WD's My Passport® Studio(TM) and My Passport for Mac® Portable Hard Drives Combine High-Performance and Svelte Design
World's Leading Selling My Passport Studio and My Passport for Mac Provide Compact Solutions to Store and Transport Massive Amounts of Digital Content
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Digital® (NYSE: WDC) today introduced its newest generation of My Passport® portable hard drives specifically designed for use with Mac® computers and Apple® Time Machine®, featuring compact, elegant Mac-inspired designs with high capacity storage options and exceptional security for today's active lifestyles.
My Passport® Studio(TM) boasts the all-metal design and performance needed for today's discerning Mac user, serving as an ideal companion for the on-the-go photographer, videographer, graphic artist, or creative professional that produces, shares and consumes massive amounts of digital content daily. Offering up to 1 TB capacity, the My Passport Studio also provides multiple connectivity options with two FireWire® 800 ports and a USB 2.0 interface. The dual FireWire ports provide blazing fast upload and transfer speeds while also allowing users to daisy chain additional drives or other peripherals such as HD camcorders. My Passport Studio also features encryption and password protection software, and an all-new design constructed of metal for a sturdy feel in your hand and scratch resistance.
Housed in a stylish yet durable slim enclosure, the My Passport for Mac® is designed for Mac users who need high capacity storage in an ultra-compact and lightweight design. Available in capacities up to 1 TB, My Passport for Mac remains a favorite among students and other Mac users whose work environments may include extensive travel or outdoor and adventure locations.
With minimal local storage on the MacBook® and MacBook Air® products, My Passport for Mac serves as an easy-to-use and reliable storage and back-up source for music, videos, photos and all digital content. Conveniently powered through its USB 2.0 interface, users can quickly connect the My Passport for Mac drive to their MacBook or MacBook Air without the need for additional cables or power source.
"Whether you are a member of the creative community or simply use your Mac to enjoy digital content on-the-go, users will find the perfect portable storage solution with WD's My Passport Studio and My Passport for Mac high-capacity portable hard drives," said Jim Welsh, executive vice president and general manager of WD's branded products and consumer electronics groups. "We know the value our customers place on their digital content, which is why we set demanding requirements for durability, security, and long-term reliability, with all our drives."
Pricing and Availability
WD's My Passport Studio and My Passport for Mac are available on the WD store at http://www.wdstore.com and at select retailers and distributors.
My Passport Studio (MSRP in USD) My Passport for Mac (MSRP in USD)
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500 GB -- $129.99 500 GB -- $99.99
750 GB -- $159.99 750 GB -- $119.99
1 TB -- $179.99 1 TB -- $129.99
About WD
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and home entertainment products.
WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo and My Passport are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; My Passport Studio is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.
CONTACT: Heather Skinner of WD Press Relations, +1-949-672-7920, heather.skinner@wdc.com, or Bob Blair of WD Investor Relations, +1-949-672-7834, robert.blair@wdc.com
SITECH Technology Dealer Established in Tanzania for Heavy and Highway Contractors
SITECH Tanzania Joins the First Fully Dedicated Global Distribution Network for Construction Technology Solutions
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that a SITECH® Technology Dealer has been established in Tanzania. SITECH Tanzania joins the premier network of SITECH dealerships--the first fully dedicated global distribution network offering the most comprehensive portfolio of construction technology systems available to the heavy and highway contractor.
SITECH Technology Dealers represent Trimble® and Caterpillar® machine control systems for the contractor's entire fleet of heavy equipment regardless of machine brand, along with Trimble's portfolio of Connected Site(TM) solutions--site positioning systems, construction asset management services, software and powerful wireless and Internet-based site communications infrastructure.
The experienced construction professionals at each SITECH Technology Dealership can advise contractors on the appropriate construction technology solutions to utilize, and can provide high-quality local customer service, personalized training and technical support. As authorized dealers for Trimble site-wide solutions and Caterpillar's machine control systems, the SITECH Technology Dealers understand how to apply innovative construction technology to help solve a variety of contractors' construction challenges. Leveraging technology, contractors can gain greater insight into their operations, enabling them to lower operating costs and improve accuracy, safety and productivity.
Through the adoption of construction technology, contractors can experience new levels of productivity that enable more competitive bidding on projects. SITECH Technology Dealers offer the most advanced and complete set of tools to revolutionize the construction workflow.
Trimble is establishing a SITECH Technology Dealer network in the Americas, Europe and Asia / Pacific regions. SITECH Tanzania will serve heavy and highway contractors in Tanzania involved in a range of earthmoving applications such as the construction of roads, highways, railways and airports as well as site prep for large commercial, industrial and residential projects.
SITECH Tanzania is now a part of the worldwide SITECH distribution network, which offers consultative advice on construction technology solutions, customized training, data services, installation, service and technical support.
About Trimble's Heavy and Highway Division
Trimble's Heavy and Highway Division is a leading innovator of productivity solutions for the heavy and highway contractor. Trimble's solutions leverage a variety of technologies, including Global Positioning System (GPS), construction lasers, total stations, wireless data communications, the Internet, and application software. As part of the Trimble Connected Site strategy, these solutions provide a high-level of process and workflow integration from the design phase through to the finished project--delivering significant improvements in productivity throughout the construction lifecycle.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
Micronet Appoints Telematics Entrepreneur to Lead European Expansion
LEEDS, England, September 22, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Micronet, a world leader in mobile data terminals, has entered into an
agreement with Martin Port, founder of Masternaut Europe's largest
telematics service provider.
Martin Port will establish a new European headquarters based in Leeds,
England, to spearhead the sales of the Micronet range of leading edge mobile
data terminals. The company will be known as "Micronet Europe" and it will
cover over 40 European countries. Micronet has an established customer base
supplying world leading telematics service providers. Micronet has recently
developed a ground breaking revolutionary range of affordable mobile data
terminals that will combine ruggedness, portability, high functionality and
ease of operation. Organisations operating in the logistics, field services,
public sector, utilities, waste, construction and emergency services sectors
would all benefit from using such a device that will transform their
businesses.
Rafi Katz, Micronet CEO says: "I am delighted to welcome Martin Port as
our European distributor. He has a proven entrepreneurial style that will
ensure our future expansion. There are over 30 million commercial vehicles
in Europe and we expect to increase our market penetration with a culture
that focuses on strong sales, marketing and customer service in the
territory. He will develop Micronet Europe with the vision of becoming the
market leader in this fast evolving market. Martin is very well placed as he
is highly respected within the industry for his ability to recognise next
generation technology."
Martin Port, Micronet Europe Managing Director says: "I have known
Micronet and Rafi for many years. Micronet recently launched in the United
States a new range of devices that have attracted enormous success with
world-class mobile resource management specialists. Micronet has nearly 30
years' experience in the design and manufacture of automotive grade mobile
data terminals, utilized by top industry leaders such as, Trimble,
PeopleNet, XATA, Teletrac, Webtech Wireless and more. We plan to build on
that success in Europe. I have many years' experience working with operators
in all sectors; I am really excited and proud to be able to offer a unique
range of technically advanced products that are different to anything that
is currently sold in Europe."
TravelShark Acquires eat.shop guides and Hyper-Local Travel Content in Major Global Markets
World's largest network of hyper-local travel-planning websites adds a wealth of new, original, "as a local" content in 30 top tourist destinations
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading online global travel network TravelShark acquired eat.shop guides, an international publisher of independent, hyper-local travel guides for the world's top travel destinations. The acquisition gives TravelShark eat.shop's visually powerful, curated content related to thousands of unique and "unexpected" dining and shopping venues in 30 cities around the world. TravelShark will retain the book business, and it will extend the success of eat.shop guides by exposing the print content for the first time in the digital realm.
TravelShark plans to expand the reach of the business with the addition of 100 new cities in the next year. The company will integrate eat.shop's original content into its major-market websites, a range of new travel products it is developing in the area of trip planning, and new mobile applications designed for travelers who enjoy discovering the local flavor of a destination on their smartphones and tablets.
"TravelShark is excited to be at the forefront of the trend favoring original content in travel, most recently reflected by Google's acquisition of Zagat," said Sue Heilbronner, TravelShark's CEO. "Web users are craving curated, original content about unique places to see on their next trip, and eat.shop's content - which has never appeared online - fills a void for travelers weary of seeing the same old repurposed online content when they are researching their next vacation."
Launched in 2006 by founder and CEO Kaie Wellman, eat.shop guides has print distribution in bookstores and gift stores around the world. In addition, the company has grown a private-label publishing business, creating branded editions of its city guides for large companies and hotel chains. As part of the acquisition, Wellman joins TravelShark as Head Curator and will continue to develop this brand of hyper-local content for print and online under the eat.shop brand and TravelShark's new "As a Local" sub-brand, which will appear on sites like http://www.BostonHotels.com and http://www.SeattleHotels.com.
"TravelShark is the ideal partner for the next phase of eat.shop guides' growth," said Wellman. "My team has been extremely successful in building this brand through a network of talented travel editors who research, write, and photograph, giving travelers an amazing sense of place and discovery. TravelShark allows us to leverage what we've created in more markets and in new digital and mobile channels that we look forward to exploring."
"The addition of Kaie and eat.shop guides is a tremendous step in creating the richest hyper-local travel-planning network on the web," added Heilbronner. "eat.shop guides has earned its loyal following by featuring one-of-a-kind, off-the-beaten-path local landmarks, presented in a way that embraces fun and simplicity. We are delighted to add these kinds of resources to the TravelShark brand and to our consumer offerings."
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
For more information on TravelShark and its online global travel network, please visit http://www.travelshark.com.
About TravelShark | TravelShark is the world's largest online travel network, with thousands of location-based travel websites for destinations around the globe. TravelShark connects global travelers with hyper-local travel solutions and memorable trips. The Company's sites generate profitable revenue for travel companies by driving direct bookings for hotels, resorts, restaurants, spas and more through its Featured Hotel Program. The TravelShark network includes major-market, content-rich sites like LasVegasHotels.com, SingaporeHotels.com.sg and HotelLondon.com. TravelShark is headquartered in Singapore, with a U.S. office in Boulder, Colorado. To learn more about how TravelShark can work for your property or travel company, please visit http://www.travelshark.com, or call +1-720-239-1280.
About eat.shop guides: Founded in Portland, Oregon, by Parsons School of Design graduate Kaie Wellman in 2003, eat.shop guides is the leading publisher of stylish city guides that feature an eclectic mix of unique and authentic local businesses. eat.shop guides highlight between 90-130 unique dining and shopping "finds" in 30 of the world's most interesting destinations. The guides and the "gems" they feature are treasured by travelers and locals alike. Learn more at http://www.eatshopguides.com.
MadAlexProducts.com Introduces an Allergy-Free and Gluten-Free Collection of Foods
Easier than reading labels for multiple food allergies! Choose your diet needs and the type of foods you are looking for to retrieve an assortment of baked goods, snacks, sweets and baking mixes just right for you!
BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Sept. 22, 2011 -- As many as 15 million Americans have food allergies, including approximately 6 million children (according to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network). While food allergies and sensitivities may seem like the latest trend, the reality of food allergies is very serious, causing issues ranging from hives to stomach discomfort to severely life-threatening breathing difficulties. Any family with food allergies knows firsthand the difficulty of feeding their family safely and healthfully, in ways that both they and their children will enjoy.
http://www.MadAlexProducts.com is proud to announce the opening of their online store specializing in allergy-free and gluten free foods for adults and children with food allergies. When people have multiple food allergies, finding foods they can eat can be very complicated. MadAlexProducts.com makes it easier to find the foods that fit your diet. Andrea Tannenbaum, President, states, "Our website caters to people with multiple food allergies using a fantastic, easy-to-use search system. You simply check the boxes on the left that relate to your allergies, choose the type of foods you are looking for and all the items you can safely eat are displayed."
Every product page on http://www.MadAlexProducts.com contains the full list of ingredients, information on factory and line cross-contamination and the Nutritional Information grid. "All the information our customers need is available at the click of the mouse. You don't need to check manufacturer's websites or call the vendors. We've done that for you," says Ms. Tannenbaum.
Many of http://www.MadAlexProducts.com's staff are either food allergic/food sensitive or have children who are. They fully understand the needs of the allergic community and are committed to providing the best and tastiest products to make life a bit safer and a bit easier.
Dynamic Living Inc, serving customers since 1997, is a leading distributor of products that promote a convenient, comfortable and safe environment. They can be reached at 800-213-0604.
StreamES to Live Stream Barcelona's Last Historic Bullfight
LONDON, September 22, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Stream Espana [http://www.streamspain.es ] the Spanish branch of online
media company StreamUK [http://www.streamuk.com ] is set to live stream the
last ever bullfight to take place in Barcelona this weekend. A ban in
Barcelona was passed on the 17th Century sport that will come into effect in
January 2012.
The event taking place on both Saturday and Sunday will coincide with
Barcelona's La Merce city festival, where bullfighting icon Jose Tomas will
perform in-front of thousands to celebrate the end of the traditional sport
in a historical city.
Spain's biggest bullfighting web portal Burladero
[http://www.burladero.com/inicio ] will be at the event using StreamES to
stream it live on the radio for avid listeners all over the country using
the StreamMP [http://www.streamuk.com/mp.php ] product to create the player,
track usage and deliver a quality online experience.
Marco Hierro, Burladeros Project Manger said; "Such an historic event
comes with the great responsibility to ensure our listeners are able to get
access to high quality coverage. StreamES are able to meet these
requirements and even add more value to the content."
Juan Mora, Jose Tomas and Serafin Marin will be the bullfighters,
performing at the Plaza De Toros De Barcelona on the 24th and 25th
September. The live stream can be watched at http://www.burladero.com.
Mindjet Connect Launch Fueled With 200,000+ Application Downloads Globally
LONDON, September 22, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Mindjet iPad achieves #4 free-app ranking out of over 100,000 iPad apps
available on iTunes
Mindjet [http://www.mindjet.com ](R), the company that improves how
people work together, today announced the general availability of Mindjet
Connect(R), their cloud-based collaborative work management platform, and
MindManager(R) 2012 for Windows(R), the most powerful version of the world's
leading visual information software.
Mindjet Connect helps people easily capture and organize ideas and
information so they can quickly move to action. Teams can visualize their
best ideas and plans, securely manage and share files, get everyone on the
same page and access information anywhere, at any time.
"Mindjet Connect leverages the company's pioneering visual framework,
and moves it to the cloud to enable a more complete collaborative, social
experience," says Jim Lundy, Lead Analyst, Aragon Research.
Mindjet's mobile applications for the Mindjet Connect service received
more than 200,000 downloads in three days since debuting in the iTunes(R)
App Store on September 12th. "We are excited by the wide spread and viral
adoption of Mindjet Connect as people look for a better way to work
together" said Blaine Mathieu, Mindjet Chief Products Officer. Since
debuting, Mindjet's iPad(R) app attained the #4 iTunes spot for all free
apps; Mindjet's iPhone(R) app was ranked #1 for free productivity apps.
Two million individuals, small businesses and Fortune 500(R) companies
using Mindjet understand that working visually and collaboratively brings
results. We set the standard in mind mapping and now our focus is to provide
collaborative work management solutions that dramatically improve how people
can work better together, accomplish goals more successfully and be more
productive.
Seventy-two percent of the Fortune 500 and forty-seven of
BusinessWeek(R)'s "The World's 50 Most Innovative Companies" rely on Mindjet
to see the big picture - let us show you too.
Mindjet, MindManager and Mindjet Connect are registered trademarks of
Mindjet in the United States and other countries. iTunes, iPad and iPhone
are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other
countries. Windows, Fortune 500, BusinessWeek, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Time Inc., The
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Facebook, Inc., Twitter, Inc. and Google Inc.,
respectively.
Get 4 Hours of Exclusive Content When You Pre-order Batman: Arkham City from Tesco Entertainment Online
LONDON, September 22, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Tesco Entertainment Online [http://www.tescoentertainment.com ] puts you
only a mouse click away from hours of entertainment - with a vast selection
of games, DVDs, CDs, MP3s, Blu-ray films and exclusive releases available at
fantastic prices your nights-in will never be the same again. Among Tesco
Entertainment Online's upcoming video games titles is the hotly anticipated
Batman: Arkham City.
Order Batman: Arkham City
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/search.tla/Search?keywordºtman+arkham+city&relevancycontext=&sortkeyÞfault&searchcategory=%3A0000%3A||0 ]
from Tesco Entertainment Online and receive the Joker Steelbook Edition,
exclusive to Tesco Entertainment Online and not available anywhere else.
This special edition gives you access to approximately 4 additional hours'
worth of game play in The Joker's Carnival Challenge Map: Batman is invited
in to Joker's House of Fun, a colourful carnival of mayhem where the Joker's
sick and twisted machinations await those who dare to enter.
As well as the Joker Steelbook Edition, The Batman: Arkham City
Collector's Edition is also available to pre-order from Tesco Entertainment
Online from our Xbox 360, PC and PS3 games
[http://www.tescoentertainment.com/Store/browse/games/ps3-games ] section. By
pre-ordering with Tesco Entertainment Online you will be protected by
Tesco's Pre-Order Price Promise and will only ever pay the lowest price we
advertise online up to and including the release date. Tesco Entertainment
Online will always strive to provide customers with the most competitive
price possible.
Batman: Arkham City is set in a walled-in district of Gotham where the
former inmates of Arkham Asylum have been allowed to run amok; the game
follows the Caped Crusader as he uses a combination of cunning, combat and
detective work to return peace to the city and defeat classic Batman
villains including Two-Face, The Riddler, Catwoman, Zsasz and Mr Freeze.
Batman: Arkham City will once again pit Batman against the violently insane,
and insanely violent, Joker in a battle of wits, stamina and skill that is
set to be his toughest challenge yet.
Batman: Arkham City is the sequel to 2009's Batman: Arkham Asylum which
was one of the year's biggest games as it won the coveted Best Game award at
the 2010 GAME British Academy Video Games Awards
[http://www.bafta.org/awards/video-games ]. With the success of the first
game, Batman: Arkham City is expected by fans and critics alike to be one of
the top titles of the year. With a game world five times the size of Batman:
Arkham Asylum; a number of new, enhanced and exciting gameplay features; and
a brand-new story featuring a host of classic Batman characters, Batman:
Arkham City promises to provide all of the excitement and entertainment of
its predecessor and more.
Batman: Arkham City is due to be released on October 21st on PS3, Xbox
360 and PC. The game is available to pre-order from Tesco Entertainment
Online now and will be dispatched to arrive on the day of release.
About Tesco Entertainment Online:
Tesco Entertainment Online ( http://www.tescoentertainment.com) is
the portal for Tesco's wide selection of films, DVDs, Blu-rays, games and
CDs. With exclusive deals, great prices, free delivery across the UK,
Clubcard points and outstanding service, Tesco Entertainment Online is the
best destination for all your entertainment needs.
Bluestar silicones will introduce the latest additions to its
SILCOLEASE(R) Optima Concept product family at Labelexpo Europe Brussels
from September 28th to October 1st.
The Optima Concept is the SILCOLEASE(R) way to tackle all issues of
cost, profitability or productivity linked with label & release liner
manufacture. Existing SILCOLEASE(R) range products can be combined with new
Optima components to meet the following challenges:
- Pt reduction
- Low temperature cure (LTC)
- Fast running speeds - fast cure & low misting
The Optima concept is a means to optimise release liner production
through fine tuning of the coating formulation by changing components or,
where appropriate, introduction of a complete new system. Developed over the
past two years and tested at full industrial scale the latest Optima II
products achieve performance across a wider range of substrates and machine
conditions. When asked about the specific benefits offered by the new Optima
II range Global Market Manager Sean Duffy said "The versatility of these new
products allows us to target a new level of running and cost efficiency for
our customers. Whether remaining best in class for Pt reduction or achieving
high running speeds the Optima range has the formulation adapted to industry
needs. We have been particularly careful in the development of this new
range to ensure that all applications and substrates are covered and our
target is to move the entire industry standards to the next level of
performance."
With more than 30 years of experience as a global supplier and innovator
in silicone paper & film release coating solutions, Bluestar Silicones
offers expertise, knowledge and innovation in the silicone market, unmatched
in the industry.
Visit Bluestar Silicones at LABELEXPO Europe / September 28 - October 1,
Booth 12T120,
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP) and ZTE, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced the launch of the ZTE Score((TM)), the seventh smartphone to be included in Cricket's dynamic line of phone offerings and the first ZTE smartphone to be launched by Cricket. Cricket is the first carrier to launch the ZTE Score, which will be available beginning Sunday, September 25 in Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile locations across the United States and will soon be available through Cricket stores and dealers.
The ZTE Score is a full-featured Android smartphone providing speed and ease of use, making it particularly appealing for those customers looking to upgrade to a device with today's newest technologies. The phone is based on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) comes with 600 MHz of processing speed and features a 3.5" HVGA capacitive touch display, accelerometer and virtual qwerty keypad, 3.2MP camera/camcorder, WiFi capable, 3G real web browsing and XT9 Trace for easy text entry. The ZTE Score also includes the new and innovative Muve Music service, and it also offers access to more than 200,000 apps on the Android market, Google Maps and Navigator, Email, MyAccount, Cricket411, and much more. The smartphone will be available for $129.99 (MSRP).
With the Muve Music smartphone plan, Cricket Wireless customers will enjoy unlimited song downloads, ringtones, and ringback tones, as well as unlimited text, picture, and video messaging, 3G mobile data, mobile video, data back-up, and 411 assistance.
Muve Music is the first unlimited music service to be included as part of a wireless rate plan and now has more than 200,000 customers. By applying its philosophy of unlimited services and value innovation, Cricket and Muve Music have given their customers a new music experience that ranks high in customer satisfaction.
"ZTE is pleased to work with Cricket to provide its customers with new devices that provide the best of today's technology at an accessible price point," said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE USA and President, North America Region, ZTE. "The ZTE Score, powered by Android and an ideal platform for Muve Music, is a prime example of a feature-rich, affordable smartphone that will help consumers enhance their mobile lifestyle."
