VideoIQ Introduces Low Temperature iCVR High-Definition and D1 Dome Cameras
Low Temperature Dome Cameras Extend Temperature Range to -30 Degrees Celsius
BEDFORD, Mass., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, today announced the addition of low temperature models of its iCVR-HD high-definition cameras and iCVR D1 dome cameras to their product line. Low temperature models extend the camera's operating ranges to -30 degrees Celsius, without the need for supplemental heating, allowing them to function in extreme conditions.
VideoIQ's all-in-one iCVR video surveillance solutions deliver up to full 1080p/30 high-definition video, zero bandwidth recording, and zero calibration adaptive analytics. Unlike conventional IP video surveillance systems which face significant bandwidth and storage challenges, VideoIQ's iCVR dome cameras store video in up to 500GB of onboard storage for months worth of recording while reducing network traffic and bandwidth consumption by over 90 percent. Additionally, VideoIQ's adaptive analytics never need calibrating, eliminating the need to manually tune or adjust the analytics over the life of the device - dramatically reducing installation and maintenance costs.
"We continue to provide innovative solutions which solve real customers' problems," said Ed Bednarcik, president and CEO of VideoIQ. "By offering dome camera models with extended low temperature capability, we've made it easier for users to benefit from full high-definition images, category leading adaptive analytics, and distributed storage - even in the most extreme conditions."
The low temperature iCVR-HD and iCVR D1 dome camera models are available immediately.
About VideoIQ
VideoIQ is the leading supplier of innovative intelligent video surveillance solutions. VideoIQ's award-winning IP surveillance cameras and encoders include the most advanced, adaptive analytics in the industry, onboard NVR storage and enterprise class video management. Now, VideoIQ is delivering a new standard in high-definition surveillance, with on board NVR storage up to 500GB, 90% less bandwidth consumption and full high-definition analytics and no calibration required, ever. VideoIQ's simple and powerful surveillance solutions allow customers to pro-actively secure their most important assets across commercial, education, industrial, transportation, telecommunications and government markets. Learn more at http://www.videoiq.com today, or follow us on Twitter @VideoIQ.
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EMC VPLEX Brings Life to Northern Hospital's Private Cloud
EMC Products Enable Data Center Transformation, Eliminate Downtime, Increase Efficiencies While Saving $25,000 in Upgrades and Reducing Backup Windows by 98%
HOPKINTON, Mass., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced that Northern Hospital of Surry County, a community hospital in Mount Airy, N.C. with more than 850 physicians and healthcare professionals, is utilizing EMC® VPLEX® Metro to transform its data center operations and implement a private cloud for greater efficiency and agility. EMC VPLEX enables information in the cloud, public, private or hybrid, to be shared, accessed and moved within, across and between data centers, federating various storage systems into a single resource. Northern Hospital has seamlessly shifted operations into a new state-of-the-art data center that automatically rebalances virtual server and storage resources between the older and newer sites for redundancy--increasing server utilization in an IT environment that will soon be 100% virtualized. In addition, Northern Hospital has redesigned its data protection infrastructure using EMC RecoverPoint(®), EMC NetWorker(®) and EMC Avamar(®).
Customer Benefits:
-- Eliminated Downtime-- Using VPLEX Metro, Northern Hospital was able to
dynamically move more than 100 virtual machines, along with applications
and storage to its new, state-of-the-art data center without disrupting
clinical and administrative operations, avoiding an estimated 50 hours
of downtime.
-- Increased Efficiency--Available RAM increased from 33% to 71% resulting
in increased redundancy, improved server performance and a savings
$25,000 in server memory upgrades alone.
-- Reduced Costs--By moving to a private cloud and utilizing physical
servers and storage systems as a virtualized shared resource, Northern
Hospital was able to eliminate more than 100 physical servers, saving
thousands of dollars in energy and maintenance costs annually.
-- Improved Data Protection-- Using a RecoverPoint, NetWorker and Avamar,
Northern Hospital condensed its backup window timing by 98% - reducing a
24-hour process to approximately 30 minutes, while accelerating recovery
times from hours to minutes with zero data loss, a critical requirement
for a healthcare organization.
Seeking to achieve greater efficiency, agility and data protection, Northern Hospital virtualized 90% of its server infrastructure using EMC unified storage and VMware(TM) vSphere(TM) solutions. It also needed a way to dynamically move virtual machines, applications and data between data centers without disrupting critical applications as it continued its data center transformation and journey to the cloud. Northern Hospital chose EMC VPLEX Metro for information mobility, EMC RecoverPoint for replication, and VMware Site Recovery Manager and VMware vMotion solutions to move its entire physical and virtual server infrastructure.
"Other offerings we considered required shutting down our virtualized server infrastructure and some of our hospital's most critical applications--that would have potentially meant 50 hours of downtime," said Robert Hall, Northern Hospital's CIO. "We chose EMC VPLEX to migrate over 100 virtual machines, along with applications and storage to our new data center--with less-than one minute of downtime. VPLEX took a lot of pressure off our team so we could achieve this complex move and not worry about interrupting patient care."
Northern is currently using VPLEX Metro to balance the workload its virtualized server and storage infrastructure between its production site and disaster recovery sites. Northern is also constructing a new disaster recovery environment nearby.
"Now that we offload some of our production operations to our DR site, we're only using 25% of our server memory resources compared to 67% before," said Hall. "Not only did we boost server performance and avoid $25,000 in memory upgrades but better server efficiency will help us drive more quickly to 100% virtualization within the next 6 to 12 months. VPLEX is worth every penny because it's an incredibly solid and versatile product."
Hall continued, "Our whirlwind journey to cloud computing has been accelerated by EMC's deep cloud expertise and excellent integration between EMC and VMware solutions. We now have an agile and resilient environment that aligns with the changing needs of the hospital. The ease of growing and taking care of our systems has transformed the way we manage our IT assets. And we've already eliminated over 100 physical machines, which is saving us thousands of dollars in maintenance, power and cooling costs."
For disaster recovery, Northern Hospital replicates its server and storage infrastructures with EMC RecoverPoint and VMware Site Recovery Manager. The hospital also replaced a Bridgehead tape backup solution with an EMC NetWorker solution certified for MEDITECH and an EMC Avamar deduplication backup system to address growing backup windows and accelerate recovery times.
"RecoverPoint is so granular that we can identify a recovery point right up to the minute before a loss or corruption occurs. In this way, we're able to ensure compliance with requirement for guaranteed zero data loss," said Hall. "In our tape environment, we were approaching a 24-hour backup window for MEDITECH and our other applications were pushing 14 hours. Restoring from tape was done off-site and could take anywhere from 2-3 hours for a small application and 24-36 hours for MEDITECH. Now with NetWorker and Avamar, we can backup MEDITECH in about 1 hour and everything else in 30-40 minutes. We can also restore any of the applications ourselves in 10-15 minutes."
Supporting Resources:
-- Learn more about EMC VPLEX, the industry's first practical enabler for
distributed hybrid clouds
-- Learn more about EMC in Healthcare
-- Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and ECN
About EMC
EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC, VPLEX, Networker, Avamar and RecoverPoint are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation. VMware is a registered trademarks of VMware, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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SEEBURGER Introduces Salesforce.com Adapter, Enabling Automatic Integration of Salesforce Data into ERP & Other Local Applications
Broadens SEEBURGER's Application Integration Capabilities to Cloud Applications
ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SEEBURGER today announced the availability of a Salesforce.com adapter that enables users of the SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite (BIS) to automatically transfer information from an open Salesforce CRM window into local applications such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) or business intelligence (BI) systems without manual data entry. The new Salesforce connectivity saves time for enterprises using the B2B gateway component of SEEBURGER BIS integrated with their own ERP systems for supply chain communications. It also extends BIS' long-standing enterprise application integration capabilities into the cloud.
SEEBURGER's new Salesforce adapter enables BIS users to:
-- Automatically import Salesforce data, such as contacts from sales leads
that turn into orders, into relevant local applications without the risk
of manual copying errors.
-- Access business data from Salesforce using their own ERP or BI systems
without toggling between Salesforce.com and the in-house application.
-- Analyze marketing activity data from Salesforce in conjunction with
information about the customer's history from their own BI system.
"We plan to use the new adapter ourselves to gain a complete overview of all customer activities from within our existing applications," said Bernd Seeburger, CEO of SEEBURGER AG. "It is also a cornerstone of a broader cloud integration platform that we are adding to our flagship Business Integration Suite to facilitate data exchange across both premise-based applications and cloud services."
Centralizing All Data Exchange in One Platform
SEEBURGER's cloud integration initiative is the latest in a series of major product enhancements designed to equip enterprises with a single unified platform - SEEBURGER BIS - from which to manage, execute and track data transfers of all kinds both inside and outside the corporate firewall.
That includes:
-- EDI- and B2B-based supply chain communications - SEEBURGER's long-time
focus - utilizing BIS to exchange purchase orders, advance shipping
notices, invoices and other structured data with full integration into
the enterprise ERP system.
-- Non-structured file transfers, such as CAD, multimedia, Power Point,
Excel and Word files that either exceed email attachment limits or
contain sensitive data, leveraging BIS' managed file transfer abilities
including encryption and complete visibility of all file exchange
activity.
-- Application-to-application integration, a core competency with multiple
BIS adapters and technology interfaces built over the years to automate
business processes across conventional installed applications, that is
now expanding to cloud applications.
This industry-first one-platform strategy was spotlighted in this month's announcement of a complete SEEBURGER Managed File Transfer (SEE MFT) suite that uniquely consolidates all human-to-human, human-to-system and system-to-system file transfer management and logs in one graphical interface. Supply chain communications can also be seen from the same interface. This single unified platform is also the fundamental engine for SEEBURGER's cloud integration solution for any company who wants to be in the business of Cloud Service Brokerage (CSB).
About SEEBURGER
SEEBURGER is a global provider of business integration and secure managed file transfer (MFT) solutions that streamline business processes, reduce operational costs, facilitate governance and compliance, and provide visibility to the farthest edges of the supply chain to maximize ERP effectiveness and drive new efficiencies. All solutions are delivered on a unified, 100% SEEBURGER-engineered platform that lowers the total cost of ownership and reduces implementation time. With more than 25 years in the industry, SEEBURGER today is ranked among the top business integration providers by industry analysts, serves thousands of customers in more than 50 countries and 15 industries, and has offices in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. For more information, visit http://www.seeburger.com.
Patented Technology Allows for Longer Life and Fewer Service Calls
ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovolt, the leader in intelligent electronics protection, today announces that its technology is available for licensing to markets ranging from consumer electronics, medical technology, cable and satellite to HVAC and control systems. Since 2009, Innovolt has successfully provided proven electronics protection for hundreds of millions of dollars of installed systems, mainly in the commercial and industrial markets.
The Electronics Protection Landscape
Today's electronics are pervasive with the vast majority of equipment deployed with insufficient protection resulting in damage from disturbances on power grids that are remarkably chaotic and caustic. To date, electronics protection choices have been limited to either under-functioning surge protectors for aftermarket consumer use or unwieldy, over-priced technologies such as uninterruptable power supply (UPS). The Innovolt technology is accessible to and effective for all electronics, regardless of size or deployment.
"Our technology is filling a huge void and disrupting the marketplace with both functionality and cost. Big brands are clamoring over Innovolt -proof that, until now, electronics protection choices have been limited. We are taking the opportunity to build off our successes and expand into new markets," states Jeff Spence, president and COO of Innovolt. "Electronics in industrial, commercial and residential environments have two things in common: all require power to operate and all are significantly impacted by damaging power disturbances. Our technology manages the impact of power disturbances and effectively increases the electronics' lifespan, reliability and efficiency. We're confident that by Q1 we'll be in a billion dollars of installed systems."
