News
June 13, 2012
Ubee Showcases 802.11ac WiFi at ANGA Cable Show
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 8:35:01 AM
Ubee Showcases 802.11ac WiFi at ANGA Cable Show
AMSTERDAM, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubee Interactive Corp is pleased to announce that the company will be showcasing a technology demonstration of its 802.11ac WiFi gateway solution at the ANGA Cable Show in Cologne, Germany this week. The demonstration will take place at the Ubee Interactive booth H39 located in Hall 10, Level 2 of the ANGA Cable Show at the Cologne Fair Grounds.
Ubee continues to drive innovation by investing in WiFi R&D for applications in the Cable and DSL industries. The company plans on taking its demonstration directly to customers shortly after the ANGA Show.
The introduction of 802.11ac enabled devices is paramount to meeting accelerating technology trends in the telecommunications industry, which is being driven by ever increasing consumer demand for WiFi bandwidth. 802.11ac offers a significant improvement to wireless reliability, range and coverage in the 5GHz band, key to the success of the roadmap for IP-Video. 802.11ac WiFi products will support a range from 450Mb per second; three times faster than 802.11n, all the way up to transmission speeds in excess of a gigabit per second. Being a leader in wireless technologies, Ubee plans to offer multiple levels of device solutions utilizing 802.11ac.
About Ubee Interactive: Ubee is a global broadband technology company providing residential and commercial wireline and wireless solutions to service providers around the world. The company develops and delivers innovative digital devices to leading operators of converged communication services through its strengths in R&D, design, manufacturing and engineering. The company's product portfolio includes data, voice, video, mobility, and portable devices with over 30 million units deployed worldwide. Ubee has offices in Europe: Amsterdam, Asia: Hsinchu, Taiwan, and The Americas: Englewood, Colorado (USA).
http://www.ubeeinteractive.com
SOURCE Ubee Interactive Corp
Ubee Interactive Corp
CONTACT: George Latsis, VP Global Marketing for Ubee Interactive george.latsis@ubeeinteractive.com
Web Site: http://www.ubeeinteractive.com
AMSTERDAM, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubee Interactive Corp is pleased to announce that the company will be showcasing a technology demonstration of its 802.11ac WiFi gateway solution at the ANGA Cable Show in Cologne, Germany this week. The demonstration will take place at the Ubee Interactive booth H39 located in Hall 10, Level 2 of the ANGA Cable Show at the Cologne Fair Grounds.
Ubee continues to drive innovation by investing in WiFi R&D for applications in the Cable and DSL industries. The company plans on taking its demonstration directly to customers shortly after the ANGA Show.
The introduction of 802.11ac enabled devices is paramount to meeting accelerating technology trends in the telecommunications industry, which is being driven by ever increasing consumer demand for WiFi bandwidth. 802.11ac offers a significant improvement to wireless reliability, range and coverage in the 5GHz band, key to the success of the roadmap for IP-Video. 802.11ac WiFi products will support a range from 450Mb per second; three times faster than 802.11n, all the way up to transmission speeds in excess of a gigabit per second. Being a leader in wireless technologies, Ubee plans to offer multiple levels of device solutions utilizing 802.11ac.
About Ubee Interactive: Ubee is a global broadband technology company providing residential and commercial wireline and wireless solutions to service providers around the world. The company develops and delivers innovative digital devices to leading operators of converged communication services through its strengths in R&D, design, manufacturing and engineering. The company's product portfolio includes data, voice, video, mobility, and portable devices with over 30 million units deployed worldwide. Ubee has offices in Europe: Amsterdam, Asia: Hsinchu, Taiwan, and The Americas: Englewood, Colorado (USA).
http://www.ubeeinteractive.com
SOURCE Ubee Interactive Corp
Ubee Interactive Corp
CONTACT: George Latsis, VP Global Marketing for Ubee Interactive george.latsis@ubeeinteractive.com
Web Site: http://www.ubeeinteractive.com
The Groove, a Leading Greenwich Village Club, Implements GANDER.tv Broadcast System from Eyes on the Go
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 8:35:01 AM
The Groove, a Leading Greenwich Village Club, Implements GANDER.tv Broadcast System from Eyes on the Go
BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyes on the Go, Inc. (AXCG.PK) announced today that they have implemented the GANDER.tv streaming video broadcast system at The Groove, a premier Greenwich Village club (http://www.gander.tv/venue/groove). The Groove is the only place in New York to host live R&B, Funk and Soul Music seven nights a week. In addition to great bands featured at the Groove, it is not uncommon for celebrities such as Chaka Khan, Lisa Lisa, Peter Guns and Lord Tariq to jam with the Groove bands. In fact, Prince and future Hall of Famers Shaquille O'Neal and Michael Strahan have been spotted doing their thing at the Groove.
Eyes and its GANDER.tv division will be providing live streaming video in addition to providing an extensive library of pre-recorded content for use during down and off times. The Groove will also be offering select shows as a Pay-per-View option to its friends and fans.
According to the Groove Manager Hap Pardo, "GANDER.tv will allow us to bring our distinctive mix of music and artists to a broader audience. The potential of leveraging social media to increase our fan base will mean more awareness of our brand and more interest in attending our shows. We are especially excited about the ability to link videos to our Facebook page and Twitter messages. We look forward to working with the GANDER.tv team to positioning select shows for Pay-per-View events. This will be an excellent vehicle to monetize our digital strategy."
Mary Carey, Eyes Chief Operating Officer commented, "The Groove is a one of a kind club in the Village with amazing shows and bands, we believe this is an excellent beachhead into Greenwich Village which is full of interesting music and comedy clubs. The content from The Groove for our broadcast network is really terrific."
About Eyes on the Go, Inc. and GANDER.tv
Eyes on the Go provides streaming live video and audio for the Hospitality industry through its GANDER.tv web site. Web browsers can view their favorite bars, clubs and performance spaces, or look at venues they are thinking about visiting. The venue can utilize this service to leverage social media and increase traffic to promote their locations.
Statements that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Although such statements are based on management's current estimates and expectations, and currently available competitive, financial, and economic data, forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. We, therefore, caution the reader that there are a variety of factors that could cause business conditions and results to differ materially from what is contained in our forward-looking statements.
For a description of some of the factors which may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other Company reports. We caution readers that we do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements.
Contact
Chris Carey, Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (888) 666-3548 extension 504
ccarey@eyesonthego.com
http://www.gander.tv
SOURCE Eyes on the Go, Inc.
Eyes on the Go, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.gander.tv
BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyes on the Go, Inc. (AXCG.PK) announced today that they have implemented the GANDER.tv streaming video broadcast system at The Groove, a premier Greenwich Village club (http://www.gander.tv/venue/groove). The Groove is the only place in New York to host live R&B, Funk and Soul Music seven nights a week. In addition to great bands featured at the Groove, it is not uncommon for celebrities such as Chaka Khan, Lisa Lisa, Peter Guns and Lord Tariq to jam with the Groove bands. In fact, Prince and future Hall of Famers Shaquille O'Neal and Michael Strahan have been spotted doing their thing at the Groove.
Eyes and its GANDER.tv division will be providing live streaming video in addition to providing an extensive library of pre-recorded content for use during down and off times. The Groove will also be offering select shows as a Pay-per-View option to its friends and fans.
According to the Groove Manager Hap Pardo, "GANDER.tv will allow us to bring our distinctive mix of music and artists to a broader audience. The potential of leveraging social media to increase our fan base will mean more awareness of our brand and more interest in attending our shows. We are especially excited about the ability to link videos to our Facebook page and Twitter messages. We look forward to working with the GANDER.tv team to positioning select shows for Pay-per-View events. This will be an excellent vehicle to monetize our digital strategy."
Mary Carey, Eyes Chief Operating Officer commented, "The Groove is a one of a kind club in the Village with amazing shows and bands, we believe this is an excellent beachhead into Greenwich Village which is full of interesting music and comedy clubs. The content from The Groove for our broadcast network is really terrific."
About Eyes on the Go, Inc. and GANDER.tv
Eyes on the Go provides streaming live video and audio for the Hospitality industry through its GANDER.tv web site. Web browsers can view their favorite bars, clubs and performance spaces, or look at venues they are thinking about visiting. The venue can utilize this service to leverage social media and increase traffic to promote their locations.
Statements that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Although such statements are based on management's current estimates and expectations, and currently available competitive, financial, and economic data, forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. We, therefore, caution the reader that there are a variety of factors that could cause business conditions and results to differ materially from what is contained in our forward-looking statements.
For a description of some of the factors which may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other Company reports. We caution readers that we do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements.
Contact
Chris Carey, Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (888) 666-3548 extension 504
ccarey@eyesonthego.com
http://www.gander.tv
SOURCE Eyes on the Go, Inc.
Eyes on the Go, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.gander.tv
RentJuice Introduces Ad Dashboard for Brokers to Analyze Marketing Efforts, Adjust Focus, Improve Results
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 8:28:01 AM
RentJuice Introduces Ad Dashboard for Brokers to Analyze Marketing Efforts, Adjust Focus, Improve Results
Provides insight into office activities, creates understanding of the value of different marketing channels
SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RentJuice®, a Zillow® business and provider of lease marketing technology to thousands of real estate property managers and brokers, today announced the RentJuice Ad Dashboard, a marketing metrics dashboard that gives real estate offices, brokers and agents a place to analyze their efforts and take action to improve results. The Ad Dashboard allows RentJuice users to evaluate production data broken out across key metrics in order to better understand the value of various ad-related strategies and marketing channels like Craigslist® and RentJuice ad syndication.
The Ad Dashboard offers an office-wide dashboard that sheds light on the health of the business, the pace of the team's marketing efforts and where more time should be spent to improve. Users can compare numbers on 1) listings currently advertised, 2) ads created for those listings, 3) leads and 4) deals against previous activity, this week versus last, for example. Lead sources can be categorized and tracked as Craigslist, Friend, Classified, Referral, Website and more.
"The Ad Dashboard is an invaluable advantage in the real estate game that allows users to map out the funnel that is their marketing efforts," said David Vivero, RentJuice founder and vice president of rentals at Zillow. "Similar to Google® Analytics, the metrics provided by the Ad Dashboard give an unprecedented level of visibility into the rental process - from ad creation to closing a deal - showing users what's working and what's not so they can be smarter and more efficient with their time and energy."
Administrators can see a particular agent's dashboard or view analytics on the office as a whole, making the Ad Dashboard a powerful tool for team leaders to oversee marketing efforts and improve control over their company's success. Individual agents can see their own activities and how the office is doing overall to learn what strategies are most effective for closing deals. Offices and agents can use the metrics provided by the RentJuice Ad Dashboard to ensure that they stay strong and consistent with their marketing efforts.
The RentJuice Radar is a customizable component of the Ad Dashboard, which allows offices to zone in on their team's sweet spot by unit configuration and price. The RentJuice Radar indicates:
-- Relative volume of advertised versus available listings by configuration
and price
-- How many views per listing agents are getting in general
-- How an office or agent is doing in comparison to the market
-- Which properties are driving the most views and the most leads
-- Direct access to their unadvertised units to take action and get them
advertised
"The Ad Dashboard is exactly what our company needs to gain insight into office activity and make sure we keep the momentum going," said Dee Dee Thomas of American Realty Pros, a RentJuice customer. "Knowing which listings are being re-advertised, who is creating the most ads, who is generating the most leads and where the highest percentage of leads is coming from shows us where our efforts can be turned up to get results."
RentJuice is an online platform that allows property managers and landlords to instantly share their availabilities with partner companies for free to shorten vacancies and improve communication. The Company also offers an upgrade that provides agents, brokers and leasing offices a "virtual rental office," available from a browser, iPhone® or iPad®. RentJuice recently introduced online lease signing for renters, as well as the ability for consumers to fill out RentJuice's "Common Application" online one time in order for their personal information to subsequently prepopulate any real estate office's custom leasing-related forms. From powering a leasing agent's Facebook® page and WordPress website to offering outsourced data entry and automatic ad syndication to dozens of consumer websites such as HotPads and Zillow, RentJuice makes every step of the rental marketing process simpler.
For more information about RentJuice and its benefits for real estate professionals and renters, visit http://www.rentjuice.com.
About RentJuice
RentJuice is a leading provider of rental relationship management software for landlords, property managers and rental brokers. Founded in 2009, RentJuice currently serves more than one million rental units, helping rental professionals manage their client relationships and market rental listings to renters. RentJuice was acquired by Zillow, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z), the leading real estate marketplace, in May 2012, and now operates as part of Zillow's growing rentals marketplace.
RentJuice and Zillow are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc.
Craigslist is a registered trademark of Craigslist, Inc.
Google is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.
iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
SOURCE RentJuice
RentJuice
CONTACT: Lauren DuBois, +1-917-573-2485, lauren@rentjuice.com
Web Site: http://www.rentjuice.com
Provides insight into office activities, creates understanding of the value of different marketing channels
SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RentJuice®, a Zillow® business and provider of lease marketing technology to thousands of real estate property managers and brokers, today announced the RentJuice Ad Dashboard, a marketing metrics dashboard that gives real estate offices, brokers and agents a place to analyze their efforts and take action to improve results. The Ad Dashboard allows RentJuice users to evaluate production data broken out across key metrics in order to better understand the value of various ad-related strategies and marketing channels like Craigslist® and RentJuice ad syndication.
The Ad Dashboard offers an office-wide dashboard that sheds light on the health of the business, the pace of the team's marketing efforts and where more time should be spent to improve. Users can compare numbers on 1) listings currently advertised, 2) ads created for those listings, 3) leads and 4) deals against previous activity, this week versus last, for example. Lead sources can be categorized and tracked as Craigslist, Friend, Classified, Referral, Website and more.
"The Ad Dashboard is an invaluable advantage in the real estate game that allows users to map out the funnel that is their marketing efforts," said David Vivero, RentJuice founder and vice president of rentals at Zillow. "Similar to Google® Analytics, the metrics provided by the Ad Dashboard give an unprecedented level of visibility into the rental process - from ad creation to closing a deal - showing users what's working and what's not so they can be smarter and more efficient with their time and energy."
Administrators can see a particular agent's dashboard or view analytics on the office as a whole, making the Ad Dashboard a powerful tool for team leaders to oversee marketing efforts and improve control over their company's success. Individual agents can see their own activities and how the office is doing overall to learn what strategies are most effective for closing deals. Offices and agents can use the metrics provided by the RentJuice Ad Dashboard to ensure that they stay strong and consistent with their marketing efforts.
The RentJuice Radar is a customizable component of the Ad Dashboard, which allows offices to zone in on their team's sweet spot by unit configuration and price. The RentJuice Radar indicates:
-- Relative volume of advertised versus available listings by configuration
and price
-- How many views per listing agents are getting in general
-- How an office or agent is doing in comparison to the market
-- Which properties are driving the most views and the most leads
-- Direct access to their unadvertised units to take action and get them
advertised
"The Ad Dashboard is exactly what our company needs to gain insight into office activity and make sure we keep the momentum going," said Dee Dee Thomas of American Realty Pros, a RentJuice customer. "Knowing which listings are being re-advertised, who is creating the most ads, who is generating the most leads and where the highest percentage of leads is coming from shows us where our efforts can be turned up to get results."
RentJuice is an online platform that allows property managers and landlords to instantly share their availabilities with partner companies for free to shorten vacancies and improve communication. The Company also offers an upgrade that provides agents, brokers and leasing offices a "virtual rental office," available from a browser, iPhone® or iPad®. RentJuice recently introduced online lease signing for renters, as well as the ability for consumers to fill out RentJuice's "Common Application" online one time in order for their personal information to subsequently prepopulate any real estate office's custom leasing-related forms. From powering a leasing agent's Facebook® page and WordPress website to offering outsourced data entry and automatic ad syndication to dozens of consumer websites such as HotPads and Zillow, RentJuice makes every step of the rental marketing process simpler.
For more information about RentJuice and its benefits for real estate professionals and renters, visit http://www.rentjuice.com.
About RentJuice
RentJuice is a leading provider of rental relationship management software for landlords, property managers and rental brokers. Founded in 2009, RentJuice currently serves more than one million rental units, helping rental professionals manage their client relationships and market rental listings to renters. RentJuice was acquired by Zillow, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z), the leading real estate marketplace, in May 2012, and now operates as part of Zillow's growing rentals marketplace.
RentJuice and Zillow are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc.
Craigslist is a registered trademark of Craigslist, Inc.
Google is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.
iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
SOURCE RentJuice
RentJuice
CONTACT: Lauren DuBois, +1-917-573-2485, lauren@rentjuice.com
Web Site: http://www.rentjuice.com
BizTalk360 New Version (4.0) Released
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 8:21:01 AM
BizTalk360 New Version (4.0) Released
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Kovai Limited today released BizTalk360 version 4.0, the latest version of the world's
most advanced BizTalk Server support/monitoring tool
[http://www.biztalk360.com/content/download?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=pr ].
Kovai Limited continues its agile iterative development/release methodologies based on
customer feedback.
Version 4.0 of BizTalk360 brings some most requested capabilities that will help
BizTalk Server operators/administrators to better monitor and administer BizTalk
environments efficiently.
"The number of capabilities BizTalk360 offers outweighs the ones currently offered
through SCOM management packs for BizTalk or alternative products and solutions in market
today. I think many are impressed in the evolution of BizTalk360 from its inception more
than a year ago until its current version 4.0." - Says Steef-Jan. Wiggers, a BizTalk
Server MVP.
Custom SQL query - BizTalk administrators typically maintain a list of custom SQL
queries to support their day to day operations. Examples of such query will include
- Checking the spool size of the message box database,
- Checking the last 10 large messages in tracking database
- Checking the status of orchestrations, receive locations etc. with conditions.
Typically they maintain these queries in a SQL text file and need to use external
tools like SQL management studio to open and execute them. Both inefficient and less
secure. BizTalk360 helps to solve this problem by providing custom SQL query management
and execution
[http://blog.biztalk360.com/post/2012/05/03/BizTalk360-v40-BETA-available-for-download-Custom-SQL-Queries.aspx?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=pr ]
within the UI with
security.
Schedules/Service Window support - For customers taking advantage of schedules and
service windows in BizTalk server receive locations and send ports, BizTalk360 offers
better tooling and user interface. BizTalk360 addresses two main challenges when working
with service windows
- It helps administrators to clearly visualise the receive locations and
send ports, where the service window is enabled.
- It also clearly visualises the active window state (with a warning triangle),
giving clear guidance to the administrators about the current state, whether messages
will be processed etc.
Extended Monitoring Modules - The main focus of version 4.0 release is to extend the
monitoring capabilities keeping BizTalk server customers in mind. It addresses most of the
challenges faced by BizTalk server customers in setting up an enterprise class monitoring
solutions like SCOM/HP OpenView just for monitoring BizTalk environments. BizTalk360 comes
with the following monitoring plugins, which will be sufficient for majority of the
BizTalk server customers day to day monitoring requirements.
- Receive Locations
- Send Ports
- Orchestrations
- Service Instances (Suspended, Scheduled etc.)
[http://blog.biztalk360.com/post/2012/05/28/What-is-BizTalk-service-instances-(Suspended-Active-Schedule-etc)-and-how-to-monitor-it.aspx?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=pr ]
- NT Services
- Event Logs
- System Resources (CPU, Memory)
- Disks
- SQL Jobs
- HTTP Endpoints (WCF, Web etc)
- BizTalk Host Instances
- Message Box Viewer (Critical/Non-Critical errors)
In the future versions, more such plugins (ex: IIS Application Pool monitoring, FTP
location monitoring, SQL data/log files monitoring etc) will be added to the offering.
Saravana Kumar (founder, CTO) said, "Our objective is to help every single BizTalk
Server customer in the world; we are super focused on delivering tailored solutions that
will enhance the day to day operation/administration/monitoring of customers BizTalk
environments. We wanted to reduce the number of tools the support people need to use to
manage a BizTalk environment."
BizTalk360 version 4.0 can be downloaded
[http://www.biztalk360.com/content/download?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=pr ]
here. Visit the product tour page
[http://www.biztalk360.com/tour/advanced_authorization?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=pr ]
for the complete list of capabilities offered by BizTalk360.
About Kovai Limited
Kovai Limited is a software development company based in London. Kovai Limited purely
focus on delivering world class products that help Microsoft BizTalk server enterprise
customers. BizTalk360 is widely used by some of top companies in the world that include
Banks, Hospitals, Entertainment, Retail and many more.
Press Contact
Sowmiya Pradeep
+44(0)16-8966-6575
sowmiya.pradeep@biztalk360.com
Source: Kovai Limited
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Kovai Limited today released BizTalk360 version 4.0, the latest version of the world's
most advanced BizTalk Server support/monitoring tool
[http://www.biztalk360.com/content/download?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=pr ].
Kovai Limited continues its agile iterative development/release methodologies based on
customer feedback.
Version 4.0 of BizTalk360 brings some most requested capabilities that will help
BizTalk Server operators/administrators to better monitor and administer BizTalk
environments efficiently.
"The number of capabilities BizTalk360 offers outweighs the ones currently offered
through SCOM management packs for BizTalk or alternative products and solutions in market
today. I think many are impressed in the evolution of BizTalk360 from its inception more
than a year ago until its current version 4.0." - Says Steef-Jan. Wiggers, a BizTalk
Server MVP.
Custom SQL query - BizTalk administrators typically maintain a list of custom SQL
queries to support their day to day operations. Examples of such query will include
- Checking the spool size of the message box database,
- Checking the last 10 large messages in tracking database
- Checking the status of orchestrations, receive locations etc. with conditions.
Typically they maintain these queries in a SQL text file and need to use external
tools like SQL management studio to open and execute them. Both inefficient and less
secure. BizTalk360 helps to solve this problem by providing custom SQL query management
and execution
[http://blog.biztalk360.com/post/2012/05/03/BizTalk360-v40-BETA-available-for-download-Custom-SQL-Queries.aspx?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=pr ]
within the UI with
security.
Schedules/Service Window support - For customers taking advantage of schedules and
service windows in BizTalk server receive locations and send ports, BizTalk360 offers
better tooling and user interface. BizTalk360 addresses two main challenges when working
with service windows
- It helps administrators to clearly visualise the receive locations and
send ports, where the service window is enabled.
- It also clearly visualises the active window state (with a warning triangle),
giving clear guidance to the administrators about the current state, whether messages
will be processed etc.
Extended Monitoring Modules - The main focus of version 4.0 release is to extend the
monitoring capabilities keeping BizTalk server customers in mind. It addresses most of the
challenges faced by BizTalk server customers in setting up an enterprise class monitoring
solutions like SCOM/HP OpenView just for monitoring BizTalk environments. BizTalk360 comes
with the following monitoring plugins, which will be sufficient for majority of the
BizTalk server customers day to day monitoring requirements.
- Receive Locations
- Send Ports
- Orchestrations
- Service Instances (Suspended, Scheduled etc.)
[http://blog.biztalk360.com/post/2012/05/28/What-is-BizTalk-service-instances-(Suspended-Active-Schedule-etc)-and-how-to-monitor-it.aspx?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=pr ]
- NT Services
- Event Logs
- System Resources (CPU, Memory)
- Disks
- SQL Jobs
- HTTP Endpoints (WCF, Web etc)
- BizTalk Host Instances
- Message Box Viewer (Critical/Non-Critical errors)
In the future versions, more such plugins (ex: IIS Application Pool monitoring, FTP
location monitoring, SQL data/log files monitoring etc) will be added to the offering.
Saravana Kumar (founder, CTO) said, "Our objective is to help every single BizTalk
Server customer in the world; we are super focused on delivering tailored solutions that
will enhance the day to day operation/administration/monitoring of customers BizTalk
environments. We wanted to reduce the number of tools the support people need to use to
manage a BizTalk environment."
BizTalk360 version 4.0 can be downloaded
[http://www.biztalk360.com/content/download?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=pr ]
here. Visit the product tour page
[http://www.biztalk360.com/tour/advanced_authorization?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=pr ]
for the complete list of capabilities offered by BizTalk360.
About Kovai Limited
Kovai Limited is a software development company based in London. Kovai Limited purely
focus on delivering world class products that help Microsoft BizTalk server enterprise
customers. BizTalk360 is widely used by some of top companies in the world that include
Banks, Hospitals, Entertainment, Retail and many more.
Press Contact
Sowmiya Pradeep
+44(0)16-8966-6575
sowmiya.pradeep@biztalk360.com
Source: Kovai Limited
Cricket Lifeline Credit Improves Quality of Life for Nevada Families in Need
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 7:42:01 AM
Cricket Lifeline Credit Improves Quality of Life for Nevada Families in Need
~ New Program Grants Qualifying Nevadans with a $10.00 Credit on Their Monthly Bill
LAS VEGAS, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, today announced the introduction of Cricket Lifeline Credit, a government assistance program that provides a service credit each month for eligible Nevada residents. Qualifying customers for the Cricket Lifeline Credit in Nevada will receive a $10.00 discount on their monthly wireless bill for one phone in their household.
"Cricket is proud to offer this government assistance program to our Nevada customers," said Annette Jacobs, president West Area for Cricket. "Cricket believes that quality wireless service is essential but is sometimes out of reach due to the economic pressure for many individuals and families. A $10.00 monthly credit for qualifying customers can help them afford the wireless service they've come to depend upon. Cricket will also be partnering with several outstanding Nevada community organizations to offer this program. The Cricket Lifeline Credit is another vital tool that will positively impact the communities we serve."
Cricket Lifeline Credit is now available in the following cities: Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs, Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden, and Genoa. Residents of Nevada may qualify for the Cricket Lifeline Credit through one of two methods:
-- Participation in certain public assistance programs, such as LIHEAP (Low
Income Home Energy Assistance), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program; Food Stamps), SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or other
select government programs; or
-- Meeting the program's income requirement, which is a household's total
annual gross income is at or below 150-percent of the Federal Poverty
Guidelines
Cricket service delivers even more value whether it's unlimited talk and text plans for as low as $35 per month; unlimited talk, text and data for as low as $45 per month or an even higher-value plan with unlimited talk, text, data and music, for $55 or $65 per month. Cricket offers all of these plans with nationwide coverage and no contract and no fees.
If a resident does not have Cricket Wireless service, the first step is to activate a new account before consideration for enrollment. To apply for the Cricket Lifeline Credit or for a complete list of eligible public assistance programs and income requirements, please visit: http://www.mycricket.com/lifelinenevada. Applicants will be required to provide documentation verifying participation in one of the eligible programs or of household income.
Cricket Wireless has placed a strong commitment on providing the Lifeline Credit program to the communities they serve and offers a similar program in 12 states today.
About Cricket
Cricket is the pioneer and leader in delivering innovative value-rich prepaid wireless services with no long-term contracts serving 6.2 million customers. Cricket offers wireless voice and mobile data services over the latest, high-quality, all-digital 4G (LTE) and 3G CDMA wireless networks. In 2011, Cricket launched its award-winning Muve Music® product, the first music service designed for a wireless phone that now has more than 600,000 customers. Cricket's innovative products and services are available at Cricket branded retail stores, dealers, national retailers and at http://www.mycricket.com. For more information about Cricket, please visit http://www.mycricket.com.
SOURCE Cricket Communications, Inc.
