Empire BlueCross BlueShield Launches Virtual Open Enrollment Center
Virtual Center Easy to Use, Accessible; Allows Companies to Easily Engage Employees
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- For large national organizations, providing employees with complete, comprehensive and consistent information during open enrollment can be challenging. To help businesses reach and engage their employees more easily, Empire BlueCross BlueShield has launched a Virtual Open Enrollment, an easy to use, easy to understand interactive 3-D environment.
"The virtual enrollment center is another way that Empire is trying to deliver the best value to our customers and the members we serve," said Mark Wagar, President and CEO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield. "Many businesses tell us they want to improve their systems to more effectively and efficiently communicate important benefit information to their employees. The Empire virtual open enrollment center, designed with input from businesses, was created to meet this need. Ultimately, we believe this will help individuals make the best benefit choices to fit their unique circumstances."
With the virtual enrollment center, employees can access benefits information at their convenience in a single intuitive and interactive location. Upon entering the site, a user will see a 3-D design with their company's logo and a video spokesperson delivers personalized messages. The center has scrolling marquees providing up to date messaging. The user can easily find enrollment information through simple key word searches. In addition, the virtual enrollment center has a content library, housing enrollment materials, documents that can be downloaded, and web links to additional information such as health plan details, provider lists, prescription information and other available health programs.
This is also a valuable resource for human resource departments as they can easily maintain and publish content. The virtual enrollment center gives them the ability to efficiently reach all employees, increase visibility within the organization, track the number of visitors and monitor the usage.
"Empire's virtual open enrollment center has been a great resource for our business and our employees," said Hazel Davis, manager, health and welfare plans for Albemarle Corporation. "We began using this new system last week and already our employee engagement has increased, and the employee feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Our employees are able to access the center at their convenience, helping them to more effectively select the best benefits for themselves and their families. We have been looking for a way to increase employee engagement and Empire's virtual open enrollment center has been a perfect solution."
Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) is the trade name of Empire HealthChoice Assurance, Inc., and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO is the trade name of Empire HealthChoice HMO, Inc., independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, serving residents and businesses in the 28 eastern and southeastern counties of New York State. Additional information about Empire is available at http://www.empireblue.com.
Plextronics Announces Availability of Next Generation OLED Ink: Early Sampling at Universal Display Corporation Shows Boost in Lifetime and Lower Operating Voltage
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Plextronics announced today that its Plexcore® OC NQ ink is now available for limited sampling, with more broad availability expected in 2011. The non-aqueous-based Hole Injection Layer (HIL) ink augments the company's existing aqueous-based HIL, and is geared specifically for solution processible phosphorescent OLED emitters. The company also expects to introduce ink-jet (printable) inks for limited sampling early in 2011.
Mary Boone, Director of Ink Business Development at Plextronics, said, "The ability to solution process OLEDs, especially displays, is a fundamental hurdle that the industry needs to overcome in order to more broadly commercialize OLED technology. The technology has advanced to the point where we are getting that much closer to fully solution-processed OLED devices, and new materials such as our non-aqueous HIL are a key requirement in the transition from vapor to solution processing."
Boone added, "Plextronics prides itself on its platform approach to our product offerings. We offer both aqueous and non-aqueous inks so that customers can select the exact material that they need. Plextronics is the only company that is currently offering a full line of OLED HIL inks for a variety of solution emitters."
Results at UDC
Early sampling of Plexcore® OC NQ assisted Universal Display Corporation to achieve low voltage and long lifetime in recent performance testing of their P2OLED(TM) solution-processed, phosphorescent OLED technology.
On October 13, Universal Display issued a press release announcing significant advances in the performance of its UniversalP2OLED(TM) solution-processible, phosphorescent OLED material systems. Plextronics was the HIL provider, and its Plexcore® OC NQ ink helped UDC to achieve a lower operating voltage and a boost in lifetime over previously disclosed results.
The UDC results were announced by Dr. Kwang Ohk Cheon, Senior Research Scientist at Universal Display, during the 10th International Meeting on Information Display (IMID 2010), from October 11 to 15 in Korea.
During his talk, Dr. Cheon reported on a new green P2OLED system with 66 candelas per Ampere (cd/A) and 130,000 hours of operating lifetime to 50% of an initial luminance of 1000 nits - representing approximately a two times improvement in luminous efficiency and lifetime over Universal Display's results reported a year ago.
About Plextronics, Inc.
Plextronics, Inc. is an international technology company that specializes in printed solar, lighting, display and other organic electronics. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the company's focus is on organic light emitting diodes (OLED) and organic solar technology, specifically the conductive inks and process technologies that enable those and other similar applications.
The privately held company was founded in 2002 as a spinout from Carnegie Mellon University, based upon conductive polymer technology developed by Dr. Richard McCullough. Over the past eight years, Plextronics scientists have refined and further developed this technology to deliver exceptional performance for printed electronics. In January 2010 the company earned ISO 9001:2008 certification of its quality management processes.
Iron Horse Interactive Launches Giftmeister; Shaping the Next Generation of Social Shopping for Consumer Electronics Products
Social shopping network enables consumers to find, buy and gift hundreds of thousands of products; available on the Web, via mobile on iPhone and Android, as well as on social media sites.
SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Iron Horse Interactive, a leading multi-channel marketing company, today announced the official launch of Giftmeister, an innovative online social shopping service helping consumers find, buy and give all types of consumer electronics gifts from both online and traditional retailers.
Giftmeister, which is free to all users and includes more than 225,000 products across all major consumer electronics categories, is now available on the Web at Giftmeister.com, and on iPhones with Giftmeister for iPhone(TM). Giftmeister will also be available on select Android devices with Giftmeister for Android(TM), as well as on Facebook with Giftmeister for Facebook(TM), in the coming days.
The service makes the consumer electronics shopping experience totally simple, informative and fun by combining all the key information customers seek into a single, easy-to-use interface. Whether consumers are searching for digital cameras, laptops, mobile phones or HDTVs, Giftmeister is the easiest way to shop for technology gifts this holiday season.
Among the key features included are:
-- Mobile functionality: with Giftmeister for iPhone(TM) and Giftmeister
for Android(TM), consumers have the ability to find, buy and shop for
the latest consumer electronics gifts on their preferred smartphone
devices. Additionally, the mobile functionality includes Location Based
Services(LBS) capabilities that provide consumers with directions to the
nearest retailers, as well as on-the-go mobile shopping lists.
-- Customer guidance: using its smart product finder interface, Giftmeister
provides specific gift and purchasing recommendations customized to each
user's age, gender, price range and a wide range of lifestyle based
special interests and buying habits.
-- Social shopping functionality: Giftmeister is fully integrated with
Facebook, MSN, Gmail, Yahoo! and several other social media and online
platforms, enabling users to easily import contacts into their personal
shopping network and allowing them to share wish lists and ask friends
for feedback.
-- Price alerts: with Giftmeister's price alert functionality, users are
updated daily when the price of their desired product is changed,
ensuring that customers never miss a deal.
-- Wish lists: Giftmeister users have the ability to create and share wish
lists of their desired consumer electronics products, ensuring that
everyone in their personal shopping network can stay updated on what
each user wants, reserve them, and see what others in the network are
buying.
-- Product reviews and ratings: while searching for new products, users
have the ability to read the latest reviews and opinions in order to
make the most informative decision possible before purchasing their
desired consumer electronics product.
"Consumers in today's environment want to make the most informative purchasing decisions possible, leverage social media and interact in real-time as they shop, and then ultimately, get the best price in the market, doing it as quickly and easily as possible at each step of the way," said Uzair Dada, CEO of Iron Horse Interactive, the parent company of Giftmeister. "Giftmeister was created to accommodate the needs and interests of today's digital consumers, providing them with an entirely new level of ease, innovation and affordability as they search for the latest consumer electronics gifts."
Giftmeister is a brand new free online social shopping service that helps customers find, buy and give consumer electronics gifts in a fun easy-to-use and personalized way. The platform provides users with everything from product reviews to personalized gift recommendations, to real-time pricing alerts, and much more, ensuring users can find consumer electronics products for the best price from their favorite stores as quickly and easily as possible, and make the most informative decisions prior to purchasing. For more information on Giftmeister, please visit http://www.Giftmeister.com, or follow Giftmeister on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/giftmeister.
About Iron Horse Interactive:
Iron Horse Interactive (IHI) is a multi-channel marketing company. IHI's technology platform and interactive services lets companies increase demand for products and services by reaching their prospects anywhere.
Whether prospects are on your website, a channel partner site, on a social media site, across an ad network or on a mobile device, IHI's technology provides personalized recommendations that keep customers engaged and drives higher conversions.
To learn more about how IHI's technology is helping some of the world's most recognized brands drive lead generation and product sales, visit http://www.ironhorseinteractive.com.
CONTACT:
Matt Rizzetta
North 6th Agency
917-398-0818
mrizzetta@north6thagency.com
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CONTACT: Matt Rizzetta, North 6th Agency, +1-917-398-0818, mrizzetta@north6thagency.com
Full-Figured Women Crave Fashion and Sonsi Responds
Retailer Adds 300 New Brands from eBags, BUYSEASONS, Sydney's Closet, IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel, Spiegel & ShapeFx
BENSALEM, Pa., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- With full-figured models on runways and appearing on the covers of chic fashion magazines, retailers are beginning to hear -- both in dollars and in words -- that full-figured women crave more options. Sonsi(TM), a new shopping and social destination for women wearing plus sizes, responded with the addition of 300 brands, including some of the biggest names in the apparel and accessories industry, such as eBags, BUYSEASONS(TM), Sydney's Closet®, IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel, Spiegel® and ShapeFx®. Launched in June, Sonsi caters to the nearly 60 percent of women in America who wear size 12 or above.
These new and coming soon arrivals represent nearly every apparel category of product that a woman needs, from everyday casual and career wear to occasion dressing such as prom dresses, wedding attire, and even theme party and plus size Halloween costumes, to holiday gifts, bags, jewelry, shoes and more. Major participating names in the retail industry include:
-- eBags - An extensive collection of trend forward handbags, clutches and
totes, including the season's "must have" designer bags. Popular brands
include: The Sak, Tignanello, Kathy Van Zeeland, Guess, Big Buddha and
much more.
-- BUYSEASONS - The premier costume retailer offers best-selling Halloween
costumes from the classics - Cleopatra, Raggedy Ann, Madam Can-Can, and
Cinderella - to some of the season's most trend-right looks.
-- Sydney's Closet - "Sizes Up Glamour" by offering curvy teens and women a
vast selection of sophisticated, beautiful and elegant dresses perfect
for any special occasion. The Signature Collection, in sizes 14 to 40,
features chic cocktail dresses, romantic wedding dresses, red-carpet
formal gowns and trendy prom dresses.
-- IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel - Transforms the world's view of beauty with
smart, stylish and sophisticated clothing for the full-figured
fashionista. Designed and made in San Francisco, CA, IGIGI by Yuliya
Raquel's fashion-forward, chic, and form-fitting dresses, career wear,
bridal gowns and separates in sizes 12-32 provide women with a premiere
lifestyle brand of contemporary collections.