Innovolt Track Record and Functionality
Cost-effective, highly scalable and integratable, Innovolt's proprietary and patented electronics protection technology is proven to significantly increase product reliability and lifespan. Where deployed, companies have seen a marked decrease in service calls on protected equipment. Innovolt has provided its technology to the office equipment industry for the past three years. The company has recently expanded its markets and is now working with top Fortune 500 companies, including: Ricoh US, Ricoh Canada, Toshiba, Konica Minolta, and ECi OMD, to increase the reliability of their equipment and to optimize service to their end users. Innovolt's technology solves a host of unique power problems that most businesses and consumers are not aware of but are paying for through shortened electronics lifespan and decreased product reliability. This patented electronics protection guards against damage from 99.5 percent of power interruptions, including infinite voltage and current variations.
Markets Served
Innovolt's technology is currently available to all OEM's and the company is now focusing on the following markets:
-- Consumer Electronics
-- Office Equipment
-- Appliances
-- Medical Technology
-- Telecom/Communications
-- Cable & Satellite
-- HVAC and Control Systems
Atlanta-based Innovolt is an electronics protection leader and first to bridge the gap between the power protection and asset service markets. Cost-effective, highly scalable and integratable, Innovolt's proprietary and patented power protection technology is proven to significantly increase product lifespan and reliability. Innovolt's comprehensive technology platform is proven to help electronic equipment last longer and with fewer service interruptions by keeping it safe from the common power disturbances that most often damage electronics. Innovolt's technology guards against damage from 99.5 percent of power interruptions, including infinite voltage and current variations. For more information, visit http://www.innovolt.com.
Kobo Expands Reading Life, Leads eBook Integration with Facebook
TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Kobo, a global leader in eReading with
4.9 million users worldwide, today announced Kobo Pulse(TM), expanding
it's social platform - Reading Life - and its leadership in social
eReading. With Kobo, every page of every book has a pulse - an indicator of social engagement driven by who and how many people
are reading, what they are saying, and what they are thinking. Kobo
Pulse(TM) allows readers to learn about the life of a book, connect with
friends, share their sentiments, and engage in thought provoking
discussions while reading any book. Kobo Pulse and your Reading Life
are also integrated with Facebook.
The advent of ebooks has enabled readers to carry their entire libraries
in their pocket and download new books in an instant through wireless
devices. But until now, the reading experience has remained static.
The launch of Kobo Pulse marks a revolutionary change in the reading
experience, making it dynamic and social.
"With Kobo Pulse we are capturing the zeitgeist of every book in the
world, and enabling readers to be a part of it, to contribute to the
life of the book, while reading," said Michael Serbinis, CEO, Kobo
Inc. "This is a revolution in books and how we read that will give
readers exciting new ways to connect, discover content and express
themselves."
Kobo has built on its leadership in social reading with the addition of
Kobo Pulse and Facebook integration announced at F8 last week. Kobo
Pulse activity will show up in the new Facebook Ticker, and your
Reading Life will be reflected in Facebook Timeline.
Leading the charge at the Facebook F8 conference last week, Kobo is a
first mover in social eReading by providing deeper integration with
Facebook®. The new features, combined with proprietary Kobo Pulse
technology and functionality give the reading community the most
sophisticated social eReading app available.
Kobo Pulse offers a fully social in-book eReading experience that is immersive and fun. With Kobo Pulse,
readers can:
-- Feel the life of a book:Kobo Pulse indicates the intensity of
social engagement throughout a book, becoming larger and
brighter, inviting the user to engage with other readers
-- Get more out of reading: Readers can see what others thought of
what they just read. They can also see interesting stats like
how many people are reading or engaging with a book, throughout
the book.
-- Connect with others: Readers can connect with other readers
around the world
-- Join the conversation: Readers share sentiments (liking,
disliking) and comment on individual passages or ongoing
discussions
Kobo's Reading Life experience launched December 2010 continues to
rapidly evolve allowing customers to:
-- Track your stats: Discover your personal reading style
tracking the minutes per reading session of their current read,
the number of pages turned, plus see an overview of books
completed in their library.
-- Earn awards: Users can also earn fun and exciting awards that
celebrate reading accomplishments and milestones.
-- Share your Reading Life: Users can share their Reading Life
with their friends on Facebook and Twitter. Users can share
what books they are reading, share their favorite passages and
even their Reading Life awards.
-- Connect your Reading Life: Users can connect their Reading Life
with Facebook friends and explore their friends library, ask
for recommendations, and compare awards and reading stats.
Kobo's deeper Facebook integration announced last week at F8, unmatched
in the eReading industry, allows users to:
-- Discover their book DNA through their timeline
-- Express themselves to their friends in the new Facebook profile
-- Follow their friends reading activity
-- Fully customize privacy settings for books (individual and
global)
-- Automate their eReading newsfeed ("ticker") with updates such
as sharing when adding or reading a new book, annotations, face
or place, finishing a book or earning an award.
-- Create new profile call-outs for recently read books, most read
authors, books that have the most time read and recent awards
-- Invite more friends to connect their Kobo Reading Life with a
single tap
Kobo Pulse will be available for free initially in Kobo's eReading App
for iPhone and iPad users, and will be quickly extended to Android,
Kobo eReaders and additional platforms. The new Facebook integration
features will roll out gradually over the coming months.
"We're moving into an era where social eReading will change the nature
of how and what we read," continued Serbinis. "With Kobo Pulse,
readers can get more out of reading. Books are now alive. The end is
no longer the end. Readers get to participate, adding their voice,
which actually lives within the reading experience itself through
Pulse."
For additional information on Kobo Pulse, visit http://www.kobo.com/ReadingLife. Kobo's apps are available at http://www.kobo.com/readinglife, in the iTunes App Store, BlackBerry App World and from the Android
Market. Kobo Pulse will be also be available on the Kobo eReader Touch
Edition.
About Kobo, Inc.
Kobo is a global eReading service with more than 2.5 million eBooks,
magazines and newspapers - one of the largest eReading catalogues in
the world. Kobo believes consumers should have the freedom to read any
book on any device and has attracted millions of readers from over 100
countries across the globe. Kobo has top ranked eReading applications
for iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows and MacOS, and is the
eReading application of choice for leading tablet OEMs. The Kobo
Wireless eReader and the new Kobo eReader Touch Edition is available at
leading retailers, including Indigo, Walmart, Best Buy, WH Smith,
Collins Booksellers and Whitcoull's. Kobo's innovative Reading Life is
an industry-first comprehensive social eReading experience - Kobo users
can earn awards simply for time spent reading and encouraging others.
Kobo is backed by majority shareholder Indigo Books & Music Inc, Cheung
Kong Holdings, and institutional investors.
Ignore Apple. You don't need an iPhone to have iTunes.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite misconceptions, you can get your iTunes music on an Android smartphone or tablet. ParkVu, makers of Music WithMe, a free Android application that wirelessly sync's iTunes music, today announced Hi-Fidelity Sync. Music WithMe with Hi-Fidelity Sync offers a way for Android owners to wirelessly download any music from their iTunes library instantaneously.
Music WithMe uses ParkVu's technology to intelligently sync users iTunes music to their Android device without the need to upload an entire music collection. "Apple wants consumers to think they must have an iPhone to have their iTunes music. That is not the case. Music WithMe keeps music on your Android phone or tablet and iTunes in sync, wirelessly without the need to upload your music. As long as one other person has the same song, your music does not need to be uploaded making Music WithMe the fastest way to sync your music. Music WithMe is the only music app that provides both wireless music access and social discovery. By aggregating music shared from multiple sources such as Pandora, Rdio and Last.FM, Music WithMe is the ultimate music discovery tool. People can explore music their friends share regardless of how they share it, and access their iTunes music anywhere," said Jeff Fedor, co-CEO of ParkVu.
In addition to Hi-Fidelity sync, this latest release comes with an improved design, bringing an unequalled music experience to Android. Music WithMe's combination of social discovery, sharing, buying and Hi- Fidelity sync delivers a simple yet comprehensive music solution.
ParkVu provides the easiest way to wirelessly sync, share, discover and buy music on your Android. Founded in 2008, ParkVu has processed over 20 million iTunes songs for consumers in over 100 countries. ParkVu, with offices in Waterloo, Canada and Louisville, Kentucky, is a privately held company. For more information, please visit http://music.withme.com
* System Requirements: Android 2.1 and above. Music WithMe is currently compatible with iTunes (v7.1 and above) on Windows and Mac operating systems.
ParkVu and Music WithMe are registered trademarks of ParkVu. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
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New Tellabs SmartCore® 9200 Series to deliver simpler, smarter networks
Tellabs content-aware IP edge router addresses service provider future needs
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine a network that adapts automatically to improve a user's quality of experience. A network that provides paths to lower costs and new revenue streams. A network with the intelligence and visibility to identify user traffic and patterns.
Look no further. Driving that network is the world's first 1 terabit per slot content-aware routing platform - introducing the Tellabs SmartCore® 9200 Series.
Brave new world
The TellabsSmartCore® 9200 Series is a content-aware IP edge routing platform that enables massive scaling, intelligence and flexibility to drive next-gen network demands. It enables a better quality of experience for users and new revenue-generating services for operators. Designed for both mobile and wireline networks, the platform is smart, simple, scalable and adaptable.
-- Smart: It integrates intelligence onto each line card and distributes
processing across all line cards through its unique SmartCard
architecture. The platform enables application and content awareness
without sacrificing speed, and provides visibility for network analytics
and traffic management to drive new revenue streams.
-- Simple: It consolidates network functions onto a reliable, resilient
all-IP architecture. This convergence simplifies troubleshooting,
diagnosing and managing Layers 3 through 7 to optimize networks and
deliver a better user experience.
-- Scalable: It scales logically and physically on multiple form factors.
It can handle 1 terabit per slot, 11 terabits of capacity in a single
chassis, and 33 terabits in a bay. The platform future-proofs networks
for years to come with industry-leading capacity and scale.
-- Adaptable: It helps operators identify and adapt to high-bandwidth and
high-priority applications for better network efficiencies. It enables
operators to quickly add new applications and services to increase
revenue streams.
"The ease-of-use and portability of communication services are changing the world quickly. Operators are challenged to predict what applications are coming and how to monetize them, while competition drives greater need for capex and opex control," said Glen Hunt, Principal Analyst, Transport and Routing, at Current Analysis. "The new Tellabs SmartCore® 9200 Series combines routing and network visibility onto one scalable platform, so operators can achieve better network savings with a single, converged solution."
The world is in your hands
The TellabsSmartCore® 9200 Series will run the new Tellabs GeniOS(TM) operating system. Tellabs GeniOS(TM) operating system enables flexibility to support third-party applications, such as security and malware programs, into the platform without additional hardware. This open, state-of-the art operating system gives operators another way to integrate new revenue streams or services into the network.
The Tellabs® 8000 Intelligent Network Manager will manage the TellabsSmartCore® 9200 Series. The Tellabs® 8000 INM, an integrated platform that already manages all Tellabs products, simplifies network management and improves profitability through operating efficiencies. Additionally, the platform supports the integration of network functions and network self-optimization to deliver an enhanced quality of experience for users.
"The TellabsSmartCore® 9200 Series will advance smart networks to support service provider profitability and improve users' quality of experience. It includes the Tellabs GeniOS(TM) operating system, a new kind of operating system that is designed for flexible, future network needs," said Rob Pullen, Chief Executive Officer and President, at Tellabs. "This Layer 4-7 operating system enables an open ecosystem of vendors, network intelligence and flexibility so that our customers can achieve an unparalleled level of application engineering, traffic engineering and network performance."
Editor's note:
Today Tellabs also announced a new Tellabs service to advance the smart mobile Internet.
