A Mold Component Will be Programmed for Live Cutting in the Haas Booth
GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, January 19, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cimatron Limited (Nasdaq: CIMT), a leading provider of integrated CAD/CAM
solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete
parts, announced that CimatronE will partner with Haas Automation at IMTEX
India, January 20th-26th 2011.
In the Haas booth (3A, A108), a mold component will be machined from hard
steel on a 3-Axis Machine. The medium sized part contains very small radii,
many of which are located in tight, hard-to-reach spaces. They will be
directly machined in one setup without the use of electrodes. This type of
direct machining on hard steel saves time and reduces costs.
"We are excited to host live machining in our booth at IMTEX," said Mr.
Ujwal Garde, Manager Application & Service at Haas. "Visitors to our booth
enjoy seeing the machines at work and judging the results for themselves,
first hand. We use CimatronE's NC programming to showcase the very high
surface quality that our mold maker series machines can produce in short
cycle times."
CimatronE is an integrated CAD/CAM solution for toolmakers and
manufacturers of discrete parts, which provides full associativity across the
manufacturing process from quoting, through design and up to delivery.
Cimatron's fully integrated CAD/CAM solutions use the most advanced
technology available to increase productivity and shorten delivery times.
"The IMTEX trade show is a great opportunity to kick-start a very
exciting 2011," said Edsel Vaz, Cimatron's Country Manager for India.
"Cimatron plans to expand its operations significantly throughout India this
year. In doing so, it is important to maintain very strong relationships with
Machine Tool Builders and other associates in our industry, as these
relationships allow us to provide the best possible service to our customers.
We are excited to work together with Haas during the show."
About Cimatron
With over 28 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations
worldwide, Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM solutions
for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts.
Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions
that streamline manufacturing cycles and ultimately shorten product delivery
time.
The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with
solutions for mold design, die design, electrode design, 2.5 to 5 Axis
milling, wire EDM, turn, Mill-turn, rotary milling, multi-task machining, and
tombstone machining. Cimatron's subsidiaries and extensive distribution
network serve and support customers in the automotive, aerospace, medical,
consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in over 40 countries
worldwide.
Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the
symbol CIMT. For more information, please visit Cimatron's web site at: http://www.cimatron.com
This press release includes forward looking statements, within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are
subject to risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated. Such statements may relate to Cimatron's
plans, objectives and expected financial and operating results. The words
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"expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are
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and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Cimatron's
ability to control. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward
looking statements include, but are not limited to: currency fluctuations,
global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for Cimatron
products and services, long sales cycles, new product development,
assimilating future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers
and partners, and increased competition. For more details about the risks and
uncertainties related to Cimatron's business, refer to Cimatron's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cimatron cannot assess the
impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or combination of
them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
DC Universe Online is Available at ByGamer.com Now
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 19, 2011 /PR Newswire-Asia/ --- DC Universe Online or DCUO is an MMORPG by Sony Online Entertainment, which was officially released on Jan 11, 2011. Right now, game players can get DC Universe Online CD Key at Bygamer.com (another platform of DinoDirect.com).
In DC Universe Online, Players will choose a mentor for their character (such as Superman, Batman or Wonder Woman for heroes and Lex Luthor, The Joker, or Circe for villains). Their starting location, principal quest rewards and mob loot will be varied according to the mentor selected. The starting zones are either Metropolis or Gotham City, for both heroes and villains. Heroes can also go to the Justice League Watchtower, while villains can enter the Legion of Doom headquarters. Other zones can be reached by teleporters from the two faction headquarters.
"Since DC Universe has been available at ByGamer.com, we made sales over $3,000 for the first day and average $5,000 a day, which is a good record for a CD key. At present, standard DC Universe Online CD key for monthly play is in stock and selling well. With players' enthusiasm, DC Universe Online Collection (DC Universe Online CDK + 30 Day Prepaid Game Time Card, total 60 days) is in stock to sell at $62.99. In addition, DC Universe Online power leveling is also now available. If any player wants to be more powerful without spending lots of time, ByGamer.com is a good place where you should visit," said the marketing director.
World of Warcraft Gold now is still a hot seller at ByGamer.com. It provides customers with legal and fast WoW Gold. Buy WoW Gold at ByGamer.com is a good choice for buyers as well as WoW Power Leveling, etc. Now ByGamer.com is making an effort to update their home page. to make sure ByGamer.com always brings their customers a "fresh face". ByGamer.com strives to offer better shopping experience, the best customer service and cheap MMORPG related products. With over three years experience and growth, ByGamer has now blossomed into a multi-national corporation employing over 100 staff members across our Operations Departments and Technical Support Teams. ByGamer has customers in more than 100 countries including Europe, the Middle East, North and South America, and Australia, etc.
Currently ByGamer has a steady annual income and business traffic. Like other in-game currency sellers, ByGamer not only does WoW Gold related services, but also is very professional with other popular games such as DDO Platinum, FFXI Gil, Shaiya Gold, GuildWars Gold, EVE ISK, Aion Kinah etc. ByGamer's goal is to use the most advanced trading concepts to establish the best virtual assets trading platform to meet the demand of game players.
ByGamer believes: "Customers' satisfaction always comes first".
About DinoDirect
DinoDirect China Limited (http://www.dinodirect.com) is one of the biggest global online retailers. It offers a great quantity of products with competitive price by cutting the middleman and offering products directly to the terminal consumers.
DinoDirect possesses a great many software products with proprietary intellectual property rights, owns technological superiority and an efficient marketing team among the similar industry.
In addition, DinoDirect also provides services of purchasing and selling virtual currency, accounts, items, and power leveling for online role play games. Like other in-game currency sellers, DinoDirect not only does WoW Gold related services, but is also very professional with other popular games such as SWG Credits, FFXI Gil, guild wars gold , fallen earth chips, EQ2 Palt , lotro gold etc.
From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Les Miserables
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE TIMELESS AND LEGENDARY BROADWAY SHOW
AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 22, 2011 ON BLU-RAY(TM), DVD AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
OVERVIEW: From award-winning producer Cameron Mackintosh (Phantom of the Opera), Les Miserables is undoubtedly one of the world's most popular musicals and has been seen by nearly 60 million people around the world. The live recording of this extraordinary 25th anniversary show is an awe-inspiring event starring Nick Jonas from the Jonas Brothers, Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga (the voice of Disney's Mulan and Princess Jasmine), and over 500 additional artists and musicians! Les Miserables won eight Tony awards® including Best Musical, two Grammy® awards and five Drama Desk awards. Critics are raving that Les Miserables is "an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish" (Anita Gates, The New York Times) and debuts on February 22, 2011 on Blu-ray(TM),DVD and Digital Download from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY:
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Street Date: February 22, 2011
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Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese,
Hungarian, Polish, Turkish, Icelandic, Mandarin and Cantonese Subtitles
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD:
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Street Date: February 22, 2011
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.
CONTACT: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Jennifer Black
Executive Director, Publicity
(818) 777-0546
Jennifer.Black@nbcuni.com
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CONTACT: Jennifer Black, Executive Director, Publicity, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, +1-818-777-0546, Jennifer.Black@nbcuni.com
Bruttles' Signature 'Soft Peanut Butter Brittle' Launches National Distribution Online
SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One of Spokane's hidden gems, Bruttles Gourmet Candy Company, launches a new website so everyone across the country can enjoy the company's signature soft peanut butter brittle.
"We're very excited to be able to share my gourmet candy company and our signature soft peanut butter brittle with the world," says Carol Measel, owner of Bruttles. "Our soft peanut butter brittle begins with a one-of-a-kind, 60-year-old classic recipe handed down by my Aunt Sophia Gerkensmeyer, an 'old world' master candy maker. Each batch of our secret recipe candy is still hand-pulled on the marble slab she purchased from the world-famous, historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington. Our unique recipe has been handed down, improved, and protected over the years. The result is a confection with a soft, flaky consistency and a rich, creamy peanut butter flavor," continues Carol.
The 60-year-old classic soft peanut butter brittle recipe has led to a whole line of luscious confections such as old-fashioned peanut brittle, cashew brittle, caramels, caramallows, bark, and butter toffee. "We pay the same close attention to each small batch of candy we make, just like Aunt Sophia did. We will not compromise on the quality of our products - nothing but fresh, Grade A ingredients make it into Bruttles' confections. The result is like nothing else you've ever tasted!" says Carol.
Bruttles Gourmet Candy Company has two locations in Spokane, Washington, and one in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Bruttles also offers holiday and corporate gift packages that you can also order online.
For more information about Bruttles Gourmet Candy Company, please contact Carol Measel at 888-4-Bruttles or visit http://www.bruttles.com.
Rhapsody, the Award-Winning On-Demand Music Service, is Accelerated with Sprint 4G
The Rhapsody Android app -- the latest addition to Sprint's robust music offerings and now offered through Sprint Zone -- lets Sprint subscribers download 10 songs in 30 seconds anywhere on Sprint's 4G network
Sprint's 4G network enables downloading music up to 10 times faster than 3G*
SEATTLE, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhapsody today announced thatSprint subscribers can access its large, on-demand digital music collection consisting of 11 million songs, with the Rhapsody Android app, now offered in Sprint Zone.
"The Rhapsody Android app provides an optimal music-listening experience that follows Sprint subscribers everywhere," said Brian McGarvey, vice president business development at Rhapsody. "The ability to quickly access virtually any song at any moment is very powerful -- Rhapsody frees users from the limitations of an individual music collection or device storage capabilities and the Sprint 4G network ensures seamless streaming and rapid downloads."
The Rhapsody Android app is a premium on-demand music service that gives users access to more than 11 million full-length songs and exclusive editorial content, including reviews, videos, playlists and recommendations from Rhapsody's music experts. Subscribers can download all the music they want to their Android device for less than the cost of one CD per month and take it with them everywhere: in the car, on a flight, at home or at the gym.
Rhapsody users can create a playlist on their device, run multiple apps, play music while sending an email and even listen to music offline (such as on a plane or subway).
Sprint subscribers using Rhapsody on Sprint's 4G network can download 10 tracks in 30 seconds or an average 50-song playlist in less than five minutes; a task that would take more than 20 minutes on a 3G network.** Sprint 4G offers a faster wireless experience than any other U.S. national wireless carrier and Sprint was the first national carrier to offer wireless 4G service -- today in 71 markets. More information on Sprint 4G capable devices can be found at http://shop.sprint.com/en/solutions/mobile_broadband/mobile_broadband_4G_dualmode_devices.shtml
The Rhapsody Android app makes it simple to find and discover new music by track, artist, album, genre, popularity or recommendations by Rhapsody's editors and other music lovers. Subscribers can listen to anything and everything in the catalog, as often as desired. After a free trial, users pay only $9.99 per month plus applicable taxes to listen on an Android phone, computer or home audio system. Rhapsody is also available in BlackBerry App World and GetJar.
