Music Rhythm Gaming for the World - Rhythm Zone Revolutionizes Social Music Gaming With Unlimited Songs, Dynamic Visuals, and Facebook Launch Coming Soon
NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Boom, a leading publisher of cross-platform interactive entertainment, announced today the addition of exciting new features to its popular downloadable music game, Rhythm Zone, one of the only music games that allows users to choose an unlimited number of songs from their personal music libraries to play with. The brand new features include multi-player support where users can send and receive high score challenges from their friends and global players; a free Steam demo of the game; and 50 free songs from up and coming indie and international artists with more songs added every month for free. Now players can also message other users during games to share tips, brags and comments.
"We see a tremendous opportunity to become the leader in social music gaming and reigniting the passion for new music discovery while playing fun games. Rhythm Zone's new features will make the game more socially interactive and expand our user base, especially internationally," said David Danon, CEO of Sonic Boom.
Rhythm Zone's downloadable version offers dynamic background visuals generated by the music being played as well as the player's performance, creating a unique gaming experience each time. Unlike other products that provide a limited number of songs, with Rhythm Zone there is no limit to the number of songs that can be played. And with no consoles to buy and no additional content required, Rhythm Zone is very affordable (MSRP $9.99), making it possible for everyone to play!
Rhythm Gaming Coming Soon on Facebook
A Facebook application is in development that will allow users to play Rhythm Zone in a flash browser-based version for free. This will allow for a vibrant social gaming experience by competing with friends and people from around the world on leaderboards. Facebook players will be able to upgrade to the full-featured downloadable version of Rhythm Zone with unlimited play, multi-player support, leaderboards and dynamic visual effects.
Rhythm Gaming for the World
Rhythm Zone has lifted global geographical boundaries for fans of music games, creating an avid user community from 87 different countries. Users have added over 470,000 songs to the game to date, and the top 10% of users have played over 87 times each. Licensed to Internet cafes in Asia, the game is also spreading the buzz internationally.
"Rhythm Zone, which includes last.fm integration, offers a fun and unique ecosystem to music fans around the world," Danon said. "Its exciting new features will change the gamers' experience by letting them connect with other users across the world and share new music, scores and tips in one Rhythm Zone community."
New Multi-Player Support, Discover New Artists
A look at some of Rhythm Zone's downloadable new features:
-- Multi-player support: Players are able to send and receive high score
challenges on songs they have in common with friends and other players
around the world.
-- Free songs: The full version of Rhythm Zone comes with 50 free songs,
and more are added each month.
-- Achievements: 13 new achievements have been added that the user can earn
by reaching different point levels, for a total of 80 Steam
achievements.
-- Advanced Audio Engine: Offers improved stereo audio quality. Also
improves the synchronization between game events and the music being
played.
-- Free Steam Demo: Users are able to try out the game before purchasing
the full version.
-- In-App Messaging System: Allows users to receive challenge results and
weekly Rhythm Zone tournament listings from the in-app messaging system
each time they visit the main menu.
-- Updated Heads up Displays (HUD): HUDs feature new elements that put more
information at the user's fingertips such as global high scores,
personal high scores, and head-to-head comparisons of challenge scores.
Look for these features to be added soon:
-- iPhone and Android support
-- As part of Rhythm Zone's vision of providing rhythm gaming the whole
world can enjoy, international music will soon be added to the game
including hundreds of free songs
-- Special editions of the game for big artists and Indie bands
-- White label versions for partners, artists, labels and media companies
-- Batch processing for your whole library of music
-- Real-time and co-op multiplayer modes
About Sonic Boom:
Founded in 2003, New York based Sonic Boom is a leading mobile publisher of cross-platform interactive entertainment. Sonic Boom's most explosive music game, Rhythm Zone, has increasingly gained popularity since its launch in 2010. Sonic's portfolio of published games and applications includes ToneMaker®, Diner Dash Hometown Hero®, Cooking Dash®, Virtual Villagers®, Tattoo Shop®, Puzzlings, Pocket Farmer®, Hidden Expedition®, Wallpaper Maker® and Unlimited Tones®. For more information, please visit http://www.sonicboomgames.com and http://www.rhythmzonegame.com.
Musicians interested in submitting their music for consideration to be featured in the Rhythm Zone game can email rhythmzone@sonicboomgames.com.