Cricket Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Cricket Communications, Inc., Jennifer Briscoe, Media Relations, +1-858-882-9238, jbriscoe@cricketcommunications.com
Web Site: http://www.mycricket.com
~ New Program Grants Qualifying Nevadans with a $10.00 Credit on Their Monthly Bill
LAS VEGAS, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, today announced the introduction of Cricket Lifeline Credit, a government assistance program that provides a service credit each month for eligible Nevada residents. Qualifying customers for the Cricket Lifeline Credit in Nevada will receive a $10.00 discount on their monthly wireless bill for one phone in their household.
"Cricket is proud to offer this government assistance program to our Nevada customers," said Annette Jacobs, president West Area for Cricket. "Cricket believes that quality wireless service is essential but is sometimes out of reach due to the economic pressure for many individuals and families. A $10.00 monthly credit for qualifying customers can help them afford the wireless service they've come to depend upon. Cricket will also be partnering with several outstanding Nevada community organizations to offer this program. The Cricket Lifeline Credit is another vital tool that will positively impact the communities we serve."
Cricket Lifeline Credit is now available in the following cities: Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs, Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden, and Genoa. Residents of Nevada may qualify for the Cricket Lifeline Credit through one of two methods:
-- Participation in certain public assistance programs, such as LIHEAP (Low
Income Home Energy Assistance), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program; Food Stamps), SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or other
select government programs; or
-- Meeting the program's income requirement, which is a household's total
annual gross income is at or below 150-percent of the Federal Poverty
Guidelines
Cricket service delivers even more value whether it's unlimited talk and text plans for as low as $35 per month; unlimited talk, text and data for as low as $45 per month or an even higher-value plan with unlimited talk, text, data and music, for $55 or $65 per month. Cricket offers all of these plans with nationwide coverage and no contract and no fees.
If a resident does not have Cricket Wireless service, the first step is to activate a new account before consideration for enrollment. To apply for the Cricket Lifeline Credit or for a complete list of eligible public assistance programs and income requirements, please visit: http://www.mycricket.com/lifelinenevada. Applicants will be required to provide documentation verifying participation in one of the eligible programs or of household income.
Cricket Wireless has placed a strong commitment on providing the Lifeline Credit program to the communities they serve and offers a similar program in 12 states today.
About Cricket
Cricket is the pioneer and leader in delivering innovative value-rich prepaid wireless services with no long-term contracts serving 6.2 million customers. Cricket offers wireless voice and mobile data services over the latest, high-quality, all-digital 4G (LTE) and 3G CDMA wireless networks. In 2011, Cricket launched its award-winning Muve Music® product, the first music service designed for a wireless phone that now has more than 600,000 customers. Cricket's innovative products and services are available at Cricket branded retail stores, dealers, national retailers and at http://www.mycricket.com. For more information about Cricket, please visit http://www.mycricket.com.
SOURCE Cricket Communications, Inc.
Cricket Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Cricket Communications, Inc., Jennifer Briscoe, Media Relations, +1-858-882-9238, jbriscoe@cricketcommunications.com
Web Site: http://www.mycricket.com
BT Simplifies Big Data and Security Challenges With New Visualisation Service
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 7:35:01 AM
BT Simplifies Big Data and Security Challenges With New Visualisation Service
Launch of Assure Analytics helps businesses see and understand their resources and risks
IRVING, Texas, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BT today launched Assure Analytics - a ground-breaking new security data analysis service which helps organizations collect, arrange and evaluate big data sets, presenting them in visually insightful ways which can improve decision-making. It enables businesses to make informed, split-second decisions and develop effective long-term policies to govern their use of resources and response to potential risks and security threats across their infrastructure and operations.
The service, which instantly fuses together structured and unstructured data from any number of sources - such as emails, reporting systems, databases and internet news feeds - brings the information to life for businesses through insightful imagery and mapping which highlights potential patterns, threats, interdependencies and outcomes across their organization.
BT is already using Assure Analytics in its battle to protect the UK telecoms network from copper theft. The service is helping the company analyze crime statistics, fault reporting and geographical information - highlighting patterns and theft hotspots to inform its prevention and response policies. It also has the potential to be connected into the company's 'Rabit' tool, which gives BT and the Police an early warning of cable thefts in progress.
According to Richard Villars, vice president for Datacenter and Cloud research at IDC, "Organizations are facing an explosion in data generation and use, and they need to detect patterns or find answers faster than ever before to drive business and detect risks. Solutions like BT Assure Analytics provide organizations with access to tools and skills that were once too complex and inaccessible for use outside BT's own facilities. BT's new technology transfer model makes it easier for customers to focus on improving security and business value, while BT focuses on technology adoption and operational efficiency."
Jeff Schmidt, global head of business continuity, security & governance, BT Global Services said: "BT Assure Analytics is a real game changer which will allow businesses to visualize their complex 'Big Data' as well as the diverse security threat spectrum of data and voice events. It gives organizations fresh and unique clarity and allows them to rethink the risk they face in defending against new and sophisticated cyber threats."
BT Assure Analytics uses the Cisco UC Gateway Services API via SecureLogix, which has integrated its voice policy and security applications with Cisco voice gateways. By building on the SecureLogix and Cisco tools, the service is able to access data and voice, whether SIP or TDM-based, in order to provide security services integrated on one platform, the Cisco ISR G2.
Notes for Editors
BT Assure Analytics provides enhanced situational awareness through real time data integration and visual mining. The system learns as it runs, giving businesses the simple, integrated information they want, when they want it, and leveraging any kind of relevant source of data. It reduces the time, effort and skill required to tackle significant issues such as cyber security, by offering a holistic view and improved exploitation of unstructured data available both inside an organization, on the web and across BT's global network estate.
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Retail, BT Wholesale and Openreach.
In the year ended 31 March 2012, BT Group's revenue was 18,897m pounds Sterling with profit before taxation of 2,445m pounds.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit http://www.btplc.com
About IDC
IDC is a leading provider of global IT research and advice. For further information go to: http://www.idc.com
SOURCE BT
BT
CONTACT: Kris Kozamchak, Head of PR and Corporate Relations U. S., +1-972-310-9055, kris.kozamchak@bt.com; http://www.btplc.com/news
Launch of Assure Analytics helps businesses see and understand their resources and risks
IRVING, Texas, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BT today launched Assure Analytics - a ground-breaking new security data analysis service which helps organizations collect, arrange and evaluate big data sets, presenting them in visually insightful ways which can improve decision-making. It enables businesses to make informed, split-second decisions and develop effective long-term policies to govern their use of resources and response to potential risks and security threats across their infrastructure and operations.
The service, which instantly fuses together structured and unstructured data from any number of sources - such as emails, reporting systems, databases and internet news feeds - brings the information to life for businesses through insightful imagery and mapping which highlights potential patterns, threats, interdependencies and outcomes across their organization.
BT is already using Assure Analytics in its battle to protect the UK telecoms network from copper theft. The service is helping the company analyze crime statistics, fault reporting and geographical information - highlighting patterns and theft hotspots to inform its prevention and response policies. It also has the potential to be connected into the company's 'Rabit' tool, which gives BT and the Police an early warning of cable thefts in progress.
According to Richard Villars, vice president for Datacenter and Cloud research at IDC, "Organizations are facing an explosion in data generation and use, and they need to detect patterns or find answers faster than ever before to drive business and detect risks. Solutions like BT Assure Analytics provide organizations with access to tools and skills that were once too complex and inaccessible for use outside BT's own facilities. BT's new technology transfer model makes it easier for customers to focus on improving security and business value, while BT focuses on technology adoption and operational efficiency."
Jeff Schmidt, global head of business continuity, security & governance, BT Global Services said: "BT Assure Analytics is a real game changer which will allow businesses to visualize their complex 'Big Data' as well as the diverse security threat spectrum of data and voice events. It gives organizations fresh and unique clarity and allows them to rethink the risk they face in defending against new and sophisticated cyber threats."
BT Assure Analytics uses the Cisco UC Gateway Services API via SecureLogix, which has integrated its voice policy and security applications with Cisco voice gateways. By building on the SecureLogix and Cisco tools, the service is able to access data and voice, whether SIP or TDM-based, in order to provide security services integrated on one platform, the Cisco ISR G2.
Notes for Editors
BT Assure Analytics provides enhanced situational awareness through real time data integration and visual mining. The system learns as it runs, giving businesses the simple, integrated information they want, when they want it, and leveraging any kind of relevant source of data. It reduces the time, effort and skill required to tackle significant issues such as cyber security, by offering a holistic view and improved exploitation of unstructured data available both inside an organization, on the web and across BT's global network estate.
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Retail, BT Wholesale and Openreach.
In the year ended 31 March 2012, BT Group's revenue was 18,897m pounds Sterling with profit before taxation of 2,445m pounds.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit http://www.btplc.com
About IDC
IDC is a leading provider of global IT research and advice. For further information go to: http://www.idc.com
SOURCE BT
BT
CONTACT: Kris Kozamchak, Head of PR and Corporate Relations U. S., +1-972-310-9055, kris.kozamchak@bt.com; http://www.btplc.com/news
KPN and E-Plus Group Modernize Voice Messaging Platform for Their Subscribers Using Unisys VoiceSource Express Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 7:35:01 AM
KPN and E-Plus Group Modernize Voice Messaging Platform for Their Subscribers Using Unisys VoiceSource Express Platform
New platform hosts voice services for subscribers in the Netherlands and Germany
BLUE BELL, Pa., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), a supplier of high-volume messaging solutions to some of the world's largest telecommunications service providers, announced completion of a project to modernize the voicemail solution used in the Netherlands by KPN and in Germany by the E-Plus Group, a wholly-owned KPN subsidiary.
The new platform, based on the Unisys VoiceSource Express (VSE) family of value-added messaging solutions, is located in Germany and hosts voice services for both businesses. KPN is the leading telecommunications and ICT service provider in the Netherlands; E-Plus is a leading mobile telecommunications provider in Germany.
The E-Plus Group chose the Unisys solution for its reliability and its capabilities to support possible new subscriber services such as visual voicemail and voicemail-to-text. Additionally, Unisys was able to provide a seamless migration to the new platform, including the transfer of all subscriber messages without service interruption or downtime.
"Voicemail is a very important part of our core subscriber services and subscriber satisfaction is one of our key measures of our success," says Christoph Bladoschewski, Department Manager Voice & Services at E-Plus. "The key reasons we chose Unisys are the high scalability and availability of the VSE platform and the potential it gives us to create and deliver innovative, revenue-generating services to serve subscribers more effectively."
"We are delighted at the opportunity to create a cross-border voice-messaging solution for the KPN group," says Ralf Seyer, Managing Director at Unisys Information Services GmbH in Germany. "Drawing on decades of experience in the telecom market, Unisys is delivering an innovative solution based on a mission-critical platform that can give KPN new ways to accommodate business growth and provide flexibility in delivering voice services to its subscribers."
About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high-end server technology. With approximately 22,500 employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com.
Follow Unisys on Twitter.
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Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. Any other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
SOURCE Unisys Corporation
Unisys Corporation
CONTACT: Nick Miles, +44 (0)7808 391 543, nick.miles@unisys.com or Jim Kerr, +1-215-986-5795, jim.kerr@unisys.com
Web Site: http://www.unisys.com
New platform hosts voice services for subscribers in the Netherlands and Germany
BLUE BELL, Pa., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), a supplier of high-volume messaging solutions to some of the world's largest telecommunications service providers, announced completion of a project to modernize the voicemail solution used in the Netherlands by KPN and in Germany by the E-Plus Group, a wholly-owned KPN subsidiary.
The new platform, based on the Unisys VoiceSource Express (VSE) family of value-added messaging solutions, is located in Germany and hosts voice services for both businesses. KPN is the leading telecommunications and ICT service provider in the Netherlands; E-Plus is a leading mobile telecommunications provider in Germany.
The E-Plus Group chose the Unisys solution for its reliability and its capabilities to support possible new subscriber services such as visual voicemail and voicemail-to-text. Additionally, Unisys was able to provide a seamless migration to the new platform, including the transfer of all subscriber messages without service interruption or downtime.
"Voicemail is a very important part of our core subscriber services and subscriber satisfaction is one of our key measures of our success," says Christoph Bladoschewski, Department Manager Voice & Services at E-Plus. "The key reasons we chose Unisys are the high scalability and availability of the VSE platform and the potential it gives us to create and deliver innovative, revenue-generating services to serve subscribers more effectively."
"We are delighted at the opportunity to create a cross-border voice-messaging solution for the KPN group," says Ralf Seyer, Managing Director at Unisys Information Services GmbH in Germany. "Drawing on decades of experience in the telecom market, Unisys is delivering an innovative solution based on a mission-critical platform that can give KPN new ways to accommodate business growth and provide flexibility in delivering voice services to its subscribers."
About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high-end server technology. With approximately 22,500 employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com.
Follow Unisys on Twitter.
RELEASE NO.: 0613/9110
Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. Any other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
SOURCE Unisys Corporation
Unisys Corporation
CONTACT: Nick Miles, +44 (0)7808 391 543, nick.miles@unisys.com or Jim Kerr, +1-215-986-5795, jim.kerr@unisys.com
Web Site: http://www.unisys.com
Winners Announced at Epic 2012 Prepaid365 Awards
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 7:28:01 AM
Winners Announced at Epic 2012 Prepaid365 Awards
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Prepaid365, the UK's leading prepaid card comparison portal, announced the winners of
the 4th Edition of the Prepaid365 Awards sponsored by T24 Prepaid with consumers across
the UK voting for their favourite prepaid cards across different categories such as
Travel, Everyday Money, Money Transfer, Payroll, Gaming, Online Shopping and Youth.
The Prepaid365 Awards were launched in 2009 and the 4th edition of the awards
witnessed 86 providers competing across 22 different categories. The 2012 edition received
a tremendous response with over 345,000 consumers voting to decide the destiny of the
awards.
Divya Sharma, Marketing and PR director at Prepaid365and prepaid marketing consultancy
Emotion Associates, commented: "The response to the 2012 Prepaid365 Awards was of truly
epic proportions. We had 37,000 responses in 2011, which was great, but with over 345,000
validated responses having been received across emailed surveys and social media, the 2012
edition of the awards represents by far the most comprehensive consumer endorsement for
prepaid card providers.2011-12 may have seen a consolidation and shrinkage of the prepaid
card industry with a number of programme managers and prepaid card providers
[http://www.prepaid365.com/business-to-business-prepaid-cards.html ] disappearing from the
marketplace but in terms of consumer awareness, interest and usage of prepaid cards
[http://www.prepaid365.com ] - the market has grown in leaps and bounds and the response
to the awards this year has been staggering indeed."
Winners on the night included
Best Prepaid Card Overall - Virgin Pay As You Go Prepaid Card
Best Newcomer Prepaid Card 2011-2012 - Orange Cash
Best General Spend Prepaid Card - Net+ Prepaid MasterCard
Best Travel Prepaid Card - Caxton FX Global Traveller
Best Unbanked Prepaid Card - Cashplus Prepaid Gold MasterCard
Best Privacy Prepaid Card - Virgin Pay As You Go Prepaid Card
Best Gaming Prepaid Card - Net+ Prepaid MasterCard
Best Payroll Prepaid Card - Cashplus Prepaid Gold MasterCard
Best Incentives/Rewards Prepaid Card - Virgin Pay As You Go Prepaid Card
Best Youth Prepaid Card - Splash Plastic Prepaid Card
Basic Back Account with Prepaid Card - Cashplus Prepaid Gold MasterCard
Best Online Shopping Prepaid Card - Virgin Pay As You Go Prepaid Card
Best Free Prepaid Card - Net+ Prepaid MasterCard
Best Gifting Prepaid Card - Apple iTunes Gift Card
Best Moneyshare Prepaid Card - Lycamoney Prepaid Card
Best International Prepaid Card - T24 Black Prepaid Card
Best Prepaid Card Innovation - MoneyCorp Explorer Prepaid Card
Best Prepaid Marketing Campaign - Travelex Royal Wedding Cash Passport
Best Prepaid Card Website - my Travel Cash Prepaid Card
Best Prepaid Card Design - Spark Prepaid Card
Best Programme Manager - Small Programmes - Prepaid Financial Services
Best Programme Manager - Large Programmes - Prepaid Financial Services
Philip Meyer, Managing Director of Transact24 Ltd, said: "We are delighted to have
done so well in this year's prestigious Prepaid365 Awards. The achievement is a great
testament to the expertise and enthusiasm of the T24 team who have played a major role in
bringing the innovative T24 Black product to a discerning market. The T24 Black VISA
Prepaid Card represents true value, rolling up the benefits of premium travel insurance as
well as priority pass membership. Secure and reloadable, this is the ultimate high end
credit card alternative."
Rupert Lee-Browne, Chief Executive at Caxton FX commented: "At Caxton FX, we pride
ourselves on delivering innovative, great value products and the very highest standards of
customer service. We're delighted, therefore, that - for the fourth consecutive year -
consumers have recognised these dual benefits through this award. The Prepaid365 Awards
provide an all-embracing, robust and impartial benchmark across the burgeoning prepaid
sector and have become one of our core measures of the overall customer experience.
Ultimately, we're in the business of helping people enjoy a great travel experience - this
award proves demonstrably that our customers feel we're succeeding."
Amit Sharma, CEO and Senior Prepaid Consultant at Prepaid365 and founder of the
Prepaid365 Awards, commented that "We launched the Prepaid365 Awards
[http://www.prepaid365awards.co.uk ] as we wanted prepaid awards to reflect consumer views
and opinions and give UK consumers a voice to shape the growth of prepaid in the UK. Some
of the providers like Net+, Cashplus, Caxton FX and Virgin Money are now starting to rack
up a history of wins at the awards each year and that indicates that year on year, they
continue to deliver value and innovation to match customer expectations and that drives
loyalty and customer retention. My heartiest congratulations to all the winners and
runners up."
"It is also worth taking a moment to thank all our sponsors T24 Prepaid, Optimal
Payments, Century Bancorp, Emotion Associates, Kalixa Prepaid and Lebara Money for making
the awards possible and to consumers who voted in their thousands across surveys and
social media for their favourite prepaid cards."
Prepaid365 is the UK's leading prepaid card portal online to review, compare and buy
prepaid credit cards representing an encyclopaedia of information on prepaid cards,
providers and all things prepaid. Visit http://www.prepaid365.com to review and
compare prepaid cards for Money Transfer, Travel, Gaming, Shopping, Payroll and Expense
management, Privacy, Gifting and Business.
What all the Winners Said
- Julie Mitchell, Campaign Manager at Virgin Money, stated: "We are
extremely proud that the Virgin Money Pay As You Go prepaid card has won so many
awards. It particularly means a lot, because our customers voted for us. The card
offers customers a way to manage their finances and make all types of purchases whilst
being rewarded for their spend. It is another way that Virgin Money make our customers
better off. Prepaid365 are great for the industry as they provide customers with a
one-stop-prepaid-shop to help them choose the right card for their needs."
- Rich Wagner, Chief Executive Officer, APS, was delighted with the award
wins and commented that "APS are delighted to win three consumer awards this year. I'm
very proud of our team as we continue to listen to our customers' needs and build
better products for them. We never will stop innovating as we constantly look to
reward our customers with more product capabilities than any other payment solution on
the market. It's also great to have Prepaid365 to support awards where the consumer
chooses winners not just industry experts as its those consumers who really know what
the best products are as they are the users of them every day."
- Philip Hanson, Director Marketing and e-Commerce, Travelex: 'We are
absolutely delighted to again be acknowledged at the Prepaid365 Awards by consumers
and our customers for the Travelex prepaid currency card and the work we have done to
build awareness of the category here in the UK. Last year's Royal Wedding was a
special occasion for the UK, with thousands of inbound visitors as well as many Brits
using the extended weekend to travel abroad. The souvenir card provided a fun way for
us to build awareness of the benefits of prepaid cards at a particularly relevant
time. As the global currency specialist, Travelex prides itself on leading the way in
educating consumers, providing the best value and exceptional service; through secure
and convenient ways to send and spend money abroad. These awards are testament to the
team's hard work in delivering on those goals. A special thank you to everyone who
took the time to vote.'
- Danny Chazonoff, Chief Operating Officer at Optimal Payments, commented: "We
are delighted that the Net+ Prepaid MasterCard has been recognised - again - by
consumers as the best general spend, best gaming, and best free prepaid card in the
market. Our commitment to continued investment in innovative product developments is
unrivalled in the industry and the fact that these awards are voted by consumers is a
wonderful commendation of our prepaid card offering."
- Rupert Lee-Browne, Chief Executive at Caxton FX, commented: "At Caxton FX,
we pride ourselves on delivering innovative, great value products and the very highest
standards of customer service. We're delighted, therefore, that - for the fourth
consecutive year - consumers have recognised these dual benefits through this award.
The Prepaid365 Awards provide an all-embracing, robust and impartial benchmark across
the burgeoning prepaid sector and have become one of our core measures of the overall
customer experience. Ultimately, we're in the business of helping people enjoy a great
travel experience - this award proves demonstrably that our customers feel we're
succeeding."
- Philip Meyer, Managing Director of Transact24 Ltd, said: "We are delighted
to have done so well in this year's prestigious Prepaid365 Awards. The achievement is
a great testament to the expertise and enthusiasm of the T24 team who have played a
major role in bringing the innovative T24 Black product to a discerning market. The
T24 Black VISA Prepaid Card represents true value, rolling up the benefits of premium
travel insurance as well as priority pass membership. Secure and reloadable, this is
the ultimate high end credit card alternative."
- Mark Horgan, CEO at Moneycorp, stated: "We're delighted with this award,
as we've put a lot of hard work into making the Moneycorp Explorer card a genuinely
multi-currency card. As the only prepaid card that can carry up to 14 currencies, it
allows users to travel further afield than anyone else. The prepaid card market is
hotting up as more and more travellers appreciate the security and transparency that
these cards offer. Moneycorp's goal is to stay one step ahead of the competition by
offering consistent innovation and greater flexibility."
- Noel Moran, CEO of Prepaid Financial Services, was delighted with the
results and commented: "We are delighted to win an award in this category again for
the fourth year in a row. In addition the growth of PFS has been reflected in the
additional award for provision of large B2B programmes. We have invested significantly
in our technology and overall prepaid offering over the last 4 years and this is the
culmination of that investment."
- Milind Kangle, CEO of Lycamoney Ltd, said: "All of us here at Lycamoney
are extremely proud to have won the Prepaid365 award for 'Best Money Share Prepaid
Card'. Our premise has always been to strive to make life a little easier not only for
customers that travel around the world, but also by providing additional companion
cards which enables our customers to send money to their family and friends back home
for free. We are passionate about providing an exceptional service to meet the needs
of our customers and believe that there will be further developments to come in this
sector. The Lycamoney team will continue to work tirelessly to bring customers further
innovations with the Lycamoney prepaid card."
- Myles Stephenson, Founder and CEO of my Travel Cash, said: "We are
absolutely thrilled to have received such recognition from the public. Consumers
independently judge the Prepaid365 Prepaid Card Awards, so to be voted the winner on
those merits alone is phenomenal. The website is an integral part of the overall my
Travel Cash product. It's the gateway that enables customers to order a card, find out
about our offers and products and contact us about any queries. It's also where
cardholders manage their account and top up their balance. It is absolutely essential
that the website is generating maximum customer satisfaction and adding value to the
my Travel Cash prepaid card concept. We want our customers to have the best experience
possible when using the site and the Prepaid365 award has assured us that we are
getting this right. With customer service at the fore we will strive to continuously
improve our services and products."
- Lee Britton, Head of Operations at Prepaid Financial Services that
launched the Spark Prepaid Card, commented: "Our spark card programme, distributed
through payzone, has seen significant success as one of the few recent instant issue
products in the UK market place. We are thrilled that the success of the programme is
now also reflected with the excellent card design"
- Jason Rees, Director of New Business at Everything Everywhere (Orange
Cash), commented: "We are delighted to have won the 'Best Newcomer Prepaid card
award', and it is great to gain this consumer recognition. The team has worked very
hard on this product and this is a great achievement for us."
To find out more about the winners and runners up at the 2012 Prepaid365 Awards, visit
the Prepaid365 websites at http://www.prepaid365.com/prepaid-card-awards-2012.html
For further information, please contact Prepaid365/Emotion Associates Limited:
- Prepaid365 - The Prepaid Card Comparison Portal
Prepaid365 is the UK's leading prepaid card portal online to review, compare and buy
prepaid credit cards representing an encyclopaedia of information on prepaid cards,
providers and all things prepaid.
The annual Prepaid365 awards, launched in 2009, recognise best in class prepaid
propositions and prepaid card providers voted for by consumers and Prepaid365's subject
matter experts, respectively with the awards being based on various factors including
application process, card design, fee structure, features, functionality, added value and
feedback from customer, customer services and the prepaid industry. Visit Prepaid365 to
find out more about the awards and this years' winners at http://www.prepaid365.com
Prepaid365 is a trading name of Emotion Associates Limited - UK Registration Number:
06964513
- Website: http://www.prepaid365.com
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/prepaid365
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Prepaid365UK
- Prepaid365 Blog http://www.prepaid365.com/buzz
- Emotion Associates Limited - Dedicated Prepaid Marketing Consultancy
Emotion Associates Limited was founded by Amit Sharma, a Senior Marketing professional
and prepaid industry consultant who worked for some of the largest prepaid card providers
in the UK Industry.
A dedicated marketing consultancy exclusively serving the prepaid card industry in the
UK, Emotion specialise in producing tailored campaigns to market Prepaid Credit Cards both
with two goals in mind: Acquisition and Branding.
With extensive experience in all areas of marketing to include Search Engine
Optimisation (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC), Display Advertising, Affiliate Marketing, E-mail
Marketing and the Social Media marketing mix as well as consultancy services around
offline Marketing and Retail Channel Development, Emotion Associates are the specialist
experts to help set your product apart in an extremely congested UK market with over 200
prepaid card providers making it increasingly difficult for those prepaid card providers
to get their message and unique value proposition across.
Emotion Associates aim to increase visibility and awareness of your brand and find the
most cost effective mechanism to convert that Awareness, into Interest, Desire and
ultimate Action (AIDA). Find out more at http://www.prepaid-marketing.co.uk
Source: Prepaid365 ? The Prepaid Card Portal
Contact Details: Email: press@prepaid365.com; Contact Person: Amit Sharma ; Telephone: +44(0)78347-26087; Email: info@prepaid-marketing.co.uk; Tel: +44(0)7834726087 ; LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/amitsharmauk ; Website: http://www.prepaid-marketing.co.uk
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Prepaid365, the UK's leading prepaid card comparison portal, announced the winners of
the 4th Edition of the Prepaid365 Awards sponsored by T24 Prepaid with consumers across
the UK voting for their favourite prepaid cards across different categories such as
Travel, Everyday Money, Money Transfer, Payroll, Gaming, Online Shopping and Youth.
The Prepaid365 Awards were launched in 2009 and the 4th edition of the awards
witnessed 86 providers competing across 22 different categories. The 2012 edition received
a tremendous response with over 345,000 consumers voting to decide the destiny of the
awards.
Divya Sharma, Marketing and PR director at Prepaid365and prepaid marketing consultancy
Emotion Associates, commented: "The response to the 2012 Prepaid365 Awards was of truly
epic proportions. We had 37,000 responses in 2011, which was great, but with over 345,000
validated responses having been received across emailed surveys and social media, the 2012
edition of the awards represents by far the most comprehensive consumer endorsement for
prepaid card providers.2011-12 may have seen a consolidation and shrinkage of the prepaid
card industry with a number of programme managers and prepaid card providers
[http://www.prepaid365.com/business-to-business-prepaid-cards.html ] disappearing from the
marketplace but in terms of consumer awareness, interest and usage of prepaid cards
[http://www.prepaid365.com ] - the market has grown in leaps and bounds and the response
to the awards this year has been staggering indeed."