-- Spiegel and ShapeFx - Iconic American brands with loyal and dedicated
customers. The Spiegel brand inspires women to create their Signature
Style through seasonal Luxury Fabric Collections. ShapeFx offers body
enhancing shapewear, apparel and swimwear that "makes the body you have
look like the body you want" (TM).
Sonsi now features over 380 brands, across all price points, including such favorites as Kiyonna(TM), Lane Bryant®, alight, Loop 18, Fashion Bug®, Catherines®, and Cacique®.
Sonsi is widely considered a social shopping leader. SonsiLiving(TM) provides a variety of social networking experiences including online clubs, groups, live power chat sessions and expert blogs from notable industry insiders including Megan Garcia, a plus size model, yoga instructor and author of Megayoga, the first guide to yoga for plus size women; and Susan Moses, celebrity fashion stylist to such luminaries as Wynonna Judd, Jill Scott, Emme, Mo'Nique and Queen Latifah.
"We're pleased to partner with leading brands that recognize social shopping as the next evolution in retail. Not only can the Sonsi woman shop for apparel, shoes and holiday gifts, but Sonsi is also a place where she can make friends, share stories, review products and find advice on fashion, beauty, health, relationships, food, entertaining and more," said Jill Hutchison, Publisher of Sonsi.com. "Since our launch this summer, we've quadrupled the number of brands we offer, bringing real women a variety of fashion choices in a fun, community-based environment that embraces beauty in all shapes and sizes."
About Sonsi
Sonsi(TM) offers one of the largest online assortments of plus size women's apparel, accessories and products, specifically for women sizes 12 and up. With over 380 brands in one convenient shopping destination, Sonsi(TM) features trendy tops and bottoms, classy cocktail, evening and casual dresses, career wear, active wear, outerwear, swimwear, intimates, accessories and more, in a variety of price points from great brands such as Kiyonna, Lane Bryant, alight, Catherines, Fashion Bug, Loop 18, Cacique and more. SonsiLiving(TM), the social side of Sonsi(TM), is an inclusive online social community where real women can participate in social networking, groups and clubs, live power chat sessions, interactive quizzes and games, and stay informed with expert blogs, content and advice covering topics such as fashion, beauty, health, relationships and more. Sonsi, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Charming Shoppes, Inc. (CHRS).
SOURCE Charming Shoppes, Inc.
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
CONTACT: Anna Schryver, +1-608-225-5476, anna@isthmuscommunications.com, or Jill Hutchison, Publisher, Sonsi.com, +1-215-633-4671, publisher@sonsiliving.com
Ectaco Releases First Language Learning Apps for the iPhone, iPod and iPad
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Ectaco, Inc., the world's leader in portable language learning and translation technology, today introduced the first tier of a fun and easy-to-use Ectaco experience for those with Apple iPhones, iPods and iPads. The new applications are the latest release to Ectaco's slate of unique dictionaries and phrasebooks already available in the iTunes App Store, and will be the first and only to provide an interactive language learning experience for its users.
The new Lingvosoft apps (software line from Ectaco) are also the first of their kind to incorporate the Language Teacher, U-Learn, Linguistic Crosswords and Audio Keyboard, leveraging the strength of the company's portable learning brand across its entire language offering. The first release will provide users with the ability to learn any of the 39 languages, including English, on-the-go and hassle free.
"We wanted to extend our product line over to iPhone, iPod, and iPad users and make our high end learning programs even more portable than before," mentions David Lubinitsky, CEO of Ectaco Inc., "The success of our hardware allowed us to split programs individually so users all over the world can take advantage of our one of a kind portable language learning software." The Lingvosoft storefront will now boast over 600 different language apps in 56 different language combinations.
Four apps will be released, each with their own individual learning curve. Each is fully interactive and all done in a real human voice and based on Ectaco's Speech Recognition technology. The Language Teacher will focus around 4 features including alphabets, words, phrases and dialogues, with full picture to word and voice recognition. The U-Learn is specifically designed for on-the-go users and will have 7 levels of endless communication between the user and human-like interactive tutor who will aid in everything from pronunciation correction to verbal exams. The Linguistic Crosswords will put language learning into crossword puzzles for users to solve. The words are all clearly pronounced and users must solve a puzzle via hints and translations. The Audio Keyboard will be able to pronounce any letter typed in one of the 39 available languages fluently for users to blind type and hear pronunciations.
All apps will be available for a FREE download the first 10 days of release starting November 3, 2010.
For more information visit http://www.ectaco.com or contact Greg Stetson at 718 728 6110 ext. 212 or greg@ectaco.com.
Belden Infinity® C-TC+ and FCC 'Continuous Flex' Cables Have Been Enhanced to Provide Superior Flexing, Extended Temperature Range Capabilities and Compliance With More Industry Ratings
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Belden (NYSE: BDC), a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, announces a series of enhancements to its Belden Infinity C-TC+ and FCC Cables. With the addition of Belden high-performance Belflex® jackets, these cables offer exceptional flexing capabilities, resistance to sunlight, oil and abrasion, and the ability to withstand temperature ranges of -40 degrees C to +90 degrees C (Cold Impact) and -50 degrees C to +90 degrees C (Cold Bend).
Applicable for use in C-track systems, robots, automated assembly systems, material handling systems, multi-axis machine tools, wind turbines and the like, "Continuous Flex' Belden Infinity C-TC+ and FCC Cables offer compliance with the following ratings: 600V TC-ER (18 AWG and larger), 300V UL PLTC-ER (20 AWG), 1000V WTTC (18 AWG and larger), UL MTW & AWM, and 1000V CSA AWM I/II A/B FT4. They are also UL approved for direct burial, suitable for Class I & II Div 2 installation in hazardous locations, they meet the requirements of NFPA 79 for industrial machinery, and they are CE and RoHS compliant.
Belden Infinity C-TC+ Cables are suitable for extreme flexing applications in severe environments, delivering optimal performance at 10 million flex cycles. Belden has used specialized manufacturing techniques to nearly eradicate cable memory, while the cable's unique conductor design eliminates torque and makes the cable less susceptible to fatigue.
Belden Infinity FCC Cables are a cost-effective alternative to C-TC+ Cables and are suitable for moderate flexing operations of 1 million flex cycles. Like C-TC+ cables, they are manufactured and designed to exhibit superior flex life and durability.
The Belden Infinity Line Also Includes 'Continuous Flex' Data and Vision Cables
For more information on Belden Infinity Cables, download NP 303. Contact Belden at P.O. Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375, 1.800.BELDEN.1. FAX: 765.983.5294. Or visit our Website: http://www.belden.com .
About Belden
St. Louis-based Belden Inc designs, manufactures, and markets cable, connectivity and networking products in markets including industrial automation, enterprise, transportation, infrastructure, and consumer electronics. It has approximately 6,600 employees, and provides value for industrial automation, enterprise, education, healthcare, entertainment and broadcast, sound and security, transportation, infrastructure, consumer electronics and other industries. Belden has manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe and Asia, and a market presence in nearly every region of the world. Belden was founded in 1902, and today is a leader with some of the strongest brands in the signal transmission industry. For more information, visit http://www.belden.com.
Parrot Continues its Legacy of Automotive Technological Innovation at SEMA
Debuts New Hands Free Solutions and Expands Certified Installer Program
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot, market leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, showcases its latest automotive aftermarket and OEM products and features at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The company also announces significant growth of its Certified Installer Program, signaling Parrot's commitment and support to its retail partners.
Parrot's dedication to hands-free connectivity in-vehicle is highlighted by the introduction of TextFriendly, Parrot's new text-to-voice hands-free feature for select aftermarket installed product lines. Additionally, Parrot announced the U.S. debut of the Parrot MINIKIT Smart, a new Bluetooth® hands-free kit with a docking bay designed for all Smartphones and navigation software, on Nov. 2. The company will also be demonstrating its latest OEM solution, the FC 6100 which adds Wi-Fi connectivity to the range of infotainment technologies currently available.
"Staying connected is not an easy task when you're on the go," said Parrot's North American Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Christian Coly. "By making it easier for consumers to focus on using the features of their cell phone hands-free, drivers can concentrate on driving and keep their eyes on the road with Parrot's easy and intuitive technology."
Parrot TextFriendly enables Parrot customers to have their emails/ text messages read to them and send emails/ texts by voice command, completely hands-free. The feature is available on Parrot MKi and CK product lines. See Parrot.com for the full line of hands-free car kits.
Parrot MINIKIT Smart, compatible with all navigation software available and all operating systems, is a docking bay that connects via Bluetooth and can simultaneously manage hands-free conversations and navigation applications. The MINIKIT Smart can store up to 10 different phone books (2,000 contacts per Smartphone) and can then be used by several drivers.
To enable high-quality conversations, the MINIKIT Smart is equipped with a retractable microphone andhas one-week autonomy on standby, 10 hours of talk time and can be recharged using the in-vehicle DC power outlet.
Parrot's latest OEM solution, the FC 6100 series, is built on the Android framework and introduces Wi-Fi connectivity to the whole vehicle allowing for new features such as mapping and POI services, Internet radio, navigation and more. Parrot's software library including hands-free telephony, speaker independent voice recognition, media management and acoustics is also integrated into the FC 6100. Parrot currently provides in-vehicle technology with hand-free telephony capabilities in several OEM brands including Audi, Hyundai/Kia, and most recently BMW and Mini.
The company also announced momentum in its Certified Installer Program (CIP) with 50 percent membership increase in the past year, as well as the 2010 CIP of the Year, DeShawn Howard of Drops Mobile Electronics (http://www.dropsmobile.com/) of Atlanta specializes in sales and installation for any vehicle.
Now two years old, Parrot's Certified Installer Program is designed to help authorized independent 12-volt retailers compete, sell and install car kits more profitably. To help retailers sell to this broad customer base, Parrot's Certified Installer Program focuses on strengthening the relationship between Parrot and the installer and enhancing the consumer's shopping experience through expanded retailer sales training and point of sale support. The retailers also connect with Parrot via a Facebook page with up-to-date resources and news.
About PARROT
Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications. In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists and in 2010, the AR.Drone, the first quadricopter piloted via Wi-Fi and using augmented reality.
Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 450 people worldwide and generates 85% of its sales overseas. Parrot is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris since 2006. (FR0004038263 - PARRO)
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CONTACT:
Tim Wieland
Airfoil PR for Parrot
Ph: (248) 304-1414
Email: parrot@airfoilpr.com
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CONTACT: Tim Wieland, Airfoil PR for Parrot, +1-248-304-1414, parrot@airfoilpr.com
New Belden DataTuff® Industrial Ethernet Cat 5e Cables Are 600V AWM-Rated for Motor Control Centers and Switch Gear
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Belden (NYSE: BDC), a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has added two 600V AWM-rated, shielded cables to its DataTuff Industrial Ethernet line. The Category 5e 600V AWM-rated cables incorporate Belden's patented Bonded-Pair technology and are designed to be suitable for use in listed motor control centers (MCC) and switch gear in tough EMI environments.