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CONTACT: Belinda Banks, +1-609-750-9110, Belinda@sspr.com, for Sonic Boom
Handmark Launches Left and Right Political News Apps with Exclusive 'Talk Back' Feature
New apps provide a new customized mobile experience for political news junkies, with ability to send comments to elected officials and popular political media personalities
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --In the midst of the heated midterm elections, premier mobile app developer Handmark® today announced the launch of two political news apps delivering a customized experience for each side - PolitiCaster Right and PolitiCaster Left. These free, ad-supported apps are immediately available to download for Android-based devices through the Android Market and Handmark.
The PolitiCaster apps bring all the best national and local political news and commentary from hundreds of news sources together in a simple, easy to use mobile experience. The apps include customized content based on the different viewpoints of each party. PolitiCaster Right features special news and commentary from some of the most influential conservative blogs, including The National Review, Red State, and Michelle Malkin, while PolitiCaster Left includes instant access to leading liberal blogs like the Huffington Post, Daily Kos, Think Progress and more.
In addition to sharing articles via E-mail, Facebook, and Twitter, a new and exclusive "Talk Back" feature in both PolitiCaster apps enables users to send a personal note or forward any article to their senators, congresspersons, popular political media personalities, or even the President.
"In addition to a fantastic customized mobile news and information experience, PolitiCaster brings a whole new voice to politics," said Evan Conway, EVP of Marketing at Handmark. "The innovative new Talk Back feature puts the power in the hands of mobile users to instantly share articles and their opinions with their elected officials and popular media personalities like they never have before."
Handmark plans to launch the PolitiCaster apps across other mobile platforms in the coming weeks.
This announcement follows a string of milestone achievements which have defined Handmark as the leading mobile app company. Handmark has launched mobile apps for more than 200 media brands this year, in addition to creating a variety of its own mobile apps brands including TweetCaster, Express News, and others.
Advertisers interested in placement within the PolitiCaster apps or other Handmark apps should contact advertising@handmark.com.
About Handmark
Handmark is the world's leading developer and distributor of mobile applications, specializing in mobile solutions for publishers and media companies. Leveraging 10 years of experience, Handmark is trusted by many of the world's leading media brands. The company delivers the industry's only full-service mobile publishing solution including development, distribution, monetization and on-going innovation across all major mobile platforms. Handmark also has a rich history of operating successful mobile application stores around the world and continues to create some of the industry's most successful mobile brands. For more information, visit http://www.handmark.com or follow Handmark on Twitter and Facebook.
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CONTACT: Erica Cohen of Handmark, +1-816-268-2956, ecohen@handmark.com, or Matt Rizzetta of North 6th Agency (for Handmark), +1-917-398-0818, mrizzetta@north6thagency.com
Cox Business Internet Provides Managed Services, Addresses Broader IT Needs
Service includes higher storage capacity, premium security and business-class email
ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --Cox Business announced today that its Internet product has been enhanced with new managed services to address the broader IT needs of small and medium businesses. The new capabilities include business-class backup, security and email.
According to industry reports, 93 percent of companies that experience significant data loss close within five years and one out of 12 new hard drives crash within two years. Businesses can expect one out of 300 spam emails (approximately 179 billion per day) to contain a virus.
"Defending corporate data is a greater challenge for small and medium businesses with limited IT staffs and budget," said Kristine Faulkner, vice president of product development and management, Cox Business. "Cox Business Internet's new features help customers manage critical information and mitigate data-compromising events."
Cox Business launched Cox Business Online Backup and Cox Business Security Suite earlier this year in all markets, included with Cox Business Internet speeds of 5, 10, 15, 25, 50 Mbps. The services were recently enhanced to address the growing data management requirements among customers and the Cox Business Internet complimentary email platform was upgraded to provide more business features.
Online Backup provides offsite management of mission critical data in a secure Mozy(TM) facility. The included storage amount for Cox Business Internet customers has increased to 25 GB with 15 Mbps service and faster or 10 GB with slower speeds. Additional storage capacity can be purchased for customers with greater needs.
