New Website, WhenToBurn.com Helps Residents Know When to Burn
Website provides live details on burn bans in effect in West Coast regions and shares clean burning tips and resources
STOCKTON, Calif., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- This winter's burn programs are now in effect leaving many residents confused by the restrictions that may be imposed on fireplace usage by their local air district. Today, a website for residents launched, http://www.WhenToBurn.com, providing a live, single-point resource for residents to learn when they can burn and information on ways to reduce emissions when they do burn.
The website works by aggregating local air districts' live burn status updates, including any restrictions that may be currently in effect. Local districts reported on the site include, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, Olympic Region Clean Air Agency, Northwest Clean Air Agency, Southwest Clean Air Agency, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Lane Regional Air Protection Agency, Maricopa County Air Quality Department, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Bernalillo County Winter Advisory No Burn Program and Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
In addition to burn status and air quality information, WhenToBurn.com includes resources detailing how to burn cleaner, including links to the Chimney Safety Institute of America and the Burn Wise program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The website was developed by the firelog manufacturer Duraflame, Inc. as part of their longstanding public education program to promote cleaner burning practices. Duraflame has worked cooperatively over the years with many local air districts, and, through this work, recognized the need to create a user friendly, one-stop resource for information on burning.
"There is a lot of confusion around when and what you can burn, and many people are unaware that they can burn on most days during the fall and winter months," said Chris Caron, vice president of brand development. "Some air district burning information can focus on the negative without providing clear information on what to do, so we developed WhenToBurn.com to directly and more uniformly educate the public on ways to burn cleaner with the goal of improving winter time air quality in residential neighborhoods."
Duraflame, a West Coast company based in the California Central Valley, produces firelogs that are a cleaner alternative to wood. The firelogs - and related products - are manufactured from recycled wood products and renewable bio-wax. According to a 2005 study conducted by Environment Canada and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Duraflame firelogs burn with 80 percent fewer fine particle emissions than a comparable wood fire.
About Duraflame, Inc.
Duraflame, Inc. is America's firelog brand leader. Headquartered in Stockton, Calif., Duraflame is a privately held, family-owned company that has been in business for more than 40 years. The company produces and distributes fire logs, fire starters, fireplace accessories, barbecue and outdoor products. More information about Duraflame and its product line is available at http://www.duraflame.com.
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Duraflame, Inc.
CONTACT: Nicole Phelan, +1-206-352-6402, nphelan@frause.com, for Duraflame, Inc.
SWC Technology Partners' New Pivot Browser Enriches Browsing and Navigation in SharePoint Libraries
OAK BROOK, Ill., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- SWC Technology Partners has launched Pivot Browser, a custom tool that leverages Microsoft PivotViewer technology to facilitate browsing and querying of files stored in Microsoft SharePoint and other applications.
SWC's Pivot Browser is a graphical interface that enhances the PivotViewer browsing and navigation experience within SharePoint libraries as well as other applications. It allows users to search one or multiple SharePoint libraries in a visual manner, and identify, locate and sort items based on file attributes or properties.
Using Pivot Browser
Users open the Pivot Browser and select the desired values of files they wish to locate in the Property window. Filter criteria can be entered and cleared with just one or two clicks of the mouse. There are numeric properties including a slider control that allows users to set specific minimum and maximum threshold values. Once the search criteria are entered, the Item window immediately updates to show thumbnail images of all matching files, along with file properties.
When users locate the file(s) they are seeking, a double click on the thumbnail opens the file in the appropriate application. The experience is leveraged within the rich graphical interface that the Silverlight PivotViewer provides.
The SWC Pivot Browser is an outstanding query tool for SharePoint document libraries, but it also works well in a variety of applications.
"We listened to our customers and developed Pivot Browser in response to their request for a more interactive, intuitive, visual way to locate and sort files in SharePoint," said Jeff Hoffmann, Vice President of SWC Technology Partners. "This new tool is a customized use of PivotViewer technology that adds value to our SharePoint implementations."
The tool enhances and simplifies the process of querying, locating and organizing files from within a vast SharePoint library. By making searches and queries more intuitive and simple, it saves time and increases accuracy. At the same time, it enables a more thorough understanding of commonalities and connections between files.
The Pivot concept was first introduced in 2009 by Microsoft Live Labs to help show how various objects on the web are interconnected. It uses Internet Explorer's rendering engine to map out how pages connect to one another and presents information in a visual format that helps users sort through it for specific information and details that will be of value to them. Pivot can also show a graphical breakdown of how a user's Internet browsing and search history in Explorer is interconnected.
PivotViewer was rolled out by Microsoft in the summer of 2010 and enables users to visualize thousands of items at once and organize and navigate them within a rich media application.
About SWC Technology Partners
SWC Technology Partners is an award-winning provider of IT solutions to midsize businesses. For more than 30 years, SWC has excelled at delivering technology solutions that optimize productivity, strengthen customer relationships, enhance data sharing and drive profitability. SWC specializes in the technology solutions that match the business needs of midmarket organizations including managed services; infrastructure solutions such as Unified Communications, virtualization and network security; and software solutions including SharePoint, business intelligence and custom development. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, SWC is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner and was honored as a Microsoft Central Region Partner of the Year in 2007 and 2009. To learn more, visit http://www.swc.com or email info@swc.com or call 630.572.0240. Follow SWC on Facebook and on Twitter @SWCTechPartners.
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SWC Technology Partners
CONTACT: Ellen DePodesta, Public Relations, +1-312-450-3400, edepodesta@sbcglobal.net, for SWC Technology Partners; or Chris Miles of SWC Technology Partners, +1-630-572-0240, chris.miles@swc.com
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AT&T Cites Strong Demand and New Enhancements for Telepresence
Global Telepresence Market Charting 50% Growth per Year; Customers Hail Collaboration and Cost Efficiencies
DALLAS, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T today announced enhancements that will add more flexibility to AT&T Telepresence Solution(SM) and several new business customer agreements in a sign that it is seeing continued market momentum for its high-definition video and audio teleconferencing managed service offering.
AT&T is now offering customers options which add flexibility to the solution, including more access choices and a new usage-based pricing option, two features well-suited for small office locations. With the new pricing option, customers pay according to the actual minutes used on the AT&T Business Exchange, accommodating changing needs and usage patterns. The new access options allow customers to use lower speed, more cost-effective alternatives to connect to telepresence meetings. These are just the latest in a series of enhancements to the service including interoperability with standard definition and high definition video conferencing endpoints.
Both large and small businesses in different industries, from high tech to education to government, among others, are recognizing the value of a flexible, virtual face-to-face collaboration solution. More than 100 companies and organizations today are connecting with one another, customers, partners and internally, via more than 1400 telepresence sites worldwide, using the AT&T Business Exchange, AT&T's unique, network-based, inter- and intra-company collaboration feature.
"The global telepresence market will continue to see significant growth well into the near future, perhaps by more than 50% each year, for the next two years, reaching $2.5 billion in revenues by 2012(1)," according to Lucinda Borovick, IDC Vice President, Enterprise Communications Infrastructure and Datacenter Networks. "With telepresence rapidly on the rise, it comes as no surprise that AT&T is experiencing such a high level of interest in the marketplace for its 'in-person,' high definition videoconference offering."
AT&T recently completed the deployment of telepresence rooms for Convergys, a provider of relationship management solutions, at its U.S. corporate headquarters, in India and with implementations in progress for the Philippines. Convergys is tapping the power of AT&T Telepresence Solution to provide an "in-person" meeting experience to facilitate collaboration with its clients, leadership teams and partners worldwide, without having to travel cross-continent.
Meanwhile, OpenPeak, provider of multimedia touch-screen devices and cloud-based device management platforms, will use AT&T Telepresence Solution to enhance global collaboration, overall productivity and product development. The company's internet connected multimedia touch-screen devices leverage the capabilities of advanced hardware, service providers, and app developers to bring a rich media experience to the home, office and mobile world.
"AT&T Telepresence Solution enables us to communicate and collaborate more effectively throughout various stages of our value chain--from working with designers, through manufacturing with virtual face-to-face interaction with customers," said Dan Gittleman, CEO of OpenPeak.
In the education sector, Apollo Group, Inc. has deployed several telepresence installations globally. With AT&T Telepresence Solution, Apollo Group employees can conduct face-to-face meetings instantly, even with colleagues in different cities thousands of miles away.
Since introducing its AT&T Telepresence Solution in 2008, AT&T's own use of the technology has been skyrocketing. AT&T is more than doubling its internal deployment in 2010 from 50 rooms to more than 120 rooms. The company has realized almost $3.0 million in travel dollars and more than 1,800 metric tons of CO2 emissions avoided in the last 12 months. AT&T has hosted innovative customer forums, accelerated marketing campaigns, expedited HR processes and reduced executive travel all through the use of telepresence.
According to a recent study, The Telepresence Revolution(2), commissioned by the Carbon Disclosure Project, U.S. and U.K. businesses that substitute some business travel with telepresence can cut CO2 emissions by nearly 5.5 million metric tons in total - the greenhouse gas equivalent of removing more than one million passenger vehicles from the road for one year - and achieve total economy-wide financial benefits of almost $19 billion, by 2020.
"In today's dynamic and rapidly-changing world, with new challenges and opportunities emerging constantly, businesses need the ability to collaborate globally and efficiently in order to stay out in front," said Dan Walsh, senior vice president, marketing services, AT&T Business Solutions. "AT&T Telepresence Solution offers an effective collaboration option for business customers, and its new enhancements provide even more flexibility. The technology's rapid growth and popularity show that it is transforming the way enterprises collaborate, helping them increase business velocity while reducing carbon emissions."
AT&T Telepresence Solution is a flexible, scalable service offering with a full range of management options. It supports telepresence sites in 75 countries and territories, with plans to add other countries in the future.
*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.
(1) IDC, Market Analysis "Worldwide Enterprise Videoconferencing and Telepresence 2010-2014 Forecast", Doc #221356, March 2010
(2) For more information on "The Telepresence Revolution", commissioned by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and sponsored by AT&T, visit http://www.att.com/telepresencerevolution.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
RealGravity Launches New Video Marketplace to Shift the Economics of Online Video Distribution and Management
New model offers web publishers up to 80 percent cost-savings from existing solutions and provides distribution capability to a fresh group of online publishers
Company also closes Series A Funding
SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RealGravity, Inc., unveiled a new online video marketplace that dramatically shifts the economics of the online video platform market. RealGravity offers content owners, advertisers and publishers an easy and simple way to work together by providing web publishers access to more than 500,000 professional videos in dozens of categories and offering enterprise-class video publishing tools for free. RealGravity also provides an enterprise ad server to manage direct sales, and an ad exchange to optimize unsold inventory. The result is a 50% to 80% cost savings for online video support costs, higher engagement through the addition of contextual, professional video content and virtually 100%, profitable sell-through of ad inventory. This not only represents a new way of doing business for existing video publishers, but it makes online video publishing possible and profitable for a whole new range of small and medium sized web publishers.
"Over the past five years, online video has become a mainstream medium. However, the tools to manage and syndicate video have remained clunky and expensive, "said Luke McDonough, CEO of RealGravity. "We believe that the success of an online video business lies in the power of content syndication, and the elimination of the up-front cost and risk of building a video site."