Both DataTuff 4-pair shielded cables feature an exceptionally rugged construction to answer the need for superior performance, reliability and noise immunity. The AWM rating allows the cables to be used on or within a listed cabinet or machine, as well as, more traditional Ethernet applications. They are not, however, intended for 600V power delivery.
Belden's new DataTuff Category 5e Industrial Ethernet cables feature an overall shielded design with 24 AWG Bonded-Pair solid bare copper conductors, polyolefin insulation, a 24 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, and an industrial-grade oil- and sunlight-resistant PVC jacket.
Belden has designated shielded designs to provide assured performance in highly concentrated EMI environments. Belden Part No. 7958A has an overall Beldfoil® shield to meet the EMI requirements of most plant environments. Part No. 7957A has an overall Beldfoil shield + 70% tinned copper braid for more extreme EMI environments and enhanced structural integrity. Both cables are Ethernet/IP compliant.
Belden's patented Bonded-Pair technology contributes to the Industrial Ethernet cables' superior stability and electrical performance. In Bonded-Pair cables, the conductor insulations of each of the cable pairs are affixed to each other along their longitudinal axes to ensure that no performance robbing gaps between conductors can occur. This means that uniform and consistent conductor-to-conductor spacing - or concentricity - is maintained, before, during and after the rigors of installation and during its use on the factory floor. Belden calls this unique capability Installable Performance®.
For more information on DataTuff Cat 5e 600V AWM-rated cables, download NP 314. Contact Belden at P.O. Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375, 1.800.BELDEN.1. FAX: 765.983.5294. Or visit our Website: http://www.belden.com.
About Belden
St. Louis-based Belden Inc designs, manufactures, and markets cable, connectivity and networking products in markets including industrial automation, enterprise, transportation, infrastructure, and consumer electronics. It has approximately 6,600 employees, and provides value for industrial automation, enterprise, education, healthcare, entertainment and broadcast, sound and security, transportation, infrastructure, consumer electronics and other industries. Belden has manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe and Asia, and a market presence in nearly every region of the world. Belden was founded in 1902, and today is a leader with some of the strongest brands in the signal transmission industry. For more information, visit http://www.belden.com.
Focus on Six Sigma Protocol, Business and Operational Efficiencies Via Data Analysis: Prizes and Discounts Offered
WARRENTON, Va., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- StatPoint Technologies, Inc., the developer of the STATGRAPHICS line of leading statistical tools used in data analysis across the spectrum of business management, manufacturing and scientific research since 1982, has launched a free STATGRAPHICS User Community Forum (http://statgraphics.invisionzone.com).
This new online resource enables current and potential users of STATGRAPHICS statistical software to directly interact with each other, with the software developers, and with the worldwide network of international resellers who support STATGRAPHICS in their regions.
"Our goal is to build a community of Statgraphics users who can help one another and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the software," according to StatPoint Technologies President Caroline Chopek. "We invite everyone to join the forum and share your thoughts, your suggestions, and some of the creative and innovative uses you have found for Statgraphics." Commenting on today's business environment, she continued, "In challenging times, it is especially important to identify and exploit every opportunity for savings, for quality improvement and for driving efficiencies. Statgraphics provides insight and analysis of data that is crucial to all such efforts." Among the topics the community will explore is the Six Sigma for the Rest of Us concept. It offers an incremental approach to creating a Six Sigma program that should work for any organization. The forum is fully moderated to ensure a professional and spam-free environment.
Through November 30, StatPoint Technologies will be offering promotions ranging from gift cards to discounts on the newly released Statgraphics Centurion 16.1. Discounts will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, to those forum members who first contact StatPoint to purchase a single-user copy of Statgraphics. Join the forum and visit the Bulletin Board section for more details.
"We envision the forum as a place where Statgraphics users and others interested in learning more about our data analysis tools can discuss statistics and the many uses of the software," said Forum Administrator Mike Foley. "A variety of individual forum sites are available for discussing everything from the basics of using Statgraphics to specific topics including Six Sigma. Input from the community will be used to expand the forum."
The STATGRAPHICS line of statistical software includes Statgraphics Centurion XVI, Statgraphics Mobile, Statgraphics Online, a web based statistical program, Statgraphics.Net, statistical procedures called by web applications, and Statbeans, a Java library of statistical procedures. Products are used in quality initiatives, R&D, operations and business and financial management by Fortune 1000 corporations, organizations and governments, worldwide. "STATGRAPHICS solutions meet today's tight budgetary constraints and do not require an advanced degree in statistics to successfully implement. Our clients improve their products, processes and profit margins using our software products to make improved, data driven decisions," said Ms. Chopek.
Zoara Unveils New Design Feature to Customize Rings
Diamond and Jewelry Site Allows Customers to Customize Own Diamond Ring Creations
SIOUX CITY, S.D., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to give customers more freedom and options, Zoara the premier site for diamonds and jewelry, has unveiled its newest feature to help customers find that perfect diamond engagement ring setting.
Zoara's Customize a Ring feature gives ring seekers the freedom to customize their own ring because finding the right engagement ring is not always the easiest task. Frequently would-be brides and grooms envision something distinctive and unique for their special day, but are often left disappointed.
Whether using a ring from Zoara's extensive diamond engagement ring collection or an original design, customers can simply log onto Zoara and follow these four easy steps to create a customized ring:
1. Send Zoara Your Details: If you have your own design in mind or want to
change a few details on a Zoara design, simply contact the Zoara Customer
Support Team at 1-800-431-0012 or contact@zoara.com and tell them about
your design or even upload an original drawing.
2. Zoara Renders Your Ring: Zoara's team of expert jewelers will work with
you using your pictures, ideas and details to create a professional
rendering of your dream ring including a comprehensive and competitive
price quote.
3. Give Zoara the Go Ahead: With your approval and deposit, Zoara's team of
jewelers will create your dream ring using only the highest quality
materials to meet the standards of their in-house Quality Control Team.
4. Your Dream Come True: Upon completion, Zoara will give your ring a full
inspection to ensure no detail has been missed then send it straight to
you.
Customers can choose to customize any engagement ring setting, wedding band and much more. For more information, please visit http://www.zoara.com or call 1-800-431-0012 for more information.
About Zoara
Zoara is the culmination of over 50 years of combined professional expertise in the diamond and jewelry industries. The Zoara network includes affiliations, partnerships and relationships with the world's leading professional diamond and jewelry communities. Founded in 2008, Zoara is proud to offer the highest quality diamonds, gemstones, precious metals and other fine jewelry. Zoara strives to provide an exceptional online retail store that reflects our beliefs in education, quality, value, and customer service. For more information on Zoara, please visit http://www.zoara.com.
For more information, please contact: info@zoara.com
NetQin Mobile Anti-virus V4.0 Keeps Devices Safe From More Than Just Viruses
BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- NetQin Mobile Inc., a global leader in mobile security services, today released NetQin Mobile Anti-virus V4.0 for Symbian S60 3rd and( )5th generation mobile devices - an application designed to keep mobile devices safe from viruses, while preventing information leakage and backing up valuable contacts. The application features state of the art virus protection, cross-platform contact backup, "Anti-lost" phone protection, and anti-eavesdropping features to prevent privacy leakage.
With original double-engine technology, NetQin Mobile Anti-virus deletes the latest viruses, Trojans, spyware and malicious fee-deduction software to protect your phone and privacy. Real-time protection is also included to detect threats and ensure device safety during file transmission, network connection and app installation. With NetQin Mobile Anti-virus V4.0, a firewall runs in the background to protect network traffic and privacy.
The "Anti-lost" feature of NetQin Mobile Anti-virus V4.0 runs with remote control-like functions, providing worldwide protection for financial losses and privacy leakage. "Anti-lost" allows users to locate a lost phone, sound an alarm on the lost phone, and trace where exactly it is. If the user gives up on the possibility of getting the device back, the content on the phone can be completely deleted via simple remote commands sent to the phone.
Also featured in NetQin Mobile Anti-virus V4.0 is an account protection feature which prevents account information (Ebank accounts, stock account, IM accounts, etc) from leaking. It also prevents any sort of eavesdropping on calls. These features are all specifically crafted to ensure total privacy protection for users, and a complete sense of security in using their respective devices.
NetQin Mobile Anti-virus V4.0 keeps users safe from viruses, and prevents private information leakage. New features allow users to locate lost devices, and if necessary, can also delete all content that was prior stored on the device. Account protection was also added, along with an anti-eavesdropping feature to ensure users are constantly being protected from privacy leakage.
Founded in 2005, backed by Sequoia, Mayfield, Fidelity and Ceyuan VC, NetQin Mobile Inc. (referred to as "NetQin" hereafter) is a global leader in mobile security services, delivers proven mobile security solutions based on a cloud-computing model, including anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spam, privacy protection, data backup and recovery, as well as data management - to more than 55 million users in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide - to protect them against mobile security threats. As the market leader in mobile security, NetQin holds 64.8% market share of China mobile security market (2010 H1 Whitepaper on China Mobile Security Market by Frost & Sullivan, August 2010), and has received multiple industry awards and honors, including Technology Pioneer 2011 by the World Economic Forum, and the 2009 China Frost & Sullivan Award for Mobile Security Market Leadership.
20"-Depth SuperServer 6046T-TUF Combines Excellent Expansion Capabilities and Feature Set with 7-Year Lifecycle
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, today announced the latest addition to its embedded/industrial PC (IPC) product portfolio, the SuperServer 6046T-TUF based on the new SC842 short-depth (20") 4U chassis.
"The newest addition to Supermicro's Embedded and Industrial PC product portfolio - a highly optimized and compact 4U platform with a variety of motherboard, add-on card, redundant power, secure front bezel and other options - addresses the unique needs of this market by offering up to seven years product lifecycle support," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "The innovative and robust short-depth architecture makes this platform ideal for embedded and IPC market segments, such as medical imaging, industrial automation, transportation, simulation, and telecommunication applications."
This optimized server offers high I/O bandwidth and exceptional reliability with six PCI-E expansion slots (11-slot model coming soon), five hot-swap SATA drive trays for RAID storage, three 5.25" expansion bays for additional hard drives, onboard smart server management tools, and UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS support. The 8MB UEFI BIOS offers several advantages including no shadow ROM size limitation which delivers more robust add-on card features plus faster operating system (OS) boot times. It also eliminates hard drive size limits for the OS and provides further UEFI BIOS shell benefits.
The SuperServer 6046T-TUF ranks among the most optimized platforms supporting the Embedded / IPC user base available today. The solution incorporates convenient front-side serial and USB ports and two onboard Type-A USB connectors for simple and secure loading the embedded OS and for diskless system boots. The 6046T-TUF also offers an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) with advanced IPMI 2.0 to enable both media-over-LAN and KVM-over-LAN access via a dedicated LAN port for convenient remote system management anytime from anywhere. Powered by Supermicro's X8DTE-UF serverboard, the product supports up to two Intel Xeon 5600 processors, 192GB of DDR3 1333MHz memory.
