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Viaden Gaming Ltd., one of the premier online gaming solutions providers
unveiled a new video slot Magic Pot featuring 3D animation and a variety of
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offers players multiple gambling opportunities. On each spin players are
offered up to 25 different paylines to bet on and win. While spinning the
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New Picarro Water Isotope Analyzer Makes the Quantum Leap in Performance
With precision improved by up to an order of magnitude, Picarro's new instrument radically improves water isotope analysis for diverse applications such as oceanography, climatology, and hydrology.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Picarro, the world's leading provider of instruments for carbon and water cycle measurements, announced today the L2130-i, a new water isotope analyzer that advances measurement precision to a new level enabling scientists unprecedented capability to measure fine scale changes in the global water cycle or extractions from a milligram of tissue. With typical instrument precision of 11 per meg for oxygen and 38 per meg for hydrogen in water, the performance is up to an order of magnitude better than that typically produced by isotope ratio mass spectrometers. Low isotope concentrations have historically been expressed as 'per mil' , which is the ratio between two samples multiplied by a factor 1000. A 'per meg' is 1000 times more precise than a 'per mil'.
In addition to unrivaled precision, the L2130-i has nearly immeasurable drift. This unprecedented stability allows researchers to measure routine samples quickly and to significantly reduce the frequency of calibration. The stability improvements also maximize performance when data averaging, thereby enabling scientists to reach precision levels of 5 per meg (0.005 per mil) for exceptionally demanding applications such as the paleoclimatological studies of ice cores. "When I first saw the initial data results from this analyzer, I nearly fell off my chair," said Bruce Vaughn, senior professional scientist and stable isotope expert at the University of Colorado's Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research. "The precision is so much higher than anything we have seen before. This could significantly reduce some of the uncertainty in ice core measurements."
This new level of performance opens new applications in research areas where insights into physical processes are dependent upon understanding very small isotopic signals. These applications include studies of ice cores, tracing water vapor sources throughout the atmosphere, and discovering subtle shifts in fresh water sources and watersheds, to measuring changes in ground water associated with anthropogenic pollution. Previously such measurements were accessible to only a handful of specially equipped labs. In contrast, the Picarro L2130-i analyzer, at only 50 pounds, is field portable and designed to endure transportation and harsh environmental conditions from the Arctic to the Amazon while delivering the same per meg precision level measurements.
The Picarro L2130-i is the core of the industry's only modular platform that can measure water isotopes in all three matrices - solids, liquids, and vapor - in a field or laboratory setting. The L2130-i integrates seamlessly with Picarro's patent-pending Induction Module for thermal extraction of water from solids, the patent-pending Micro-Pyrolysis Module for complete removal of interfering organics, high-precision vaporizers and autosamplers, and Picarro's Standards Delivery Module - the only dual-standard field-ready system on the market today.
"This new instrument is a testament to our team's enduring quest to build instruments so powerful and simple to use that scientists can pursue new lines of scientific inquiry that were previously impossible even in the world's best laboratories," says Picarro CEO Michael Woelk. "By producing instruments with per meg precision, we clearly offer the world's finest water isotope instrument - bar none."
With instruments installed in 54 countries and operated on all seven continents by thousands of scientists and engineers, Picarro analyzers are the global gold standard for greenhouse gas measurement and the most widely sold instruments for stable isotope measurements. To meet the exacting needs of institutional customers that include leading universities and global corporations, Picarro is committed to designing innovative instruments that enable anyone to make world-class measurements anywhere on Earth and inform critical research, policy and business decisions related to changes in the global carbon, water and nitrogen cycles.
Contact: Sarvesh Jagannivas, Vice President of Marketing, mailto: sjagannivas@picarro.com
About Picarro: Picarro, Inc. is the world leader in greenhouse gas and optical stable isotope measurement instruments for a variety of applications including environmental, atmospheric, industrial process and food testing. The company's products are based on more than two-dozen patents related to Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) technology. Investors include Benchmark Capital, Greylock Partners, and DAG Ventures.
Tipard Releases iPhone Transfer Platinum: Gives You a Perfect iPhone Mate
BEIJING, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Recently, Tipard newly released a multi-functional and powerful iPhone software product, Tipard iPhone Transfer Platinum, a 4-in-1 iPhone transferring application. iPhone users can easily enjoy their iPhone without any limitations to get the perfect iPhone user experience.
iPhone file transfer, the Platinum version of Tipard iPhone Transfer enables itself to export many mainstream media file types including music, movie, pictures, TV Shows, Podcast, eBooks, etc. to your computer with lossless quality. Also, it can import video, movie, image, ringtone and eBook files from PC to your iPhone. Furthermore, you are allowed to connect iPhone, iPhone 4 or other iPhone models, even iPad or iPod to PC simultaneously, which means that you can transfer any files between any two iPhones directly.
In addition, as a Blu-ray/DVD/video converter, this iPhone Transfer can rip almost any kind of source file to iPhone compatible video or audio formats for you to enjoy on your iPhone without any trouble. Also, as an iPhone ringtone maker, Tipard iPhone Transfer not only can convert any DVD or video file to iPhone ringtone, but also allows you to trim, edit and rename the source file to create personalized ringtones for fun. In the end, as an iPhone file manager, Tipard iPhone transfer can help users backup iPhone SMS or Contacts, or delete any unwanted files in backup files. Plus, this perfect iPhone mate has many practical and delicate designs to give users more convenient and intelligent user experience.
In a word, Tipard iPhone Transfer really is a perfect solution for iPhone users. With it, users not only can transfer various files between iPhone and PC, but also can transfer files between any two iPhone models or any two Apple devices. No matter what kind of source file it is, users can easily convert it to iPhone compatible formats to enjoy. It is available only for $45, for more details and to get the free trial version, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/iphone-transfer.html
System Requirements
OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7
CPU: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above
RAM: 512MB RAM or more
About Tipard Studio
As a leading player in the multimedia software field, Tipard Studio always takes bringing multimedia users best software as its responsibility and keeps being innovative and competitive. With advanced technologies and a first-class R&D team, it has constantly developed many excellent multimedia desktop applications, which are very popular among Windows and Mac users. For more details about Tipard Studio, please visit: http://www.tipard.com.
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Harbour Software
CONTACT: Eric Smith of Tipard at Tel: +86-13260286758 or pr@tipard.com, http://www.tipard.com
EnGenius Technologies' Revamped EnPower Reseller Program Offers Complimentary Demo Products, New MDF Program and Technical Training
Redesigned Program Designed to Make It Easier, More Profitable for Resellers to Sell Industry's Longest-Range Wireless Networking and Telephony Solutions
COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EnGenius® Technologies, Inc., the leader in long-range wireless networking and telephony solutions for homes and businesses, today announced the launch of their redesigned EnPower Reseller Program. The new EnPower Reseller Program is designed to provide resellers with the training they need to understand wireless communication and RF technology, give them access to a robust line of long-range wireless networking and telephony solutions, and provide valuable resources and support that will enable them to grow their businesses.
The enhanced EnPower Reseller Program allows new resellers to experience EnGenius products risk-free through a new demo program which provides products free-of-charge to qualified resellers at either level of the two-tier EnPower Program. To qualify for the free demo product, new EnGenius resellers simply pass an online quiz based upon the EnGenius portfolio of wireless products.
The EnPower Reseller Program gives resellers access to a broad portfolio of business-class wireless networking and telephony solutions that deliver high-performance, extended range and industry-leading reliability. To help partners grow their businesses, the program provides the products at competitive price points and offers a host of reseller benefits designed to make EnGenius solutions easy to sell and support.
"For resellers of wireless networking and telephony solutions, the launch of our new EnPower Reseller Program will demonstrate that EnGenius Technologies is a vendor that not only delivers products that outperform cost and performance expectations, but is one of a few that is dedicated to providing a support infrastructure focused on helping our dedicated resellers to grow their businesses," explained Vicki Bilyeu, Channel Marketing Manager at EnGenius Technologies. "We're going above and beyond the offerings of competing vendors by enabling our resellers to try our products risk-free. In addition, we're providing technology training that's not only focused on selling EnGenius products, but is targeted at making our resellers a better technology resource. Our new EnPower program is truly designed to provide our resellers with the products and tools they need to succeed."
About the EnPower Reseller Program
EnGenius resellers are introduced to the two-tier EnPower Reseller Program as Authorized resellers. All Authorized EnGenius EnPower Resellers receive:
-- Free Demo Equipment
-- RF Technology Training
-- Inside sales and technical support
-- Listing on the EnGenius website
-- Marketing Development Funds (MDF) applied towards a select menu of
proven existing programs
EnGenius' EnPower ELITE Resellers receive the additional benefits:
-- Reseller Benefits: deal registration discounts, quarterly reseller
rebates and extended discounted demo kit program.
-- Support: extended maintenance program, priority technical support,
priority repair services.
-- Sales and Marketing: lead generation, market development funds (MDF),
dedicated territory manager, dedicated marketing support, online and
onsite training, onsite field engineers.
For additional information about the EnGenius EnPower Reseller Program, visit the company's website at http://www.engeniustech.com, contact EnGenius via email at partners@engeniustech.com or by phone at (888) 735-7888 ext. 515.
About EnGenius Technologies
EnGenius Technologies, Inc. is an industry expert in wireless communications and radio frequency (RF) technology. The company pioneered "Affordable Long-Range Wireless" communication solutions, and creates wireless voice and data products for home, SOHO and SMB use that are versatile, feature-rich, business-class and affordable. Our complete line of award-winning devices is designed to deliver long-range, fast speeds, robust security, and ease-of-use. Established in 1999, EnGenius Technologies, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Senao Networks, a Taiwan RF communications manufacturing company.
Media Contact:
Ken HagiharaMedia Relations RepresentativeIntegrity Public Relations, Inc.Email: ken@integritypr.netPhone: 949-768-4423 ext. 801
OmniVision Launches High-Performance OmniBSI-2(TM) Image Sensor for Video-Centric Smartphones
OV5680 Further Narrows the Performance Gap Between Smartphones and Dedicated Video Cameras
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced the OV5680, the first 5-megapixel CameraChip(TM) sensor using OmniVision's new 1.75-micron OmniBSI-2 pixel. The OV5680 combines best-in-class image quality and sensitivity with high frame rate 1080p high definition (HD) video, making it the highest performance 5-megapixel sensor for mobile applications.