About Cricket
Cricket is the pioneer of simple and affordable unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required serving approximately 5.7 million customers. Cricket products are available nationwide. Cricket offers wireless voice and broadband Internet services over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital 3G CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless network. Cricket's nationwide wireless voice service plans include unlimited anytime minutes, unlimited U.S. long distance, unlimited text and picture messaging, unlimited text to Mexico, unlimited Mobile Web, unlimited directory assistance, as well as a variety of calling features and feature-rich mobile applications such as popular games, ringtones and wallpapers. For more information on Cricket, visit http://www.mycricket.com. Cricket is offered by Leap Wireless International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information on Leap, visit http://www.leapwireless.com.
About ZTE USA
ZTE USA is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. ZTE USA is dedicated to making quality communications technology accessible to all. The company draws on 25 years of experience and research investment to deliver smart, affordable, quality choices for infrastructure and mobile data device customers nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.zteusa.com.
About ZTE
ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, service and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while achieving continued revenue growth. ZTE's 2010 revenue led the industry with a 21% increase to USD10.609 billion. ZTE commits 10 percent of its revenue to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. A company with sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact. ZTE is China's only listed telecom manufacturer, publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit http://www.zte.com.cn.
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CONTACT: Greg Lund, Media Relations, +1-858-882-9238, glund@cricketcommunications.com, or Amy Wakeham, Investor Relations, +1-858-882-9876, awakeham@cricketcommunications.com, both of Cricket; or Mitch Peterson of ZTE USA, +1-913-706-9529, mitchell.peterson@zteusa.com; or Barbara Tate of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, +1-212-880-5338, barbara.tate@ogilvy.com, for ZTE USA
Leap Announces Expanded Availability of Cricket Products and Services Through Key National Retail Outlets
- Culmination of Strategic Expansion Plan Company Announced Last Year -
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP), the parent company of Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services, announced a major retail expansion today that will result in Cricket products and services being available to consumers nationwide. During the next two months, Cricket's innovative products and services will be launched in key major retailers including Best Buy, select Walmart locations, Dollar General and through one of America's most popular interactive multi-channel retailers, HSN. Today's announcement takes advantage of Leap's wholesale agreement with Sprint that is expected to support the Company's goal of establishing Cricket as the national value leader in the rapidly expanding prepaid wireless segment.
"This is a significant milestone in the plans we announced last year to create a new, hybrid wholesale and facilities-based model that is unique in the wireless industry," said Doug Hutcheson, president and chief executive officer for Leap. "We are excited to bring Cricket's innovative wireless products to a large group of consumers who until now have not been able to take advantage of the tremendous value these products provide. In addition, we're happy to bring Muve Music, our fast-growing music service designed specifically for the mobile phone, to music lovers, especially as we near the important holiday season."
Cricket began providing wireless services in 1999 and now serves approximately 5.7 million customers in the 35 states where it has built and operates its own networks and a network of company owned retail stores and independent dealers. Under the unique wholesale roaming agreement announced last year, the company will, over the next two months, roll-out Cricket products and services to customers across additional markets in the 35 states it currently serves as well as into new markets. Cricket products will be available in more than 11,500 locations once the new retail expansion is complete.
"This move greatly expands the scope of our business and we believe this and other initiatives the Company has previously initiated will further the momentum we are seeing in voice customer growth and increased penetration and keep us on a trajectory of growth," continued Hutcheson.
Cricket products and services will be available in more than 1,300 Best Buy stores nationwide beginning September 25. A wide range of devices and service plans will be available to national retail customers and further announcements will be made soon regarding Cricket's availability in the other retailers announced today.
About Leap
Leap provides innovative, high-value wireless services to a fast-growing, young and ethnically diverse customer base. With the value of unlimited wireless services as the foundation of its business, Leap pioneered its Cricket service. Cricket products and services are available nationwide through company-owned stores, dealers and national retailers. Through its affordable, flat-rate service plans, Cricket offers customers a choice of unlimited voice, text, data and mobile Web services. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Leap is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "LEAP." For more information, please visit http://www.leapwireless.com.
OnLive On-Demand Cloud Gaming Launches in UK Today
LONDON, September 22, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Play top-tier video games on demand from Internet-connected
TVs, PCs, Macs and tablets
- Free membership, free demos, exclusive massive spectating,
Facebook integration and more
- BT launches its partnership with OnLive and an exclusive
promotion for broadband customers
- OnLive announces strategic partnership with GAME Group plc
for both retail and digital service offerings
- First OnLive game just GBP1 at onlive.co.uk in special
launch promotion!
- FREE OnLive Game Systems at Eurogamer Expo!
OnLive, the pioneer of cloud gaming, launches its breakthrough on-demand
video game service today at the 2011 Eurogamer Expo in London, bringing
amazing new gameplay experiences to the UK. Gamers across the UK can sign up
for free at http://www.onlive.co.uk and instantly play about 150
top-tier games via almost any broadband Internet connection on their HDTV,
PC or Mac(R), and soon on iPad(R) and Android(R) tablets.
BT is the first internet service provider in the UK to offer cloud-based
gaming to customers through its exclusive partnership with OnLive. BT is the
UK's leading high-speed, low latency broadband provider with relationships
with 11 million households. To mark the launch, BT is giving its 5 million
broadband customers three months free access to 100+ games when customers
sign up at: http://www.bt.com/onlive. OnLive traffic will not count
towards BT broadband customers usage allowances until the New Year,
regardless of their broadband option. BT looks forward to announcing more
exciting initiatives with OnLive in the near future.
OnLive is delighted to announce a strategic launch partnership with GAME
Group plc ("GAME"), UK's leading videogame retailer. As the first games
retailer in the world to become a strategic launch partner for OnLive, GAME
will introduce the OnLive(R) Game Service to millions of customers in the UK
and eventually across Europe and elsewhere, starting with GAME's ecommerce
sites game.co.uk and gamestation.co.uk later this year. The OnLive Game
System, OnLive Universal Wireless Controller and OnLive Game Service digital
offerings will then be extended through the Group's 615 UK stores and
integrated with the Group's popular loyalty schemes, the GAME Reward Card
and gamestation Elite card.
OnLive is a revolutionary new concept in video games, instantly
delivering the latest high-end games on demand through the Internet to
virtually any device, regardless of its performance capabilities, with the
simplicity of streaming video. No console, no high-end computer, no discs,
no huge downloads. Plus unprecedented community features like massive
spectating, Facebook integration, Brag Clip(R) videos and spectating voice
chat, both throughout the UK and across the Atlantic.
"OnLive is incredibly excited to bring instant-play, on-demand cloud
gaming to the UK," said Steve Perlman, OnLive Founder and CEO. "OnLive is an
entirely new way of experiencing top-tier video games, anywhere, anytime and
on virtually any connected device, whether TV, PC, Mac or tablet, with
awesome cloud-powered features and community unlike anything you've ever
seen before. UK gamers, welcome to OnLive!"
A flurry of UK launch promotions* are in store for new UK OnLive
members:
- First-time OnLive purchasers can get their first OnLive
PlayPass Game for just GBP1, a GBP39.99 value
- BT broadband customers can get 100+ PlayPack Games for FREE for
3 months in addition to the OnLive PlayPass GBP1 game offer, a GBP20.97
value
- Eurogamer Expo attendees can get a FREE OnLive Game System
(while supplies last), a GBP69.99 value
*Promotions subject to terms, conditions and limitations
Be the first to check out the latest games through OnLive, with new
titles typically released the same second they are available on consoles and
PC: no disc to purchase, no download and no update to wait for. Just click
and play. You'll find top-tier games from over 50 publishers in every genre,
like Deus Ex: Human Revolution, DiRT 3,Homefront, F.E.A.R. 3, Assassin's
Creed: Brotherhood and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4. Play single player or
multiplayer with a variety of voice chat modes. Rack up achievements and
snap Brag Clip videos of your greatest (or most hilarious) moments and
automatically post videos and notifications on your Facebook wall. Spectate
(and chat with) thousands of players live throughout the world. And, with
web-accessible parental controls, parents can decide exactly what games are
okay for their kids to play-or even watch their kids play from a remote
computer or tablet and chat with them. OnLive isn't just great games on
demand. OnLive is a vibrant, live gamer community from kids to adults.
"We're excited to bring an incredible range of social features to the UK
that are unique to the OnLive world," said John Spinale, OnLive VP of Games
and Media, "OnLive UK gamers will immediately find themselves immersed in
OnLive's international massive spectating and voice chat community, which
adds an unprecedented dimension to the gaming experience."
OnLive membership is free at onlive.co.uk, with free demos and free
social features. New-release games can be purchased individually at
competitive prices starting at GBP1.99, or members can sign up for OnLive's
100+ game (and growing) PlayPack Bundle program for just GBP6.99 a month,
featuring recent multiplayer games like F.E.A.R. 3, Homefront and
Borderlands as well as top classic and indie games like Batman: Arkham
Asylum,Saints Row 2, Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition and World of Goo.
For a limited time only, new OnLive UK members can purchase their first
individual OnLive game for just GBP1. OnLive is also delighted to announce
that BT, OnLive's preferred broadband partner, will be offering three months
of the OnLive 100+ Game PlayPack FREE to BT broadband and BT Infinity
customers.
Come see OnLive at Eurogamer Expo at Earl's Court, and get a FREE OnLive
Game System, while supplies last. Try out great new games coming soon to
OnLive, including Warner Bros.' Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and try
out OnLive games on tablets, both with touch and with OnLive's
soon-to-be-released Universal Wireless Controller.
OnLive is available through http://www.onlive.co.uk on virtually
every PC and Mac through a simple browser download, on HDTVs via the OnLive
Game System, and soon on iPad and Android tablets. OnLive games are
available across all devices with no additional charge, so your games are
available where you are, on whatever device is at hand.
Find out more at http://www.onlive.co.uk and see the accompanying
list of new and upcoming OnLive games.
About OnLive
OnLive is the pioneer of on-demand, instant-play video game services,
delivering real-time interactive experiences and rich media through the
Internet. With groundbreaking video compression technology, OnLive harnesses
cloud computing to provide the power and intelligence needed to instantly
deliver the latest, premium game titles to any HDTV via the OnLive Game
System or nearly any PC and Mac(R) via a small browser download. The OnLive
Viewer app is available for the iPad and Android tablets and playable
versions will be available soon. OnLive is available in North America and
the UK and will be expanding into more of Europe later this year. OnLive
technology is backed by hundreds of patents and patents pending. The company
is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. OnLive investors include Warner
Bros., Autodesk, Maverick Capital, AT&T, British Telecommunications (BT),
The Belgacom Group, HTC and Juniper Networks. More information is available
at http://www.onlive.com and http://www.onlive.co.uk.
OnLive and Brag Clip are registered trademarks of OnLive, Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
OnLive's UK launch and coming soon titles include:
Launch Titles
4 Elements
Aaaaaa!