About Rhapsody
The Rhapsody® digital music service (http://www.rhapsody.com) gives subscribers unlimited on-demand access to more than eleven million songs, whether they're listening on a PC, laptop, Internet connected home stereo or TV, MP3 player or mobile phone. Rhapsody allows subscribers to access their music through more touch-points than any other digital music service, including mobile phones from Verizon Wireless, through Rhapsody applications on the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, RIM BlackBerry and Android mobile platforms as well as through devices from Vizio, SanDisk, HP, Sonos and Philips. Rhapsody, and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rhapsody International Inc.
* "Up to 10x faster" based on download speed comparison of 3G's 600 kbps vs. 4G's 6 Mbps. Industry published 3G avg. speeds (600 kbps-1.7 Mbps); 4G avg. speeds (3-6 Mbps). Actual speeds may vary. Sprint 4G currently available in more than 60 markets and counting, and on select devices. See http://www.sprint.com/4G for details. Not all services are available on 4G and coverage may default to 3G/separate network where 4G is unavailable.
* * Comparison based on nationally-advertised speeds & independent, third party drive test data for the top 50 most populous markets as of June 2010 (3G); and third-party drive test data as of August 2010 (4G). Average music playlist size: 100MB. Song Capacity based on 4 minutes per song.
Cisco Supercharges Home Networking With New Linksys Maximum Performance Wireless Router
New Linksys E4200 Dual-Band Router with Innovative Design Gives Consumers the Speed and Range for the Ultimate Wireless Entertainment Experience
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco today unveiled its best-in-class wireless home router - the Linksys® E4200 Maximum Performance Dual-Band Wireless-N Router. Designed for optimum home theater performance, the E4200 works seamlessly with the latest entertainment devices, including Internet TVs, iPad tablets, game consoles, smart phones, e-readers, and VoIP devices. This new router not only helps boost performance and range in the home, it provides industry-leading speed of up to 450 Mbps* for smooth streaming of video and music and uninterrupted gaming.
Building on the decade of leadership and innovation from Linksys, this latest state of the art router features simultaneous dual-band wireless-N, four gigabit ports, and a 3x3 antenna configuration that help give it unparalleled speed and range. Additionally, a combination of internal and external amplifiers coupled with six antennas help increase the signal strength across greater distances, providing improved home network coverage and reducing dead spots. The E4200 also features a next-generation industrial design that combines sleek contours with advanced functionality.
"Cisco's Linksys line continues to lead the industry with innovative technology for the growing number of wireless-enabled homes", said Simon Fleming-Wood, vice president of marketing, Cisco Consumer Products. "The new Linksys E4200 router is ideal for home entertainment enthusiasts who want to equip their homes with the latest wireless technology or anyone who wants the reassurance of outfitting their home with the best router on the market today."
The research firm, IDC reports that worldwide shipments of wireless-N routers are expected to grow 158% from 2010 - 2014 and the number of household with multimedia networks will grow 103% over the same time period. (IDC, Worldwide Home Networking 2010-2014 Forecast Update, Doc.# 225479, Nov. 2010) These growth projections emphasize the need for high performance routers like the Linksys E4200 that will provide the speed and range connectivity throughout the home.
New Features for Storage, Sharing, and Simple Setup
The E4200's new USB feature makes it easy to add external storage to the network and since it is an UPnP Media server as well, consumers can easily store, share and stream movies, music and games to other devices around the home. The USB port also has plans for converting to a Virtual USB port which will also enable printers to easily connect to the network so all users in the home can print wirelessly. The included Cisco Connect software continues to provide simple three-step setup and network management tools such as parental controls and guest access.
Product Details
Performance:
-- Maximum performance of up to 300 Mbps (2.4) and up to 450 Mbps (5.0GHz)*
-- Simultaneous dual-band (2.4 and 5.0 GHz) with four 10/100/100 gigabit
ports
-- 3X3 internal MIMO special stream configuration on the 5.0 Ghz band for
ideal performance for streaming HD videos, gaming and voice
-- Internal and external amplifiers for maximum speed at greater distances
for added in-home mobility
-- Six antennas for maximum range
Features:
-- Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing bandwidth for movies, voice or
music
-- UPnP media server for adding on storage to serve your Internet-enabled
TVs or media server PCs
-- USB port for easily adding external storage drives
-- New design
Software:
-- Advanced security: WPA and WPA2 and Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Firewall
-- Plans to support IPv6 in the spring
-- Cisco Connect software for enabling simple setup, network management
tools (parental controls, guest access) and optional advanced settings
Pricing and Availability:
The Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Dual-Band Wireless-N Router is immediately available for an MSRP of $179.99 at Best Buy, Bestbuy.com and the Linksys store at http://homestore.cisco.com. The E4200 will roll out to other retail and online retailers over the next few months.
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Cisco's vision for the consumer is to enable people to live a connected life that is more personal, more social, and more visual. Further information about Cisco and its full line of consumer products including Linksys, Valet and Flip Video can be found at http://www.linksys.com, http://www.thevalet.com, http://www.theflip.com, and http://www.cisco.com/consumer.
*The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, environment building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.
Cisco, the Cisco Logo, Flip Video, Linksys, and Valet are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at http://www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.
CONTACT: press, Karen Sohl, +1-949 823-1578, mobile, +1-949 302-3470, ksohl@cisco.com, or analyst relations, Lisa Soto, +1-949-823-4778, lisoto@cisco.com, or Investor Relations, John Choi, +1-408-526-6651, johnchoi@cisco.com, all of Cisco; or Rich Mullikin of CommStrat Public Relations, +1-925-779-9115, mobile, +1-925-354-7444, rich@commstrat.com, for Cisco
Hughes Announces Business-Grade VoIP Over Affordable Broadband for the Government Market
Full-featured, Managed Solution Reduces Federal Telephony Costs and Complexity
GERMANTOWN, Md., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, and a leading provider of managed network and application services, today announced its managed Voice-over-IP (VoIP) solution for the government market. Using the new Hughes ActiveQoS(TM) technology, Hughes can provide superior voice quality over affordable broadband, eliminating the need for agencies to invest in expensive, leased line Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks.
Hughes ActiveQoS technology is integrated into the customer equipment onsite and actively monitors and adapts to network congestion over the broadband network. Hughes ActiveQoS incorporates several innovative optimization methods, including traffic metering, network change adaptation, and traffic prioritization, to ensure that real-time, latency sensitive applications, such as voice, get through on an end-to-end basis. As a result, government users enjoy a high-quality voice experience with minimal packet loss and jitter.
"Many agencies--particularly federal organizations at the field office, bureau, and division-level--often have been unable to justify deploying a managed VoIP solution," said Tony Bardo, assistant vice president for Government Solutions at Hughes. "The benefits of converging voice and data are well known, and now government customers, especially these small and medium-sized agencies, can reap those benefits to reduce operational costs."
Government agencies typically have had to deal with dozens of local service providers to meet the voice and data needs of their small and medium-sized field offices. Hughes enables them to consolidate all their voice and data capabilities nationwide under a single managed services provider employing the most cost-effective mix of broadband network transport technologies. The Hughes VoIP solution includes both hosted VoIP, as well as Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking services, and offers full number portability.
"Federal agencies can now take advantage of a full-full featured VoIP solution that improves operations and employee efficiency and provides a better customer experience, while simultaneously lowering infrastructure costs. I call that a win-win-win," said Bardo.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet® is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To date, HUGHES has shipped more than 2.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries, representing over 50% market share. Its products employ global standards approved by TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) operates sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: HUGH). For more information, please visit http://www.hughes.com.
Cardo Systems Announces New Snowmobile to Snowmobile Bluetooth® Intercom and Entertainment System
scala rider® G4(TM) PowerSet Connects With Mobile Phones, GPS, MP3 Players and Features Ultra-Thin, Corded Microphone for Tight Fitting Snow Helmets
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader in wireless Bluetooth communications for helmet headsets, announced today the availability of its new wireless scala rider G4 PowerSet with corded rather than boom microphones and intercom system specifically designed for snowmobile riders. Now snowmobile riders can speak by intercom with their friends riding on other snowmobiles.
The corded scala rider G4 PowerSet is a set of two pre-paired Bluetooth intercom devices. Each comes with an ultra-thin corded microphone and clamps on to the snowmobile helmet in minutes. The product offers clear audio communications among two or three separate riders, or among four riders in total made up of two rider-passenger groups. Intercom communication is full duplex, meaning conversations are simultaneous, and do not have the delay of older "walkie talkie" systems. In addition to the Bluetooth intercom between snowmobiles, snowmobilers may also speak wirelessly via their Bluetooth phones.
The scala rider G4 PowerSet with corded microphones is a true multi-device entertainment system that accepts and plays wireless Stereo music from iPods or other MP3 music devices that are A2DP compatible. For added built-in entertainment, each headset sports an embedded FM radio with RDS that allows seek and scan functions and users to save favorites with six station user preset. Additionally, the product can receive in-helmet voice instructions from a Bluetooth enabled GPS device. Voice-recognition (for answering, dialing or rejecting calls), multilingual spoken status announcements (to report incoming and outgoing headset connections) and AGC technology for automatic headset volume adjustments (based on ambient noise and driving speed) all contribute to completely hands-free communication and enjoyment.
To fit into the tightest-fitting snowmobile helmets, the G4 PowerSet features a corded noise-canceling microphone designed for maximum rider comfort. The corded microphone allows for easy maneuvering and can be adjusted according to rider preference. Installation of the headset can be completed in five minutes or less.
Safety is paramount with this system that provides riders with the security of plenty of talk time and an innovative, water and weather resistant design.
The new corded scala rider G4 PowerSet for snowmobiles is now available through select distributors, retail outlets, specialty snowmobile shops, and directly from the Cardo Systems web site at http://www.cardosystems.com with a suggested retail price of $489.95.
*results may vary according to terrain
**reduced operational range when connected to earlier scala rider headset models
About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has specialized in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle helmets since 2003. Cardo's scala rider line of headsets, now available in over 50 countries, is the world's best selling Bluetooth system for the motorcycle industry. For more information call (412) 788-4533.