The solution's CSE-842TQ-865B chassis is a newly designed 20"-depth product specifically engineered to meet the usage needs of embedded and IPC customers. It is highly versatile and supports a wide range of UP and DP serverboards up to 12" x 13" including those optimized for Intel Xeon 5600 or the latest twelve-core AMD Opteron processors. An 865-watt high-efficiency power supply with PMbus provides critical node management support for embedded monitoring. The chassis features seven full-height, full-length tool-less expansion slots, providing numerous options for enhanced I/O scalability. In addition to five hot-swap 3.5" hard drives or eight 2.5" HDDs, the SC842 also offers three 5.25" drive bays and one slim 5.25" drive bay. Optional components include a quick release rail set, fan upgrade kits, and an add-on card bracket holder to stabilize large add-on cards.
In addition to the SC842 series, Supermicro offers an impressive selection of other short-depth chassis product lines optimized for embedded/IPC applications including:
-- SC825M series - 17.7" 2U supports 3 SAS/SATA, 7 add-on cards, and
redundant power
-- SC523L series - 14.5" 2U supports ATX boards, front I/O and 7
low-profile add-on cards
-- SC113M series - 20" 1U supports eight 2.5" SAS/SATA and a full-height
add-on card
-- SC813M series - 19.85" 1U supports four 3.5" SAS/SATA and a full-height
add-on card
-- SC512/513 series - 14" 1U supports ATX boards and a full-height add-on
card
-- SC510/511 series - 11.3" 1U supports micro-ATX boards, quiet (under
30dB) operation
-- SC502/503 series - 9.8" 1U supports micro-ATX boards, quiet (under 30dB)
operation
Seven years of lifecycle support and optional LCD front panels are available with all of these products. High-efficiency and/or redundant power supplies are also optional.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)
Supermicro, the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, provides customers around the world with application-optimized server, workstation, blade, storage and GPU systems. Based on its advanced Server Building Block Solutions, Supermicro offers the most optimized selection for IT, datacenter and HPC deployments. The company's system architecture innovations include the Twin server, Double-Sided Storage(TM) and SuperBlade® product families. Offering the most comprehensive product lines in the industry, Supermicro provides businesses of all sizes with energy-efficient, earth-friendly solutions that deliver unmatched performance and value. Founded in 1993, Supermicro is headquartered in Silicon Valley with worldwide operations and manufacturing centers in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.supermicro.com.
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Magento and Merchant e-Solutions New Partnership Advances Payment Processing for Global Open Source eCommerce Platform
LOS ANGELES and REDWOOD CITY, Calif.,Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Online commerce for businesses of all sizes just got easier today with the integration of Merchant e-Solution's (MeS) online payment processing services with Magento's popular open source eCommerce platform.
As an industry leader of global payment solutions, MeS provides Magento merchants with an integrated payment platform that includes credit and debit card processing in over 150 international currencies, gateway services and real-time web-based reporting with over five years of data. Magento is the fastest-growing open source global eCommerce platforms, providing merchants with complete flexibility and control over the user experience, content and functionality of their online channels.
"Pairing Magento's powerful and flexible eCommerce solution with MeS' global eCommerce payment platform provides merchants with a fast, secure and cost-effective way to do business online," said Roy Rubin, CEO of Magento.
"Merchant e-Solution's comprehensive solutions are specifically designed for easy implementation and management within Magento's eCommerce solution," said Charles Jadallah, EVP of Business Development of Merchant e-Solutions.
"The (MeS) plug-in was a snap. We got up and running within a day of getting our merchant account set-up and now finance loves the fact that completed transactions are available online for review. All departments can now effectively work together," said Joe Wong, Aviva Systems Biology, a Magento and Merchant e-Solutions customer.
MeS offers Magento merchants a simple to use plug-in allowing merchants to securely process payment transactions at highly competitive rates. Real-time, integrated reporting is managed within the Magento interface via the plug-in. Advanced reporting is supported through MeS web reports, including the display of merchant driven Magento information. By applying with MeS, a merchant works with only one vendor for their gateway and merchant account, eliminating third party fees and associated technical issues.
Magento is the fastest growing eCommerce platform with over 180 solution providers and 60,000 merchants and brands worldwide, enabling over $25B in transactions each year. Magento is a feature-rich, professional Open Source eCommerce platform solution that offers merchants complete flexibility and control over the presentation, content, and functionality of their online channel. Based in Los Angeles, Magento is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization dedicated to the mission of enabling the eCommerce ecosystem. For more information about Magento, visit http://www.MagentoCommerce.com.
About Merchant e-Solutions (MeS)
Merchant e-Solutions, founded in 1999, provides Internet-based payment processing solutions for merchants and banks. Merchant e-Solutions currently processes more than $14 billion dollars in payments for more than 65,000 merchants, supporting 150 global currencies and all major credit, debit and alternative payment solutions. The company specializes in services for eCommerce and card-not-present merchants and provides a comprehensive suite of payment solutions that are PCI compliant and designed to reduce merchant risk exposure. Merchant e-Solutions is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with operations in Spokane, WA, and satellite offices in Minneapolis, MN, and Columbus, GA. For more information, go to http://www.merchante-solutions.com.
SOURCE Merchant e-Solutions
Merchant e-Solutions
CONTACT: Molly Ingham of Allison & Partners, +1-480-776-6411, molly@allisonpr.com, or Charles Jadallah of Merchant e-Solutions, +1-650-628-6848, cjadallah@merchante-solutions.com
USA WEEKEND and Whrrl Launch Innovative Mobile Shopper Marketing Program
The program links marketers to 47 million readers with the premier location-based mobile network
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- ad:tech -- USA WEEKEND Magazine and Pelago, makers of mobile location check-in app Whrrl, today announced their partnership with the launch of a mobile shopper marketing program. The first of its kind among magazines, the partnership gives USA WEEKEND advertisers the opportunity to leverage Whrrl's technology, enabling both shopper marketing and brand marketing to connect with 47 million readers and smart phone users in-home and as they shop in-store.
USA WEEKEND will build custom societies for marketers and invite readers and shoppers to join. Society members use the service while shopping at major retailers to view relevant content from USA WEEKEND and exclusive brand messages. They can share product recommendations with other members. Those who check into select stores earn rewards and chances to win prizes including shopping gift cards, movie tickets and electronics.
ConAgra and Kellogg's are the first brands to leverage the Whrrl platform. ConAgra's Marie Callender's is launching the Family Meals society on Nov. 7, providing its members with recipes and tips on how to bring the family together for daily meals. The Kellogg's program will debut in December.
"Whrrl provides a unique way for USA WEEKEND to engage our readers with its combination of social and mobile capabilities," said USA WEEKEND President and Publisher Chuck Gabrielson. "What really separates this mobile marketing program from others is its ability to bridge the communication gap with readers between their in-home planning and in-store purchase decision making."
"We are one step closer to a world of perfect information. Instead of searching for the right ideas, the right ideas need to find you," said John Kim, Vice President of Product for Pelago. "When you are at the store, brands should strive to make your life simpler and more delightful. Everyday activities don't have to be mundane. Marketing does not have to be mundane. What if brands could fill your life with rewards, more social connection and fun? That is the mission of this partnership."
About Pelago, Makers of Whrrl
Pelago was founded to revolutionize the way people experience and explore the physical world. Whrrl, the company's flagship product, is a real-world game with a purpose: to help people escape from behind their computers and patterned lives, to get back out into the physical world with the promise of compelling, highly relevant new experiences. The company, founded in 2006, is based in Seattle and is led by an executive team from companies including Amazon.com, RealNetworks and Yahoo. Pelago is backed by pioneering Internet and mobile investors including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Bezos Expeditions, T-Venture, Trilogy Equity Partners and Reliance Technology Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.pelago.com.
About USA WEEKEND
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2010, USA WEEKEND is a national weekly newspaper magazine with 22.6 million circulation and 47 million readers in print and online. It is distributed through more than 800 newspapers. Awarded for its journalism and design, USA WEEKEND focuses on social issues, entertainment, health, food and travel. It has an expanded presence in the social media arena with active participation on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. USA WEEKEND is a Gannett Co. Inc. publication.
SOURCE Pelago
Pelago
CONTACT: Heather Meeker of Pelago, makers of Whrrl, +1-310-435-3535, heather@pelago.com; or Sonia David of USA WEEKEND, +1-212-715-2151, sdavid@usaweekend.com
MTS Launches 3G Networks in All Markets of Operation
MOSCOW, November 3, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS" - NYSE: MBT), the leading
telecommunications provider in Russia and the CIS, announces the commercial
launch of its 3G network in Turkmenistan that completes the deployment of
"third generation" networks in all markets of operation of the MTS Group.
Today, MTS offers high-speed mobile Internet access is available to residents
and visitors throughout Russia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia and
Turkmenistan.
In Russia, the Company's 3G network was launched in May 2008.
Mobile broadband is now available to MTS subscribers in more than 360 cities
across the country. In Ukraine, MTS' CDMA network provides data transfer
rates of up to 3.1 Mbps and covers more than 200 regional centers. In
Uzbekistan, MTS launched its 3G network into commercial operation in December
2008 and now provides coverage in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench and
Khiva. The employed HSDPA technology delivers data transfer rates of up to
3.6 Mbps enabling innovative services such as video calling. The first
VivaCell-MTS 3G network was launched in April 2009 in the three largest
Armenian cities - Yerevan, Gyumri and Vanadzor. The HSPA/UMTS technology in
Armenia provides for data transfer speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps with the MTS
network covering about 93% of population in 650 localities. In Yerevan, the
network is based on the more advanced HSPA+ technology that allows for speeds
of up to 21.6 Mbps.
In Turkmenistan, MTS' 3G network currently covers the center
of Ashgabat, the capital city of the republic, as well as the surrounding
area of the international airport. MTS Turkmenistan subscribers will be able
to access Internet with download speeds of up to 21 Mbps and upload speeds of
up to 11 Mbps. The Company plans to launch its 3G network in Turkmenbashi
City in the near future and will continue the build-out so as to cover all of
the provincial centers.
"The commercial launch of the HSPA + 3G network is a major
milestone for MTS Turkmenistan and MTS Group as a whole. MTS is now offering
its subscribers a qualitatively new level of broadband Internet access and
data sharing. The significant increase in mobile Internet usage in countries
with 3G coverage indicates that there is a great demand for broadband
Internet access that creates a powerful incentive for the further development
of innovative technologies. We plan to expand our next-generation networks,
increase coverage areas and provide innovative services with the aim of
enhancing possibilities for mobile communications in all countries where we
operate," commented Oleg Raspopov, MTS Vice President and Head of Business
Unit "MTS Foreign Subsidiaries".
Total capital expenditures (CAPEX) of the MTS Group in the
first half of 2010 amounted to $566 million. The Company expects an increase
in CAPEX in the second half of 2010 and maintains its previous CAPEX guidance
of 22-24% of revenue for the full year 2010.
Learn more about MTS. Visit the official blog of the Investor Relations
Department at http://www.mtsgsm.com/blog/
Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS") is the leading telecommunications group
in Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, offering mobile and fixed voice,
broadband, pay TV as well as content and entertainment services in one of the
world's fastest growing regions. Including its subsidiaries, the Group
services over 105.2 million mobile subscribers in Russia, Ukraine,
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia and Belarus, a region that boasts a total
population of more than 230 million. Since June 2000, MTS' Level 3 ADRs have
been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol MBT). Additional
information about the MTS Group can be found at http://www.mtsgsm.com.