AC-130: Operation Devastation
Advent Rising
Alarm for Cobra 11 Nitro
Alien Shooter: Vengeance
Alien vs. Predator Classic 2000
Aliens vs. Predator
Alpha Prime
Alpha Protocol
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
Around the World in 80 Days
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Deluxe Edition
Assassin's Creed II
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Bloodrayne 2
Blowout
Borderlands
Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition
Braid
Brain Challenge
Ceville
Conflict: Denied Ops
Darksiders
Darkstar One
Defense Grid: Gold
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Dimensity
DiRT 2
DiRT 3
Disciples III: Renaissance
Divinity 2: The Dragon Knight Saga
Doc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time
Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon
Duke Nukem Forever
Elements of War
Elizabeth Find, MD: Diagnosis Mystery
Evil Genius
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
F.E.A.R. 3
Faery: Legends of Avalon
Fate of the Pharaoh
Fishdom 2
Flatout 2
Frontlines: Fuel of War
GearGrinder
Glyph 2
Grand Ages: Rome
Hitman: Blood Money
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Homefront
Homesteader
Infernal
Just Cause
Just Cause 2
Kane & Lynch 2
King's Bounty: Armored Princess
King's Legacy
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
LEGO Batman: The Videogame
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Luxor 2
Madballs in Babo: Invasion
Mafia II
Men of War: Red Tide
Metro 2033
Mini Ninjas
MLB 2K10
MX vs ATV Reflex
NBA 2K10
NBA 2K11
NecroVision: The Lost Company
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Ninja Blade
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
Osmos
Pathologic
Patrician IV
Port Royale 2
Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlord
Red Faction Guerrilla
Red Faction: Armageddon
Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa
Royal Envoy Premium
Saints Row 2
Shatter
Shaun White Skateboarding
Shellshock 2: Blood Trails
Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Star Wolves 3: Civil War
Super Granny 6
Supreme Commander
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
Syberia II
The Ball
The Bard's Tale
The Maw
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
Tomb Raider Anniversary
Tomb Raider: Legend
Tomb Raider: Underworld
Trapped Dead
Trine
Tropico 3
Tropico 4
Unreal Tournament III
Vegas: Make it Big
Virtua Tennis 2009
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Wheelman
World of Goo
Zombie Shooter 2
Coming Soon
Assassin's Creed Revelations
Assault Heroes 2
Batman: Arkham City
Bulletstorm
Call of Juarez: The Cartel
Civilization V
Driver: San Francisco
F1 2011
Fallout Tactics
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Football Manager 2012
From Dust
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
Limbo
Might & Magic: Heroes VI
MLB 2K11
NBA 2K12
Operation Flashpoint: Red River
Orcs Must Die
Red Bull X Fighters, International Freestyle Motorcross
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad
Roller Coaster Tycoon 3
Saints Row the Third
Sniper: Ghost Warrior
Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition
Trine 2
Wargame: European Escalation
Source: OnLive
James Beaven, Indigo Pearl for OnLive, Inc., james@indigopearl.com, +44-020-8964-4545, or Brian Jaquet, Director of Corporate Communications for OnLive, Inc., brian.jaquet@onlive.com, +1-(415)-235-4844
MILAN, Sep. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Yelp (http://www.yelp.com), the community-led local search site, today announced the availability of Yelp Italy (http://www.yelp.it). Beginning today, Italians are able to create accounts on Yelp.it to share their opinions about great local businesses and services. Yelp's free iPhone and Android applications will also be made available in Italy, as will its free suite of business owner tools: Yelp for Business Owners (http://biz.yelp.it)
"Italians are renowned world-wide as trend-setters in fashion and food and have an already enviable culture focused around the local community" said Miriam Warren, Vice President of European Marketing, Yelp. "We hope that the arrival of Yelp in Italy will help foster this community spirit on and around the Yelp.it website, as well as the mobile apps, to help these trend-setters find and share great and unique businesses with one another."
In addition to Italian, the site supports English, French, German, Dutch and Spanish to support the multi-cultural make up of the country and act as an invaluable resource for both locals and the millions of visitors that Italy attracts every year as a top 5 global tourism destination.
The launch of Yelp Italy continues a steady stream of European country launches, bringing the overall total to eight:
While available throughout Italy, Yelp will focus its initial community efforts on Rome and Milan -- this-city by-city marketing approach has served the company and its other markets well in the past. Yelp now has thriving communities in 15 major cities across Western Europe.
To learn more and see pictures of Yelp.it and our iPhone and Android applications, visit our Yelp Official Blog (http://officialblog.yelp.com/)
About Yelp:
Yelp (http://www.yelp.com) is a website that connects people with great local businesses. Yelp was founded in San Francisco in July 2004. Since then, Yelp communities have taken root in major metros across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands and Spain; Yelp drew an audience of more than 63 million unique visitors in August 2011. Yelpers have written more than 21 million rich, local reviews, making Yelp the leading local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists. Over 5 million unique visitors also relied on Yelp mobile applications to help them making a spending decision on the go. For more information, please visit yelp.it or send an email to press@yelp.com.
Media Contacts:
Italy
Antonella Tagliabue
UN-GURU
Managing Director
a.tagliabue@un-guru.it
c: 39 338 9554707
US
Stephanie Ichinose
Yelp, Inc
press@yelp.com
1-415-908-3679
AAIPharma Services Announces 24/7 Online Compendial Raw Materials Testing
WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AAIPharma Services Corp., a leading provider of pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing services, has launched an online quote generation and sample submission service for compendial (USP and EP) raw materials testing. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Online Services portal offers faster, more accurate submissions with the convenience of Internet access.
The Online Services portal gives customers of AAIPharma Services the flexibility to select the pharmacopeia, material and tests from a database; enter the number of preparations, special instructions and handling requirements; and immediately generate the proposal or sample submission form. Most compendial raw materials are released by AAIPharma Services in 10 business days or less, with an available option for expedited services.
Compendial Business Group manager Ryan Taro said, "We are pleased to improve service to our customers with the flexibility, accuracy and convenience of our online system. This system will provide our clients with an easier and more efficient means of completing the paperwork necessary to ensure a successful sample submission, allowing us to process incoming samples faster." Taro added, "As always, our compendial laboratory is also fully integrated with AAIPharma Services' analytical laboratory services and comprehensive drug development, manufacturing and packaging lines of business." To test drive the Online Services portal, visit https://www.labpass.aaipharma.com/. For more information, contact Ryan Taro at 910-254-7626, Ryan.Taro@aaipharma.com .
The AAIPharma Compendial Testing Group performs a wide array of USP, EP and JP testing. The company has a strong compliance record, and its highly skilled scientists and professionals have tested hundreds of unique excipients, APIs and packaging components.
AAIPharma Services Corp.
AAIPharma Services Corp. is a leading provider of services that encompass the entire pharmaceutical drug development process from early development through commercialization. The company, which has the benefit of more than 30 years of experience, specializes in analytical chemistry, formulation development, clinical packaging, oral drug delivery and contract manufacturing. AAIPharma Services serves more than 300 large pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. It is headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. For more information, visit our website at http://www.aaipharma.com.
LoyaltyMatch Inc. OnDemand Launches New Social Loyalty Features to Integrate Online and Offline Consumer Actions
LoyaltyMatch OnDemand SaaS platform unifies web, mobile, social media
and purchase activities allowing a better, more complete experience for
potential and loyal customers
KITCHENER, ON, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - LoyaltyMatch Inc. has introduced
the newest version of its OnDemand loyalty program Software as a
Service (SaaS) platform enabling the full integration of online and
offline consumer presence including social media, mobile, web and
purchase data. The Man Shops, the Spokane, WA, based men's haircutting
chain, is the first to use the updated platform (http://www.themanshops.com).
LoyaltyMatch OnDemand enables companies to integrate Facebook, Twitter
and other social loyalty streams, web activities including reviews,
comments or referring a friend, or mobile checkins or purchases, with
offline activities including purchases or attending an event. OnDemand
allows companies to collect and update a consumer's actions in real
time providing marketing teams with the tools and data to provide their
customers with options that could influence their purchases.
"We launched LoyaltyMatch OnDemand with Social Loyalty last year to
provide companies wanting a SaaS loyalty program solution to have all
the features they want at a reasonable, scalable cost," said Brad Ball,
president and ceo, LoyaltyMatch Inc. "A loyalty program on its own
isn't enough anymore. It has to leverage all the social aspects that
consumers expect, while allowing companies to collect actionable data.
Ultimately, our loyalty and engagement platform is about getting
companies closer to consumers. That's what OnDemand allows them to do."
Mike Howe, managing member at The Man Shops, added, "Our customers tend
to be young and social loyalty savvy. We knew right away that
LoyaltyMatch OnDemand would give us the features we wanted and make it
easy for us to maintain our program without having to spend a lot to
integrate different data sources and handle its administration."
LoyaltyMatch OnDemand helps companies of all sizes motivate their
customers with incentives given through online and offline activities,
while providing the marketing tools to increase engagement and lift
revenue. OnDemand can be deployed as a standalone solution or
integrated with existing social, web, mobile, e- and m-commerce, or POS
systems.
About LoyaltyMatch Inc.
Founded in 2006, LoyaltyMatch Inc. is the loyalty and engagement
computing company with a product portfolio that includes LoyaltyMatch OnDemand(TM) with Social Loyalty. LoyaltyMatch OnDemand (http://www.loyaltymatchondemand.com) provides a cloud-based loyalty management platform with social loyalty
engagement (http://www.social-loyalty.com). Together they offer the fastest path to the development and delivery
of loyalty initiatives and have revolutionized the way businesses
manage customer value. LoyaltyMatch Inc. is based in Kitchener,
Ontario, Canada.
SOURCE LoyaltyMatch Inc.
LoyaltyMatch Inc.
CONTACT: Media Contact:
Bill Warelis
Director, Corporate Communications
LoyaltyMatch Inc.
905.599.9757
bill.warelis@loyaltymatch.com
LG Mobile & Gameloft "Thrill" Gamers With "N.O.V.A. 3D" Gaming Tournament and Stunning 3D Projection
LG Thrill 4G, the powerful glasses-free 3D smartphone, brought gaming to life with groundbreaking entertainment experience in the heart of Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Mobile and Gameloft(TM), a leading global publisher of digital and social games, brought gaming alive yesterday with the larger than life "N.O.V.A. 3D" gaming tournament in the middle of historical Hollywood. Using LG Thrill 4G(TM), the only glasses-free 3D smartphone in the U.S. to feature a 1GHz dual-core, dual-channel, dual-memory, masses of gamers gathered at the trendy Hollywood & Highland Center to compete for the chance to be crowned tournament champion and win more than $10,000 worth of LG products.
The 3D gaming event took place throughout the day as hundreds of gamers and consumers competed in timed preliminary rounds of "N.O.V.A. 3D," one of Gameloft's most popular properties, for the chance to qualify for the final tournament. In front of a cheering audience at The Rolling Stone LA Lounge, located in the heart of the Hollywood & Highland Center, the top 16 qualifiers battled it out during intense matches of "N.O.V.A. 3D" until Carlos Bautista proved victorious and was named champion, winning a new LG Thrill 4G phone, an LG Infinia 65-inch Cinema 3D 1080p LED HDTV, an LG 3D Wireless Blu-ray player, and a $100 AT&T gift card among other prizes. During the culmination of the tournament, "N.O.V.A." was visually brought to life with a spectacular 3D mapping projection at the Hollywood & Highland Center's central courtyard that brought onlookers into the action.