Winners on the night included
Best Prepaid Card Overall - Virgin Pay As You Go Prepaid Card
Best Newcomer Prepaid Card 2011-2012 - Orange Cash
Best General Spend Prepaid Card - Net+ Prepaid MasterCard
Best Travel Prepaid Card - Caxton FX Global Traveller
Best Unbanked Prepaid Card - Cashplus Prepaid Gold MasterCard
Best Privacy Prepaid Card - Virgin Pay As You Go Prepaid Card
Best Gaming Prepaid Card - Net+ Prepaid MasterCard
Best Payroll Prepaid Card - Cashplus Prepaid Gold MasterCard
Best Incentives/Rewards Prepaid Card - Virgin Pay As You Go Prepaid Card
Best Youth Prepaid Card - Splash Plastic Prepaid Card
Basic Back Account with Prepaid Card - Cashplus Prepaid Gold MasterCard
Best Online Shopping Prepaid Card - Virgin Pay As You Go Prepaid Card
Best Free Prepaid Card - Net+ Prepaid MasterCard
Best Gifting Prepaid Card - Apple iTunes Gift Card
Best Moneyshare Prepaid Card - Lycamoney Prepaid Card
Best International Prepaid Card - T24 Black Prepaid Card
Best Prepaid Card Innovation - MoneyCorp Explorer Prepaid Card
Best Prepaid Marketing Campaign - Travelex Royal Wedding Cash Passport
Best Prepaid Card Website - my Travel Cash Prepaid Card
Best Prepaid Card Design - Spark Prepaid Card
Best Programme Manager - Small Programmes - Prepaid Financial Services
Best Programme Manager - Large Programmes - Prepaid Financial Services
Philip Meyer, Managing Director of Transact24 Ltd, said: "We are delighted to have
done so well in this year's prestigious Prepaid365 Awards. The achievement is a great
testament to the expertise and enthusiasm of the T24 team who have played a major role in
bringing the innovative T24 Black product to a discerning market. The T24 Black VISA
Prepaid Card represents true value, rolling up the benefits of premium travel insurance as
well as priority pass membership. Secure and reloadable, this is the ultimate high end
credit card alternative."
Rupert Lee-Browne, Chief Executive at Caxton FX commented: "At Caxton FX, we pride
ourselves on delivering innovative, great value products and the very highest standards of
customer service. We're delighted, therefore, that - for the fourth consecutive year -
consumers have recognised these dual benefits through this award. The Prepaid365 Awards
provide an all-embracing, robust and impartial benchmark across the burgeoning prepaid
sector and have become one of our core measures of the overall customer experience.
Ultimately, we're in the business of helping people enjoy a great travel experience - this
award proves demonstrably that our customers feel we're succeeding."
Amit Sharma, CEO and Senior Prepaid Consultant at Prepaid365 and founder of the
Prepaid365 Awards, commented that "We launched the Prepaid365 Awards
[http://www.prepaid365awards.co.uk ] as we wanted prepaid awards to reflect consumer views
and opinions and give UK consumers a voice to shape the growth of prepaid in the UK. Some
of the providers like Net+, Cashplus, Caxton FX and Virgin Money are now starting to rack
up a history of wins at the awards each year and that indicates that year on year, they
continue to deliver value and innovation to match customer expectations and that drives
loyalty and customer retention. My heartiest congratulations to all the winners and
runners up."
"It is also worth taking a moment to thank all our sponsors T24 Prepaid, Optimal
Payments, Century Bancorp, Emotion Associates, Kalixa Prepaid and Lebara Money for making
the awards possible and to consumers who voted in their thousands across surveys and
social media for their favourite prepaid cards."
Prepaid365 is the UK's leading prepaid card portal online to review, compare and buy
prepaid credit cards representing an encyclopaedia of information on prepaid cards,
providers and all things prepaid. Visit http://www.prepaid365.com to review and
compare prepaid cards for Money Transfer, Travel, Gaming, Shopping, Payroll and Expense
management, Privacy, Gifting and Business.
What all the Winners Said
- Julie Mitchell, Campaign Manager at Virgin Money, stated: "We are
extremely proud that the Virgin Money Pay As You Go prepaid card has won so many
awards. It particularly means a lot, because our customers voted for us. The card
offers customers a way to manage their finances and make all types of purchases whilst
being rewarded for their spend. It is another way that Virgin Money make our customers
better off. Prepaid365 are great for the industry as they provide customers with a
one-stop-prepaid-shop to help them choose the right card for their needs."
- Rich Wagner, Chief Executive Officer, APS, was delighted with the award
wins and commented that "APS are delighted to win three consumer awards this year. I'm
very proud of our team as we continue to listen to our customers' needs and build
better products for them. We never will stop innovating as we constantly look to
reward our customers with more product capabilities than any other payment solution on
the market. It's also great to have Prepaid365 to support awards where the consumer
chooses winners not just industry experts as its those consumers who really know what
the best products are as they are the users of them every day."
- Philip Hanson, Director Marketing and e-Commerce, Travelex: 'We are
absolutely delighted to again be acknowledged at the Prepaid365 Awards by consumers
and our customers for the Travelex prepaid currency card and the work we have done to
build awareness of the category here in the UK. Last year's Royal Wedding was a
special occasion for the UK, with thousands of inbound visitors as well as many Brits
using the extended weekend to travel abroad. The souvenir card provided a fun way for
us to build awareness of the benefits of prepaid cards at a particularly relevant
time. As the global currency specialist, Travelex prides itself on leading the way in
educating consumers, providing the best value and exceptional service; through secure
and convenient ways to send and spend money abroad. These awards are testament to the
team's hard work in delivering on those goals. A special thank you to everyone who
took the time to vote.'
- Danny Chazonoff, Chief Operating Officer at Optimal Payments, commented: "We
are delighted that the Net+ Prepaid MasterCard has been recognised - again - by
consumers as the best general spend, best gaming, and best free prepaid card in the
market. Our commitment to continued investment in innovative product developments is
unrivalled in the industry and the fact that these awards are voted by consumers is a
wonderful commendation of our prepaid card offering."
- Rupert Lee-Browne, Chief Executive at Caxton FX, commented: "At Caxton FX,
we pride ourselves on delivering innovative, great value products and the very highest
standards of customer service. We're delighted, therefore, that - for the fourth
consecutive year - consumers have recognised these dual benefits through this award.
The Prepaid365 Awards provide an all-embracing, robust and impartial benchmark across
the burgeoning prepaid sector and have become one of our core measures of the overall
customer experience. Ultimately, we're in the business of helping people enjoy a great
travel experience - this award proves demonstrably that our customers feel we're
succeeding."
- Philip Meyer, Managing Director of Transact24 Ltd, said: "We are delighted
to have done so well in this year's prestigious Prepaid365 Awards. The achievement is
a great testament to the expertise and enthusiasm of the T24 team who have played a
major role in bringing the innovative T24 Black product to a discerning market. The
T24 Black VISA Prepaid Card represents true value, rolling up the benefits of premium
travel insurance as well as priority pass membership. Secure and reloadable, this is
the ultimate high end credit card alternative."
- Mark Horgan, CEO at Moneycorp, stated: "We're delighted with this award,
as we've put a lot of hard work into making the Moneycorp Explorer card a genuinely
multi-currency card. As the only prepaid card that can carry up to 14 currencies, it
allows users to travel further afield than anyone else. The prepaid card market is
hotting up as more and more travellers appreciate the security and transparency that
these cards offer. Moneycorp's goal is to stay one step ahead of the competition by
offering consistent innovation and greater flexibility."
- Noel Moran, CEO of Prepaid Financial Services, was delighted with the
results and commented: "We are delighted to win an award in this category again for
the fourth year in a row. In addition the growth of PFS has been reflected in the
additional award for provision of large B2B programmes. We have invested significantly
in our technology and overall prepaid offering over the last 4 years and this is the
culmination of that investment."
- Milind Kangle, CEO of Lycamoney Ltd, said: "All of us here at Lycamoney
are extremely proud to have won the Prepaid365 award for 'Best Money Share Prepaid
Card'. Our premise has always been to strive to make life a little easier not only for
customers that travel around the world, but also by providing additional companion
cards which enables our customers to send money to their family and friends back home
for free. We are passionate about providing an exceptional service to meet the needs
of our customers and believe that there will be further developments to come in this
sector. The Lycamoney team will continue to work tirelessly to bring customers further
innovations with the Lycamoney prepaid card."
- Myles Stephenson, Founder and CEO of my Travel Cash, said: "We are
absolutely thrilled to have received such recognition from the public. Consumers
independently judge the Prepaid365 Prepaid Card Awards, so to be voted the winner on
those merits alone is phenomenal. The website is an integral part of the overall my
Travel Cash product. It's the gateway that enables customers to order a card, find out
about our offers and products and contact us about any queries. It's also where
cardholders manage their account and top up their balance. It is absolutely essential
that the website is generating maximum customer satisfaction and adding value to the
my Travel Cash prepaid card concept. We want our customers to have the best experience
possible when using the site and the Prepaid365 award has assured us that we are
getting this right. With customer service at the fore we will strive to continuously
improve our services and products."
- Lee Britton, Head of Operations at Prepaid Financial Services that
launched the Spark Prepaid Card, commented: "Our spark card programme, distributed
through payzone, has seen significant success as one of the few recent instant issue
products in the UK market place. We are thrilled that the success of the programme is
now also reflected with the excellent card design"
- Jason Rees, Director of New Business at Everything Everywhere (Orange
Cash), commented: "We are delighted to have won the 'Best Newcomer Prepaid card
award', and it is great to gain this consumer recognition. The team has worked very
hard on this product and this is a great achievement for us."
To find out more about the winners and runners up at the 2012 Prepaid365 Awards, visit
the Prepaid365 websites at http://www.prepaid365.com/prepaid-card-awards-2012.html
For further information, please contact Prepaid365/Emotion Associates Limited:
- Prepaid365 - The Prepaid Card Comparison Portal
Prepaid365 is the UK's leading prepaid card portal online to review, compare and buy
prepaid credit cards representing an encyclopaedia of information on prepaid cards,
providers and all things prepaid.
The annual Prepaid365 awards, launched in 2009, recognise best in class prepaid
propositions and prepaid card providers voted for by consumers and Prepaid365's subject
matter experts, respectively with the awards being based on various factors including
application process, card design, fee structure, features, functionality, added value and
feedback from customer, customer services and the prepaid industry. Visit Prepaid365 to
find out more about the awards and this years' winners at http://www.prepaid365.com
Prepaid365 is a trading name of Emotion Associates Limited - UK Registration Number:
06964513
- Website: http://www.prepaid365.com
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/prepaid365
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Prepaid365UK
- Prepaid365 Blog http://www.prepaid365.com/buzz
- Emotion Associates Limited - Dedicated Prepaid Marketing Consultancy
Emotion Associates Limited was founded by Amit Sharma, a Senior Marketing professional
and prepaid industry consultant who worked for some of the largest prepaid card providers
in the UK Industry.
A dedicated marketing consultancy exclusively serving the prepaid card industry in the
UK, Emotion specialise in producing tailored campaigns to market Prepaid Credit Cards both
with two goals in mind: Acquisition and Branding.
With extensive experience in all areas of marketing to include Search Engine
Optimisation (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC), Display Advertising, Affiliate Marketing, E-mail
Marketing and the Social Media marketing mix as well as consultancy services around
offline Marketing and Retail Channel Development, Emotion Associates are the specialist
experts to help set your product apart in an extremely congested UK market with over 200
prepaid card providers making it increasingly difficult for those prepaid card providers
to get their message and unique value proposition across.
Emotion Associates aim to increase visibility and awareness of your brand and find the
most cost effective mechanism to convert that Awareness, into Interest, Desire and
ultimate Action (AIDA). Find out more at http://www.prepaid-marketing.co.uk
Source: Prepaid365 ? The Prepaid Card Portal
Contact Details: Email: press@prepaid365.com; Contact Person: Amit Sharma ; Telephone: +44(0)78347-26087; Email: info@prepaid-marketing.co.uk; Tel: +44(0)7834726087 ; LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/amitsharmauk ; Website: http://www.prepaid-marketing.co.uk
Lenovo Unleashes Ultrabooks to Power Next Chapter of Great Ideas
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 7:28:01 AM
Lenovo Unleashes Ultrabooks to Power Next Chapter of Great Ideas
"Book of Do" Global Marketing Campaign Shows Lenovo as Engine for Creativity and Productivity
DURHAM, N.C., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marked by the launch of a multi-million dollar global marketing campaign, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the worldwide availability of its coveted IdeaPad U310 and U410 Ultrabooks. Powered by the latest 3rd generation Intel® Core(TM) processors, Lenovo's latest U Series Ultrabook(TM) devices take the era of thin, lightweight and ultra-responsive mobile computing to a new level of affordability, without compromising quality or style. To showcase the benefits and features unique to its new Ultrabooks, Lenovo's multi-faceted, global "Book of Do" campaign highlights how the combination of innovative thinking and IdeaPad Ultrabooks empower people--the world's tinkerers, creators and builders--to make great things happen.
To view the multimedia content associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/56053-lenovo-ultrabook-launch/
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/MM22763 )
Lenovo Ultrabook devices combine the best features of traditional laptops--powerful processing performance, large storage capacity and rich audio--with the sleek aesthetics and desirable qualities of tablets, such as fast boot up, instant resume and all day battery life. With a svelte, book-inspired design that appeals to the fashion-forward consumer, the new Ultrabooks are available in a variety of vibrant colors including Sapphire Blue, Aqua Blue, Cherry Blossom Pink, Graphite Grey or Metallic Red. Lenovo is making this progressive technology attainable for consumers with prices starting under $800 (USD).
"Ultrabooks are an industry game changer that shift not only the way people think about laptop design, but also how much performance technology can be packed into such a thin and light device," said Peter Hortensius, president, Product Group, Lenovo. "Lenovo Ultrabooks free people from having to choose between a device with a productivity-focused user experience and one with a style and design that inspire their creativity. The IdeaPad U Series Ultrabooks embody this convergence and are the perfect tool for consumers to manage every aspect of their digital lives."
Click here for the full Lenovo Ultrabook full article or go to http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1600
SOURCE Lenovo
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/MM22763
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Video:http://www.multivu.com/players/English/56053-lenovo-ultrabook-launch
Lenovo
CONTACT: Kristy Fair, +1-919-257-6329, krisfair@lenovo.com
"Book of Do" Global Marketing Campaign Shows Lenovo as Engine for Creativity and Productivity
DURHAM, N.C., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marked by the launch of a multi-million dollar global marketing campaign, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the worldwide availability of its coveted IdeaPad U310 and U410 Ultrabooks. Powered by the latest 3rd generation Intel® Core(TM) processors, Lenovo's latest U Series Ultrabook(TM) devices take the era of thin, lightweight and ultra-responsive mobile computing to a new level of affordability, without compromising quality or style. To showcase the benefits and features unique to its new Ultrabooks, Lenovo's multi-faceted, global "Book of Do" campaign highlights how the combination of innovative thinking and IdeaPad Ultrabooks empower people--the world's tinkerers, creators and builders--to make great things happen.
To view the multimedia content associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/56053-lenovo-ultrabook-launch/
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/MM22763 )
Lenovo Ultrabook devices combine the best features of traditional laptops--powerful processing performance, large storage capacity and rich audio--with the sleek aesthetics and desirable qualities of tablets, such as fast boot up, instant resume and all day battery life. With a svelte, book-inspired design that appeals to the fashion-forward consumer, the new Ultrabooks are available in a variety of vibrant colors including Sapphire Blue, Aqua Blue, Cherry Blossom Pink, Graphite Grey or Metallic Red. Lenovo is making this progressive technology attainable for consumers with prices starting under $800 (USD).
"Ultrabooks are an industry game changer that shift not only the way people think about laptop design, but also how much performance technology can be packed into such a thin and light device," said Peter Hortensius, president, Product Group, Lenovo. "Lenovo Ultrabooks free people from having to choose between a device with a productivity-focused user experience and one with a style and design that inspire their creativity. The IdeaPad U Series Ultrabooks embody this convergence and are the perfect tool for consumers to manage every aspect of their digital lives."
Click here for the full Lenovo Ultrabook full article or go to http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1600
SOURCE Lenovo
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/MM22763
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Video:http://www.multivu.com/players/English/56053-lenovo-ultrabook-launch
Lenovo
CONTACT: Kristy Fair, +1-919-257-6329, krisfair@lenovo.com
AVG Family Safety Extends Protection From Online Threats to iPhones, iPads and Windows Phone Devices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 7:28:01 AM
AVG Family Safety Extends Protection From Online Threats to iPhones, iPads and Windows Phone Devices
AMSTERDAM, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- AVG's free, secure and family-friendly web browser helps protect children
from inappropriate websites -
AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG), the provider of internet and mobile security to 114
million active users, today releases a major update to AVG Family Safety(R) for iOS(R) and
introduces AVG Family Safety for Windows(R) Phone.
AVG Family Safety for Windows Phone and iOS:
- a free, secure and family-friendly web browser to help protect children
from inappropriate websites
- keeps the whole family safe from scams, fraud, phishing and potentially
malicious online content
"With people increasingly using mobile devices to access social networks and browse
the web, protecting these devices against online threats has become vital," said JR Smith,
CEO of AVG Technologies. "Online scams and attacks are on the rise and can occur on any
platform with access to the web. AVG aims to protect its users wherever they go. With AVG
Family Safety for iOS and Windows Phone, we provide our users the peace of mind that they
and their children are protected against online threats on these mobile platforms too."
AVG now provides users of iPhones(R), iPads(R) and Windows Phone devices protection
for the whole family with the AVG Family Safety browser. Websites that are known to be
malicious or contain scams or malware will be blocked using data provided by AVG's
LinkScanner(R) technology. It comes on top of the built-in mobile security provided by the
operating system.
If parents link the app to an AVG Family Safety account, a web interface enables them
to manage enhanced filtering options and customize the list of allowed and blocked sites
across PCs and mobile devices. Parents can monitor the online activity of the different
users and block social networking and other sites per individual login for each child.
The versions are available for free from the Windows Phone Marketplace and the
Apple(R) App Store or from the AVG website at http://www.avg.com/avg-family-safety.
Minimum requirements are a device running Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) or an iPhone, iPad or
iPod(R) Touch running iOS 4.3.
More information about AVG Family Safety(R) can be found at:
http://www.avg.com/avg-family-safety
More information about AVG Family Safety(R) for iOS can be found at:
http://www.avgmobilation.com/support/frequently-asked-questions/ios
More information about AVG Family Safety(R) for Windows Phone can be found at:
http://www.avgmobilation.com/support/frequently-asked-questions/wp
Visit the AVG Newsroom at: http://www.avg.com/press-releases-news
About AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG)
AVG's mission is to simplify, optimize and secure the Internet experience, providing
peace of mind to a connected world. AVG's powerful yet easy-to-use software and online
services put users in control of their Internet experience. By choosing AVG's software and
services, users become part of a trusted global community that benefits from inherent
network effects, mutual protection and support. AVG has grown its user base to 114 million
active users as of March 31, 2012 and offers a product portfolio that targets the consumer
and small business markets and includes Internet security, PC performance optimization,
online backup, mobile security, identity protection and family safety software.
http://www.avg.com
Keep in touch with AVG
- For breaking news, follow AVG on Twitter at
http://www.twitter.com/officialAVGnews
- For small business security trends analysis, follow the AVG small business
blog at small-business.blog.avg.com [http://small-business.blog.avg.com ]
- Join our Facebook community at http://www.facebook.com/AVGfree
- Join our LinkedIn community http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid'19797
Source: AVG Technologies
Contacts: United Kingdom: Lennard van Otterloo, MSL for AVG, Lennard.vanotterloo@mslgroup.com , +44(0)20-7878-3210; United States: Jeff Seedman, Finn Partners for AVG, seedmanj@ruderfinn.com , +1-(415)-249-6763. Investor Relations: Anne Marie McCauley, AVG Technologies , AnneMarie.McCauley@avg.com
AMSTERDAM, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- AVG's free, secure and family-friendly web browser helps protect children
from inappropriate websites -
AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG), the provider of internet and mobile security to 114
million active users, today releases a major update to AVG Family Safety(R) for iOS(R) and
introduces AVG Family Safety for Windows(R) Phone.
AVG Family Safety for Windows Phone and iOS:
- a free, secure and family-friendly web browser to help protect children
from inappropriate websites
- keeps the whole family safe from scams, fraud, phishing and potentially
malicious online content
"With people increasingly using mobile devices to access social networks and browse
the web, protecting these devices against online threats has become vital," said JR Smith,
CEO of AVG Technologies. "Online scams and attacks are on the rise and can occur on any
platform with access to the web. AVG aims to protect its users wherever they go. With AVG
Family Safety for iOS and Windows Phone, we provide our users the peace of mind that they
and their children are protected against online threats on these mobile platforms too."
AVG now provides users of iPhones(R), iPads(R) and Windows Phone devices protection
for the whole family with the AVG Family Safety browser. Websites that are known to be
malicious or contain scams or malware will be blocked using data provided by AVG's
LinkScanner(R) technology. It comes on top of the built-in mobile security provided by the
operating system.
If parents link the app to an AVG Family Safety account, a web interface enables them
to manage enhanced filtering options and customize the list of allowed and blocked sites
across PCs and mobile devices. Parents can monitor the online activity of the different
users and block social networking and other sites per individual login for each child.
The versions are available for free from the Windows Phone Marketplace and the
Apple(R) App Store or from the AVG website at http://www.avg.com/avg-family-safety.
Minimum requirements are a device running Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) or an iPhone, iPad or
iPod(R) Touch running iOS 4.3.
More information about AVG Family Safety(R) can be found at:
http://www.avg.com/avg-family-safety
More information about AVG Family Safety(R) for iOS can be found at:
http://www.avgmobilation.com/support/frequently-asked-questions/ios
More information about AVG Family Safety(R) for Windows Phone can be found at:
http://www.avgmobilation.com/support/frequently-asked-questions/wp
Visit the AVG Newsroom at: http://www.avg.com/press-releases-news
About AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG)
AVG's mission is to simplify, optimize and secure the Internet experience, providing
peace of mind to a connected world. AVG's powerful yet easy-to-use software and online
services put users in control of their Internet experience. By choosing AVG's software and
services, users become part of a trusted global community that benefits from inherent
network effects, mutual protection and support. AVG has grown its user base to 114 million
active users as of March 31, 2012 and offers a product portfolio that targets the consumer
and small business markets and includes Internet security, PC performance optimization,
online backup, mobile security, identity protection and family safety software.
http://www.avg.com
Keep in touch with AVG
- For breaking news, follow AVG on Twitter at
http://www.twitter.com/officialAVGnews
- For small business security trends analysis, follow the AVG small business
blog at small-business.blog.avg.com [http://small-business.blog.avg.com ]
- Join our Facebook community at http://www.facebook.com/AVGfree
- Join our LinkedIn community http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid'19797
Source: AVG Technologies
Contacts: United Kingdom: Lennard van Otterloo, MSL for AVG, Lennard.vanotterloo@mslgroup.com , +44(0)20-7878-3210; United States: Jeff Seedman, Finn Partners for AVG, seedmanj@ruderfinn.com , +1-(415)-249-6763. Investor Relations: Anne Marie McCauley, AVG Technologies , AnneMarie.McCauley@avg.com
Activision Publishing Announces Strategic Relationship With Flurry To Establish Third-Party Mobile Publishing Initiative
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 7:21:02 AM
Activision Publishing Announces Strategic Relationship With Flurry To Establish Third-Party Mobile Publishing Initiative
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), today announced that the company has formed a strategic relationship with Flurry Inc., a leading mobile application, advertising and measurement platform, to establish a new mobile publishing initiative that will identify and assist third-party developers in the development, publishing, distribution and promotion of independent titles on iOS and Android platforms.
The initiative will marry Flurry's best-in-class mobile analytics and advertising platform with Activision's industry experience, scale and mobile online platform, to provide developers with access to a large-scale customer base alongside best-in-industry development and monetization support. The games will be published under the Activision Mobile Publishing brand, however, the game developers will retain full IP control of their existing intellectual property.
"A world class partner such as Flurry will position Activision for mobile growth in the future and we are confident our relationship will yield significant insight into mobile development and distribution," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "Additionally, Activision and Flurry are uniquely qualified to provide mobile developers with funding, resources and unmatched marketing expertise, while also allowing them to retain their intellectual property. We are confident this relationship and our new platform will yield significant results and are excited to launch it."
Flurry President and CEO, Simon Khalaf, said, "We are thrilled to partner with Activision to deliver the most developer-friendly partnership in mobile games today. Activision's ability to support indie developer innovation, paired with Flurry's ability to reach over 250 million consumers daily through its AppCircle user acquisition network, positions us to help generate the next wave of top mobile games."
About Flurry
Flurry operates the leading mobile app measurement and advertising platform, powering more than 190,000 apps for more than 70,000 companies. Flurry helps companies grow, retain and monetize high quality audiences in the new app economy.
About Activision Publishing
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
SOURCE Activision Publishing
Activision Publishing
CONTACT: Maryanne Lataif, SVP, Corporate Communications, +1-310-255-2704, mlataif@activision.com
Web Site: http://www.activision.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), today announced that the company has formed a strategic relationship with Flurry Inc., a leading mobile application, advertising and measurement platform, to establish a new mobile publishing initiative that will identify and assist third-party developers in the development, publishing, distribution and promotion of independent titles on iOS and Android platforms.
The initiative will marry Flurry's best-in-class mobile analytics and advertising platform with Activision's industry experience, scale and mobile online platform, to provide developers with access to a large-scale customer base alongside best-in-industry development and monetization support. The games will be published under the Activision Mobile Publishing brand, however, the game developers will retain full IP control of their existing intellectual property.
"A world class partner such as Flurry will position Activision for mobile growth in the future and we are confident our relationship will yield significant insight into mobile development and distribution," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "Additionally, Activision and Flurry are uniquely qualified to provide mobile developers with funding, resources and unmatched marketing expertise, while also allowing them to retain their intellectual property. We are confident this relationship and our new platform will yield significant results and are excited to launch it."
Flurry President and CEO, Simon Khalaf, said, "We are thrilled to partner with Activision to deliver the most developer-friendly partnership in mobile games today. Activision's ability to support indie developer innovation, paired with Flurry's ability to reach over 250 million consumers daily through its AppCircle user acquisition network, positions us to help generate the next wave of top mobile games."
About Flurry
Flurry operates the leading mobile app measurement and advertising platform, powering more than 190,000 apps for more than 70,000 companies. Flurry helps companies grow, retain and monetize high quality audiences in the new app economy.
About Activision Publishing
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
SOURCE Activision Publishing
Activision Publishing
CONTACT: Maryanne Lataif, SVP, Corporate Communications, +1-310-255-2704, mlataif@activision.com
Web Site: http://www.activision.com
CakeHealth Enhances Design to Streamline Health Insurance Management
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 7:21:02 AM
CakeHealth Enhances Design to Streamline Health Insurance Management
SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CakeHealth rolled out a new look and an enhanced user interface today, designed to help users better track and manage their healthcare expenses. The online tool that assists users with the arduous task of staying on top of their medical bills is hoping that the improvements will enable users to take control of their healthcare with ease, as CakeHealth's latest promo video suggests (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBCuiK3jQVg).
