C&D Technologies, Inc. to Be Acquired by an Affiliate of Angelo, Gordon & Co.
BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- C&D Technologies, Inc. (OTC: CHHP) today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which C&D will be acquired by an affiliate of Angelo, Gordon & Co. in an all-cash transaction for $9.75 per share. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this calendar year. The transaction is not subject to a financing condition.
Terms of the Agreement
Under the terms of the merger agreement, each outstanding share of C&D common stock not owned by Angelo, Gordon & Co. or its affiliates will be converted into the right to receive $9.75 in cash, subject to the terms and conditions of the merger agreement.
Shareholders affiliated with Angelo, Gordon & Co. who hold approximately 65% of the outstanding shares of C&D's common stock have executed a written consent to approve the transaction, thereby providing the required stockholder approval for this transaction. As a result, no further action by other stockholders of C&D is required to approve the transaction, but consummation of the transaction remains subject to certain closing conditions as set forth in the merger agreement.
The merger agreement was unanimously recommended by a special committee of the C&D Board of Directors and was then approved by C&D's full Board of Directors.
Advisors
Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP serves as legal counsel and Perella Weinberg Partners LP acts as financial advisor to the special committee of the Board of Directors of C&D. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP serves as legal counsel to C&D. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP serves as legal counsel and Houlihan Lokey serves as financial advisor to Angelo, Gordon & Co.
About C& D Technologies, Inc.
C&D is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of electrical power storage systems for the standby power storage market. C&D primarily manufactures and markets integrated reserve power systems and components for the standby power market, which include telecommunications, uninterruptible power supply cable services and utilities and renewable energies. Integrated reserve power systems monitor and regulate electric power flow and provide backup power in the event of a primary power loss or interruption. C&D also produces the individual components of these systems including reserve batteries, power rectifiers, system monitors, power boards and chargers. Major applications of these products include wireless and wireline telephone infrastructure, cable television signal powering, corporate data center powering, computer network backup for use during power outages and renewable energy integration. C&D markets its products through independent manufacturer's representatives, national and global distributors, specialty resellers and its own sales personnel to end users and original equipment manufacturers.
Additional Information and Where to Find It:
In connection with the proposed merger transaction, C&D will prepare an information statement for the stockholders of C&D to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and will mail the information statement to its stockholders and file other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC as well. C&D and Angelo, Gordon & Co. also intend to file a transaction statement on Schedule 13E-3 with the SEC relating to the merger. C&D urges investors and stockholders to read the information statement when it becomes available, as well as other documents filed with the SEC with respect to the transaction, because they will contain important information. Investors and security holders will be able to receive the information statement and other documents free of charge at the SEC's web site, http://www.sec.gov, or from C&D at 1400 Union Meeting Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
Forward Looking Statements:
Information provided and statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements only speak as of the date of this press release, and C&D assumes no obligation to update the information included in this press release. Such forward-looking statements include information concerning C&D's possible or assumed future results of operations. These statements often include words such as "approximately," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar expressions. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including, without limitation, the expected closing date of the transaction; the possibility that the merger does not close, including, but not limited to, due to the failure to satisfy the closing conditions; and C&D's ability to accurately predict future market conditions. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in C&D's 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC available at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). Although C&D believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise required by law, C&D also disclaims any obligation to update its view of any such risks or uncertainties or to announce publicly the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made in this press release.
SOURCE C&D Technologies, Inc.
C&D Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Ian Harvie, C&D Technologies, Inc., +1-215-619-7835, iharvie@cdtechno.com
911 Enable Launches Revolutionary New Product for Hosted IP-PBX Providers Using Broadsoft BroadWorks
MONTREAL, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 911 Enable, the industry expert in E911 for IP telephony, today announced the launch of the Service Provider Emergency Gateway (SP-EGW), the industry's first E911 management platform for hosted IP-PBX providers. The SP-EGW enables hosted IP-PBX providers to include advanced E911 functionality in their cloud-based communications service offering, and simplifies compliance with E911 regulations. The SP-EGW is a hardware appliance deployed within the service provider's network and is compatible with the Broadsoft BroadWorks system.
911 Enable's SP-EGW was designed in response to a number of key, specific issues that are of concern to IP-PBX providers: the need for a solution to help meet state E911 regulations, the need to minimize liability, and the need to save money on initial setup and ongoing management of E911.
With the rapid growth of cloud-based solutions within the marketplace, IP-PBX providers are now better positioned than ever to target larger clients. But with this development numerous issues have arisen, such as that of complying with state-mandated E911 regulations. To respond to this issue, the SP-EGW enables automatic IP device tracking, allowing service providers to have their tenants delineate "emergency zones" to a high level of granularity (e.g. floor, room) and eliminate concerns regarding phone mobility. This ensures tenants can provide their users with precise, up to date E911 services, and helps service providers meet the strictest state and/or municipal E911 regulations.
The SP-EGW solves the challenges of liability by minimizing human error associated with provisioning phones by automatically tracking IP devices on a tenant's network. As tenant IP devices are moved/added/changed, the SP-EGW automatically updates their locations in its database. This eliminates the need to manually administer the locations of tenant IP devices, simplifying management and reducing errors and costs.
The SP-EGW is designed to seamlessly work with 911 Enable's Emergency Routing Service (ERS), a monthly subscription service that delivers 911 calls and accurate caller-location information to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across the US and Canada. Together, the SP-EGW and ERS represent the industry's first and only end-to-end E911 solution for hosted IP-PBX providers. The SP-EGW also includes a number of additional features that add value for tenants, including a robust set of on-site security notification capabilities, 911 misdial protection, call recording, and more.
"The SP-EGW and the ERS work together to comprise a complete E911 solution, from A-to-Z. Its release represents an evolution in the E911 industry for service providers," said Lev Deich, director of 911 Enable. "Hosted IP-PBX providers using BroadWorks can now offer their tenants E911 functionality which was previously only available to organizations with their own on-site IP-PBX. The SP-EGW gives service providers a competitive edge in the marketplace, and will help them secure customers concerned with E911."
To learn how the SP-EGW for Broadsoft BroadWorks can help you differentiate your offering, visit us online at http://www.911enable.com/spegw, call 1-866-661-3218, or send us an email at sales@911enable.com.
About 911 Enable
911 Enable, a division of Connexon Telecom Inc., is the industry-leading provider of E911 solutions for service providers and enterprises, having deployed its solutions in organizations of all sizes across the US and Canada. 911 Enable offers the widest E911 coverage in the industry and leverages this connectivity to bring breakthrough location management technologies to the IP telephony market. For more information about 911 Enable, call 1-877-862-2835 or visit http://www.911enable.com.
SOURCE 911 Enable
911 Enable
CONTACT: Alan Fuks, +1-514-940-6226, alan@connexon.com
Crowd Science Launches CITRUS -- An End-to-End Audience Measurement, Segmentation and Targeting Platform for Publishers
Scripps Networks, NHL, Cox Media Group, InvestingChannel and Martini Media to Partner with Crowd Science as Charter Users
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps Networks, the National Hockey League, Cox Media Group, InvestingChannel and Martini Media have partnered with Crowd Science as the first users of CITRUS(TM), an innovative audience measurement, segmentation and targeting platform for publishers. CITRUS is being formally launched today at the 2011 IAB MIXX Conference & Expo in New York City.
The new data-generating platform provides audience research, segmentation and targeting, plus ad campaign effectiveness in a single closed-loop solution. CITRUS enables publishers to develop their own unique audience insights and build custom ad segments while improving audience transparency and ad-targeting efficiency. These uniquely branded segments can then be used to attract premium advertisers, and dramatically improve campaign performance.
Unlike other audience data and ad segmentation platforms, CITRUS is a first-party solution that uses the publishers' own data - eliminating reliance on commoditizing third-party solutions. Previously unidentifiable low-value run-of-site ad inventory is transformed into premium publisher-branded segments. The platform also provides control and safety in compliance with industry standards.
"Publishers are in desperate need of solutions that help them monetize more of their valuable audience," says Corey Leibow, Crowd Science CEO. "CITRUS gives publishers back ownership of their audience data so they can increase ad sales and grow CPMs. In turn, their advertisers are able to find more of the valued segments they seek and improve campaign performance."
Crowd Science offers a frictionless business model with competitive pricing for its audience research and campaign effectiveness tools. For the robust segmentation and targeting components, publishers pay a fee whenever CITRUS data is used for tasks like on-site ad targeting, off-site re-targeting, or data sales. Qualified publishers that sign on to the entire platform have the option to waive platform fees and get all-you-can-use access to its powerful audience research and campaign measurement solutions - a significant cost savings that reduces the need for multiple research and campaign effectiveness vendors.
CITRUS technology applies a proprietary 'pattern engine' and impression-level audience prediction to large-scale, statistically sound market research. This innovative combination of psychographics, analytics and machine learning increase the propensity of high-value audience segments - segments that were previously unidentifiable and therefore sold as low-value run-of-site inventory. This new data can then be easily integrated into the publisher's own display ad-targeting servers like Google DART for Publishers (DFP), or as input into data management platforms such as Adobe Demdex.
Early BETA results from CITRUS found increases in the number of identifiable high-value audience segments of 10% to 50% when compared with standard ad targeting or third party segmentation solutions. In some instances CITRUS generated lift as high as 300% to 500%, depending on the segment.
About Scripps Networks Interactive
Scripps Networks Interactive (http://scrippsnetworks.com) is one of the leading developers of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet. The company's media portfolio includes popular lifestyle television and Internet brands HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and country music network Great American Country.
About the NHL
The National Hockey League, founded in 1917, is the second-oldest of the four major professional team sports leagues in North America. Today, the NHL consists of 30 Member Clubs, each reflecting the League's international makeup, with players from more than 20 countries represented on team rosters. According to a Simmons Market Research study, NHL fans are younger, more educated, more affluent, and access content through digital means more than any other sport. The NHL entertains more than 250 million fans each season in-arena and through its partners in national television (VERSUS, NBC, TSN, CBC, RDS, RIS, NASN, ASN and NHL Network(TM)) and radio (NHL Radio(TM), Sirius XM Radio and XM Canada). Through the NHL Foundation, the League's charitable arm, the NHL raises money and awareness for Hockey Fights Cancer(TM) and NHL Youth Development, and supports the charitable efforts of NHL players. For more information on the NHL, log on to NHL.com.
About Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group, Inc. is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at http://www.coxmediagroup.com.
About InvestingChannel Inc.
InvestingChannel (http://investingchannel.com) is one of the fastest growing financial media networks with over 200 premium websites, 10 million unique visitors and 300 million impressions per month.
