Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
HIGHLAND PARK, Pa.,Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network at the Pittsburgh Zoo.
Consumer Advantages
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G data on the grounds at the Pittsburgh Zoo. This site is designed to provide increased capacity in the area and will cover the entire Zoo campus. It will also provide improved in-building coverage at the PPG Aquarium.
Expanded 3G data capacity in the area enables more customers using notebook computers or smartphones to:
-- Download and use apps, ranging from social networking platforms to
GPS-enabled maps to Hollywood news;
-- Rapidly browse the Web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes,
entertainment news and more;
-- Work remotely with file sharing;
-- Quickly download and play music favorites from Top 40 to Classical;
-- Send emails to friends, family and co-workers with picture and video
attachments;
-- Download and play 3D games, and;
-- Stream video and customized radio stations.
"People across Pennsylvania are increasingly relying on smartphones and 3G applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "The nearly $1.8 billion we've invested into our Pennsylvania network has kept us ahead of consumer trends, provided our customers a 3G advantage and underscored our belief that any mobile device is only as good as the network it runs on. Proactive and sustained investment has made Verizon Wireless the 3G leader in Pennsylvania and nationwide."
Harnessing the Capabilities of a Robust 3G Network
Verizon Wireless' 3G network powers many leading mobile multimedia services, including:
-- Mobile Broadband Internet Access: Notebook computer users can access
e-mail, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed,
downloading a one megabyte e-mail attachment - the equivalent of a small
PowerPoint® presentation or a large PDF file - in about eight seconds
and uploading it in less than 13 seconds.
-- V CAST Video: V CAST multimedia services offer customers the ability to
play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to their
phones, as well as to watch dozens of on-demand videos, including
breaking news, weather, sports highlights and entertainment clips.
In addition to enhancing its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has deployed its 4G LTE Network in 143 metropolitan areas coast to coast covering more than half of all Americans. During 2011, the company will continue to expand its 4G footprint, bringing its 4G LTE network to more than 185 million Americans by year-end. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE wireless network is the fastest and most advanced 4G network in America and offers speeds up to 10 times faster than the current 3G network.
Sustained Wireless Investment
The company has invested more than $65 billion - $6 billion on average every year - since its inception to increase the wireless voice and data coverage of its national network and to add new 3G services like Mobile Broadband and V CAST. As the carrier with America's largest and most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless cell sites in Pennsylvania provide 3G wireless data connectivity.
Engineering America's Most Reliable Wireless Network
The company's 'America's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by test men and test women throughout the country. By traversing more than one million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas-the equivalent of two roundtrips to the moon or 40 trips around the world-the test men and women confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3.5 million voice call attempts and more than 19 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.
For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Pennsylvania by following @VZWlaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.
About Verizon Wireless
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.
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CONTACT: MEDIA, Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura, or Jennifer Schmitt, +1-412-642-7700, jennifer.schmitt@elias-savion.com, for Verizon Wireless
IG Markets, the UK's leading provider of Contracts for Difference
(CFDs), has bolstered its suite of tailored mobile applications with the
launch of an Android trading app. The new app is available free of charge
through the Android Market and gives existing clients a range of mobile
functions equivalent to IG Markets' traditional online dealing platform.
Prospective CFD [http://www.igmarkets.co.uk ] traders, meanwhile, can access
live market data and apply for an account directly from their smartphone.
Arman Tahmassebi, Managing Director of IG Markets, commented:
'We want to ensure that all our clients have the ability to monitor
markets and place trades whenever it suits them. Following a phenomenally
successful launch for our iPhone app and given the growing popularity of
Android handsets, this was an obvious next step for us. With mobile
dealing now accounting for approximately 15% of all client transactions,
this market simply cannot be overlooked.'
Clients using IG Markets on Android will have the ability to place CFD
trades on the full range of markets, including equities, indices,
commodities and forex [http://www.igmarkets.co.uk/cfd/forex.html ].
Additional functions also include viewing open positions, watchlists and
real-time balance information, setting or editing working orders, and
generating a range of charts with customised timeframes. Non-clients
downloading the app will also have access to live prices, along with an
account application process tailored for use on Android devices.
Android continues to lead in the UK smartphone market, with the data
from Kantar Worldpanel showing handsets using this operating system to be
more than twice as popular as Apple or RIM smartphones. Reports are
suggesting that by 2013 more people will access the Internet through their
mobile phone than through a PC, and that by 2015 mobile broadband could be
several times faster than fixed line broadband in many countries.
Comprehensive further releases to the Android app, incorporating support
for tablet and small-screen devices among other additions, have already been
scheduled.
About IG Markets
IG Markets is an international market-maker in financial derivatives,
offering clients the ability to trade on over 7000 shares listed on markets
worldwide, along with indices, forex, commodities and treasuries. IG Markets
is part of IG Group (IGG.L), which employs in excess of 900 people and has
offices in 15 countries worldwide. For further information please visit http://www.igmarkets.co.uk or call +44 (0) 20 7896 0011.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of
Apple Inc, registered in the US and other countries. iPhone is a trademark
of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Source: IG
Media Contact: Tony Cross, IG Group: +44(0)207-573-0245
AdSafe Media Debuts New Engagement Quality Ratings
New Data Solutions Inform Advertisers of The Probability of Their Ad Being Viewed
NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AdSafe Media, the industry leader in online brand protection, ad verification and campaign performance data, announced today the debut of the AdSafe Engagement Quality Ratings. These new ratings work within AdSafe's existing protection and verification products but are also designed to enhance the RTB process, pre-bid. They inform advertisers and DSPs in real-time of the probability of their ad being in view to a user, as well as the level of user engagement and the amount of time in view.
The ability to verify whether a user engages with an ad directly increases the accuracy of determining overall campaign effectiveness. With the addition of Engagement Quality Ratings to its existing capabilities, AdSafe provides the most comprehensive suite of protection, verification and performance data solutions available, while now further enabling advertisers to easily direct their ads to more relevant online environments, driving greater ROI.
Information around whether ads are viewed is quickly becoming even more valuable than metrics on the specifics of ad location. Ads served in what are considered premium, above the fold placements, may not necessarily be viewed by a user depending on device type or browser settings. Alternatively, ads considered below the fold may in fact be viewed in a more contextually relevant environment - given a specific page's content and layout and how far down a page a user scrolls. With this engagement model in mind, AdSafe's new ratings metrics take into consideration web browsers, monitor sizes, screen resolutions, ad size, the placement on the page the ad is being served to, the amount of time a user spends on a page and the likelihood a user will scroll until the ad is view.
This new data is particularly valuable given certain publisher metrics and user engagement trends AdSafe is observing in the industry. For example:
-- Research shows that vertical publisher content sites tend to have ads in
view the longest, followed by news sites.
-- On average, ads are in view twice as long on media sites than on news
sites and about 40 times as long on media sites than on various other
types of sites - such as user generated content.
-- In certain user generated content environments with very high impression
counts, ads are in view, on average, for significantly shorter time
periods.
Within the exchange environment, knowing this can help inform both buyer's bidding decisions and sellers pricing models.
Furthermore, with some publishers evaluated, ads in premium, above the fold locations often do not load before the user scrolls down - leaving them out of view. With others publishers, certain ads are less likely in-view on page load (on average, as little as 35% of the time) - but are likely still viewed (up to 75% of the time) upon the user scrolling. In front of an engaged user, the latter placement is still valuable - in fact often more valuable than the former.
Using the new engagement quality ratings, AdSafe customers will be able to assure their client's ads are more likely seen, and more highly engaged with, by their target audience.
"Our focus has always been to make it easy to ensure preventative brand protection, as well as ad delivery and compliance, as accurately and transparently as possible. Now coupling that with our engagement quality data enables our clients to buy media more effectively and to increase ROI on every dollar spent on display advertising, whether the goal is to drive immediate performance or to build a brand online," said Scott Knoll, CEO, AdSafe Media. "Utilizing our best-in-breed technology, we provide the most accurate data around brand safety and user engagement in the industry. This data empowers both the buy and sell side of the digital landscape, driving improved performance for all parties."
AdSafe will continue to roll out new ratings and tools to further inform the digital advertising industry and propel ad technology forwards in the coming months.
About AdSafe Media
AdSafe Media is the digital advertising industry's recognized leader in brand protection, ad verification and campaign performance data. Its Content Rating System is the only solution that scores and evaluates the brand safety and context of web pages on the individual page level. Utilizing these ratings, AdSafe's Firewall protects advertiser's brands from appearing on pages that do not conform to brand guidelines. AdSafe's suite of Advertiser, Network and Platform solutions enable real-time, actionable campaign control and optimization for brands, agencies, networks, exchanges and trading platforms. AdSafe's products work across the digital environment, driving increased performance and profits for its partners on both the buy and sell side. AdSafe is headquartered in New York City with operations in San Francisco and London. For more information visit http://www.AdSafeMedia.com or follow @AdSafe on Twitter.
Harrison Wise, PH: 1-212-777-3235, Email: Harrison@wisepublicrelations.com
DC Universe Online Goes Free-To-Play in October for PlayStation®3 System and PC
Sony Online Entertainment Announces Three Access Levels for Popular Superhero Online Action Game
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced a new free-to-play business model for its popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) game DC Universe Online (DCUO) -- where players have the freedom to become legendary fighting alongside DC Comics icons like Superman, Batman and The Joker in an ever-evolving online action adventure that has already logged more than 42 million hours of super-powered gameplay action by players since its launch earlier this year.
Beginning late October, players will be able to download and access DCUO for free on both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. As part of this transition, SOE is introducing three new access levels to the game: Free, Premium and Legendary. All three levels will provide access to open world gameplay and missions, general game updates and fixes to the game, with each level offering different game options and benefits.
"When we launched DC Universe Online, we introduced a very different brand of massive online game driven by fast action combat to PC and PS3(TM)gamers and with that, we discovered a new type of online gamer," said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. "We've listened to our community, and we've determined that the free-to-play model is the best fit for DC Universe Online."
Smedley added, "Our philosophy embraces learning from our experience and as a pioneer in the free-to-play space with proven successful games like Free Realms and Clone Wars Adventures, we believe this new model will expand the DCUO experience and offer more options that cater to every type of player so they can play the game in a way that fits them."
All three levels provide access to the current game, but allow differing tiers of convenience and flexibility. The levels are:
-- Free: New players will now have access to the current gameplay in DC
Universe Online (including Gotham City, Metropolis, and all current
raids and alerts), with the ability to create two characters, join a
league and many other benefits. Free level players will be able to
purchase downloadable game packs/updates, additional character slots,
powers and more through microtransactions.
-- Premium: Any player who has spent at least $5 USD (including former paid
subscribers and new players who have purchased $5 of in-game items) will
qualify for the Premium access level. Premium level players will have
more benefits available to them than the Free level player, including
additional character slots, additional inventory slots, and higher cash
limits. Downloadable adventure packs, additional character slots, and
more can be purchased in-game.
-- Legendary: Maximum features and benefits are included at this level.
Loaded with enhanced additional features, Legendary access will be
available for a $14.99 USD monthly fee and includes all DLC packs at no
cost, more than 15 character slots, more than 80 inventory slots, the
ability to form unrestricted-sized leagues, and many other benefits.
More information on the DCUO free-to-play access levels can be found here: dcuniverseonline.com/free.