The company's Security Suite is powered by McAfee SAAS security technology and safeguards business software and data from online threats. The service enhancements include:
-- Upgraded firewall, anti-virus
-- Administrator scheduling - ability to select time/day for multiple PC
upgrades
-- Multi-browser support - Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome,
Safari
-- 25 PC licenses with 15 Mbps service and faster, 10 PC licenses with
slower speeds, additional licenses available for a fee
Cox Business Email provides ease of use and tighter security with:
-- User friendly Web interface
-- Option to block email addresses/domains to reduce spam
-- Seamless access from a mobile device
-- Drag and drop message functionality
-- Stronger password requirements
To activate Cox Business Online Backup, Cox Business Security Suite and Cox Business Email, Cox Business Internet customers simply login to MyAccount, the Cox Business customer management portal.
In addition to managed services, all Cox Business Internet customers receive static or dynamic IP addresses, free access to 24/7 sports content at ESPN3 and PowerBoost(TM), a cable-exclusive technology that provides an extra burst of speed when it's needed.
View new Cox Business Internet TV advertising spots:back-up shirt, security dojo and monkey minions.
Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for nearly 250,000 small and regional businesses, including healthcare providers, K-12 and higher education, financial institutions and federal, state and local government organizations. According to Vertical Systems Group, Cox Business is the fourth largest provider of business Ethernet services in the U.S. based on customer ports and was ranked highest among small/midsize business data service providers in J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Major Provider Business Telecommunications Study(SM). Cox is currently the seventh largest voice service provider in the U.S. and supports more than 730,000 business phone lines. For more information about Cox Business, click here or call 1-800-396-1609.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.
Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.
AT&T BusinessDirect® Premier and AT&T Small Business Storefront recognized for excellence in Web site development
DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* announced today that AT&T BusinessDirect® Premier and the AT&T Small Business Storefront won WebAwards in the 14th annual WebAward Competition for Web site development, presented by the Web Marketing Association. Both were recognized for excellence in effective design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology.
The Premier platform is the one-stop, customizable online site for business customers, to learn about, contract, purchase, monitor, and manage their wireless products and services. It helps businesses of all sizes maximize the value of their AT&T wireless assets.
The AT&T Small Business Storefront, accessed via att.com, provides new and existing customers with an easy-to-use online portal which offers a variety of business solutions. Customers can learn about various products and bundles, make purchases and register to manage their accounts via the internet. The website provides up to date information about wireless, wireline and application services along with pricing plans tailored to fit individual business needs and special "online only" promotions.
The Premier platform and AT&T Small Business Storefront are both part of the AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio, a suite of more than 200 productivity-enhancing online tools that enable business customers to manage their AT&T products and services more efficiently. Each month, the AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio handles more than 4.5 million customer transactions, helping to improve productivity, increase the speed and accuracy of network transactions, optimize network resources and reduce operating costs.
Founded by the Web Marketing Association in 1997, and now in its 14th year, the WebAwards is the premier annual website award competition that names the best Web sites in 96 industries while setting the standard of excellence for all website development. The goal of the WebAwards is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective websites on the Internet today.
For more information on AT&T BusinessDirect, go to AT&T Enterprise Business Customer Center.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at the AT&T Web Site. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at AT&T Newsroom, and as part of an RSS feed at AT&T RSS Feed. Or follow our news on Twitter @ATT. Find us on Facebook at the AT&T Facebook to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at AT&T Small Business Facebook to discover more about our small business services.
American Security Logistics to Power Vehicle Tracking Device on AT&T Wireless Network
Wirelessly enabled tracker offers cost effective solution to keep tabs on commercial and private vehicles, equipment through location based technology
DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- American Security Logistics (ASL) and emerging devices leader AT&T* today announced the availability of a new wirelessly connected tracking device, called the IZZ, designed to keep tabs on vehicles and equipment using data delivered across AT&T's wireless network.
The IZZ device responds real-time to requests to locate commercial or privately owned vehicles and equipment, and is also capable of facilitating emergency response with 911 services. Installed in a concealed location, the tracking device includes a battery that continues to function when the power source is cut. The IZZ will retail for $289.00. Customers are charged for data location and recovery only when the location services are required, meaning no monthly recurring charges.
To support the device, ASL has also launched an Emergency Response Center (ERC) which provides relevant location information to a vehicle's owner upon request, using spatial data and location based services. Vehicle and equipment owners also have the option to establish customizable footprints and request automatic alerts if property leaves a pre-established boundary.