RealGravity maintains a content marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of online video content and advertising. The marketplace provides content owners and web publishers with enterprise-class tools to manage content and create an unlimited number of custom video players on an unlimited number of sites, with an unlimited number of admin users. All of this is done free of charge and with little technical integration. Advertisers leverage the RealGravity marketplace through an ad exchange that provides transparent access to tens of millions of streams per month of high-quality pre-roll video ad inventory. RealGravity charges a flat-rate, CPM-based transaction fee each time that a publisher sells an ad, or uses a piece of content that they do not own. There are no set-up fees, support fees, or license fees. Additionally, RealGravity does not set any minimum or maximum usage charges, and charges only for raw bandwidth for videos that run without ads, at a rate of $0.50 per thousand streams. VIBE Media, NBC Universal, Howcast, Tribune, Local.com, and many others use the RealGravity marketplace today to slash their video support costs, access high quality content from third-party providers, and increase sell through and CPM rates.
The results of the RealGravity platform are:
-- Content providers are able to efficiently distribute their properties
and generate revenue
-- Publishers obtain easy access to enterprise publishing tools and a wide
variety of professional video content
-- Advertisers get transparent access to high quality video ad inventory
-- RealGravity generates revenue only when market participants make money
"We publish millions of streams a month through our partnership with RealGravity. Since switching to RealGravity in June, we've seen a significant decrease in costs associated with publishing and syndicating our online videos," said VIBE Lifestyle Network's President, Chris Smith. "RealGravity's product also makes it easy for us to manage content and ad sales across our partner websites, which has increased video streams and revenue by more than 46%. RealGravity provides a solid platform for us to grow our online video reach and revenue."
Debuting today at the GigaOm, NewTeeVee Live Conference (#NTVLive), RealGravity also announced that it has closed a Series A round of funding for $3.2M led by Kohlberg Ventures with individual investors including Peter Boboff of Kicklabs and Transmedia Capital and the co-founders, Luke McDonough and Sid Conklin also participating.
RealGravity is an online video marketplace that enables video content owners, web publishers, and advertisers to work together quickly, easily, and at radically lower cost than by any other means. Publishers get enterprise-class video publishing tools for free, and self-serve access to over 500,000 professional videos in dozens of categories. Content owners can distribute videos to any web publisher, with little or no technical integration, and with no up-front costs or risks to either party. Advertisers get transparent access to tens of millions of streams per month of high-quality video inventory across hundreds of sites. RealGravity is located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, CA. For more information visit http://www.realgravity.com. On Twitter: @RealGravity
About VIBE Lifestyle Network
VIBE Lifestyle Network is the parent company of VIBE Magazine and VIBE.COM and is the premier destination for the hip-hop generation. VIBE Lifestyle Network represents over 25 sites and reaches over 19 million unique users per month. The new VIBE is the premier destination for urban music, entertainment, culture and lifestyle for the aspirational 18-34 year old. Visit http://www.vibelifestylenetwork.com for more information.
About Kohlberg Ventures
Kohlberg Ventures invests in early stage digital media, consumer product and clean tech companies. We invest alongside founders of companies who have identified and solved a unique customer problem. We help these companies perfect their solution and expand their access to customers. Kohlberg Ventures was founded in 2008, although its principals have been investing in early stage companies for over twenty years. Learn more at: http://www.kohlbergventures.com
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RealGravity, Inc.
CONTACT: Elizabeth Scheuring of Foxfire Communications for RealGravity, +1-415-519-1744, escheuring@foxfire-com.com
ThinkEco Begins Accepting Orders from Business Clients for the Modlet: An Intelligent Outlet That Quantifies Energy Use and Prevents Plug-Load Energy Waste
The Modlet Identifies Hidden Sources of Energy Waste and Cuts Power to Electronic Equipment When Not Needed
NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkEco, Inc., a New York City-based company that develops easy-to-use energy efficiency technologies for homes and businesses, has begun accepting orders from business clients for its flagship product, the modlet. The modlet--short for modern outlet--is an energy-intelligent outlet that pays for itself, on average, in less than six months by monitoring appliance-level power use, then disconnecting power to save energy, money, and CO(2) when specific equipment isn't needed.
Starting today, commercial users can place orders for the modlet by visiting http://thinkecoinc.com/orders.php. Once a user signs up for the modlet, ThinkEco will conduct a site audit and recommend a deployment plan.
"The modlet is the first redesign of the common outlet since the ground plug was added in 1928. For the first time, an outlet is able to think and interact with the equipment plugged into it in order to make it more energy efficient," said Jun Shimada, president and CEO of ThinkEco, Inc.
The patent-pending modlet rethinks how to prevent plug-load waste, which is the power consumed by plugged-in equipment when not in use. Plug-loads are the fastest-growing segment of overall commercial energy usage. Today, more than 25 percent of the electricity that companies use goes to plugged-in equipment, and if this growth remains unchecked, the energy used by plug-loads is expected to triple by 2030.
The design philosophy behind the modlet is ease-of-use and flexibility. The modlet hardware takes no time to install and the number of modlets required for a business can be tailored to fit each user's need. A network of modlets will collect energy consumption data of office equipment in real-time. Through its web-based interface, users can see the detailed data and refine an energy savings program created by the modlet's algorithms to cut power to devices when they are unneeded.
Organizations that implement a site-wide modlet deployment can see a 35 to 80 percent reduction in the power consumed by each electronic device that is plugged into a modlet, which in total can reduce the overall utility bill by up to 10 percent with no change in office routine. In a pilot program with one New York company, it is projected that the modlet will save $65,000 worth of electricity per year.
"You can make big changes that will save energy, like installing insulated windows, a more efficient HVAC system, or by switching to fluorescent lights," added Shimada. "Recouping plug-load waste, though, requires finding savings through dozens and hundreds of small actions, which individually you may never notice. The modlet helps to automatically trim many of the most common sources of plug-load waste. For energy saving actions that can't be automated, the modlet makes the connection for people between what they do and what is shown on the power bill. Just like posting calories in a restaurant doesn't force you to eat better, being able to see the numbers still leads to a natural improvement of behavior."
Enables Employee Engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Efforts
For the first time, modlets let companies actively engage employees in CSR initiatives. Data lets employees see how much energy individual equipment is consuming, compare their department's power usage against others, or even compete to see who can save more energy. When compared to other green initiatives, a modlet savings program has transparent, easy-to-understand results, where staff can see their efforts pay off. In fact, multiple leading corporations have identified the modlet as an effective way of rolling out employee-level personal sustainability plans as part of their overall CSR platforms.
"We are ready to launch the modlet because it has been field tested for a year now with more than 75 organizations, and through that experience, we've been able to validate the modlet's savings potential as well as its benefit to CSR efforts," said Mei Shibata, chief business officer of ThinkEco, Inc. "Such luminary non-profits and corporations as The Climate Group, Greif and Turner Construction have found the modlet to be an effective tool for plug-load management."
ThinkEco is a company affiliated with the New York City Accelerator for a Clean and Renewable Economy (NYC ACRE), an incubator for clean technology and renewable energy start-up companies that are helping to transition New York City to a low-carbon future. The incubator was funded with seed money from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
"NYSERDA is proud to play a role in supporting the growth of companies like ThinkEco that are advancing innovative solutions to help people use energy more efficiently," said Francis J. Murray, president and CEO of NYSERDA. "We congratulate ThinkEco's team for this milestone. Their ability to launch the modlet is just one example of many instances where NYSERDA is working to help companies develop and commercialize new, cutting edge technology that is making New York a leader in energy efficiency."
About ThinkEco, Inc.
Founded in 2008, ThinkEco, Inc., is a New York City-based company developing easy-to-use energy efficiency solutions for homes and businesses. Its latest product, the modlet, is an intelligent outlet that provides a simple, low-cost and installation-free method for saving money and energy on electronic appliances. The modlet is available for commercial purchase in the fourth quarter of this year and will be available to consumers in the first half of 2011. For more information, visit http://www.thinkeco.com. For the latest updates and news, follow the company on Twitter at @ThinkEco or become a Facebook fan at http://www.facebook.com/ThinkEco.
DISH Network's Enhanced Google TV Solution Now Available to Subscribers for $179
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- DISH Network L.L.C. (Nasdaq: DISH) today announced that DISH Network's Google TV solution is now available to customers for the lowest price on the market: $179. By combining robust search capabilities and the variety of content on the Web with DISH Network's onscreen programming data, DVR and Video on Demand content, DISH Network delivers a seamless entertainment experience resulting in the most advanced integration of Google TV on the market.
"Only DISH Network customers will have access to the most fully-featured Google TV experience available, which includes our unique pairing protocol for simultaneous search capabilities across Web and DVR content, as well as DISH Network's VOD programming," said DISH Network Chief Marketing Officer Ira Bahr. "Customers can now surf the Web, check email, interact with social media, and find additional online television content all from the comfort of their living room sofa."
"Google TV makes the Web another channel on your TV by bringing the Internet together with the TV programming you know and love," said Rishi Chandra, lead product manager for Google TV. "We're excited to work with DISH Network to bring an enhanced Google TV experience to its subscribers so they can find even more content to watch - whether on their DVR, TV or the Web."
DISH Network's Google TV solution, which requires a DVR integration service of $4 per month, includes the Logitech Revue with Google TV, a small set-top box available for a special price of $179 (MSRP $299) - an exclusive deal for DISH Network customers. The Google TV experience is compatible with DISH Network ViP series HD DVR satellite TV receivers including the ViP 622, ViP 722 and ViP 722k.
Customers can order by logging in to their DISH Network account at http://www.dish.com or by calling 800-894-9131. Equipment will be shipped directly to the customer. After the Revue is connected, a helpful onscreen wizard walks the customer step-by-step through the simple set-up process.
DISH Network also makes its enhanced Google TV experience available to customers who purchase a Logitech Revue or Sony Internet TV powered by Google TV from retail outlets; however, the special $179 offer is only available when customers order directly from DISH Network. For more information about DISH Network's Google TV solution, visit http://www.dishnetwork.com/googletv. Click HERE to view an online demonstration.
About DISH Network
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), through its subsidiary DISH Network L.L.C., provides more than 14.2 million satellite TV customers, as of September 30, 2010, with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including HD Free for Life. Subscribers enjoy industry-leading customer satisfaction, the largest high definition line-up with more than 200 national HD channels, the most international channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network Corporation is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 200 company. Visit http://www.dish.com.
Pact expedites availability of CMD, Cheetah XD and V-Factor products
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheetah Technologies, LP, a leader in network performance and video quality management solutions, today announced that it has entered into a relationship with the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) that is designed to expedite the availability of Cheetah products and solutions to NCTC members.
Under the terms of the Master Purchase Agreement, Cheetah will work with NCTC member companies to create and deploy cost-effective solutions that incorporate Cheetah's CMD, Cheetah XD and V-Factor products. Cheetah Technologies solutions are designed to manage the HFC network from source to subscriber by proactively monitoring the physical network elements that provide revenue-generating IP services, such as high-speed data and VoIP.
"As new services are introduced to meet consumer expectations, operators of all sizes are recognizing the need to provide superior Quality of Experience," said Dave Baranski, vice president of sales for Cheetah Technologies. "By working together with NCTC, we're able to gain greater visibility into the needs of member operators, and to provide them with both the products and the pricing predictability they require."
"Solutions that can proactively monitor networks and enable correction of problems before they impact consumers are vital to ensuring high satisfaction from cable subscribers," said Richard Frey, NCTC Vice President/General Manager, Hardware. "Cheetah's innovative product line, including its 'Intelligent Decode' technology, will enable our members to deliver the no-compromise experiences that can attract and retain customers."
The NCTC agreement incorporates an extensive range of CMD, CheetahXD and V-Factor products, including recent advances unveiled last month. At NCTC's upcoming Winter Educational Conference (Feb. 28-March 1, 2011 in Clearwater, FL), Cheetah plans to demonstrate the latest versions of its V-Factor product line, including the ability of its Stream Probe Advanced platform to enhance monitoring of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 streams, and its V-Factor SM (STB) that measures video quality between the STB and the television. Cheetah will also feature its CMD-EL+ product that performs critical measurements on all QAM carriers and supports DOCSIS® 3.0 and IPv6.