DC Universe Online combines immersive environments and fascinating story arcs with fast-paced, physics-based combat, allowing players to pick up buses and other objects in the environment, fly into the air and throw them at enemies; run up the sides of buildings to engage in melee brawls while shooting flames of fire from their hands; or cling to the side of buildings while using a grappling hook to pull flying opponents out of the sky - all while fighting alongside or against the legendary characters of DC Comics and charting their own path to legendary.
DC Universe Online is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment. For more information about DC Universe Online, visit http://www.DCUniverseOnline.com.
Lex Luthor has traveled back through time with news of a dire future: While the heroes and villains spent years battling amongst themselves, Brainiac has been feeding on their powers, building strength to return to Earth and destroy humanity. To change the future, Lex has come back to set off a device that bestows super powers to thousands of every-day citizens and give humanity a fighting chance. Can Brainiac be stopped, or is this another nefarious Lex Luthor plot?
For the first time, players and fans will be able to enter the DC Universe as an active force for good or evil. A massively multiplayer experience, DC Universe Online delivers unparalleled high-energy, physics-powered combat that brings the player's extraordinary powers to life.
DC Universe Online was created in the artistic vision of legendary comic book artist Jim Lee, and set within a world created by famous DC writers including Geoff Johns and Marv Wolfman.
Rated T for Teen with Mild Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes and Violence, DC Universe Online is available for PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. DCUO Legendary access will be available for a $14.99 monthly fee. For players of the PC version of the game, Legendary access to DCUO is included in the all-in-one SOE All Access subscription.
About SOE
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, Champions of Norrath®, PlanetSide®, Free Realms®, Clone Wars Adventures(TM) and DC Universe Online(TM), SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms. SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.
SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath, PlanetSide and Free Realms are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.
About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.
A Pair of Polk Headphones a Day Keeps Bad Sound at Bay
- Polk Celebrates Launch of New UltraFit(TM) Headphones With Daily Giveaway on Facebook -
BALTIMORE, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Polk Audio, the award-winning designer and manufacturer of high performance audio products, is shipping its new selection of Performance Line-Up of UltraFit(TM) headphones to major e-tailers and retailers nationwide, and to celebrate, the company is giving away one pair of UltraFit 2000 or UltraFit 3000 headphones per day, through October 9.
In order to win, entrants need only visit Polk Audio's Facebook fan page, "like" the page, and click on a link before entering name and contact information. Consumers can enter once per day, every day, for the duration of the program. (http://www.polkaudio.com/headphones/ultrafit/contest)
"The Polk Audio UltraFitheadphone drawing is how we're topping off our biggest product roll-out to date," says Al Ballard, Polk Audio's VP of Marketing. "We believe our new headphones offer the best sonics for the money, with a fit and finish that will satisfy the most demanding the most demanding athletes, fitness enthusiasts and active listeners. We couldn't be more proud, or more anxious to spread the word."
Polk Audio's Performance Line-Up of UltraFit(TM) headphones are perfect for individuals looking for superior audio quality, durability and style in the headphones they use while training, practicing or generally engaged in an active lifestyle.
The Polk Audio Performance Line-Up features four UltraFit(TM) sports headphones in a variety of colors that include in-ear, on-ear and in-ear canal models. The headphones stand apart from other brands with Polk Audio's acclaimed audio quality and unique attention to detail, including: water resistant designs, tangle-free contrast-colored cables for instant left/right recognition, Kevlar-reinforced hinge points to eliminate the number one product failure in many headphones, and comfortable, non-slip materials where the headphone engages the ear. Three models include in-line or on-ear 3-button remote control and microphone for use with iPhone®, iPod® and iPad®. The UltraFit(TM) headphones range from $49.95 to $99.95.
For more information, go to www/polkultrafit.com. High-resolution images, product samples and interviews with company executives are available upon request.
About Polk Audio
Polk Audio (http://www.polkaudio.com) is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high performance audio products and the largest audio brand of DEI Holdings, Inc. Founded in 1972, Polk's products include loudspeakers and electronic components for home, auto and marine applications, the market leading SurroundBar single speaker surround systems, the world's first audiophile-grade active IP-addressable loudspeaker, the world's only wireless single-speaker rear surround solution, the F/X Wireless Surround speaker, and the audio industry's first line of performance headphones for serious athletics and active individuals.
Media Contact:
Adam Sohmer
Sohmer Associates, LLC
347-497-4965
adam@sohmerassoc.com
MUNICH and HALLBERGMOOS, Germany, September 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Using the modern communications solutions of ANDTEK GmbH companies save
time and costs and achieve a higher network efficiency. The following
reference shows the benefits of this special communications solutions of the
Munich-based unified communications expert.
The WEKA-Verlagsgruppe based in Kissing/Augsburg uses the attendant
console software "AND Desktop AC" of ANDTEK GmbH. Especially the
manager/assistant services are used daily and intensively. "Our assistants
e.g. have an immediate overview about the status of all lines," says
Christian Fendt, network administrator of the WEKA Service GmbH, managing
the software with WEKA. "This way we can process calls faster and more
efficiently," explains Fendt. To his mind the staff members profit from time
saving and at the same time customer satisfaction increases clearly.
With WEKA the telephony services are controlled via the PC in
combination with IP telephones using the workplace software "AND Desktop
CTI". "It is extremely easy to answer/forward incoming calls in an
user-optimized way with just one mouse click," says Fendt. Complicated key
handling at the telephone console is not needed anymore using computer
telephony.
The attendant is instantly displaying all contacts found in the
corporate directory and can directly forward the caller. An unlimited number
of queues are available per attendant to be able to manage even complex
environments. By means of the queues it is not only possible to forward
callers directly to the attendant phone but attendants have the possibility
to place callers on hold or park them in queues. Also the attendant has the
possibility to see answered or missed calls.
"Using ANDTEK's IP communication solution makes everyday work easier and
more efficient," says network specialist Christian Fendt.
HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Register-her.com, a public service website, has launched providing a registry of individuals proven to make false allegations of rape and other crimes. The site creators cite the following:
-- A study in 1994 by Dr. Eugene Kanin of Purdue University concluded that
41% of rape allegations in America are fabricated.[1] Kanin's study
covered a 9 year period and was conducted with the cooperation of civic
government.
-- The Orlando Police Department made an appeal for false rape allegations
to stop because they were putting a stress on police resources and
creating a climate of undue fear.[2]
-- The Baltimore Police Department reported that 30% of rape reports
received proved to be false.[3]
-- The Innocence Project reports that the primary crime for which they
secure the release of wrongfully convicted individuals is rape.[4] 153
of 268 exonerations, 57.1%, noted by the Innocence Project, were
convictions for rape.
"When someone is falsely accused of rape the consequences are swift and severe," says Dr Tara Palmatier, a clinical psychologist who has counseled victims of false allegations.
"Some of my clients have lost their jobs, homes and good reputations," she adds. "When allegations are proven false, it's far too late. The damage has already been done. For the accuser there is rarely any downside risk."
Frequently the false accusers are not jailed. Many are referred to counseling, community service or probation. [5][6][7][8].
The consequences for those accused are severe; resulting in false imprisonment, damaged reputations, financial devastation, loss of employment and even suicide.[9][10][11] Dalton, Georgia police officer Paul Sparks killed himself after a rape allegation which had no merit. Student Olumide Fadayomi attempted suicide after being falsely accused of rape, and another student, accused by the same woman, succeeded in taking his own life.
"This kind of public service is long overdue." says Register-her.com spokesman Paul Elam, who added, "The devastation of these acts continues long after the allegations are disproven."
Register-her.com is a public service provided to heighten awareness of the false allegation problem and to publicly register individuals known to have made false criminal complaints. For more information contact Candice Howe at 832-506-4578, or by email at Candice.howe@register-her.com
BusinessAgility.com to Focus on Adaptable Technology
New IBM-sponsored Website will focus on business processes, decision management, cloud, analytics, and other strategic technologies that help enterprises compete
NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BusinessAgility.com today opened an information-rich community to serve C-level executives, IT managers, and business managers tasked with improving business processes and competing more effectively using analytics, cloud, mobile, social, and other evolving technologies.
Tom Murphy, whose experience in business and technology journalism reflects his passion for innovative publishing models, was named editor in chief. He will lead the site's active blogosphere, message boards, streaming audio programming, videos, and chat activities.
The initial cast of technology bloggers will include such respected industry thinkers as Sandra Gittlen, Cassimir Medford, and Tom "Data Doc" Redman. Business Agility Radio's first guest will be Harvard Business Review blogger and respected BPM consultant Brad Power; BA Radio debuts on Thursday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
"Ongoing challenges in the global economy mandate that companies target their IT spend in areas that improve business processes and hone a competitive edge while improving customer service," Murphy says. "As technologies evolve, BusinessAgility.com will help our community share best-practices that let employees work smarter at lower cost while delivering greater value to customers."
The site is published by DeusM, a United Business Media company. IBM Software is the exclusive sponsor.
Contact
Amy Averbook
DeusM, Director of Marketing Services
(917) 743-2693
averbook@deusm.com
About Business Agility
Founded in September 2011, Business Agility (http://www.BusinessAgility.com) is a community in which C-level executives, IT managers, journalists, and other business managers share news, best-practices, experiences, and research about analytics, cloud, mobile, social media, and other evolving technologies in managing business processes.
About DeusM
DeusM (http://www.deusm.com) is an integrated marketing services company owned by United Business Media, targeting the fastest growing segment of the online publishing industry: business social media. The company is led by Managing Director Stephen Saunders, Min's Marketer of the Year 2010. He and the other DeusM principals have built and delivered more than a dozen successful sites and online communities over the last 10 years. DeusM's service is based on a unique platform, called Community in a Box (CiaB), which employs a structured system of proven B2B Web publishing best-practices, combined with a breakthrough integrated multimedia publishing platform ("n-Server") to enable marketers to quickly and profitably set up specialized communities for their target customers.
About UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb (http://www.techweb.com), the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its core businesses - media solutions, marketing services, and professional information - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands, applications, and services in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs, IT and IT support managers, Web and digital professionals, software and game developers, government decision makers, and telecom providers) actively participate in UBM TechWeb's communities. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Game Developers Conference (GDC), Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; large-scale online networks such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Gamasutra; research, training, and certification services, including HDI, Pyramid Research, and InformationWeek Analytics; and market-leading magazines such as InformationWeek and Wall Street & Technology. UBM TechWeb is part of UBM Ltd., a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.
About United Business Media Ltd.
UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting, and monitoring; and the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists - with integrated events and online and print business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com.
National Instruments Announces NI VeriStand 2011 for Real-Time and HIL Testing
Real-Time Test Software Now Enhanced With New Stimulus Profile Editor and INERTIA Test Cell Add-On
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today released NI VeriStand 2011, the latest version of its configuration-based software environment for creating real-time testing and simulation applications including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators and test cells. The intuitive, open software interface helps engineers achieve superior system flexibility while decreasing test development time. The new version includes a real-time stimulus profile tool that greatly expands deterministic test execution with looping and branching structures, composable arithmetic functions, multitasking and more. Engineers can combine NI VeriStand 2011 with INERTIA((TM)), an add-on from Wineman Technology, Inc, which adds a suite of tools to NI VeriStand for optimized closed-loop control of dynamometer and servo-hydraulic-based test cells.
