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Rand McNally's New TND(TM) 720 GPS Advances Truck Navigation

Wi-Fi connectivity, enhanced truck routing, and new hardware platform provide more durability and features than ever before

SKOKIE, Ill., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally today introduced a new 7-inch truck GPS device with two advanced features: Wi-Fi® connectivity, allowing for real-time weather information and display, and new hardware with ruggedized casing, video input, and brighter screen.

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The new IntelliRoute® TND(TM) 720 joins Rand McNally's award-winning line of GPS devices for professional drivers.

One of the key new features of the TND(TM) 720 GPS device is Wi-Fi connectivity, which enables the transmission and display of weather as well as other real-time information. The Wi-Fi feature was designed so that drivers can connect by using their enabled smart phones as Wi-Fi hotspots - allowing for real-time updates while on the road.

With Rand McNally's new weather feature, drivers will be able to anticipate delays and other challenges presented by current and forecasted weather with conditions displayed on the map and along the route.

Real-time weather was among the top requests Rand McNally received from tens of thousands of "TellRand" submissions from professional drivers. Guided by driver feedback, the feature was developed to view real-time weather situations such as storms, wind speeds, and chance of precipitation that may impact the route or delivery times.

"The TND(TM) 720 is a big step forward in navigation devices designed for professional drivers with the addition of hardware upgrades and Wi-Fi enabled features," said Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally. "We understand the unique challenges unforeseen weather presents for professional drivers.  Our new weather solution will enable drivers to proactively manage this issue."

The IntelliRoute® TND(TM) 720 includes the following additional new features:

    --  Enhanced truck routing - Including new routing options, such as avoiding
        state or province and avoiding dirt roads, for added flexibility on
        reaching the destination
    --  Exits Quick View - With a new button on the map screen, drivers can find
        truck-friendly locations off the upcoming exits along a  route
    --  Fuel logging - For tracking purchases and fuel use
    --  "Bread-crumb" trails - An option to record and display paths traveled -
        useful on or off roads
    --  Increased map customization options - allowing drivers to personalize
        the way their map appears, specify icons, and import third-party POIs
        into their device.
Beyond software a number of improvements to the TND 720's hardware platform were incorporated: A new ruggedized design featuring a ridged casing makes the unit easy to grip; a brighter screen that adjusts for low and strong light; and video input for third-party back up cameras.

The new IntelliRoute® TND(TM) 720 will have all of the features and functionality drivers are used to from earlier models including on-duty driving timers, state mileage recorders, Virtual Dashboard, junction view with lane assist, ability to download construction and software updates, and advanced truck-specific routing containing 35% more truck routing information than other GPS units.

*User is responsible for all third party data charges.

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

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

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Stay In Japan? UTESTATE.com Launches Realtime Delivery Of Real Estate Info Aimed At Foreigners

Morris Japan Inc. announced its new search portal site at UTESTATE.com (http://www.utestate.com/en), specially designed for people looking for apartments to rent in Japan.

TOKYO, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Japan Inc. announced its new search portal site at UTESTATE.com (http://www.utestate.com/en), specially designed for people looking for apartments to rent. The site offers rental information in several languages, including English, Chinese,and Japanese. Daily updates are available in English and Chinese, listing over one hundred rental opportunities in the Tokyo area, including Minato-ku, Shibuya-ku, Shinagawa-ku, Chiyoda-ku and Chuou-ku.

"We are simplifying the Japanese real estate market and making it more convenient and transparent," stated Yoshimori Ito, CEO at Morris Japan Inc. "Our goal is to make things much easier for foreigners to relocate here in the greater Tokyo area."

Up until now, Japanese real estate information has been generally unavailable because of antiquated customs and poor communication. It was nearly impossible for foreigners to find current housing information. At UTESTATE.com, rental housing information coming on the market is translated automatically into the subscriber's native language and sent anywhere in the world within hours. People planning a long stay in the Tokyo area can make better housing decisions by seeing available properties online, thereby greatly reducing the chance of making major mistakes.

Rental and agency fees are fully disclosed up front with all rental properties. This lets renters avoid surprises when they arrive on the property.

For further information, visit UTESTATE.com. At "UTESTATE" our aim is for a service that takes the hard-to-understand Japanese real estate service and offers more convenience and better contract terms through an easy-to-understand and highly transparent provision of information.

SOURCE  Morris Japan Inc.

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CONTACT: Carmen Lu, Morris Japan, Inc., 81-3-6206-2540, http://www.UTESTATE.com/en

Web Site: http://www.utestate.com/en

Restaurateur OTG to Deploy More Than 7,000 New iPads at Three International Airports to Enhance Airport Experience for Travelers

OTG Marries Culinary Excellence with New Media; Massive New iPad Deployment Expected to Be a Major New Content Platform in Airports

NEW YORK, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OTG today announced that it is deploying more than 7,000 new iPads at three major airports over the next 18 months to give travelers a new level of access to tech amenities and high-quality food at the gates.

This unprecedented platform represents an investment of more than $10 million in technology and infrastructure alone. Combined with OTG's newly renovated chef-driven restaurants, the company is dramatically improving the traveler's airport experience.

To date, OTG has deployed 300 new iPads in LaGuardia Airport Terminal D, with hundreds more to be installed throughout the terminal during the summer. The full deployment at the three major airport hubs will occur over the next 18 months. OTG will deploy more than 2,000 new iPads at LaGuardia Terminals C & D; an additional 2,500 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport; and another 2,500 new iPads throughout Toronto Pearson International Airport. 

"We believe this to be the largest deployment of consumer-facing iPads in the world, and for us, it's just the beginning," said Rick Blatstein, chief executive officer of OTG. "We have plans to roll out thousands of additional iPads at other airports around the United States and the world. Technology is an important complement to the customer service experience."

For travelers, this means a new level of comfort at the airport. The experience starts when a customer sits down in front of a new iPad at one of OTG's chef-driven restaurants or newly renovated seating areas at the gates. From there, they can order meals through an intuitive visual menu, where OTG wait staff is on hand to assist throughout the entire process. Orders are then prepared fresh, and delivered to their seat in 15 minutes or less.

Ordering food through an iPad is just the beginning. With OTG's custom browser, travelers can easily log in to their Facebook, Twitter and personal email accounts, and be confident that their personal information is securely removed from the iPad the moment the home button is pressed. Travelers can also check their flight status, play games and watch the news through pre-loaded apps such as Bloomberg News on the iPads.

Making the experience even more engaging, travelers can pick up the iPad out of its custom designed stand, hold it in their hands and plug in their own headphones for sound. OTG retained technology firm Control Group to develop this custom application suite, which brings the personal experience of the iPad to the public space.

"This is a unique deployment that has no precedent," Blatstein remarked. "We're marrying culinary excellence at the airport with new media. In addition to the content we are already offering, we see this as a significant opportunity for broader deployment of digital content from movies to news to games."   

High res images and broadcast quality B-Roll footage are available to support this announcement.  Please access at this OTG site.

About OTG

OTG (http://www.otgmanagement.com) is an award-winning airport food & beverage operator with more than 150 restaurants and eateries in ten airports, including Minneapolis-St. Paul, John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, Toronto Pearson (2012), Boston Logan, Tucson, Washington National, Orlando, Chicago O'Hare and Philadelphia. Since its entry into airports in 1996, OTG has been recognized throughout the industry for its exceptional customer focus and groundbreaking innovation; growing to become the second largest privately held airport food operator in the US in just over a decade.

Media Contact:

Sean Aziz
OTG
(646) 588-9931
Sean.Aziz@otgmanagement.com

Carlos Mangandy
The Hoffman Agency
(408) 975-3004
cmangandy@hoffman.com

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Sentilla and 451 Research Present Webinar on How to Boost Data Center Capacity, Performance, and Agility in Six Easy Steps

Free Event with Analyst John Stanley to Address Key Planning Factors

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

     What: "How to Boost Your Data Center's Capacity, Performance, and Agility in Six Easy Steps"

            This complimentary one-hour webinar will address key factors, performance metrics, and capacity planning critical to data center performance management, and delves into some of the specific challenges for IT
            agility.

     When: 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET, Wednesday, June 13, 2012

      Who:  Presented by John Stanley, senior analyst for Datacenter Technologies & Eco-Efficient IT at 451 Research, and Bob Ertl, senior director of product management at Sentilla, which is organizing webinars designed to
            highlight the trends, issues, and challenges facing today's data center professionals.

      Why:  "Doing more with less"... if you're a data center professional, you've lived by that saying for years. As business becomes increasingly more demanding and more dependent on data center technologies, accurately
            monitoring, measuring, and managing the data center infrastructure is critical. To maximize performance, reduce risk and minimize cost, IT must move beyond simply measuring the "useful work" of IT hardware to
            also evaluating the downstream resource requirements and overall financial impact. Intelligent data center capacity planning promises to provide IT with the knowledge and insight needed to ensure continuous data
            center availability, agility, and maximum performance while reducing its overall risk profile. The problem is -where do you begin?

      How: Register:
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About Sentilla Corporation®
IT data center professionals rely on the Sentilla Data Center Performance Management (DCPM) Platform to achieve asset-level utilization intelligence across all their data center and collocation facilities. The Sentilla DCPM platform combines sophisticated performance analysis with on-going "what-if" scenarios designed to optimize capacity planning, modernization, virtualization, and power consumption initiatives. With no meters or agents to install, Sentilla's award-winning technology implements quickly and delivers a proven annual ROI of greater than 25 percent. Sentilla's unified view of data center operations ensures always-on availability, cost optimization, and continuous performance improvement within existing data center infrastructures and budgets. Named a 'Cool Vendor' by Gartner in data center infrastructure management (DCIM), Sentilla has its headquarters in Redwood City, Calif. Visit http://www.sentilla.com and follow the company on its blog and on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

Contacts:
David Appelbaum, Vice President of Marketing, david@sentilla.com
Lisa Hawes, (408) 884-5155, sentilla@sterlingpr.com

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CommVault Announces Application-Aware Support for SQL Server 2012

CommVault® Simpana® 9 Software Provides Fully Integrated Data and Information Management for Microsoft's SQL Server 2012 Data Platform

OCEANPORT, N.J., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CommVault (NASDAQ: CVLT) -- CommVault today announced that its Simpana® 9 data and information management software platform is fully compatible with Microsoft Corp.'s newly released SQL Server 2012 Data platform with support for SQL Server's advanced high availability and disaster recovery solutions across physical, virtual and cloud environments. CommVault's Solving Forward® philosophy delivers a single software platform that protects data and applications from the back office to the end-point device to increase efficiency, cut costs and reduce risk.

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SQL Server 2012 is a comprehensive database platform offering a complete set of enterprise-ready technologies and tools that help organizations derive business value from data and information at the lowest total-cost-of-ownership. Simpana software's integration with SQL Server gives customers the highest levels of performance, availability, and security through integrated data management, protection and retention to eliminate risk, reduce costs and increase efficiency.