About NCTC
The National Cable Television Cooperative, Inc. (NCTC) is a Kansas not-for-profit corporation that operates as a programming and hardware purchasing organization for nearly 1,000 member companies who own and operate cable systems throughout the United States and its territories. 17 of the top 20 cable operators in the U.S. are NCTC members, who collectively serve over 26.7 million cable subscribers. NCTC is located in Lenexa, Kansas.
About Cheetah Technologies
With a long history in Network and Video Quality Management, Cheetah Technologies has raised the bar in status, performance and quality monitoring while pioneering new ground in IP service testing and performance analysis. Cheetah Technologies solutions allow network operators to more efficiently and cost effectively isolate and troubleshoot multi-layered problems that impact service quality. Information about Cheetah's products and services can be found at http://www.cheetahtech.com.
Cheetah Technologies is a privately held company which is owned by the Pittsburgh based investment firms The Hawthorne Group and Rosetta Capital. The Hawthorne Group is an investment and management company with holdings in the communications, railroad, assisted living, soft drink bottling, and real estate businesses. Rosetta Capital focuses on acquiring operating businesses in service industries and niche manufacturing.
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Cheetah Technologies, LP
CONTACT: Sales or Joni David, Cheetah Technologies, L.P., +1-412-923-3486, Sales@Cheetahtech.com, Paul Schneider, PSPR, Inc. for Cheetah Technologies, L.P., +1-215-702-9784 (office), +1-215-817-4384 (mobile), pspr@att.net; Dan Mulvenon, VP-Communications, NCTC, +1-913-599-5900x1509
Atari Invites Gamers to Make Flowers Not War as it Launches Zen Puzzler - The UnderGarden(TM)
Game Now Available on Xbox LIVE Arcade and Windows PC Download
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari, one the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, announced today that The UnderGarden, a puzzle exploration game has shipped. Developed by the creators of Aces of the Galaxy, Vitamin-G, The UnderGarden is a peaceful alternative to hardcore titles, now available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC Download at Steam and Atari.com.
The UnderGarden is a beautiful underground world filled with strange life forms, physics based puzzles and plenty of hidden secrets. The vibrant world comes alive and music evolves as players traverse throughout the game, pollinating flora. With local co-operative gameplay, players can chill out and work together to solve puzzles and explore the world. The UnderGarden offers 14 different levels of modern exploration filled with brain teasing physics and eco-friendly puzzles that evoke an emotional response to the beauty and calm of this underwater oasis.
The UnderGarden is now available for the suggested retail price of $9.99. For more information, please log onto http://www.atari.com/undergarden
ABOUT ATARI, SA
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Atari's brands and content are available across all key traditional and digital distribution touch points, including browser-based and social online platforms, PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices). Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.
Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of contemporary classic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek(TM) Online, Champions Online(TM)) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®). Atari also leverages the power of its franchises to deliver movies and merchandise to consumers around the world.
Geomentum and Mixpo Pioneer Dynamic Local Video Offering for Advertisers
Mixpo Joins Geomentum's Hyper-Local Network to Activate Localized, Dynamic Video Ads With Precise Targeting
CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Geomentum, the hyper-local marketing, media and performance agency unit of Mediabrands (NYSE: IPG), today announced the launch of its Hyper-Local Network and a new partnership with Mixpo, a dynamic video advertising provider. Through this collaboration, Geomentum and Mixpo will introduce Dynamic Local Video (DLV), which enables national advertisers to microtarget in-banner video campaigns with enhanced geography-based insights and deliver creative that is tailored to local audiences.
"Online advertisers have never before had the ability to precisely target and version interactive video to the neighborhood level and, importantly, scale that across the nation to create true sales momentum," says Dave Walker, Chief Executive Officer of Geomentum. "Mixpo is a perfect partner for the launch of our Hyper-Local Network. The combination of geo-technology and best-in-class dynamic video signals a move towards greater message relevance for consumers and increased ROI for advertisers."
Today, Mixpo joins the Geomentum Hyper-Local Network, which combines geography-based marketing technology and advanced creative media solutions to efficiently deliver multichannel, hyper-local campaigns with national scale. Together, Geomentum and Mixpo will offer Dynamic Local Video (DLV), a new in-banner video capability for national advertisers that want to target their messaging at the hyper-local level. DLV uses Geomentum's advanced geo-intelligence, including time of day and neighborhood relevancy data, to identify the most relevant messaging and creative for each local audience. Mixpo's technology helps advertisers quickly change any element within the ad, from video to text to dynamic features, to create a more effective and engaging user experience. Combining Geomentum's local insight and analytics with Mixpo's dynamic video ads, advertisers can develop high-impact campaigns consistent with their national branding efforts, while driving consumers in-store locally.
"Traditionally, national advertisers have missed the opportunity to extend high-impact video assets from their television ads to local display efforts, but Dynamic Local Video helps them quickly tailor and deliver relevant messaging to these audiences," said Anupam Gupta, president and CEO of Mixpo. "Through this partnership with Geomentum, we're providing a more precise way to deploy a hyper-local advertising strategy with the right information, creative and calls to action that will drive higher campaign performance."
Geomentum is an expert in multichannel marketing performance and enhanced insights for microtargeting to the sub-zipcode (zipcode plus four). Mixpo's technology tailors messaging based on geography, time of day and day of the week, message sequence and audience preferences.
About Geomentum
Own the Neighborhood! As the leading hyper-local marketing and media strategy and performance agency in the U.S., Geomentum helps marketers to navigating the challenges and opportunities leading up to the point of sale. Powered by a network that plans and places more than $2 billion in hyper-local media annually, Geomentum leverages proprietary geospatial technology and data for many of the largest marketers in the country. Geomentum delivers strategic marketing investment plans for tens of thousands of stores, engage millions of shoppers every week, and directly deliver tens of millions of sales transactions daily for our clients. To learn more about Geomentum, visit http://www.geomentum.com.
About Mixpo
Mixpo is the leading provider of dynamic video advertising solutions for media companies, agencies and advertisers. Transforming online display into dynamic video advertising, Mixpo bridges the power of TV to the relevancy and accountability of the Web. Mixpo's solution is a combination of a highly interactive video ad unit, a dynamic decision-making engine and an easy to use campaign management console. The result solves real marketing problems and simplifies the process of delivering the right message to the right audience at the right time. To find out more about Mixpo, visit http://www.mixpo.com.
Internap Opens Premium Data Center in Silicon Valley
New Santa Clara facility incorporates sustainable green data center practices and demonstrates company's strategy to expand company-controlled data centers
ATLANTA, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Internap Network Services Corporation (Nasdaq: INAP), a leading provider of global IT infrastructure services, today announced the opening of a new data center in the heart of Silicon Valley at 2151 Mission College Boulevard in Santa Clara, Calif. The new company-controlled facility enables Internap to offer enterprise customers access to its premium colocation and route-optimized network connectivity services delivering best-in-class performance, availability and support. Internap is meeting growing customer demand for premium data center infrastructure and high-performance connectivity, particularly from online media firms and companies selling software-as-a-service, where downtime and latency are business critical issues. To celebrate the opening, Internap will host an open house at the data center on November 17th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST.
Internap's new data center includes 14,000 square feet of net sellable space in Phase I, with plans for Phase II expansion to 27,000 square feet. The data center provides flexible space and high-density power options, as well as primary and redundant systems for power, cooling and fire protection. These features enable customers' application or IT environment to scale with their business needs. Along with SAS 70 compliant practices utilized in Internap's other company-controlled data centers, the Santa Clara colocation facility incorporates multiple layers of security with 24/7 on-site technical support as well as monitoring by engineers in Internap's redundant Network Operations Centers.
Internap's new data center utilizes green data center practices to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact. Examples include a reflective white roof, high-efficiency Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system, a cooling tower system that uses recycled water, and reclaimed building materials. Underscoring the company's commitment to green data center objectives for efficiency and sustainability, Internap plans to submit the data center for Green Globes certification, California Green Building Code certification, LEED certification and an Energy Star rating.
"This facility highlights Internap's on-going initiatives to build out our company-controlled colocation footprint. Based on its concentration of technology, entertainment, renewable energy and web media companies, the Northern California market has always been one of the most connected and highly utilized areas of the country in terms of data center and Internet services," said Mike Higgins, senior vice president of data center services at Internap. "The new data center also enables us to create more strategic relationships with current IP customers in the area by delivering flexible and integrated business solutions from our own facility."
Internap offers a comprehensive set of IT infrastructure services, which allow customers to deliver and store content and data in a reliable and scalable technology infrastructure. Customers can also easily access Internap's high-performance IP network and Content Delivery Network (CDN) from their worldwide locations. Internap's IP network, CDN, Managed Hosting, and Colocation services use the company's patented Managed Internet Route Optimizer(TM) (MIRO) technology. This technology analyzes network performance characteristics - such as available bandwidth, delays and packet loss - in real time and ensures that Internet traffic is routed over the best path 100 percent of the time.
The November 17th open house includes facility tours and a presentation on sustainability from Sandra Palumbo with the Yankee Group. Registration is required; for more information, please contact Chris Parsons at cparsons@internap.com.
About Internap
Internap is a leading Internet products and services company that provides The Ultimate Online Experience® by managing, delivering and distributing applications and content with a 100% uptime reliability service level agreement. With a worldwide platform of data centers, managed Internet services and CDN, Internap frees its customers to innovate, improve service levels and lower the cost of IT operations. Thousands of companies across the globe trust Internap to help them achieve their Internet business goals. For more information, visit http://www.internap.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements related to the features, functionality and performance of our data centers, products and services and the benefits our customers are expected to receive from them. Because such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the actual performance of our data centers, products and services; our ability to respond successfully to technological change; the availability of services from Internet network service providers or network service providers providing network access loops and local loops on favorable terms, or at all; failure of third party suppliers to deliver their products and services on favorable terms, or at all; failures in our network operations centers, data centers, network access points or computer systems; our ability to provide or improve Internet infrastructure services to our customers; and our ability to protect our intellectual property, as well as other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statement for any reason.
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- From exclusive daily deals to the biggest Target free-shipping event ever, Target.com is the place to find the perfect solution for all your holiday needs - including fresh Christmas trees delivered right to your door.
"Target's multi-channel shopping experience makes holiday shopping simpler than ever - anywhere and anytime - in a way that's convenient and fun," said Steve Eastman, president, Target.com. "From our popular Daily Deals experience to online-only shopping events, Target.com is the place to be this year for guests seeking the convenience of online shopping. And this year we have enhanced that experience by quadrupling the number of items eligible for free shipping and offering an additional five percent off all online purchases when guests use their REDcard* at checkout."
Everyday Great Deals
Target.com's Daily Deals will offer exclusive one-day savings of up to 50 percent off Target's regular prices. New through the holiday season, are:
-- "Mega Merry Mondays," kicking off each week with deals on 17 hot items;
and
-- "Total Toy Tuesdays," offering deep discounts on five toy favorites.
Guests can be alerted to these daily deals by signing up for e-mail, text message or Twitter alerts at Target.com/dailydeals.
And for the first time this year, Target.com is selling fresh Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands. Guests can pre-order now, with trees shipping for free beginning Nov. 15. Prices range from $79.99 to $159.99, depending on height.
