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Activision and Eutechnyx Announce NASCAR The Game 2011, the Electrifying Racing Experience Fans Have Been Waiting for

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and leading independent developer Eutechnyx today announced the February 2011 release of NASCAR The Game 2011 for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Wii(TM). With a fresh infusion of real world detail and blistering racing action, NASCAR The Game 2011 completely redefines what fans can expect from a NASCAR racing game.

NASCAR The Game 2011 has been built from the ground up to make a thoroughly new experience.  The team started by speaking with the people who know NASCAR best - the fans - and took that insight to the teams, drivers and officials to completely embrace what makes NASCAR America's #1 motorsport.

Players can choose to play as themselves or as one of the sport's real-world drivers as they battle it out for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. Each pro driver has the AI characteristics of his or her real world counterpart, setting the stage for intense rivalries played out on the track.  Damage is meticulously detailed and multi-car wrecks are the most extreme ever experienced in an officially licensed racing game. From the 22 real world tracks to full pit stop strategy action, NASCAR The Game 2011 captures the real atmosphere, sense of speed and spectacle that embodies NASCAR. Players can even feel the thrill of a win with the interactive celebration mode.

The game also includes in-depth multiplayer modes which allow up to 16 players to battle it out for the win online. In both online and offline races, players earn NASCAR experience points which help unlock rewards such as decal packs or special car designs, as well as career sponsorships and special races throughout career mode. Everything you do on the track counts!

"While NASCAR has enjoyed a rich history in video games, we really wanted to take the next generation of NASCAR games to a new level," said Blake Davidson, Managing Director of Licensed Products at NASCAR.  "By partnering directly with Eutechnyx, the leading driving game developer in the business, to create NASCAR The Game 2011, we are convinced NASCAR fans and gamers alike will be blown away by the result.  With Activision as the publishing partner, we have the perfect combination to set the bar for all future NASCAR titles."

"The NASCAR videogame fanbase has been underserved for a long time and we're bringing them something very special," says David Oxford, Activision Publishing. Ed Martin, Executive Vice President at Eutechnyx, adds, "It was crucial to take a fresh look at what makes the sport so popular. We're working very closely with NASCAR, the drivers, the teams, the tracks and the sponsors to get all the minute details right, and give this game the polish and push the fans deserve."

Tune in to NASCAR RaceDay on SPEED at 10am EDT Sunday October 3 for world premiere of the first official NASCAR The Game 2011 trailer. NASCAR The Game 2011 is slated for a February 2011 release. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information visit http://www.NASCARTheGame.com or follow the game on Twitter @NASCARTheGame or on Facebook.

About Eutechnyx

Eutechnyx is the world's leading independent racing game developer. With a history spanning over 23 years, the studio has won numerous awards for its million-plus selling titles and garnered exceptional acclaim in the business sector. As well as its headquarters in the UK, the company has studios in Hong Kong, Chengdu, Charlotte and Pittsburgh. For more information, please visit http://www.eutechnyx.com.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for one of North America's     premier sports.  NASCAR is the No. 1 spectator sport - with more of the top 20 highest attended sporting events in the U.S. than any other sport, and is the No. 2 rated regular-season sport on television. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in 20 languages. NASCAR fans are the most brand loyal in all of sports, and as a result more Fortune 500 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport.

NASCAR consists of three national series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series), four regional series, and one local grassroots series, as well as two international series.  Also part of NASCAR is Grand-Am Road Racing, known for its competition on road courses with multiple classes of cars. NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races at 100 tracks in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. Based in Daytona Beach (Fla.), NASCAR has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Charlotte (N.C.), Concord (N.C.), Conover (N.C.), Bentonville (Ark.), Mexico City, and Toronto.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

©2010 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. © 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

    Contact:

    Activision Publishing & USA:
    Rob Fleischer
    Sandbox Strategies
    rob@sandboxstrat.com
    Tel: 212-213-2451 x 222

    NASCAR:
    Tom Sullivan
    tsullivan@nascar.com
    Tel: 704-348-9613

    Eutechnyx & Europe:
    Ali Wood
    Premier PR
    ali.wood@premierpr.com
    Tel: +44 (0) 20 7292 8330

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Rob Fleischer, Activision Publishing & USA, Sandbox Strategies, rob@sandboxstrat.com, +1-212-213-2451 x 222, or Tom Sullivan, NASCAR, tsullivan@nascar.com, +1-704-348-9613, or Ali Wood, Eutechnyx & Europe, Premier PR, ali.wood@premierpr.com, +44 (0) 20 7292 8330

Web Site: http://www.activision.com

First Electronic Tri-Party Client Interest Rate Swap Trade Executed

Reduces Trade Processing Time to Less than Thirty Minutes from Execution to Clearing

LONDON, September 30, 2010/PRNewswire/ --     Tradeweb, a leading global provider of fixed income and derivatives
markets, today announced the execution of the first ever, fully electronic
tri-party interest rate swap trade, involving client, dealer, clearing member
and clearing house. The transaction was executed on the Tradeweb platform
between MPS Capital Services (the investment banking arm of Banca Monte dei
Paschi di Siena, the oldest bank in the world) and Credit Suisse. The trade
was affirmed by both parties, with Barclays Capital being the clearing
member. The trade was cleared by LCH.Clearnet, with the total transaction
taking less than 30 minutes to complete.

    MPS is leading other clients in the adoption of central clearing,
expected to become the industry standard in Europe and in the United States
following pending regulation. The bank recently began backloading $200
billion of interest rate swap trades through LCH.Clearnet, in preparation for
streamlining the execution process. MPS has been executing interest rate
swaps on Tradeweb for more than four years.

    "MPS has blazed a trail for the marketplace," said Enrico Bruni, Managing
Director and Head of European Rates at Tradeweb. "We anticipate that a broad
range of clients will now move quickly to adopt the central clearing model,
which along with electronic trading, represents the inevitable future of the
industry."

    "We are very happy to have been involved in this landmark transaction,"
said Matteo Bertotti, Head of Fixed Income Derivatives at MPS Capital
Services. "More efficient markets will benefit all market participants in the
long run; this represents a blueprint for how the workflow will look in the
months and years ahead for many derivatives trades."

    "This is an important step toward broader automation in the global
derivatives markets," said Shane O'Cuinn, Head of European Swaps Trading at
Credit Suisse. "As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering
market-leading solutions to our clients, we are pleased to be the dealer for
the first fully-electronic tri-party swap trade."

    "The trade executed by MPS on Tradeweb is a testimony to the progress
made to improve trade processing in clearing OTC derivatives and to embrace
the principles at the core of regulatory reforms," said Ray Kahn, Head of OTC
Derivatives Clearing at Barclays Capital. "As an extension of our ongoing
agreement to clear interest rate swaps on behalf of MPS, we were pleased to
once again be at the forefront of developments in OTC derivatives clearing."

    "We would like to congratulate Tradeweb and their partner banks for
taking another significant step in the adoption of automation in client
clearing. Clearing trades intra-day through SwapClear helps to reduce
systemic risk and our leading risk management solutions continue to benefit
both clients and clearing members alike," said Michael Davie, CEO of the
SwapClear service at LCH.Clearnet.

    Tradeweb is the leading multi-dealer-to-client trading platform for Rates
products, including Government Bonds, Interest Rate Swaps, TBA-MBS and U.S.
Agencies. For European Government Bonds and Interest Rate Swaps, Tradeweb
PLUS functionality also allows access to attributed, live, executable prices
from individual dealers. Institutional investors rely on Tradeweb's
automation of these fast-moving markets for real-time pricing, and the
ability to put leading dealers in competition with each other. Clients may
then identify the best price or rate, and execute their trade within seconds.

    About Tradeweb

    Tradeweb is a leading provider of online markets and a pioneer in the
development of electronic trading and trade processing. The company provides
services in the fixed income and derivatives markets to clients in more than
50 countries. Since 1998, Tradeweb has operated a global fixed income and
derivatives trading network, which harnesses the distribution of the major
investment banks with over 2,000 institutional clients. In 2008, Tradeweb
introduced inter-dealing broking capability with the acquisition of voice
broker Hilliard Farber and subsequently launched Dealerweb, an electronic IDB
platform. Tradeweb Retail provides a trading and sales application to fixed
income brokers and traders.

    About MPS Capital Services

    MPS Capital Services is the Investment Bank of Banca Monte dei Paschi
Spa, the third Italian Banking Group, created in 2007 through the integration
of MPS Finance, the high reputated Investment Bank, and MPS Banca per
l'Impresa, the Bank for project finance, corporate finance and special
lending.

    About Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena

    Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, founded in 1472 is considered to be the
oldest bank in the world. Today's parent company of Italy's third largest
banking group, the bank holds significant market shares in all areas of
business.

    The Montepaschi Group is present all over Italy and in the major
international financial centres, with operations ranging from traditional
banking activities to Private Banking (mutual funds, wealth management,
pension funds, and life insurance policies) and Corporate Banking (project
finance, merchant banking, and financial advisory), with a special vocation
for household accounts and small and medium enterprises. With some 33,000
employees and over 3,000 branches, the Montepaschi Group offers its services
to more than six million customers.

Source: Tradeweb

UK: Paul Bowhay, Cognito +44(0)20-7438-1117, paul.bowhay@cognitomedia.com; US: Clayton McGratty, Tradeweb +1-646-430-6054, clayton.mcgratty@tradeweb.com

Fizziology and Variety Create Chart of Top Movies in Social Media

Partnership Will Showcase Social Media Data and Insights from the Week's Top Movies

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Fizziology, the social media research company that measures the world of entertainment using the world of online conversation, announced today that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Variety, the premier source for business entertainment news and analysis, to create a weekly chart of the biggest movies in social media.

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The Weekly Fizz10, Fizziology's proprietary chart of the Top 10 movies in the world of social media, will be published every Wednesday on Variety.com. The partnership also includes the use of additional Fizziology social media data and insights.

The Weekly Fizz10 tracks and ranks movies starting four weeks before release through their third week of release. Movies are ranked by eff score, a scoring system that combines volume, sentiment and placement to provide a holistic metric for social media buzz. Real people - not automated keyword searches - read a statistically relevant sample of the social media chatter to grade sentiment, spot trends, and identify what is driving the conversation. Fizziology's findings from hundreds of tracked movies will provide comps and context for the data.

Ben Carlson, President and co-creator of Fizziology, says, "The industry has been using social media to promote, but a lot can be learned from listening. These millions of online conversations are impacting entertainment. We help marketers, content creators and other entertainment decision makers understand what people are talking about - spotting challenges and opportunities."

Neil Stiles, president of Variety, says, "Variety's number-one priority is to provide our subscribers with the news and information that's essential for them to do their jobs. Fizziology is an ideal partner because it enables us to expand our available array of 'must have' data and information, and helps our readers understand how to best utilize social media as a promotional platform."

Carlson is also excited about the partnership. "Variety is the gold standard in business entertainment reporting and coverage. We launched a year ago with the goal of being the gold standard in social media research for the entertainment industry. This partnership is exciting and humbling."

With the partnership starting today, it is both ironic and appropriate that a movie about the rise of social networking - The Social Network - is the movie topping the Weekly Fizz10.

ABOUT FIZZIOLOGY

Fizziology (http://www.fizziolo.gy) provides social media research and analysis for the entertainment industry. Using a proprietary system, Fizziology monitors social media buzz from Facebook, Twitter and blogs on everything from movies to trailers to talent. Real people - not automated keyword searches - read a statistically relevant sample of the social media chatter to grade sentiment, spot trends, and identify what is driving the conversation. It provides real-time information from the world's largest, fastest, most honest focus group. Fizziology was a 2010 Webby Nominee for best Guides/Ratings/Reviews website.

ABOUT VARIETY:

Variety is the leading publication for business entertainment news, recognized and respected throughout the world of show business. The Variety Group - Daily Variety, Daily Variety Gotham, Weekly Variety, Variety.com, LA 411, Variety 411 - are owned by Reed Business Information. RBI is a member of the Reed Elsevier Group plc (NYSE: RUK and ENL).