Some of the information in this press release may contain
projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or
the future financial performance of MTS, as defined in the safe harbor
provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You
can identify forward looking statements by terms such as "expect," "believe,"
"anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "will," "could," "may" or "might," and
the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. We wish to caution
you that these statements are only predictions and that actual events or
results may differ materially. We do not undertake or intend to update these
statements to reflect events and circumstances occurring after the date
hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. We refer you to
the documents MTS files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, specifically the Company's most recent Form 20-F. These
documents contain and identify important factors, including those contained
in the section captioned "Risk Factors" that could cause the actual results
to differ materially from those contained in our projections or
forward-looking statements, including, among others, the severity and
duration of current economic and financial conditions, including volatility
in interest and exchange rates, commodity and equity prices and the value of
financial assets; the impact of Russian, U.S. and other foreign government
programs to restore liquidity and stimulate national and global economies,
our ability to maintain our current credit rating and the impact on our
funding costs and competitive position if we do not do so, strategic actions,
including acquisitions and dispositions and our success in integrating
acquired businesses, including Comstar-UTS, potential fluctuations in
quarterly results, our competitive environment, dependence on new service
development and tariff structures, rapid technological and market change,
acquisition strategy, risks associated with telecommunications
infrastructure, governmental regulation of the telecommunications industries
and other risks associated with operating in Russia and the CIS, volatility
of stock price, financial risk management and future growth subject to risks.
Source: Mobile TeleSystems OJSC
For further information, please contact in Moscow: Joshua B. Tulgan, Director, Investor Relations, Acting Director, Corporate Finance, Department of Investor Relations, Mobile TeleSystems OJSC, Tel: +7-495-223-2025, E-mail: ir@mts.ru
M5 Networks Acquires Hosted VoIP Provider Geckotech
Combination of Staff, Customers, and Datacenters Creates Largest Specialized Hosted VoIP Company in the United States
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- M5 Networks, the market leader in managed, hosted VoIP announced today its acquisition of Geckotech, the Chicago-based leader in Cisco-powered Hosted VoIP. The companies have joined forces to better service the exploding demand for business-grade hosted communications.
M5 Networks will take over all of Geckotech's staff, customers, and datacenters. Both companies are recognized innovators in the VoIP industry and have remained competitive with other telecom alternatives through exceptional management of complex technology. M5 Networks and Geckotech appeared on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
"M5 has been the leader in this industry since they pioneered it ten years ago," said Josh Robbins, CEO of Geckotech. "They've built great technology, which we can't wait to utilize for our shared customer base. Together we can enable our customers to use advanced phone system technology to become more efficient and informed organizations."
Robbins will join M5 Networks as Vice President of Business Development. Kerrin Parker, M5 Networks' Vice President, will relocate to Geckotech's Chicago offices to manage integration efforts.
Prior to the acquisition, Geckotech management wanted to overhaul its technology without the use of licensing arrangements. They desired an enhanced phone experience and more robust applications for their customers, and they chose M5 Network's Call Conductor platform to fulfill those needs. Geckotech's clients will be seamlessly integrated to M5 Networks' systems throughout the next year with immediate access to the Call Conductor platform using existing phones. "Our customers are going to love this," said Randa Bradley, Geckotech's Director of Operations, regarding usage of M5 Networks' systems.
"We have built the best delivery system and backoffice in the business and are excited to offer it to another customer base," said Dan Hoffman, President and CEO of M5 Networks. "Josh has done an exceptional job of building a profitable, customer-focused hosted provider. I'm thrilled to work closely with him and Geckotech's experienced team."
For more information about M5 Networks' industry-leading VoIP phone systems for business, visit http://www.m5net.com.
About M5 Networks
M5 Networks is redefining what a business phone system can do. As the market leader in managed, hosted Voice-over-IP (VoIP), M5 Networks allows companies to work the way they want to, while connecting them to their customers, their applications and their businesses. M5's Smart Business Phone System converges the industry's most flexible and reliable phone software, ActiveService(TM) tools, and the ability to integrate with business-critical applications. The result is a cloud-based voice service that currently enables more than 1300 companies to enjoy all the business impact of an enterprise-class phone system without the expense of buying and managing an on-premise solution. Headquartered in New York City, M5 Networks has won numerous industry awards and recognitions.
SOURCE M5 Networks
M5 Networks
CONTACT: Lisa Kornblatt, +1-847-415-9330, lkornblatt@sspr.com, for M5 Networks
WooEB Launches Community and Business Network to Help Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Maximize Their Web Presence
WooEB aggregates all member content in one location maximizing search engine indexing, driving higher SEO rankings and ultimately their business
ATLANTA, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Atlanta-based WooEB, a web-based platform that helps businesses maximize their web presence in a user-friendly, straight-forward way, announced its official launch. WooEB empowers its community members, including small and medium-sized businesses, individuals and larger organizations, to bring all their online content into one space to create maximum online exposure as well as control over their online presence. The community was created to give everyone the ability to have a centralized place on the Web to post their most relevant content, which WooEB aggregates for search engines to index, therefore pulling people in to see the company's WooEB hub that may never have come across it otherwise.
With the ability for each member to post their content to their WooEB Hub and own their ad space with the ADit application, visitors reading a member's press release or blog, viewing their listings in The Market, watching their videos or coming across their Right Now updates can simply click on their ADit ad and go directly to the business' website to purchase a product or service. This aspect, along with links from content, drives traffic to a member's destination point which in turn drives revenue. Unlike traditional content people come across on the web, WooEB provides interactive points with a member's WooEB Hub to help to turn a visitor into a paying customer.
"WooEB benefits businesses similar to how a shopping mall benefits its individual stores - it brings a lot more foot traffic to companies under the WooEB umbrella than would ever be the case if the store was just off by itself," said Peter Tosto, CEO of WooEB. "For business owners seeking new ways to reach a wider audience, the WooEB community is an ideal place to go to gain great cross-traffic value and improve online awareness and traction for your company."
The WooEB platform offers unique value for small and medium-sized businesses lacking internal resources or knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) through step-by-step customer service and support to take members through building out their optimal web presence to help them stay in the game with their larger, more technically savvy competitors.
"Health2Go has been a client of WooEB since we started the company a few years ago and the results from using their services to promote our products to the public have been phenomenal. I was immediately struck by how easy it is to use - but the biggest differential for me is that you can call customer support 24/7," said Hugh R. Woodward, President of Health2Go Inc. "They get an A+ for being a responsive and effective way to reach people on the web."
Five of the key features that WooEB offers include:
-- Aggregating all of a member's content in one place: WooEB increases
organic search results by allowing companies to build a web of
information in one place, making it easier for search engines to index
information, thus resulting in higher rankings.
-- Complete control of information and no competing advertisements: WooEB
offers members unique URLs for their hubs and the ADit application,
which controls all ad space, so members can be confident that only their
own banner ads will show up on their pages. This decreases distractions
as well, which helps ensure visitors can keep their attention focused on
the member company's brand/service. These features also help create
organic search results on all search engines to maximize SEO value.
-- Multiple format content support: WooEB allows member companies to push
out a wide array of different types of content via their hub on the
site, including Right Now status updates, pictures, a dedicated video
tab, special deals/offers, blogs, and a marketplace for goods and
services. News distribution channel, message boards, event calendars,
music, realty listings, job postings, and audio interviews can also be
easily incorporated by members into the WooEB community.
-- Companies can list their products and services on the easily-searchable
WooEB Market: The WooEB platform of companies is broken down by region
and country to make it easy for people to search and find local help
through WooEB.
-- Member content is available for all to see: Viewers do not need to have
an account set up with WooEB in order to access the information that
members post. All WooEB member hubs are open for all Internet users to
view.
WooEB's platform is easily searchable and features action-oriented applications that heighten the level of communication for its members by allowing them to publish all types of content on their hub and have it all centrally located on a single page. WooEB offers several packages as well as different levels of paid support plans for members, which are all outlined on WooEB.com.
About WooEB:
Founded in 2009, WooEB is a Web-based platform that empowers members, including small and medium-sized businesses, individuals and larger organizations, to bring all their online content into one space to create maximum exposure and give members control over their space online in a user-friendly, straight-forward way. WooEB also increases search engine results through SEO aggregation of its member content. The WooEB community offers businesses and individuals with a centralized place on the Web to post their most relevant content, including Right Now status updates, pictures, videos, blogs, and a marketplace for goods and services. News distribution channel, message boards, event calendars, music, realty listings, job postings, and audio interviews can also be easily incorporated. For more information, visit http://www.wooeb.com.
For press inquiries, contact:
Caroline Traylor
Porter Novelli
Caroline.traylor@porternovelli.com
512-241-2239
SOURCE WooEB
WooEB
CONTACT: Caroline Traylor of Porter Novelli, +1-512-241-2239, Caroline.traylor@porternovelli.com, for WooEB
Unisys Debuts Web-based Solution Enabling Clients to Standardize Delivery of IT Services to Their Users
Hosted software-as-a-service offering helps clients provide uniform levels of IT support to their end users while lowering costs of multiple platforms
BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced a new solution that offers IT organizations a lower-cost alternative to coordinate delivery of IT services and support to their users.
The new Unisys IT Service Management Software as a Service (ITSM SaaS) solution is hosted in Unisys client services centers. It gives clients' service personnel web-based access to a common set of IT service management tools based on standardized service-delivery processes, so they can provide services to end users in a uniform way.
The Unisys ITSM SaaS solution addresses a common challenge in enterprises: coordinating the activities of dispersed service desks staffed in-house, externally or both and using different service management processes and tools.
Independent research and consulting firms have estimated that, compared to on-premises solutions, a software-as-a-service ITSM offering can be implemented with cost and time savings approaching 25 percent.
"Enterprise workers' increasing use of consumer technologies for productivity has led to an explosion in support requirements," said Sam Gross, vice president, Global IT Outsourcing Solutions, Unisys. "In a constrained economy, organizations can't afford inefficient service delivery systems. The Unisys ITSM SaaS solution gives them a streamlined, cost-efficient way to leverage best practices and common tools by drawing on Unisys innovation in service-management infrastructure and the expertise we've gained in global service delivery through serving hundreds of clients."
The Unisys ITSM SaaS solution is modular, so clients can implement only the services they require and pay for those services on a subscription basis. This approach significantly reduces the need for capital spending on service management infrastructure and tools, while simplifying delivery of IT support services that are critical to the client's business.
The solution implements industry-standard ITSM best practices for client-centered, integrated delivery of services driven by express end-user requirements and preferences about the way IT must support their business activities. ITSM practices are based on the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v.3 framework for services management.
Unisys ITSM SaaS Provides Comprehensive Services with Flexible Deployment
The Unisys solution can be deployed either as a multi-tenant service, where IT infrastructure and applications are shared with other clients, or as a service dedicated to a single client's use. The service subscription fees cover all application support, administration and management functions.