"With the rise of video-centric smartphones, we have experienced a steep ramp in 5-megapixel sensor demand in the past 18 months, and we are continuing to see strong growth forecasts into 2012, and reports are projecting 5-megapixel production to nearly double within the next three years as smartphones have now overtaken feature phones in the US market," commented Vinoo Margasahayam, product marketing manager at OmniVision. "The OV5680 is designed to meet and exceed the expectations of this highly video-centric market, bridging the quality and performance gaps between mobile phone cameras and dedicated digital video cameras."
Utilizing an integrated scaler, the 1/3.2-inch OV5680 offers 1080p HD video capture at 30 frames per second (FPS) for continuous shooting and shutterless designs without any lag. The scaler enables electronic image stabilization, while maintaining full field of view in 1080p HD video mode. The sensor's 2 x 2 binning functionality with post-binning re-sampling filter enables 720p video capture at 60 FPS, minimizes spatial artifacts and removes image artifacts around edges. Its advanced features allow the OV5680 to deliver clean and crisp color images for best-in-class HD video. Additionally, the OV5680 can synchronize exposure and frame for stereo cameras to meet 3D video capture requirements.
The OV5680's new 1.75-micron OmniBSI-2 pixel is built using a 300 mm copper process with 65 nm design rules, offering optimized die size, lower power consumption, and significant performance and image quality improvements over the first generation OmniBSI(TM) pixel. These include a 20 percent improvement in peak quantum efficiency, 20 percent improvement in low-light performance and a 50 percent increase in full-well capacity.
The OV5680 comes with a standard 2-lane MIPI interface and fits into the industry standard 8.5 x 8.5 x 6 mm module. It is now available for sampling, with mass production expected for the first half of 2012.
About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ: OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.
Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal, as well as anticipated timing of mass production, of the OV5680 are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with the OV5680, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.
OmniVision® and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. OmniBSI-2(TM), CameraChip(TM) and OmniBSI(TM) are trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Martijn Pierik, Impress Public Relations Group Inc., +1-602-366-5599, martijn@impress-pr.com; or Company, Scott Foster, OmniVision Technologies, +1-408-567-3077, sfoster@ovt.com; or Investor Relations, Mary McGowan, Summit IR, +1-408-653-3263, invest@ovt.com
Hughes Unveils Expanded Features of Comprehensive Learning Portal
Hosted, easy-to-use eLearning solution for managing corporate education
GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New live training and a powerful reporting dashboard have transformed the Hughes Learning Portal into a comprehensive training management solution that encompasses every corporate learning activity from online tutorials to classroom instruction, Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) announced today.
The expanded Learning Portal supports blended learning -- combined online and instructor-led training -- through new live training management functionality such as class scheduling, user registration, class role printing, attendance, and grade tracking. The Hughes Learning Portal is an easy-to-use eLearning solution that delivers and tracks training for employees, partners, and customers. Delivered as a hosted solution, the Hughes Learning Portal is especially effective for small- to medium-sized organizations or departments of larger companies that want rich training programs but need to hold down costs; the Hughes Learning Portal requires no IT investments or long-term contracts.
"Pairing online and live instruction is the most potent learning strategy we can offer our channel partners," said Bonnie Lam, director of Channel Sales at RingCentral, an award-winning business phone systems provider. "Training is one of the key cornerstones of success for our channel partner program. The Hughes Learning Portal provides us with a cost-effective way to deliver and manage training to our partner community."
The new reporting dashboard in the Hughes Learning Portal gives companies a strategic view of their learning efforts. Users can run customized reports that depict, for example, which courses are most popular, which employee groups are most active in training, and whether employees have met mandated training requirements by set deadlines.
"Access to learning should be barrier free, both for companies and individual learners," said Mike Tippets, vice president of Hughes Solutions Group. "These new features of the Hughes Learning Portal provide a single source solution for managing corporate training and education, representing one component of Hughes Corporate Learning Solutions -- complementing the additional components of Video on Demand and Interactive Classroom Solutions."
The updated reporting and classroom management functionality adds to the Hughes Learning Portal's broad range of features for creating and delivering:
-- employee, sales, and channel partner training
-- product demonstrations
-- human resources communications
-- dynamic marketing collateral
-- reports and assessments to meet compliance programs; and
-- customer surveys.
The Learning Portal's simple interface makes it easy to store, manage, deliver, and track training and achieve a quick and measurable return on investment. SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) conformance enables course designers to take full advantage of both off-the-shelf contents, as well as wide variety of authoring tools.
For additional information about the Hughes Learning Portal, please visit training.hughes.com.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet® is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 2.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries, representing over 50 percent market share. Its products employ global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI, and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions. For additional information about Hughes, please visit http://www.hughes.com.
HEX Expands Bag Line with Unisex All-In-One Wallet For iPhone 4
Single Solution Case Allows Users to Store iPhone, I.D. and Credit Cards in One Place
OXNARD, Calif., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HEX, fashionable tech accessories brand and division of seasoned fashion house August Accessories, today announced the launch of the Code, their new sleek and slim carrying solution for iPhone 4. Each Code wallet has a custom molded phone bed for iPhone 4 with three useful card slots for credit cards, I.D. and cash, finished off with a protective flap to keep valuables disguised.
"The Code wallet conveys a level of sophistication with a sleek look, while offering users a convenient carrying solution for credit cards, I.D. and iPhone," says Dan Maravilla, Vice President of HEX. "We wanted to provide a slim design that would offer a unique yet high-fashion look, but still keep function and utility in mind. Instead of carrying everything separately, we've put it all in one place for quick access."
Made of genuine leather, the Code wallet comes in three brilliant color options; black, white and British tan. Each wallet stays securely fastened with an elastic closure and registers at just one-half inch thick--slimmer than a deck of playing cards.
Retailing for $49.95, the Code wallet transitions from a day-to-day wallet to a nighttime accessory that holds all the essentials needed while out.
Available now at ShopHEX.com and at Apple.com starting on Aug. 30, the Code joins HEX's debut collection of stylish bags and backpacks.
About HEX:
Established in 2010, by the trend setting folks at August Accessories in Oxnard California, HEX is proud to bring a splash of pizzazz and fashion forward thinking to the often mundane world of tech apparel and merchandise. With over 20 years of experience within the fashion and accessories industry, August has sprouted a brand that is sure to take the market by storm. With a collection that showcases ever modern iPod Nano® watchbands and a stylish array of bags, through fusing technology and fashion HEX has created some very innovative products that will no doubt garner top-quality storage for all of your tech devices without damaging your steez or street cred. We're here to serve... More information on HEX can be found on http://www.ShopHex.com, Facebookand Twitter.
Health Info on the Go with New TriWest Mobile Website, App
Delivering Mobile Support to Military Members, Families
PHOENIX, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- You're 2,000 miles from home, just about to board a flight. You need to see if your doctor referral was processed and all you have is your smartphone.
Tap... Tap... Scroll... Tap... Got it!
TriWest Healthcare Alliance has launched its mobile website and a mobile application, allowing TRICARE West Region beneficiaries to easily tap and scroll their way to their healthcare information, right from their smartphones and mobile devices.
TriWest manages the Department of Defense's TRICARE health program for 2.9 million military families in the western United States.
Healthcare Info Goes Wherever You Go
Military families face distinct challenges in their daily lives, routinely managing family moves, household duties and the prospects of a loved one's deployment.
Providing direct, mobile access to their healthcare information is one way TriWest hopes to reduce some of the burden on military members and families.
"We're excited to unveil this technology to our customers, because it brings a whole new level of convenience to their busy lives," said TriWest President and CEO David J. McIntyre, Jr. "Military families can now manage their health care right from their phone, while they're traveling or at home with the kids--whenever they want or need to use it."
Mobile Site
TriWest's mobile website (m.TriWest.com) allows any beneficiary with a secure TriWest.com account to use their phone to:
-- Receive real-time status of healthcare authorizations and referrals
-- Check claims
-- Pay fees or premiums
Mobile App
TriWest's mobile app provides added features to smartphone and iPad® users, including:
-- Compare TRICARE coverage plans
-- Change plans based on life events, such as birth or adoption
-- Create an address book for doctors
-- View guidelines for getting care
The app can be downloaded for iPhone®/iPad and Android(TM) devices.
Learn more about TriWest mobile capabilities, including text alerts, at TriWest.com/GoMobile.
About TriWest
TriWest Healthcare Alliance partners with the Department of Defense to do "Whatever It Takes" to support the healthcare needs of 2.9 million members of America's military family. A Phoenix-based corporation, TriWest provides access to cost-effective, high-quality health care in the 21-state TRICARE West Region. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook or visit http://www.triwest.com for more information.
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TriWest Healthcare Alliance
CONTACT: Elizabeth Hillestad of TriWest Healthcare Alliance, +1-602-644-8356, ehillestad@triwest.com
Mobile Accord and Payfone Team Up to Expand Global Mobile Donations
New partnership to allow donations in real-time from any device, such as PC, smartphone, tablet or Wi-Fi, via mobile giving platform, mGive
NEW YORK and DENVER, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Payfone, a leading mobile payment processing service, and Mobile Accord, an innovator and leader in mobile technology for nonprofit organizations, today announced a strategic partnership to expand the mobile donation channel for nonprofits and non-governmental entities worldwide. Through the partnership, nonprofits will be able to expand the power and reach of mobile donation offerings through alternative payment options allowing donations in real-time from any device, such as PC, smartphone, tablet or Wi-Fi, via Mobile Accord's mobile giving platform, mGive.
"As the premier provider of mobile giving, it is absolutely critical we offer the nonprofit community a secure technology platform that ensures real-time delivery of safe, secure donations with accurate reporting and visibility into all transactions," said Nim Patel, CEO of Mobile Accord. "Our goal is to offer donors across the globe the ability to make charitable donations from any device at any time. Through our partnership with Payfone, we are able to continue delivering on that promise."
Mobile Accord's mGive platform empowers individuals and entire countries to facilitate change using its revolutionary scalable services including mobile giving. mGive has been the standard for mobile giving since 2008, resulting in over 7,000 nonprofit mobile campaigns worldwide and is the platform of choice for high-volume campaigns like fundraising for relief efforts in Haiti and Japan, raising over $46 million in donations. Mobile Accord continues to work with nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations to enhance mobile fundraising and engagement for social good.
"Through Mobile Accord and mGive, its state-of-the-art mobile giving technology platform that is specifically targeted to support nonprofits, we can offer nonprofits one of the most robust and secure methods of conducting donations from any device - an industry first," said Rodger Desai, chief executive officer, Payfone. "We are pleased to be working with the leader in mobile giving, and look forward to delivering an entirely new method of mobile donation that offers greater ease, flexibility and security, while opening up the global opportunities around philanthropic giving."