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Cardo Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Press, Belinda Rooney of SSPR, +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com, for Cardo Systems, Inc.; or Sales, Jamie Cheek, Sales Director of Cardo Systems, Inc., +1-214-542-3760, jamie@cardosystems.com
- Service equips financial institutions to seamlessly convert small business customers to small business online bill pay solution for better service and greater efficiencies -
MONETT, Mo., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq: JKHY), a leading provider of computer systems and electronic payment solutions primarily for financial services organizations, today announced that its iPay Technologies division has introduced Biz 2.0 Crossover. The new bill payment service identifies small business customers that are using a financial institution's consumer online bill payment product, but would realize greater benefits from a bill pay solution designed exclusively for small business needs.
Biz 2.0 Crossover is part of iPay's strategy to help financial institutions best serve small business customers while ensuring that those relationships achieve their greatest profit potential.
According to Bill Ready, president of iPay Technologies, "Today, small businesses need to optimize operating efficiencies and cash flow, simplify funds management and effectively control delegated tasks. However, most of them are not achieving these basic goals if they are using a consumer online bill payment product. The tendency to use a consumer bill pay solution typically stems from familiarity with the platform and its functionality, and many small businesses simply are not aware that dedicated online bill pay solutions are available to them. We believe financial institutions and their small business customers can both realize tangible, ongoing benefits from a more sophisticated bill pay solution."
By automatically tracking transaction volumes and types, iPay's Biz 2.0 Crossover allows financial institutions to identify which customers are using a consumer bill pay platform for their business payments. Biz 2.0 Crossover then uses that account insight to deliver a series of professional communications to small business customers to help them recognize the benefits of converting to iPay's small business bill pay solution, Biz 2.0. The messages can be presented as banner ads on a financial institution's consumer bill pay homepage during a user's online session, on interstitial Web pages or via e-mail correspondence. Each communication includes an enrollment prompt that enables small business customers to instantly and effortlessly enroll online for Biz 2.0, eliminating the manual conversion process.
iPay's Biz 2.0 provides small businesses anytime access and greater control and flexibility. It provides the functionality to meet billing and payroll needs without consolidating orders or using spreadsheets. It also enables small businesses to delegate tasks like scheduling payments and it simplifies account-to-account transfers. The solution supports direct deposits, the management of payday schedules and the generation of advance reminders.
Ready added, "As valuable as small business customers are, banks and credit unions must proactively communicate the benefits of a full online financial management platform. Biz 2.0 Crossover is an automated way to simplify these communications and ultimately support financial institutions' strategic goals of attracting, retaining and growing their small business customer base and incrementally increase the related revenue."
About iPay Technologies
iPay Technologies is a leading provider of online bill payment solutions that incorporate a sophisticated bill pay engine that easily integrates with any online banking platform, best-of-breed retail and small business bill payment solutions, extensive payments expertise, and outstanding service. Through strategic partnerships with more than 50 providers of information processing and online banking solutions, iPay's turnkey, highly configurable electronic payments platform is supporting more than 3,600 banks and credit unions, including more than half of the nation's credit unions and approximately 40 percent of the nation's community banks that offer bill payment services. Additional information is available at http://www.ipaytechnologies.com.
About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: JKHY) is a leading provider of computer systems and ATM/debit card/ACH transaction processing services primarily for financial services organizations. Its technology solutions serve more than 11,200 customers nationwide, and are marketed and supported through four primary brands. Jack Henry Banking(TM) supports banks ranging from de novo to mid-tier institutions with information processing solutions. Symitar(TM) is the leading provider of information processing solutions for credit unions of all sizes. ProfitStars® provides highly specialized products and services that enable financial institutions of every asset size and charter, and diverse corporate entities to mitigate and control risks, optimize revenue and growth opportunities, and contain costs. iPay Technologies operates as a leading electronic bill pay provider supporting banks and credit unions with turnkey, highly configurable retail and small business electronic payment platforms. Additional information is available at http://www.jackhenry.com.
Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking information. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking information. Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking information. Additional information on these and other factors, which could affect the Company's financial results, are included in its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings on Form 10-K, and potential investors should review these statements. Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in the Company's SEC filings that may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information.
SOURCE Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
CONTACT: Analyst, Kevin D. Williams, Chief Financial Officer, +1-417-235-6652, or Press, Kelsey Ball, Marketing Support Specialist , +1-704-357-0298, both of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
NBCH Launches Valued-Based Purchasing Website for Employers
Guide provides resources for health care purchasers implementing value-based strategies to improve health and health care
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To support the critical role employers, purchaser-led coalitions, health plans, and other health care stakeholders can play to improve health and health care and lower costs, the non-profit National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH) has launched a Value-Based Purchasing Guide website.
"Our nation's ability to successfully compete in a global economy will suffer until we find solutions that can improve the health of all Americans and advance quality and control costs," said Andrew Webber, NBCH president and CEO. "We can, and we must, do better than ranking 37th among nations in population health status while spending twice as much money per citizen on health care services than other countries. Value-based purchasing strategies represent the path forward."
Developed to educate key stakeholders on how to implement value-based purchasing programs focused on costs and quality of care for their own organizations and local communities, the Guide is a clearinghouse of information on various VBP concepts and strategies. Critical elements of value-based purchasing include: measuring and reporting comparative performance; paying providers differentially based on performance; and designing health benefit strategies and incentives to encourage individuals to select high value services and providers and better manage their own health and health care.
Authored by industry experts, the first five chapters of the Guide are:
Each chapter features an extensive literature review of the peer-reviewed and "grey" literature, case studies, a "getting started" guide and discussion boards.
Introductory Webinar
On Thursday, January 27 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern, NBCH will host an introductory webinar for the Guide. Participants will include Andrew Webber and chapter authors from the following organizations:
-- Bailit Health Purchasing
-- Care Continuum Alliance
-- Discern Consulting
-- Health Intelligence Partners
-- Neimand Collaborative
Funding for the Value-Based Purchasing Guide was provided by the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
About the National Business Coalition on Health
NBCH is a national, non-profit, membership organization of 53 purchaser-led business and health coalitions, representing over 7,000 employers and 25 million employees and their dependents across the United States. NBCH and its members are dedicated to value-based purchasing of health care services through the collective action of public and private purchasers. For additional information visit: http://www.nbch.org.
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Digital Display System Specialist Jayex Launches Med-Extranet Online Media Library
- Jayex enables healthcare organisations to educate patients through Med-Extranet material displayed on waiting room screens -
LONDON, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jayex - http://www.jayex.com, the healthcare digital display system specialist, today announces the launch of Med-Extranet;its online healthcare media library. Med-Extranet offers hospitals, clinics, and GP surgeries online access to educational videos, digital posters and public service announcements that can be displayed on patient waiting room screens.
Med-Extranet is a free service available to Jayex customers that enables healthcare organisations to replace old-fashioned, paper-based notices and posters and deliver tailored healthcare information via digital screens in the waiting room. Through designated Med-Extranet logins, healthcare organisations can select from a range of highly intuitive videos produced by NHS Choices, IDS UK and GasSafe which address key issues, such as diet, symptoms of illness or raising awareness on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. The service also allows organisations to choose from a wide selection of electronic posters promoting national services, campaigns and health & well-being information.
Bob Marsh, Director, Jayex, comments, "Healthcare organisations are under increasing pressure to improve patient throughput without impacting upon the quality of care delivered. Furthermore, the government-led changes across healthcare as a whole will place further demands on clinician's time and resources. As such, healthcare professionals have less time to educate patients on other healthcare issues than that of the nature of their appointment."
Marsh continues, "Educating patients whilst they wait is an attractive offering for practice managers, chief executives and clinicians, who can select information pertaining to issues relevant to their local area via Med-Extranet. For example, an outbreak of swine flu in a particular region could trigger the practice manager to search and select within Med-Extranet for educational videos detailing preventative measures. The Med-Extranet content can then be showcased on waiting room screens. This enables patients to understand how to avoid catching the virus and minimise widespread infection through the Med-Extranet online media library."
Presented on the Jayex digital display system, Med-Extranet content can be combined with patient call information as well as easily configurable messages that can promote community care services and/or information on cancelling unwanted appointments to reduce the number of Did Not Attends (DNAs).
Marsh adds, "In today's 24x7 society, individuals have extremely busy schedules and tend to plan appointments around work or social commitments. Patients often want to be diagnosed, treated and prescribed as quickly as possible; the opportunity with Med-Extranet to educate patients via waiting room screens in the idle time from arrival to being called by the GP or clinician is compelling."
Marsh concludes, "With Jayex's digital display system offering an educational and preventative approach to healthcare through Med-Extranet, the NHS can improve health awareness, drive down unnecessary appointments and reduce DNAs; whilst encouraging patients to take control over their own health issues through the power of knowledge."
Established in 1978, Jayex is a pioneer in the field of programmable digital display system technology with over 23,000 customers worldwide in all business market sectors. Jayex specialises in delivering workflow management, touch screen solutions, waiting room screens and patient call displays to over 6,000 healthcare organisations in the UK.
Offering a full range of products and support services, Jayex provides off-the-shelf as well as custom-designed solutions incorporating the latest innovations and advances in technology. The Jayex product range comprises: Med-Extranet, Touch Screen Self Check-In Kiosks, Patient Call Displays, LCD Digital Signage, Queue Management Systems and indoor and outdoor LED displays. Jayex has also established strong strategic partnerships with vendors such as IBM, EMIS, InPS, TPP, iSOFT and Siemens.
Jayex Technology Limited is a subsidiary of Jayex Group Limited, headquartered in London, with offices in Paris.
For more information please contact:
Krista Le Beau / Lauren Hayward
The itpr Group
Tel: +44(0)1932-578800
SOURCE Jayex
Jayex
CONTACT: Krista Le Beau / Lauren Hayward, both of The itpr Group, +44(0)1932-578800
Define My Style Launches DMS 2 Go - a Mobile Style Stream for Teens
Teens + Social<3 mobile
CHICAGO, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.definemystyle.com) -- Define My Style, a leading online, style-centric community for girls 13-19, today announced the availability of "DMS 2 Go" an iPhone app and the newest tool in the DMS Studio(TM). As a nimble startup, Define My Style collaborated with West Monroe Partners, a Chicago based full service management consulting firm, to design, develop and launch this new app in just four weeks.
Teen DMS community members use online tools to create thousands of unique handbag designs, personal logos and virtual stores. With more than a hundred designs created each day, a dynamic and rich stream of activity can flood by members between logins. This new iPhone app, DMS 2 Go, allows members to browse and comment on the latest community activity; feeding both the friend and fashion fetishes of DMS designers. Teen influencers are juggling school, clubs, family, social interests, sports and much more. The challenge for this first release was to inject a creative escape; something fresh and fun that fits into a 3 minute break during their incredibly demanding schedules.