The solution's standard capabilities include a customer portal, which gives administrators web access to manage their service; analytics and standard reports for all selected service modules; and service level management. The analytical reports show administrators how all modules are performing against contracted service delivery requirements.
Optional service modules that support key capabilities can be obtained as necessary, including:
-- Virtual Service Desk - provides portal-based self-help for end users;
-- Service Desk - provides a console for service agents to handle incident
and problem management;
-- Integration Services - allows service data to be shared among multiple
systems;
-- Knowledge Management - captures and integrates information about service
events to make resolution faster and easier.
Additional optional modules include Service Request and Catalog Management, Change and Release Management, Configuration Management, Asset Tracking and Event Management.
Unisys ITSM SaaS services include application configuration and deployment, integration, hosting, system administration, user training and user support. Unisys also provides consulting services to assist clients in their IT services management design and adoption.
About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high-end server technology. With more than 23,000 employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com.
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Systalians Partners With CA Technologies to Improve Quality of Service, Accelerate Growth and Reduce Costs at the 'Reunica Group'
PARIS, November 3, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CA Technologies today announced that 'Systalians', the IT branch of
Reunica, has implemented a complete range of its solutions based on ITIL(R)
best practices. Organized as an external IT service provider with 450
employees, Systalians is an IT partner for the French pension and insurance
company Reunica.
Systalians implemented an integrated approach to IT management,
leveraging CA Service Desk Manager, CA NSM, CA IT Client Manager, CA CMDB, CA
7(R) Workload Automation, and CA Database Management Tools for DB2. They
offer powerful management capabilities for both distributed and mainframe
environments - which played a major role in Systalians' ITIL adoption.
Jean-Cyrille Frichot, IT Production Manager at Systalians, said: "The
efficiencies achieved with the integrated solutions of CA Technologies have
allowed us to incrementally add new applications and integrate new data from
Reunica's merger activities with no exponential increase of IT costs."
CA Technologies solutions for ITIL implementation has helped Systalians
optimize the group's productivity and quality of service for Reunica's users,
while keeping IT costs and assets at a minimum. Moreover, GIE Systalians was
able to obtain quality certification and win industry acclaim - which will
help the group reinforce its competitive edge through a growing user
satisfaction.
"The integrated solutions of CA Technologies helped us improve our
quality of service, efficiencies and IT cost control, even though Reunica has
doubled its number of users in the past five years," added Jean-Cyrille
Frichot. "Their solutions will help us implement an efficient operational
provisioning of resources with the efficiency and scalability required to
meet Reunica's future needs."
CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and
solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe
and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT
environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA
Technologies' innovative products and services provide the insight and
control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The
majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage
evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com.
Subaye, Inc. Announces Bundled Cloud Computing Product
Company aims to capitalize on the $1.4 billion cloud computing opportunity in China
$7.9 million gross revenues for September 2010 compared $5.9 million for August 2010 based on 13,531 bundled service paying subscribers
GUANGZHOU CITY, China, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Subaye, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBAY) ("Subaye" or the "Company"), a leading outsourced online business services provider in China engaged in cloud computing and video marketing business solutions, announced today that it has re-launched its online service offerings with a focus on its cloud computing solutions. All online business solutions have now been bundled together as a full online business suite offering. Subaye's online business solutions are now being targeted to the mid-tier small and medium sized business (SME) market in China. Previously, Subaye's online business solutions were offered under separate arrangements and the Company was targeting lower-tier SMEs in China. These changes were effective in September 2010 and have been introduced to all 19 markets where Subaye is currently operating.
Subaye's new online business suite is offered to mid-tiered small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout Greater China. Previously, Subaye offered its online services as separate product offerings to entry level SMEs. In September, Subaye began to convert its video marketing and cloud computing customers, which were previously paying a subscriber fee of approximately $120 and $100 per month, respectively. The new bundled solution is now being offered for approximately $580 per month, which includes Subaye's traditional video marketing services and cloud computing solutions consisting of online customer relationship management, online marketing, brand awareness and campaign management, as well as business administration solutions (i.e. human resources, accounts receivable, accounts payable, among others). In the next twelve months Subaye will be prioritizing mid-tier SMEs but will also attempt to convince a targeted 10% of its former video marketing customers to utilize the new online business suite and agree to the new subscriber fee.
Management believes its integrated service suite offers superior value to competitors' more limited standalone products. The ability to manage the full spectrum of customer relationship, sales and marketing functions from one software module is especially compelling.
Subaye was unable to retain a majority of its traditional video marketing customers but was able to retain and convert most of its cloud computing customers. Subaye believes the benefits of the Company's migration to this new business model are as follows:
1. One flat fee for all online business services.
2. Free upgrades to future software releases as the Company adds new
features and functionalities.
3. No comparable bundled service currently exists. Competitive pricing as
compared to Alibaba which offers online marketing services only.
4. Designated sales and customer service contact for all online business
services needs.
"We are excited about our strategic focus on premium, integrated products, targeted to the most attractive SME sub segment, the mid-tier SMEs," stated Mr. Zhiguang Cai, Chief Executive Officer of Subaye, Inc. "By providing SME customers with a comprehensive business development and operations management solution, we are positioning the Company for robust sales, margin and cash flow growth. We feel that we have optimized our business model to fully capitalize on the $1.4 billion cloud computing opportunity in China, as estimated by NEC of Japan. We have already seen positive results from customers, particularly those in the Guangdong, Hunan and Hubei markets. With a first mover's advantage and established relationships with a significant customer base, Subaye is uniquely positioned to capture a larger share of this market."
The change to a premium pricing model will also benefit Subaye and its sales agents in several ways.
1. Sales productivity and retention will improve as agents will receive a
30% commission vs. 25% previously. Though this commission rate is not a
long term policy initiative, Subaye believes the growth in this business
is significantly impacted by the quality of its sales agents and their
level of motivation. Subaye believes the opportunity in China's cloud
computing market is now and Subaye will put all of its resources to use
in order to capture market share.
2. Customer retention will be a strength as Subaye's online business suite
is relied upon by customers for daily operations. The longer a customer
uses the online business suite, the less likely they will be to switch to
a competing product.
3. Sales and collection cycles will improve as the Company shifts from cash
payments from lower-tier SMEs to automated bank payments from mid-tier
SMEs. Sales agents can now focus efforts entirely on developing new
business and retaining current customers without the additional
responsibility of collecting cash fees from customers.
Proceeds from Copyright Sales
The Company has received all proceeds from the sale of its assets from discontinued operations. As of November 1, 2010 the Company had $12.3 million in cash.
3D Online Mall
The 3D Online Mall is scheduled for an initial launch on December 28, 2010. The Company will hold an investor conference call within a few days of the launch to discuss the impact of the 3D online mall on the Company's operations.
About Subaye, Inc.
Subaye, Inc. is a leading online business services provider in China engaged in enterprise cloud computing business solutions. The Company previously conducted a trade services and an entertainment media business. For further information on Subaye, Inc., please visit http://www.subaye.net.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about Subaye, Inc.'s industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, the actual results and performance of the Company may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Subaye, Inc.'s operations are conducted in the People's Republic of China ("PRC") and, accordingly, are subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environment and foreign currency exchange. The Company's results may be adversely affected by changes in the political and social conditions in the PRC and by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion, remittances abroad, and rates and methods of taxation. Other potential risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the ability to procure, properly price, retain and successfully complete projects, and changes in products and competition. Unless otherwise required by law, the Company also disclaims any obligation to update its view of any such risks or uncertainties or to announce publicly the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made here. Readers should review carefully reports or documents the Company files periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more information, please contact:
Company:
James Crane
Chief Financial Officer
P.R.C. Mobile: +86-186-2136-3580
U.S. Mobile: +1-617-699-6325
Investor Relations:
Ted Haberfield
HC International, Inc.
Tel: +1-760-755-2716 (US)
Email: thaberfield@hcinternational.net
Web: http://www.hcinternational.net
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Subaye, Inc.
CONTACT: Company -- James Crane, Chief Financial Officer, China cell, +86-186-2136-3580, or U.S. cell, +1-617-699-6325; or Investor Relations -- Ted Haberfield of HC International, Inc., +1-760-755-2716 (US), or thaberfield@hcinternational.net
T-Mobile and Qik Launch Breakthrough Mobile Video Chat Service
First to Offer Native Android Address Book Integration with Video Chat including Presence, and Industry-Leading Performance through Deep Hardware Integration
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qik and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced details of the next generation live video communications, sharing and messaging service to be available to consumers across with the U.S. through the upcoming availability of the T-Mobile® myTouch® 4G. The integrated T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik will be the first to offer integration into the native Android(TM) address book with the benefit of indicating live presence allowing customers to connect with friends and family through live video conversations and video messaging over T-Mobile's network and Wi-Fi.
The deployment of new higher speed networks, like T-Mobile's 4G mobile broadband network, together with the introduction of devices like the new T-Mobile myTouch with 1GHz CPU and 720p video capability, now makes possible a new social video experience providing consumers with new ways to communicate and share using video with their friends, family, and through social networks.
T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik offers dramatically improved video quality and frame rates compared to other video calling solutions on the marketplace through deep hardware integration. Further, this is the first video communications service that is integrated directly into the native Android address book including live presence indication. From the device address book, users can view if their contacts are available to engage in a live video session, and can directly initiate a session from the native device user interface.
Unlike existing video calling solutions, T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik allows users not only to conduct live two-way video conversations from their mobile device, but also allows users to leave video messages. Similar to leaving a voice message when a recipient is not available for a voice call, users are demanding the ability to leave video messages when they attempt to share an irreproducible moment with their friend or family member.
The service also allows friends and family members to receive video messages on over 200 supported phone models, and also allows users to share moments through social networks, to stream live to the web, and to archive their important memories through a dedicated video management site at http://www.qik.com.
"Qik is proud to bring this game-changing new service to market specifically for T-Mobile customers," said Vijay Tella, CEO of Qik. "We have answered the need for both live and asynchronous capabilities, which is the hallmark of any complete consumer video communications service, and we have done it at a level of quality and performance that simply needs to be experienced to believe."
"T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik is the ideal showcase for the capabilities of our network and is an example of our focus on providing innovative new solutions to enrich the lives of our customers," said Andrew Sherrard, vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA.
Customers can visit http://mytouch.t-mobile.com for more information about the myTouch family of smartphones including the myTouch 4G.
T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. myTouch is a registered trademarks. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
About Qik
Qik is a leader in the mobile video space enabling over 500 million smart phone users to capture special and spontaneous life moments from anywhere and instantly share those moments with friends, family and followers. The Qik service is available on over 170 phones across the Android, iPhone, Symbian, Blackberry and Windows Mobile platforms. Videos captured with Qik can be shared live or anytime later through email, SMS, social networks, blogs, video sharing sites, or directly to other mobile phones. Qik's newest service, Qik Video Chat, allows two people to share video with each other simultaneously over wifi, 3G, or 4G wireless networks, as well as to send and archive video messages. Qik has headquarters in Redwood City, California.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
T-Mobile USA strives to help customers enrich their personal relationships and stay connected through wireless communications with their friends and family. The value of its plans, the breadth of its coverage, the reliability of its network, and the quality of its customer service help empower people to connect with those most important in their lives. For more information about T-Mobile, visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
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Qik
CONTACT: Tom Harlin of T-Mobile USA Media Relations, +1-425-378-4002, MediaRelations@T-Mobile.com; or Virginia Jamieson of Qik Media Relations, +1-650-279-8619, press@qik.com
Madison Who's Who Bulletin Board is Now Available!