"NI VeriStand 2011 greatly increases test engineers' flexibility and efficiency, which are critical for keeping pace with the growing complexity of electromechanical control systems," said Ian Fountain, HIL and real-time test platform manager at National Instruments. "With its major advancements for real-time test profile generation and test cell automation, engineers can create real-time test systems that will meet both present and future demands with a single off-the-shelf solution."
The new stimulus profile tool in NI VeriStand 2011 increases test development efficiency and system capabilities by making it possible for engineers to quickly create and reuse sophisticated test profiles. The tool includes an expansive library of structures and operators that significantly decrease test development time and increase test coverage. It also is enhanced with templates for common test routines such as multitasking and data logging and includes other features specifically designed to broaden test coverage and simplify code reuse in even the most demanding real-time testing applications.
The Wineman INERTIA add-on for NI VeriStand 2011 extends the software's functionality for dynamometer and servo-hydraulic-based test cell applications. When combined with NI VeriStand 2011, INERTIA gives engineers advanced closed-loop control with bumpless mode switching, dither and other features that are useful for quickly and efficiently implementing real-time control and test applications. The add-on also includes tools for tuning and monitoring control loops and accounting for mechanical life cycle degradation through amplitude control. Additionally, INERTIA builds on the new stimulus profile editor in NI VeriStand to provide an application-specific test editor for more efficient authoring of deterministic stimulus profiles that interface with multiple actuator control loops.
NI VeriStand 2011 also provides expanded native support for 14 modeling environments. This functionality, combined with the other new features in NI VeriStand 2011, make the software ideal for increasing efficiency and capabilities in any real-time testing application.
National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with its largest customer representing approximately 4 percent of revenue in 2010 and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has approximately 6,100 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 12 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, emailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati.
Pricing and Contact Information
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American HealthTech, Inc. Launches Social Media to Connect With Constituents
JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American HealthTech today announces its launch of social media marketing to expand its way of communicating with key constituents. This program is in response to the long-term care industry's increased use of social media marketing tools to communicate and interact.
American HealthTech's integrated social media marketing program includes a blog site that promotes industry and corporate news, customer dialogue and product information as it relates to American HealthTech's leadership position in the long-term care industry; as well as a presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. These efforts work together to provide an interactive and uncomplicated way for constituents to receive and use information.
"American HealthTech's foray into the world of social media rounds out our connectivity commitment to our customers, colleagues and partners," said Teresa Chase, President and CEO of American HealthTech. "Our goal is to create a forum where those in the industry can gather information and communicate with us and their peers about the value of connectivity and interoperability. Social media also connects perfectly with our business model and philosophy. We're leading the post-acute industry's efforts to drive higher outcomes with innovations that help them to do so. Providing customers with timely information about issues that impact them is all part of being the ultimate connectivity partner."
The American HealthTech social media presence is being formally launched in conjunction with the 62nd AHCA/NCAL National Convention & Expo. American HealthTech's booth #911 at AHCA features social media tablets where attendees can go to "like" the company on Facebook, while also learning about how to achieve full connectivity with partners, fellow providers and entities measuring outcomes.
About American HealthTech
Headquartered in Jackson, MS, American HealthTech is the post-acute industry's Ultimate Connectivity Partner, connecting caregivers, partners, and healthcare networks to drive higher outcomes in the new era of post-acute care. Coast to coast, over a quarter of the nation's providers depend on AHT daily for innovations that free hands to care for others. Founded in 1982, American HealthTech is an employee-owned company.
SOURCE American HealthTech
American HealthTech
CONTACT: Jennifer Clement of American HealthTech, jclement@healthtech.net, or Pam Selker Rak, +1-412-221-4550, pam.rak@ctechrocks.com, for American HealthTech
Truaxis (Formerly Known as BillShrink) and Jack Henry & Associates Launch StatementRewards Platform to Eight Million Bank Customers
Jack Henry & Associates' NetTeller and iPay users now have access to StatementRewards' highly-customized offering, turning customers' bank cards into savings finders
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Truaxis (formerly known as BillShrink), a leading provider of data-driven personalized services, and Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: JKHY), a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry, announced that Truaxis' award-winning StatementRewards platform has now gone live to more than eight million customers across approximately 2,500 banks and credit unions.
StatementRewards Platform: Delivering Value to Banks, Merchants and Customers
With StatementRewards, financial institutions and merchants can now craft specialized reward programs for loyal customers and easily implement and monitor them via a powerful dashboard. As a result, customers at the 2,500 participating banks and credit unions will now benefit from the following transaction-driven services:
-- Transaction-Based Offers -- StatementRewards' offers are tailored to
customers' existing shopping preferences and generated from their
transactions, amounts spent, location and type of purchase at national
and local merchants -- all without using any personally identifiable
information.
-- Personalized Bill Analysis -- Truaxis' proprietary technology analyzes
customers' largest recurring monthly expenses -- such as wireless plans,
TV service and gas purchases -- against millions of available plan
options and finds customers an average annual savings of $1,000.
Future StatementRewards Features for JHA Platforms
Financial institutions, merchants and customers will also benefit from the following additional StatementRewards features, all of which will be available shortly for JHA platforms:
-- Reward Discovery -- StatementRewards will show consumers any additional
rewards that may be available if they expand their relationships with
select merchants.
-- Unified Loyalty Card -- StatementRewards will enhance bank and credit
union credit and debit cards to create a multi-merchant loyalty card
that manages all merchant loyalty benefits in one place.
-- Mobile Geo-Location -- StatementRewards will be equipped to generate
more attractive rewards depending upon a user's physical proximity to
stores and past shopping habits.
-- Social Ambassadors -- Banks and merchants will be empowered to build
customer goodwill on social networks by enhancing reward offers if the
customer opts to share these offers with their friends.
StatementRewards: Fast Deployment, Minimal Investment
With minimal integration requiring little to no IT investment, StatementRewards is designed for fast deployment, detailed reporting and the highest levels of security, all without using any customer's personally identifiable information.
"When it comes to ease-of-integration, power to deliver the broadest spectrum of transaction-driven services, including the best merchant-funded offers and ultimately bottom line results, Truaxis' StatementRewards is unrivaled. We are excited about the opportunity to offer it to our bank and credit union clients and their customers," said Pete Hopkins, General Manager of Internet Solutions for Jack Henry & Associates.
There is no charge for financial institutions that elect to offer StatementRewards to their customers.
"With StatementRewards, Ohio Valley Bank has the best of both worlds -- great rewards for our customers that also benefit local merchants. StatementRewards is the only solution that delivers so much to our community and improves our performance while building great brand loyalty too," said Bryna Butler, Vice President of Marketing and Electronic Strategy for Ohio Valley Bank.
"For banks and merchants looking to build positive relationships with their customers, StatementRewards is a game changer -- 97 percent of the people who use it tell their friends about it. As a rich transaction-driven services platform, StatementRewards is also one of the most powerful customer acquisition tool for banks and it also empowers merchants, helping them more easily reach, reward and build lasting relationships with valued customers," said Schwark Satyavolu, Co-Founder and CEO of Truaxis.
With the rollout, seven million financial institution customers using Jack Henry & Associates' NetTeller Online Banking(TM) solution and one million customers using iPay(TM) for online bill payment are able to receive in-statement rewards from the national and local merchants that they frequent.
About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: JKHY) is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for financial services organizations. Its technology solutions serve more than 11,300 customers nationwide, and are marketed and supported through four primary brands. Jack Henry Banking(TM) supports banks ranging from de novo to mid-tier institutions with information processing solutions. Symitar(TM) is the leading provider of information processing solutions for credit unions of all sizes. ProfitStars® provides highly specialized products and services that enable financial institutions of every asset size and charter, and diverse corporate entities to mitigate and control risks, optimize revenue and growth opportunities, and contain costs. iPay Technologies(TM) operates as a leading electronic bill pay provider supporting banks and credit unions with turnkey, highly configurable retail and small business electronic payment platforms. Additional information is available at http://www.jackhenry.com.
About Truaxis' StatementRewards
Launched in October 2010, StatementRewards leverages a sophisticated analytics engine and the company's deep roots in banking and technology to deliver a broad spectrum of data-driven personalized services platform, including in-statement loyalty rewards that transform the relationships between banks and merchants, better serving their customers and building brand loyalty. StatementRewards uses secure matching technology and anonymous user transaction data to pair users with personalized merchant reward offers as well as powering other rich data-driven services like unified loyalty programs and mobile and social rewards. Truaxis' award-winning technology has been recognized twice by Finovate as a "Best in Show" and has received accolades from American Banker, The New York Times, Consumer Reports, Forbes, The Today Show, CNN, FOX, ABC and CBS, among others.
Truaxis was formerly named BillShrink. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California. For more information, please visit http://www.truaxis.com.
SOURCE Truaxis
Truaxis
CONTACT: Matt Mirandi, +1-646-217-0431, truaxis@groupsjr.com
Customers with compatible devices have access to ultra-fast mobile broadband connections
HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that customers in Houston will have access to the latest generation of wireless network technology from AT&T, 4G LTE, which is capable of delivering mobile broadband speeds up to 10 times faster than 3. 4G LTE is also more efficient than other mobile broadband technologies, providing responsive performance for customers when they need it most.
"We continue to see demand for mobile broadband skyrocket, and now our customers in Houston have access to the latest in mobile broadband with 4G LTE," said Christopher Penrose, vice president and general manager for AT&T in South Texas. "Customers can now get everything from e-mail to apps to streaming video even faster."
AT&T currently offers four 4G LTE-compatible devices: the HTC Jetstream tablet, the AT&T USBConnect Momentum 4G, the AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G, and the AT&T USBConnect Adrenaline.
AT&T will continue to expand its 4G LTE footprint in Houston over the coming months. AT&T has also launched 4G LTE in San Antonio, Dallas, Chicago and Atlanta and plans to offer 4G LTE in at least 15 markets and to 70 million Americans by the end of the year.
AT&T is positioned to deliver a great mobile broadband experience to its customers, now and in the future. Not only is AT&T deploying 4G LTE, it has also deployed fast HSPA+ technology throughout its mobile broadband network. HSPA+, when combined with enhanced backhaul, provides customers with 4G speeds. The two complementary technologies mean that customers will have more consistent mobile broadband speeds as they move in and out of 4G LTE areas. Customers of competitors who have transitioned to 4G LTE without further speed upgrades to their existing networks are likely to see a steep drop-off in speeds when they move out of 4G LTE areas.
For information about 4G LTE coverage, devices, and features, please visit the AT&T wireless network page.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Willis of AT&T Media Relations, +1-832-291-7250, jill.willis@att.com
VCPI Announces Decision Point(TM) Outcomes Dashboard for Skilled Nursing Facilities: Commercially Available in Q4 2011
New Executive Reporting Tool Provides a Comprehensive, High-Level View of Clinical Outcomes Metrics
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VCPI, in conjunction with PointRight Inc., announces the launch of the Decision Point(TM) Outcomes Dashboard for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF). VCPI announced enhancements to Decision Point for assisted living facilities in early 2011, and is now preparing to release additional functionality for SNFs in Q4 2011. This new product, which is powered by PointRight's leading data analytics, adds important functionality for SNF providers in the area of clinical outcomes, as health care reform makes measuring, monitoring and reporting these outcomes more important than ever.
The Decision Point Outcomes Dashboard provides a comprehensive, high-level view of critical outcomes metrics that matter to SNFs and their healthcare partners. This includes: quality measures in the key areas of falls, urinary tract infections, medication errors and pressure ulcers; resident satisfaction measures; and hospital re-admission rates. The metrics show rates, incidence, comparisons and trends over time to help providers connect quality with value.