SOURCE  Fizziology

Fizziology

CONTACT: Mandy Haskett, +1-323-476-1823 ext 2, pr@fizziolo.gy

Web Site: http://www.fizziolo.gy

Masterworks Broadway Announces New Partnership With Broadway Insider Seth Rudetsky

Brava! Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs Masterworks Broadway

New Weekly Video Series Premieres October 6, 2010

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Masterworks Broadway, "where show tunes take center stage," continues the celebration of its incomparable library of theatrical recordings by announcing a new partnership with Broadway insider/comedian Seth Rudetsky.  The new weekly video series, Brava! Seth Rudetsky Deconstructs Masterworks Broadway, premieres October 6 and continues every Wednesday thereafter.  The first episodes include Rudetsky's patented takes on Betty Buckley's "He Plays the Violin" from the Broadway classic 1776 and Patti LuPone's "Blow, Gabriel, Blow" from Anything Goes. 

Rudetsky's online Deconstructions have grown in popularity from postings on his website to thousands of hits on YouTube and now serve as the basis for a live act around the world. "It's thrilling to get to do my Deconstructions with actual production values instead of my rickety-rackety Atari-like computer.  And it's very exciting to have the amazing, enormous Masterworks Broadway library at my disposal," says Rudetsky.  "The only hard part is choosing what to Deconstruct next!"

Seth Rudetsky is the daily afternoon host for Sirius/XM's "On Broadway" channel and writes a weekly column for Playbill.com.  His novel Broadway Nights (fourth printing) was recently released as an audio book on Audible.com.  As a musician, Seth has a classical piano degree from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music.  He has played in the pits of more than a dozen Broadway shows including Ragtime, Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera and was the vocal coach for the Legally Blonde reality show on MTV.  Seth was the Artistic Producer/Music Director for the first five annual Actors Fund Fall Concerts including Dreamgirls with Audra MacDonald and the Grammy®-nominated Hair with Jennifer Hudson. As a comic, he won the title "Funniest Gay Male in NY" at Stand-Up NY and was recently featured in Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List. He currently tours his show "Deconstructing Broadway" all across the globe. For more information visit http://www.sethrudetsky.com.

Masterworks Broadway preserves the history of the cast album from Finian's Rainbow (1947) through last year's Grammy® and Tony® Award-winning revival of West Side Story, to the current hit revival of Promises, Promises. Providing a comprehensive experience for the Broadway community and its fans, the site includes hundreds of never-before-seen recording session photos, a weekly blog by noted theater journalist/author Peter Filichia, an enormous streaming library of cast recordings, as well as guest blogs, Q&As and podcasts with Broadway notables. The Masterworks Broadway catalog includes the most prestigious shows in Broadway history together receiving over 265 Tony® Awards, 450 Tony® nominations and 27 Grammy® Awards.

SOURCE  Masterworks Broadway

Masterworks Broadway

CONTACT: Angela Barkan, +1-212-833-8575, Angela.Barkan@sonymusic.com, or Larissa Slezak, +1-212-833-6075, Larissa.Slezak@sonymusic.com

Web Site: http://www.masterworksbroadway.com

MultiVu Launches Multimedia Broadcast Co-op Calendar for 2011

It's Never Too Early to Start Planning Ahead!

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- MultiVu, PR Newswire's multimedia and broadcast public relations company, has launched its Multimedia Broadcast Co-op Tour calendar for 2011.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:  http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/multivu/45727/

Looking for a timely news hook to gain exposure for your product or brand? Searching for a credible spokesperson to tell your story? We have done the planning for you, from the Consumer Electronics Show through all major trade shows, holidays and lifestyle events, we have a tour to fit your needs. And, if you don't see what you're looking for, we can customize one for you. Our tours are open to 4 non-competing brands and will help you get exposure on TV, Online and radio, delivering the highest ROI in the business.

"MultiVu's Multimedia Broadcast Co-op Tour offers premium multimedia news delivery platforms designed to provide a timely, efficient and cost-effective way for our customers' stories to be seen by its intended audiences," said Bev Yehuda, Vice President, Products at MultiVu.

And, with the holiday season right around the corner, MultiVu is offering a winter special - buy two spots in any co-op and get the third one at a fifty percent discount for any tour from now until December 2010. We are offering everything from Winter Survival Guide and the Hottest Holiday Toys, to Holiday Glamour and Smart Holiday Travel Solutions.

SOURCE  MultiVu

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CONTACT: Bev Yehuda, +1-201-360-6457, bev.yehuda@multivu.com

Web Site: http://www.multivu.com

Safelayer Launches Version 3.0 of TrustedX With CC EAL4+ Certification

BARCELONA, Spain, September 30, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - Authentication, Electronic Signature and Encryption Functions are
Included in the One Platform With the Maximum Security Guarantees

    Safelayer Secure Communications (http://www.safelayer.com) -leader in the
security and trust market for information and communication technologies-
announces the obtaining of the Common Criteria (CC) EAL4+ certification for
the latest version of its TrustedX product. EAL4+ is considered the benchmark
for the security certification of ICT systems.

    Version 3.0 of the TrustedX solution incorporates, under unified
management, the following service components, all of which fall within the
scope of CC EAL4+ certification: electronic signature generation and
verification, data encryption and decryption, key management, authentication,
authorization and access control, and auditing. The Spanish Certification
Body (CNI-CCN) has certified that all these components are EAL4+ secure and
comply with the US government's functional requirements for applications with
PKI technology (U.S. Government Basic Robustness PKE PP) and additional
functional requirements derived from the EU Directive on Electronic
Signatures (Directive 1999/93/EC).

    Authentication, electronic signature and data encryption mechanisms are a
business priority for safeguarding against fraud, saving costs and complying
with the regulations in different countries. According to Francisco Jordan,
CEO and cofounder of Safelayer, "Safelayer technology is used in critical
business processes. Security certifications are part of our quality strategy
for offering products with the maximum assurances for reliability and
robustness."

    Through CC certification, the Certification Body certifies that the
technology is secure, which means Safelayer's clients can have the utmost
confidence in the company's products. CC EAL4+ certification guarantees an
independent and systematical review of the completeness of the product-of
both the specifications and the tests carried out-and the security in the
product development procedures. EAL4+ certification is the benchmark adopted
by the ICT sector to provide the necessary and sufficient guarantees for
quality and reliability. TrustedX is the most complete tool in its category
and the first to obtain this certification for all its functionality.

    About Safelayer

    Founded in May 1999, Safelayer Secure Communications S.A. (
http://www.safelayer.com) is a Spanish company that develops security
software solutions for managing digital identity, electronic signatures and
data protection. Its infrastructure solutions are used in government
agencies, banking and finance, insurance, large corporations, and security
service providers, such as Certification Service Providers (CSPs). It is
currently present in 13 countries across EMEA and LATAM via a distribution
channel of 21 VARs.

    http://www.safelayer.com

   
    Para más información:

    IT COMUNICACIÓN
    Josep M. Iglesias / Anna Castro
    itcomunicacion@itcomunicacion.com
    Tel.: +34-93-362-10-34

Source: Safelayer Secure Communications

Para más información: IT COMUNICACIÓN, Josep M. Iglesias / Anna Castro, itcomunicacion@itcomunicacion.com
    Tel.: +34-93-362-10-34

AdelaVoice Launches StartTalking

Addresses Distracted Driving Problem with World's First True Eyes- and Hands-Free Text Messaging Application for Mobile Phones

100 Percent Speech-Controlled App Lets Users Compose, Hear And Respond To Text Messages Without Touching A Single Button Or Looking At Their Phones

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- AdelaVoice today launched StartTalking (http://www.starttalking.com), the world's first smartphone application that lets motorists keep their eyes on the road and hands upon the wheel. StartTalking addresses the issue of distracted driving throughout the entire process of composing, sending and receiving text messages, removing the visual and physical distractions normally associated with text messaging.

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StartTalking is different from any other solution because it is truly hands and eyes free, eliminating any touching or looking at the mobile phone. Today's existing text messaging applications offer certain hands-free features, but ultimately require visual or physical interaction to initiate, compose, review, edit, or send text messages. StartTalking eliminates those interactions. In fact, StartTalking operates with the mobile phone's display screen off, further reducing distractions while enhancing battery life.

StartTalking is entirely voice-controlled. Users simply speak commands, dictate messages and listen to messages without having to touch a single button or look at a screen. StartTalking users speak their phone's pre-assigned name, which "wakes up" the handset and initiates a dialog through which the user dictates and sends text messages.

Currently in open beta, StartTalking works with smartphones running Android 2.0 or later and is now available for download from the Android Market or by using an Android phone's browser to visit http://m.starttalking.com. Visitors using personal computers to the StartTalking website can also send an SMS download link to their Android phone. StartTalking works with wired headsets or the Android handset's speakerphone function.

"We created StartTalking to minimize the physical and visual interactions normally associated with creating, sending and receiving text messages," said Chris Hassett, AdelaVoice CEO. "We believe that it is every driver's responsibility to stay alert and minimize distractions while driving. When used properly, StartTalking can be an excellent tool to help drivers meet these responsibilities."

In addition to sending traditional text messages, StartTalking supports creating audio recordings in a user's voice and sends them through AdelaVoice's Short Voice Service (SVS) to any mobile smartphone. The recipient hears the message in the sender's own voice. SVS messages represent a very personal way to extend text messaging and, by definition, are always 100 percent accurate.

Shiv Bakhshi, founder and principal analyst of Mobile Perspectives, said: "The distractions that mobile phones can cause drivers are fairly well understood and have prompted formal restrictions in several states. Any technology or solution that helps minimize such distraction should find a welcome audience."

Additional resources:

For more information, visit http://www.starttalking.com.

To view AdelaVoice's Chris Hassett and StartTalking live from Mobilize 2010, please watch the live Launchpad! Webcast that begins at 5:50 p.m. PDT (exact programming time is dependent on the event schedule).

For today's VNR, B-Roll and other StartTalking videos visit http://www.starttalking.com/media/videos.php. For logos and graphics, please visit the StartTalking Electronic Press Kit at http://www.starttalking.com/media/.

Find us on Facebook at http://tinyurl.com/3axyuxl and Twitter at http://twitter.com/adelavoice.

About AdelaVoice

Headquartered in Boston, AdelaVoice inspires the development of creative solutions for mobile phones and smart devices by enabling a natural conversation between devices and owners, determining intent and initiating action. The company, backed by Stage 1 Ventures, was founded in 2010 and launched StartTalking, the world's first true 100 percent hands-free and eyes-free messaging application for your mobile phone. For more information, visit http://www.starttalking.com.

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CONTACT: Cheryl Cink, Comunicano for AdelaVoice, ccink@comunicano.com, +1-530-219-3949

Web Site: http://www.starttalking.com

Novell Partner GroupLink Corp. Announces Commitment to ZENworks 11 Integrated Service Desk

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- GroupLink Corporation, makers of the first and only ZENWorks 10 integrated service desk, the everything HelpDesk (eHD), announces its commitment to further integration with ZENworks 11. The release of ZENworks 11 will continue to boost Novell's market share in the Systems Management arena and GroupLink is proud to continue its growing partnership with Novell by investing in further integration with its 100% web service desk.

GroupLink Corporation has been one of Novell's most devoted and visible partners for over 15 years. During this time, GroupLink has added great value to Novell environments through its integrated Novell service desk which has filled the ZENworks service desk void for over four years. eHD began its integration with ZENworks 7, then ZEN 10, and is dedicated to the ZENworks 11 Integrated Service Desk. This powerful integration expounds upon the integration points that GroupLink's web help desk currently has: GroupWise or Exchange, eDirectory or Active Directory (LDAP), and SUSE Linux, SLES 9, 10, & 11, Novell's OES and OES2, or Windows.