Save Money with Free Shipping
This year, Target.com is offering its biggest free-shipping event ever. When guests spend $50 or more on Target.com from Nov. 21 to Dec. 11, they will receive free shipping directly to their home on more than 800,000 items, from toys and appliances to bedding, furniture and home decor.
In addition, estimated delivery dates are provided for all items. To ensure a Dec. 24 delivery, guests can order in-stock items via standard shipping up until Dec. 21 or 1-day shipping up until Dec. 22.
Thanksgiving Day Online-Only Sale
For guests who want to get a head start on holiday shopping while stores are closed, Target.com will host an exclusive event on Thanksgiving Day from midnight PST to 11:59 p.m. PST. The sale will feature up to 50 percent off electronics items like cameras, televisions, a Blu-ray player and video game console. In addition, any Barbie item purchased will ship for free.
Shopping Made Easy
Guests will find all the information they need for holiday shopping at Target in one easy spot - Target.com/Christmas. There, guests can sign-up for the Christmas Deal Feed and use Target Lists and Gift Finder to help them find the perfect gift. And starting Nov. 17, the countdown to Black Friday begins with the launch of the "2-Day Sale Command Center" at Target.com/BlackFriday, with an exclusive item on sale or shipping for free each day. The countdown ends at 4:00 a.m., when doors open at Target stores nationwide.
And for on-the-go guests, Target.com is launching mobile access to Target's Christmas promotions, seasonal alerts and its Gift Finder. Guests also can purchase gifts directly from their mobile device, download the Target iPhone or Android app, and sign-up for scannable mobile coupons at Target.com/mobile.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at 1,752 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit card products. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week. For more information about Target's commitment to corporate responsibility, visit Target.com/hereforgood.
Note: Target welcomes the media to its stores. To contact your local store about shooting b-roll or photos or to request a local interview, please visit "Find a Store" at Target.com and contact the Leader on Duty. You also may visit Target.com/Pressroom to access product information, photos and more.
*Upon approval, you will receive 5% off purchases paid for with your REDcard at Target® stores and Target.com (Target Debit Card(TM) cannot be used on Target.com), except on prescriptions, Target Gift Cards and prepaid cards, Target Clinic® services, Target Mobile Solutions(SM) and Target Optical® eye exams. 5% discount applies to eligible purchases minus any other discounts and the value of any promotional Target Gift Cards received in the transaction. See program rules at Target.com/redcard for details.
REDcard®: Existing Target Credit Cards, Target Visa® Credit Cards and Target Debit Cards, and new Target Credit Cards and Target Debit Cards. New cards subject to application approval.
OWN IT ON BLU-RAY(TM), DVD AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
FROM PRODUCER M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN COMES A SUSPENSEFUL THRILLER THAT PROVES BAD THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON
"A super-creepy supernatural thriller" - Tirdad Derakhshani, Philadelphia Inquirer
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
OVERVIEW: Trapped in an elevator high above Philadelphia, five people discover that the Devil is among them - and there is no escape. Acclaimed as "a psycho-supernatural chiller" (Chris Hewitt, St. Paul Pioneer Press), Devil is a spine-tingling thriller from Producer M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs) and Director John Erick Dowdle (Quarantine, The PoughkeepsieTapes) and stars Chris Messina (Julie & Julia), Bojana Novakovic (Drag Me To Hell), Bokeem Woodbine (The Last Sentinel), Jacob Vargas (Death Race), Jenny O'Hara (Mystic River), Geoffrey Arend (500 Days Of Summer) and Logan Marshall-Green (Brooklyn's Finest). With a heart-stopping ending and a truly wicked twist, Devil debuts on Blu-ray(TM), DVD and Digital Download on December 21, 2010 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def: Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect picture and purest digital sound available.
-- BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your
Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers and more!
-- pocket BLU(TM): USHE's groundbreaking pocket BLU(TM) app uses
iPhone®, iPod® touch, iPad® , BlackBerry®, Nokia® Smartphone,
Android(TM), PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a
network-connected Blu-ray(TM) player. Owners can enjoy a new, enhanced
edition of pocket BLU(TM) that's more interactive than ever before and
created especially to take advantage of the tablet's larger screen and
high resolution display. Consumers will be able to browse through a
library of Blu-ray(TM) content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go
in a way that's bigger and better than ever before. pocket BLU(TM)
offers advanced features such as:
-- Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your
Blu-ray(TM) player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and
BD-Live(TM) functions with ease.
-- Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline,
allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
-- Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with
their Blu-ray(TM) discs to save to their device or to stream from
anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on
the go, anytime, anywhere.
-- Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket
BLU(TM)-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def.
They can view free previews and see what additional content is
available to unlock on their device.
-- Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device's
intuitive keyboard.
-- MY SCENES: Bookmark your favorite scenes from the film.
-- uHEAR(TM): Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative
feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray(TM) disc
and turns on the subtitles for the section you couldn't hear!
BONUS FEATURES (DVD and BLU-RAY(TM)):
-- DELETED SCENES
-- THE STORY: Filmmakers discuss the elements that make for a thrilling
story.
-- DEVIL'S MEETING: A look at the mythology behind the film.
-- THE NIGHT CHRONICLES: M. Night Shyamalan discusses his vision for his
new venture, The Night Chronicles.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY(TM):
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Street Date: December 21, 2010
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Copyright: 2010 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Selection Number: 61115073
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Running time: 1 Hour 21 Minutes
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Layers: BD-50
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Rating: PG-13 for violence and disturbing images, thematic material
and some language including sexual references.
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Sound: English Digital Dolby 5.1/DVS 2.0 DD2, Spanish DTS Surround
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD:
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Street Date: December 21, 2010
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Copyright: 2010 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Selection Number: 61113693
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Running time: 1 Hour 21 Minutes
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Layers: Dual layer
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Rating: PG-13 for violence and disturbing images, thematic material
and some language including sexual references.
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Sound: English Digital Dolby 5.1/DVS 2.0 DD2, Spanish Dolby Digital
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CAST AND FILMMAKERS
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Cast: Chris Messina, Bojana Novakovic, Bokeem Woodbine, Jacob Vargas,
Logan Marshall-Green, Jenny O'Hara, Geoffrey Arend
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Directed By: John Erick Dowdle
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Screenplay By: M. Night Shyamalan, Brian Nelson
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Produced By: M. Night Shyamalan, Sam Mercer
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Director of Photography: Tak Fujimoto
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Costume Designer: Erin Benach
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Editor: Elliot Greenberg
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Music By: Fernando Velazquez
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Casting: Debra Zane
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.
CONTACT: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Jennifer Black
Executive Director, Publicity
(818) 777-0546
Jennifer.Black@nbcuni.com
SOURCE Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
CONTACT: Jennifer Black, Executive Director, Publicity of Universal Studios Home Entertainment, +1-818-777-0546, Jennifer.Black@nbcuni.com
KODAK Gallery Introduces Holiday Style Quiz and Holiday Gift Guide
The online photo service makes shopping this holiday season easier with helpful online tools
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- KODAK Gallery (http://www.kodakgallery.com), the only online photo service designed for your KODAK MOMENTS, has introduced the Holiday Style Quiz, a web-based card finder tool designed to help consumers shop and choose holiday cards specific to their personal style. The website has also added an easy-to-use comprehensive Holiday Gift Guide to help shoppers select the perfect personalized gift for those who mean the most in their lives.
KODAK Gallery's Holiday Style Quiz provides a short series of fun questions referencing pop culture, entertainment and holiday themes. After the consumer answers the questions, the Style Quiz then unveils the card style that should meet their each person's unique holiday taste.
In addition KODAK Gallery recently added to its card area a new card filtering tool, larger thumbnails, and spell checking capabilities. With these innovative tools, KODAK Gallery makes it easier than ever to find and finish dazzling holiday greeting cards, to make photos look their best.
"KODAK Gallery's Holiday Style Quiz is a great addition to our website, and its arrival just before the holiday rush will help improve the holiday shopping experience," says Sharon Rauch, Product Marketing Manager for KODAK Gallery. "Our Holiday Style Quiz will help consumers decide what card style reflects their personal style in seconds."
KODAK Gallery Holiday Gift Guide
Another tool KODAK Gallery has launched to aid shoppers this season is the KODAK Gallery Holiday Gift Guide.
The KODAK Gallery gift guide is comprised of more than a dozen collections of unique gift ideas. For every type of shopper, "early bird" or "last minute" KODAK Gallery has the perfect gift guide, with fresh ideas to inspire this holiday season.
"With the holiday season approaching, many consumers are looking for fresh ideas to make their holiday gifts stand out, and our Holiday Gift Guide can help inspire them," says Rachel Heit, Director of Product Marketing for KODAK Gallery. "We've worked with our buyers to create truly unique gift ideas for people of all ages and the KODAK MOMENTS in their lives."
Cards and Gifts
KODAK Gallery offers unique card styles on premium KODAK Paper, and with over one thousand card choices, consumers will look their holiday best with KODAK Gallery's cards.
Looking to tell your story for the holidays? Create a small flipbook of memories, using KODAK Gallery's Small Paperback Photo Book with SMARTFIT Technology, starting at just $9.99.
Consumers can get fresh gifting ideas with KODAK Gallery's Premiere Photo Gift Collection, featuring an array of hand-selected gifts . It's quick and easy this year to select the perfect mug for grandma, or a unique gift for the budget-conscious shopper.
To learn more about KODAK Gallery's offerings this holiday season visit kodakgallery.com or view KODAK Gallery's Holiday Gift Idea Video.
About Kodak
As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.
UNICEF Partners With frog design for Major mHealth Initiative
frog launches 'Mobile Mandate,' a new collaboration model to drive social innovation through mobile technology
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- frog design today announced a collaboration with UNICEF as the organization's lead design and innovation partner on Project Mwana, a major mHealth initiative to improve maternal and infant health and welfare in peri-urban Malawi and rural Zambia. The immediate goal of the project is to leverage mobile technologies in innovative ways to significantly increase mothers' visits to clinics for ante and postnatal care by January 2012.
Mobile technology is particularly important as a communications vehicle in Malawi and Zambia, as there is little to no other existing infrastructure with which to reach large volumes of the population. Working closely with UNICEF's Innovation Team, frog will donate its services pro-bono to develop appropriate and sustainable mobile systems that will be able to communicate critical information on clinic locations, availability of services, delivery of results, the importance of visiting clinics and more, to the people who need this information most.
"UNICEF and frog share a common vision for the powerful role that mobile technologies can play in creating efficiencies around delivering life-saving health services for mothers and their children," said Erica Kochi, communication specialist with UNICEF. "We are proud to partner with frog and believe our collaboration can have an immediate and meaningful impact on improving maternal and newborn health."
Supporting this partnership, frog together with its parent company Aricent, also announced the launch of "Mobile Mandate," a multi-year investment to tap into the power of mobile technology for social innovation projects in areas such as health, education, energy, and economic well-being. Bringing together deep experience in mobile innovation and design for social good, Mobile Mandate will enable frog and Aricent to connect Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), designers, technology companies, and social entrepreneurs in the field, building scalable collaboration models that create high-impact solutions together with network operators, device manufacturers, and application developers.
Mobile Mandate will combine frog and Aricent's ongoing social innovation programs that center on mobile technologies including Project Masiluleke, a groundbreaking effort to tackle the HIV epidemic in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa that has reached over 800 million people. In addition to frog's partnership with UNICEF, further programs include frog's collaboration with Movirtu, an award-winning for-profit social enterprise that has developed innovative products to help mobile operators service those living below the poverty line in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Mobile Mandate will also support a design research project led by frog Executive Creative Director Jan Chipchase documenting the impact of M-Paisa mobile money services in Afghanistan.