"This technology will change the game when it comes to monitoring the location of or facilitating the recovery of lost or stolen vehicles and equipment," said David Yoder, CEO, American Security Logistics. "Until now, the ongoing monthly cost of this type of service has been too prohibitive for most property owners, but with our process there is no monthly service charge. The customer is only charged if and when the service is used. The recovery of lost or stolen vehicles can potentially save the consumer on insurance costs, as well provide peace of mind."
ASL developed the IZZ in association with Enviromatix, Inc. ASL's Emergency Response Center Staff are trained to help locate lost property and assist in the recovery by using software integrated with a national GPS 911 system. The device transmits location data across AT&T's wireless network, providing both the property owner and local law enforcement with timely data. In addition, a unique URL can be forwarded to local law enforcement so they may track stolen property in real-time.
"This is a great solution for property owners who need to monitor vehicles or equipment throughout the transit process," said Glenn Lurie, president of emerging devices, AT&T. "Imagine an automotive manufacturer ships a fleet of vehicles to a dealership, and in the process one goes missing. Equipped with an IZZ, the manufacturer can track down and recover that missing vehicle."
The IZZ is a durable and water resistant GPS/GSM/GPRS tracker and is easy to install. American Security Logistics will unveil the tracking device at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
It can be purchased from http://www.I-ZZ.com or through one of ASL's nationwide distributors.
For more information, please visit http://www.I-ZZ.com. For more information on AT&T, please visit the AT&T Web site.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at the AT&T Web Site. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at AT&T Newsroom, and as part of an RSS feed at AT&T RSS Feed. Or follow our news on Twitter @ATT. Find us on Facebook at the AT&T Facebook to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at AT&T Small Business Facebook to discover more about our small business services.
American Security Logistics LLC (ASL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Security & Protective Services of Las Vegas Nevada. ASL provides an extensive line of unique technologies and services and products. In addition ASL provides an Emergency Response Center (ERC), for responding to consumer requests marketing, and technical consultant specializing in security planning, including the tracking and recovery of high value assets. ASL maintains an Expertise in providing tracking, recovery, and supporting technologies with GPS and other products. ASL conducts Research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) of all types of tracking and monitoring equipment and products such as trucks, autos, boats, equipment, construction vehicles, shipments and containers. http://www.aspsnv.com. (1.888.EYES818) or 888.393.7818
About Enviromatix
Enviromatix is a Silicon Valley Application Service Provider with patent pending SaaS software and hardware focused on fleet management and mobile workforce logistics. Enviromatix's seasoned management team has developed a wireless GPS vehicle tracking device combined with a fleet management platform to serve the exploding need for products and services in fleet management, vehicle location, tracking and recovery, and safety and security services for mobile fleets, workforces, insurance companies and consumers. Enviromatix has deployed and is expanding the product and service offering in the Americas, Europe and parts of Africa. These markets are experiencing significant growth and high adoption rates of innovative, cost-effective and environmentally responsible technologies. Its significant advantage is the vehicle tracking devices cost much less than competitors and can be installed in less than 15 minutes rather than the hours required for more complex and outdated systems currently on the market.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Sue McCain of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-404-986-1799, smccain@attnews.us
Martha Stewart Makes Cookies App Now Available on App Store
--App Features Recipes, Fun and Functional Tools, Tips, "How-to" Videos and More for iPad
--Product is the First of Several Apps Being Created by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia in Partnership with Callaway Digital Arts
NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) and Callaway Digital Arts today announced the Martha Stewart Makes Cookies App is available on the App Store. Designed specifically for iPad, it provides home bakers with all the inspiration, information, tools, and functionality they need, right at their fingertips, including more than 50 recipes, shopping lists, "how-to" videos, timers, and techniques. The app will be unveiled today at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT on "The Martha Stewart Show" on Hallmark Channel.
The Martha Stewart Makes Cookies App brings together the beautiful design, trusted recipes, and culinary "how-to" expertise that are hallmarks of the Martha Stewart brand along with the cutting-edge functionality and innovation that has distinguished Callaway's digital media offerings, including the best-selling Miss Spider's Tea Party App based on the classic children's book. This is the first of several apps that MSLO and Callaway are developing together.