About Martini Media
Martini Media (http://www.martinimedianetwork.com/) is the platform for engaging people with the most influence and money online. Martini provides a publisher network of 1,000 sites in lifestyle and business with revenue support encompassing Web, video, mobile, email, social and data. For more than 270 premium-advertising clients, Martini combine proprietary audience targeting with full-service marketing support. Martini Media was founded in 2008, funded by Venrock, Reed Elsevier Ventures and Granite Ventures, along with a number of prominent angel investors. For more information, see http://www.martinimedianetwork.com.
About Crowd Science
Crowd Science (http://crowdscience.com) is revolutionizing audience targeting and segmentation by providing innovative solutions and technologies to online publishers and brands. Companies like Turner Network, PC World, Viacom, Meredith and Everyday Health use Crowd Science's powerful and holistic combination of demographic & psychographic insights, and best-in-class technology to improve their display advertising precision and increase revenue.
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Crowd Science
CONTACT: Les Luchter, +1-646-591-5722, les@llcom.biz
Discovery Bay Games Expands Duo Line of Game Accessories for iPad
SEATTLE, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Bay Games, leader in app-based game accessories, announced that their new Duo(TM) line, which includes the Duo Pop(TM) and Duo Plink(TM) games, is now on retail shelves. Designed for a wide range of ages and interests, these game accessories for iPad bridge the gap between traditional gameplay and fast-paced digital gaming, while encouraging together time with family and friends.
Duo Pop
With Duo Pop, multiple players or teams compete to be the first to answer questions correctly using one of four handheld poppers. Duo Pop, which interacts wirelessly with iPad, launches with three game apps currently available on the App Store - 'Guesstimation(TM) - Duo,' 'Highlights Hidden Pictures Countdown(TM)' and 'Saturday Night Live - The Game(TM).' Duo Pop is designed for 2-4 players or teams, ages 6 and up. Duo Pop game apps are available for free from the App Store on iPad or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/. Additional content is available for all three apps through In-App Purchase. Duo Pop is now available at Target, retailing for $39.99.
Duo Plink
Duo Plink is a device that sits on top of iPad, allowing it to act as a digital game board. Players take turns guessing which of two options (shown on the iPad screen) is correct by placing their token on the Duo Plink color that corresponds to their guess. At the end of each turn, Plink spins, banking tokens for all correct guesses (no scorekeeping or counting necessary). Duo Plink works with two game apps currently available on the App Store - 'Smithsonian Artifact or Fiction(TM)' and 'Yoomi(TM).' Duo Plink games are designed for 2-6 players, ages 5 and up. The Smithsonian Artifact or Fiction App is available for $2.99 and the Yoomi App is available for free from the App Store on iPad or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/. Duo Plink is now available at Target, retailing for $29.99.
"Discovery Bay Games continues to create play experiences that bring family and friends together," said Craig Olson, CEO, Discovery Bay Games. "The new Duo line works with iPad to create a unique entertainment experience that the whole family can enjoy."
Based in Seattle, Discovery Bay Games makes award-winning and innovative games, apps, and tablet and iOS game accessories that suit all ages and interests. The company's mission is to bring friends and families together to play, laugh, and interact. Discovery Bay is led by experienced game developers and professionals from a bevy of game companies including Cranium, Hasbro, Microsoft/Xbox, and Screenlife. Discovery Bay partners with internationally recognized brands and licensors such as Atari, Broadway Video/Saturday Night Live, GALLOP!, Highlights For Children, and The Smithsonian Institution. For more information, visit Discovery Bay Games or follow the company on Facebook or Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/discoverybayent).
The Atari® Arcade Brings Direct Control to Atari's Greatest Hits App
SEATTLE, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atari Arcade powered by Duo from Discovery Bay Games joins the growing line of "app-based accessories" designed specifically for the iPad and iPad 2. Boasting a retro design, complete with an analog joystick and four control buttons, the Atari Arcade brings a mobile, arcade-like experience to the "Atari's Greatest Hits" app, which has amassed over three million downloads to date on the App Store(SM).
To begin using the Atari Arcade, consumers should first download the "Atari's Greatest Hits" app from the App Store. With the app installed, simply connect the iPad into the Atari Arcade's dock and then take control playing up to 100 Atari classics including Asteroids®, Centipede® and Missile Command®. Unlike wireless connections, this hard-wired dock provides accurate and speedy response to actions taken with the joystick or control buttons while also powering the Atari Arcade without the need for batteries.
"The Atari Arcade brings an entirely new dimension to our already successful 'Atari's Greatest Hits' app," said Lee Jacobson, SVP of Licensing, Atari Inc. "The Atari Arcade controller delivers a true mobile arcade experience."
"We've worked closely with Atari to ensure this controller is optimized to the fullest extent for each game offered in their app," said Craig Olson, CEO, Discovery Bay Games. "We've designed the Atari Arcade so that it delivers a cool-factor for today's digital gamer that's both nostalgic and sleek."
The Atari Arcade will be available for $59.99 at Target (October 2, 2011); Apple Stores, Apple.com, and Toys R Us (November 1, 2011).
About ATARI, SA
Atari (http://www.atari.com) is a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company. The original innovator of video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®, Ghostbusters®, and Rollercoaster Tycoon®. Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook® and digital download), on smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories.
Atari has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Lyon and London.
Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
About Discovery Bay Games
Based in Seattle, Discovery Bay Games makes award-winning and innovative games, apps, and tablet and iOS game accessories that suit all ages and interests. The company's mission is to bring friends and families together to play, laugh, and interact. Discovery Bay is led by experienced game developers and professionals from a bevy of game companies including Cranium, Hasbro, Microsoft/Xbox, and Screenlife. Discovery Bay partners with internationally recognized brands and licensors such as Atari, Broadway Video/Saturday Night Live, GALLOP!, Highlights For Children, and The Smithsonian Institution. For more information, visit Discovery Bay Games or follow the company on Facebook or Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/discoverybayent).
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneurial successes Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki will appear in their first live chat and online eBook-signing on iPad using the Autodesk SketchBook Pro for iPad app. The free, live chat and online eBook-signing of an exclusive, iBookstore version of "Midas Touch - Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Rich - And Why Most Don't" occurs October 5, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time at http://bit.ly/MidasTouchKiyosakiTrump. iBookstore is available via the free iBooks App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, or at http://www.itunes.com/ibookstore.
"Since this is the first time Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki are appearing in a live, online chat together, we knew it was important to use cutting-edge technology for access by a large, worldwide audience," states Shane Caniglia, The Rich Dad Company Director of Technology. "With this in mind, we are using iPad, iBookstore and Autodesk technology in a new way to provide real-time information, and limited-edition, signed eBooks, to attendees as fast as possible."
Using the Autodesk SketchBook Pro paint and drawing software, Caniglia's tech team will capture Trump and Kiyosaki's signatures in real-time during the event. Then, instead of waiting weeks to receive signed books online, now buyers can purchase this exclusive version of "Midas Touch" in the iBookstore within 48 hours.
At http://bit.ly/MidasTouchKiyosakiTrump, the "Midas Touch - Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Rich - And Why Most Don't" live-chat, attendees can see this new technology in action and:
-- Purchase a limited-edition version of the eBook officially signed by
Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki on the iBookstore for $25.95. Note that
this version of the signed book will only be available for 48 hours
after the start of the live chat.
-- See and hear Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki discuss entrepreneurial
success and the economy.
-- Access an unprecedented event! This is the first time these two legends
will be presenting a live, Facebook chat together.
"In this book, our second together, we share what gives us the Midas Touch, the ability to turn the things we touch into gold, and how you can have it too," stated Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki in "Midas Touch."
About The Rich Dad Company
Our company was founded in 1997 based on Robert Kiyosaki's best-selling personal finance book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad." While his poor dad's outlook closed his mind to the possibility of financial freedom, his best friend's rich dad elevated Robert's dreams, opened his mind to life's possibilities and allowed him to be financially free. Today, Robert and his team of experts provide financial education via books, seminars, videos, coaching, social media, innovative technology, and the board and Web game, CASHFLOW®, based on Robert's belief that people learn best through simulation. Our mantra is "Knowledge: the New Money."Everything we do has one common goal: to increase your financial knowledge and help you live the rich life. Discover how we can help you on your journey towards a rich life at http://www.richdad.com or call us at 800-308-3585.
About The Trump Organization
The Trump Organization encompasses global real estate development and global licensing, sales and marketing, property management, golf course development, entertainment, entertainment and product licensing, brand development as well as restaurants and event planning. The product licensing division of the company has selectively granted licenses for the manufacture and distribution of product under the Donald J. Trump Signature Collection brand (men's suiting, dress shirts, neckwear, jewelry and accessories, small leather goods and eyewear) and the Trump Home brand (furniture, lighting, mattresses, crystal, bedding and home fragrance). In addition, licenses have been granted for gourmet chocolate, gourmet tea and premium spirits. Donald J. Trump is the Chairman and President of The Trump Organization, a privately held company in New York. For more information, visit http://www.trump.com.
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Opscode Releases New Chef Software to Rapidly Deploy and Automate OpenStack Clouds
New Chef Cookbooks Developed in Conjunction with Dell and Rackspace Enable Rapid Deployment and Automation of Computing, Object Storage, Imaging Services, Monitoring and Authentication of OpenStack Clouds
SEATTLE, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Opscode, Inc., the leader in cloud infrastructure automation, today announced at the OpenStack(TM) Design Summit in Boston the release of new Opscode Chef(TM) Cookbooks for rapidly deploying and automating core components of the newly released version of OpenStack, codenamed 'Diablo.'
OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud computing technologists producing an open source cloud computing platform for both public and private clouds. The latest version of OpenStack provides significant enhancements, standards, and common ground for cloud providers and customers.
In collaboration with Dell and Rackspace®, Opscode developed Chef Cookbooks that automate the installation and management of OpenStack. These Chef Cookbooks enable easy deployment and automation of the core components of OpenStack, including computing, object storage, virtual machine image services, dashboard and identity.
Opscode has served as a deployment pioneer to the OpenStack open source cloud project since the association's inception and worked closely with Rackspace and Dell to make the creation and deployment of OpenStack clouds easy and consistent. Opscode Chef powers the majority of sites deploying OpenStack, including Voxel, Mercado Libre and Cloudscaling, among others. OpenStack, founded in 2010, has earned rapid industry support with 110 organizations now participating in the project.
"This is a critical step in the evolution and maturity of OpenStack," said Jesse Robbins, Opscode Co-founder. "Opscode provides the quickest, easiest, and most scalable way to build and operate an OpenStack cloud. We love working with Rackspace and Dell, and we're proud to be launch partners and contributors to Crowbar."