"The changes in the Medicare and Medicaid payment systems require long-term care providers to manage patients across care settings, and as a result, collaboration is an absolute necessity," said Loren Claypool, managing director of VCPI. "Thanks to our partnership and collaboration with PointRight, Inc., our Outcomes Dashboard is data-rich and will help position SNFs as leaders to their healthcare partners. The Dashboard allows providers to show the value they bring to partnerships with improved quality of care, reduced hospital re-admissions and high levels of resident satisfaction. This puts them over and above their competition because they will have data-driven metrics to demonstrate their outcomes."
"We're pleased to partner with VCPI to launch this exciting product to the market," said Steven Littlehale, MS, GCNS-BC, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of PointRight. "Our data analytics, combined with VCPI's user-friendly graphical user interface, provides an easy, yet powerful solution as provider organizations ramp-up efforts to measure and market their care outcomes. With the new Outcomes Dashboard, they'll be ready for reform initiatives and to compete in the new value-based payment world."
The Decision Point product allows SNFs to operate more efficiently, and more competitively, by allowing them to analyze information instead of compiling data; use new insights from existing data to improve performance; communicate effectively with partners; compare outcomes to peers and national benchmarks; and identify opportunities for process improvement. This means that SNFs can show their value to partners but also plan effective organizational strategy within the context of reform.
The product will be commercially available in Q4 2011.
About VCPI
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, VCPI solves business challenges with technology and beyond for more than 1,900 providers of post-acute care in 45 states. Founded in 2000, VCPI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Extendicare REIT, one of the largest operators of long-term care, home health and assisted living communities in the U.S. and Canada.
About PointRight Inc.
PointRight Inc. is the industry leader in providing data-driven analytics and Web-based tools that measure risk, quality of care, compliance and reimbursement accuracy of the healthcare and insurance industries. Using some of the largest and best databases in the industry, its nationally recognized clinical staff, researchers and technologists expertly translate disparate data into usable information and insight. For more information, visit http://www.pointright.com.
OfficeRecovery Unveils Online Repair Service for Corrupted Microsoft Office Files
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OfficeRecovery, a long-standing leader in corrupted data repair technologies, has announced a breakthrough cloud-based online service that significantly cuts the time from encountering a file corruption disaster to complete recovery.
Available at https://online.officerecovery.com, the service provides a simple form to upload a corrupted Microsoft Word document, Excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint presentation, or Access database for repair. After upload, processing typically takes from a few seconds to a minute, after which the user is offered free and paid options for downloading the results of the recovery.
Users can also discuss file corruption and repair issues in community web forums integrated with the service.
OfficeRecovery Online works in a web browser window and has been successfully tested with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari on a variety of desktop and laptop computers and mobile devices.
Microsoft Office for Mac customers are a notable user group that benefits from the multi-platform support inherent to OfficeRecovery Online. Office for Mac files can be repaired from a Safari web browser running on MacBook or Mac desktop computers just as easily as from a PC running Windows and Internet Explorer.
Security of the service is provided by using encrypted communication protocols for transferring files from and to customers and between the internal components of the system. To ensure performance and scalability, OfficeRecovery Online is running on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) infrastructure.
"Going through downloading, installing and running a host of file repair utilities can keep an employee busy for hours. OfficeRecovery Online cuts the time to mere minutes," says Emil Sildos, OfficeRecovery CEO.
Regular prices for paid recoveries at OfficeRecovery Online start at $39 per file. Free demo recovery results are available instantly to help customers in evaluating the prospects of a successful repair.
New customers are encouraged to try the service with a $1 introductory offer, valid until the end of 2011. Entering OFFICERECOVERY in the coupon field of the paid repair option will bring the price of first recovery to just one US dollar.
OfficeRecovery is a trade name for Recoveronix Limited, a company in the data recovery software business since 1998. Over 50 products offered by Recoveronix have provided millions of businesses and individuals an opportunity to restore data accessibility and integrity after the event of data corruption.
New User Community Designed to Accelerate Product Development, Foster Idea Sharing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Beeline, a leading provider of flexible workforce solutions, launched today the IdeaStudio Supplier Community, an online platform for Beeline's supplier users to provide direct feedback on Beeline's VMS tool and MSP offering, share ideas and collaborate with their peers.
For the first time, staffing companies around the world who utilize Beeline's solutions have a public forum to exchange ideas on improving processes, voice challenges in using the solutions and trade best practices - in real time. Community members can vote on ideas posted, and entries with the highest volume of votes are submitted directly to the Beeline product development team for priority review to quickly address those suggestions and make improvements. More than 28,000 supplier users now have the ability to engage in real-time collaboration through the IdeaStudio Supplier Community.
Originally launched in 2008 as a community for clients, IdeaStudio currently has more than 90 Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies who collaborate and participate daily in conversations on flexible workforce management. The new supplier community offering provides a separate platform exclusive to suppliers where they can raise and discuss challenges unique to their business.
"Beeline has long recognized the importance of the staffing firm in the workforce management equation, and we have actively gathered their feedback over the last 11 years," said Doug Leeby, president, Beeline. "This new offering marks another key milestone in our commitment to listen to our suppliers and continue to work to make their experience more productive."
IdeaStudio is easily accessible through the "Quick Links" menu within the Beeline tool. First time users can create a custom profile and immediately begin participating in the dialogue.
About Beeline
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Beeline is the proven leader in flexible workforce intelligence solutions, helping companies to manage their contractor and contingent or project-based labor force. Size, stability and expertise have put Beeline on top in a field of growing importance. Beeline's solutions include: Vendor Management Software, Services Procurement, Managed Services, and SmartView® Analytics and Intelligence. Beeline is a strategic business unit of Adecco Group, the world's leading provider of HR solutions. For more information on Beeline, visit http://www.beeline.com.
SOURCE Beeline
Beeline
CONTACT: Ryoko Ono, Director, Public Relations of Adecco Group North America, +1-212-843-6525, ryoko.ono@adeccona.com
Customers with compatible devices have access to ultra-fast mobile broadband connections
ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that customers in Atlanta have access to the latest generation of wireless network technology from AT&T, 4G LTE, which is capable of delivering mobile broadband speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. 4G LTE is also more efficient than other mobile broadband technologies, providing responsive performance for customers when they need it most.
"We continue to see demand for mobile broadband skyrocket, and now our customers in Atlanta have access to the latest in mobile broadband with 4G LTE," said Keith Holmes, vice president and general manager of AT&T Georgia. "Customers can now get everything from e-mail to apps to streaming video even faster."
AT&T currently offers four 4G LTE-compatible devices: the HTC Jetstream tablet, the AT&T USBConnect Momentum 4G, the AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G, and the AT&T USBConnect Adrenaline.
AT&T will continue to expand its 4G LTE footprint in Atlanta over the coming months. AT&T has also launched 4G LTE in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Chicago, and plans to offer 4G LTE in at least 15 markets and to 70 million Americans by the end of the year.
AT&T is positioned to deliver a great mobile broadband experience to its customers, now and in the future. Not only is AT&T deploying 4G LTE, it has also deployed fast HSPA+ technology throughout its mobile broadband network. HSPA+, when combined with enhanced backhaul, provides customers with 4G speeds. The two complementary technologies mean that customers will have more consistent mobile broadband speeds as they move in and out of 4G LTE areas. Customers of competitors who have transitioned to 4G LTE without further speed upgrades to their existing networks are likely to see a steep drop-off in speeds when they move out of 4G LTE areas.
For information about 4G LTE coverage, devices, and features, please visit the AT&T wireless network page.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Emily J. Edmonds, Director, AT&T Strategic Communications, +1-404-986-0478, emily.j.edmonds@att.com
4Videosoft Newly Upgraded Zune Video Converter: One Special Video to Zune MP4, MP3 Converter
BEIJING, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- As we know, Zune is one of the most popular portable media players in today's digital society. In order to enrich Zune users' digital life, 4Videosoft spared no efforts to upgrade the Zune Video Converter, one comprehensive video converter for Zune users to convert any video formats to Zune compatibleMP4, WMV, MP3, AAC and M4A.
This upgraded Zune Video Converter adopts the advanced NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) technology, which offers you 6X faster conversion speed and much more excellent sound and image quality. At the same time, the file parsing process is also sped up. After conversion, you can fully enjoy your MP4 video and MP3 music on your portable Zune, Zune 2 or other portable player.
Moreover, 4Videosoft Zune Video Converter provides you with versatile editing functions for you to get the personalized video effect. Adjusting video brightness, contrast and saturation, trimming video length, cropping video play screen, merging video clips, and adding video watermark are all can be accomplished with this special video to Zune converter.
Some key features of 4Videosoft Zune Video Converter:
1. Possess professional converting and editing functions.
2. Support previewing and watermark attaching.
3. Easy to operate with clear-cut interface.
4. Adopt the newly advanced NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) technology.
In brief, 4Videosoft Zune Video Converter is one comprehensive and professional video to Zune converter and optimizer that is capable of converting and editing any video file. What's more, this miracle Zune video converting software only costs $ 21.95. If you want to know more detailed information about this Zune Video Converter, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com/zune-video-converter.html.
System Requirements
OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7
Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB RAM or more
About 4Videosoft Studio
4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, dedicated R&D team and progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com.
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: PRESS CONTACT: Darcy Gao of 4Videosoft Studio at Tel: +86-18701489910 or pr@4videosoft.com
IPVideo Corporation Introduces Legacy Bridge, No Per Channel Upcharge Migration Path to IPVideo Surveillance
Low Cost Analog to IP Bridge, Leverages Investment in Existing Analog Cameras while Reaping Benefits of IP
BAY SHORE, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --IPVideo Corporation, a leading provider of video management and physical security information management (PSIM) solutions, today announced the Legacy Bridge, a new digital bridge for easy and affordable integration of analog cameras into a network-based video management system. The Legacy Bridge is now bundled for no additional charge with IPVideo Corporation's industry leading Sentry VMS video management systems, enabling organizations to implement a powerful IP video surveillance solution while protecting their existing analog camera investment.
"The transition to network video from analog is cost prohibitive for many organizations and there are still millions of active analog cameras worldwide," said David Antar, president of IPVideo Corporation. "Legacy Bridge provides a truly affordable way for organizations to reap the extraordinary benefits of IP video including scalability, remote access, and camera intelligence. Unlike any other options available today, with Legacy Bridge there are no per channel upcharges. And the solution is scalable for up to hundreds of cameras."
Pricing and Availability
The Legacy Bridge is currently available and is bundled with all Sentry VMS video management systems models. Configurations start at 16 channels systems and range to those handling hundreds of cameras.
Sentry VMS Systems
Sentry VMS has three models depending on installation configuration:
-- Sentry PRO is designed for SMB installations and supports up to 32
cameras and up to 6TB of storage.
-- Sentry EDGE is for installations with up to 64 cameras and 12TB of
storage.
-- Sentry Enterprise is a fully scalable system designed to manage an
unlimited number of cameras.