"We are thrilled to launch our first mobile app and the collaboration on this project was incredibly satisfying," says Kristine Sturgeon, Founder & CEO of Define My Style. "Everyone has an opinion about mobile, but we wanted to prioritize feedback from our DMS members. These girls spend thousands of hours on mobile devices; they are the experts and we wanted to hear their opinions. We are proud that the DMS community helped define the requirements. We were able to bring these inputs to West Monroe Partners, complete rapid brainstorming and mockups then quickly transition to working prototypes and launch within a few weeks. Our target audience is creative and connected, if we want to catch their attention, we can't miss mobile."
"This project had a tight timeline while being the first piece of a bigger vision for the DMS Member engagement model," states Gregory Layok, Director of West Monroe Partners' Technology Integration Practice. "We've sketched out a number of additional ideas to carry the strategy forward, but identified the most tangible pieces to deliver value to the market quickly. This is an approach to project management we are working with clients on across multiple industries as a response to the increasing need to improve the customer experience. Many organizations we are working with are focused on more intimate relationships with their customers. The mobile experience must feel simple and consistent with other communication channels, regardless of the complexity of security and integration requirements behind the scenes. We look forward to furthering an ongoing relationship with Define My Style as their business continues to grow."
About Define My Style
Define My Style is an online, style-centric community that empowers creative and curious teen girls, ages 13 to 19. Define My Style provides web based tools and connections to engage and spark young designers and entrepreneurs. Our virtual community, the DMS Studio(TM), provides a unique, social and dynamic environment to help teens explore design, understand the value of other perspectives and develop confidence in genuine personal expression. The DMS Marketplace(TM) empowers enterprising teens to open a virtual store to promote, sell and have their personal brand of handbags manufactured. For more information, please visit http://www.DefineMyStyle.com.
About West Monroe Partners
West Monroe Partners is a North American full-service management consulting firm focused on guiding organizations through projects that fundamentally transform their business. With the experience to create the most ambitious visions as well as the skills to implement the smallest details of our client's most critical projects, West Monroe Partners is a proven provider of growth and efficiency to large enterprises, as well as more nimble middle-market organizations. Their consulting professionals drive better business results by harnessing experience across a range of industries, serving clients out of offices across the US and Canada. The Technology Integration Practice works with companies to design, build, and deploy all aspects of mobile applications, including strategy, functionality, user-friendly interfaces, and security. For more information, please visit: http://www.westmonroepartners.com
Media Contacts:
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jmozen@definemystyle.com
+1.312.436.0306
Digital Content Expert Joe Pulizzi & CMI Launch Print Magazine for Content Marketing
Chief Content Officer launches in print and digital format in three countries.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Print is dead. Long live print. After growing his business with digital content marketing for the past four years, content marketing expert and entrepreneur Joe Pulizzi has gone print with the launch of Chief Content Officer magazine.
Chief Content Officer (CCO) is the official magazine of the Content Marketing Institute, founded by Pulizzi last year. The magazine makes its debut this week in print to 20,000 senior-level marketers, with additional digital distribution throughout North America, Europe and Australia.
"According to our own studies, as well as research from APA/Millward Brown, consumers spend 25 minutes engaging in a custom print magazine," says Pulizzi. "Try to find that kind of engagement with your iPads, ereaders, websites and smart phones."
Chief Content Officer's mission is to educate senior marketers on how they need to think and act more like publishers to attract and retain customers.
"Publishing has been around for hundreds of years, but the concept is still very new to most marketers," says Clare McDermott, CCO's chief editor. "The content revolution has just started and most marketers are at a loss for what to do. We see the Chief Content Officer as an important new position in organizations of all sizes today. This is their magazine."
Pulizzi added, "The demise of print has been overwrought. The problem isn't the medium, it's the financial model. We see this as a very compelling opportunity to get into print at the height of the digital revolution. CMI has been touting the print opportunity for the past year...and we are putting our money where our mouth is with this magazine."
The premiere issue of CCO features case studies, technology tools and content marketing best practices, all designed to help marketers put content marketing strategy at the center of their marketing processes.
Ann Handley, co-author of Content Rules and featured interview in CCO, stated while tweeting that, "CCO magazine might possibly be the most significant new magazine in the galaxy."
Enough said.
Subscription Information
Chief Content Officer is free to qualified marketing professionals for a limited time. Marketers living on the edge can subscribe to CCO magazine here.
Content Marketing Institute is the leading content marketing resource on the planet. CMI includes the Junta42 content agency matching tool, Chief Content Officer magazine and Content Marketing World, the premiere international content marketing event. CMI is partially funded by our friends at Alinean, Brainshark, GoToMeeting, Story Worldwide, Openview Venture Partners, Outbrain, PR Newswire, and Ricoh InfoPrint Solutions. The Content Marketing Institute is a division of Z Squared Media, LLC.
Trimble's Next Generation TSC3 Handheld Controller Allows Surveyors to Collect, Share and Deliver Data for Improved Productivity
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) introduced today its next generation field device--the Trimble® TSC3 controller. As part of Trimble's portfolio of Connected Site(TM) survey solutions, the new controller allows surveyors and geospatial professionals to collect, share and deliver data for improved accuracy, efficiency and productivity between the field and office.
Optimized for use with Trimble Access(TM) field software, the TSC3 controller delivers more capable data collection, computing and connectivity. A range of new features and functions provide the benefits of multiple devices into a single handheld: A digital camera, integrated communications as well as a GPS navigator, compass and accelerometer. Now surveyors can easily include on-site photos in surveys, communicate more efficiently between field and office and streamline stakeout activities.
"Minimizing rework and improving productivity are the basis for Trimble's Connected Site solutions. Connectivity and total workflow integration provide surveyors with the day-to-day flexibility to adapt to varying conditions in the field and office," said Chris Gibson, vice president of Trimble. "Trimble's new TSC3 provides surveyors and geospatial professionals with a single device that can improve workflows for field data collection and enhance collaboration between the field and the office."
The new Trimble TSC3 controller features a 4.2 inch, high-resolution, sunlight-readable touchscreen display, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® wireless capabilities, ruggedized bumpers and long battery life. The controller is shock, dust and water resistant for durability. Users can also choose either a QWERTY or ABC alphanumeric keyboard. Delivered with Trimble Access software installed plus ample power to run third-party applications on the Windows® platform, the TSC3 is a comprehensive data collection solution for the survey industry.
Making Images Part of the Workflow
With a built-in 5 megapixel autofocus camera and LED flash, users can take digital photographs of their jobsite right from the controller. No extra devices, batteries, or file transfers are required, and images are automatically geotagged and associated with measured points for easy identification. Users can easily record the qualitative information that survey data alone can miss, such as site conditions or work progress. The benefits of including images as part of the workflow are almost limitless: from easy data handover to in-field quality assurance.
Bridging the Field and Office with Real Time Communications
The Trimble TSC3 controller enables wireless Internet connectivity through either the integrated GSM/GPRS modem or Wi-Fi. This allows Trimble Access field software to facilitate the flow of real-time information between field and office by allowing users to download and upload important files in areas where wireless communications is available. Data collection, processing, analysis, and delivery are faster and more efficient.
A variety of flexible communication capabilities allow the transfer of critical information in a variety of environments: with the integrated GSM/GPRS modem, users can access VRS(TM) corrections without carrying a dedicated cell phone. For Integrated Surveying, an internal 2.4 GHz radio option is also ideal for controlling Trimble robotic total stations.
Trimble's Connected Site Solutions
Trimble's Connected Site solutions for surveyors create seamless working relationships among Trimble products, technologies and services. Through the Connected Site, Trimble is focused on providing solutions that address our customers' full work process. By carefully combining technology innovation with a deep understanding of the users' workflows, data integration and maintenance across the lifecycle of projects, Trimble helps surveyors reach new levels of productivity for their businesses.
Availability
The new Trimble TSC3 controller is available now from Trimble's worldwide survey and infrastructure distribution network.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
CONTACT: Investors, Willa McManmon, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or Media, Lea Ann McNabb, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com, both of Trimble
Leading Online Retailer Alibris Presents Libraries with $1000 Collection Awards
E-commerce leader adds to library collections with grants-in-kind
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibris, the world's most advanced online media marketplace provider for sellers of new and used books, textbooks, music, and movies, has named Spokane Falls Community College and Willard School, Warren City School District as winners of the 2011 Alibris Collection Award.
This will be the eighth year in a row that Alibris for Libraries has provided grants to help supply underfunded libraries with materials they need. Since the award's inception in 2003, Alibris for Libraries has contributed collection-development materials worth over $23,000 to participating libraries.
Dozens of applicants qualified for the award by creating an online Alibris "wishlist" of books to augment their local collections. The books chosen by the winning libraries represent collections designed to:
-- Promote early literacy via multicultural folktales at Spokane Falls
Community College, in Spokane, Washington; and
-- Help reduce both the causes and effects of violence and bullying at
Willard K-8 School in Warren, Ohio.
"We're delighted to offer these grants, especially during years of decreasing funding and support for libraries," said Shelly Stuard, director of Alibris for Libraries. "We love to help build better libraries by offering more kinds of books for readers everywhere."
The distinguished Collection Award jury includes Toni Garvey, director, Phoenix Public Library; Dr. Mark Sandler, director, Center for Library Initiatives at the Committee on Institutional Cooperation; Dr. Lynn Sutton, library director, Wake Forest University; Jack Walsdorf, retired bookseller and book scholar; Dr. Richard Weatherford, co-founder of Alibris; and the members of the Alibris for Libraries Advisory Board.
Complete details of the award may be found at Alibris for Libraries.
About Alibris for Libraries
Alibris for Libraries is the leading library supplier of used and hard-to-find books, movies, and music. Alibris has millions of out-of-print, older in-print, and otherwise unavailable titles in stock. We offer flexible payment options, consolidated shipping, and custom tools for managing replacement and collection-development projects.
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is featuring a link on http://www.PApropane.com to a newly-created website for kids.
To access the site from the PAPGA main page, simply click on the Propane Kids graphic on the right column. You will then join animated characters Jim, Kate and Max as they guide kids on a fun and informative journey.
Some of the activities include 'Molecules in Motion' and 'The Think Fast Game Show', plus printables such as coloring pages and signage. Parents and Educators will find these materials easy to use and a great way to connect with their kids.
The games and activities on this website are designed to teach kids:
-- What propane is and where it comes from
-- How propane is used in and around your home
-- How to recognize the smell of propane
-- What to do in case of emergency, such as a propane leak
-- Additional general safety tips
"Millions of Pennsylvanians use propane to heat their homes and water, plus clothes drying and cooking," said Shelby Metzger, Executive Director of PAPGA. "Our members believe that good safety habits should be adopted at a young age, and that the more children and teens know about propane, the fewer preventable accidents will occur."
