LivingSocial Launches 'Daily Deals' in Nine New Markets and 'Families' in Seven New Markets
Local Commerce Experts at LivingSocial Now Offer Handpicked Daily Deals in 487 Markets Worldwide and Fun for Families in 152 Markets
WASHINGTON,July 26, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- A family that plays together stays together! That's the thinking behind LivingSocial Families, which launched today in seven new markets and helps families make the most of precious time spent together without breaking the bank. LivingSocial also announced today the expansion of its Daily Deals in nine new markets, bringing great values on handpicked offers to a total of 487 markets worldwide.
LivingSocial Families
Family-friendly activities and mom- and dad-approved experiences at an amazing LivingSocial value are now available in the following U.S. markets:
-- Roseville/Folsom, Calif.
-- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
-- Fort Collins, Colo.
-- Annapolis, Md.
-- Baton Rouge, La.
-- Long Island, N.Y.
-- Queens, N.Y.
With the addition of these locations, LivingSocial Families is now available in 152 markets worldwide. Selected by a dedicated team of on-the-ground experts, offers from LivingSocial Families are available for one full week to allow busy mamas and papas time to coordinate plans with family and friends.
LivingSocial Daily Deals
Since 2009, members in select markets have taken advantage of LivingSocial Daily Deals and relied on them to discover handpicked experiences through their email inbox or smartphone. LivingSocial Daily Deals featuring discounts of at least 50 percent are now available to folks who frequent these U.S. markets:
-- Williamson County, Tenn.
-- Stockton, Calif.
-- Harrisburg/York, Pa.
-- Charlottesville, Va.
-- Northern Vermont
-- Henderson/Southeast Las Vegas, Nev.
-- Fort Myers/Cape Coral, Fla.
-- Santa Barbara, Calif.
-- Olympia, Wash.
In addition to LivingSocial Families and Daily Deals, members can find even more fun with:
-- LivingSocial Instant Deals - real-time, instant offerings delivered by
way of smartphones and the web, allowing merchants to drive patrons
through the door by notifying LivingSocial app users of offers near
their current location;
-- LivingSocial Escapes - affordable, accessible "weekend-in-a-box"
getaways; and
-- LivingSocial Adventures - fully-produced events encouraging members to
try something they wouldn't have or perhaps didn't know existed nearby.
Taking part in the LivingSocial fun couldn't be easier: deals are delivered to members through the LivingSocial website, a daily email blast and through apps for iPhone and Android devices. The deal is available to anyone who clicks on it during the time it is live. Additionally, LivingSocial's unique referral model gives users a chance to get their deal for free. Once a deal is purchased, the buyer can share the deal using a unique link generated at checkout. If three friends purchase the deal through the link, the original buyer's deal is free.
For a full list of LivingSocial products and the cities where products are available, go to livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial. Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/livingsocial.
About LivingSocial
LivingSocial helps people around the world find, share and enjoy great local deals and new experiences. We'll help you get more out of your city. Through its daily deal e-mails and alerts, LivingSocial introduces members to handpicked local businesses, products or services each day at savings of 50 percent or more. With a range of products for different interests, like Families and Adventures, LivingSocial helps delight members with the perfect deal for them. Other services include LivingSocial Escapes, which features easy "vacations in a box" to leading destinations, and LivingSocial Instant, which helps members discover real-time discounts at nearby restaurants, stores and businesses. LivingSocial works with each merchant partner to create customized marketing solutions that attract and retain loyal, long-term customers. Based in Washington, D.C., LivingSocial now has more than 40 million members in 21 countries.
SOURCE LivingSocial
LivingSocial
CONTACT: Beth St. Lawrence of Fleishman-Hillard, Inc., +1-314-982-8752, Beth.St.Lawrence@fleishman.com, for LivingSocial; or Jody Gavin of LivingSocial, +1-202-695-7127, Jody.Gavin@LivingSocial.com
United Airlines Offers One-Touch Access to United and Continental Travel Information With New United App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch
MOBILE BOARDING PASS OPTION ALSO NOW AVAILABLE AT MORE THAN 100 AIRPORTS WORLDWIDE
CHICAGO, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines introduced a new, full-featured application for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users that gives United and Continental customers easy access to book reservations, check in, access mobile boarding passes with one touch, get flight status details and manage their MileagePlus and OnePass accounts.
"The United app is another step toward giving customers the convenience and control they value," said Jared Miller, United's managing director of self-service and emerging technology. "This app provides time-saving, full-featured access to the information our customers need while on the go, as well as other useful tools for travelers such as interactive airport smart maps and flight updates sent directly to their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch."
The United app, which also includes a feed of United's latest postings on Twitter, is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/. Users of the Continental app may download the United app for all their travel needs.
United will soon expand the accessibility of the application to the Android platform and is exploring other smartphone options.
United and Continental offer Mobile Boarding Pass at more than 100 airports
In addition, United and Continental customers now have the option to use paperless boarding passes, stored on their cell phones or other web-enabled mobile devices, at 101 airports worldwide. Continental was the first U.S. carrier to launch paperless boarding, and United and Continental continue to expand the service.
About United Continental Holdings, Inc.
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) is the holding company for both United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Together with United Express, Continental Express and Continental Connection, these airlines operate an average of 5,765 flights a day to 377 airports on six continents from their hubs in Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Guam, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark Liberty, San Francisco, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. United and Continental are members of Star Alliance, which offers 21,000 daily flights to 1,160 airports in 181 countries. United and Continental's more than 80,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. For more information about United Continental Holdings, Inc., go to UnitedContinentalHoldings.com. For more information about the airlines, see united.com and continental.com or follow on Twitter and Facebook.
SOURCE United Continental Holdings, Inc.
United Continental Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Worldwide Media Relations of United Continental Holdings, Inc., +1-312-997-8640, media.relations@united.com, or +1-713-324-5080, media.relations@coair.com
Four Rivers Software Systems Launches TMS 2011.5.4
PITTSBURGH, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Rivers Software Systems, Inc. the leading provider of computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to the healthcare industry is pleased to announce the latest release of TMS 2011.5.4.22. As a part of this critical release, we have included a number of new features and performance enhancements that will benefit users.
The new release of TMS will continue to help organizations maintain productive biomed and facilities departments. Here are just a few of the features that will benefit our healthcare clients:
-- My Favorites - With the My Favorites feature users can easily tag any
location from within the application and mark it as a favorite for
easier access in the future.
-- Copy Comments Procedures - Save time by copying your procedure comments
in the Work Order Module.
-- Active Directory - Our Active Directory feature ensures you maintain the
proper security while allowing easy access to properly secured users.
TMS 2011.5.4.22 includes not just feature enhancements, but also a number of reporting enhancements to make reporting in TMS easier for users and administrators. With the latest reporting module users can use the real-time preview to see their data prior to compiling it, drag and drop fields onto the report eliminating the need to know advanced reporting applications, and use the included templates to maintain a consistent and professional design across the organization.
Users of TMS OnSite will find that these enhancements will not only increase productivity, but help make it easy to manage their department. For more detailed information on any of these new features or for a demonstration of our latest release please contact us at info@frsoft.com.
About Four Rivers Software Systems
Four Rivers Software Systems, Inc. is focused on delivering comprehensive maintenance management software (EAM/CMMS) solutions to the healthcare industry. Serving over 1,500 healthcare organizations, we provide powerful tools to increase productivity and profitability. By listening to our customers and continually updating and improving our products and services, Four Rivers has established itself as the leading choice for healthcare professionals. The Four Rivers product family includes TMS Professional, TMS Enterprise, a full suite of Mobile Solutions and a number of optional solutions to help your organization.
Four Rivers Media Contact:Lynn O'DonnellFour Rivers Software Systems, Inc.lodonnell@frsoft.com412-436-2309
MEDIA ALERT: Sony Introduces New HD Series S-Frame(TM) Digital Photo Frames, New Models Play Full HD Resolution Movies; Available in Three Sizes (10", 8" & 7")
-- View your favorite AVCHD(TM) and MP4 movies along with your photos
-- Listen to your movies in clear, crisp sound
-- Enjoy your MP3 audio as background music
-- Save up to 4,000 photos
-- Available with a 10", 8" or 7" LCD
WHO: Sony Electronics
WHAT: The new Sony HD Series S-Frame(TM) Digital Photo Frame
The HD Series S-Frame(TM) digital photo frames let consumers display
their favorite memories with innovative, high-quality features,
including Full HD video (1920x1080/60p*) playback.
The new models offer AVCHD and MP4 video playback, allowing
consumers to view detailed, realistic video with vivid colors and
contrast directly on the units' high-resolution LED backlight
LCD screen. An advanced image processor scales and displays
content up to 192 megapixels, making these frames capable of
handling footage taken with even the most advanced digital
cameras or HD camcorders, including Sony's Alpha (A-mount/E-
mount), Bloggie(R), Cyber-shot(R), and Handycam(R) family of products.
A variety of display and effects modes makes creating fun and
original photo slideshows a breeze. Slideshow options include
Clock, Calendar, Time Machine and Random.
With 2GB of internal memory, each of these three frames can store
thousands of images. Maximizing internal space, the models offer
auto-resizing that downsizes photos so you can store them within
the device and return your memory card back to your camera.
Additionally, the internal memory can store up to 40 songs
allowing you to enjoy background music while viewing photos or
watching slideshows. Supported audio formats are mp3, AAC, and
Linear PCM.
Digital images can be loaded onto the frames' internal memory from
a USB thumb drive or several types of media cards, including SD,
SDHC, SDXC Memory Card and Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM). All models
support JPEG and Alpha's RAW (thumbnail preview) image file
formats.
Toshiba Introduces Series of Nch Standard MOSFETs for Mobile Devices
Ultra Small Diversified Packages, Low On-Resistance MOSFETs Operate at Low Voltage and Maintain 250mA Drain Current
IRVINE, Calif., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)* has announced the addition of the SSM3K37 series of Nch Standard MOSFETs for mobile devices. Consisting of the SSM3K37MFV, SSM3K37FS, SSM3K37CT, SSM6N37FU, SSM6N37FE, and SSM6N37CTD, this new generation of SSM3K16 series for standard switches is designed for mobile devices addressing power consumption issues and physical size restrictions that are important in the design of mobile devices.
The SSM3K37 series of MOSFETs is available in very small packages and offers a very low RDSon. Small package size allows for more compact circuit designs and therefore mobile devices that are smaller in size. Combined with a 250mA drain current, low on-resistance enables the MOSFET to run more efficiently, allowing batteries to last for longer periods of time.
Additionally, Toshiba's SSM3K37 series of MOSFETs are able to be driven at voltages as low as 1.5V - a voltage that batteries in most mobile devices can provide. The devices are also able to be operated at high frequencies, and are suitable for high speed switching applications.
According to Talayeh Saderi, business development engineer for TAEC, "These transistors are capable of acting as a switch to control which loads are connected or disconnected from the circuit. Like flipping a light switch, one can apply a voltage to the transistor to electrically connect (or disconnect) parts of a circuit."
