AT&T Introduces Samsung Galaxy Tab With Pay-As-You-Go Monthly Data Plans, Easy Activation Directly on Device
Android-Powered Tablet Available Nov. 21 Online and in 2,200 AT&T Stores Nationwide
DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.(1), today announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) will launch on Sunday, Nov. 21 on the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, and just in time for the holiday season.
The Galaxy Tab will be available for $649.99** at more than 2,200 AT&T company owned stores and online at Samsung Galaxy Tab (http://www.att.com/galaxytab). AT&T will offer two pay-as-you-go data plan options for the Galaxy Tab, a $14.99 pay-as-you-go plan for 30 days with up to 250 MB of usage and a $25 pay-as-you-go plan for 30 days with up to 2 GB of usage. If customers use all the data included in their plan before 30 days, they can purchase another pay-as-you go plan. For additional convenience, these plans can automatically renew every 30 days, when customers pay for these plans with a credit card or debit card.
AT&T data plan subscribers also get access to AT&T's entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional charge. Subscribers can activate their service plan directly on the Galaxy Tab, without making a phone call or a visit to the store, whenever they need access to data within the allocated U.S. footprint.
The data plans do not require a long-term contract. Customers have the option to change plans or purchase more data without penalty as needed. As a courtesy reminder, AT&T will notify customers with a text and email when their 30-day plan is close to expiring or when they are close to depleting the amount of data available in the plan.
In addition to the domestic data plans, international passes are also available which provide data coverage in more than 100 countries, including Canada, Mexico, and countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Plans start at $24.99.
"Consumers are seeking cutting-edge mobile computing devices and we're proud to give them another great choice in our product portfolio," said David Haight, vice president of business development, AT&T Emerging Devices. "Samsung's Galaxy Tab is a sharp device boasting a brilliant screen for watching videos, a powerful processor and a host of cutting edge features that everyone in the family will enjoy. Pairing it with the nation's fastest mobile broadband network and most extensive Wi-Fi network gives AT&T Galaxy customers the best mobile broadband experience in the market."
"We are excited to bring the Galaxy Tab to AT&T customers for the holiday season," said Omar Khan, Chief Strategy Officer, Samsung Mobile. "Its seven inch form factor, pocketable weight and robust feature set make it ideal for work and play. It's the kind of device users will want to carry with them every day."
Powered by the Android(TM) 2.2 platform, the Samsung Galaxy Tab touts a 7-inch enhanced TFT touch screen, 1Ghz Hummingbird application processor, support for Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1, Media Hub - Samsung's own content service that offers an extensive library of acclaimed films and TV programming - Samsung Social Hub, dual cameras, and many additional features.
For a limited time, AT&T customers will receive a $50 Media Hub Movie Rental credit with Galaxy Tab purchases.(2)
AT&T consumers will enjoy a rich web browsing experience with the mobile tablet, along with access to many forms of multimedia content on the 7-inch display, including movies, photos, ebooks and more - all on the go Also, users can communicate via e-mail or social networking with the optimized user interface.
In addition to the numerous Samsung Mobile features, the AT&T-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab also features AT&T Connection Manager, which automatically connects users to AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots to better manage data usage.
Additional information on AT&T data plans for the Galaxy Tab is available at http://www.att.com/galaxytab. For more information on AT&T, please visit the AT&T website.
*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.
** Price established by AT&T for AT&T-owned retail locations.
(1) Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q2 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.
Mobile broadband coverage not available in all areas.
Restrictions apply. Time begins expiring immediately upon activation whether you are using the service or not. Once you consume your allotted data or your time expires, whichever occurs first, your data access will cease.You forfeit any data you do not use within the plan's time period. Actual speed and coverage may vary. Coverage not available in all areas.Wi-Fi: largest claim based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access to AT&T Hot Spots requires active subscription to AT&T DataConnect Pass Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations. Plans should be purchased before traveling outside the U.S., Puerto Rico or the U.S.V.I. For available countries and carriers, see http://www.att.com/dataconnectglobal. Availability, quality of coverage while roaming are not guaranteed. Fees are non-refundable. For complete terms and conditions see DataConnect Pass/iPad(TM)/Session-Based Wireless Data Services Agreement on att.com/wirelesslegal.
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 the AT&T Web Site. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at AT&T Newsroom, and as part of an RSS feed at AT&T RSS Feed. Or follow our news on Twitter @ATT. Find us on Facebook at the AT&T Facebook to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at AT&T Small Business Facebook to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
Cloud Computing Middleware Company Releases New Business Service Tier for Document Exchange and Collaboration for Amazon S3, Secure FTP and Google Docs
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CloudPointe LLC announced the release of its Business Service, which is now available for signup online. The CloudPointe Business service, which until now was only available to beta testers, is a new tier of service that adds Amazon S3 and Secure FTP storage connectors to its Basic subscription service. In addition, CloudPointe also announced that its Google Docs connector is now available at no cost for all service levels, including the free, Basic service.
The CloudPointe service provides tools to embed document sharing and collaboration inside any website or web application, including developer integration using the underlying API. CloudPointe offers a storage compatibility layer, allowing for remote access and collaboration with documents and files directly from business' existing storage systems, whether on FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3, Google Docs or Microsoft SharePoint. The CloudPointe SAAS is an extension of the company's enterprise document management platform.
"Cloud and secure internet storage, such as Amazon S3 and Secure FTP (SFTP) are often considered 'developer-only' technologies due to their technical nature," said CloudPointe CEO, Andrew Schwabe. "CloudPointe's tools add a user-friendly interface to these platforms, making them much more accessible directly to business managers for collaborative use. The embeddable collaboration tools and API access offer rapid productivity benefits for developers and integrators."
In a recent article on Ulitzer's Cloud Computing site, Tim Negris, a veteran software industry executive and consultant, said, "Existing public cloud services for multi-party document sharing all make the same mistake: They address a middleware problem with an application solution." He adds that CloudPointe "[provides] functions for document and file sharing, access, and versioning, independently of where the documents are stored and which programs are used to view or manipulate them." (http://cloudcomputing.sys-con.com/node/1566134)
CloudPointe is the first cloud based middleware company that offers a SAAS based collaboration platform designed to provide intelligent document management class tools on top of low cost Internet storage as well as connectors for enterprise storage for all data types. CloudPointe released a free -edition of the service that uses FTP storage. More information is available on the CloudPointe website at http://www.cloudxy.com. Follow CloudPointe on Facebook and Twitter.
SOURCE CloudPointe LLC
CloudPointe LLC
CONTACT: Alexandra Conners, +1-610-994-9660, pr@cloudxy.com
SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique Sets Its Sights on e-Commerce
One of the Largest Sunglass Specialty Retailers in North America to Launch Online Retail Store that Reflects a Luxury Shopping Experience
NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique, one of North America's largest sunglass specialty retailers, is taking its first step into the e-commerce arena by announcing the launch of its new online retail store http://www.solsticesunglasses.com. As part of a long-term strategy to sell across multiple channels, SOLSTICE has developed a new standard for selling luxury eyewear online to reach a more style-conscious, digitally connected fan base. The site goes live on Tuesday, November 16th.
SOLSTICE's pioneering open-sell retail design format, coupled with offering the ultimate sunglass product assortment, has helped the upscale U.S. sunglass retailer to carve a niche for itself, quickly becoming a hit with fashion-minded customers and celebrity shoppers. The e-commerce component was the last critical portion to be added to the retail channel strategy, which will help increase the retailer's position in the market.
The new http://www.solsticesunglasses.com site will mirror the company's upscale store design, combining clean sophisticated lines with the brands' seasonal advertising campaigns from over 40 luxury, designer and sport sunglass brands, including Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Marc Jacobs, Bottega Veneta, Carrera and Smith Optics among others. The site replicates the luxury experience, yet presents customers with easy to navigate search options to make shopping easier.
The new site will be key to supporting SOLSTICE's marketing campaigns while integrating with many of the top social networking sites. Customers will not only be able to send detailed product information and photos from the online store to their mobile devices using the latest mobile shopping technology, they will also be able to share information and photos with others using the most advanced social networking tools available. Combining e-commerce with social networking allows for instant uploading of favorite picks on Facebook®, sharing new styles on Twitter®, or simply sending a few selections via email.
In addition to the new online store, select SOLSTICE stores will offer customers the unique opportunity to interact with http://www.solsticesunglasses.com while in store using touch-screen kiosks. The exclusive feature allows further browsing through the entire virtual inventory available while providing detailed product information. Currently SOLSTICE has introduced this advanced technology in its new flagship store in San Francisco (846 Market Street), with plans to expand in 2011.
Behind the creation of the site was Demandware, Inc., whose Demandware® eCommerce SiteGenesis application serves as the site's platform. The San Francisco-based creative agency, Fluid, was responsible for implementing all aspects of the site's design and architecture.
"Our goal was to set the standard for selling luxury, designer and sport sunglass brands online. In our stores, we always present the brands in an upscale and tasteful fashion and we want to mirror that on solsticesunglasses.com. The new online store leverages the best in class ecommerce platform, design and product photography to give our customer the ultimate online shopping experience," said Rick Talmage, chief operating officer of SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique.
ABOUT SOLSTICE
SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique is an upscale sunglass specialty chain owned and operated by Solstice Marketing Concepts (SMC), LLC, the New York City based subsidiary of the renowned Italian designer eyewear manufacturer Safilo Group. With over 160 SOLSTICE and SOLSTICE Sunglass Outlet locations nationwide, SOLSTICEoffers one of the largest selections of designer sunwear of any department store or sunglass specialty retailer, with over 1,000 pairs from which to choose in a variety of price points. Highly coveted brands available at SOLSTICE locations include: Armani Exchange, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Bottega Veneta, Carrera, Dior, Dior Homme, Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent, to name a few. For general information and store locations, visit http://www.solsticesunglasses.com.
Press Contacts:
LFB Media Group SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique
Ashley Berg / Filippa Svensson Eden Wexler
646.202.1595 973-576-2552
ashley@lfbmediagroup.com edenw@safilousa.com
filippa@lfbmediagroup.com
CONTACT: Ashley Berg, ashley@lfbmediagroup.com, or Filippa Svensson, filippa@lfbmediagroup.com, both of LFB Media Group, +1-646-202-1595; or Eden Wexler of SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique, +1-973-576-2552, edenw@safilousa.com
SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Interactive Technology Solutions (ITSolutions) today announced that it completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of Peace Technology, Inc. on Thursday November 11, 2010.
Peace Technology, Inc., founded in 1990 and based in Laurel, MD, specializes in providing professional technical services for the design, development, deployment, management and support of complex applications to federal, state, and local governments as well as private and commercial customers. Through its support of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the General Accountability Office (GAO), Peace Technology, Inc. has developed significant expertise in the areas of federal grants management systems and contracts management systems.
ITSolutions, headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, is a privately held management and information technology services company and a recognized leader in the Health IT and Government IT services markets. Snow Phipps Group, LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, acquired a majority share of ITSolutions in June 2009 as part of a strategy to invest in a platform company in the government services space. The acquisition of Peace Technology, Inc. is another step in the continued growth of ITSolutions, accompanying the recent acquisition of the IT services business of NetStar-1 Holdings, LLC.
ITSolutions CEO Stefan Lalos stated that, "The acquisition of Peace Technology, Inc. is a key component of our expansion in providing the health organizations of the federal government with high-level information technology services."
In commenting on the transaction, Peace Technology, Inc. Owner and President Andrew Chen remarked, "This deal will provide a good home and significant opportunities for our employees, whom I am grateful to for the efforts they have made in building Peace Technology, Inc. Our employees are looking forward to continuing to serve our customers with the added breadth and support of the ITSolutions organization." The McLean Group, LLC acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Peace Technology, Inc.
About ITSolutions
Established in October 2001, Interactive Technology Solutions (ITSolutions) is a privately held management and information technology consulting company and a recognized leader in the Health IT and Government IT services markets. The company provides lifecycle services solutions to Federal agencies, State and local governments, and commercial clients in the areas of strategic planning, project management, infrastructure operations, and network engineering and architecture services.
About Peace Technology, Inc.
Peace Technology, Inc. specializes in providing professional technical services for the design, development, deployment, management and support of complex applications to federal government, with particular expertise in grants and contract management systems and software.