For more information about this powerful integrated service desk visit http://www.grouplink.net/products/ehd/zen10.html

For information about GroupLink's announcement of the Novell ZENworks 10 integrated service desk visit http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/grouplink-announces-the-novell-zenworks-10-integrated-service-desk-103266779.html

About GroupLink

GroupLink Corporation services over 1,000 enterprise customers and 4,000 worldwide implementations from our US headquarters in Bountiful, Utah. Whether deployed for K12, Higher Education, Government, or other commercial organizations, GroupLink's world class, best-practices Service Desk & CRM/SFA software helps customers automate and add intelligence to their business processes, enhance their profitability, and lower their total cost of ownership.

    Media Contact:

    Que Mangus
    GroupLink Corporation
    (801) 335-0726

GroupLink and everything HelpDesk are registered trademarks and eHD is a trademark belonging exclusively to GroupLink Corporation. ZENworks, ZENworks 7, ZEN 10 and ZENworks 11 are trademarks belonging exclusively to Novell, Inc.

SOURCE  GroupLink Corporation

GroupLink Corporation

CONTACT: Que Mangus of GroupLink Corporation, +1-801-335-0726

Don't Let Your Batteries be the Boss of you

LONDON, September 30, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    - The New Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger Puts you in Control of Your
Power

    So picture the scene. You're at a family celebration and all
the party guests have gathered for that important group photo, but just at
that moment your digital camera shuts down.

    These moments will be a thing of the past thanks to
Energizer(R), the World's number one selling Rechargeable brand, which this
autumn launches a unique and revolutionary charger that puts you back in
control of your power and helps make your life easier.

    "We are committed to listening to our consumers and providing
innovative solutions that help make their lives easier," said Martin Burch,
Marketing Director for Europe. "Here at Energizer(R) we know that people lead
busy lives and are looking for simpler ways to keep their many
battery-powered devices going so that they, for example, don't miss that
perfect picture because of a drained battery.

    "Now, based on extensive consumer insights, Energizer(R) has
launched a charger that for the first time allows you to have greater control
over your time and not miss all the important moments in your life."

    ENERGY STAR(R) certified, the Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger
represents a new generation of NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) battery chargers
and uses smart technology to help you do more - at work, at play and in life.

    This intuitive battery charger sets a new benchmark in
innovation and demonstrates Energizer's(R) ongoing commitment to putting your
lifestyle needs at the heart of its products. Its innovative features mean
that never again will you be left without portable power.

   
    - The easy-to-read Digital Countdown Clock tells you exactly
      how many hours are left until the batteries are fully charged and ready
      to go, meaning you no longer have to waste time waiting for your power
      - putting you back in control and able to do more with your time

    - Added to that, the Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger comes
      with a Digital Fuel Gauge which indicates how full your battery is - so
      you have a much clearer idea of how long your batteries will last.
      Perfect for last minute meetings or when you need a quick top-up of
      power

    - The charger is a great investment too. Its built-in Overcharge
      Protection automatically shuts off the device once the batteries
      are fully powered, meaning you maximise the number of times you can
      charge your batteries

    - Not only does the charger get the most out of your battery
      power, but it also has a Battery Indicator which detects if your
      battery is good or bad, so you know exactly when to buy new ones. Its
      clever technology can also detect a non-NiMH battery (such as alkaline)
      and shut of the charging

    - The Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger re-fuels two or four AA
      or AAA batteries at any one time and is suitable for worldwide voltage.
      It can fully charge four AA or AAA batteries in 6 to 8 hours

    The Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger was developed in direct
response to consumer research, conducted by Impulse Research amongst parents.
The survey showed that 74 per cent long for a 'fuel gauge' on their battery
charger indicating the current level of power in their rechargeable
batteries, while 68 per cent want a charger that will let them know how much
charging time remains - both key features of the new Energizer(R) Intelligent
Charger.

    A smart solution to rechargeable power, the Energizer(R)
Intelligent Charger answers the demands of today's busy lifestyles. By
upgrading to the Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger, you need never worry about
unexpectedly running out of power again.

    The Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger will be available this
autumn from most major European retailers.

    For more information on the Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger
visit the Energizer(R) website at http://www.energizer.eu

    About Energizer:

    Energizer Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: ENR], headquartered in St.
Louis, Mo., is one of the world's largest manufacturers of primary batteries,
portable battery-powered devices and portable flashlights and lanterns.
Energizer is a global leader in the dynamic business of providing power
solutions with a full portfolio of products including Energizer(R) brand
battery products; Energizer(R) Ultra Plus; Energizer(R) High Tech;
Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium; Energizer(R) Advanced Lithium; Rechargeable
batteries and charging systems; and portable flashlights and lanterns.

    Energizer continues to fulfill its role as a technology
innovator by redefining portable power solutions to meet people's active
lifestyle needs for today and tomorrow with Energizer(R) Energi To Go(R)
chargers for rechargeable portable devices; charging systems for wireless
video game controllers; and specialty batteries for hearing aids, health and
fitness devices, as well as for keyless remote entry systems, toys and
watches. Energizer is redefining where energy, technology and freedom meet to
bring to market consumer-focused products that power the essential devices
that help people stay connected and on the go at work and at play. Visit
http://www.energizer.eu

    Energizer's Personal Care Division offers a diversified range
of consumer products in the wet shave, skin care feminine care and infant
care categories. The company's portfolio includes well established brand
names such as Schick(R) and Wilkinson Sword(R) men's and women's shaving
systems and disposable razors; Playtex(R) tampons, gloves and infant feeding
products; Banana Boat(R) and Hawaiian Tropic(R) sun care products; and Wet
Ones(R) moist wipes.

Source: Energizer

For more information contact: Jacylin Goh, +44(0)1494-556-122, Jacylin.goh@energizer.com; Brooke Howard, +44(0)1494-680-727, Brooke.howard@cirkle.com

Restaurant.com Puts its Own Spin on Group-Buying and Presents a 90-Percent Off Daily Deal 'Flipped' by CEO

Diners Say 'WOW' to Unprecedented Group Savings Made Available at Restaurant.com

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- As more savings-savvy consumers enjoy the discounts offered by group-buying sites, Restaurant.com announced today that it has launched its first-ever daily deal by offering consumers 90-percent off the site's already discounted restaurant gift certificates. By visiting http://www.Restaurant.com/DailyDeal and using the promo code "WOW," consumers will have only one day to save. The deal, which will make $25 gift certificates priced as low as one dollar, will only be processed once a pre-determined amount of hungry savers participate in the offer.

"We have been helping customers save money while filling tables in restaurants for over a decade. As daily deal and group-buying coupon sites launch onto the social commerce scene, more consumers have the chance to enjoy the local businesses in their communities," said Cary Chessick, president and CEO of Restaurant.com and industry veteran. "We wanted to give our loyal customers and their friends and family the thrill of a fun, time-stamped, one-day mega deal, which lets them choose from any one of our 15,000 participating restaurant partners nationwide. We hope everyone has as much fun participating in the offer as we did creating it."

Consumers can participate in Restaurant.com's first-ever daily deal and watch the mass amount of savings unfold by visiting http://www.restaurant.com/DailyDeal and explore the site by viewing one of the largest selections of restaurant discounts available on the web. In addition to the $25 denomination, the 90-percent discount offer is valid on all Restaurant.com gift certificate denominations, which include $10, $50, $75 and $100 certificates. For example, a $100 gift certificate that typically costs $40 is available for as little as $4 through the daily deal. To apply the savings, consumers simply use the promo code "WOW" at checkout.

The Restaurant.com daily deal site features a real-time counter that keeps track of the money participants have saved and the time remaining to take advantage of the unprecedented deal, which is available from 12:01 am to 11:59 pm PDT on Sept. 30. Participants are encouraged not to stress over whether enough people will participate in the offer to activate the 90-percent savings because Restaurant.com set the "flipping point" for activation to "one."  In addition, the deal was promptly flipped when Chessick took it upon himself to purchase the first certificate once the deal went live.

"In creating our first-ever time-stamped, group-inspired deal we set the threshold to 'one' because we wanted to ensure that everyone could celebrate the savings and take advantage of the offer," said Chessick. "Restaurant.com is known for offering deals every day and for allowing diners to embrace the spontaneous and frequent nature that makes a dining experience social."

Once diners make their purchase though http://www.Restaurant.com/DailyDeal and apply the promo code "WOW" when prompted at checkout, the certificate(s) will be emailed to the buyer for printing and immediate use. Diners present their Restaurant.com gift certificate upon arrival at their chosen restaurant, which is then honored on-site and deducted from the total dining bill.

"Restaurant.com has been in business for more than 10 years and while that may make us pretty 'old' in web years, one thing that never gets old is saving money on 35,000 gift certificate choices valid at great restaurants across the country. What could be better than enjoying a night out with friends and family and indulging in delicious food and quality service, all while supporting local restaurants and saving money? Now that's a deal!" said Chessick.

About Restaurant.com

Restaurant.com is the trusted and valued source connecting restaurants and diners nationwide. The company offers savings at more than 15,000 restaurants nationwide with more than 35,000 daily gift certificate options. Restaurant.com brings people together to relax, converse and enjoy well-prepared and -served meals at affordable prices. To date, Restaurant.com customers have saved more than $500 million through the gift certificate program. Restaurant.com has operated since 1999 and is based in Arlington Heights, Ill.

SOURCE  Restaurant.com

Restaurant.com

CONTACT: Stephanie Kneisler, +1-847-481-5523, skneisler@restaurant.com, or Lauren Kamm, +1-847-481-5820, lkamm@restaurant.com, both of Restaurant.com

Web Site: http://www.restaurant.com

The CarZar Launches at Paris Motor Show: World's First Location-Based Social Automotive App

The CarZar makes Location-based Car-Spotting Social, Useful, and Global, whether You're a Car Enthusiast, Car Buyer or Just Car Curious!

PARIS, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The CarZar (http://www.TheCarZar.com), the world's first location-based social automotive app, was unveiled today at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The CarZar is dedicated to making it easy for consumers to share their passion for cars through a location-based car-spotting app that is fun and easy to use, as well as social, useful and global. The CarZar is available for the iPhone in the iTunes store at: http://budurl.com/carzar.

Consumers can simply download the CarZar app onto their iPhone, snap a vehicle image, and CarZar tags the location, enabling users to share the image and their status, as well as vehicle information and comments, with friends across the social community -- all while earning points to become the CarZar of their favorite brand or type of vehicle.

"There are nearly a quarter of a billion vehicles on the road in the US alone, and nearly that many drivers, most of whom either have a dream car in mind or are already passionate about their current vehicle...or both," said Jared Hamilton, The CarZar co-creator.  "The CarZar's location-based technology enables this vast population - and many more across the globe - to share their vehicle aspirations, passions and practical information across the social networking community."

Leveraging the largest social networks (such as Facebook and Twitter) and location-based services (such as Foursquare and Gowalla), The CarZar enables millions of users to spot and share millions of vehicle images, and their locations, in real time, with millions more - while also providing the best of location-based social community interaction, including comments, reviews, user profiles, most popular vehicle lists and badges.

"The CarZar's mission is to bring the car enthusiast out in everyone - casual car fans, in-market car buyers, or dedicated car owners - and is the first and only app to make sharing vehicle pictures easy, social and rewarding," said Eric Miltsch, The CarZar co-creator.

With the CarZar App for iPhone, users can:

    --  Upload car pictures and share them on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare &
        Gowalla
    --  Tag photos with their year, make and model
    --  Ask community members to help tag a vehicle if the user can't identify
        it
    --  Unlock badges
    --  Comment on and 'like' vehicles shared from other users
    --  Create a profile that's visible on http://www.TheCarZar.com
    --  Build their following, increase their activity and create their
        influence to achieve the highest rank - The CarZar

The CarZar for iPhone is available free-of-charge for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad (with operating system 3.1.3 or later) at the iTunes App Store (http://itunes.apple.com/app/carzar/id391972871?mt=8).

For more information visit http://www.TheCarZar.com.