About Tellabs -- Tellabs innovations advance the mobile Internet and help our customers succeed. That's why 43 of the top 50 global communications service providers choose our mobile, optical, business and services solutions. We help them get ahead by adding revenue, reducing expenses and optimizing networks.
Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB) is part of the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Ocean Tomo 300® Patent Index, the S&P 500 and several corporate responsibility indexes including the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Index, FTSE4Good and eight FTSE KLD indexes. http://www.tellabs.com
Tellabs® and Tellabs logo are trademarks of Tellabs or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Any other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Business.com Launches New Website, Sees Growth in Ad Revenue and Customer Conversion Rates
New site connects vendors and buyers at every stage of the B2B purchasing cycle
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its acquisition earlier this year, Business.com has officially unveiled its new focus to connect business buyers to select vendors at every stage of the purchasing cycle. With over 12,000 advertisers and the largest business-to-business (B2B) affiliate network, Business.com is solidifying its position as the leading B2B performance-based marketing company.
As part of the launch, Business.com now offers five core B2B marketing products to put advertisers in front of buyers at all stages of the purchasing cycle:
-- Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Reaches buyers actively looking to make a purchase.
Also includes a logo placement for value-added branding.
-- Pay-Per-Lead (PPL) Provides manually validated phone numbers and email
addresses of purchasers who are comparing vendors and ready to make a
purchase.
-- Pay-Per-Download (PPD) Delivers advertiser-written and branded content
to buyers in the research phase. Manually validated contact information
is also provided for each purchaser's download.
-- Display Advertising (CPM) Puts the advertiser's brand in front of
millions of purchasing decision makers. Business.com also features an
Audience Extension package with distribution to its premium partner
network, offering a potential combined reach of 60 million monthly
unique visitors.
-- Directory Advertising (Annual fee) Starter package to be included in the
Business.com directory.
Business.com features a concentrated audience of senior B2B decision makers and buyers actively looking to make a purchase. "Business.com is unique to other large B2B publishers, because we only target purchasing decision makers," said Chris Lee, VP of marketing at Business.com.
Nielsen reports that compared to the general online population, Business.com's users are:
-- 112% more likely to make a B2B purchase in the next six months
-- 86% more likely to be in senior management (compared to Google at 12%)
and
-- 58% more likely to be a business decision maker
"The new site is a huge change from the business we acquired (earlier this year)," said Ryan Peddycord, CEO Business.com. "Every change we made was focused around improving quality for purchasers and advertisers." The company reports the launch has been a huge success thus far. Peddycord continues, "In just the first few weeks, we are seeing significant increases in our advertiser's conversion rates. At the same time, our advertiser's CTR has more than doubled."
As part of the launch, Business.com now allows advertisers to separate traffic it generates from Business.com and its affiliate network, compared to the blended approach of the legacy ownership. "We are transparent to our advertisers with respect to our traffic," says Peddycord. "Not all of our traffic converts for every advertiser at the same rate, so we moved to a value-based pricing model. Advertisers can choose where they receive their traffic and pay different prices for sources based on the traffic's value."
Business.com was acquired by Resource Nation in February 2011 with backing from JMI Equity, a private growth equity firm specializing in Internet companies. The company has since changed its name to Business.com Media, Inc. Since the acquisition, the management team has added several new executives including Rob Canning, VP of product, previously at eBay, Chris Lee, VP of marketing, previously at Experian and Michael Conway, CFO, previously at Solera Holdings. CEO Ryan Peddycord is previously credited with driving Resource Nation to become one of the fastest-growing B2B lead generation companies.
About Business.com
Business.com is the premier online destination for businesses of all sizes to research, find, and compare the products and services they need to run their businesses. Millions of decision makers save time and money each month with Business.com's 50,000+ how-to guides, price comparison tools, expansive library of white papers, and leading online B2B directory. Business.com's "Purchasing Engine" assists purchasers at all stages of the buying process, whether they are just starting their research or ready to make a purchase. This creates a powerful opportunity for advertisers to get the right message in front of business purchasers at the right time in the buying process. To learn more, please visit http://www.business.com.
* According to Nielsen
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New Podcast to Give Update on Broadcast International
Detailed review of OTT solutions to be presented
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcast International (OTC Bulletin Board: BCST), announced today that a new, brief podcast will be made available on its website on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Company officials will share more details about recent announcements as it continues to build momentum in delivering OTT solutions around the globe.
Broadcast International is a leading provider of video-powered broadcast solutions, including IP, and digital satellite, Internet streaming and other types of wired/wireless network distribution. BI's patented CodecSys software is a breakthrough, multi-codec video compression technology that cuts video bandwidth requirements over satellite, cable, IP and wireless networks. Broadcast International is a public company (OTC Bulletin Board: BCST) headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. For more information, visit: http://www.brin.com and http://www.codecsys.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this news release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). While management has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, those set forth under the caption "Additional Factors That May Affect Our Business" in the Company's most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q filings, and amendments thereto. In addition, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We disclaim any intention to, and undertake no obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statement.
SOURCE Broadcast International
Broadcast International
CONTACT: Michael Sligting, +1-801-562-2252, michael.sligting@brin.com
Take Control of Your Mutant Fate in X-Men(TM) Destiny
Activision and Marvel's Latest X-Men Action/RPG Video Game is Available at Retail Stores Nationwide
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The battle between the X-Men and Brotherhood of Mutants rages on - and your choices will shape the fate of the world! Available today at retail stores nationwide, Marvel Entertainment, LLC and Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) X-Men(TM) Destiny places gamers into the role of a young mutant just discovering their newfound powers; where the choices they make and alliances they forge determine which side of the mutant cause will reign supreme.X-Men Destiny gives players three all-new mutants from which to pick, and an original story penned by acclaimed Marvel writer Mike Carey, delivering an action/RPG experience where players have ultimate customization of their mutant's powers, development and "destiny."
"For the first time ever, gamers can play as a NEW Marvel mutant and make the key decisions that lead to their siding with either the X-Men or Brotherhood," said David Oxford, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Activision Publishing, Inc. "The opportunity to play out X-Men Destiny's branching story arcs as three all-new characters provides a unique way of experiencing the X-Men Universe - one that we think fans are going to love."
"A great story delivered by Mike Carey, coupled with a game landscape that allows players to make key decisions that shape their journey, is a combination we're really excited about and think fans of the Marvel Universe will be as well," said TQ Jefferson, Vice President of Games Production, Marvel Entertainment.
Fighting alongside and against some of Marvel's greatest X-Men characters, including Magneto, Cyclops, Wolverine and Gambit, gamers will evolve their mutant skills through X-Men Destiny's upgrade system, allowing them to mix and match X-Genes and abilities from various X-Men and Brotherhood characters such as Iceman's freeze powers and Emma Frost's diamond skin.
X-Men Destiny's three new mutants - Grant Alexander, Aimi Yoshida and Adrian Luca - are brought to life by the voices of some of young Hollywood's most popular talent: Heroes icon Milo Ventimiglia, Sucker Punch and The HangoverPart II actress Jamie Chung, and Friday Night Lights star Scott Porter.
X-Men Destiny was developed by Silicon Knights for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM), and have been rated "T" (Teen - Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes and Violence) by the ESRB. Development studio Other Ocean created the Nintendo DS(TM) version of the game, which is rated "E10+" (Everyone 10+ - Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes) by the ESRB.
Members of the media can visit Activision Publishing's Broadcast Media Center to download broadcast quality video, web-ready video and high-resolution images. Broadcast Media Center: http://www.activisionvideo.com/.
About Silicon Knights, Inc.
Located in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Silicon Knights is dedicated to creating groundbreaking video games. Our aim is to completely engage and immerse gamers by combining the very best elements of technology, art, audio, game play, and story. For each game, we blend these elements until the result becomes greater than the sum of its parts. We seek to create a compelling and detailed world within which the game player can become absorbed into a seamless and compelling experience. Silicon Knights is the developer of such popular games as Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes, and Too Human. More information on the company can be found at http://www.siliconknights.com.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information, visit http://www.marvel.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
The ICO(TM) & Shadow of the Colossus(TM) Collection Arrives in Full HD Exclusively on PlayStation®3
TWO CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AND REMASTERED CLASSIC GAMES ADD IMPROVED 3D GRAPHICS, 1080P RESOLUTION, AND BONUS CONTENT TO CREATE AN ALL-NEW ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced the North American release of The ICO(TM) & Shadow of the Colossus(TM) Collection, available exclusively for PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system. Developed by Fumito Ueda, The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection remasters the critically acclaimed PlayStation®2 titles for the current console generation, adding in features such as full 1080p HD, improved frame rates, stereoscopic 3D graphics, 7.1 surround sound, bonus video content, dynamic themes and Trophy support.
"ICO and Shadow of the Colossus are two of PlayStation's most beloved games," said Scott A. Steinberg, VP SCEA. "By bringing these two titles to the PS3, we are excited to introduce a whole new generation of gamers to these timeless classics. With bonus video content, Trophies, stereoscopic 3D support, and HD graphics, we're also giving fans of the original games the chance to experience the wonder of both adventures all over again in an entirely new way."
ICO, originally released in North America in the Fall of 2001, is a revolutionary action-adventure/puzzle game that truly immerses players into the world crafted by the development team at Sony Computer Entertainment JAPAN Studio. A cult hit, this twist on a "boy meets girl" tale won over the hearts of critics and gamers alike and has been atop many gamers' and critics favorites lists ever since. Utilizing a minimalistic artistic approach to gameplay and the narrative, it became one of the first video games ever to be considered a work of art. The tragic yet powerful story puts players in the role of a young boy with strange horns on his head as he protects and escorts a mysterious princess on a daring escape from a maze-like castle. As a bonus to seasoned fans of the title, The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection features the full ending to ICO, never before released in North America.
The spiritual successor to ICO, Shadow of the Colossus was released four years later by Fumito Ueda and his team, building on many of the concepts that made the previous title so beloved, while redefining the concept of "action games" by drilling to the core of the genre, the monumental boss fights, and stripping away excess elements. Shadow of the Colossus features a new anonymous protagonist on a quest to bring a mysterious girl back to life by defeating sixteen gigantic beasts. Navigating a vast, minimalist landscape and discovering these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, the struggle to slay the each colossus is both an intense and saddening experience, helping the team's second game rise to critical acclaim yet again.
In addition to the two fully remastered games, the Blu-ray features video interviews with Fumito Ueda and key members of the development staff, never-before-seen concept art from both of the titles, and a sneak peak at Ueda's next game, The Last Guardian.
The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection is rated T for Teen by the independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). For more information about the ESRB visit http://www.esrb.org. The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection is available exclusively for the PS3(TM) system for $39.99 MSRP.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® systems, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP, PSP®go and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.
About Fumito Ueda
A critically-acclaimed game designer and director of ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, released for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. He and his team at Sony Computer Entertainment JAPAN Studio is currently working on the upcoming title The Last Guardian. His games are characterized by a very small but endearing and memorable cast, minimalist but strong storytelling, a distinct art style, and strong animation.
PlayStation", "PSP", "PS one" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (c)2011 Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. Developed by Team Ico.
SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
CONTACT: Alex Armour, +1-858-824-4648, Alex_Armour@playstation.sony.com; Claudine Ricanor, +1-858-824-4892, Claudine_Ricanor@playstation.sony.com
BEIJING, Sept. 27, 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 launch of its DOCSIS-EOC application ("EOC application"), which is a standard connection product based on coaxial cable and designed for the final 100 meters of connection between fiber optic cables and users' terminal, includes set-top boxes, telephones and PCs.