About Snow Phipps Group, LLC
Snow Phipps is a New York-based private equity firm founded by Ian Snow and Ogden Phipps that seeks to acquire middle market businesses in attractive industries by leveraging the expertise of exclusive Operating Partners who are seasoned industry executives.
AT&T 'College Football Flyaway Sweepstakes' Offers Fans the Chance to Win a Trip to the BCS National Championship Game
Participants Invited to Enter Sweepstakes via Text or Mail for Chance to Win a Trip to 2011 Tostito's BCS National Championship Game in Glendale, Arizona
DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The AT&T* "College Football Flyaway Sweepstakes" offers participants a chance to watch this year's top teams in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) go head-to-head to see who comes out on top.
Between now and December 6, customers of participating wireless carriers can register for the AT&T "College Football Flyaway Sweepstakes" by texting** their favorite college's unique keyword to 51234. One winner and three friends will receive airfare and tickets to attend the 2011 Tostito's BCS National Championship Game in Glendale, Arizona on January 11, 2011***.
Collegiate athletic programs nationwide are participating in AT&T's integrated wireless and texting program - one of the largest wireless collegiate programs of its kind. Each school has unique text keywords so that fans can choose to receive specific messages about their favorite teams. And for those who have already opted in to receive school updates, AT&T has introduced new codes to enter fans into this sweepstakes:
Keywords for Fans
School Keyword to Enter Currently
Subscribed to Team Text
for New Subscribers Alerts
University of Alabama TIDE BAMABCS or BAMA
Arizona State University DEVILS ASUBCS or AZSTATE
University of Arkansas HOGS ARKBCS or RBACKS
Boston College EAGLES BCBCS or BC
University of California,
Berkeley BEARS CALBCS or CAL
Florida State University NOLES NOLESBCS or SEMINOLES
University of Georgia DAWGS UGABCS or GA
Georgia Tech GTECH GTBCS or BUZZ
University of Kansas JAYHAWKS KUBCS or KANSAS
University of Louisville CARDS LOUBCS or LVILLE
University of Michigan GOBLUE UMBCS or MI
University of Missouri TIGERS MIZZBCS or MIZZOU
Mississippi State
University COWBELL MSUBCS or MSU
University of Oklahoma SOONERS OUBCS or OU
Penn State University LIONS PSUBCS or PSTATE
Rutgers University KNIGHTS RUBCS or RUTGERS
University of Texas HORNS UTBCS or TEXAS
Texas Tech University RAIDERS TTUBCS or TTU
University of Connecticut HUSKIES HUSKYDBCS or UCONN
University of California,
Davis AGGIES UCDBCS or GUNROCK
University of Utah UTES UTAHBCS or UTAH
"AT&T is thrilled to give those rooting for one of these schools a chance to witness this season's BCS National Championship Game in January," said Jason Simpson executive director, AT&T Corporate Sponsorships. "Through this sweepstakes, we're offering a quick way for our customers and football fans to get in the game and watch history being made inside the University of Phoenix stadium."
One winner, selected at random, will receive round trip coach class airfare for themselves and three (3) guests, two (2) nights hotel and four (4) tickets to the 2011 Tostito's BCS National Championship Game***. The winner will also receive one (1) $300 pre-paid MasterCard gift card. Each text and registration by mail counts as one entry. There is a limit of one (1) entry per person, regardless of entry method.
Fans who enter the sweepstakes via text message will also receive text alerts with game-day reminders and the latest team statistics, along with updates and news from their favorite collegiate teams in football and several other sports.
To enter by mail, fans can print their full name, phone number, email address and mailing address on a 3" x 5" card and mail to: The Marketing Arm Inc. "College Football Flyaway", #140, 233 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452. Mail entries must be postmarked by December 6, 2010 and received by December 11, 2010.
Find more information and full rules for AT&T's "College Football Flyaway Sweepstakes" at AT&T Fanzone Sweepstakes Rules.
*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.
** No purchase necessary to enter or win. Standard message and data rates apply.
*** Game dates are subject to change.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID OUTSIDE OF THE FIFTY UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age at time of entry. Sweepstakes commences at 8:00:00 AM CT on October 20, 2010 and ends at 11:00:00 PM CT on December 6, 2010. All entries must be received or postmarked by December 6, 2010. http://fanzone.att.net/web_files/FANZONE/web_files/images/Rules/College_Football_Flyaway_Sweepstakes.pdf
Sponsor: AT&T Operations, Inc. One AT&T Plaza, 208 S. Akard, Dallas, TX 75201. Administrator: The Marketing Arm Inc., 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1800 Dallas, TX 75201. See Full Rules, which govern, for details and alternate method of entry.
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 the AT&T Web Site. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at AT&T Newsroom, and as part of an RSS feed at AT&T RSS Feed. Or follow our news on Twitter @ATT. Find us on Facebook at the AT&T Facebook to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at AT&T Small Business Facebook to discover more about our small business services.
Raritan Introduces Virtual Appliance Version of CommandCenter Secure Gateway for Centralized, Secure Access and Control of IT Equipment
- New Virtual Appliance includes all management features in CommandCenter Secure Gateway 5.0 -
SOMERSET, N.J., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Raritan announced today a virtual version of its CommandCenter® Secure Gateway (CC-SG) appliance that provides centralized, secure access to IT equipment to help data centers remotely diagnose and resolve IT equipment issues quickly and reduce server management costs.
Leveraging VMware technology, the new virtual management solution delivers all the functionalities of CommandCenter Secure Gateway's hardware-based appliances that enable IT administrators to manage entire IT infrastructures using a single Web-browser interface. The comprehensive solution serves as a centralized gateway for managing both virtual and physical servers, embedded service processors, serial devices (such as routers, firewalls and Ethernet switches) and power management devices.
"Server virtualization has gained ground in data centers because of its success in reducing hardware costs and related expenses. We added a virtual model to our CommandCenter Secure Gateway portfolio to enable customers to take advantage of their existing servers in order to save money and space," said Derek Finch, Product Manager at Raritan. "Our CC-SG solution, whether deployed as a virtual or hardware appliance, delivers unparalleled performance, scalability and flexibility in managing IT resources without leaving the CC-SG GUI."
CC-SG provides unified visibility and a single point of secure access and control to all types of IT equipment -- at the application, operating system and BIOS levels. Users can easily choose the type of remote access most useful to them for the task at hand -- including in-band and out-of-band KVM, Serial, embedded or in-band software applications.
Virtual Appliances Deliver Cost and Operational Benefits
For IT groups that have moved to a virtual environment -- or are moving in that direction -- deploying virtual appliances, instead of dedicated rack-mount solutions, means added convenience and lower costs. In many cases, server space is available -- meaning that additional hardware, cabling and network setup is not needed. And, because there is no hardware, the Virtual CC-SG solution includes a lower starting price. Administrators can also leverage the flexibility of virtual solutions; physical deployment, failover options and other choices allow for a more customized implementation. Even further costs are saved by using virtual failover features, instead of buying two dedicated hardware appliances and related licensing.
Both Hardware and Virtual CC-SG Models Excel at Managing Virtual Servers
The fluidity of moving applications among virtualized servers has added extra management complexity -- requiring data centers to assess how best to access servers, and handle security and authorization. In many cases, managing a virtual server may require several management tools. In order to deliver accurate, real-time IT infrastructure views, CC-SG keeps tabs on the migration of data between virtual and physical machines. For more on managing virtual environments, visit http://www.raritan.com/virtual-cc/.
Availability
Virtual CommandCenter Secure Gateway (Virtual CC-SG) is available starting today. Virtual CC-SG runs on VMware vSphere version 4.0. Basic license configuration for Virtual CC-SG starts at 128 nodes, and add-on licenses are available. A free evaluation version is available athttp://www.raritan.com/download/cc-sg.
About Raritan
Raritan is a proven innovator of power management, infrastructure management, KVM and serial solutions for data centers of all sizes. In more than 50,000 locations worldwide, Raritan's award-winning hardware and software solutions -- including intelligent PDUs, energy management software, KVM-over-IP and Serial-over-IP access products -- provide IT and facility directors, managers and administrators with the control they need to increase power management efficiency, improve data center productivity and enhance branch office operations.
Based in Somerset, N.J., Raritan has offices worldwide serving 76 countries. For more information, visit Raritan.com. Raritan is an active member of the Green Grid, Climate Savers Computing Initiative, and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design associations. The company has been recognized by the EPA for its contribution to the agency's data center initiative. Raritan's power management solutions have won five key industry awards this year.
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New, Innovative Link Building Program Announced From SmartSearch Marketing
Designed to Dramatically Improve Organic Search Results
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSearch Marketing, a full-service search engine marketing agency, announced a new Link Building service offering designed to increase the quality and quantity of in-bound links to a website.
"In-bound links play a critical role in improving organic search rankings, visibility, traffic, and results," says Barry Bowman, VP SEO. "Yet link building can be one of the most difficult, confusing, and time consuming aspects of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)."
Importance of Link Building
Search engines analyze many factors associated with in-bound links to a website when determining the importance and popularity of a site. This is a significant part of the algorithm by which they determine the ranked order of organic results displayed on each Search Engine Results Page (SERP).
Link building has always been a part of SmartSearch Marketing's SEO programs, but has expanded into its own offering due to the increasing importance of quality link building.
Unique Content Distribution
"Our new program capitalizes on unique content creation and distribution across the World Wide Web. The content is created by SmartSearch, with review and approval by the client," said Bowman. "The content is optimized to be aligned with the client's SEO strategy and keyword map, and contains back-links to important, strategic pages."
SmartSearch creates and distributes the content, in various formats/versions, to appropriate (relevant) sites across their proprietary distribution network. As this content is picked-up and displayed across the web -- and indexed by search engines -- the in-bound links boost the organic rank of the client's web pages, which inevitably drives more traffic.
Advantages of this Program
-- Turn-key Solution
-- Content is created and distributed by SmartSearch. No changes are
required to client's website. No content is added to client's
website.
-- Reduced Compliance
-- Content is attributed to the individual websites and blogs that
pick-up the articles (not owned by the client). This lessens the
need for legal/brand compliance review.
-- Fast Results
-- A significant amount of content and in-bound links can be generated
efficiently by SmartSearch. No implementation is needed from the
client.
-- Significant Improvements
-- Organic search ranking and corresponding traffic increase
substantially in a relatively short period of time.
Contact SmartSearch Marketing, if you'd like more information on this innovative approach to link building and organic search improvements.
About SmartSearch Marketing
SmartSearch Marketing is an agency focused exclusively on search engine marketing solutions including: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising, Website Usability, Conversion Improvement and Web Analytics. The company's strategic approach transforms website visitors into leads and sales, increasing clients' marketing ROI. SmartSearch Marketing's client base includes national and global enterprises, B2B firms, and companies with complex sales cycles. For more information, please visit SmartSearchMarketing.com.
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Todd Tomlinson, Solutions Architect at ServerLogic, has just launched his 3rd in a series of technical books that focus on the increasingly popular Drupal web content management software, and it has already reached 29th in Amazon's list of most popular books on Internet tools. Pro Drupal 7 Development, 3rd Edition (Apress Publishing) updates the most popular development reference for the newest major release of Drupal. With several new and completely-rewritten essential APIs and improvements in Drupal 7, this book will teach developers how to write modules ranging from simple to complex, as well as allow developers to learn how Drupal itself works. This book is for existing Drupal developers wanting to learn about Drupal 7 and people already knowledgeable in PHP who are interested in developing for Drupal. The book covers some of the following topics:
-- How to get started with writing basic Drupal modules
-- The flexible Drupal APIs and how they interact with modules
-- How new features in Drupal 7 make modules even more powerful and
sophisticated
-- Best practices when developing in Drupal (coding standards, help
developer modules)
-- How to write safe, secure, and tested code
-- How to contribute modules back to the Drupal community and maintain
their modules using CVS
ABOUT TODD TOMLINSON
Todd Tomlinson is a 32-year veteran of the IT industry and is responsible for ServerLogic's eGovernment Solutions group. Todd has a long track record of helping public and private sector clients through the process of defining, designing, developing, deploying, and supporting web based solutions and architectures. Over his career Todd has led organizations around the globe with strategic online initiatives. He is widely recognized for his expertise in eGovernment, Libraries, Higher Education, K-12 and web content management solutions - and is the author of the recently published book Beginning Drupal 7 (Apress Publishing).