About The CarZar

The CarZar (http://www.TheCarZar.com) is dedicated to making it easy for consumers to share their passion for cars through a location-based car-spotting app that is not only fun and easy to use, but also social, useful, and global. The CarZar app is the world's first location-based social automotive app and enables casual fans, car enthusiasts and automotive professionals to share and comment on their favorite vehicles. The CarZar is simple to use: See a cool car, truck or SUV? Take a picture and share it with your social networks to unlock badges, coupons and discounts! For more information about The CarZar for the iPhone, visit  http://budurl.com/carzar.

    Contacts:
    To speak to CarZar's co-creator at the Paris Motor Show, or for more
    information, contact Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, 424 603 4340 or
    Melanie@mwebbcom.com

SOURCE  The CarZar

The CarZar

CONTACT: Melanie Webber of mWEBB Communications, +1-424-603-4340, Melanie@mwebbcom.com, for The CarZar

Web Site: http://www.thecarzar.com

ElcomSoft Breaks BlackBerry Backups

MOSCOW, September 30, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - Full press release at http://www.elcomsoft.com/PR/eppb_100930_en.pdf

    ElcomSoft Co. Ltd. releases Elcomsoft Phone Password Breaker, a tool to
unlock password-protected backups created by Apple and BlackBerry
smartphones. Adding BlackBerry support, ElcomSoft enables forensic access to
encrypted information stored in both Apple and BlackBerry devices including
messages, email, contacts and organizer data, Web browsing history, voicemail
and email accounts and settings.

    "By adding BlackBerry smartphones to the list of supported devices,
ElcomSoft covers the majority of smartphone market", comments Vladimir
Katalov, ElcomSoft CEO. "Elcomsoft Phone Password Breaker is the first
commercial product to unlock password-protected BlackBerry backups, and
remains the only product on the market to recover iPhone backups and decrypt
keychains".

    About Elcomsoft Phone Password Breaker

    The tool grants forensic access to protected information stored in a
number of Apple and BlackBerry smartphones by recovering the original
plain-text password and decrypting encrypted information.

    Equipped with brute-force and advanced dictionary attacks with a wide
range of permutations, the tool searches up to one million passwords per
second for BlackBerry-created backups. GPU acceleration speeds up the
recovery of Apple backups, engaging automatically if one or more supported
ATI or NVIDIA video cards are installed.

    About BlackBerry Smartphones

    In North America, the BlackBerry platform accounts for 39.3 percent of
the market (20.8 percent worldwide). Apple has a market share of 23.8 per
cent. RIM sold 12.1 million BlackBerry units during the second quarter 2010,
a 45 per cent increase over the same quarter last year, and has a subscriber
base of over 50 million users.

    About BlackBerry Data Backups

    BlackBerry backups contain email accounts and passwords, call logs,
organizer information and Web browsing history. Access to information stored
in BlackBerry backups is in high demand by forensic customers.

    About ElcomSoft Co. Ltd.

    Founded in 1990, ElcomSoft Co.Ltd. develops state-of-the-art computer
forensics tools, provides computer forensics training and consulting
services. Since 1997, ElcomSoft has been providing support to businesses, law
enforcement, military and intelligence agencies. ElcomSoft tools are used by
most of the Fortune 500 corporations, multiple branches of the military all
over the world, foreign governments, and all major accounting firms. More
information at http://www.elcomsoft.com/

    Elcomsoft Phone Password Breaker supports Windows NT4, 2000, XP, Vista/7,
2003 and 2008 Server, and is available to North American customers for $199.
The Home edition is available for $79. Local pricing may vary. More
information at http://blackberry.elcomsoft.com/

    Olga Koksharova / Kate Korolkova, +7-495-974-1162, pr@elcomsoft.com

Source: ElcomSoft

Olga Koksharova / Kate Korolkova, +7-495-974-1162, pr@elcomsoft.com

Let Your Batteries be the Boss of you

LONDON, September 30, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    - The New Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger Puts you in Control of Your
Power

    So picture the scene. You're at a family celebration and all
the party guests have gathered for that important group photo, but just at
that moment your digital camera shuts down.

    These moments will be a thing of the past thanks to
Energizer(R), the World's number one selling Rechargeable brand, which this
autumn launches a unique and revolutionary charger that puts you back in
control of your power and helps make your life easier.

    "We are committed to listening to our consumers and providing
innovative solutions that help make their lives easier," said Martin Burch,
Marketing Director for Europe. "Here at Energizer(R) we know that people lead
busy lives and are looking for simpler ways to keep their many
battery-powered devices going so that they, for example, don't miss that
perfect picture because of a drained battery.

    "Now, based on extensive consumer insights, Energizer(R) has
launched a charger that for the first time allows you to have greater control
over your time and not miss all the important moments in your life."

    ENERGY STAR(R) certified, the Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger
represents a new generation of NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) battery chargers
and uses smart technology to help you do more - at work, at play and in life.

    This intuitive battery charger sets a new benchmark in
innovation and demonstrates Energizer's(R) ongoing commitment to putting your
lifestyle needs at the heart of its products. Its innovative features mean
that never again will you be left without portable power.

   
    - The easy-to-read Digital Countdown Clock tells you exactly
      how many hours are left until the batteries are fully charged and ready
      to go, meaning you no longer have to waste time waiting for your power
      - putting you back in control and able to do more with your time

    - Added to that, the Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger comes
      with a Digital Fuel Gauge which indicates how full your battery is - so
      you have a much clearer idea of how long your batteries will last.
      Perfect for last minute meetings or when you need a quick top-up of
      power

    - The charger is a great investment too. Its built-in Overcharge
      Protection automatically shuts off the device once the batteries
      are fully powered, meaning you maximise the number of times you can
      charge your batteries

    - Not only does the charger get the most out of your battery
      power, but it also has a Battery Indicator which detects if your
      battery is good or bad, so you know exactly when to buy new ones. Its
      clever technology can also detect a non-NiMH battery (such as alkaline)
      and shut of the charging

    - The Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger re-fuels two or four AA
      or AAA batteries at any one time and is suitable for worldwide voltage.
      It can fully charge four AA or AAA batteries in 6 to 8 hours

    The Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger was developed in direct
response to consumer research, conducted by Impulse Research amongst parents.
The survey showed that 74 per cent long for a 'fuel gauge' on their battery
charger indicating the current level of power in their rechargeable
batteries, while 68 per cent want a charger that will let them know how much
charging time remains - both key features of the new Energizer(R) Intelligent
Charger.

    A smart solution to rechargeable power, the Energizer(R)
Intelligent Charger answers the demands of today's busy lifestyles. By
upgrading to the Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger, you need never worry about
unexpectedly running out of power again.

    The Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger will be available this
autumn from most major European retailers.

    For more information on the Energizer(R) Intelligent Charger
visit the Energizer(R) website at http://www.energizer.eu

    About Energizer:

    Energizer Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: ENR], headquartered in St.
Louis, Mo., is one of the world's largest manufacturers of primary batteries,
portable battery-powered devices and portable flashlights and lanterns.
Energizer is a global leader in the dynamic business of providing power
solutions with a full portfolio of products including Energizer(R) brand
battery products; Energizer(R) Ultra Plus; Energizer(R) High Tech;
Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium; Energizer(R) Advanced Lithium; Rechargeable
batteries and charging systems; and portable flashlights and lanterns.

    Energizer continues to fulfill its role as a technology
innovator by redefining portable power solutions to meet people's active
lifestyle needs for today and tomorrow with Energizer(R) Energi To Go(R)
chargers for rechargeable portable devices; charging systems for wireless
video game controllers; and specialty batteries for hearing aids, health and
fitness devices, as well as for keyless remote entry systems, toys and
watches. Energizer is redefining where energy, technology and freedom meet to
bring to market consumer-focused products that power the essential devices
that help people stay connected and on the go at work and at play. Visit
http://www.energizer.eu

    Energizer's Personal Care Division offers a diversified range
of consumer products in the wet shave, skin care feminine care and infant
care categories. The company's portfolio includes well established brand
names such as Schick(R) and Wilkinson Sword(R) men's and women's shaving
systems and disposable razors; Playtex(R) tampons, gloves and infant feeding
products; Banana Boat(R) and Hawaiian Tropic(R) sun care products; and Wet
Ones(R) moist wipes.

Source: Energizer

For more information contact: Jacylin Goh, +44(0)1494-556-122, Jacylin.goh@energizer.com; Brooke Howard, +44(0)1494-680-727, Brooke.howard@cirkle.com

Nokia N8 Shipments Have Started

ESPOO, Finland, September 30, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Nokia's (NYSE:NOK) latest entertainment smartphone, the highly
anticipated Nokia N8 (http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/devices/nokia-n8)
with Ovi services, has started shipping. Customers who have placed a
pre-order for the Nokia N8 in Nokia Online Shops and Nokia retail stores will
be the first to receive their Nokia N8. Market availability will vary by
country and by operator, with broad availability in the coming weeks.

    "With the N8, and the new Symbian software, we are bringing a familiar,
faster and more intuitive user experience to the world's most popular
smartphone platform. The Nokia N8 has received the highest amount of consumer
pre-orders in Nokia history and we are thrilled to start shipments of the N8,
the first of Nokia's new Symbian smartphone range," says Jo Harlow, Senior
Vice President, Smartphones, Nokia.

    "To appeal to today's high-end buyers, smartphones have to be enjoyable,
useful and beautiful. Ease of use, excellent multimedia performance and
elegant design are all essential elements of the package," says John Delaney,
Research Director, IDC.

    The first of a series of smartphones based on the new Symbian, the Nokia
N8 is fast and easy to use and supports true multitasking, allowing users to
run multiple apps simultaneously and switch between them easily. Dubbed the
world's best camera phone, the Nokia N8 lets you take the highest quality
photos and shoot HD-quality videos in supreme clarity with the 12MP camera
with Carl Zeiss optics. You can edit photos and videos on-screen and choose
from multiple ways to share them; transfer large files to an external
hard-drive with USB-on-the-go, or upload photos to social networks like
Facebook, Twitter or RenRen straight from the homescreen. All this is
delivered in a robust aluminum body in a range of vibrant colors with a
real-glass 3.5" AMOLED display.

    The Nokia N8 has a black belt in entertainment. Its WebTV apps from
channels like E! Entertainment, National Geographic and CNN and the intuitive
music player inject an element of fun into idle moments. Plug the device to
the home entertainment center to watch HD-quality videos from the big screen
with full Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound. The latest version of Ovi Store,
available first on the Nokia N8, gives easy access to more apps - from social
networking services like Foursquare to games like Need for Speed Shift or
productivity apps like Tesco in the UK.

    Like other Nokia smartphones, the Nokia N8 comes with free Ovi Maps walk
& drive navigation in more than 70 countries worldwide, with no hidden costs.
The latest beta release of Ovi Maps is also available for download from Nokia
Beta Labs for the Nokia N8. It features visibility to public transport in 85
cities around the world, as well as real-time traffic, safety camera alerts,
visibility to parking and petrol stations, and speed limit warnings.

    About Nokia

    At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced
technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to
what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one
another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and
high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices
with innovative services through Ovi (http://www.ovi.com), including music,
maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive
digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks
provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks
globally.

Source: Nokia Corporation

Media Enquiries: Nokia Communications, Tel. +358-71800-34900,
Email: press.services@nokia.com

ETX Capital Launches Financial Spread Betting, CFD and Foreign Exchange App for iPhone

LONDON, September 30, 2010/PRNewswire/ --     ETX Capital launched their first iPhone trading application today. The
Spread Betting, CFD and FX mobile trading application is now available to
download from the AppStore or http://www.etxcapital.co.uk.

    The real time mobile trading application offers the same advanced
functionality offered on ETX Capital's online trading platform. Client's can
monitor their account balances, place trades, manage positions, move stops
and place contingency orders whilst on the go.