A large range of package sizes including SSM, VESM, CST3, US6, ES6, CST6D (with the smallest being the CST3 at 0.6 x 1.0mm), enable these devices to be adapted to a variety of different size requirements.
The Toshiba SSM3K37 series of Nch Standard MOSFETs is available now.
Toshiba's Discrete Products
Toshiba is a leading supplier in a number of discrete product categories, including power transistors, rectifiers and thyristors, LMOS logic, CMOS logic, photocouplers, ToslinksTM, LEDs, small signal diodes and transistors. The company's discrete devices are designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance and lower voltages in today's wireless telecommunications and consumer electronics applications, while emphasizing its strength in the automotive and industrial markets.
*About Toshiba Corp. and TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, discrete devices, displays, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, digital multimedia and imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics and more.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's third largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2010 WW Semiconductor Revenue, Jan. 2011). Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 740 companies, with 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing $77 billion.
Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications. In developing designs, please ensure that Toshiba products are used within specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent Toshiba product specifications and the information set forth in Toshiba's "Handling Guide for Semiconductor Devices," or "Toshiba Semiconductor Reliability Handbook." This information is available at http://www.chips.toshiba.com, or from your TAEC representative.
Editor's Note: Images available for download from:http://www.toshiba.com/taec/news/press_releases/2011/lgss_11_616.jsp
MEDIA CONTACT:Dena JacobsonLages & AssociatesTel.: (949) 453-8080dena@lages.com
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Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
CONTACT: Company, Rebecca Bueno of Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., +1-949-623-3099, rebecca.bueno@taec.toshiba.com
BANGALORE, India, July 26, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), the BPO arm of multi billion dollar
Hinduja Group conglomerate, unveiled their new global corporate identity
today. The new logo which comes to effect immediately will be the sole
company identity homogenizing business vision across all geographies. It
will be sported by all units of the company around the world, including the
acquired entities.
The design of the new HGS logo was developed based on extensive research
conducted in the markets the company serves. It emphasizes 'HGS', the
acronym for Hinduja Global Solutions, giving the company an international
brand identity, which is easier to pronounce and recall.
Henceforth, the company intends to use the acronym 'HGS' as its brand
name.
Along with the new logo, the company also has launched its new corporate
website, http://www.teamhgs.com. The website has a new look capturing
the change that the brand has undergone over the last decade.
Commenting on the occasion Dr. Partha DeSarkar, Global CEO, HGS, said,
"With 65% of our global businesses being currently delivered from multiple
entities outside of India, it was time for HGS to redefine its persona which
is now global in nature. The rebranding exercise helps us seamlessly
integrate new ventures across geographies, while allowing customers to
leverage a wider and diversified talent pool. This provides us with greater
flexibility to benefit from operating efficiencies while helping clients
retain their competitive edge."
About Hinduja Global Solutions Limited:
Hinduja Global Solutions Limited, part of the multi-billion dollar
conglomerate - Hinduja Group, is a world leader in Customer Relationship and
Business Process Management, with a global footprint across North America,
Europe, Asia and Africa. With over three decades of experience with some of
the world's most recognized brands, it delivers the best practices that
drive exceptional results for its clients. Its contact center solutions,
back office transaction processing services, domain analytics and process
consulting solutions combine operational excellence with functional
expertise. It enjoys "Preferred Partner" status with most of its major
clients. HGS currently serves over 100 clients through its 32 Global
Delivery Centers & employs close to 20000 people worldwide. HGS is a public
limited company, listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE). It had a turnover of $242 million in the fiscal year
2010-11
For further information, contact:
Sajedah Shaida
Hinduja Global Solutions
Sajedah.shaida@teamhgs.com
+91-9008411990
LearnVest.com Launches a New Suite of Tools and Support to Make Financial Planning Accessible to Everyone
The New LearnVest Products Range from Free Offerings to a New Premium Membership
NEW YORK, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LearnVest.com, an award-winning personal finance and lifestyle website for women, today announced the launch of a new suite of products designed to help women take control of their financial lives. These products will help members stay on track with the LearnVest Method - "Get informed, get organized, get support." New products include the free LearnVest My Money Center and Take Control Bootcamp as well as the LearnVest Advice Center, which is part of a new premium membership. Building on the success of LearnVest's original Bootcamp Programs, which are currently the focus of a $150,000 study by the Financial Literacy Center(i), this announcement comes just weeks after the close of the company's Series B round of funding totaling $19 million.
"Financial planning should not be a luxury," said Alexa von Tobel, LearnVest's Founder and CEO. "LearnVest is here to make financial planning more accessible to millions of Americans and these new personalized financial tools will help us achieve that."
A free LearnVest membership now includes access to the LearnVest My Money Center, where members can link all of their accounts (checking, savings, investment, loans and credit cards) into a Financial Inbox, which allows them to track their spending in one secure location. The LearnVest My Money Center, currently in beta, deploys a unique foldering system, which mimics an email inbox and enables members to personalize their budget items and track monthly spending goals with ease. For example, when a charge is made to a member's credit card, it will register in the LearnVest My Money Center and will be automatically filed into the appropriate budget folder. Another free tool is LearnVest's new Take Control Bootcamp, which will educate members on how to evaluate the current state of their finances, manage cash flow, and increase net worth while providing them recommendations on how to use the LearnVest My Money Center. The 10-day, on-demand Take Control Bootcamp will deliver one action-oriented email to members each day during the course of the program.
LearnVest will also offer a new premium membership, which will be available in 1 day ($4.99), 3 month ($39.99) and 1 year ($129.99) packages. Premium members will benefit from the LearnVest Advice Center through which they will gain unlimited access to personalized support from LearnVest's Financial Planning Team via the company's new "Ask An Expert" feature. Through "Ask An Expert," members may submit questions focused on their own financial situations and can expect to receive a tailored response within a matter of hours. The Advice Center also offers access to LearnVest Courses, a new multimedia curriculum designed to help women create a financial plan. LearnVest Courses are modeled to reflect topics that are typically discussed with a Financial Planner when creating a long-term financial plan. All LearnVest Courses are available on demand and may be watched at a member's convenience. LearnVest offers one free LearnVest Course on budgeting for anyone to trial.
"There are hundreds of programs and tools designed to help women study for exams, lose weight, and find love," said von Tobel. "Surprisingly, there isn't a single program that applies a similar method to help women get organized and in control of their finances. Recognizing this need and leveraging the online technology of today, the LearnVest team is building the products to blaze this trail."
LearnVest will demo the products explained above at the highly selective Finovate conference this September in New York City. During FinovateFall 2011, the newest financial and banking technology innovations from leading established companies and hot young startups will be showcased.
About LearnVest
LearnVest.com is the leading personal finance and lifestyle website for women. Since its debut as a TechCrunch50 Company in September 2009, LearnVest has helped over one million women gain control of their finances. LearnVest provides trusted content, tools, and support to help women tackle their finances at each stage of life. LearnVest tools include: financial Bootcamp Programs, the LearnVest My Money Center, and premium support services such as "Ask an Expert" and LearnVest Coursework. LearnVest educates subscribers via the "LearnVest Daily," a bite-size email guide of money and lifestyle tips for living on a budget. LearnVest closed a $4.5 million Series A round of funding led by Accel Partners in April 2010. In July 2011, LearnVest went on to close a $19 million Series B round of funding including Accel Partners, two new financial investors, and original investors. LearnVest's Board of Advisors includes: Lee Barba (Former CEO, Investools/thinkorswim), Theresia Gouw Ranzetta (Partner, Accel Partners), Ann Kaplan (Former Partner, Goldman Sachs), Greg Waldorf (Former CEO, eHarmony), Greg Coleman (Former President, Huffington Post) and Catherine Levene (Former COO, DailyCandy). For more information about LearnVest, please visit http://www.learnvest.com.
(i) The Financial Literacy Center is a joint center of the RAND Corporation, Dartmouth College and the Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania.
Liquidus Launches Socialink, Showcasing Car Dealers' Video Inventory to Millions of Facebook Users
New Liquidus Socialink for Facebook Delivers Customized, Real-time Video of Vehicle Inventory to Generate Leads, Build Shopper Engagement over the World's Largest Social Network
CHICAGO, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Multimedia and video marketing technology pioneer Liquidus today announced the launch of its new Socialink Facebook application that enables car dealers to deliver engaging, customized video of every vehicle in inventory to a massive audience of potential buyers over Facebook.
Leveraging the tremendous reach of Facebook of more than 750 million active users, Socialink provides an interactive, multimedia marketing opportunity for car dealerships looking to tap into a larger audience through social media. Backed by Liquidus' turnkey video production technology platform, dealers can use Socialink to provide a more personalized shopping experience for every vehicle on their lot, enhancing Facebook buyer engagement.
"Everyone knows that Facebook is the social media powerhouse, delivering a massive audience of consumers that no other media can touch," said Todd Holmes, president and CEO/founder of Liquidus. "Socialink lets car dealers tap into this market by extending the vehicle video browsing experience that has helped make dealership websites so popular in recent years. Not only does Socialink echo this experience, it also capitalizes on the social media phenomenon by enabling users to share their vehicle 'Likes' with friends."
In addition to delivering an interactive video experience for each vehicle, including custom voiceover narration and graphic overlays, Socialink also provides complete vehicle details, CARFAX reporting, lead generation tools, dealership maps and links to related vehicles. A "Contact Dealer" form reduces friction, making it easy for consumers to connect immediately to the dealership to setup a test drive. To search for a car, users can filter dealer inventory by make and then sort by price, year or mileage to find the ride that best suits their needs.
Dealerships benefit from building stronger consumer engagement and comprehensive reporting tools that measure consumer interaction. It is the only Facebook application of its kind to utilize real-time video technology, ensuring content is always up-to-date.
"The Socialink Facebook Application is DealerActive's go-to application for displaying the dealership's inventory on Facebook," said Liz Coudriet, director of production at DealerActive, a Socialink reseller that currently has 2 dealerships using the application - Keith Hawthorne Ford of Charlotte and Belmont, N.C.
"Socialink combines real-time inventory marketing with the social component to deliver a one-of-a-kind user experience for dealerships looking to get on board with the social trend," Holmes said.
An updated version of the product will become available later this summer with iOS support for viewing on iPads and iPhones that will include a "polling" application that will leverage the social nature of Facebook to allow interactive voting from friends to gather feedback on possible vehicle purchases.
Socialink is sold to automotive dealers through Liquidus resellers such as Dealer Active, with complementary technologies Videolink and Bannerlink available through Digital Motorworks, Inc. and Comcast Spotlight, respectively. For more information about Socialink, visit http://apps.facebook.com/liquidus-socialink/ or call 312-337-9888.
About Liquidus:
Liquidus has revolutionized the way companies are advertising on web, mobile and Video On Demand TV. Through a proprietary platform, Liquidus works with clients to create large volumes of video advertisements using existing collateral. The result is high production quality, affordable interactive video advertisements for multiple media outlets that capture consumer's attention. Visit http://www.liquidus.net.
