Citizens for Health Launches New Website to Take on Food Labeling Issues
FoodIdentityTheft.com Alerts Consumers to Deceptive Product Packaging
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation's food integrity is under attack by profit-hungry corporations, and consumers are being targeted by deceptive packaging practices, Citizens for Health, one of the nation's most respected consumer advocacy groups, has launched a new website, FoodIdentityTheft.com, to alert and inform Americans about misleading labeling on many food, beverage and health products.
Since 1993, Citizens for Health, "the Voice of the Natural Health Consumer," has provided information about the threats posed by hundreds of everyday products. By supplying facts, links to news stories and videos, legislative updates and more, the non-profit organization helps shoppers make informed decisions about the products they buy for themselves and their families.
"Many consumers believe that the U.S. government will protect us from false advertising or stop corporations from making unproven claims about their products," said FoodIdentityTheft.com Senior Editor, Linda Bonvie. "But the truth is, corporations have a huge influence in Washington. We as consumers have to protect ourselves, stay informed, and tell our legislators and government agencies that we won't accept being lied to."
FoodIdentityTheft.com will provide current information on many vital issues, beginning with the controversy surrounding the proposed name change of High Fructose Corn Syrup. The trade association for this man-made sweetener has asked the U.S. government to legally change the name of High Fructose Corn Syrup to the misleading and inaccurate name "corn sugar."
According to Bonvie, "We're not advocating the benefits or decrying the harm of this product. We simply believe there is no valid reason for the name change. It would only confuse consumers and allow food makers to conceal the identity of this product on ingredients labels."
"Every day we see stories about food makers trying to pull a fast one on consumers," said Jim Turner, Chairman of Citizens for Health. "Resources like FoodIdentityTheft.com are necessary to ensure that consumers are aware of the deceptive practices some corporations are using."
About Citizens for Health
Funded by concerned consumers, non-profit partners, food growers, and businesses, Citizens for Health is a non-profit organization that provides over 100,000 supporters with the latest consumer news, action alerts, and ways to demand access to healthy food, non-toxic products, and truthful, non-misleading health information. More information is available at http://www.citizens.org.
SOURCE Citizens for Health
Citizens for Health
CONTACT: Kevin Sanchez for Citizens for Health, +1-415-227-1150 x110, kevin@hollenbeckassociates.com
New iOS-App for HiDrive Online Storage Now Available in the App Store
LONDON, September 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
The iOS-App for HiDrive - Strato's online storage product - is now
available. Users can download the HiDrive App with the search term 'HiDrive'
at the App Store or at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hidrive/id422282392?lÞ&ls=1&mt=8.
HiDrive can now be accessed via iPhone, iPad and iPod when users are on the
go. With this newly launched App, Strato now provides three applications for
mobile access to HiDrive - for iOS, Android and Windows Phone 7 devices.
Strato also announces today that new smartphone App enhancements are
available for Android and Windows Phone 7, which include file sharing and
optimised access to photos and images. To make use of the Apps go to http://www.free-hidrive.com and activate a HiDrive Free online storage
account, which offers users 5 GB of free storage space.
With the new iOS-App, users can easily access their HiDrive accounts;
they only need to log in with their username and password, and all online
stored folders and files are displayed on their mobile device. Photos,
videos, music and documents in all common file formats can be opened with
the iOS-App for HiDrive. These include jpg, gif, bmp, png, mp3, wav, mp4,
doc, xls, ppt, pdf, txt and html. The HiDrive App even accommodates large
files on any iOS device: anyone wanting to watch a film can start to stream
it without delay. Likewise, users can send files of up to 25 MB per email
irrespective of the file format. Secure access to files is guaranteed as
well, because the iOS-App for HiDrive establishes its connection to the
online storage system over encrypted WebDAV.
File sharing and optimised access to photos for Android and Windows
Phones
Strato has enhanced its Apps for Android and Windows Phone 7 devices
with new features. The new share feature makes it incredibly easy to share
files with others. HiDrive users simply select a file, create a share link
and send it via email. This means that users are not only able to save their
photos and access them via the HiDrive Apps, but can also share them
directly from a holiday destination, or other remote locations, without
blocking mailboxes with large mail attachments. Anyone wanting to use their
smartphone to quickly and easily access images stored on HiDrive can now
enjoy optimised image access via the HiDrive App. With the new image preview
feature, photos and images are immediately displayed as a thumbnail as soon
as a folder is accessed. This way, HiDrive users can now share photos with
others via a share link without having to open and download them beforehand.
With the HiDrive Apps for Android and Windows Phone 7, users can easily
access files on their HiDrive and directly upload photos taken with the
smartphone. Anyone saving their music files on HiDrive can stream their
songs on their Android smartphone directly from HiDrive without having to
download the files completely - saving both time and memory space. Depending
on the type and setting of the device, the Android App also supports the
streaming of all popular film file formats. Users can download the HiDrive
App for Android in the Android Market at https://market.android.com/details?id=com.strato.hidrive&hl=en. The
HiDrive App for Windows Phone 7 is available in the Windows Marketplace
under the search term 'HiDrive'.
HiDrive Free - 5GB of free online storage
To obtain 5 GB of online storage space free of charge, simply register
at http://www.free-hidrive.com. With HiDrive, everyone can have access
to their personal files anytime and anywhere; on their smartphone, tablet
PC, or on their PC at work. If you are using your own computer, HiDrive Free
can be integrated as a drive under Windows using a software package. When
using different computers, secure access is recommended via the online File
Manager in the client area - users are automatically taken to this area
following login.
About STRATO
STRATO, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, is Europe's second-largest web
hosting and web application provider. Its services include online storage,
all-in-one web hosting packages, dedicated and virtual servers and hosted
business software such as online shops. STRATO has over 1.4 million customer
contracts in six countries and hosts 4 million domains in two ISO-certified,
climate-neutral data centres.
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TechFaith to Showcase Mobile Phones and 17Vee Motion Gaming Platform at GITEX Technology Week 2011 in Dubai
BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China TechFaith Wireless Technology Limited (NASDAQ: CNTF) ("TechFaith") today announced it will showcase many of its popular mobile phones, key new models and its 17Vee motion gaming platform at the popular GITEX Technology Week Exposition in Dubai from October 9 to 13, 2011. The Company will be located in the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, booth A7-20, Hall 6.
For the WCDMA category, TechFaith plans to show: Titan, a 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen smartphone, which is both water and shock resistant; Tracker, a 4.3 inch capacitive touch screen smartphone with a sleek business look; and Q-phone, a 4.8 inch capacitive touch screen smartphone, which can also be use as a pad.
For the EVDO category, TechFaith plans to show: T-PAD, a 7 inch capacitive touch screen pad, with WiFi, Bluetooth, voice functionality, and front and backside cameras.
Mr. Deyou Dong, who as COO and president of TechFaith, said "GITEX was a big success for us last year in targeting the Middle East market. We are returning this year with a strong line-up of existing and new mobile phone models. We are also excited to showcase our gaming business given the substantial progress achieved in the last year. GITEX has proven to be a highly productive way for us to reach and build relationships with key customers in the region."
GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK is one of the world's most dynamic and influential ICT exhibitions, and the platform for international professionals to do business across the Middle Eastern, African, Indian and South Asian markets. The exposition will be held from October 9 - 13, 2010 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. For more information please visit http://www.gitex.com .
About TechFaith
TechFaith (NASDAQ: CNTF) has three primary businesses. Under the TechFaith umbrella, the Company is a leading global mobile solutions provider for global mobile handsets market (Which previous called ODP (Original Developed Product) business)). Under its TecFace brand, the Company is a leading developer of specialized mobile phones for differentiated market segments, including the rapidly growing Smartphone market targeting users and Operators through its TecFace brand; Sports enthusiasts through its Jungle brand; and the Teen market through licensed brands. Under the Company's 17Vee brand, the Company has built a leading, intellectual property based motion gaming business ranging from Bluetooth enabled motion gaming controllers and software to a planned proprietary set-top motion game box. For more information, please visit http://www.techfaithwireless.com, http://www.17vee.com and http://www.798game.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
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CONTACTS:
In China:
Jay Ji
China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited
Tel: 86-10-5822-8390
ir@techfaith.cn
In the U.S.:
David Pasquale
Global IR Partners
Tel: +1 914-337-8801
cntf@globalirpartners.com
SOURCE China TechFaith Wireless Technology Limited
Cloupia Simplifies and Enhances Cloud Management with Introduction of Open Automation for Clouds
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloupia, a leading provider of cloud automation and management software, today announced Open Automation for Clouds for its customers and partners, allowing them to extend, add or enhance data center management and operations automation in addition to its "out of the box" Cloupia Unified Infrastructure Controller (CUIC) cloud and data center automation capabilities.
Cloupia helps organizations to smoothly evolve from static data center or virtual environments to private and public cloud environments and achieve the goals of elasticity, efficiency, cost savings and agility that businesses are expecting from IT today. Its flagship product, CUIC, provides comprehensive infrastructure control, provisioning, management and monitoring across physical, virtual and cloud environments using a single pane of glass.
Cloupia's new Open Automation for Clouds capability provides customers with a way to automatically add multiple infrastructure and cloud vendors as an extension of their data centers and allows users to take control of systems and applications with a minimum of engineering effort and without vendor lock-in. IT administrators can customize and automate many infrastructure administrative and operational tasks using the platform while allowing IT teams to build and execute repeatable physical and virtual infrastructure provisioning workflows without complex custom scripts and expensive system integration engagements.
"Typical data centers are heterogeneous in nature and no automation technology cannot be limited to a small set of protocols and systems," said Raju Penmetsa, CTO at Cloupia. "Open Automation for Clouds provides technology and service delivery partners, as well as customer administrators, with access to reports, analytics, workflows, triggers, chargeback and data acquisition information to properly service business users and operators. These tools are vital in helping an organization properly implement a dynamic IT infrastructure to reduce costs, simplify administration and better align IT departments with their business needs."