"Social impact is ingrained in our DNA, and the desire to improve the world by humanizing technology has been one of the consistent drivers of frog's success over the past four decades," said Doreen Lorenzo, president of frog design and executive vice president and general manager of Aricent. "Mobile Mandate reinforces our commitment to social innovation and underscores our belief in the ability of mobile technology and thoughtful design to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges."
"I can think of no better use of Aricent's deep expertise in bringing innovative mobile technologies to market than the mission of Mobile Mandate," said Sudip Nandy, CEO of Aricent. "In addition to our own considerable abilities, we plan on tapping in to the knowledge of our global customer base, as this is a goal that deserves the attention of our entire industry."
Additional elements of the platform include support for micro-programs that give frog and Aricent employees the opportunity to contribute in-kind services to local NGOs or collaborations with individual social entrepreneurs, philanthropists and small start-ups.
To guide all commitments and ensure the effective measurement of impact, Mobile Mandate will be overseen by a Board of Advisors that will include frog and Aricent executives as well as clients and industry experts. frog and Aricent will also publish a Mobile Mandate annual report that documents the progress and results of all programs. Additionally, the report will feature related third-party initiatives and aggregate insights derived from all of these collaborations, which may serve as a reference point for best practices in social innovation.
frog design is a global innovation firm and works with the world's leading companies, helping them to create and bring to market meaningful products, services, and experiences. With a team of more than 500 designers, technologists, strategists, and analysts, frog delivers fully convergent experiences that span multiple technologies, platforms, and media. frog works across a broad spectrum of industries, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, automotive, media, entertainment, education, finance, retail, and fashion. Clients include Disney, GE, HP, Intel, Microsoft, MTV, Qualcomm, Siemens, and many other Fortune 500 brands. Founded in 1969, frog is headquartered in San Francisco, with studios in Amsterdam, Austin, Milan, Munich, New York, Seattle, and Shanghai. frog is a Global Growth Company member of the World Economic Forum.
About Aricent
Aricent is a global innovation, technology and services company focused exclusively on communications. Aricent combines the leading innovation capabilities of frog design with unparalleled domain expertise in communications as a strategic supplier to the world's foremost infrastructure, application, and service providers. The company's investors include Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Sequoia Capital, The Family Office, and The Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board.
About UNICEF
UNICEF is on the ground in over 150 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. For more information about UNICEF and its work visit: http://www.unicef.org
SOURCE frog design, inc.
frog design, inc.
CONTACT: Sara Munday, Director of Marketing and Communications of frog design, inc., +1-415-489-3073, or mobile, +1-650-387-2061, sara.munday@frogdesign.com; or Christian Moen, Communication Specialist, Media Relations of UNICEF, +1-212-326-7516, or mobile, +1-917-299-1041, cmoen@unicef.org; or Steven Manuel, Assistant VP, Corporate Marketing of Aricent, +1-650-391-1621, steven.manuel@aricent.com; or in the Americas, Jay Nichols of Sterling Communications, +1-415-992-3210, jnichols@sterlingpr.com; or in Europe, Kathryn Darling of AxiCom, +44 (0) 20 8392 4076, aricent@axicom.com; or in India, Shikha Singh Sehrawat of Text 100, +91 981 175 7369, shikhas@text100.co.in, all for Aricent
Anonymizer Guards Against Evercookie JavaScript API With Free Firefox Plugin
Internet Privacy Company to Deliver Tool for Easily Repelling Evercookie
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Anonymizer, Inc., http://www.anonymizer.com, the leader in consumer online anonymity solutions, announced today that it has developed AnonymizerNevercookie, a free Firefox plugin that protects against the Evercookie API. The plugin extends Firefox's private browsing mode by preventing Evercookies from identifying and tracking users. Anonymizer Nevercookie will be available as a free download later this month.
"Recent developments in Web tracking technologies have rendered the privacy tools built into browsers almost completely ineffective," said Lance Cottrell, founder and chief scientist for Anonymizer. "Anonymizer Nevercookie will close the gap between Firefox's privacy features and actual privacy so that when you go into private browsing mode, you are truly protected."
Evercookie is a new, more persistent cookie form that enables the storage of cookie data in a number of different locations, such as Flash cookies and various locations of HTML5 storage. This allows websites to track user behavior even when users have enabled private browsing. Because an Evercookie stores data in locations outside of where standard cookies are stored, an Evercookie can rebuild itself unless users go through a number of steps to completely clear and reset their local storage.
Anonymizer Nevercookie simplifies this process and eliminates the manual steps required to completely remove Evercookies. And it does so without also removing all of the necessary cookies that a user actually wants to keep, such as those for browsing history and remembered logins. When Anonymizer Nevercookie is engaged along with Firefox's private browsing mode, it quarantines an Evercookie and removes it after the browsing session.
Dr. Elie Burzstein, a noted Web security researcher at the Stanford University Research Lab, stated: "My testing and review found that when using Anonymizer Nevercookie along with Firefox's private browsing mode, users are protected from all of the currently known tracking systems that use browser features to follow users across multiple sessions, such as Evercookie. Specifically, Nevercookie prevents abuse to both the Adobe Flash Local Storage Object (LSO) and Microsoft's Silverlight Isolated Storage (MIS)."
Anonymizer Nevercookie was developed by Anonymizer Labs, a dedicated research and development division of Anonymizer, Inc.
Availability
To be notified when the free Anonymizer Nevercookie Firefox plugin is available, visit Anonymizer.com, follow Anonymizer on Twitter (@AnonymizerInc), or "like" Anonymizer on Facebook (facebook.com/anonymizer) for updates.
About Anonymizer
As the global leader in online privacy, anonymity and identity protection solutions, Anonymizer continues to push the envelope with products that allow consumers and organizations to remain safe, secure, and anonymous each time they go online. The company's proprietary technologies address the needs of home users, businesses and other customers. With a pristine 15-year history of protecting customer online identities, Anonymizer's products have set the standard in Internet privacy, and protected billions of Web searches and personal communications.
Press Contact
Jaymelina Esmele
jay@anonymizerinc.com or
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206-290-7662
1543AD Merges With Atomic Data Centers to Offer Microsoft Software Services
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Atomic Data Centers, an international, multi-location data center based out of Minneapolis, today announced the acquisition of 1543AD in a strategic merger to add Microsoft Software Services to their Cloud Computing and Data Management Services.
1543AD, a technology consulting firm specializing in IT management and software development has partnered with Atomic Data Centers since 2001 in providing their customers with IT project management, custom software development and SharePoint solutions.
Comments From Management
"The addition of a dedicated Microsoft Software Services practice to our products & services is going to place Atomic at the top of cloud providers in the US. Additionally, the 1543AD management staff will expand Atomics' capabilities in managing our explosive growth," said Jim Wolford, CEO/CFO of Atomic Data Centers.
"1543AD's application layer expertise combined with Atomic's infrastructure provides a powerful end-to-end IT solution for businesses of all sizes. Having been partners with Atomic for several years, we are excited for this opportunity to grow both organizations," said Chris Judson, 1543AD & Atomic Data Centers COO.
Atomic Data Centers
Headquartered in Minneapolis, with locations in Minnesota, Arizona, Georgia, Spain and Hong Kong, Atomic Data Centers has been one of the nation's premier network service and data management businesses since 2001. In 2011, Atomic will add locations in California, Texas, New York and Ohio.
Atomic Microsoft Software Services add to an already extensive portfolio including:
-- Cloud Computing Services
-- Data Colocation Services
-- Enterprise Class Virtual Servers
-- Offsite Back Up & Disaster Recovery
-- Network Architecture & Professional Services
-- SAS 70 Certified Environment
-- Level I, II & III engineering
-- Hosted & Shared Microsoft Exchange Services
-- DSL, T1, DS3, Optical & Wireless Connectivity
-- Voice Over IP (VOIP)
-- Atomic Business Intelligence
-- 24/7 TAC/NOC/Helpdesk/Monitoring
-- Web App & Database Optimization
-- VMware Professional Services
-- Cisco Professional Services
-- NetApp/EMC Professional Services
Atomic Data Centers delivers custom solutions that are tailored to each client's needs. Large or small; single site or worldwide; in-house, in the cloud, or both; Atomic can design, equip, and maintain the solutions that industry leaders demand. Partnering with 1543AD, Atomic will continue to offer professional services that organizations need as they grow and further develop over time.
SOURCE Atomic Data Centers
Atomic Data Centers
CONTACT: Chris Judson of Atomic Data Centers, +1-612-466-2000, atomicdatacenters.com
BetterRecipes.com Shares How to Cook a Turkey Video and Easy Thanksgiving Recipes
Enter Your Favorite Thanksgiving Dish into BetterRecipe.com's Recipe Contest
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- BetterRecipes.com created a fun "How to Cook a Turkey" video that takes all the anxiety out of roasting a turkey. Even though it is based on the film "Psycho," it's not scary, but actually quite amusing and helpful.
"We had in mind to make a scary spoof on how easy it is to cook a turkey, so we came up with the Psycho theme and love the way the video turned out," said Kristina Vanni, host of Better Recipes and celebrity cook. "Our cooking community likes to keep it simple, and our How to Cook a Turkey video is just that - it makes cooking that bird completely fail-proof."
BetterRecipes.com has loaded up its site with traditional, healthy and easy Thanksgiving recipes. To start, there are step by step instructions on how to cook a turkey, similar to what's in the video. It recommends what size turkey to buy for the number of people at the feast, how to defrost it if it's still not thawed when it's time to cook it, and how long to roast it.
There is a virtual encyclopedia of Thanksgiving recipes at BetterRecipes.com - everything from appetizers such as Pumpkin Turnovers, desserts such as Sweet Potato Delight Cake, to side dishes such as Scrumptious Stuffed Acorn Squash and Wild Mushroom Corn Pudding with Goat Cheese. For people looking for healthy Thanksgiving recipes and special-requirement recipes for low-carb people and diabetics, BetterRecipes.com has special recipes for all the traditional Thanksgiving foods.
Plenty of easy Thanksgiving recipes can be found, too! There is a perfect appetizer recipe for easy-to-make Stuffed Mushrooms, a recipe for Holiday Red and Green Flecked Mashed Potatoes and several stuffing recipes, such as Croissant and Water Chestnut Stuffing.
Once cooks have planned the menu, they can decide on which is their favorite recipe and enter it into the BetterRecipe.com recipe contest. There are weekly prizes and a grand prize of $2,500.
BetterRecipes.com, part of The Better Homes and Gardens Network, is an online cookbook of recipes for any meal and any occasion. Visitors can browse recipes by topic or search to find the perfect recipe. Cooks are encouraged to become a member and upload their favorite recipes to share them with the BetterRecipes.com community. BetterRecipes.com offers ongoing contests, daily contests and a variety of newsletters.
Crackle Offers Free Premium Full-length, Uncut Movies and Television Series
CULVER CITY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Crackle, Sony Pictures Entertainment's premium video entertainment network, has built an optimized website for Google TV, it was announced today by Eric Berger, senior vice president, digital networks, Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
Offering a unique mix of high-quality content, Crackle's ad-supported service features original series, an unmatched collection of full-length television shows, and unedited motion pictures from the vast Sony Pictures library. Crackle can be accessed on Google TV through the Spotlight section.
"Our customized site is the latest in our ongoing efforts to bring Crackle's extensive content catalogue directly to consumers over IP-enabled and open internet platforms," said Berger.
Google TV combines the web with the TV viewing experience, and gives users a powerful way to search across both. Google TV is available on Sony Internet TVs, Sony Internet TV Blu-Ray Players, and via Logitech Revue set top boxes.