Payfone is unique in leveraging the existing assets of mobile operators for directly connected payment authorization and processing. This approach distinguishes Payfone from other competitors. Payfone's unique IP focuses on delivering the best user experience, while closely managing fraud using new factors of authentication that are inherent in the mobile operator networks. This translates into one of the most secure and frictionless user experience, across any device. Payfone's ability to directly integrate with the operator's network and intelligently identify a subscriber's profile, makes it the only company capable of securely streamlining the entire mobile payments process.
About Mobile Accord
Mobile Accord is a mobile platform and services company providing enterprise level solutions focused at driving social change. Founded in 2005, Mobile Accord was the first company in the U.S. to offer mobile tools specifically built for nonprofit organizations. Mobile Accord, through its mGive service line, currently serves more than 500 leading U.S. philanthropic organizations and has processed more than 85% of all funds raised via mobile giving. The mGive Foundation is the charitable partner of Mobile Accord. For more information, please visit http://www.mobileaccord.com, http://www.mgive.com and http://www.mgive.org.
About Payfone
Payfone authorizes and processes mobile payment transactions for the world's best known application stores and merchants. Payfone's unique ability to leverage the mobile operator network to directly authorize and process payments drives higher sales conversion and revenue yield for merchants and mobile operators,hile managing fraud and revenue leakage. As a result, consumers benefit with a wide choice in payment methods and the best user experience. Additional information is available at http://www.payfone.com, http://www.twitter.com/payfone, LinkedIn and Facebook.
SOURCE Payfone
Payfone
CONTACT: Jennifer Moranz, Payfone, 415.278.1727, jmoranz@payfone.com; or Jaime Tero, onechocolate communications for Payfone, 415.989.9803/415.755.8639, jaimet@onechocolatecomms.com; or Marisa Marzano, Calysto Communications for Mobile Accord, 404-266-2060 x509/877-701-2060 x509, mmarzano@calysto.com
Online Auto Insurance Launches Reviews Site to Empower Consumers
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OnlineAutoInsurance.com, the originator of the nationwide public rating engine, has launched http://reviews.onlineautoinsurance.com/ to arm consumers with yet another useful tool to use in the process of shopping for coverage.
Evolving beyond its role of providing timely news on the industry and instant quotes from a variety of automobile insurers, the company is now allowing average drivers to share their experiences with providers and to benefit from the feedback of others.
"We are pleased to be able to provide consumers with insights from one of the most important sources in the insurance marketplace--their fellow consumers," said Cesar Diaz, founder of the site and a veteran agent. "It's very exciting to give customers another useful tool to add to their insurance shopping toolbox."
As anyone who has shopped for a policy knows, a quality coverage provider involves more than just a good price.
Policyholders want their claims handled quickly and efficiently. They would like to be able to contact their coverage provider and have their questions answered and concerns addressed in a prompt and professional manner. And saving a few bucks doesn't hurt, either.
The new auto insurance reviews site offers consumer-provided evaluations of 14 of the leading coverage providers in the industry, from Allstate to USAA, with a five-star rating system and easy-to-use features that let users browse and compare reviews of all insurers on factors like rates, service and claims.
Readers can visit the site to leave their thoughts on the service provided by their carrier, browse the comments left by others to get a feeling for their level of satisfaction, or do both.
Consumers are urged to use the new function along with online rate-comparison services and government data on insurers that can be found on regulators' websites, a directory of which can be found at http://www.usa.gov/directory/stateconsumer/index.shtml
The site complements existing services offered by OnlineAutoInsurance.com, including informative resource pages, an easy-to-use quote-comparison generator and breaking news and insightful analysis of industry trends.
The launch of the new review site is another step toward the company's vision of becoming the preferred, one-stop source for objective insurance information that empowers the individual online consumer.
SOURCE Online Auto Insurance, LLC
Online Auto Insurance, LLC
CONTACT: Ben Zitney of Online Auto Insurance, LLC, +1-909-784-2471, ben@onlineautoinsurance.com
Summer Sale From Namesco Places Premium Web Hosting and Security Features Firmly in the Public Domain
LONDON, August 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Namesco are spearheading the democratisation of the World Wide Web by
offering discounts of up to 50% on premium web hosting
[http://www.names.co.uk/hosting.html ] products that can bring
professionalism to the smallest of websites.
The secure transmission of data, and in particular payment information,
has been a huge issue for increasingly wary online consumer in recent years.
The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificate is the established security
solution for online commerce, providing a means of both proving the identity
of the website, and encrypting sensitive information.
While the cost of SSL certificates has previously been prohibitive for
many smaller websites, the 40% discount offered by the Namesco Summer Sale
offers affordable professional security for the fledgling domain. Three
tiers of SSL certificate from the world's second largest digital certificate
provider, Geotrust, are currently being included in the Namesco Summer Sale
at a discount of 40%. SSL certificates ensure that information such as
credit card details transferred through the website is encrypted, protecting
the end user. Digital certificates also protect against online fraud, and
phishing, by verifying the identity of the server and website to which the
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jawbone®, a leading innovator of products and services for the mobile lifestyle, today announced LiveAudio: a breakthrough in audio technology that delivers the most immersive music listening experience for JAMBOX. LiveAudio is available to all JAMBOX owners as a free update via MyTALK.jawbone.com. JAMBOX, the wireless SmartSpeaker(TM) from Jawbone, is the only mobile speaker on the market that is capable of getting new functionality via software.
"LiveAudio brings your music to life, like you're right there with the artist," said Travis Bogard, vice president of product management and strategy. "Previously, this kind of immersive three-dimensional audio experience required playback through headphones, which means you couldn't share with other people. Now, with a simple and free update, your JAMBOX gives you enhanced acoustic and spatial detail so amazing that you have to hear it to believe it."
LiveAudio is part of the free JAMBOX Software Update 2.0 available on MyTALK, Jawbone's platform for personalization, original applications and software enhancements that enables all Jawbone products to get even richer over time.
Sound Comes to Life with LiveAudio
Users discover a new level of detail with LiveAudio that they didn't know existed in almost every piece of content they consume on JAMBOX. It provides an exciting feeling of proximity to what they're hearing, creating the sensation that the audio is happening live in the same room. Whether users are watching movies on a tablet, streaming music from a phone, or playing video games on a laptop, LiveAudio on the JAMBOX generates an entirely new immersive audio experience.
LiveAudio enables a spatial listening experience previously only available through headphones for binaural recordings - an audio recording technique used to create a unique level of depth, detail, and spatial realism. While some artists record in binaural audio, the depth of their music usually gets lost and goes unnoticed because standard stereo speakers can't reproduce the experience. For the first time in a mobile speaker, Jawbone's new LiveAudio equips JAMBOX with advanced crosstalk cancelation filters that reproduce binaural audio's hidden dimensions and deliver them to listeners' ears the right way. The result is a breakthrough in audio technology that will enable artists to create deeper emotional connections with fans in expressive, true-to-life sound.
Jawbone is also working with artists and audio producers to provide the education and tools needed to tune their music, games, and other audio in a way that comes to life when used with LiveAudio technology.
SmartSpeaker(TM) Makes It Possible
JAMBOX combines all needs for both communications and consumption and is the first SmartSpeaker, which (unlike any other speakers on the market) is updateable via MyTALK, allowing users to install new apps and features (like LiveAudio) that improve and expand what it can do. The JAMBOX Software Update 2.0 featuring LiveAudio is just one of the many updates that have been made available on MyTALK with more to come.
"Delivering something as groundbreaking as LiveAudio requires a robust technology platform with built-in processing power and patent-pending digital signal processing algorithms," Bogard continued. "We just took the same JAMBOX our customers own and love and harnessed its computing power to deliver a groundbreaking new experience. No one else can do this and it's one more way that we're demonstrating what sophisticated intelligence can do for users."
The JAMBOX Software Update 2.0 featuring LiveAudio is available today as a free download at MyTALK.Jawbone.com. For more information on LiveAudio, recommended LiveAudio playlists on MOG, Rdio, Spotify, and iTunes, and artist/producer information for creating binaural audio, go to Jawbone.com/LiveAudio.
About Jawbone®
For more than a decade, Jawbone has developed products and services for the mobile lifestyle unparalleled in their innovation, ease-of-use and sophistication of design. The company is the creator of the award-winning and best-selling premium Jawbone ERA and ICON Bluetooth headsets; the inventor of NoiseAssassin® technology, the world's first and only military-grade noise-eliminating technology; JAMBOX, the first intelligent wireless speaker and speakerphone; and the highly anticipated UP by Jawbone, a revolutionary system (wristband + app) that tracks your sleep, activity and eating habits and puts that information in the palm of your hand. A 2010 IDSA Design of the Decade winner, Jawbone is committed to delivering innovative products that improve the mobile lifestyle through ever-changing software and wearability. Jawbone is privately-held and headquartered in San Francisco.
CONTACT: Katie Boysen, Public Relations Manager of Jawbone, +1-415-230-7621, kboysen@jawbone.com; or The OutCast Agency, +1-415-392-8282, jawbone@theoutcastagency.com, for Jawbone
Cricket Enhances its Messaging Phone Line-Up with the Samsung Comment(TM)
~ Multimedia Features and Stylish Design Provide Premium Experience ~
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services and a wholly owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP), and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States(1), today announced the launch of the Samsung Comment(TM) (SCH-r380).
Built with messaging in mind, the Comment is ideal for consumers looking for a fast and convenient way to stay connected on Cricket's reliable data network. The Comment features a stylish bar design with a full QWERTY keyboard to send threaded/chat-style text messages. It is also preloaded with Cricket Navigator; MyBackup which conveniently and safely backs up your contact list; and MyHomeScreen for one touch access to weather, news, sports, horoscope, MyAccount, social networks, email and more. Users can expect a premium multimedia experience with the Comment's built-in mobile web browser, MP3 music player, 3.5mm headset jack and a 1.3MP camera. Additional features include a 2.4" QVGA display, stereo Bluetooth, voice recognition and tools to organize your day. Users can personalize the Comment by using Cricket Storefront to download applications, games, ringtones and wallpapers.
"Cricket is excited to offer the Samsung Comment to our customers who are looking for an easy to use QWERTY bar phone with an impressive thin and modern design," said Matt Stoiber, vice president and general management. "The Comment has everything the customer needs to quickly communicate and organize their day."