The Propane Kids website was created by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) and designed by Logica3. Consumers can access additional Safety Educational Resources at http://www.propanesafety.com
The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry.
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For more information, contact:
Shelby L. Metzger
717.441.6040
Shelby@papropane.com
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Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association
CONTACT: Shelby L. Metzger, +1-717-441-6040, Shelby@papropane.com
NAPA, Calif., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AUL Corp., America's largest national provider of used car service contracts, announces that they have enhanced their web services to include a chat portal to allow contract holders and dealers to communicate live with an AUL customer services representative via the internet. This further adds to AUL's robust web delivery system where dealers can gain access to web reporting, remittance, plan pricing and contract fulfillment.
When asked about the web enhancements, AUL's General Sales Manager, Jason Garner said, "We made an intentional decision to focus on web services to both increase internal efficiency for us as well as give our agents and dealers an effective tool for enhancing the customer's experience." Dealers have enthusiastically embraced AUL's approach as web remittance doubled in 2010 and the continued enhancements result in ongoing growth in web delivery, contract sales and environmental awareness. AUL will be demonstrating their web portal at the upcoming NADA convention in San Francisco, CA at booth 433S February 5 - 8, 2011.
About AUL Corp.
AUL Corp. founded the national used car service contract industry in 1990, with its still famous Any Year, Any Mileage® Vehicle Service Contract. AUL continues leading its industry and is the only provider of its type authorized to conduct business in all 50 States, as well as some Caribbean locations. AUL enjoys the longest relationships with its underwriters who hold the highest A.M. Best rating. AUL Corp. also enjoys the longest term relationships in the industry with its agent and dealer clients, verified by independent third party research. AUL's mission is to be the premier service contract administrator in America, by any quantifiable measurement of business activity. To find out more, please visit http://www.aulcorp.com.
Thousands of Consumers Prepare to Buy Homes With MortgageMatch.com
Ease of Use and Transparent Delivery Gives Consumers More Options and Greater Understanding
CAMPBELL, Calif., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In its first month in operation, MortgageMatch.com's state-of-the-art decision engine helped more than 30,000 prospective homebuyers know in just a few minutes how much they can afford to borrow and what their monthly payments would be based on real rates and loan choices for which they qualify.
Nearly 100,000 consumers visited MortgageMatch.com in its first month, and nearly 1,000 potential homebuyers pre-qualified in real time--in a matter of minutes--using MortgageMatch.com's fast prequalification feature, PreQual Plus.
Developed and operated by Move, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOVE), the leader in online real estate and operator of Realtor.com®, MortgageMatch.com also displays listings from Realtor.com based on what each borrower can afford.
"The initial response to MortgageMatch.com has been tremendous. Consumers are eager for tools that empower them and make the process of getting a mortgage easier, faster and more successful," said Sue Stewart, Move, Inc.'s senior vice president. "Today's tough lending standards often cause deals to fall through not because borrowers don't qualify, but because they are unprepared or lack basic knowledge about their financial situation. Our first month results are very promising, and we hope MortgageMatch.com will make the process of buying a home easier to understand for everyone."
MortgageMatch.com's PreQual Plus system uses automated underwriting in a comfortable, secure online environment so borrowers can explore scenarios and move at their own pace. The automated underwriting process establishes an objective evaluation of a borrower's credit score along with their capacity to afford monthly mortgage payments. The automated prequalification process includes a full credit history review and underwriting risk analysis with loan amounts, corresponding interest rates and loan programs choices. Borrowers prequalifying with PreQual Plus receive an electronic prequalification letter in minutes they can print or e-mail to their agent.
"Knowing immediately what we could afford and being able to see my credit report and credit score before we went looking for a home was a relief that boosted my confidence," said 29-year old Christina Villanueva of Ontario, California, looking to buy a new home with her mother. "Now I can call an agent and show them I am qualified, knowing the agent and the seller will see I am serious and ready to buy."
"Having a prequalification letter and loan conditions available to a client early in the home buying process saves everyone involved time and money," said Patricia Gomez, a seasoned real estate agent in Downey, California. "Having the ability to see the client qualifies, is comfortable with the terms and is able to produce and meet the conditions before looking at a home is definitely a game changer."
To find out more about your borrowing power to purchase a home, visit MortgageMatch.com.
ABOUT MORTGAGEMATCH.COM
MortgageMatch.com is operated by Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE). Through a partnership with a national mortgage banker d/b/a Mortgage Match, a variety of quality loan products are offered to home buyers interested in financing the purchase of a property or current homeowners interested in refinancing their current mortgage. Consumers can access such products at http://www.mortgagematch.com.
ABOUT MOVE, INC.
Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE) is the leader in online real estate with 12.1 million (1) monthly visitors to its online network of websites. Move, Inc. operates: Move.com, a leading destination for information on new homes and rental listings, moving, home and garden and home finance; REALTOR.com(R), the official website of the National Association of REALTORS(R); MortgageMatch.com, Moving.com; SeniorHousingNet; ListHub; and TOP PRODUCER Systems. Move, Inc. is based in Campbell, California.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management's view of Move's future expectations, plans and prospects, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of Move, its subsidiaries, divisions and concepts to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. These risk factors and others are included from time to time in documents Move files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Move's future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Move cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Move expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
(1) comScore Media Matrix, December 2010
SOURCE Move, Inc.
Move, Inc.
CONTACT: Julie Reynolds, +1-818-264-5594, Julia.reynolds@move.com, or Richard Garcia, +1-805-557-3087, Richard.garcia@move.com, both of Move, Inc.; or Steve Cook of MortgageMatch.com, +1-202-257-3652, stevekcook@aol.com
Pure360 Relaunch SMS Marketing Software With Integrated SMS Interact
LONDON, January 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- In 2010, more than 6.1 trillion text messages were sent, by 2013 around
the world the volume of messages sent will reach a staggering 10 trillion.
Therefore, as SMS activity continues to grow dramatically, marketers should
take advantage of this powerful communication tool to form part of their
marketing mix. This month, Pure360 is proud to announce the relaunch of its
SMS marketing software.
PureResponse SMS marketing software has a number of new features designed
to help you get the most from your SMS campaigns. Unique to Pure360 is SMS
Interact which allows marketers to simply link SMS, email marketing, and even
offline marketing. Email addresses that are texted in go straight to a list
in PureResponse and an automated email can be sent directly in response,
giving recipients a seamless communication using minimum resource.
PureResponse can be used to schedule targeted and personalised campaigns
to lists and, when the campaign is complete, the system also offers full
delivery reporting and opt out handling.
New sign up forms make it easy to capture mobile and email details from
website visitors in order to grow existing databases. The PureResponse system
can also ensure that messages are coming directly from a brand so they are
easily identifiable.
Marc Munier, Pure360 Commercial Director, comments: "SMS marketing is the
perfect tool to compliment any business' existing marketing channels because
it gives them the chance to instantaneously reach a consumer's pocket. It is
cost affective and can achieve fantastic results in terms of ROI."
Notes to Editor:
Progressive email marketing company Pure360
(http://www.pure360emailmarketing.co.uk) provides the best email and SMS
marketing services to customers such as innocent drinks, Seatwave, The FT
Group, Zoopla and LA Fitness.
Pure360 don't tie customers in with a long contracts, instead they
maintain the highest customer retention rate of 98.6% by making sure
marketers are getting the best possible results from their email marketing
campaigns. Members of the DMA, Pure360 have recorded a 10% higher open rate
for their customers than the DMA average, leading to higher clicks and
conversions than competitor products.
You can find the team working to improve over 2,000 marketers' email and
SMS campaigns, in Brighton, pop in or give them a call 0844-586-0001 to
discuss how they can help you get excellent results from your email & SMS
campaigns.
Media contact: Hannah Ward, Hannah.ward@pure360.co.uk, +44(0)1273-648-824
3i Infotech Chooses HP Software to Boost Testing, Compliance Efficiencies
LONDON, January 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- 3i Infotech, a global provider of Information Technology
solutions, today announced that it has selected HP's Application Software
Quality (ASQ) automation suite to enhance its application testing and
compliance efficiencies.
The HP ASQ platform will be used by 3i Infotech to develop its
Domain Test Accelerator across several verticals such as banking, financial
services, insurance, manufacturing and retail. HP will help 3i Infotech
establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) to develop the Domain Test
Accelerator. These services will be available as 3i Infotech's "Testing as a
Service" (TaaS) offering over a cloud platform.
This significant initiative provides 3i Infotech with
additional abilities to tackle the growing complexities associated with
testing commercially sensitive and business critical software services and
applications. Ultimately, this will enable 3i Infotech's customers to enhance
the existing security levels of their IT systems and better address future
compliance requirements. HP's ASQ platform being deployed by 3i Infotech has
the potential to improve application testing and compliance efficiencies by
up to 30%, while keeping costs low.
"These services are aligned to our vision of offering new
business engagement models to our customers, with focus on improved end-user
experiences," said Som Sarma, Global Head, IT Services, 3i Infotech. "Based
on HP's ASQ platform, our Domain Test Accelerator will address cost
optimization for our customers, while ensuring tighter alignment of solutions
to the needs of their domain."
"In the face of shrinking budgets, there is a greater need for
defect-free and compliant IT systems that can drive automation efficiencies
within limited resources," said Kamal Dutta, director, HP Software, Asia
Pacific and Japan, HP. "Application testing and compliance ensures business
continuity in today's highly regulated business environment. HP's unmatched
testing technology and support will help 3i Infotech build domain-specific
solutions to quickly respond to the business needs of their customers."
About 3i Infotech
3i Infotech (http://www.3i-infotech.com) is a global information
technology company which provides technology solutions to customers in more
than 50 countries across five continents. The company offers IT services,
Software Products and business process outsourcing (BPO) to markets such as
banking, financial services, insurance, government, manufacturing, retail,
telecom and utilities. 3i Infotech is a member of the FinTech 100 and the
WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces.
Magic Software Signs Global Alliance Agreement With MicroStrategy: iBOLT and uniPaaS Customers are Rewarded With an Integrated Business Intelligence Solution to Improve Corporate Decision Making and ROI
Superior BI Solution Combined With Winning Business Integration and Application Platforms Will Serve Magic Software's Thousands of Direct Customers and 2500 Business Partners Around the Globe
OR YEHUDA, Israel, January 19, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC), a global provider of
cloud and on-premise application platform and business integration solutions,
today announced that it has signed a global alliance agreement to resell
software from MicroStrategy(R) Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading
worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, enabling the
delivery of an integrated BI solution that will allow business users to turn
raw data from various sources in the enterprise into valuable, actionable
information for improved decision making.