"Martha Stewart Makes Cookies is a great app for everyone--people like me who have been baking forever, and those who are learning to bake for the first time, especially children, who are tech savvy and will enjoy using it alongside their parents," said Martha Stewart, Founder of MSLO. "At MSLO, we love cookies, we love these recipes, and we love the fact that we can share our innovative new app with everyone just in time for the holiday season!"
"It is an honor to partner with an iconic culinary expert such as Martha Stewart," Callaway Digital Arts Chairman Nicholas Callaway said. "This app merges MSLO's high-quality editorial and photographic content with the cutting-edge digital technology and beautiful design that are the hallmarks of Callaway Digital Arts. We are treating cookies like high-fashion supermodels."
Features of the app include:
-- A "cookie runway" that allows users to search through all of the app's
50+ recipes
-- An innovative roulette-wheel-style recipe finder that lets users search
by type and flavor
-- Shopping lists that can be emailed
-- Ability to share favorite cookies via email, Facebook, or Twitter
-- Sumptuous photographs of all kinds of cookies
-- Timers, tips and techniques
-- 11 easy-to-follow "how-to" videos
-- A glossary of tools for mixing, baking and decorating
-- Links directly to macys.com, where users can purchase necessary
equipment and more
It is both a baking resource and a cookie gift guide for the holiday baker, with suggestions for everyone from the Traditionalist (Classic Shortbread) to the Trendsetter (Chocolate-Chestnut Meringues); from the Little Ones (Gingerbread People) to the Grown-Ups (Fennel, Orange, and Nut Biscotti) and more. The app is expected to be updated with 50 additional recipes in January, just in time for Valentine's Day.
The Martha Stewart Makes Cookies App is available for $7.99 from the App Store on iPad or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore.
Over the years, MSLO has created hundreds of cookie recipes, 175 of which were featured in the 2008 bestseller Martha Stewart's Cookies. Cookies are also a popular search item on marthastewart.com, and the subject of frequent segments on "The Martha Stewart Show," now airing on Hallmark Channel. The launch of Martha Stewart Makes Cookies also coincides with the publication of "Martha Stewart Holiday Cookies," a special magazine issue featuring 101 different cookie recipes.
About Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. The Publishing segment encompasses four magazines, including the company's flagship publication, Martha Stewart Living, periodic special issues and books. The marthastewart.com website provides consumers with instant access to MSLO's multimedia library, search and find capabilities, recipes, online workshops, community and personalization, as well as wedding-planning tools powered by WeddingWire and digital invitations with pingg.com. The Broadcasting segment produces the Emmy-winning, daily television series, "The Martha Stewart Show," and other original programming on Hallmark Channel, including "Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn" and "Whatever with Alexis & Jennifer." Broadcasting also encompasses Martha Stewart Living Radio on SIRIUS channel 112 and XM Radio 157. In addition to its media properties, MSLO offers high-quality Martha Stewart products through licensing agreements with carefully selected companies, including the Martha Stewart Collection exclusively at Macy's, the Martha Stewart Living line of home-improvement products at The Home Depot, Martha Stewart Crafts with EK Success at Michaels and independent retailers, the Martha Stewart Pets line at PetSmart and more. In 2008, Emeril Lagasse joined the Martha Stewart family of brands; MSLO acquired the assets related to Lagasse's media and merchandising business, including television programming, cookbooks, and emerils.com website and his licensed kitchen and food products. For additional information about MSLO, visit http://www.marthastewart.com.
About Callaway Digital Arts
Callaway Digital Arts (CDA) publishes premium lifestyle and children's applications for Apple's iPad, iPhone, and iPod family of products. CDA's in-house studio brings talented storytellers and digital artists together to create high-quality applications that leave a lasting impression on people of all ages. Funded by the Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers iFund, CDA's apps include Martha Stewart Makes Cookies, Miss Spider's Tea Party, Miss Spider's Bedtime Story, and (RED): The Lazarus Effect. For more information about CDA, visit http://www.callaway.com.
SOURCE Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
CONTACT: MSLO Contact: Katherine Nash of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Corporate Communications, +1-212-827-8722, knash@marthastewart.com; Callaway Contact: Katherine Madariaga, +1-415-593-1400, Katherine@atomicpr.com
AT&T Expands 3G Wireless Capacity in Brooklyn and Queens
Additional Spectrum Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of 3G Voice and Data Applications
PROSPECT PARK/JAMAICA, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the completion of another key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performance of its 3G mobile broadband network throughout New York City. As a result of the upgrade to more than 145 3G cell sites, customers in the areas of Prospect Park and Coney Island and the train stations in Woodside and Jamaica, Queens are expected to experience improved 3G wireless voice and data connectivity and performance, especially during peak hours. Capacity for the 3G network was also upgraded for the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, better known as the Triborough Bridge, the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, and for the Queens Midtown and Brooklyn Battery Tunnels.