At a suggested retail price of $89.99 plus tax, the Samsung Comment is available in Cricket branded retail stores, dealers and at http://www.mycricket.com. The Comment is offered with Cricket's all-inclusive unlimited plans, including the basic $35 unlimited talk and text, and the robust $45 plan which provides users with unlimited talk, text, 411 information, navigation, international text, unlimited picture messages, unlimited web browsing and more. In addition, the $45 rate plan provides convenient access to MyHomeScreen, MyBackup, and Cricket Navigator, a platform that gives users turn by turn directions without ever having to upgrade new map features like other expensive navigation systems.
Cricket is the pioneer of simple and affordable unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required serving approximately 5.7 million customers in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Cricket offers wireless voice and broadband Internet services over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital 3G CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless network. Cricket's nationwide wireless voice service plans include unlimited anytime minutes, unlimited U.S. long distance, unlimited text and picture messaging, unlimited text to Mexico, unlimited Mobile Web, unlimited directory assistance, as well as a variety of calling features and feature-rich mobile applications such as popular games, ringtones and wallpapers. For more information on Cricket, visit http://www.mycricket.com. Cricket is offered by Leap Wireless International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information on Leap, visit http://www.leapwireless.com.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
(1) No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics Q1 2011 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Report.
SOURCE Cricket Communications, Inc.
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Cricket Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Cricket Communications, Inc., Greg Lund, Media Relations, +1-858-882-9105, glund@cricketcommunications.com, or Amy Wakeham, Investor Relations, +1-858-882-9876, awakeham@leapwireless.com, or Jesica Eastman, MWW Group for Samsung Mobile, +1-214-414-3322, jeastman@mww.com
The New Marriott Mobile - Free App Now Available on iPhone®, iPod touch®, BlackBerry® and Android(TM) Devices.
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- You and your Smartphone need a vacation. Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) announces the perfect travel companion(TM) to make it easier than ever to plan and book your next hotel stay wherever you are. Marriott has launched a brand new, free mobile app for iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android devices. Don't have one of these devices? No problem. Marriott also announces the launch of its all new "app-like" mobile website that can be accessed from any web-enabled mobile device -- the site even sports that "app feel," from taps to finger-swipes.
To download the free Marriott app go to: http://www.Marriott.com/mobile, test drive it and then write a review in the App Store, Android Market or BlackBerry App World(TM).
The new Marriott Mobile tools enable time-crunched travelers to quickly find nearby hotels, book a room, check their upcoming reservations and get details about their hotel, including photos. With the app and mobile website, travelers can also enroll in Marriott Rewards, check their point balance, and even find out what's happening in the local area.
"We know that more than half of hotel reservations made using mobile devices are for same-day stays. This shows how rushed mobile travelers are; speed and choice are critical," said Shafiq Khan, senior vice president of eCommerce, Marriott International. "With a few taps, you can now get immediate access on-the-go to our 3,600 hotels across 13 brands in 71 countries."
eMarketer predicts that 29 million consumers will plan travel on the mobile internet in 2012, a more than 50 percent increase over 2011 levels. They also forecast consumers booking travel on their mobile devices will nearly double to 15 million by 2012. Through June of this year, Marriott's mobile website has been averaging nearly 2.6 million visits a month and $21 million in property-level revenue a month, which is more than three times the volume compared to the same time period from the year before. Apps are the next natural extension to fuel Marriott International's rapid online growth through Marriott.com. In 2010 based on property-level sales, Marriott.com ranked among the top ten consumer retail websites in the world.
Marriott's mobile app for smartphones and its upgraded mobile website were provided and developed by AT&T as part of AT&T's Mobile Enterprise Applications Platform, which provides unique Write Once, Run Everywhere platform technology utilizing its work with Kony Solutions. The platform leverages a single application definition so applications are designed and developed just once, meaning Marriott will be able to deliver richer content to its guests more quickly. Marriott's mobile website and apps are hosted and managed by AT&T and include quality control testing to ensure the most positive user experience.
Visit Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) for company information. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit http://www.marriottnewscenter.com.
*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.
SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.
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Marriott International, Inc.
CONTACT: John Wolf, +1-301-380-5718, john.wolf@marriott.com
EDINBURGH, Scotland, August 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Bigmouthmedia, the global digital marketing company, has launched its
second annual Affiliate Survey, designed to identify the key issues and
emerging trends in the affiliate industry today.
The research aims to gather trusted information about the affiliates'
views on the latest developments and emerging challenges within the sector.
Bigmouthmedia [http://www.bigmouthmedia.com ], part of LBi, the world's
leading marketing and technology agency, is inviting affiliates to share
their opinions on a series of issues ranging from networks and tracking
technologies to the use of creative tools and advertising exchanges.
"Last year's survey provided invaluable industry insight direct from the
affiliates themselves, and we hope to gain an excellent level of responses
again this year," said Fiona Robertson, Head of Performance Marketing at
bigmouthmedia. "The results will be launched right before the A4U Expo, so
we hope we'll be able to provide the industry with some exciting talking
points in the run up to the event."
The survey is open to all affiliates until 5pm on the 2nd September.
Responses from networks, agencies and merchants are not being sought after
for this survey. Participants will receive a free copy of the report,
highlighting all the key findings from the survey, as well as the chance to
win an iPad2.
LBi is a global marketing and technology agency, expert at blending
strategic, creative, media and technical expertise to build business value.
It helps companies of all shapes and sizes decide what's next for their
business - and then it takes them there. Along with its media arm
bigmouthmedia, LBi defines and executes transformational digital strategies
for clients including BT, Coca-Cola E.ON, Lloyds TSB, Play.com, SAB Miller,
Skype, Standard Life and British Airways. Across its 24 offices in 16
countries, there are more than 1,800 digital specialists collaborating with
brands to enrich people's lives via service design, branded content, mobile,
CRM and social media. LBi also sets the pace in digital display, search
engine optimisation
[http://www.bigmouthmedia.com/products_services/search_engine_optimisation ],
PPC
[http://www.bigmouthmedia.com/products_services/pay_per_click_management ],
affiliate marketing
[http://www.bigmouthmedia.com/products_services/affiliate-marketing ],
usability and web analytics.
There are many things that make LBi unique, but if the company had to
choose one it would be its ability to bring together diverse teams of
experts to suit any brief. The company calls this blending, and it's the
reason why all types of organisations - from famous global businesses to
disruptive start-ups - choose LBi to help make their brands desirable
wherever, whenever and however people choose to engage with them.
Profitably Distribute Digital Media Through Facebook Using AllDigital's SocialMedia Pro(TM)
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AllDigital, Inc. (OTCBB: AFTM)
Never before in the history of media has there been a method of reaching your audience that is as cost-effective and targeted as Facebook. It now reports having over 750 million global users with estimated 150 million users in the United States.
AllDigital's SocialMedia Pro(TM)allows content owners to now, profitably distribute their digital media assets (e.g., movies, training, education, and more) to, potentially, millions of people for a fraction of the cost of traditional Blu-ray or DVD authoring and distribution.
Other advantages of using Facebook as a digital media distribution channel include a.) Facebook is platform neutral, b.) Facebook Credits allows for simple and secure payment processing, c.) Support for applications (such as games, distance learning, additional media controls, etc.), and d.) Highly targeted advertising opportunities to the largest social media platform in the world.
SocialMedia Pro(TM)currently supports mobile to HD full screen video playback via Adobe Flash or HTML 5, Ooyala(TM) CMS support, adaptive streaming, authentication, multiple platforms (desktop, mobile, and digital television), DRM and back-office management (such as reporting and end-user management) and provides a digital locker solution for the rental or sale of digital media assets.
To assist in the development, on boarding and support of clients that are interested in SocialMedia Pro(TM), AllDigital also offers professional services and support contracts.
"We expect that SocialMedia Pro will create big shock waves in digital media distribution," said Tim Napoleon, President of Media Services for AllDigital. "Never before have media companies had the ability to pinpoint their fans and target markets with this precision. Also, Facebook offers an interactive and highly social platform for people to share and discover new forms of digital media."
To learn more about SocialMedia Pro(TM) and to schedule a demo, please complete our contact form at http://www.alldigital.com/contact.html, or contact us at (949) 250-0701.
AllDigital offers middleware, development, and consulting services that enable the secure transport of digital content to connected devices including mobile computing, desktop computers, and digital television. The company primarily targets content owners that have a need to distribute their media assets and online services to a highly fragmented market of IP-enabled devices.
Forward Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements as well as historical information. Forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause AllDigital's actual results and performance in future periods to be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by the forward-looking statements in this release. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risks that users of AllDigital's SocialMedia Pro(TM) will experience unanticipated technical or other problems when distributing digital media on this platform as a result of technical issues with the SocialMedia Pro(TM) product and/or as a result of issues with the software, content or connections of the distributor, an intermediary such as an Internet service provider or other involved party and that, even if there are not technical problems with distribution, users or potential users of SocialMedia Pro(TM) will not be able to, or will not perceive that they will be able to, distribute profitably or effectively using SocialMedia Pro(TM). In addition, other risks are identified in AllDigital's filings with the SEC (currently under the name "Aftermarket Enterprises Inc."). Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. AllDigital expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements found herein to reflect any changes in AllDigital's expectations or results or any change in events.
New App for HiDrive Enables Easy Access from Windows Phone 7
LONDON, August 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Strato - a Leader in Developing Windows App for Online Storage
HiDrive, the online storage service from Strato, now has even more
features. As well as additional HiDrive App features for Android, Strato is
now introducing a new App for Windows Phone 7, making access to HiDrive even
easier when users are on the go. Available immediately for anyone wanting to
securely store data on the Internet, the 100 gigabyte HiDrive package from
Strato is just GBP9.00 per month*. For further information on HiDrive
pricing and functionality go to http://www.strato-hosting.co.uk/hidrive.
Strato is one of the first online storage providers with its own App for
Windows Phone 7, which provides even more users with mobile access to
HiDrive. The App makes it easy for users to access files on HiDrive and for
example, upload photos taken with a Windows smartphone directly onto their
online storage. The HiDrive App for Windows Phone 7 can be installed for
free in the Windows Marketplace by using the search term "HiDrive".
The new version of the HiDrive App for Android offers many additional
features for mobile usage: it is now possible to stream all common music
formats and many film formats directly onto the smartphone. Moreover, users
can take snapshots with their smartphones and save them from the photo menu
securely to HiDrive. The new version of the HiDrive App can also be moved
directly to a SD card via "Move 2 SD". In this way, no internal storage
space is used by the App. The HiDrive App is available for download free of
charge to HiDrive customers in the Android Market.