UTStarcom's EOC application follows the Homeplug AV EOC standard and integrates the connection feature of China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television ("SARFT")'s coaxial cable to provide a superior quality connection. DOCSIS-EOC allows for 500 unique access points and provides 800Mbps broad width at the low end and 160Mbps broad width at the high end.
The EOC application is a component of UTStarcom's EPON solution which helps operators construct a sophisticated network as the industry enters an era of smart grid digitalization. UTStarcom was among the first companies to execute large-scale deployment of EPON, and has achieved more than 7 million port applications in some of the most developed FTTH regions such as China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, as well as regions like the United States, the Caribbean, Russia, and others. In the China market, UTStarcom has already deployed its EPON solution in 30 provinces. UTStarcom's EPON solution has a reputation for excellent quality, long-distance coverage, reliable support services, easy maintenance and customizable configurations, allowing operators to enjoy lower construction and maintenance costs. Moreover, the integrated network management system reduces operating costs.
SARFT is in the process of digitalizing and automating the state grid network in order to facilitate the triple network convergence, which serves a total of 187 million cable TV users in China. As such, TV operators are competing to update their networks and are looking for reliable, cost-saving, and adaptable technical solutions.
UTStarcom's EOC application allows operators to provide faster and smoother video and voice information to end users through wider bandwidth capabilities. In addition, the EOC application is adaptable to the current TV grid standard allowing operators to avoid the hassle of changing existing ports.
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 of our IPTV products, UTStarcom's ability to compete in this market and serve its customers in the future. 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 number of subscribers and traffic; 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: For investor and media inquiries please contact: In China: Jing Ou-Yang, Investor Relations, UTStarcom Holdings Corp., Tel: +86-10-85205153, Email: jouyang@utstar.com; Agustin Bautista, Ogilvy Financial, Beijing, Tel: +86-10-8520-6166, Email: utsi@ogilvy.com; In the U.S.: Jessica Barist Cohen, Ogilvy Financial, New York, Tel: +1-646-460-9989, Email: utsi@ogilvy.com
App for cloud managed video service customers expands reach to mobile workforce
MURRAY HILL, N.J., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glowpoint, Inc. (OTCBB: GLOW), a leading global provider of cloud managed video services, today announced the launch of OpenVideo Mobile(TM), an app that allows end users to manage and schedule video conferencing and telepresence meetings from anywhere.
With the OpenVideo Mobile(TM) app, millions of employees that are part of the growing list of enterprise customers using Glowpoint's cloud managed video service can use their mobile devices to schedule immersive telepresence and video conferencing rooms and add meeting participants to scheduled video meetings on an ad-hoc basis, while also locating available telepresence and video conferencing rooms in cities via a unique 'map view' feature that utilizes Google Maps.
"The launch of the OpenVideo Mobile(TM) app extends unique user tools to our global customers' mobile workforce," said Anil Balani, SVP of Technology for Glowpoint. "We will continue to add customer-valued capabilities and features to our OpenVideo(TM) service platform that will give users complete access to our full portfolio of managed services for enterprise quality video."
OpenVideo(TM) is Glowpoint's cloud architecture that provides customers seamless and secure visual communication across disparate types of video endpoints, signaling protocols and networks.
Customers can download the app via Apple iTunes today, and a version for Android-based devices is expected to become available later in 2011.
OpenVideo(TM) and OpenVideo Mobile(TM) is also available to be branded and offered through qualified Glowpoint channel partners.
About Glowpoint
Glowpoint, Inc. (OTCBB: GLOW) provides cloud managed video services that make the delivery of consistently high-quality video conferencing and telepresence service as simple as using the internet, between any technology, network and business. Using our OpenVideo(TM) cloud architecture, Glowpoint enables organizations of all sizes to adopt business-class video easily, scale instantly and collaborate openly, yet securely across technology boundaries - to realize the full value of visual communications. To learn more please visit http://www.glowpoint.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: INVESTOR CONTACT:
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Vouchfor! Gives Businesses a Powerful New Referral Marketing Tool in the Cloud
SaaS Marketing Platform Leverages the Value of Personal Referrals and Social Media to Deliver Unparalleled ROI
TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vouchfor! Inc. announced the official launch of its cloud-based referral marketing platform. Vouchfor! is a social referral marketing tool that allows businesses of all sizes to build local, customizable rewards programs. Vouchfor! enables businesses to use loyal customers to 'vouch for' them and refer their friends. Then, when friends act, both the loyal customer and the friend get rewarded.
Vouchfor! is an especially effective marketing tool because it harnesses the popularity and convenience of social media to promote referral programs to already loyal customers. With the click of a button on Facebook, customers can easily engage in a mutually beneficial referral. And, because the new customer was referred directly by a friend, they're four times more likely buy.
The cloud-based platform provides a streamlined reporting interface for businesses to see and measure specific campaign ROI metrics and track and reward loyalty. It also allows for extremely scalable and customizable campaign building, so businesses can accept vast quantities of referrals at once. The intuitive Campaign Builder allows merchants to quickly create customized reward offers to share with customers via email, Facebook or Twitter, instantaneously.
"Vouchfor! is a revolutionary concept, in that we're taking everything we've learned about marketing, social media and technology and wrapping it up in one easy-to-use service," said John Stewart, CEO at Vouchfor!. "Businesses are becoming increasingly frustrated with daily deal sites, which offer a quick spike in customers, with questionable retention rates and long-term business impact. In reality, 65 percent of all new and lasting business comes from real person-to-person referrals. When you combine that knowledge with social media marketing and an extremely efficient and easy-to-use cloud back-end, you've got a product that will show immediate ROI."
All the necessary tools are included for businesses of any size to begin developing viral referrals right away, turning loyal customers into an extended sales force and rewarding them in the process. Businesses are starting to catch on and are signing up for Vouchfor! at a brisk pace.
"Vouchfor!'s social referral platform is one of the most cost-effective and measurable marketing tools that I've used," said Silvina Pica, senior sales representative at Mercedes-Benz Durham. "It's so easy to use and allows us to engage and directly reward our loyal customers for bringing our dealer new sales and leads. I've sold two cars in the first month with Vouchfor! and am extremely pleased."
-- Read 'Referral Marketing: What's Left After the Deal of the Day is Over'
on the Vouchfor! blog
-- View video on how Vouchfor! works
-- Follow Vouchfor! on Twitter
-- Visit Vouchfor! on Facebook
-- Read Vouchfor! customer case studies
-- View Vouchfor!'s website
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About Vouchfor!
Vouchfor! is a unique and powerful social referral marketing platform that enables any business to harness the enormous growth potential in 'word-of-mouth' marketing. Businesses can reward both their loyal customers for referring new business and the new customer for making their first purchase.
Vouchfor! Inc. (http://www.vouchfor.com) is located in Toronto, Canada and is a privately owned company.
Media ContactErin LockhartPublic Relations for Vouchfor!erin.r.lockhart@gmail.com(408) 334-5463
M-Edge Accessories Releases Kid-Friendly, Drop-Proof iPad Case
The $30 SuperShell for iPad 2 is designed with big grips for little hands and offers rugged protection in classrooms, car rides, and playrooms
ODENTON, Md., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- M-Edge Accessories, the market leading designer of accessories for tablets and e-readers, today unveils the SuperShell for iPad 2, a shock-absorbent foam frame that wraps around the device and prevents damage from drops and rough play. Available at Best Buy and medgestore.com, the SuperShell is ideal for home and classroom settings, as well as industries where the iPad 2 is at risk, including construction sites, hospitals, and sporting events.
The SuperShell is made with ultra-protective closed-cell foam that wraps securely around the iPad 2. The rear-facing camera and speaker are both accessible, with push buttons for volume and power control. The finely dimpled texture and ridges create a comfortable, ergonomic grip for hands of all sizes. High-impact corners provide maximum protection, absorbing shocks if dropped and allowing the iPad to bounce to safety completely unharmed. The SuperShell is currently available in the kid-friendly, comic book-inspired color Atomic Green.
M-Edge CTO Adam Ashley says, "The idea for the SuperShell came from a real-life experience when a friend told me the story of his 3-year-old son breaking his iPad's screen after dropping it on the ground. We wanted to solve a common parenting dilemma: how can I allow my child to play games and educational apps on my iPad while ensuring the device's safety? The SuperShell acknowledges that children are frequent iPad users and still allows kids to be kids! Rough play is okay and even encouraged with the SuperShell. It gives parents peace of mind and protects their investment at the same time."
At just $29.99, the SuperShell is an affordable insurance policy for parents used to babysitting their expensive tablet. The superhero-inspired case will excite kids and gives them another way to play 'just like mom and dad.' SuperShell to the rescue!
Customers can visit the M-Edge website to sign up for e-mail notification of updated launch information, or follow M-Edge on Facebook and Twitter.
About M-Edge Accessories, LLC
M-Edge Accessories was founded in 2006 as a solution to the growing demand for fashionable and protective accessories for e-readers. Since its inception, M-Edge's product offerings grew rapidly to include several lines of accessories for the most popular e-reader and tablet devices on the market, including iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Kindle, Nook, Nook Color, and Sony Readers. M-Edge's innovative e-reader and tablet accessories exude style and sophistication while providing complete device protection. M-Edge's purpose is to create a better lifestyle for people through innovation, creativity, learning, and growth.
M-Edge products are currently available in Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Staples stores nationwide, as well as select Nordstrom and RadioShack stores and Amazon.com. M-Edge has been featured in national publications such as InStyle, O, The Oprah Magazine, People, Engadget, Wired, and CNET.
Devon Mish
Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations
714.322.3097
devonmish@buymedge.com
Practice Fusion Previews Native Mobile Application for Doctors at Health 2.0
Free, web-based Electronic Medical Record system shares mobile roadmap with focus on native iPhone, Android and iPad applications for doctors, nurses and medical professionals.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Practice Fusion, the fastest growing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in the US, debuted a prototype today of its native iOS mobile application for the iPhone at the Health 2.0 conference in San Francisco. Practice Fusion currently has iPhone and Android applications in private beta testing. The mobile solutions will provide a free, lightweight and secure way for medical professionals to stay connected on the go and mark another step in the company's aggressive mobile strategy.
"Doctors love mobile technology. An estimated 80 percent of physicians have smartphones," said Ryan Howard, CEO of Practice Fusion. "This prototype is the next step we promised our mobile-hungry medical community. Soon, our doctors will access their free EMR accounts anytime, anywhere securely with a free iPhone app."
Key Facts:
-- The iOS and Android applications will give medical providers secure
mobile access to records anywhere they have cell or WiFi reception using
a free Practice Fusion EMR account.
-- The applications will function as a mobile medical office for viewing
patient charts, reviewing lab results, responding to prescription refill
requests, HIPAA-compliant messaging and contacting patients.
-- The first public release of Practice Fusion's native iOS and Android
applications is planned for early 2012.
-- The native mobile applications will be offered entirely free, just like
the company's EMR system.
-- Practice Fusion users can also choose to connect to their EHR account
through a mobile or tablet device using the existing affordable LogMeIn
solution.
-- Practice Fusion's free, web-based EMR currently has over 100,000 medical
professional users serving 20 million patients.
Mobile devices have become a popular hardware choice in the medical community thanks to portability and access to real-time health information. Only in the last few years have medical providers been able to chart, order labs and e-prescribe anytime, anywhere, with the convenience granted by web-based technology. From house call doctors to telemedicine practitioners, new medical practice models can rely on Practice Fusion's web-based platform to perform in the office or on the move.
Healthcare providers interested in Practice Fusion's free EMR can sign up online in seconds at http://www.practicefusion.com
About Practice Fusion
Practice Fusion provides a free, web-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to physicians. With charting, scheduling, e-prescribing, billing, lab integrations, referral letters, Meaningful Use certification, unlimited support and a Personal Health Record for patients, Practice Fusion's EMR addresses the complex needs of today's healthcare providers and disrupts the health IT status quo. Practice Fusion is the fastest growing EMR community in the country with more than 100,000 users serving 20 million patients. For more information about Practice Fusion, please visit practicefusion.com.