Cloupia is providing evaluation software, a software development kit, documentation and training for partners and customers adopting Open Automation for Clouds. Open Automation for Clouds has limited availability. Interested parties can become an Open Automation partner by contacting Cloupia at partners@cloupia.com
Cloupia solutions enable IT organizations to provision infrastructure consistently and automatically from pools of shared resources using a self-service portal. IT managers can rapidly provision resources ranging from a single virtual machine to complex multi-tier environments with physical and virtual servers and storage systems. By enabling seamless integration and management across heterogeneous hypervisor technologies and cloud vendors, Cloupia helps organizations leverage their IT investments and purchasing power to their maximum advantage.
Cloupia further simplifies data center management and operations with the recently released CloudGenie(TM), a tablet-based data center orchestration application to manage and provision physical and virtual infrastructure. Targeting Apple IOS devices (iPad) initially, this app demonstrates ease of deployment and management for workloads running on cloud infrastructure. To learn more about data center orchestration solutions and CloudGenie(TM), visit http://www.cloupia.com/en/cloudgenie
About Cloupia
Cloupia, a cloud automation and management software provider, offers a suite of cloud computing products and solutions to power the next-generation dynamic data centers. Cloupia enables organizations to build their own internal private clouds as well as manage hybrid clouds using a single pane of glass. Cloupia provides the most comprehensive cloud management solution with infrastructure control, provisioning, management and monitoring capabilities across physical, virtual and cloud environments. Cloupia helps organizations to smoothly evolve from static data center or virtual environments to private and public cloud environments with the necessary automation and management tools. Cloupia is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. For more information, visit http://www.cloupia.com
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Media Research Firm Interpret Announces inchartsdata.com
Site includes consumer data across new media attitudes and behaviors
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpret, a leading entertainment, media and technology market research firm, today announced the launch of inchartsdata.com, a comprehensive online store of new media data, reports and trends. Available through the site's ecommerce engine, data and analysis come from Interpret's proprietary syndicated products, including New Media Measure(TM) and FanDNA(TM). New Media Measure(TM) is the most comprehensive source of consumer data covering the key pillars of new media: social media, digital entertainment, video games, mobile usage and personal technologies. FanDNA(TM) is the ultimate source of celebrity and brand connection, going beyond existing fan affinity tools to deliver fit scores based on celebrity influence. The site offers single data charts, trend slides, whitepaper analysis from Interpret analysts, and much more.
"We wanted to have a place where we could share the wealth of our new media data," said Michael Dowling, CEO of Interpret. "With incharts, anyone can access and make use of the data fast, and cost efficiently, whether it's an analyst's whitepaper, an in-depth trend report or a single graph."
The site features Interpretations reports, monthly whitepapers from Interpret analysts that focus on the evolving digital landscape and what it means for business leaders; Intrends reports, quarterly in-depth trend reports that cover a wide swath of media and technology trends; and, individual charts, for those who need a credible, independent data point.
New Media Measure(TM) is Interpret LLC's proprietary, quarterly survey of media behaviors, attitudes and product consumption. New Media Measure(TM) supplies the means to better measure and keep track of fast-changing consumer behaviors, surveying 9,000 consumers aged 12-65, representative of the U.S. population and weighted to U.S. Census. Data collected includes: demographics, psychographics, brand consumption, traditional media consumption, online and social networking, mobile phone, video gaming, and digital entertainment. Data is available via Interface, a web-accessible, interactive analysis tool, through Intrend, quarterly trend reports, and through Interpretations, monthly whitepapers written by Interpret analysts.
About Interpret LLC
Interpret is the leading cross-media market research firm. The company applies proprietary, cutting-edge methodologies and extensive category knowledge to help clients plan, test, and measure business strategies in the fast-evolving media landscape. Interpret's unique combination of syndicated measurement products and custom market research services provides a common language across media for the key stakeholders of the digital age. http://www.interpretllc.com.
Demand for advanced ceramics in the US is forecast to rise 6.0 percent
annually to $14.2 billion in 2015. After the recession of late 2007-2009,
demand will advance as original equipment manufacturing in the US rebounds,
especially motor vehicles and electrical equipment. Further growth will come
in environmental markets, where new regulations will dramatically increase
demand for pollution control systems that require advanced ceramic filters
and membranes.
The electronic components industry was responsible for more than
one-quarter of all demand for advanced ceramics in 2010, and it will remain
the largest market going forward. Semiconductors are the biggest single
segment of this market, followed by capacitors. Advanced ceramic capacitors
are used in many everyday items. However, US production -- and associated
materials demand -- for capacitors and semiconductors will grow at a
below-average pace, as manufacturing activity continues to shift to
lower-cost countries. Transportation equipment to register strong growth:
Transportation equipment markets will register double-digit gains through
2015.
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and 2020) by type, product and market; learn about market environment
factors, evaluate company market share and access profiles of US industry
players through the research report on Advanced Ceramics Market
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Identify industry challenges, market drivers, restraints, competitive
landscape, revenues, market shares and key market trends of two of the main
on-site enterprise mobility endpoint options available in the market today:
VoWLAN single-mode devices (no smartphones) and DECT handsets. With
extensive primary and secondary research, this analysis provides enterprise
endpoint vendors with a detailed look at the current and changing dynamics
in this fast evolving on-site mobility marketplace.
Following technologies are examined in this research: Internet protocol
(IP) digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (DECT), session initiation
protocol (SIP) DECT, DECT 6.0, cordless advanced technology-Internet and
quality (CAT-IQ), integrated services digital network (ISDN) DECT, voice
over wireless fidelity (VoWi-Fi), mobile unified communications (UC)
technologies, and wireless phones.
The following market sectors are examined in this research:
- Unified communications
- Enterprise communications
- Mobile and wireless
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Connect From Active Now Launched for the Fire and Rescue Service
BASINGSTOKE, England, September 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
CONNECT(TM) changes everything. No longer do individual departments,
with separate workflow processes, running separate information systems need
to remain independent from each other. Increase public safety by removing
the risk of missing vital pieces of information held in systems that are
costly to run, inflexible, insecure and unable to integrate with each other.
Dynamic information management is the future for a modern fire service if it
wants to prepare for the full impact of budget cuts and stay ahead of the
constantly changing demands within communities and local government.
As budgets cuts begin to bite all Fire Services in the UK are expected
to invest to save and ACTIVE Solutions Europe Ltd has responded by
partnering with the world's leading software company. Using Microsoft
Dynamics CRM 2011 as its platform, CONNECT(TM) becomes a single source of
information replacing multiple databases and systems from across key
departments within the fire service including Community Fire Safety,
Technical Fire Safety, Fire Investigation and Operations.
Steve Ainsworth, CEO at ACTIVE Solutions, said, "ACTIVE has a wealth of
experience within the public safety sector and CONNECT(TM) has been
developed in response to our customers needs. Taking our knowledge and
combining it with Microsoft technology we have created a single solution
that is guaranteed to always use the latest technology to help Fire and
Rescue Services save money and most importantly save lives."
Invited by Microsoft to be one of their twelve high potential ISV's,
ACTIVE Solutions Europe Ltd have now developed the first cloud based
solution dedicated solely to dynamically managing information within the UK
Fire and Rescue Service.
"CONNECT changes everything. A single and fully integrated solution that
offers the ability to complete all the functions of a modern day fire
service," said Richard Aspin, Head of Emergency Services MSFT UK.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of simple-to-learn and use ERP and CRM
solutions that work with your existing technology and scale as you grow to
give you long-term value.
About ACTIVE Solutions Europe Ltd
Founded in 1990 with ACTIVE Solutions Europe Ltd has 120 customers
spread across the NHS, Emergency Services and Education markets. European
headquarters are located in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.
Source: ACTIVE Solutions
For more information contact: Christian Bowman, Marketing Manager, email: christian.bowman@activesol.co.uk, phone: +44(0)1256-356-629, mobile: +44(0)7825-744-466
The European Commission, in collaboration with broadband performance
testing specialist SamKnows [http://www.samknows.com/broadband/about ], has
launched a pan-European project to map the broadband performance of all EU
Member States and three other nations, as part of a drive to help ISPs,
regulators and consumers improve internet services across the continent[1].
SamKnows has already conducted similar, successful projects with the
United Kingdom's Ofcom and the United States' Federal Communications
Commission[2], and is now seeking 10,000 volunteers from across Europe to
become involved in the largest broadband performance test of its kind.
Volunteers[3] will be sent a small device (the 'Whitebox') to plug into
their home internet connection. When the broadband line is not in use, the
Whitebox will run a series of automated tests to measure the speed and
performance of the connection. This will build a pan-European picture of
broadband provision to enable planning for the future, and offer
transparency for consumers paying for broadband connectivity.
In addition to helping the European Commission with this major study of
Europe-wide broadband provision, individual volunteers will benefit by
receiving detailed real-time data about the performance of their own
connection[4], including speed and reliability.
To take part, consumers should visit http://www.samknows.eu, to
apply for a free Whitebox from SamKnows.
Alex Salter, CEO, SamKnows, said: "We are working to provide ISPs,
regulators and, most importantly, consumers with the information they need
to push for improved broadband services.
The people who volunteer to take part will not only get access to our
technology for free, but will be champions for better broadband across
Europe as they help us to develop a picture of connectivity across Europe."
Founded in 2003 by software developer Sam Crawford, SamKnows was
established as a consumer information website to promote faster broadband.
In 2008 Sam developed an innovative broadband measurement technology, which
SamKnows has provided free of charge to consumers in the UK and USA ever
since. In the UK alone, SamKnows found that broadband performance was less
than 50% of advertised speeds.
1. The Member States SamKnows is recruiting volunteers in are: Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxemburg, Netherlands, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, with additional volunteers sought in Croatia,
Iceland and Norway
2. SamKnows has received over 250,000 volunteer applications across the
US and UK for its projects with the FCC and Ofcom. More details can be found
at: http://www.samknows.com/broadband/about
3. Subject to terms and conditions
4. The SamKnows device ("Whitebox") runs synthetic tests over the
volunteer's broadband connection, simulating common internet applications
and protocols. It does not monitor the volunteer's activity on the internet
or record any personally identifiable information.