In addition to the Android and Windows Phone 7 App, HiDrive also offers
numerous secure access options from any web-enabled device; on your own
computer, HiDrive can be integrated as a local drive just like an external
hard disk. When using different computers, secure access is recommended via
the File Manager in the web browser. HiDrive can be accessed using any
smartphone via the protocol WebDav, whilst the new Apps for Windows Phone 7
and Android offer easy access.
*30-day free trial, GBP9.00 per month thereafter, no setup fee. Prices
excl. VAT, contract period is six months, billing is six months in advance.
About STRATO
STRATO, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, is Europe's second-largest web
hosting and web application provider. Its services include online storage,
all-in-one web hosting packages, dedicated and virtual servers and hosted
business software such as online shops. STRATO has over 1.4 million customer
contracts in six countries and hosts 4 million domains in two ISO-certified,
climate-neutral data centres.
For further information please contact:
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Juice PR Ltd
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"We're seeing great demand for the new Objet clear transparent (Objet
VeroClear) material. We consumed a significant amount of the material during
the beta testing just through word-of-mouth leads alone, and we've had
substantial new business specifically on the strength of the transparent
capability," states Gary Miller, Head of 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping at
IPF, "Objet has long been ahead of the game in terms of prototypes that
truly represent the intended end-product, and the properties of the new
materials can only strengthen that position."
Objet VeroClear is a truly transparent, rigid and near-colorless
material featuring excellent dimensional stability for general purpose, fine
detail model building and visual simulation of transparent thermoplastic
such as PMMA.
"The clarity is superb," Miller comments, "The feedback from my
customers is that it surpasses rival technologies such as Stereolithography
(SLA), which has traditionally been requested for transparent applications.
Printing in layers as fine as 16 micron layers - or even in high-speed 30
micron layers - with excellent print resolution, Objet printed models also
have better surface finish, finer details and tighter tolerances."
According to Miller his customers opt for the transparent material for a
diverse range of applications, "My customers are constantly breaking new
ground with new products or improved parts. We are using the Objet
transparent clear material for clients in the fields of architecture,
automotive and consumer electronics, defense and medical. The applications
range from waterflow systems, to clear screens, casing and housing for
electronics, to testing lighting functionality, to using illumination to
showcase design aesthetics and detail."
With regards to the Objet ABS-like material, Miller says that he has
completed orders for customers from the food processing and automotive
sectors, asserting: "I expect the ABS-like material to create significant
new opportunities and growth from our customers within the automotive,
consumer goods and F1 racing sectors. It could potentially be a business
changer, which is why we were the first company in the UK to adopt it."
Designed to simulate ABS-grade engineering plastics by combining
high-temperature resistances with extreme toughness, Objet ABS-like is a
Digital Material
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Digital_Materials ][TM]
for use with Objet Connex multi-material 3D printers
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family ], the world's only
range of rapid prototyping systems able to jet two materials at the same
time. IPF's rapid prototyping department operates both an Objet Connex500
and an Objet Eden350V 3D printer.
"The Objet ABS-like material provides a seriously compelling alternative
for replicating engineering plastics, where previously FDM plastic models
were probably used," says Miller. "The same fit, form and function
capabilities that Objet excels in are now available with the benefits of
ABS-like - rigorous durability, high temperature resistance and excellent
dimensional stability. We've also found that, because the material isn't
porous, the finishing options are fantastic too."
Andy Middleton, General Manager for Europe at Objet comments, "IPF has
always had a pioneering spirit when it comes to 3D printing. Making its
first investment in an Objet system in 2003, Gary and the team have been
beta testing machines and materials for Objet ever since and are repeatedly
amongst the first to take up new technologies."
Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ], the innovation leader in 3D printing
for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, provides 3-dimensional
printing systems that enable manufacturers and industrial designers to
reduce cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market
of new products.
Objet's ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems
and materials utilize PolyJet polymer jetting technology, to print
ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The Objet Connex multi-material family is based
on Objet's PolyJet Matrix Technology, which jets multiple model materials
simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. The
market-proven Objet Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Objet24 and
Objet30 desktop 3D printers are based on Objet's patented office-friendly
PolyJet Technology. All Objet systems use Objet's FullCure(R) materials to
create accurate, clean, smooth, and highly detailed 3D parts.
Objet systems are in use by customers worldwide, including Fortune 100
companies, in multiple industries such as automotive, architecture, dental,
medical, medical devices, aerospace and defense, education, consumer goods
and electronics, industrial machinery, toys, footwear and service bureaus.
Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing global customer base through
offices in USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong, and a global
network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent
pending inventions. For more information, visit us at http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D printing industry-related
news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog
[http://blog.objet.com ].
(c) 2011 Objet, Objet24, Objet30, Objet Studio, Quadra, QuadraTempo,
FullCure, SHR, Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V,
Eden500V, Job Manager, CADMatrix, Connex, Connex260, Connex350, Connex500,
Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack, TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus,
VeroBlue, VeroClear, VeroWhite, VeroWhitePlus, VeroBlack, VeroDent,
VeroGray, Durus, Digital Materials, PolyJet, PolyJet Matrix, ABS-like and
ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Geometries Ltd.
and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong
to their respective owners.
Objet Media Contacts
USA
Robyn Stein
Gabbegroup
Tel. +1-212-220-4444
Email. robyn.stein@gabbe.com
Europe
Claire Russell-Jones
UK Bespoke
Tel: +44-1737-215200
E-mail. claire@bespoke.co.uk
- Got What it Takes to be a Football Manager and Beat Your Mates?
- With Photo
Now you can prove it on Facebook, with today's launch of head to head
matches on Championship Manager: Rivals.
With the top leagues from around the world and real-world players at
your fingertips; transfer top talent to take the title and humiliate your
friends along the way.
"We're adding new teams and leagues all the time, so you can challenge
your friend's team and see who's put together the best tactics and line-up,"
said Jolt Online Sports studio head Adrian Devally. "Whether you want to
play out the Manchester-Liverpool rivalry or bring in players from Barcelona
or Milan to help you take your Midlands team to the top - you can do that."
Use scouts to hunt down the best talent and build a team that can take
on the best. Set up training regimes for the team and with the boost system;
earn special bonuses for attacking, defending or goalkeeping and other vital
areas.
Watch matches unfold with detailed commentary and a graphical overview
of the pitch as your team plays. Share your virtual winnings with your
friends and send them gifts as you help each other progress through the most
exciting football leagues the world has to offer.
Sony Unveils Unique "All-In-One" Compact Interchangeable Lens Camera With 24.3 Megapixel Resolution
New NEX-7 Combines superb imaging, high performance and full palette of creative options
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony is taking professional quality imaging and artistic shooting options to new levels with the introduction of the new a NEX-7 camera. Styled in magnesium alloy for strength and designed with a unique blend of classic and modern inspiration, the new compact interchangeable lens model weighs only 10.3 ounces (291g).
"For Sony, the new NEX-7 represents innovation in its purest form," said Kelly Davis, vice president of digital imaging at Sony Electronics. "Speed and style meet performance and control, creating a shooting experience unlike anything in market today."
The NEX-7 camera features a new Exmor(TM) APS HD CMOS sensor with 24.3 effective megapixel resolution - highest in its class - that complements the latest generation of Sony's BIONZ® image processing engine.
This unique combination of sensor and processor technology delivers flawless image and HD video quality with very low noise and exceptionally fast shooting responses. An ultra-high sensitivity range extends from ISO 100-16000, making it easy to capture clean, low-noise images in dimly lit interiors or exteriors.
Response is accelerated even further by a shutter release lag of approximately 20 milliseconds - the fastest of any interchangeable lens digital camera (as of Aug 2011). In speed priority continuous mode, the NEX-7 camera captures fast-moving action at up to 10fps (AF/AE is fixed) - the world's fastest burst shooting speed of any mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (as of Aug 2011).
The NEX-7 model offers extensive, direct control over creative settings via an intuitive new TRINAVI control interface, important for enthusiast and professional photographers. Two control dials on the top of the camera are complemented by a control wheel, giving users three customizable, manual controls and the ability to create images with the flexibility and precision of an advanced DSLR camera.
The NEX-7 model is also the world's first interchangeable lens camera (along with new a77, a65) that features an integrated XGA OLED TruFinder(TM) viewfinder for precision framing and focusing. The viewfinder provides a bright, detail-packed, high contrast view of still images and video, with approximately 100 percent frame coverage and a wide field of view that rivals pro-grade optical viewfinders. On-screen grid lines, various shooting parameters and a level gauge can be displayed to assist with accurate framing. With the XGA OLED TruFinder(TM), the NEX-7 model realizes the ideal of a compact, rangefinder style camera with an eye-level, through the lens viewfinder.
The XGA OLED Tru-Finder(TM) viewfinder is complemented by a three-inch Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display that can be angled up to 90-degrees up or 45-degrees down for easy viewing in any shooting position. TruBlack(TM) technology assures superb detail and contrast, while dramatically reducing on-screen reflections.
At the touch of a button, the NEX-7 camera shoots smooth AVCHD Full HD movies with high-quality stereo sound. Support for the new AVCHD Progressive (Ver. 2.0) format allows users to capture Full HD video at 60p (progressive) frame rates. for beautifully smooth, detailed video footage. 24p video shooting is also available. The Tracking Focus feature lets users select a target object on screen and focus on it accurately, even if it is moving.
Additionally, manual focus is now possible during video shooting. Enthusiasts can also enjoy full control over creating the perfect video image with Program, Aperture/Shutter Priority and all-Manual modes (P/A/S/M) - just like the most advanced DSLR cameras. Stereo audio quality is improved, with revised circuitry that lowers noise levels, especially when shooting quiet scenes.
First introduced on the NEX-C3, Picture Effects enables easy "in camera" production of sophisticated artistic effects without the need for a PC or post-processing. The camera features 11 modes and 15 effects, including new HDR Painting, Soft Focus, Miniature and Rich-Tone Mono. A generous palette of other artistic imaging functions includes 3D Sweep Panorama(TM) mode, Soft Skin, Auto HDR, Handheld Twilight and Anti Motion Blur Modes.
The NEX-7 camera includes an integrated flash system and also features an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe for advanced shooting applications, both of which are firsts for Sony's E-mount line of cameras. The shoe supports the full range of Alpha flashes and monitors, as well as adaptors to accommodate studio lighting.
The LCS-ELC7 soft carrying case combines a snug-fitting body case and leather lens jacket to help protect the body and lens from scratches and dust. It's complemented by the STP-XH70 shoulder strap, made of the same material.