SOURCE Liquidus
Liquidus
CONTACT: Hanni Itah of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9324, hitah@sspr.com
HONG KONG, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Leading LED screen manufacturer Lighthouse Technologies has announced the launch of VideoBlades(TM) 12, a revolutionary large-scale LED display technology that straddles the worlds of video and lighting in the entertainment, events and architectural markets.
VideoBlades(TM) 12 are the result of an alliance between Lighthouse and Pix2o, providing a 12.5mm pixel pitch, modular LED screen that delivers superb image quality both indoors and outdoors, with a literal twist.
VideoBlades(TM) 12 comes in two formats, SkyRoll(TM) and GroundRoll(TM) which can be deployed by rolling up or down from its patented rotating structure, just like a window shade. The modular format allows for the seamless formation of large-scale screens limited in size only by a customer's needs.
SkyRoll(TM) deploys down from overhead and is available in 4m, 6m and 8m widths and up to 10m screen heights, whilst GroundRoll(TM), as the name suggests, deploys up from the floor resulting in the lowest possible rigged weight and is available in infinitely seam able sections 2m to 3m wide, up to 10m high.
Both SkyRoll(TM) and GroundRoll(TM) are pre-configured at the factory and shipped to the end users with only a minimal number of electrical and mechanical connections required to operate the system. Additionally, the VideoBlades(TM) 12 are supported by an integrated truss sub-structure, together these attributes have proven to afford maximized truck packing, unprecedented load in/out speeds, minimum handling and minimum wear and tear.
The VideoBlades(TM) 12 display system is composed of individual display IMs, called the Blades. These can be organized either horizontally or vertically into a video display of any size desired. They have the added advantage that the Blades can be used in groups or singly as set lighting fixtures and scenic elements. They are all operated from the same control and distribution system.
VideoBlades(TM) 12 was selected as the best new video product at LDI 2010.
"This partnership with Lighthouse provides us with the opportunity to greatly accelerate the introduction of the VideoBlade system into the marketplace and allows Pix2o to focus on the continued development of innovative display technologies and applications," says Pix2o CEO Leo Stearns.
"As with all Lighthouse products, our aim is to provide our customers with solutions that will give them real benefit," says Lighthouse Managing Director Peter Chan. "VideoBlades(TM) 12 opens up a multitude of creative opportunities, whilst reducing operational overheads and inventory requirements."
VideoBlades(TM) 12 feature highlights:
-- Available in 12.5mm pixel pitch for SkyRoll(TM) and GroundRoll(TM)
-- All signal and power interfaces to each Blade travel through a single
connector. This capability enables the elimination of AC power at the
Blade
-- 100% front and rear accessible for mounting and demounting. Each Blade
can be removed in under 15 seconds
-- Weatherproof: IP67 ingress protection
-- Extremely robust
-- The innovative design and packaging techniques of both products reduce
the amount of power dissipated in the Blade and reduce component
temperatures
-- 3-in-1 SMD lamp
-- 120 degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle
-- Calibrated at 6,500 Nits for daylight viewing
Lighthouse Technologies Limited is a global leader in LED display technology that develops, manufactures, and markets LED video display solutions for multiple indoor & outdoor applications, media and entertainment events, and sports arenas across the globe. With numerous technological breakthroughs to its name, Lighthouse has established itself as a multi award-winning leader in the LED display industry that holds itself to the highest standards of quality.
Founded in 1998 Lighthouse has a strong global presence with regional offices in Europe, North and South America, the Asia Pacific and China. Employing the most advanced technology, the highest quality manufacturing facilities, and world-class, round-the-clock technical support, Lighthouse satisfies customers on every major continent, captivating the imagination of millions. For more information about Lighthouse, please visit <http://www.lighthouse-tech.com>
Pix2o is a technology company focused on expanding the applications of LED video technology through the creation and development of innovative displays and application software. Pix2o is a privately held company, based in California. It's seasoned team draws on extensive experience in the video display, data communications and aerospace industries. For more information about Pix2o, please visit http://www.pix2o.com
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AT&T Enhances Mobile Broadband Coverage in Arundel Mills
New Distributed Antenna System Provides Additional Wireless Capacity for Customers
HANOVER, Md., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced wireless devices and services, AT&T* today announced that it has expanded its mobile broadband coverage at Arundel Mills by completing the installation of a new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) to serve customers throughout the facility.
A DAS installation consists of several strategically-placed antennas that distribute AT&T's wireless network coverage throughout Arundel Mills, providing for more efficient management of wireless capacity in heavily-trafficked areas. DAS has the ability to provide enhanced wireless coverage to customers in indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations - terrain, building construction, etc. - or crowd density might otherwise prevent an optimal wireless experience. The additional capacity is expected to help improve call reliability and enable more consistent network access to help customers make the most of their AT&T devices.
"We want our customers to have a great network experience whatever they're doing - whether that's making a call, checking e-mail, downloading apps or surfing the Internet - while they shop," said Rob Forsyth, vice president and general manager for AT&T in the greater Washington/Baltimore area. "We're committed to our investment in the local wireless network, and providing enhanced wireless coverage at Arundel Mills is just one way that we're investing in the Baltimore-Washington region."
"We are thrilled that Arundel Mills customers will have access to enhanced wireless services while they are shopping, whether that's catching up with a friend on the phone, using our Simon Malls app to find a store or checking in on a social network. In today's multi-tasking culture, customers expect to be able to enjoy a multi-dimensional experience, even at peak shopping times, and this new expansion by AT&T will help meet customers' expectations," said Wendy Ellis, director of marketing and business development at Arundel Mills.
AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience. The company's recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand its network. If approved, this deal means that AT&T will be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from its current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent.
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 135,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in the Baltimore-Washington region or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit an AT&T Coverage Viewer.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit our AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
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, 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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Moominworld's Virtualized Environment Relies on EMC Unified Storage to Simply, Efficiently, and Affordably Manage Park Information
HOPKINTON, Mass., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced that Moominworld, a theme park in Finland, has deployed EMC® VNXe® unified storage solutions to increase the efficiency, availability and scalability of its business critical applications in a VMware virtualized environment, while lowering costs, risk and management complexity.
The EMC VNXe 'application-aware' unified storage system enables Moominworld to optimize data storage, quickly create storage for virtual machines (in under 10-clicks), and automate its tiered storage requirements. The virtualized environment leverages VMware vSphere(® )management capabilities, together with built-in EMC VNXe wizards and EMC Unisphere® management software that fully utilizes data storage resources.
"With EMC VNXe our business has reaped the benefits of a solution that previously only the biggest companies could afford: a virtualized, tiered, unified data storage environment," said Jarkko Kuitunen, IT Systems Manager, Moominworld. "The exceptional capabilities of EMC VNXe have not only solved our immediate problems of reliability and availability, but have also improved productivity, and provided us with a platform that can scale to support future growth. It is very simple to manage and I don't have to be a data storage specialist to achieve the results the business demands."
Prior to deploying EMC VNXe, Moominworld's IT and storage environment was struggling to keep pace with the company's continued success. Business critical services--such as electronic point of sale (EPoS), Microsoft SharePoint and financial solutions were hosted on servers nearing end-of- life. The company's data was growing exponentially and there was an increased risk of downtime, which had very serious potential implications for Moominworld, which is a seasonal business.
"To manage the solution, I simply open a console on my desktop," said Kuitunen. "I can instantly see if something is wrong without having to go to the server room. If I want to make a new volume, change the configuration, or allow systems access to new PCs, it is just a matter of tweaking the system. Today I can focus my time on creating business value rather than managing the data storage solution."
Enter SystemSolutions Oy, an EMC Velocity Solution Provider partner and Finland-based company with a strong private cloud offering and track record of success in the SMB market, helped Moominworld deploy its new solution. The company focuses on VMware, Microsoft and Citrix infrastructure technologies, consulting and outsourcing services. Enter is part of System Partners Group.
"We had no hesitation in recommending EMC VNXe to Moominworld," said Juha Auvinen, CTO at Enter SystemSolutions Oy. "The EMC VNXe met all of Moominworld's requirements for reliability, simplicity and scalability--and was affordable and simple. In fact, the user interface ecosystem and the usability of the whole VNXe system integrated with our VMware environment is the best the market has to offer, and far exceeds what other vendors can provide."
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EMC VNXe Product Highlights
The EMC VNXe is the world's simplest unified storage system, providing application-optimized management and single-click help and support. Designed for the IT Manager that does not specialize in storage, VNXe offers an entry price of under $10,000 (USD).
"With the VNXe series, EMC made a commitment to provide its SMB customers worldwide with the industry's most simple, efficient and affordable unified storage solution," said Eric Herzog, Vice President Product Marketing and Management, Unified Storage Division at EMC. "Moominworld is a fantastic example of how this commitment is paying off in the SMB market."
About EMC
EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way.
EMC, VNXe and Unisphere are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation. VMware and VMware vSphere are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Kaiser Permanente Launches Mobile App to Make Finding Care Facilities Easy and Convenient
App Marks the First Step in Kaiser Permanente's Mobile Strategy Implementation
OAKLAND, Calif., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente announced today the launch of its first mobile application, KP Locator. The app, available at no charge through the iPhone App Store, is just one element of Kaiser Permanente's growing mobile strategy, which also includes the optimization of My Health Manager, Kaiser Permanente's integrated personal health record on kp.org, for mobile devices later this year.
The Facility Directory on kp.org is one of Kaiser Permanente's top five online tools with nearly six million visits in 2010. KP Locator combines the power of the robust directory and the iPhone's GPS capabilities to make searching for KP facilities fast and easy for patients on the go. It answers three of the most basic, but vital, user questions thoroughly and simply - where are the Kaiser Permanente locations close to me, how can I contact and get to them, and what departments and services can I access there?
Using Google maps, KP Locator has a simple and intuitive interface familiar to iPhone owners. Users can input a city name or ZIP code to find the KP facilities in their area. Search results can be viewed as pins on a map or a list. Users simply tap the desired facility to view address and phone number information and departments and services available there. Users can add the facility to their favorites list to quickly access the information later, add phone numbers to their contact list, and text or email facility information to someone else. By tapping on the "Directions to here" button on the facility information screen, users can get driving, walking or public transportation directions to the facility. Ultimately, the goal is to provide convenient mobile tools that empower patients to manage their health, no matter the device or operating system.
"Mobile solutions, like KP Locator and the upcoming mobile-optimized version of My Health Manager, mobile.kp.org, are a natural progression in delivering a high-quality care experience," said Phil Fasano, executive vice president and chief information officer, Kaiser Permanente. "Mobile solutions also address the rising costs of health care by giving members access to routine information and services without staff intervention, making interactions more convenient, personal and effective."
The new and future mobile capabilities complement Kaiser Permanente's already significant web presence, providing members with convenient, 24-7 access to their personal health information and to their care teams, and could lead to increased self-management and better health outcomes. Mobile capabilities also allow Kaiser Permanente to engage new member populations that may have a cell phone or other mobile device, but not a home computer.
"Recent analytics reports show that more than 14 percent of visits to kp.org are from mobile devices and smart phones," said Christine Paige, senior vice president for marketing and Internet services, Kaiser Permanente. "As mobile devices become more and more affordable, that number will grow. We want our members who have those devices to have easy access to all of the same high-quality online tools on their mobile devices as they have from standard computers."