"As mobile gaming continues to increase in popularity, it was important that LG show how Thrill 4G is not only an incredibly powerful smartphone, but also a premiere handheld gaming device," said Tim O'Brien, vice president of marketing for LG Mobile. "By partnering with revered mobile gaming publisher Gameloft for this gaming event, we were able to effectively engage a large and varied audience to showcase firsthand the many benefits of glasses-free 3D gaming."
The 3D gaming tournament marked the finale of LG's "Bring Your World Alive" campaign, which began in late June during the 3D Entertainment Summit in New York City with a keynote speech delivered by O'Brien. During his speech, O'Brien discussed the ways in which LG Thrill 4G breaks the common barriers of 3D technology, including accessibility, unwanted glasses and lack of content. Following the 3D Summit, LG hosted the "World's First 3D User-Generated Concert" with Jane's Addiction where more than 100 ticket-holders captured 3D video of the event using LG Thrill 4G devices. The footage was transformed into a 60-minute documentary that is currently available on the LG Thrill YouTube 3D channel, youtube.com/comealive.
The ideal handset for on-the-move entertainment enthusiasts, LG Thrill 4G allows users to do it all in 3D - create, share and enjoy content in 3D. Gamers will love it for the 3D games, amateur cameramen will love the ability to create and share in 3D video and customers looking for one of the fastest, most powerful and capable superphones on the market will be delighted by the LG Thrill 4G, which is now available in AT&T company owned retail and online at http://www.wireless.att.com for $99.99 with a two-year contract. For more information, please visit http://www.thrillbylg.com.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of 55.8 trillion Korean won (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
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CONTACT: Elizabeth Latham, LG Electronics Inc, LG Mobile, +1-757-705-6361, elizabeth.latham@lge.com; Jacqueline Cox, LG-One, +1-310-280-2447, jacqueline.cox@lg-one.com
American Airlines Launches Aprendi.com, First-Ever U.S. Social Travel Website in Spanish
Aprendi.com is a User-content Driven Site That Encourages Travelers to Share Their Travel Experiences in Spanish
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines today announced the launch of Aprendi.com, the first-ever social travel website in Spanish. Aprendi.com will allow travelers to learn from, and share, their experiences with other travelers in the online community. As the popularity of social media sharing continues to grow, the number of Latinos online and on social websites is also growing rapidly -- currently more than 30 million participate. This makes the Aprendi.com site ideal for Hispanic travelers who are increasingly traveling to expand their horizons and explore new places.
"We know Hispanic travel behavior is evolving and that one of the reasons to travel is to be inspired, learn about new cultures and live richer, fuller lives," said Cynthia Barnes, American's Director - Diversity Markets and Advertising. "We want them to share those travel experiences and trade stories with others in their communities. And we want to be the airline they choose as they visit the most exciting destinations around the world."
American offers more flights to more destinations in Latin America than any other airline and thanks to its oneworld® Alliance partners, travelers and adventure seekers can choose from 900 destinations across 145 countries to enjoy a new language, culture, cuisine or new experience they can treasure forever and share with others on Aprendi.com.
Aprendi.com is the next evolution of American's existing U.S. Hispanic advertising campaign. "Aprendi" (I learned) focuses on the emotional benefit of traveling and how Hispanics can enrich their lives through travel. The Spanish-language site offers Hispanic travelers the opportunity to learn about destinations, interests and activities that matter most to them - all from other travelers. Users can create a unique profile, upload images and videos from their travels, and share their adventures with family and friends through such social channels as Facebook and Twitter.
As part of the launch activities of Aprendi.com, travelers also will have a chance to compete in a contest to be named Ambassador for one of four regions - North America, South America, the Caribbean or Europe. If chosen, they will receive the experience of a lifetime - a two-week trip for themselves and a guest to one of the regions. During the first phase of the contest, participants will apply online to compete, will run through Oct. 14, 2011. For the second phase, the 12 semi-finalists will submit videos explaining why they should be named Ambassador for their region of choice. The Aprendi.com online community will vote on the final eight from the video contest, and select the final four, who will be announced Dec. 1, 2011.
The four lucky winners will then chronicle their adventures on Aprendi.com and continue to inspire other Hispanic travelers to head off on their own adventures.
Zubi Advertising, the U.S. Hispanic advertising agency for American Airlines and creator of the site, conducted research through focus groups and received excellent response from Hispanic travelers. "Preliminary feedback from travelers led us to expanding the Aprendi campaign and culminated in the development of the Aprendi.com website," said Joe Zubizarreta, Zubi's Chief Operating Officer.
To learn more about exciting destinations around the globe from other travelers, or to contribute content and enter the Ambassador contest, visit the site at Aprendi.com.
About American Airlines
American Airlines, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® carrier serve 250 cities in 50 countries with, on average, more than 3,600 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve approximately 900 destinations with more than 9,000 daily flights to 145 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR).
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GREE to Adopt Adobe AIR to Enable 3D Games on Its Platform
- GREE SDK and AIR 3 Integration to Benefit GREE Development Partners Worldwide -
BURLINGAME, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GREE, a leading mobile social gaming platform worldwide, today announced that it became one of the first companies to adopt the latest version of Adobe® Flash® Player and Adobe AIR®. The Adobe AIR 3, the newest version of Adobe's cross-platform runtime also announced today, offers new features which will enable GREE partners to bring next generation games to the Web worldwide.
Starting this fall, GREE will formally begin offering the Adobe AIR 3 plugin to its development partners ("GREE Partners"). This will allow GREE Partners to easily embed the functions provided by the GREE SDK(1) into AIR-based applications. Additionally, it will allow Web and Flash developers to easily create applications across multi-platforms, including Android(TM) and iOS, while leveraging existing code and known tools.
The Adobe AIR 3 offers new features and capabilities including Captive Runtime, which allows developers to distribute the AIR runtime as part of the application. Adobe AIR 3 also supports native extensions that lets developers tap into native device capabilities. Adobe AIR 3 supports Android, BlackBerry® Tablet OS, iOS and TVs.
Adobe expects many application developers to use Adobe AIR 3.0 by supporting and encouraging GREE Partners to utilize Adobe AIR 3.0 when they develop mobile social applications.
GREE plans to start providing applications for smartphones developed with Adobe AIR 3 this fall. The company continues to support application development using AIR to facilitate an environment that reduces GREE Partners' application development costs and efforts worldwide.
"We are pleased to work with Adobe to provide advanced tools to our partners, enabling them to enhance the quality of their content with Adobe Air, and easily develop across platforms," said Yoshikazu Tanaka, Founder and CEO of GREE.
(1) This is a toolset needed to develop software with programming languages and technologies such as APIs.
About GREE, Inc.
GREE provides Japan's leading mobile social networking service, and is at the forefront of mobile technology. With over 26 million users, GREE was ranked as Japan's fastest-growing tech company by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in 2010. GREE is expanding globally, and acquired OpenFeint to enter the global market. Combined, the two networks reach over 140 million players and offer over 7,100 games. GREE aims to build the best mobile social gaming ecosystem for users and developers worldwide.
GREE and the GREE logo are registered trademarks of GREE, Inc. in Japan. Adobe, Flash, Adobe Flash Player and their logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. iPhone, iPod touch and App Store are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. "Android" is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Google Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Hipcycle Creates New Home Online for Chic, Affordable Upcycled Products
OCEAN, N.J., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Upcycled products have a new home on the Internet with the debut of Hipcycle, which launches on October 1. The new e-commerce site, found at http://www.hipcycle.com, is the only site of its kind dedicated solely to selling "attractive, stylish, durable and price competitive" upcycled products. At launch, nearly 400 products in the home, office, garden and furniture categories will be featured on the site making waves in the upcycling industry.
Upcycling is a growing trend in green design. It's the practice of taking something that would otherwise be thrown away and transforming it into something of greater use and value. Reducing the use of new raw materials to create products has a significant effect on the reduction of energy usage, air and water pollution, and various emissions.
The concept of "upcycling" first came on the scene in the mid to late 1990s, and was featured in the book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, by William McDonough and Michael Braungart in 2002.
"Our goal is to bring the marketplace for upcycled products closer to the mainstream consumer," said Andrew Sell, CEO (or "Chief Hipcycler") of Hipcycle. "The upcycling industry is one of the fastest growing segments of the green economy. Rather than only targeting people who are highly environmentally conscious, we want to reach the broader population. Hipcycle features a curated variety of products that are stylish and aesthetically pleasing, that also happen to be environmentally friendly."
Many of the products featured on Hipcycle.com are made in the Unites States while others are purchased through a commitment to Fair Trade Practices. Once on the site, you can search for products by category (initially, Home, Office, Garden, Furniture) or by the material from which they're made - wood, fabric, glass, metal, plastic, wine barrels, and vinyl records, to name just a few. Some initial products include picture frames made from upcycled ceiling tin, candelabras made from wood spindles, benches and tables made from reclaimed wood, and a variety of baskets made from upcycled paper, tires and woven plastic.
Sell welcomes contact from designers and vendors, as he's always considering new products and categories to feature on the site. "Hipcycle is going to be constantly expanding and adding beautiful, functional new products. I'm always interested to meet new upcyclers who have an amazing creative vision and the ability to bring that to life."
Hipcycle is one of the leading e-commerce sites for upcycled products that are attractive, stylish, durable and price competitive. Sharing the stories behind each product, mixed with a bit of fun and design savvy, we bring a curated variety of upcycled products to everyone looking for beautiful furniture and products for their home and office. Join our growing communities online at Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.
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American Airlines Launches Aprendi.com, First-Ever U.S. Social Travel Website in Spanish
Aprendi.com is a User-content Driven Site That Encourages Travelers to Share Their Travel Experiences in Spanish
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines today announced the launch of Aprendi.com, the first-ever social travel website in Spanish. Aprendi.com will allow travelers to learn from, and share, their experiences with other travelers in the online community. As the popularity of social media sharing continues to grow, the number of Latinos online and on social websites is also growing rapidly - currently more than 30 million participate. This makes the Aprendi.com site ideal for Hispanic travelers who are increasingly traveling to expand their horizons and explore new places.
"We know Hispanic travel behavior is evolving and that one of the reasons to travel is to be inspired, learn about new cultures and live richer, fuller lives," said Cynthia Barnes, American's Director - Diversity Markets and Advertising. "We want them to share those travel experiences and trade stories with others in their communities. And we want to be the airline they choose as they visit the most exciting destinations around the world."
American offers more flights to more destinations in Latin America than any other airline and thanks to its oneworld® Alliance partners, travelers and adventure seekers can choose from 900 destinations across 145 countries to enjoy a new language, culture, cuisine or new experience they can treasure forever and share with others on Aprendi.com.
Aprendi.com is the next evolution of American's existing U.S. Hispanic advertising campaign. "Aprendi" (I learned) focuses on the emotional benefit of traveling and how Hispanics can enrich their lives through travel. The Spanish-language site offers Hispanic travelers the opportunity to learn about destinations, interests and activities that matter most to them - all from other travelers. Users can create a unique profile, upload images and videos from their travels, and share their adventures with family and friends through such social channels as Facebook and Twitter.