ABOUT SERVERLOGIC
ServerLogic is a premier provider of Information Technology services to businesses and public sector organizations wishing to leverage the Internet to expand their markets, deliver better service, and reduce their costs. Based in Portland OR, ServerLogic specializes in building innovative, cost-effective web solutions for government and private sector clients.
Boston Limited Announces the Launch of its Next-Generation SuperFlex Blade(TM)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana and ST ALBANS, England, November 15, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Boston Limited, now in its 18th year as a distribution partner for
Silicon Valley-based Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), today has
formally announced the launch of their next generation of blade server
solutions, the groundbreaking new Boston SuperFlex Blade(TM).
Designed in partnership with Supermicro, the SuperFlex Blade(TM) brings
to the industry a new dimension of energy efficient hybrid parallel compute
processing power for technical and enterprise computing. SuperFlex Blade(TM)
platforms have been optimised to offer a new dimension in flexibility for
Blade Servers by providing 2 x PCI-Express x 16 expansion slots per blade
with support for dual full-length and double-height expansion cards.
"Building off the success of the 1U GPU Superserver, the new SuperFlex
Blade delivers high density GPU computing in a highly flexible and scalable
solution," said Sumit Gupta, Manager of Tesla products at NVIDIA. "Through
our collaboration with Boston and Supermicro, this solution takes full
advantage of the massive computational power of Tesla GPUs and provides
exceptional performance across a wide range of demanding applications."
Optimised for hybrid computing, the SuperFlex Blade(TM) is suitable for
the most demanding applications requiring high-speed and high-density
processing with maximized GPU and CPU compute performance. High performance
networking has also been optimised with two independent, high-bandwidth,
low-latency onboard QDR InfiniBand controllers standard to ensure that this
platform is suitable for today's most resource-hungry computing challenges.
"The Boston SuperFlex Blade has been jointly developed with Supermicro to
solve the key scalability and usability challenges that face customers in
high performance computing (HPC) environments. Using the standard Supermicro
10-bay blade enclosure, it offers unparalleled compute density when equipped
with two double-width GPU accelerators," says Manoj Nayee, Managing Director
of Boston Limited.
Designed to meet the most demanding applications computing challenges,
the SuperFlex Blade(TM) provides phenomenal levels of hybrid computational
power by combining the latest technologies made available by Intel Xeon 5600
processors in conjunction with the latest generation of NVIDIA(R) Tesla(TM)
2050 and 2070 GPU compute processors for maximum computational performance.
"This new GPU-optimized blade design offers a much higher level of
computing performance, density and performance-per-watt," said Wally Liaw,
Vice President of Sales-International at Supermicro. "By supporting up to
twenty GPU cards in one 7U blade enclosure, this solution easily delivers the
highest GPU density available today in a blade form factor."
About Boston Limited
Founded in 1992 Boston Limited is uniquely placed with nearly 20 years of
experience in the design, build, and test of high performance solutions to
meet clients' exact needs, possessing the unique ability to ascertain the
detailed requirements and then create a fully bespoke platform based on
Supermicro hardware with customer branding, documentation and packaging. In
addition to the technical expertise, Boston is able to offer global on-site
warranty and a range of financial solutions including leasing. Boston has key
offices in the UK, Germany and India.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDQ: SMCI)
Supermicro, established in 1993, emphasizes superior product design to
produce class-leading motherboards, chassis and server systems.
To have Boston products featured within any news and review articles or
for any review sample requests please contact Neil Kalsi.
Tel: +44(0)1727-876-100 or email neil.kalsi@boston.co.uk
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For further details visit http://www.boston.co.uk or e-mail sales@boston.co.uk; To have Boston products featured within any news and review articles or for any review sample requests please contact Neil Kalsi. Tel: +44(0)1727-876-100 or email neil.kalsi@boston.co.uk
California Bankers Association Endorses WolfPAC® as Trusted Advisor and Provider of Risk Management Solutions to Member Banks
Endorsement by CBA is further confirmation of WolfPAC®'s significant role meeting the Risk Management needs of financial institutions
BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf & Company, P.C. ("Wolf"), a leading CPA and business consulting firm announced today that they have received the California Bankers Association (CBA) endorsement of the company's online risk assessment solution, WolfPAC Integrated Risk Management® ("WolfPAC®"). WolfPAC® helps banks automate and analyze their risk and controls for IT, privacy, vendor, regulatory compliance and other operational risk assessments, and view centralized results across the enterprise.
"We are very pleased to welcome WolfPAC® as our newest strategic partner," said Rodney Brown, President & CEO of the California Bankers Association. "Their risk management solution was developed by professionals who understand the banking industry and understand the importance of offering products that will help our members improve their operational efficiency. The way WolfPAC® modules integrate allows our members to design audit plans that give them a holistic view of their risks and achieve compliance, without wasting valuable resources."
The CBA represents the banking industry in the State of California and serves as the voice of its members in matters of common interest. By receiving their endorsement, WolfPAC® will become a member of a select group of preferred providers chosen by the CBA to service the needs of its bank membership.
WolfPAC® gives banks the ability to customize their own risk evaluation and management solution by selecting the modules that specifically meet their needs. This suite of modules has proven to be a cost effective tool to centralize what had been the difficult and unwieldy process of gathering and evaluating a host of risk factors.
The CBA endorsement includes all the WolfPAC Integrated Risk Management® solutions, as listed below:
-- Information Technology Risk Assessment
-- Customer Information Risk Assessment
-- Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment
-- Vendor Risk Assessment
-- Financial Reporting Controls Assessment
-- Business Continuity Risk Assessment
-- Operational Risk Assessment
-- Enterprise Risk Assessment
-- Audit Plan
-- Business Continuity Plan
-- Control Remediation Plan
-- Enterprise Risk Management Plan
-- Incident Response Plan
About WolfPAC Integrated Risk Management®
WolfPAC Integrated Risk Management® (http://www.wolfpacsolutions.com) is a secure, web-based enterprise risk management solution used to automate the identification of risks, threats, and control gaps. WolfPAC® keeps institutions safe and sound, and maximizes the outcomes of strategic initiatives. Developed by financial professionals in 2004, WolfPAC® provides tools to review and assess information technology, privacy, vendor, compliance, and other enterprise-wide risk assessments. Quarterly methodology updates are designed to align with emerging compliance and examination standards. A robust suite of reports allows an institution's management to analyze their control gaps in relation to known threats, and benchmark risk profiles against peers. WolfPAC® is used by over 100 financial institutions in 15 states.
About Wolf & Company, P.C.
Wolf & Company, P.C. (http://www.wolfandco.com) is a regional certified public accounting and business consulting firm, with offices in Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Albany, New York. The Firm employs over 175 professionals providing assurance, tax, IT assurance & security, regulatory compliance, internal audit, and business consulting services. Wolf's clients include privately-held and publicly-traded businesses and high net worth individuals. The Firm is registered with and inspected by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and is a member of PKF North America, an association of legally independent firms.
CONTACT:
Joseph Romanello
National Sales Manager
WolfPAC Integrated Risk Management(R)
Wolf & Company, P.C.
99 High Street
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 261-8195
jromanello@wolfandco.com
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CONTACT: Joseph Romanello, National Sales Manager, WolfPAC Integrated Risk Management®, Wolf & Company, P.C., +1-617-261-8195, jromanello@wolfandco.com
National Instruments Extends PXI Software-Defined Instrumentation With Four New NI FlexRIO FPGA Adapter Modules
Engineers Can Design User-Configurable FPGA-Based I/O With New PXI Modules and NI LabVIEW FPGA Software
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today introduced four new adapter modules for its NI FlexRIO product family, which provides FPGA-based reconfigurable I/O (RIO) for PXI systems, using the LabVIEW FPGA Module software. The user-configurable NI FlexRIO product family takes advantage of industry-leading PXI hardware and software integration to give engineers a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution that is specifically designed to more easily implement field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology for advanced automated test and measurement systems. NI FlexRIO solutions combine two distinct hardware components, a programmable PXI or PXI Express-based FPGA module and an I/O adapter module. The four new NI FlexRIO adapter modules are ideal for real-time measurements, nondestructive test (NDT) and ultrasound applications, communications systems and scientific research.
"Using NI FlexRIO, we designed an advanced ultrasound instrument in less than three months," said Dave Lines, chief engineer at Diagnostic Sonar, a leading developer of ultrasonic systems for industrial and medical applications. "Because of the tight integration of NI FlexRIO hardware and LabVIEW FPGA software, our entire development process, including architecture specification, FPGA coding and real-time 3D display creation, was significantly shortened, and we were able to create an instrument that was much more customizable and scalable compared to existing systems."
The new NI FlexRIO adapter modules reflect the continued investment of National Instruments in FPGA-based RIO and expand the company's selection of PXI modular instrumentation with user-configurable FPGAs. Designed for test and measurement applications that require real-time performance and hardware signal processing, the new modules include the following unique capabilities:
-- NI 5761: four-channel, 14-bit, 250 MS/s broadband high-performance digitizer adapter module designed to meet a wide range of signal processing application needs including communications system design, intermediate frequency (IF) acquisition, multiple input, multiple output (MIMO), radar and scientific research
-- NI 5751: 16-channel, 50 MS/s, 14-bit digitizer adapter module for test and measurement in areas such as experimental physics, NDT and medical imaging
-- NI 5752: 32-channel, 50 MS/s, 12-bit digitizer adapter module optimized for NDT and ultrasound applications; includes AC-coupled differential inputs with integrated VGAs and time-varying gain curves, as well as 16 digital outputs for pulser stimulus
-- NI 6583: 32 single-ended and 16 LVDS/mLVDS channels, digital adapter module with data rates up to 300 Mbit/s for test and communication requiring mixed digital logic
Engineers can control and reconfigure the FPGA on the NI FlexRIO host module using the LabVIEW FPGA software. LabVIEW FPGA is distinctly suited for user-configurable FPGA programming because it clearly represents parallelism and dataflow programming, making it easier and more productive for engineers to target FPGAs without VHDL or Verilog knowledge.
The latest version of LabVIEW FPGA incorporates enhancements that specifically address the increasing demands of advanced test systems. It includes improved integration with existing and off-the-shelf IP including direct compatibility with Xilinx IP blocks such as filters, fast Fourier transforms (FFTs), memories and first-in-first-out memory buffers (FIFOs). Better simulation capabilities make LabVIEW FPGA debugging and verification faster and more accurate with an IP behavioral simulation engine and tool integration with Mentor Graphics ModelSim. LabVIEW FPGA also draws on the support of LabVIEW FPGA IPNet, an online resource that helps engineers browse, download and share the latest IP for FPGA designs.
In addition to seamless integration with LabVIEW, the new adapter modules join a broad portfolio of more than 400 NI PXI software-defined hardware products for automated test. Engineers can combine all NI FlexRIO products with the more than 1,500 PXI instruments from NI and more than 50 other vendors to address the requirements of practically any test application.
To learn more about NI FlexRIO and the new adapter modules, readers can visit ni.com/flexrio.
About National Instruments
National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with no one customer representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 5,000 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 11 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati.
Pricing and Contact Information
11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, Texas
NI 5761 NI FlexRIO Adapter Module 78759-3504
Priced* from $4,999; euro 4,799; Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
700,000 yen 683-9300
NI 5751 NI FlexRIO Adapter Module E-mail: info@ni.com
Priced* from $3,999; euro 3,849;
560,000 yen
NI 5752 NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
Priced* from $3,999; euro 3,849;
560,000 yen
NI 6583 NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
Priced* from $2,199; euro 2,149;
308,000 yen
Web: http://www.ni.com/flexrio
*All prices are subject to change without notice. Adapter modules
require an NI FlexRIO FPGA module, sold separately.
LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, ni.com and NI FlexRIO are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
Editor Contact: Julia Betts, (512) 683-8165
Reader Contact: Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022
KIWIBOX.COM Incorporates Cuomo's Hash Value Database and State-of-the-art Security to Insure Members' Safety While They Explore, Connect, and Party
NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KIWIBOX.COM, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: KIWB), is incorporating the most recent and advanced security and privacy features into their online community. The social network has just implemented Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo's hash value database in order to block images of children being sexually abused. Recently, other social networks have been criticized and even sued regarding members' privacy and rights. In comparison, Kiwibox.com is staying ahead of the curve by efficiently integrating this advanced system where members seldom have to worry about inappropriate content being displayed.