News Facts

    --  CommVault Simpana software enables customers to quickly back-up,
        recover, replicate and manage SQL Server data without the cost and
        complexity of managing disparate products or tools.
    --  Simpana SnapProtect® snapshot management technology tightly integrates
        SQL Server 2012 with array-based snapshots to deliver application
        consistent recovery copies across physical or virtual environments with
        seamless backup to cost effective storage for long-term retention.
        Centralized management and reporting from a single console reduces
        complexity while automated scheduling and discovery of SQL instances
        enables scalable protection.
    --  Simpana software also supports SQL Server 2012's "AlwaysOn" technology,
        Microsoft's new high availability and disaster recovery solution that
        provides redundancy within and across data centers to help enable fast
        application failover during planned and unplanned downtime.
    --  Recognized as 2011 Microsoft Server Platform Partner of the Year,
        CommVault is committed to helping joint customers better manage data in
        the full range of Microsoft environments, including Microsoft File
        Servers, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server and
        Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V virtualization -- both on-premises and in
        the Windows Azure cloud.
    --  CommVault will be demonstrating its Simpana 9 Singular Data and
        Information Management solution at Microsoft TechEd North America 2012,
        June 11 - 14, 2012, in booth #319 at the Orange County Convention
        Center, Orlando, Fla.
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Supporting Quotes

    --  Randy De Meno, Chief Technologist for Windows Products,
        CommVault"CommVault's strategic alliance with Microsoft continues to
        evolve and expand as both companies work closely to meet and exceed the
        data and information management needs of our customers. CommVault
        customers can deploy SQL Server 2012 with confidence knowing that
        Simpana 9 provides fully integrated data protection and advanced
        information management in SQL Server environments right out of the
        gate."

    --  Bob Baker, Director Partner, SQL Server Channel Marketing,
        Microsoft"CommVault has a long-standing history of collaboration with
        Microsoft and continues to help customers increase the business and
        technical value of their data solutions.  We are excited that our joint
        customers can benefit from the new features of SQL Server 2012 with
        CommVault's tools."
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About CommVault
A singular vision - a belief in a better way to address current and future data management needs - guides CommVault in the development of Singular Information Management(®) solutions for high-performance data protection, universal availability and simplified management of data on complex storage networks. CommVault's exclusive single-platform architecture gives companies unprecedented control over data growth, costs and risk. CommVault's Simpana(®) software suite of products was designed to work together seamlessly from the ground up, sharing a single code and common function set, to deliver superlative Data Protection, Archive, Replication, Search and Resource Management capabilities. More companies every day join those who have discovered the unparalleled efficiency, performance, reliability, and control only CommVault can offer. Information about CommVault is available at http://www.commvault.com. CommVault's corporate headquarters is located in Oceanport, New Jersey in the United States.

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Customers' results may differ materially from those stated herein; certain information in this release has been provided by the customer and has not been independently verified by CommVault. CommVault does not guarantee that all customers can achieve benefits similar to those stated above. This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of software products and related services, general economic conditions and others. Statements regarding CommVault's beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. CommVault does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

©1999-2012 CommVault Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CommVault, CommVault and logo, the "CV" logo, CommVault Systems, Solving Forward, SIM, Singular Information Management, Simpana, CommVault Galaxy, Unified Data Management, QiNetix, Quick Recovery, QR, CommNet, GridStor, Vault Tracker, InnerVault, Quick Snap, QSnap, SnapProtect, Recovery Director, CommServe, CommCell, ROMS, and CommValue are trademarks or registered trademarks of CommVault Systems, Inc. All other third party brands, products, service names, trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of and used to identify the products or services of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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NETGEAR Launches NeoTV Pro HD Streaming Player With Wireless Display

Wirelessly stream the London Olympics from your laptop to your TV using built in Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) or stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu, Pandora and hundreds of other online channels with the new NeoTV Pro

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR(®), Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced the NETGEAR NeoTV((TM) )Pro( )HD Streaming Player (NTV200S), the latest addition to the NETGEAR NeoTV streaming player family of products. NeoTV Pro offers high quality streaming content from a wide variety of online channels and is the world's first streaming player to offer wireless display capability using Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi).

With the NeoTV Pro, users can choose from a large selection of streaming movies, TV shows and music from streaming services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu, YouTube, Pandora and many others, and instantly stream it to their TVs in up to full 1080p HD and surround sound from the comfort of their living room. And now, for customers that are not satisfied with hundreds of streaming channels but want the worldwide web on the big screen, the NeoTV Pro enables consumers to wirelessly display virtually any type of content from an Intel WiDi laptop to a TV, including sport broadcasts that are only online, movies, music, photos and any Internet site.(1)

NETGEAR NeoTV Pro easily connects to the Internet via built-in high-speed 300 Mbps WiFi, which can deliver smooth streaming at 1080p HD video resolution, or wired through an Ethernet cable. Navigation is simple with the NeoTV Streaming Player remote control app, which turns an Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® Touch or Android® smartphone or tablet into a high-end touch screen remote control. Available free from Apple's App Store and Google® Play, the remote control app makes navigating movies, TV shows, songs and videos on NeoTV Pro simple and intuitive. For those without a smartphone, the NeoTV Pro Streaming Player comes with a regular remote control.

NETGEAR also announced the addition of four new streaming channels available on all NeoTV streaming players starting in June. One of the new channels, SpiritClips, provides NeoTV users with a library of wholesome and engaging Hallmark Hall of Fame® feature films, available on-demand.

In addition to SpiritClips, examples of new content available through NeoTV include:

    --  Fred - Fred Figglehorn is the biggest YouTube celebrity, reaching nearly
        a billion video views.
    --  And1 Basketball - And1 is an amazing alternative street basketball
        league that brings everything from dunking contests to some of the most
        amazing basketball highlights ever captured.
    --  Formula Drift - Features some of the greatest races syndicated today.
        Formula Drift specializes in "drifting" and will soon be syndicated on a
        national TV network.
"All 32 events of the upcoming summer Olympics in London will be streamed live on nbcolympics.com.  With the NeoTV Pro Streaming Player, and a laptop supporting Intel WiDi, consumers can watch Michael Phelps swim or Usain Bolt sprint on a big screen TV, streamed directly from the Internet," said Damir Skripic, product line manager for connected entertainment at NETGEAR. "NeoTV Pro brings a richer Internet entertainment experience to TVs. With built-in Intel WiDi and their laptop, NeoTV Pro allows consumers to access the entire Internet on their TV."

Pricing and Availability
The NETGEAR NeoTV Pro Streaming Player (NTV200S) is available now in the United States at $69.99 and can be purchased at major retailers and online stores. To learn more about the NETGEAR NeoTV Pro Streaming Player, please visit http://www.netgear.com/ntvpro.

About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 29,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 41,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

(1) Intel® WiDi requires an Intel® Wireless Display enabled PC, NeoTV Pro and TV. Blu-ray(TM) disc and DVD movie playback requiring output protection is not supported over wireless display on NTV200S. 1080p resolution is available on second-generation Intel® Core(TM) processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled. Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/go/widi.

© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and  the NETGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 40 through 58, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2012. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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CONTACT: Claudia Oropeza, Weber Shandwick, +1-408-685-0618, coropeza@webershandwick.com, for NETGEAR, or U.S. Sales Inquiries, +1-408-907-8000, sales@netgear.com, U.S. Customer Inquiries, 1-888-NETGEAR

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Verge Games Launches Facebook Game Grumpy Goats

Company Taps Growth Opportunity in Social Media Gaming

JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Verge Games premieres its Facebook game Grumpy Goats, a fun and addictive game pitting virtuous goats against devious sheep. This debut marks Verge Games' foray into the highly competitive social gaming market.

With successful causal gaming titles under the Verge Games brand, it was a natural evolution for the company to make a move in the social gaming space. Run as an app on the Facebook platform, the game allows users to play with friends, and to use both virtual and earned currencies--such as coins and badges--to unlock new levels and items, and also to earn bragging rights.

"When Verge Games launched our first online game Fashion Girl, we achieved instant success. As social media and online gaming continue to rise in popularity, we felt launching a game for Facebook users was the best next step for our company," said Robert Regular, President at Verge Games. "The whole Verge team is extremely excited to release Grumpy Goats and we want to encourage gamers of all stripes to 'Get Grumpy!'"

When developing Grumpy Goats, Verge focused on bringing the game to life with colorful, engaging animation, challenging physics-based fortress demolition, and lots of replay value. It requires logic, skill, and determination to eliminate the enemy sheep and move through each of the 48 levels.

Facebook gamers have grown to an estimated 320 million monthly users, creating a powerful medium to reach an engaged audience. According to a recent eMarketer social gaming study, there will be 73.6 million social gamers by 2013, with 44.8 percent of those players being social network users.

Grumpy Goats is now available on Facebook and is free to play.

About Verge Games
Verge Games is "the new kid on the block" of social game development and design. Founded in 2011, Verge is rapidly becoming a powerful player in the field. Headquartered in Jersey City, N.J., Verge is a game design studio that creates custom casual online games as well as social media games. For more information, visit http://www.VergeGames.com.

For more information on Grumpy Goats, please visit: http://www.grumpygoats.com

SOURCE  Verge Games

Verge Games

CONTACT: Lizz Cramm, +1-201-539 2200, lizz@vergegames.com

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

Rarus Technologies Inc. Submits Version 1.1 iPhone App to Apple and Also Joins Android Marketplace Which Has 61% of Smart Phone Market

HENDERSON, Nev., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rarus Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: RARS) ("Rarus") announced today that it has moved quickly to incorporate improvements into its Zngle iPhone App and has submitted version 1.1 of the App to Apple. Additionally, Zngle has now broadened its range of potential clients by also joining the Android Marketplace. The two Smart Phone Giants control 90% of the US Smartphone Market according to CNET (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57429192-93/android-reclaims-61-percent-of-all-u.s-smartphone-sales).

Zngle released its first iPhone App on June 1, 2012 in the Apple iTunes Store and has now submitted version 1.1 with added features and improvements. Zngle has been very diligent in getting member feedback and is already developing version 1.2 with more new and improved features. The Android App will have the same functionality and UI design as Zngle's iPhone version 1.2 and is expected to be available in the Android Marketplace in 2 to 3 weeks.

"We are excited to explore the new opportunities presented in developing and distributing of our platform in the Android Market Place. Our technology and applications were built with the intention of being offered on multiple platforms and our new relationship with the Android Market Place and member feedback makes us confident we can capitalize on the millions of Android users out there," commented Manfred Ruf, CEO of Rarus. Ruf  added, "Today we also successfully closed a private placement which raised US$500,000 through the sale of 5,000,000 restricted common shares at $0.10 per share to qualified, non-related investors. This  private placement will help us further develop and market Zngle.com and its new mobile phone apps. We're very pleased with the market acceptance of the Zngle.com business concept, as evidenced by the success of this major private placement. Funds raised will be used for installment payments for our Zngle license and marketing initiatives which we believe will speed our launch into the dynamic and fast-growing market for mobile phone apps."

You can follow Zngle business development at http://www.zngle.com. Be sure to watch our video on the home page and experience the Zngle platform yourself.