As part of the launch activities of Aprendi.com, travelers also will have a chance to compete in a contest to be named Ambassador for one of four regions - North America, South America, the Caribbean or Europe. If chosen, they will receive the experience of a lifetime - a two-week trip for themselves and a guest to one of the regions. During the first phase of the contest, which runs through Oct. 14, 2011, participants will apply online to compete. For the second phase, the 12 semi-finalists will submit videos explaining why they should be named Ambassador for their region of choice. The Aprendi.com online community will vote on the final eight from the video contest, and select the final four, who will be announced Dec. 1, 2011.
The four lucky winners will then chronicle their adventures on Aprendi.com and continue to inspire other Hispanic travelers to head off on their own adventures.
Zubi Advertising, the U.S. Hispanic advertising agency for American Airlines and creator of the site, conducted research through focus groups and received excellent response from Hispanic travelers. "Preliminary feedback from travelers led us to expand the Aprendi campaign and culminated in the development of the Aprendi.com website," said Joe Zubizarreta, Zubi's Chief Operating Officer.
To learn more about exciting destinations around the globe from other travelers, or to contribute content and enter the Ambassador contest, visit the site at Aprendi.com
About American Airlines
American Airlines, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® carrier serve 250 cities in 50 countries with, on average, more than 3,600 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve approximately 900 destinations with more than 9,000 daily flights to 145 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR).
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WGU Texas, State's Newest University, to Celebrate Launch and Formalize Community College Partnership
Community College Officials, State Leaders, and Students Will Assemble at the State Capitol to Celebrate New Online University Established by Governor Rick Perry
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WGU Texas, texas.wgu.edu, the nonprofit, online university established by Governor Rick Perry and endorsed by the state of Texas, will mark its official launch today at a special event at the State Capitol. During the event, Texas' newest university and the Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC) will sign a partnership agreement designed to make it easier for the State's community college graduates to transfer to WGU Texas to complete a bachelor's degree. The event, which begins at 4:00 p.m. today at the Capitol Extension Auditorium, can be viewed live via streaming video at http://texas.wgu.edu/launch.
Speakers at the event will include Governor Rick Perry's Education Policy Advisor Kate McGrath, legislative sponsors Senator Judith Zaffirini and Representative Dan Branch, officials from the Texas Association of Community Colleges and WGU President Robert W. Mendenhall. Current WGU students and graduates living in Texas will also participate in the celebration, and several will speak about their experiences with WGU.
WGU Texas was established August 3 by Governor Rick Perry with support from Texas Higher Education Chairs Senator Judith Zaffirini and Rep. Dan Branch. The state's only fully online, competency-based university, WGU Texas offers more than 50 accredited bachelor's and master's degrees in Business, Information Technology, Teacher Education, and Health Professions, including Nursing. A subsidiary of nationally recognized, nonprofit Western Governors University, WGU Texas is open to all qualified Texas residents.
"Earning a college degree is one of the most effective ways for individuals to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families," Gov. Perry said when he signed the Executive Order establishing WGU Texas. "By offering online, competency-based courses in key workforce areas, WGU Texas provides another flexible, affordable way for Texans to fulfill their potential and contribute their talents for years and decades to come, without any need for state funding. Our strengthened collaboration with WGU plays an important role in the effort to ensure Texas has an equipped workforce to meet the needs of job creators."
The new partnership with the TACC will make it possible for the state's community college graduates to transfer seamlessly to WGU Texas with upper-division standing. In addition, community college graduates will receive a 15% tuition discount and will not be required to pay the university's application fee. WGU Texas will also sponsor a competitive scholarship program for Texas community college graduates.
"The Texas Association of Community Colleges is very pleased with our new partnership with WGU Texas," said TACC President Dr. Reynaldo Garcia. "This agreement offers our graduates another opportunity for completing their bachelor's degrees at a quality university that is affordable and accessible."
"We are very pleased to have the support and endorsement of Governor Perry, Senator Zaffirini, Representative Branch, the TACC, and so many higher education leaders in Texas," said WGU President Dr. Robert W. Mendenhall. "This is a very important day for WGU Texas, and we are looking forward to making higher education more affordable and accessible for Texans."
WGU Texas' academic model is unique--rather than earning degrees based on credit hours or time spent in class, students are required to demonstrate competency in degree subject matter. They advance by writing papers, completing assignments, and passing exams that demonstrate their knowledge of required subject matter. This allows students to move quickly through areas where they have prior work or academic experience and focus on the areas they still need to learn. Learning is individualized and guided by the one-on-one support of a faculty mentor. Degree programs are rigorous and challenging, but designed to allow students to schedule their studies to accommodate work and family obligations. Tuition is affordable, approximately $6,000 per year for most degree programs, and federal financial aid is available.For more information, visit the WGU Texas website, http://texas.wgu.edu/.
About WGU Texas
WGU Texas is a competency-based, online university created to expand access to higher education for Texas residents. The university offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the high-demand career fields of Business, Education, Information Technology, and Healthcare Professions, including Nursing.
Established through a partnership with nationally recognized and accredited Western Governors University, WGU Texas is open to all qualified Texas residents. Nonprofit and self-sustaining on tuition of less than $6,000 per year for most programs, WGU Texas receives no ongoing funding from the state.
Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and nationally accredited through the Distance Education and Training Commission (DETC). Teachers College programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The university has earned the support of more than 20 leading corporations and foundations. They include institutions such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, AT&T, Dell, HCA, Hewlett-Packard, the Lilly Endowment, Lumina Foundation, Microsoft, Oracle, Qwest, SunGard Higher Education, and Zions Bank. For more information, visit the WGU Texas website texas.wgu.edu or call 1-877-214-7011.
Verizon Wireless Brings the Power of its 4G LTE Network to Richmond and Greater Hampton Roads on Oct. 20
LAUREL, Md., Sept. 21, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Mike Maiorana, Verizon Wireless president of the Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC region, today announced that the company is launching the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in two new areas of Virginia - Richmond and Hampton Roads - on Oct. 20. Already, Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network is available in northern Virginia and Blacksburg, Virginia, in addition to 143 other cities across the country, with more activations planned in 2011, including Roanoke, Virginia by year's end. With this expansion next month, residents in the Greater Richmond and the Hampton Roads communities of Norfolk, Newport News and Virginia Beach with 4G LTE devices will be able to take advantage of the power of the 4G LTE network with speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network.
"We're proud to expand our 4G LTE footprint to more areas of Virginia and help residents, small businesses and local governments connect faster and more fully with each other and with others across the country," said Maiorana. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key technology enabler for many years to come."
Residents in the Greater Richmond and Hampton Roads areas can choose from 12 devices on Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network including:
-- Smartphones: Pantech Breakout, DROID BIONIC by Motorola, Revolution(TM)
by LG, DROID Charge by Samsung and ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC
-- Tablets: Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 10.1 with 4G LTE
-- Notebooks and Netbooks: HP® Pavilion dm1-3010nr Entertainment PC and
Compaq(TM) Mini CQ10-688nr with built-in 4G LTE
-- Hotspots: Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi(TM) 4510L and
Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11
-- Modems: Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L and Pantech UML290 USB
Modem
In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. Verizon Wireless introduced its 4G LTE network on Dec. 5, 2010, covering more than 110 million Americans, and has already expanded to cover more than half the U.S. population. Since launch, the 4G LTE network has won numerous technology and consumer choice awards. The company will continue to rapidly expand its 4G LTE network and is on course to cover more than 185 million Americans by the end of 2011.
As the first wireless company in the world to broadly deploy a large-scale 4G LTE network, Verizon Wireless is committed to building its 4G LTE network with the same performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized. Verizon Wireless' consistent focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year. The company's 700 MHz spectrum gives Verizon Wireless specific advantages with 4G LTE, including a contiguous, nationwide network license.
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
MONROEVILLE, Pa., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonexis Technology, Inc. announces the general availability of ConferenceManager 10.0, a leading on-premise audio and web conferencing solution for the enterprise. This release is the latest within the Sonexis flagship conferencing platform and includes multiple security enhancements, is JITC Approved for Department of Defense DISA implementations, and many other new features.
"The ConferenceManager 10.0 release is another example of our commitment to providing our customers with a long term solution to conferencing and collaboration," explained Dan Watkins, Executive Vice President with Sonexis. "The Unified Communications environment is poised to become the successful collaboration template for the enterprise. ConferenceManager 10.0 is engineered to be the solution that fits into today's technology environment and is optimized for emerging trends in Unified Communications."
ConferenceManager 10.0 provides a secure, easy-to-administer, and cost effective alternative to the spiraling costs associated with public cloud collaboration. By offering audio and web conferencing within a single platform, Sonexis provides a best-of-breed conferencing solution to meet the needs of an evolving Unified Communications landscape.
Designed to work within any existing voice or data network, ConferenceManager 10.0 preserves the existing infrastructure investments and scales easily from as little as 12 to 600-ports/seats allowing customers to add capacity, protocols, or features simply by applying a new software license key. ConferenceManager 10.0 provides unparalleled flexibility, allowing customers to buy what they need when they need it.
For more information and to download a spec sheet of ConferenceManager 10.0 click here.
About Sonexis
Founded in 2001, Sonexis is a leading provider of in-house audio and web conferencing platforms for the enterprise. Sonexis ConferenceManager has set new standards for ease of use and security. Designed to work within existing voice and data networks, hundreds of leading organizations have deployed Sonexis ConferenceManager with minimal cost, effort or administration. A subsidiary of Compunetix with headquarters in Monroeville, PA and a technology center in Tewksbury, MA, Sonexis can be reached at 888-4SONEXIS (888-476-6394) or http://www.sonexis.com.
Orange Pocket Landline Call Forwarding Service Means You Never Miss a Call
Orange announced the launch of its enhanced Orange Pocket Landline service, making it even easier for small and medium (SME) business customers to benefit from having a local landline number which rings directly through to their mobile.
LONDON, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A landline is more than just a local number; it is a symbol of reliability and a way to demonstrate a company's presence to a local community. According to research by Orange, despite the prevalence of mobile phones, a landline is still the staple tool for nearly half of all SMEs, with 43 percent only advertising a landline as their main business number. However, the research also revealed that a landline does have its drawbacks and a staggering 80 percent of businesses miss one to five customer calls every day simply because they can't wait in the office in case the phone rings. Pocket Landline provides businesses with the best of both worlds, offering them the credibility of a landline with the accessibility and flexibility of a business mobile phone, meaning that businesses no longer have to risk missing out on customer calls.
Enhancements to the call forwarding service, which launched in January, include options starting at just pounds Sterling 10 per telephone number, so business customers can be sure they're getting the best deal. An additional benefit of the service is that Pocket Landline can be routed to a business' mobile from either their existing landline number or a new one, making it the perfect, hassle free way to stay in contact with customers while on the move and creating a unique business local landline number.
To enhance the success of the Pocket Landline service, Orange is also providing expert training to its sales teams to ensure that customers and resellers are fully aware of the benefits on offer, including business generation, improved productivity and easy management. A survey of current Pocket Landline users found that over three quarters (76%) found the set up of the service quite or very easy. In addition, nearly a quarter of Pocket Landline customers (24%) found that after just four months, the service actually increased the number of calls to their business.
The service will continue to include Pocket Landline Many to One and Pocket Landline One to Many for businesses with more than one user. These flexible options allow businesses to forward multiple landlines to one mobile, or one landline number routed to multiple mobiles.