One of the fastest growing entertainment destinations on the Internet today Crackle.com is ranked one of the top 10 U.S. sites in comScore* (US comScore Oct-Dec 2009, 3 month average). Online viewers experience pure entertainment: full-length movies, TV shows, and original online series - all uncut, uncensored and free. Crackle.com is available the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Crackle, Inc.
Crackle, Inc., a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, is a multi-platform next-generation video entertainment network that distributes digital content including original short form series and full-length traditional television programming and feature films from Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen Gems and others. Crackle is one of the fastest growing entertainment destinations on the Internet today, offering audiences quality programming in a variety of genres, including comedy, action, sci-fi, horror, music and reality. Crackle reaches an impressive audience through its diverse online and mobile distribution network. Visit Crackle at http://www.crackle.com
3G Wireless Technology Provides Clinical Information to Public Health Care Workers Through Mobile Health Information System Project
-- Provides Easy to Access Clinical Resources at Point of Care for Nurses in South Africa --
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), through its Wireless Reach(TM) initiative, today announced the Mobile Health Information System (MHIS) project. 3G wireless technology and an Internet-capable mobile device, pre-loaded with a clinical library, are providing nurses in hospital settings with access to medical resources.
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Striving to enhance the quality of patient care delivery in South Africa, the AED-SATELLIFE Center for Health Information and Technology, supported by grants from Qualcomm's Wireless Reach initiative and the Henry E. Niles and John M. Lloyd Foundations, designed, planned and implemented the MHIS project. The project is a collaborative effort by participating organizations, including the Eastern Cape Department of Health, the Port Elizabeth Hospital Complex, MTN-South Africa, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and the project funders.
The MHIS project was designed to improve the ability of health care workers in urban and rural settings to care for their patients by providing them with locally relevant, reliable and accurate clinical information accessible using a commercially available mobile device. Each device provides access to a pre-loaded library of clinical and educational resources developed by AED-SATELLIFE as well as dynamic Internet content accessed through wireless broadband connectivity provided by MTN-South Africa.
The project provides training sessions which teach nurses how to use their smartphones to access information and share it with their colleagues. A comprehensive evaluation of the system, carried out by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, showed that enabling nurses to access health resources wirelessly significantly improved their ability to provide care for their patients.
In South Africa, only 10.8 percent of the population has Internet access and only 0.09 percent has broadband Internet access. As a result, many public health workers do not have access to important health information and tools. The MHIS project allows nurses, through the use of 3G wireless technology, to share information within their health community when rare and complex cases are encountered, to keep abreast of the latest information on epidemics and to look up information they cannot otherwise access while in the field. Due to limited availability of skilled health professionals, the duty of providing health care to the poorest populations falls on nurses. Enhancing their access to relevant and accurate clinical information is vital to improving health service delivery.
"The Mobile Health Information System project is made possible because of the collaboration and dedication of all project participants," said Elizabeth Migwalla, senior director of government affairs for Qualcomm. "Qualcomm believes wireless broadband can play a key role in delivering critical clinical data to public health care workers - not just in South Africa, but throughout the world."
"AED-SATELLIFE built on its on-the-ground knowledge, experience and expertise in mobile technologies in the conceptualization of MHIS," said Leela McCullough, director of information services for AED-SATELLIFE. "As the lead implementing agency, we were pleased to work with committed partners to demonstrate the power and potential of the use of mobile devices. Putting relevant clinical information into nurses' hands at the point of care can improve their daily nursing practice and deliver better patient care."
"The Nursing Science Department at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University was responsible for conducting a Needs Analysis prior to the implementation of the MHIS project in the Eastern Cape Province, as well as post-implementation research related to the evaluation of the project," said Dr. Esmeralda Ricks, senior lecturer in the nursing sciences department at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. "The smartphone was found to be extremely useful because nurses could access information and share it with their colleagues and patients, especially those nurses who work at clinics in remote areas and need access to information to function optimally."
"Let us embrace technology, be innovative, apply our minds and grab every opportunity to find more cost effective and efficient ways to render health care services to the people of South Africa," said Dr. S. Pillay, superintendent general, Eastern Cape Department of Health. "Eastern Cape Health salutes all partners in this project for their contribution in making this happen."
About Qualcomm and its Wireless Reach Initiative
Qualcomm believes access to advanced wireless voice and data services improves people's lives. Qualcomm's Wireless Reach initiative supports programs and solutions that bring the benefits of connectivity to underserved communities globally. By working with partners, Wireless Reach projects create new ways for people to communicate, learn, access health care, sustain the environment and reach global markets. For more information, please visit http://www.qualcomm.com/wirelessreach.
Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) is the world leader in next-generation mobile technologies. For 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of wireless communications, connecting people more closely to information, entertainment and each other. Today, Qualcomm technologies are powering the convergence of mobile communications and consumer electronics, making wireless devices and services more personal, affordable and accessible to people everywhere. For more information, visit Qualcomm around the Web:
Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Wireless Reach is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Dan Album, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Online account opening solution provides financial institutions with a high-demand online service
MONETT, Mo., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq: JKHY), a leading provider of integrated technology solutions and data processing services for financial institutions, today announced its ProfitStars division has introduced Opening Act Express, a Web-based deposit account origination system.
Through a strategic partnership with MeridianLink, financial institutions can implement Opening Act Express to offer basic online account opening services and expand the service based on evolving customer and market demands. Opening Act Express can be integrated with any core and Internet banking platform and can support institution-defined deposit products.
Opening Act Express enables customers to open new deposit accounts and transfer funds into them via ACH, debit cards, and credit cards. The process includes multiple identity verifications, credit and OFAC checks, and queries against check history.
Doug Glagola, vice president of Business Development at MeridianLink commented, "Aligning with ProfitStars to provide Opening Act Express further diversifies its product and service offering and strengthens our long-term relationship with Jack Henry & Associates. More importantly, Opening Act Express enables banks and credit unions of all asset sizes to offer the Web-based services that they need to succeed and grow in today's virtual marketplace."
According to David Foss, president of ProfitStars, "MeridianLink is a proven leader in online account opening and loan origination solutions and Jack Henry & Associates' clients have benefitted from our partnership for many years. We are pleased to now extend the benefits of this successful alliance to financial institutions of all asset sizes and charters and regardless of core system. Opening Act Express offers the flexibility to initiate account opening with the bare essentials and expand to more advanced services - proven scalability that is very important as consumer demand for online services continues to escalate."
About ProfitStars
ProfitStars, a division of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., provides best-of-breed solutions that improve the performance of financial institutions of all asset sizes and charters, and diverse corporate entities. These solutions facilitate revenue and growth, risk mitigation and control, and cost control; and complement virtually any core information processing platform. Additional information is available at http://www.profitstars.com.
About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: JKHY) is a leading provider of computer systems and electronic payment solutions primarily for financial services organizations. Its technology solutions serve more than 11,200 customers nationwide, and are marketed and supported through four primary brands. Jack Henry Banking(TM) supports banks ranging from de novo to mid-tier institutions with information processing solutions. Symitar(TM) is the leading provider of information processing solutions for credit unions of all sizes. ProfitStars provides highly specialized products and services that enable financial institutions of every asset size and charter, and diverse corporate entities to mitigate and control risks, optimize revenue and growth opportunities, and contain costs. iPay Technologies operates as a leading electronic bill pay provider supporting banks and credit unions with turnkey, highly configurable retail and small business electronic payment platforms. Additional information is available at http://www.jackhenry.com.
Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking information. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking information. Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking information. Additional information on these and other factors, which could affect the Company's financial results, are included in its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings on Form 10-K, and potential investors should review these statements. Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in the Company's SEC filings that may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information.
SOURCE Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
CONTACT: Analysts, Kevin D. Williams, Chief Financial Officer of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., +1-417-235-6652; or Press, Jacqueline Scheider, Manager of ProfitStars Marketing, +1-770-752-6410
Hanvon Grandly Launches the World's First Color Electronic Paper Book
BEIJING and TOKYO, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Hanvon Technology Co., Ltd. (Hanvon) was established in 1998 and is a high-tech enterprise that is dedicated to the development and production of intelligent products, technologies and services in the field of man-computer interaction. In the global handwriting recognition market, Hanvon always is a leader. In 2008, with its strong technological strength, Hanvon entered the e-book market. With a full range of technological integration capabilities, it has developed a variety of e-book products, occupied 95% of China's e-book market and become a global leading e-book manufacturer. In order to better develop international markets, on November 10, 2010, Hanvon grandly launched the world's first color electronic paper book at the FPD International Exhibition in Chiba, Japan.
The Hanvon color e-book is the world's first large-screen high-resolution color e-book. It is one of preferential high-end business and office products. The whole e-book is equal in size to A4 paper. Its screen uses the latest E Ink Triton(TM) screen launched by E Ink Holdings Inc, having a wholly new window-type user interface and an electromagnetic pen + finger touch, making the operation more convenient and smooth. Compared with the traditional black and white E Ink screen, Hanvon color e-book can restore the true feeling of paper reading to a greater degree. Meanwhile, it inherits all the advantages of E Ink technologies. This product can support a variety of formats, speak in TTS voice, comment in PDF at any time and make instant Chinese-English translation. It provides a color paper experience, and also contains notes and address books to provide better business and office services to users. It has WIFI and a 3G wireless network to make users enjoy online life anytime and anywhere. With the constant development of e-book and screen technologies, Hanvon color e-book can now become one of the paperless office devices. At the same time, it can replace the function of printers and has a variety of small game features to provide users entertainment in their spare time.
With the rapid development of high-tech electronic technology, Hanvon has become a star brand in the e-reader market. Hanvon electronic paper books not only have advantages in quality, functionality and performance vs. cost ratio, but also integrate Hanvon handwriting technology to facilitate users to comment, modify and excerpt contents to read and write. The Hanvon electronic paper book is not only a revolutionary e-reader but also your private library that can go with you at any time. It can enable you to carry thousands of electronic data with you and easily read them anytime and anywhere. In order to meet the needs of e-reading in more human ways, Hanvon will continue to be dedicated to the research and development of color e-books to provide consumers with more perfect reading experience.
About Hanvon
Hanvon Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 1998. With years of research achievements, Hanvon has led the research, development, application and promotion of multiple intelligent man-machine interface technologies and products. Hanvon is very ambitious and emphasizes both the development of technology and products and the marketing of them! First, Hanvon is dedicated to the research of pattern recognition and focuses on the research and promotion of handwriting, voice, OCR and biometric identification technologies. Now, it has owned a number of internationally advanced core technologies and independent intellectual property rights in this field. Secondly, Hanvon emphasizes the marketing and promotion of its technology and products. It has effectively set up a sales and service network in more than 200 cities throughout China, trying to lead the digitalization and intelligentization of people's work and life. "Loyalty, Dedication and Vying for the First" is the spirit of Hanvon, and continuous innovation is the soul of Hanvon. Hanvon is willing to sincerely cooperate with all friends, sharing the fruits of China's fast-growing high technology and creating the splendor of the information age. For more information, please browse http://www.hanvon.com.
Oversi Reaches Industry Milestone - 100 Gbps Net Cache Out Capacity
True Internet Selects OverCache for its Superior Performance, Scalability and Out-of-Band Architecture
PETACH TIKVA, Israel, November 10, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Oversi, the global leader in Internet Video and P2P caching solutions,
announced today that it has deployed a 100 Gbps Net Cache Out system in True
Internet, Thailand's leading Internet Service Provider and one of the fastest
growing providers in Asia.