The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase 3G capacity at local cell sites. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's 3G network.
"We're continually optimizing the mobile broadband network across the city and that includes the recent project to add capacity in Brooklyn and Queens," said Tom DeVito, vice president and general manager for AT&T in New York and New Jersey. "Adding capacity to a cell site is like adding extra subway cars along the G train in Brooklyn and Queens; more straphangers can ride the train during rush hour."
The upgrades in Brooklyn and Queens are part of a previously announced investment plan to extend mobile broadband access in metro New York. "Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and business customers who need to stay connected is our ultimate objective," said Hal Lenox, president, AT&T New York. "Our ongoing investments in this critical part of the state will help us deliver access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth."
Wireless data traffic on the AT&T network has grown more than 5,000 percent over the past three years, largely due to the increasing popularity of advanced smartphones and the performance of AT&T's 3G network. AT&T has the nation's fastest mobile broadband network.
The expansion of spectrum for 3G use is one of many ongoing network initiatives planned to enhance coverage and capacity across the country. AT&T recently upgraded 3G cell sites nationwide to High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2. Future plans include another upgrade to HSPA+ technology at the end of this year followed by the initial deployment next year of LTE, the next-generation of wireless technology. These advancements, when combined with an ongoing initiative to increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, are a part of AT&T's strategy to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and in the future.
AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 140 major cruise ships, as well as 3G services in more than 125 countries.
AT&T also owns and operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 23,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 125,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire, national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly data plans.
For more information about AT&T's 3G coverage in New York City or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
* AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Ellen Webner of AT&T, +1- 973-775-1321, ellen.webner@att.com
Your Network Has Arrived: Microsoft Launches Revamped Partner Network
Microsoft Partner Network equips partners to transform their businesses and provide greater value and innovation for customers.
REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today flipped the switch on the Microsoft Partner Network, an evolution of the company's industry-leading partner program that has been two years in the making. The revamped program, which takes effect today, equips Microsoft partners with the training, resources and support they need to successfully compete in today's marketplace and allows customers to easily identify the right partner for their technology needs.
The Microsoft Partner Network is based on partner feedback and customer demand for specialized service experts. These new offerings will enable partners to focus on specific technologies that increase the number of business opportunities, as well as their ability to deliver innovative solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
"Microsoft's partners are the secret behind our success, and we created the Microsoft Partner Network to help them achieve their business needs and drive deeper customer satisfaction," said Jon Roskill, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft. "The Microsoft Partner Network provides partners with the necessary tools, resources and support to help partners differentiate themselves and succeed in today's market."
"The market we compete in is as dynamic as I've ever seen it, and, to stay competitive, we have to be very responsive to customers' needs," said Zikria Syed, CEO, NextDocs. "The Microsoft Partner Network brings a rich community of industry partners, as well as the technical and business development resources we need to respond to our customers and stand out from our competitors."
New Membership Opportunities Available to Partners
Starting today, partners will renew their annual Microsoft Partner Network memberships under the new structure, allowing them to choose the membership opportunity that best meets their needs. Partners will also have the opportunity to build relationships with their peers and with experts at Microsoft. Using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or the Microsoft Partner Network Community, any partner can get answers to questions and take part in conversations about latest technology trends and topics such as best practices, business development and how to drive innovation.
Microsoft Action Pack Subscriptions will give partners access to software, development tools, training and market visibility. Partners can further demonstrate their expertise by earning silver or gold competencies in any of 29 areas, each of which relates to a specific customer need and aligns with one of Microsoft's customer awareness campaigns. Companies that demonstrate a mastery of their skills can attain gold competencies, which identify them as being best in class in that particular business solution. Gold competency recipients are given additional access to unique benefits designed to help them reach their specific business goals.