Source: SamKnows
MEDIA CONTACTS: Joanna Vos or Will Sturgeon, GolinHarris, SamKnows@golinharris.com
Marvell Delivers New Network Connectivity Options for the Home with G.hn Chipset
Optimized for wired home network performance, new G.hn transceiver family expands Marvell's connectivity portfolio to support the most popular connected platforms
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To support current and surging consumer demand for high-speed and highly robust home networking, Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today announced the ITU-T G.hn compliant transceiver chipset, which enables the complete unification of the home wireline network for distributing more content to more screens in more rooms in the home. The new G.hn transceiver chipset family is designed to provide optimized home network performance over any wired medium (including powerline, coax and phoneline/twisted pair) in a single chipset, reducing overall cost, complexity of design and time to market (TTM) for system designers. With up to a 1 Gbps wire data rate, we expect the G.hn chipset to be an ideal solution for the wireline distribution of bandwidth-intensive and real-time applications such as HD IPTV, VoIP, gaming, multi-room DVR and beyond.
"Marvell's new G.hn transceiver chipset delivers optimal networking solutions for a broad range of applications in consumer electronics and service provider environments. The flexibility the chipset is designed to bring, in terms of medium choice along with our complete design package approach, enables Marvell customers to quickly adapt the technology to their specific markets and customers," said Gerry Liu, vice president of the Connectivity Business Group at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. "The G.hn chipset is a key element of our connected home portfolio, enabling our customers to offer an immersive home network experience in an increasingly crowded market."
The introduction of the G.hn transceiver chipset further expands Marvell's comprehensive connectivity portfolio. Marvell stands out in offering a complete set of connectivity solutions that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) to select complete multi-technology design packages to create systems that provide seamless and engaging experiences for consumers. From G.hn to Audio Video Bridging (AVB) enabled switches to multi-path Wi-Fi and traditional Ethernet LAN controllers, Marvell customers can create compelling new services for the market's most popular connected platforms.
Building upon Marvell's time-tested, field-proven firmware for UPA Powerline Communications (PLC), the G.hn firmware takes networks to new levels of performance, while ensuring coexistence with millions of deployed legacy UPA PLC products. Marvell's extensive experience in PLC also enables a fully optimized, easy-to set up solution for use in homes globally as well as extensive in-home manageability for service providers. The reference designs released with the G.hn chipset introduction can be ported directly to manufacturing prototypes, speeding TTM.
"G.hn solutions offer a fast, elegant method for OEMs and service providers to deliver in-home networking of Ethernet-enabled devices," said Heath Lockett, market analyst for IMS Research. "Marvell's new G.hn chipset promises a quality of entertainment experience above and beyond what consumers can achieve over legacy Wi-Fi, and an ease of use which trumps wired legacy connection methods that require the installation of new wires. The G.hn chipset represents Marvell's support of the G.hn standard, which offers the widest range of wireline connectivity options for consumers, and aims to provide a compelling home connectivity solution."
Product Highlights:
-- Full home coverage and very high robustness expected data rates up to
four times faster than legacy technologies
-- G.hn provides high performance over any wire medium, including coax,
phoneline and powerline in a single chipset
-- Optimized for HD IPTV
-- Support for bridging, smart repeating, full TCP/IP stack, IP-Multicast
-- Embedded TR-069 and TR-111 remote management clients
-- Security designed to meet contemporary threat model and strict power
management
-- Global standards-based technology promotes worldwide acceptance in the
marketplace
-- Coexistence with legacy products, including millions of deployed UPA
devices
-- Interoperability with any G.hn baseband bandplans (25, 50, 100 MHz)
-- Field-proven SPIRIT firmware with powerful API to help reduce time to
market and while enabling broad customization for any specific
application
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a world leader in the development of storage, communications and consumer silicon solutions. Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure, including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit Marvell.com.
Marvell and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
For Further Information Contact:
Marvell Media Relations
Daniel Yoo Kim Anderson
Tel: 408-222-2187 Tel: 408-222-0950
yoo@marvell.com kimander@marvell.com
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Sage Pay e-business Benchmark Report Reveals Phenomenal Year on Year Growth Among UK and Irish e-tailers
LONDON, September 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- UK and Ireland internet businesses report average growth of 49% over
past 12 months
- Social media use doubles in one year. 3/4 of e-tailers now use
Facebook and Twitter to drive sales
- 57% of UK e-tailers now trading internationally as Britain becomes
nation of e-exporters
UK and Irish internet businesses are defying the economic downturn and
flying the flag for Britain on the international stage according to the
e-business benchmark report from Sage Pay, the UK's fastest growing payment
processor. Now in its second year, Sage Pay's annual survey of over 1,000 UK
and Ireland based internet businesses found the industry is in rude health
with respondents reporting on average 49% growth in online sales over the
past year.
Flying the flag internationally
The Sage Pay report also showed more than half (57%) of e-tailers are
taking advantage of the weak pound and relative maturity of the UK and Irish
e-commerce market by expanding into international territories. While
European countries, including France, Germany and Spain remain the most
popular destinations for business expansion, Britain's e-exporters are
finding success across the world, notably in China, where nearly one in five
respondents said they now have a presence.
Simon Black, Managing Director of Sage Pay, said: "As the government
talks about rebalancing the economy, it could do a lot worse than look at
the vibrancy and dynamism of the e-commerce sector. Competition is healthy,
yet fierce and as our report shows, e-tailers are rising to the challenge by
embracing new technologies, expanding into new markets and innovating with
new channels to entice and excite customers."
Social media goes mainstream
Among the stand-out findings from the Sage Pay report was the huge jump
in social media usage by e-tailers over the past year. 76% of the e-tailers
surveyed are now using Twitter to communicate with customers, double the
number using the channel in 2010. Sage Pay also found that 76% of e-tailers
now have their own Facebook page, an 18% leap from last year's report which
found 58% of top performing sites using Facebook.
Keeping Customers 'Appy
While smartphone use has exploded in 2011, Sage Pay found adoption of
mobile technologies remains in its infancy among e-tailers, particularly in
terms of App development. While 30% of e-tailers claimed a mobile App was
part of their long-term plans, just 5% of respondents had already developed
an App for their business, and 27% did not think having an App would be
relevant to their business.
Simon Black noted: "What we are seeing this year is a huge amount of
interest and a certain degree of hype around mobile commerce. While some
early adopters are seeing success, a lot of businesses have opted to play a
waiting game while they decide how to best implement their m-commerce
strategy. Service providers need to offer the flexibility needed to help
these businesses take full advantage of new technologies."
The Sage Pay e-business benchmark report is designed to offer a
comprehensive insight into the latest trends techniques and behaviours that
are delivering success for the UK's e-commerce businesses. This report is
based on a survey of 1,000 UK e-businesses of all sizes and types and was
conducted between May and June 2011. To download a copy of the report,
please go to: http://www.benchmarkyourebusiness.com
About Sage Pay
Sage Pay is a division of FTSE 100 business software company Sage. It is
the UK's fastest growing independent payment service provider (PSP) and is
one of the most trusted e-commerce brands. Sage Pay processes millions of
secure payments for its 34,000 customers each year and makes the process of
accepting payments simpler, faster, safer and more profitable for businesses
of all sizes. For more information, please visit http://www.sagepay.com
Source: Sage Pay
For more information, please contact: Amy Monro, Email: amy.monro@sagepay.com, Tel: +44(0)7595-607-556
CrossCountry First to Launch Mobile Ticketing App With Real Time Information
BIRMINGHAM, England, September 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
CrossCountry trains [http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk ] has launched
a mobile app that not only provides real time travel information across ALL
rail networks - you can download your ticket to it too. It will be the first
app to deliver live departure times and mobile ticketing in one go.
Available by texting 'Travel' to 87080, the Train Tickets app
[http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/Get_mobile/Our_Train_Tickets_app ]
allows customers to plan journeys, buy tickets for any journey in Britain as
well as receive m-tickets for certain routes. The app also provides access
to live departure boards, making it possible to keep up with the latest
information whilst planning or during your journey.
The addition of m-tickets, supported on certain routes, is in the form
of 2D barcodes and readable tickets. Users simply activate m-tickets before
boarding a train, inspectors can then verify using a barcode scanner or by
confirming the animated colour sequence on their ticket machines.
Where m-tickets are not available, customers can collect their tickets
using a booking reference number at most UK rail stations. The application
also has the option to link in-application purchases to the user's web
account, giving them a single convenient place to view all their ticket
purchases, or print out purchase records for expense claims. Unlike some
online train ticket retailers, CrossCountry does not charge booking or
credit card fees on tickets bought on its website or via the new Train
Tickets app.
This application allows consumers to completely bypass ticket machines,
making their journeys as effortless and enjoyable as possible, from buying
the ticket to boarding the train.
All transactions are secured using US government certified, EncryptME
security system. More journey planning and real time travel information
features are planned for release later this year, as well as tapping into
the geo-location capabilities of some handsets.
The 'Train Tickets' app supports iPhone, Blackberry, Android and Nokia
smartphones as well as most everyday handsets. Developed by technology
specialists Masabi, it can be downloaded from major app stores or by texting
'Travel' to 87080.
Notes to editors:
i) CrossCountry started operating on 11 November 2007. The
franchise, which is the most extensive in the UK, will run until 31
March 2016. For further information on CrossCountry services and future
franchise plans log on to http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk
ii) CrossCountry is now live on Facebook http://www.facebook/crosscountrytrains
Arriva is one of the largest private sector providers of passenger
transport in Europe, employing more than 43,500 people (including share of
associate companies) and providing more than one billion passenger journeys
every year.