About Rarus Technologies Inc. and Zngle, Inc.

Rarus Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is an emerging technology company focused on establishing an innovative business model intended to bridge cutting-edge social media and e-commerce into a marketplace that connects friends, family, consumers, and vendors in new and exciting ways. In May, 2012, Rarus Technologies Inc. incorporated Zngle, Inc. as the primary subsidiary and operations base for the Zngle.com licensed internet platform. Zngle.com is designed be a centralized Internet portal and next-generation social media website that incorporates voice/text messaging, video email, and mobile technologies to allow consumers to access real-time information about various products and services through augmented proximity reality search features.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Certain information contained in this press release, including any information as to our strategy, plans or future financial or operating performance and other statements that express management's expectations or estimates of future performance, constitute "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "will," "anticipate," "contemplate," "target," "plan," "continue," "budget," "may," "intend," "estimate," "project" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain delays beyond the company's control with respect to its plans or operations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

SOURCE  Rarus Technologies Inc.

Rarus Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Manfred Ruf, +1-702-430-4610

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

Do You Have Something Private on Your Smart Device You'd Rather Others Not See? 87 Percent of U.S. Smart Device Owners Say, "Yes!"

NQ Mobile Vault(TM), a new privacy protection app from NQ Mobile, gives consumers the ability to keep select photos, videos, contacts, and text messages secure on their smart phones

DALLAS, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- According to a recent survey commissioned by NQ Mobile, smart device owners are becoming increasingly concerned about others accessing private content on their mobile devices. Furthermore, nearly a quarter of those surveyed feel someone close to them may have already secretly accessed the content on their smart phones, including employers, friends, significant others and even their own children.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/CN41481LOGO-b)

NQ Mobile Vault((TM)) is a new Android privacy app from NQ Mobile, which creates an encrypted and password-protected space on devices where consumers can safely store private contacts, SMS message, call logs, photos and videos.

"Whether being passed around to share photos from a recent vacation, being used to entertain children or being left untended on a table in a business meeting, its clear our smart phones are finding their way into more and more people's hands," says Gavin Kim. Chief Product Officer, NQ Mobile. "Surprisingly, smart phones provide no simple way to curate the content we feel comfortable others seeing and storing away the content we'd rather keep private. NQ Mobile Vault is an elegant and simple solution that should give consumers the confidence to keep sharing their devices."

Since the launch of the NQ Mobile Vault public beta in mid-December 2011, over 1.6 million users have downloaded the application and have rated it 4.5 of 5 stars. NQ Mobile Vault is currently a top-ten downloaded free application in the business category within Google Play.

Key features of NQ Mobile Vault include:

    --  Private Space: Create a private and encrypted space on device to store
        select pictures, videos, text messages (up to 100 in free
        version/unlimited in premium version), and call history. This content
        can then be viewed privately anytime from within NQ Mobile Vault by
        simply entering the correct password on the phone keypad.
    --  Private Contacts: Create or select contacts from address book and make
        invisible. Phone calls and text messages from these contacts will no
        longer appear in the phone's native SMS folder or call logs.
    --  Private SMS: Send and receive text messages privately from within NQ
        Mobile Vault. Choose to be notified of new texts or turn off
        notifications all together.
    --  Stealth Mode (premium): Choose to hide NQ Mobile Vault folder from
        desktop and application folder. Users access NQ Mobile Vault by entering
        passcode from within the phone dialer.
    --  Break-In Monitor (premium): Photograph anyone who enters the wrong
        passcode. This feature requires an Android 2.3 (or higher) device with a
        front-facing camera.
NQ Mobile Vault is available free to Android users on Google Play at (bit.ly/J0yING). For advanced features, including unlimited text message storage, stealth mode and break in monitoring, users can upgrade to the premium version for $1.99 USD per month.

Survey Methodology

This survey was conducted online within the United States by MWW Group on behalf of NQ Mobile from March 9 - 31 among 1,000 adults ages 18 and older who use a smartphone or tablet on a regular basis. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.

About NQ Mobile

NQ Mobile Inc. (NYSE: NQ) is a leading global provider of mobile Internet services focusing on security, privacy and productivity. The company was one of the first to recognize the growing security threats targeting smartphone users and is now a leading provider of Freemium subscription services with approximately 172 million registered user accounts in over 150 countries. NQ Mobile's proprietary, cloud-based security solution has been recognized by third-party testing facilities around the world as the most effective solution for detecting and combating mobile threats. NQ Mobile was bestowed the 2011 Technology Pioneer Award by the World Economic Forum for its technology leadership and innovation in mobile security. To facilitate global expansion, NQ Mobile headquarters are co-located in Beijing, China and Dallas, TX, USA. For more information on NQ Mobile, please visit http://www.nq.com.

CONTACTS:

Kim Titus                                                                                             

NQ Mobile                                                                 

+1-972-841-0506

Eric Villines

MWW Group

+1-214-668-9793

SOURCE  NQ Mobile Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/CN41481LOGO-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
NQ Mobile Inc.

Web Site: http://bit.ly/J0yING

Popcornflix Surpasses 400,000 Downloads on Roku U.S.

Free streaming movie platform also launches on Roku U.K. and Canada

NEW YORK, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Popcornflix(TM), the free online digital movie platform that provides film lovers with free access to hundreds of great movies, today announced that the number of Popcornflix downloads on the #1 streaming player Roku® have exceeded 400,000. Roku recently launched in the United Kingdom and Canada. Popcornflix is now available on Roku in those countries as well.

Roku offers hundreds of entertainment channels in the newly expanded markets, including Popcornflix, which gives Roku users a fast and easy way to view hundreds of theatrically released titles and indie films starring top actors like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep, Charlize Theron and many more. Users can search by title, actor or director, or browse for movies in a wide variety of genres, including action/ thriller, comedy, family/kids, drama, horror, Bollywood and documentaries.

"We're very excited about bringing Popcornflix to the Roku audience especially as Roku expands into Canada and the United Kingdom," said Gary Delfiner, Senior Vice President of Screen Media Digital, a division of Screen Media Ventures, LLC, parent company of Popcornflix. "Roku offers the best streaming player on the market, and we're proud to provide access to hundreds of free films for Roku's customers."

The Popcornflix Roku app was developed by Float Left Interactive. Popcornflix is an ad-supported platform that does not charge viewers for access to its films on Roku. Popcornflix recently launched free iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch apps. Popcornflix is owned and managed by Screen Media Ventures, LLC, which is a leading worldwide independent motion picture distribution company.

About Screen Media Ventures, LLC
Popcornflix.com(TM) is a service of Screen Media Ventures, LLC, a leading global independent motion picture distribution company with a broad distribution network that includes US and international theatrical, home video, television, cable and new media distribution, with one of the largest independently owned motion picture libraries. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit http://www.screenmedia.net.

About Float Left Interactive
Float Left Interactive is a leading provider of OTT (Over-the-Top) video solutions enabling content distributors to monetize and captivate their audience across all three screens: television, mobile, and web. Float Left Interactive's managed, end-to-end solution, which includes application development, video management and monetization tools, removes the complexities of multi-screen distribution and allows content owners to focus solely on securing prime content. More information about Float Left Interactive is available at http://www.floatleftinteractive.com.

SOURCE  Popcornflix.com

Popcornflix.com

CONTACT: Belinda Rooney of SSPR, +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com

Win the new iPad with John Lewis Home Insurance

LONDON, June 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    The one-eyed teddy bear you've had since you were a baby, faded family photo albums or
the old Ducati your wife doesn't know is hidden in your shed!

    Every one of us has a valued possession, something we treasure. It may appear
worthless to everyone else, but to us it's priceless.

    In an ever-increasing material world where the iPad is a 'must have gadget', John
Lewis Insurance is interested to know what people cherish.

    Share your most cherished item with John Lewis Insurance and their favourite will win
a new iPad.

    How to enter:

    For your chance to win simply send a brief description (and a photo if you'd like) of
your favourite possession to competitions@johnlewis-insurance.com

    Or, post your entry to: Lauren Baldwin, Web Editor, John Lewis Insurance Floor 10, 171
Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN

    Competition ends 10th June.

    About John Lewis Home Insurance:

    They say a man's home is his castle and most of us feel that way. The idea of anything
happening to our possessions is unthinkable and it's a worry many of us have.

    With a high quality Home Insurance policy your precious belongings will be financially
protected if the unexpected does happen.

    John Lewis Home Insurance offers:

   
    - Unlimited Buildings and Contents Insurance* - don't worry about not having
      enough cover for your home and possessions.
    - Worldwide Possessions Cover - up to GBP25,000
    - (optional) Accidental Damage Cover for buildings and contents - cover for when
      things go wrong, from a DIY mishap to a Merlot stain.
    - (optional) 24 hour Home Emergency service - up to GBP1,500 of labour and
      parts.

    *There is no total sum insured limit but money, single article and total valuables
limits apply.

    For more information about John Lewis Home Insurance please visit the website here -
http://www.johnlewis-insurance.com/home
[http://www.johnlewis-insurance.com/homepage/home-insurance.html ].

    Terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and eligibility criteria apply. A full copy
of the policy wording and the insurance complaints procedure are available on request.

    John Lewis Insurance is a trading name of John Lewis plc. Registered in England No.
00233462. Registered office 171 Victoria Street London SW1E 5NN. John Lewis plc is an
appointed representative of AXA Insurance UK plc who are authorised and regulated by the
Financial Services Authority. AXA Insurance UK plc. Registered in England No. 78950.
Registered office: 5 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1AD

    Contact: Lauren Baldwin , Email: customerservice@johnlewis-insurance.com, Tel:
+44(0)207-592-6677

Source: John Lewis Insurance

Gamesys: "Wealthy Whale" - Entertainment That Makes a Difference!

LONDON, June 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Jackpotjoy Slots is one of today's favourite social game providers on Facebook and has
so far attracted more than 6 million players.

    Jackpotjoy free slots [http://www.jackpotjoyslots.com ] surprises its players with a
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    Not even a week ago Jackpotjoy Slots launched its new slot with the convincing name
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appear anywhere on reels 1 - 5. Player will be presented with The Treasures of the Sea
selection screen bonus. In this second screen bonus, selected treasures will award credits
or a collect that moves the player to the next level of treasure picks. If the player
chooses the Collect, the selection screen will display another set treasures. The player
continues to select treasures until there are no new credit prizes to select or they're
chosen the Collect. There are 5 total levels and every level more collects will appear and
every level will have higher credit values. Player will be awarded at least 5 and up to 35
treasure picks.

    In order to give every player the chance to try our new slots and continuously arising
new feature, every player can collect his/her 4-hourly free bonus coins. The amount of the
bonus depends on the player's game level. The higher your level, the more bonus coins you
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    Besides the great slots offering, Jackpotjoy is also famous for its extensive range of
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    GAMESYS

    The Gamesys Group was founded by Noel Hayden in April 2001 with a small team of
developers. The aim was to build a profitable online entertainment business providing a
range of great games like online bingo, casino games and Jackpotjoy slots.