"As pioneering members of OpenStack, both Dell and Opscode see the value of cloud platforms that are not only open, but easy to deploy and scale," said John Igoe, executive director of Cloud Solutions at Dell. "As such, Dell sees tremendous value in our existing collaboration with Opscode and looks forward to working together more in the future."
"As founding members of OpenStack, Rackspace has been fortunate to work with Opscode and the Chef community from the very early days. The recent collaboration around cookbook development is yet another sign of our mutual commitment to making the benefits of OpenStack even easier for customers to achieve," said Mark Collier, vice president of Rackspace Cloud Builders.
"There is growing interest in OpenStack, and Opscode has been involved in the development of the open standard from the early days," said Rachel Chalmers, research director for The 451 Group. "Opscode brings expertise in infrastructure automation for both public and private clouds. As OpenStack continues to evolve, Opscode's automation infrastructure and new cookbooks will be of value as companies look to scale easily and predictably, saving developers and systems engineers time and money."
The new Opscode Chef Recipes include deployment cookbooks for five core OpenStack projects, including:
-- OpenStack Compute: Open-source software designed to provision and manage
large networks of virtual machines, creating a redundant and scalable
cloud computing platform. (http://www.openstack.org/projects/compute/)
-- OpenStack Object Storage: Open source software for creating redundant,
scalable object storage using clusters of standardized servers to store
petabytes of accessible data. (http://www.openstack.org/projects/storage/)
-- OpenStack Image Service: Provides discovery, registration and delivery
services for virtual disk images.
(http://www.openstack.org/projects/image-service/)
-- OpenStack Dashboard: Enables administrators and users to access and
provision cloud-based resources through a self-service portal, and an
incubator project from the last OpenStack release.
(http://wiki.openstack.org/OpenStackDashboard)
-- OpenStack Identify: Provides unified authentication across all OpenStack
projects and integrates with existing authentication systems, and an
incubator project from the last OpenStack release.
(http://keystone.openstack.org/)
As rapid adoption and deployment continues on thousands of servers using OpenStack with Opscode Chef, Opscode will continue to update its cookbooks for these new features. Additionally, as new systems are brought online, Opscode will provide support for deploying additional infrastructure and automating the management and configuration of updates.
About Opscode
Opscode is the leader in cloud infrastructure automation. We help companies of all sizes develop fully automated server infrastructures that scale easily and predictably; can be quickly rebuilt in any environment, and save developers and systems engineers' time and money. Opscode's team is comprised of web infrastructure experts responsible for building and operating some of the world's largest websites and cloud computing platforms. Opscode is headquartered in Seattle, Wash. More information can be found at http://www.opscode.com.
Flight Centre Limited Launches Travelport Universal Desktop(TM)
- Provides Travel Consultants with Faster and Simpler Research and Booking Tool -
LANGLEY, England, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces that Flight Centre Limited ("FLT"), Australasia's best known travel agency group with more than 2,000 shops and businesses in 11 countries, has commenced updating the desktop tools available to Flight Centre's travel consultants with the launch of Travelport Universal Desktop(TM) in Queensland in August, following successful pilot programs in key markets around the world. A broader rollout will include the rest of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom, then extending to the remainder of the global Flight Centre network.
Travelport Universal Desktop will enhance FLT's ability to access and sell airfares and other travel content globally and will provide travel consultants with a faster and simpler research and booking tool, thereby strengthening their relationship with their customers.
According to Graham Turner, managing director, Flight Centre, "Flight Centre Limited has enjoyed a long and prosperous relationship with Travelport over the past 25 and more years. The latest iteration of that relationship is the launch of Universal Desktop to our agents around the world, which is one of our key business strategies globally. We are proud to be first to market with a tool that will dynamically reshape how travel is booked at our agency, and greatly redefine the overall retail experience for our customers."
"Travelport Universal Desktop doesn't simply add a graphical layer to an existing GDS. The entire application has been designed to take travel agents into the next era of travel agency technology and we're very excited to be partnering with Travelport in this initiative," said Melanie Waters-Ryan, FLT's chief operating officer and global product leader. Feedback from our agents has been overwhelmingly positive and the Desktop's superior workflow control and content integration is helping our travel consultants work faster and smarter, which in turn saves time and improves productivity."
Added Waters-Ryan, "In particular, our new staff members are getting trained up quicker as the graphical user interface is more intuitive and easier to use, especially when it comes to round-the-world bookings now that they can build scenarios using Universal Desktop."
Travelport Universal Desktop is a ground-breaking application that enables agents to deliver the type and level of customer service travellers are demanding today, providing access to multisource travel content and pricing, plus break-through travel management tools - all through a single platform.
Through enhanced workflow control and content integration, agents will become more productive, business processes will become more efficient, training costs will shrink, and new revenue opportunities can be realized. Underpinned by a re-engineered architectural and technical infrastructure that includes Travelport Universal API(TM), Universal Profile and Universal Record, Travelport Universal Desktop is the flagship agency point of sale.
"Travelport's collaboration with Flight Centre to launch Travelport Universal Desktop is a big step forward in delivering the technology tools necessary for the future needs of all of our agency community like Flight Centre, irrespective of their size or orientation," said Gordon Wilson, CEO and president, Travelport. "Our two companies have grown together as Flight Centre has expanded its presence across the globe and we are truly delighted to deliver this ground-breaking application to them first and see it help them continue to succeed."
The Universal Desktop launch with Flight Centre builds on an extensive development partner program in place with customers globally and follows an exhaustive GDS usability study with travel agencies worldwide, which guided the development of Travelport Universal Desktop.
Travelport is also actively working with a number of beta customers across the globe to complete the next phase of validation and completion of in market testing prior to a broader rollout plan. During the coming months, Travelport will be working closely to support Flight Centre in its forthcoming rollout as well as ensuring beta customers are prepared for a wider market engagement.
Travelport is a broad-based business services company and a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions to companies operating in the global travel industry.
With a presence in 160 countries, approximately 3,500 employees and reported 2010 revenues of $2.3 billion, Travelport is comprised of the global distribution system (GDS) business, which includes the Galileo and Worldspan brands and its Airline IT Solutions business, which hosts mission critical applications and provides business and data analysis solutions for major airlines.
Travelport also owns approximately 48% of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), a leading global online travel company. Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group, One Equity Partners, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Travelport management.
Flight Centre Limited is one of the world's largest and most successful travel agency groups. The company opened its first shop in Australia in 1981 and now has more than 2200 shops and businesses in 11 countries. Brands include the flagship Flight Centre leisure brand, Liberty Travel, Escape Travel, Student Flights, Cruiseabout, FCm Travel Solutions and Corporate Traveller.
CenturyLink Introduces Internet Basics for Low-Income Consumers
CenturyLink, a leading Internet service provider, also is offering affordable computers and free technology training through the Internet Basics program
MONROE, La., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL), one of the nation's leading Internet service providers, today introduced CenturyLink Internet Basics to improve and promote broadband adoption and use by low-income consumers.
To help get more low-income households online, CenturyLink is offering discounted High-Speed Internet service starting at $9.95 a month, plus applicable taxes and fees, to eligible consumers in the 37 states where it has local operations. The service provides access up to 1.5 Mbps downstream capability. Higher bandwidth services, where available, are offered at a comparable discount.
CenturyLink also is offering program participants an Internet-ready netbook computer for $150, plus taxes, shipping and handling. The new equipment includes access to CenturyLink@Ease(TM), a comprehensive suite of backup, security and support services.
"While the Internet has become part of daily life for most Americans, many still aren't connected because the cost is beyond their reach. CenturyLink is pleased to introduce this new program that offers affordable High-Speed Internet service and computers to those who need help getting online," said CenturyLink CEO and President Glen F. Post, III.
In addition, CenturyLink is arranging basic computer education and technology training at no additional cost to Internet Basics customers. The classes are being offered through community groups and senior centers, as well as schools, libraries, and other state and local institutions, in more than 100 markets throughout the country.
The first phase of the free computer learning program is starting this fall in Foley, Ala.; Dumas, Ark.; Eagle, Colo.; Tallahassee, Fla.; Phoenix; Galesburg, Ill.; Franklin, Ind.; Billings and Great Falls, Mont.; Las Vegas; Farmington, N.M.; Rockingham, N.C.; Lorain, Ohio; Columbia River Gorge, Ore.; Greenwood, S.C.; Seattle and Yakima, Wash.; and Glenwood City, Wis. Other communities where the training is taking place will be announced in 2012.
"Technology training and education are essential for competing and succeeding in the world's expanding digital economy," Post said. "Through this program, CenturyLink is increasing the availability of Internet access, tools and resources for bringing new opportunities to families in our communities."
Participation in CenturyLink Internet Basics is determined by the criteria for the Lifeline Affordable Telephone Service, a federal program currently offered by CenturyLink that provides discounts on basic monthly telephone service to eligible low-income consumers.
According to a study on broadband adoption by the Federal Communications Commission, 60 percent of low-income households, which are defined as having annual incomes of less than $20,000, do not subscribe to High-Speed Internet service, compared to 35 percent of the entire U.S. population. Among those Americans who do not have broadband at home, 36 percent said it was because of the cost of the service and equipment, and 22 percent cited a "lack of digital literacy."
CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States. The company provides broadband, voice and wireless services to consumers and businesses across the country and advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink(TM) Prism(TM) TV and DIRECTV brands. In addition, the company provides data, voice and managed services to business, government and wholesale customers in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers. CenturyLink also is recognized as a leader in the network services market by key technology industry analyst firms, and is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises through Savvis, a CenturyLink company. CenturyLink's customers range from Fortune 500 companies in some of the country's largest cities to families living in rural America. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations. For more information, visit http://www.centurylink.com.
Release of the Third Generation of the OpenNebula Cloud Manager
MADRID, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
OpenNebula 3.0 features the latest innovations in cloud computing for
the deployment of cutting-edge enterprise-ready on-premise IaaS clouds.
The OpenNebula Project is proud to announce the third major release of
its widely deployed OpenNebula Toolkit, a fully open-source enterprise-grade
cloud computing tool for the complete and comprehensive management of clouds
and virtualized data centers. OpenNebula 3.0 delivers availability,
reliability, scalability, security and efficiency with a focus on allowing
data centers to provide cloud services by leveraging their existing IT
assets, instead of building a new system from the ground up, thus protecting
existing investments and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Most of the new innovative features have been developed to fulfill the
needs of leading IT organizations running production environments.