Arriva provides transport services including buses, trains, commuter
coaches and water buses, and operates in 12 European countries: Czech
Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland,
Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
CrossCountry facts and figures:
STATIONS SERVED: 118
ROUTE MILES: 1,478
WEEKDAY SERVICES: 295
For more information contact:
Victoria Rose or Abi Whitfield
T: +44(0)1625-822601 / +44(0)1625-822438
E: Victoria.rose@mccann.com abi.whitfield@mccann.com
WiTricity Corporation, IHI Corporation, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Combine to Develop Easily Deployable Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles
- Partnership to take the first step toward making plugging in obsolete -
TOKYO, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity Corporation (WiTricity), IHI Corporation (IHI) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) have agreed to join forces to research and develop easily deployable electric vehicle (EV) wireless charging systems readily compatible with electric grids which will make life easier for EV users in the future. The partnership structure of three major players in the wireless charging, electric infrastructure, and EV areas coming together will accelerate the popularization of wireless charging systems for EVs by developing systems that are usable "right out of the box" for individuals, governments, and other entities including power companies in order to make it easier and quicker for them to roll out such systems.
The aim of the collaboration is to make EVs remarkably more convenient for owners by accelerating the popularization (and thus availability) of wireless charging at homes and shopping center parking lots, etc.
Wireless charging systems allow transfer of energy from a source placed on or under the ground, to a vehicle equipped with an energy capture device. Charging occurs automatically when the vehicle is parked, with no physical contact between the vehicle and the charging source. WiTricity has already developed and brought to market its patented magnetic resonance wireless charging system*1. The system that WiTricity has developed can transfer energy further and more efficiently in comparison to conventional systems such as electromagnetic induction and microwave transmission, pushing the possibilities of wireless charging by being able to deliver up to 3.3 kW of charging power over distance of 20cm (almost 8 inches) at an efficiency rate of more than 90%, in manner that is safe and very user friendly. Systems based on WiTricity technology offer smaller size and lighter weight as compared to conventional systems, and operate with no moving parts.
The three companies will combine state-of-the-art wireless charging technology, electric power infrastructure know-how and over four decades of EV research, development, and technology to make easily deployable wireless charging systems for EVs over three steps: research and development, real-world testing, and commercialization.
The first step will include:
1. Finding the most appropriate and easiest ways of incorporating wireless
charging systems into EV charging infrastructure
2. Clarifying legal matters regarding the new technology and create
proposals for rules governing the use of such systems
3. Testing of wireless charging systems with EVs fitted with power charging
receptors internally
WiTricity CEO, Eric Giler noted about the new collaboration: "Electric vehicles offer great potential for reducing CO2 emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. However, they must be user friendly, and wireless charging is an important feature that greatly improves the user experience. We are excited to work with industry leaders MMC and IHI on this important program."
Mr. Kazuaki Kama, IHI's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated "Wireless charging is strategic to IHI. As a supplier of public infrastructure, IHI is deeply motivated to develop systems that are environmentally sound. We believe that user friendly wireless charging will contribute to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles -- an important step forward for 21st century society. Working together with Mitsubishi Motors and WiTricity, leaders in electric vehicles and wireless technology, we aim to become a leading world-wide supplier of wireless charging stations for public, commercial, and residential parking environments."
Mr. Osamu Masuko, President of MMC added "Like we have done with promotion and education of electric vehicle infrastructure such as quick-chargers and being involved with "smart grid" technology, we are happy to enter into a new phase of electric vehicle infrastructure development. I am confident we can be a major contributor along with WiTricity and IHI to quickly make widespread wireless charging for electric vehicles a reality."
A type of wireless charging system, that plants coil and condenser both the transmitter and receptor, and transmits power when the transmitter's magnetic resonance is synchronized with the receptor. The process is similar to when a singer projects just the right sound to shatter a wine glass. It has a distinct advantage in offering freedom when considering charging structure, as the transmitter and receptor can function at various angles, instead of just top and bottom.
About WiTricity
WiTricity Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets technology for wireless energy transfer. Founded in 2007, the company is commercializing technology invented by a team of renowned MIT physicists. This technology utilizes magnetism to transfer energy without wires in a way that is safe, efficient, and that works over distance. For more information, visit http://www.witricity.com.
About IHI Corporation
IHI has already concluded an agreement with WiTricity to license its technology. IHI aims to become the supplier for wireless charging systems not only for EVs but for industrial use through joint development with WiTricity.
MMC became the first major automobile maker to launch as mass-produced EV, by releasing the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle in Japan in 2009. The i-MiEV is now being sold in countries around the world, following export to Europe and other countries beginning from 2010. The next step is North America, where sales are set to begin in fall 2011. As of the end of August 2011, MMC has already produced about 15,000 i-MiEVs. In 2011 MMC has taken another step further by introducing an entry-grade level i-MiEV in Japan that costs the customer less than 2,000,000 yen after incentives. MMC also plans introduce a light commercial electric vehicle, called the MINICAB-MiEV in Japan in winter 2011. For more information about the i-MiEV, please visit http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/special/ev/.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America
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Mitsubishi Motors North America
CONTACT: David Schatz, Director of Business Development & Marketing, WiTricity Corporation, +1-857-228-1234; or Maurice (Moe) Durand, Manager of Product Communications, Mitsubishi Motors North America, +1-714-372-6567, M1Durand@mmsa.com
Renren Announces Acquisition of Online Video Site 56.com
BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) ("Renren" or the "Company"), China's leading real-name social networking internet platform, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of 56.com, a leading user generated content (UGC) online video sharing site in China. The consideration for this acquisition will be US$80 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2011, subject to customary closing conditions.
Founded in 2005, 56.com is a leading online video-sharing site where users can upload, view and share videos. A majority of the videos offered on the site is created by users, consisting of content mix from performing artists, amateur groups, and video enthusiasts.
"UGC videos have been increasingly popular amongst SNS users as natural extensions of communication and content sharing. The acquisition of 56.com will help Renren further meet user needs of recording and sharing their lives through video format on our social network," commented Joseph Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Renren. "56.com's consistent focus on providing video sharing services versus professional content has resulted in a strong following of UGC-centric users, which complements our user's social behavior. We expect that the synergies and cross marketing opportunities between 56.com and Renren.com communities will further drive growth in user engagement, traffic, and advertising solutions to clients."
"We are excited to become part of the Renren family," said Ms. Juan Zhou, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of 56.com. "Given its user base and broad offerings in SNS, mobile, and social commerce, Renren's platform will provide deeper resources and support to enhance 56.com's attractiveness to users." Ms. Juan Zhou shall join Renren's management team as Vice President.
About 56.com
56.com is a leading user generated content (UGC) video-sharing website in China. The vision of having friends post and share their life experiences online through video format has consistently been the core focus of 56.com. Headquartered in Guangzhou, the majority of 56.com's videos is user generated, followed by in-house productions. Since inception, 56.com has received investments from venture capital firms including Sequoia Capital, Steamboat Ventures, CID Group, and SIG.
About Renren Inc.
Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) operates the leading real name social networking internet platform in China. It enables users to connect and communicate with each other, share information and user generated content, play online games, listen to music, shop for deals and enjoy a wide range of other features and services. Renren's platform includes the main social networking website Renren.com, the online games center game.Renren.com, and the social commerce website Nuomi.com. Renren had approximately 124.2 million activated users as of June 30, 2011.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from Renren's management in this announcement, contain forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Renren's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect the Company's results of operations are summarized in the Company filings or submission the Company made and available on the website of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.com.
For more information, please contact:
Sam Lawn
Investor Relations Director
Renren Inc.
Tel: (+86 10) 8448 1818 ext 1300
Email: ir@renren-inc.com
Caroline Straathof
IR Inside
Tel: (The Netherlands) +31 6 5462 4301
Tel: (China): +86 136 9310 5055
Email: info@irinside.com
ProGaming Platforms Launches Corporate and Product Demonstration Websites
TEL AVIV, Israel, September 26, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
ProGaming Platforms Corp. (OTCBB: PPTF), developer of a commercial
multiplayer online gaming and reward processing platform, announced today
that the company has launched its corporate website ( http://www.progamingcorp.com), as well as an online product
demonstration website ( http://www.progamingcorp.info).
"We are extremely pleased to launch our corporate and product demo
websites," said Tamir Levinas, Chief Executive Officer of ProGaming
Platforms. "The websites are the first stage in marketing a platform
designed to significantly enhance one of the internet's fasted growing
industries, online gaming."
About ProGaming
ProGaming is the ultimate gaming platform for the internet's ultimate
games. ProGaming's platform automatically and accurately determines game
winners from an unlimited pool of players, and automatically pays monetary
reward payouts. The platform can be integrated into any existing billing
system, can be licensed by any online gaming provider, and can sit on any
third-party server.
This letter contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended. All forward-looking statements
are inherently uncertain, based on current expectations and assumptions
concerning future events or future performance of ProGamig Platforms Corp.,
and its technologies. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors
should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this
release, as actual results may differ materially from those indicated.
ProGaming Platforms Corp. public filings may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov.
888poker Launches an 888poker Genie Ideas Competition
LONDON, September 26, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
888poker, the fastest growing online poker brand and the recipient of
the "Best Poker Software" EGR Award, invites all poker players and fans to
get creative and win prizes in an open competition via Twitter and the
My.888poker community.
In light of the huge positive response to the 888 Genie, 888poker is now
giving players the chance to win an Apple iPad 2, iPod and other prizes by
suggesting ideas for fun, engaging and simple 888 Genie mini-games.
Participating is easy:
Create a fun and original challenge that's simple to communicate and
tell 888poker your idea.
The beautiful 888 Genie (a real girl from 888poker) has been surprising
players on PokerCam (webcam poker) tables in September, challenging them to
mini-games and giving away thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.
Mini-games so far have included all players doing a Mexican wave, striking a
pose and more.
What is PokerCam?
PokerCam, exclusively to 888poker, are games where players can play
face-to-face with webcams.
About 888poker:
888poker.com is the fastest growing online poker brand in the industry,
hosting thousands of poker enthusiasts the world over at any given time.