Source: Jackpotjoy

Gamesys, Aga Reszka, +44(0)20-7478-8100, press@gamesys.co.uk

When Bystanders Become Lifesavers - Launch of Philips SaveLives.net

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, June 7, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Every minute-and-a-half in the U.S., and every 45 seconds in Europe, a person dies as
a result of a sudden cardiac arrest[1,2]- if you witnessed a cardiac arrest, what would
you do?

    Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is today launching the Save Lives
website (http://www.SaveLives.net), an online campaign to inform people across the
world about sudden cardiac arrest and to empower them to act.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/philipshealthcare/53834

    Using award winning design to provide user-friendly information on key aspects of the
condition, http://www.SaveLives.net aims to educate people on the importance of acting
quickly when someone suffers from a sudden cardiac arrest. It includes advice on the use
of automated external defibrillators (AED), which are simple to use, available in an
increasing number of public places and when used correctly with cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR), significantly increase the chances of saving a life.

    It is estimated that globally, approximately seven million people die of sudden
cardiac arrest every year,[3] including an estimated 325,000 deaths in the U.S. and
700,000 across Europe.[1,2]

    "Through SaveLives.net [http://www.savelives.net ], Philips is looking to inspire and
empower the general public to take action in cases of sudden cardiac arrest," commented
Anthony Jones, Head of Marketing, Patient Care and Clinical Informatics, Philips
Healthcare. "For the majority of people who suffer a cardiac arrest, a member of the
public will be the first person onsite and able to provide treatment. SaveLives.net
[http://www.savelives.net ] aims to ensure the action they take is the right action, and
that they're ultimately able to help save lives."

    A sudden cardiac arrest leaves the heart unable to beat regularly and for every minute
before a victim is defibrillated, the chances of survival are reduced by between seven and
10 percent.[4] It is only by resetting the heart's rhythm with an electric current,
delivered by a defibrillator, that a normal heart rhythm can be regained.

    About Royal Philips Electronics

    Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified
health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely
innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates
technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer
insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity." Headquartered in the
Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in
more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.6 billion in 2011, the company is
a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting
solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal
well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming,
portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at
http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

    Background information on Philips Saves Lives website:

   
    - SaveLives.net [http://www.savelives.net ] uses real life survivor stories
      alongside a floating navigation system and an interactive walkthrough on
      defibrillation and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to provide users with a unique
      learning experience and level of interaction
    - The Philips Save Lives website (http://www.SaveLives.net) is available in
      13 countries/regions across the globe: Australia, England, France, Germany, India,
      Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan and the U.S.

   
    For media inquiries, please contact:
    Sabine van Deursen
    Philips Healthcare Communications
    Tel: +31-40-2785-093
    Email: sabine.van.deursen@philips.com

   
    Steve Klink
    Philips Corporate Communications
    Tel: +31-6-1088-8824
    E-mail: steve.klink@philips.com

    References

   
    1) Heart Rhythm Foundation website -
      http://www.heartrhythmfoundation.org/facts/scd.asp (accessed May 2012)
    2) Koster et al. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation
      2010. Section 2. Adult basic life support and use of automated external
      defibrillators. Resuscitation 2010;81: 1277-1292
    3) Mehra R. 'Global public health problem of sudden cardiac death.' Journal of
      Electrocardiology 2007; 40 (6 Suppl):S118-22
    4) Callens D.J. New England Journal of Medicine 2004; 351:632

Video:
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/philipshealthcare/53834

Source: Royal Philips Electronics

Inmarsat FleetBroadband(TM) Reaches 30,000 Activations

LONDON, June 7, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Inmarsat [http://www.inmarsat.com ] (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global
mobile satellite communications services, has announced reaching 30,000 active
FleetBroadband
[http://www.inmarsat.com/Services/Maritime/FleetBroadband/default.aspx?language=EN&textonlyúlse ]
(TM) terminals in service.

    This milestone was reached with the installation of a FleetBroadband 500(TM) on
Olympic Future, a Greek-flagged crude oil tanker, by Inmarsat's distribution partner
OTESAT-Maritel [http://www.otesat-maritel.com ]. Springfield Shipping, the vessel's
management company, selected FleetBroadband as part of an integrated communications
solution developed by OTESAT-Maritel. "This solution is an optimal match for our ICT
needs, and we are pleased with the comprehensive service offering and first-class support
that we have received," said a company spokesperson.

    Frank Coles, President of Inmarsat Maritime, said, "This is a significant achievement
that yet again demonstrates the high regard and continued demand for FleetBroadband in the
maritime industry. We have now seen more than 4,000 terminals added to our FleetBroadband
installed base since the beginning of the year. Ship owners and managers are attracted to
the global reach and reliability of FleetBroadband, and they value the high quality
service that they receive from Inmarsat and our partners."

    "OTESAT Maritel has been a leading distribution partner for FleetBroadband since its
launch, so we are delighted to have activated the 30,000th terminal and help the service
reach this major milestone," said George Polychronopoulos, CEO of OTESAT-Maritel. "Our
partnership with Inmarsat has been very successful, bringing together the technical
excellence of Inmarsat services with OTESAT Maritel's insight into the global shipping
market and our high-quality customer service."

    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.

    About OTESAT-Maritel, S. A.

    OTESAT-Maritel is a subsidiary of Deutsche Telecom/OTE group of companies. Being the
pioneer in providing satellite communication services in the Greek maritime market,
OTESAT-Maritel has been selected as a Distribution Partner of Inmarsat(TM), while in
response to recent market trends it is offering a comprehensive proposition of satellite
communication plans to satisfy the needs of the international maritime industry and
corresponding market verticals. Being committed to customer satisfaction, OTESAT-Maritel
has been investing on the in-house design, development, and subsequent deployment of
modern ICTs that are specially tailored to the needs and particular attributes of the
Greek and International maritime industry, including in its portfolio such integrated
solutions as, e.g., Crew Communication, e-Security, VPN, etc. For more information, please
visit http://www.oresat-maritel.com

Source: Inmarsat

Media Contact: John Warehand, Head of Media Relations
Inmarsat, Tel: +44-20-7728-1579, Mob: +44-7739-778128,
Email: john.warehand@inmarsat.com

Cobone.com Launches Electronics Store to Guarantee Everyday Low Prices on Popular Gadgets

DUBAI, UAE, June 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Cobone.com, the Middle East's number one group buying website, has announced the
launch of its online Electronics Store that will allow customers to avail the best market
prices on trusted electronic brands permanently via an Every Day Low Pricing strategy.

    The move sees Cobone.com leverage its tremendous success in local and regional
markets, where it has allowed over 1.5 million customers to access goods, services and
luxuries at a fraction of their true price, to create a permanent repository of great
deals on Apple, Blackberry and Samsung products.

    "The suggestion of making deals on electronics available permanently came directly
from our very loyal customer base. We have received numerous requests from customers
wanting to access our market-beating prices on popular brands and products for longer,"
says Mr. Warrick Godfrey, CMO and Cofounder, Cobone.com.

    Regular Cobone.com deals disappear once expired, and might in some cases also have a
maximum number of purchasers that may participate in the deal. Once the upper purchasing
limit is struck, the deal automatically closes. The Electronics Store bypasses these
limitations with deals that are available around the clock, and do not have a threshold
number of purchasers.

    Apart from having the best prices in the market, Cobone.com's new Electronics Store
offers a boost to consumer confidence by selling only trusted brands, covering all
products with a warranty, and guaranteeing delivery in the UAE within three to seven days.

    Cobone.com's electronics segment has historically been a very strong performer, with
over 500,000 customers subscribed to deal updates in the segment. The company was first in
selling the Blackberry 9900 in September 2011, the iPhone 4s in October 2011 and the new
iPad in March 2012. Cobone.com research indicates that most electronics transactions are
conducted using credit cards.

    "We're now looking to build upon the Cobone brand by offering suppliers a dedicated
destination to sell their inventory of electronics and gadgets. Our vision is to become
one of the region's leading electronics suppliers by bringing consumers the best products
available for the best prices in the market, with excellent service and warranty cover.
This falls in line with Cobone's overall vision of becoming the leading discounted
eCommerce website in the MENA region and it is a very exciting step forward towards that
goal," said Mr. Paul Kenny, CEO and Founder, Cobone.com.

    About Cobone.com:

    Launched in August 2010, Cobone.com is one of the fastest growing web sites in the
region, currently with over 1,500,000 members and over $53 million dollars in savings (as
of June 2012). Cobone.com gives its customers the chance to experience their city's best
offers on spas, restaurants and outdoor experiences with discounts from 50 per cent to 90
per cent. A new deal is featured every day and customers are encouraged to invite their
friends and family to take part in the deal, earning extra credit in the process.
Cobone.com has evolved into a value ecommerce platform; customers can now also enjoy the
latest electronics, fashion and household products on the site. Shopping on Cobone.com is
safe and easy, and offers members all forms of payment options including credit cards,
cash on delivery, Paypal, CashU, and OneCard.

    http://pazmarketing.com/uploads/cobone/logo_rgb.jpg

Source: Cobone.com

Joe Akkawi. joe@pazmarketing.com +971504515216

Halon Security takes lead in anti-spam software on VMware(TM) Solution Exchange

GOTHENBURG, June 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    With the launch of the VMware(TM) Solution Exchange, thousands of VMware(TM) customers
around the world can collaborate and discuss VMware Ready(TM) certified solutions listed
in the VMware(TM) Solution Exchange. All solutions listed on the VMware(TM) Solution
Exchange are certified by VMware(TM) to work perfectly on the VMware(TM) virtualization
platform.

    With Halon Virtual Spam Prevention(TM)(VSP) the precious time of the IT department
staffs are saved from hunting and getting rid of spam, malware, trojans and viruses from
the users mailboxes. The Halon VSP analyzes every incoming and outgoing email in real
time, and by comparing and analyzing the email content and looking at the behavior of each
spammer and the suspected email, Halon VSP has an unprecedented record of catching and
keeping spam, malware, viruses and trojans from infecting users computers and potentially
destroying work and putting entire corporations at risk.

   
    - We've been working closely with VMware(TM) for many years and the Virtual
      Spam Prevention software has been VMware Ready(TM) approved for a long time. By being
      uniquely listed on the VMware(TM) Solution Exchange, we are reaching lots of new
      potential customers that are tired of spam, malware, viruses and trojans infecting
      users email every day, says Peter Falck, President and founder of Halon Security.

    Halon VSP includes a wide range of technologies to keep the corporate email safe. At
IP level, Halon VSP uses GlobalView(TM), a global well proven real time network to stop
zombie and bot net outbreaks anywhere in the world. The moment an attack is started, all
members of the GlobalView(TM) network is alerted and immediately blocks the attacking IP
addresses from even connecting to your Halon VSP. This has been proven to be very
effective, as GlobalView(TM) stops more than 98% of all IP-based spam attacks.

   
    - Building and maintaining a scalable, redundant and future proof email
      infrastructure has never been easier. For corporations already running a virtualized
      server environment the Halon VSP easily slots into the already present infrastructure
      with ease. Most users are up and running in 30-45 minutes and the Halon VSP takes care
      of business with little or no management, says Peter Falck, President and founder of
      Halon Security.