Magic Software selected MicroStrategy for its high-performance BI
platform, powerful analytics, customization capabilities, flexible pricing
options, including a SaaS pricing model, and mobile intelligence
capabilities. Available as an add-on, MicroStrategy 9 will be offered to all
Magic Software customers, including those using the iBOLT Business and
Process Integration Suite, which quickly and cost-effectively integrates
enterprise software applications, and the uniPaas Application Platform, which
simplifies the process of building and deploying business applications.
Thousands of companies use MicroStrategy's business intelligence software
to report on and analyze their data to make more informed business decisions.
MicroStrategy's software delivers actionable information to users via the Web
and mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and BlackBerry. MicroStrategy
was positioned in the 'Leaders' Quadrant of the "Gartner 2010 Magic Quadrant
for Business Intelligence Platforms Report." According to The BI Survey, the
largest independent survey of the BI market, MicroStrategy customers analyze
the largest data volumes as compared to all other BI products. The latest
release of MicroStrategy 9 offers enhancements that accelerate performance
and enhance ease of use, resulting in a low total cost of ownership.
"By joining forces with MicroStrategy, we've raised the bar on integrated
BI solutions," said Guy Bernstein, CEO of Magic Software. "We are convinced
that our new BI offering will benefit our customers and partners across the
board, really changing the way they do business. It's all about improving
performance and increasing ROI - and our integrated BI solution lets
customers maximize the value of their investment in Magic solutions."
Commented Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy's Chief Operating Officer, "We are
delighted to forge this new relationship with Magic Software. MicroStrategy's
business intelligence platform provides integrated reporting and analytics,
allowing software companies and technology providers to easily add reporting,
dashboarding, analytical and alerting applications to their existing product
offerings with minimal development costs and resources."
About MicroStrategy
Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business
intelligence (BI) technology. MicroStrategy provides integrated reporting,
analysis, and monitoring software that helps leading organizations worldwide
make better business decisions every day. Companies choose MicroStrategy for
its ease-of-use, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user
scalability. MicroStrategy offers free reporting software that can be
downloaded from its Website, http://www.microstrategy.com/freereportingsoftware. More information about
MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is available at http://www.microstrategy.com.
About Magic Software
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC) is a global provider of
cloud and on-premise application platform solutions and business and process
integration solutions. Magic Software has 14 offices worldwide and a presence
in over 50 countries with a global network of ISVs, system integrators,
value-added distributors and resellers, as well as consulting and OEM
partners. The company's award-winning, code-free solutions give partners and
customers the power to leverage existing IT resources, enhance business
agility and focus on core business priorities. Magic Software has
partnerships with global IT leaders including SAP AG, salesforce.com, IBM and
Oracle. For more information, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters
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involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary
significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to,
risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new
products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad, release and
sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk
factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Magic is the trademark of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. SAP, SAP
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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Max Stiegemeier today announced that Division 5 Technology's VOIP Platform will offer home business and affiliate marketing customers an industry leading voice broadcasting solution by providing them access to .009 Cent Per Minute Dialing Rates through an exclusive partnership with the P.O.P Marketing Group.
The P.O.P Marketing system enables users to send voice broadcasting messages to their business associates via the Voice Broadcasting system through an easy and effective user control panel.
The improved global access to Voice Broadcasting services will allow P.O.P Customers to have an on demand, cost efficient voice broadcasting solution in the ever expanding home business and work at home industries.
P.O.P Voice Broadcasting® is currently available from 78 countries and territories worldwide, with plans to add other countries in the future.
"We are very excited to offer home business and work at home users the most cost effective voice broadcasting system on the planet, which will increase growth in the home business industry and help many people to run their work at home businesses with greater financial stability," said Max Stiegemeier, CEO, Division 5 Technology.
"In a comparison between the 3 Top Voice Broadcasting platforms including iBuzzPro, LeadNetPro and VoiceShot, The P.O.P Voice Broadcasting System has segmented itself as the industry leader. There just simply is no one else providing a comprehensive voice broadcasting system for Less than a penny per minute. Nobody."
By combining the proven technology of Voice Broadcasting for business and work at home professionals with the features of a full-scale home business marketing system, the P.O.P Voice Broadcasting solution is a product that millions of network marketers and home business professionals need.
"There is a huge demand for this product. With an estimated 4.4 million people that are either currently in a home business or looking at joining one, The potential for P.O.P gathering a substantial percentage of the Voice Broadcasting industry userbase is extremely high. I've never seen a voice broadcasting platform with less than a penny per minute rates. The typical per minute rate for voice broadcasting is 2.8 Cents," said James Encina, Vice President, VOIP Division, Division 5 Technology.
Voice Broadcasting allows home business professionals to reach their target audience efficiently and quickly. It saves time and helps people working from home to build their businesses and create growth on a massive scale.
Affiliate Marketers, Work at home professionals, Network Marketing Companies and even MLM Companies can all benefit from the P.O.P Voice Broadcasting System which has set itself up as an industry leader that no one else can compete with.
*P.O.P Voice Broadcasting products are offered through the P.O.P Marketing System as an all in one voice broadcasting solution for home business professionals.
About Division 5 Technology. (Division 5) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - Division 5 operating companies - are the providers of Division 5 services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes website hosting and voice broadcasting, Division 5 is a leading provider of website hosting, VOIP and voice broadcasting services.
Additional information about the P.O.P Marketing System and the products and services provided by Division 5 Technology and affiliates is available at http://www.20ksystem.me
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- Genius365 Introduces New Travel Concierge Service Starting From 55p a
Day
Finding a great restaurant for dinner, the phone number for a taxi at 4am
or rescheduling last-minute flights can be a frustrating process for
travellers abroad, in any foreign location, without local contacts and unable
to speak the language. Travel setbacks, however small, can turn a brilliant
trip into a miserable one - that's why the global travel concierge service
Genius365 (http://www.genius365.com/) has just launched.
Genius365 is a personal travel concierge service available around the
clock in any country and time zone, providing travellers who don't want to
leave the success or enjoyment of their trip to chance with full range of
concierge and travel assistance services.
The catch? There isn't one.
Genius365, which starts at a very affordable 0.55 pounds Sterling a day,
gives travellers the confidence, security and peace of mind that their travel
concierge will provide immediate assistance at any time. Have an emergency or
need a chemist in Phuket at 2am? Need tickets for a sporting event or
recommendations for the best local eats? Genius365 handles the logistics of
taxis and ground transportation, flights, hotel and restaurant reservations,
schedule coordination and help with local language services.
In other words, Genius365 takes care of all the things that will keep any
travel plans running smoothly.
Travellers can choose a concierge package from Genius365.com
(http://www.genius365.com/) that best suits their needs, with plans of 7, 15,
31, 90 or 365 days available. A whole year costs just 190 pounds and there
are no hidden fees or contracts. Genius365 customers have access to a local
concierge for every destination on their travel itinerary, and can change use
their personal travel assistant as many times as needed. There are no limits
on usage or travel services in any destination.
The Genius Way to Travel
Genius365 offers travellers a unique, valuable and trustworthy solution,
providing services that can significantly enhance their trip experience
whether travelling on a family holiday, romantic getaway or business trip.
The technical and commercial aspects of Genius365 were developed by
Airsavings (http://www.airsavings.net/), a company that has served over 4
million passengers and works with many of Europe's low-cost airlines in
developing innovative value-add and ancillary revenue services, allowing
business or leisure passengers to travel to any destination with a guaranteed
low price service.
For more information about Genius365's new travel concierge service,
please contact please contact Vanessa Horwell at vanessa@thinkinkpr.com or
+44.203.372.4809 or visit http://www.genius365.com for more information.
About Genius365 - Personal Concierge Services for Travellers
Genius365 provides personal concierge services to global travellers,
24-hours, 7 days a week in any time zone and country. Genius365 handles the
logistics of ground transportation, flights, hotel and restaurant
reservations, schedule coordination and local language services to ensure
that travellers can get the most of their time abroad and not leave the
success and enjoyment of their trip to chance. For more information, please
visit http://www.genius365.com.
Media Contact:
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Vanessa Horwell
+44-203-372-4809
vanessa@thinkinkpr.com
Microsat Systems Canada Inc. (MSCI) (formerly the Space Division of
Dynacon Inc.), Canada's designer and builder of the Multi Mission
Microsatellite Bus (MMMB) and Commercial Microsatellite Bus (CMB), is pleased
to announce the development of COMMStellation(TM), a polar communications
constellation comprised of 78 microsatellites that will orbit the Earth at
1,000 km, providing backhaul capacity while connecting remote regions of the
Earth to the Internet.
"The influx of millions of data-hungry mobile devices, such as
smartphones and tablets, is causing unprecedented strain on mobile networks,
which have already reached, or are nearing, capacity," explains David R.
Cooper, President and CEO, MSCI. "COMMStellation(TM) will provide essential
backhaul capacity to mobile operators across the globe. It's an initiative
many governments are pushing for because of its ability to connect all of
Earth's citizens to the Internet."
Companies such as RIM, Apple, Microsoft, Google, Nokia, Yahoo!, Facebook,
and Netflix, whose business models increasingly rely on high-speed Internet
communications to stream data, are reliant on mobile operators and Internet
service providers to enable fast, reliable, and uninterrupted data transfer.
"While demand for backhaul bandwidth grows exponentially, there is downward
pressure on consumer wireless pricing," explains Michael Neuman, former CEO
of Bell ExpressVu Satellite TV and Founder of Elevest Corporation. "This
situation, together with the need to reach economically challenged population
centers, calls for an innovative, low-cost satellite solution."
"High-speed backhaul infrastructure is the single most important enabler
to the growth of Internet business models and wealth generation," adds Mr.
Cooper. "If a country does not have it - it will fall behind."
"COMMStellation(TM) is a completely unique solution born from
non-traditional thinking," says Justin Phillips, VP Marketing, MSCI. "Until
now, no one in the industry has been able to find the manufacturing cost and
scheduling efficiencies, and cost-effective microsatellite technology to
enable an economically viable constellation of satellites to provide 100%
global coverage."
O3b (Other Three Billion), a network service provider, is launching an
initial constellation of eight medium-Earth orbit (MEO) satellites into space
at an altitude of 8,000 km to address the backhaul market for the "other
three billion" - i.e. those with limited or no access to the Internet.
In comparison, MSCI's microsatellite technology enables a constellation
of 78 polar low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites at 1,000 km above the Earth - in
other words, an orbit eight times closer to the customer. COMMStellation(TM)
will provide over five times the data bandwidth density, even at the equator,
for the same satellite output, and all for hundreds of millions less cost. In
addition, COMMStellation(TM) will provide 1/8 the data latency, ten times the
total constellation capacity, and potentially provide bandwidth to any of
Earth's 6.9 billion (estimate) population, not just the "other three
billion."