OpenNebula is helping many organizations make the transition toward the next
generation of cloud infrastructures by supporting multiple fully-isolated
virtual data centers, advanced multi-tenancy with fine-grained access
control, and multiple zones potentially hosted in different geographical
locations.
This new release also brings important benefits to cloud users and
administrators with a greatly improved SunStone GUI that provides easy
access to all the new features in 3.0 and a new oZones GUI to manage zones
and virtual data centers. Other features included in this release include
new authentication methods with usage quotas, a VM template repository, a
new monitoring and accounting service, and a new network subsystem with
support for Open vSwitch and 802.1Q tagging.
"This new version has matured thanks to our large user base and the
expertise gained since we released the first version of OpenNebula more than
three years ago," said Ignacio M. Llorente, Director of the OpenNebula
Project. "We really appreciate the valuable support, software contributions,
and feedback from our active and engaged community."
With more than 5,000 downloads per month, OpenNebula is being used by
thousands of organizations to build large-scale production clouds.
"The third major release of OpenNebula brings the latest innovations in
cloud computing. There is no cloud manager offering similar levels of
flexibility, performance, control, and availability," said Ruben S. Montero,
Chief Architect of the OpenNebula open-source project.
About OpenNebula
OpenNebula is the most advanced and innovative open-source platform for
building IaaS clouds, offering unique features for cloud management and
providing the integration capabilities that many enterprise IT shops need
for internal cloud adoption.
eToro Research Presented at NYU Social Media Summit
LONDON, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
MIT Media Lab research reveals influence of social networks on financial
trading
eToro, the world's largest investment network, announced today that Dr.
Yaniv Altshuler presented eToro sponsored research on social trading at WIN
(Workshop on Information in Networks) at NYU Stern School of Business
September 30 - October 1. Dr. Altshuler, associate researcher at MIT Media
Lab presented how social trading enables the viral distribution of
potentially valuable information throughout the network, and at the same
time acts as a filter, allowing only valuable information to spread.
According to Dr. Altshuler's research, the conditions that allow both roles
to take place can be mathematically predicted using the field of
computational social science, and the analysis of the flow dynamics of
information in networks.
Dr. Yaniv Altshuler is a postdoctoral associate researcher at the MIT
Media Lab, working at the Human Dynamics group, led by Prof. Alex (Sandy)
Pentland, a world leading researcher in the field of computational social
science. At WIN Dr. Altshuler will be joined by scholars from diverse fields
including computer science, economics, physics, and political science to
study how information in networks influences social and economic outcomes.
"Dr. Altshuler has made an impressive contribution to the study of how
trading communities work," said eToro CEO, Jonathan Assia. "We are proud to
be affiliated with research that increases the understanding of trading
behaviour and can reveal new tools and systems that will enhance the trading
performance."
About eToro
eToro is the world's largest investment network, with over 1.75 million
users in over 140 countries and thousands of new accounts opened each day.
eToro leads the social trading revolution through its community powered
network, which enables every investor to see, follow and automatically copy
the actions of other investors in real time. eToro's mission is to open the
financial markets to every individual and make them accessible through a
simple, transparent and more enjoyable way to trade currencies, commodities
and indices online. Based on a wide range of innovative web-based and mobile
trading platforms that appeal to every level of trading expertise, eToro's
social trading network facilitates information exchange between investors,
accelerates knowledge sharing and shortens the learning curve for those who
want to bring their trading experience to the next level. For more
information, visit us at http://www.etoro.com.
Exar Expands Security Offerings for Cloud, Web and Network Applications
Demonstrates the Benefits of Hardware-Acceleration for Encryption, Authentication and Public Key Processing for OpenSSL at Interop, NY
FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Exar Corporation (Nasdaq: EXAR) announced today the addition of open source support for SSL and IPsec to their family of security processors and Express DX acceleration cards. This includes OpenSSL support for SSL and strongSwan and OpenSwan support for IPsec. The addition of these new protocols provides hardware-accelerated security solutions for Web, Cloud and Network applications.
The cloud and the ever increasing number of web based applications are driving the need for greater security. As applications and the vast amount of diverse data are driven into the cloud, they become highly vulnerable. As a result, various CPU-based software and hardware-accelerated cryptographic techniques are being used to address security concerns.
"Cloud and web based applications consist of multiple workloads with different attributes" said Zack Mihalis, division vice president, DataCom and Storage Business Unit, Exar. "The traditional 'one size fits all' approach of simply using more CPU cores to address workload and security requirements is no longer cost effective or efficient. Hardware-accelerated security solutions enable customers to optimize application performance and network bandwidth, as well as reduce overall system power consumption."
Although general purpose CPUs have gotten significantly faster, encryption, authentication, and public key processing for OpenSSL are computationally intensive and can saturate multiple multi-core CPUs. This issue will be magnified as the market transitions from 1K to 2K public key sizes and more web sites use SSL for security (i.e., HTTPS sites). Exar's Express DX cards and security processors can off-load these protocols and algorithms and reduce CPU utilization by over 95% enabling optimized workloads, higher system performance and reduced overall power consumption.
The Company will demonstrate the benefits of hardware-acceleration for encryption, authentication and public key processing for OpenSSL at Interop NY, October 5 & 6 in booth #348. The demonstration will compare Exar's Express DX 1845 acceleration card versus CPU-based software implementations of compression, encryption, authentication and public key processing. The DX 1845 demonstration will highlight the performance advantages, flexibility, and power savings that Exar's hardware-accelerated security solutions provide to OEMs building web, cloud and network appliances.
The new security offerings are available now in Exar's 8200 series of security processors and Express DX card families. Customers interested in finding out more can contact their local sales representative or visit the company's website.
About Exar
Exar Corporation delivers highly differentiated silicon, software and subsystem solutions for industrial, datacom and storage applications. For over 40 years, Exar's comprehensive knowledge of end-user markets along with the underlying analog, mixed signal and digital technology has enabled innovative solutions that meet the needs of the evolving connected world. Exar's product portfolio includes power management and interface components, communications products, storage optimization solutions, network security and applied service processors. Exar has locations worldwide providing real-time customer support to drive rapid product development. For more information about Exar, visit: http://www.exar.com.
BookRiot.com is the premier destination for reader-focused literary news and advice
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BookRiot.com, the new literary blog providing comprehensive, short-form and reader-friendly news and information about reading, officially launched on Monday.
"At BookRiot.com, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive information, news and advice for enthusiast and casual readers alike," said Book Riot Editor-in-Chief, Jeff O'Neal.
With traditional book coverage shrinking and the publishing industry undergoing fundamental changes, the need to re-imagine book coverage is clear.
"Traditional media is great at doing traditional things," argued O'Neal. "But reading is now social in ways we are just beginning to understand and people are looking for new ways to engage with what they are reading."
In response to these changes, BookRiot.com will provide book-related news, reviews, commentary, advice, and information along with the latest in book-reading technology. Book Riot will also run regular features that engage readers in a variety of fun and informed ways, including:
-- Beat the Algorithm....in which expert booksellers and bloggers go
head-to-head with the world's largest online bookseller to recommend
readers' next book.
-- Getting Started With....which offers readers a way to approach writers
they haven't read. Want to read Toni Morrison but don't know where to
start? A three-book pathway for getting to know the work of major
authors will lead the way.
-- The Riot Awards....like the Oscars, but for books. What book from last
year had the best leading female character? Best dialogue? And who will
take home the prize for Best Book?
In addition to its original content, Book Riot is sourcing exclusive content from some of the best book bloggers on the web. Book Riot's twelve founding contributors not only include established book bloggers, but also journalists who have written for the Wall Street Journal, the Baltimore Sun, the New York Post and the Herald Scotland.
"People are reading and talking about books in new ways," said O'Neal. "Things are changing so quickly and so fundamentally that it can only be called a movement--a movement called Book Riot."
Book Riot: It's not a book club... it's a movement.
Join the movement:http://bookriot.comOn Facebook:www.facebook.com/BookRiotOn Twitter:@BookRiot
UR Mobile Debuts Accelerate(TM): The Total Mobile Web App Development Solution
Platform Lets Companies Create Branded Apps that Integrate with Internal Business Processes Including eCommerce and Reservation Booking; Supports QR Codes, Social Media & More
BOSTON, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BOSTON CONVENTION CENTER / BOOTH 1815B -- UR Mobile, the leader in mobile Web solutions, today unveiled its Accelerate(TM) mobile Web app development platform at the DMA: 2011 Conference & Exhibition in Boston. A game-changer for major companies and brands, Accelerate makes it possible to quickly deploy world-class mobile marketing functions compatible with all browser-enabled smartphones including Apple, Android, BlackBerry and Nokia devices, with drag-and-drop simplicity.
"There are three strategic levels of mobile engagement, and the Accelerate platform empowers each of them," said Mike J. Zserdin, Chief Executive Officer of UR Mobile. "With Accelerate, marketers can create a rich brand presence leveraging all forms of multimedia; incorporate powerful Web marketing tools like QR codes, custom surveys and social media; and integrate with the company's business processes by connecting to its existing service layer. Yet Accelerate does all this through an amazingly simple design interface. It's a total solution for product and service companies as well as ad agencies and marketing firms."
Accelerate not only supports the creation of a Web presence optimized for mobile devices, but also gives users the ability to quickly and easily customize any application to reflect a specific brand personality. Together, these capabilities make it possible for Accelerate users to easily and cost-effectively create a friction-free mobile channel suitable for any kind of B2B or B2C commerce.
As a complete design and development platform, Accelerate includes an intuitive mobile Web Design Studio, marketing tools, and a Content Management System (CMS). The Design Studio includes a template editor capable of implementing virtually any design scheme, along with a wide range of customer interactivity through online forms and surveys, Facebook and Twitter account connections, QR codes, and videos or photo slideshows.
Accelerate also makes it possible to align enterprise-level business processes, business logic and corporate services within the mobile channel. Hotels, restaurants and tourism sites, for example, can deploy their reservations systems using Accelerate, while retailers and B2B marketers can create storefronts with complete eCommerce capabilities. The result is a commerce presence with all the core functionality of a conventional Web site, but tailored for mobile devices.
Adding to Accelerate's appeal is its cross-platform support. From a single design environment, ad agencies, design firms and Web developers as well as enterprises themselves can build a mobile Web app that can then be deployed on all of popular smartphones. The power of Accelerate allows users to create a end-to-end mobile Web solution for clients, customers and constituents in days, instead of weeks.