Dr. Viriya Upatising, Chief Technical Officer of True Internet, said:
"Capacity measured in Net Cache Out, and efficiency measured in Hit Ratio,
are the most important parameters for a caching system, determining its value
to the operator. We have been using OverCache(TM) as our caching system for
several years and we are extremely pleased with its performance, reliability
and ease of operation. The OverCache system enables us to provide the
greatest Internet Video Quality of Experience (QoE) to our customers. We rely
on the most innovative products, and advanced solutions. We have chosen
OverCache after a rigorous assessment of alternatives, as it is the only
solution that can scale to support our network of hundreds of Gbps, and above
all we value Oversi as an excellent and determined vendor."
OverCache(TM) MSP (multi-service platform) offers a breakthrough OTT
caching and content delivery platform which enables operators to deliver the
greatest Quality of Experience (QoE) for Internet Video to their customers
while saving on OPEX and CAPEX. The platform is based on Oversi's unique
out-of-band architecture allowing hierarchical deployment for the highest OTT
cache performance, offering maximum flexibility and efficiency.
David Tolub, Oversi's President and CEO, said: "We are proud to have been
selected once again by True. This endorsement, from a well-known technology
innovator in Asia, further positions Oversi, as the solution of choice for
large, Tier one, fixed and mobile carriers. Our unique out-of-band
architecture continues to prove itself as the most scalable, flexible and
highest performance. OverCache is purpose-built for large service providers
and is the only caching system that can support a whole network with one
hierarchical grid unlike in-line solutions. Reaching 100 Gbps is a milestone,
but OverCache has unlimited scalability, and we are ready for the next
challenge."
About True Internet
True Internet is a subsidiary of True Corporation Public Company Limited,
Thailand's only fully integrated telecommunications solutions provider. True
provides consumers, small and medium enterprises and corporations with a full
range of voice, data and multimedia solutions customized to meet their needs.
True is the largest wire line service provider in the Bangkok Metropolitan
Area with True Internet as the largest broadband operator in the country.
Other subsidiary companies in the True Group include True Visions, Thailand's
dominant pay television operator, and True Move, a major mobile phone service
provider. For more information, please visit: http://www.truecorp.co.th.
About Oversi
Oversi offers a breakthrough multi-service platform for accelerating
delivery of OTT (over-the-top) content, including Internet video,
peer-to-peer (P2P) and other media applications. Oversi's video cache and P2P
cache solutions enable service providers to cope with the huge traffic load
on their networks while significantly improving subscribers' QoE (Quality of
Experience). By assuring QoE, Oversi's solutions facilitate the delivery of
tiered services and content, and open up new monetization opportunities for
OTT content. Oversi systems are deployed in service providers around the
world. The Company has offices and representatives in EMEA, the US,
Asia-Pacific and Latin America. For more information, please visit our web
site, http://www.oversi.com.
Media Contact
Gilad Peleg
VP Marketing & Business Development
Oversi
Tel: +972-77-333-7759
Cell: +972-54-4225516
Fax: +972-3-542-3165
Email: giladp@oversi.com
Source: Oversi
Media Contact: Gilad Peleg, VP Marketing & Business Development, Oversi, Tel: +972-77-333-7759, Cell: +972-54-4225516, Fax: +972-3-542-3165, Email: giladp@oversi.com
Tableau Software's 6.0 Release Delivers Blazing Speed, Blends Data On-The-Fly, Empowering Business Champions
Highly anticipated data engine brings drag-and-drop business intelligence to massive data
SEATTLE, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Tableau Software, the global leader in rapid-fire business intelligence (BI) software, today announced the general availability of Tableau 6.0. The release brings a new data engine with blazing speeds to Tableau's signature ease-of-use and visual analytics. Tableau 6.0 shifts BI into the do-it-now era by offering the most flexible solution in the market. It enables everyone--from enterprises to enterprising individuals--to rapidly access and analyze all their data for smarter and faster business decisions.
According to the market research firm IDC, annual data generation will reach 35 zettabytes by 2020 -enough data to fill a stack of DVDs reaching halfway to Mars. As a result, companies are recognizing the need for easy-to-use tools to help people sift through data in more efficient ways without big IT projects. This trend is reflected in the explosive growth of business intelligence, currently estimated as an $8B industry and projected to reach $12.4B by 2015.
"Tableau 6.0 is filled with innovations that help people take charge of massive data, regardless of their job function or IT capacity," said Christian Chabot, CEO of Tableau Software. "Our new Tableau Data Engine achieves instant query response on hundreds of millions of data rows, even on hardware as basic as a corporate laptop. And it integrates with our ability to 'direct connect' to virtually any database. No other platform allows companies to choose in-memory analytics on gigabytes of data or 'direct connect' to data warehouses like Teradata. What we have achieved with 6.0 is a computer science breakthrough."
The future of business intelligence is Tableau 6.0 - a true game-changer. New features found in 6.0 include:
-- Data blending with one-click: Now people can combine multiple data
sources on-the-fly. New data blending capabilities fundamentally change
what people can do with data. What was previously a 6-week data
integration project is now a drag-and-drop operation with Tableau 6.0.
Data can be blended regardless of where it's stored: in enterprise
databases, Excel spreadsheets, text files or any combination.
-- Analysis at the speed of thought: Tableau's new data engine is faster
than existing solutions, allowing users to interactively analyze massive
data volumes with instant query times. Unlike most other solutions, it
integrates seamlessly with existing corporate data warehouses and
infrastructure.
-- In-memory without the limitations: The Tableau Data Engine is a
break-through analytics database designed to speed data querying by 10
to 100 times and to overcome the limitations of existing databases. When
data is too big for in-memory processing, 6.0 provides a flexible
architecture that can optimize data processing across all available
hardware.
Unveiled in beta form this summer at Tableau's annual customer conference, Tableau 6.0 was demoed and tested by a group of over 1,000 customers who shifted from disbelief to adoption after using the product.
-- Leigh Fonseca, customer intelligence manager at Rhapsody "As the largest
premium on-demand music service with ten years' worth of data, it used
to take us weeks to produce monthly customer analysis reports. With
Tableau 6.0 it's done almost instantly and allows our teams to address
complex business questions and drill into specifics to quickly reveal
trends and insights. The better we understand our customer base, the
better we can provide them service and effectively work with our labels
and other partners. Tableau 6.0 is one of the most exciting and powerful
programs I've ever come across."
-- Heather Torres, chief data scientist at AOL "We have been beta-testing
Tableau 6.0 and are excited about many of the new features. The new
Tableau Data Engine will give our team the ability to take large data
sets and work with them offline with amazing performance speeds -
without the need to write any special code. One of the new visual
enhancements has allowed us to create animated visualizations showing
how data literally moves over time! Tableau 6.0 reminds me why we chose
this product in the first place - it gives people the power to do things
they have only dreamed of."
According to Rita Sallam, research director for IT analyst firm Gartner, "While projects to improve decision making, identify operating efficiencies and risk, and attract new customers more cost-effectively continue, the need to do more with less -- more quickly -- has increased companies' interest in new business intelligence options which challenge the traditional choices." In fact, Tableau was identified as a "Challenger" in this year's Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms*.
For more information, join Tableau for "6 Education Day" where "6 Experts" will be answering questions and discussing the "joy of 6" throughout the day. To get educated on 6.0 and to download a free trial, visit http://www.tableausoftware.com.
*Gartner, Inc., Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms, Rita Sallam et al, January 29, 2010.
About Gartner Magic Quadrant
The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2010 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About Tableau Software
Tableau Software is the leading provider of fast analytics and rapid-fire business intelligence software. Our award-winning products enable anyone to easily create and share interactive data visualizations, dashboards and analytics. They scale to organizations of any size or reach. Download free trials of our award-winning products at http://www.tableausoftware.com/trial. For more information, please visit us at http://www.tableausoftware.com.
Blue Global Media Affiliate Network Announces 100DayLoans.com Affiliate Payout Increase to $100
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Global Media Network, Arizona's leading financial affiliate marketing network, announced today an increase in affiliate payouts for 100DayLoans.com, a website providing short-term personal loans to consumers.
100DayLoans.com affiliates registered with Blue Global Media Network will now receive $100 for each accepted premium lead. This increase is a direct result of the current demand for short-term personal loans and is expected to result in overall greater affiliate earnings.
Offering loans and cash advances with longer-than-average repayment terms, 100DayLoans.com employs a simple, secure application system that makes it easy for consumers to apply for funds and obtain immediate loan approval. With a network of more than 160 lenders, 100DayLoans.com offers high approval rates and quickly accessible funds for qualified consumers.
The affiliate program for 100DayLoans.com was initially launched in April 2010 on Commission Junction; it is now the highest performing cash advance affiliate offer available anywhere. 100DayLoans.com give affiliates unmatched return on investment, consistently high conversion rates, real-time reporting statistics, dedicated program management services, and the highest payout available.
"We increased our affiliate payout to $93 in October, and this additional increase to $100 is a result of further demand for the financial products we offer," said Chris Kay, president of Blue Global Media. "Increasing this affiliate payout will allow 100DayLoans affiliates, as our business partners, to maintain a high level of earnings and general success. '100 Days, 100 Dollars' reflects Blue Global Media's commitment to our affiliates' continued success."
This high-converting affiliate program is available on Blue Global Media's Affiliate Network with a $100 payout; it is also available on Commission Junction, where affiliates receive $92 for each accepted lead.
To learn more about Blue Global Media and 100DayLoans.com affiliate program, visit http://www.BlueGlobalMedia.com or visit Blue Global Media's booth at Affiliate Summit West, held January 9 - 11, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
About Blue Global Media
Blue Global Media Network was established in June 2010 by Blue Global, LLC, a customer acquisition company based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Blue Global, LLC was founded by president Chris Kay in 2005. Offering flexible, customizable performance marketing solutions, Blue Global Media focuses on efficient return on investments for publishers and advertisers.
SOURCE Blue Global Media Network
Blue Global Media Network
CONTACT: Jillian Zerwas, VP of Business Development of Blue Global Media Network, +1-480-365-0335
Getting More Performance Gains in Tough Times: Diskeeper Enhances Green IT Initiatives
LONDON, November 10, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Diskeeper Corporation Europe today announced that its Diskeeper(R)
performance software hit over 39 million licenses sold globally. Diskeeper
Corporations software continues to grow in popularity across Europe as the
top solution for system performance bottlenecks and going green incentives as
laid out by current government mandates.
"We are getting more and more enquiries from companies requesting our
assistance to help them reduce their overhead and improve the performance and
reliability of their networks," said Giles Heaton, Sales Manager Diskeeper
Corporation Europe.
In today's economy every IT budget Pound counts. From small businesses to
the Public Sector all must avoid server downtime with the most cost effective
solutions. Diskeeper 2010 improves the working environment, reducing overhead
costs while increasing system reliability and performance, making entire
networks more energy efficient.
It's commonly known that disk fragmentation causes server crashes,
slowdowns, freeze-ups and system failures. Replacement hardware is not only
costly and uneconomical, but throwing more storage resources (hardware) at a
problem isn't the most cost effective alternative either.
Download free trialware today at http://www.diskeeper.com. Diskeeper
Corporation is a veteran Microsoft Gold Partner with Certified for Windows 7
and Hyper-V status.
About Diskeeper Corporation
Innovators in Performance and Reliability Technologies(R): CIOs, IT
Managers and System Administrators of Global Fortune 1000 and Forbes 500
enterprises rely on Diskeeper(R) performance software to provide unparalleled
performance and reliability to their business laptops, desktops and servers.