   
    For more information, please contact:
    Peter Falck
    President
    Halon Security
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Ruma, Grameen Foundation and Qualcomm Launch Mobile Survey Tools that Provide Additional Income to Underserved Indonesians

-- Market Intelligence Surveys Help Businesses Meet the Needs of the Poor --

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruma, Grameen Foundation and Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), through its Wireless Reach(TM) initiative, today announced the launch of Market Intelligence tools and applications. The mobile survey tools enable businesses to better understand the needs and interests of low-income consumers, while providing additional revenue for some of the world's poorest people. These products are part of the Application Laboratory (AppLab) project that partners announced in 2010.

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Companies can use the Market Intelligence technology to survey Ruma's network of more than 15,000 microentrepreneurs, including low-income consumers and retailers - a traditionally challenging demographic to reach and study. By taking part in the mobile surveys, the microentrepreneurs have the opportunity to generate additional income by being respondents and conducting surveys of their customers. Ruma's entrepreneurs, in addition to being respondents, also can survey the more than 1.5 million unique customers in their network to test new products or marketing strategies.

"Providing a way for businesses to reach and better understand those at the bottom of the pyramid supports Ruma's mission to increase the dignity, income and access of low-income communities through technology," said Aldi Haryopratomo, CEO and co-founder of Ruma. "Mobile surveys allow Ruma to provide clients with credible, high quality data. Businesses in Indonesia, particularly fast moving consumer goods companies, have found the information generated from the mobile surveys to be extremely helpful."

Ruma currently offers three Market Intelligence products: the Remote Analysis service, the Field Research service and the Retail Marketing Experiment, as well as field surveys that replace traditional pen-and-paper surveys with a mobile application solution running on the Android platform. The Remote Analysis service allows businesses to gather high-level market insights within two to four weeks; the Field Research service offers clients the opportunity to gather more in-depth information on target populations; and the Retail Marketing Experiment service enables businesses to test their products and marketing strategies. These products have already generated interest from well-known global brands, such as Dannon.

"These Market Intelligence tools combine the power of mobile technology with the people working closest with the poor on a daily basis. This potent combination will enable us to understand the needs and desires of the poor and poorest in ways we never have before," said Jennifer Meehan, Grameen Foundation's SVP, Programs and Regions & CEO Asia Region.

"The AppLab mobile survey application is a powerful example of how wireless technology can stimulate economic growth and improve the livelihood of underserved communities," said Bill Bold, senior vice president of Government Affairs for Qualcomm. "Qualcomm is pleased to join Ruma and Grameen Foundation in this effort to explore the ways that mobile technology and applications can enable tools, access and services that economically benefit Indonesians."

For the past five years, Ruma has been working with Grameen Foundation and Qualcomm on the AppLab project, which enables poor entrepreneurs, mostly women, in Indonesia to provide a range of mobile phone-based services to people in their communities. The AppLab suite of applications also includes "Jual Pulsa," which allows microentrepreneurs to sell airtime credit and "Kerja Lokal," a subscription service that connects the underserved to informal sector job opportunities.

About Ruma

Ruma is a social enterprise that empowers the poor using mobile phone technology. Ruma has recruited and trained over 15,000 low-income entrepreneurs in Indonesia, of which 82 percent are women, to sell prepaid airtime, electricity and other value added services. After winning numerous awards, such as Harvard's Social Enterprise Competition, Ruma has managed to obtain investment from top Silicon Valley firms like Omidyar Network, the founder of eBay's fund and Unitus Impact.

About Grameen Foundation

Grameen Foundation, a global nonprofit organization, helps the world's poorest people - especially women - lift themselves out of poverty by providing appropriate financial services, life-changing information and unique business opportunities. Founded in 1997, Grameen Foundation has offices in Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; Colombia; Ghana; Hong Kong; Indonesia; Kenya; the Philippines; and Uganda. Microfinance pioneer Dr. Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank and winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, is a founding member of its Board of Directors, and now serves as director emeritus. For more information, please visit grameenfoundation.org.

About Qualcomm and its Wireless Reach Initiative

Qualcomm believes access to 3G and next-generation mobile technologies can improve people's lives. Qualcomm's Wireless Reach initiative is a strategic program that brings wireless technology to underserved communities globally. By working with partners, Wireless Reach invests in projects that foster entrepreneurship, aid in public safety, enhance the delivery of health care, enrich teaching and learning and improve environmental sustainability. For more information please visit http://www.qualcomm.com/wirelessreach.

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Wireless Reach is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Adrian Fu, Public Relations for SEA
Phone: + 852-9755-1610
Email: afu@qualcomm.com

Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com

Grameen Foundation Contact:
Liselle Yorke
Phone: 1-202-628-3560, ext. 128
Email: lyorke@grameenfoundation.org

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Nintendo Reveals New Nintendo 3DS Game Details At E3 Expo

Hand-Held System Continues to Offer New Experiences to Users as Original Releases in Key Franchises and Online-Enabled Offerings Highlight Key 2012 Content

LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Momentum for the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system continues to build. Tonight, during a special Nintendo All-Access 3DS Software Showcase @ E3 2012 event at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Nintendo shared new information about upcoming Nintendo 3DS games that will launch in 2012, as well as downloadable content in the Nintendo eShop.

"Millions upon millions of people already know that the best portable gaming content is found on Nintendo systems," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Games from Nintendo and our third-party partners, plus the growing selection of downloadable titles in the Nintendo eShop, will help even more people discover the unique variety of entertainment available only on Nintendo 3DS in 2012 and beyond."

Game information revealed at the event includes:

    --  New Super Mario Bros. 2: This new side-scrolling installment in the
        fan-favorite Super Mario Bros. franchise launches Aug. 19 as the
        Mushroom Kingdom bursts with more coins and gold than ever before.
        Players can transform into Gold Mario and Raccoon Mario, and challenge
        friends to beat their high scores in the new Coin Rush mode. Also, for
        the first time in a hand-held Mario title, players can enjoy a
        cooperative two-player mode for the entire game via a local wireless
        connection.
    --  Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate (KONAMI): The classic
        action adventure franchise arrives on Nintendo 3DS this fall. Combining
        3D graphics with timeless 2D game play, the game marks the return of
        fan-favorite character Alucard, the son of Dracula himself.
    --  Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon: This action-filled game starring Luigi
        launches for Nintendo 3DS this holiday season. Players can expect more
        haunted mansions to explore and new ways for Luigi to take on a wild
        assortment of ghosts in this new adventure. In addition to using the
        strobe function of his flashlight to stun ghosts, Luigi must solve
        puzzles and reveal hidden details in the environment to unlock new areas
        in the mansions.
    --  Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion (Disney Interactive): This new
        game combines classic Disney characters with rich, imaginative
        environments that players can experience in 3D for the first time. The
        game itself is inspired by the classic Castle of Illusion game and
        features new ways for Mickey Mouse to interact with the game world using
        paint and paint thinner.
    --  Paper Mario: Sticker Star: Launching this holiday season, this classic
        action role-playing franchise gets a fresh 3D look in its hand-held
        debut as Mario uses stickers found in the game to win battles and solve
        puzzles.
    --  Scribblenauts Unlimited (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment): In
        this new game, players help Maxwell, the game's hero, explore an unbound
        world and solve robust puzzles and challenges. The game continues the
        series' tradition of allowing players to create nearly any object they
        can think of.
    --  Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] (Square Enix, Inc.): Celebrating
        the franchise's 10th anniversary, the latest title from Disney
        Interactive and Square Enix launches July 31 with StreetPass features,
        AR Card compatibility and support for the Circle Pad Pro accessory. A
        demo version is coming soon to the Nintendo eShop.
Additional third-party games on the way for Nintendo 3DS this year include Transformers Prime fromActivision, Rabbids Rumble fromUbisoft, LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes fromWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Heroes of Ruin from Square Enix, Inc.

To get fans excited for these games, Nintendo announced the immediate availability of new content in the Nintendo eShop, including trailers for Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Paper Mario: Sticker Star, plus a playable demo version of LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Nintendo 3DS owners with broadband Internet access can visit the Nintendo eShop anytime to find games, demos, trailers and other content available for download.

Nintendo also launched an introductory episode of Threediots, its first original short-form comedy series, produced by Consolidated Baily, exclusively on its Nintendo Video service, which delivers free handpicked comedy, animation, Hollywood, gaming and music videos to Nintendo 3DS owners. More than 70 percent of Nintendo 3DS systems in the United States have connected to the Internet, and applications such as Swapnote and Nintendo Video have been downloaded more than 1 million times each domestically.

To view a recording of the full Nintendo All-Access 3DS Software Showcase @ E3 2012 event, please visit http://e3.nintendo.com.

Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii((TM)) home console, Nintendo 3DS((TM)) and Nintendo DS((TM)) family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System((TM)), Nintendo has sold more than 3.9 billion video games and more than 630 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi((TM)) and Nintendo DSi XL((TM)), as well as the Game Boy((TM)), Game Boy Advance, Super NES((TM)), Nintendo 64((TM)) and Nintendo GameCube((TM) )systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario((TM)), Donkey Kong((TM)), Metroid((TM)), Zelda((TM)) and Pokemon((TM)). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.

Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at http://press.nintendo.com, a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please contact Deanna Talamantez at 213-438-8742 or dtalamantez@golinharris.com. Users can receive instant Nintendo information by subscribing to the site's RSS feed.

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Verizon Wireless Expands its 4G LTE Network in Central Texas

DALLAS, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless customers in more cities of the Central Texas region can take advantage of Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, the nation's largest 4G LTE network.

With Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, customers can enjoy the best experience in wireless data usage when they stream video, share music and photos, download files, and surf the Web with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.  In the last five months, Verizon Wireless has expanded its 4G LTE network in Central Texas, with new coverage benefitting the following cities and towns:

    --  Rio Grande Valley
    --  Brownsville
    --  McAllen
    --  Marshall
    --  Longview
    --  Tyler
    --  Big Spring
    --  Paris
    --  Temple/Killeen
    --  New Braunfels
    --  Midland
    --  Waco
    --  San Angelo
"Since the beginning of this year, our network team has been working hard to extending the advanced 4G LTE network to more markets in the region," said region president Frank Antonacci.  "We are committed to bringing greater speed, convenience and connectivity to more residents, small businesses and local government in Central Texas."

4G LTE Devices and Plans

Verizon Wireless customers can purchase a wide variety of the most popular 4G LTE devices that will connect to the nation's fastest 4G network.  Details on available devices can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

4G LTE Coverage and Speed

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

When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast.  Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE.

For more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte.

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Audrey Lundy, Verizon Wireless, +1-972-444-5516, Audrey.Lundy@VerizonWireless.com

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

GSA Launches Effort to Transition Federal Government to Cloud Computing

New security program provides streamlined path for agencies moving to the cloud, achieves cost-savings, efficiency and innovation

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced an important benchmark that will pave the way for agencies across the federal government to accelerate adoption of cloud computing. Cloud computing saves the federal government money and provides flexible platforms that enable increased efficiency, agility, and innovation. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, known as FedRAMP, will standardize security assessments of cloud products and services across the government to avoid duplication and to deliver significant savings. Today, the program will begin accepting security certification applications from private sector companies that provide cloud solutions.