Gold-Level DMA Sponsor
UR Mobile is a gold-level sponsor of DMA: 2011. To learn more about UR Mobile and its Accelerate mobile Web app development platform, visit the company's display during DMA: 2011's exhibition dates, October 2-4, at Booth 1815B in the Mobile Pavilion at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Interested advertising agencies, design firms and other potential business partners and resellers can also contact UR Mobile at 1-877-548-8824 or email connect@urmobile.com.
About UR Mobile:
UR Mobile is powering the world's mobile Web presence. Its pioneering team of software experts is focusing on providing powerful mobile solutions that help enterprises extend their branding, marketing and business processes to their mobile constituents. UR Mobile's solutions meet the needs of consumer goods marketers, financial services organizations, nonprofits, retail, entertainment, technology, travel and tourism, insurance, government, healthcare and education organizations, among many others. The company also partners with developers and resellers, software companies and premier advertising agencies and design firms. Headquartered in Oklahoma City and with offices in Boulder CO; Pretoria, South Africa; and Puebla, Mexico, UR Mobile is privately-held. To learn more, visit http://www.urmobile.com.
SOURCE UR Mobile
UR Mobile
CONTACT: Kerry Roach of S&S Public Relations, Inc., +1-847-415-9312, kroach@sspr.com, for UR Mobile
UTStarcom Launches Internet TV Platform in North America
BEIJING, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- UTStarcom Holdings Corp. ("UTStarcom" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: UTSI) a leading provider of interactive, IP-based network solutions in iDTV, IPTV, Internet TV and broadband for cable and telecom operators, today announced the commercial launch of its Internet TV platform in North America through its majority-owned subsidiary, iTV Media Inc., formerly known as Stage Smart Limited. The platform provides Chinese language content targeting the Chinese-speaking population located in North America.
"Our Internet TV platform will serve a growing demand for Chinese language television content from the overseas Chinese-speaking population," said UTStarcom CEO Jack Lu. "Our platform utilizes Internet-related broadcasting technology to stream high-quality content to homes in North America. Subscribers will not only be able to enjoy rich Chinese language content, but also various value-added interactive services like distance-learning, gaming and e-commerce. Moreover, the launch of the Internet TV platform in North America will open up additional revenue opportunities for our operational support service business, which will be able to generate revenue by providing support services to subscribers of the Internet TV platform."
UTStarcom's Internet TV platform combines a variety of key technological features such as streaming media, video codec, database management, transmission, encryption, and server functionality. All TV programs are capable of being broadcasted via a computer, laptop, iPad and various other devices.
The Internet TV platform is accessible through the website http://www.iTV.cn and will provide a high-quality user experience including:
Integrated multi-screen viewing from a single platform
-- Value-added interactive services
-- Multi-language programming
-- Reliable HD streaming
-- Time and location shifting
About UTStarcom Holdings Corp
UTStarcom is a leading provider of interactive, IP-based network solutions in iDTV, IPTV, Internet TV and Broadband for cable and telecom operators. The Company sells its solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications and cable markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks.
Founded in 1991, listed on the NASDAQ in 2000, the Company has its operational headquarters in Beijing, China and research and development operations in China and India. For more information about UTStarcom, visit the Company's Web site at http://www.utstar.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the future market and application of the Company's IPTV products, how these products can serve its customers and the anticipated results of its new support service business. These statements are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks include the failure to deploy the products in the anticipated timeframe; risks associated with delays in product development or customer acceptance; anticipated revenues derived from the operational support services business; economic issues in the identified geographic markets, and changes in government regulation and licensing requirements, as well as risk factors identified in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, 10-K/A, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, 6-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, which may change, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement.
SOURCE UTStarcom, Inc.
UTStarcom, Inc.
CONTACT: In China: Jing Ou-Yang, Investor Relations, UTStarcom Holdings Corp., +86-10-85205153, jouyang@utstar.com; Agustin Bautista, Ogilvy Financial, Beijing, +86-10-8520-6166, utsi@ogilvy.com; In the U.S.: Jessica Barist Cohen, Ogilvy Financial, New York, +1-646-460-9989, utsi@ogilvy.com
SITECH Technology Dealer Established in Switzerland and Lichtenstein for Heavy and Highway Contractors
SITECH Schweiz Joins the First Fully Dedicated Global Distribution Network for Construction Technology Solutions
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that a SITECH(®) Technology Dealer has been established in Switzerland and Lichtenstein. SITECH Schweiz joins the premier network of SITECH dealerships--the first fully dedicated global distribution network offering the most comprehensive portfolio of construction technology systems available to the heavy and highway contractor.
SITECH Technology Dealers represent Trimble(®) and Caterpillar(®) machine control systems for the contractor's entire fleet of heavy equipment regardless of machine brand, along with Trimble's portfolio of Connected Site(TM) solutions--site positioning systems, construction asset management services, software and powerful wireless and Internet-based site communications infrastructure.
The experienced construction professionals at each SITECH Technology Dealership can advise contractors on the appropriate construction technology solutions to utilize, and can provide high-quality local customer service, personalized training and technical support. As authorized dealers for Trimble site-wide solutions and Caterpillar's machine control systems, the SITECH Technology Dealers understand how to apply innovative construction technology to help solve a variety of contractors' construction challenges. Leveraging technology, contractors can gain greater insight into their operations, enabling them to lower operating costs and improve accuracy, safety and productivity.
Through the adoption of construction technology, contractors can experience new levels of productivity that enable more competitive bidding on projects. SITECH Technology Dealers offer the most advanced and complete set of tools to revolutionize the construction workflow.
Trimble is establishing a SITECH Technology Dealer network in the Americas, Europe and Asia / Pacific regions. SITECH Schweiz will serve heavy and highway contractors in Switzerland and Lichtenstein involved in a range of earthmoving applications such as the construction of roads, highways, railways and airports as well as site prep for large commercial, industrial and residential projects.
SITECH Schweiz is now a part of the worldwide SITECH distribution network, which offers consultative advice on construction technology solutions, customized training, data services, installation, service and technical support.
About Trimble's Heavy and Highway Division
Trimble's Heavy and Highway Division is a leading innovator of productivity solutions for the heavy and highway contractor. Trimble's solutions leverage a variety of technologies, including Global Positioning System (GPS), construction lasers, total stations, wireless data communications, the Internet, and application software. As part of the Trimble Connected Site strategy, these solutions provide a high-level of process and workflow integration from the design phase through to the finished project--delivering significant improvements in productivity throughout the construction lifecycle.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
- Visa prepaid services now available to Transact's 100+ partners -
GIBRALTAR, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Transact Network, a leading European prepaid card issuer, is now offering its services through Visa Europe. Transact Network is a Principal Member of Visa Europe. The Company has completed the implementation of its first Visa bank identification numbers (BINs). Two new Visa Europe prepaid programs will be going live this month.
Transact Network is one of only a handful of European prepaid issuers offering prepaid card programs under both major card schemes, giving more choice to existing and new program managers and brand partners.
Kriya Patel, Sales Director, said: "As a principal Visa member, we are underlining our leading position in the prepaid market. We are now a one-stop-shop for our current partners, and have a stronger proposition for potential partners looking to implement new prepaid card programs.
"Transact Network has already issued over half a million prepaid cards with over 100 partners. With the addition of Visa prepaid card programs, we hope to double our cards issued over the next six months."
Fiona Duncan, Senior Vice President, Prepaid at Visa, said: "We welcome Transact Network to Visa Europe. At Visa Europe we estimate that the cardable opportunity for Prepaid in Europe will be euro 442 billion by 2015, so we are tremendously excited by the opportunities this brings to our members."
About Transact Network
Transact Network is a MasterCard and Visa Europe Principal Member providing European BIN sponsorship and modular prepaid services. Transact Network's electronic money and payment service permissions have been successfully passported to every EU and EEA member state enabling the issuance of prepaid card programs across Europe. The Company's proprietary modular prepaid card service platform enables bespoke, scalable solutions, rapid implementation, low entry costs, reliable ongoing management and proven risk reduction. The Company can implement a prepaid program from concept to launch in approximately 90 days. Transact Network is a licensed and authorized e-money institution by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission and has fully owned subsidiaries and offices in England, Spain, India and Bulgaria, as well as affiliated sales offices in France and Germany.
For more information about the types of products and services Transact Network provides please visit: http://www.transactnetwork.com
About Visa Europe
In Europe, there are 430 million Visa debit, credit and commercial cards. In the 12 months ending March 2011 those cards were used to make purchases and cash withdrawals to the value of euro 1.6 trillion. 12.5% of consumer spending at point of sale in Europe is with a Visa card, and more than 70% of that is on Visa debit cards.
Visa Europe is owned and operated by more than 4,000 European member banks and was incorporated in July 2004. In October 2007, Visa Europe became independent of the new global Visa Inc., with an exclusive, irrevocable and perpetual licence in Europe. As a dedicated European payment system it is able to respond quickly to the specific market needs of European banks and their customers - cardholders and retailers - and to meet the European Commission's objective to create a true internal market for payments.
Visa enjoys unsurpassed acceptance around the world. In addition, Visa/PLUS is one of the world's largest global ATM networks, offering cash access in local currency in over 200 countries.
PRIVATE WiFi Announces Its "Hide Your Face on Facebook" Contest
PRIVATE WiFi, in conjunction with the ITRC, is sponsoring a contest for Facebook users to help remind them to keep their online identities safe. Four lucky winners will receive a yearly subscription and one grand prize winner will receive an iPad 2!
SHERMAN, Conn., Oct. 03, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PRIVATE WiFi, a new and innovative company in the security software market, in conjunction with the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), is proud to announce its latest contest, called "Hide Your Face on Facebook." This contest will run the entire month of October, which is National Cyber Security Month.
This contest encourages Facebook users to go to the PRIVATE WiFi Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/privatewifi) and upload pictures that show themselves covering their faces in support of safe online identities. They encourage creativity! Users must make sure to tag PRIVATE WiFi so it shows up on the company's wall.
Each week in October, they will select one of the winning photos at random which will be the featured picture on PRIVATE WiFi's Facebook wall. Additionally, they will create a photo album featuring all of the photo entries they receive.
PRIVATE WiFi is also giving out great prizes. Every Friday in October, they will give out one free yearly subscription to Facebook users who upload photos to their wall' that is four in total throughout the duration of the contest! And one lucky grand prize winner will receive an iPad 2!
"Each day, more and more people are realizing how important it is to protect their online identities," PRIVATE WiFi CEO, Kent Lawson, writes, "Our software does this, and we are committed to educating as many people about protecting themselves from online security risks as we can through contests like this one."