Since their launch, CakeHealth has garnered feedback from their users through email, online surveys and in-person interviews. Throughout a two-week marketing campaign, over 300 active users submitted feedback about why they liked the site and what product improvements they wanted to see in the future. According to the team, the findings from the campaign were enlightening.
"By listening to our users, we identified specific patterns and behaviors that led us to rethink our product." said Rebecca Woodcock, CEO and Founder of CakeHealth. "What we found is that users interested in our site wanted to answer three fundamental questions about their health insurance: how much do I owe, how long until my insurance kicks in and how much does healthcare financially impact my household - so we rebuilt our product to more effectively answer all three questions upon login."
The redesign is just one of many enhancements CakeHealth will be making to the site throughout the year. The company also has a number of strategic partnerships lined up, along with an aggressive and promising product roadmap.
Every year around 12 billion transactions occur in healthcare from claims settlements to bill payments, with 300 billion spent on consumer in and out of pocket expenses. What's more, insurance costs are increasing at a rate of 30% per year. CakeHealth users have been feeling the pain; around 50% are responsible for an estimated deductible of $2000 per plan year. Unsurprisingly, this adds up to a pile of paperwork and major financial responsibility for the consumer to sort through and understand.
About Cake Health
Founded in 2010, The CakeHealth site, fully encrypted, ensures security and privacy. The company launched to the public at TechCrunch Disrupt in September 2011 and is located in San Francisco, California. For more information or to sign up, visit http://www.cakehealth.com.
SOURCE CakeHealth
CakeHealth
CONTACT: Lindsay Norman, Marketing Associate, CakeHealth, +1-949-630-8258, Lindsay@cakehealth.com
Web Site: http://www.cakehealth.com
SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CakeHealth rolled out a new look and an enhanced user interface today, designed to help users better track and manage their healthcare expenses. The online tool that assists users with the arduous task of staying on top of their medical bills is hoping that the improvements will enable users to take control of their healthcare with ease, as CakeHealth's latest promo video suggests (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBCuiK3jQVg).
Since their launch, CakeHealth has garnered feedback from their users through email, online surveys and in-person interviews. Throughout a two-week marketing campaign, over 300 active users submitted feedback about why they liked the site and what product improvements they wanted to see in the future. According to the team, the findings from the campaign were enlightening.
"By listening to our users, we identified specific patterns and behaviors that led us to rethink our product." said Rebecca Woodcock, CEO and Founder of CakeHealth. "What we found is that users interested in our site wanted to answer three fundamental questions about their health insurance: how much do I owe, how long until my insurance kicks in and how much does healthcare financially impact my household - so we rebuilt our product to more effectively answer all three questions upon login."
The redesign is just one of many enhancements CakeHealth will be making to the site throughout the year. The company also has a number of strategic partnerships lined up, along with an aggressive and promising product roadmap.
Every year around 12 billion transactions occur in healthcare from claims settlements to bill payments, with 300 billion spent on consumer in and out of pocket expenses. What's more, insurance costs are increasing at a rate of 30% per year. CakeHealth users have been feeling the pain; around 50% are responsible for an estimated deductible of $2000 per plan year. Unsurprisingly, this adds up to a pile of paperwork and major financial responsibility for the consumer to sort through and understand.
About Cake Health
Founded in 2010, The CakeHealth site, fully encrypted, ensures security and privacy. The company launched to the public at TechCrunch Disrupt in September 2011 and is located in San Francisco, California. For more information or to sign up, visit http://www.cakehealth.com.
SOURCE CakeHealth
CakeHealth
CONTACT: Lindsay Norman, Marketing Associate, CakeHealth, +1-949-630-8258, Lindsay@cakehealth.com
Web Site: http://www.cakehealth.com
National Business Awards Extends Entry Deadline
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 6:56:01 AM
National Business Awards Extends Entry Deadline
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
?
*Entries now open until 27th June 2012*
- With Photo
The National Business Awards in partnership with Orange has today announced the
extension of the entries deadline to Wednesday 27th June 2012, giving UK businesses an
additional two weeks to perfect their submissions.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/537877-a )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/537877-b )
Now is the last chance to take part in Britain's most prestigious business awards. The
most respected accolade for business in the UK, the National Business Awards are based on
the core principles of recognising business excellence, innovation and ethics across the
full spectrum of private, public and third sector enterprises.
Organisations from all regions across the UK, from SMEs to FTSE 100s, are invited to
register for award categories ranging from the Orange Innovation Award (won in 2011 by
Harvard Engineering), to the Sustainability Award (won in 2011 by InterfaceFLOR), through
to Entrepreneur of the Year (won by Paul Lindley, Founder of Ella's Kitchen in 2011) and
Online Business of the Year (won by Naked Wines in 2011).
Paul Lindley of Ella's Kitchen said: "It was a great honour to win a National Business
Award and a fantastic opportunity for us to shout about our work and achievements at
Ella's Kitchen. It was a great way to help motivate our staff, and inspire us to do even
better, through creating a competitive edge with a clear reward."
Rowan Gormley of Naked Wines said: "Winning was like sitting in a rocket after the
blue touch paper got lit. Partners who turned their noses up at us started calling us.
Suppliers who wanted cash up front accepted normal credit terms. Visitor numbers jumped
double digits. And my mum finally thinks I done good!"
The Awards have distinguished themselves by the quality of businesses taking part and
the robust judging process. Led by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone as Chair of Judges,
nearly 100 multi discipline CEOs and senior directors participate as judges, bringing
their expertise and insight to the three-tier judging process.
Finalists will be announced in August and winners will be revealed at the National
Business Awards gala dinner and awards ceremony in London at the Grosvenor House Hotel,
Tuesday 13th November. To enter or nominate for this year's campaign visit
http://www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk or call 0207 234 8755.
The National Business Awards supports Help for Heroes, a charity that offers support
and advice for wounded soldiers.
Awards categories 2012
Categories open to enter:
- The Orange Innovation Award
- The BlackBerry Growth Strategy of the Year
- The ICAEW Sustainability Award
- The Santander Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year
- The Huawei Customer Focus Award
- The Croner Employer of the Year
- Transformational Change of the Year
- Start-up Business of the Year
- Small Online Business of the Year
- E-commerce Strategy of the Year
- Business Enabler of the Year
- The Entrepreneur of the Year
Categories run by nomination only:
- The Orange Leader of the Year
- The Daily Telegraph Award for a Decade of Excellence
- The 3i International Growth Business of the Year
- The Leadership Diversity Award
- Coutts FTSE 100 Business of the Year
About the National Business Awards
Open to organisations of all sizes from all sectors across the UK, the National
Business Awards in partnership with Orange is the UK's most prestigious independent
business recognition platform with its particular emphasis on excellence, innovation and
ethical business. Now in its eleventh year, the National Business Awards connects the
nations' professionals through its annual awards ceremony; year-round thought leadership
and round table events; and is UBM plc's flagship awards programme. Visit
http://www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk for further information or follow us on
Twitter @businessawards.
About Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes (H4H) was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry after a profoundly moving
visit to Selly Oak Hospital in the summer of 2007. Bryn and Emma met some extraordinarily
brave young men who had been badly wounded and they just wanted to do something to help.
The charity was launched in October 2007 and provides direct, practical support for those
wounded, injured or who have become sick in the line of duty and their families.
About Orange UK
Orange is the key brand of the France Telecom Group, one of the world's leading
telecommunications operators. With almost 131 million customers, the Orange brand now
covers Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the
Group operates.
In the UK, Orange provides high quality GSM coverage to 99% of the UK population, and
3G coverage to more than 93%.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are
trade marks of Orange Brand Services Limited.
On July 1 2010, the company became part of Everything Everywhere, one company that
runs two of Britain's most famous brands - Orange UK and T-Mobile UK - with plans to
transform the industry by giving customers instant access to everything, everywhere,
offering them the best value, best choice and best network coverage in the country.
Everything Everywhere Limited is the UK's biggest communications company, with a combined
customer base of almost 28 million people and more than 720 retail stores across the
country. Everything Everywhere Limited is registered at Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield,
Hertfordshire, AL10 9BW under the registered company number 02382161.
For more information please call the Orange Press Office +44(0)870-3731500, or visit
http://www.orange.co.uk/newsroom
Note to Editors:
Pictures accompanying this release are available through the PA Photowire. These can
be downloaded from http://www.pa-mediapoint.press.net or viewed at
http://www.mediapoint.press.net or http://www.prnewswire.co.uk.
For further information or interview opportunities contact:
Rachel Branigan
PR Manager
UBM Awards and Partnerships
Tel: +44(0)207-955-3843
Email: Rachel.branigan@ubm.com
Annelle Botha
Head of PR and Marketing
UBM Awards and Partnerships
Tel: +44(0)207-234-8753
Email: annelle.botha@ubm.com
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/537877-a
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/537877-b
Source: The National Business Awards
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
?
*Entries now open until 27th June 2012*
- With Photo
The National Business Awards in partnership with Orange has today announced the
extension of the entries deadline to Wednesday 27th June 2012, giving UK businesses an
additional two weeks to perfect their submissions.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/537877-a )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/537877-b )
Now is the last chance to take part in Britain's most prestigious business awards. The
most respected accolade for business in the UK, the National Business Awards are based on
the core principles of recognising business excellence, innovation and ethics across the
full spectrum of private, public and third sector enterprises.
Organisations from all regions across the UK, from SMEs to FTSE 100s, are invited to
register for award categories ranging from the Orange Innovation Award (won in 2011 by
Harvard Engineering), to the Sustainability Award (won in 2011 by InterfaceFLOR), through
to Entrepreneur of the Year (won by Paul Lindley, Founder of Ella's Kitchen in 2011) and
Online Business of the Year (won by Naked Wines in 2011).
Paul Lindley of Ella's Kitchen said: "It was a great honour to win a National Business
Award and a fantastic opportunity for us to shout about our work and achievements at
Ella's Kitchen. It was a great way to help motivate our staff, and inspire us to do even
better, through creating a competitive edge with a clear reward."
Rowan Gormley of Naked Wines said: "Winning was like sitting in a rocket after the
blue touch paper got lit. Partners who turned their noses up at us started calling us.
Suppliers who wanted cash up front accepted normal credit terms. Visitor numbers jumped
double digits. And my mum finally thinks I done good!"
The Awards have distinguished themselves by the quality of businesses taking part and
the robust judging process. Led by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone as Chair of Judges,
nearly 100 multi discipline CEOs and senior directors participate as judges, bringing
their expertise and insight to the three-tier judging process.
Finalists will be announced in August and winners will be revealed at the National
Business Awards gala dinner and awards ceremony in London at the Grosvenor House Hotel,
Tuesday 13th November. To enter or nominate for this year's campaign visit
http://www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk or call 0207 234 8755.
The National Business Awards supports Help for Heroes, a charity that offers support
and advice for wounded soldiers.
Awards categories 2012
Categories open to enter:
- The Orange Innovation Award
- The BlackBerry Growth Strategy of the Year
- The ICAEW Sustainability Award
- The Santander Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year
- The Huawei Customer Focus Award
- The Croner Employer of the Year
- Transformational Change of the Year
- Start-up Business of the Year
- Small Online Business of the Year
- E-commerce Strategy of the Year
- Business Enabler of the Year
- The Entrepreneur of the Year
Categories run by nomination only:
- The Orange Leader of the Year
- The Daily Telegraph Award for a Decade of Excellence
- The 3i International Growth Business of the Year
- The Leadership Diversity Award
- Coutts FTSE 100 Business of the Year
About the National Business Awards
Open to organisations of all sizes from all sectors across the UK, the National
Business Awards in partnership with Orange is the UK's most prestigious independent
business recognition platform with its particular emphasis on excellence, innovation and
ethical business. Now in its eleventh year, the National Business Awards connects the
nations' professionals through its annual awards ceremony; year-round thought leadership
and round table events; and is UBM plc's flagship awards programme. Visit
http://www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk for further information or follow us on
Twitter @businessawards.
About Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes (H4H) was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry after a profoundly moving
visit to Selly Oak Hospital in the summer of 2007. Bryn and Emma met some extraordinarily
brave young men who had been badly wounded and they just wanted to do something to help.
The charity was launched in October 2007 and provides direct, practical support for those
wounded, injured or who have become sick in the line of duty and their families.
About Orange UK
Orange is the key brand of the France Telecom Group, one of the world's leading
telecommunications operators. With almost 131 million customers, the Orange brand now
covers Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the
Group operates.
In the UK, Orange provides high quality GSM coverage to 99% of the UK population, and
3G coverage to more than 93%.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are
trade marks of Orange Brand Services Limited.
On July 1 2010, the company became part of Everything Everywhere, one company that
runs two of Britain's most famous brands - Orange UK and T-Mobile UK - with plans to
transform the industry by giving customers instant access to everything, everywhere,
offering them the best value, best choice and best network coverage in the country.
Everything Everywhere Limited is the UK's biggest communications company, with a combined
customer base of almost 28 million people and more than 720 retail stores across the
country. Everything Everywhere Limited is registered at Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield,
Hertfordshire, AL10 9BW under the registered company number 02382161.
For more information please call the Orange Press Office +44(0)870-3731500, or visit
http://www.orange.co.uk/newsroom
Note to Editors:
Pictures accompanying this release are available through the PA Photowire. These can
be downloaded from http://www.pa-mediapoint.press.net or viewed at
http://www.mediapoint.press.net or http://www.prnewswire.co.uk.
For further information or interview opportunities contact:
Rachel Branigan
PR Manager
UBM Awards and Partnerships
Tel: +44(0)207-955-3843
Email: Rachel.branigan@ubm.com
Annelle Botha
Head of PR and Marketing
UBM Awards and Partnerships
Tel: +44(0)207-234-8753
Email: annelle.botha@ubm.com
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/537877-a
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120613/537877-b
Source: The National Business Awards
Ting To Launch Shared Data Plan Four Months Ago
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 6:14:01 AM
Ting To Launch Shared Data Plan Four Months Ago
TORONTO, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Tucows Inc. (NYSE AMEX:TCX, TSX:TC), a global provider of domain names and other Internet services, today
announced that its mobile phone service Ting would unveil a shared data
plan on February 2, 2012, four months prior to this announcement.
"Putting multiple devices on one plan was pretty straightforward,"
explained Ken Schafer, EVP Products, "the main challenge was figuring
out the time travel part."
Starting February 2, 2012, Ting customers will be able to share data, as
well as voice and texts, across unlimited devices on one account. Each
active device will cost just $6 a month. The value gets better as the
total usage increases, amounting to huge potential savings for
businesses and families. There are never any overage penalties or
premiums and there are no limits or fees on features like tethering.
"Again, we think this just makes sense for mobile phone users,"
explained Tucows CEO Elliot Noss. "People are wasting a ton of time and
money on multiple accounts."
"I think we showed tremendous initiative and hustle by launching this in
the past. It appears our competitors will be following suit in the near
future."
While the Ting announcement actually comes a day after the big shared
data plan announcement from Verizon, the Ting plan itself will precede
Verizon's June 28 launch by nearly five months.
Check out the Ting blog at ting.com/blog for the complete story, the Ting plans at ting.com/plans for more details on rates and features and the Ting savings calculator ting.com/calculator to see how much money you could be saving.
Noss also hinted at plans to launch a shareware site.
About Tucows
Tucows is a global Internet services company. OpenSRS (http://opensrs.com) manages over 11 million domain names and millions of email boxes
through a reseller network of over 12,000 web hosts and ISPs. Hover (http://hover.com) is the easiest way for individuals and small businesses to manage
their domain names and email addresses. Ting (http://ting.com) is a mobile phone service provider dedicated to bringing clarity and
control to U.S. mobile phone users. YummyNames (http://yummynames.com) owns premium domain names that generate revenue through advertising or
resale. More information can be found on Tucows' corporate website (http://tucows.com).
SOURCE Tucows Inc.
Tucows Inc.
CONTACT: Media Contacts:
Emily Harris
Global Strategy Group
212-235-6239
eharris@globalstrategygroup.com
TORONTO, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Tucows Inc. (NYSE AMEX:TCX, TSX:TC), a global provider of domain names and other Internet services, today
announced that its mobile phone service Ting would unveil a shared data
plan on February 2, 2012, four months prior to this announcement.
"Putting multiple devices on one plan was pretty straightforward,"
explained Ken Schafer, EVP Products, "the main challenge was figuring
out the time travel part."
Starting February 2, 2012, Ting customers will be able to share data, as
well as voice and texts, across unlimited devices on one account. Each
active device will cost just $6 a month. The value gets better as the
total usage increases, amounting to huge potential savings for
businesses and families. There are never any overage penalties or
premiums and there are no limits or fees on features like tethering.
"Again, we think this just makes sense for mobile phone users,"
explained Tucows CEO Elliot Noss. "People are wasting a ton of time and
money on multiple accounts."
"I think we showed tremendous initiative and hustle by launching this in
the past. It appears our competitors will be following suit in the near
future."
While the Ting announcement actually comes a day after the big shared
data plan announcement from Verizon, the Ting plan itself will precede
Verizon's June 28 launch by nearly five months.
Check out the Ting blog at ting.com/blog for the complete story, the Ting plans at ting.com/plans for more details on rates and features and the Ting savings calculator ting.com/calculator to see how much money you could be saving.
Noss also hinted at plans to launch a shareware site.
About Tucows
Tucows is a global Internet services company. OpenSRS (http://opensrs.com) manages over 11 million domain names and millions of email boxes
through a reseller network of over 12,000 web hosts and ISPs. Hover (http://hover.com) is the easiest way for individuals and small businesses to manage
their domain names and email addresses. Ting (http://ting.com) is a mobile phone service provider dedicated to bringing clarity and
control to U.S. mobile phone users. YummyNames (http://yummynames.com) owns premium domain names that generate revenue through advertising or
resale. More information can be found on Tucows' corporate website (http://tucows.com).
SOURCE Tucows Inc.
Tucows Inc.
CONTACT: Media Contacts:
Emily Harris
Global Strategy Group
212-235-6239
eharris@globalstrategygroup.com
RetailMeNot Introduces Free iPhone Coupons App to Help Users Save Money When Shopping Online or In-Store
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 6:14:01 AM
RetailMeNot Introduces Free iPhone Coupons App to Help Users Save Money When Shopping Online or In-Store
- New native iPhone app from the largest online coupon provider in the United States includes curated "Hot Deals" coupon listings, patent-pending "drag and drop" functionality and the ability to save coupons for later use
- The app also provides access to a selection of RetailMeNot's best online coupons from thousands of merchants and more than 1,600 in-store redeemable coupons from stores consumers shop at regularly
- New Ipsos study shows over a third of all adults (34%) and a majority of those under the age of 35 (54%) use a mobile device to help them shop
AUSTIN, Tex., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RetailMeNot.com (http://www.retailmenot.com), the largest online coupon site in the United States, today announced that it is releasing its first native app for iPhone users interested in saving money when using their mobile phone to shop online or while they are shopping within a brick-and-mortar retail store.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120308/DA66724LOGO-b)
iPhone owners can download the app for free by visiting the App Store. For more information on RetailMeNot's mobile offering, including a brief instructional video, visit: (http://www.retailmenot.com/mobile/iphone).
"With over 17% of our total site traffic coming through handheld devices, our new iPhone app is significant for two reasons: First, it provides consumers with an enhanced savings experience when accessing RetailMeNot through our mobile channel, which continues to grow by 200% every month year-over-year; second, with millions of busy, on-the-go consumers increasingly using their mobile device to make an online or in-store purchase, now is the time to double down on our investment in developing better mobile technology," said Cotter Cunningham, CEO and founder of WhaleShark Media, Inc., the operator of RetailMeNot.com. "This first iPhone app is only our initial offering, and we plan on significant improvements and new features to come to support consumers interested in saving money while using mobile devices to shop online or within retail stores."
Features of the new iPhone app include:
-- Simple, easy-to-use interface with curated "Hot Deals" from popular
stores that are updated daily and access via search to RetailMeNot's
best online coupons from thousands of merchants
-- Patent-pending "drag and drop" functionality enabling consumers to
quickly paste coupon codes into the checkout process when using their
iPhone to shop at most online stores
-- More than 1,600 in-store mobile exclusives where consumers need to
simply show cashiers the coupons on their iPhone
-- Ability to save coupons for later use
-- Predictive store search functionality enabling consumers to find coupons
for their favorite retailer in only a few taps
"Our new RetailMeNot iPhone app is one of the best ways merchants can keep highly motivated customers ready to make a purchase within their retail stores as opposed to going online or somewhere else to close a sale," said John Faith, senior vice president, mobile, WhaleShark Media, Inc. "Smart mobile-coupon strategies give brick-and-mortar retailers a fighting chance to combat 'showrooming' by giving consumers a reason to stay in-store and buy."
As a part of today's news, RetailMeNot and Ipsos Research also released the following study on mobile usage, finding that:
-- More than half of U.S. adults have a smartphone (56%), and the majority
of them (62%) currently download mobile apps.
-- Adults under 35 (71%) are more likely than those aged 35 to 54 (56%)
and aged 55 and older (42%) to have smartphones.
-- Others who tend to be more likely to have smartphones include those
with incomes over $50,000 (63%), those with children in the
household (67%), those with college degrees (67%), and those working
full time (66%).
-- Among smartphone users, adults under 35 (74%), college graduates
(69%), and those with incomes over $50,000 (63%) are most likely to
download mobile apps.
-- Over a third (34%) of adults use or have used a smartphone or tablet to
shop or research a product or service they've considered buying,
including a majority of adults under 35 (54%).
-- Parents (43%) and college graduates (41%) are also more likely to
say that they've used a mobile device to help them shop.
-- The same proportion (34%) reports that they would be more inclined to
make a purchase shopping in an actual store if they could find a good
coupon for an item or service on their mobile device.
-- This is particularly true among younger adults (54%) and, to a
lesser extent, parents (45%).
-- However, not all have done so, as just one in five respondents (20%)
say that they have used a coupon they found online using their
mobile phone/tablet when shopping in-store.
-- About a third (32%) of those aged under 35 say they have done so,
compared with 19% of those aged 35 to 54, and one in 10 of those
aged 55 and over.
-- About one in seven (15%) say that they have made an online purchase
using their mobile device when in a physical store because they found a
better price online.
-- 26% of those aged under 35 say they have done so, compared with 15%
of those aged 35 to 54, and just 6% of those aged 55 and over.
Survey Methodology:
These are some of the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted May 14-17, 2012. For the survey, national samples of 1,005 adults aged 18 and older from Ipsos' U.S. online panel were interviewed online. Weighting was then employed to balance demographics and ensure that the sample's composition reflects that of the U.S. adult population according to Census data and to provide results intended to approximate the sample universe. A survey with an unweighted probability sample of 1,005 and a 100% response rate would have an estimated margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error, and measurement error.
About RetailMeNot.com
RetailMeNot.com (http://www.retailmenot.com) is the leading consumer destination for collaborative online coupon, deal and promotional code hunting and sharing. Our mission is to help consumers save money and enjoy a hassle-free discount shopping experience. Since November 2006, our users have shared hundreds of thousands of deals and offers from retailers from across the globe. Online coupons are rated and ranked by users, ensuring that quality deals rise to the top and expired coupons drop down the list. RetailMeNot.com is operated by WhaleShark Media, Inc., the world's leading marketplace for online coupons and deals.
Make sure to "like" RetailMeNot.com on Facebook, follow the company via Twitter @retailmenot and add us on Google+.
About WhaleShark Media, Inc.
WhaleShark Media, Inc. (http://www.whalesharkmedia.com) is the world's leading marketplace for online coupons and deals. The company's websites enable consumers seeking to save money to find hundreds of thousands of offers from retailers across the globe. WhaleShark Media experiences more than 400 million consumer visits to its sites every year. The WhaleShark Media portfolio of coupon and deal websites includes http://www.RetailMeNot.com, the largest online coupon site in the United States; http://www.VoucherCodes.co.uk, the largest online coupon site in the United Kingdom; http://www.Deals.com in Germany; web.Bons-de-Reduction.com and http://www.Poulpeo.com in France; http://www.Deals2Buy.com; http://www.CouponSeven.com; and http://www.CouponShare.com. WhaleShark Media is a fast-growing, profitable company funded by venture capital firms Austin Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adams Street Partners, Google Ventures, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and Institutional Venture Partners (IVP).
Be sure to "like" WhaleShark Media on Facebook and follow the company via Twitter @whalesharkmedia.
Media Contacts:
Brian Hoyt
RetailMeNot.com
+1 512 777 2957 office
+1 202 330 3070 mobile
bhoyt@retailmenot.com
Kristen Nelson
RetailMeNot.com
+1 512 777 2887 office
+1 832 398 5792 mobile
knelson@retailmenot.com
SOURCE RetailMeNot.com
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120308/DA66724LOGO-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
RetailMeNot.com
Web Site: http://www.whalesharkmedia.com
- New native iPhone app from the largest online coupon provider in the United States includes curated "Hot Deals" coupon listings, patent-pending "drag and drop" functionality and the ability to save coupons for later use
- The app also provides access to a selection of RetailMeNot's best online coupons from thousands of merchants and more than 1,600 in-store redeemable coupons from stores consumers shop at regularly
- New Ipsos study shows over a third of all adults (34%) and a majority of those under the age of 35 (54%) use a mobile device to help them shop
AUSTIN, Tex., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RetailMeNot.com (http://www.retailmenot.com), the largest online coupon site in the United States, today announced that it is releasing its first native app for iPhone users interested in saving money when using their mobile phone to shop online or while they are shopping within a brick-and-mortar retail store.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120308/DA66724LOGO-b)
iPhone owners can download the app for free by visiting the App Store. For more information on RetailMeNot's mobile offering, including a brief instructional video, visit: (http://www.retailmenot.com/mobile/iphone).
"With over 17% of our total site traffic coming through handheld devices, our new iPhone app is significant for two reasons: First, it provides consumers with an enhanced savings experience when accessing RetailMeNot through our mobile channel, which continues to grow by 200% every month year-over-year; second, with millions of busy, on-the-go consumers increasingly using their mobile device to make an online or in-store purchase, now is the time to double down on our investment in developing better mobile technology," said Cotter Cunningham, CEO and founder of WhaleShark Media, Inc., the operator of RetailMeNot.com. "This first iPhone app is only our initial offering, and we plan on significant improvements and new features to come to support consumers interested in saving money while using mobile devices to shop online or within retail stores."
Features of the new iPhone app include:
-- Simple, easy-to-use interface with curated "Hot Deals" from popular
stores that are updated daily and access via search to RetailMeNot's
best online coupons from thousands of merchants
-- Patent-pending "drag and drop" functionality enabling consumers to
quickly paste coupon codes into the checkout process when using their
iPhone to shop at most online stores
-- More than 1,600 in-store mobile exclusives where consumers need to
simply show cashiers the coupons on their iPhone
-- Ability to save coupons for later use
-- Predictive store search functionality enabling consumers to find coupons
for their favorite retailer in only a few taps
"Our new RetailMeNot iPhone app is one of the best ways merchants can keep highly motivated customers ready to make a purchase within their retail stores as opposed to going online or somewhere else to close a sale," said John Faith, senior vice president, mobile, WhaleShark Media, Inc. "Smart mobile-coupon strategies give brick-and-mortar retailers a fighting chance to combat 'showrooming' by giving consumers a reason to stay in-store and buy."