About IPVideo Corporation
IPVideo Corporation provides Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions and Video Management Systems (VMS) that empower organizations to proactively mitigate security risks while maximizing return on investment. A pioneer in network physical security technology, the company has been deploying proven IP-based security solutions for over fifteen years. The company's latest C3 Fusion PSIM product suite enables clients to identify, prioritize and resolve security events, thereby improving safety, increasing security and managing compliance with internal and external regulations. IPVideo Corporation's worldwide client base represents a diverse cross-section of Fortune 500 companies and other market leaders including Con Edison, Fordham University, Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia-Pacific, George Washington University, Gold Medal Bakery, Lockheed Martin, Nestlé, Panama Ports Company, Poland Spring and the U.S. Embassy in Honduras. The company is headquartered in Bay Shore, NY with research and development offices in Punta Gorda, FL. For more information visit http://www.ipvideocorp.com.
Visual Network Systems Announces OmniPoint(TM) Element Version 7.0 Providing Extended Visibility into the Cloud Network Infrastructure
Enhancements provide trusted demarcation point for cloud providers that can be deployed anywhere throughout these dynamic environments
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Visual Network Systems, a leading provider of application and network performance management solutions for IT organizations, today announced a new version of OmniPoint(TM) Element, with support of virtual environments, further expanding flexibility of deployment and visibility of Visual Performance Manager(TM) into cloud environments.
OmniPoint Element is software point of presence instrumentation. Combined with Visual Performance Manager with multi-tenancy support, the solution provides visibility across the entire service delivery infrastructure. This solution is designed to enable cloud service providers to create managed services for their cloud infrastructure. As the number of cloud providers increases, the ability to provide value-added services in addition to providing infrastructure services is critical for competitive differentiation in the market. Visual Network Systems, with over a decade of partnerships with major service providers to deliver value added managed services, has the ideal platform and technology to enable the next generation of managed services for the cloud environment.
"The Visual Network Systems solution will now be able to restore performance visibility into both virtualized computing and cloud infrastructure settings, providing application/service health and activity details for assuring quality delivery and performance. "- Enterprise Management Associates
Cloud service providers will appreciate the deployment flexibility of OmniPoint which provides support for a variety of platforms with a highly scalable design. OmniPoint Element has successfully completed interoperability testing with the Cisco SRE-V platform on the Cisco SRE 700 and 900 blades within the Integrated Services Routers category. Because OmniPoint Element installs as a simple OVF file, it can be deployed on virtual machines (VM) such as Riverbed Steelhead.
In a recent Enterprise Management Associates review on OmniPoint Element, the analyst firm stated that OmniPoint Element will successfully restore the lost visibility many organizations have suffered as they have moved to cloud and virtualized computing. To read the complete review in the EMA Impact Brief on OmniPoint Element, click here.
Determining the root cause of performance degradation is essential in a cloud infrastructure to quickly resolve issues and restore critical applications. OmniPoint Element offers a demarcation point, which speeds troubleshooting by isolating the problem domain and pinpointing if the problem is on the service provider's side or within the enterprise network. The collected data is correlated with other data sources within Visual Performance Manager's Performance Management Database (PMDB), which enables the user to rapidly identify root cause of application performance problems and assess the impact of the degradation across all remote sites. OmniPoint Element also extends Visual Performance Manager's remote site performance visibility with VoIP call quality time correlated with network traffic profile.
"This next generation OmniPoint Element delivers a highly flexible and scalable solution that allows cloud service providers to deploy the solution virtually anywhere visibility is needed regardless of the size of the network. This flexibility provides segmentation identification for rapid problem domain isolation in these complex environments," said Daryle DeBalski, vice president and general manager of Visual Network Systems. "With the increased adoption of cloud computing, it is important that we remain agile in the way we develop our solution to ensure that we can meet the changing needs of the service providers that rely on our solution to deliver value-added services, today and well into the future."
Visual Network Systems provides innovative solutions that support IT professionals responsible for enterprise-wide application, network and VoIP performance. The company's flagship solution, Visual Performance Manager, is a unified system that provides enterprise service intelligence to help organizations effectively deliver these services. Its solutions are available directly to enterprises or as part of a managed services offering. Visual Network Systems is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, and distributes its products in more than 50 countries. More information can be found by visiting Visual Network Systems web site at: http://www.visualnetworksystems.com or by calling (888) 293-5853. Follow Visual Network Systems on Twitter @vnetsystems (http://twitter.com/VNetSystems).
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Visual Network Systems
CONTACT: Kaycee Holmes, GolinHarris for Visual Network Systems, +1-972-341-2502, kholmes@golinharris.com
Easy-to-Use Technology Offers Customers Increased Levels of Security While Improving Operational Efficiencies and Saving Money
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
News Facts
-- ADT Commercial, an industry leader in cloud-based physical security,
debuts its Hosted Video solution at ASIS 2011 in Orlando.
-- This new service provides customers with a hosted video recording and
management system centrally managed by ADT. Using an internet connection
and IP cameras, end users are able to access video remotely from
virtually anywhere, anytime. The solution provides the convenience of
centralized video storage without the cost, equipment and maintenance of
storing and managing video on-site.
-- Additionally, the solution offers the ability to view multiple sites
simultaneously and has little or no impact on the location's
infrastructure and does not require IT support.
-- Together with EMC, Iomega and Axis Communications, ADT Commercial is
targeting its Hosted Video solution to enterprises and small businesses.
-- EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and
service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a
service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. EMC
accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping customers store,
manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset - information
in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way.
-- Iomega Corporation, an EMC company, is a worldwide leader in
innovative storage solutions which provides cost-effective network
storage with its award-winning Iomega StorCenter NAS devices.
-- Axis, also a global IT company, is the worldwide market leader in
network video, driving the ongoing shift from analog to digital
video surveillance.
-- For some operators, Hosted Video can help with compliance, detecting
liability issues, monitoring of business openings and closings and a
host of other capabilities.
-- The system is designed for easy expansion with additional cameras that
can be quickly installed for viewing and recording over the Internet.
"I like logging onto my computer at night before going to bed to get the video of my store. I sleep better knowing everything is okay. ADT's Hosted Video solution is easy to use and helps me feel safer. I recommend it to other business owners like me."
-- Angel Calderon, Owner of Alco Watch and Jewelry, New York City
"As the current economic environment continues creating labor reductions for some companies, there are new solutions coming to market like Hosted Video from ADT Commercialwhich can help improve operational efficiencies. Plus, it's trouble-free. The system maintenance is taken care of by us and we ensure that the recorded video is secure. And all this is accomplished without a big capital investment."
-- Hank Monaco, Marketing VP , ADT Commercial
"The AXIS Video Hosting Systemis the link connecting the three largest providers in their respective markets - Axisfor surveillance cameras, EMC for data storage, and ADT Commercial for integration - seamlessly bridging the gap between the IT and physical security worlds. This provides a tremendous opportunity for owners of small surveillance systems to throw away the DVR and finally enjoy the benefits of IP-based video. Users across North America now have the choice of installing new network cameras or digitizing existing analog cameras with encoders to create an affordable and always available surveillance system."
-- Fredrik Nilsson, general manager, Axis Communications Inc.
"Incorporating Iomega's award-winning StorCenter network storage units with the integrated AVHS solution provides ADT customers with an advanced yet economical video surveillance solution. At the heart of this innovative solution is a more secure, highly available and cost-effective on-site storage solution that's ideal for cost conscious small businesses and distributed enterprises."
-- Jonathan Huberman, President, Iomega Corporation, an EMC Company
Multimedia Elements
-- Photos and video of Angel Calderon, owner of Alco Watch and Jewelry, New
York City who recently had ADT's Hosted Video solution installed in his
business
-- ADT YouTube Channel
-- ADT Newsroom
-- Like ADT Security Services on Facebook
-- Follow ADT Security Services on Twitter
-- ADT Commercial Security Blog
About ADT
A unit of Tyco International, ADT Commercial is North America's leading systems integrator, providing security and business optimization services to 500,000 customers. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., ADT Commercial has more than 10,000 employees and reported 2010 revenue of nearly $2 billion.
Pantech Breakout Combines Tremendous 4G LTE Speed and the Latest Features with Affordability
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Pantech today announced the Pantech Breakout(TM) will be exclusively available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com beginning Sept. 22.
The Pantech Breakout smartphone, brought to market by Personal Communications Devices, LLC (PCD), shines with super-fast downloads packaged in a slim and attractive design. Customers will have access to custom Pantech widgets and can share media files between Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-enabled devices by using the Net Media app on their Pantech Breakout.
Additional features:
-- Powered by 4G LTE - customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps
and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G mobile broadband coverage areas
-- Android(TM) 2.3 Gingerbread
-- 1 GHz processor
-- 4-inch capacitive touch display (480 x 800)
-- Support for Google(TM) Mobile Services, including Gmail(TM),
YouTube(TM), Google Search(TM) and Google Maps(TM), as well as access to
more than 250,000 apps available to download from Android Market(TM)
-- 4G LTE mobile hotspot supporting up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
-- Virtual QWERTY keyboard featuring SWYPE(TM) technology for quick and
easy typing of messages and emails
-- 5-megapixel autofocus rear-facing camera with HD video capture up to
720p
-- VGA front-facing camera for still shots and video chatting
-- Wi-Fi connectivity 802.11 b/g/n
-- Bluetooth® 3.0 support includes headset, hands-free, object push,
advanced audio distribution (stereo), audio/video remote control, file
transfer and phonebook access
-- 8 GB pre-installed microSD(TM)
Pricing and availability:
-- The Pantech Breakout will be available on Sept. 22 in Verizon Wireless
Communication Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $99.99
after a $50 mail in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon
receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are
accepted.
-- Customers that purchase a Pantech Breakout smartphone will need to
subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99
for monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly
access for 2 GB of data.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
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.
About Pantech
Pantech Co., Ltd., is one of Korea's top three mobile handset makers. Pantech has received wide-ranging industry recognition for its innovative handset designs, and has also introduced a significant number of breakthrough technologies in the mobile phone industry. Established in 1991, Pantech collectively has approximately 3,000 employees and 6 regional sales offices worldwide. For more information on Pantech, please visit http://www.pantech.com.
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Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Charlotte Runco, Richards Partners for PCD, +1-214-891-3591, Charlotte_Runco@richards.com
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LoopNet, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOOP), operator of the most heavily trafficked commercial real estate marketplace, today announced the release of its newly enhanced commercial sales comps database, Property Comps 5.0. With this new release, LoopNet's industry-leading comps database is reporting dramatic gains in the number of commercial sale transactions reported, the amount of data available with each sales transaction, and the ease of finding that information.
The numerous enhancements to the product's data and functionality are intended to help real estate brokers, owners, investors, lenders and appraisers analyze property and market data more completely, and make better informed commercial property pricing decisions.
25% More Sales Comps
The Property Comps database has grown by over 25% in the past year and now contains over 1.5 million arm's length transactions. As part of this expansion, Property Comps also includes over 23,000 REO/Bank Sold property sales, providing an important window into distressed transactions that may influence the pricing in the overall marketplace. The fact that REOs accounted for 16% of all new comps that LoopNet has thus far recorded in 2011 indicates their growing influence.