Private WiFi and the ITRC want to spread awareness on this important issue in a fun and engaging way. So they encourage everyone to show their support for keeping their online identities safe while getting a chance to win great prizes from PRIVATE WiFi!
About Public WiFi Online Identity Risks
Public WiFi usage has been increasing exponentially in recent years due to its convenience and accessibility. These days, you can access the Internet from just about anywhere: coffee shops, airports, public libraries, hotel rooms, and just about any other public place. However, most of us are not aware the online identity risks inherent in using a public WiFi network.
WiFi networks use radio waves to connect computers to one another. This means that when you connect to a public network, you are basically exposing all of your computer files, including personal data such as credit card information, passwords, and social security numbers, to anyone within that network. This has led to a new type of hacking called "sniffing." Sniffers are computer tools that don't require physical access to your computer. With the right software, easily available on the Internet, hackers can use sniffers to steal any unencrypted data on a public WiFi network. It could even be the guy sipping his coffee at the table right next to you.
The best way to protect your sensitive information is to use a Virtual Private Network, or VPN, which encrypts the data moving to and from your laptop. The encryption protects all your Internet communication from being intercepted by others in WiFi hotspots. In addition, VPNs can prevent hackers from connecting to your laptop and stealing your data files.
Most large companies have a company-support VPN to protect corporate communications. Private WiFi provides the same capability for individuals, business travelers, and small and medium-sized enterprises.
About ITRC
Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) is a nonprofit, nationally respected organization dedicated exclusively to the understanding of identity theft and related issues. The ITRC provides victim and consumer support as well as public education. The ITRC also advises governmental agencies, legislators, law enforcement, and businesses about the evolving and growing problem of identity theft.
About PRIVATE WiFi
Private Communications Corporation is a security technology company that protects personal data and information on the Internet. PRIVATE WiFi, the company's flagship software offering, encrypts all computer data across unencrypted WiFi networks, enhancing online privacy for those without access to virtual private networks. Founded by software entrepreneur Kent Lawson, Private Communications Corporation is headquartered in Sherman, CT. For more information, visit us at http://www.privatewifi.com and for articles and other online privacy resources, please visit http://www.private-i.com. You can also connect with us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/privatewifi.
Private WiFi protect your identity and sensitive information by becoming invisible on any public WiFi network. For further information, please contact us at 1-888-525-3078
SuccessFactors Unveils New User Experience and Introduces SuccessFactors Jam
Latest SuccessFactors software transforms human capital management and enhances the 'rhythm of business'
SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SuccessFactors, Inc. (NYSE: SFSF), the global leader in cloud-based business execution software, today announced the latest advancements in its Business Execution (BizX) suite, including a new user experience that gives managers the ability to efficiently deliver higher quality performance reviews that are aligned with business strategy and improve business results. SuccessFactors also announced the launch of SuccessFactors Jam, its social collaboration and learning software with rich media capabilities. SuccessFactors made the announcement at the HR Technology Conference & Expo (booth #623), held this week in Las Vegas.
"Our customers are looking for every competitive advantage and we know this often comes down to getting the most out of their people. We address this by delivering innovative solutions in our BizX Suite that really impact the way people get things done," said Dmitri Krakovsky, vice president of global product management, SuccessFactors. "Performance reviews have been the Achilles heel of managers as the process can be cumbersome and lacks comprehensive social feedback. We have dramatically improved the process by breaking down the obstacles to high quality reviews, while also launching our new Jam product that allows companies to leverage the learning and knowledge transfer done outside the classroom. We are directly increasing the productivity of a company's workforce and improving their ability to deliver on the BizX promise - bridging the gap between strategy and execution."
SuccessFactors Makes It Easy
In the fast-paced business world, human capital management (HCM) systems have been slowing people down with siloed and inflexible applications, a lack of analytics and systems of record spread out in multiple places. SuccessFactors is putting a stop to systems that are "just too hard" and is transforming the human capital management experience to help drive better business results and make it easier, more engaging and more agile than ever with updates across the BizX suite.
-- Increased employee engagement with SuccessFactors Jam:
SuccessFactors introduces SuccessFactors Jam, which
combines the social collaboration of CubeTree with the
video and learning capabilities from Jambok. "Jam"
captures the creativity, energy and spontaneity of social
learning that SuccessFactors' customers enjoy - enhancing
the rhythm of business. With this launch, SuccessFactors
makes compelling content both easy to create and discover
with relevant content recommendations based on individual
user behavior. This empowers employees to explore and
improve their own knowledge set in the context of their
everyday work - boosting productivity and engagement
across the organization.
-- New user experience for better performance reviews:
SuccessFactors improves the performance process by adopting
the latest web user interface technologies and applying
them to business problems, taking what is common on
consumer sites and bringing it to a corporate application.
The new user interface provides a smoother process for
performance reviews, making it easier for managers to
write higher quality reviews and prepare for the
conversation with key data at hand, such as an employee's
overall score, team rank and differences between manager
and employee ratings. Additionally, the new team view
helps managers to ensure their reviews are consistent and
fair across the team. Managers can easily request peer
feedback from within the system, instead of emailing
individual team members. Together, these enhancements to
the SuccessFactors user experience create a faster and
better performance review process.
-- Redefined experience for SuccessFactors Learning:
Building on the learning user and manager enhancements
introduced last year, SuccessFactors continues to redefine
the user experience for learning administrators. New
innovations include a customizable administrator homepage
for unique day-to-day needs, a new "Guide Me" mode for
simplified course, curriculum and class creation, and
faster access to items with expanded Bookmarking,
Quicklinks and Pathfinder Search.
-- New mobile capabilities:
Building on the company's recent advancements in mobile
functionality, SuccessFactors has expanded the
administrative experience to incorporate an organization's
corporate security policies and bring mobile users online
faster. Administrators can activate SuccessFactors BizX
Mobile for select individuals, groups or the entire
company, from their admin screen, granting access to any
or all mobile features, including employee profiles and
org charts, mobile docs and feeds, and approvals and
candidate feedback. With the native BizX Mobile apps for
iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and Android-based tablets and
devices, organizations can become increasingly agile and
competitive.
Additional resources:
-- VIDEO: SuccessFactors Jam on BizX Mobile.
-- IMAGES: Screenshots of new products.
-- DATA SHEET: SuccessFactors Business Execution.
-- DATA SHEET: SuccessFactors Jam
About SuccessFactors
SuccessFactors is the leading provider of cloud-based Business Execution Software, which delivers business alignment, team execution, people performance, and learning management solutions to organizations of all sizes across more than 60 industries. With approximately 15 million subscription seats globally, we strive to delight our customers by delivering innovative solutions, content and analytics, process expertise and best practices insights from serving our broad and diverse customer base. Today, we have more than 3,500 customers in more than 168 countries using our application suite in 34 languages.
For media inquiries:Andrea Meyer+1.415.370.7329ameyer@successfactors.com
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These forward-looking statements include statements about future growth prospects, financial results and benefits of acquisitions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements include: our ability to retain customers and to experience high customer renewal rates; whether customers renew their agreements for additional modules or users; pricing pressures; the uncertain impact of the overall global economic conditions, including on customers, prospective customers and partners, renewal rates and length of sales cycles; the fact that the business execution market is at an early stage of development, and may not develop as rapidly as we anticipate; risks related to the integration of the acquisitions, including retaining customers and employees, unforeseen liabilities and managing geographically-dispersed operations; competitive factors; outages or security breaches; our ability to develop, and market acceptance of, new services; the impact of any discovered product defects or outages; our ability to continue to sell our services outside the HR area; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to successfully expand our sales force and its effectiveness; whether our resellers and other partners will be successful in marketing our products; our ability to continue to manage expenses; and the impact of unforeseen expenses, including as a result of integrating acquisitions. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, our results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make.
Further information on these and other factors that could affect these forward-looking statements is included in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.
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Attunity Extends Solutions for Enabling Operational Data Warehousing With Teradata
Offers Flexibility and Cost-Savings in Loading Data From Many Enterprise Data Sources
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Offers Flexibility and Cost-Savings in Loading Data From Many
Enterprise Data Sources
Attunity Ltd. (OTC BB: ATTUF.OB), a leading provider of real-time data
integration software, announced today an extended set of software solutions
[http://www.attunity.com/loading_data_to_teradata ] that enables enterprises
using Teradata databases to load data efficiently and frequently from many
enterprise data sources to meet operational data warehousing needs. Attunity
will present its solutions this week at the Teradata Partners Conference,
October 3-5, 2011, in San Diego, CA.
"Demands for right-time access to information to support all levels of
decision making are at an all-time high," explains Dan Vesset, vice
president for Business Analytics Research at IDC. "As a result, the adoption
of low-latency data integration technology to enable the availability of
real-time information in the data warehouse (DW) is on the rise and change
data capture (CDC) has emerged as the most common form of technology used
for low-latency data movement. Organizations can use ETL (Extract, Transform
and Load) to refresh slowly changing data on a scheduled basis, but they
need to use CDC or data replication for rapidly changing data that is
critical for operations."
The leading independent provider of CDC technology, Attunity now offers
flexible options for enterprises using Teradata databases to capture and
load big transaction data with low latency and minimal impact on source
systems including Oracle, SQL Server, IBM DB2 and legacy databases. Part of
the Attunity product portfolio, Attunity Stream
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_stream ] adds CDC capabilities to ETL tools
and the newly announced Attunity Replicate
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_replicate ] provides high-performance data
replication software that can be used with Teradata TPT (Teradata Parallel
Transporter) to facilitate data loading at lower license costs.
"Attunity Replicate extends our existing Attunity Stream offering,
providing Teradata customers with additional options for accelerating and
reducing the costs of loading data to enable operational data warehousing,"
explained Itamar Ankorion, VP Business Development and Corporate Strategy at
Attunity. "Our support for a wide range of enterprise data sources as well
as our continued investment in real-time data integration makes us an ideal
partner for Teradata and its customers."
About Attunity
Attunity is a leading provider of real-time data integration software
that enables access, sharing and distribution of data across heterogeneous
enterprise platforms, organizations, and the cloud. Our offering includes
software solutions such as data replication
[http://www.attunity.com/operational_data_replication ], real-time change
data capture [http://www.attunity.com/attunity_stream ] (CDC) and real-time
data connectivity [http://www.attunity.com/attunity_connect ], as well as
enterprise file replication
[http://www.repliweb.com/products/r1-r/index.php ] and managed-file-transfer
[http://www.repliweb.com/products/rmft/index.php ] (MFT) offered through our
RepliWeb division. Using Attunity's software solutions, our customers enjoy
dramatic business benefits by enabling real-time access and availability of
data and files where and when needed, across the maze of heterogeneous
systems making up today's IT environment.
Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its
enterprise-class customers for nearly 20 years and has successful
deployments at thousands of organizations worldwide. Attunity provides
software directly and indirectly through a number of partners such as
Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through
a network of local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook
[http://www.facebook.com/attunity ] and LinkedIn [http://linkd.in/attunity ].
Safe Harbor Statement
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meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal Securities laws. Statements preceded
by, followed by, or that otherwise include the words "believes", "expects",
"anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", and similar expressions or
future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", "may" and
"could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts.
Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to various
risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from
Attunity's current expectations.
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but
are not limited to: the impact on revenues of economic and political
uncertainties and weaknesses in various regions of the world, including the
commencement or escalation of hostilities or acts of terrorism; our
liquidity challenges and the need to raise additional capital in the future;
any unforeseen developmental or technological difficulties with regard to
Attunity's products; changes in the competitive landscape, including new
competitors or the impact of competitive pricing and products; a shift in
demand for products such as Attunity's; unknown factors affecting third
parties with which Attunity has formed business alliances; timely
availability and customer acceptance of Attunity's new and existing
products; and other factors and risks on which Attunity may have little or
no control. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal
factors that could cause actual results to differ. For a more detailed
description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Attunity, reference is
made to Attunity's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2010, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
and the other risk factors discussed from time to time by Attunity in
reports filed or furnished to the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law,
Attunity undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date
hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
(c) Attunity 2011. All Rights Reserved. Attunity is a
registered trademark of Attunity Inc. All other product and company names
herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Press contact:
Itamar Ankorion, VP Business Development and Corporate Strategy, Attunity
itamar.ankorion@attunity.com
Tel. +1-781-730-4071
Former Ballerina Pirouettes to TransMedia to Publicize How Her Z-Connector Invention Makes Smartphones Secure as a Pocket Watch
BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Former ballerina, college professor, now inventor and entrepreneur Rhonda Burke Spero, co-owner and designer of the Z-Connector (http://www.get-z-connected.com), an easy and stylishly innovative product that keeps your smartphone as safe as pocket watches were a century ago, has retained TransMedia Group for publicity.
TransMedia (http://www.transmediagroup.com) plans to publicize Z-Connector, LLC's Direct z Connect (DzC) and their Z-Connector apparatus' as a functional and fashionable attachment, turning your smartphone into a 21st Century pocket watch.
"The DzC is a small circular apparatus with a non-permanent 100-pound bonding adhesive placed on the back of any cellular phone. This allows attachment to a designer chain, which connects to the phone, eliminating stress, anxiety, and cost of damaging or losing your smartphone investment," said Abby Blake, TransMedia's Manager of Public Relations.
To save her son from wasting money on new phones and hundreds of dollars on cell phone insurance, Spero designed the Z-Connector and the DzC so her son's smartphone and his body would be like two dancers elegantly connected in a pas de deux that would never result in a dropped, lost or stolen phone.
"TransMedia will publicize the invention as a functionally fashionable security system for businessmen and women, busy moms, teens and young adults who want to 'stay connected' to their personal smartphone. Also, it will highlight how the Z-Connector allows people to keep their phone safe and on hand just as grandpa stayed attractively tethered to his pocket watch," said TransMedia Group's CEO Tom Madden.
"Spero came up with the idea from people securing mittens to winter jackets up North with suspender-type fasteners. The Z-Connector works similarly with one end of the Z-Connector Designer Chain connected to the DzC or Z-Connector apparatus on the back of their smartphone and the other end connected to clothing, purse, briefcase, book bag, etc," said Blake
The Z-Connector debuted Sept. 22 and is sold exclusively online. Spero received her B.F.A, M.E.D, and PhD. from The Ohio State University. Spero was a Professor at University of Miami's Department of Education. She was a professional dancer, a performing arts instructor for BalletMet, and Founder and Artistic Director of the Neoteric Dance Theatre and Rhonda Burke Dancers in Columbus, Ohio.
For more information, contact Abby Blake at 561-750-9800 ext 229 or abby@transmediagroup.com.
"Altair's LTE chipset is an industry benchmark - both when it comes to
performance and maturity," said Eran Eshed
[http://www.altair-semi.com/management ], Co-Founder and VP of Marketing and
Business Development at Altair Semiconductor. "We are pleased that our
market-ready FourGee(TM) LTE chipset, integrated in a fully commercialized
USB dongle device, was selected by Softbank to power the world's fastest 4G
TDD network [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLtqAgncSTQ ], and we look
forward to continue demonstrating the power of our chipsets in 4G networks
around the world."
Altair is shipping one of the first commercial TDD/FDD LTE chipsets in
the market today and has established a strong leadership position in the
emerging TD-LTE market. Recently, Altair achieved qualification by China's
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
[http://www.altair-semi.com/altair-semiconductors-lte-technology-qualified-chinas-ministry-industry-and-information-technology-m ]
, officially approving
it for use in LTE networks in China. The chipset has been selected by more
than 15 ODM/OEM vendors globally and has been in mass production for over a
year.
About Altair Semiconductor
Altair Semiconductor [http://www.altair-semi.com ] is the world's
leading developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance
4G semiconductors [http://www.altair-semi.com/industry-technology ].
Altair's chipsets can be found in approximately 30 end-user devices -
ranging from USB dongles to smartphones - built by its more than 15
customers across North America, Europe, China, India and Taiwan - making it
one of the only TDD/FDD LTE [http://www.altair-semi.com/fourgee-31006200 ]
chipset manufacturers in the world with commercially available products.
Altair's comprehensive product portfolio includes baseband processors,
multi-band RF transceivers for both FDD and TDD bands, and a range of
reference hardware [http://www.altair-semi.com/reference-platforms ] and
product level protocol stack software. Based on a novel, proprietary
Software Defined Radio
[http://www.altair-semi.com/o2p-%E2%80%93-software-defined-radio-sdr-processor ]
(SDR) processor, codenamed "O[2]P(TM)", Altair's products
[http://www.altair-semi.com/overview ] are the smallest and most highly
power optimized in the industry, offering an unmatched combination of
flexibility and performance. For more information, visit the company's
website at http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair on Twitter: @AltairSemi
Media Contact:
Ruder Finn Israel for Altair Semiconductor
Matthew Krieger
+972-544-676-950
matthew@ruderfinn.co.il
First Communications Lights Two New Low-Latency Fiber Routes, Expanding Its Network in the Northeast Region
Washington, D.C.-to-Pittsburgh and Harrisburg-to-Lancaster-to-Philadelphia-to-Reading routes provide carriers and enterprises with competitive, low-latency options as well as resiliency and potential route diversity
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- First Communications, a leading regional fiber-based provider of critical data and voice communications, continues to expand lit services along its 5,400-mile fiber route network, which spans the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States and offers an industry-leading, low-latency path to Toronto.
The lighting of the Washington, D.C.-to-Pittsburgh route represents a critical milestone in the delivery of First Communications' new Chicago-to-Washington, D.C./Ashburn, Va., low-latency optical transport service and provides telecommunication carriers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), financial enterprises and government entities with additional transport options beyond First Communications' current diverse, low-latency routes, including New York/northern New Jersey to Toronto and to Chicago.
First Communications lit an additional new route that runs between Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia and Reading, Pa., enabling First Communications to add these markets to its existing optical transport network. As a result, customers in these markets can easily connect to larger markets, including New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Toronto, Newark and Washington, D.C./Ashburn, Va., as well as the financial and data center areas of northern New Jersey.
"The lighting of these new routes is a key component in First Communications' strategy to expand its fiber services, connecting high-demand markets to smaller, under-serviced markets, and servicing the high-bandwidth needs of the financial, service provider and government sectors. We are committed to providing routes that offer diversity, low-latency and resiliency," said Rick Poore, president First Telecom Services LLC, dba First Communications.
About First Communications
First Communications (http://www.firstcomm.com) offers high-capacity long-haul and metro fiber network services as well as voice and data services across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States and into Canada. Our network includes more than 600 on-net wire centers, 250,000 fiber miles and 5,400 fiber route miles. The fiber network includes approximately 500 metro route miles reaching more than 50 Tier 1, 2 and 3 markets. First Communications serves a diverse customer base, including carrier/wholesale customers, financial, medical, government and other large enterprises, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Auto Parts Network® Adds WeatherTech to its Ever-expanding Selection of Online Automotive Products
WESTON, Fla., Oct. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online auto parts provider, AutoPartsNetwork.com®, bolsters an online product selection with the addition of WeatherTech high quality protective vehicle floor mats and liners.
Auto Parts Network® is excited to announce that a complete line of WeatherTech floor liners, cargo liners, and vent visors will now be for sale on AutoPartsNetwork.com® online auto parts superstore. Auto Parts Network® already offers a full comprehensive selection of Husky floor liners, and the addition of WeatherTech now provides Auto Parts Network® customers with a wider selection of vehicle bed liners from the two top brands in the industry.
Manufactured exclusively in the US by MacNeil Automotive Products Ltd., WeatherTech offers high-quality protective liners and floor mats that offer both style and function. Unlike factory carpet mats, the rugged rubber floor mats provided by WeatherTech are specially-designed for all-weather protection and laser-measured to ensure a precise fit for a wide selection of vehicle makes and models. With Auto Parts Network® advanced online interface, customers will easily be able to designate their vehicle make and model and browse WeatherTech products for that specific vehicle.
From coffee spills to mud-covered canines, WeatherTech advertises complete protection from moisture and contaminants that ruin fabric surfaces and reduce vehicle resale value. WeatherTech floor liners and cargo liners are completely water tight with snug-fitting sidewalls to contain any spilled liquids, and they can easily be removed, rinsed, and re-inserted.
"We are excited to offer the world leading automotive floor and cargo liners for our customers, so they can be confident that we offer the best products, at the best price,"said President / CEO, Charles Bonfiglio,adding, "WeatherTech floor mats are one of the first automotive accessories that most consumers buy first after purchasing a new car."
Auto Parts Network® is proud to add WeatherTech products for their commitment to quality and extensive product offering. The addition of WeatherTech to the Auto Parts Network® family of brands will further a product selection that is already extensive with over 800 brands shipped through over 300 distribution centers. The new product line also gives customers a place to get the lowest prices on high quality bed liners and further establishes Auto Parts Network®as the web's most comprehensive resource for auto parts and accessories online.
About AUTO PARTS NETWORK®
Auto Parts Network® is an online auto parts superstore designed to be the world's most complete online shopping resource for automotive parts, products, accessories, and services supported by strong vendor relationships, and a vast network of nationwide distribution centers.