As a part of today's news, RetailMeNot and Ipsos Research also released the following study on mobile usage, finding that:
-- More than half of U.S. adults have a smartphone (56%), and the majority
of them (62%) currently download mobile apps.
-- Adults under 35 (71%) are more likely than those aged 35 to 54 (56%)
and aged 55 and older (42%) to have smartphones.
-- Others who tend to be more likely to have smartphones include those
with incomes over $50,000 (63%), those with children in the
household (67%), those with college degrees (67%), and those working
full time (66%).
-- Among smartphone users, adults under 35 (74%), college graduates
(69%), and those with incomes over $50,000 (63%) are most likely to
download mobile apps.
-- Over a third (34%) of adults use or have used a smartphone or tablet to
shop or research a product or service they've considered buying,
including a majority of adults under 35 (54%).
-- Parents (43%) and college graduates (41%) are also more likely to
say that they've used a mobile device to help them shop.
-- The same proportion (34%) reports that they would be more inclined to
make a purchase shopping in an actual store if they could find a good
coupon for an item or service on their mobile device.
-- This is particularly true among younger adults (54%) and, to a
lesser extent, parents (45%).
-- However, not all have done so, as just one in five respondents (20%)
say that they have used a coupon they found online using their
mobile phone/tablet when shopping in-store.
-- About a third (32%) of those aged under 35 say they have done so,
compared with 19% of those aged 35 to 54, and one in 10 of those
aged 55 and over.
-- About one in seven (15%) say that they have made an online purchase
using their mobile device when in a physical store because they found a
better price online.
-- 26% of those aged under 35 say they have done so, compared with 15%
of those aged 35 to 54, and just 6% of those aged 55 and over.
Survey Methodology:
These are some of the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted May 14-17, 2012. For the survey, national samples of 1,005 adults aged 18 and older from Ipsos' U.S. online panel were interviewed online. Weighting was then employed to balance demographics and ensure that the sample's composition reflects that of the U.S. adult population according to Census data and to provide results intended to approximate the sample universe. A survey with an unweighted probability sample of 1,005 and a 100% response rate would have an estimated margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error, and measurement error.
About RetailMeNot.com
RetailMeNot.com (http://www.retailmenot.com) is the leading consumer destination for collaborative online coupon, deal and promotional code hunting and sharing. Our mission is to help consumers save money and enjoy a hassle-free discount shopping experience. Since November 2006, our users have shared hundreds of thousands of deals and offers from retailers from across the globe. Online coupons are rated and ranked by users, ensuring that quality deals rise to the top and expired coupons drop down the list. RetailMeNot.com is operated by WhaleShark Media, Inc., the world's leading marketplace for online coupons and deals.
Make sure to "like" RetailMeNot.com on Facebook, follow the company via Twitter @retailmenot and add us on Google+.
About WhaleShark Media, Inc.
WhaleShark Media, Inc. (http://www.whalesharkmedia.com) is the world's leading marketplace for online coupons and deals. The company's websites enable consumers seeking to save money to find hundreds of thousands of offers from retailers across the globe. WhaleShark Media experiences more than 400 million consumer visits to its sites every year. The WhaleShark Media portfolio of coupon and deal websites includes http://www.RetailMeNot.com, the largest online coupon site in the United States; http://www.VoucherCodes.co.uk, the largest online coupon site in the United Kingdom; http://www.Deals.com in Germany; web.Bons-de-Reduction.com and http://www.Poulpeo.com in France; http://www.Deals2Buy.com; http://www.CouponSeven.com; and http://www.CouponShare.com. WhaleShark Media is a fast-growing, profitable company funded by venture capital firms Austin Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adams Street Partners, Google Ventures, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and Institutional Venture Partners (IVP).
Be sure to "like" WhaleShark Media on Facebook and follow the company via Twitter @whalesharkmedia.
Media Contacts:
Brian Hoyt
RetailMeNot.com
+1 512 777 2957 office
+1 202 330 3070 mobile
bhoyt@retailmenot.com
Kristen Nelson
RetailMeNot.com
+1 512 777 2887 office
+1 832 398 5792 mobile
knelson@retailmenot.com
SOURCE RetailMeNot.com
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120308/DA66724LOGO-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
RetailMeNot.com
Web Site: http://www.whalesharkmedia.com
Sisal Upgrades Their Mobile Offering With Mobenga
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 5:49:01 AM
Sisal Upgrades Their Mobile Offering With Mobenga
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Playtech subsidiary Mobenga has become the mobile partner of Italy's sportsbook giant
Sisal, launching its new mobile services just in time for EURO 2012.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120515/531552 )
The innovative services are foremost designed to meet the increasing demand from
players to connect and play via smartphones with iOS and Android devices.
With the Sisal Matchpoint offering, players can bet on all events. One key feature is
that players can receive real time information about the course of the game such as
substitutions, changes in the game and live results, enabling them to bet LIVE on many
events.
In addition, a special "Info Center" has been created in order for players to access
statistics, results and standings of all leagues, so they may better prepare their bets.
Another feature of the new Sisal Matchpoint client is "Quickbet," a fixed selection of
the most important games of the day, which gives customers the ability to deposit and
wager in two steps. The offering in its entirety is certain to transform the kind of
service Sisal will deliver to its players.
Marco Tiso, Digital Games Business Manager, SISAL, commented, "Sisal's strategy is
based on working with the best international partners and we are very pleased to team up
with Mobenga. Sisal will invest more and more in innovative mobile solutions, aiming to
meet and anticipate new market trends and evolution in our players' lifestyles."
Christian Rajter, Mobenga CEO, commented, "We are very pleased that Sisal, one of the
largest and most reputable companies on the Italian market has partnered with Mobenga in
order to ensure that their customers get the best in class mobile offering. We look
forward to supporting Sisal and contributing to their success with mobile. An event like
the Euros is a great kickoff to our continued cooperation."
http://www.playtech.com
Further information:
Playtech Ltd
Mor Weizer, Chief Executive
David Mathewson, Chief Financial Officer
c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
+44(0)20-7861-3232
Ross Hawley, Director of Investor Relations
+44(0)20-3287-9900
Collins Stewart
Piers Coombs / Bruce Garrow
+44(0)20-7523-8000
Pelham Bell Pottinger
David Rydell / Olly Scott / Guy Scarborough
+44(0)20-7861-3232
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120515/531552
Source: Playtech
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Playtech subsidiary Mobenga has become the mobile partner of Italy's sportsbook giant
Sisal, launching its new mobile services just in time for EURO 2012.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120515/531552 )
The innovative services are foremost designed to meet the increasing demand from
players to connect and play via smartphones with iOS and Android devices.
With the Sisal Matchpoint offering, players can bet on all events. One key feature is
that players can receive real time information about the course of the game such as
substitutions, changes in the game and live results, enabling them to bet LIVE on many
events.
In addition, a special "Info Center" has been created in order for players to access
statistics, results and standings of all leagues, so they may better prepare their bets.
Another feature of the new Sisal Matchpoint client is "Quickbet," a fixed selection of
the most important games of the day, which gives customers the ability to deposit and
wager in two steps. The offering in its entirety is certain to transform the kind of
service Sisal will deliver to its players.
Marco Tiso, Digital Games Business Manager, SISAL, commented, "Sisal's strategy is
based on working with the best international partners and we are very pleased to team up
with Mobenga. Sisal will invest more and more in innovative mobile solutions, aiming to
meet and anticipate new market trends and evolution in our players' lifestyles."
Christian Rajter, Mobenga CEO, commented, "We are very pleased that Sisal, one of the
largest and most reputable companies on the Italian market has partnered with Mobenga in
order to ensure that their customers get the best in class mobile offering. We look
forward to supporting Sisal and contributing to their success with mobile. An event like
the Euros is a great kickoff to our continued cooperation."
http://www.playtech.com
Further information:
Playtech Ltd
Mor Weizer, Chief Executive
David Mathewson, Chief Financial Officer
c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
+44(0)20-7861-3232
Ross Hawley, Director of Investor Relations
+44(0)20-3287-9900
Collins Stewart
Piers Coombs / Bruce Garrow
+44(0)20-7523-8000
Pelham Bell Pottinger
David Rydell / Olly Scott / Guy Scarborough
+44(0)20-7861-3232
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120515/531552
Source: Playtech
Sony Mobile Unveils Xperia miro and Xperia tipo - Stylish, Fun and Easy to Use Smartphones
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 5:35:01 AM
Sony Mobile Unveils Xperia miro and Xperia tipo - Stylish, Fun and Easy to Use Smartphones
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- Xperia miro provides deep Facebook integration and Sony's xLOUD audio
technology in a slim and stylish design
- Xperia tipo comes in both single and dual SIM version for consumers looking
for value and functionality
- Both smartphones launch on latest Android(TM) platform - Ice Cream Sandwich
Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today announced two new Xperia(TM)
smartphones
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperia ]
, Xperia miro and Xperia tipo. Xperia miro is a slim and stylish
smartphone available in a fun range of colours with deep integration of Facebook(TM)
throughout contacts, photo gallery and the music player, plus Sony's xLOUD(TM) audio
technology for crisp and loud sound. Xperia tipo is designed to be easy to use enabling
consumers to get the most from their smartphones - whether browsing the web, sharing
pictures or downloading apps. Xperia tipo will also be available in a dual SIM version -
Xperia tipodual - so that consumers can switch between tariffs with just one touch to stay
on the most cost effective plan. Both smartphones will launch globally in calendar Q3
2012.
"Xperia miro and Xperia tipo are for consumers looking for entertainment experiences
and functionality traditionally associated with high-end Android smartphones", said Calum
MacDougall, Director Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications." "Xperia miro is for
those who want an integrated social media and a great music experience while Xperia tipo
is for consumers who want to realise the benefits of a smartphone for the first time as
they migrate from a feature phone."
Xperia miro -the fun social smartphone
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-miro?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiamiro ]
from Sony
Xperia miro is a slim, stylish smartphone with Facebook social experiences integrated
throughout. Users are alerted to new incoming messages and social updates with colourful
illuminations, and can easily video chat with friends using the front facing camera. To
provide great music entertainment it integrates Sony's xLOUD audio technology, giving
crisp and loud sound. Xperia miro comes pre-installed with Music Unlimited* from Sony
Entertainment Network, providing instant access to millions** of music tracks on the move.
Key features for Xperia miro
- 3.5" display for great browsing and entertainment experiences
- Launching on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- 5MP camera and brilliant quality video recording at 30fps
- Sony's xLOUD audio technology gives crisp and loud sound
- Deep Facebook integration with contacts, gallery and the music player for
sharing and discovery
- Customisable illuminations for incoming messages and social updates
- Front-facing camera for video chat between smartphones, tablets and PCs
- Contactless DLNA connectivity to easily view content like photos and videos on
a TV, tablet and PC
- Powerful battery with >24hrs usage time
- Available in black, black/pink, white and white/gold colours
Xperia tipo - the affordable and easy to use smartphone
Xperia tipo
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-tipo?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiatipo ]
offers a simple and easy to use smartphone
experience targeting consumers who may be purchasing their first smartphone. With a
dedicated set-up guide, a built-in application enabling users to monitor their data usage,
excellent battery life and the latest Android platform - Ice Cream Sandwich - consumers
can make the most of their smartphone experience.
Key features for Xperia tipo
- 3.2" scratch-resistant mineral glass display
- Launching on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- 3.2MP camera
- Dedicated set-up guide
- Data management solution to identify data usage
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi(TM) for easy content sharing and web access
- Powerful battery, 1500 maH, with >24hrs usage time
- Available in red, white, blue and black
*Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availabilityby region, please see
http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.
**The number of available songs varies by region.
All services mentioned may not be available in every market.
Colours Xperia miro Xperia tipo
Black Classic black
Black pink Classic white
White Deep red
White gold Navy blue
Facts Size: 113 x 59.4 x 9.9 mm Size: 103 x 57 x 13 mm
Weight: 110 grams Weight: 99.4 grams
Operating system: Google Operating system: Google
Android(TM) 4.0 (Ice Cream Android(TM) 4.0 (Ice Cream
Sandwich) Sandwich)
Processor: 800 MHz Qualcomm Processor: 800 MHz Qualcomm
MSM7225A Snapdragon(TM) MSM7225AA
Camera 5 megapixel camera 3.2 megapixel camera
4x digital zoom 4x digital zoom
Auto focus Geotagging
Flash/Photo flash Self-timer
Flash/Photo light Send to web
Front-facing camera (VGA) Touch capture
Geotagging Video recording
Self-timer
Send to web
Touch capture
Video light
Video recording
Music Album art Album art
Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP) Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP)
Manual equalizer PlayNow(TM) service
Walkman(TM) player Music Player
PlayNow(TM) service TrackID(TM) music
TrackID(TM) music recognition recognition application
xLoud(TM) Experience xLoud(TM) Experience
Internet Bookmarks Bookmarks
Google Play(TM) Google Play(TM)
Google(TM) search Google(TM) search
Google Voice(TM) Search Google Voice(TM) Search
Google Maps(TM) for Mobile with Google Maps(TM) for mobile with
with Street View and Latitude(TM) Street view and Latitude(TM)
NeoReader(TM) barcode scanner NeoReader(TM) barcode scanner
Web browser (WebKit(TM)) Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit(TM))
Communication Call list Call list
Conference calls Conference calls
Facebook(TM) application Facebook(TM) application
Xperia(TM) with Facebook(TM) Google Talk(TM)
Friends application Speakerphone
Google Talk(TM) application
Google Talk(TM) video chat
Multiple IM
Speakerphone
Twitter(TM) (Timescape(TM)
integration)
Video chat ready
Xperia(TM) Timescape(TM)
Messaging Conversations Conversations
Email Email
Gmail(TM) Gmail(TM)
Handwriting recognition Handwriting recognition
Instant messaging Instant messaging
Multimedia messaging (MMS) Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS) Text messaging (SMS)
Design Auto rotation Auto rotate
Gesture input Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)
On-screen 12-key keyboard Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
On-screen QWERTY keyboard Picture wallpaper
Picture wallpaper Touch screen
Touch screen Wallpaper animation
Wallpaper animation
Entertainment 3D games 3D games
Media browser Media browser
Motion gaming Motion gaming
Radio (FM radio with RDS) Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Sony Entertainment Network Sony Entertainment Network
Video streaming Video streaming
YouTube(TM) YouTube(TM)
Organiser Airplane mode Alarm clock
Alarm clock Airplane mode
Calculator Calculator
Calendar Calendar
Contacts Contacts
Document readers E-Manual
eCompass(TM) Infinite button
E-Manual Setup Wizard
Infinite button
Notes
Tasks
Setup Wizard
Connectivity 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA) 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
aGPS aGPS
Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology
DLNA Certified(R) Media Transfer Protocol support
Media Transfer Protocol support Micro USB support
Micro USB support Native USB tethering
Native USB tethering Synchronisation via Facebook(TM)
Media Go(TM) Synchronisation via Google(TM) Sync
PC Companion Synchronisation via Exchange
Synchronisation via ActiveSync(R)
Facebook(TM) USB High speed 2.0 support
Synchronisation via SyncML(TM) USB mass storage
Synchronisation via Google(TM) Wi-Fi(R)
Synchronisation with computer Wi-Fi(R) Hotspot functionality
Synchronisation via Microsoft(R)
Exchange ActiveSync(R)
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB mass storage
Wi-Fi(R)
Wi-Fi(R) Hotspot functionality
Display 3.5" 3.2"
320 x 480 pixels 320 x 480 pixels
16,777,216 colour TFT 262,000 colour TFT
Scratch-resistant glass Scratch-resistant mineral glass
Memory Internal phone storage: 4 GB Internal phone storage: 2.9
(up to 2.2 GB user-accessible GB (up to 2.5 GB
memory)* user-accessible memory)*
Expansion slot: microSD(TM), up Expansion slot: microSD(TM),
to 32 GB up to 32 GB
Networks UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII),
(Band I) 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900,
1900 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900
(Band II), 2100 (Band I) (Band II), 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900,
1900 1800, 1900
Battery life 1500 mAh typical, 1460 mAh Battery: 1500 mAh Typical,
minium 1460 mAh Minium
Talk time GSM: Up to 5 hrs** Talk time GSM: Up to 5 hrs**
Standby time GSM: Up to 470 Standby time GSM: Up to 470
hrs** hrs**
Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hrs** Talk time UMTS: Up to 4.5 hrs**
Standby time UMTS: Up to 545 hrs** Standby time UMTS: Up to 545 hrs**
Music listening time: Up to 36 Music listening time: Up to
hrs 30 min 30 hrs
Video playback time: Up to 8 hrs Video playback time: Up to 3 hrs
In the kit Xperia(TM) miro, battery, Xperia(TM) tipo, battery,
charger, micro USB cable for charger, micro USB cable for
charging, synchronisation and charging, synchronisation
file transfer, and user and file transfer, and user
documentation. documentation.
* Internal phone storage comprising 1GB System memory used for firmware, 766MB Phone
memory for downloaded applications, and 2.2 GB Internal storage used for music, pictures,
movies, and some application data
**Values are according to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery
performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.
Sony "make.believe", Bravia and Exmor R are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sony Corporation. "xLOUD" is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Xperia is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB.
Android(TM) is a trademark of Google Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks
are property of their respective owners.
About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading
global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information
technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music,
pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be
the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia(TM)
smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology,
premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony's world of networked
entertainment experiences. For more information: http://www.sonymobile.com
For more information, images and videos please visit:
http://www.sonymobile.com/pressreleases
Source: Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department: Mattias Holm, +44-7961974048; General Press, +44-208-762-5858
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- Xperia miro provides deep Facebook integration and Sony's xLOUD audio
technology in a slim and stylish design
- Xperia tipo comes in both single and dual SIM version for consumers looking
for value and functionality
- Both smartphones launch on latest Android(TM) platform - Ice Cream Sandwich
Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today announced two new Xperia(TM)
smartphones
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperia ]
, Xperia miro and Xperia tipo. Xperia miro is a slim and stylish
smartphone available in a fun range of colours with deep integration of Facebook(TM)
throughout contacts, photo gallery and the music player, plus Sony's xLOUD(TM) audio
technology for crisp and loud sound. Xperia tipo is designed to be easy to use enabling
consumers to get the most from their smartphones - whether browsing the web, sharing
pictures or downloading apps. Xperia tipo will also be available in a dual SIM version -
Xperia tipodual - so that consumers can switch between tariffs with just one touch to stay
on the most cost effective plan. Both smartphones will launch globally in calendar Q3
2012.
"Xperia miro and Xperia tipo are for consumers looking for entertainment experiences
and functionality traditionally associated with high-end Android smartphones", said Calum
MacDougall, Director Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications." "Xperia miro is for
those who want an integrated social media and a great music experience while Xperia tipo
is for consumers who want to realise the benefits of a smartphone for the first time as
they migrate from a feature phone."
Xperia miro -the fun social smartphone
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-miro?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiamiro ]
from Sony
Xperia miro is a slim, stylish smartphone with Facebook social experiences integrated
throughout. Users are alerted to new incoming messages and social updates with colourful
illuminations, and can easily video chat with friends using the front facing camera. To
provide great music entertainment it integrates Sony's xLOUD audio technology, giving
crisp and loud sound. Xperia miro comes pre-installed with Music Unlimited* from Sony
Entertainment Network, providing instant access to millions** of music tracks on the move.
Key features for Xperia miro
- 3.5" display for great browsing and entertainment experiences
- Launching on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- 5MP camera and brilliant quality video recording at 30fps
- Sony's xLOUD audio technology gives crisp and loud sound
- Deep Facebook integration with contacts, gallery and the music player for
sharing and discovery
- Customisable illuminations for incoming messages and social updates
- Front-facing camera for video chat between smartphones, tablets and PCs
- Contactless DLNA connectivity to easily view content like photos and videos on
a TV, tablet and PC
- Powerful battery with >24hrs usage time
- Available in black, black/pink, white and white/gold colours
Xperia tipo - the affordable and easy to use smartphone
Xperia tipo
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-tipo?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiatipo ]
offers a simple and easy to use smartphone
experience targeting consumers who may be purchasing their first smartphone. With a
dedicated set-up guide, a built-in application enabling users to monitor their data usage,
excellent battery life and the latest Android platform - Ice Cream Sandwich - consumers
can make the most of their smartphone experience.
Key features for Xperia tipo
- 3.2" scratch-resistant mineral glass display
- Launching on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- 3.2MP camera
- Dedicated set-up guide
- Data management solution to identify data usage
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi(TM) for easy content sharing and web access
- Powerful battery, 1500 maH, with >24hrs usage time
- Available in red, white, blue and black
*Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availabilityby region, please see
http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.
**The number of available songs varies by region.
All services mentioned may not be available in every market.
Colours Xperia miro Xperia tipo
Black Classic black
Black pink Classic white
White Deep red
White gold Navy blue
Facts Size: 113 x 59.4 x 9.9 mm Size: 103 x 57 x 13 mm
Weight: 110 grams Weight: 99.4 grams
Operating system: Google Operating system: Google
Android(TM) 4.0 (Ice Cream Android(TM) 4.0 (Ice Cream
Sandwich) Sandwich)
Processor: 800 MHz Qualcomm Processor: 800 MHz Qualcomm
MSM7225A Snapdragon(TM) MSM7225AA
Camera 5 megapixel camera 3.2 megapixel camera
4x digital zoom 4x digital zoom
Auto focus Geotagging
Flash/Photo flash Self-timer
Flash/Photo light Send to web
Front-facing camera (VGA) Touch capture
Geotagging Video recording
Self-timer
Send to web
Touch capture
Video light
Video recording
Music Album art Album art
Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP) Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP)
Manual equalizer PlayNow(TM) service
Walkman(TM) player Music Player
PlayNow(TM) service TrackID(TM) music
TrackID(TM) music recognition recognition application
xLoud(TM) Experience xLoud(TM) Experience
Internet Bookmarks Bookmarks
Google Play(TM) Google Play(TM)
Google(TM) search Google(TM) search
Google Voice(TM) Search Google Voice(TM) Search
Google Maps(TM) for Mobile with Google Maps(TM) for mobile with
with Street View and Latitude(TM) Street view and Latitude(TM)
NeoReader(TM) barcode scanner NeoReader(TM) barcode scanner
Web browser (WebKit(TM)) Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit(TM))
Communication Call list Call list
Conference calls Conference calls
Facebook(TM) application Facebook(TM) application
Xperia(TM) with Facebook(TM) Google Talk(TM)
Friends application Speakerphone
Google Talk(TM) application
Google Talk(TM) video chat
Multiple IM
Speakerphone
Twitter(TM) (Timescape(TM)
integration)
Video chat ready
Xperia(TM) Timescape(TM)
Messaging Conversations Conversations
Email Email
Gmail(TM) Gmail(TM)
Handwriting recognition Handwriting recognition
Instant messaging Instant messaging
Multimedia messaging (MMS) Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS) Text messaging (SMS)
Design Auto rotation Auto rotate
Gesture input Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)
On-screen 12-key keyboard Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
On-screen QWERTY keyboard Picture wallpaper
Picture wallpaper Touch screen
Touch screen Wallpaper animation
Wallpaper animation
Entertainment 3D games 3D games
Media browser Media browser
Motion gaming Motion gaming
Radio (FM radio with RDS) Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Sony Entertainment Network Sony Entertainment Network
Video streaming Video streaming
YouTube(TM) YouTube(TM)
Organiser Airplane mode Alarm clock
Alarm clock Airplane mode
Calculator Calculator
Calendar Calendar
Contacts Contacts
Document readers E-Manual
eCompass(TM) Infinite button
E-Manual Setup Wizard
Infinite button
Notes
Tasks
Setup Wizard
Connectivity 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA) 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
aGPS aGPS
Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology
DLNA Certified(R) Media Transfer Protocol support
Media Transfer Protocol support Micro USB support
Micro USB support Native USB tethering
Native USB tethering Synchronisation via Facebook(TM)
Media Go(TM) Synchronisation via Google(TM) Sync
PC Companion Synchronisation via Exchange
Synchronisation via ActiveSync(R)
Facebook(TM) USB High speed 2.0 support
Synchronisation via SyncML(TM) USB mass storage
Synchronisation via Google(TM) Wi-Fi(R)
Synchronisation with computer Wi-Fi(R) Hotspot functionality
Synchronisation via Microsoft(R)
Exchange ActiveSync(R)
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB mass storage
Wi-Fi(R)
Wi-Fi(R) Hotspot functionality
Display 3.5" 3.2"
320 x 480 pixels 320 x 480 pixels
16,777,216 colour TFT 262,000 colour TFT
Scratch-resistant glass Scratch-resistant mineral glass
Memory Internal phone storage: 4 GB Internal phone storage: 2.9
(up to 2.2 GB user-accessible GB (up to 2.5 GB
memory)* user-accessible memory)*
Expansion slot: microSD(TM), up Expansion slot: microSD(TM),
to 32 GB up to 32 GB
Networks UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII),
(Band I) 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900,
1900 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900
(Band II), 2100 (Band I) (Band II), 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900,
1900 1800, 1900
Battery life 1500 mAh typical, 1460 mAh Battery: 1500 mAh Typical,
minium 1460 mAh Minium
Talk time GSM: Up to 5 hrs** Talk time GSM: Up to 5 hrs**
Standby time GSM: Up to 470 Standby time GSM: Up to 470
hrs** hrs**
Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hrs** Talk time UMTS: Up to 4.5 hrs**
Standby time UMTS: Up to 545 hrs** Standby time UMTS: Up to 545 hrs**
Music listening time: Up to 36 Music listening time: Up to
hrs 30 min 30 hrs
Video playback time: Up to 8 hrs Video playback time: Up to 3 hrs
In the kit Xperia(TM) miro, battery, Xperia(TM) tipo, battery,
charger, micro USB cable for charger, micro USB cable for
charging, synchronisation and charging, synchronisation
file transfer, and user and file transfer, and user
documentation. documentation.
* Internal phone storage comprising 1GB System memory used for firmware, 766MB Phone
memory for downloaded applications, and 2.2 GB Internal storage used for music, pictures,
movies, and some application data
**Values are according to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery
performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.
Sony "make.believe", Bravia and Exmor R are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sony Corporation. "xLOUD" is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Xperia is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB.
Android(TM) is a trademark of Google Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks
are property of their respective owners.
About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading
global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information
technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music,
pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be
the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia(TM)
smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology,
premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony's world of networked
entertainment experiences. For more information: http://www.sonymobile.com
For more information, images and videos please visit:
http://www.sonymobile.com/pressreleases
Source: Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department: Mattias Holm, +44-7961974048; General Press, +44-208-762-5858
KBC In Production with Sapiens ALIS Policy Administration System
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 3:35:01 AM
KBC In Production with Sapiens ALIS Policy Administration System
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
ALIS is fully deployed to support the Individual Pensions Arrangement.
Complete multi-lingual implementation in English, Dutch and French.
Sapiens International Corporation, (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS), a global provider of
innovative insurance software solutions, today announced that KBC's insurance business in
Belgium is in full production with the ALIS Policy Administration Solution.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120508/531104 )
The initial implementation is to support the sales and servicing of Individual Pension
Arrangement (IPA) products distributed through its network of 500 bancassurance agencies
across Belgium. Around 1600 agents can now distribute and manage business using the new
processes enabled within ALIS.