Equipped with the same, easy-to-use tools as the original service, enhanced Pocket Landline can be managed using a simple web based portal. This free online tool allows customers to create bespoke announcements for incoming calls, monitor patterns regards incoming business mobile phone calls and change the availability of their number by time of day or date.
Jason Ferries, Elegance Travel, said, "As a taxi company, our vehicles are one of the main ways in which we promote the business. Before using Pocket Landline, we simply included the mobile phone number on the back of cars and buses. However, since adding the local landline number to the same vehicles, we have seen a huge increase in the amount of calls we receive. Pocket Landline gives the business increased credibility amongst the local community - we have even received calls from people who live near-by who have noted how they prefer to call a landline rather than a mobile when it comes to business."
Martin Lyne, SME Marketing Director at Orange, said, "A good reputation is a key attribute for any SME and having a landline can help build a business' credibility in a local community. However, reliability and responsiveness are also vital and often a mobile is the only way to truly be available whenever and wherever a customer needs them. We've seen a 62 percent increase in Pocket Landline sales in the last two months, with business customers recognising the benefits of having a mobile landline. Pocket Landline is more cost effective to use, making sure that businesses never have to miss a call even when they're away from the office."
Eutelsat and MultiChoice Africa Announce Winners of the First DStv Eutelsat Star Awards
More Than 800 Students From Across Africa Respond to the Challenge of Creative Thinking in Science and Technology
JOHANNESBURG and PARIS, September 21, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Following the meeting in South Africa of a prestigious jury chaired by
Professor George Smoot, Nobel Prize laureate in 2006 and astrophysicist, the
winners have been announced of the first edition of the DStv Eutelsat Star
Awards, initiated by MultiChoice Africa and Eutelsat in collaboration with
Mindset Learn.
The DStv Eutelsat Star Awards is an initiative to encourage young
students in 42 African countries to embrace science and technology, and to
encourage creative thinking on applications that can support the development
of the African continent. Students were invited to write an essay or design
a poster on satellite technology and how it can assist further development
of their communities, country or the African continent.
Of over 800 entries from across Africa, the final jury reviewed a
shortlist of essays and posters preselected by national juries. They
included Kidanemarriam Belew from Ethiopia, Vitumbiko Chingwere from Malawi,
Sandile Dube from Swaziland, Chukwuka Ekweani and Oluwaseyi Oloyede from
Nigeria, Shanen Ganapathee from Mauritius, Mary Misumire and Rebecca
Nalwanga from Uganda, Tofunmi Olagoke from South Africa and Michael Yeboah
from Guinea.
The jury commented on the extremely high level of these entries and
awarded the Ugandan student, Mary Misumire first prize in the Best Entry
Award category. Her essay, "Looking to the sky for answers", impressed the
judges with its creativity and innovation. Mary has won a trip for two
people to experience live a rocket launch, and to visit Eutelsat in France.
Runner-up Best Overall Award went to Michael Yeboah from Guinea for his
poster. Michael wins a trip for two people to Eutelsat in France. The jury
assigned a Merit Award to the Mauritian student Shanen Ganapathee for her
essay entry, and to Tofunmi Olagoke from South Africa for his poster entry.
Both Merit Awards win a trip to South Africa to visit MultiChoice Africa and
Mindset Learn's satellite broadcast facilities.
The jury assembled for this first event was chaired by Professor George
Smoot, with Dr Phethiwe Matutu, Chief Director South African Department of
Science and Technology; Lauren Beukes, novelist and winner of the 2011
Arthur C. Clarke Award for her novel 'Zoo City': Nadi Albino, Chief of
Education UNICEF South Africa, and Professor Amadi Ihunwo, Head
Morphological Anatomy, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the
Witwatersrand.
Impressed by this new initiative, Professor Smoot, whose long-term
interest for African education is witnessed by his Education Foundation, the
Global Teachers Academy (GTA) and his engagement for the African Institute
for Mathematical Science, said: "Young people and education are key to
Africa's future, and science in particular can play a powerful role in
development. I am delighted and honoured to have been involved in this new
initiative which aims at promoting science and technology in schools. As
jury chairman, I was inspired by the quality of the entries. The winning
essay showed passion and demonstrated a good understanding of satellites.
There were accurate details of how satellites can be used, from managing
climate change and natural resources to their uses in urban planning. We
liked Mary's out-of-the-box thinking and creative expression. The second
best essay entry, well-written by Shanen, displayed an excellent and
in-depth knowledge of satellites and their use for Africa. Well done to all
the contestants."
Collins Khumalo, President of MultiChoice Africa, added: "As a business
born and bred in Africa, MultiChoice Africa is keenly aware of the
challenges faced by many countries across the continent - specifically in
terms of access to ICTs and the development of science and technology. With
education as a key focus of our corporate social investment programmes, our
decision to initiate this competition with Eutelsat and Mindset Learn
created a natural synergy which was able to stimulate education and interest
around satellites and their possible applications in Africa. An investment
in the youth is an investment in the future - and we believe that education
in the area of science and technology will make a fundamental difference to
this future."
Michel de Rosen, CEO of Eutelsat Communications, added: "At Eutelsat, we
believe that our responsibility as a satellite operator is to deploy
infrastructure that enables information and communication to be available to
as many people as possible. There can be no sustainable development in high
technology environments without increasing the number of engineers,
technicians and teachers to build an inclusive digital environment. The high
level of participation and the quality of the entries in this first edition
is very encouraging and motivates us to pursue initiatives that can
stimulate young African minds to think about new technologies that will
drive economic and social progress."
The Awards leveraged MultiChoice's Resource Centres which have been
established in over 1000 schools across Sub-Saharan Africa to provide
educational channels such as National Geographic, the History Channel and
Mindset Learn to schools via satellite, and to train teachers to use this
programming to enhance teaching and learning.
About Eutelsat Communications
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234)
is the holding company of EutelsatS.A.. With capacity commercialised on 27
satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well
as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the
Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators
in terms of revenues. At 30 June 2011, Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting more than 3,800 television channels. More than 1,100 channels
broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East which
serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East
and North Africa. The Group's satellites also serve a wide range of fixed
and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets, corporate
networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and for
transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband subsidiary,
Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed internet services
through teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local
communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa,
Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries
employ just over 700 commercial, technical and operational employees from 30
countries.
MultiChoice Africa Limited ("MultiChoice Africa") is an African pioneer
of pay TV services in sub-Sahara Africa, having launched the first digital
satellite service in the 1980s. The company is registered in Mauritius, and
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Naspers Group. MultiChoice Africa
provides multi-channel digital pay television services containing channels
from Africa, America, China, India, Asia and Europe. The company has over
twenty years experience as a Pay TV operator in Africa, offering
cutting-edge digital technology and a selection of DStv bouquets containing
premium television channels for subscribers in 47 African countries and the
adjacent Indian Ocean islands.
MultiChoice Africa provides its digital satellite television service -
DStv - to subscribers' homes from two different satellites, namely: the
Intelsat 7 ("IS 7") Ku BAND and Eutelsat W7 ("W7") Ku Band.
MultiChoice Africa provides a dynamic technology platform and assembles
a range of bouquets built around compelling news, as well as premium movies,
documentaries and sports channels for subscribers. Our mission is to
constantly be at the cutting edge of new technology that enables DStv
subscribers to enjoy the very best home television experience.
Source: Eutelsat Communications & MultiChoice Africa
For further information: Press: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-37-91 voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier Tel. : +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Analysts and Investors: Lisa Finas, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com; Léonard Wapler, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-31-07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com ; Head: Corporate Affairs: Caroline Creasy, Tel: +27-11-289-3081, caroline.creasy@multichoice.co.za
Matchup Huddle(TM) Turns Fantasy Football Advice into a Social Game
Launches application on Facebook encouraging users to "Be the Expert!(TM)"
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of America's most popular pastimes - social networking and fantasy football - have been combined with the introduction of Matchup Huddle, a new sports-based social game.
"Matchup Huddle is a game that combines the best parts of several billion dollar industries," said Daniel Behringer, co-founder and CEO, Matchup Huddle LLC. "Our new game provides a platform to individuals who believe they have the ability to predict football player performance, but never had a place to prove it."
Matchup Huddle engages users in the truly social aspect of fantasy football. Available for free on Facebook, Matchup Huddle was created to help users decide which fantasy football players to "start" and "sit" each week. Through three different types of competitions, players of Matchup Huddle can simultaneously give and receive quantifiable fantasy football advice, as well as compete for weekly prizes.
Tracking how good each user's advice is throughout the season, Matchup Huddle places him or her in the appropriate guru category. "The game learns which user's advice is trustworthy and then makes its own recommendations for each matchup based on what the best users think," Behringer continued. "Matchup Huddle was designed to answer the questions that traditional fantasy football games don't. Users of this new technology will finally be able to find out whose fantasy football advice they can trust, and 'Be the Expert', all at the same time."
For the latest news about Matchup Huddle, follow us at facebook.com/matchuphuddle/ or @MatchupHuddle on Twitter.
About Matchup Huddle
Matchup Huddle, LLC is a small, privately-owned social game developer located in State College, Pennsylvania. The company produces a new breed of sports-based social games that provide not just entertainment value, but also powerful analytics for use outside of the games themselves. Matchup Huddle leverages the rich academic environment in State College, Pennsylvania to apply cutting edge concepts in new ways to the growing social gaming industry.
Camfil Farr APC Launches "Web 2.0" Site with Videos, Chat and Social Media
JONESBORO, Ark., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control (APC), a leading worldwide producer of industrial dust and fume collectors, has launched a Web 2.0 site incorporating interactive chat features, a comprehensive video library and social media. U.S. and Canadian visitors can view the updated website at http://www.farrapc.com; international visitors can log onto http://www.camfilfarrapc.com.
Responding to the growing popularity of interactive tools among Internet users, the company has made the following additions to the site:
-- Video Center: A comprehensive video library covers a wide range of dust
collection topics including equipment and applications, company
capabilities, and even "fun" videos for entertainment. The video center
menu is accessible from every page, and viewers will find topic-specific
videos linked directly to appropriate areas of the site.
-- Live Chat: The newly launched live chat area provides nearly
round-the-clock support from company chat operators stationed in North
America, Europe and Asia. The viewer can click on a large button on the
home page or a text link on any other page of the site to start a live
chat (instant text messaging) session on product, sales or technical
topics.
-- Social Networking: Viewers can readily link to social media utilizing
the Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and industrial dust collection blog icons
located on the lower left-hand menu of every page.
Camfil Farr APC is a leading global manufacturer of dust collection equipment and is part of Camfil Farr, the largest air filter manufacturer in the world. For general information in the U.S. and Canada, contact Camfil Farr APC at (800) 479-6801 or (870) 933-8048; e-mail filterman@farrapc.com; web http://www.farrapc.com. For general information outside the U.S. and Canada, visit http://www.camfilfarrapc.com.