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Broadcom Unveils Breakthrough Integration on xDSL Integrated Access Device Platform
Built-In 802.11n, DECT, VoIP and Ethernet Switching Enables Seamless Distribution of Voice, Video and Data Services throughout the Home
PARIS, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadband World Forum (BBWF) --
News Highlights:
-- Industry's first all-in-one IAD SoC to integrate multi-mode
ADSL2+/VDSL2, supporting channel bonding and G.vector with 802.11n,
DECT, VoIP and Ethernet Switching into a single chip.
-- Leverages Broadcom's leadership in xDSL to provide significant cost and
power savings in a smaller footprint.
-- Broadcom demonstrations at BBWF will feature next gen reference designs,
ushering in new applications for home automation and whole home
connectivity.
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced the industry's first single-chip multi-mode ADSL2+/VDSL2 Integrated Access Device (IAD) SoC with an unprecedented level of integration, delivering triple play services throughout the home. Find out more at Broadcom @ BBWF.
The new Broadcom BCM63168 xDSL IAD SoC integrates 802.11n, Gigabit Ethernet Switching, DECT, VoIP, Packet and Quality of Service Acceleration, and xDSL transceiver supporting Channel Bonding and G.vector into a single chip. This achievement enables carriers to meet the growing demand for triple play services with significant cost, size and power savings. Additionally, it deploys a higher performing, remotely manageable and eCOC compliant solution.
Product Highlights:
-- The BCM63168 xDSL IAD SoC combines Broadcom's DSL industry leadership
and proven ability in designing complete ADSL2+/VDSL2 carrier access
solutions to reduce overall system cost and power, and meet the growing
demands for high-bandwidth triple play services. Key features include:
-- Multi-mode xDSL transceiver with seamless fallback supporting G.inp,
G.vector and channel bonding.
-- High performance 400MHz dual-core MIPS CPU with packet and Quality
of Service offload for advanced routing and service provided
applications.
-- Dual-band selectable 802.11n for wireless connectivity throughout
the home.
-- Gigabit Ethernet Switching with integrated Ethernet PHYs and
multiple RGMII ports for flexible expansion and connectivity.
-- Multi-channel HD-voice.
-- Robust DECT/CAT-iq/ULE compliant core for cordless telephone support
and home automation.
-- Expansion ports such as PCIe for dual-band concurrent 802.11n and
USB 2.0 for printers, cameras and mass storage.
-- Advanced, seamless power management functionality that addresses
European Code of Conduct requirements.
-- Complete, hardened and turnkey software environment.
-- Broadcom will showcase several new reference designs based on the
BCM63168 at BBWF 2011 including:
-- xDSL Home Gateway Platform with integrated HomePlug® AV Powerline
Communications (PLC) and Wi-Fi for multi-mode whole-home
connectivity. Also features dual-band concurrent Wi-Fi for high
performance triple-play connectivity.
-- Advanced VDSL physical layer rates via G.vector and Channel Bonding.
-- DECT Ultra Low Energy (ULE) capability for home automation.
"Broadcom's industry first BCM63168 xDSL IAD solution offers carriers a complete system that realizes significant cost and power savings, ushering in high-bandwidth triple play services. We look forward to showcasing next generation reference designs, which will open the market to new applications for home automation and whole-home connectivity."
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Yodlee Collaborates with Oracle on Demo Showing the Intersection of PFM and CRM for Financial Institutions
Yodlee's PFM Technology + Oracle's Siebel CRM System and LiveHelp Offer Unprecedented Customer Insight - Demo Debut at Oracle OpenWorld
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Yodlee, Inc., the leading provider of online personal financial management (PFM) and revenue-generating payments solutions, is collaborating with Oracle to present an interactive demo of how Yodlee's market-leading PFM technology, combined with Oracle's Siebel CRM and Oracle Live Help On Demand, can increase customer retention and satisfaction for financial institutions. The demo will be showcased on stage at Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco on October 5th.
Yodlee's PFM solutions are used by eight of the top ten US financial institutions, giving millions of consumers insight and control over their finances, and helping financial institutions deliver more personalized and comprehensive online/mobile money management services. Combined with Oracle's Siebel CRM system and Live Help On Demand, financial institutions have a powerful and seamless tool to understand customers' full financial picture, and to identify and execute an action plan for managing the customer experience. This means that financial institutions can bring the in-branch experience online, personalizing offers and communicating with customers with the right solutions at the right time.
The demo showcases how Yodlee's and Oracle's technologies work together for financial institutions around the globe, bringing the rich, real-time financial data set aggregated via Yodlee's PFM solution into Oracle's Siebel CRM system to enable sophisticated customer segmentation. From there, a treatment strategy can be determined, incorporating Oracle Real Time Decisions to identify when to communicate with customers, and Oracle Live Help On Demand to deliver help to customers when they need it and with their choice of chat or voice.
"Together, Yodlee and Oracle are bringing tremendous power to the global financial services market, with a unique and personalized banking experience for consumers and unparalleled data access and customer insights for financial providers," said Joe Polverari, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer for Yodlee. "The time is now to re-shape the way finances are monitored and managed, putting technology to work to drive real consumer and business value."
See it at Oracle OpenWorld
The demo of the integrated Oracle-Yodlee capabilities will be on October 5 at 10:15am at the Westin San Francisco (Stanford room). The session is titled "Oracle's CRM for Banking: Reclaim Your Customers' Loyalty with Strategic Treatment".
About Yodlee
Leading financial institutions and portals trust Yodlee to power critical online banking and finance applications that increase profitability and drive more value from the online and mobile channels. Yodlee's proven, patented Personalized Finance Platform(TM) and Yodlee FinApps(TM) deliver a simple, highly personalized, centralized and secure way for consumers to manage all of their financial tasks anytime, anywhere. Yodlee makes financial institutions' websites essential to their customers and generates new revenue opportunities. The Yodlee Personalized Finance Platform(TM) supports more than 12,000 unique account sources and over 120,000 different account types. Yodlee is headquartered in Redwood City, California. For more information, visit http://www.yodlee.com.
Yodlee is a registered trademark of Yodlee, Inc. Yodlee Personalized Finance Platform and Yodlee FinApps are trademarks of Yodlee, Inc. Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Any other products and services mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
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DISCOVERING WHAT'S NEXT IN ENTERTAINMENT HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HitFix, a leader in entertainment news, today announced the launch of its first Android app, Find Your Fix. The new application now puts the company's unique and searchable event calendar on fans' Android devices. The location-based Event Calendar allows users to stay up to speed on the dates, times, places and networks for all of the key happenings in the world of TV, movies, music, video games, DVDs, sports and even local events such as concerts, shows and festivals. In addition, Find Your Fix delivers the latest breaking entertainment news and analysis from the HitFix team of veteran editors and allows readers the ability to navigate directly to their favorite HitFix blogs. In addition to the event and news coverage, Find Your Fix features high quality video ranging from sit down, exclusive celebrity interviews and behind the scenes features to the latest trailers, music videos and TV clips. HitFix's Find Your Fix app is available now for free in the Android Market.
Find Your Fix features include:
-- The latest breaking entertainment news and insider analysis optimized
for easy navigation
-- Localized Event Calendar featuring TV, music, movie, DVD, video game and
local events
-- Keyword search functionality and category filters for news and events
-- GPS functionality for identifying location, date and time zone
-- Ability to set E-mail reminders for Calendar events
-- High quality videos including movie trailers, original celebrity
interviews, TV clips, behind the scenes looks and music videos
-- Links to buy tickets to concerts, movies and sporting events as well as
video games and DVDs
-- Maps for concerts, sports and local events
-- Streamlined access to all HitFix blogs
-- Easy content sharing via Facebook, twitter and e-mail
"We are thrilled to broaden HitFix's reach and bring the website's breaking entertainment content to Android's more than 100 million users," said Jen Sargent, CEO and co-founder of HitFix.com. "Having all of HitFix.com's content and unique calendar features accessible on-the-go will help fans stay up to date on all their favorite entertainment news."
This is the second HitFix.com app following the launch of "Find Your Fix" for iPhone in 2009. HitFix was founded by industry experts, Jennifer Sargent, CEO and Gregory Ellwood, Editor-In-Chief. The site caters to an 18-34 year old consumer demographic and attracts about equal numbers of men and women, unusual in an industry often dominated by female viewers. The company generates revenue through advertising, as well as the syndication of content and reaches more than 2 million monthly unique users.
About HitFix
Profiled in BusinessWeek as one of "America's Most Promising Start-ups," Los Angeles-based HitFix brings the world of entertainment news and events to discerning fans that prefer entertainment journalism and events to celebrity scandal. The site reaches more than 2 million unique users each month and is designed for an 18-34 year old demographic. HitFix calls on the talents of renowned entertainment commentators and journalists such as Alan Sepinwall, Drew McWeeny, Daniel Fienberg and Melinda Newman to produce wide-ranging news, interviews and commentary on all aspects of entertainment. For more information visit http://www.HitFix.com, http://www.facebook.com/hitfix,http://www.twitter.com/hitfix or http://www.youtube.com/hitfix.
YOUTOO.COM ANNOUNCES FIRST SOCIAL TV NETWORK WITH REVOLUTIONARY TECHNOLOGY THAT ALLOWS MILLIONS TO BE ON TV -- YOUTOO TV
Exclusive content for YOUTOO TV Produced by Mark Burnett's VIMBY
YOUTOO TV has a Built-In National Audience of 15 Million Cable Households
Proprietary Technology to be Licensed to TV Networks & Cable Stations
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --VIMBY (Video in My BackYard)is joining forces with industry innovator Youtoo.com to launch the nation's first social TV network, Youtoo TV, which uses revolutionary technology to change the way Americans engage with TV. For the first time in television history, viewers using the Internet or a mobile device can be on television and participate in the programming with a few simple clicks. VIMBY, in affiliation with legendary producer Mark Burnett ("Survivor," "The Apprentice," "The Voice") becomes the original content provider for Youtoo's revolutionary initial launch.
Mark Burnett explains, "As a TV producer, I love nothing more than finding the next big thing. When I put Survivor on television, no one, including me, knew how popular reality television would become. Now, Youtoo is paving the way for social TV, which is the next generation of television."
Added Dean Waters, CEO of VIMBY, "As cultivators of skilled filmmakers from around the country, we are excited to be part of a new venture that takes creative empowerment to the viewers themselves and allows them to become part of the content."
"Since millions of people want to be on TV, we have an app for that," explains Chris Wyatt, CEO of Youtoo. "Think of it as Facebook meets TV, it's the evolution of the social network. In addition to interacting with your friends and followers, you can be on national television and interact with millions of people. Log on to youtoo.com to see what it's all about."
Youtoo developed this revolutionary technology, which allows viewers to record and submit videos that are then filtered for content and broadcast on TV. This automated process enables anyone, from anywhere, with Internet access or a mobile device to be on TV within minutes.
Unlike standard social networking, where you interact with your friends and followers, on Youtoo TV you are in front of a national TV audience of 15 million. Youtoo will start by putting 500 people on TV each day - providing more Americans than ever before with a real shot at their "15 minutes of fame." The videos, aptly called "Fame Spots,"(TM) can be recorded easily from an Apple or Android smart phone, tablet or computer. In just a few clicks, anyone can upload their "Fame Spot" and be on TV for free. Youtoo will play a key role in democratizing who gets to be on TV.