    Commenting on the launch today, Andrew Edwards, ETX Capital's CEO said:
"I am pleased to annouce the launch of our new iPhone app. The launch of the
application demonstrates our continued commitment to providing clients with
the best trading tools. By using our new iPhone trading app clients can react
quickly to changing market conditions without being tied to a computer. This
gives our clients another way to engage in the markets and take adavantage of
every market move."

    In addition to the real time 'one tap trading application' ETX Capital's
clients can trade thousands of global equity, FX and commodity markets. They
can also create personalised watchlists, view their account history and get
the latest market news.

    http://www.etxcapital.co.uk/iphone

    Notes to editors:

    About ETX Capital

    ETX Capital provides institutional, high net worth and retail customers
with multi asset and multi market derivate dealing capability through Spread
Betting, CFD and FX products. It delivers unrivalled levels of customer
support from knowledgeable staff and with the utmost client confidentiality.

    ETX Capital is the trading name of Monecor (London) Limited, company
number 00851820. Monecor (London) Ltd, established in 1965, is authorised and
regulated by the Financial Services Authority, registration number 124721 and
is a member of the London Stock Exchange.

    Mic Mills, +44(0)20-7392-1436, Mic.Mills@etxcapital.com

Source: ETX Capital

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Fashion Designer and Reality Star Whitney Port Partners With New Realtime Online TV Fan Destination, Wetpaint.com, to Bring Fashion Advice to TV Fans

Star of MTV's 'The Hills' and 'The City,' and Designer of 'Whitney Eve,' Provides Expert Fashion Advice on Your Favorite TV shows on Wetpaint.com

SEATTLE, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Wetpaint Entertainment today announced that Whitney Port, star of MTV hit shows "The Hills" and "The City," and fashion designer of "Whitney Eve" is partnering with Wetpaint to offer advice on this fall's hottest trends and most surprising fashion inspirations from Wetpaint's featured shows. The shows include "The Vampire Diaries," "Grey's Anatomy," "America's Next Top Model," "Castle," "Hellcats," "Nikita," "Glee," "Dancing With The Stars," "Top Chef," "Pretty Little Liars," "Bachelorette," "The Bachelor," "Gossip Girl," "Jersey Shore" and "The Real Housewives of DC."

Port will offer Wetpaint's website audience and its more than 500,000 Facebook fans expert fashion advice. Wondering how to achieve a flawless runway look of leading ladies such as Tyra Banks, Blair Waldorf, Serena Van Der Woodsen, Meredith Gray, and Elena Gilbert? Port has some answers.

Check out Port's first blog post, "Anatomy of an Outfit," here: http://www.wetpaint.com/ Port divulges which looks from her line would best fit Gossip Girls' leading ladies, Serena and Blair for their journey to  Paris. The Whitney Eve brand has tons of sexy, Parisian bohemian-inspired pieces from the Fall 2010 collection that would be perfect for the twosome on a night out in Paris. Expect more from Port throughout the fall.

"Fashion and TV are inextricably linked and consumers can learn a lot just by watching their favorite shows," Port said. "I'm looking forward to translating the fun we see on screen for fans who want to know more - and even look like their favorite characters. The beautiful Wetpaint sites show off the looks, and I love to be able to share my opinion and advice."

The Wetpaint Entertainment platform uses its technology to comb the web, social networks, and forums - then compiles the hottest photos, videos, gossip, and headlines to provide one place for all the information about fans' favorite shows and the fashion they love. Among the new site's special features are galleries of the stars in red carpet looks, pages of photos showing users how to get the look, and videos showing fans how to style themselves like the stars. Visit Wetpaint here: http://www.wetpaint.com/

About Wetpaint

Wetpaint is a web publisher specializing in scalable content platforms.  Wetpaint Entertainment is a new online destination that is custom-tailored for young women who love TV and fashion, and provides a rich, real-time and socially connected experience.  Founded in 2005 by Internet pioneer Ben Elowitz, and with offices in Seattle and New York, Wetpaint is backed by top-tier investors Trinity Ventures, Frazier Technology Ventures, Accel Partners, and DAG Ventures. 

SOURCE  Wetpaint Entertainment

Wetpaint Entertainment

CONTACT: Erika Shaffer of SutherlandGold, +1-206-972-5514, erika@sutherlandgold.com, for Wetpaint

Web Site: http://www.wetpaint.com

SGN Announces MiniTycoon Casino, Build Your Empire With the Newest Mobile Social Game for iPhone and iPod touch

SGN's Innovative Mobile Social Game Lets Players Create A Virtual Casino, Share With Friends And Vie To Become The World's Greatest Tycoon

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- SGN, a leader in cutting-edge mobile social gaming, today at TechCrunch DISRUPT announced "MiniTycoon Casino" for the iPhone and iPod touch platforms, utilizing Apple's new Game Center network.  Transporting the social gaming experience from social network sites to the mobile platform, MiniTycoon Casino lets players live their "tycoon dreams" in the palm of their hands, anywhere in the world.  It is the first in SGN's MiniTycoon series, a suite of connected social experiences that enable users to create and share mobile virtual worlds and avatars across multiple gaming applications.

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"Social games have grown exponentially in popularity and sophistication on the Internet, and the iPhone and iPod touch are the ideal platforms to transition the experience to a wider audience," said Randy Breen, CEO of SGN.  "MiniTycoon Casino allows players to become the biggest tycoon by creating the most successful casino through social game play from wherever they are. In MiniTycoon Casino, players control their casino's destiny."

In MiniTycoon Casino, players build their casino from an off-the-strip startup to a multi-million dollar empire.  By designing and building a one-of-a-kind destination, incorporating popular motifs designed to bring in customers, such as classic Roman themes, players can create and personalize their own perfect gambling locale.  Further, they can increase their gains by upgrading and maintaining gaming stations, compensating high rollers and hiring their friends in order to become the most successful owner in Las Vegas.  MiniTycoon Casino is also optimized for the iPhone4 and new iPod touch and the devices' advanced Retina Display, presenting stunning views of a player's casino empire.

Friends With Money

But all the money and power in the world is nothing without friends to share it with.  That's why SGN created MiniTycoon Casino from the ground up with social networking in mind.  Friends from around the world can invite each other through Apple's Game Center, Facebook and Twitter, or meet and invite new people to join through the in-game messaging system.  Casino owners can hire their friends as employees to gain experience and visit their friends' casinos themselves, helping each other's businesses and sharing their progress.  Players can send gifts to one another to use in casinos and quickly and easily send messages, keeping the social network up to date as empires are built.  Leaderboards are consistently updated to fuel in-game competition, giving players the incentive to become the "world's greatest tycoon."   

MiniTycoon Casino will be available soon in the Apple App Store. Follow @minitycoon on Twitter for further launch information.

About SGN

Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif. with offices in China and Argentina, SGN is one of the most innovative developers of social mobile games. SGN's current stable of advanced games has led to more than 18 million unique downloads on the iPhone and iPod touch. SGN specializes in advanced games such as Skies of Glory and F.A.S.T. that have console quality graphics and live multiplayer features over 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth. F.A.S.T., the company's first 3-D jet-fighting game, was listed as #5 on Apple's App Store Top Paid Games list for the iPhone and #6 on the Top Paid Apps list in the U.S. within the first two weeks of its launch. SGN's games are on one in three iPhones and iPod touches. For more information, please visit http://www.sgn.com or http://www.twitter.com/sgn_tweets.

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Web Site: http://www.sgn.com

Big as a Skyscraper, Fits in Every bag - the Modern Musician's go to Music Creation System

STOCKHOLM, September 30, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

    - Studio-in-a-box Software Reason Gets a Booming Upgrade.

    Modern day beat makers such as Printz Board, musical director of the
Black Eyed Peas, and Adam "Adrock" Horovitz of the Beastie Boys want to be
able to make music wherever inspiration strikes them. That means having
software on their computer that provides a studio-in-a-box, with everything
they need to create and record and finish a new song. Propellerhead Software,
an innovative Swedish company, has created such a product. It's called
Reason.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/propellerheadsoftware/44228/

    Reason software offers a collection of instruments and other music
production gear that previously cost thousands of dollars and filled up an
entire studio, but now runs on a basic laptop. Most importantly, its pristine
sound quality means artists such as Board and Horovitz can keep the creative
juices flowing whether they're backstage, on a plane or tour bus, or in a
hotel room.

    When they get an idea for a song, they just call up one of Reason's drum
machines or samplers to create the beat, and one or more synthesizers to play
the bass line and melody. The software comes with sounds that fit nearly
every musical style, from dance and urban to rock and film soundtrack.

    Although you might expect the gear used by the stars to be prohibitively
expensive, Reason is an affordable piece of software that comes with
everything needed to create full blown productions. It has become one of the
most popular music-making applications available. Reason is intuitively
designed, allowing musicians at any skill level - beginner to pro - to create
club and radio ready tracks, right out of the box.

    Learn more about Propellerhead Software Reason

    http://www.propellerheads.se/duo/

    Background information

    Reason has been around for a decade and has grown to be one of the
world's most popular music software titles, praised for its ease of use and
high quality. Reason has just been upgraded to version 5. This latest version
brings the Kong Drum Designer - a beatmaker's dream - the Dr. OctoRex loop
player, Live Sampling features, Blocks - a whole new way of arranging your
music and much, much more.

    Reason is available from music instrument dealers world wide and directly
from http://www.propellerheads.se for EUR EUR305 / USD $349. Owners of
previous versions can purchase specially priced upgrade packs.

    Links

   
    The World's Biggest Drum Machine
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYk0I5lY9Tg

    Propellerhead Software on YouTube
    http://www.youtube.com/PropellerheadSW

    Propellerhead Software on Twitter
    http://twitter.com/PropellerheadSW

    Propellerhead Software
    http://www.propellerheads.se

    About Propellerhead Software

    Propellerhead Software is a privately owned company based in Stockholm,
Sweden. Formed in 1994, Propellerhead has created some of the world's most
innovative music software and technology standards. Musicians, producers and
the media have praised the products Reason, ReCycle and ReBirth for being
inspiring, great sounding, easy to use and superior quality. Technologies
such as ReWire and the REX file format are now de-facto industry standards,
implemented in all major music software. Today, Reason is used all over the
world by professionals and enthusiasts for all kinds of music making.
http://www.propellerheads.se

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The Force of DROID(TM) Is Strong for Star Wars(TM) Fans at DROID(TM) R2-D2(TM) Smartphone Launch in Los Angeles

Special collector's edition phone brings the Galactic Empire to customers on Sept. 30

             Followers of Star Wars(TM) films and DROID(TM) smartphones are
             invited to the Verizon Wireless Communications Store in
             Santa Monica to experience the new DROID(TM) R2-D2(TM) by
    Who:     Motorola.

             The limited edition smartphone goes on sale Sept. 30 online
             at http://www.verizonwireless.com and in select Verizon Wireless
             Communication stores - including exclusively in Los Angeles
             at the Santa Monica store.

             Customers who buy any DROID smartphone at the Sports Arena
             store on Sept. 30 will get a free limited edition R2-D2 t-
             shirt and poster (with new 2-yr activation and $29.99 data
             package, while supplies last at participating locations
    What:    only).

    When:   9 a.m.
            Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010

    Where:  Verizon Wireless Communications Store in Santa Monica
            2530 Wilshire Blvd., Suite A, Santa Monica, CA 90403

             With a graphic design to look like the iconic Astromech Droid
             from the Star Wars(TM) Saga, the DROID(TM) R2-D2(TM) by Motorola
             will be packaged in a custom box resembling carbonite and
             come with a Star Wars media dock and wired stereo headset.
             Exclusive content comes pre-loaded on the special edition
             smartphone.  For more information on DROID(TM) R2-D2(TM) by
    More:    Motorola, go to http://www.droiddoes.com/r2d2.

    Media contact:
    Ken Muche
    (949) 286-8193
    Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.Com

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 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.

STAR WARS(TM), DROID(TM) and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd.  All rights reserved.  Used under license. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

Android, Android Market are trademarks of Google Inc.