KBC focuses on providing bank, insurance and wealth management products and services
to retail customers, private banking clients and mid-cap / SMEs, with a geographic focus
on the home markets of Belgium and Central and Eastern Europe.
The Sapiens' ALIS solution is being deployed at KBC as a multi-lingual solution to
support new products and services. With the implementation of the ALIS Policy
Administration Solution, KBC will benefit from re-engineered business processes which
enable remote agents to process illustrations, complete sales transactions, process new
business, and respond to policy inquiries quickly and efficiently. The development and
launch of new and innovative products is designed to maintain and grow KBC's insurance
business in Belgium.
KBC's senior general manager of life insurance, Dirk Van Liempt, said, "The Sapiens &
KBC teams have demonstrated high skills and dedication to the success of the project. The
feedback from our agent users has been nothing but positive and we look forward to taking
full advantage of all the functionality and flexibility the ALIS solution offers as we
continue to expand our use of the system."
The next phase of implementation will include the development and deployment of a new
Group Modern product. All current policies are being converted to the new ALIS system
early 2013, with the existing system planned for decommissioning by the end of next year.
Roni Al-Dor, Sapiens President & CEO, added, "KBC is a strategic client for Sapiens
and has helped us to establish a stronger foothold in the European market. The working
relationship between our two teams has become a true partnership with a common focus on
enabling KBC to meet its business objectives. With the initial implementation now a
success, our combined teams are already on track for the subsequent phases of
implementation and full replacement of KBC Group Life's legacy system."
About KBC Group
KBC is an integrated multi-channel bancassurance group, catering mainly for retail,
SME and local midcap customers. It concentrates on its home markets of Belgium and certain
countries in Central and Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Hungary).
Elsewhere around the globe, the group has established a presence in selected countries and
regions.
About KBC (http://www.kbc.com)
KBC provides banking, insurance and asset management products and services via its
integrated distribution channel consisting of bank branches, insurance agents and brokers
and the Internet. KBC's headquarters are located in Brussels (Belgium), the heart of
Europe. The group employs more than 47 000 FTE (nearly 60% of whom are in Central and
Eastern Europe). KBC is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels (ticker symbol 'KBC').
Follow KBC at http://www.twitter.com/kbc_group
About Sapiens International
Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global provider of
innovative software solutions for the insurance industry. We offer end-to-end solutions
for the Life&Pension, Property&Casualty, and Reinsurance markets. We serve over 75
insurance customers, backed by a team of over 700 insurance experts, operating through
fully-owned subsidiaries in North America, the United Kingdom, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
For more information, please visit http://www.sapiens.com.
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this
release are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain risks and
uncertainties, including such factors, among others, as market acceptance, market demand,
pricing, changing regulatory environment, changing economic conditions, risks in new
product and service development, the effect of the Company's accounting policies, specific
system configurations and software needs of individual customers and other risk factors
detailed in the Company's SEC filings.
Media Contact:
Osnat Segev-Harel, CMO
Sapiens International
+1-877-554-2426
+972-8-9382721
osnat.se@sapiens.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Roni Giladi, CFO
Sapiens International
Tel: +972-8-9382721
E-mail: roni.g@sapiens.com
James Carbonara, Regional Vice President,
Hayden IR
Office: +1-646-755-7412
James@haydenir.com
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120508/531104
Source: Sapiens International Corporation
LONDON, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
ALIS is fully deployed to support the Individual Pensions Arrangement.
Complete multi-lingual implementation in English, Dutch and French.
Sapiens International Corporation, (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS), a global provider of
innovative insurance software solutions, today announced that KBC's insurance business in
Belgium is in full production with the ALIS Policy Administration Solution.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120508/531104 )
The initial implementation is to support the sales and servicing of Individual Pension
Arrangement (IPA) products distributed through its network of 500 bancassurance agencies
across Belgium. Around 1600 agents can now distribute and manage business using the new
processes enabled within ALIS.
KBC focuses on providing bank, insurance and wealth management products and services
to retail customers, private banking clients and mid-cap / SMEs, with a geographic focus
on the home markets of Belgium and Central and Eastern Europe.
The Sapiens' ALIS solution is being deployed at KBC as a multi-lingual solution to
support new products and services. With the implementation of the ALIS Policy
Administration Solution, KBC will benefit from re-engineered business processes which
enable remote agents to process illustrations, complete sales transactions, process new
business, and respond to policy inquiries quickly and efficiently. The development and
launch of new and innovative products is designed to maintain and grow KBC's insurance
business in Belgium.
KBC's senior general manager of life insurance, Dirk Van Liempt, said, "The Sapiens &
KBC teams have demonstrated high skills and dedication to the success of the project. The
feedback from our agent users has been nothing but positive and we look forward to taking
full advantage of all the functionality and flexibility the ALIS solution offers as we
continue to expand our use of the system."
The next phase of implementation will include the development and deployment of a new
Group Modern product. All current policies are being converted to the new ALIS system
early 2013, with the existing system planned for decommissioning by the end of next year.
Roni Al-Dor, Sapiens President & CEO, added, "KBC is a strategic client for Sapiens
and has helped us to establish a stronger foothold in the European market. The working
relationship between our two teams has become a true partnership with a common focus on
enabling KBC to meet its business objectives. With the initial implementation now a
success, our combined teams are already on track for the subsequent phases of
implementation and full replacement of KBC Group Life's legacy system."
About KBC Group
KBC is an integrated multi-channel bancassurance group, catering mainly for retail,
SME and local midcap customers. It concentrates on its home markets of Belgium and certain
countries in Central and Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Hungary).
Elsewhere around the globe, the group has established a presence in selected countries and
regions.
About KBC (http://www.kbc.com)
KBC provides banking, insurance and asset management products and services via its
integrated distribution channel consisting of bank branches, insurance agents and brokers
and the Internet. KBC's headquarters are located in Brussels (Belgium), the heart of
Europe. The group employs more than 47 000 FTE (nearly 60% of whom are in Central and
Eastern Europe). KBC is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels (ticker symbol 'KBC').
Follow KBC at http://www.twitter.com/kbc_group
About Sapiens International
Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global provider of
innovative software solutions for the insurance industry. We offer end-to-end solutions
for the Life&Pension, Property&Casualty, and Reinsurance markets. We serve over 75
insurance customers, backed by a team of over 700 insurance experts, operating through
fully-owned subsidiaries in North America, the United Kingdom, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
For more information, please visit http://www.sapiens.com.
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this
release are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain risks and
uncertainties, including such factors, among others, as market acceptance, market demand,
pricing, changing regulatory environment, changing economic conditions, risks in new
product and service development, the effect of the Company's accounting policies, specific
system configurations and software needs of individual customers and other risk factors
detailed in the Company's SEC filings.
Media Contact:
Osnat Segev-Harel, CMO
Sapiens International
+1-877-554-2426
+972-8-9382721
osnat.se@sapiens.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Roni Giladi, CFO
Sapiens International
Tel: +972-8-9382721
E-mail: roni.g@sapiens.com
James Carbonara, Regional Vice President,
Hayden IR
Office: +1-646-755-7412
James@haydenir.com
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120508/531104
Source: Sapiens International Corporation
GSMA Launches Mobile and Development Intelligence Portal
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 3:07:01 AM
GSMA Launches Mobile and Development Intelligence Portal
New Initiative Provides Open Data for the Mobile Industry in the Developing World
LONDON, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA today launched the Mobile and Development Intelligence (MDI) project in conjunction with Omidyar Network the philanthropic investment firm established by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar. Through an open access portal, MDI will offer data and analysis to support business decision-making and clarify the evidence of the socio-economic impact of the mobile industry in the developing world. MDI will provide any user with over 70 metrics and the ability to tabulate, graph, map and export the datasets with country-level dashboards available for more than 140 developing world countries. MDI will continually add new datasets throughout the project and users can add data and content to the portal.
"The GSMA believes that open access to high-quality data will improve business decision-making, increase total investment from both the commercial mobile industry and the development sector, and amplify economic, environmental and social impact," said Chris Locke, Managing Director, GSMA Development Fund. "The GSMA is uniquely positioned to aggregate and host data and analysis on behalf of our mobile operator members and the wider industry. This open data portal will provide for the first time a complete landscape of the organisations and mobile services that are influencing and changing lives in developing populations throughout the world."
"Omidyar Network is proud to partner with the GSMA on the MDI portal to help foster a thriving mobile ecosystem in the developing world," said Raj Gollamudi, director of investments, Omidyar Network. "Using the power and ubiquity of the mobile platform to empower individuals with information and opportunities to improve their lives is core to Omidyar Network's mission. We believe the mobile industry in emerging markets needs a credible and trusted source of market data to enable greater collaboration across various sectors and drive incremental investments in the most promising opportunities. In addition to becoming the industry's de-facto data platform, we envision MDI becoming a vibrant community hub for all players in the ecosystem."
Rich Data Landscape
A challenge facing mobile industry stakeholders in the developing world is the lack of publically available data and analysis to support their business decision making. MDI will fill this information gap and will aggregate and host publically available data from multiple sources such as the GSMA, the United Nations, the World Bank, the wider mobile industry and development organisations.
MDI hosts a landscape of more than 800 organisation profiles; in addition, over 750 products and services have been summarised, with an initial focus on mobile money and mobile health. Users can see these organisations, products and services on a global map and search for particular types of organisations. This will allow stakeholders to identify each other, understand each other's offerings and objectives, and form collaborations and partnerships.
There are an estimated 6.6 billion mobile connections globally, with the developing world providing the majority of global connections growth. The industry is moving beyond basic voice to the use of mobile to deliver services in adjacent sectors such as agriculture, education, financial services and health. As the most widely adopted technology in history, mobile is uniquely positioned to drive economic, environmental and social benefit. MDI will help increase this momentum by providing a robust, data-rich, user-friendly and freely available portal that offers a new level of global visibility.
Locke continued, "By helping to increase the level of investment and the number of products and services offered that prove to be fundamentally valuable to developing populations, MDI will have an impact on the livelihoods of millions of people in the developing world."
Note to Editors:
MDI has also completed impact pathways for mobile money, mobile health and women and mobile to find, categorise and present impact evidence. PricewaterhouseCoopers has provided data and analysis support and global IT consultancy ThoughtWorks has carried out platform development. For further information and to become part of the community, please visit: http://www.mobiledevelopmentintelligence.com.
The GSMA also provides a subscription based service covering global mobile market metrics and analysis through Wireless Intelligence. For more information go to http://www.wirelessintelligence.com.
About the GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators, as well as more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organisations. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as the Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo.
For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at http://www.gsma.com or Mobile World Live, the online portal for the mobile communications industry, at http://www.mobileworldlive.com.
SOURCE GSMA
GSMA
CONTACT: Abigail Faylor, +44 (0)2070 670 851, afaylor@webershandwick.com, or press@gsm.org
Web Site: http://www.gsma.com
New Initiative Provides Open Data for the Mobile Industry in the Developing World
LONDON, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA today launched the Mobile and Development Intelligence (MDI) project in conjunction with Omidyar Network the philanthropic investment firm established by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar. Through an open access portal, MDI will offer data and analysis to support business decision-making and clarify the evidence of the socio-economic impact of the mobile industry in the developing world. MDI will provide any user with over 70 metrics and the ability to tabulate, graph, map and export the datasets with country-level dashboards available for more than 140 developing world countries. MDI will continually add new datasets throughout the project and users can add data and content to the portal.
"The GSMA believes that open access to high-quality data will improve business decision-making, increase total investment from both the commercial mobile industry and the development sector, and amplify economic, environmental and social impact," said Chris Locke, Managing Director, GSMA Development Fund. "The GSMA is uniquely positioned to aggregate and host data and analysis on behalf of our mobile operator members and the wider industry. This open data portal will provide for the first time a complete landscape of the organisations and mobile services that are influencing and changing lives in developing populations throughout the world."
"Omidyar Network is proud to partner with the GSMA on the MDI portal to help foster a thriving mobile ecosystem in the developing world," said Raj Gollamudi, director of investments, Omidyar Network. "Using the power and ubiquity of the mobile platform to empower individuals with information and opportunities to improve their lives is core to Omidyar Network's mission. We believe the mobile industry in emerging markets needs a credible and trusted source of market data to enable greater collaboration across various sectors and drive incremental investments in the most promising opportunities. In addition to becoming the industry's de-facto data platform, we envision MDI becoming a vibrant community hub for all players in the ecosystem."
Rich Data Landscape
A challenge facing mobile industry stakeholders in the developing world is the lack of publically available data and analysis to support their business decision making. MDI will fill this information gap and will aggregate and host publically available data from multiple sources such as the GSMA, the United Nations, the World Bank, the wider mobile industry and development organisations.
MDI hosts a landscape of more than 800 organisation profiles; in addition, over 750 products and services have been summarised, with an initial focus on mobile money and mobile health. Users can see these organisations, products and services on a global map and search for particular types of organisations. This will allow stakeholders to identify each other, understand each other's offerings and objectives, and form collaborations and partnerships.
There are an estimated 6.6 billion mobile connections globally, with the developing world providing the majority of global connections growth. The industry is moving beyond basic voice to the use of mobile to deliver services in adjacent sectors such as agriculture, education, financial services and health. As the most widely adopted technology in history, mobile is uniquely positioned to drive economic, environmental and social benefit. MDI will help increase this momentum by providing a robust, data-rich, user-friendly and freely available portal that offers a new level of global visibility.
Locke continued, "By helping to increase the level of investment and the number of products and services offered that prove to be fundamentally valuable to developing populations, MDI will have an impact on the livelihoods of millions of people in the developing world."
Note to Editors:
MDI has also completed impact pathways for mobile money, mobile health and women and mobile to find, categorise and present impact evidence. PricewaterhouseCoopers has provided data and analysis support and global IT consultancy ThoughtWorks has carried out platform development. For further information and to become part of the community, please visit: http://www.mobiledevelopmentintelligence.com.
The GSMA also provides a subscription based service covering global mobile market metrics and analysis through Wireless Intelligence. For more information go to http://www.wirelessintelligence.com.
About the GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators, as well as more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organisations. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as the Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo.
For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at http://www.gsma.com or Mobile World Live, the online portal for the mobile communications industry, at http://www.mobileworldlive.com.
SOURCE GSMA
GSMA
CONTACT: Abigail Faylor, +44 (0)2070 670 851, afaylor@webershandwick.com, or press@gsm.org
Web Site: http://www.gsma.com
InterGlobe Technologies Strengthens its Partnership With Australia's Online Travel Agency Webjet.com.au
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 2:14:01 AM
InterGlobe Technologies Strengthens its Partnership With Australia's Online Travel Agency Webjet.com.au
MELBOURNE, Australia, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Expands back office support to Webjet's hospitality services
InterGlobe Technologies (IGT), the leading provider of integrated IT-BPO solutions to
the travel and hospitality industry has reinforced its alliance with Australia's
multi-award winning online travel agent, Webjet.com.au by expanding its services to the
hospitality sector. IGT currently provides Contact Center services to Webjet customers in
Australia and New Zealand. The expanded partnership will allow IGT to significantly
enhance its strong portfolio of travel BPO services for Hotels.
IGT has been associated with Webjet since 2007 with the India facility offering back
office support for their online requirements. In 2010, services expanded to the IGT Manila
facility supporting Webjet's customers through multiple channels. Extending this
relationship further in 2012, the IGT team has recently been trained on Hotel Content
Maintenance to support Webjet in its hospitality expansion plans. Australian organizations
are turning to travel outsourcing to expand their global reach and understand the need to
leverage the process more efficiently.
In response to this growing relationship Vipul Doshi? Chief Executive Officer?
InterGlobe Technologies, said, "We have been associated with Webjet for over four years
now. This partnership is one of the largest OTA wins for IGT, not just in the Australian
market but across the world. It integrates our technology, processes and best practices to
provide high quality customer satisfaction to Webjet. We are delighted to take this
alliance a step further by supporting Webjet's customer experience in the hospitality
domain. We believe that our deep industry expertise and strong delivery capability will
help us spearhead our expansion even further into this geography.
According to Business Monitor International, the Australian travel and tourism market
is forecasted to increase to USD $36.40 Billion in 2012 and USD $45.64 Billion by 2015.
"This strategic relationship will not only strengthen and broaden our product
development capability but will also vastly expand our customization and integration
services - an increasingly important need in the online travel space," said Shelley
Beasley, COO, Webjet.com.au.
"Webjet is pleased to partner with the travel technology expert, InterGlobe
Technologies. We are looking forward to a long term relationship with IGT for providing
customer support to help service our customers," said Shelley.
IGT also caters to global distribution system (GDS) providers and travel wholesalers
with presence in the Australian market providing services ranging from customer support,
development of systems and consultancy.
About InterGlobe Technologies
InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) is a global travel domain expert, providing travel
technology and BPO services, that helps maximize business performance of its customers.
IGT is part of InterGlobe Enterprises Limited with interests in aviation, technology &
hospitality.
About Webjet
Webjet is a multi award winning online travel agent and is Australia and New Zealand's
largest online travel agency. Leading the way in online travel tools and technologies,
Webjet enables customers to search, compare and book the best domestic and international
flight deals, travel insurance, car hire and hotel accommodation.
Contact:
Neeloy Sarkar
+91-9810084905
Neeloy.Sarkar@igt.in
Source: InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)
MELBOURNE, Australia, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Expands back office support to Webjet's hospitality services
InterGlobe Technologies (IGT), the leading provider of integrated IT-BPO solutions to
the travel and hospitality industry has reinforced its alliance with Australia's
multi-award winning online travel agent, Webjet.com.au by expanding its services to the
hospitality sector. IGT currently provides Contact Center services to Webjet customers in
Australia and New Zealand. The expanded partnership will allow IGT to significantly
enhance its strong portfolio of travel BPO services for Hotels.
IGT has been associated with Webjet since 2007 with the India facility offering back
office support for their online requirements. In 2010, services expanded to the IGT Manila
facility supporting Webjet's customers through multiple channels. Extending this
relationship further in 2012, the IGT team has recently been trained on Hotel Content
Maintenance to support Webjet in its hospitality expansion plans. Australian organizations
are turning to travel outsourcing to expand their global reach and understand the need to
leverage the process more efficiently.
In response to this growing relationship Vipul Doshi? Chief Executive Officer?
InterGlobe Technologies, said, "We have been associated with Webjet for over four years
now. This partnership is one of the largest OTA wins for IGT, not just in the Australian
market but across the world. It integrates our technology, processes and best practices to
provide high quality customer satisfaction to Webjet. We are delighted to take this
alliance a step further by supporting Webjet's customer experience in the hospitality
domain. We believe that our deep industry expertise and strong delivery capability will
help us spearhead our expansion even further into this geography.
According to Business Monitor International, the Australian travel and tourism market
is forecasted to increase to USD $36.40 Billion in 2012 and USD $45.64 Billion by 2015.
"This strategic relationship will not only strengthen and broaden our product
development capability but will also vastly expand our customization and integration
services - an increasingly important need in the online travel space," said Shelley
Beasley, COO, Webjet.com.au.
"Webjet is pleased to partner with the travel technology expert, InterGlobe
Technologies. We are looking forward to a long term relationship with IGT for providing
customer support to help service our customers," said Shelley.
IGT also caters to global distribution system (GDS) providers and travel wholesalers
with presence in the Australian market providing services ranging from customer support,
development of systems and consultancy.
About InterGlobe Technologies
InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) is a global travel domain expert, providing travel
technology and BPO services, that helps maximize business performance of its customers.
IGT is part of InterGlobe Enterprises Limited with interests in aviation, technology &
hospitality.
About Webjet
Webjet is a multi award winning online travel agent and is Australia and New Zealand's
largest online travel agency. Leading the way in online travel tools and technologies,
Webjet enables customers to search, compare and book the best domestic and international
flight deals, travel insurance, car hire and hotel accommodation.
Contact:
Neeloy Sarkar
+91-9810084905
Neeloy.Sarkar@igt.in
Source: InterGlobe Technologies (IGT)
VimpelCom delivers better mobile web browsing with Opera Mini
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 1:07:01 AM
VimpelCom delivers better mobile web browsing with Opera Mini
AMSTERDAM, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VimpelCom Ltd ("VimpelCom", "Company" or "Group") (NYSE:VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services, and Opera Software ASA, maker of leading browsers, today announce their strategic partnership to deliver a mobile web browser optimized for basic phones.
The special VimpelCom Opera Mini mobile browser is expected to be launched across VimpelCom's operator brands in 18 countries, starting in summer 2012, providing over 200 million VimpelCom customers with the opportunity to access a rich, fast and data-efficient mobile browser ideally suited for low-cost mobile phones.
The special VimpelCom Opera Mini browser will make it easier for VimpelCom voice subscribers to try, activate and regularly use internet services on their handsets. Customers can customize their browsing experience and access favorite internet services such as Facebook or Google Search with one click, directly from their home page.
Mikhail Gerchuk, VimpelCom's Group Chief Commercial Officer, said the collaboration would provide the Group's customers around the world with an enjoyable, fast and user-friendly mobile web experience regardless of how advanced their handsets are.
"Most of our customers live in emerging markets, where the demand for mobile internet access is rapidly accelerating, outpacing the penetration of smartphones and the deployment of 3G networks. In most of our markets, VimpelCom will be the first operator to provide this innovative mobile service, which will enable our customers to experience the mobile web and its exciting benefits," he said.
The Opera Mini browser provides users with advanced compression technology, which shrinks down webpages by up to 90% before they reach the phone. This allows users to expand the web experience dramatically with each and every megabyte they consume, while keeping costs down.
In addition to offering cost-effective access to the web via mobile, the VimpelCom Opera Mini browser places a high importance on user experience and functionality. Multiple browsing sessions will be possible through dedicated tabs. Local news, content and applications will be available with one click, directly from the home page.
Lars Boilesen, Opera Software's Chief Executive Officer, said the partnership would enable VimpelCom subscribers to get much more fun out of the mobile web.
"The Opera mobile browser is already loved by more than 190 million users worldwide, and we keep looking for new ways to make the mobile web more accessible. With over 200 million subscribers and many popular operator brands in different regions, VimpelCom is in a great position to contribute significantly to the mobile web boom we're experiencing worldwide," he said.
The VimpelCom optimized Opera Mini browser will be launched this summer in VimpelCom operations across the globe.
Disclaimer
This press release contains "forward-looking statements", as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements relate to the timing of the Company's rollout of Opera Mini. These and other forward-looking statements are based on management's best assessment of the Company's position and of future market conditions and trends. These discussions involve risks and uncertainties. The actual outcome may differ materially from these statements as a result of continued volatility in the economies in our markets, unforeseen developments from competition, governmental regulation of the telecommunications industries, general political uncertainties in our markets and/or litigation with third parties. There can be no assurance that such risks and uncertainties will not have a material adverse effect on the Company. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements include the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 and other public filings made by the Company with the SEC, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. The Company disclaims any obligation to update developments of these risk factors or to announce publicly any revision to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release, or to make corrections to reflect future events or developments.
About VimpelCom
VimpelCom is one of the world's largest integrated telecommunications services operators providing voice and data services through a range of traditional and broadband mobile and fixed technologies in Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Algeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Central African Republic and Canada. VimpelCom's operations around the globe cover territory with a total population of approximately 782 million people. VimpelCom provides services under the "Beeline", "Kyivstar", "djuice", "Wind", "Infostrada" "Mobilink", "Leo", "banglalink", "Telecel", and "Djezzy" brands. As of March 31, 2012 VimpelCom had 209 million mobile subscribers on a combined basis. VimpelCom is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (VIP). For more information visit: http://www.vimpelcom.com.
About Opera Software ASA
The worldwide World Wide Web -- any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 250 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. 'Opera', 'Opera Software', 'Opera Mini' and the 'O' logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com.
SOURCE VimpelCom Ltd
VimpelCom Ltd
CONTACT: Investor Relations: VimpelCom Ltd., Gerbrand Nijman, Investor_Relations@vimpelcom.com, +31 20 79 77 200 (Amsterdam), or Media and Public Relations, VimpelCom Ltd., Bobby Leach, +31 20 79 77 200 (Amsterdam)
Web Site: http://www.vimpelcom.com
AMSTERDAM, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VimpelCom Ltd ("VimpelCom", "Company" or "Group") (NYSE:VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services, and Opera Software ASA, maker of leading browsers, today announce their strategic partnership to deliver a mobile web browser optimized for basic phones.
The special VimpelCom Opera Mini mobile browser is expected to be launched across VimpelCom's operator brands in 18 countries, starting in summer 2012, providing over 200 million VimpelCom customers with the opportunity to access a rich, fast and data-efficient mobile browser ideally suited for low-cost mobile phones.
The special VimpelCom Opera Mini browser will make it easier for VimpelCom voice subscribers to try, activate and regularly use internet services on their handsets. Customers can customize their browsing experience and access favorite internet services such as Facebook or Google Search with one click, directly from their home page.
Mikhail Gerchuk, VimpelCom's Group Chief Commercial Officer, said the collaboration would provide the Group's customers around the world with an enjoyable, fast and user-friendly mobile web experience regardless of how advanced their handsets are.
"Most of our customers live in emerging markets, where the demand for mobile internet access is rapidly accelerating, outpacing the penetration of smartphones and the deployment of 3G networks. In most of our markets, VimpelCom will be the first operator to provide this innovative mobile service, which will enable our customers to experience the mobile web and its exciting benefits," he said.
The Opera Mini browser provides users with advanced compression technology, which shrinks down webpages by up to 90% before they reach the phone. This allows users to expand the web experience dramatically with each and every megabyte they consume, while keeping costs down.
In addition to offering cost-effective access to the web via mobile, the VimpelCom Opera Mini browser places a high importance on user experience and functionality. Multiple browsing sessions will be possible through dedicated tabs. Local news, content and applications will be available with one click, directly from the home page.
Lars Boilesen, Opera Software's Chief Executive Officer, said the partnership would enable VimpelCom subscribers to get much more fun out of the mobile web.
"The Opera mobile browser is already loved by more than 190 million users worldwide, and we keep looking for new ways to make the mobile web more accessible. With over 200 million subscribers and many popular operator brands in different regions, VimpelCom is in a great position to contribute significantly to the mobile web boom we're experiencing worldwide," he said.
The VimpelCom optimized Opera Mini browser will be launched this summer in VimpelCom operations across the globe.
Disclaimer
This press release contains "forward-looking statements", as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements relate to the timing of the Company's rollout of Opera Mini. These and other forward-looking statements are based on management's best assessment of the Company's position and of future market conditions and trends. These discussions involve risks and uncertainties. The actual outcome may differ materially from these statements as a result of continued volatility in the economies in our markets, unforeseen developments from competition, governmental regulation of the telecommunications industries, general political uncertainties in our markets and/or litigation with third parties. There can be no assurance that such risks and uncertainties will not have a material adverse effect on the Company. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements include the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 and other public filings made by the Company with the SEC, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. The Company disclaims any obligation to update developments of these risk factors or to announce publicly any revision to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release, or to make corrections to reflect future events or developments.
About VimpelCom
VimpelCom is one of the world's largest integrated telecommunications services operators providing voice and data services through a range of traditional and broadband mobile and fixed technologies in Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Algeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Central African Republic and Canada. VimpelCom's operations around the globe cover territory with a total population of approximately 782 million people. VimpelCom provides services under the "Beeline", "Kyivstar", "djuice", "Wind", "Infostrada" "Mobilink", "Leo", "banglalink", "Telecel", and "Djezzy" brands. As of March 31, 2012 VimpelCom had 209 million mobile subscribers on a combined basis. VimpelCom is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (VIP). For more information visit: http://www.vimpelcom.com.