With over 5 million registered members, 888poker continues to offer the best
consumer experience. 888poker strives to provide quality entertainment by
providing a safe, fun and secure poker environment. Customers play on
state-of-the-art software
[http://www.888poker.com/getting-started/how-to-install.htm ] with 3D,
PokerCam and Teams features. As part of the 888poker experience, players
also enjoy an 888poker Rewards Program
[http://www.888poker.com/rewards/introduction ], 888poker Online Shop
[http://shop.888poker.com ] and access to My.888poker.com Community.
REAL-TIME TOOL IDENTIFIES TRENDING TOPICS AMONG KEY CONSUMER GROUPS
NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Many companies and brands today monitor conversations in social media to hear what is being said about them. But until now, it has been difficult to listen to and analyze what else their target may be talking about. These opinions, trends and ideas may not relate specifically to a brand or product, but knowing what else is important to a target audience can help engage and influence them more effectively.
Enter TrendingTarget, launched today by global communications leader Porter Novelli. TrendingTarget is the first social media analytics tool to reveal the full breadth of topics that a target audience is discussing online in real time. The tool delivers a visual representation of all of the conversations taking place across a specific audience. Rather than filtering for keywords as conventional tools do, TrendingTarget employs a dynamic technology to listen and report on any and all topics that the audience is talking about. The resulting data can be used for strategic decision making, communications planning, community management and content development efforts.
"Porter Novelli is creating tools that get to the heart of what clients need today - immediate and actionable information," said Gary Stockman, CEO, Porter Novelli. "With TrendingTarget we can quickly analyze the wide range of interests of an audience and learn what's meaningful to them right now, so we can create programs that will influence them to take action on behalf of a brand or organization. Rapid response - from data analysis to insight to action - is what clients need in a world where news, trends and crises travel faster than ever before."
TrendingTarget currently uses Twitter as the basis for conversation analysis. (Other inputs are being added.) The service works by gathering all Tweets from an audience that has been defined by publicly available social identities and other interest-based markers, and using text mining tools to uncover velocity and acceleration patterns in their public conversations - such as discussion of common interests, competitive brands or newly popular hash tags - to surface actionable trends.
TrendingTarget is launching with a free demonstration at Momtrending.com, which uses the TrendingTarget technology to track and understand conversations among one of the most sought after online audiences - moms on Twitter. By offering a window into their conversations, TrendingTarget enables brands and organizations to appeal to social-savvy moms with content based on what is relevant to them right now.
According to Israel Mirsky, executive vice president, emerging media and technology, "TrendingTarget answers a fundamental question on the minds of marketers - 'What does my most engaged audience care about right now?' - and enables us to create strategies and programming that we already know will appeal to them. We created TrendingTarget because no available tool could help us meaningfully answer that question, and also as a direct result of our belief that analytics must now inform and improve every stage of a program, from conception through execution."
In August, the agency launched Porter Novelli Radar, which provides clients with round-the-clock monitoring of the issues most important to them. A made-for-speed hub, Porter Novelli Radar tracks broadcast coverage and social and online conversations - as they happen - facilitating issues tracking, strategic counsel and reputation management in real time.
TrendingTarget was developed with Tracx, a leading social media analytics platform, and leverages its strong data aggregation and audience segmentation capabilities. While the platform is focused on Twitter, it will be expanding to include other social channels later this year.
About tracx
The tracx Social Media Management System (SMMS) is a modular and scalable platform designed to provide more than 150 brands and agencies such as Microsoft, Denon, Attention USA, eToro and Coca Cola, all the tools necessary to build, manage and monetize their social media presence.
tracx refines masses of raw data across all social media channels, blogs, forums, news and retail sites, turning the posts and interactions into full conversations with intelligence around the participants. The platform provides deep insights into customer and competitor behaviors within a defined vertical, highlighting marketing intelligence and business opportunities. http://tra.cx
About Porter Novelli
A global public relations leader, Porter Novelli was founded in 1972 and is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC). In 90 offices in nearly 60 countries, Porter Novelli combines the power of immersion with the rigor of research to create deep human insights that enable the agency to transform the opinions, beliefs and behaviors of those who matter most to its clients. For additional information, please visit http://www.porternovelli.com.
News Marketing Canada Announces New SmartSource.ca Couponing Site
Successful US Site Expands to Help Canadian Shoppers Save More
TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Less hassle, more savings. That's the idea behind SmartSource.ca, a new savings website dedicated to helping Canadian consumers save more on every shopping trip. SmartSource.com is one of the most popular online couponing sites in the US, with 10 years of experience and millions of coupons redeemed. Until now, Canadian consumers looking to save money on everyday products were mostly limited to coupon inserts in their local paper, the arrival of coupon packs in the mail, or the delayed gratification of third party savings sites. To provide Canadian families the savings they need when they need them, News Marketing Canada, the company behind the SmartSource brand of consumer savings products and services, has launched a website devoted to providing instantly available printable coupons on hundreds of products, ranging from food items to household goods to electronics, and more.
SmartSource.ca will allow Canadian shoppers to select the coupons they want and instantly print them at home. "Most people don't plan their grocery shopping a week in advance," said Adam North, SVP, News Marketing Canada. "We're trying to be responsive to the way most people live, shop and use coupons - they buy something when they run out of it. SmartSource.ca offers immediate savings for that immediate need."
"Our US site is one of the most-visited online couponing sites on the web because we offer shoppers access to nearly 100 coupon offers at a time, on the grocery and household brands they trust most," said Henri Lellouche, SVP, iGroup. "We are excited and proud to bring that experience to Canada."
The site, which launches today, has a wide range of savings opportunities on brands including Cheerios, Huggies, Irish Spring, Ricola, Snuggle, Splenda and Triaminic and aims to make SmartSource.ca a destination site for Canadian consumers. Offers range from $.50 off a box of Kleenex Cool Touch Tissue to $4.00 off a bottle of Advil Nighttime 40's, with the majority of the offers saving consumers a dollar or more.
Printable coupons are accepted at most retailers, including Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart.
News Marketing Canada® is the premier single-source provider of consumer marketing services in Canada, providing marketers with home-delivered and in-store advertising and promotion programs that are designed to effectively and efficiently reach consumers and influence their purchase decisions. Whether it's through the free-standing insert SmartSource Magazine or UtiliSource, the French-language version, in-store media or interactive capabilities, News Marketing Canada's mission is to help marketers build their brand's equity and increase sales.
SOURCE News Marketing Canada
News Marketing Canada
CONTACT: Emily Vicker, Rubenstein Associates Public Relations, +1-212-843-8078, evicker@rubenstein.com
Spare Backup Unveils New HTML Embedded Websites for All Distribution Partners Beginning This Week in Europe
Website Launches to Fully Support Touchscreen Interface for Tablets and Mobile Devices
MINDEN, Nev., Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spare Backup, Inc. ("Spare Backup") (OTCBB: SPBU), a provider of data backup and security software for smartphones, tablets and PCs, which is carrier and manufacturer agnostic, today announced the unveiling of its new HTML embedded websites as part of its full migration to an HTML based platform for its distribution partners. The launch of the new sites will begin this week with its European distribution partners and progressively roll out system wide over the course of the next sixty days. In the coming weeks the sites will enable a full touchscreen interface to support all tablet and mobile device applications including Android, Blackberry, Windows and Apple.
The new websites will include a complete rework and update of Spare Backup's existing Flex-based portal into HTML4/CSS3 with extensive use of JQuery for wide browser compatibility support and slick user interfaces. The client side is coded with C#/ASPX for direct interface with .NET/SQL Server backend server solution fully supporting modern browsers and mobile devices. Some key benefits of the new sites include smaller sized applications with HTML for faster loading as well as better visuals, tighter security and faster browsing with new HTML4/CSS3 standards. HTML will also enable quicker launch schedules for new customers, greater scalability, simplification of server technology, and faster maintenance.
"As we gear our service for the many launches in Europe and North America in the mobile and tablet arena, the move to HTML is critical for our long term success," said Cery Perle, President and CEO of Spare Backup. "With more and more devices focusing on touchscreen applications and with the whole industry moving toward HTML, we are confident that this migration will accelerate our market penetration and offer our partners a wide array of customization tools to quickly react to changes in customer needs. This platform will be more user friendly with greater scalability and most importantly, more cost effective for future development."
About Spare Backup, Inc.
Spare Backup, Inc. is a leading provider of data backup and security software for smartphones, tablets and PCs. Spare Backup's software enables consumers and small to medium sized businesses to easily protect valuable computer and mobile data quickly, automatically and cost-effectively. Spare Backup software intelligently selects, secures and stores personal and business content on a continuous basis or according to the schedule of the user's choice. It also allows for the integration of that content across various devices and provides enhanced security features to protect valuable data on any lost or stolen devices. Spare Backup software is the first totally automated cloud-based backup service that is distributed on a stand-alone or private label basis through major retail and warrantee service partners in North America and Europe.
Safe Harbor Statement
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking information made on the company's behalf. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address the company's expectations of sources of capital or which express the company's expectation for the future with respect to financial performance or operating strategies can be identified as forward-looking statements. Such statements made by the company are based on knowledge of the environment in which it operates, but because of the possibility of unknown factors, as well as other factors beyond the control of the company, actual results may differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement. An investment in our common stock involves a significant degree of risk. You should not invest in our common stock unless you can afford to lose your entire investment. You should consider carefully all risk factors and other information in our annual report and quarterly filings before deciding to invest in our common stock. If any of the following risks and uncertainties develops into actual events, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected and you could lose your entire investment in our company.
Forward Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the outlook of the Company's business and results of operations. By nature, these risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated. Generally speaking, any statements using terms such as "will," "expect," "anticipate," or "may," or which otherwise predict or address future results or events, are likely to contain forward-looking statements. It is important to note that actual results may differ materially from what is indicated in any forward-looking statement. Readers should consider any forward-looking statements in light of factors that could cause actual results to vary. These factors are described in Spare Backups filings with the SEC, and readers should refer to those filings, including Risk Factors described in those filings, in connection with any forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise
CONTACT: Beverly Jedynak, President, Martin E. Janis & Company, Inc., 312-943-1123, bjedynak@janispr.com
"Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat" Invading North American Retail In December 2011
345 Games Combines Downloadable Xbox LIVE Arcade/PlayStation®Network Titles "Deadliest Warrior: Legends" And "Deadliest Warrior: The Game" Together With Exclusive TV Show Content Onto One Retail Disc
NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 345 Games announced today that "Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat" is coming to Xbox 360(®) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation(®)3 computer entertainment system.