Kaiser Permanente members, from healthy, young adults to Medicare beneficiaries, have enjoyed online access to their lab test results, medications and other important health information since 2007. More than 3.5 million members have signed up to access My Health Manager, which received more than 62 million logins in 2010. The secure personal health record also allows members to order prescription refills and message their doctors, often saving them the inconvenience of having to go to a physician's office or wait on hold to speak with a clinician on the phone.
Kaiser Permanente is known for its leadership in the use of health information technology (health IT) and its groundbreaking electronic health record, Kaiser Permanente HealthConnect(®), which is the largest private EHR in the world. KP HealthConnect enables all of Kaiser Permanente's more than 15,000 physicians to electronically access the medical records of all 8.8 million Kaiser Permanente members nationwide and serves as a model for other systems. The health care provider has received numerous awards for its health IT expertise including 35 HIMSS Stage 7 Awards, more than any other health care organization.
You can learn more about how patients, clinicians and researchers are using My Health Manager and KP HealthConnect by checking out Kaiser Permanente's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/kaiserpermanenteorg.
About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 8.8 million members in nine states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to: http://www.kp.org/newscenter.
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Verizon Wireless Introduces First 4G LTE Powered Notebook
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced the HP Pavilion dm 1-3010nr Entertainment PC with 4G LTE will be available online at http://www.verizonwireless.com on July 28.
Previously announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show and powered by Verizon's 4G LTE network, the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr allows customers to stream high-definition content; play games; video chat; and download music, photos and videos within seconds rather than minutes. Measuring less than 1.2-inches thin, the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr offers the performance of a notebook with the mobility of a netbook. The notebook's HP CoolSense Technology combines advanced hardware and intelligent cooling software for a notebook that feels noticeably cooler.
Key features:
-- 4G LTE - customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload
speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G mobile broadband coverage areas
-- Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
-- 11.6-inch High-definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
-- 1.60 GHz AMD Dual-Core Processor E-350
-- 320 GB hard drive with HP ProtectSmart hard drive protection
-- Memory: 2 GB DDR3 RAM
-- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
-- VGA webcam with integrated digital microphone
-- Multi-format digital media card reader for SD cards and multimedia cards
-- Weight: 3.52 lbs
Pricing and availability:
-- The HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr will be available online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $599.99.
-- Customers will have the option to choose one of the following mobile
broadband data plans:
-- $50 monthly access for 5GB monthly allowance
-- $80 monthly access for 10GB monthly allowance
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com
TESSENDERLO, Belgium, July 26, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Melexis today releases its super smart solution for energy-efficient
cooling fan designs. The MLX90287 provides a fully integrated, robust and
high performance Hall effect based fan driver IC, with the ability to
control cooling fan speed using PWM or Analog signals. This device will
benefit information technology equipment such as Desktop Computers, Gaming
Consoles and also cooling fans in automotive applications like LED
Headlights.
The MLX90287 features a one-chip solution for driving low noise
speed-controlled single-coil brushless cooling fans. With an operating
supply voltage from 4.5V to 16 volts, the MLX90287 targets the widely used
"12 volt" cooling fan applications. With the integrated power stage, cooling
fans rated as high as 550mA (continuous) can be easily driven addressing a
majority of applications. The device is even able to operate within an
ambient temperature from -40 to 150 degree Celsius, making it suitable for
harsh environments like automotive, industrial, military and aerospace. .
The ultimate step in energy-efficient cooling designs is to control and
optimize cooling fan rotation speed depending on the system thermal load.
Taking the example of a computer processor, while regular office work
creates low system load, on the contrary playing intense 3D games requires
the highest system load. Hence constantly keeping the maximum cooling
capabilities leads to a waste of energy and high acoustic noise from the fan
airflow.
The MLX90287 provides a simple solution for controlling cooling fan
speed via digital or analog techniques. Latest cooling architectures for CPU
cooling use high frequency pulse width modulation (PWM) signal where the
applied duty cycle is proportional to the desired cooling speed. Unlike
other solutions, the MLX90287 directly accepts, without any external
circuitry, a wide PWM frequency range from 100Hz to 100KHz. This suits
perfectly the latest systems using typically 25KHz or above and older
systems still using lower frequency. Other architectures use analog signal
or even temperature sensor control. The MLX90287 can regulate cooling fan
speed via a mere potentiometer, a solution used by many extreme gamers for
total control, or even a simple thermistor for a more automatic regulation
responding on the real system temperature.
Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 10.1 with 4G LTE Available at Verizon Wireless
4G LTE and Wi-Fi Models Available; 8.6 Millimeters Thin and Weighing in at 1.25 pounds
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 10.1 with 4G LTE will be available July 28 in either Metallic Gray or Glossy White in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/SamsungTab4GLTE.
Key features:
-- 4G LTE - customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload
speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas
-- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
-- Android(TM) 3.1 Honeycomb platform - supports Google(TM) Mobile Services
including Gmail(TM), YouTube(TM), Google Talk(TM), Google Search(TM),
Google Maps(TM), Google Movies(TM), Google Books(TM) and Android
Market(TM)
-- Adobe® Flash® 10.3 technology
-- NVIDIA® Tegra2 dual-core 1 GHz application processor
-- 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display with WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution
-- 3-megapixel rear-facing camera and 2-megapixel front-facing camera for
video chat capabilities
-- 1080p HD video playback on a HD TV or other 1080p HD device
-- Samsung Media Hub - offers a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films
and TV programs for rent or purchase. Media Hub has been redesigned,
allowing customers to playback Media Hub content on their TV through an
HDMI adapter (sold separately). Purchased content can be shared with up
to five devices enabled with Media Hub at no extra cost.
Pricing and data plans:
-- Verizon Wireless will offer two 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 models
both priced with two-year customer agreements: $529.99 for the 16GB
model and $629.99 for the 32GB model.
-- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 customers will have the option to choose one of
the following mobile broadband data plans:
-- $30 monthly access for 2GB monthly allowance
-- $50 monthly access for 5GB monthly allowance
-- $80 monthly access for 10GB monthly allowance
-- A 16GB Wi-Fi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will also be available online
at http://www.verizonwireless.com on July 28 for $499.99. The Wi-Fi-only model
will be available in Metallic Grey.
Samsung Media Hub Credit:
-- For a limited time, Verizon Wireless customers will get a free $25 Media
Hub credit from Samsung with their Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 purchase,
good towards TV program purchases. Restrictions apply, see inbox insert
for additional details or visit http://www.samsung.com/VerizonTabPromo.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About 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.
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CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Makenzie Blythe, MWW Group for Samsung Mobile, +1-214-414-3331, mblythe@mww.com
Jane's Addiction and LG Mobile "Thrill" Attendees and YouTube Viewers With World's First 3D User-Generated Concert
Glasses-free 3D phone, LG Thrill 4G(TM), creates first-of-its-kind entertainment experience for next-generation technology enthusiasts
NEW YORK, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Mobile and alternative rock pioneers, Jane's Addiction, made innovation history last night at the world's first 3D user-generated concert broadcasted live on YouTube to be later broadcasted on YouTube 3D. At a packed Terminal 5 with 1,500 guests in Hell's Kitchen, New York, more than 100 ticket holders selected by LG and Jane's Addiction received a rare opportunity to be the first to experience LG Thrill 4G(TM)andcapture live, 3D footage of the exclusive Jane's Addiction performance. Equipped with a stunning 360-degree stage that allowed for surround-sound and panoramic viewing, the concert also featured LG CINEMA 3D TVs throughout the venue to help put every attendee directly into the action. This unique concert experience was part of LG's "Bring Your World Alive" campaign empowering consumers to experience the benefits of mobile 3D entertainment by creating content that is unique and personal.
Armed with LG Thrill 4G devices, Jane's Addiction's fans enjoyed the band's most famous songs -- including their new tracks "Irresistible Force" and "End To The Lies" from their upcoming album The Great Escape Artist (Capitol Records)-- while capturing 3D video of the concert that will help create a 60-minute documentary of the "World's First 3D User-Generated Concert." Premiering on the LG Thrill YouTube 3D channel (youtube.com/comealive) on August 4, 2011, the 3D documentary will tell the story of how technology has changed the way we create, view and share life's most memorable moments.
"Tonight's Jane's Addiction concert was not only a great show from a visual and performance standpoint, it also illustrated the benefits of capturing life's remarkable experiences in 3D," said Tim O'Brien, vice president of marketing for LG Mobile. "When LG and YouTube premier the world's first 3D user-generated concert, music and technology fans as well as the general public will see that 3D enabled mobile devices are the next step in the evolution of entertainment."
In addition to the Jane's Addiction concert, the "Bring Your World Alive" campaign will also challenge consumers to battle it out in 3D with a 3D Gaming Tournament with LG partner Gameloft at the Ferry Building Marketplace in San Francisco on August 10, 2011. Using LG Thrill 4G devices, teams of gamers will battle it out in "Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance (N.O.V.A.) 3D," Gameloft's 3D action game, during this exclusive 3D event experience. After multiple timed battles, top scorers will go head-to-head in a projected 3D main event for the chance to be crowned the N.O.V.A. Intergalactic Gaming Champion.
The "Bring Your World Alive" campaign kicked off earlier this summer at the 3D Entertainment Summit in New York on June 22 with a keynote speech delivered by Tim O'Brien, vice president of marketing for LG Mobile, encouraging all consumers to experience barrier-free, LG 3D mobile technology.
The ideal handset for on-the-move entertainment enthusiasts, LG Thrill 4G allows users to do it all in 3D - create, share and enjoy content in 3D. LG LG Thrill 4G will be available for pre-order on and in AT&T company owned stores in the coming weeks for $99.99 with a two-year contract. For more information on the LG Thrill 4G, please visit http://www.thrillbylg.com.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of 55.8 trillion Korean won (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
About Jane's Addiction
Forming in 1985 in L.A., JANE'S ADDICTION has been firmly embedded in the collective pop culture consciousness for 25 years now. Perry Farrell stands out as one of music's most forward-thinking and enigmatic frontmen. Dave Navarro remains a veritable guitar god. Drummer Stephen Perkins' tribal stomp has also influenced a generation of percussionists. The hugely influential Los Angeles-based band has sold in excess of seven million records in the U.S. alone. When lead singer Perry Farrell created the traveling Lollapalooza festival, it galvanized the alternative rock movement and brought it to a whole new level. JANE'S ADDICTION have written the rule book for alternative music and culture through a combination of genre-defying classic songs and a cinematic live experience. For THE GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST, their new album due out fall 2011 on Capitol Records, JANE'S ADDICTION are working with producer Rich Costey (Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol), with TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek on the team. Sitek, best known for his production work on TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Foals, is writing, programming, and playing bass on the album. The band, with Chris Chaney on bass, will be touring throughout 2011. Great bands break rules, but legends write their own. http://www.janesaddiction.com; www.facebook.com/janesaddiction; http://www.twitter.com/janesaddiction
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Joining Real-Time Virtual and Traditional Communications
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sococo, the social communications company, announced the beta launch of Sococo Phone, a new phone-calling feature that for the first time unites a virtual work environment with traditional phone communications. Sococo Phone gives users the ability to call any phone number in the world from within their own Team Space virtual work environment, and joins a suite of instant communications features --- voice, chat, and simultaneous multi-screen sharing --- integrated into Team Space's unique visual interface.