About Opera Software ASA
The worldwide World Wide Web -- any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 250 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. 'Opera', 'Opera Software', 'Opera Mini' and the 'O' logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com.
SOURCE VimpelCom Ltd
VimpelCom Ltd
CONTACT: Investor Relations: VimpelCom Ltd., Gerbrand Nijman, Investor_Relations@vimpelcom.com, +31 20 79 77 200 (Amsterdam), or Media and Public Relations, VimpelCom Ltd., Bobby Leach, +31 20 79 77 200 (Amsterdam)
Web Site: http://www.vimpelcom.com
DealExtreme Announces Unprecedented Discount Sale Prices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 1:07:01 AM
DealExtreme Announces Unprecedented Discount Sale Prices
HONG KONG, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Last week DealExtreme ("DX") announced an unprecedented sale on selected products and the positive response of this ongoing sale has been staggering! DX is currently offering its customers the incredible opportunity to purchase high quality products at up to 50% off their already low prices.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101229/CN22302LOGO)
"There has not been a sale of this magnitude in the history of our company," said Daniel Wang, senior marketing executive of DX, "We are offering our customers the chance to purchase high quality products at incredibly low prices, and this is just the beginning of our effort to really dig deep into the DX discount pocket and pull out some of the best deals the industry has ever seen."
DX is known for its low prices on quality products with other added advantages such as extraordinary shipping deals, an extensive and trusted product review and comment section for everything they sell, quality photographs of all their products and of course their awesome customer service.
The sale will continue while quantities last. Other promotions of this magnitude will follow in the weeks and months to come. Please check the DX website for details and other promotional packages and materials.
About DX
DX is dedicated to bringing to its customers the very best in service as well as the largest array of hot product offerings. Together with free worldwide shipping and the lowest prices, DX.com is your number one choice for gadgets on the internet and the retailer most dedicated to the continual improvement of its products and services.
Link: http://dx.com/clearance
SOURCE DealExtreme
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101229/CN22302LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
DealExtreme
CONTACT: Serena peng, +86-136-3257-4907, serena@mail.dealextreme.com
Web Site: http://dx.com/clearance
HONG KONG, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Last week DealExtreme ("DX") announced an unprecedented sale on selected products and the positive response of this ongoing sale has been staggering! DX is currently offering its customers the incredible opportunity to purchase high quality products at up to 50% off their already low prices.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101229/CN22302LOGO)
"There has not been a sale of this magnitude in the history of our company," said Daniel Wang, senior marketing executive of DX, "We are offering our customers the chance to purchase high quality products at incredibly low prices, and this is just the beginning of our effort to really dig deep into the DX discount pocket and pull out some of the best deals the industry has ever seen."
DX is known for its low prices on quality products with other added advantages such as extraordinary shipping deals, an extensive and trusted product review and comment section for everything they sell, quality photographs of all their products and of course their awesome customer service.
The sale will continue while quantities last. Other promotions of this magnitude will follow in the weeks and months to come. Please check the DX website for details and other promotional packages and materials.
About DX
DX is dedicated to bringing to its customers the very best in service as well as the largest array of hot product offerings. Together with free worldwide shipping and the lowest prices, DX.com is your number one choice for gadgets on the internet and the retailer most dedicated to the continual improvement of its products and services.
Link: http://dx.com/clearance
SOURCE DealExtreme
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101229/CN22302LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
DealExtreme
CONTACT: Serena peng, +86-136-3257-4907, serena@mail.dealextreme.com
Web Site: http://dx.com/clearance
New Inbound Marketing Tool Reveals the Competition on Google
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 13, 2012 at 12:07:01 AM
New Inbound Marketing Tool Reveals the Competition on Google
HELSINKI, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Cuutio is an easy-to-use inbound marketing (LINK:
http://www.cuutio.com/why-cuutio/what-is-inbound-marketing)) tool for companies to
compare keyword-specific Google positions of their competitors to their own, explore how
their important keywords perform, who links to their competitors' websites and how
competitors advertise on Google.
Cuutio helps those who are responsible for online marketing, product sales and brand
management. The company's CEO Sara Henriksson describes the pain of today's Google-centric
customer acquiring: "You need to be found when your potential customers search for your
products. If you are not found, you don't exist. This pain is traditionally dealt with
sketchy search engine optimization and advertising projects. And, though they are
expensive actions to take, the results are rarely clear to anyone. Cuutio saves companies
a lot of money when they can follow up on results and focus on successful actions."
Cuutio gathers information from several sources and combines it to a concise and
understandable form. By connecting their on-site web analytics tool such as Google
Analytics to Cuutio, users get a profound understanding of how their important keywords
perform both on-site and off-site.
Start with a free plan
The basic service is available for free and it's easy to start using Cuutio. "By
making the entry level available for free, we want to spread the knowledge that Google
visibility (LINK:
http://www.cuutio.com/blog/2012/05/21/4-corner-stones-of-google-visibility) is not
rocket science. To understand the basics of visibility, you don't need expensive
consultants. By opening a free account on our website, it's easy for companies to start
gathering knowledge of their online visibility,"Jarno Wuorisalo, CMO of Cuutio says.
Local visibility is important
Cuutio gathers the results individually from each country so companies doing
international business are able to monitor their visibility in different market areas. A
company whose visibility is spread between several websites can still monitor and compare
its results to its competitors both locally and internationally.
About the company and inbound marketing
Finland-based Cuutio is run by a group of inbound marketing, online business and
software development professionals. Inbound marketing is a term for customer-oriented
marketing. Today customers can be reached efficiently only by being available when they
are searching for what they need. Being found on search engines is more crucial than ever.
More about Cuutio: http://www.cuutio.com and http://vimeo.com/cuutio/videos.
Contact:
Sara Henriksson, CEO Jarno Wuorisalo, CMO
+358-45-673-5577 +358-45-111-2019
sara.henriksson@cuutio.com jarno.wuorisalo@cuutio.com
Source: Cuutio Software Ltd
HELSINKI, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Cuutio is an easy-to-use inbound marketing (LINK:
http://www.cuutio.com/why-cuutio/what-is-inbound-marketing)) tool for companies to
compare keyword-specific Google positions of their competitors to their own, explore how
their important keywords perform, who links to their competitors' websites and how
competitors advertise on Google.
Cuutio helps those who are responsible for online marketing, product sales and brand
management. The company's CEO Sara Henriksson describes the pain of today's Google-centric
customer acquiring: "You need to be found when your potential customers search for your
products. If you are not found, you don't exist. This pain is traditionally dealt with
sketchy search engine optimization and advertising projects. And, though they are
expensive actions to take, the results are rarely clear to anyone. Cuutio saves companies
a lot of money when they can follow up on results and focus on successful actions."
Cuutio gathers information from several sources and combines it to a concise and
understandable form. By connecting their on-site web analytics tool such as Google
Analytics to Cuutio, users get a profound understanding of how their important keywords
perform both on-site and off-site.
Start with a free plan
The basic service is available for free and it's easy to start using Cuutio. "By
making the entry level available for free, we want to spread the knowledge that Google
visibility (LINK:
http://www.cuutio.com/blog/2012/05/21/4-corner-stones-of-google-visibility) is not
rocket science. To understand the basics of visibility, you don't need expensive
consultants. By opening a free account on our website, it's easy for companies to start
gathering knowledge of their online visibility,"Jarno Wuorisalo, CMO of Cuutio says.
Local visibility is important
Cuutio gathers the results individually from each country so companies doing
international business are able to monitor their visibility in different market areas. A
company whose visibility is spread between several websites can still monitor and compare
its results to its competitors both locally and internationally.
About the company and inbound marketing
Finland-based Cuutio is run by a group of inbound marketing, online business and
software development professionals. Inbound marketing is a term for customer-oriented
marketing. Today customers can be reached efficiently only by being available when they
are searching for what they need. Being found on search engines is more crucial than ever.
More about Cuutio: http://www.cuutio.com and http://vimeo.com/cuutio/videos.
Contact:
Sara Henriksson, CEO Jarno Wuorisalo, CMO
+358-45-673-5577 +358-45-111-2019
sara.henriksson@cuutio.com jarno.wuorisalo@cuutio.com
Source: Cuutio Software Ltd
June 12, 2012
KeyPoint Technologies Releases Adaptxt Beta Version 0.9, Update Available on Various Stores for a Limited Period
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 11:35:01 PM
KeyPoint Technologies Releases Adaptxt Beta Version 0.9, Update Available on Various Stores for a Limited Period
HYDERABAD, India, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Adaptxt(R) Beta Version 0.9 Offers a Clutter-Free and User-Friendly Keyboard With New
and Enhanced Features
KeyPoint Technologies a pioneer in developing innovative user-interface products
targeting a wide range of mobile and connected platforms today announced the release of
Adaptxt Beta Version 0.9, powered by Predictive Text2.0 that is designed to adapt to the
users writing style and allows the user to write more with minimal keystrokes. It provides
highly accurate and relevant text prediction, error-correction & auto-correction inputs by
combining the best of artificial intelligence and computing technology. The latest Adaptxt
Beta 0.9 Version has been developed to cater to a global and multilingual audience by
supporting a notable collection of 50+ languages and various industry specific
dictionaries.
Adaptxt Beta Version 0.9 release enables swift and effective typing on virtual
keyboards. New features available in this release include:
- New installation wizard: The latest stepwise installation guide lets you
install and set up Adaptxt in an instant.
- New expandable suggestion bar: The suggested words displayed are restricted to
three at any instance; an expandable drop down suggestion bar is also available to
view the extensive suggested word list.
- ATR (Automatic Text Replacement): It presents you with the option of creating
shortcuts and assigning commonly used text and phrases to it. The abbreviation will be
displayed in the suggestion bar preceded by a distinct "+" symbol.
- Private text input mode: This feature can be used to prevent Adaptxt from
learning crucial data like your PIN, certain names and locations. It can be used by
enabling the private mode which will consecutively disable the implicit learning
feature until you send the message. Once sent, disable private mode to allow Adaptxt
to serve you best by learning and adapting to your unique style of writing.
- Accents trimmer feature: Non-English-speaking users will find this feature
quite useful and economical. Adaptxt lets you reduce the message size by converting
the accented form of the characters like "ç","á","é","í","ó","ú","ñ","ä" etc,
in the message to its respective non-accented base forms which in turn reduces your
SMS cost.
- Quick settings: Features such as private mode, layouts, settings, remove
accents, ATR ON and ATR options have been integrated in a single key.
- Hide keyboard feature: Enables you to hide the regular editor and view the
background without any obstruction.
Commenting on the release of Adaptxt(R) Beta Version
[http://bit.ly/adaptxt-beta-android ] 0.9, Mr. Sumit Goswami - CEO, KeyPoint Technologies
India says, "Necessity led us to research and research led us to innovation. Adaptxt has
been a true example of our will and determination to explore and introduce an ideal
predictive text input technology to cater a global audience. We have seen an increasing
appetite for text input solutions for Android based smart phones in the recent years. Our
latest Adaptxt Beta Version 0.9 will enable us to satisfy this raising demand and
eliminate the prevailing gap between user requirement and device capability. Adaptxt has
been consistently evolved to provide the users with an adaptable multifaceted text input
experience."
Talking about the release of Adaptxt(R) Beta Version
[http://bit.ly/adaptxt-beta-android ] 0.9, Ms. Prima Dona - Head of Marketing, KeyPoint
Technologies India says, "Adaptxt Beta V0.9 for Smartphones has been developed as a one
stop solution for the text input problems on smartphones running on Android today. The
user centric product development has helped us in creating a quality solution for a wide
spread of devices, screen types, screen sizes and needless to say the multiple Android
platforms. This update specifically addresses the users need to create shortcuts for
frequently used text like address, a private mode to input text where Adaptxt does not
learn the user typed words, improvements made to our artificial and linguistic prediction
engine to give more accurate suggestions, etc. This is only the beginning and we intend to
bring to the android users even more exciting features in our next updates."
Adaptxt Beta Version 0.9 is currently available on Google Play store
[http://bit.ly/z8IMoO ] and Getjar
[http://www.getjar.com/mobile/363326/adaptxt-keyboard---beta-for-samsung-gt-i9001-galaxy-s-plus/?ref=0&lvt=1338891377&sid=14on0000qyrlf67q&c=fdlne35id5jphibl13&lang=en ]
App stores
as well. All the add-ons available on Google Play store for Android users are absolutely
free to use for a limited period.
About KeyPoint Technologies
KeyPoint Technologies (KPT) [http://adaptxt.com/adaptxtlive/kpt ] combines best of
linguists and enables OEMs, operators and developers to increase the quality of their text
input engine across various platforms with reduced cost. OpenAdaptxt
[http://www.openadaptxt.org ]TM is dedicated towards developing a global, open,
next-generation text input platform and standard.
Privately owned, we are headquartered in Scotland and have offices in India and the
US. We operate globally serving partners in key markets such as North America, Europe, and
Asia Pacific with a passionate team of 100+ employees located in many different countries.
Primary Media Contact : Karthikk Chelleppa, Karthikk.chelleppa@ketchumsampark.com,
+91-939-2518881
Secondary Media Contact : Vinay Kumar, Vinay.kumar@ketchumsampark.com, +91-984-8433222
Source: Ketchum Sampark Pvt Ltd
PRN
HYDERABAD, India, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Adaptxt(R) Beta Version 0.9 Offers a Clutter-Free and User-Friendly Keyboard With New
and Enhanced Features
KeyPoint Technologies a pioneer in developing innovative user-interface products
targeting a wide range of mobile and connected platforms today announced the release of
Adaptxt Beta Version 0.9, powered by Predictive Text2.0 that is designed to adapt to the
users writing style and allows the user to write more with minimal keystrokes. It provides
highly accurate and relevant text prediction, error-correction & auto-correction inputs by
combining the best of artificial intelligence and computing technology. The latest Adaptxt
Beta 0.9 Version has been developed to cater to a global and multilingual audience by
supporting a notable collection of 50+ languages and various industry specific
dictionaries.
Adaptxt Beta Version 0.9 release enables swift and effective typing on virtual
keyboards. New features available in this release include:
- New installation wizard: The latest stepwise installation guide lets you
install and set up Adaptxt in an instant.
- New expandable suggestion bar: The suggested words displayed are restricted to
three at any instance; an expandable drop down suggestion bar is also available to
view the extensive suggested word list.
- ATR (Automatic Text Replacement): It presents you with the option of creating
shortcuts and assigning commonly used text and phrases to it. The abbreviation will be
displayed in the suggestion bar preceded by a distinct "+" symbol.
- Private text input mode: This feature can be used to prevent Adaptxt from
learning crucial data like your PIN, certain names and locations. It can be used by
enabling the private mode which will consecutively disable the implicit learning
feature until you send the message. Once sent, disable private mode to allow Adaptxt
to serve you best by learning and adapting to your unique style of writing.
- Accents trimmer feature: Non-English-speaking users will find this feature
quite useful and economical. Adaptxt lets you reduce the message size by converting
the accented form of the characters like "ç","á","é","í","ó","ú","ñ","ä" etc,
in the message to its respective non-accented base forms which in turn reduces your
SMS cost.
- Quick settings: Features such as private mode, layouts, settings, remove
accents, ATR ON and ATR options have been integrated in a single key.
- Hide keyboard feature: Enables you to hide the regular editor and view the
background without any obstruction.
Commenting on the release of Adaptxt(R) Beta Version
[http://bit.ly/adaptxt-beta-android ] 0.9, Mr. Sumit Goswami - CEO, KeyPoint Technologies
India says, "Necessity led us to research and research led us to innovation. Adaptxt has
been a true example of our will and determination to explore and introduce an ideal
predictive text input technology to cater a global audience. We have seen an increasing
appetite for text input solutions for Android based smart phones in the recent years. Our
latest Adaptxt Beta Version 0.9 will enable us to satisfy this raising demand and
eliminate the prevailing gap between user requirement and device capability. Adaptxt has
been consistently evolved to provide the users with an adaptable multifaceted text input
experience."
Talking about the release of Adaptxt(R) Beta Version
[http://bit.ly/adaptxt-beta-android ] 0.9, Ms. Prima Dona - Head of Marketing, KeyPoint
Technologies India says, "Adaptxt Beta V0.9 for Smartphones has been developed as a one
stop solution for the text input problems on smartphones running on Android today. The
user centric product development has helped us in creating a quality solution for a wide
spread of devices, screen types, screen sizes and needless to say the multiple Android
platforms. This update specifically addresses the users need to create shortcuts for
frequently used text like address, a private mode to input text where Adaptxt does not
learn the user typed words, improvements made to our artificial and linguistic prediction
engine to give more accurate suggestions, etc. This is only the beginning and we intend to
bring to the android users even more exciting features in our next updates."
Adaptxt Beta Version 0.9 is currently available on Google Play store
[http://bit.ly/z8IMoO ] and Getjar
[http://www.getjar.com/mobile/363326/adaptxt-keyboard---beta-for-samsung-gt-i9001-galaxy-s-plus/?ref=0&lvt=1338891377&sid=14on0000qyrlf67q&c=fdlne35id5jphibl13&lang=en ]
App stores
as well. All the add-ons available on Google Play store for Android users are absolutely
free to use for a limited period.
About KeyPoint Technologies
KeyPoint Technologies (KPT) [http://adaptxt.com/adaptxtlive/kpt ] combines best of
linguists and enables OEMs, operators and developers to increase the quality of their text
input engine across various platforms with reduced cost. OpenAdaptxt
[http://www.openadaptxt.org ]TM is dedicated towards developing a global, open,
next-generation text input platform and standard.
Privately owned, we are headquartered in Scotland and have offices in India and the
US. We operate globally serving partners in key markets such as North America, Europe, and
Asia Pacific with a passionate team of 100+ employees located in many different countries.
Primary Media Contact : Karthikk Chelleppa, Karthikk.chelleppa@ketchumsampark.com,
+91-939-2518881
Secondary Media Contact : Vinay Kumar, Vinay.kumar@ketchumsampark.com, +91-984-8433222
Source: Ketchum Sampark Pvt Ltd
PRN
ACL Mobile Launches Naukri Bazaar
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 11:07:01 PM
ACL Mobile Launches Naukri Bazaar
NEW DELHI, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Unique Service Solution Brings in the New Connected World for Organized and
Unorganized Job Market in India Like Never Before
ACL Mobile has announced the launch of its new service 'Naukri Bazaar' which is
India's first human assisted mobile platform for recruitment. It is a pioneering solution
from ACL Mobile in the area of consumer utilities created by some of the highly skilled HR
strategists to change the hiring game. The service is an initiative to accelerate the
growth in opportunities for employees and eliminate the challenges of employers to grow
and reach new highs.
It is a one-of-its-kind service in India which demonstrates an exciting and unique
experience for masses at the bottom of the pyramid directly on their mobile devices.
The users at Naukri Bazaar platform can now connect with our live human-assisted call
center at 1860-180-6767 to create and register their profiles using their mobile number.
The employers can also avail the benefit of the service using our interactive voice and
web medium to search their prospective candidates. It is a utility based solution for our
consumer segment to recruit candidates and search jobs of any sector, any level, anywhere.
We are a mobile job exchange that delivers meaningful consumer service experience to make
life simpler.
The service provides an entire ecosystem of recruitment lifecycle to employers with
access to more than 1500 categories of job seekers. This also gives them an added
advantage of low cost driven by a contextual match making engine with an easy-to-use web
interface. The candidates are also given access to leverage the opportunity and reach out
to an active community of employers. The solution will be a key enabler to a smarter
nation which will improve the conversion of available workforce to progressive employment
resources and also bridge the gap of demand and supply of manpower.
"Increasingly, consumers are utilizing mobile as a tool to enrich and enhance their
experiences," said Sanjay Goyal, Founder and CEO, ACL Mobile Limited. "ACL's capability to
bring together innovation and deliver a complete service solution brings an opportunity
for everyone in the recruitment landscape to provide equal opportunity, including
interactive and informative applications that significantly enhance its experience and
create opportunities for further monetization of the solution. Naukri Bazaar will be a
boon for the Indian market to find skilled resources and empower employees with an easy
access to the job exchange directly on mobile."
"We are pleased to be working for masses with this exciting solution to accelerate the
evolution of the new age mobile user experience," says Apollo Sharma, Vice
President-Consumer Utilities, ACL Mobile Limited. "ACL Mobile brings together the
significant interactive solution with Naukri Bazaar for hiring resources from all skill
sectors and across multiple levels to deliver one-of-its-kind mobile experience for its
users that simultaneously results in advanced and enriched value for them."
For more information about the service, please visit: http://www.naukribazaar.in
[http://www.naukribazaar.in ]
About ACL Mobile Limited
ACL Mobile is a pioneer in mobile technology. In existence for over a decade, ACL
Mobile is an integral part of the mobile service ecosystem and is committed to becoming a
global leader in providing path-breaking mobile-based solutions backed by continuous
product and business innovation. The beneficiaries of our products & services include the
leading telecom operators across the world, hundreds of growing & large enterprises and
direct consumers.
Originally established in 2000, it has firmly held to its DNA of being an innovator
right from the onset. As a niche mobile solutions company, ACL Mobile has always focused
on creating unique high-impact solutions rather than run-of-the-mill value added services
which offer no differentiation.
ACL holds a number of firsts to its credit. It was the first company to offer
community chat on mobile, first through SMS & voice and then on data. Currently, the
mobile community applications from ACL service over 40+ million registered users on mobile
networks across India, South Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and South East Asia.
Rated amongst the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 companies in India and Deloitte
Technology Fast 500 in Asia Pacific in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007, ACL was also the
first Indian company in the mobile space to get venture capital funding from leading
international investors such as Naspers/MIH Group and Inter-Asia Venture Management. ACL
has been recognized amongst the top 100 cutting-edge technology companies in Asia by Red
Herring in 2006.
Visit the company's website at http://www.acl-mobile.com [http://www.acl-mobile.com ]
Primary Media Contact: Gunjan Bansal, gunjanbansal@acl-mobile.com, 91-9899989713
Source: ACL Mobile Limited
PRN
NEW DELHI, June 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Unique Service Solution Brings in the New Connected World for Organized and
Unorganized Job Market in India Like Never Before
ACL Mobile has announced the launch of its new service 'Naukri Bazaar' which is
India's first human assisted mobile platform for recruitment. It is a pioneering solution
from ACL Mobile in the area of consumer utilities created by some of the highly skilled HR
strategists to change the hiring game. The service is an initiative to accelerate the
growth in opportunities for employees and eliminate the challenges of employers to grow
and reach new highs.
It is a one-of-its-kind service in India which demonstrates an exciting and unique
experience for masses at the bottom of the pyramid directly on their mobile devices.
The users at Naukri Bazaar platform can now connect with our live human-assisted call
center at 1860-180-6767 to create and register their profiles using their mobile number.
The employers can also avail the benefit of the service using our interactive voice and
web medium to search their prospective candidates. It is a utility based solution for our
consumer segment to recruit candidates and search jobs of any sector, any level, anywhere.
We are a mobile job exchange that delivers meaningful consumer service experience to make
life simpler.
The service provides an entire ecosystem of recruitment lifecycle to employers with
access to more than 1500 categories of job seekers. This also gives them an added
advantage of low cost driven by a contextual match making engine with an easy-to-use web
interface. The candidates are also given access to leverage the opportunity and reach out
to an active community of employers. The solution will be a key enabler to a smarter
nation which will improve the conversion of available workforce to progressive employment
resources and also bridge the gap of demand and supply of manpower.
"Increasingly, consumers are utilizing mobile as a tool to enrich and enhance their
experiences," said Sanjay Goyal, Founder and CEO, ACL Mobile Limited. "ACL's capability to
bring together innovation and deliver a complete service solution brings an opportunity
for everyone in the recruitment landscape to provide equal opportunity, including
interactive and informative applications that significantly enhance its experience and
create opportunities for further monetization of the solution. Naukri Bazaar will be a
boon for the Indian market to find skilled resources and empower employees with an easy
access to the job exchange directly on mobile."
"We are pleased to be working for masses with this exciting solution to accelerate the
evolution of the new age mobile user experience," says Apollo Sharma, Vice
President-Consumer Utilities, ACL Mobile Limited. "ACL Mobile brings together the
significant interactive solution with Naukri Bazaar for hiring resources from all skill
sectors and across multiple levels to deliver one-of-its-kind mobile experience for its
users that simultaneously results in advanced and enriched value for them."
For more information about the service, please visit: http://www.naukribazaar.in
[http://www.naukribazaar.in ]
About ACL Mobile Limited
ACL Mobile is a pioneer in mobile technology. In existence for over a decade, ACL
Mobile is an integral part of the mobile service ecosystem and is committed to becoming a
global leader in providing path-breaking mobile-based solutions backed by continuous
product and business innovation. The beneficiaries of our products & services include the
leading telecom operators across the world, hundreds of growing & large enterprises and
direct consumers.
Originally established in 2000, it has firmly held to its DNA of being an innovator
right from the onset. As a niche mobile solutions company, ACL Mobile has always focused
on creating unique high-impact solutions rather than run-of-the-mill value added services
which offer no differentiation.
ACL holds a number of firsts to its credit. It was the first company to offer
community chat on mobile, first through SMS & voice and then on data. Currently, the
mobile community applications from ACL service over 40+ million registered users on mobile
networks across India, South Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and South East Asia.
Rated amongst the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 companies in India and Deloitte
Technology Fast 500 in Asia Pacific in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007, ACL was also the
first Indian company in the mobile space to get venture capital funding from leading
international investors such as Naspers/MIH Group and Inter-Asia Venture Management. ACL
has been recognized amongst the top 100 cutting-edge technology companies in Asia by Red
Herring in 2006.
Visit the company's website at http://www.acl-mobile.com [http://www.acl-mobile.com ]
Primary Media Contact: Gunjan Bansal, gunjanbansal@acl-mobile.com, 91-9899989713
Source: ACL Mobile Limited
PRN
Inmarsat Enables Live Coverage of the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race as Crews Sprint for Lorient
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 4:14:01 PM
Inmarsat Enables Live Coverage of the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race as Crews Sprint for Lorient
LONDON, June 12, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Inmarsat [http://www.inmarsat.com ] (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global
mobile satellite communications services, brings live coverage of the penultimate leg of
the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race [http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/home.html ] direct into the
homes of race followers around the world.
Live video streaming is being provided by Inmarsat's market-leading FleetBroadband 500
[http://www.inmarsat.com/Services/Maritime/FleetBroadband/Terminals/Sailor_500.aspx?language=EN&textonlyúlse ]
(TM) service. It has brought the 2011-12 race to life through high
quality live video footage direct from the race boats via the Inmarsat 4 constellation of
satellites. Also onboard is a FleetBroadband 150
[http://www.inmarsat.com/Services/Maritime/FleetBroadband/Terminals/Sailor_150.aspx?language=EN&textonlyúlse ]
(TM) for additional voice and data connectivity.
As they race towards Lorient the crews have been providing regular live broadcasts and
interviews to the thousands of fans following the race online.
"Having FleetBroadband on the boats has revolutionised the way that we can bring the
biggest and most challenging around-the-world yacht race to a global audience," said Jon
Bramley, Director of Communications at Volvo Ocean Race. He added: "The Inmarsat service
has been flawless and has enabled us to show live video even from the most extreme
conditions of the Southern Ocean."