This hash value technology, supervised and maintained by the Division of Criminal Justice Services and the Attorney General's Office, is a system that can identify and block child pornography images on social networking sites. Hash values can be considered the online equivalent of fingerprints and each image or file has its own unique fingerprint. The system that has been created contains over 8,000 hash values associated with child pornography images. Once these images are identified, the database stops them from ever being displayed on a site.
Other newly incorporated features on Kiwibox.com include Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (https), which provides encrypted SSL communication and secure identification of a networks web server. This feature will allow members to confidently login to the community without the concern of having their personal information being hacked or stolen by threatening outside parties.
Since Kiwibox members also constantly log in through their mobile devices, security on all Kiwibox applications has increased dramatically as well. Unlike other social networks, when a member logs on to Kiwibox.com through their phone or other mobile device, their information (username and password) is transported in an encrypted way. Members are assured that their information will be kept private.
With the addition of these new protective technologies, Kiwibox.com is ensuring member security and safety. Because Kiwibox.com is constantly creating innovative ideas to enhance its online community, members definitely have a lot to look forward to in the future.
About KIWIBOX.COM:
KIWIBOX.COM is the only stand-alone social network community company whose shares are traded in the public stock market under the trading symbol "KIWB". KIWIBOX.COM was founded in 1999 to give teenagers a voice on the internet and was a leader in the teen oriented world for several years. In 2008, the company launched a new version 2.0, expanding its community to serve old teens & young adults to explore, connect and party. After a restructuring of the company in 2009 and 2010, a new website technology platform was integrated in 2010. Further developments include the integration of state-of-the-art mobile technology which, in combination with traditional marketing efforts, are being integrated into our strategic plan to increase membership and further enhance our position as a prominent website in the social networking world for young adults and old teens. In addition, Kiwibox is currently investigating potential acquisitions to increase its organic growth.
This press release contains certain statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from either historical or anticipated results, depending on a variety of factors. Potential factors that could impact results include the general economic conditions in different countries around the world, fluctuations in global equity and fixed income markets, exchange rates, rating agency actions, resolution of pending regulatory investigations and related issues, including those related to compensation arrangements with underwriters, pension funding, ultimate paid claims may be different from actuarial estimates and actuarial estimates may change over time, changes in technology and internet developments, commercial property and casualty markets and commercial premium rates, the competitive environment, the actual costs of resolution of contingent liabilities and other loss contingencies, and the heightened level of potential errors and omissions liability arising from placements of complex policies and sophisticated reinsurance arrangements in an insurance market in which insurer reserves are under pressure. Further information, concerning the Company and its business, including factors that potentially could materially affect the Company's financial results, is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE KIWIBOX.COM, Inc.
KIWIBOX.COM, Inc.
CONTACT: Andre Scholz, +1-212-239-8210, ascholz@kiwiboxinc.com
BEIJING, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- AWWWB.COM free Refracted Word software challenges Google's query predictions in the search box and related web searches functions.
If the search engines such as GOOGLE and BING are like buses, then AWWWB.COM's Refracted Word is a special car for you.
AWWWB.COM's Refracted Word software will change the pattern of search engines around the world, as it uses a brand new technology to generate refracted words from collections of Internet search words, which is different from candidate words (including original input words), prompted by traditional search engines. This is a major missing feature in current search engines.
The Principle of AWWWB.COM's Refracted Word software
We tend to cudgel our brains when selecting appropriate words to search. In fact, there is normally a certain type of association among various search words used by an Internet user in a short period. This software, based on the search words used by many Internet users, offers later users candidate words guidance and as well updates the words from time to time so as to reduce repeated hard thinking.
After the installation of this software, Refracted Words will be automatically prompted while users are searching in search boxes at any websites. For example, unexpected clues can be refracted when new search words are input. Try it and see for yourself.
AWWWB.COM's free Refracted Word software can save Internet users 30% on their search time, letting you experience the joy from gold rush to Midas touch. It sometimes directly provides you surprise results unavailable from traditional search engines.
Currently, due to limited server configurations, only less than 1% of needed data has been loaded onto AWWWB.COM. Those who are willing to provide 100 servers please contact AWWWB.COM.
About AWWWB.COM
AWWWB.COM's free Refracted Word software was developed based on Microsoft's .net3.5 framework. Please install .net3.5 framework (or higher version) ahead of time; otherwise this software cannot be installed and operated. Some Internet users' Windows XP systems have .net3.5 framework included; almost all Windows 7 systems include .net3.5 framework. Users need to modify their Internet browser's plugins when installing or automatically upgrading the software. If there prompt window appears, please select "Unblock" or "Allow to operate"; otherwise Refracted Word's function cannot be applied.
AWWWB.COM Refracted Word is temporarily released in a software form and it requires users to use IE. The webpage will be launched soon. The website version needs no software to be installed and can be viewed by any browser.
Orbitz Launches Native iPhone® and Android(TM) Applications That Allow Consumers to Shop and Book Flight, Hotel and Car Rental Options
Applications Complement Next Generation Mobile Website That Allows Consumers to Access Orbitz on Any Web-Enabled Mobile Device
CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com) today announced the launch of the first native application for the iPhone® and Android(TM) mobile devices that allows customers to shop and book a broad selection of air, car rental and hotel options. Additionally, the company announced the launch of a next generation mobile website (http://m.orbitz.com/) that enables consumers to access Orbitz from any Web-enabled mobile phone.
-- Orbitz optimized for your iPhone® and Android(TM) phone is available to
download for free. Visit http://www.orbitz.com/mobile for more details.
"Since we began testing the new Orbitz mobile website a few months ago, it has become clear to us that consumers were becoming more comfortable booking travel on their mobile devices," said Barney Harford, president and CEO, Orbitz Worldwide. "Based on these promising early results for our business, Orbitz is increasing its investment in mobile technologies to allow customers to shop and book travel on whatever device they choose."
The Orbitz app for iPhone® and Android(TM), as well as the next generation of the Orbitz mobile website, now allows travelers to:
-- Make reservations: Book flights, hotels and rental cars quickly - even
for last minute, same-day reservations. Just like our Orbitz.com
website, access a broad selection of thousands of hotels, airlines, and
car rental options.
-- View your trips: Access itineraries anytime, anywhere.
-- Stay in the know, on the go: Check flight status, gate and baggage claim
details or search via your app for available hotels near your current
location automatically.
Orbitz customers booking through a mobile device also benefit from Price Assurance protection for flights and prepaid hotel bookings, just like when booking on their desktop. With Orbitz Price Assurance (http://www.orbitz.com/priceassurance), if another Orbitz customer books the same prepaid hotel room or flight for less, we'll automatically send you a cash refund for the difference!
Orbitz Worldwide is also announcing that it is hiring software engineers with expertise in the mobile space. Applicants interested in working for Orbitz can visit: http://careers.orbitz.com.
Orbitz Mobile History
Orbitz was the first full service online travel company to launch a mobile website in 2006. The site enabled consumers to access Orbitz from any web-enabled cell phone. Initial launch features included the ability to check flight status and search for available hotels in 20 top U.S. markets.
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About Orbitz.com
Orbitz.com (http://www.orbitz.com) is a leading online travel company that enables travelers to search for and book a broad array of travel products, including airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. Since launching its Web site to the general public in June 2001, Orbitz.com has become one of the largest online travel sites in the world and has led the industry with innovations including Flight Price Assurance, Hotel Price Assurance and Total Price hotel search results. On Orbitz.com consumers can search more than 80,000 suppliers worldwide including airlines, hotels and car rental companies. Orbitz.com is owned by Orbitz Worldwide. Stay connected to Orbitz.com with sale alerts, exclusive promotions and engaging conversations by following Orbitz on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/orbitz), Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/orbitz) and the Orbitz Travel Blog (http://www.orbitz.com/blog).
About Orbitz Worldwide
Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products. Orbitz Worldwide owns a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com), CheapTickets (http://www.cheaptickets.com), ebookers (http://www.ebookers.com), HotelClub (http://www.hotelclub.com), RatesToGo (http://www.ratestogo.com) and the Away Network (http://www.away.com). Also within the Orbitz Worldwide family, Orbitz Worldwide Distribution (http://corp.orbitz.com/partnerships/distribution) delivers private label travel solutions to a broad range of partners including many of the world's largest airlines, and Orbitz for Business (http://www.orbitzforbusiness.com) delivers managed corporate travel solutions for corporations. For more information on partnership opportunities with Orbitz Worldwide, visit corp.orbitz.com. Orbitz Worldwide uses its Investor Relations website to make information available to its investors and the public at http://www.orbitz-ir.com. You can sign up to receive email alerts whenever the company posts new information to the website.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- SC10 -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, is exhibiting an impressive selection of GPU-optimized supercomputing servers at the SuperComputing 2010 (SC10) Conference held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, November 15-18, including a SuperBlade® that supports 20 GPUs in a single 7U blade enclosure.
"As the leader in GPU and Twin supercomputing system architectures, Supermicro is introducing an unprecedented high-density GPU SuperBlade, which supports two NVIDIA Tesla M2050/M2070 GPU cards with non-blocking native Gen2 PCI-Express x16 connections per node," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "Compared to other GPU-enabled blade solutions, our GPU SuperBlade provides more than double the number of GPUs per 1U of rack space, and it is perfect for high-performance computing (HPC) applications in fields like medical imaging, oil and gas exploration, quantum chemistry, financial simulation, genomics and astrophysics."
Supermicro's new SuperBlade system enables up to 120 of the highest performing Fermi GPUs plus 120 of the latest Intel® Xeon® 5600 series processors to be deployed in a standard 42U rack. Equipped with dual IOH chips and dual 40Gb/s QDR IB HCA per blade, this GPU SuperBlade solution delivers maximum performance with the best CPU to GPU balance and optimized I/O.
Supermicro's GPU supercomputing servers are optimized for the latest NVIDIA M2070 and C2070 Fermi GPU cards with double the onboard memory of the M2050 and C2050 cards. The 1U SuperServer 6016GT-TF-FM207 provides up to 1 TeraFLOPS of double-precision performance, and the SuperServer 7046GT-TRF-FC407 comes loaded with four double-width NVIDIA Fermi C2070 GPU cards and supports three additional PCI-E add-on cards for high-bandwidth I/O. The company's 2U Twin system that supports two hot-pluggable dual-processor (DP) compute nodes, two GPU cards, 24 hot-swap SAS2/SATA drives, onboard 40Gb/s InfiniBand, and redundant power.
Considered among the fastest 1U servers in the world, Supermicro's 6016GT-TF-FM207 serves as a uniform building block for large-scale deployments. Optimized for performance and reliability, the 6016GT-TF-FM207 supports dual Intel® Xeon® 5600/5500 series processors and features two NVIDIA Fermi M2070 GPU cards via two Gen2 PCI-Express x16 connections. Also in a 1U form factor, Supermicro's 1022GG-TF server not only supports two twelve-core AMD Opteron(TM) 6100 Series processors and two double-width GPU cards, but also can support two 40Gb/s QDR InfiniBand networking cards. In addition, Supermicro's next-generation GPU-optimized supercomputing servers are coming soon.
Suitable for both cluster configurations and personal supercomputing, the 7046GT-TRF-FC407 is a 4U system housed in Supermicro's new rackmount convertible tower chassis, the SC747TQ-R1400. This chassis supports up to 11 full-height, full-length expansion cards, eight hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA drives, and special design features that bolster graphics and computationally intensive applications.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)
Supermicro, the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, provides customers around the world with application-optimized server, workstation, blade, storage and GPU systems. Based on its advanced Server Building Block Solutions, Supermicro offers the most optimized selection for IT, datacenter and HPC deployments. The company's system architecture innovations include the Twin server, Double-Sided Storage(TM) and SuperBlade® product families. Offering the most comprehensive product lines in the industry, Supermicro provides businesses of all sizes with energy-efficient, earth-friendly solutions that deliver unmatched performance and value. Founded in 1993, Supermicro is headquartered in Silicon Valley with worldwide operations and manufacturing centers in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.supermicro.com.