"Team Space with Sococo Phone is accelerating the shift towards cloud-based work and communication applications," said Paul Brody, Sococo president. "Sococo Phone brings traditional phone calls into the virtual Team Space environment, enabling companies to improve productivity and consider abandoning expensive legacy communication channels."
More than 40% of employees at Fortune 500 companies work in virtual teams and more than 56% expect virtual teaming to increase over the next few years, according to a recent Forrester survey. Team Space with Sococo Phone helps address the challenges these distributed teams face with being as productive, effective, and cost efficient as possible.
What is Team Space?
Team Space is new virtual work environment that enables teams to solve problems more quickly, efficiently, and cost effectively. By integrating people, applications, processes, and communications within a unique spatial user interface, Team Space provides a socially-aware work experience that improves team productivity and enables both ad hoc and scheduled interactions that occur naturally and are at the heart of team problem solving.
Unlike Skype (ad hoc communications) and GoToMeeting (scheduled communications), Sococo Team Space is a visual, always-on work environment, providing users integrated information on team availability, workplace activity, and expert credentials. As a result, teams can assemble the right expertise at the right time to address issues as they arise.
Team Space is available on a subscription basis with a variety of payment plans. To try the service free for the first 30 days, visit http://www.sococo.com
About Sococo Phone (beta)
Sococo Phone is available as a beta feature for Team Space users and can be accessed by clicking on any phone icon in a Sococo Phone enabled environment. Calls are represented by an avatar enabling other attendees to see their participation in a meeting, and Sococo Phone calls are instantly connected to everyone in the room, even as people enter and leave. Sococo Phone users can make calls worldwide for as little as 2.3 cents per minute.
About Sococo
Sococo is the social communications service company. Sococo's flagship product, Team Space, is a virtual work environment enabling teams to solve problems more quickly, efficiently, and cost effectively. Team Space is used in 64 countries by over 3,400 teams. Founded in 2007, Sococo is privately held and headquartered in Mountain View, CA.
Sococo has been named a Gartner Group Cool Vendor, 2011, a TiE50 Award Winner, 2011, a Start Up to Watch by CIO Magazine, 2010, a Top Ten Hot Emerging Vendors by CRN, October 2010, and an Emerging Technology Award Winner by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, 2010.
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Merchants Leasing Launches Fleetcast, the Fleet Management Podcast
HOOKSETT, N.H. July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Merchants Leasing announces the launch of their latest innovative thought leadership initiative: Fleetcast, the fleet management podcast series. Fleetcasts are audio and video files featuring interviews with industry experts about current fleet management news, as well as trends, procedures and best practices. The series is free and available for download at fleetcast.merchantsleasing.com. To access the files, listeners simply register to create an account and login online. Once a subscriber, they will be notified by email each time a new Fleetcast becomes available.
An important part of Merchants' goal is to provide the fleet industry with a comprehensive suite of educational and analytic resources, continuously growing the online Fleetcast library. Current topics include Future Trends in Fleet Management, The Japan Auto Crisis, Accident Management, The Benefits of Short-Term Leasing, The Lease Accounting Project and more. Fleetcast files are conveniently formatted for use on many devices and can be easily shared through email and social networking share tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Merchants Leasing encourages listeners to suggest topics they would like to learn more about through Fleetcast by emailing leasecontact@merchantsleasing.com.
In celebration of the launch of the Fleetcast series, Merchants is giving away an Apple iPad2 to two lucky registered listeners. Create a free Fleetcast account by July 31st and be entered in the first giveaway. To learn more about Merchants Leasing's Fleetcast, visit fleetcast.merchantsleasing.com, or call Jessica Heizer at 603-606-4514.
About Merchants Leasing
Merchants Leasing provides customers nationwide a total fleet solution, which includes its unique No Risk closed-end lease option. Other comprehensive services include insurance and maintenance programs, fuel cards to manage mileage and gasoline expenses, roadside assistance, accident and risk management, telematics, local and nationwide delivery, and expert fleet management and administration. Merchants leases a variety of vehicles including cars, trucks and vans, law enforcement vehicles, handicap-equipped vehicles and more. Merchants Leasing is part of Hooksett based Merchants Automotive Group, Inc. and a Singer Family Company which includes Merchants Auto, Merchants Service and CARQUEST Parts. For more information about Merchants Leasing, visit the company's website at http://www.merchantsleasing.com.
Coolpad Launches Tablet Killer, Likely Joins the Foray in US Market
Coolpad 9930, an iPad killer, Seeing Sales in China -- A Sign of New "Crossoverism" Catches on
SHENZHEN, China, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Lately buzz words have started flying around that the latent crisis is in the tablet market since people's hands are tied with tablets, which have gone mass-market as the fastest electronic device of all time.
A recent survey by AdMob, an ad arm of Google, shows that the biggest use of tablets for consumers is in mobile gaming. Among 1,430 American users sampled in this survey, 84% of users are playing games with tablets. Another stunning result is that most of the users i.e. 82% are using tablets at home and only 7% at work.
A rising group of young Chinese consumers jumped on the band wagon to buy tablets, but soon found that the 10.1-inch tablets have functions neither more robust than computers nor more handy than mobile phones. By contrast, big-size handsets are gradually revealing converging edges as a crossover product.
At Sina MiniBlogger, a Chinese equivalent of the American facebook, the user terminals have seen a massive shift from the initial iPad platform onto the latest smartphone platform.
"I may not carry a tab with me, but I always have a handset, now the applications featured on tablets are all available on the latest big-screen smartphones. I use a handset much more frequently than a tablet," said Wang Xiaofeng, a white collar working with a high-tech company in Shanghai, China, in an interview with a reporter.
Yulong Coolpad, China's leading brand in the 3G terminal market, discerned such a new change arising from the market and once more globally first launched Coolpad 9930, a type of 5-inch big-screen, dual-network and dual-standby handset. Leveraging its long-term expertise in exploring markets and doing niche market demands, the product adopts its newly developed Coolpad Think-tank OS based on Android's latest system platform, 3G Internet quad-band and pioneering applications of cloud-computing platform. A 16:9 full-view ASV 5-inch big screen delivers a control and visual experience not inferior to Apple's products. It is a cross-over product with tablet-features.
"Only acquisition of customers with demand can we explore the new blue-ocean market. We featured Coolpad 9930 while giving full thought to the environment of hands-on applications. Not only can a user turn on and off one-handed, but also almost all the basic functional operations such as checking address books and dial-up number and so on are available. Its remarkable hardware and software platform pack features-rich entertainment apps, access control experience and handiness of handsets into one. It is a dedicated potable device carried on everywhere, featuring cross-over style, targeting the urban class's multi-function and multi-scenarios including daily life, work, travel and entertainment," remarked Li Won, the standing vice president of Yulong Coolpad.
Lately, the analyst Richard Windsor made a remark at Open Mobile Summit, saying "The tablet market is swiftly turning itself into the red ocean market and the scenario that tablets are able to come in a steep price is likely to last until 2012 at most." Coolpad 9930 is a cross-over product delivering strong experiential sense in usability and control, highly function-integrated, and is feature-rich, which will throw light on customer integrated-demands for multi-function and handiness and will help establish a new niche market being as a total tablet killer.
American carrier MetroPCS delegates, led by Thomas C. Keys, president and COO of MetroPCS, recently paid a visit to Yulong Coolpad headquartered in Shenzhen, China. Thomas C. Keys and Guo Deying, president of Coolpad, held a close consultation regarding Coolpad 9930's entry into the American market. To this date, specific progress on both sides is not made known yet, but insiders are optimistic about this cooperation. It is acknowledged that both parties have reached strategic intent of mutual cooperation. In sync with this, Yulong Coolpad will develop 4G LTE terminals for MetroPCS to offer differentiated choices for the US consumer market.
Whirlpool brand introduces industry's largest side-by-side refrigerator
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With gallons of milk, snacks, frozen foods and produce for an entire family, you need a refrigerator that can fit - and organize - it all. With many family members home from work and school and the height of the summer entertaining season upon us, Whirlpool brand introduces its newest side-by-side refrigerator - large enough to hold all of your party platters at once or enough food to feed the favorite tastes of the entire family.
The industry's largest capacity side-by-side refrigerator* can hold multiple party platters, store produce in the industry's largest crisper** and keep up to 10 gallons of milk or juice cold. Key features include:
-- Storage space - The side-by-side refrigerator features the industry's
largest crisper** with an extra-deep drawer design that can hold 85
medium sized apples and up to five gallon door bins that will each hold
two 1-gallon containers. And with wide open doors, consumers will never
have a problem housing summer party leftovers like apple pie or
quenching their thirst for a cool drink on a hot day.
-- Counter depth - The side-by-side refrigerator combines counter depth
styling with a full capacity refrigerator allowing consumers to put the
appliance virtually flush with their counters and save up to 5 ft. of
kitchen space. More room to party!
-- Spill Control - With so many hands in and out of the fridge, Whirlpool's
MicroEdge(TM) spill control shelves give your fridge 25 percent extra
shelf space*** and exclusive spill control to help prevent leaks.
-- FreshFlow - All those leftovers can leave a funky odor. Whirlpool's
FreshFlow(TM) air filter is 15 times more powerful than baking soda at
removing common food odors by circulating air through a carbon-based
filter. For optimal performance, replace your filter every six months.
"The side-by-side is great for large families who love entertaining and feeding large groups," says Clara Spaanstra, Senior Brand Manager, Whirlpool Kitchen. "With the growing trend of buying in bulk to save money, Whirlpool is committed to providing consumers all the space they need for their favorite groceries."
And don't forget, an organized fridge operates more efficiently and saves you time. The experts at the Whirlpool Institute of Kitchen Science recommend the following:
-- When in doubt, throw it out. Use the three "E" rules as your guidelines
- if it's expired, empty or makes you say "ew," toss it.
-- Location, location, location. Group similar items together. Keep
proteins towards the bottom of the refrigerator, since this is the
coldest part in the appliance. Condiments and dressings are perfect for
the door, as these items can tolerate temperature changes caused by
opening and closing the door.
-- Save some green and the environment. Purchase reusable water bottles for
family members and make use of the easy to access ice and water
dispenser. You can save up to $600 per year when you change your PUR
refrigerator water filter twice a year compared to buying the same
amount of leading brand bottled water.
July is Whirlpool's Change Your Refrigerator Water Filter month. To celebrate, Whirlpool will be hosting a Twitter party on Tuesday, July 26 from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EDT. Use the hashtag #filterfresh to join the conversation and enter for a chance to win a brand new Whirlpool side by side refrigerator. Whirlpool brand side-by-side refrigerators are available at retailers nationwide. For more information visit http://www.whirlpool.com or http://www.facebook.com/whirlpool.
*Among freestanding side-by-side refrigerators.