Mark Burnett through his company VIMBY (Video In My BackYard), is producing 250 short programs that feature hosts Miss USA Shandi Finnessey, American Idol Extra's Host Mikalah Gordon, and actor Brian Kimmet, along with co-host Dean Haglund, best known for his role on The X Files. The programs were shot in a high-tech Youtoo designed set to help establish the Youtoo TV brand identity. Mike Sears; a long term Burnett collaborator and who produced "Dinner and a Movie" which ran for 16 years on TBS, is producing the Youtoo TV content along with VIMBY executive producer David Goffin. Each Youtoo program is wrapped around a popular television or web series, creating interactive content in which the host discusses the episode and invites viewers to be on television.
Youtoo TV launches with a programming line-up that features fan favorites, including The X Files, Batman, and Green Hornet and the television debut of leading web series, including, Howcast, PJTV, Geekbeat.tv, Koldcast, Rooftop Media along with Diggnation and an original Youtoo TV series, The best of Revision3. Youtoo TV will also feature interactive programs including Say Yes & Marry Me, which will offer viewers the opportunity to propose marriage on-air via "Fame Spots"(TM) in front of a national TV audience.
Youtoo TV is the only television network in the U.S. providing its viewers with the opportunity to voice their opinions, and share personal stories on TV. A unique hybrid, Youtoo is a technology company that owns and operates a TV network. Chris Wyatt, an Internet and TV innovator with more than 20 years of experience, purchased the two television networks in 2009 to have a platform to create and showcase this game-changing television technology.
Chris Wyatt left network TV 16 years ago to be part of the technology team that launched the first social network, Communities.com. He went on to create Godtube.com, the fastest growing website of 2007 on launch, and continued to work to find the intersection of television and the Internet. "Youtoo is the realization of the vision that anyone can be on TV from anywhere. Even the name Youtoo TV literally means you too can be on TV."
ABOUT YOUTOO
Youtoo is the only Social TV platform that allows viewers to participate in television programming from virtually any location. With a smart phone, tablet, or webcam, viewers are just a few clicks away from being ON their favorite television shows. Youtoo's patent-pending technology allows users to record high-definition, television-ready video files and then submit them for broadcast consideration. Youtoo.com has built virtual economy and gaming concepts into the Youtoo.com social network. Within this "virtual economy," Youtoo will offer users the opportunity either to purchase or to earn Youtoo credits. These credits may then be exchanged for virtual goods and services within the social network. This will range from buying social shouts on air to purchasing customized profile pages within the website. For more information, log onto http://www.youtoo.com/.
ABOUT VIMBY
VIMBY (Video In My BackYard), a Mark Burnett company, is a video production studio with a local-national production infrastructure consisting of network TV producers and over 150 storytellers strategically situated in over 40 cities across the country. VIMBY's local infrastructure is highly efficient in telling authentic stories that are often at the cutting edge of trends and ideas both locally and nationally. Trained with the highest production standards, VIMBY's videos are broadcast quality and built for multiple distribution platforms. VIMBY's Los Angeles based studio combined with local assets delivers an economical advantage versus traditional media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, VIMBY's executives have extensive experience in producing reality based programming for broadcast television and the Web. VIMBY's global clients include MTV, Macy's, General Mills, Pepsi, VW, Ray Ban, Toyota, MSN, Puma, among many others. For more information, go to http://www.VIMBY.com.
Wacom Rolls Out an All-New Line of Bamboo Pen Tablets
Wacom delivers new ways to connect, capture and create with the new Bamboo tablet lineup.
VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Wacom® introduces an all-new lineup of Bamboo(TM) pen tablets, bringing together an elegant new design and value added software that enhance the use case interests of computer users better than ever. Consisting of three new choices, Bamboo Connect, Bamboo Capture and Bamboo Create, the Bamboo family of tablets brings ideas and creativity to life by delivering a flexible and fun computing experience. Bamboo Connect is designed for visual communicators in a home or office environment who want to express their ideas visually and collaborate with digital ink. Bamboo Capture is the ideal choice for the photo hobbyist who wants to have fun editing or retouching photos with the benefits of Wacom pen input. For the artistically inclined, Bamboo Create is the platform of choice to turn creative ideas into works of art. Bamboo Capture and Bamboo Create also feature multi-touch input capabilities, giving users up to 16 touch points for gesture-based input such as scrolling, zooming and much more, depending on application support.
Featuring new sleek designs, patented pressure-sensitive pens, wireless adaptability (in Bamboo Capture and Bamboo Create only) and outstanding software bundles that are ideal for each individual use case, the updated features of the Bamboo family reflect Wacom's commitment to creating intuitive input devices that allow people to express themselves in a natural fashion.
"Bamboo is all about offering choices to the end-user and giving them the creative freedom to work with their computer in a natural way," says Rick Peterson, Director of Consumer Products for Wacom Technology Services Corp. "With Bamboo, inspiration and expression become one, allowing people to explore computer input in ways they never thought possible."
Mightier than the Sword
Bamboo's pressure-sensitive, battery-free and cordless pen is the soul of the brand experience, delivering precise input control and a true pen-on-paper feel. Whether note-taking, editing, sketching or painting, the pen is the ideal tool to use when working with software applications, especially those creative applications that support pressure sensitivity. One can even erase mistakes with the pen's digital eraser! "The Bamboo pen becomes a natural extension to the whole input process," states Peterson. "No matter what the application, the pen is the user's direct link to creative control and ergonomic comfort."
Bamboo Connect ($79.95 USD) is a pen-only tablet and ideally suited for visual communicators who embrace pen usage for digital inking, doodling and white-boarding. The low-profile black tablet with green accents is sure to be a hit on anyone's desk. Whether marking up a document at the office computer or sketching a new landscape project on the laptop at home, Bamboo Connect brings ideas to life with realistic pen-on-paper feel. Bamboo Connect comes with Autodesk® Sketchbook Express, a creative software application with multiple inking tools and colors for sketching and painting. In addition, Bamboo ownership turns on the digital inking functionality in the latest versions of Microsoft®'s Office® Suite to facilitate more natural collaboration.
Bamboo Capture ($99.95 USD) offers pen and multi-touch input in a single device. The silver and black accented tablet is geared to the photo enthusiast or novice designer seeking a fun way to turn ordinary photos into extraordinary ones using the pen's 1024 levels of pressure with included software, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements and Autodesk's Sketchbook Express. "Bamboo Capture users will enjoy the ability to alternate between pen input and multi-touch," says Peterson. "We have significantly improved the touch experience by offering highly responsive multi-finger touch and much improved data sampling. For those that prefer to work wirelessly, Bamboo's wireless module is available as an accessory."
Bamboo Create ($199.95 USD), also in stylish silver and black, provides 2X the work space than Bamboo Capture to give creative customers more freedom of movement when making broad pen, pencil or brush strokes on the tablet surface. Make a mistake? No worries. Just use the pressure-sensitive eraser on the other end of the pen to fix your error. Bamboo Create is ideal for home arts and crafts projects, photo editing as well as scrapbooking. Although larger than its tablet brethren, it is still totally portable and will fit easily into any laptop bag or backpack. Bamboo Create also supports the Bamboo wireless module and ships with Corel® Painter(TM) Essentials, Adobe Photoshop Elements and Autodesk Sketchbook Express for the most complete creative software application bundle in the Bamboo line.
Bamboo works with Mac® and PC operating systems and will support Microsoft®'s next generation operating system, Windows® 8.
Plug-n-Play Wireless for Capture and Create Models
Wireless input is now available for Bamboo Capture and Bamboo Create. The plug-n-play RF module, sold as a $39 (USD) accessory on Wacom's e-store, fits into the slot on the side of the tablet to enable wireless connectivity. The simple, no-cable module connects to any desktop or laptop for hours of wireless freedom.
Availability
Bamboo is available at most consumer electronics retailers and online at Amazon and Wacom's online store.
About Wacom
Founded in 1983, Wacom's vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world's leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays and digital interface solutions. The advanced technology of Wacom's intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashions and designs around the world and provide business and home users with the ability to explore digital content creation in a comfortable, natural way.
For more information, please contact:
Douglas A. Little
Sr. Public Relations Manager
Wacom Technology Services Corp.
360-896-9833 x174
douglas.little@wacom.com
IP Infusion Extends Position as the De Facto Standard in Software-based Networking with ZebOS 7.9
Helps OEMs and Service Providers Innovate at Breakneck Speeds; Supports Evolving Data Center, Mobile Backhaul and Carrier Ethernet Requirements
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- IP Infusion, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent network software for enhanced Ethernet and IP services, today extended the company's leadership in software-based networking with the release of ZebOS 7.9 network platform software. The newest technology advancements in ZebOS software help networking OEMs worldwide deliver customized and differentiated solutions to telecom as well as public and private cloud service providers with lower costs and faster time-to-market. Solutions built on IP Infusion's ZebOS software help customers avoid product commoditization, improve return on investment and eliminate network bottlenecks.
"The future of networking is software, and IP Infusion is the de facto standard for software-based routing and switching software platforms," said Koichi Narasaki, president and CEO of IP Infusion. "For more than a decade IP Infusion has provided a software platform used in mission-critical networks in mobile backhaul, carrier transport and data center networks. The latest additions to our ZebOS software will help customers stay ahead of the innovation curve, enabling them to quickly adapt to changing market requirements."
In ZebOS 7.9, IP Infusion specifically addresses the evolving requirements for data center networking, mobile backhaul and Carrier Ethernet.
-- Data Center Networking - ZebOS 7.9 implements the data center bridging
extensions to accelerate the transition from Fibre Channel to FCoE in
Storage Area Networks (SANs). IP Infusion is also delivering TRILL
(Transparent Interconnect of Lots of Links), which eliminates the
problems associated with using the Spanning Tree Protocol in a data
center network. TRILL enables optimization and load balancing of
over-subscribed data center switches and network paths.
-- Mobile Backhaul - ZebOS 7.9 provides the Mobile Backhaul Implementation
Agreement for Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)--MBH IA. These capabilities
supports a wide-range of implementation options with the goal of
supporting more cost effective delivery of mobile services by moving
from an entirely legacy RAN network to Ethernet. Moreover, ZebOS helps
equipment providers accelerate the deployment of evolved 4G
(Ethernet-based) voice, video and data services by supporting a variety
of circuit emulation methods, including pseudo-wire support for ATM/HDLC
emulation. With the addition of IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol
(PTP) support, network equipment providers can deliver sub-microsecond
clock accuracy.
-- Carrier Ethernet - ZebOS 7.9 offers new capabilities to accelerate the
transformation to Carrier Ethernet. This includes implementation of the
MEF 13 and MEF 20 specifications that define standard services, and open
the door to interoperability of networking equipment. To improve
manageability, ZebOS implements new service management capabilities,
including support for MPLS-TP, providing a reliable packet-based
technology for transport networks. Specific protocols implemented:
Service management: MPLS-TP--5654, 5960, RFC 5586 (OAM), RFC 5921;
Quality of service: MEF 13 and MEF 20.
Software - The New Networking Paradigm
The pace of innovation in networking is changing how the industry looks at designing, developing and building networks. Service providers target the introduction of new services every six months. On-time delivery of new services contributes significantly to revenue and profitability, with 95 percent of telecom providers seeing a direct correlation between time to market and revenue. The pace of new service delivery requires innovation in the underlying network; however, the pace of innovation in traditional networking equipment is not keeping up with demand. Today one in three service providers fail to achieve delivery targets. The complexity of the technology, inflexibility in existing systems and processes are a major inhibitor to timely service delivery.
To address these challenges, the networking industry is rapidly moving away from the hardware dominated solutions of the early 21st century to a network defined by software platforms. This change is necessary as the industry innovates at breakneck speeds to accommodate billions of new mobile users, the advent of Big Data, and the emergence of IT as a service. The wide-spread availability of commercial networking chipsets changes the economics of the network, driving commoditization of hardware and the emergence of software defined networking. IP Infusion is at the core of this networking evolution.