"GSA has a history of leading the government in IT innovation, going back to introducing the federal workforce to the Internet in the 1990s. These programs continue that tradition -- delivering low-cost solutions to federal agencies, streamlining operations and reducing redundancy," said GSA Acting Administrator Dan Tangherlini. "We will continue to push aggressively to provide government-wide solutions for the next generation of enterprise IT and workforce mobility."

GSA is leading the way in helping the federal government transition to cloud services, which will in turn help agencies meet the goals set by the Obama Administration on cloud computing and reducing the numbers of federal data centers.

GSA's Accomplishments on the Cloud So Far:

1. First to Move Email to the Cloud:
Last year, GSA was the first federal agency to move to a cloud based email system, which has saved $2 million in costs so far. In addition, email system operating costs are expected to see additional 50 percent in savings with an estimated $15 million in savings over five years.

2. Working to Standardize Security of Cloud Services:
FedRAMP is an initiative to standardize security assessments of cloud products and services. By addressing one of the key barriers to cloud adoption, this program will accelerate adoption by federal agencies. It will allow agencies to share authorizations, saving time and money otherwise spent on duplicative security reviews.

Starting today, FedRAMP will accept applications from cloud service providers, beginning the process to get a government-wide provisional security authorization. More information, including application forms, points of contact, and assessment organizations can be found at http://www.fedramp.gov. FedRAMP reflects extensive collaboration within government and with industry, including partners such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Office of Management and Budget.

3. Working on Blanket Purchase Agreements for the Federal Government:
Everything agencies need to move to the cloud is available right now through GSA. The products currently available from GSA include data storage, virtual machines, and web hosting. GSA is working to provide more cloud services to federal agencies, including email services.

SOURCE  U.S. General Services Administration

U.S. General Services Administration

Web Site: http://www.gsa.gov

Konami Digital Entertainment Set To Launch First Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME For Facebook Crowd!

Ready...Steady...BAM!

Yu-Gi-Oh! BAM Available June 6th Exclusively for Facebook!

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following months of development by the Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami) team and a successful open beta testing phase, Yu-Gi-Oh! BAM is ready for public release. An entirely new and exclusive Facebook.com game, Yu-Gi-Oh! BAM combines the most popular elements of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise with the social gaming platform.

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"The core elements of Yu-Gi-Oh!, including specialist cards, Dueling and strategy remain central to BAM, but are further enhanced by a social media channel that allows for an accessible and intense gaming experience," stated Takeshi Minagawa, executive producer, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "BAM is an addictive new way for the social networking and Facebook generation to experience the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME!  BAM is a great entry level introduction to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME and can be found at http://on.fb.me/LaQxkT."

One of the game's leading developers expressed his certainty in Yu-Gi-Oh! BAM's broad appeal stating: 'Yu-Gi-Oh! has been popular across the world for many years but we thought it was time to bring it to a new audience. We created Yu-Gi-Oh! BAM as an intuitive, fast-paced Facebook game that is accessible to everyone - existing fans, gamers and even those with no past experience of either!'

This exciting new game includes a compelling storyline, more than 300 specially-modified cards and the unique opportunity for players to Duel their friends. An intense and addictive burst of fun, players will have the chance to progress smoothly through challenging levels set against a number of intricately designed backdrops. BAM boasts useful tutorials that provide hints and tips while various Power-Ups and rewards can be used to further the player's progress in the game.

To ensure the player is always fully prepared for battle against both in-game opponents and friends, Yu-Gi-Oh! BAM boasts a number of Deck-building functions. A player can either create his own personalized Deck from the cards available or use the insta-deck function to automatically generate the best Deck for the Duel. With all these features Yu-Gi-Oh! BAM remains simple, engaging and accessible... just hit BAM and let the Duel commence!

Every Saturday morning, Duelists can watch the all-new Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL animated series as well as classic Yu-Gi-Oh! episodes on TheCW4Kids programming block, the leading Saturday morning kids broadcast network in the United States.  In Canada, Duelists can watch episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's every Friday and Saturday on YTV! Fans can also view their favorite Yu-Gi-Oh!episodes at http://www.CW4Kids.com.

About The Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG

The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME is the #1 trading card game in the world with over 25 billion cards sold. It is a game of strategy, where players create individual Decks of cards collected from Structure Decks and Booster Packs. Two players engage in a Duel while using cards that represent powerful monsters, magical Spells and surprising Traps. Duelists with well-constructed Decks, dominating monsters, solid strategy and good fortune are the victors in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG.  Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. is the exclusive licensee and rights holder to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG in North America and Latin America.

About KONAMI

KONAMI is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties and traditional trading card games. KONAMI's software titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers.  KONAMI is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 25 billion cards worldwide.  The latest information about KONAMI can be found on the Web at http://www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM.  Details of the products published by KONAMI can be found at http://www.konami.com.

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Zions Direct Announces Corporate Bond Auction Results through June 1, 2012

Auctions of Corporate Bonds for week ending June 1, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zions Direct, the online broker-dealer that allows its customers to purchase corporate bonds in its daily web-based auctions, announces its weekly auction results. In auctions closed from May 28, 2012 to June 1, 2012, investors purchasing corporate bonds in the auctions received average taxable yields 0.19 percentage points, or 19 basis points, higher than comparable bonds reported in FINRA's Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE).

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Zions Direct, in conjunction with BondDesk Group LLC, regularly publishes a Market Snapshot for investors to help understand the current bond market, summarizing current weighted-average yields of investment-grade municipal and corporate bonds. Findings are compared against similar securities auctioned at Zions Direct Auctions. Since February 2007, Zions Direct has auctioned over 1.1 billion dollars in more than 5,000 fixed-income auctions.

ZIONS DIRECT / BONDDESK® MARKET SNAPSHOT

Corporate Bonds' Average Yields Trade Data (source: FINRA's TRACE)

           2012 - 2013          2013    2014    2015    2017    2019    2022
           -----------          ----    ----    ----    ----    ----    ----
    Rating         <9mo       1 yr    2 yr    3 yr    5 yr    7 yr    10 yr
    ------         ----       ----    ----    ----    ----    ----    -----
    AAA                 0.57%   0.28%   0.48%   0.67%   2.68%   2.00%   2.00%
    ---                 ----    ----    ----    ----    ----    ----    ----
    AA                  0.35%   0.69%   1.14%   1.54%   2.24%   2.80%   3.22%
    ---                 ----    ----    ----    ----    ----    ----    ----
    A                   0.57%   0.82%   1.44%   2.52%   2.92%   3.45%   3.53%
    ---                 ----    ----    ----    ----    ----    ----    ----
    BBB                 1.53%   1.60%   2.68%   2.81%   3.28%   4.18%   4.15%
    ---                 ----    ----    ----    ----    ----    ----    ----

Corporate Bond Auction Comparison Data (auction data from auctions.zionsdirect.com)

    Issuer            Term Rating Auction Yield       TRACE           Difference
    ------            ---- ------ -------------       -----           ----------
                                                      Avg Yield       (basis points)
                                                      ---------       -------------
    Nabors Industries
     Inc              2 Month  BBB              1.00%           1.25%                -25
    ----------------- -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Campbell Soup Co  6 Month  A                0.94%           0.56%                 38
    ----------------  -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Con Edison Co of
     New York         8 Month  A                0.89%           0.56%                 33
    ----------------  -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Kraft Foods Inc   11 Month BBB              1.03%           1.72%                -70
    ---------------   -------- ---              ----            ----                 ---
    General Electric
     Capital Corp     2 Month  AA               0.94%           0.45%                 49
    ----------------  -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    John Deere
     Capital Corp     7 Month  A                0.99%           0.56%                 43
    -------------     -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Marriott
     International    8 Month  BBB              1.18%           1.25%                -07
    --------------    -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Royal Bank of
     Canada           14 Month AA               1.34%           0.65%                 69
    -------------     -------- ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Time Warner
     Entertainment    4 Month  BBB              0.89%           1.25%                -36
    --------------    -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    General Electric
     Capital Corp     6 Month  AA               0.99%           0.45%                 54
    ----------------  -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Target Corp       7 Month  A                0.93%           0.56%                 37
    -----------       -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Wachovia Corp
     (Wells Fargo)    11 Month A                0.99%           0.95%                 04
    --------------    -------- ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Natl Rural
     Utilities Co-op  3 Month  A                0.98%           0.56%                 42
    ----------------  -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Kellogg Co        6 Month  BBB              1.09%           1.25%                -16
    ----------        -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Bank of Nova
     Scotia           8 Month  AA               1.06%           0.45%                 61
    ------------      -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Wal-Mart Stores
     Inc              11 Month AA               0.95%           0.65%                 30
    ---------------   -------- ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Average
     Difference                                                                       19
    -----------                                                                      ---
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CONTACT: Russell Fisher, Vice President, +1-801-844-7826, or Alison Andersen, Communications Officer, +1-801-844-7710

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

Groundbreaking New Fluke Networks Tester Troubleshoots the Most Common End-User Network Issues in About a Minute

OneTouch AT Network Assistant optimized for network technicians to help close trouble tickets faster; tests wired and wireless networks from the client to the cloud

EVERETT, Wash., June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluke Networks today announced the OneTouch(TM) AT Network Assistant, a new tool for network technicians that automates troubleshooting of the most common end-user issues in about a minute,[1] greatly reducing the time it takes to close network trouble tickets and ensure end-user satisfaction.

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Traditionally, network technicians spend more than an hour using a variety of tools such as protocol analyzers, PC utilities, and cable and network testers to solve network connectivity and performance issues, which provide limited, non-consolidated information.  The OneTouch AT tester combines that functionality into a customizable, handheld tool with a one-button auto test feature that offers users the fastest[2] way to troubleshoot end-user issues that generally take up 25 percent of a network technician's workday to resolve.[3](  )

"As a small team that's always on the go, we can't possibly have everything always at hand for network troubleshooting," said Tony Peffley, systems and network administrator for Elkhart County in Indiana. "At least, that's what I thought until I tried the OneTouch AT.  All I can say is 'wow' - it really covers everything from basic cable testing to overall network performance on wired, wireless and fiber.  So no matter what we face we're ready."

According to Fluke Networks' vice president of the enterprise network analysis business, Gary Ger, that is exactly the kind of response the Fluke Networks' innovation team had in mind when designing the OneTouch AT tester. "Connectivity and performance problems can hide in a variety of places throughout the network, and today's frontline technician cannot be an expert in them all. When a trouble ticket is submitted, most organizations deploy a technician to fix the problem, but many do not have standardized testing processes, and today's tools can be complex and time consuming," Ger said.  "The automated OneTouch AT was specifically designed to address these challenges, saving an organization, on average, approximately one man-week of troubleshooting each month.[4]"

The key features of the OneTouch AT include:

    --  One button auto test for faster problem identification
    --  Ability to test 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, gigabit Ethernet copper and fiber
    --  In-line copper and fiber packet capture
    --  Cable wire mapping, Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE), and link testing
    --  Remote access for enhanced collaboration with colleagues to speed
        problem resolution
    --  Network and service performance analysis
    --  Standardized, automated test scripts to ensure even the most novice user
        can troubleshoot problems
    --  New form factor with smartphone touchscreen and enhanced ruggedness for
        durability in the field
The OneTouch AT Network Assistant will be available June 27. For more information, please visit Fluke Networks.