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LeCroy Introduces SPARQ Signal Integrity Network Analyzers - New Class of Instrument Measures 40 GHz, 4-Port S-Parameters for Signal Integrity Applications

Built-in Automatic Calibration Offers Ease of Use at a Fraction of the Cost of Vector Network Analyzers

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- LeCroy Corporation, a leading supplier of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and serial data test solutions, today announced the launch of a new class of instrument, the SPARQ series of Signal Integrity Network Analyzers. The SPARQ measures 40 GHz S-parameters on up to 4-ports with single button press operation at a small fraction of the cost of traditional methods such as Vector Network Analyzers. With the low price and ease of use of the SPARQ, multi-port S-parameter measurements are now accessible to a much wider audience.

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The SPARQ is a time domain instrument, using TDR/T technology along with patented LeCroy innovations to rapidly acquire waveforms and measure the S-parameters of a device under test. The SPARQ measures both frequency and time domain results, and outputs standard Touchstone S-parameter files that are ready to be loaded into the user's simulation software. The unit is small, rugged, PC-based and portable, and includes all of the hardware and software tools required by the signal integrity engineer for characterizing passive devices.

S-Parameters Quick with Built-in Automatic Calibration and De-embedding Features

The SPARQ calibrates using an OSLT calibration kit that is internal to the unit. This allows the calibration and measurement to proceed automatically with a single button click and without any need to connect and disconnect calibration standards. With the SPARQ, the painstaking, lengthy and error-prone calibration procedure is once and for all eliminated. The "E" model SPARQ units include the internal calibration capability standard, and also support manual calibration using an external calibration kit. Setting up the SPARQ is also fast and easy; all configurations for the S-parameter measurements are contained within a single setup screen.

When using the automatic calibration, the SPARQ de-embeds the attached cables, adapters and fixture to return the S-parameters of just the device under test. Users have no need to worry about the location of the reference plane or to employ separate software to assist in the measurement process.

All Signal Integrity Tools Ship Standard with a Familiar Software Interface

A standard SPARQ includes all of the hardware and software tools required for fast and accurate S-parameter measurements with high dynamic range. Users can measure single-ended, differential and mixed-mode S-parameters (both magnitude and phase), and view corresponding time domain results including step response, impulse response, rho and Z normalized to a user-selectable rise time. These features are available at no extra cost to the user. The TDR and TDT waveforms can also be viewed, and the unit includes a very lively TDR/TDT mode of operation for debugging purposes.

The software provided with the SPARQ will be familiar to users of LeCroy's Windows-based oscilloscopes, sharing the same overall look and feel and user-friendly operation. Up to 16 S-parameters result waveforms can be displayed simultaneously, with the ability to zoom, reposition and perform math and measurements on waveforms in a manner similar to leading LeCroy oscilloscopes.

Three models are available: the SPARQ-4004E (40GHz, 4-port, internal calibration), SPARQ-4002E (40GHz, 2-port, internal calibration) and SPARQ-4002M (40GHz, 2-port, manual calibration).

Further Information

Engineers and technicians who would like to know more can contact LeCroy at 1-800-5LeCroy (1-800-553-2769) or visit the LeCroy web site (http://www.lecroy.com).

About LeCroy

LeCroy Corporation is a worldwide leader in serial data test solutions, creating advanced instruments that drive product innovation by quickly measuring, analyzing, and verifying complex electronic signals. The Company offers high-performance oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers, and global communications protocol test solutions used by design engineers in the computer and semiconductor, data storage device, automotive and industrial, and military and aerospace markets. LeCroy's 45-year heritage of technical innovation is the foundation for its recognized leadership in "WaveShape Analysis" -- capturing, viewing, and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today's information and communications technologies. LeCroy is headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York. Company information is available at http://www.lecroy.com.

© 2010 by LeCroy Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

    Media contact:               Patrick Brightman - SGW     (973) 263-5475
                                  Dr. Alan Blankman -
                                  Technical Product
    Editors' Technical contact:   Marketing Manager          (845) 578-4412
                                  LeCroy Customer Care
    Customer contact:             Center                     (800) 553-2769
    Website:                     www.lecroy.com

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CONTACT: Media contact: Patrick Brightman, SGW, +1-973-263-5475, or Editors' Technical contact: Dr. Alan Blankman, Technical Product Marketing Manager, +1-845-578-4412, or Customer contact: LeCroy Customer Care Center, 1-800-553-2769

Web Site: http://www.lecroy.com

Qualcomm Launches Its West Africa Operations With New Office in Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the opening of a Lagos office by QCOM Wireless Technologies Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary, to serve as the Company's hub for West Africa business operations.  The office will provide support to mobile operators and device manufacturers serving countries throughout the region, including Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Cameroon.

Commenting on the Lagos office launch, Alexander Dadson, senior director of business development and managing director of Qualcomm's West Africa operations, said "Qualcomm supports growth and development of the West Africa ICT sector.  Toward this end, we are collaborating with regional partners to make cost-efficient 3G mobile devices and services more readily available."

Leading research organizations estimate that roughly half of Nigeria's population lives in rural areas, much of which is beyond the reach of fixed line broadband solutions.  The high cost of traditional computing devices, such as desktop computers and laptops, also creates barriers to reaching West Africa's consumers.  Qualcomm's integrated, single-chip solutions are enabling its partners to offer Internet-capable 3G devices (CDMA2000 and WCDMA/UMTS) that support different tiers of market needs - from high-end smartphones to low-cost handsets.  The Company's Engineering Services Group also works collaboratively with operators to assist in their deployment of cost-efficient wireless networks for both dense urban areas and rural regions.

"Qualcomm is committed to supporting its partners regardless of which 3G CDMA technology path they choose," continued Dadson.  "We also recognize that fulfilling the industry's promise of anywhere, anytime wireless voice and data services will not be easy; it will take time, resources and close partnerships with policy makers and operators to make this vision a reality.  Our new Lagos office not only reflects Qualcomm's long-term commitment to the region, but it also allows us to maintain close proximity to the people, governments and important industry events that are driving the West Africa ICT sector forward."

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) is the world leader in next-generation mobile technologies.  For 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of wireless communications, connecting people more closely to information, entertainment and each other.  Today, Qualcomm technologies are powering the convergence of mobile communications and consumer electronics, making wireless devices and services more personal, affordable and accessible to people everywhere.  For more information, please visit http://www.qualcomm.com

    Qualcomm Contacts:
    Dan Album, Corporate Communications
    Phone:  +971- 4 4247900
    Email: dalbum@qualcomm.com

    Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
    Phone:  1-858-658-4813
    Email:  ir@qualcomm.com

SOURCE  Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm Incorporated

CONTACT: Dan Album, Corporate Communications, +971- 4 4247900, dalbum@qualcomm.com, or Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations, +1-858-658-4813, ir@qualcomm.com, both of Qualcomm Incorporated

Web Site: http://www.qualcomm.com

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Helps Businesses Navigate Health Care Changes with New Online Tools

New Grandfathering Tool Helps Businesses Determine Best Health Plan Solution

H&R Block Tax Calculator Tool Helps Companies Determine Tax Credits and Financial Impacts

ATLANTA, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to help minimize confusion regarding implementation of health care reform provisions among business owners, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) has created two new tools to help business navigate the changes in health care, a grandfathering tool and a tax calculator tool.

Both tools are available at http://www.anthem.com/healthcarereform.  The small business tax calculator tool and tax content were developed by The Tax Institute at H&R Block and also may be viewed by visiting http://www.thetaxinstitute.com.

The interactive grandfathering tool is designed to help businesses better understand what grandfathering means, if they qualify for it, and what options are available to them with regard to their health plan. BCBSGa has also joined forces with H&R Block to provide a convenient, comprehensive tool to help small business owners understand the financial impact, as well as the opportunities that accompany the changes in the health care system.

"The grandfathering tool is another part of our commitment to help make health care reform work," said Morgan Kendrick, President, BCBSGa. "This tool will allow business owners to understand what grandfathering means to them, what the qualification parameters are, and if it is potentially in their best interests to grandfather their current health plan.  This tool can help businesses quickly and easily determine a course of action based on their current plan in an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand tool."

Kendrick added, "We are also extremely pleased to be partnering with H&R Block to make the small business tax calculator available, which can help small business owners understand the tax credits they are qualified for and allow them to better control and anticipate their health care costs.  It's BCBSGa's hope that this resource will enable owners to focus on running a successful business and add some clarity as they navigate the health care system."

The small business tax calculator can help users understand the following reform provisions:

    --  The small business health care premium credit for qualified employers
        with 25 or fewer employees and average annual wages under $50,000 (2010)
    --  Requirements to provide employee coverage for full-time employees who
        work for businesses with 50 or more employees (2014)
    --  Employer penalties for not providing coverage when at least one
        full-time employee is enrolled in a subsidized health care plan (2014)
    --  The excise tax on high-cost health plans, which applies to plans that
        cost more than $10,200 for an individual and $27,500 for a family
        (2018).

"These tools will provide us with an easy way to navigate and communicate the financial impact that health care reform may have on our small business customers," said Jeff Fishback, President and CEO, Purchasing Alliance Solutions. "They will also help us to better communicate about grandfathering and if it might be in their best interest. For example, whether they should take advantage of the available credits and other provisions designed to improve the affordability of health care. I anticipate that interactive tools such as these will help small businesses save time and money. This is just one more example of why BCBSGa is the leader in the industry."

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association® . The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.  Additional information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia is available at http://www.bcbsga.com.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

CONTACT: Cheryl Monkhouse, BCBSGA, +1-404-210-1362, Cheryl.monkhouse@bcbsga.com

Web Site: http://www.bcbsga.com

AT&T Hiring for More Than 100 Retail Store Positions Across Tennessee

Positions Focus on Overall Customer Service Experience in AT&T's Company Owned Retail Stores

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Today AT&T* announced it is hiring for more than 100 full-time and part-time retail sales consultant and sales support representative positions across Tennessee. These positions are available in AT&T's company owned retail (COR) stores and are a result of the continued expansion of AT&T's growing wireless segment which also includes the remodeling and expansion of AT&T's stores.

Potential candidates will focus first on delivering a respectful and expedient customer service experience while selling AT&T products and services, handling billing and account inquiries, processing payments, reviewing account activity, discussing rate plans and features, as well as troubleshooting and answering simple technical questions about smartphones and mobile services. Potential candidates will also educate consumers on the latest AT&T wired products available for purchase.

"It is great to see that companies like AT&T are bringing new jobs to our state," said Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey. "This news just reinforces that we must continue to make the volunteer state an attractive place for business investment, because it results in the creation of jobs."

"When consumer demand for our products and services grows, so do employment opportunities," said Gregg Morton, president, AT&T Tennessee. "We are proud to be making a contribution to the Tennessee economy during these difficult economic times and we look forward to continuing to provide world class products and services to Tennessee consumers and businesses."

"It is always encouraging to see businesses making investments in Tennessee and creating jobs, particularly during these tough economic times," said Tennessee House Speaker Kent Williams.  "When we see encouraging news like this, it serves as a reminder that state and local leaders need to continue to make Tennessee a state that attracts business investment."

AT&T employees are not only committed to providing unmatched customer service, but to giving back to their local communities.  AT&T employees have the opportunity to participate with many organizations that AT&T proudly supports which include United Way, the Boys and Girls Clubs and more.

"Our customers are our number one priority, and I am confident the addition of these new jobs in our retail stores will enhance AT&T's already solid reputation as a leader in customer service," said Jim Thorpe, vice president and general manager of AT&T mobility and consumer markets, AT&T Tennessee and Kentucky. "In addition, we seek individuals equally passionate about customer service and new technologies who would enjoy helping people mobilize their lives for everywhere they live, work, and play."

AT&T operates 39 stores in Tennessee. Additional information on these positions and AT&T's many job openings can be found at http://www.att.jobs. For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com.