"With the telecom market changing so rapidly, OEMs are requiring network solutions that are not only fast and cost-effective but also deliver unique value and capture new revenue opportunities - a tall order," said Ray Mota, managing partner, ACG Research. "Software-centric networking solutions such as IP Infusion's ZebOS can help service providers meet this challenge by delivering networking solutions easily and quickly, which helps them maintain their competitive edge."
The De Facto Standard in Software-Based Routing and Switching
In ZebOS, IP Infusion provides a comprehensive routing and switching software that has been deployed in five 9's networks across five continents for more than a decade. IP Infusion's architecture enables network equipment providers to take advantage of commercial network switch chips to reduce costs and improve performance. The solution also enables customers to develop once and then easily port to new hardware for price and performance improvements without rewriting their routing/switching software. By providing an integrated software offering, IP Infusion improves time-to-market by reducing the amount of development required by the customer. Unlike homegrown or open source solutions, the IP Infusion solution is tested, verified, and requires fewer customer resources.
For more information about IP Infusion, please visit our website http://www.ipinfusion.com/ or find us on Twitter at @IPInfusion.
About IP Infusion
IP Infusion is a leading provider of intelligent network software for enhanced Ethernet and IP services. Tier one and two OEMs rely on IP Infusion's ZebOS® software and global professional services to bring products to market faster, and to differentiate them from competitors with less cost. Products built on IP Infusion technology are deployed in five 9's reliable networks across five continents, as well as a growing number of enterprises, to improve network performance, decrease network infrastructure costs and grow revenue. IP Infusion is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and is a wholly owned and independently-operated subsidiary of ACCESS Systems Americas, Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD., of Tokyo, Japan. For more information about IP Infusion, please visit http://www.ipinfusion.com.
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IP Infusion, Inc.
CONTACT: John Kreuzer, +1-408-727-0351, johnkreuzer@mcgrathpower.com
Exar Releases Family of I2C and SPI GPIO Expanders; Marks Entry into New Market Segment for Interface Products
Feature-rich Devices Provide Increased Functionality and Flexibility for Existing or New Designs
FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Exar Corporation (Nasdaq: EXAR) unveiled today the XRA120x I2C/SMBus GPIO expander and XRA140x SPI GPIO expander product families - a total of 12 device offerings. Exar's GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) expander products enable straightforward serial expansion of I/O through an industry-standard I2C, SMBus(TM), or SPI(TM) interface. The XRA120x and XRA140x devices are optimized for a variety of markets including industrial monitoring, handheld battery operated applications, and popular consumer devices such as cellular phones, PDAs and GPS systems.
"Responding to customer demands, and seizing a market opportunity, Exar now offers GPIO bridging solutions as part of its market leading Interface products," said Levent Ozcolak, vice president, Interface Product Line. "With these new devices we have widened our product portfolio and extended our serviceable market beyond our existing reach. System architects who already rely on Exar's robust UARTs and serial transceivers can now design-in our GPIO expanders with the same confidence."
GPIO products can provide additional control and monitoring when the microcontroller or chipset has an insufficient number of I/O pins or in systems where serial communication and control from a remote location is advantageous.
"Encompassing both 8-bit and 16-bit options, and the range of popular interfaces offered, the XRA120x and XRA140x series give customers immediate off-the-shelf choices for their designs," said Rakesh Bhatia, director, strategic marketing, Interface Products.
Key Product Features
The XRA120x and XRA140x can operate from 1.65V to 3.6V with 5V tolerant inputs. Depending on the part number, there are 8 or 16 GPIOs. When configured as an input, each GPIO has an internal pull-up resistor that can be enabled or disabled. The polarity of the input can also be inverted and there are filters on each input so that noise or glitches on the inputs will be ignored. The input filter feature can also be disabled. The interrupt for the GPIO can be configured to generate an interrupt on the rising edge, falling edge or both edges. There are individual interrupt enable and interrupt statuses for all of the GPIOs so that the software can easily identify which input generated the interrupt. When configured as an output, the GPIO output levels can individually be controlled or tri-stated.
The XRA120x can operate with an I2C/SMBus frequency up to 400kHz. There are noise filters on both of the SDA and SCL inputs and there can be up to 32 I2C slave addresses. The XRA140x can operate with an SPI clock frequency of up to 26MHz, addressing applications that require higher GPIO switching rates.
Targeted to serve a range of applications, a total of 24 different ordering part numbers (12 offerings in 2 different package types each) are offered. All 16 of the I2C packages are pin compatible with one or more industry standard device. Although the devices are pin compatible, additional features are offered as value-add options.
Interface Products
Exar has one of the broadest portfolios of high-performance interface solutions including UARTs, RS-232, RS-485, GPIO expanders, and multi-protocol serial transceivers and integrated UART/transceiver combinations. For chip-to-chip or system-to-system connections, Exar's single and multi-channel interface ICs provides immediate competitive advantages to system architects: low power, reduction in board space requirements, increased bandwidth capacity, and enhanced product features. Interface devices are found practically everywhere including point-of-sale (POS) terminals, digital televisions, industrial automation equipment, handheld devices, and networking environments.
Prices, Packages, Availability and Additional Information
The XRA1200/1200P/1202/1206: 8-bit I2C/SMBus GPIO expanders are available in 16-pin QFN and 16-pin TSSOP. Pricing starts at $0.56 for 1k units.
The XRA1201/1201P/1203/1207: 16-bit I2C/SMBus GPIO expanders are available in 24-pin QFN and 24-pin TSSOP. Pricing starts at $0.83 for 1k units.
The XRA1402/1404: 8-bit SPI GPIO expanders are available in 16-pin QFN and 16-pin TSSOP. Pricing starts at $0.56 for 1k units.
The XRA1403/1405: 16-bit SPI GPIO expanders are available in 24-pin QFN and 24-pin TSSOP. Pricing starts at $0.83 for 1k units.
Additional information on the I/O expander series can be found at:
Exar Corporation delivers highly differentiated silicon, software and subsystem solutions for data communication, storage, consumer and industrial 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.
Altair Semiconductor Chipsets Selected by Harris Corporation For Use in Its LTE Terminal Product Line
Selection of Altair's LTE Technology for Harris' Commercial LTE Solutions Reinforces Company's Position as Leading Supplier of LTE Chipsets
HOD HASHARON, Israel, September 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Altair Semiconductor ( http://www.altair-semi.com), the world's
leading developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance
4G LTE chipsets [http://www.altair-semi.com/fourgee-31006200 ], today
announced that its chipsets have been selected by Harris Corporation, an
international communications and information technology company, for use in
its Public Safety LTE terminal products, including the recently announced
MBC-100. By maximizing the benefits of LTE, Altair's chipsets will allow
Harris to provide best-in-class LTE terminals to public safety customers.
Harris and Altair have been working closely for several months in the
design, IOT and trialing of terminals based on Altair chipsets. Harris
selected Altair's chipsets after an extensive benchmark and evaluation of
alternative solutions in the market.
"Our selection of Altair's chipsets highlights our commitment to
developing industry-leading public safety terminals by leveraging the
advancements of LTE technology," said Greg Henderson, director of Broadband
Products, Harris Corporation. "Harris has performed extensive testing and
trialing with Altair's technology, and recently announced the first in our
family of LTE products, the MBC-100, based on the Altair platform."
Harris' public safety and professional communications business is a
leading supplier of communications systems and equipment for public safety,
federal, utility, commercial and transportation markets - with products
ranging from the most advanced IP voice and data networks, to industry
leading multiband, multimode radios, to public safety-grade broadband voice,
video and data solutions. Harris has more than 80 years of experience in
public safety and professional communications and supports over 500 systems
around the world.
"We are pleased to be partnering with Harris Corporation in providing
their customers, especially public safety subscribers and first responders,
with the ability to fully benefit from the increased performance that
Altair's chipsets enable," said Eran Eshed, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing
and Business Development at Altair Semiconductor. "We are excited to work
with Harris on introducing this product line to the market and we look
forward to building off of this partnership in the future."
Altair's FourGee-3100/6200 is a 3GPP LTE chipset that supports LTE
throughputs of 100Mbps/50Mbps DL/UL respectively. The chipset implements a
20MHz MIMO receiver and is based on a proprietary OsquaredP(TM) Software
Defined Radio (SDR) processor
[http://www.altair-semi.com/o2p-%E2%80%93-software-defined-radio-sdr-processor ]
which offers performance which significantly exceeds traditional
communications DSP cores, yet consumes a fraction of the power. The
FourGee-3100/6200 [http://www.altair-semi.com/fourgee-31006200 ] supports
both FDD and TDD variants using single software, and covers any LTE
frequency band in the range between 700-2700MHz. The combined chipset offers
terminal manufacturers a true global solution.
About Altair Semiconductor
Altair Semiconductor is the leading developer of ultra-low power, small
footprint and high performance LTE semiconductors
[http://www.altair-semi.com/fourgee-31006200 ] and the only company in the
world with commercially available solutions for both FDD and TDD bands. The
company's products have been IOT-tested by the industry's leading
infrastructure vendors and have been used in dozens of field trials around
the world. Altair's comprehensive product portfolio includes baseband
processors, multi-band RF transceivers 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 (SDR)
processor
[http://www.altair-semi.com/o2p-%E2%80%93-software-defined-radio-sdr-processor ]
, codenamed "O2P(TM)", Altair's products offer an unmatched combination
of performance and flexibility. For more information, visit the company's
website at http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair on Twitter:
@AltairSemi [http://twitter.com/AltairSemi ]
Media Contact:
Ruder Finn Israel for Altair Semiconductor
Matthew Krieger
+972-544-676-950
matthew@ruderfinn.co.il
LTE is the Most Important Direction for the Telecoms Industry Says GSA
LONDON, September 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
The scale of interest and investment worldwide confirms LTE as being the
most important direction for the telecoms industry, according to Alan
Hadden, President of the GSA.
Hadden continues, "The primary drive towards LTE from operators comes
from the need for more network capacity, performance management and improved
efficiencies to drive down the unit cost of delivering traffic."
There are an estimated 237 operators in 85 countries investing in LTE
with 174 network commitments, 63 pre-commitment trials and studies and more
than 26 commercial LTE deployments. Additionally, there are expected to be
93 LTE networks in service by the end of 2012 (source: GSA).
Telecoms IQ's LTE Deployment Strategies conference ( http://www.ltedeploymentstrategies.com), to be held in London 8th - 11th
November 2011, will provide insight into the issues operators face when
migrating to LTE.
The conference will showcase how operators are justifying the business
case for deploying LTE networks today and how they are overcoming the
challenges of deploying an LTE network that delivers the best ROI.
Hear from a senior expert panel, including:
- Kerstin Guenther, Senior Vice President, Mobile and Fixed
Network Affairs, Deutsche Telekom
- Basel Al Faqeh, Network Planning and Implementation Director,
Zain
- Dr. Yazan Al-Jalili, Senior Advisor Network Planning and
Performance, Saudi Telecom Company
- Dragana Linfield, Network Manager, O2 UK
- Sachin Mahajan, Director of Strategy, TELUS
For more information on LTE Deployment Strategies and to download the
conference brochure where you will be able to view the full speaker line up,
please visit http://www.ltedeploymentstrategies.com.
If you would like further information or would like to enquire about a
press pass to the event, please contact samantha.tanner@iqpc.co.uk,
+44(0)20 7368 9300
Webroot Enhances Hosted Web Filtering Services for Customers and Partners
Real-Time Service Updates Instantly Protect Internet Users from Malicious Sites and Zero-Day Threats
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, the first Internet security service company, today announced enhancements to its hosted web filtering services which introduce new levels of protection against malicious sites and zero-day threats.