About Fluke Networks

Fluke Networks is the world-leading provider of network test and monitoring solutions to speed the deployment and improve the performance of networks and applications. Leading enterprises and service providers trust Fluke Networks' products and expertise to help solve today's toughest issues and emerging challenges in WLAN security, mobility, unified communications and datacenters. Based in Everett, Wash., the company distributes products in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit http://www.FlukeNetworks.com or call +1 (425) 446-4519.

1. According to internal Fluke Networks customer research comparing standard testing tools and best practice protocols.

2. Fastest root cause analysis of network and application problems claim based on current industry practices and tools, which do not allow troubleshooting both at the desk and in the field for both wired and wireless networks.

3. According to internal Fluke Networks research of network professionals.

4. According to internal Fluke Networks research of network professionals.

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Fluke Networks

CONTACT: Kerry Desberg, Fluke Networks, +1-425-231-9529, Kerry.desberg@flukenetworks.com, or Justin Hall, VOXUS PR for Fluke Networks, +1-253-444-5442, jhall@voxuspr.com

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

ROHM Introduces Guidepost Cell - a New Indoor High-Accuracy Location Detection Infrastructure Powered by Energy-Harvesting DSC (Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells)

Guidepost Cell provides a high accuracy detection resolution of 1-3m (3-10') using energy-efficient IEEE 802.11-compliant wireless beacon transmission and requires no external power by utilizing energy-harvesting DSC technology that resolves installation and maintenance problems normally associated with wireless beacon terminals

SAN DIEGO, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --ROHM, in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University and Information Services International - Dentsu, Ltd. (ISID), recently announced Guidepost Cell (TM), a unique indoor location detection infrastructure that supplies highly precise positional data to smartphones and other mobile devices to determine a user's location inside buildings, underground malls and other interior areas using low-power 802.11-compliant wireless beacon protocol.

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Demand-Driven Technology

A variety of mobile devices that utilize Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and other outdoor location detection services have been produced in recent years. However, GPS operation is often spotty or non-existent indoors, driving the demand for better performance. As a result, several new positioning methods are currently being researched, including broadcasting GPS signals indoors or diverting radio waves transmitted from wireless LAN base stations.

In response to this burgeoning market need, ROHM, Ritsumeikan University and ISID co-developed Guidepost Cell technology, which utilizes advanced location detection and energy harvesting methods to enable an expected positional accuracy within 1 meter (3'), while requiring no external power source for operation.

Key Guidepost CellAdvantages

    --  High-accuracy location detection - Configuring its Wi-Fi infrastructure
        for indoor location detection instead of communication using low-power
        beacon transmission enables Guidepost Cell to provide high-accuracy
        location detection with minimal power consumption
    --  Low operating costs - Guidepost Cell utilizes ROHM's dye-sensitized
        solar cell (DSC) technology that efficiently harvests energy from indoor
        lights, eliminating the need for an external power supply while reducing
        installation and electricity costs
    --  Application compatibility - Standard 802.11 wireless transmission
        protocol ensures compatibility with smartphones and other portable
        devices
Dye-sensitized Solar Cell (DSC)

Key Features

    --  Designed to generate electricity efficiently under indoor lighting.
        Industry-leading power generation: 48uW/cm2 under 1000 lux
    --  Available in various shapes, sizes, and colors to fit a number of
        applications. (In contrast to its competitors, ROHM is focusing on R&D
        of compact high-efficiency DSCs.)
Applications

Indoor power sources for low-power electronic devices such as wall clocks and calculators as well as next-generation systems such as indoor sensor networks.

ROHM Semiconductor

Vijendra Kuroodi

Principal Systems Architect

785 N. Mary Ave. # 120

Sunnyvale, CA. 94085

Email: vkuroodi@rohmsemiconductor.com

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Society for Information Display Names Winners Of Second Annual Best in Show Awards At Display Week 2012

Dimenco, Fraunhofer IPMS-COMEDD, LG Display, Ocular and Samsung all Recognized for Showcasing Standout Products and Technologies at 49th Annual SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition

CAMPBELL, Calif., June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID), the leading global organization dedicated to the advancement of electronic display products and technology, today announced the winners of the second annual Display Week Best in Show Awards.  These awards highlight the most significant new products and technologies showcased on the exhibit floor during this week's 49th annual SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, currently underway at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.  The Best in Show Awards are being presented today during the annual SID awards luncheon at Display Week, where the winners of the venerable Display Industry Awards are also being honored.

Open to all 2012 Display Week exhibitors, this year's Best in Show winners are:

    --  Dimenco's unique eye-tracking, auto-adjusting stereo 3D display and
        large-area, multiple-view 4Kx2K display (Booth #848)
    --  Fraunhofer IPMS-COMEDD's AMOLED microdisplay with integrated
        photosensor, which could be applied for next-generation eye-tracking
        devices (Booth #1371)
    --  LG Display's 55-inch AMOLED TV with white OLEDs and oxide backplane in a
        thin form factor (Booth #143)
    --  Ocular LCD Inc.'s 17.0-inch Crystal Touch: TRUE Multi-Touch projected
        capacitive touch panel that supports 16 simultaneous touch points (Booth
        #855)
    --  Samsung's 55-inch AMOLED TV with RGB OLEDs and LTPS backplane, and the
        Smart DualView® feature (Booth #163)
Selected by an independent panel of display experts, the Best in Show winners are chosen for the significance of their development and/or product and for their ability to generate excitement within not only the display industry, but also among the general public and global media and analyst communities. This year's five winners were selected from more than 180 exhibits that were demonstrating the innovations that continue to drive the display industry.

According to Robert L. Melcher, chair of the Best In Show awards, "The importance of recognizing the best and latest innovations in our ever-evolving space cannot be overstated.  The technologies that debut at Display Week year after year have gone on to revolutionize the consumer electronics industry countless times over.  We believe that the range of innovation exhibited this year represents another key chapter in that evolution.  On behalf of SID, I would like to congratulate this year's Best in Show winners."

SID's Best in Show Award qualifications include prototypes and manufacturing processes, as well as products, but are only awarded to Display Week exhibitors.  The criteria used by the committee members to evaluate the exhibit material included: timeliness and significance to the display industry among the products, prototypes, processes and technologies exhibited; and creative use of audio, visual or other effects presented; or new materials highlighted.

About Display Week 
The 49th SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, dubbed Display Week 2012, takes place this week and runs through June 8, 2012, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.  Display Week is the premier international gathering of scientists, engineers, manufacturers and users in the field of electronic-information displays.  For more information on Display Week 2012, visit http://www.displayweek.org or follow us on Twitter at @DisplayWeek.  Share Display Week-related tweets using the hash tag #SID2012.

About SID 
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Society for Information Display (SID) is the only professional organization focused on the display industry.  In fact, by exclusively focusing on the advancement of electronic-display technology, SID provides a unique platform for industry collaboration, communication and training in all related technologies while showcasing the industry's best new products.  With more than 6,000 members worldwide, the organization's members are professionals in the technical and business disciplines that relate to display research, design, manufacturing, applications, marketing and sales.  To promote industry and academic technology development, while also educating consumers on the importance of displays, SID hosts more than ten conferences a year, including Display Week, which brings industry and academia all under one roof to showcase technology that will shape the future.  SID's global headquarters are located at 1475 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 114, Campbell, Calif. 95008.  For more information, visit http://www.sid.org.

SOURCE  SID

SID

CONTACT: Marie Labrie or Joseph Beare, MCA, +1-650-968-8900, DisplayWeekPR@mcapr.com

Web Site: http://www.sid.org

New Remote Data Logger Assistant

Configure and retrieve data from USB-500 Series loggers without a PC

NORTON, Mass., June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Measurement Computing Corporation, the value leader in data acquisition today announced the release of its USB-525 remote data logger assistant.

The ultra-portable USB-525 allows the user to conveniently program compatible USB-500 Series loggers and view the data on a high-resolution screen. Compatible USB-500 Series stand-alone data loggers provide the ability to measure temperature, humidity, and dew point and are priced from only $49.

With the USB-525, logger setup and data display can be done on-site without the need of a computer. USB-500 Series data loggers connect directly to the USB-525, and are then programmed with the touch-screen display. Users can configure the logger, download data, view data, and export data for use in a spreadsheet application. Powered by a rechargeable battery, the USB-525 reduces interruptions in data collection and decreases travel by users between test sites.

Logged data can also be transferred to a computer over the included micro-USB cable for display using the USB-500 Data Logger software. The USB-525 supports compatible USB-501 and USB-502 Series loggers.

About Measurement Computing

Measurement Computing is the market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of value-priced data acquisition hardware, and test and measurement software solutions for both programmers and non-programmers. More information about Measurement Computing is available on the Web at http://www.mccdaq.com.

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Contact: Dan Mandill
Marketing Specialist
+1 508-946-5100 x219
dan.mandill@mccdaq.com

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Francisco Partners to Acquire Plex Systems, Inc.

Leading Cloud ERP Software Provider Helps Manufacturers Shift to the Cloud to Streamline and Modernize Operations

SAN FRANCISCO and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Francisco Partners, a leading technology-focused private equity firm, today announced the pending acquisition of Plex Systems from a group of shareholders, including Apax Partners. Based in Auburn Hills, Mich., Plex Systems is a leading provider of cloud ERP software for manufacturers.

Plex Systems' flagship product, Plex Online, is a "shop floor to top floor" solution providing deep functionality for virtually every department within quality-driven manufacturers.  The company has a broad customer base across the automotive, aerospace and defense, food and beverage and electronics industries, where manufacturers are turning to the cloud to streamline and modernize their global operations.

Francisco Partners identified Plex Systems as an early mover in the cloud ERP market with significant recurring revenue and strong growth opportunities.

"We believe that Plex Systems has the potential to lead the transition to cloud ERP for manufacturers, and that this will be as transformative as the adoption of cloud solutions has been to sales, marketing, and human capital management," said Petri Oksanen, a principal at Francisco Partners.

"We are thrilled that Francisco Partners shares our vision and sees the huge opportunity before us," said Mark Symonds, CEO of Plex Systems. "We have entered an era where cloud computing is impacting virtually all business operations, and Plex Systems is among the leaders of this new model for technology development and delivery.  Francisco Partners is the ideal partner to enable Plex Systems to help more manufacturers compete and win in the global market."