Pricing and Availability
The a NEX-7 ultra-compact interchangeable lens digital camera will be available this November in a kit with an exclusive black 18-55mm zoom lens for about $1350, or as a body-only for about $1200.
The new camera and all compatible lenses and accessories will be sold at Sony retail stores (http://www.store.sony.com) as well as other authorized retailers throughout the Sony dealer network.
Sony's Latest a DSLR Cameras Bring New Levels of Speed, Performance and Creativity to Photo Enthusiasts
a77 and a65 Models Expand Translucent Mirror Technology Line; Deliver 24.3 megapixels with up to 12- and 10- fps AF-enabled continuous shooting
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blazing speed, enhanced image quality, high resolution and incredible performance are just some of the features advanced amateurs and photo enthusiasts will find in Sony's newest alpha cameras, models SLT-A77 (a77) and SLT-A65 (a65).
Sony's latest refinements to its Translucent Mirror Technology make these new cameras the fastest, most responsive interchangeable lens cameras in their class, as well as set new performance benchmarks that even professional DSLRs have yet to achieve. The a77 and a65 both feature a newly developed Exmor(TM) APS HD CMOS sensor with 24.3 effective megapixel resolution, as well as the world's first XGA OLED Tru-Finder(TM) viewfinder. The sensor teams with the next generation of Sony's BIONZ® image processing engine to handle huge amounts of high speed data from the camera sensor, enabling unprecedented response times and flawless image quality with ultra-low noise when shooting still images or Full HD video.
"We feel that these cameras are not only a significant evolution of our breakthrough Translucent Mirror Technology," said Mike Kahn, director of the alpha camera business group for Sony Electronics. "They're also a revolution in terms of redefining how this unique technology can be put to use by enthusiasts."
The much anticipated successor to Sony's acclaimed a700 DSLR, the a77 boasts the world's fastest continuous autofocus (AF) shooting performance (among DSLRs in Aug 2011), capturing a burst of full resolution, 24 megapixel images at 12 frames per second with full-time phase-detection AF. The a65 achieves a similarly impressive 10fps shooting speed.
Precision AF tracking of moving subjects is more precise with the a77 due to a new 19-point autofocus system with 11 cross sensors. The a65 boasts 15-point AF with three cross sensors. Tracking Focus maintains accurate focus lock on a moving subject - even if the target is momentarily obscured. Additionally, a new electronic front shutter curtain achieves a minimum release time lag of approximately 50 milliseconds, comparable to much more expensive professional-class DSLRs.
The a77 and a65 further refine Sony's acclaimed Fast Continuous AF Full HD Movie shooting, already featured on previous Sony Translucent Mirror cameras. Phase Detection maintains accurate focus during video shooting of portrait subjects, even when they're moving at fast speeds.
Unprecedented image quality and creative options
A broad sensitivity range of ISO 100-16000 expands (a77 only) down to ISO 50. At the highest sensitivities, both cameras can freeze fast action or capture atmospheric low-noise shots without flash. Low ISO settings are ideal when used with a long exposure to create expressive shots, such as splashing water.
Both cameras showcase a remarkably crisp OLED Tru-Finder(TM) viewfinder, the world's first of its kind. With a 2359k dot (XGA) resolution, this precision electronic viewfinder offers a bright, highly detailed, high contrast image with 100 percent frame coverage and a wide field of view comparable to the most advanced class optical viewfinders.
However, unlike optical viewfinders, users have expansive customization capabilities through the XGA OLED Tru-Finder(TM) viewfinder and can preview the effects of adjusting exposure, white balance and other settings in real-time. Photographers can also make fine focus adjustments via a zoomed-in portion of the image.
The Smart Teleconverter displays an enlarged central portion of the image sensor, allowing compositions to be displayed clearly on the OLED viewfinder and captured as 12 megapixel images with a digital zoom factor of 1.4x or 2x.
In another first for DSLR cameras, both new models can capture Full HD video at 60p (progressive) frame rates - incorporating the recently introduced AVCHD(TM) Progressive (Ver. 2.0) format. Also, 24p shooting is available for capturing beautiful cinematic video footage. Manual focusing and P/A/S/M exposure modes, familiar to creative filmmakers, also can provide enhanced control during video shooting.
Shooters can compose and review stills and video on the adjustable-angle three-inch Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display that offers high resolution (921k dot) and TruBlack(TM) technology for superb detail and contrast. As an extra refinement, the a77 introduces the world's first three-way adjustable screen that tilts and pivots freely for effortless framing at any angle (a65: two-way adjust LCD).
Revised ergonomics on both cameras include a comfortably contoured new grip design and tactile new button layout for 'eyes off' operation while viewing via the high-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder(TM) viewfinder.
The a77 adds front and rear control dials for intuitive fingertip operation and a separate top-mounted LCD data display. The durable body features magnesium alloy panels for strength and lightness. Key controls are sealed against the effects of dust and moisture, complementing similar levels of protection offered by the new SAL1650 lens, VG-C77AM Vertical Grip for a77 and HVL-F43AM flash unit.
A new shutter unit on the a77 is tested up to 150,000 cycles and supports an ultra-fast minimum 1/8000 sec shutter speed (1/250 sec flash sync). On-board GPS allows automatic geo-tagging of photos and video clips with location data.
New DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM zoom lens and accessories
The growing range of compatible A-mount lenses for both cameras now includes the quiet, bright DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM standard zoom with 16mm wide angle coverage that's ideal for both portrait and everyday shooting.
The high-performance lens features a dust- and moisture-resistant design, and offers a zoom range of approximately 3x range at constant wide F2.8 aperture. Optical performance is assured by aspherical glass and three ED (Extra Low Dispersion) lens elements to minimize aberration at all focal lengths. An internal Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM) drive enables fast, quiet autofocus.
An optional dust- and moisture-resistant VG-C77AM Vertical Grip for a77 assures comfortable handling in vertical shooting positions. It can house up to two NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM® batteries, doubling shooting stamina up to approximately 1060 shots (via LCD monitor)/940 shots (via Tru-Finder(TM) viewfinder) when using Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) media. Other new A-mount system accessories include a back pack (LCS-BP2), soft carrying cases (LCS-SC21 and LCS-SC8), LCD protectors and eyepiece cups.
Pricing and Availability
The new a77 Translucent Mirror interchangeable lens camera will be available in a kit with the new SAL1650 f2.8 lens for about $2000, and offered as body-only for about $1400. The SAL1650 lens will also be sold separately for about $700.
The new VG-C77AM vertical grip, designed for the a77 camera, will be available in October for about $300.
The new a65 Translucent Mirror interchangeable lens camera will be available in a kit with a standard 18-55mm lens (SAL1855) for about $1000, and offered as body-only for about $900.
Both the a77 and a65 cameras kits and the new SAL1650 lens will be available this October at Sony retail stores (http://www.store.sony.com) as well as other authorized retailers throughout the Sony dealer network.
Sony's New Ultra-Responsive, Compact System Camera Boasts World's Fastest Release Time Lag and Quick, Responsive Autofocus
2nd Generation NEX-5N Produces 16.1 megapixels and Full HD 60p video
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Sony adds superb responsiveness, image quality, and creative possibilities to its line of E-mount interchangeable lens cameras with the new a NEX-5N model. Housed in a rugged, light magnesium alloy body, with an intuitive touch-screen interface, the camera is just 23.3mm at its slimmest point.
"The NEX-5N camera extends the sleek, minimalist design of the acclaimed NEX-5," said Ernesto Bravo, senior business manager of the alpha group at Sony Electronics. "But it's also a giant step forward from its predecessor in terms of still image and HD video quality, Auto Focus and speed-of-capture performance."
Response is accelerated even further by a release time lag of approximately 20 milliseconds, the fastest of any interchangeable lens digital camera. Combined with an improved autofocus (AF) algorithm and more efficient image processing, this results in an AF that is significantly faster than the current NEX-5 model.
The camera's Exmor(TM) APS HD CMOS sensor with 16.1 effective megapixel resolution is complemented by a specially-optimized version of the powerful BIONZ® image processing engine, resulting in exceptionally clean, low noise images. Maximum sensitivity is also boosted to ISO 25600, the highest among mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (as of Aug 2011), allowing for very high-quality handheld shooting in low-light conditions.
The NEX-5N camera shoots smooth AVCHD(TM) Progressive (Ver2.0) Full HD movies with high-quality stereo sound at 60p - the same resolution and frame rate as Blu-ray Disc(TM) media, a first for interchangeable lens cameras with an APS-C size sensor. Faster readout from the sensor doubles the maximum frame rate to 60 fps and, when shooting at the 24p setting, movies achieve a beautifully expressive, artistic and cinematic feel. Additionally, continuous auto-focus while recording video has been improved and object Tracking Focus has been added, which allows a target object to be selected and tracked accurately via the touch-screen, even when the subject is moving.
Photographers can also fully control exposure with Program, Aperture/Shutter Priority and all-Manual modes (P/A/S/M) - just like the most advanced DSLR cameras. Stereo audio quality is improved, with revised circuitry that lowers wind noise levels, especially when shooting quiet scenes.
The NEX-5N is the first E-mount interchangeable lens camera from Sony that features an intuitive new Photo Creativity Touch interface. Background Defocus, Exposure, Picture Effect and other adjustments can be quickly and easily previewed, applied and combined via the LCD touch panel and control dial, with traditional "photo jargon" simplified for beginner shooters.
In Speed Priority Continuous mode, the NEX-5N captures fast-moving action at up to 10 fps (actual speed depends on shooting conditions and memory card performance), the fastest burst speed of any mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (as of Aug 2011).
Recently introduced on the new NEX-C3, Picture Effects simplifies the production of sophisticated artistic effects 'in camera', with no PC or post-processing needed. There are now 11 modes and 15 effects, including new HDR Painting, Soft Focus, Miniature, Rich-Tone Monochrome and Soft High-key. A generous palette of other artistic imaging functions includes 3D Sweep Panorama(TM) mode, Soft Skin, Auto HDR, Handheld Twilight and Anti Motion Blur Modes.
The camera's 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD(TM) display can angle up to 80 degrees up or 45 degrees down for easy viewing in any shooting position. TruBlack(TM) technology assures superb detail and contrast with dramatically reduced on-screen reflections.
Enhanced by the new Photo Creativity Touch interface, the LCD makes composition, shot review and adjustment of camera settings easier and more flexible than ever.