"As the race draws nearer to its exciting conclusion and as the drama levels rise the
live coverage over FleetBroadband really brings the race to life," said Chris McLaughlin,
Inmarsat's Vice President of External Affairs.
The FB500 and FB150 have been well used by all teams enabling them to link up with
news broadcasters and they have now clocked up hundreds of live interviews from the
oceans. This has given the teams and their sponsors widespread media coverage and kept
them in touch with their fans.
Each boat is also fitted with Inmarsat C for position reporting and to benefit from
the Global Maritime Distress & Safety Service (GMDSS), which Inmarsat provides globally at
no cost.
The race boats also carry Inmarsat's flagship satellite phone, IsatPhone Pro
[http://www.inmarsat.com/Services/Land/Services/Voice/default.aspx?language=EN&textonlyúlse ]
, in their rescue packs.
To follow the latest action from the race visit http://www.volvooceanrace.com
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data
communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of
services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,500
staff in more than 40 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and
centres of commerce on every continent. For the year ended 31st December 2011, Inmarsat
plc had total revenue of US$1,409 million and an EBITDA of US$854 million. Inmarsat is
listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ISAT.L). For more information, please visit
http://www.inmarsat.com.
Source: Inmarsat
Media Contact: Ed Pizii, Senior Manager, External Affairs, Inmarsat, Tel: +44(0)20-7728-1562, Mob: +44(0)77595-073181, Email: ed.pizii@inmarsat.com
LONDON, June 12, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Inmarsat [http://www.inmarsat.com ] (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global
mobile satellite communications services, brings live coverage of the penultimate leg of
the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race [http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/home.html ] direct into the
homes of race followers around the world.
Live video streaming is being provided by Inmarsat's market-leading FleetBroadband 500
[http://www.inmarsat.com/Services/Maritime/FleetBroadband/Terminals/Sailor_500.aspx?language=EN&textonlyúlse ]
(TM) service. It has brought the 2011-12 race to life through high
quality live video footage direct from the race boats via the Inmarsat 4 constellation of
satellites. Also onboard is a FleetBroadband 150
[http://www.inmarsat.com/Services/Maritime/FleetBroadband/Terminals/Sailor_150.aspx?language=EN&textonlyúlse ]
(TM) for additional voice and data connectivity.
As they race towards Lorient the crews have been providing regular live broadcasts and
interviews to the thousands of fans following the race online.
"Having FleetBroadband on the boats has revolutionised the way that we can bring the
biggest and most challenging around-the-world yacht race to a global audience," said Jon
Bramley, Director of Communications at Volvo Ocean Race. He added: "The Inmarsat service
has been flawless and has enabled us to show live video even from the most extreme
conditions of the Southern Ocean."
"As the race draws nearer to its exciting conclusion and as the drama levels rise the
live coverage over FleetBroadband really brings the race to life," said Chris McLaughlin,
Inmarsat's Vice President of External Affairs.
The FB500 and FB150 have been well used by all teams enabling them to link up with
news broadcasters and they have now clocked up hundreds of live interviews from the
oceans. This has given the teams and their sponsors widespread media coverage and kept
them in touch with their fans.
Each boat is also fitted with Inmarsat C for position reporting and to benefit from
the Global Maritime Distress & Safety Service (GMDSS), which Inmarsat provides globally at
no cost.
The race boats also carry Inmarsat's flagship satellite phone, IsatPhone Pro
[http://www.inmarsat.com/Services/Land/Services/Voice/default.aspx?language=EN&textonlyúlse ]
, in their rescue packs.
To follow the latest action from the race visit http://www.volvooceanrace.com
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data
communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of
services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,500
staff in more than 40 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and
centres of commerce on every continent. For the year ended 31st December 2011, Inmarsat
plc had total revenue of US$1,409 million and an EBITDA of US$854 million. Inmarsat is
listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ISAT.L). For more information, please visit
http://www.inmarsat.com.
Source: Inmarsat
Media Contact: Ed Pizii, Senior Manager, External Affairs, Inmarsat, Tel: +44(0)20-7728-1562, Mob: +44(0)77595-073181, Email: ed.pizii@inmarsat.com
New Outdoor Supply Store Opens at PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 3:14:02 PM
New Outdoor Supply Store Opens at PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com
SOLEDAD, Calif., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Company CP Global Ventures of California, today announced the launch of its new online store: http://www.PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com.
PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com operates as an electronic commerce Web site, selling a variety of outdoor products including but not limited to backpacks, books, cookware, furniture, lighting, sleeping gear, specialty cases and bags, tents, and tent accessories.
CP Global Ventures was founded in 2011 with the goal of continually providing online consumers with great internet deals on outdoor products. The company looks forward to adding additional products as they become available.
Returning customers enjoy convenience with the site's log-in feature for faster shopping and order processing. All outdoor products are also conveniently organized by category to enhance the user-friendly online shopping experience.
All products purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States and Canada, and all major credit cards are accepted. PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com also hosts a blog, for additional information on the outdoors. Its first blog entry includes a video with basic tips and techniques for hiking, and more blogs will be uploaded in the near future.
For more information on CP Global Ventures or its online store of outdoor supplies, visit http://www.PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com.
SOURCE CP Global Ventures
CP Global Ventures
CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278
Web Site: http://www.PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com
SOLEDAD, Calif., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Company CP Global Ventures of California, today announced the launch of its new online store: http://www.PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com.
PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com operates as an electronic commerce Web site, selling a variety of outdoor products including but not limited to backpacks, books, cookware, furniture, lighting, sleeping gear, specialty cases and bags, tents, and tent accessories.
CP Global Ventures was founded in 2011 with the goal of continually providing online consumers with great internet deals on outdoor products. The company looks forward to adding additional products as they become available.
Returning customers enjoy convenience with the site's log-in feature for faster shopping and order processing. All outdoor products are also conveniently organized by category to enhance the user-friendly online shopping experience.
All products purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States and Canada, and all major credit cards are accepted. PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com also hosts a blog, for additional information on the outdoors. Its first blog entry includes a video with basic tips and techniques for hiking, and more blogs will be uploaded in the near future.
For more information on CP Global Ventures or its online store of outdoor supplies, visit http://www.PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com.
SOURCE CP Global Ventures
CP Global Ventures
CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278
Web Site: http://www.PinnacleOutdoorSupply.com
FirstMerit Bank Announces Text and Email Alerts
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 2:35:02 PM
FirstMerit Bank Announces Text and Email Alerts
AKRON, Ohio, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstMerit (Nasdaq: FMER) announced today that it has launched its free account Alerts, which provide instant customer notifications via text and email. Customers can set Alerts to their personal needs, receiving notifications regarding their account status, activity, transactions, balance thresholds, payment due dates and much more. Retail and Business accounts and products that are eligible for Alerts include checking, savings, money market, HSAs, credit cards, lines of credit, installment loans and mortgage accounts. Users may also choose to be alerted whenever personal information has been changed or if various activities take place within online banking, such as email or password changes.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070920/CLTU138LOGO )
Business customers can receive Alerts via email and Retail customers may choose either email and/or text.
"FirstMerit is excited to give our customers greater control over their finances," says Julie C. Tutkovics, chief marketing officer at FirstMerit. "Customers can customize alerts to be sent at specific account levels, dates and other specific mileposts. This summer, we will be adding the ability to transfer funds between accounts via text message. For example, if you get an alert telling you that your checking account is down to a specific amount, you will be able to transfer funds from a savings or other deposit account to bring your account to the dollar amount you want."
Alerts are free of charge, although text message fees from a customer's phone provider may apply. Customers should check with their cell phone provider for details.
To sign up for Alerts, simply select the Alerts link in the Accounts tab within FirstMerit's Online Banking. Retail customers can be alerted via email or text and business customers can receive Alerts via email. To learn more go to firstmerit.com/alerts.
About FirstMerit
FirstMerit Corporation is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with assets of $14.7 billion as of March 31, 2012 and 205 banking offices and 213 ATMs in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Chicago, Illinois areas. FirstMerit provides a complete range of banking and other financial services to consumers and businesses through its core operations. FirstMerit was named a 2011 Greenwich Associates Small Business Banking Excellence Award winner in two national categories, Financial Stability and Treasury Management - Customer Service, and was recognized for Treasury Management - Overall Satisfaction in the Midwest for Middle Market Banking. Principal wholly-owned subsidiaries include: FirstMerit Bank, N.A., FirstMerit Mortgage Corporation, FirstMerit Title Agency, Ltd., and FirstMerit Community Development Corporation.
FirstMerit Corporation
Media Contact: Robert Townsend/Media Relations Officer
Phone: 330.384.7075
SOURCE FirstMerit Corporation
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070920/CLTU138LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
FirstMerit Corporation
Web Site: http://www.firstmerit.com
AKRON, Ohio, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstMerit (Nasdaq: FMER) announced today that it has launched its free account Alerts, which provide instant customer notifications via text and email. Customers can set Alerts to their personal needs, receiving notifications regarding their account status, activity, transactions, balance thresholds, payment due dates and much more. Retail and Business accounts and products that are eligible for Alerts include checking, savings, money market, HSAs, credit cards, lines of credit, installment loans and mortgage accounts. Users may also choose to be alerted whenever personal information has been changed or if various activities take place within online banking, such as email or password changes.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070920/CLTU138LOGO )
Business customers can receive Alerts via email and Retail customers may choose either email and/or text.
"FirstMerit is excited to give our customers greater control over their finances," says Julie C. Tutkovics, chief marketing officer at FirstMerit. "Customers can customize alerts to be sent at specific account levels, dates and other specific mileposts. This summer, we will be adding the ability to transfer funds between accounts via text message. For example, if you get an alert telling you that your checking account is down to a specific amount, you will be able to transfer funds from a savings or other deposit account to bring your account to the dollar amount you want."
Alerts are free of charge, although text message fees from a customer's phone provider may apply. Customers should check with their cell phone provider for details.
To sign up for Alerts, simply select the Alerts link in the Accounts tab within FirstMerit's Online Banking. Retail customers can be alerted via email or text and business customers can receive Alerts via email. To learn more go to firstmerit.com/alerts.
About FirstMerit
FirstMerit Corporation is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with assets of $14.7 billion as of March 31, 2012 and 205 banking offices and 213 ATMs in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Chicago, Illinois areas. FirstMerit provides a complete range of banking and other financial services to consumers and businesses through its core operations. FirstMerit was named a 2011 Greenwich Associates Small Business Banking Excellence Award winner in two national categories, Financial Stability and Treasury Management - Customer Service, and was recognized for Treasury Management - Overall Satisfaction in the Midwest for Middle Market Banking. Principal wholly-owned subsidiaries include: FirstMerit Bank, N.A., FirstMerit Mortgage Corporation, FirstMerit Title Agency, Ltd., and FirstMerit Community Development Corporation.
FirstMerit Corporation
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Phone: 330.384.7075
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Ayara Thai Cuisine Launches New Website for Food Lovers Nationwide to Purchase their Thai Sauces Online
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 2:14:01 PM
Ayara Thai Cuisine Launches New Website for Food Lovers Nationwide to Purchase their Thai Sauces Online
Thai food enthusiasts can now purchase Ayara's sauces from the convenience of their home or on the go, at ayaraproducts.com for home delivery
LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayara Thai Cuisine today announced the launch of its Ayara Products website - http://www.ayaraproducts.com - providing an online store for food enthusiasts nationwide to purchase their new Thai Sauces for quick home delivery. Ayara's sauces are currently sold exclusively by Ayara Thai Cuisine, where the sauces are produced and sold on site at the restaurant located in Los Angeles.
"Our sauce recipes have been passed down through three generations. By bottling our sauces and making them available for online purchase, we are fulfilling my family's dream of sharing true Thai flavors with food lovers everywhere," said Vanda Asapahu, Founder of Ayara Products.
Ayara Products launched seven Thai sauces in February 2012 and made them available for customers to purchase at their restaurant in Los Angeles. The sauces include: BBQ Chicken, Cucumber, House Dressing, Pad Thai, Peanut, Seafood, and Tigers Cry. They are one hundred percent natural, contain no preservatives and are packed daily. Over five hundred bottles of Ayara's Thai sauces have been sold since its inception earlier this year and the top three sellers include: Tigers Cry, House Dressing and Peanut Sauces.
"We wanted to create a way to bring authentic Thai flavors straight from our home kitchen into others - by making it easy and accessible to prepare food in every home," said Asapahu. "We are excited to expand our presence with an online store. Our website provides simple recipes and a forum to hear how other chefs and families use our sauces in their kitchens."
The new Ayara Products website offers quick and easy access to various resources, including descriptions of the sauces, the Asapahu's family recipes to try with each sauce and allows users to submit their recipes of ways they have incorporated Thai flavors into any dish - whether they are Thai dishes or American staples. The website is great for those who are not local in the Los Angeles area or want to purchase conveniently from their home or mobile phone.
About Ayara Thai Cuisine & Ayara Products
Ayara Thai Cuisine is a family-owned restaurant in Los Angeles started by Chef Anna Asapahu and Restaurateur Andy Asapahu. To fulfill their family's dream of sharing their recipes with food lovers everywhere, Ayara Thai and the Asapahu family have launched seven new Thai Sauces including: BBQ Chicken, Cucumber, House Dressing, Pad Thai, Peanut, Seafood and Tigers Cry Sauces. They are dedicated to sustainable dining, and have created versatile dips, dressing, and marinades that are 100% natural, preservative-free, and made fresh daily in their kitchen in hopes of making their home kitchen and true Thai flavors available to others. For more information, please visit http://www.ayaraproducts.com and http://www.ayarathaicuisine.com.
Contact: Vivian Doan
(818) 642-1781
vivian@ayaraproducts.com
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Ayara Products
Web Site: http://www.ayaraproducts.com
Thai food enthusiasts can now purchase Ayara's sauces from the convenience of their home or on the go, at ayaraproducts.com for home delivery
LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayara Thai Cuisine today announced the launch of its Ayara Products website - http://www.ayaraproducts.com - providing an online store for food enthusiasts nationwide to purchase their new Thai Sauces for quick home delivery. Ayara's sauces are currently sold exclusively by Ayara Thai Cuisine, where the sauces are produced and sold on site at the restaurant located in Los Angeles.
"Our sauce recipes have been passed down through three generations. By bottling our sauces and making them available for online purchase, we are fulfilling my family's dream of sharing true Thai flavors with food lovers everywhere," said Vanda Asapahu, Founder of Ayara Products.
Ayara Products launched seven Thai sauces in February 2012 and made them available for customers to purchase at their restaurant in Los Angeles. The sauces include: BBQ Chicken, Cucumber, House Dressing, Pad Thai, Peanut, Seafood, and Tigers Cry. They are one hundred percent natural, contain no preservatives and are packed daily. Over five hundred bottles of Ayara's Thai sauces have been sold since its inception earlier this year and the top three sellers include: Tigers Cry, House Dressing and Peanut Sauces.
"We wanted to create a way to bring authentic Thai flavors straight from our home kitchen into others - by making it easy and accessible to prepare food in every home," said Asapahu. "We are excited to expand our presence with an online store. Our website provides simple recipes and a forum to hear how other chefs and families use our sauces in their kitchens."
The new Ayara Products website offers quick and easy access to various resources, including descriptions of the sauces, the Asapahu's family recipes to try with each sauce and allows users to submit their recipes of ways they have incorporated Thai flavors into any dish - whether they are Thai dishes or American staples. The website is great for those who are not local in the Los Angeles area or want to purchase conveniently from their home or mobile phone.
About Ayara Thai Cuisine & Ayara Products
Ayara Thai Cuisine is a family-owned restaurant in Los Angeles started by Chef Anna Asapahu and Restaurateur Andy Asapahu. To fulfill their family's dream of sharing their recipes with food lovers everywhere, Ayara Thai and the Asapahu family have launched seven new Thai Sauces including: BBQ Chicken, Cucumber, House Dressing, Pad Thai, Peanut, Seafood and Tigers Cry Sauces. They are dedicated to sustainable dining, and have created versatile dips, dressing, and marinades that are 100% natural, preservative-free, and made fresh daily in their kitchen in hopes of making their home kitchen and true Thai flavors available to others. For more information, please visit http://www.ayaraproducts.com and http://www.ayarathaicuisine.com.
Contact: Vivian Doan
(818) 642-1781
vivian@ayaraproducts.com
SOURCE Ayara Products
Ayara Products
Web Site: http://www.ayaraproducts.com
Electronics Industry's UBM Electronics Announces Upcoming Test & Measurement World Community Website Launch Following the Successful EDN.com Launch
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 1:14:01 PM
Electronics Industry's UBM Electronics Announces Upcoming Test & Measurement World Community Website Launch Following the Successful EDN.com Launch
SAN FRANCISCO, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --UBM Electronics, the daily source of essential business and technical information for the design engineering and electronics industry's decision makers, today announced plans to launch a newly redesigned Test & Measurement World website, building on the success of the EDN.com launch earlier in this month. The new site will better serve the needs of Test & Measurement World's community of electronics design and test engineers, developers, and industry-related management through a more interactive, two-way experience and dialog around key areas of design and test, while providing more opportunities to learn from - and contribute to - the site's vast array of highly technical content, regular blogs on hot topics, networking opportunities, webinars, courses, and tools. With the July website relaunch it will shutter the print version of the brand, making a July/August combined issue the last issue.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/SF23339LOGO)
"Designers of electronics systems understand that the world is changing rapidly and that test is an increasingly important function at every stage of their design and must be thought of holistically, almost from the very start, if they are to meet their time and budget constraints. The new Test & Measurement World site will be structured precisely to meet those requirements," said Patrick Mannion, Brand Director, EDN, Test & Measurement World, and Embedded.com at UBM Electronics.
Mannion said, "The structure will emphasize the test requirements that design engineers, product engineers, and test engineers need to be aware of along with the logical product development path from design and prototyping, to characterization, to manufacturing, to field service, and to failure analysis."
The main components of the site content include:
-- Technical articles that help engineers understand and apply technology
to their jobs every day;
-- New products and product reviews that help engineers keep abreast of the
latest tools;
-- Blogs that highlight both technical and professional issues of the day;
and
-- Updates and analysis on industry from editors, contributors, and the
engineering community.
Leading the TMWorld.com<cite> </cite>content team is Mannion, who has more than 20 years of editorial experience in the electronics OEM media industry. Additional content staff team members include:
-- Martin Rowe, Senior Technical Editor
-- Janine Love, Senior Editor
-- Larry Desjardin, modular instrumentation and automated test
-- Ransom Stephens, signal integrity, high-speed serial interfaces, and
related standards
-- Kenneth Wyatt, EMC design and test
-- Brad Thompson, engineering consultant
-- The technical staff at the University of New Hampshire Interoperability
Lab
"In addition, as our engineering community grows more vocal and engaged online, it's clear that they are not shy about giving their opinion, so we'll be putting these users and their opinions front and center on the site, while also adding personal touches, such as a profile page where users can share a bit about their background and interests, as well as the ability to 'follow' discussions and specific people they find interesting. Users will also be able to upload and share their own content on the site," said Mannion.
"What's also exciting as we dive deeper into interactive online engagement with our community is the opportunity to meet their needs, wherever they are," Mannion added. "Look for a Test & Measurement World app to follow closely on the heels of the site relaunch, followed by a tighter integration of Test & Measurement World with DesignCon, which provides a natural and organic path for our community to carry their conversations and connections forward and enhance them through face-to-face interactions. This is probably the most exciting time in Test & Measurement World's thirty-year history and our team is delighted to be a part of it."
"Through proven community-supporting technologies, mentoring, and education, the new Test & Measurement World provides engineers with the vital information and peer-to-peer resources they need to succeed," said Kathy Astromoff, CEO at UBM Electronics. "The way our audience uses media is changing - whether it's on the go, via multiple devices, or in different formats. We're evolving the Test & Measurement World brand to enable this new interactive, engaged online community to expand and deepen users' engagement with each other, our customers and the electronics ecosystem as a whole, from the designers and innovators themselves, through to the design and test services and technical marketing resources they need to make their design a success. As such, the new Test & Measurement World site and upcoming app are an integral part of our business' strategic growth plan of reach, services, and commerce."
About Test & Measurement World
Test & Measurement World serves the information needs of engineers in the electronic original equipment market (EOEM), which includes manufacturers of test equipment, medical equipment, aircraft, and aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, and other products and services, as well as engineers in the electronic test, measurement, and inspection industries. Engineers can access technical information geared for on-the-job application, as well as industry news, coverage of the latest standards and technologies, application notes, product specifications, how-to articles, industry events, blogs, and contests. Over 60,000 individuals in engineering management, engineering technical/staff, and corporate and general management rely on Test & Measurement World to keep them up-to-date on current developments, regulatory requirements, trends, and innovations in the test and measurement marketplace.
About UBM Electronics
UBM Electronics is the global leader in media and marketing solutions for design engineering and the electronics industry. We deliver results for the key influencers and decision makers involved in the design, development, and commercialization of technology through its market leading brands, peer communities, and professional education services. More than 2.2 million engineering professionals engage with UBM Electronics brands which include EE Times, EDN, Design News, Test & Measurement World, TechOnline, EBN, DataSheets.com, Designlines, and Embedded.com across the globe to accelerate technology sales. The international electronics community gathers at UBM Electronics market leading events such as the Embedded Systems Conferences, DESIGN, DesignCon, and ARM Technology Conference to share, learn, discuss, and advance the critical issues and challenges facing the electronics industry. Additionally, UBM Electronics provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation marketing, integrated media, custom solutions and research. UBM Electronics is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.
For more information, go to http://www.ubmelectronics.com; follow us at @ubm_electronics to get the latest UBM Electronics news.
About UBM
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, and in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,634 staff in more than 31 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.
For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com; follow us at @UBM_plc to get the latest UBM news.
For more information on UBM Electronics please contact:
Felicia Hamerman, Vice President, Marketing
T: 516.562.5652, E: felicia.hamerman@ubm.com
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UBM Electronics
Web Site: http://ubmelectronics.com
SAN FRANCISCO, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --UBM Electronics, the daily source of essential business and technical information for the design engineering and electronics industry's decision makers, today announced plans to launch a newly redesigned Test & Measurement World website, building on the success of the EDN.com launch earlier in this month. The new site will better serve the needs of Test & Measurement World's community of electronics design and test engineers, developers, and industry-related management through a more interactive, two-way experience and dialog around key areas of design and test, while providing more opportunities to learn from - and contribute to - the site's vast array of highly technical content, regular blogs on hot topics, networking opportunities, webinars, courses, and tools. With the July website relaunch it will shutter the print version of the brand, making a July/August combined issue the last issue.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/SF23339LOGO)
"Designers of electronics systems understand that the world is changing rapidly and that test is an increasingly important function at every stage of their design and must be thought of holistically, almost from the very start, if they are to meet their time and budget constraints. The new Test & Measurement World site will be structured precisely to meet those requirements," said Patrick Mannion, Brand Director, EDN, Test & Measurement World, and Embedded.com at UBM Electronics.
Mannion said, "The structure will emphasize the test requirements that design engineers, product engineers, and test engineers need to be aware of along with the logical product development path from design and prototyping, to characterization, to manufacturing, to field service, and to failure analysis."
The main components of the site content include:
-- Technical articles that help engineers understand and apply technology
to their jobs every day;
-- New products and product reviews that help engineers keep abreast of the
latest tools;
-- Blogs that highlight both technical and professional issues of the day;
and
-- Updates and analysis on industry from editors, contributors, and the
engineering community.
Leading the TMWorld.com<cite> </cite>content team is Mannion, who has more than 20 years of editorial experience in the electronics OEM media industry. Additional content staff team members include:
-- Martin Rowe, Senior Technical Editor
-- Janine Love, Senior Editor
-- Larry Desjardin, modular instrumentation and automated test
-- Ransom Stephens, signal integrity, high-speed serial interfaces, and
related standards
-- Kenneth Wyatt, EMC design and test
-- Brad Thompson, engineering consultant
-- The technical staff at the University of New Hampshire Interoperability
Lab
"In addition, as our engineering community grows more vocal and engaged online, it's clear that they are not shy about giving their opinion, so we'll be putting these users and their opinions front and center on the site, while also adding personal touches, such as a profile page where users can share a bit about their background and interests, as well as the ability to 'follow' discussions and specific people they find interesting. Users will also be able to upload and share their own content on the site," said Mannion.
"What's also exciting as we dive deeper into interactive online engagement with our community is the opportunity to meet their needs, wherever they are," Mannion added. "Look for a Test & Measurement World app to follow closely on the heels of the site relaunch, followed by a tighter integration of Test & Measurement World with DesignCon, which provides a natural and organic path for our community to carry their conversations and connections forward and enhance them through face-to-face interactions. This is probably the most exciting time in Test & Measurement World's thirty-year history and our team is delighted to be a part of it."
"Through proven community-supporting technologies, mentoring, and education, the new Test & Measurement World provides engineers with the vital information and peer-to-peer resources they need to succeed," said Kathy Astromoff, CEO at UBM Electronics. "The way our audience uses media is changing - whether it's on the go, via multiple devices, or in different formats. We're evolving the Test & Measurement World brand to enable this new interactive, engaged online community to expand and deepen users' engagement with each other, our customers and the electronics ecosystem as a whole, from the designers and innovators themselves, through to the design and test services and technical marketing resources they need to make their design a success. As such, the new Test & Measurement World site and upcoming app are an integral part of our business' strategic growth plan of reach, services, and commerce."
About Test & Measurement World
Test & Measurement World serves the information needs of engineers in the electronic original equipment market (EOEM), which includes manufacturers of test equipment, medical equipment, aircraft, and aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, and other products and services, as well as engineers in the electronic test, measurement, and inspection industries. Engineers can access technical information geared for on-the-job application, as well as industry news, coverage of the latest standards and technologies, application notes, product specifications, how-to articles, industry events, blogs, and contests. Over 60,000 individuals in engineering management, engineering technical/staff, and corporate and general management rely on Test & Measurement World to keep them up-to-date on current developments, regulatory requirements, trends, and innovations in the test and measurement marketplace.
About UBM Electronics
UBM Electronics is the global leader in media and marketing solutions for design engineering and the electronics industry. We deliver results for the key influencers and decision makers involved in the design, development, and commercialization of technology through its market leading brands, peer communities, and professional education services. More than 2.2 million engineering professionals engage with UBM Electronics brands which include EE Times, EDN, Design News, Test & Measurement World, TechOnline, EBN, DataSheets.com, Designlines, and Embedded.com across the globe to accelerate technology sales. The international electronics community gathers at UBM Electronics market leading events such as the Embedded Systems Conferences, DESIGN, DesignCon, and ARM Technology Conference to share, learn, discuss, and advance the critical issues and challenges facing the electronics industry. Additionally, UBM Electronics provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation marketing, integrated media, custom solutions and research. UBM Electronics is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.
For more information, go to http://www.ubmelectronics.com; follow us at @ubm_electronics to get the latest UBM Electronics news.
About UBM
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, and in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,634 staff in more than 31 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.
For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com; follow us at @UBM_plc to get the latest UBM news.
For more information on UBM Electronics please contact:
Felicia Hamerman, Vice President, Marketing
T: 516.562.5652, E: felicia.hamerman@ubm.com
SOURCE UBM Electronics
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UBM Electronics
Web Site: http://ubmelectronics.com