Madison Who's Who is more than a registry of accomplished individuals. Madison Who's Who provides a forum for executives and professionals to introduce themselves to one another.
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Who's Who has officially launched the bulletin board feature on their website, http://www.madisonwhoswho.com. This impressive new feature is another added benefit to the members of Madison Who's Who business networking directory.
The Madison Who's Who bulletin board feature is secure and easy to use with password entry and available exclusively to Madison Who's Who members only. It offers a powerful search facility along with multiple forums and categories. Madison Who's Who offers the best in business networking; this new feature is an extension of the Madison Who's Who drive to provide a superior online environment for their clients.
Madison Who's Who members will experience the ability to format their messages by utilizing various fonts and sizing, original emoticons to portray emotions as well as the ability to easily add polls to their posts. The Madison Who's Who bulletin board also offers features such as quoting, code display, image posting and automatic URL linking. Madison Who's Who members utilizing this feature will have the ability to create a personal profile and receive email notifications of replies to their posted topic.
The Madison Who's Who bulletin board is essential for members to effectively interact with each other and the ease of use of this feature is amazing. The ability for members to gather data via use of the polls and share data by utilizing URL linking, quoting and code display is yet another way Madison Who's Who goes above and beyond for their members.
About Madison Who's Who
Madison Who's Who is more than a registry of accomplished individuals. Madison Who's Who provides a forum for executives and professionals to introduce themselves to one another. http://www.Madisonwhoswho.net is also a searchable electronic registry of business leaders and professionals in virtually every industry and specialty. Madison Who's Who allows users to increase their exposure and establish solid long-lasting partnerships. Join Madison Who's Who and the thousands of networking partners who are cultivating business relationships as their strategy for success. "It's not what you know...It's who you know."
The electronic registry is a powerful business tool for quick and easy networking. Together, the two registries are interesting compilations of exceptional people with their abbreviated profiles and expanded biographies.
AUO Showcases the World's First Deadzone-Free Naked Eye 3D Panel
HSINCHU, Taiwan, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) announced today that the Company will showcase the world's first deadzone-free naked eye 3D notebook panel at FPD International 2010. AUO combines lenticular lens 3D technology with SuperD's naked eye 3D solution to create deadzone-free 15.6" notebook and 10.1" tablet PC 3D panels that do not require the use of special glasses. This technology will provide consumers with a more convenient and comfortable 3D viewing experience.
With an eye-tracking system that captures viewers' eyeball movements, AUO's deadzone-free naked eye 3D technology overcomes the confined viewing angles of conventional 3D displays. Regardless of location, the viewers will be able to perceive 3D images of equally high quality. Not only will there be better 3D images to see, the audience will also feel much more comfortable not having to be confined by viewing angles.
The new 3D panels deliver high brightness and Moire-free image quality. Both 2D and 3D modes can operate concurrently on the same display, and the viewer can switch back and forth between the two modes while retaining high resolution. The audience can still read clearly the text as they enjoy the visually stunning 3D images. This development satisfies an essential need felt by all users of 3D information displays.
At this year's FPD International 2010, AUO will showcase the world's first deadzone-free naked eye 3D displays, including the 15.6" Full HD and 10.1" WXGA panels. They will be suitable for notebook and tablet PC displays and will be expected to be mass produced beginning in the third quarter of 2011.
AUO has dedicated itself fully to the development of 3D display technologies. The efforts include the early deployment of patents, such as the acquisition of lenticular lens 3D display solution from Ocuity. In addition, AUO has collaborated with SuperD, the leading naked eye 3D solution provider, to introduce SuperD naked eye 3D solution in 3D panels. AUO will invest HK$60 million in SuperD and acquire 10% of its shareholding. Together, AUO and SuperD will work to enhance 3D display technologies and to improve production capabilities for the advancement of naked eye 3D information display technology. The naked eye 3D technology will be applied to PC and other display panels to readily deliver clear and vivid 3D images, with no special glasses needed to enjoy a lifelike 3D world.
ABOUT AU OPTRONICS
AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is a global leader of thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels (TFT-LCD). AUO is able to provide customers with a full range of panel sizes and comprehensive applications, offering TFT-LCD panels in sizes ranging from 1.2 inches to greater than 65 inches. AUO generated NT$359.3 billion (US$11.2 billion) in sales revenue* in 2009 and now houses a staff of more than 42,000 employees, with global operations in Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.S., and Europe. Additionally, AUO is the first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to be successfully listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO extended its market to the green energy industry in late 2008. The Display and Solar businesses were established respectively as the Company's two core businesses in October, 2010. For more information, please visit AUO.com.
* 2009 year end revenue converted at an exchange rate of NTD31.95:USD1.
Safe Harbour Notice
AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), a global leader of TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance of and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on May 11th, 2010.
For more information, please contact:
Freda Lee
Corporate Communications Division
AU Optronics Corp.
Tel: +886-3-5008800 ext 3206
Fax: +886-3-5772730
Email: freda.lee@auo.com
CONTACT: Freda Lee, AU Optronics Corp., Corporate Communications Division at +886-3-5008800 x3206, +886-3-5772730(FAX) or freda.lee@auo.com; Yawen Hsiao, AU Optronics Corp., Corporate Communications Division at +886-3-5008800 x3211, +886-3-5772730(FAX) or yawen.hsiao@auo.com
Premium Traffic Service Breaks Down Barriers to Next Generation Navigation and Personalized Driver Services
MUNICH, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --Telematics Munich 2010 - INRIX®, the leading provider of traffic and driver services, launched XD(TM) Traffic, a new premium real-time and predictive traffic service optimized for the delivery of next generation connected navigation and driver services applications in the car, on mobile devices and online. INRIX also announced Ford Motor Company will adopt XD Traffic across all SYNC-equipped vehicles in 2011.
XD Traffic is the most accurate real-time and predictive traffic service available in Europe and North America. Through INRIX's unique combination of patented technologies, sophisticated analytics and development expertise, XD Traffic powers the delivery of new traffic-enabled apps and experiences that make navigation indispensible.
"Just as THX® cinema surround sound revolutionized how we experience film, XD Traffic will transform how we navigate our world," said INRIX CEO Bryan Mistele. "XD Traffic delivers a service that breaks through quality barriers offering automakers and navigation providers with the premium traffic information and toolset required to deliver navigation applications for the daily driver."
Key Benefits of XD Traffic include:
-- Extraordinary Apps. XD Traffic's accuracy and reliability powers
automakers and navigation providers delivery of next generation driver
services including:
-- Busy Commuter(TM). More than just real-time traffic information
displayed on a map, XD Traffic fuels better navigation solutions for
the everyday driver. XD Traffic powered apps will always know the
faster route, best time to leave, travel time and ETA. Besides
commuters, XD Traffic adds value to apps for all types of drivers
whether they're conducting sales calls, making deliveries or just
out running holiday errands.
-- Real-Time Speed Predictions & Traffic Forecasts. Only XD Traffic
uses dynamic prediction models instead of historical data to provide
a reliable snapshot of current traffic speeds when real-time data
density is low or anomalies are detected. XD Traffic predictions go
beyond historical models and their assumptions factoring in traffic
speeds, weather conditions, school schedules and local events
(sporting events, concerts, etc.) to deliver reliable traffic
forecasts.
-- Traffic Ahead. Like x-ray vision, XD Traffic continuously monitors
traffic conditions along drivers' identifying traffic incidents with
pinpointing accuracy. Whether it's an unexpected road closure or
just a minor fender bender slowing things down, XD-powered apps
alert drivers according to their preferences helping them avoid
unexpected delays.
-- Friend Ahead. XD Traffic easily connects with available 3rd party
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for linking drivers to
information they care about such as social networking sites like
Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare. Drivers can be alerted when
friends are close by and determine the best way to meet up.
-- Extreme Accuracy. XD Traffic travel speeds are accurate within 5 mph of
actual travel speeds 90 percent of the time. It is the first service
to fuse agency, journalistic and community-based incident data to
deliver more timely alerts, better routes and more accurate travel times
and ETAs. As INRIX processes hundreds of thousands of data points from
hundreds of sources every minute to update traffic information to our
customers every 60 seconds, XD Traffic leverages INRIX's patented
SpeedWaves(TM) technology to improve accuracy of traffic speeds on
arterials and secondary roads by up to 70 percent. Beyond traditional
ground truth testing, INRIX has developed F.A.S.T. (Fully Automated
Speed Testing) to achieve continuous real-time analysis of our traffic
information and travel times 24 hours a day 7 days a week. INRIX
F.A.S.T. is a form of learning AI (artificial intelligence) that
continuously examines planned vs. actual outcomes to improve route
guidance, travel time predictions and ETAs.
-- Exceptional Coverage Quality. INRIX's continuously expanding
crowd-sourced network covers more roads in more cities and countries
than any other high definition traffic service. Rolling out across all
20 INRIX markets by the end of 2011, XD Traffic initially covers more
than 450,000 miles/720,000 km of highways, motorways, arterials, city
streets and secondary roads across Europe and North America with the
best real-time and predictive traffic information available.
-- Expedites Development. Optimized for INRIX's patent-pending TPEG
Connect(TM) delivery channel, XD Traffic opens up new possibilities for
delivering much richer traffic information and driver services in the
car and on mobile devices. The INRIX DevZone offers XD Traffic
customers access to hundreds of APIs and sample code libraries including
resources for tapping into all dimensions of customers' lives including
their contacts, calendars and social networks to deliver personalized
commute alerts, route preferences, travel itineraries and new
opportunities to connect to places and persons of interest along the
way.
The XD Traffic Mark of Quality
Today's navigation apps come in many shapes and forms, ranging from simple color-coded traffic maps or in-car navigation systems to traffic, speed trap and "social driving" apps on GPS smartphones and other devices. However, the quality of the traffic information powering these solutions varies greatly depending on the provider, delivery method and type of device. The majority of vehicle and mobile navigation systems on the market today are designed to use basic, often limited traffic information like congestion and accident alerts for presenting traffic conditions to drivers. As a result, providers often miscalculate routes, travel times and ETAs as well as miss important road closures or other traffic impacting events.
Until now, automakers and navigation providers have been reluctant to introduce new, more useful traffic-powered solutions over concerns of reliability and customer satisfaction. XD Traffic makes much richer traffic information available, including actual speeds on every road segment in the road network. Instead of broadcasting the same traffic data to millions of consumers and professionals, XD Traffic is designed to deliver highly personalized traffic data using GPRS/GSM cellular connectivity and the Internet for PCs.
A Trusted Brand
INRIX also is introducing a branding program to help customers differentiate their traffic-powered solutions from competitors and boost value with consumers. The XD Traffic badge can be used in applications, advertising, on packaging and at point of sale giving consumers a recognizable seal of quality they can rely on the help them save time, money and use less fuel every day.