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Supermicro, Server Building Block Solution, and SuperBlade are registered trademarks and Double-Sided Storage is a trademark of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Supermicro Demos 10-Core Xeon® MP Solution at SC10
Super HPC 8-Way 5U Server with 64 DIMMs, Gold or Platinum Power Efficiency, up to 10 PCI-E 2.0 x8 slots and 24 HDDs
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --SC10 -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, is exhibiting an impressive selection of high-performance computing (HPC) solutions at the SuperComputing 2010 (SC10) Conference (booth 3829) held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, November 15-18, including a first peek at the SuperServer 5086B-TRF that supports eight next-generation Intel® Xeon® MP processors in a 5U form factor.
"As the first-to-market pioneer of new server technology, Supermicro continues to provide customers with server solutions featuring the most advanced performance, density and efficiency," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "For example, our next-generation 8-way SuperServer packs 64 DIMMs, up to 10 PCI 2.0 x8 expansion slots and 24 hard drives into 5U to deliver exceptional density making it ideal for robust Super HPC applications."
Supermicro is also showcasing its capability to deliver all the IT hardware needs of data center, HPC and server farm customers by demonstrating new InfiniBand and 10G Ethernet switches along with its latest SuperServers, SuperWorkstations, Double-Sided Storage(TM) systems, TwinBlade(TM) and new 42U SuperRack(TM).
In addition to providing exceptionally clean cable routing for maximum airflow and easy access to rear side system components, the SuperRack(TM) offers unprecedented configurability with over 100 optional modular components to choose from to enable easy and cost-effective customization to fulfill almost any customer rack requirements. In fact, loading a SuperRack with Supermicro 2U Twin2 (Squared) servers or Double-Sided Storage(TM) systems provides unbeatable configurations with extremely convenient and easy access to the rear side hot-swappable compute nodes, hard drives and power supplies for unmatched ease of maintenance.
While Supermicro continues to introduce new application-optimized 2U Twin2 servers, the company's new resource-optimized server solutions not only provide the best green technology advantages, such as Platinum Level power supplies that surpass 94% peak efficiency, advanced thermal cooling solutions and more efficient board-level designs to deliver the highest performance-per-watt, but also offer the most advanced features. These features include dual-port onboard 10GbE, 6Gb/s SAS2, up to 18 DIMM slots, and Universal I/O (UIO) interface to support up to three add-on cards in a 1U server to empower our customers to get the most out of their servers without dedicating extra resources.
Supermicro's new InfiniBand and 10GbE switches are designed from the ground up to deliver enterprise-class performance with advanced switching capabilities. The company offers switches in either a 1U form factor for standalone and top-of-rack deployments or in a modular form factor for integration into a SuperBlade® system deployment, including systems using Supermicro TwinBlade(TM) or GPU blade modules.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)
Supermicro, the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, provides customers around the world with application-optimized server, workstation, blade, storage and GPU systems. Based on its advanced Server Building Block Solutions, Supermicro offers the most optimized selection for IT, datacenter and HPC deployments. The company's system architecture innovations include the Twin server, Double-Sided Storage(TM) and SuperBlade® product families. Offering the most comprehensive product lines in the industry, Supermicro provides businesses of all sizes with energy-efficient, earth-friendly solutions that deliver unmatched performance and value. Founded in 1993, Supermicro is headquartered in Silicon Valley with worldwide operations and manufacturing centers in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.supermicro.com.
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Super Micro Computer, Inc.
CONTACT: Michael Kalodrich of Super Micro Computer, Inc., michaelk@supermicro.com
Priceline's Hotel Negotiator lets Android users book & save on last-minute hotel rooms
NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today announced the availability of its popular Hotel Negotiator hotel room booking app for Android devices. The iPhone-compatible version of Hotel Negotiator, which was released in 2009, is one of the most popular free travel apps on the App Store.
The Hotel Negotiator app for Android features The Priceline Negotiator (William Shatner) and lets travelers use their Android devices to quickly find and book last-minute hotel rooms using priceline.com's Name Your Own Price® hotel service and save up to 50% over published hotel rates.
Hotel Negotiator for Android is available for free from the Android market. Simply launch the market on any Android device and search for "priceline."
"Following the strong response we've received from iPhone and iPod touch owners - and the money we've saved them on their hotel room bookings - we are very excited to offer this new Android app," said Brett Keller, priceline.com's Chief Marketing Officer. "Hotel Negotiator for Android is designed for travelers who are on the road, at an airport, or have arrived in a city and need a room for the night. Using their Android device, they can instantly bid on a room in the star level and location they want, or they can select a published-price room from our comprehensive inventory of top-quality hotel rooms. The best part is, they can book their hotels right up until 11:00 p.m. ET on the night they need the room."
Hotel Negotiator for Android includes the following unique features:
-- Winning Bids recommendations. Choose a city and Hotel Negotiator
displays multiple recent winning bids made by other priceline.com
customers for hotels in different parts of the city at different star
levels.
-- Shake-Down geo-locator-triggered hotel search. Shaking the device
establishes your location using location-based features and then
performs a Winning Bids search for hotels in the surrounding areas.
-- Instant Bid Results. You'll know instantly whether your bid is
accepted. If it is, you'll immediately receive all the details on your
hotel and its location.
-- Two booking options. If you're using priceline.com's Name Your Own
Price® hotel service, you can enter your bid using your Android. For
published-price hotel rooms, you can book the room with your device or
by calling Priceline's hotel booking specialists.
Hotel Negotiator for Android hotel listings can be sorted by star level, price, proximity and popularity. Hotel listings include address, star level, customer reviews and satisfaction scores, zoomable maps, pictures and descriptions.
Travelers who need help with other trip arrangements can select another option on the Hotel Negotiator for Android that takes them to a priceline.com mobile website. There, they can check flight status and browse and book airline tickets and rental cars on a published-price or Name Your Own Price® basis.
About The Priceline Group of Companies
The Priceline Group of Companies (Nasdaq: PCLN) is a leader in global online hotel reservations, with approximately 61 million room nights booked in 2009. The Group is composed of four primary brands - Booking.com, priceline.com, Agoda.com and TravelJigsaw. The Priceline Group provides online travel services in 38 languages in 100 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Based in Amsterdam, Booking.com is a leading international online hotel reservation service operating in 92 countries in 38 languages. Booking.com offers its customers access to over 105,000 participating hotels worldwide.
In the U.S., priceline.com gives leisure travelers multiple ways to save on their airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises. In addition to getting compelling published prices, travelers can take advantage of priceline.com's famous Name Your Own Price® service, which can deliver the lowest prices available. Priceline.com also operates the following travel websites: Travelweb.com, Lowestfare.com, RentalCars.com and BreezeNet.com.
Singapore-based Agoda.com is an Asian online hotel reservation service that offers hotel rooms around the world and is available in 32 languages. With headquarters in Manchester, UK, TravelJigsaw is a multinational car hire service, offering its reservation services in more than 4,000 locations in 80 countries. Customer support is provided in 20 languages.
SOURCE Priceline.com
Priceline.com
CONTACT: For Press Information: Brian Ek, +1-203-299-8167, brian.ek@priceline.com, or for Investor Relations: Matthew Tynan, +1-203-299-8487, matt.tynan@priceline.com
Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones Offer LG Cosmos(TM) Touch
LG Cosmos(TM) Touch Brings Touch and Messaging Traits to Customer's Fingertips
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SAN DIEGO,Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones today announced LG Cosmos(TM) Touch will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Nov. 18. The second generation of the LG Cosmos, LG Cosmos Touch offers customers a stylish device with a touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
-- 2.8" WQVGA touchscreen
-- 4-line QWERTY keyboard
-- Bluetooth® 2.1 capabilities with support for the following profiles:
headset, hands-free, object push for vCard and vCalendar, stereo, file
transfer, phonebook access, message access
-- microSD(TM) Memory Slot for up to 16 GB of memory
Additional features:
-- 3 home screens with 7 customizable shortcuts or widgets
-- Flash user interface for clear images and fun animations
-- Voice commands
-- VZ Navigator® capable - Receive audible turn-by-turn directions to
millions of points of interest and share the directions with others
-- Media Center - Access downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers,
location-based services and more
-- Full suite of messaging options, including text, picture, video and
voice messaging; Mobile IM; Social Beat; and Mobile Web Email
-- 1.3-megapixel camera that includes:
-- Three different camera resolutions
-- Zoom up to 2 times
-- Set pictures as wallpaper and picture ID
-- Night mode
-- Self timer - 3, 5 or 10 seconds
-- Image editor: zoom, rotate, crop, stamps, borders, and draw on
photos
-- Upload images directly to Facebook®, MySpace(TM) or other social
networks
-- Customizable shutter sound, brightness, white balance, color effects
Pricing and availability:
-- The LG Cosmos Touch will be $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new
two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the
form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash
anywhere debit cards are accepted.
-- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services,
visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or
go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Demetra Kavadeles, LG MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., +1-707-328-5307, Demetra.Kavadeles@lge.com; or Jacqueline Johnson, LG-One from LG Mobile Phones, +1-310-724-6192, Jacqueline.Johnson@LG-One.com
Timesheet Mobile(TM) Brings Employee Time Clock and GPS to 300 Million Mobile Phones
Mobile employee time, attendance, and Location Based Services (LBS) works over all types of mobile phones in North America
WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Telecare(TM) today announced, Timesheet Mobile(TM) cloud computing support for the majority of wireless phones in North America. Timesheet Mobile transforms any mobile phone into an employee work time and location tracker. By interfacing with the award-winning, patented LOC-AID Xchange Gateway(TM), Timesheet Mobile provides employee work location verification via ordinary cell phones. "Since employees can use their own cell phones, employers don't have to provide iPhone, Blackberry or Android phones or incur the costs of smart phone handsets, software, and data plans," said Freedom Telecare President Bob Drainville. "Using the phones already in the field, the cloud based service is up and running the same day with no hardware or software to deploy."
Workers in construction, maintenance, transportation, security and health care already use Timesheet Mobile for time and location tracking at remote job sites. With the secure, online, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), these companies can:
-- View work time and location information for employees and contractors in
real time
-- Generate timesheets and job reports for payroll and invoicing
-- Import timesheets into Quickbooks and third party payroll services
-- Get email and text message alerts for worker overtime
-- Compare timesheet reports from the current and previous periods
"Our customers save hours each week previously spent gathering and compiling hand written time cards. The savings that companies get from Timesheet Mobile is even greater in the mobile workforce," said Bob Drainville. "Just a few employees showing up a few minutes late, can cost a company hundreds of dollars each month."
Since it is web based, there is no office software to install and accounts are accessible via any web browser. Time records and location data are securely sent to Freedom Telecare servers via their proprietary cloud network. By working with LOC-AID, the world's first and largest mobile location enabler and Location-as-a-Service (LaaS) provider in North America, Freedom Telecare has made Timesheet Mobile the only time and attendance service that captures GPS data via most of the ordinary mobile phones in use today.
"LOC-AID(TM) is delighted to help Freedom Telecare enable its platform across the largest wireless carrier subscriber networks in the United States," said Rip Gerber, President and Chief Executive Officer of LOC-AID Technologies, Inc. "We've been working with the talented team at Freedom Telecare to make Timesheet Mobile "location ready."
About Freedom Telecare
Founded in 2004 by experienced health care and telecommunication professionals, Freedom Telecare(TM) has developed innovative yet simple business solutions for companies with remote employees and clients. For more information, please visit http://www.timesheetmobile.com or call 508-720-3484.
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Freedom Telecare
CONTACT: Mary McDevitt of Freedom Telecare, +1-508-720-3484
Platform Computing Makes HPC in the Cloud a Reality
Company Offers Three Solutions to Seamlessly Cloud Burst HPC Application Workloads
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Platform Computing, the leader in cluster, grid and cloud management software, is making high performance computing (HPC) in cloud environments a reality for HPC data centers. The company has outlined three solutions that simplify the path to the cloud, enabling HPC customers to easily handle unpredictable workloads, take advantage of external cloud resources when internal resources are unavailable and push workloads to the external cloud based on priority and required resources. Using Platform Computing's flexible and powerful cloud bursting solutions, HPC customers can easily implement HPC cloud environments that are optimally configured based on their requirements.