Diskeeper 2010 includes the breakthrough IntelliWrite fragmentation
prevention technology. V-locity 2.0 virtual platform disk optimiser for
VMware ESX and Hyper-V eliminates the barriers to full virtual efficiency and
maximum I/O performance on virtual servers. Diskeeper Corporation further
provides real-time data protection and real-time data recovery with
Undelete(R) data recovery software (http://www.undelete.com). InvisiTasking(R
) technology enables any process to run completely invisibly in the
background, fully tapping the power of otherwise unused idle resources
(http://www.invisitasking.com).
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Saxo Bank and Microsoft Open up the Equity World for Experienced Retail Investors
LONDON, November 10, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Saxo Bank and Microsoft today launched a trading platform "MSN Trader -
Powered by Saxo Bank". It offers self-directed investors intuitive equity
trading in combination with functionalities that were previously available to
professional investors only. This partnership is one of the most significant
deals in Saxo Bank's history.
Microsoft and Saxo Bank have come together in a strategic partnership to
meet retail investors' demand for more advanced trading techniques as well as
more analysis tools and better fundamental research on global equities. MSN
Trader was designed by Saxo Bank and is tailor-made for the MSN audience,
featured on Microsoft's MSN Money website, which is viewed by more than 1.2
million visitors per month.
MSN Trader utilises Saxo Bank's established WebTrader platform where
investors can trade over 11,000 single stocks and more than 7,000 CFDs. It
provides detailed educational content enabling investors to create a deeper
understanding of trading opportunities. In addition, the platform offers
Equity Research including three years' forecasts of aggregated analysts'
estimates and recommendations.
MSN Trader also allows investors to carry out comparison analysis of the
leading global companies. In addition, users can diversify and spread their
investment, and hedge market and sector, as well as FX and commodity risks in
their portfolios.
MSN Trader brings together the key strengths of both MSN Money and Saxo
Bank for experienced retail investors. MSN Money is one of the most
comprehensive sources for investors' money and personal finance needs, and
with its award-winning online trading technology, Saxo Bank has accumulated
knowledge and expertise over the last decade in supporting the online trading
needs of a global client base.
Commenting on the launch, Kim Fournais, CEO and co-founder of Saxo Bank,
said: "This is no doubt one of the biggest deals Saxo Bank has made so far
and we are both proud and humble to join forces with Microsoft. New and
improved distribution channels are as important as transparency, price,
products and services, which is why the cooperation between Microsoft and
Saxo Bank is so powerful. MSN Money attracts over a million financially
interested visitors, and combined with the amount of research and information
available to educate and prepare self-directed investors, MSN Trader will be
placed at the forefront of the retail market."
John Mangelaars, Vice-President, Consumer and Online, Microsoft, added:
"By joining forces with Saxo Bank, we will be able to provide clients with a
user-friendly online trading platform with a tried and tested track record.
MSN Trader is one of the first equity trading platforms in the world that
combines unbiased fundamental analysis, a powerful stock screener and a
unique trading platform that enables investors to diversify and handle risk
management on one single platform. Together with Saxo Bank, we have added a
new dimension to retail trading."
The offering will initially be available in the UK only from 10 November
2010. Clients opening an account in MSN Trader become clients of Saxo Bank.
The platform will be presented at the World MoneyShow in London on 12 and 13
November.
MSN Money is one of the most popular financial websites in the UK, with
independent figures showing the site receives well over 1.2 million unique
users per month. Our free-to-use Investing section offers breaking city and
business news plus expert analysis and comment.
About MSN and Windows Live
MSN attracts more than 465 million unique users worldwide per month with
localised versions available globally in 42 markets and 21 languages. Windows
Live, a new set of personal Internet services and software, is designed to
bring together in one place all the relationships, information and interests
you care about most, with enhanced safety and security features across your
PC, devices and the Web.
About Saxo Bank
Saxo Bank is an online trading and investment specialist via three
specialised and integrated trading platforms; the browser-based
SaxoWebTrader, the downloadable SaxoTrader and the SaxoMobileTrader, a mobile
phone trading platform. The platforms are available in over 20 languages and
available directly through Saxo Bank or through one of the Bank's
institutional clients. Saxo Asset Management was launched in 2009 to
accommodate the highest segment of wealthy investors. Saxo Bank is
headquartered in Copenhagen with offices in Australia, the Czech Republic,
France, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland,
UK, and the United Arab Emirates.
Source: Saxo Bank
Media enquiries: Jeff Saul, Head of Group Equities, Saxo Bank, +45-2020-1032; Kasper Elbjorn, Head of Group Public Relations, Saxo Bank, +45-3977-4300, press@saxobank.com; Hazel Thompson, Consumer and Online PR lead, Microsoft, hazelth@microsoft.com, +44(0)20-3139-6176
Polaris International Holdings, Inc. has Reached Terms for the Acquisition of a U.S. IT Communications Company
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Polaris International Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PIHN) is pleased to announce that it has agreed on new terms for the acquisition of a U.S. IT Communications Company. It is expected that the transaction will take place in December. This U.S. IT Communications Company, an approved provider for broadband operators and all premium programs, is currently generating revenues in excess of $12,000,000 and operating with a profit margin in the 30 percent range.
Polaris International Holdings, Inc. CEO/President, Kuni Misawa, stated, "The revised terms have made the transaction workable for both sides. We feel there are many benefits of this transaction for Polaris International, including expanding business operations outside of Japan where the Company's core IT business has been focused."
The combination of business is expected to exceed US$18 million in revenues this coming calendar year.
Terms were not disclosed. The targeted acquisition company will remain unnamed.
About Polaris International Holdings, Inc.:
Polaris International Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation with offices in Huntington Beach and Los Angeles, California and in Tokyo, Japan is in the business of supplying services for Network Infrastructure, ASP and Cloud Computing Solutions. Its management team is composed of seasoned international business professionals with over 60 years of expertise in the technology, media, entertainment and investment industries. POLARIS with both a U.S. and Japan market base is well positioned for the global evolution occurring in IT services and is meeting this evolution with its progressive collection of 'Cloud Solutions and Services' for its corporate Fortune 100 clients. POLARIS' near term plan is to build out its 'Global IT Services' through acquisitions and/or strategic partnerships. The Company is currently engaged in due diligence with several international businesses which, if successfully completed, will significantly expand its territory from Japan to include other rapidly growing Asian and North American markets. http://www.polaris-int.com
Safe Harbor: Statements regarding financial matters in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, technology efficacy and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the Safe Harbors created thereby. Since these statements (future operational results and sales) involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results may differ materially form the expected results.
SOURCE Polaris International Holdings, Inc.
Polaris International Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Chuck Cibulka of Polaris International Holdings, Inc., +1-858-213-4153, info@polaris-int.com
Enables Cost-Effective, Remote or Portable Network Monitoring and Forensics Solutions through Industry-Leading Technology and Compact Size
NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- SC World Congress (SCWC) -- NIKSUN, Inc., a world leader in real-time, enterprise network surveillance solutions, announces today from the show floor of the 2010 SCWC Data Security Conference & Expo, the release of NIKSUN IntelliSeries. The NIKSUN IntelliSeries is comprised of NIKSUN IntelliNetVCR(TM) and NIKSUN IntelliDefend(TM), a set of compact, solid state devices for remote office network traffic analysis and forensics. NIKSUN IntelliNetVCR(TM) provides insight into application and end user transactions, while NIKSUN IntelliDefend(TM) continuously surveys the network for security breaches and data leaks, while providing detailed forensics.
NIKSUN IntelliSeries offers customers price-friendly devices, enabling cost-justified deployment at remote branch offices with fewer resources for a robust, reliable network and security management strategy.
Due to the units' small form factor, the NIKSUN IntelliSeries products can also serve as portable devices that can easily fit into a backpack, enabling network field professionals to more effectively perform on-demand network monitoring and forensics.
For businesses looking for complete branch-to-data center insight, NIKSUN IntelliSeries is fully compatible with NIKSUN NetOmni(TM) Suite, a "top-down" service delivery management portal that facilitates contextual visibility into the global enterprise network.
"We are very excited to be releasing the NIKSUN IntelliSeries with NIKSUN Alpine software. Finally, customers can have all the power of the NIKSUN technology in the palm of their hands. The high reliability of these devices is eagerly awaited by our customers for remote field deployment. Today, we have changed the landscape once again," said Dr. Parag Pruthi, CEO and Founder of NIKSUN.
During the SC World Congress keynote session "12 Hours to Network Meltdown," the "Red team," consisting of experts from the U.S. Air Force, will hack into the Norwich University Advanced Computing Center (NUACC) network. The "Blue team," consisting of NUACC students, will perform network forensics, using the NIKSUN technology. The audience is invited to tweet "live" to help the Blue Team find and fix the havoc that the Red team creates. The session will be moderated by Col. Mike Convertino, commander, 318th Information Operations Group, U.S. Air Force. Dr. Peter Stephenson, technology editor, SC Magazine, and CISO, Norwich University, will use NIKSUN technology to summarize what happened by showing the forensic evidence captured by NIKSUN devices.
NIKSUN's IntelliNetVCR(TM) and IntelliDefend(TM) are available immediately. For more information, visit NIKSUN's website at http://www.niksun.com.
About NIKSUN, Inc.
NIKSUN is the recognized worldwide leader in making the Unknown Known. The company develops and deploys a complete range of award-winning forensics, compliance, security surveillance and performance management solutions for applications ranging from core infrastructures to edge and branch environments. NIKSUN's proactive enterprise scalable solutions deliver unprecedented flexibility and real-time response. The company's patented real-time analysis and recording technology enables enterprises, service providers and governments to provide secure and reliable network infrastructure and services. NIKSUN, headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, has sales offices in major cities throughout the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit http://www.niksun.com.
NIKSUN, IntelliNetVCR, IntelliDefend, NetDetector and NetVCR are either registered trademarks or trademarks of NIKSUN, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
ADP Completes the Acquisition of Byte Software House S.p.A in Italy
MILAN, November 10, 2010/PRNewswire/ --
- Strengthening its Payroll and Personnel Administration Products and
Services in Italy
ADP (R), a leading provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration
services, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Byte
Software House, a premier provider of integrated payroll, personnel
administration, time management and human resources products and services.
Based in Italy, with approximately 620 employees, Byte Software House
provides products and services to more than 600 companies including many of
the top 100 Italian companies. Byte Software's products and services are
considered leading solutions in the Italian marketplace and have consistently
helped organizations to increase the efficiency of their HR department.
"The addition of Byte's solutions, its strong reputation, and its
talented team will reinforce ADP's position in Italy and enable us to deliver
best-in-class products and services to large and mid-sized organizations"
said Anish Rajparia, President ADP Employer Services International. "The
strategic and cultural fit between Byte and ADP is compelling. The
combination of our respective strengths will create greater value for our
existing and future clients and make us one of the HR and payroll partners of
choice for Italian and multi-national companies."
Roberto Gamerro, CEO of Byte, commented, "Joining ADP, a global leader in
payroll and HR services, represents a tremendous opportunity for Byte's
employees and clients. We will experience new growth potential and be better
positioned to serve our clients locally and in the international
marketplace."
At the close of this acquisition, more than two million employees per
month will be managed by ADP's solutions in Italy. Going forward, ADP will
offer a complete range of solutions, from in-house services to outsourcing
payroll, personnel administration and complete HR processes.
ADP Italy provides a full range of outsourcing services for payroll,
personnel administration and HR processes to mid- and large-sized companies.
Today, over 500 companies take advantage of the service offered by ADP Italy.
ADP has offices in Milan, Turin and Rome and has 335 local employees.
About ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in
revenues and about 550,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers
of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging over 60 years of experience,
ADP offers a wide range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration
solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to-use solutions for employers
provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes. ADP is also a
leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck,
motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. http://www.adp.com