AT&T Mobility is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Cathy Lewandowski of AT&T Inc., +1-615-214-5874, cell, +1-615-804-6241, cathy.lewandowski@att.com

Web Site: http://www.att.com

21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Legislation Passes

AAPD Applauds U.S. Congress for Passing New Accessibility Law for People with Disabilities

WASHINGTON Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) commends the U.S. Congress for passage of the "Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act." On September 28, the bill cleared its final legislative hurdle by passing the House and is expected to go soon to President Obama for signature.

"This legislation is a victory for civil rights in our increasingly digital world," explains Andrew Imparato, AAPD's President and CEO. "The bill makes clear that it is not okay for people with sensory disabilities to be second class citizens in 21st century America." AAPD is the country's largest cross-disability membership association and organizes the disability community to be a powerful voice of change--politically, economically, and socially.

The legislation requires captioned television programs to be captioned also when delivered over the Internet and requires video description on television for people with vision loss. The bill also allocates $10 million per year for communications equipment used by people who are deaf-blind, ensures emergency information is accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision, requires accessible user interfaces on mobile browsers that connect to the Internet, and requires hearing aid compatibility of 'smart phones,' among several other provisions.

The passage of the "21st Century Communications" legislation is a result of five years of cooperative work by AAPD, other non-profit groups, industry, and government. Led in part by AAPD, the Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology (COAT) spearheaded the advocacy surrounding this effort. COAT is an organization with more than 310 member affiliates that promotes full access by people with disabilities to evolving high speed broadband, wireless and other Internet Protocol (IP) technologies. COAT's other co-founding organizations include the National Association of the Deaf, American Council of the Blind, American Foundation for the Blind, and Communication Services for the Deaf.

"This is a major milestone in accessibility history," said Jenifer Simpson, AAPD's Senior Director for Government Affairs and a COAT Co-Founder and Co-Chair. "The new law will ensure more people with disabilities will not be left behind in our digital communications world."

For more information about AAPD, visit http://www.AAPD.com. For more information about COAT, visit http://www.coataccess.org

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the country's largest cross-disability membership organization, organizes the disability community to be a powerful voice for change - politically, economically, and socially.  AAPD was founded in 1995 to help unite the diverse community of people with disabilities, including their family, friends and supporters, and to be a national voice for change in implementing the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To learn more, visit the AAPD Web site:  http://www.aapd.com

SOURCE  American Association of People With Disabilities

American Association of People With Disabilities

CONTACT: Allison Korotkin of the American Association of People With Disabilities, +1-202-457-0046 or AKorotkin@aapd.com

Web Site: http://www.coataccess.org

Business Incubator Program Set to Launch, Provide Affordable Capital and Resources to Help Businesses Grow

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Adams Online Ventures, a local business and technology firm, is launching a new program designed to assist local businesses and create jobs in the Jacksonville area.

The program is ideal for small businesses or entrepreneurs who need an infusion of funding or resources, but whose needs are too small to attract the attention of major Venture Capitalists. Through the Adams Online Ventures business incubator program, companies and entrepreneurs can apply for small loans, resources and assistance in order to get the help they need to achieve real growth.

Adams Online Ventures has been piloting the new business incubator program in recent weeks, with Yovia (http://yovia.com), an Atlantic Beach-based social media marketing firm, as the first recipient of the program's benefits. Yovia was in need of funding but was unable to get help through the locked credit markets. Adams Online Ventures provided growth capital and technical services, allowing Yovia to scale.

"We were badly in need of some technology upgrades," said Jalali Hartman, CEO of Yovia. "Like most small businesses, we faced challenges with the one-time costs involved in making our business more efficient and scalable. Adams Online Ventures provided capital at a reasonable interest rate AND the professional development services we needed to actually implement the changes."

"Any business would be very fortunate to be accepted into this program," Hartman added.

The Adams Online Ventures business incubator program will officially launch in 2011, but the soft launch will continue for the next few months with a select few additional participants. Entrepreneurs and business owners who are interested in participating in the program or who would like more information can contact Adams Online Ventures here: http://adamsonlineventures.com/contact

About Adams Online Ventures: Adams Online Ventures was founded by Internet industry expert Scott Adams, who has spent the past 15 years working on a variety of online projects that have been used by millions of consumers and businesses. He believes that anyone can build a great business if they have the right tools, and Adams Online Ventures is based on the concept of bringing the right people and resources together to create success. http://www.adamsonlineventures.com

Contact: Erica Adams, Erica@popularthoughts.com 904.712.9503

SOURCE  Adams Online Ventures

Adams Online Ventures

CONTACT: Erica Adams, +1-904-712-9503, Erica@popularthoughts.com

Web Site: http://www.adamsonlineventures.com

Marketron Acquires mSnap

Acquisition Creates the Largest Broadcast-Based Mobile Ad Network and Opens the Door to Mobile Advertising for Radio, Television, Cable and Other Media Channels

HAILEY, Idaho, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketron, the leading provider of business software solutions and services for the media industry, today announced that it has acquired mSnap, the largest broadcast-based mobile advertising network in the U.S. and a leading provider of mobile advertising solutions. The mSnap solution is being delivered via the Marketron Exchange platform, providing clients with a mobile solution that includes audience engagement tools, mobile content and an advertising network that will help media companies grow both audiences and revenues. The combined Marketron and mSnap mobile solution is uniquely designed to help media companies tap into new digital revenue streams, make broadcast programming more interactive and encourage audience loyalty.

The mSnap acquisition is a natural progression of Marketron's integrated digital strategy to enable media companies, for the first time, to sell and fulfill both digital and traditional assets through a single, integrated platform. This will eliminate the operational complexity of managing the sale of diverse advertising assets through multiple systems and processes. As a result, clients will be able to offer their advertisers and agencies bundled, cross-media offerings through a unified solution.

"Mobile is one of the fastest growing advertising segments in our industry and mSnap has established itself as an innovative leader in the category," said Mike Pallad, Executive Vice President of Sales for Citadel Broadcasting. "The acquisition of the company by Marketron, which offers a host of cross-channel solutions for media companies, will increase mSnap's capabilities and development. We're proud of our partnerships with Marketron and mSnap and look forward to the benefits this merger will offer our stations and advertisers."

This acquisition will deliver an integrated software solution, advertising network and vast distribution channel to deliver a closed-loop solution with significant scale and impact. In addition, Marketron mobile will become the "go to" network that both mobile publishers and advertisers will use to offer and buy mobile ad inventory. Marketron is the first company in the industry to make this possible.

According to industry research, mobile's reach is far greater than any other technology platform with 4.7 billion users in 2009 compared to 1.8 billion computer users. In 2009, mobile advertising was worth $3.1 billion, less than 1 percent of the approximately $456 billion global advertising industry; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 45 percent to $28.8 billion in 2014.(1) "Given the vast penetration and growth of mobile, there is tremendous value for media companies that recognize the advertising opportunities," said Steven Minisini, CEO of Marketron. "With the addition of mSnap, Marketron is now enabling our clients to extend further into digital, providing a mobile center piece in the next advertising medium poised for vast growth."

"We are excited to join Marketron, as the company provides the technology and services integral to the success of thousands of media organizations around the world," said Tim Favia, CEO of mSnap. "By combining our expertise in mobile advertising technology with Marketron's software, services and distribution, we will enable media companies to leverage the mobile ad medium, and for the first time be able to sell, fulfill and account for it. This combination also provides significant scale to our network, increasing our leadership position and making us more relevant to advertisers as they move to the mobile medium."

This acquisition enables Marketron to accelerate the growth of the already largest broadcast-based mobile network, consisting of 30 million unique subscribers and 1,400 premium publishers and serving 250 million advertising messages per month. The acquisition helps Marketron solidify mobile's position as a growing advertising channel in the digital space, offering benefits to media companies and advertisers alike, including:

For media companies:

    --  Leveraging the local reach and audience engagement of radio to drive new
        advertising revenues;
    --  Offering advertisers mobile as a new channel that is a natural extension
        to their current spot offerings;
    --  Participating in a mobile network that delivers revenue opportunities
        that are predicted to far surpass other digital channels;
    --  Creating partnerships that put media companies in a position to innovate
        and be at the center of demand as mobile advertising continues to
        explode as the next significant advertising sales channel for media.

For advertisers:

    --  Delivering the ability to tap into a highly engaged and trusted dialogue
        between listening/viewing audiences and broadcasters;
    --  Reaching consumers in the new mobile medium through sophisticated ad
        serving technology and audience targeting capabilities that have proven
        to be 4.5 to 5 times more effective than standard web-based display
        advertising (2);
    --  Accessing millions of mobile users in a highly targeted and relevant
        way.

As part of Marketron's go-to-market strategy, the company's professional services organization will be conducting market-based workshops that bring together media companies and their advertisers to develop and deliver mobile campaigns to ensure adoption, scale and measurable results for media companies.

In addition to the acquired technology and network, mSnap's executive team and employees have been retained by Marketron to create a united workforce highly specialized in mobile advertising tailored to the broadcast media space. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. of New York, NY, the leading independent investment bank for media, information, marketing services, and related technologies, represented mSnap in this transaction and acted as its exclusive financial advisor.

About Marketron

Marketron is the leading provider of business software solutions and services for the media industry. Marketron's traffic, digital, business intelligence and exchange platform and services drive innovation to create new growth opportunities that produce the maximum value for our clients and facilitate their evolution into digital. Relied on by more than 7,000 media organizations, Marketron solutions are the most widely-used media solutions in the world, managing an estimated $15 billion dollars of annual advertising revenue. Marketron is an affiliate of The Wicks Group of Companies, LLC of New York, which specializes in communications, information and media businesses.

    Contact:
    Julian McBride
    Horn Group for Marketron
    646-202-9755
    julian.mcbride@horngroup.com

           Ineum Consulting, 2009; ZenithOptimedia, Forecast, 2010; ITU World
    (1)    Telecommunication /ICT Indicators Database, 2009
    (2)   InsightExpress, Mobile InsightNorms Study, 2010

SOURCE  Marketron

Marketron

CONTACT: Julian McBride of Horn Group, +1-646-202-9755, julian.mcbride@horngroup.com, for Marketron

Web Site: http://www.marketron.com

AT&T Expands Smartphone Lineup With New 3G BlackBerry Smartphones

BlackBerry Curve 3G and BlackBerry Pearl 3G Coming Soon to the Nation's Fastest Mobile Broadband Network.

DALLAS, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Facts

    --  AT&T*, exclusive U.S. provider of BlackBerry® Torch(TM), announced
        today it will introduce two new smartphones, the BlackBerry® Pearl(TM)
        3G (model 9100) and the BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 3G (model 9300), from
        Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX:RIM).
    --  BlackBerry Curve 3G will be available in AT&T stores, online and in
        business channels in time for the holidays. It will be available in
        stores and online for $99.99 (no rebate required).
    --  BlackBerry Pearl 3G will be available for $149.99 (no rebate required)
        beginning October 17 in AT&T stores, online and in business channels.
    --  New smartphone customers may choose from two AT&T monthly data plan
        options, $15 for 200 MB of wireless data or $25 for 2 GB.

No matter how you stay in touch - whether through voice calls or social networking - the new BlackBerry smartphones connect you in style.  Customers can stay connected with friends and family on the go through a broad variety of apps like Facebook® and BBM(TM) (BlackBerry® Messenger).  In addition to pre-loaded social networking apps, both the BlackBerry Curve 3G and BlackBerry Pearl 3G now include BlackBerry App World(TM), with purchases automatically included on AT&T customers' bill.

Both new smartphones feature Wi-Fi® connectivity, and qualifying AT&T customers receive access to the entire AT&T national Wi-Fi network included as part of their data plan. AT&T's has the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with more than 23,000 U.S. hotspots.