Webroot uses automated learning content classification and reputation analytics to maintain the industry's largest cloud-based URL and IP address database. With a base of more than 280 million URLs, Webroot now updates its database within minutes to protect connected users from new and known threats virtually as soon as they're discovered. Competing web filtering services, meanwhile, update their URL and domain databases hourly and sometimes only daily, leaving customers with a window of exposure to fast-moving threats.
The web filtering service from Webroot is extended to organizations using Webroot® Web Security Service and to OEM technology partners that integrate Webroot® Hosted Security Services into their own products.
"To beat cybercrime today, it's all about speed. More than 200,000 new sites are launched daily, and over 90 percent of them are associated with suspicious activity," said Mike Malloy, executive vice president of Products and Strategy at Webroot. "Cybercriminals register URLs and domains to help spread thousands of unique malware samples through drive-by downloads, social engineering tactics like "get rich quick" scams, and numerous other ways. Real-time protection against malicious URLs and web domains changes the game; we're warning users and IT administrators about a malicious site before anyone using our service can connect with it, and every second counts."
The content classification and reputation services from Webroot are based on technology the company acquired from BrightCloud in July 2010. Webroot maintains this service in more than 40 languages, making the protection suited for OEM partners regardless of geographic location. Webroot has also recently partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation to block illegal child sex abuse. More than 24,000 organizations today are protected by Webroot's hosted web security services through the company's OEM partners.
The network security company Stonesoft incorporates hosted web filtering services from Webroot into their network security solutions and technologies. "The secure web gateway we extend to managed service providers, large global companies, and other types of organizations worldwide," said Matt McKinley, U.S. director of product management, Stonesoft. "Especially for businesses with a geographically dispersed workforce, scalable solutions that feature simple centralized management are key. But above all, effective, comprehensive service is the most important factor. This extends to the web filtering services we include to block inappropriate or malicious web content from reaching our customers' employees and networks. We partnered with Webroot two years ago to help us deliver on this critical need. Now with even faster protection against malicious sites we'll be able to deliver even greater value for our customers."
ABOUT WEBROOT
Webroot is a leading provider of Internet security services for consumers and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1997, privately held Webroot is headquartered in Colorado and employs approximately 450 people globally in operations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Consistently rated among the best security offerings available, Webroot's products include endpoint, web and mobile security services. The company has expanded its cloud security portfolio with the recent acquisitions of BrightCloud and Prevx, pioneers in behavior-based malware detection. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383. Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com. Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.
Philips Expands Outdoor LED Lighting Portfolio With New Series of Flexible, High-Performance Roadway Lighting Solutions
RoadView Series provides a modular approach to roadway lighting that can be tailored to application requirements, while providing superior light quality and energy efficiency
BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Philips has expanded its industry-leading outdoor portfolio of LED lighting solutions with a new series of flexible, high-performance roadway luminaires from Philips Roadway Lighting. Designed for demanding roadway environments, the RoadView Series is based on the Philips LEDgine platform, and benefits from a modular approach that protects a customer's technology investment while significantly reducing energy expenses and improving overall light quality.
Featuring best-of-breed Philips technologies such as LUXEON LEDs and Xitanium drivers, RoadView is one of the most advanced outdoor luminaires available on the market today. Based on the LEDgine platform, it allows for different LUXEON configurations, enabling the systems to be tailored to a customer's unique needs such as application and light output. This helps to ensure that light levels and light quality meet the application requirements, while protecting investment in the lighting system by allowing it to be expanded or adjusted as the lighting requirements for a particular roadway system evolve.
Moreover, the RoadView Series can provide large lumen packages of up to 27,000 lumens, making it an effective replacement for up to 250-400 watt High Intensity Discharge (HID) luminaires. Precision optical lenses pin point light direction and are protected with flat tempered glass that help them remain clean and debris-free. The system simplifies installation and maintenance via tool-free access to the electrical compartment, as well as having a photocell receptacle that can be adjusted tool-free.
"With the new RoadView Series we are offering governments, utilities and municipalities more choices in flexible, energy- and cost-efficient LED solutions that can significantly improve the quality and longevity of roadway luminaires," said Denis Lavoie, general manager, Philips Roadway Lighting. "It not only underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering innovative lighting solutions, but also gives local governments a great tool to reduce their energy usage, increase sustainability and offer citizens a better quality light."
RoadView allows cities and municipalities to further extend their technology investment and energy savings with intelligent controls. Not only does the RoadView Series provide a significantly longer life than the HID luminaires it was designed to replace, it offers optional dimming, programmable drivers and outdoor control systems allowing the system to automatically understand road conditions and adjust itself accordingly.
Other Philips Roadway Lighting solutions include the Helios Roadway Luminaire series; Visualume Tunnel and Underpass Luminaire; Metrolux Highmast, Median and Tunnel series; and USS Pole series. Visit http://www.philips.com/roadwaylighting.
For further information, please contact:
Silvie Casanova
Senior Manager, Lighting Communications,
Philips Lighting North America
Tel: + 1 781.418.7928
Email: silvie.casanova@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs more than 118,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 23 billion in 2009, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.
Simple Pricing and Ease of Deployment Allows Companies to Effortlessly Secure Their Networks and Comply with Regulations
MILFORD, Conn., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Perimeter E-Security, the leading provider of security as a service, today unveiled a new SaaS-based Log Management solution, which allows organizations to secure their networks and comply with regulations that require log data to be collected, reviewed, and archived securely. The solution introduces a unique, "per-device" pricing model, eliminating the complexity of traditional variable pricing models. Perimeter's Log Management solution complements the Company's current service offerings, such as intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment, and will add an extra layer of security and compliance to its network security suite.
"Every company needs to centralize and monitor their security, server and device logs. It's a security best practice, and financial regulations and mandates such as PCI-DSS increasingly require it. But today's log management solutions are hard to buy and complex to deploy. Customers shouldn't have to figure out 'events-per-second,' or use a crystal ball to size their capacity needs," said Andrew Jaquith, CTO of Perimeter E-Security. "Our new SaaS Log Management solution leaves old-world shrink-wrapped security far behind. Customers just need to answer two simple questions: how many devices do you have and how long do you want to keep the logs for? Customers can increase their security and meet their obligations in less than a week."
Perimeter's Log Management solution collects logs from customer devices and infrastructure with a thin, lightweight collector appliance that is centrally managed from the Perimeter's Security Operations Center. Logs are collected without agents by the appliance and then compressed, encrypted and forwarded to highly secure and redundant data centers for processing and storage. Customers can log into a web portal to perform real-time searches or run easy-to-read reports, such as for audit and compliance purposes, or log events, making collecting and analyzing log data simple and less time consuming.
Highlights of Perimeter's Log Management solution include the following:
-- Detects threats and defend networks from security breaches and attacks
with a cost-effective SaaS solution
-- Reduces hassle and cost of installing traditional and complex security
monitoring products
-- Perimeter's Security Operation Center allows security experts to assist
organizations in detecting and remediating attacks
-- Easily collects logs across the whole organization and safely stores
event logs in Perimeter's SAS70 Type II data centers
-- Patented 7-factor threat scenario modeling allows events to be
accurately identified and correlated
-- Log Management web portal offers around-the-clock access to dynamic
reports and flexible search tools for powerful analysis, forensic
capabilities, and compliance reports
Perimeter E-Security is the only enterprise security services provider offering both comprehensive threat management and secure messaging, underpinned by strong compliance expertise.
About Perimeter
Perimeter E-Security delivers secure infrastructure from the cloud that businesses of all sizes rely on. Our advanced technology, expert intelligence, and superior scale makes our clients' information more secure, more highly available, compliant with regulations and less costly to manage. By using our solutions, our customers can focus on their core businesses and take advantage of new opportunities. Our growing customer base includes 6,000 organizations in the financial services, retail, healthcare, energy, critical infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. For more information, visit http://www.perimeterusa.com.
Attunity Introduces New Data Replication Platform with 'Click-2-Replicate' Solutions for Big Transaction Data
Attunity Replicate Will Enable Quick Time-to-value and Significant Cost-savings
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, September 27, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Attunity Ltd. (OTC BB: ATTUF.OB), a leading provider of real-time data
integration software, introduced today Attunity Replicate
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_replicate ], a high-performance data
replication software that will enable organizations to accelerate and reduce
the costs of distributing, sharing and ensuring the availability of data for
meeting business operations and business intelligence needs. Attunity will
present Attunity Replicate at Oracle Open World 2011 in the Moscone
Convention Center's West Hall in San Francisco, CA, October 3-5, at booth
#3728.
"More and more organizations are looking at data replication as a
component of their data integration arsenal, to facilitate accessibility,
availability and consistency of data in support of a range of business
requirements including analytics and reporting, integration of operational
systems, system migrations and upgrades, and more," explained Ted Friedman,
vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner. "At the same time, more
IT organizations are focusing on time-to-value as an important factor in
choosing solutions that enable them to respond to these business demands."
"Attunity Replicate, our new and innovative data replication platform,
is the right solution at the right time, enabling organizations to harness
the value of real-time information and capitalize on quick time-to-value,"
explained Shimon Alon, chairman and CEO of Attunity. "Attunity Replicate is
the first product we bring to market as part of our vision to provide cloud
computing and the enterprise market with an extensive data and content
replication platform. Attunity Replicate and the file replication
technologies we recently added through the RepliWeb acquisition will create
a unique portfolio, to enable us to accelerate our growth, extend our
existing partner relationships and engage new partnerships around big data
and cloud computing."
Attunity Replicate [http://www.attunity.com/attunity_replicate ]'s
architecture facilitates the replication of big transaction data from
databases including Oracle, SQL Server and DB2, and is designed to deliver
quick time-to-value with:
1) 'Click-2-Replicate' design: significantly simplifying user
experience by automating the steps required to build a replication
solution with packaged software that is fast to learn and implement.
2) 'Zero-footprint' technology: reducing impact on database
platforms and IT operations with log-based capture and delivery of
transaction data that does not require the Attunity software to be
installed on each source and target database.
3) Competitive licensing model: offering significantly lower
licensing costs compared to alternative data replication solutions,
enabling customers to benefit from faster return on investment (ROI) and
lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
The Company will also present Attunity Replicate at the first "Scene and
Be Heard" theatre session at Oracle Open World on Monday, October 3, from
10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Additionally, Attunity will host a launch event featuring both Attunity
Replicate and the recently acquired RepliWeb technologies on Tuesday,
October 4, from 7 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Infusion Lounge, located on 124 Ellis
St. in San Francisco, CA.
Tweet this: #Attunity Introduces "Click-2-Replicate" Solutions for
#datareplication http://bit.ly/qJ7yVl
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 asdata replication
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_replicate ], 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
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
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.
For example, when we discuss the expansion of our addressable markets, we
are using a forward-looking statement. 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: risks and uncertainties relating to the acquisition of
RepliWeb, including costs and difficulties related to integration of
acquired businesses, the combined companies' financial results and
performance, and ability to repay debt and timing thereof; our liquidity
challenges and the need to raise additional capital in the future; market
acceptance of the Attunity Replicate and the development of a market for
such product; timely availability and customer acceptance of Attunity's new
and existing products; 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 products;
unknown factors affecting third parties with which Attunity has formed
business alliances; 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; 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.
Source: Attunity Ltd
Press contact: Itamar Ankorion, VP Business Development and Corporate Strategy, Attunity, itamar.ankorion@attunity.com, Tel. +1-781-730-4071;
Or Erica Burns, PAN Communications, eburns@pancomm.com, Tel. +1-617-502-4340