As noted by Elizabeth Tweedie at the COMSYS VSAT 2010 Conference
(http://www.satellitemarkets.com/node/732), the demand for backhaul is so
great that even "...with a full constellation, O3b addresses less than 0.5%
of the Emerging Markets [for] 3G backhaul..."
MSCI is partnering with some of the top global leaders in
satellite-communications technology to provide the antenna payload and to
integrate with MSCI's proven Multi Mission Microsatellite Bus (MMMB)
architecture. MSCI continues to discuss partnerships with other companies
with complementary interests.
"We are looking for service providers who want to improve service to
their customers, technology partners who can bring complementary technologies
to the COMMStellation(TM) initiative, military or industrial leaders who are
looking for strategic communications to and from remote areas, and
governments that want to improve the lives of all citizens - not only those
who live in well served urban areas," says Mr. Cooper.
If you are interested in joining our partnership group, or would like to
know more, visit the COMMStellation(TM) website at http://www.commstellation.com, email us at commstellation@mscinc.ca, or
schedule a call via Justin Phillips, VP Marketing, MSCI at +1-905-673-0500.
About MSCI
MSCI is Canada's leader in the design, development, and delivery of
cost-effective microsatellites, and the developer of Canada's Multi Mission
Microsatellite Bus (MMMB) and Commercial Microsatellite Bus (CMB) technology.
These satellites are capable of hosting a wide variety of remote sensing,
military, scientific, and communications payloads, including COMMStellation(
TM), a microsatellite constellation focused on global backhaul connectivity.
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, January 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- PokerStars.com is proud to announce the next step in the evolution of
poker: online Home Games (http://www.pokerstars.com/poker/home-games/). This
new software launch gives poker players the ability to set up private 'Poker
Clubs' and play in online Home Games together, regardless of where they are
in the world.
Players can choose to compete in ring games and tournaments, across a
huge variety of poker variants, and at whatever stakes they want, allowing
everyone to experience the convenience, competition and fun in playing online
Home Games with people they know.
PokerStars Home Games enables players to:
- Create and manage their own private poker clubs online
- Invite friends and family via Facebook, Twitter, email, and in person,
to play in customisable tournaments and ring games
- Compete in club leagues and competitions to win bragging rights and
incredible prizes
Team PokerStars Pro Daniel Negreanu said:
"Nothing like PokerStars Home Games has been offered online before and
it's so easy to use. My favourite aspect of Home Games is the fact that you
can create your own club and customise it any way you want, just like you
would in a home game with friends... I love playing mixed games, and the
software allows you to choose from a wide variety of games to add to your
club."
Join the Club
Taking your home game online is simple and quick. Just click on the Home
Games tab in the PokerStars software and then 'Create a Poker Club' if you
want to be a manager, or 'Join a Poker Club' if you have been invited by a
friend. You can also watch the step-by-step tutorial
(http://www.pokerstars.com/poker/home-games/getting-started/) at
PokerStars.com. Once you have joined a club there are a huge range of options
to view and customise, including:
- Club management tools - appoint managers, accept/remove/reinstate/
suspend members, customise your club lobby, set length of club seasons
and much more
- Game management tools - customise game parameters and schedule games
- Game schedule - list of scheduled tournaments and open ring game tables
- Game results - view tournament results, including finish order, points
earned, knockouts
- Full range of poker games - choose Hold'em, Omaha, Stud, Mixed Games
and more
- Social media - invite friends to join your club via Facebook and
Twitter
PokerStars.com is the world's largest regulated gaming operator and poker
site, with more than 42 million members. It's the first choice of the world's
top players, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else, and with the
best security online. More hands have been dealt on PokerStars.com than any
other site; that's over 54 billion hands and more than 330 million
tournaments played.
PokerStars.com operates worldwide under license from the Isle of Man
government. Recent additions to the PokerStars family include PokerStars.fr
(http://www.pokerstars.fr/), which operates in France under the French
government license, as well as PokerStars.it (http://www.pokerstars.it/),
which operates in Italy under the Italian government license, and
PokerStars.ee (http://www.pokerstars.ee/), which operates in Estonia under
the Estonian government license.
Source: PokerStars.com
Scott Collins, +44(0)207-319-3052, email: press@pokerstar.com
Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Makes History Again With its Patented IP Backhaul Technology While Broadcasting Day 1 of the 2011 Sponsor Me Sunset Open
DAY 1 WAS BROADCASTED LIVE AT http://www.SPONSORME.COM, ON TIME WARNER OCEANIC CABLE AND ON MOBILE MEDIA DEVICES INCLUDING APPLE'S IPAD AND IPHONE, DAY 2 TO FOLLOW
SUNSET BEACH, Hawaii, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation has made history again while broadcasting the 2011 Sponsor Me Sunset Open using its patented IP backhaul technology. Today's contest featured up to 12 foot sets and some of the best surfers in the world. Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation's patented IP backhaul technology and methodology are changing the way the world views live broadcasts and simulcasts over the internet, television, and mobile devices.
Ubiquity continues to bring the next generation of broadcasting to life while working with Time Warner Oceanic Cable and Sony during day 1 of the Sponsor Me Sunset Open. Ubiquity was once again able to provide broadcasters with a direct IP stream eliminating the need for expensive satellite trucks, production equipment, production staff, and costly fiber drops. By using an IP backhaul, Ubiquity is able to deliver a cost effective HD broadcast and simulcast to the internet, television, and mobile media devices. Ubiquity broadcasted Day 1 of the 2011 Sponsor Me Sunset Open live, in stunning HD to Time Warner Oceanic Cable, on the internet at sponsorme.com, on Apple's iPad and iPhone, and on other mobile devices.
With the culmination of 10 years of patenting the methodology and perfecting the necessary technology for an IP backhaul, Ubiquity has proven once again to be a huge success. Fresh from the recent success of the world's first Surf contest shot in 3-D, CEO of Ubiquity Broadcasting Chris Carmichael said live at the event, "Ubiquity continues to deliver the best broadcasts with our broadcasting patents and technology. Ubiquity brings the best the world has to offer."
This year Ubiquity added production value to the Open by cutting pre-roll and post roll interviews of the surfers in the event. Carmichael added, "This year's Sunset Open views more like a live sporting event than ever before. We have really added value to the broadcast by giving the end user a more engaging experience by offering live interviews from both the water and the beach along with introducing the surfers with their backgrounds."
"One of Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation's secret weapons was unveiled today," said Carmichael. The waterproof microwave uplink microphone and video distribution system, developed by Ubiquity and Ubiquity's Director of Cinematography Mike Prickett, gave viewers the one of a kind experience of listening to a surfer as he was surfing his heat. "This has never been done before", said Prickett. "The distribution system allows me to interview the surfers live in HD with HD sound while they are waiting for the next big set."
Ubiquity's Director of live webcasts, Daniel Swiney said "Ubiquity's IP backhaul technology and one of a kind video and audio distribution system gives the end user a better quality broadcast experience."
Ubiquity's co-founder Connie Jordan said, "It is all about giving the end user the best viewing experience possible. By adding value to the broadcast, more people are interested in watching the event."
Ubiquity strives to bring ease of use and accessibility to the end user. By doing so viewers of Ubiquity's broadcasts are able to immersive themselves into the production and have a viewing experience unrivaled in the action sports industry.
Emmy Award winner Steve Jacobs of Ubiquity said, "Ubiquity continues to be at the forefront of broadcasting technology."
Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation, Sony, and Time-Warner Oceanic Cable are ready to bring the next generation of broadcasting and technology to life again tomorrow at day 2 of the 2011 Sponsor Me Sunset Open.
Marty Thomas, Event Coordinator of the ASP said, "The swell may be huge tomorrow. Even the famous "Eddie" may be held with the forecasted swell. Sponsor Me will have to start bright and early, so the waves don't get too big."
About:
Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation
Redefining content creation and distribution for the digital age, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is a next-generation company, creating the world's first ubiquitous network, where content distribution is platform and screen independent. With more than 60 worldwide patents and patents-pending, Ubiquity is accelerating the ultimate convergence of media: mobile, internet and television. UBC redefines broadcasting for the digital age, placing the UBC network at the forefront of a fully global, mobile society. In addition to its technology developments, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation also produces and distributes video coverage for the upcoming "Sponsor Me" series of Action Sports events. The company is privately held, based in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
For more information on Ubiquity's technology, applications and innovations, please visit http://www.ubiquitybc.com
Sponsor Me
Sponsor Me is the premier action-sports social media group. Sponsor Me is creating a signature contest series for both professional and amateur athletes in the action sports of surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motocross, MMA, drifting and others. The contests are supported by live webcasts via the Sponsor Me site and delivered to mobile devices. Sponsor Me competitions will be held regionally, judged by the pros, and the winners will go on to compete on a national level where fans will have the opportunity to vote online and via SMS. The founders of Sponsor Me grew up competing and participating in all areas of action sports, and some continue to compete at a professional level today. For more information please visit http://www.sponsorme.com
Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of various kinds of electronic equipment, instruments and devices. Sony operates in five segments: Electronics, which develops, designs, manufactures and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for consumer and professional markets; Games, in which Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. develops, produces, markets and distributes PlayStation 2 (PS2), PSP (PlayStation Portable) (PSP) and PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) hardware and related software; Pictures, which encompasses motion picture production and distribution, television production and distribution, and digital content creation and distribution; Financial Services, which includes the activities of Sony Financial Holdings Inc. ,and All Other, which comprises Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. (SMEJ). On October 1, 2008, it acquired Bertelsmann's 50% interest in SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (SONY BMG). Sony Electronics is the largest unit of Sony Corporation of America, the holding company for Sony Corporation's US-based electronics and entertainment businesses. Sony Corporation of America's consumer electronics unit makes and markets products to tap into Sony's music, films, games, and other businesses. The electronics arm sells PCs (the Sony VAIO) and their peripherals, as well as TVs, VCRs, PDAs, DVD and MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders, CD players, and car audio items. The company's also a retailer and operates about 60 Sony Style retail shops in the US, mostly in California, Texas, and Florida.
Time Warner Oceanic Cable
Time Warner Cable (TWC) makes coaxial quiver. The company is the #2 US cable company, after Comcast, with operations in 28 states. TWC has about 14 million basic cable subscribers, mostly consumers, including about 9 million digital video customers. It provides broadband Internet access to about 9 million customers primarily through ISP Road Runner. The company also offers VoIP digital phone service to about 4 million customers in conjunction with Sprint Nextel.