Lenses and Accessories
The growing choice of E-mount lenses compatible with all a E-mount cameras now includes the new Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA (SEL24F18Z), E 50mm F1.8 OSS (SEL50F18) and long-awaited Telephoto zoom E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (SEL55210).
The world's first mount adaptor with built-in Translucent Mirror Technology(TM), the optional LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor allows phase-detection AF with the majority of A-mount lenses for both still image and video shooting. The optional Electronic Viewfinder FDA-EV1S, XGA OLED Tru-Finder(TM) display offers high resolution/contrast and wide viewing angle. With these two unique accessories, user can adapt their NEX-5N cameras to most any shooting situation and environment.
Also new in the range of accessories, the stylish body case (LCS-EB50) and lens jacket (LCS-EL50) help protect the camera and lens from scratches, the shoulder strap (STP-XS3) fits tightly to the body and the soft carrying case (LCS-EMF) holds the E-mount camera body with attached lens as well as an additional lens or other accessories.
Pricing and Availability
The NEX-5N ultra-compact interchangeable lens digital camera will be available this September in black and silver with an 18-55mm kit zoom lens (model SEL1855) for about $700 and as a body-only for about $600.
The new E-mount Telephoto zoom E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (SEL55210) will be available this October for about $350. The new Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA (SEL24F18Z) and the E 50mm F1.8 OSS (SEL50F18) will each be available this December for about $1000 and $300, respectively.
The new LA-EA2 mount adaptor and FDA-EV1S OLED viewfinder will both be available this November for about $400 and $350, respectively.
The new camera kits, lenses and compatible accessories will all be sold at Sony retail stores (http://www.store.sony.com) as well as other authorized retailers throughout the Sony dealer network.
Ticketmaster Delivers Social Connectivity Into Interactive Seat Maps
- Fans Can Share and See Where Their Friends Are Sitting Through Interactive Seat Maps, Integrated With Facebook® -
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ticketmaster, a Live Nation Entertainment company, today unveiled interactive seat maps integrated with Facebook. Fans can instantly share their live event plans by tagging themselves into their seats, enabling people on Facebook to see where they are sitting and which seats are available for purchase. More than 9,000 interactive seat maps are available on Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.
"Ticketmaster is taking an important step toward making every stage of the live event experience as social online as it is in real life," said David Fisch of Facebook. "Ticketmaster's interactive seat map shows the promise of using social technologies to improve the event experience."
Adding social connectivity into interactive seat maps begins to realize Ticketmaster's vision to integrate social into every fan touch point, extending the fun and excitement of the live entertainment experience far beyond the walls of the venue. Ticketmaster first revolutionized the search and selection process of tickets with the roll out of interactive seat maps, which began last year. Integrating Facebook into these interactive seat maps will create a community around each live event that will begin with the onsale and build through the live event. Fans have the ability to select who they want to share their plans with: they can choose to share with everyone, with their friends or they can opt to not share.
"Live events are inherently social and leveraging social media to enhance them allows the passion to exist in the digital space before, during and after live events," said Nathan Hubbard, CEO of Ticketmaster. "Our team is fanatical about leading the industry forward and we will continue to innovate the live experience."
When purchasing event tickets on either Ticketmaster.com or LiveNation.com, fans can use the interactive seat maps to see where their friends are sitting. Fans can then select available seats, complete the purchase and tag themselves. If the purchaser tags friends, notifications are then sent through Facebook so individuals tagged can choose to share. For fans that have already purchased tickets, or purchased tickets elsewhere, they can also add themselves directly into the interactive seat map and share with their network of friends.
With operations spanning 19 countries, Ticketmaster is the world leader in event ticketing and ranks among the top five eCommerce sites globally. Ticketmaster is a division of Live Nation Entertainment. Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.
Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.
AT&T Launches Microsite to Show Indianapolis Area Customers Recent Network Upgrades
Hyper-Local Site Also Offers Store Locations, Wi-Fi Hotspots, Tips and Device Reviews
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to customer feedback, AT&T* is offering Indianapolis area consumers a unique peek behind the curtain of AT&T's wireless network enhancements.
Beginning today, AT&T customers can see recent network enhancements in the Indianapolis area. An industry first, the microsite gives customers an unparalleled view of what AT&T is doing to enhance the customer experience.
Visitors to the new "Focus: Indianapolis" microsite immediately view a map of the Indianapolis area, and are prompted to select the city or town they're most interested in. The hyper-local map displays specific network enhancements that AT&T has made in the area since the beginning of 2011. Enhancements include new cell sites, broadband speed upgrades, capacity upgrades and network connection upgrades.
In the Indianapolis area, year to date through August 5, 2011, AT&T has:
-- Built six new cell sites, providing more bars in the area.
-- Upgraded one cell site, providing faster mobile broadband speeds.
-- Added 107 carriers to increase spectrum on area cell sites, providing
extra capacity to reduce dropped calls and improve service quality at
busy times.
-- Expanded 181 network connections with fiber lines at area cell sites,
helping reduce dropped calls and enable 4G data speeds for compatible
devices.
Above the map, a "Stores" tab provides visitors mapped locations and phone numbers for AT&T stores in their area, and a "Wi-Fi Hotspots" tab shows Wi-Fi locations, right down to the local coffee shop.
In addition, AT&T has created a dedicated Twitter handle that visitors can follow for up-to-date information on what is going on in the Indianapolis area. Tweets from the @ATT_Indy handle are featured on the microsite.
The microsite also includes a "Did You Know?" section that provides helpful tips and suggestions for smartphone users. These tips include advice on how to extend the battery life of devices, how to manage data consumption more efficiently and much more. Third-party device reviews as well as reviews by AT&T will also be featured in this section.
All of these sections will be updated every Thursday, helping AT&T connect with its Indianapolis area customers on a more personal, hyper-local level.
In addition to the Indianapolis area, AT&T has launched microsites for the following areas: Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, St. Louis, Kansas City, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia and Atlanta.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. 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 and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, 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. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
AT&T Launches Industry-First Microsite to Show Metro Atlanta Customers Recent Network Upgrades
Hyper-Local Site Also Features Store Locations, Wi-Fi Hotspots, Tips and Device Reviews
ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning today, AT&T* is offering consumers a unique view of AT&T's local wireless network enhancements in metro Atlanta. Launched in response to customer feedback, this industry first microsite gives customers an unparalleled view of what AT&T is doing to enhance the customer experience. Visitors can view the microsite at http://focus.att.com/atl.
Visitors to the new "Focus: Atlanta" microsite will see a map of the Atlanta area, and are prompted to select the city or town they're most interested in. The hyper-local map displays specific network enhancements that AT&T has made in the area since the beginning of 2011. Enhancements include new cell sites, broadband speed upgrades, capacity upgrades and network connection upgrades.
In the Atlanta area, since the beginning of the year through Aug. 5, AT&T has made the following upgrades:
-- Built 14 new cell sites, providing more bars in the area.
-- Upgraded 16 cell sites, providing faster mobile broadband speeds.
-- Added 284 carriers to increase spectrum on area cell sites, providing
extra capacity to reduce dropped calls and improve service quality at
busy times.
-- Expanded 576 network connections with fiber lines at area cell sites,
helping reduce dropped calls and enable 4G data speeds for compatible
devices.
Above the map, a "Stores" tab provides visitors mapped locations and phone numbers for AT&T stores in their area, and a "Wi-Fi Hotspots" tab shows Wi-Fi locations, right down to the local coffee shop.
In addition, AT&T has created a dedicated Twitter handle that visitors can follow for up-to-date information on what is going on in Atlanta. Tweets from the @ATT_ATL handle are featured on the microsite.
The microsite also includes a "Did You Know?" section that provides helpful tips and suggestions for smartphone users. These tips include advice on how to extend the battery life of devices, how to manage data consumption more efficiently and much more. Third-party device reviews as well as reviews by AT&T will also be featured in this section.
All of these sections will be updated every Thursday, helping AT&T connect with its customers in the Atlanta area on a more personal, hyper-local level.
In addition to the Atlanta area, AT&T has launched microsites for the following areas: Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, St. Louis, Kansas City, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis and Philadelphia.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. 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 and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, 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. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
New General Dynamics Fortress Technologies' Commercial Off-the-shelf 'Suite B' Encryptor Provides Protected Network Access to the Edge
The DS310 PC card encryptor that extends secret communication over wireless premieres at LandWarNet 2011.
WESTFORD, Mass., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortress Technologies, part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, today announced the release of its DS310 commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) 'Suite B' encryptor for secret communication between wired or wireless devices and networks. Suite B enables a simpler process for connecting to classified networks while maintaining security. Delivered in a driverless PC card and supporting multiple layers of encryption, the DS310 meets stringent security guidelines, including those of the National Security Agency (NSA).
"The DS310 Suite B encryptor enables levels of classified communications to users previously achieved only at high cost and with specialized products," said Janet Kumpu, director of General Dynamics C4 Systems Fortress Technologies. "It uses a standard PC card, with built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet communications along with high throughput hardware encryption capabilities that can be easily adapted to a miniature size for integration into other client devices."
The DS310 is part of a prototypical implementation of the NSA Suite B initiative awarded to Fortress Technologies in 2009 to develop a short-range wireless sensor network for protecting secret wireless communications within Department of Energy Nuclear facilities. With estimated savings in the millions of dollars per plant, this project highlights the cost savings of using COTS products for secret communication through secure wireless access vs. traditional wired solutions.
The DS310 is a hardware device that uses well-established, public domain cryptographic Suite B algorithms specified by the NSA, providing sufficient encryption for U.S. agencies and its allies to connect to classified networks. This commercial off-the-shelf, competitively priced product expands General Dynamics' initiative to deliver secure communications from the core to the very edge of the network.
At LandWarNet 2011, General Dynamics will showcase the DS310 operating with a General Dynamics Itronix rugged computer platform at the Fortress Technologies booth (#202) and the General Dynamics booth (#901).
General Dynamics C4 Systems' Fortress Technologies delivers a broad portfolio of COTS products based on industry-proven technology with added security features to support tactical wireless communications for global defense and civilian users. Its deployable, secure, wireless mesh network solutions are designed specifically for highly mobile, rugged-outdoor, tactical military and secure government environments. Leveraging the FastPath Mesh(TM) self-forming, self-healing, path-optimizing meshing protocol, Fortress' products incorporate the highest level of security algorithms and meet stringent environmental standards for use in austere environments.
For more information about General Dynamics C4 Systems Fortress Technologies, visit http://www.gdfortress.com.
For more information about General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), please visit http://www.gdc4s.com.
