backgrounds in the solid-state, storage and networking arenas, announced today that the company is creating enterprise solid-state storage systems that deliver unparalleled performance and density at a price parity equivalent to today's hard disk drive-based enterprise SANs.

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Skyera is developing disruptive system-level solid-state storage systems that combine storage and network connectivity to achieve greater speed, reliability and efficiency than both traditional and solid-state solutions on the market today. By building an entirely new architecture from the ground up, rather than taking an incremental approach, Skyera will fully leverage the benefits of next-generation flash memory while overcoming the limitations faced by solution vendors that shoehorn SSD devices into existing systems.

The company is headed by CEO Dr. Radoslav Danilak, who co-founded the world's most-successful SSD controller company, SandForce, which was acquired by LSI Logic for $370 million last year; and Chief Architect Rodney Mullendore, co-founder and architect of Nishan Systems. Skyera's core engineering team is assembled from leading technology providers such as Brocade, Cisco, EMC, EVault, Hitachi, Intel, NVIDIA, STEC and Toshiba. Combined, the members of the Skyera team have been awarded more than 60 patents. Private equity has seeded the company with $6 million.

"Until now, vendors have attempted to either address the challenges of storage or the challenges of networking, but they haven't yet cohesively approached both issues that enterprises face every day," said Danilak. "We are attacking the whole infrastructure in a way that no other SSD vendor is today. Using MLC flash memory, we will deliver a higher performance, more intelligent solid-state architecture that will help companies overcome the limitations that are currently hampering IT transformation."

Dr. Danilak's previous company, SandForce, offered a controller that improved the endurance of flash by 10x.  Today, Skyera is developing enterprise solid-state storage systems based on their completely new flash controller built from the ground up that will extend flash endurance by 100x.  Click here to see the Skyera Flash Memory Controller video: http://www.skyera.com/technology

Follow Skyera:

http://www.twitter.com/skyerainc

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http://www.youtube.com/skyerainc

About Skyera

Skyera Inc. is an emerging provider of enterprise solid-state storage systems designed to enable a large class of applications with extraordinarily high performance, exceptionally lower power consumption and cost effectiveness relative to existing enterprise storage systems.  Founded by the executives who previously developed the world's most-advanced flash memory controller, Skyera is backed by key technology and financial partnerships designed to position it at the forefront of the hyper growth in the solid state storage sector.  The company was featured in the Gartner report "Cool Vendors in Storage Technologies, 2012."  For more information about the company, visit skyera.com.

CONTACT:
Mark Smith
JPR Communications
818-884-8282, ext. 15
marks@jprcom.com
Skype: jprmark

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