Francisco Partners was advised by Pacific Crest Securities, and Plex Systems was advised by Lazard. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Francisco Partners
Francisco Partners is a global private equity firm that specializes in investments in technology companies. Since its launch over a decade ago, FP has raised approximately $7 billion and invested in more than 100 technology companies, making it one of the most active investors in the industry. The firm invests in transaction values ranging from $50 million to over $2 billion, where the firm's deep sub-sector knowledge and operational expertise can help a company realize its full potential.

For further information, please visit: http://www.franciscopartners.com.

About Plex Systems, Inc.
Plex Systems, Inc. is the developer of Plex Online, a Cloud ERP solution for the manufacturing enterprise. Plex Online offers industry-leading features for virtually every department within a manufacturer, including Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Quality Management System (QMS) for the shop floor, Supply Chain Management (SCM) for procurement, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for finance and management, and Business Intelligence (BI) for executive management. Plex Online's comprehensive functional coverage delivers a "shop floor to top floor" view of a manufacturer's operations, enabling management to run its business at maximum efficiency. Founded in 1995, Plex Systems is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., with customers around the globe.

For further information, please visit: http://www.plex.com.

SOURCE  Plex Systems, Inc.

Plex Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Katy Teer, Plex Systems, +1-248-393-4101, pr@plex.com, or Katie Wood Znameroski, Zeno Group for Francisco Partners, +1-650-801-7952, press@franciscopartners.com

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

Apax Funds to Sell Plex Systems, Inc. to Francisco Partners

NEW YORK and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Funds advised by Apax Partners today announced a definitive agreement to sell Plex Systems, Inc. a pioneer in cloud-based ERP software for manufacturers, to Francisco Partners. 

Apax acquired a majority stake in Plex Systems in 2006 and supported the company's growth into the leading provider of Cloud ERP solutions for global manufacturers.  Plex Systems' revenues have tripled since the company changed to a subscription-based business model in 2007, and its employee count has also grown by more than three times during Apax's ownership.  From 2007-2011, the company's revenues increased by a 25 percent compound annual growth rate.

"Apax has been a great partner to Plex Systems," said Mark Symonds, President and CEO.  "They provided important strategic guidance as we transitioned to a subscription-based business model in 2007, and committed additional equity at a key point to accelerate Plex Systems' growth.  We will miss our collaboration with Apax even as we embark upon a new phase of our growth with Francisco Partners." 

Jason Wright, Partner in the Apax Tech & Telecom team, commented: "We are proud of our partnership with Mark Symonds and the entire Plex Systems team and the successes we've achieved together since 2006.  The company has been unwavering in pursuit of its mission to enable manufacturers to dramatically improve their operations and lower their costs, and continues to demonstrate extraordinary growth as a true market leader in cloud ERP."

Mr. Wright continued: "We also are pleased that the exit from our investment in Plex Systems contributes to Apax's track record of success in the software industry.  Realized software investments since 2000 have achieved a weighted average return of 4.6x for Apax Funds."

The Apax Tech & Telecom team has extensive experience in the software and IT space through previous investments including Epicor Software Corporation/Activant Solutions, Sophos, The TriZetto Group, RealPage, IntraLinks, Princeton Softech, Planview and Autonomy.  In total, Apax Funds have invested over $1.7 billion of equity in the enterprise software sector.

Lazard served as a financial advisor to Plex Systems and Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom provided legal counsel to Apax in the transaction.

About Plex Systems Inc.
Plex Systems, Inc. is the developer of Plex Online, a cloud ERP solution for the manufacturing enterprise. Plex Online offers industry-leading features for virtually every department within a manufacturer, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) for the shop floor, Supply Chain Management (SCM) for procurement, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for finance and management, and Business Intelligence (BI) for executive management. Plex Online's comprehensive functional coverage delivers a "shop floor to top floor" view of a manufacturer's operations, enabling management to run its business at maximum efficiency. Founded in 1995, Plex Systems is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with customers around the globe. Plex Systems and Plex Online are trademarks of Plex Systems, Inc.  More information is available at http://www.plex.com.  Follow Plex Systems at twitter.com/plexsystems.

About Apax Partners
Apax Partners is one of the world's leading private equity investment groups.  It operates across the United States, Europe and Asia and has more than 30 years of investing experience.  Funds under the advice of Apax Partners total over $40 billion around the world.  These Funds provide long-term equity financing to build and strengthen world-class companies.  Apax Partners Funds invest in companies across its global sectors of Tech & Telecom, Retail & Consumer, Media, Healthcare and Financial & Business Services. 

For further information, please contact:

Apax Partners
Ben Harding/Georgiana Brunner
Tel: +44 (0)20 7872 6401/6429
Email: ben.harding@apax.com

US Enquiries

Kekst and Company
Todd Fogarty
Tel: +1 212 521 4854
Email: todd-fogarty@kekst.com

SOURCE  Apax Partners

Apax Partners

Red Mango® Introduces New "Honey Badger" Frozen Yogurt Flavor Using Only Social Media

DALLAS, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Mango, rated America's #1 Zagat-rated frozen yogurt and smoothies chain in the 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey, has introduced its newest frozen yogurt flavor called "Honey Badger." And the only way the company is promoting it to consumers outside of its stores is through social media.

The first-ever social-only flavor launch from Red Mango follows the similarly named feisty animal that won millions of viewers in a YouTube sensation. And much like the iconic Honey Badger that stops at nothing in the wild, the frozen yogurt flavor is already showing its championship status on the store menu in the hearts, minds and online posts of fans of Red Mango.

Made with the company's all-natural nonfat frozen yogurt and pure honey, the Red Mango Honey Badger frozen yogurt offers a sweet and creamy satisfying flavor that both kids and adults will enjoy.

"We wanted to show the true power and influence of our social media audience by speaking directly to them with our brand new flavor, and letting them decide where to take the message," said Dan Kim, founder and chief concept officer of Red Mango, Inc. "The reaction has been huge and, once again, it shows the reach that consumers have to share the love."

To keep the campaign true to its social media roots, Kim announced the Honey Badger flavor on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram, limiting the only thing in stores to the flavor label. With the irreverent message "Try it...or not. We don't care." the new flavor is winning appetites in an online dialogue that has crowds of people talking:

@EmmmmmyVav: Brb dying of laughter. @mariahison_FIYA@carolinehmartin@DanKimRedMangopic.twitter.com/xiaB08lB

@JSVasa77: Honey Badger came early to @RedMangoSFSD. Eww... Look at it eat that snake!@DanKimRedMango@RedMango#wedontcare http://pic.twitter.com/LNSEi2L5

@fleurdelyss: Saw this yesterday and could not stop laughing.

@bri8blue: #honeybadger and dark chocolate yummy! @DanKimRedMango @RedMango pic.twitter.com/iWwsLN9c

@enavoy: Like x5372928027363291

@jasieeubanks: what does it taste like?

@MikaelShort: They have They have a new Honey Badger flavor.. With peanut butter... YUM. (@ Red Mango) 4sq.com/KYIlAt

@KendellSimms: @NatalieL33 @bethamig Red Mango in Legacy has a flavor called Honey Badger today!!! #thoughtyoushouldknow #hilarious

@xoxoMegan96: Definitely wanting to try the Honey Badger frozen yogurt at Red Mango!! #honeybadgerdontcare

About Red Mango:

Red Mango, one of the fastest growing retailers of all-natural nonfat frozen yogurt and fresh fruit smoothies, opened its first U.S. store in July 2007 in Los Angeles, and has since celebrated more than 170 store openings in North America. Red Mango was named the number one smoothie and frozen yogurt chain in America in Zagat's 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey. Other awards have included the prestigious Nation's Restaurant News' "Hot Concepts!" award and the industry-recognized SupplySide's "Scientific Excellence Award," as well as best frozen yogurt honors in Dallas, Seattle, Las Vegas, Chicago, Utah and New York by highly-regarded independent publications. Headquartered in Dallas, Red Mango serves uniquely delicious frozen yogurt that is all-natural, nonfat and lowfat, gluten-free and fortified with beneficial live and active probiotic cultures like GanedenBC30®( )(Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), which helps support the immune and digestive systems when consumed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Red Mango is the first frozen yogurt retailer to earn the National Yogurt Association's Live and Active Cultures seal for meeting the required criteria for healthy frozen yogurt. Red Mango recently expanded its menu to include satisfying meal options such as its all-natural fruit and yogurt parfaits and fresh fruit smoothies.

More information about Red Mango is available at http://www.redmangousa.com. Visit Red Mango on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/redmango or http://www.facebook.com/dankimredmango, or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/redmango or http://www.twitter.com/dankimredmango. For franchising information, please visit http://www.redmangofranchising.com or call 214-871-6865.

SOURCE  Red Mango

Red Mango

CONTACT: Monica Feid of BizCom Associates, +1-972-490-8053, monicafeid@bizcompr.com, for Red Mango

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ConsultantLive Announces Winners of Gold in Medical Diagnostic Game

NORWALK, Conn., June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Medica US today announced the winners of the first "Diagnostic Champions' Challenge" (http://goforthegold.consultantlive.com) - an online game designed to test the knowledge and medical diagnostic skills of physicians and other healthcare professionals. Connie Le, MD of Virginia and Elizabeth Munnie, RPA-C of New York have each won an ounce of gold bullion by placing first in the final round of the five-week challenge hosted on ConsultantLive.

During the five-week interactive challenge, players were given sets of multiple choice diagnostic dilemmas to solve - culminating with the top physician and non-physician players from the first four weeks competing in the final round. Clinical topics ranged from diagnosing minor bumps and bruises, to sexually transmitted infections and dermatologic conditions.

"The Diagnostic Champions' Challenge tournament was a great success," said Brian Field, EVP/Managing Director, UBM Medica US. "This game puts our relevant, clinical content in an educational and engaging package for our various healthcare audiences.  We will continue to extend this tournament across our products - with the next challenge on CancerNetwork."

"Thank you so much for your highly educational and challenging cases," said Dr. Le, who earned a perfect score in the championship round against her fellow MDs. "I am very honored to be the recipient of this award."

Through a variety of clinical solutions and educational tools, ConsultantLive offers primary care practitioners practical solutions to every-day clinical dilemmas. In addition to updates on the latest research, evidence and guidelines, ConsultantLive also includes popular features such as DermClinic, PhotoClinic, and many more compelling resources.

For more information about the "Diagnostic Champions' Challenge": http://goforthegold.consultantlive.com.

For more information about ConsultantLive: http://consultantlive.com.

About UBM Medica US
Addressing today's healthcare information needs, UBM Medica US, delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach--online, in print, and via custom programs. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica US provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers, payers, and patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, websites, online communities, drug databases, digital events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica US also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Websites include CancerNetwork.com, ConsultantLive.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, MusculoskeletalNetwork.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com, PsychiatricTimes.com and SearchMedica.com. UBM Medica US is part of UBM Connect - which provides marketing services across a number of communities, the largest of which are healthcare, medical device design and advanced manufacturing. UBM Connect is a UBM plc company.  For more information, visit http://www.UBMMedicaUS.com.

Media contact:
Amy Erdman
VP, Marketing
203-523-7041
amy.erdman@ubm.com

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