New Blog Shares Insight, Industry-Leading Knowledge of Health Reform
Expanding the health reform conversation
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jump in anytime. That's the invitation from Lockton's Health Reform Advisory Practice, after launching the new LocktonHealthReformBlog.com. Lockton is now seeking followers and comments to keep the blog's content lively and the topics fresh. "Every single day we are answering the same types of questions about health reform from employers, and we think - 'we need to share this information broadly - today - RIGHT NOW' - with more than just this one person on the phone. That's why we are bringing Lockton's health reform insight to a blog," said Ed Fensholt, director of Lockton's compliance services division and a member of the firm's Health Reform Advisory Practice.
Fensholt says concerns about health reform often follow a similar pattern, no matter the size or industry of the employer. And now, as Lockton issues guidance to employers on health reform, blogging will be part of the mix.
"We expect to draw a diverse following to the blog," said Fensholt. "From our clients to legislators, to employees to healthcare providers, to other bloggers that do not have the resources to offer the 'how-to' guides and expertise that we offer. Our medical directors, actuaries, attorneys, the executives here at Lockton - we'll all use the blog as another resource through which to offer health reform updates and other commentary. Some of the content will be in reaction to what is happening from a regulatory or legislative perspective, a lot of it will be informal, and all of it will be relevant to employers dealing with the health reform landscape today - and what they can expect tomorrow."
Find more information, or follow the blog at LocktonHealthReformBlog.com.
About Lockton
More than 4,100 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, Lockton has grown to become the largest privately held insurance broker in the world and 9th largest overall. Independent researcher Greenwich Associates awarded Lockton its 2011 Service Excellence Award for risk management for large companies. Business Insurance has twice recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance." You can learn more at http://www.lockton.com.
CONTACT: Dean Davison, +1-816-960-9309, or +1-816-810-0982 , ddavison@lockton.com, or Jeannie Wilcox, +1-816-751-2270, or +1-816-876-0636, jwilcox@lockton.com, both of Lockton
Find Over 200 Free Online Math Games at HoodaMath.com
HoodaMath.com Adds Over 50 New Math Games in Preparation for the 2011-2012 School Year
SAINT LOUIS PARK, Minn., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- If you took the summer off from learning Mathematics, you may have missed some of our favorite Math Games, such as sugar, sugar (http://hm.gs/sugarsugar) from the Geometry Games page, WindFall Tycoon (http://hm.gs/windfalltycoon) from the Arithmetic Games page, and Blindy (http://hm.gs/blindy) from the Logic Games page. HoodaMath.com is the perfect place to exercise your Math brain year round.
Getting ready for Back to School? Remember that enjoyment is the key to learning, especially in the Mathematics classroom. While flash cards are a great way to memorize facts, the Arithmetic Games (http://hm.gs/arithmetic) at Hooda Math will increase the time students practice their math facts. The average user goes to HoodaMath.com to play math games (http://hm.gs) for under 10 minutes a day. Hooda Math Games could be a wonderful reward for finishing Math homework. It does not take much effort to get students to practice Math Facts when they play games like Number Eaters, Dress Up Math, Multiplication Game, Skater Math, or any one of the many Racing Games (http://hm.gs/racing). Chart your student's progress easily with Hooda Math's Math Timed Tests since the results can be emailed directly to a Teacher or Parent.
After your student has mastered the basic math facts, it is time to move on to rational numbers; Hooda Math has you covered with Factor Feeder, Fraction Poker, and Integer Tilt 2. To make math relevant, play any of Hooda Math's extremely popular Shop Games (http://hm.gs/shop).
Algebra prep starts early. Do not confuse your students with symbols and boring equations which can quickly lead to frustration. Instead, help your students learn to enjoy the challenge of mathematical thinking by playing any of HoodaMath.com's Logic Games (http://hm.gs/logic).
A math standard that is often neglected is Geometry. One of Hooda Math's 3 main categories is Geometry. Geometry Games (http://hm.gs/geometry) are the most popular math games played on HoodaMath.com. A Friday Reward Day of Hooda Math's Geometry Games is a great way to associate the subject of Geometry with thoughts of fun online video games.
Many Mathematics Teaching experts believe that learning from playing Math Games can be enhanced through translation to traditional mathematics teaching. Hooda Math provides free online math worksheets to solidify the learning that takes place while playing Hooda Math Games. Hooda Math understands the time crunch for classrooms, so why not mention HoodaMath.com to parents as a home math practice option, no login required.
About HoodaMath.com:
Free online math site for teachers, parents, and kids featuring math games, math worksheets, math tutorials, and math movies. Created by Michael Edlavitch, a Middle-School Mathematics Teacher, in 2008. Mr. Edlavitch credits board games and playing cards for his early enjoyment of mathematics. Hooda Math believes free online math games can do the same for students today.
Mobile Q&A Service Combines Search Plus Live Community to Deliver Android Users Immediate Answers to Questions
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask.com today launched its flagship mobile application for the Google Android Platform, the only app to integrate Q&A-focused web search with timely answers from real people in a single, on-the-go experience. The availability of Ask.com on Android follows the launch of its popular Q&A app for iPhone, which recently passed one million downloads and is one of the top reference apps in the iPhone store. The Ask.com Android app is now available in the Android Marketplace and Amazon AppStore for Android.
"We have placed a big bet on mobile as part of our growth strategy, and it's paying off with four times the answer rate as our site users," said Jason Rupp, senior director of product management at Ask.com. "Over the last three quarters there was triple digit growth in traffic from smartphones to the Ask.com mobile site, and 60 percent of that was Android. To win in mobile, you must win on Android."
Ask.com on Android includes all of the functionality of its iPhone application, with some unique enhancements. Features include:
-- Voice to text: Simply ask questions, no typing required.
-- Web combined with real people: Get web results as well as top-voted
published answers from other Ask.com users in milliseconds.
-- Send a question to a real user: Want another opinion? Route the question
to a live person in the Ask.com Q&A community, or browse and respond to
other users' questions.
-- Set it and forget it: Push notifications alert you to when a new answer
has arrived.
-- Personalize Q&A by interest: New for Android users, the app allows you
to filter Q&A by topics that match your profile.
-- Follow feature: Follow users who provide interesting answers, and
personalize your Q&A experience with content from these connections.
Ask.com is the number one online brand for questions and answers and an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI). The Ask Network of sites is the fourth largest property in the US for unique searches according to April 2011 comScore data with 94 million domestic unique monthly users. Ask.com also syndicates search and advertising solutions to a network of affiliate partners.
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Interactive TV Apps Are the New Way to Watch: Follow Multiple US Open Matches or Telenovelas at Once with New AT&T U-verse Multiviews
DALLAS, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TV watching has evolved from a handful of channels, to channel surfing -- and now to interactive apps that let you watch multiple channels at the same time. AT&T* U-verse® TV offers Multiview apps that let customers choose from multiple channels or camera angles and watch up to four at once, featuring everything from customers' personalized channel favorites to sporting events. U-verse customers will soon see special Multiviews for the US Open and the Spanish-language programming package, Paquete Espanol.
US Open Multiview:
-- With US Open Multiview on channel 661 and HD on 1661, tennis fans can
watch multiple courts at once -- choosing from the Tennis Channel's main
broadcast and five courts.
-- The app makes it easy to follow multiple matches at the same time and is
available from August 29-September 2.
-- U-verse customers can also choose from five additional dedicated
channels on 662-666 and HD on 1662-1666 covering live action from Grand
Stand, Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong courts.
-- Tennis fans can also enjoy a free preview of the Tennis Channel on
channel 660/1660 from August 29-September 2.
-- The US Open Multiview and the Tennis Channel free preview will both be
available to all U-verse TV customers at no additional charge.
Paquete Espanol Multiview:
-- Paquete Espanol Multiview, soon available on channel 3001, lets
customers choose from up to 53 Spanish-language channels in the Paquete
Espanol package and watch up to four at the same time.
-- The app is available at no extra charge for U200 Latino and Paquete
Espanol subscribers.
-- Paquete Espanol Multiview is the second Spanish-language app made
available on U-verse TV.
"The AT&T U-verse US Open Multiview lets viewers control what they watch at the world's largest tennis event," said Patrick Wilson, senior vice president, distribution, Tennis Channel. "We know tennis fans will embrace this great innovation."
"With so many programming options these days, it can be hard to choose which channel to watch, and with AT&T U-verse Multiviews, you don't have to," said Dan York, president of content, AT&T. "For example, our new Paquete Espanol Multiview gives our Spanish-language customers a better way to follow their favorite shows at once. By eliminating the need for channel surfing, customers can spend more time watching TV, instead of flipping back and forth between channels."
AT&T U-verse TV uses 100-percent Internet Protocol (IP) technology, which allows AT&T to introduce advanced interactive apps to customers on a regular basis. Customers enjoy Sports Multiview, Kids Multiview, News Multiview, and My Multiview -- which lets customers choose and watch up to four of their favorite channels at once on their TV screen -- at no extra cost as part of every package. Using the flexible U-verse IP platform, AT&T has also made Multiview apps available for baseball, football, basketball, golf, tennis and other global sporting events, and plans to work with more content providers and sports teams to bring more Multiview apps to U-verse customers in the future.
AT&T U-verse TV is the fastest growing TV service in the country** and the only 100 percent Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) service offered by a national service provider. Now AT&T U-verse TV ranks "Highest in Customer Satisfaction in the North Central, South and West Regions," according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Residential Television Service Provider Satisfaction Studies(SM).
*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.
** Claim based on comparison of major TV providers' percentage growth in subscriber counts and national market share data.
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AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
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Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/uverse to see if you qualify.
AT&T U-verse TV: Residential customers only. Prices, programming and offers subject to change without notice. A one-time TV Service Activation Fee of $36 applies. HD Service: Access to HD service requires $10/mo. HD Premium Tier available for an additional $5/mo. HD channel availability varies by package selected. HD Technology fee not required for the Tennis Channel free preview. Multiview: Channels/content available for viewing in Multiview are based on TV package and additional programming purchased. A limited number of HD channels are not supported for display within My Multiview.
AT&T U-verse received the highest numerical score among television service providers in the North Central, South and West regions in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Residential Television Service Satisfaction Study(SM). Study based on 28,489 total responses from measuring 12 providers in the North Central region (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI), 13 providers in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX), and 10 providers in the West (AZ, CA, CO, ID, IA, MN, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY) and measures consumer satisfaction with television service. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in Nov. 2009 and Jan. 2010, April 2010 and July 2010. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
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