XD Traffic is available immediately for INRIX partners and customers to incorporate into their applications and devices. To learn more about XD Traffic, go to inrix.com to register for a free webinar planned for November 17, 2010 where INRIX Vice President of Product Management Ken Kranseler and VP of Marketing Scott Sedlik will provide a detailed overview of the service and the exciting new types of applications it makes possible.
About INRIX
INRIX® is a leading provider of highly accurate traffic and driver services, with more than 100 customers and industry partners including the Ford Motor Company, MapQuest, Microsoft, NAVIGON AG, TeleNav, I-95 Corridor Coalition, Tele Atlas, TTI, deCarta, TCS, Telmap, ANWB and ADAC. INRIX's strategic partnerships across Europe extends the delivery of the highest quality data and broadest coverage available for personal navigation, mapping, telematics and other location-based service applications in the car, online and on mobile devices.
INRIX Traffic Services leverage sophisticated statistical analysis techniques, originally developed by Microsoft Research, to aggregate and enhance traffic-related information from hundreds of public and private sources, including traditional road sensors and the company's unique network of more than 3 million GPS-enabled vehicles and cellular devices. INRIX delivers highly accurate real-time and historical traffic information today for 20 countries across North America and Europe. To experience the traffic technology revolution behind the next generation of navigation and location-based service applications, visit http://www.inrix.com.
Quantum3D Delivers IDX 6000 Image Generator Systems to Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum3D, Inc.,a leading provider of visual computing solutions for government and commercial applications, today announced Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has selected the Independence® IDX 6000 image generator as an addition to their installation of IDX systems.
"We have a long-standing relationship with Lockheed Martin in delivering Independence IDX image generators," said Lew Epstein, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Quantum3D. "Lockheed Martin's adoption of our latest image generator, the IDX 6000, validates its performance and capabilities as the industry's leading image generator for use in simulation and training."
The IDX 6000 accommodates a wide range of simulation and training needs, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aviation simulation and training; weapons systems and gunnery training; hardware-in-the-loop sensor simulation; automotive research and development simulation and driver training; military ground vehicle training; fixed-base and forward air traffic control simulation and training; ship's bridge simulation and training; and mono and stereo scientific visualization and virtual reality. As the top-of-the-line image generator, the IDX 6000 combines the highest performance commercially-available GPUs, Mantis® image generation software featuring shader-based rendering, and application-specific plug-ins to deliver the most advanced real-time image generation.
For more information on the Independence IDX 6000, visit Quantum3D's website.
About Quantum3D
Quantum3D, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS), open-architecture, real-time visual computing solutions. Quantum3D combines the most advanced hardware and software systems for graphics simulation in a variety of markets and implementations--image generation; tactical computing for avionics; vehicle and man-wearable applications; synthetic environments; graphics subsystems; and other COTS solutions. Quantum3D is a privately-held company headquartered in San Jose, California. For more information about Quantum3D real-time visual computing solutions, please visit http://www.quantum3d.com.
Quantum3D, the Quantum3D logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Quantum3D. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Remington Capital to Launch Internet Radio Series for 'Affiliate Partners'
Experts to discuss ways to improve CRE revenue regardless of market conditions
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Remington Capital is set to launch a series of weekly Internet radio shows for "affiliated" commercial loan brokers on December 01, 2010. Hosted by Remington Chairman Andy Bogdanoff, the CRE business information programs will include timely interviews with industry experts, authors and newsmakers.
Remington Capital is an international financial services company, providing commercial real estate and corporate finance clients with expert counseling and access to hundreds of public and private sources of capital. Since 1993, Remington has helped finance, refinance and recapitalize more than $5 billion in commercial projects across the capital stack.
"Among many other business issues of importance to commercial loan brokers," Bogdanoff said, "Remington's radio guests will discuss in some detail how brokers enrolled in our new Affiliate Partner Program can expand and improve revenue generation regardless of market conditions. Participants in our commercial real estate affiliate program can, for instance, earn hundreds, even thousands, of dollars in fees for every referral that results in a financing transaction at Remington Capital," Bogdanoff explained.
The one-hour programs will be aired live every Wednesday over the Internet and by telephone, with affiliate partners participating with call-ins via telephone and email. Regular radio program features will include expert coaching on such keys to business success as: "Identifying Your Best Prospects," "Closing Deals at the C-Level," and "Opportunities in the Coming Recapitalization Avalanche."
Recordings of all Internet radio shows will be available for convenient listening or downloading on the Affiliate Partner Program's soon-to-be-posted website. Affiliate members can access the show with a Remington-provided password.
"Remington's exclusive radio programming is another example of the joint business-building marketing resources that are free and readily available to commercial loan brokers that actively participate in Remington's nationwide Affiliate Partner Program," Bogdanoff said.
Commercial loan brokers can inquire about free affiliate membership and obtain the needed password by contacting Remington Capital at 1-888-407-4881.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Introduces Cost Disclosure Tool Throughout Colorado
Care Comparison gives Anthem members the complete picture of costs associated with medical procedures
DENVER, Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado announced today the expansion of its industry-leading transparency initiative beyond major metro areas into the entire state. Colorado members from Silverton to Sterling and everywhere in between can now access Anthem Care Comparison, an online tool that provides medical cost information for 59 specific medical procedures performed at local area hospitals, outpatient surgery centers and free-standing radiology facilities. The procedures now include office visit and chiropractic visit costs.
"Through this sophisticated tool, our members have access to the costs associated with all aspects of a specific medical procedure - not just the cost of the procedure itself, but also the costs of the entire spectrum of care, from lab tests to recovery room charges," said John Martie, president and general manager of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado. "These medical care cost estimates will help our members better understand the overall costs they are likely to incur before a medical service is provided."
Anthem Care Comparison has been available in major Colorado cities such as Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Grand Junction since 2008, and this month it rolled out to the entire state. In addition, Care Comparison added information for another 20 procedures for a total of 59, including brain MRIs, knee replacement surgery and screening colonoscopies. The cost information is facility specific, so members can compare the differences in cost among hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and/or free standing imaging centers. Anthem members can also obtain information on how frequently facilities perform each procedure, which can assist the member in assessing the care they seek.
With the expansion of this online resource, individual and group members throughout Colorado join 24 million Anthem and other Blue Cross and Blue Shield members nationwide who can compare medical cost estimates.
In September 2006, Anthem unveiled the Anthem Care Comparison pilot in Dayton, Ohio, with partner General Motors, enabling thousands of Anthem members and GM employees in Dayton to participate in this transparency initiative. Since the rollout, Anthem has collected and analyzed feedback from members throughout the nation to help enhance the effectiveness of Anthem's Care Comparison tool. More than 90 percent surveyed indicated the cost information provided by the tool is valuable, while 84 percent said it increases their ability to make good, informed decisions regarding where to have a medical service.
"Quality information is also included so that members can compare hospital expertise and experience," said Art Jones, M.D., Anthem's medical director in Colorado. "Members can access information regarding the number of patients treated, complication rates, mortality rates and average length of stay. This quality information is available across the country."
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) selected Anthem Care Comparison as its national transparency platform for all Blue Plans, and each plan gets to decide whether to show the data on its website. Most plans have chosen to do so, which means that members will be able to compare costs for procedures not only for Colorado but also in many markets outside of the state.
Anthem Care Comparison is a primary feature of the company's 360 Degree Health® program, one of the most robust benefits programs in our industry that comprehensively addresses preventive care, health improvement and care coordination. It provides health information collected from physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to our members through a single point of contact. It integrates all care management programs and tools into a centralized, consumer-friendly resource that assists members in navigating the health care system, using their health benefits and providing information to help them access comprehensive and appropriate care. 360 Degree Health helps members access a wide range of services including online wellness and lifestyle programs, discounts on health-related products and alternative medicine therapies, and 24-hour access to health care professionals who can provide health information.
About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado is available at http://www.anthem.com.
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New Propane Training Academy Offers One-Stop Shop for Propane Training, Research
Website offers free training to construction professionals on propane safety, applications
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is launching a new online resource designed to help construction professionals find training materials on propane applications, safety, and research.
The new Propane Training Academy, at http://www.propanetrainingacademy.com, is a one-stop shop for all PERC training resources including articles, webinars, videos, white papers, product catalogs, research, and more than a dozen free one-hour training sessions.
"This is the only website specifically tailored to training the residential construction industry on the safety measures and applications associated with propane," said Tracy Burleson, director of residential programs for PERC. "Understanding the value and options available through the use of propane can give construction professionals an edge over the competition while meeting their customers' needs."
The Propane Training Academy offers visitors the opportunity to choose the training methods that work best for them, whether it's through instructor-led or self-guided sessions. Visitors to the website can review the full content of training courses prior to enrolling, provide feedback on the lessons, and be notified of related courses of interest. The courses available include "Go Green with Propane," "Expanding Outdoor Living," and "Retrofitting Homes from Heating Oil to Propane."
Training sessions are approved by the National Association of Home Builders and the American Institute of Architects.
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317-873-8100
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Elemental Brings an Enhanced Media Experience to Streaming Media West 2010
Streams Video to Any Screen, Any Time, All at Once with Award-Winning Products
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Elemental Technologies, the leading provider of massively parallel video processing solutions, today announced it is exhibiting at Streaming Media West (SMW) 2010 in Los Angeles, Calif., Nov. 2-3. On the heels of successfully streaming the world's first true high definition 3D video at IBC, Elemental will bring live 2D and 3D streaming to the SMW show floor.
Elemental will feature its digital media product suite in booth 28, including its award-winning Elemental Live system encoding video in multiple formats for an array of devices. Elemental Live will simultaneously produce 3D streams up to 1080p for Microsoft Smooth Streaming concurrent with delivery of 2D streams for Adobe Flash and the Apple iPad and iPod Touch.
"Elemental is pushing the boundaries of what is possible with streaming media. Our unique technology is enabling partners like iStreamPlanet to deliver live events at higher definition that ever before and customers like World Wrestling Entertainment to broadcast multiple streams live over the Internet on a weekly basis," said Keith Wymbs, VP of marketing for Elemental Technologies. "At Streaming Media West, we look forward to showing how our solutions can help customers simplify real world multi-screen streaming applications."
Elemental's products provide unprecedented encoding density and throughput. The product line offers solutions for both live and file-to-file transcoding applications, suitable for professional broadcast and online streaming media workflows. Elemental Live is designed to create both broadcast and adaptive bit rate content for multi-screen delivery of live events.
About Elemental
Elemental Technologies is the leading provider of massively parallel video processing solutions for broadcast and online video customers. Elemental's products use off-the-shelf, programmable graphics processing units (GPUs) for compute-intensive video processing and conversion tasks. The product line is ideal for digital media workflows that require video encoding for Internet and mobile delivery, faster-than-real-time transcoding, or support for adaptive bit rate distribution. Elemental helps content owners and distributors deliver any video to any screen, at any time - all at once...it's Media Multiplied(TM). Founded in 2006, Elemental is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. To learn more about Elemental, visit http://www.elementaltechnologies.com.
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