More Data, More Photos
Significant new data has been added to individual comp records, providing users with a more complete picture of the property transaction and the property details at the time of sale. Data enhancements include:
-- 35 New Data Fields -- More owner and mortgage info, property tax &
assessed values
-- 60% More Comps with Photos
-- 25% More Tax IDs, APNs and Deed Document Numbers
-- 25% More Comps that include the original listing's marketing flyer
Better Search, Better Reporting
A more intuitive search design simplifies the process of finding comparable sales. Property Comps 5.0 includes:
-- Property Subtype Search Filters - Allows users to save time by targeting
very specific search results
-- Polygon Search - Allows users to custom-define a geographic area down to
the street level, and save the results
-- Six New Reports tailored to customer needs - Including comparison
reports and listing broker call sheets
In addition to these enhancements, LoopNet continues to stress accuracy and timeliness of information, with over 50% of new comps added within two weeks of the sale date -- usually even before transactions become public record.
"Our customers asked for these improvements and we listened. Property Comps 5.0 is the biggest step forward we've made to make it easy for commercial real estate brokers, appraisers, and investors to easily find the detailed sales comps they need," said Hilary Jensen, General Manager of LoopNet's Property Comps business. "We remain committed to innovating in this area, and to providing increasingly valuable products to our customers."
LoopNet operates the most heavily trafficked commercial real estate marketplace online with more than five million registered members and 2.6 million unique monthly visitors as reported by Google Analytics.
The LoopNet marketplace, available at http://www.LoopNet.com, covers all commercial property categories, includingoffice, industrial, retail, multifamily (apartment properties for sale), hotel, land, specialty properties, investment propertiesand businesses for sale. As of June 30, 2011, the LoopNet marketplace featured more than $450 billion of property available for sale and 6.7 billion square feet of space for lease.
LoopNet customers include virtually all of the top commercial real estate firms in the U.S., including Apartment Realty Advisors, Cassidy Turley, CB Richard Ellis, Coldwell Banker Commercial, Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, Grubb & Ellis, Jones Lang LaSalle, Lincoln Property Company, NAI Global, Newmark Knight Frank, The Shopping Center Group and Sperry Van Ness.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding the anticipated benefits of and improvements to the LoopNet Property Comps product. These statements are based on current information and expectations that are inherently subject to change and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results might differ materially from those in any forward-looking statement due to various factors, including, but not limited to, the impact of our pending merger with CoStar Group, Inc., including the possibility that the merger does not close and the risk of business disruption relating to the merger, the functionality of Property Comps 5.0, economic events or trends in the commercial real estate market or in general, our ability to continue to attract unique visitors to our website, our ability to continue to attract new registered members, convert them into Premium Members and retain such Premium Members, our ability to obtain or retain listings from commercial real estate brokers, agents and property owners, competition from current or future companies, our ability to receive timely and accurate sales data from our partners, seasonality, our ability to manage our growth and our ability to introduce new or upgraded products or services and customer acceptance of such services. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statement is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of filings made by us with the SEC are available on the SEC's website or at http://investor.LoopNet.com/sec.cfm. LoopNet does not intend to update the forward-looking statements included in this press release that are based on information available to us as of the date of this release.
March Networks Launches Newest Fraud Detection and Case Management Applications for Banks
Searchlight software links suspicious transaction data with facial
images and license plates to help reduce losses dramatically
OTTAWA, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - March Networks(®) (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions and the #1 supplier of financial video surveillance systems in the Americas*, today announced new additions to its comprehensive Financial Solutions to help banks and credit unions improve security and dramatically
reduce losses from fraudulent activity. March Networks Searchlight((TM)) Image Tracker and License Plate Tracker (LPT) enable banks to quickly associate facial images and vehicle license
plates with customer transactions. The additional layer of valuable
data speeds investigations and strengthens case evidence significantly,
allowing banks and law enforcement to zero-in on the criminals
responsible for an estimated $1 billion in losses annually.
Image Tracker provides banks with a powerful enhancement to March
Networks' Searchlight Skimming Detection (SD) portfolio. Image Tracker automatically associates facial images
with ATM or teller transaction details, video clips and other relevant
evidence. Using standard or custom search criteria, such as time, date,
or bank card number, investigators can immediately access images and
transaction details from any banking location via an easy-to-use
interface. They can then drill down to review video from all associated
cameras to gather the most complete case evidence possible. Watch the Searchlight application video to learn more.
Also new to the portfolio is Searchlight LPT. The application enables
financial institutions to easily capture, archive and search for
license plate data, and correlate it with high-quality video and
transaction data using March Networks' Financial Transaction Investigation (FTI) software. Investigators can search on a specific license plate,
or program a number into the system to trigger an alert when a matching
license plate is captured at a drive-thru ATM or banking premises.
Searchlight LPT supports domestic, vanity and international plates, as
well as partial plate searches. And unlike competitive license plate
recognition offerings, the software requires no additional database
infrastructure or management software, and works with a bank's existing
IP or analog cameras to ensure a rapid and cost-efficient deployment.
Watch the Searchlight LPT video to learn more.
"Banks today are looking for more than just reliable, scalable video
surveillance. They want to leverage the investments they've already
made in their video and data systems to gather better business
intelligence and maximize returns," said Net Payne, Chief Marketing
Officer, March Networks. "Our comprehensive Financial Solutions offer
industry-leading hardware, powerful management software and a growing
portfolio of intelligent applications developed specifically to help
banking customers worldwide reduce losses and operate more
efficiently."
March Networks Financial Solutions are proven in more than 450 banks
worldwide. The company will demonstrate the complete portfolio,
including its new Searchlight LPT and Image Tracker applications, in
Booth 569 at the 57(th) annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits, September 19-21, at the
Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Visit http://www.marchnetworks.com/asis to learn more.
*IMS Research: Vertical Insights, Video Surveillance and Security in
Banking and Finance - 2011 Edition.
About March Networks
March Networks(®) (TSX:MN) is a leading provider of intelligent IP video solutions. For
more than a decade, the company has helped some of the world's largest
commercial and government organizations transition from traditional
CCTV to advanced surveillance technologies used for security, loss
prevention, risk mitigation and operational efficiency. Its highly
scalable and easy to use Command((TM)) video management platform incorporates a web-based client interface to
enable rapid system deployment and complete system control. It is
complemented by the company's portfolio of high-definition IP cameras,
encoders, video analytics and hybrid recorders, as well as outstanding
professional and managed services. March Networks systems are delivered
through an extensive distribution and partner network in more than 50
countries. For more information, please visit http://www.marchnetworks.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking information, including
expectations of future business. This information is based on the
Company's current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a
variety of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and
that may be beyond March Networks' control. Actual results could differ
materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements due
to factors such as customer demand and timing of purchasing decisions,
increased levels of competition, technological changes and the
successful development of new products, dependence on third-party
manufacturers, risks relating to intellectual property infringement
claims, and other risks and factors identified in March Networks'
public filings with regulatory authorities in Canada. March Networks
assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a
result of new information or future events.
*MARCH NETWORKS, March Networks Command, March Networks Searchlight and
the MARCH NETWORKS logo are trademarks of March Networks Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION
CONTACT: MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Erica Miskew March Networks
+1 613.591.8228 x5760
emiskew@marchnetworks.com INVESTOR INQUIRIES:
Ken Taylor March Networks
+1 613.591.8181
ktaylor@marchnetworks.com
March Networks Doubles IP Video Capabilities in Best-Selling Hybrid Recording Platforms
OTTAWA, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - March Networks(®) (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is
proud to introduce five new products that make it easier, faster and
more cost-effective for customers to increase IP video surveillance
capabilities across their operations. The products include new
additions to the company's leading hybrid video recording platforms -
recognized earlier this year as the best-selling enterprise DVRs in the Americas*. They also include new high-definition (HD) IP cameras, and a
cloud-based mobile application designed to solve many of the issues
inherent in current mobile video offerings, and integrate seamlessly
into standard IT environments.
The March Networks 4332C and 4324C Hybrid Network Video Recorders (NVRs) double the IP video capacity of the company's 4000 C Series product line, enabling customers to expand IP camera coverage cost-effectively using
existing surveillance infrastructure. The NVRs accommodate up to 16 IP
cameras or Edge encoders, and maintain the same reliability and
centralized video management capability proven in more than 450 banks
and one of the world's largest DVR installations.
Compatible with both March Networks' Command((TM)) and Visual Intelligence software, the 4332C and 4324C systems also deliver enhanced live monitoring and
investigation in a single software interface. Additional features
include expanded third-party IP camera and access control integrations,
and optional embedded video analytics. The new NVRs share the same
innovative docking station architecture (watch the video) that makes all March Networks 4000 C Series hybrid recorders easy to
install and maintain.
March Networks' new MegaPX 5 MP and MegaPX WDR enhance the company's line of HD IP video cameras. These fixed IP cameras combine exceptional image quality with
real-time H.264 video compression for optimal bandwidth and storage
efficiency. The MegaPX 5 MP's powerful digital zoom and ultra-wide
field-of-view make it ideal for customers requiring precise image
detail and extensive coverage. The MegaPX WDR ensures clear image
capture in challenging lighting conditions - such as a retail bank
branch where large windows can create silhouettes - through its
combination of three megapixel resolution and wide dynamic range. Both
cameras work seamlessly with the company's existing and new NVRs, as
well as in a March Networks' Command all-IP video environment. They are
also ONVIF-compliant for flexible, third-party integration.
March Networks Command Mobile is a web-based mobile application that installs in minutes to provide
customers with a view into their business from any location, at any
time using the hand-held devices they already own. The software works
with any mobile device, including iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Android
devices. Developed to eliminate the complexities and extra costs found
with competitive mobile video applications, Command Mobile runs
reliably and securely over existing IT networks without requiring
additional software installations, specific configurations, network
policies or dedicated hardware. Video is encrypted and protected
through authentication, while virtualized servers ensure uninterrupted
service. Customers can choose how many video channels they need to
access, making Command Mobile an attractive application for businesses
with a few or a few thousand locations.
"These new products allow organizations to optimize their IP video
capabilities, while maintaining the reliability, scalability and
exceptional video management our customers have come to expect from
March Networks," said Net Payne, Chief Marketing Officer, March
Networks. "We are excited about expanding our video portfolio with
these innovative products, which serve as a strong foundation for our
advanced software applications and analytics that bring business value
to our customers worldwide."
March Networks will demonstrate its complete IP video solutions
portfolio in Booth 569 at the 57(th) annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits, September 19-21, at the
Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Visit http://www.marchnetworks.com/asis to learn more.
* IMS Research: The Americas Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance
Equipment - 2011 Edition.
About March Networks
March Networks(®) (TSX:MN) is a leading provider of intelligent IP video solutions. For
more than a decade, the company has helped some of the world's largest
commercial and government organizations transition from traditional
CCTV to advanced surveillance technologies used for security, loss
prevention, risk mitigation and operational efficiency. Its highly
scalable and easy to use Command((TM)) video management platform incorporates a web-based client interface to
enable rapid system deployment and complete system control. It is
complemented by the company's portfolio of high-definition IP cameras,
encoders, video analytics and hybrid recorders, as well as outstanding
professional and managed services. March Networks systems are delivered
through an extensive distribution and partner network in more than 50
countries. For more information, please visit http://www.marchnetworks.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking information, including
expectations of future business. This information is based on the
Company's current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a
variety of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and
that may be beyond March Networks' control. Actual results could differ
materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements due
to factors such as customer demand and timing of purchasing decisions,
increased levels of competition, technological changes and the
successful development of new products, dependence on third-party
manufacturers, risks relating to intellectual property infringement
claims, and other risks and factors identified in March Networks'
public filings with regulatory authorities in Canada. March Networks
assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a
result of new information or future events.