BlackBerry Curve 3G

The BlackBerry Curve 3G, the first 3G BlackBerry Curve from AT&T, features the iconic BlackBerry design with a full QWERTY keyboard and optical trackpad.  The new smartphone features built-in GPS, as well as dedicated media keys, so music lovers can easily access their tunes while on the go. It also features a camera that can record video and a microSD/SDHC slot that supports up to 32 GB memory cards for media storage. Support for 3G networks makes browsing faster, streaming music smoother, and gives users the ability to talk on the phone while they browse the web, instant message with BBM(TM) or share their location with friends on popular social networking sites. The BlackBerry Curve offers an exceptional BlackBerry experience at an affordable price.

AT&T will also make the popular AT&T U-verse® Mobile app available for AT&T U-verse TV customers who also have the BlackBerry Curve 9300. U-verse Mobile lets U-verse TV customers manage their DVR recordings, download hit TV shows over any Wi-Fi connection, and watch them on their BlackBerry Curve 9300 from anywhere. The app will be available to all U-verse TV customers, and the ability to download and watch select content will be available for customers that subscribe to the U300 package or higher.

BlackBerry Curve 3G is also BlackBerry® 6 ready. BlackBerry 6 is a new operating system for BlackBerry® smartphones that retains the trusted features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh and engaging experience that is both powerful and easy to use. BlackBerry 6 is expected to be available for the BlackBerry Curve 3G in the coming months.

BlackBerry Pearl 3G

The BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone is the smallest BlackBerry® smartphone yet and is as powerful as it is compact. Measuring less than two inches wide and weighing only 3.3 ounces, it still manages to pack in support for high-speed 3G networks, Wi-Fi (b/g/n) and GPS along with a high resolution display.  It also features an optical trackpad for smooth navigation, dedicated volume and media keys for added convenience, a 3.2 MP camera with flash for quality pictures on the go, and support for up to 32 GB of personal content. The BlackBerry Pearl, available in a red gradient, is ideal for customers who prefer a compact device, but still want a smartphone that delivers a full BlackBerry experience.

Quotes

"AT&T continues to expand our offering of BlackBerry smartphones, including the recently launched BlackBerry Torch, to suit the various needs of our customers," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "As the first U.S. carrier to offer BlackBerry service, we are pleased to add the BlackBerry Pearl 3G and BlackBerry Curve 3G to our portfolio, which deliver style without compromising features or functionality."

"The BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry Pearl series of smartphones have become extremely popular around the world by giving customers all the powerful BlackBerry communications, media and social networking capabilities they expect, in compact, stylish and easy-to-use handset designs. These new 3G models offer faster performance and a very attractive mix of features and services for AT&T customers," said Carlo Chiarello, vice president, Global Handset Business, Research In Motion.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com

(1) Price of $99.99 and $149.99 requires a 2-year service agreement and smartphone data plan.

(2) Mobile Broadband/3G coverage not available in all areas.

(3) Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area.  Up to $36 activ. fee applies.   Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers.  Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $325.   Some agents impose add'l fees. Smartphone Data Plan Requirement: Smartphones require a DataPlus (200MB) or DataPro (2GB) plan. If you exceed your initial data allowance, you will automatically be charged an additional $10 for each additional 1GB provided on DataPro or an additional $15 for each additional 200MB provided on DataPlus.  All data allowances, including overages, must be used in the billing period in which the allowance is provided or they will be forfeited.  For more details on Data Plans, go to att.com/dataplansSales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.

(4) Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse services. Call or go to http://www.att.com/u-verse to see if you qualify.  U-verse Mobile: Download and watch available for select shows and requires qualifying smartphone, U300 or higher TV plan and Wi-Fi connection. Downloaded shows available for viewing for limited time periods.

(5) Largest Wi-Fi 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.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved.. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.  RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Warner May of AT&T, +1-404-986-1807, wmay@attnews.us

Web Site: http://www.att.com

Telect nrgSMART(TM) Enclosures and Power Systems Provide for More Efficient Use of Energy at Cell Sites

New Product Line Manages Wireless Network Equipment

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Telect, a global supplier of connectivity, power and rack/enclosure products for the communications industry, today publicly released a new line of power systems and enclosure solutions engineered specifically to conserve energy and provide management of equipment in communications network outside plant applications.

The new nrgSMART(TM) power and enclosure systems provide power measurement and intelligent coordination of power usage at cell sites, including alternative energy sources. nrgSMART systems deliver an architecture for overall enterprise value by being adaptable to the unique requirements of individual sites.

"The Telect nrgSmart approach is to provide adaptable solutions that address the technical needs of individual sites, while providing a common system architecture for our customers," said Randolph Wright, Telect's program manager of power and enclosure systems.

Core components comprise nrgSMART power system solutions:

    --  High-efficiency/compact power systems: Utilizing the latest in
        rectifier/controller technology, these systems offer features and
        efficiencies that place them at the top of their class in outdoor plant
        power solutions.
    --  Connections: Cabling, bus bars, etc., required to connect equipment at a
        typical cell site.
    --  System controller: Manages multiple energy sources (traditional utility
        power, solar, wind, fuel cell) and output loads to outside plant
        equipment (radio, transport, etc.).
    --  Outdoor enclosure: Engineered to provide highly flexible configurations
        that occupy minimal space, optimize thermal design and enable field
        upgrades with minimal effort.

Many hundreds of Telect nrgSMART enclosures are already deployed throughout North America as part of a product development program between Telect and wireless service providers. Telect's product roadmap includes more nrgSMART products for other network power applications to be released in the future.

"We are pleased with the success of nrgSmart in the field," said Paul Knight, Telect's vice president of product management and marketing. "Many of today's 'green' solutions provide a strong long-term outlook, but the initial investment can be prohibitive. nrgSmart is available right now and meets the budgets of today."

Telect is formally launching the nrgSMART enclosure line at the OSP Expo trade show in San Antonio October 13-14 (booth #457).

About Telect

Telect designs, manufactures and markets fiber optic and copper connectivity and management systems, power distribution and protection products, equipment racks, cabinets, and integrated solutions. Telect sells worldwide through direct channels, distributors, OEM partners and online at Telect.com. Headquartered in Liberty Lake, Wash., USA, Telect operates facilities in Plano, Texas and Guadalajara, Mexico.

SOURCE  Telect

Telect

CONTACT: Alison Liaboe of Telect, +1-509-921-6186, aliaboe@telect.com

Web Site: http://www.telect.com

Create iPhone Apps on Windows PCs With Rhomobile RhoHub

Mobile Development As a Service Enables Developers to Create iPhone apps from a Windows-based PC

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/--Rhomobile today announced that RhoHub, the world's first mobileDevelopment As a Service, now allows developers to create native iPhone and iPad apps from a Windows-based PC.   The RhoHub hosted service allows iPhone developers to write their application in HTML, Javascript and Ruby instead of in Objective C using the open source Rhodes framework.

RhoHub now allows developers - on Mac, Linux and Windows-based PCs - to easily create native mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and Android phones.  With the introduction of iOS build capability, RhoHub provides a cost-efficient and easy way to build powerful iPhone applications without having to install the iOS SDK locally. Using RhoHub's hosted build cloud accessible from any web browser developers can write complex, native applications that take full advantage of the iPhone's capabilities such as GPS, PIM data, geolocation, native mapping, camera, native push and alerts, barcode reading and signature capture.

"Our goal is to allow developers to leverage their existing skills to create powerful native apps that work across all major smartphones," said Rhomobile CEO Adam Blum. "With RhoHub 2.0 we introduced the ability to use your preferred local editor while performing hosted builds.  Now developers can use either a Mac or Windows-based PC to create apps for the iPhone, giving developers unrivaled flexibility."

Rhomobile offerings provide features and facilities required for enterprise-class native applications. Features such as hosted data synchronization give end-users access to data even when offline and disconnected. Through RhoHub's integration with RhoSync, a standalone sync server for enterprise data, iPhone developers can leverage their own RhoHub-hosted RhoSync server to quickly test and deploy their sync-enabled Rhodes application.

For more information on RhoHub go to: http://rhohub.com/.

RhoHub Features:

    --  NEW: Hosted builds for iPhone from Windows machines
    --  Ability to use your own local editor or IDE while performing hosted
        builds
    --  Integration source control for easy collaboration with other developers
    --  Integrated RhoSync 2.0 for industry leading sync capabilities
    --  Optimized native styling for all smartphones with Rhodes 2.1
    --  EXCLUSIVE:  Model View Controller framework
    --  EXCLUSIVE: Object Relational Manager (ORM)
    --  EXCLUSIVE: Support for push synchronized data on all platforms
    --  Automated build for all major domestic smartphone operating systems
    --  Full access to device capabilities: GPS, PIM contacts, camera,
        accelerometer, ...

Availability and Pricing

RhoHub 2.0 is available now by visiting http://www.RhoHub.com.

Basic Subscription: $49 per month for building Rhodes apps and syncing up to 10 devices with one production app (and unlimited development-only apps)

Premium Subscription: $99 per month for building Rhodes apps and syncing up to 100 devices with one production app (and unlimited development-only apps)

Enterprise Subscription: $499 per month for building Rhodes apps and syncing up to 1000 devices with up to three production apps (and unlimited development-only)

The Rhodes framework is free under the MIT License. Rhodes is available at http://rhomobile.com/products/rhodes/. Tutorials and other documentation can be viewed at http://rhomobile.com/docs.

About Rhomobile

Rhomobile Inc. offers the world's leading only open source framework for enterprise mobility. Founded in 2008, the company's award winning software has thousands of active developers and is ideal for independent software vendors, system integrators and enterprises of all sizes. Rhomobile offers a comprehensive, modern, highly adaptable, and low cost solution for today's smartphone app developer. Rhomobile, headquartered in San Jose, CA, is a privately held company with backing from vSpring Capital. For more information, please visit http://www.Rhomobile.com.

Rhomobile, Rhodes and RhoSync are registered trademarks of Rhomobile, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

    Media Contact:
    Anders Steele
    FortyThree, Inc.
    831.239.0960
    anders@fortythreepr.com

SOURCE  Rhomobile

Rhomobile

CONTACT: Anders Steele of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-239-0960, anders@fortythreepr.com, for Rhomobile

Web Site: http://www.rhomobile.com/

Improved Multi-Touch User Interface Technology and Revolutionary Keyboard for Touch Screen Devices to Auction at ICAP Ocean Tomo's Fall Auction November 11th in Napa, California

CHICAGO, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- ICAP Ocean Tomo, the intellectual property brokerage division of ICAP plc (IAP.L) and the world's premier patent auction firm, is set to auction a patent portfolio of multi-touch user interface IP at its upcoming Fall Auction on November 11th in Napa, California. Owned by Frogpad, Inc., the lot includes two US and three foreign counterparts which have been cited by Samsung, Intel, Microsoft, Nokia, and Research in Motion.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100614/CG20517LOGO

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100614/CG20517LOGO)

Capitalizing on the estimated $3.6 billion dollar global market for touch screen panels(1), the assets of this lot disclose technology covering a multi-touch user interface and data entry via a keyboard layout for a one-handed keypad which can be downloaded onto a device with a multi-touch screen. The IP may limit other data entry systems on multi-touch applications using more than one touch simultaneously.

As many touch screen enabled devices are limited by their size, the use of a touch screen version of a traditional QWERTY keyboard is considered by many to be inefficient and problematic. The assets of this lot attempt to solve this problem through the use of a multi-touch interface. Consisting of primary and secondary keys, these keys enable full keyboard functionality through four distinct data entry options. "The future of multi-touch mobile applications demands a proven alternative user interface with a small foot print and full sized keys, and that is just what we have developed," said Linda Marroquin, CEO, Frogpad, Inc.

"In addition to those operating within the smart phone market," said ICAP Ocean Tomo CEO Dean Becker, "this technology should prove useful to entities producing other computing applications."

This lot can be purchased immediately, in advance of the auction through ICAP Ocean Tomo's Purchase Now feature for $4 million. For more information on the patents available in this lot, contact Dean Becker at dean.becker@us.icap.com.

To view the Fall Auction catalog online, visit http://icapoceantomo.com/auction/fall/catalog. 

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