**Among leading brand side-by-side refrigerators.
***Compared to Whirlpool side-by-side models without MicroEdge(TM) shelves.
About Whirlpool Brand
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $18 billion in 2010, 71,000 employees, and 66 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. Whirlpool brand recognizes that consumers lead busy, active lives and continues to create solutions that help consumers optimize productivity and efficiency in the home. In addition to designing appliance solutions based on consumer insight, Whirlpool brand is dedicated to creating ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances like the new Duet® washer which uses 82 percent less water and 81 percent less energy than a traditional top load washer manufactured before 2004. Whirlpool is one of Habitat for Humanity's largest corporate partners, donating a refrigerator and range to every new Habitat for Humanity home built in North America. For more information on Whirlpool brand please visit http://www.whirlpool.com or find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/whirlpool. Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com.
About Whirlpool Corporation's 100th Anniversary
Founded on Nov. 11, 1911, Whirlpool Corporation has influenced home and family life during the last century. The company is driven by the belief that everyone needs a comfortable place to call home and has a 100 year history of creating better ways of cooking, cleaning, refrigerating and storing. Whirlpool Corporation is focused on improving lives one person, one family, one home, one community at a time.
Triumph Learning Leverages The Douglas Stewart Company's Vast Reseller Network to Distribute Curriculum On Demand
New partnership positions education resellers to help classroom teachers!
NEW YORK, June 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Through a new distribution agreement, The Douglas Stewart Company, the leading distributor and marketer to the education industry, will launch Curriculum On Demand, a Triumph Learning digital product, through their network of education resellers.
The agreement allows The Douglas Stewart Company's resellers to provide a solution that meets the needs of classroom teachers at a fraction of the cost of comparable educational products.
"When it comes to technology in the classroom, teachers consistently request four things," says Mark Nixon, VP of Business Development of Triumph Learning. "Save teachers time, provide standards-based supplemental resources, combine digital content and classroom technologies to engage students, and make it affordable."
"Curriculum On Demand is a perfect example of our ability to bring new products to market quickly," says Ed Moura, Chief Product Officer of Triumph Learning. "The flexibility of our digital content allows us to customize solutions based on the ever-changing needs of our customers and partners."
As the leading distributor and marketer of computer products and school supplies serving the education market exclusively, The Douglas Stewart Company is the perfect channel for Curriculum On Demand. Their partnership will grant teachers access to a wealth of online K-12 math and science lesson plans, activities, assessments, videos, teaching tools, Google search capabilities, and other digital teaching resources via a host of education partners designed to leverage the use of classroom technologies.
"Our Reseller Partners want products that eliminate the frustrations their customers experience daily, and it's our job to find them," says Jack Bahlman, Senior Vice President at The Douglas Stewart Company. "Simply put, Curriculum On Demand will enable resellers to deliver high-quality, digital educational content to educators. And at $249 per teacher per year, everyone can afford to try it out."
About The Douglas Stewart Company:
The Douglas Stewart Company is the largest distributor and marketer of computer products, consumer electronics, and school supplies exclusively serving the education market. The Douglas Stewart Company links more than 185 manufacturers with over 4,500 academic resellers in the United States and Canada. Its subsidiary, Douglas Stewart EDU, provides similar services to 23 countries in Europe. Based in Madison, WI, and founded in 1950, The Douglas Stewart Company is a privately held, woman-owned business.
About Triumph Learning:
Triumph Learning is a leading provider of K-12, state-aligned educational materials. Our suite of brands and programs include Coach(TM), Buckle Down(TM), Options(TM), icore(TM), and our newest digital program, Curriculum On Demand(TM). Triumph Learning is renowned for its K-12 test items, supplemental content, and delivery models, all designed to bring 21st century digital tools to today's learner.
For more information, visit http://www.curriculumondemand.com, call Mark Nixon, VP Business Development at 904.874.2266, or email him at: mnixon@triumphlearning.com.
Marketo Closes Record Quarter - Adds More Than 170 Customers, Grows Revenue 140 Percent Year-Over-Year
Leader in Revenue Performance Management Gains Momentum with Major Product Release, Key Management Additions and New Partnerships
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketo, the fastest-growing provider of Revenue Performance Management solutions, today announced record results in Q2 2011. The company added more than 170 customers in the quarter and grew revenue 140 percent year-over-year. It continued to build momentum with large enterprises, securing several Fortune 500 companies as new customers this quarter. Marketo also logged a record quarter for its Revenue Cycle Analytics product introduced last fall, growing far faster than the company's overall growth rate.
"This was a banner quarter for Marketo across all aspects of the business. We're continuing to grow aggressively, both in terms of year-on-year revenue and overall customer acquisition. In fact, we added more new customers in June than in any previous month in our history," said Phil Fernandez, president and CEO of Marketo. "Underscoring our dramatic growth, we also launched significant new products, added new senior management and opened our European headquarters. These achievements validate Marketo's unique ability to transform how companies accelerate revenue worldwide."
Key highlights from the quarter include:
Continued Customer Momentum: In the second quarter of 2011, Marketo signed more than 170 customers large and small, including Enterasys, ExactTarget, Eventbrite and InsideView. Customers using Marketo report increased sales effectiveness and lead flow, streamlined marketing automation initiatives, and improved productivity - all impacting marketing ROI and accelerating revenue growth throughout their organizations.
Release of Marketo NEXT: In May, Marketo announced a sweeping new product release, Marketo NEXT, designed to accelerate customers' revenue growth, usually by 40 percent. The release helps companies deliver marketing programs that are more agile, more social, more intelligent and more connected than ever before. As part of the launch effort, Marketo also surveyed 250 customers to quantify the global impact of its Revenue Performance Management solutions. The global study of its customers revealed that RPM improves lead-to-opportunity conversion by an average of 46 percent, improves opportunity-to-win ratio by 17 percent, increases average contract value by 12 percent and reduces customer acquisition costs by 15 percent.
Marketo Partnership with ExactTarget: Last month, Marketo announced a strategic partnership with ExactTarget, a leading provider of on-demand email marketing solutions, to integrate Marketo's Revenue Performance Management solution with ExactTarget's Interactive Marketing Hub(TM). Developed as the first partner application for the Interactive Marketing Hub, this partnership enables users to access Marketo's full lead management functionality directly from the Interactive Marketing Hub, allowing marketers to plan, power, monitor and track Marketo RPM campaigns alongside ExactTarget-powered email, mobile, social media and web campaigns.
Global Expansion: To support its swiftly growing international customer base, Marketo appointed Fergus Gloster, the former senior vice president of EMEA sales and a founding director of salesforce.com's European operations, as Marketo's managing director of EMEA in April. The company also announced the opening of its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and showed immediate results, signing several new customers during the quarter, including eSpatial and Antivia, and adding top-tier talent in technical support, sales, marketing and operations.
Additionally, Marketo signed several new deals in Australia through partner Datarati, including Macquarie Telecom, Navitas and Flight Centre.
Expanded Executive Leadership Team: Former Webroot Chief Financial Officer Fred Ball joined Marketo's executive team as CFO in May. He is focused on advancing the company's operational and financial excellence as it continues to accelerate growth and scale internationally. Ball brings more than 20 years of experience in financial operations and corporate finance to Marketo.
Patricia Lughezzani also joined Marketo as vice president of customer support. She leads the global expansion of Marketo's support operations, rolling out support enhancements and leveraging Marketo's Community and other self-service channels to drive continuous improvement of support offerings. Patricia was most recently vice president of global customer support at SumTotal Systems, and previously served in leadership positions at Business Objects and Vantive/PeopleSoft.
Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Defined
Revenue Performance Management (RPM) extends beyond traditional marketing automation and lead nurturing technologies to optimize interactions with buyers across the revenue cycle and accelerate predictable revenue growth. It includes the full range of online and offline customer interaction channels, including web, mobile, social and events. Marketo's vision is to provide the tools, thought leadership, and best practices to change how marketing and sales work -- and work together -- to help companies of all sizes accelerate predictable revenue growth.
About Marketo
Marketo is the global leader in Revenue Performance Management. Marketo's powerful yet easy-to-use marketing automation and sales effectiveness solutions transform how marketing and sales teams of all sizes work -- and work together -- to drive dramatically increased revenue performance and fuel business growth. The company's proven technology, comprehensive services, and expert guidance are helping corporations around the world to turn marketing from a cost center to a business-building revenue driver.
Marketo has been recognized with the 2010 CODiE award for "Best Marketing Solution," the "Best Sales and Marketing 2.0 Solution" from SellingPower, and the "Best Marketing Automation Application" by Salesforce customers on the AppExchange. As of March 2011, more than 1000 enterprise and mid-market clients globally have adopted Marketo solutions. For more information, visit http://www.Marketo.com, or subscribe to Marketo's award-winning blogs at http://blog.marketo.com/.
Tipard Newly Upgraded DVD Ripper: More Superior and Powerful Than You Can Imagine
BEIJING, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Last week, Tipard DVD Ripper has been newly upgraded by adopting the advanced AMD APP Acceleration and many other intelligent functions, which will surely give users better user experience and bring them more awesome multimedia life.
With the latest system kernel, Tipard DVD Ripper has gained more perfected compatibility to highly support cue file, WebM open video format and many steaming video formats; plus, with AMD APP Acceleration, this DVD converter has got superior converting performance to give users faster converting speed; and more delicate Crop function can help users create better personalized video work with more wonderful video effect. Furthermore, this DVD Ripper has two view modes on the display list to give users more choices and freedom.
New features of Tipard DVD Ripper:
-- AMD APP Acceleration improves converting performance
-- Supporting 5.1 track and No Audio output
-- Optional Aspect Ratio Settings & Zoom modes
-- Output file volume can be adjusted from 0 to 200%
-- Support cue file, iPad 2 profile and many streaming video
-- Highly supports WebM open video format
Generally speaking, Tipard DVD Ripper is a multi-functional and intelligent DVD converter, which can not only help users convert any kind of DVD to many mainstream video and audio formats to enjoy them on iPad, iPhone, PSP, and many other popular devices, but also provides many delicate designs and intelligent functions to demonstrate superior converting and compatibility. In a word, owning Tipard DVD Ripper gives wonderful user experience. It is now available only for $40. For more details and to get the free trial version, please visit the following webpage: http://www.tipard.com/dvd-ripper.html.
Plus, with the July( )24th Giveaway of the Day (GOTD) activity over, Tipard DVD Ripper received 82% praise rate, which means that this DVD converter has won the trust of GOTD users, and still has many aspects that can be further improved. In a word, thank you for choosing Tipard. We would like to provide you with excellent software products and superior service. Your satisfaction is our consistent pursuit. If you have any questions or suggestions about Tipard products or Tipard website, just visit our Support Center: http://www.tipard.com/support.html, or contact us by email: support@tipard.com.