MARCH NETWORKS, March Networks Command and the MARCH NETWORKS logo are
trademarks of March Networks Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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CONTACT: MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Erica Miskew March Networks
+1 613.591.8228 x5760
emiskew@marchnetworks.com INVESTOR INQUIRIES:
Ken Taylor March Networks
+1 613.591.8181
ktaylor@marchnetworks.com
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China GrenTech Corporation Limited (NASDAQ: GRRF, "GrenTech", or "the Company"), a leading China-based provider of radio frequency and wireless coverage products and services, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program.
Under the terms of this share repurchase program, GrenTech may repurchase up to US$10.0 million worth of its issued and outstanding American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") from time to time in open-market transactions on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. The timing and dollar amount of repurchase transactions is subject to the Board of Director's discretion depending on market conditions and will be subject to Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Rule 10b-18 requirements. GrenTech plans to fund share repurchases made under this program from its available working capital. The share repurchase program does not have an expiration date and may be modified or discontinued at any time by the Company's Board of Directors.
"Given our solid market leadership, strong pipeline of new products, cutting edge technology and the positive outlook for the telecommunication market in China, we believe that our shares are undervalued," said Mr. Yingjie Gao, GrenTech's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our share repurchase program demonstrates our commitment to enhancing long term shareholder value as well as our confidence in our business model and strategic growth plan."
About China GrenTech
GrenTech is a leading developer of radio frequency ("RF") technology in China and a leading provider of wireless coverage products and services in China. The Company uses RF technology to design and manufacture wireless coverage products, which enables telecommunications operators to expand the reach of their wireless communication networks to indoor and outdoor areas such as buildings, highways, subways, tunnels and remote regions. China GrenTech's wireless coverage services include design, installation and project warranty services. The Company also tailors the design and configuration of its wireless coverage products to the specific requirements of its customers.
Based on its in-house RF technology platform, the Company also develops and produces base station RF parts and components sold to base station manufacturers. GrenTech is a qualified supplier of RF parts and components to major global and domestic base station manufacturers. For more information, please visit http://www.GrenTech.com.cn.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements contained in this announcement may be viewed as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of GrenTech to be materially different from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks related to: the risk that the share repurchase program will not increase shareholder value and other risks outlined in GrenTech's filings with the SEC. GrenTech undertakes no ongoing obligation, other than that imposed by law, to update these statements.
Investor Relations
Company Contact: Contact:
David Rudnick, Account
Xin Lian, Senior Manager Manager
China GrenTech Corp. Ltd. CCG Investor Relations
Tel: + (1) 646-626-4172
Tel: +86 755 2650 3007 (New York)
E-mail:
E-mail: investor@powercn.com david.rudnick@ccgir.com
Facilitates itinerary planning for customers and travel agents worldwide
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has launched a new, self-service Round the World Planner for its customers. The user-friendly online application has been designed to allow customers to create their own SkyTeam Round the World itineraries, using the extensive networks of all 14 SkyTeam member airlines.
Two versions of the Round the World planner have been developed. Both enable customers to build tailor made itineraries in compliance with SkyTeam's Round the World fare products, terms and conditions. Customers access the application via the recently refreshed skyteam.com, while a customized version for travel agents can be accessed via the newly created dedicated skyteam.biz website.
The Round the World Planner is another example of SkyTeam's focus on actively improving products and services for its customers. "With hundreds of destinations to choose from, SkyTeam can take our customers wherever they want to go whenever they want to go, whether they are traveling for business or pleasure," said Mauro Oretti, SkyTeam's Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "Our new planner has been developed to maximize customers' potential travel opportunities, whilst minimizing the complexity of planning a Round the World itinerary."
The SkyTeam Round the World planner intuitively guides users through every step of planning an itinerary, which once saved can be printed or emailed. Customers can book their chosen travel plans via their travel agent or any SkyTeam member airline. Future phases of the application will feature real-time flight availability and prices and the ability to book online via SkyTeam.com.
About SkyTeam
SkyTeam is a global airline alliance providing customers from member airlines access to an extensive global network with more destinations, more frequencies and more connectivity. Passengers can earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles throughout the SkyTeam network. SkyTeam member airlines offer customers over 465 lounges worldwide. The fourteen members are: Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, China Eastern, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, TAROM and Vietnam Airlines. SkyTeam offers its 474 million annual passengers a worldwide system of over 14,000 daily flights to 916 destinations in 169 countries. http://www.skyteam.com / http://www.facebook.com/skyteam / http://www.youtube.com/user/skyteam
Ruckus Unveils High-Capacity Smart Wi-Fi System to Tackle Growing User Density Concerns Caused by Smart Mobile Devices
Newest ZoneDirector 5000 Platform and ZoneFlex Software System Allow Enterprises and Managed Service Providers to Scale Wi-Fi to 20,000 Clients Per Controller, 256 Clients Per Access Point
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Wireless(TM) (http://www.ruckuswireless.com) today unveiled the ZoneDirector(TM) 5000 (ZD5000), along with a collection of advanced capabilities within a new version of its award-winning ZoneFlex(TM) software (v9.2), that deliver unmatched scalability, simplicity and security for providing Wi-Fi access to diverse user groups across multiple locations.
As the growth of Wi-Fi-enabled mobile devices continues at an unprecedented rate, the demand for wireless capacity and speed is driving organizations to offer more reliable, high-speed wireless service within dense user environments. Designed for this purpose, the new Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi system adds essential hardware and software capabilities to scale, simplify and secure large Wi-Fi networks.
The ZoneDirector 5000 is the industry's first controller-based system that can be flexibly deployed either in-line, or out of the data path, supporting up to 20,000 clients, 1,000 access points (APs), and 2,048 wireless LANs (WLANs).
Additionally, Ruckus has increased the client capacity of its ZoneFlex dual-band 802.11n APs to support 256 concurrent clients per AP (128 clients per radio), making them the ideal Wi-Fi solution for high-capacity, dense user environments where reliable Wi-Fi services and extended coverage are essential.
"Given the unstoppable move to mobile Internet devices and applications, dealing with user density and scalability is quickly becoming a point of contention for enterprises and service providers," said Selina Lo, president and CEO of Ruckus Wireless. "Ruckus is tackling this problem by combining patented adaptive antenna technology that enables more consistent performance and client connectivity, with a powerful new hardware platform and software enhancements that take away the complexity historically associated with managing a large-scale Wi-Fi infrastructure."
Among the first customers to deploy the new ZD5000 is NEBO School District in Utah. NEBO has deployed redundant ZD5000s to manage more than 625 Ruckus 802.11n access points across 43 different schools and six district sites.
In addition to the ZD5000 platform, Ruckus has introduced a new version of its award-winning ZoneFlex Smart/OS software system (version 9.2) for all of its Smart WLAN controllers, with important enhancements such as:
-- AP groups for bulk configuration and simplified WLAN administration,
-- Smart mesh enhancements that increase overall network performance and
reliability,
-- IPv6 support for virtually limitless IP addressing,
-- Remote packet capture on Ruckus APs to streamline troubleshooting and
network analysis,
-- Automatic proxy configuration for clients to enhance security and
network performance,
-- 802.1X wired Ethernet port security that protects against unauthorized
network access through APs installed in public areas,
-- Configurable timeouts for idle clients that help increase network
capacity, and re-authentication grace periods that eliminate users from
having to constantly re-authenticate,
-- Wireless Internet Service Provider roaming (WISPr) and L2TP tunneling
support on standalone ZoneFlex 802.11n APs for seamless integration and
flexible deployment of hotspot services.
Making Wi-Fi Super Scalable
At the heart of scaling Wi-Fi capacity is the introduction of the ZoneDirector 5000 Smart WLAN controller. Perfect for large-scale wireless environments such as hotels, schools, hospitals and managed service environments, the ZD 5000 is the first Smart WLAN platform to combine power, simplicity and scalability into a single, affordable system.
Highly resilient with dual/hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies and fans, the ZD5000 integrates the same ZoneFlex Smart/OS software as other ZoneDirector platforms, supporting advanced features such as meshing, hot spot authentication, guest networking and dynamic Wi-Fi security at no additional cost.
Making Wi-Fi Super Simple
To simplify the management, configuration and troubleshooting of large-scale WLAN environments, Ruckus is introducing a number of software enhancements.
Ruckus APs now support remote wireless packet capture for troubleshooting and network analysis. While continuing to serve clients, Wi-Fi packets can be collected over-the-air and saved to a file for future analysis or streamed in real-time directly to a packet analyzer.
To save time and effort when configuring or changing the configuration of numerous APs, network administrators can now define up to 512 AP groups and create profiles that define channels, power levels and other configurable fields. WLAN groupings - that allow different SSIDs to appear on different Wi-Fi radios and APs, thereby streamlining the operation of a large number of small-sized networks from a single controller - have also been expanded to up to 2,048.
Making Wi-Fi Super Secure
Ensuring the highest levels of wireless security, encrypted data tunnels now provide privacy for data traffic traversing the wired LAN - making ZoneFlex APs the ideal Wi-Fi solution for retail operations concerned with PCI compliance.
Additionally, Ruckus ZoneFlex APs now support 802.1X wired Ethernet port security, protecting against unauthorized network access through APs installed in public areas by extending wired port access security to Ethernet ports on the AP.
Support for Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) has also been added to all Ruckus 802.11n access points used as standalone APs. Remote APs use L2TP to automatically create a secure VPN tunnel to a central network. If the L2TP tunnel is unavailable, APs can be configured to disable WLAN services.
Pricing and Availability
Available immediately, the ZoneDirector 5000 is priced starting at $35,000 and comes with a lifetime warranty. Available this quarter, ZoneFlex 9.2 software is a free upgrade for existing customers.
About Ruckus Wireless, Inc.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Ruckus Wireless is a supplier of advanced wireless systems for the mobile networking market. The company markets and manufactures a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products for mobile operators, broadband service providers and corporate enterprises. Ranked as the top telecom company in the 2009 Inc. Magazine 500 list and named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Ruckus Wireless has realized dramatic growth. With more than 25 patents granted to date, Ruckus invented state-of-the-art wireless technology that focuses and directs signals over the best performing paths, automatically adapting them to changing environmental conditions. This unique capability extends signal range and ensures consistent reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. The company has raised $51 million in funding from premier investors such as Sequoia Capital, Focus Ventures, Sutter Hill, Motorola, T-Ventures, Telus Ventures and Firelake Capital. The company is led by Ms. Selina Lo, president and chief executive officer. For more information, visit Ruckus Wireless at http://www.ruckuswireless.com.
Media ContactsDavid CallischRuckus Wirelessdavid@ruckuswireless.com+1-408-504-5487
Sibos 2011: Volante Debuts SWIFT Messaging Translations Service
Cloud-based service provides easy access to SWIFT message transformations for financial services firms and corporate treasuries
TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Volante Technologies announced today that automated bi-directional translations between SWIFT MT (FIN) and MX (ISO 20022) formats are now offered by Volante in a cloud-based service. The announcement was made at the 2011 Sibos event, the annual conference of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) being held this week in Toronto.
Live demonstrations of payments, corporate actions and investment funds message translations will be offered at the Volante booth D125 at Sibos.
"It is a fact of life that treasuries and financial institutions need SWIFT message translations, if they are exchanging information with multiple counterparties or correspondents. Fortunately there is no one better at doing these translations than Volante, as proven by our perfect scores in annual SWIFT certifications and our large body of satisfied users of our software tools," said Vijay Oddiraju, CEO of Volante. "Our new translations service puts this functionality within immediate reach of any firm, and can be implemented without any infrastructure at all."