Supporting Quotes:
-- "Platform Computing's work to simplify the complex work-stream and resource provisioning to the cloud promises to give users access to the vital computing resources they need to conduct their research projects. This is particularly critical to individual developers and smaller teams who often have very large jobs that require hyper-scale computing capabilities," said Donnie Bell, Senior Manager, High Performance Computing Solutions, Dell Inc. "The ability to leverage the massive amount of instantaneous cycles within the 'cloud,' with tools uniquely optimized for that environment, is a huge leap for everyone throughout the scientific and research communities."
-- "External Cloud computing is an increasingly attractive alternative to purchasing additional infrastructure for many organizations because it offers a pay-per-use economic model and supports near instantaneous access to resources. Successful HPC cloud implementations are dependent on an administrator's ability to automatically designate workloads to run on remote or local resources depending on business requirements. The management features included in Platform Computing's products enable such control and seamlessly connect physical and cloud-based resources, making the path to the cloud easier," said Ken Hertzler, Vice President, Product Management, Platform Computing.
Key Points:
-- HPC applications are most commonly used in fields such as aerospace and
defense, education, research, electronic design automation, financial
services, government, life sciences, media/digital content creation and
oil and gas. These applications have traditionally operated in
computing environments using dedicated, physical servers that provide
the compute, storage and network performance necessary to perform
intensive computing calculations. Until now, it was very difficult and
time consuming to distribute the workload to the cloud once these
physical resources reached maximum utilization.
-- HPC workloads spike when computational or data-intensive projects
require additional computing resources. Business requirements often
force infrastructure changes to address peak workload demands. This can
be accomplished two ways: a large capital expenditure to purchase
additional hardware and software (provisioning for peak workloads) or
offload the excess demand to an external cloud resource (cloud burst).
-- Through its cloud computing solutions, Platform Computing helps improve
utilization and resource capacity while helping organizations avoid the
costs and delays of large capital purchases. The company offers three
separate paths for HPC users to dynamically scale resources to handle
peak workload necessary for HPC applications:
-- Solution 1: Integrated Cluster with the Cloud (Platform LSF) - Uses
Platform LSF's dynamic host capabilities along with a cloud service,
such as the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), to provide cloud
resources that appear to operate within the HPC datacenter (local IP
addresses, host names, etc.). Platform LSF recognizes outside cloud
services as valid resources and integrates the resources into the
HPC infrastructure. Workloads can then be sent to the cloud portion
of the HPC infrastructure to run applications as designated by
policy or on a job-by-job basis.
-- Solution 2: Multi-Cluster to the Cloud (Platform LSF with Platform
MultiCluster) - Allows users to start up a new cluster in any cloud
or hosting provider environment without a dedicated link such as
Amazon VPC. Used in conjunction with Platform LSF, Platform
MultiCluster enables users to distribute workloads between internal
HPC clusters and external cloud resources, according to policy.
-- Solution 3: Dynamic Cluster Extension to the Cloud (Platform LSF
with Platform ISF) - Combined with Platform LSF, Platform ISF
creates a powerful and flexible cloud management solution that
dynamically scales clusters to include resources within the data
center infrastructure or externally to a cloud provider based on the
application workload. Platform ISF includes resource kits to manage
physical or virtual servers, multiple operating systems, virtual
machines and cloud resources.
Platform Computing is the leader in cluster, grid and cloud management software - serving more than 2,000 of the world's most demanding organizations. For 18 years, our workload and resource management solutions have delivered IT responsiveness and lower costs for enterprise and HPC applications. Platform has strategic relationships with Cray, Dell, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Red Hat, and SAS. Visit http://www.platform.com.
SOURCE Platform Computing
Platform Computing
CONTACT: Carolina Grimm, North America, Bateman Group, +1-415-503-1818 ext. 16, platform@bateman-group.com, or Amy Gooch, Europe, Hotwire, +44 (0) 20 7608 8354, platform@hotwirepr.com, or Lorraine Sutton, Asia Pacific, Platform Computing, +1-905-948-4247, lorraine@platform.com
ZEN Studios and Marvel Entertainment Set to Unleash Marvel Pinball(TM) on Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PlayStation®Network
Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine and Blade battle their fiercest enemies in this epic pinball adventure
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- ZEN Studios and Marvel Entertainment are proud to announce Marvel Pinball, an epic collaboration combining the greatest comic book characters of all time with the definitive videogame pinball experience, on PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox®360 videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft. Use your pinball wizardry to help Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine and Blade save the world from the most notorious Super Villains on four beautifully crafted pinball tables.
Marvel Pinball is the first expansion for Pinball FX 2 on Xbox LIVE Arcade, which released to rave reviews on October 27th, 2010, as part of Game Feast presented by Microsoft Game Studios, and it will be an entirely new game on PlayStation Network. Marvel Pinball consists of four Super Hero-themed pinball tables integrating artwork, themes and music inspired by the Marvel Universe.
"We are so honored to work with the greatest Super Heroes of all time, and have really focused our efforts into bringing each distinct personality to this one-of-a-kind pinball experience," said Zsolt Kigyossy, Managing Director for ZEN Studios. "You will find each Marvel Pinball table captures the essence of each Super Hero, creating a game that is an authentic Marvel experience. This is just the beginning of Marvel Pinball; you can count on more of your favorite Marvel heroes and villains to be making appearances in the near future."
"With Marvel Pinball, ZEN Studios has created some truly excellent tables that not only demonstrate their expertise in creating an excellent pinball experience, but also their passion for Marvel and its characters," said TQ Jefferson, Director of Games, Marvel Entertainment's Global Digital Media Group. "We look forward to working with ZEN for many more tables to come."
Fans can expect Marvel Pinball to be released before the end of 2010. Visit the official Marvel Pinball website at http://www.marvelpinball.com.
Stay tuned for more Marvel Pinball announcements and assets.
About ZEN Studios
ZEN Studios is a global producer and digital publisher of interactive entertainment software for all leading game platforms including Microsoft Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS(TM), Wii, and Apple iPhone / iPod Touch. The company is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary with representative offices in Canada. ZEN Studios has worked with some of the largest intellectual properties in the videogame industry, including Capcom's Street Fighter and Marvel Comics' The Punisher. ZEN's Pinball FX franchise on Xbox LIVE Arcade is one of the most popular titles on the platform. The studio launched ZEN Pinball in May, 2009, as the first pinball title on the PlayStation Network. For more information about ZEN Studios, please visit http://www.zenstudios.com.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit http://www.marvel.com.
Media Contacts
Mel Kirk
pr@zenstudios.com
(209) 586-9520
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ZEN Studios
CONTACT: Mel Kirk of ZEN Studios, +1-209-586-9520, pr@zenstudios.com
Deal Ticket Delivers Huge Discounts to Sacramento Consumers
'Hyper local' version of new online daily deal trend partners with local businesses; Deal Ticket on Nov. 16 to benefit Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Like its distinctively independent, "hyper local" approach to news coverage and commentary on the capital city, The Sacramento Press now delivers Deal Ticket, its version of the emerging national trend in online daily deals with a truly "hyper local" difference - Deal Ticket exclusively works with other "hyper local" publishers as daily deal affiliates. They also have a locally based customer service office for consumers if any questions about their deal should arise. Deal Ticket sales representatives are able to partner face to face and with local businesses to secure effective and meaningful 51-90% off offers for local consumers.
Since debuting in August, Deal Ticket has had a remarkable early run of success for participating local merchants and customers. In three months, Deal Ticket has sold Sacramento locals more than 3,600 "screaming hot" deals from more than 60 high-quality local merchants, including one-day Deal Tickets for Tuli Bistro, which gave buyers a $25 voucher for only 10 bucks, and for the landmark Squeeze Inn restaurant, which received the biggest response to date from local consumers.
The one-day-only deals are often so attractive that they exceed projected take rates, producing tremendous bargains for purchasing consumers and increased traffic and sales for the local businesses that partner with Deal Ticket in offering discounts.
"Deal Ticket worked out really well for my business," said Abraham Sanchez, owner of the Article Consignment Boutique. "It was a great opportunity to have not only new people, it worked out for my existing clients to get some good deals and bring back recurring business. It was very easy and well-organized. It went as I was told it would go. It was successful and profitable for me. It allowed new people to come in and, of course, those people referred others. I would consider it a great success for me and my business."
Asha Yoga owner Bernadeen Zivkovic said: "We had such a wonderful response to Deal Ticket. The setup was smooth, the description of our business the Deal Ticket team wrote represented our yoga philosophy and we had a lovely response from the community. It exceeded our expectations but wasn't overwhelming.
"We appreciated the communication from all of the staff at Sacramento Press -- from the sales team to the fantastic list of clients that purchased our Deal -- and everyone who redeemed the offer had a positive experience, as well," she added. "We'd definitely do it again, and we love keeping money in the local economy."
"We're trying to make Deal Ticket fun, affordable, easy to buy and, most of all, credible," said Ben Ilfeld, co-founder of The Sacramento Press and Macer Media. "Our emphasis with The Sacramento Press and SLOAN has always been 'hyper local' for news, commentary and advertising. Deal Ticket is about taking branding to a 'hyper local' level for area businesses that participate."
And Deal Ticket is continually being improved: A new gift-giving capability, allowing consumers to gift Deal Tickets to family members or friends with individualized messages, and enhanced log-in features for a better user experience were added just last week.
Those interested in receiving the daily deal can sign up at http://www.sacramentopress.com/deal to receive Deal Ticket offers to their e-mail accounts. They can also easily share the deals with family and friends on Facebook, Twitter and via e- mail.
Each Deal Ticket discount offer is available for purchase for one day only, with the exception of Friday's Deal Ticket that can be purchased throughout the weekend. However, deal redemption periods can range from several months to two years.
Tuesday, November 16, Sacramento Press will use Deal Ticket as a mechanism for local charitable giving for the first time in an exciting partnership with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. People can use Deal Ticket to donate $13 or more to the Food Bank, with 100 percent of the purchase price relayed back to the Food Bank. Those who take the opportunity to donate to this worthy cause will be issued vouchers upon purchase that serve as receipts for their donations, which are 100 percent tax-deductible. The voucher will provide a tax ID number, as well.
"Tomorrow's Deal Ticket is timely, just in time for Thanksgiving," said Ilfeld. "In one easy stroke, buyers will have the opportunity to give to the less fortunate in our local community."
According to the Food Bank, a donation of $13 buys one of the following:
-- $130 worth of goods and services for individuals and families in need
-- A three-day supply of quality, healthy groceries for four families of
four (48 meals) (Food Assistance program)
-- Three days worth of diapers, food, formula and educational workshops for
a family in need with an infant (Mother-Baby program)
-- 26 articles of clothing (Clothing program)
-- Three art education classes (ceramics, watercolor, poetry, etc.) for
four students (Women's Wisdom Art program)
-- Two days of technology-based education for one child (Computer Clubhouse
program)
All daily deals feature local, Sacramento area businesses or locally owned franchises of national chains. So buyers of Deal Tickets can take pride in patronizing a truly "local" business while
indulging themselves in a meal or service they may have wanted to try but haven't had the opportunity to experience it yet.
For example, Deal Tickets have featured local greats such as Tuli Bistro, the Article Consignment Boutique, Asha Yoga and more. Deals have ranged from great local restaurants, yoga and tanning all the way to deep discounts on power washing and salon services. They are typically so attractive that it's important for consumers to check their e-mail or the site every day to check out the various deals.
The Deal Ticket program helps participating local businesses by mailing them a check the day after their deal is sold, allowing the businesses to stock inventory accordingly and have enough staff on duty.
The Deal Ticket team works hard to tailor every offer distinctively for the local Sacramento market, even in the face of competitive national daily discount behemoths such as GroupOn and Living Social.
About Macer Media
With a mission to elevate hyper local and local media ecosystems, Macer Media LLC is dedicated to maximizing the growth potential of its own hyper local online media holdings, including The Sacramento Press, The Sacramento Local Online Advertising Network (SLOAN), The Bay Area Publisher Partnership (BAPP) and Deal Ticket, an online daily deal program for local businesses. Macer Media aims to foster the hyper local online media concept among other entrepreneurial publishers by providing them guidance and counsel on setting up the infrastructure of news-gathering, technology, advertising and social media they need to establish winning new media properties in their areas.