Top Tier Auto Body Shop in Los Angeles Launches New Website
818 Auto Body, the premier auto body shop in Los Angeles, has taken its business online, enabling more people to have easy access to its high-quality repair and towing services
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a saying in French, "plus ce change, plus ca meme chose"... which essentially means, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." 818 Auto Body may now have an online presence, but the fundamentals that made this enterprise such a solid success remain firmly intact. You can still find experts here with unmatched experience and expertise. You can still expect the same reliable service and courteous, attentive treatment. The only thing that has changed is that accessing information about 818 Auto Body and contacting them for assistance is more hassle-free than ever before.
If by some chance you haven't already heard about 818 Auto Body, here is a bit of a run-down of what they offer. The specialists at this body shop in Los Angeles provide exceptional repair services for everything from minor vehicle damage to major accidents. They also provide the most meticulous and thorough computerized services for auto paint in Los Angeles. Throw in bumper repair, paint dent removal, auto glass replacement, and even their own efficient towing service, and you start to get an idea why so many people consider this the go-to auto body shop in Los Angeles.
Attentive and courteous customer service is another vital quality that distinguishes 818 Auto Body from its competitors. With many auto body shops in Los Angeles, you have to keep calling and pestering them to find out anything about the status of your auto repair. The experts at 818 Auto Body pride themselves on their dedication to keeping the customer always in the loop; that means regular updates on the status of your vehicle. No wonder 818 Auto Body has managed to develop such a large and loyal customer base!
To learn more about auto repair at extremely competitive prices, contact 818 Auto Body at 818-990-5555, or visit online at http://www.818autobody.com.
Verizon Appeals FCC Imposition of 'Net Neutrality' Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Communications on Friday (Sept. 30) filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit of the Federal Communications Commission's December 2010 Report and Order (FCC 10-201) adopting so-called "net neutrality" rules. The following statement should be attributed to Michael E. Glover, Verizon senior vice president and deputy general counsel:
"Verizon is fully committed to an open Internet. We are deeply concerned by the FCC's assertion of broad authority to impose potentially sweeping and unneeded regulations on broadband networks and services and on the Internet itself. We believe this assertion of authority is inconsistent with the statute and will create uncertainty for the communications industry, innovators, investors and consumers."
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 106 million total connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 196,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
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CONTACT: Ed McFadden, +1-202-515-2441, edward.s.mcfadden@verizon.com
Premier Wholesale Provider of High-Quality Textiles Launches New Website
Ramtex, Inc., L.A.'s leading supplier of superior fabrics, has taken its diverse selection online with an informative and user-friendly website
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramtex has been in business for over 15 years, and business, as they say, is truly booming. The reputable wholesale fabric supplier is riding a wave of positive word-of-mouth to the very top, and the last great frontier - the World Wide Web - has now finally been conquered. From this moment forth, an even greater base of potential customers - from home furniture manufacturers and clothing manufacturers to hotels, restaurants, event planning, and much more - will have easy access to exquisite fabric wholesale by one of the top names in textiles.
What exactly has everyone abuzz about Ramtex's ascendance? First is this innovative company's unswerving dedication to customer satisfaction. From the moment you contact them and start dealing with their courteous staff, that much is readily apparent. They make the process from start to finish as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible, in a number of ways. These wholesale fabric specialists make a great effort to draw you into the creative decision-making (rather than leaving you out in the cold). They also emphasize flexibility (because every client has a target demographic with differing tastes). And finally, they pride themselves on their expeditious service and shipping from their extensive fabric warehouse (because the last thing you want once you've settled on a choice is to wait an inordinate amount of time for its completion).
Second is Ramtex's commitment to the highest quality fabric. Here competitive prices can be found, but without sacrificing the level of sophistication and craftsmanship you would expect from such a high-end supplier. They are distinct from many of their competitors in that they have fostered direct relationships with the textile mills, allowing them to offer a more diverse, refined assortment of products for their clientele. From the chic appearance of the Bravo Collection to the classic look of their Vintage Suede, Ramtex's selection of fine fabric is unmatched.
To learn more about the professional team at Ramtex, Inc., and the exceptional work is doing for businesses across a wide spectrum of industries, call 213.622.9494 or visit them online at http://www.ramtexinc.com/.
Augrid Global Holdings Corporation's Subsidiary Carbon Composite Technology (CCT) Announces New Patented Fabric
HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (PINKSHEETS: AGHD) Augrid Global Holdings Corporation's, subsidiary Carbon Composite Technologies, "CCT," will introduce a recently patented hybrid fiberglass/carbon nano textile fabric for use in the manufacturing of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) products. The novelty, of the recently patented material, is that it combines the strength and light weight of carbon nano fibers with the cost efficiency of fiber glass. Several Fortune 500 manufacturers in the Wind Energy, Aerospace, Armoring, Marine and Automotive markets have begun evaluating the weight and cost savings achieved. Augrid is projecting the annual revenue to exceed $25,000,000 in material, equipment sales and license fees over the next two years. CCT is estimating the sale of approximately 10,000,000 lineal yards requiring more than 2000 pounds of multiwall carbon nanotubes to achieve these projections and necessary manufacturing equipment and facilities have already been identified.
CCT's "Patented Fabric" has a similar cost to fiberglass but with physical characteristics superior to carbon fiber fabrics while meeting national standards for strength, corrosion resistance and durability. An additional proprietary feature of the technology and material is that it can be resistively heated to reduce molding production time and energy requirements. The revenue will be made from License fees with royalty minimums, paid technology transfer with exclusive material and equipment supply agreements through CCT.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements regarding AUGRID Corporation in this release that are not historical in nature, particularly those that utilize terminology such as "may," "should," "likely," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates, "believes" or "plans," or comparable terminology, are forward-looking statements based on current expectations about future events, which AUGRID Corporation has derived from the information currently available to it. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our results to be materially different from results implied in such forward-looking statements. Important factors known to AUGRID Corporation that could cause forward-looking statements to turn out to be incorrect are identified and discussed from time to time in AUGRID Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and AUGRID Corporation undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact: Investor relations :
Craig Fischer
888-405-3140
5847 San Felipe Dr
Houston, TX
New PMC Module Uses Economical Spartan-6 FPGA to Reduce Cost of Complex Embedded Computing Tasks
Acromag's new PMC module features a reconfigurable Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA to offer a cost-sensitive solution for advanced computing applications requiring custom logic, DSP, or algorithm acceleration.
WIXOM, Mich., Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To assist embedded system developers with ever-tightening budget and time constraints, Acromag introduced new PMC mezzanine modules featuring the cost-optimized Xilinx® Spartan®-6 FPGA. The PMC-SLX reconfigurable FPGA modules can save thousands of dollars, yet still deliver high-performance computing for algorithm acceleration and custom logic processing tasks. Spartan-6 FPGAs have integrated logic, DSP, and memory resources that leverage the flagship Virtex-6 FPGA platform's architecture and system-level blocks for quicker and smoother system development. Acromag adds a high-throughput PCI-X interface, large memory banks, and easy access to field I/O signals to deliver a ready-to-use FPGA computing module for advanced signal processing applications. Typical uses include hardware simulation, in-circuit diagnostics, communications, signal intelligence, and image processing. The base price is just $2895 with extra memory and extended temperature options available.
"The Spartan-6 FPGA is designed for cost-sensitive applications, but with abundant logic resources and high-speed DSP, it is more than capable for many mil-aero and industrial control functions," noted Rowland Demko, Acromag's national sales manager. To optimize system performance and enable cross-platform compatibility, Spartan-6 FPGAs use an efficient dual-register 6-input LUT logic structure, built-in system-level blocks, and DSP slices derived from the high-end Virtex-6 architecture. As part of Xilinx's targeted design platform, designers can leverage common design methodologies, development tools, and run-time platforms for greater cost savings and faster time-to-market. Likewise, Acromag's PMC-SLX support software is very similar to their other FPGA design kits to save additional time.
Field I/O interfaces to the FPGA via the rear J4/P4 connector and/or with optional front mezzanine I/O extension modules. 64 I/O or 32 LVDS lines are accessible through the rear connector. Acromag's plug-in AXM mezzanine cards provide additional I/O processing capabilities. A variety of these AXM mezzanine I/O cards are available to provide front-end 14-bit 105 MHz A/D conversions or an interface for CMOS digital I/O, RS-485 differential signals, or extra LVDS I/O lines.
All models employ the logic-optimized SLX150 version of the Spartan-6 FPGA which provides 147,433 logic cells and 180 DSP slices. Dual-ported SRAM (256k or 1M x 64-bit) facilitates high-speed DMA transfers to the bus or CPU. This memory provides direct links from the PCI bus and to the FPGA. 16MB flash memory enables on-board storage and loading of the FPGA code. The 100MHz 64-bit PCI-X interface ensures fast data throughput. PMC-SLX modules are ready for use in conduction-cooled systems and offer an optional upgrade to extended temperature range parts suitable for -40 to 85 degrees C operation.
Acromag's Engineering Design Kit provides utilities to help users develop custom programs, load VHDL into the FPGA, and establish DMA transfers between the FPGA and the CPU. The kit includes a compiled FPGA file and example VHDL code provided as selectable blocks with examples for the local bus interface, read/writes, and change-of-state interrupts to the PCI bus. A JTAG interface allows users to perform on-board VHDL simulation. Further analysis is supported with a ChipScope(TM) Pro interface.
For easy integration of the boards with embedded Windows® applications, Acromag developed a DLL driver software package for compatibility with Microsoft® Visual C++(TM), and Visual Basic. Sample files with "C" source demonstration programs provide easy-to-use tools to test operation of the module.
For real time and open source applications, Acromag offers C libraries for VxWorks®, Linux®, and other operating systems. The libraries provide generic routines (source code included) to handle reads, writes, interrupts, and other functions. Demonstration programs enable the developer to quickly exercise the I/O modules before attaching the routines to the application program. This diagnostic tool can save hours of troubleshooting and debugging. The Linux example programs are a free download.
About Acromag
Acromag has designed and manufactured measurement and control products for more than 50 years. They are an international corporation with a world headquarters near Detroit, Michigan and a global network of sales representatives and distributors. Acromag offers a complete line of embedded I/O and industrial computer products for military, aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and scientific research applications.
Advance Payroll Funding Launches Labor Profit Calculator Mobile App
CLEVELAND, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Advance Payroll Funding, Ltd. once again leads the contingent workforce industry in innovative services by launching its first-to-market Labor Profit Calculator Mobile App.
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