The Volante SWIFT Translations Service uses the same software with built-in knowledge of SWIFT standards and rules that is currently licensed to Volante customers. Access to the basic service is browser-based with SSL encryption. Other integration, security and customization options are available at customer request.
The Volante translation service has been thoroughly tested with its partner, Cloud Data, for functionality and execution speed. Cloud Data (http://www.clouddata.com) provides secure technical infrastructure with physical and logical firewalls for mission critical services. Its customer base includes top-tier corporations and financial firms.
"We are delighted to be working with Volante in the development of such an essential service to the financial industry," said Ivan Whittall, client management director at Cloud Data. "It was a particular pleasure to run Volante's robust, optimized code as a service model on our scaling platform that will meet whatever volume their customers require."
For more information or a demonstration the Volante SWIFT Translations Service, please contact us at info@volantetechcom.
About Volante
The first SWIFT vendor partner to win the SWIFT Messaging Data Services designation, Volante Technologies has been accelerating data management for the financial services industry since 2001. Volante provides integration solutions for low-latency environments, service oriented-architectures, vendor data consolidation, event processing, SWIFT message integration and other complex data challenges. Its metadata-based technology also enables data governance and model-driven data initiatives.
Volante solutions are employed by buy-side and sell-side institutions around the globe, corporate treasuries, financial industry utilities and exchanges, and leading service and software firms. For more information, visit http://www.volantetech.com.
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ClearCube Technology Acquires Cloud Computing Provider Network Elites, Launches Public Cloud Service Offering and Expands Private Cloud Service Offering
Company leverages its roots in centralized computing to deliver best in class desktop-as-a-service (DaaS).
AUSTIN, Tex., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearCube Technology, the leader in virtual desktop products for cloud computing, including rack-mounted workstations, blade PCs and zero clients, today announced that it has acquired privately-held Network Elites, a cloud computing and managed services provider based in Dallas, TX.
The acquisition accelerates ClearCube's entry into the public cloud services market and expands on ClearCube's portfolio of private cloud computing offerings.
"This announcement marks a significant step forward in ClearCube's expansion into public cloud services and helps fulfill the escalating demand that we're experiencing in the private cloud market," said Randy Printz, President and CEO of ClearCube Technology. "There are tremendous synergies resulting from this acquisition that will create a force multiplier in driving growth for ClearCube solutions in the cloud computing and virtual desktop infrastructure markets."
Network Elites, founded in 2001 has developed a comprehensive platform for cloud computing service delivery and is a leading cloud services and managed IT provider in North America. Network Elites, is a multi-million dollar operation, profitable and has exhibited strong growth year over year, achieving a 40% revenue increase between 1H 2010 and 1H 2011.
"The Network Elites cloud service delivery platform is a perfect complement to ClearCube's centralized and virtual computing solutions," said Ayman Omar, CEO of Network Elites. "Now organizations have the option of equipping their employees with the most efficient, secure and flexible computing solution based on the end-user's needs."
As a result of this acquisition, ClearCube is rolling out new public cloud computing services to enterprises while increasing the breadth of service offerings under ClearCube's private cloud product portfolio. ClearCube's private cloud offerings consist of centralized computing solutions deployed behind the customer's firewall , VMware View virtual desktops for task and knowledge workers and ClearCube blade workstations for power users, all accessible via highly secure zero clients.
About ClearCube
ClearCube Technology is the pioneer and market leader in centralized and virtual computing, hardware, software and solutions. By deploying ClearCube private cloud solutions, enterprises and government agencies have dramatically reduced their support costs while improving the security and availability of their computing infrastructure. Enterprises and government agencies have come to rely on ClearCube private cloud solutions, zero clients and blade PCs for secure, reliable and energy efficient computing. For more information, visit http://www.clearcube.com.
Media Contacts:
Jeff Fugitt
ClearCube Technology
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High-Speed 802.11n Wi-Fi Wall Switch a Hit with Hoteliers
Ruckus ZoneFlex 7025 Lets Hotels Overcome Cost, Complexity Issues of Converging Wired and Wireless Networks to Deliver IP-Based Guest Services and Support Flood of Wi-Fi-Hungry Mobile Devices
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Ruckus Wireless(TM) (http://www.ruckuswireless.com) today announced that its high-speed Wi-Fi wall switch (the ZoneFlex 7025) has experienced broad adoption by hotels around the globe looking to deliver a myriad of IP-based in-room services over a unified wired/wireless infrastructure, while also providing high-speed wireless Internet access to a flood of new Wi-Fi-enabled mobile and handheld devices.
The ZoneFlex 7025 Wi-Fi wall switch integrates 802.11n Wi-Fi technology with wired Ethernet ports in a small-footprint wall jack, giving hotel and resort operators an elegant, low-cost and inconspicuous device that allows them to leverage their existing wired infrastructure to deliver an ever expanding set of IP-based guest services over multiple virtual LANs (VLANs).
Hoteliers like Kerzner International Resorts, owners of the Atlantis Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas, are using the Ruckus wall switch to offer HD video on demand, mini bar service, temperature control, and high-speed wired and wireless access, with the highest performance and lowest cost per room.
For many hoteliers, early Wi-Fi implementations are no longer able to keep up with the flood of wireless-only devices and bandwidth-demanding applications being used by guests and staff. Additionally, as many new services and hotel devices embrace IP as the preferred method of connectivity and management, the requirement for a converged wired and wireless network has quickly become a necessity.
Atlantis: Smart Wi-Fi a 'Perfect Match' for Caribbean Resort
The Atlantis Paradise Island is a grandiose luxury resort in the heart of the Caribbean. The expansive property features more than 3,000 guest rooms and is home to the world's largest open-air marine environment with 50,000 sea creatures representing 200 species, a spectacular Mayan Temple Waterslide complex, six swimming areas and countless waterfalls, and a $15 million marina.
For the past few years the Atlantis has provided guest Wi-Fi access using an 802.11b outdoor network that also broadcast wireless signals indoors. However spotty signal coverage, more user devices and higher speed wireless requirements have driven the Atlantis to seek more innovative Wi-Fi solutions. More recently, with the widespread adoption of iPhones, Android devices, iPads and other smart gadgets that require wireless connectivity, the resort's existing Wi-Fi network had reached its limit - and the available options for upgrading it were extremely costly.
At the same time Kerzner International was looking to upgrade the property's Wi-Fi network, it was also looking to replace an obsolete network of in-room VLAN switches in the 1,200-room Royal Towers. Rather than explore new options which would have required installing more Ethernet ports and essentially doing a new build-out, Kerzner turned to its integration partner, Red One Networks, which recommended the Ruckus Wi-Fi wall switch for the price and performance advantages it offered.
"The Ruckus wall switch was a perfect match," said Tim Lawson, vice president of sales for Red One. "It met all of the resort's needs for wired and wireless connectivity while allowing them to continue using their existing infrastructure, and delivered better performance at a much lower cost than other solutions they evaluated. And because of its controller-based architecture, which the BelAir Wi-Fi system lacked, the resort's IT team can easily add more switches and access points over time, knowing they can easily support and manage them from one central location."
Currently the Atlantis has installed hundreds of ZoneFlex 7025 wall switches, one in every third guest room. Each wall switch includes four VLAN-capable wired Ethernet ports - three of which are used for high-definition IPTV, the mini bar and wired Internet access. The entire network is centrally managed with three Ruckus ZoneDirector(TM) 3000s, which allow the hotel's IT staff to easily monitor performance of each access point, troubleshoot problems and configure network settings to support varying usage patterns.
As Kerzner expands its Wi-Fi upgrade beyond the main Royal Towers, it will likely look to other Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi products such as the ZoneFlex 7363 802.11n dual-band indoor/outdoor access point, which is more suitable for larger areas like conference rooms, restaurants, lobbies and other places where guests congregate, as well as for the more recently constructed guest room towers, where existing VLAN switches are absent.
Ruckus Wi-Fi Wall Switch Answers the Call
In many hotels around the world Ethernet cabling is limited, and guest rooms and other areas such as the front desk, conference rooms, meeting spaces and business centers lack Ethernet ports and wireless coverage.
For hotels that have deployed an extensive wired Ethernet network, more ports are often required to connect new IP-enabled devices and support new multimedia services, but installing additional Ethernet switches in guest rooms can be out of the question due to issues of cost and complexity. Not only are they are expensive and the installations disruptive, but they also require more power and often involve special furniture designs to keep them out of sight.
Deployed as a standalone device or centrally managed by any Ruckus ZoneDirector wireless LAN controller or Ruckus FlexMaster Wi-Fi management system, the ZoneFlex 7025 Wi-Fi wall switch reduces the cost and complexity of installing and managing wired and wireless network services.
The Ruckus Wi-Fi wall switch is driven by a single POE connection and provides four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet jacks and two uplink Ethernet wiring options. Additionally, the Ruckus Wi-Fi wall switch uses POE to power a device such as an IP phone and provides native connectivity to digital phones through a single digital PBX pass through port.
Hotels around the world that have deployed the ZoneFlex 7025 high-speed Wi-Fi wall switch include:
1. Concorde Hotel (Singapore)
2. Courtyard Seattle
3. Empee Hotels Ltd. (Chennai, India)
4. Four Season Hotel Sydney
5. Grand Hyatt Chicago
6. Hammock Beach Resort (FL)
7. Hotel Akash Palace (Shimoga, India)
8. Hotel Du Vin (Henley, UK)
9. Jeddah Hilton (Saudi Arabia)
10. Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas (owned by Kerzner
International Resorts)
11. Lake Elementeita Serena Luxury Camp (Kenya)
12. Malmaison Oxford (UK)
13. Mandarin Oriental Manhattan
14. Mandarin Oriental Miami
15. Nairobi Serena Hotel (Kenya)
16. One and Only Royal Mirage Dubai
17. Pullman Dubai City Center
18. Quilon Resort (Cochin, India)
19. Renaissance Mumbai
20. Ritz Carlton Bahrain
21. Ritz Carlton Riyadh
22. Riverview Hotel Singapore
23. St. Marks Hotel (Bangalore)
24. Shivai Hotels (Pune, India)
25. Star City Casino (Sydney)
26. Swissotel Nai Lert Park (Thailand)
27. Trident Hotel (Mumbai)
28. Westin Kierland (Arizona)
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Ruckus Wireless is a supplier of advanced wireless systems for the mobile networking market. The company markets and manufactures a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products for mobile operators, broadband service providers and corporate enterprises. Ranked as the top telecom company in the 2009 Inc. Magazine 500 list and named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Ruckus Wireless has realized dramatic growth. With more than 25 patents granted to date, Ruckus invented state-of-the-art wireless technology that focuses and directs signals over the best performing paths, automatically adapting them to changing environmental conditions. This unique capability extends signal range and ensures consistent reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. The company has raised $51 million in funding from premier investors such as Sequoia Capital, Focus Ventures, Sutter Hill, Motorola, T-Ventures, Telus Ventures and Firelake Capital. The company is led by Ms. Selina Lo, president and chief executive officer. For more information, visit Ruckus Wireless at http://www.ruckuswireless.com.
Media ContactsNancy HillRealTime Communicationsnancy@realtime-comm.como: 510-733-6228c: 415-309-5185