Based on the successful multi-platform Spike TV series "Deadliest Warrior" that pits two of the most feared warriors civilization has ever known against each other, "Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat" is a disc-based game/TV show hybrid that combines the wildly popular downloadable console games, "Deadliest Warrior: The Game," "Deadliest Warrior: Legends" including all downloadable content packs, new game features and exclusive TV show content. Fans of the show will be treated to never-before-released episodes from all three seasons.
Players are armed with all the characters and weapons from both "DW: The Game" and "DW: Legends",along with a huge arsenal of additional weapons and features found only on disc. Additional game content that is exclusive to "DW: Ancient Combat" includes a 'Graveyard' playable arena and 30 new weapons for the "DW: Legends" warriors, including a 'Lochaber Axe' for William Wallace, a 'Monk's Spade' for Sun Tzu and a 'Tsonga Battle Axe' for Shaka Zula. The game will be fully compatible for online play with all versions of the game.
Do you have what it takes to be the "Deadliest Warrior"? Rated 'M' for Mature by the ESRB, "Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat" will launch in December 2011 and MSRP for $29.99 at North American retailers everywhere. For more information about "Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat" please visit http://www.deadliestwarrior.com or follow the game on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/deadliestwarrior.
ABOUT 345 GAMES
345 Games, the video gaming arm of COMEDY CENTRAL and Spike TV, develops products based on the MTV Networks Entertainment Group's franchises and brands. The first two titles to be released under this label included COMEDY CENTRAL's hit animated show "Ugly Americans" and Spike TV's successful multi-platform series "Deadliest Warrior."
ABOUT DEADLIEST WARRIOR
Each week on Spike TV's "Deadliest Warrior", a new episode will pit two of the most feared warriors civilization has ever known against each other. Along with the use of 21st century science and the latest in CGI technology, each episode enlists warrior-specific world-class fighters and experts to provide insight into what makes these combatants tick, analyzing every facet of their unique skills of destruction, culminating in a head-to-head final fight between two legends of the battlefield that will produce the deadliest warrior. Other highly-anticipated showdowns this season include: Joan of Arc vs. William the Conqueror, Saddam Hussein vs. Pol Pot, Hannibal vs. Genghis Khan, US Army Rangers vs. North Korean Special Operations Force. Check out "Deadliest Warrior" on Facebook
Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Libertyville
New Cell Site Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new mobile broadband cell site in Libertyville that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses along N. Milwaukee., N. River and the Tri-State Tollway. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.
The new cell site is one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.
"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of the Libertyville community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said AT&T Illinois State President Paul La Schiazza. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Libertyville. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 130 countries.
"We want you to have an extraordinary experience whether you're making a phone call, sharing videos and photos with friends, checking the latest scores, or keeping your business mobile on your AT&T device," said AT&T Illinois Vice President and General Manager Dave Fine. "Smartphones, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere. We're investing in a combination of technologies right here in Libertyville to meet these needs and ensure an advanced broadband experience for all our customers."
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 27,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Libertyville, or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
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NetCom Learning Announces Ambitious Growth Plan, Expects 25 to 40 Percent Revenue Growth and Has Its Sights Set on Future IPO
While many companies are downsizing, the provider of IT and business-training solutions has expanded its business, rolled out new products and is adding to its workforce
NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NetCom Learning, the premier provider of IT and business-training solutions has bucked the trend and experienced tremendous growth while other companies are getting hard hit by the current economic downturn. The company is expanding its product offerings, increasing its workforce and is on track to grow by a projected 25 percent this year, the company announced today. In addition the company has already seen record-breaking sales in July and August of this year as compared to sales figures for the same months in 2010.
Its CEO Russell Sarder has been interviewed by media such as Financial Times Group and Inc. Magazine has recognized the company twice in the last four years with its Inc. 5000 award. Such growth and accolades makes NetCom Learning a company to watch this year.
Sarder, Chairman and CEO of NetCom Learning said his company's growth falls in line with the company's growth goals but it's also in line with NetCom's values; to promote the values of life-long learning.
"NetCom Learning is right on track with our internal and projected growth goals and it's excellent to be able to say that in an economy such as this. We've been guided by our purposeful goal to promote life-long learning and that's a value that is especially important in these times when employees need and want to gain skills and knowledge to keep them at the top of their game in their respective fields," Sarder said.
The company has expanded its business training services to include a live online learning model with an online learning video channel, is opening more locations in the U.S. and has launched mobile application development courses. NetCom Learning recognizes the importance of keeping up with the latest technological trends and therefore launches new courses each month to support its clients' needs.
To facilitate the increase of product offerings, NetCom Learning is also expanding its workforce filing current positions and creating new ones. Recently, NetCom Learning has hired seven sales people and two customer service representatives, and is looking for a Training Manager, Marketing Director/VP of Marketing, Sales Manager, Educational Consultant/Sales, Customer and Sales Support Representative, Research and Marketing Associate, Customer Service Representative, Instructors/Trainers, and an IT Technical Engineer. Employees will have the opportunity to work with a strong leadership team with a focused vision; experience working for a company that has an excellent current and future growth strategy and a higher purpose; to promote the values of lifelong learning.
NetCom Learning is also looking to expand its footprint by acquiring a small technology training company positioned for growth. The company already has several training locations throughout the country.
NetCom Learning is experiencing unprecedented growth and is definitely a company on the rise. To find out more about NetCom Learning visit http://www.netcomlearning.com
About NetCom Learning
NetCom Learning is a premier provider of IT and business-training solutions to companies, individuals and government agencies. Since its inception in 1998, NetCom Learning has trained over 90 percent of the Fortune 500, serviced over 22,000 business customers, and advanced the skills of more than 50,000 professionals through hands-on expertly led training. NetCom Learning was recently recognized by Microsoft Corporation as its Worldwide Training Partner of the Year and twice-named to Inc. Magazine's list of fastest growing private companies in America.
Gravity Collection, Inc. Goes Global With Multi-Platform Service
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravity Collection, Inc. announces the launch of their multi-platform service in 22 countries worldwide to one billion viewers on Monday, September 26. Premium Video on Demand content streaming will be available following the launch of 27 international portals in countries throughout Europe, Asia, and the Pan-Asia Region.
There will be a number of one to ten minute free clips available for viewing as well as 30 minute shows from their collection of series. In addition, the VOD services will premier feature length movies. Chairman/ CEO of Gravity Collection, Inc., Harry S. Vested Jr., is eager to showcase Gravity Collection, Inc.'s content on multiple platforms for our content providers, advertisers, and sponsors.
Currently Gravity Collection, Inc. is based in Incline Village, Nevada with offices in Beijing, China and Denver, Colorado, but with their growth and expansion over the web they have a presence that encompasses the globe. Through international portals, visitors will be able to stream content from Gravity Collection Inc.'s along with strategic partner's libraries of over 2,000 hours of action sports.
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Gravity Collection, Inc.
Altera Delivers Industry's First FPGA-based Serial RapidIO Gen2 Solution Enabling Next-Generation Wireless Base Station Deployments
Altera Demonstrates Interoperability with Industry's First Serial RapidIO Gen2 Switch from IDT
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) today announced the availability of the industry's first Serial RapidIO® Gen2 FPGA-based solution, enabling improved bandwidth and link flexibility for next-generation 3G and 4G wireless base station deployments. Altera successfully interoperated its RapidIO MegaCore® Function IP core implemented in a Stratix® IV GX FPGA with a Serial RapidIO® Gen 2 switch from Integrated Device Technology (IDT). Altera's proven Serial RapidIO Gen2 solution increases system bandwidth by providing a 20-Gbaud packet-based interconnect for linking radio cards, host processors and digital signal processors used in high-performance communications systems.
"IDT is pleased to have reached this RapidIO Gen 2 device interworking milestone with Altera," said Stephane Gagnon, product management director for IDT's Communications Division. "Our mutual wireless infrastructure customers rely on IDT's RapidIO switches for the system interconnect and Altera's FPGAs as hardware processing endpoints for 3G and 4G base stations. Demonstrating interworking of our RapidIO Gen 2 devices allows our wireless customers, as well as those in military, medical and industrial markets, to confidently design and deploy reliable systems."
Altera worked closely with IDT to interoperate its Serial RapidIO Gen2 IP core with IDT's 80HCPS1848 switch in x1 and x4 configurations from 5 Gbaud up to 20 Gbaud. Delivering this proven Serial RapidIO Gen2 solution enables customers in wireless markets to design and deploy leading-edge, high-performance systems with confidence. IDT offers an extensive line of high-performance, low power, low-latency Serial RapidIO solutions and is the only vendor to offer a Serial RapidIO Gen2 switch.
"Altera has a long history of enabling the latest protocols and industry standards in order to provide our customers the earliest access to leading-edge technologies," said Paul Ekas, director of product planning at Altera Corporation. "By working closely with the leading Serial RapidIO switch vendor, we are able to deliver to our customers proven solutions that enable the deployment of next-generation 3G and 4G wireless base stations supporting the continued global build out of wireless infrastructure."
Availability
Altera offers a complete system-level, integration-ready Serial RapidIO solution that includes a Serial RapidIO IP core, reference designs and hardware development platforms. Altera's Serial RapidIO MegaCore Function is available now for download as part of Altera's design suite at http://www.altera.com/pr/downloadcenter, and is supported within Altera's Quartus® II software version 11.0. The IP core is available as encrypted IP or as source code for complete user control. For access to the interoperability test report, please contact sales@altera.com
About Altera
Altera programmable solutions enable system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost-effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets. Find out more about Altera's FPGA, CPLD and ASIC devices at http://www.altera.com. Follow Altera via Facebook, RSS and Twitter.