Members of the Microsoft Partner Network can also join the Small Business Specialist Community (SBCS), BizSpark or WebsiteSpark. Each of these communities provides its members with technical and business development resources. SBCS is focused on partners that provide small- and midmarket-business solutions, and BizSpark and WebsiteSpark are focused on entrepreneurs and business startups.
"Microsoft has long been an innovator in partner programs, and the Microsoft Partner Network once again shows the vendor's leadership in this area," said Darren Bibby, program director for IDC Software Channels Research. "The Microsoft Partner Network will continue to help the wide array of Microsoft partners make a significant contribution to the global economy."
Enabling Partners to Succeed in the Cloud
Fueled by wide availability of broadband and numerous technical advances, cloud computing is opening the doors to new commercial possibilities for businesses. The Microsoft Partner Network is delivering resources to help equip partners for this next wave of innovation and to transition to developing and selling cloud-based applications and solutions.
The new Microsoft Cloud Essentials Pack provides partners with the resources they need to experience and extend their business to the cloud. Microsoft considers partners that have already sold cloud computing solutions, have taken part in advanced training, and can provide customer references as having demonstrated an ongoing commitment to its cloud computing efforts. As such, they can qualify for Microsoft Cloud Accelerate. Participants in this program will be rewarded with a Cloud Accelerate badge, additional internal use rights and other benefits that exceed those offered in Cloud Essentials. More information about Microsoft Cloud Accelerate and Microsoft Cloud Essentials Pack can be found at http://www.microsoftcloudpartner.com.
New Benefits and Resources for Partners
In addition to tools such as Microsoft PinPoint, which puts partners in front of customers when the customers search for a Microsoft solution on a website, Microsoft is committed to making constant improvements and expanding the tools to support its partners. As such, Microsoft is also globally rolling out new solution-based incentives that reward Gold Certified Partners driving sales in specific Microsoft solutions, chosen for their growth and market potential.
Partners making the transition to the Microsoft Partner Network can find a variety of tools and resources at the Microsoft Partner Network portal.
About Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Group
Microsoft invests in the success of its partner channel and more than 640,000 organizations make up Microsoft's partner ecosystem. Partners have been instrumental to Microsoft's success over its 33-year history, and they have come to rely on Microsoft for the products, technology, tools and resources that enable them to create profitable and unique businesses. Additional information on the Microsoft Partner Network is available at https://partner.microsoft.com.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
CONTACT: Lisa Tryall, +1-425-638-7000, ltryall@waggeneredstrom.com, or Rapid Response Team, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, both of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, for Microsoft Corp.
AT&T expands 3G Wireless Capacity in Blacksburg and Radford
Additional Spectrum Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of 3G Voice and Data Applications throughout Virginia Tech and Radford University
BLACKSBURG, Va., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the completion of a key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performance of its 3G mobile broadband network throughout Blacksburg and Radford. As a result of this upgrade, which also includes Virginia Tech and Radford University, local customers are expected to experience improved 3G wireless voice and data connectivity and performance, especially during peak hours.
The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase 3G capacity at local cell sites. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's 3G network. This is part of previously announced investment to enhance mobile broadband access in the Commonwealth.
"AT&T is continually enhancing the network so that our customers have access to the kind of technology that will stimulate economic growth, inspire innovation and create jobs," said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Mid Atlantic.
"Our goal is pretty simple: we want you to have an extraordinary experience when you make a call, check e-mail, download a song or video, or surf the Internet on your AT&T device," said Erika K. Thompson-Kemp, vice president and general manager for AT&T in Virginia and West Virginia. "As part of the Blacksburg and Radford communities, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way to accomplish this."
Wireless data traffic on the AT&T network has grown more than 5,000 percent over the past three years, largely due to the increasing popularity of advanced smartphones and the performance of AT&T's 3G network. AT&T has the nation's fastest mobile broadband network.
The expansion of spectrum for 3G use is one of many ongoing network initiatives planned to enhance coverage and capacity across the country. AT&T recently upgraded 3G cell sites nationwide to High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2. Future plans include another upgrade to HSPA+ technology at the end of this year followed by the initial deployment next year of LTE, the next-generation of wireless technology. These advancements, when combined with an ongoing initiative to increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, are a part of AT&T's strategy to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and in the future.
AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 140 major cruise ships, as well as 3G services in more than 125 countries.
AT&T also owns and operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 23,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 125,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our U.S. Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly data plans.