SOURCE Macer Media
Macer Media
CONTACT: Cheryl Cink, for The Sacramento Press, cccink@comunicano.com, +1-530-219-3949
For the First Time Ever Web 2.0 Summit Streams Live Main Stage Action from Event
Viewers from Around the World Invited to Watch Complete Star Studded Keynote Lineup
SAN FRANCISCO Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today Web 2.0 Summit, co-produced by O'Reilly Media and UBM TechWeb, announce that for the first time ever, live coverage of the event will be made available beginning today for viewing and embedding for free from http://www.web2summit.com/live. People from around the world will be able to watch breaking news, controversial interviews and groundbreaking advancements as they happen at Web 2.0 Summit. Web 2.0 Summit starts today at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
"All industry eyes will be on Web 2.0 Summit this week," said John Battelle, Web 2.0 Summit Program Chair. "The very first live Web 2.0 Summit stream offers everyone the chance to watch as the battle for domination of the internet economy plays out on the main stage. We invite people from around the world to tune in and join the conversation online."
Live coverage of Web 2.0 Summit will cover the star studded lineup of speakers taking the main stage including big names like Eric Schmidt, CEO, Google; Peter Chernin, Founder, The Chernin Group; Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Facebook; Carol Bartz, CEO, Yahoo!; Ariel Emanuel, Co-CEO, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment; Reed Hastings, CEO, Netflix, Inc.; Robin Li, Chairman and CEO: Baidu, Inc.; Susan Lyne, Chairman, Gilt Groupe LLC; Yuri Milner, CEO, Digital Sky Technologies and Frank Quattrone, Founder and head of Merchant Banking, Qatalyst Partners.
The stream will be available live throughout the entire span of the event, November 15-17, free of charge to audiences, barring any speaker restrictions. Embedded code for the stream is available at http://www.livestream.com/web20tv/share.
Attendance at Web 2.0 Summit is limited to maintain an intimate setting and foster dialog among participants. General attendee registration is by invitation only; interested parties may request an invitation at http://web2summit.com. Media credentials are also extended by invitation only.
Web 2.0 Summit sponsors include Diamond Sponsor Comcast; Platinum Sponsors Bing, BlackBerry, Dell and Yahoo; Silver Sponsors Canaan Partners, iStockphoto, Ixaris, Meebo, Quova, TokBox, Unity Medical, and Visa; Supporting Sponsors .CO, Aperture, Ask.com, Omidyar Network, SendGrid, TriNet HR Corporation and Wyse Technology.
Follow Web 2.0 Summit on Twitter @web2summit, and please tag your tweets with #w2s or #web2summit.
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GoalMine Takes Investing Mainstream, Launches First Simple, Social Way to Invest and Save
Everyone with a Financial Goal and $25 Can Invest with Breakthrough Product Now Available at GoalMine.com
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Now $25 and a financial goal are all it takes to become an investor with today's launch of GoalMine, a revolutionary investing product from Gratio Capital. With accounts starting at $25, simple-to-understand investment plans, social sharing features and an innovative "gift card" model, GoalMine redefines investing and offers a simple and affordable way for everyone to advance and reach their financial goals, regardless of investing knowledge or income level. GoalMine is the first investing and savings product to make the experience simple, social and goal-based.
"Until now, the choices available for growing your money have been too few, too limited or too exclusive," said GoalMine's co-creator Rimmy Malhotra, Chief Investment Officer of Gratio Capital. "Savings accounts offer little more than a place to store money at today's returns while retirement accounts don't provide for financial needs in the years or decades that come before. And without the few thousand dollars it typically takes to start investing and the knowledge or confidence to navigate investing choices that can be confusing or overwhelming, many consumers give up the returns available in the market. We created GoalMine for the millions of consumers who are doing the right things to reach their goals but haven't had the tools they needed to help them."
GoalMine is the simple, social way to invest and save for your goals
Consumers who choose to invest and save with GoalMine can get started with only $25. Designed to do away with financial jargon, GoalMine guides users to select a high-quality mutual fund or FDIC-insured savings account based on their savings goals such as buying a home, preparing for a new baby or saving for a rainy day. GoalMine helps savers create investing plans based on simple questions consumers know how to answer, such as what amounts they can regularly contribute or the dates by which they wish to reach their designated goals.
With GoalMine's social features, GoalMine users can publish a goal page, personalize it with photos, video and other details, and share it via Twitter, Facebook, email and other channels to solicit the support of friends and family. Friends and family who want to contribute financially can purchase GoalPacks - the first gift cards to make the gifting of mutual funds possible and practical - which GoalMine users can quickly and simply redeem and allocate to their goal accounts. GoalMine users can monitor their progress and manage their goals online with goal-tracking tools, calculators and automatic contributions.
Early users of GoalMine who have participated in private beta testing praise GoalMine for its flexibility and social features.
"I got started with GoalMine because I wanted the potential to get a higher return on the money I'm putting away, but I didn't have the minimum balance to qualify for the other options I found," said Katherine Lucas-Smith, a GoalMine private beta user. "I like that GoalMine is so customizable, that's key for me - I can afford to contribute a good amount each month, but if I had a big expense to cover, I could put away less and still contribute. And the goal-oriented savings makes it fun and exciting. I'm really happy with GoalMine and plan to stick with it."
Starting today, consumers nationwide can open a GoalMine account, set up a goal, choose a financial product and start sharing that goal with friends and family - all at no cost and with no obligation - by visiting http://www.goalmine.com. GoalMine users can begin contributing to their goals with $25 and pay no minimum account balance fees. To withdraw funds, all GoalMine users pay a $1 transaction fee. GoalMine users must be 18 years or older and have a valid social security number. Gratio also plans to make GoalMine GoalPacks available to consumers everywhere through partnerships with retailers and financial institutions.
GoalMine savings accounts are FDIC-insured. GoalMine mutual funds are managed by Gratio Capital, Inc., independently audited and custodied at the Bank of New York/Mellon. Details on GoalMine savings accounts, including the current annual percentage yield (APY), are available at http://www.goalmine.com/fdic-insured-savings-account. Details on fund fees and expenses are available in the fund prospectus online at http://www.goalminefunds.com.
To learn more about GoalMine, visit http://www.goalmine.com, stop by the GoalMine blog or follow GoalMine on Facebook and Twitter.
GoalMine leadership brings decades of experience, dedication to creating inclusive financial products
GoalMine was created by Gratio Capital, Inc., a San Francisco-based asset management firm managed by a team of executives and advisors with deep financial industry experience and a dedication to expanding access to financial services.
Prior to launching Gratio Capital, Chief Investment Officer Rimmy Malhotra worked as an investment analyst at a New York-based hedge fund. He also headed the North American Infrastructure Group at The Citigroup Private Bank covering operations across the Americas. A committed public servant, Mr. Malhotra served as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in Central America.
Co-founder and COO Yaron Ben-Zvi has extensive experience helping build and grow early stage organizations. Most recently, he was Director of Client Services with marketing research and consulting firm Nielsen BuzzMetrics (now part of Nielsen Online).
Former SEC Commissioner Roel Campos joined the Gratio Capital Advisory Board in September 2010. Mr. Campos is a former member of President Obama's Transition Team Economic Advisory Board.
Gratio Capital is backed by MPOWER Ventures, a socially committed venture fund founded by prepaid debit industry pioneers Roy Sosa and Bertrand Sosa to invest in companies whose innovations benefit the underserved.
About Gratio Capital
Gratio Capital is a San Francisco-based asset manager spearheading a movement to provide all consumers, regardless of investing knowledge or income level, with access to simple and affordable tools that will help them build toward their financial goals. With its unique GoalMine product, Gratio Capital empowers all consumers to start investing and saving with social tools and a "gift card" model that allows them to share investing with their friends and family. Gratio Capital also acts as the investment advisor to the Gratio Values Fund. Like its fellow MPOWER Labs portfolio companies, Gratio Capital is committed to creating products and services that will foster empowerment and prosperity in underserved markets. For more information, visit http://www.gratiocapital.com.
Microsoft Infuses Social Experiences Into Casual Games
New MSN Games, updated games experience on Windows Live Messenger, international expansion of Bing Games and alliance with CrowdStar make the best casual games more social.
REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Blurring the traditional line between "casual" and "social" gameplay, today Microsoft Corp. is introducing new ways -- and places -- to play online. The preview of an all-new MSN Games site, along with Windows Live Messenger and Bing Games, delivers a socially infused casual games experience that links to a player's Facebook and Windows Live networks and integrates across platforms, offering truly connected gameplay with status updates, game challenges, leaderboards and more. Also today, Microsoft is announcing an alliance with leading social games publisher, CrowdStar, which brings some of the company's most popular social titles to Microsoft's casual games properties.
"We've made it easier to find and play the games you love while connecting to the people who matter most," said Kevin Unangst, senior global director of PC and mobile gaming at Microsoft. "MSN Games, Windows Live Messenger and Bing reach millions of consumers every month, and we're connecting all those players -- and their social circles -- for the first time with a great games experience at the center."
Launching this afternoon, the latest addition to the Microsoft casual games portfolio is a preview of the new MSN Games (http://games.msn.com), which brings a fresh approach to the highly popular casual games destination. The new MSN Games lets players enjoy the best online games, challenge Facebook and Windows Live friends to beat their high scores, and keep track of their favorite celebrities-- all in one place. Featuring a carefully curated selection of the best online games, real-time entertainment news from MSN Entertainment and an innovative design that even changes throughout the day, the new MSN Games joins a revitalized Windows Live Messenger and Bing Games to make the best casual games more social, more personal and more fun.
A New Hub of Entertainment
With this week's releases, Microsoft connected its casual games properties, creating a unified games experience across the new MSN Games, Windows Live Messenger and Bing. Sign in to your Facebook or Windows Live account or both, scroll through your friends' status updates, send challenge requests, view game leaderboards, or save a game as a favorite to make it even easier to find.
All three games properties are connected by a new social feature called Microsoft Game Hub, which adds more of your personality and friends to your favorite casual games. Whether played solo or sent as a high-score challenge to a friend in another country, games on the new MSN Games, Windows Live Messenger and Bing reach players from Louisville to London and encompass more of everything that's important to you and your world:
More Social
-- Easily connect with friends when you log in with your Facebook and/or
Windows Live ID.
-- Stay connected with instant updates on your friends' statuses, games
feeds and leaderboards.
-- Stay competitive and challenge your friends to beat your highscore,
whether you play a game on the MSN Games preview, Windows Live Messenger
or Bing.
-- Share the fun quickly and easily with wall posts and status updates.
More Personal
-- Watch the new MSN Games preview homepage change depending on what time
of day it is at your location.
-- Track all your favorite games, game history and scores.
-- Make a game on Bing a Favorite, and play it on the new MSN Games,
Windows Live Messenger or vice versa.
More Fun
-- From the latest indie titles to some of the biggest names in casual
games, exclusive content and new releases regularly, play the latest and
greatest games from wherever you are online.
-- Stay informed by scrolling through entertainment and celebrity news from
MSN Entertainment on the MSN Games preview homepage.
-- Compete for cash prizes in weekly giveaways at the Prize Corner on the
new MSN Games preview.
Play While You Chat With Windows Live Messenger
Windows Live Messenger is one of the world's most popular IM networks, with more than 9 billion messages sent every day. Today, Microsoft is infusing those chats with the social features of Microsoft Game Hub and a portfolio of new titles from leading publishers, including iWin, PopCap, Arkadium, GameHouse and more.
Simply log in to Windows Live Messenger, click on the Games tab, and choose from a wide selection of popular and independent casual games available to play directly in the chat window either solo or against a friend in 11 countries around the world. With the addition of Microsoft Game Hub, players can connect with and challenge their Facebook or Windows Live friends and the people they care about most on the new MSN Games preview and Bing Games.
Game While You Search With Bing
In June, Bing Games made finding and playing your favorite casual titles online easier. Just type a query into the search window to find and play games directly in the Web browser. With a deep and diverse portfolio and regular new releases, Bing Games has already seen more than 55 million game sessions played to date directly in the browser.
Starting today, Bing Games will expand to English-speaking international markets including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand --inviting millions more to experience the ease of searching, clicking and playing.
Bing will also be the first of Microsoft's casual games platforms to feature CrowdStar titles, which will join the Bing portfolio in mid-December.