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Editor Contact:
Steve Gabriel
Altera Corporation
(408) 544-6846
newsroom@altera.com
Introducing "Umiushi Smapho 2800" Smartphone Battery Charger with Built-In Adaptors Recommended for Ladies
TOKYO, Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PANS LTD. of Tokyo has unveiled at CEATEC JAPAN 2011 the latest addition to its production lineup, "Umiushi Smapho 2800," a rechargeable battery charger for iPhone and Android phones requiring no external cables or adaptors.
This palm-size smartphone charger comes with a battery capacity of 2,800mAh. Designed perfectly for ladies ages 20 to 40.
Chargers currently available in today's market mostly come with a bunch of adaptors and cables compatible with multiple mobile devices. Once the user loses or forgets their cable or adaptors, the charger becomes useless.
Umiushi Smapho 2800, the new product announced at the CEATEC exhibition, is a portable charger complete with three built-in adaptors -- an iPhone/iPod dock connector, a micro USB adaptor for smartphones, and a USB plug for recharging, all built into one unit. The user can leave home without any extra cables or adaptors. This non-cable charger, is also a device which can be used worldwide irrespective of voltage.
This original product took PANS one whole year to plan, design, mold, and manufacture. PANS proudly introduces this design in Japan in three colors -- fire red, pearl white and ocean blue.
The unit has a LED meter capable of showing four levels of remaining battery power. It also comes with a fashionable leather strap accessory matching with its body color.
The company is expecting to develop sales channels at CEATEC JAPAN 2011, including smartphone accessory stores, hypermarkets, catalogue order houses and novelties, both in Japan and abroad.
2011 Samsung Mobile Challenge Kicks Off in Latin America
Download the 'Asphalt 6' WCG game for free and upload your scores to win total cash prize of US$65,000
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- World Cyber Games, Inc. (WCG), organizer of the premier international video game competition and festival, and Samsung Electronics, the world's leader in mobile technology, started its official kick-off of the 4th annual WCG 2011 Samsung Mobile Challenge (SMC) in Latin America.
The Latin American online preliminary will run for 4 weeks from September 25th to October 23rd. This year, gamers will compete to win total cash prize of US$65,000, just by sending their game scores to the ranking system.
To participate, the 4 weeks' SMC online preliminary, gamers will need to have the official challenge phone 'Samsung Galaxy S II', and log on to Samsung Apps (Samsung application store) and download 'Asphalt 6' for free. Only gamers that upload their scores will have a chance to be invited to the WCG 2011 Pan American Championship. 2 winners will get to attend the upcoming WCG Grand Final in Busan, South Korea from December 8th to December 11th, 2011.
Among total of 27 countries attending this year's challenge, there are 5 Latin American countries including: Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru.
Galaxy S II
Samsung Galaxy S II is a powerful evolution of Galaxy S in speed, screen and slim design. It is a slim 8.49 mm device packed with an over-sized 4.3" super AMOLED Plus display, a 1.2 GHz Dual core processor, HSPA+ connectivity providing ultra-fast data transfer, and generous memory of 16 GB + Micro SD.
Asphalt 6
"Asphalt 6," the WCG 2011 Official Mobile Game title is a racing game which features more than 40 cars and bikes from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ducati and other World-class manufacturers. You can tune your vehicle & customize it with decals before tearing up the streets of L.A., Tokyo, the Bahamas & other beautiful locations, each rendered in HD. You'll be driving against tough opponents in 11 different leagues with 55 events plus Online/Local Multiplayer for up to 6 players.
For more information on the Samsung Mobile Challenge, please visit the official website at http://mobile.wcg.com.
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World Cyber Games, Inc.
CONTACT: World Cyber Games, Inc., Ryan Oh, realizer@wcg.com, +82-2106-6543
Polaris Software (POLS.BO), a leading Financial Technology Company,
announced the launch of Intellect[TM]Customer Business eXchange (CBX) 3.0 at
Sibos 2011 in Toronto.
Intellect CBX 3.0 is a widget based, integrated, agile and informed
decision-making solution which provides superior multi channel customer
experience delivery. Designed for the Global Transaction Banking (GTB)
platform, the latest version of Intellect CBX 3.0 will provide banks with an
architecture that will enable them to add new products with ease. Its
frictionless ability to integrate with the back-end product processors would
allow banks to offer more products per customer.
Work Canvases:
Intellect CBX3.0 can deliver superior user experience and increased
productivity owing to its configurable dashboards in the form of role-based
'widgets' which correspond to business sub-verticals and encourage
contextualized and effective action, offering superior work canvases. Some
key features include:
- Contextual Relevance: Helps knowing options before executing
a transaction
- Business Relevance: An intuitive front-end platform giving
instant access to multi bank cash concentration, cash forecasting and
real time consolidated view of accounts
- Simplicity and Convenience: Helps schedule, modify a payment
anytime with smart data entry fields
Banking 3.0:
Even today, financial institutions continue to grapple with the
challenge of progressive modernization. However, there is gradual
realisation that 'progressive modernization' cannot be addressed at one go
as it is a phenomenon of 'continuous migration'. The new era of Banking 3.0
focuses on superior customer experience through the use of customer-centric
innovative solutions to form a unique brand perception. To deal with these
phenomena, Banking 3.0 will have ease of Usage, Change, Integration with
Customer Systems, Integration with Banking Product processors, Implementing
Regulatory Policies and Risk Prevention and detection algorithms.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Arun Jain, Chairman & CEO, Polaris Software
Lab Ltd., said, "Our latest offering, Intellect CBX 3.0 is built on
unparalleled depth of domain knowledge, a strong belief in the advantages of
Service Oriented Architecture and demonstrated outcomes for the primary
purpose of expanding a bank's ability to generate more transaction and fee
based income. To provide a unique and superior banking experience, banks and
financial institutions can utilize CBX and provide customers with a single
entry into the complete suite of products and services. This secure and
robust framework will undeniably revolutionize the new era of Banking 3.0."
For further info, contact:
Dwaipayan Deb (+91-9962536442, dwaipayan.d@polarisft.com)
Continuity Software Launches RecoverGuard Version 5.4 - Industry's Leading Enterprise-class High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Testing and Vulnerability Detection Solution
DR Capacity Management, Multiple Scan Schedule Support, Extended IBM Platform Support and Almost 500 New Risk Signatures Ensures DR, HA and SLA Compliance across Globally Distributed Business Organizations
NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, September 26, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Continuity Software [http://www.continuitysoftware.com ](TM), the
world's leading provider of disaster recovery (DR)
[http://www.continuitysoftware.com/solutions/disaster_recovery_testing ] and
high availability (HA)
[http://www.continuitysoftware.com/ha-testing-monitoring ] monitoring and
management solutions, today announced the general availability of
RecoverGuard [http://www.continuitysoftware.com/products.html ] version 5.4
(v5.4) featuring key enhancements intended to target the specific needs of
enterprise-class business organizations, including DR Capacity Management
and Multiple Scan Schedule Support, as well as extended IBM platform support
and almost 500 new risk signatures. For the first time, global companies can
ensure DR, HA and service level agreement (SLA) compliance across their
geographically distributed primary production, remote DR and private cloud
computing environments.
RecoverGuard v5.4's new features and benefits include:
- Disaster Recovery (DR) Capacity Management - Ensures
recovery site computing and storage capacity meets business goals;
auto-notification provided when recovery site capacity misaligns with
requirements.
- Multiple Scan Schedule Support - Enables users to add and
support multiple verification schedules across an unlimited number of
countries, continents and time zones.
- Added IBM Platform Support - DS 6xxx, 8xxx and XIV as well as
all native replication protocols (i.e., Global Mirror, Metro Mirror,
FlashCopy, Global Copy, snapshots and remote mirroring). RecoverGuard's
extensive Support Matrix can be found at: http://www.continuitysoftware.com/products/support_matrix.
- Over 4,900 Risk Signatures - almost 500 new risk signatures
added as a result of direct feedback from enterprise customers;
RecoverGuard database continuously updated to ensure all of the most
prevalent, as well as the rarest of potential risks can be proactively
discovered and eliminated.
Architecting IT to mitigate business risk is really just the first step
to true HA and DR. Configuration drift remains a constant challenge. Standby
systems become out-of-sync as the production environment constantly changes,
the data center staff work to manually apply the changes to the HA and DR
systems, and inevitably - changes slip through. Annual, even semi-annual,
testing has proven to be unsuccessful - confirming instead that the systems
are out-of-sync and the IT environment highly vulnerable.
"Today's enterprise-class business organizations are extremely adept at
defining their high availability and disaster recovery strategy, as well as
building a program to support their pre-defined recovery time and recovery
point objectives (RTO and RPO). However, where most fall short is in their
ability to track compliance with these goals. Given the size, globally
distributed, dynamic nature of today's enterprise, to try to do so manually
is quite simply a daunting task, that often times is neglected," said David
A. Chapa, Senior Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group
[http://www.esg-global.com ] (ESG). "RecoverGuard v5.4 is a tool that can
help its users to make certain that they do not fall below their minimum
thresholds and thereby ensure they maintain SLA compliance."
"Indeed, today's enterprise data centers are extremely large, incredibly
complex and being changed/updated on a constant basis. To attempt to compare
production and recovery sites, as well as private cloud infrastructures on a
daily basis is not a trivial endeavor," said Doron Pinhas, Chief Technology
Officer (CTO) of Continuity Software [http://www.continuitysoftware.com ].
"This is however exactly what RecoverGuard continuously and completely
transparently accomplishes. RecoverGuard finds all gaps and vulnerabilities
as they happen - instead of waiting 6 months to a year - during which time
the company is unprotected. Moreover, with RecoverGuard's v5.4 enhancements
customers can rest assured that their highly distributed, business critical
data and applications will remain highly-available and protected in the face
of any manmade or natural disaster."
RecoverGuard v5.4 is now generally available at a starting price of US
$2,000 per server/per year.