System Requirement:
OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7CPU: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or aboveRAM: 512MB RAM or more
About Tipard Studio
As a leading player in the multimedia software field, Tipard Studio always takes bringing multimedia users the 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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Entrust Answers the Call for Mobile Security -- for Apple®, RIM®, Windows® Phone and Android(TM) Devices -- with a Single Software Platform
Entrust IdentityGuard strengthens mobile security with device authentication, network access (VPN), SMIME and application security -- all with self-service capabilities
DALLAS, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In an era when mobile devices are commonplace, Entrust, Inc., introduces a straightforward method for adding digital certificates to mobile devices -- and with little management from IT staff. Through Entrust's self-service module, end-users add certificates to their own mobile devices via an easy-to-use interface for advanced certificate-based authentication.
"As the enterprise workplace continues to move from a traditional office setting to the use of mobile and smartphone devices, organizations are in need of stronger and more widespread security measures to protect their corporate data," stated a commissioned study(1) conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Entrust. "With the proliferation of mobile devices in the workplace, enterprises are turning to mobile applications to help supply employee demand for on-the-go access."
This innovative Entrust IdentityGuard feature allows enterprises to provide authenticated access to VPNs, internal applications or networks, as well as enabling email decryption and signing, all on a user's mobile device. In fact, the issued digital certificate also serves as a unique device identifier, adding yet another layer of security to the enterprise environment.
"Many vendors can issue digital certificates to mobile devices, but none are as seamless or easy for end-users as Entrust's self-service component," said Entrust President and CEO Bill Conner. "And the fact that organizations can manage mobile identities -- just like any other identity on the versatile authentication platform -- further simplifies enterprise authentication and identity-based security."
Authorized employees, staff or contractors simply log in to the Entrust IdentityGuard Self Service Module to enroll their mobile device -- compatible platforms include the Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Android, BlackBerry, BlackBerry PlayBook and more -- and are issued a digital certificate. The entire process is seamless and occurs in real-time. Digital certificates are quickly issued from an organization's in-house Entrust certification authority (CA) or Entrust's popular hosted PKI service.
According to a Forrester Forrsights survey, "Enterprise and SMB Networks and Telecommunications Survey, North America and Europe Q1 2010," 18 percent of enterprises said that more than half of their employees use a smartphone for work-related activities on a weekly basis. In addition, 91 percent of responding enterprises have deployed or are planning to implement wireless email for employees.(1)
"The age of the smartphone in the enterprise is clearly here, and there is nothing organizations can do to avoid this wave," stated the Forrester study.
Entrust enables organizations to layer security -- according to access requirements or the risk of a given transaction -- across diverse users and applications. Entrust's authentication capabilities include smartcards and USB tokens, soft tokens, grid cards and eGrids, IP-geolocation, questions and answers, out-of-band one-time passcode (delivered via voice, SMS or email), and a range of one-time-passcode tokens. In addition, digital certificates are used on mobile devices, in software and on smartcards and USB tokens.
For organizations that prefer to issue digital certificates through a PKI, Entrust Managed Services PKI establishes and maintains a trustworthy environment by providing certificates that secure many off-the-shelf applications using encryption, digital signatures and strong certificate authentication. The hosted PKI solution enables organizations to control access to resources, prevent theft of information and comply with privacy and digital signature regulations. Organizations can quickly and easily issue certificates to partners, suppliers, customers and distributors, making it easy to conduct business securely.
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About Entrust
A trusted provider of identity-based security solutions, Entrust empowers enterprises, governments, financial institutions, citizens and websites in more than 4,000 organizations spanning 60 countries. Entrust's customer-centric focus is the foundation to delivering organizations an unmatched level of security, trust and value. For strong authentication, credentialing, physical and logical access, mobile security, digital certificates, SSL and PKI, call 888-690-2424, email entrust@entrust.com or visit http://www.entrust.com. Let's talk.
Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. In Canada, Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Limited. All Entrust product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Entrust, Inc. or Entrust Limited. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
(1) "2FA And Mobile Devices: Providing More Flexible Protection To Corporate Data Assets In Corporate Applications," a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Entrust, May 2011.
Perimeter E-Security Launches First Comprehensive Secure Cloud Messaging Solution with Exchange 2010 Support
Hosted Email and Messaging Suite Built for Secure, Compliant Communications
MILFORD, Conn., July 26, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- USA.NET, a Perimeter E-Security brand and the trusted provider of secure and compliant infrastructure for companies of all sizes, today released SaaS Secure Messaging 6.0, the market's first complete secure cloud messaging solution with support for Microsoft Exchange 2010. With more organizations choosing cloud-based email services to save money, modernize their mail systems, reduce complexity and provide simplified remote access for their employees, choosing the right partner is critical. Many organizations find themselves struggling with unanticipated cost, complexity and effort making their messaging services secure and compliant. SaaS Secure Messaging 6.0 addresses these needs by providing a fully integrated, secure and compliant solution.
"Any vendor can sell you a cheap mailbox," said Andrew Jaquith, CTO of Perimeter E-Security. "By contrast, our SaaS Secure Messaging solution with Exchange 2010 provides all of the security and compliance features that a modern business needs. These include messaging, anti-virus and anti-spam, encryption, data leak prevention, business continuity mirroring, tamperproof archiving, eDiscovery, mobile management, collaboration, compliance and review workflows -- all for one price, and integrated in one solution. Enterprises won't find a better value anywhere."
The value of USA.NET's SaaS Secure Messaging solution has been recognized by multiple analyst firms. In May 2011, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of USA.NET titled "The Total Economic Impact of USA.NET SaaS Secure Messaging Solution," analyzed the return on investment (ROI) that enterprises can achieve by deploying SaaS Secure Messaging. From an analysis of an 3,500-seat enterprise customer, Forrester found that by choosing USA.NET, the company realized a risk-adjusted ROI of 84 percent with a rapid payback period of just two months. As stated in the study, Forrester Consulting "projects a three-year risk-adjusted total net present value (NPV) of $1.9 million representing the net costs and benefits attributed to the USA.NET SaaS Secure Messaging solution versus the customer's previous messaging solution."
Similarly, in May 2011, Radicati Group found that by switching to USA.NET, the customer saved $15,000 a month, while enjoying superior security services, better administration and controls, full compliance with archiving regulations, enhanced wireless support and decreased downtime.
Highlights of Perimeter's SaaS Secure Messaging 6.0 solution include:
-- Hosted Microsoft Exchange 2007 or 2010
-- Hosted Perimeter Commercial Messaging, for companies seeking a
standards-based alternative to Exchange
-- SharePoint 2010 and Microsoft Office Communicator 2010
-- BlackBerry Express and ActiveSync mobile management
-- Integrated anti-virus, anti-spam and content filtering
-- Data leak prevention and message encryption, featuring new easy-to-use
credential, key and workflow management
-- Business continuity archiving for 100% availability
-- Compliance archiving, featuring automated message review, litigation
holds, and multiple retention policies
-- SAS/70 Type II certified, TIA-942 Tier 4 datacenters
-- Free migration for many organizations
SaaS Secure Messaging also includes key usability enhancements that make migration and deployment easier than ever, while flexible deployment options support cloud and hybrid configurations. Comprehensive platform support allows organizations to embrace the latest technology without sacrificing security and compliance.
Perimeter E-Security is the only enterprise security services provider offering both comprehensive threat management and secure messaging, underpinned by strong compliance expertise. With one million secure messaging users, USA.NET is consistently ranked as a top player in the business email services market. The company filters 50 million emails per day, analyzes 240 million security events every day, and manages 200 terabytes of customer archives.
About Perimeter
Perimeter E-Security delivers secure infrastructure from the cloud that businesses of all sizes rely on. Our advanced technology, expert intelligence, and superior scale makes our clients' information more secure, more highly available, compliant with regulations and less costly to manage. By using our solutions, our customers can focus on their core businesses and take advantage of new opportunities. Our growing customer base includes 6,000 organizations in the financial services, retail, healthcare, energy, critical infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. For more information, visit http://www.perimeterusa.com.
Flash Networks Announces Interoperability with the Alcatel-Lucent 5780 Dynamic Services Controller
Harmony Mobile Internet Services Gateway enables enforcement of smart traffic management policies
HERZLIA, Israel, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Flash Networks, a leading global provider of intelligent mobile Internet solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed interoperability testing of its Harmony Mobile Internet Services Gateway with the Alcatel-Lucent 5780 Dynamic Services Controller (DSC), a 3GPP policy charging and rules function (PCRF) platform.
This interoperability will allow Flash Networks to offer smart traffic management solutions and monetization services for mobile operators as they continue to cope with high bandwidth content over faster networks, such as 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks.
By enforcing policies from the Alcatel-Lucent 5780 DSC, Flash Networks' Harmony Gateway enables:
-- Mobile data and video optimization based on subscriber profiles, service
plans, and cell congestion
-- Policy-based and configurable content control for safe network browsing,
according to user profile and time of day
-- End-to-end quality of experience management, actionable analytics, and
monetization opportunities
"We are pleased to have successfully completed interoperability studies with Alcatel-Lucent to better enable our mutual customers to provide their subscribers with the best possible user experience, while making the most of their network assets by creating new revenue streams," said Merav Bahat, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Flash Networks.
About Flash Networks
Flash Networks is a global provider of intelligent mobile Internet solutions that enable operators to improve quality of experience, reduce network operational expenses, and manage and monetize the mobile Internet. Providing a faster, safer, richer, and more personalized user experience, Flash Networks' Harmony Mobile Internet Services Gateway helps operators achieve significant cost savings through intelligent data traffic optimization, and applies intelligent policies for targeted marketing and charging. With offices in Europe, Asia, and North America, Flash Networks' installed base of top-tier mobile carriers includes O2, Orange, SingTel Group, T-Mobile, Telefonica, and Wind. For more information, visit http://www.flashnetworks.com.
Topps Announces Acquisition of Leading Digital Currency Card Company, GMG Entertainment
Strategic Acquisition Allows Topps to Expand Portfolio and Grow Key Category with New Social Platforms, Digital Currencies
NEW YORK, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Topps Company, the leading creator and marketer of sports cards, entertainment products and distinctive confectionery items for over half a century, has acquired GMG Entertainment, the leading publisher of digital currency cards, it was announced by Ryan O'Hara, the CEO of Topps. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The strategic acquisition links two of the world's leading card manufacturers and demonstrates Topps' intent to expand the brand's portfolio while entering the Digital Currency retail space. In addition, Topps will bring manufacturing, design and collectability skills to digital currency cards.
In making this announcement, Mr. O'Hara said, "The Topps Company has found an ideal acquisition - GMG is a complementary business to our core and one that pivots us into the high-growth retail and digital convergence arena with partners such as Facebook. We are delighted to have Rob Goldberg as part of Topps' senior management. He is a pioneer in new technologies for new digital services delivered at retail and follows in the footsteps of 60 years of creating new products for Topps."
The rapidly growing Digital Currency market is projected to hit over $7 billion during the 2011 fiscal year, according to market research firm In-Stat, doubling by 2014. GMG and Topps are positioned to drive revenue for its clients through digital currency cards sold at retail worldwide.
GMG's depth of experience in the retail, digital and consumer space results in a unique understanding of the converging landscape. GMG works on behalf of leading online game, entertainment and social media destinations to grow their revenue through digital currency cards sold at top retailers in the United States and around the world.