"The tremendous reach of Microsoft's casual games properties allows us to bring our games to brand new audiences and gives our current users all new ways to play their favorite games," said Niren Hiro, CEO of CrowdStar. "We're thrilled to team up with Microsoft and are looking forward to releasing more games across its online platforms."
The Starting Lineup
A portfolio of great launch titles, exclusive games and frequent new releases unites the new MSN Games, Windows Live Messenger and Bing. At launch, more than 35 titles -- including hits such as "Cubis 2" (Fresh Games LLC), "Super Stacker 2" (inXile Entertainment), and "Plants vs. Zombies" (PopCap) -- will be connected and playable across MSN Games, Windows Live Messenger and Bing. Strong content collaborations with leading companies like CrowdStar, as well as a carefully-chosen selection of popular and critically acclaimed games from console, handheld, mobile and online platforms, will round out the portfolio, with great new games launching regularly.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
CONTACT: Whitney Strong, +1-206-505-6567, whitney.strong@edelman.com, or Adam Zukor, +1-206-268-2247, adam.zukor@edelman.com, both of Edelman, for Microsoft Corp.
Telcordia Announces Extension of Generic Requirements Program to Wireless Network Infrastructure
Technology Forum to Create Industry Specifications for Wireless Outside Plant Network Elements; Soliciting Global Service Providers & Equipment Vendors to Participate
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Telcordia, a global leader in the development of IP, wireline, and mobile telecommunications software and services, announced today the extension of its Generic Requirements (GR) program to wireless network infrastructure, beginning with requirements for wireless outside plant (OSP) network elements. Written collaboratively with global communications service providers (CSPs) and equipment vendors, GR documents provide generic criteria for telecommunications equipment and systems that consider a wide variety of factors, including interoperability, network integrity, expressed needs from those CSPs and vendors, and other types of input.
"For two decades, Telcordia has been a trusted source for providing industry specifications for network elements that help streamline development and procurement cycles across the full spectrum of a communications infrastructure," said Zach Gilstein, Vice President, Service Assurance, Telcordia. "Driven by demand from our major customers, this extension of our GR program will help wireless operators and vendors benefit from our experience in defining common industry needs."
According to Gilstein, as traditional fixed line and wireless markets converge, there are opportunities for greater speed and efficiency by standardizing requirements to fit the distinct and specific needs of today's wireless industry. This GR will help raise the performance and reliability of the wireless network infrastructure to support the exponential growth in data traffic from wireless customers, which is driving the need to provide much higher bandwidth in the terrestrial backhaul network.
"CSPs can leverage Telcordia GRs to qualify the features, functions and performance characteristics of the various network infrastructure products that they purchase to help ensure that they deploy only solutions that will meet the network integrity demands of the convergent network. Similarly, equipment vendors can leverage those same requirements to perform targeted product development to build the necessary features and capabilities into their products and solutions," Gilstein added.
Work is already underway on the "GR-3171: Wireless OSP Network Element Requirements" document, as Telcordia solicits CSPs and equipment vendors to participate in a technology forum that will evaluate, define and record the requirements criteria. Interested parties should contact Ernie Gallo, Project Manager, at egallo@telcordia.com
Telcordia, a global leader in the development of mobile, broadband and enterprise communications software and services, enables Communications Service Providers (CSPs), enterprises, suppliers and governments to successfully deploy innovative and advanced services that help our clients realize operational efficiencies, drive revenue, and maintain a competitive edge. As the industry's go-to expert for solving the most complex communications challenges, Telcordia is known for getting it right the first time and for having the depth of expertise to fully understand our customers' situation, respond appropriately, and deliver as promised. Telcordia has globally trusted expertise in software and services to meet the needs of customers and partners, including, consulting, next-generation OSS, network and application interconnection, service delivery and charging solutions, industry research and new technology development. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J., with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America. (http://www.telcordia.com).
CONTACT: Sharon Oddy, Telcordia Technologies, Inc., +1-732-699-4203, oddys@telcordia.com or Daniel Rhodes or Kyle Loomis, GRC for Telcordia, +1-949-608-0276, telcordia@globalresultspr.com
Passing-It-On Supports Americans in Financial Distress and Creates Opportunities to Help
New Online Directory Makes Neighbors of Us All
NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- It is not every day that a new idea comes along with the potential to bind Americans together to strengthen communities, support the national economy, and save families from financial disaster. But, it is happening today through a new online membership service known as Passing-It-On. This exciting new movement is based on a timeless concept: that we are here to help each other, and our nation is only as strong as the communities and families within.
"Passing-It-On is designed to help ordinary, hard-working Americans who are struggling because of an unexpected crisis or changes in our economy," said Robert Schaeffer, originator of Passing-It-On. "No family should have to lose their home or do without health insurance, not when there are so many good-hearted people who are willing to help." Passing-It-On makes helping people, or requesting help, as simple as accessing the secured website, completing a small registration form, and paying a modest fee to join as an individual member or a corporate sponsor. Passing-It-On allocates its membership fees directly to helping the people who join asking for mortgage or insurance assistance.
Passing-It-On is structured as an online membership, rather than a non-profit organization, in order to operate in an open-book and unrestricted way. Corporate sponsors support the directory's administration and promotion costs. Sponsors also offer special discounts to Passing-It-On members, providing another incentive to support the directory and its mission.
In addition to helping families in need and providing a way for individuals and companies to support their communities, Passing-It-On benefits many worthwhile non-profit charities in the U.S. by motivating volunteer service that is vital to their efforts. Everyone who receives financial assistance through Passing-It-On is required to give in turn by volunteering service to a local non-profit. So many more are helped indirectly by Passing-It-On members through the work of these non-profits.
Content developer for the website, Lorrie Tabar, stated that "Passing-It-On is truly unique; it is re-creating our concept of community and resurrecting our sense of being good 'neighbors'. It both ignites and facilitates generosity. Everyone benefits in some way - and that is what really makes this different."
"Giving is contagious," Mr. Schaeffer declares. "We are inviting everyone in the U.S. to join hands with us in our mission to give, connect and rebuild our society - one family at a time."
Solido3D to Exhibit an Unmatched Standard for Office-Compatible 3D Printing Solutions at Euromold 2010
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, November 15, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Solido3D Ltd, an industry leader of desktop 3D printing solutions
that provides office-compatible 3D printers for design, product development
and manufacturing professionals, will exhibit the SD300 Pro desktop 3D
printer at Euromold 2010, held on December 1st-4th, 2010 in Frankfurt,
Germany. The company will exhibit at hall 11, booth # D112 alongside Encee, a
partner and reseller for Solido3D in Germany.
The SD300 Pro 3D printer from Solido revolutionizes the way
designers and engineers use physical models in their workflow, by setting a
new standard for price, performance and ease of use. Featuring the only real
office-compatible solution in the marketplace today, the SD300 Pro was
specifically designed for office use, thus enabling designers to produce
three-dimensional, strong physical properties models directly from 3D CAD
data straight to their desk. The SD300 Pro allows for a quick and reliable
in-house production ofmodels that are perfectly suitable for a wide range of
applications throughout all stages of the design cycle, from concept
development to functional testing and assembly verification. Demonstrating
innovative model building technologies which utilize office-friendly rigid
plastic materials, the SD300 Pro can be easily operated and maintained
without the need for dedicated personnel, and requires no post-build curing
or chemically-supported removal of any kind. "The need for efficiency and
fast turnarounds in design and production is rapidly increasing, and with
that, professionals are constantly seeking for a quality, in-house solution
they can afford," says Amir Sheinman, Vice President of Marketing at
Solido3D. "We are confident the SD300 Pro offers the leading solution for
this need, by enabling designers to get prototypes to their desk straight
from their own 3D desktop printer, without any additional curing or
maintenance procedures that are usually required with other 3D printing
technologies. We are proud to offer our customers the ability to
dramatically reduce cost of the design process and successfully deliver
optimum project results within an extremely short schedule."
Founded in 2000, Solido3D is a privately held and venture backed
company with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific which
operate a wide network of distribution channels around the globe.
Contact:
Yael Cooper
Corporate Marketing Manager
P: +972-3-9339733
yaelc@solido3d.com
The Perfect Holiday Accessory: MimoMonitors.com Introduces iMo eye9, 9" USB Touchscreen Mini Monitor with Rotating Webcam
MimoMonitors' latest release unveils a suite of new features including touchscreen and webcam, just in time for the holidays; optional Flex-Arm Mount attaches the monitor to any surface
PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- MimoMonitors.com, the leader in USB touchscreen displays, today announced the new iMo eye9 mini-monitor, the perfect, most unique gift for anyone on your list this holiday season. The iMo eye9 extends the viewing "real estate" of both PCs and Macs with touchscreen capability, offering an extra display to de-clutter the desktop and offload popular applications or open web browsers into a dedicated, always-visible window. The monitor features a dual-hinged stand for landscape and portrait viewing, and can be completely detached for tablet style usage. It also includes a rotating 1.3 megapixel webcam to keep users connected with friends and family for the holidays via Skype, Google Chat, and more.
At just 9" wide and 1.5 pounds, iMo eye9 is easy to connect to desktops, laptops, and netbooks, working seamlessly with any PC or Mac application. As with all Mimo monitors, it requires only the included USB connection for full power and functionality. In addition to the dual-hinged stand, the iMo eye9 comes with a secondary easel stand that's perfect for displaying digital pictures during holiday parties and gatherings. The sleek, glossy design looks great on any desk or table, and is fully protected by a snap-on cover.
The iMo eye9 is perfect for:
-- SHOPPING: use the extra display to keep online stores in a separate
window, actively monitor online auctions for gift purchases, stay on top
of holiday shopping sales, and more.
-- RETAIL/CORPORATE/INDUSTRIAL: mount anywhere to use as touchscreen
controller, play marketing videos, and capture or display data.
-- CHATTING: pull IM, chat, and video windows onto the iMo monitor; use the
rotating webcam to give long-distance buddies a 360-degree view of
holiday celebrations.
-- TWEETING: update your Twitter and Facebook status and keep in touch with
social media contacts, without cluttering your main screen.
-- ENTERTAINING: tap into eye9's sharp resolution and color display for
gaming, watching videos, and more.
-- PRODUCTIVITY: offload spreadsheets, toolbars, email windows, and much
more; touchscreen works with either included stylus or fingertip.
Also available for the iMo eye9: the new iMo Flex-Arm Mount, offering added flexibility to securely mount your mini-monitor onto any horizontal or vertical surface, with the same convenient, dual-hinged design as the iMo eye9 stand.
The iMo eye9 is available now on http://www.MimoMonitors.com for $229.99, with the Single Flex Mounting Arm can be purchased for $39.99. Available on November 20th; preorders now being taken. Reserve yours today!
SOURCE MimoMonitors.com
MimoMonitors.com
CONTACT: Christina Halper, +1-609-279-0050 x103, christina@resoundmarketing.com
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- "Cloth Addiction" microfiber cloths (http://www.powerthreads.com/clothaddiction) can make dirty screens a thing of the past. CTA Products has launched a new generation of microfiber cloths designed to meet a new demand - keeping the iPad and other tablet screens clean. This new generation cloth has ultra thin fibers, twice as thin as existing microfiber cloths. These fibers are so thin that if you laid out 10,000 miles of the fiber the total weight would only be one ounce! According to CTA, the super fine fibers make the cloth more effective than other microfiber cloths at picking up dirt on electronic screens.
CTA has named their product "Cloth Addiction" after a user told them the product works so well every time that they are addicted to it.
The iPad sold millions of units in the first few months since introduction. People love touch screen technology. However, the problem with touch screens is that they get dirty quickly and frequently. Users get annoyed looking at dirty screens. Screens that get filled with fingerprints and smudges can be distracting and take away from their enjoyment.
CTA saw that existing microfiber cloths weren't doing a good job in keeping up with the needs of touch screen users and saw the need for more advanced fiber technology. Their goal was to develop a microfiber cloth that worked to make screen cleaning as easy as possible.
CTA believes that users of touch screens are discriminating in their choice of screen cleaning cloths since the screens get dirty constantly, and not enough emphasis has been placed on developing the highest quality cloth for these users. CTA has been a direct importer of microfiber products since 1996.
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE CTA Products
CTA Products
CONTACT: Jerry Greiff, CTA Products, +1-866-559-8581, jerry@ctaproducts.com