About Continuity Software
Continuity Software is the leading provider of high availability (HA)
[http://www.continuitysoftware.com/ha-testing-monitoring ] and disaster
recovery (DR)
[http://www.continuitysoftware.com/solutions/disaster_recovery_testing ]
monitoring and management solutions. Trusted by many of the world's largest
companies, its award winning RecoverGuard
[http://www.continuitysoftware.com/products.html ] software mitigates
downtime and data-loss risks, via its patent-protected Analytics (Gap
Detection) technology and vast (>4,900 signatures) community-based knowledge
base. With RecoverGuard, customers can be confident that their data is
protected, systems are recoverable and business continuity goals will be met
or exceeded. For further information, please visit: http://www.continuitysoftware.com, email:
info@continuitysoftware.com, or call: +1-888-782-8170 (United States) or
+972 (3) 6470888 (Israel).
(c) 2011 Continuity Software. Continuity Software, RecoverGuard and DR
Assurance are trademarks of Continuity Software. All other brand and product
names in this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
UTStarcom Launches a Series of New Products at PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2011
BEIJING, Sept. 26, 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 that it will exhibit its DOCSIS-EOC application ("EOC application"), Packet Transport Network 735 ("PTN 735"), MS 3005 server and several Wi-FI products at PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2011, September 26-30, 2011.
"PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2011 is a global forum that brings leading information technology players together to share knowledge and find areas for potential business cooperation," said UTStarcom CEO Jack Lu. "We are pleased to introduce a series of products and upgrades at this expo that can help expand operators' service offerings and enhance the subscriber experience. We believe these new products make us more competitive as we focus on our customer-centric business model of designing customizable solutions based on customers' increasingly sophisticated needs."
Below is a brief overview of UTStarcom's products on display:
1. DOCSIS-EOC application is a standard connection product allowing 500
access points and provides 800Mbps bandwidth at the low end and 160Mbps
bandwidth at the high end. The EOC application is based on coaxial cable
and is designed for the final 100 meters of connection between fiber
optic cables and users' set-top boxes.
2. PTN 735 is an upgrade on the original Packet Transport Network, which has
unified loading capacity and has the ability to process different types
of business data. UTStarcom's PTN product helps realize complete packet
transmission. The PTN 735 upgrade will have a broader bandwidth capacity
that will give customers more reliable support services, convenient
maintenance and customizable configuration.
3. MS 3005 server is a streaming media storage unit and blade server that
provides customers with larger storage capabilities and faster processing
capacity. The MS 3005 blade server combined with the MC6098B
high-definition set-top box further enhance the subscriber experience and
improve operators' service capabilities through UTStarcom's integrated
Internet TV solution.
4. Wi-Fi products on display include the UAP1200 series smart antenna and
the UAC8000 series wireless controller. These new Wi-Fi applications
enable telecom operators to establish outdoor wireless networks that are
simpler to manage and maintain. The UAP1200 product implements 802.11n
technology standard.
About UTStarcom Holdings Corp
UTStarcom is a leading provider of interactive, IP-based network solutions in iDTV, IPTV, Internet TV and Broadband for cable and telecom operators. The Company sells its solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications and cable markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks.
Founded in 1991, listed on the NASDAQ in 2000, the Company has its operational headquarters in Beijing, China and research and development operations in China and India. For more information about UTStarcom, visit the Company's Web site at http://www.utstar.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the future market and application of the Company's IPTV products, and how these products can 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; economic issues in the identified geographic markets, and changes in government regulation and licensing requirements, as well as risk factors identified in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, 10-K/A, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, 6-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, which may change, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement.
SOURCE UTStarcom, Inc.
UTStarcom, Inc.
CONTACT: In China - Jing Ou-Yang, Investor Relations of UTStarcom Holdings Corp., +86-10-85205153, or jouyang@utstar.com, or Agustin Bautista of Ogilvy Financial, Beijing, +86-10-8520-6166, or utsi@ogilvy.com; or In the U.S. - Jessica Barist Cohen of Ogilvy Financial, New York, +1-646-460-9989, or utsi@ogilvy.com, for UTSI
Tipard Blu-ray Converter for Mac's Auto-Update Function Gives You More Perfect User Experience
BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- In order to give users better user experience and to have Mac Blu-ray Converter become more versatile and powerful, Tipard adds an auto-update function to give users prompt reminders about program updates, and perform automatic updates. Henceforth, users can always enjoy the most advanced technologies from Tipard.
As the versatile Mac Blu-ray ripper, Tipard Blu-ray Converter for Mac has a powerful deciphering function to remove various copy protections from any kind of Blu-ray disc or Blu-ray folder, including AACS, BD+, MKB V18, MKB V19, MKB V20 and the newly released MKB V25. With this, users can easily rip any Blu-ray movie to many general video or audio formats, even various HD video formats.
In addition, its perfect compatibility highly supports ripping and converting DVD discs, DVD folders, DVD IFO files, various video formats and audio files to many mainstream video or audio formats, including 3GP, 3G2, AMV, ASF, AVI, MPEG-4, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MP4, M4V, WMV, FLV, SWF, VOB, MTV, AAC, AC3, FLAC, MP3, M4A, MKA, MP2, OGG, WAV, WMA, etc.
What's more, with Effect, Trim, Crop and Watermark video editing functions, this Mac Blu-ray Ripper can adjust brightness, saturation, contrast, hue and the volume for the output video to get your ideal video effect; get ideal video duration with defined start time and end time; gives you perfect play region to suit for your iPhone, iPad or iPod; and add a text or image watermark to create personalized video clips to share with friends. It is available only for $50, for more wonderful features and to get the free trial version, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/blu-ray-converter-for-mac/
Processor: Intel® processor
OS Supported: Mac OS X 10.4 or above
Hardware Requirements: 512MB RAM, Super VGA (800×600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or higher
Hint: PowerPC Processor is not supported, but if you need such an application for PowerPC, we can make one for you. Just contact us by email: marketing@tipard.com
About Tipard Studio
As a leading player in the multimedia software field, Tipard Studio always takes bringing multimedia users best software as its responsibility and keeps being innovative and competitive. With advanced technologies and a first-class R&D team, it has constantly developed many excellent multimedia desktop applications, which are very popular among Windows and Mac users. For more details about Tipard Studio, please visit: http://www.tipard.com
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: PRESS CONTACT: Eric Smith of Tipard Studio at Tel: +86-13260286758 or pr@tipard.com
Save Time and Money With Local Apps - YP(SM) App Offers "Best" Gas Options Nearby
Popular free local search app takes the homework out of finding ways to save on everyday essentials
GLENDALE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers looking for the best gas prices have good reason to first turn to their mobile device before turning into the gas station. With the latest YP(SM) app from AT&T Interactive, consumers now have quick access to nearby gas prices with an at-a-glance view of the "best" options for easy decision-making while on the go. The popular app's growing number of money-saving features also includes the ability to not only browse coupons and discounts nearby, but also share them via Facebook, Twitter, email and SMS.
With searches for "gas stations" doubling on the YP(SM) app over the past six months(i), the integration of gas prices is a natural step in navigating users toward nearby money-saving options.
"When looking for the 'best prices,' mobile users want an app that does the homework for them and makes it easy to quickly find, choose and get to a business that meets their needs," said David Williams, vice-president of product management at AT&T Interactive. "Gas is just one of many everyday essentials where a few simple factors: location, price and brand, brought together in a thoughtful design can help direct users toward smarter choices and quicker decisions."
Users can power-up with more money-saving features included in the YP(SM) app:
-- Browse and find "best" gas options nearby
-- A single tap on the "Gas Prices" icon now presents the nearest gas
stations with a visual display of "best" and "good" options, based
on price. Whether you fill up with "regular," "plus" or "premium"
gas, the app has you covered.
-- Personalize the app for instant access to gas prices and other local
information
-- Quickly view the "best" nearby prices of your preferred grade of gas
or the prices at the closest stations. See nearby results for
frequent searches: businesses, coupons and discounts, and local
events on the app's homescreen.
-- Utilize the convenient homescreen widget on Android(TM) devices
-- Android device users will enjoy the YP(SM) "homescreen widget"
offering quick access to search and browse popular business
categories, check out deals, or find gas prices nearby.
-- Find and share thousands of coupons and discounts via email, SMS,
Facebook and Twitter
-- Browse and redeem coupons from nearby businesses and also share your
thrifty finds with friends. Save favorite offers in "My Stuff" and
receive alerts before they expire.
The app to search, find and save locally
While consumers have many options to find gas prices and other sensible ways to save money, the YPmobile® portfolio of apps wraps together location, personalization, thousands of coupons and fast access to comprehensive information on millions of businesses, to serve as the ultimate mobile local guide.
Users can save even more by signing up for Deal of the Day offers through new in-app registration.
The latest YP(TM) app with gas prices is available for free download and is currently available in select app marketplaces. Visit us at http://yp.com for app details and availability across major mobile platforms.
About AT&T Interactive
AT&T Interactive, a subsidiary of AT&T Inc., is an industry leader in creating local search products that encourage consumers to discover and engage with local businesses across three screens - online, mobile, and IPTV. YP.com, AT&T Interactive's flagship web property, attracts over 30 million monthly online unique visitors.(ii) YP.com is also accessed by millions of users each month via the mobile web. AT&T Interactive consumer apps have a pre-activation presence or have been downloaded through digital app stores on over 40 million mobile phones(iii). AT&T Interactive local search also offers people search through their YP.com and AnyWho.com properties which, through a third party provider, feature both reverse phone lookup and white pages search.
The YP Local Ad Network helps advertisers grow their business and distributes ads to a distinguished list of top publishers whose presence spans online, mobile and IPTV. AT&T Interactive's wide range of local ad products such as premium listings, performance-based advertising, and search engine marketing provides advertisers an opportunity to increase their presence among consumers who are looking for a local business.
AT&T Interactive products are supported by over 5,000 media consultants from AT&T Advertising Solutions and other resellers. To learn more visit http://www.adsolutions.att.com.
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About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
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