"GMG is excited to join a global and forward thinking business such as Topps," said Rob Goldberg, CEO, GMG. "We are looking forward to joining the Topps family as we look to accelerate and grow the category and amplify both of our core businesses on a worldwide platform."
Mr. O'Hara added "We welcome GMG's best in class management team - Rob Goldberg, Tim Pechmann and Jeff Mickeal - to the Topps family and are extremely excited to grow this category with key partners."
GMG was founded in 2002 to capitalize on the opportunity to link the digital and retail worlds, and in 2007 pioneered the business of developing digital currency products and services for digital entertainment companies that are attempting to monetize their businesses via offline channels. GMG has close partnerships with the innovative top activation and point of sale technology companies in order to deliver clients the best service possible. As Facebook's global partner in the DCC category, GMG develops, implements and manages the Facebook Credits Digital Currency Card initiative.
About The Topps Company, Inc.
Founded in 1938, The Topps Company is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of sports cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery. Topps leading sports and entertainment products include Major League Baseball, National Football League, English Premiere League, Bundesliga, Indian Premiere League, WWE, UFC, Wacky Packages, Garbage Pail Kids and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games. The Company's top confectionery brands include "Ring Pop," "Push Pop," "Baby Bottle Pop," "Bazooka" bubble gum, "Sharkies" and "Juicy Drop Pop" products.
About GMG Entertainment
GMG Entertainment is a leading provider of Digital Currency products and services to the rapidly growing online virtual goods and digital content and commerce marketplace. GMG is the only company licensed to bring to market Digital Currency Cards(TM) (DCC) for Facebook Credits, the NFL, Atari, NBC Universal and THQ, among others. Founded by CEO Rob Goldberg in 2002, GMG manages the offline monetization of digital currency on behalf of leading digital entertainment companies by developing innovative digital currency products and services, and implementing and managing impactful retail strategies, distribution and other offline programs and partnerships. GMG's involvement drives DCC and other offline revenue generation for clients while allowing them to devote more time and resources to managing their rapidly expanding businesses.
NEW YORK, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Comedian/Filmmaker/New Yorker Mark Malkoff set out to prove that Apple Store employees in New York will allow customers to do almost anything. Malkoff's latest video challenge premieres today at http://www.MyDamnChannel.com/MarkMalkoff.
Apple employees did not put a stop to any of Malkoff's stunts. He successfully pulled off a pizza delivery inside the SoHo store. He engineered a romantic dinner date with his wife Christine in the Fifth Avenue location. Malkoff hit the Apple Store in West Nyack, NY to get his iPhone repaired while dressed as Darth Vader. And in his final challenge, he brought a pet goat into the store at Broadway and 67th Street without incident.
Mark Malkoff said, "I'm amazed by what the Apple Store will allow. There are hundreds of videos online of customers singing and dancing in the middle of their stores. It's hard to imagine any other big chain greeting my antics with laughs and hugs."
About Mark Malkoff
Mark Malkoff is a comedian and filmmaker. He has been featured on "The Today Show," "CBS Early Show," "Good Morning America," CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Mark achieved worldwide media attention by living and sleeping in an IKEA store in Paramus, New Jersey for an entire week. He also starred in a popular short video in which he visited and consumed purchases at all 171 Starbucks locations in Manhattan in less than 24 hours. Mark made headlines again with a video where he was physically carried 9.4 miles in Manhattan by 155 individuals, disproving the myth that New Yorkers are rude. Mark tackled his internet addiction by locking himself in his apartment bathroom for five days without internet access. He proved that he could achieve 6-pack abs in 30 days and he proved that a child's Big Wheel could beat a NYC bus racing across 42nd Street in Manhattan. See Mark's videos at http://www.MyDamnChannel.com/MarkMalkoff.
About My Damn Channel
My Damn Channel is a leading entertainment studio and distributor of premium videos by top talent. My Damn Channel empowers filmmakers, comedians, actors, musicians, broadcasters and brands to co-produce, distribute and monetize original video on the My Damn Channel website and in syndication on all digital platforms. The company has launched some of the most successful, original comedy series including Wainy Days, Gigi: Almost American, Easy to Assemble, Horrible People, the cult phenomenon You Suck at Photoshop, and videos by Harry Shearer. My Damn Channel creates premium, branded entertainment and guarantees audience delivery for partners including HBO, Comcast, Subway, Puma, Trident, Southern Comfort, IKEA, and Lincoln. My Damn Channel has won numerous awards; worldwide media coverage; major national advertisers; and...Are you STILL reading? Please watch 2 minutes here: http://www.MyDamnChannel.com/SizzleReel
VideoBlades(TM) 12 is a revolutionary large-scale LED display technology
that straddles the worlds of video and lighting.
VideoBlades(TM) 12 is the result of an alliance between Lighthouse and
Pix2o, providing a 12.5mm pixel pitch, modular LED screen that delivers
superb image quality both indoors and outdoors, with a literal twist.
VideoBlades(TM) 12 comes in two formats, SkyRoll(TM) and GroundRoll(TM)
which can be deployed by rolling up or down from its patented rotating
structure, just like a window shade. The modular format allows for the
seamless formation of large-scale screens limited in size only by a
customer's needs.
Both SkyRoll(TM) and GroundRoll(TM) are pre-configured at the factory
and shipped to the end users with only a minimal number of electrical and
mechanical connections required to operate the system. Additionally, the
VideoBlades(TM) 12 are supported by an integrated truss sub-structure,
together these attributes have proven to afford maximized truck packing,
unprecedented load in/out speeds, minimum handling and minimum wear and
tear.
The VideoBlades(TM) 12 display system is composed of individual display
IMs, called the Blades. These can be organized either horizontally or
vertically into a video display of any size desired, with the added
advantage that the Blades can be used in groups or singly as set lighting
fixtures and scenic elements. They are all operated from the same control
and distribution system.
VideoBlades(TM) 12 feature highlights:
- Available in 12.5mm pixel pitch for SkyRoll(TM) and
GroundRoll(TM)
- All signal and power interfaces to each Blade travel through a
single connector. This capability enables the elimination of AC power at
the Blade
- 100% front and rear accessible for mounting and demounting. Each
Blade can be removed in under 15 seconds
- Weatherproof: IP67 ingress protection
- Extremely robust
- The innovative design and packaging techniques of both products
reduce the amount of power dissipated in the Blade and reduce component
temperatures
- 3-in-1 SMD lamp
- 120 degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle
- Calibrated at 6,500 Nits for daylight viewing
Akamai's 'State of the Internet' Report Enters Fourth Year of Analyzing Global Connectivity, Attack Traffic and Broadband Consumption
- Company introduces data visualization tool to track historical trends over time
- More than 584 million unique IP addresses connected to the Akamai Platform in Q1 2011
- Global average connection speed increased 23 percent year over year to 2.1 Mbps
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leading provider of cloud optimization services, today released its 1st Quarter, 2011 State of the Internet report. Based on data gathered from the Akamai Internet platform, which carries between 15-30 percent of the world's Web traffic at any one time, the report provides insight into key global Internet statistics such as the world's fastest and slowest regions for connection speed, origins of attack traffic and the highest-performing geographies for mobile connectivity. (Editor's note: see attached statistics that highlight three-year trends.)
With the State of the Internet report entering its fourth year of providing quarterly analysis, Akamai has released a new data visualization tool showcasing trends by geography in several measured categories. The tool allows users to generate and download graphs highlighting average connection speed, average peak connection speed, and high broadband/broadband/narrowband adoption rates. In addition, the online tool offers quick, easy and customized views of trend data since the report was first published at the beginning of 2008.
Highlights from Akamai's 2011 first quarter report:
Internet Penetration
In the first quarter of 2011, more than 584 million unique IP addresses from 237 countries/regions connected to the Akamai Internet platform. This represents 5.2 percent more IP addresses than connected in the fourth quarter of 2010, and an increase of 20 percent compared to the same quarter a year ago.
Consistent with last quarter's report, the top ten countries/regions accounted for nearly 70 percent of the total IP addresses, indicating that the majority of the world's unique IP addresses are concentrated within a proportionally small number of geographies. This report welcomed Italy into the top ten with its 11 percent quarter-over-quarter growth and saw Canada drop out of the top ten.
Mobile Consumption & Connectivity
In the first quarter of 2011, the average measured connection speed for known mobile providers worldwide ranged from a high of slightly more than 6 Mbps to a low of 163 kbps. The report also identifies a service provider from Poland delivering the highest average mobile connection speed in the first quarter 2011, bumping last quarter's fastest provider from Greece to the number two spot.
Consumption figures indicate that during Q1 2011, users at seven percent of the surveyed mobile providers consumed an average of 1 GB per month from Akamai's platform. Users at 73 percent of surveyed providers consumed an average of 100 MB of content from Akamai, and users on the remaining 20 percent of providers consumed less than 100 MB.
As a result of Akamai's recently announced partnership with Ericsson, the report now includes data collected by the equipment provider. Overall mobile data traffic, as measured by Ericsson, experienced 130 percent yearly growth in the first quarter, and is now more than double the volume of voice traffic.
Attack Traffic
The latest findings reflected in the report show some significant changes in Q1 2011 related to sources of attack traffic. Most notably, Myanmar not only made its first appearance on the list, but also ranked #1 by generating 13 percent of attack traffic during this period. Among other changes, the United States rose from 5th to 2nd, accounting for 10 percent of observed global attack traffic. Russia dropped into 4th place, accounting for 7.7 percent of global observed attack traffic, down from 10 percent in the previous quarter. With respect to attack traffic originating from mobile network providers, Italy remained in the top spot, responsible for 25 percent of observed attack traffic in the first quarter.
100 Fastest Cities Worldwide
In the first quarter of 2011, analysis of the top 100 fastest cities around the world, based on average connection speeds, reflected the following:
-- Cities in Asia dominate the list, including 61 cities in Japan, five
cities in South Korea, and Hong Kong.
-- Lyse, Norway is the fastest city in Europe (#33 out of 100)
-- 18 U.S. cities made the list, with Riverside, CA ranking as the fastest
U.S. city (#39 out of 100)
Getting Away from Narrowband
Looking at the world's narrowband connections (connections to Akamai at speeds slower than 256 kbps), the report shows global adoption of narrowband decreased by 15 percent in the first quarter 2011. Only 3.3 percent of all connections to Akamai were made at narrowband speeds. France led with the lowest narrowband adoption rate of .3 percent.
About the Akamai State of the Internet report
Akamai's quarterly State of the Internet report is based on data collected from the globally-distributed Akamai Internet Platform, carrying as much as 30 percent of global Web traffic on any given day, and with servers located in 650 cities, 72 countries and deployed within approximately 1,000 of the Internet's most important networks.
Akamai® provides market-leading, cloud-based services for optimizing Web and mobile content and applications, online HD video, and secure e-commerce. Combining highly-distributed, energy-efficient computing with intelligent software, Akamai's global platform is transforming the cloud into a more viable place to inform, entertain, advertise, transact and collaborate. To learn how the world's leading enterprises are optimizing their business in the cloud, please visit http://www.akamai.com and follow @Akamai on Twitter.
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