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc., together with subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets personal computers, mobile communication devices, and portable digital music and video players, as well as sells various related software, services, peripherals, and networking solutions. The company sells its products worldwide through its online stores, retail stores, direct sales force, third-party wholesalers, resellers, and value-added resellers. In addition, it sells various third-party Macintosh, iPhone, iPad, and iPod compatible products, including application software, printers, storage devices, speakers, headphones, and various other accessories and peripherals through its online and retail stores, and digital content and applications through the iTunes Store.
The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP)
ASP was formed in 1982 to protect the interests of professional Surfers. The association organizes the six professional surfing circuits including the World Championship Tour or WCT, which was renamed to the ASP World Tour in 2007.
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Jones Lang LaSalle Launches Industry-First Website to Deliver Client Strategy and Updates on Upcoming FASB/IASB Lease Accounting Changes
LeaseAccountingChanges.com provides corporations with innovative tools and up-to-the-minute news information to navigate complex new rules
CHICAGO, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Lang LaSalle today announced it has launched a website (http://www.LeaseAccountingChanges.com) to deliver leading-edge strategies, tools and information to help corporations worldwide navigate the upcoming changes in lease accounting treatment by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and its counterpart, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Designed to improve transparency and eliminate off-balance sheet obligations, the Boards' new regulations will fundamentally alter the impact of leases on organizations' income statements and balance sheets. The new website will enable companies to better understand how these changes will affect them, as well as how to develop a plan for preparing for "Day 1" impact to integrating and aligning their strategic planning and portfolio strategy.
"The new lease accounting standards will dramatically impact every organization that holds a lease, and will have important ramifications across all corporate functions, from corporate real estate and finance to technology and human resources," said Vivian Mumaw, Jones Lang LaSalle's Global Leader, Lease Administration. "Organizations around the globe are rethinking their lease administration strategies in light of these changes, and this new website will provide actionable tools and information to help them formulate robust strategies to support successful compliance."
Some highlights of the website's features include:
-- Lease Accounting Impact Calculator
(http://www.us.am.joneslanglasalle.com/UnitedStates/en-us/LAC/Pages/Leas
eImpactCalculator.aspx): a tool designed to help quickly approximate the
impact of proposed lease accounting standards on a given lease and how
it would be reported under the new rules. More extensive modelling
available through Jones Lang LaSalle services can support
decision-making in negotiation of lease terms and provisions.
-- Lease Accounting Preparedness Checklist
(http://www.us.am.joneslanglasalle.com/UnitedStates/EN-US/Pages/lease-ac
counting-checklist.aspx): a robust checklist to assess and facilitate a
corporation's readiness to implement necessary changes to reach
compliance. Specific areas include building a cross-functional team to
conduct an initial assessment and manage the ongoing governance process;
conducting initial due diligence; and creating an organizational
structure to lead the change management process.
-- What's New section
(http://www.us.am.joneslanglasalle.com/UnitedStates/EN-US/Pages/lease-ac
counting-news.aspx): a comprehensive collection of articles, press
releases, white papers and videos, including the latest news from IASB
and FASB.
To complement the site's robust capabilities, Jones Lang LaSalle's leadership team will address questions posed via the website's dedicated e-mail inbox as well as provide additional information through regular posts and podcast interviews. Visitors can gain insights from the following Jones Lang LaSalle subject matter experts:
-- Michael Billing, Senior Vice President, Global Lease Accounting Program
Director
-- Mindy Berman, Managing Director, Corporate Finance & Net Lease
-- Lauralee Martin, Chief Operations and Financial Officer
-- Vivian Mumaw, Global Leader, Lease Administration
Though the new lease accounting rules are expected to go into effect no sooner than January 1, 2013, given the need to report two prior years' comparative information Jones Lang LaSalle is urging companies to begin to prepare immediately, particularly for businesses that draw heavily on lease arrangements. The increased level of detail that companies will need to address will lead to a significant shift in resourcing, data and information management and reporting, with a profound increased administrative burden on lease management.
"We cannot overestimate the sweeping change these rules will bring to nearly all global corporations, transforming lease accounting from its historical position as a back-office function into a fundamental element of strategic portfolio planning," said Michael Billing, Senior Vice President at Jones Lang LaSalle. "As a leading-edge global real estate services firm, we continue to develop winning strategies for corporations to reduce costs and improve productivity within a rapidly changing business landscape, and helping our clients navigate through the new rules is a top priority."
"By understanding and quantifying the impact of how negotiated lease terms will drive the balance sheet and income statement under the new rules, and, concurrently, re-evaluating desired lease structures and the principles for lease vs. own decision-making, a company can gain a long-term advantage within this new accounting landscape," added Mindy Berman, Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle.
The new rules will affect all companies reporting under either International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or US GAAP including all US-based companies, most European Union-based companies and in Asia Pacific, any company based in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan or Korea where conformity to IFRS is or will be followed.
Jones Lang LaSalle has been the leading provider of client direction about the lease accounting changes. One area facing the greatest impact is lease administration, which Jones Lang LaSalle has been managing for clients for nearly two decades. Within the last five years, its lease administration business has continued to grow, providing a range of services from data management to full financial scope lease administration services for more than 70,000 corporate sites and $6.7 billion in managed spend. Currently, Jones Lang LaSalle serves more than 30 clients with portfolios in Latin America, a number that is forecasted to grow dramatically in the next 12 months.
To hear more information about Jones Lang LaSalle's viewpoints on the lease accounting changes, you can listen to the following free Webcast replays:
-- On Jan. 5, 2011: CFO Lauralee Martin participated in a FASB/IASB
roundtable: http://fasb.trz.cc/archive.php
-- Jan. 13, 2011: Managing Director Mindy Berman discussed the key changes
proposed by the Boards and what companies need to be doing now to
prepare in National Real Estate Investors' Lease Accounting Changes
Webinar: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=regist
ration.jsp&eventid'4125&sessionid=1&key'7E3EBCBFFA3A3A170ACFCF4568D6
1C&sourcepage=register
About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2009 global revenue of $2.5 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from 750 locations worldwide, including 180 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.6 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company's investment management business, is one of the world's largest and most diverse in real estate with approximately $40 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit our website, http://www.joneslanglasalle.com.
MADISON, Wis., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's web-based fashion retailer Shopbop.com, the leading women's online fashion boutique worldwide, has announced that it will launch several new and innovative site features designed to facilitate shopping for their global customer base. The specialized features will include the option to shop in twelve different currencies and the ability to checkout and communicate with customer service in six languages: French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean, enabling customers to personalize their shopping experience.
As a world-renowned fashion resource carrying over 400 different designer labels, Shopbop.com offers one-stop shopping for everything a woman needs in her wardrobe from denim to swim and dresses to footwear. In 2009, Shopbop introduced free worldwide shipping in three days or less, one of many initiatives that demonstrate the trusted and globally recognized fashion merchant's commitment to serving its customers worldwide.
"Women around the world turn to us for the latest fashion from established and emerging designers, exciting editorial features, exclusive items, and exceptional customer service," says Shopbop Head of International Marketing Karen Grajwer. "Complimentary three-day shipping anywhere in the world was our first step towards our goal to offer the best service. We remain committed to providing the easiest and most enjoyable shopping experience, no matter where our customer resides."
Based in Madison, WI, Shopbop.com is a leading online shopping destination for fashion-forward women around the world, carrying everything a woman needs for her wardrobe from trendy tote bags and designer boots to white dresses and designer swimwear. Shopbop offers a comprehensive collection of designer apparel and accessories to suit every style and occasion. Shopbop.com offers more than four hundred top designer labels including Milly, Jeffrey Campbell, D&G, Cynthia Vincent, Rebecca Minkoff, M Missoni, and Madewell. Shopbop.com is a part of the Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) group of companies.
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Local Wireless Network Upgrade Extends Access to Advanced Products, Services and Applications
HAZLETON, Pa., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the availability of its mobile broadband network in Hazleton, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers in Hazleton and along area highways, including Interstate 81 as well as PA 93, 940, 309, 924 and 424 and other points of interest, including Eagle Rock Resort, Humboldt Industrial Park, Penn State Hazleton campus and the Laurel Mall.
AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience.
"Demand for wireless bandwidth is growing rapidly, whether it's for sharing video and photos with friends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores, or listening to music on a phone, netbook or other on-the-go devices," said Tiffany Baehman, vice president and general manager of AT&T in the greater Philadelphia area. "With this expansion, our customers can enjoy the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience with emerging devices and tens of thousands of mobile applications."
"Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and businesses who need to stay connected is our ultimate objective," said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Pennsylvania. "Our ongoing investments in Pennsylvania will help ensure that our customers have access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 140 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 125 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 23,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 125,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Hazleton or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. To learn more about AT&T's products and services, please visit our local retail locations at Route 93 Road 1 in Hazleton.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet 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 @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
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CourseSmart and CollegeHumor Team up to Find America's Smartest Slacker
SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
CourseSmart and CollegeHumor are
teaming up to find "America's
WHAT Smartest Slacker."
CourseSmart, the largest provider of
eTextbooks and digital course
materials, and CollegeHumor, are
looking for students who work
smarter, not harder-otherwise known
as, the smartest slackers.
The contest provides students with the
opportunity to submit a brief written
essay about their best "slacker"
story, for the chance to win $1,000,
a year of free eTextbooks from
CourseSmart, the reigning title of
"America's Smartest Slacker," and
have their story turned into an
animated video on CollegeHumor.
CourseSmart and CollegeHumor will
select the winning essay based on how
smart and creative the academic
shortcut (with big results) was and,
of course, humor.
College students enrolled in an
accredited university in the United
States and who are 18 years of age or
WHO older.
Submissions accepted beginning on
Tuesday, January 18th through Monday,
WHEN February 7th.
To enter, visit http://www.collegehumor.com/
coursesmart and complete the entry
form on the contest page with the
information requested and follow the
online instructions to email
WHERE submissions.
About CourseSmart
CourseSmart provides eTextbooks and digital course materials that improve the higher education learning process by offering instructors and students a unique combination of the right course material, anywhere, any-time access and a low cost. As the world's largest digital course materials supplier, CourseSmart has a rapidly growing digital library of more than 90% of core higher education textbooks offered as eTextbooks, the same titles produced by major publishers in print and recommended by faculty across North America. The company's eTextbooks can be purchased for up to 60% less than print texts and offer users the ability to print what they need as well as search and copy and paste features which help to streamline students' studies. Additional information can be found on the company's website: http://www.coursesmart.com.
Media Contact:
Lauren Chase
Kwittken & Company
coursesmart@kwitco.com