SOURCE Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control
Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control
CONTACT: Ruth Stevens, Stevens Communications, +1-310-373-2886, stevenspr@earthlink.net; Sal Campos, Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control, +1-310-668-6327, camposs@farrapc.com
eRecycleNY Launch Helps Business Owners Comply With New York State eWaste Laws
Brooklyn Company Offers Cost-Effective Electronics Recycling and Onsite Hard Drive Destruction; Supports NYC Public Schools
NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To help businesses in New York State comply with a new law mandating responsible electronic waste (eWaste) recycling, today eRecycleNY officially launched its New York office, offering a cost-effective, Environmental Protection Agency-compliant option for businesses needing to dispose of electronic items. The company's "Save our Planet, Save our Schools" program will remit a percentage of referred sales to Parent Teacher Associations at participating public schools, making the company the only recycling vendor in New York to support New York City schools.
eRecycleNY was founded by Stephen and Jodi Leone, Brooklyn parents with more than 20 years' experience in waste management and recycling. "Having worked in recycling for decades, I know many eWaste companies do not comply with EPA regulations and charge far more for their services," said Stephen Leone. "When we heard about the new law in New York, we saw an opportunity to create a service that fully complies with environmental standards, represents a solid value for business customers, and supports our kids' schools."
NEW LAW
Beginning January 1, 2012, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Electronic Equipment Reuse and Recycling Act (EERRA) will require all businesses in the state to recycle their eWaste - including old or obsolete computers, hard drives, monitors and other electronic devices - at a certified electronics recycling facility. Failure to comply could mean fines or other penalties. In passing this law, New York joins 25 other states in a legislative attempt to keep hazardous chemicals out of the air and water.
"Green laws are in place for a reason: to protect us and our kids from toxic materials, which up until now have been buried in landfills or exported overseas," said Leone. "You can't just throw your old electronics in the trash anymore. With eRecycleNY, you can comply with changes in New York State regulations while simultaneously protecting both the environment and your most secure data."
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS OF IMPROPER ELECTRONICS DISPOSAL
Toxins found in electronic items, such as lead and mercury, contaminate the air we breathe and the water we drink when these items are not recycled responsibly. According to the EPA, electronics comprise 1% of the material entering U.S. landfills; yet contribute 70% of the toxins found there. "Electronic recycling statistics are frightening," added Jodi Leone. "Especially when you consider that in the U.S., an estimated 133,000 computers are discarded every day - that's why electronic waste must be handled correctly."
ENVIRO COMPLIANCE, DATA SECURITY, CONVENIENCE AND VALUE
eRecycleNY offers key advantages over other collection and disposal companies:
-- eRecycleNY has partnered with WeRecycle!, a national leader in
responsible electronics recycling known for meeting the industry's
highest environmental certifications (E-Stewards and ISO 14001), as its
exclusive representative to the NYC business community. All eWaste
collected by eRecycleNY will be processed responsibly by WeRecycle!
-- eRecycleNY provides eWaste recycling in conjunction with on-site hard
drive destruction - a convenient option for businesses to witness their
confidential information being destroyed while recycling responsibly.
-- eRecycleNY serves business customers directly, without a middleman,
creating significant cost savings.
"Before, businesses would discard electronics using private garbage or building management companies," added Leone. "Because we cut out the middleman, we are able to offer our customers a great deal. We are a direct, dependable, one-stop option for businesses in New York."
Customers may request a quote from eRecycleNY or contact:
Jodi LeoneVice President of Marketing(718) 622-3540jodil@eRecycleNY.com
ABOUT eRecycleNY
eRecycleNY is a New York-based electronic waste recycling company founded to help New York businesses responsibly recycle electronics in compliance with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Electronic Equipment Reuse and Recycling Act (EERRA). With more than 20 years' experience in waste management, eRecycleNY President Stephen Leone is a third- generation recycler who has the considerable expertise required to ensure better environmental outcomes. In his position as President of Industrial Carting and Emerson Recycling, he works with businesses to create cost-effective programs for managing recyclables, including cardboard, paper, plastics, textiles and organic wastes. eRecycleNY fills the need for cost-effective and secure electronics recycling in the New York City area.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Stephanie Wolf
Public Relations Director
(732) 322-3698
swolfpr@gmail.com
Jodi Leone
Vice President of Marketing
(718) 622-3540
jodil@eRecycleNY.com
Polar Adds New, Stylish Color Options for Fitness & Multisport Enthusiasts
Polar Training Computers in Vibrant Colors Allow Exercisers to Be Fitter and Faster in Style
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of New York Fashion Week and just in time for fall and winter workouts, Polar (http://www.polarusa.com), the leader in heart rate and fitness assessment technology, introduces a new and vibrant color palette for the RCX5, FT4, FT2 and FT1 training computers. While all of these Polar products provide trusted and accurate heart rate based training data, offering clear guidance, feedback and easy-to-use features, the RCX5 includes a slew of new features to meet the demand of today's triathletes who require the best in training intelligence and tracking capabilities.
"With Polar, people can get easy guidance while training based on personal heart rate data, pushing themselves effectively toward optimal fitness," explained Tony Bass, Vice President of Sales, Polar USA. "Now, in addition to helping users train smarter and get fitter, faster, the new colors enable users to up their style quotient as well."
New Fitness & Cross-training Color Options:
FT4 in purple/pink and orange/black (already available: silver/black and bronze)
FT2 in red (already available: black)
FT1 in blue (already available: black)
Ideal for the active and recreational exerciser, these Polar products give simple guidance to user's exercise regimen by showing heart rate and allowing users to set a training zone with heart rate limits. This will be lower if users are looking to burn fat and higher if they are looking to improve their fitness level. All three training computers help users stay in the right intensity while the FT4 also lets exercisers know how many calories they are burning. All sets include a heart rate sensor and a getting started guide. The FT4 comes with the WearLink®+ transmitter and the FT2 and FT1 come with the T31 coded transmitter.
New Multisport Color Option:
RCX5 in red (already available: black)
The red RCX5 will surely make a fashion-forward statement while swimming, cycling, or running. The RCX5 was unveiled earlier this year, and is ideal for endurance athletes who want precise coaching to perfect their training. Among its many features and sport-specific offerings, the RCX5 includes the ZoneOptimizer, which allows individuals to adjust their personal heart rate zones based on their current physical condition to train at the right intensity. Training Load, available at polarpersonaltrainer.com, helps athletes know if they are recovered enough to train and provides insight to modify training sessions as necessary. Race Pace is also available to help users monitor their pace and cross the finish line on time and at their pre-planned speed.
The new Fitness & Cross-training product colors are available through authorized Polar retailers and health club partners, and will be available online later this year. The FT1 is available for a suggested retail price of $69.95. The FT2 is available for a suggested retail price of $89.95. The FT4 is available for a suggested retail price of $99.95. The RCX5 will be available in the new red color design later this fall for a suggested retail price of $349.95 (with additional sport-specific bundlings).
About Polar
Headquartered in Lake Success, NY, Polar USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Finland-based Polar Electro OY, which invented the first wireless heart rate monitor (HRM) in 1977. Polar now operates internationally in more than 80 countries and its products are sold through 35,000 retailers globally. Polar heart rate and fitness assessment technology delivers unparalleled insight into the human body from valuable training guidance and feedback, to enabling individuals to improve their fitness level and sports performance. Polar technology is key to the success of leading fitness facilities, athletic teams, corporate wellness facilities, health insurance providers and thousands of physical education programs around the world. Today, Polar training computers are the number one choice among consumers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.polarusa.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
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Maria Martinez Heather Caufield
CooperKatz for Polar USA CooperKatz for Polar USA
917-595-3059 917-595-3047
mmartinez@cooperkatz.com hcaufield@cooperkatz.com
IBA Group to Present New Software Services in Dubai
PRAGUE, September 21, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
IBA Group, an alliance of IT companies with over 2,500 people, will
present new services at the GITEX Technology Week to be held from October 9
to October 13, 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Stand #S1-A3, Sheikh
Saed Hall.
At the GITEX Technology Week, IBA Group will showcase its diverse
portfolio of services that help customers solve their IT challenges. The new
company's offerings include business intelligence and corporate performance
management systems, integrated service and dynamic infrastructure management
solutions, and workflow management systems.
These systems allow companies to monitor and assess their operations,
keep them aligned with strategic goals, transit to flexible and effective
workflow management, predict future developments, and make grounded
decisions.
In addition, the company is breaking new ground in the mobile sector.
For example, IBA launched a mobile banking system that enables users to
execute financial transactions on their smartphones. IBA is also developing
numerous iPad, iPhone, and other smartphone applications running on iOS and
Android operating systems.
One of the recently developed mobile applications is intended for a
Kuwaiti company. The project has involved implementation of a mobile
solution that is closely connected with a corporate IBM FileNet workflow
system and a web application. Other IBA's customers in the mobile area are
Goodyear, IBM, Standard Bank of South Africa, and numerous clients in the
CIS.
The new services come along with the company's traditional offerings,
such as complex multiplatform systems, mainframe software and legacy systems
migration, SAP solutions, enterprise applications, and web-based solutions.
As a respected and experienced IT service provider, IBA has become an
important partner of global giants like IBM, SAP, Goodyear, Rockwell
Automation, and Fujitsu Technology Solutions. The corporations partner with
IBA on hundreds of projects in need of software engineering and product
development services; software testing; migration assistance; and
maintenance and support services.
IBM, which has worked with IBA since 1993, has named the company a
Premier Business Partner and one of its best-performing suppliers. SAP
appointed IBA as a Gold Partner and an industry preferred partner for
railway and power industries. Goodyear, too, has made IBA an integral
partner in IT planning and execution, involving it in architectural and
business process decisions from inception to completion.
Dr. Valentin Kazan, Vice President of IBA Group and the head of the
IBA's delegation at GITEX, says: "Our customers need to keep up with the
pace of technological change without the high fixed costs of internal IT
systems and we give them unsurpassed services, plus a depth of engineering
talent they would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere."
He adds: "IBA Group is based in Prague, has operating centers in Belarus
and throughout Eastern Europe, and offices in eight countries. Although the
Middle East is a new destination for us, we have achieved certain results in
the marketing of our services here. We look forward to building and
expanding partner relations, and hope to make the Gulf region a priority
destination for IBA Group."
IBA Group invites visitors to its stand to discuss their specific needs
and find solutions to their problems.
About IBA Group
IBA Group is one of the largest IT service providers in Eastern Europe
performing software development, migration, maintenance, support, and IT
consulting services with more than 2,500 IT and business professionals.
Headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, IBA Group has offices and
development centers in the United States, Germany, Belarus, Bulgaria,
Cyprus, Russia, and Kazakhstan. IBA Group focuses on mainframe systems,
enterprise applications, web-based solutions, SAP and other ERP systems,
Lotus technologies, and business intelligence. IBA has achieved SEI CMMI
Level 4 and is ISO 9001:2008-certified. IBA Group serves clients in more
than 30 countries across diverse industries, including banking, railway,
telecommunication, and manufacturing. IBA Group is recognized by the
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) as one of The
Global Outsourcing 100 in the Leaders Category, ranks as one of the world's
largest software companies in the Software Magazine's Software 500 and in
the Global Services 100 in the category Emerging Leaders: Eastern Europe of
Global Services. In 2011, IBA Group won an IT Europa's European IT
Excellence Award in the Relationship Management category. For more
information, visit http://www.ibagroup.eu
Irina Kiptikova, IBA Group PR Manager, kiptikova@iba-it-group.com, Tel.
+375-17-217-3952