For more information about AT&T's 3G coverage in Virginia or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Ellen Webner of AT&T, +1-973-775-1321, ellen.webner@att.com
3LCD Expands Technology Offering to Include 3LCD Reflective
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- 3LCD, the world's number one projection technology, today announced that projectors featuring the world's first reflective high-temperature polysilicon (Reflective HTPS) liquid crystal chip for 3LCD will soon be available in major markets worldwide. The new 3LCD Reflective projectors recently earned rave reviews at IFA in Berlin, Germany and the U.S.-based CEDIA exhibition in Atlanta. The new reflective chip, measuring 0.74 inches on the diagonal, supports full high-definition content (1920 x 1080) and provides increased contrast ratios.
With the recent increase in popularity of HD content, there is also new demand for convenient, large-screen home viewing options that deliver stunning visual images. The new reflective HTPS chip provides fully optimized high-contrast ratios for the deepest blacks and brightest whites, and Color and White Light Output are perfectly equal for optimum visual experiences. These advantages are particularly beneficial in home theaters, as the reproduction of natural-looking colors and deep blacks is critical to the viewing experience.
The new reflective liquid crystal chip provides contrast ratios of 100,000:1 or higher(1) and has the ability to reproduce bright, natural-looking images and deliver rich gradations. The main structural difference in the reflective chip is a reflective electrode instead of a transparent electrode, and the technology that enabled high-contrast ratios in the transmissive HTPS chip has been optimized for the new reflective HTPS chip.
The new reflective HTPS chip joins a list of innovate features and advantages that set 3LCD apart from the competition, including:
-- 3-Chip Optical Engine: All 3LCD projectors use a 3-chip optical engine
to deliver incredibly bright, true-to-life color.
-- High Color Light Output: 3LCD projectors deliver high Color and White
Light Output so images, video and text always look their very best.
-- No Color Wheel: 3LCD projectors do not rely on a spinning color wheel
to produce color and do not suffer from "the rainbow effect" or "color
break-up."
-- Road-Tested Reliability: 3LCD technology is the #1 projection
technology and has consistently been the choice of users who demand
long-life performance and reliability.
For more information about 3LCD technology and the wide variety of products and leading manufacturers that use it, visit http://www.3LCD.com.
About 3LCD Technology
3LCD is the world's leading projection technology, delivering unbelievably bright and natural color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability. Using an advanced, 3-chip optical engine, 3LCD offers full-time color for brilliant quality images without the possibility of color break-up. 3LCD is based on LCD technology, which is used by leading manufacturers worldwide for the ultimate viewing experience in flat panel TVs and projectors. To find out why more users choose 3LCD than all other projection technologies combined and to get the latest list of leading companies offering 3LCD technology in their products, visit the 3LCD website at http://www.3LCD.com.
(1) The contrast ratio of the actual chip; contrast ratio of the projector may vary depending on the manufacturer's final specifications.
SOURCE 3LCD Technology
3LCD Technology
CONTACT: Kari Ramsey of Zeno Group, +1-310-566-2287, kari.ramsey@zenogroup.com, for 3LCD Technology
Yellowbook and Milo.com Partner to Help Consumers Find Products Locally at the Best Prices
Yellowbook.com and its Android App - updated with barcode scanner - now return local store inventory results and product pricing
UNIONDALE, N.Y. and PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Yellowbook (http://www.yellowbook.com), a national leader in local search, and Milo.com (http://milo.com), an online leader in local shopping, today announced a partnership to provide yellowbook.com users with local availability and pricing information for millions of products nationwide.
Now accessible online at yellowbook.com and through Yellowbook's highly rated Android app, the local search capability, powered by Milo.com, allows shoppers to quickly locate where a product is currently available for purchase and easily compare prices across local retailers. The new barcode scanning feature of Yellowbook's Android app enables users to simply scan a product's barcode to get local availability and pricing information. Future integration plans include expanding this service across Yellowbook's broad mobile app portfolio, including the iPad and iPhone.
"The benefits of the partnership with an innovative company like Milo.com are many, and users can start taking advantage of this new functionality today using our Android yellowbook.com app, one of the most downloaded applications in the Android Marketplace," said Mike Wilson, vice president and general manager of digital media at Yellowbook. "We've also integrated Milo.com's capabilities into yellowbook.com, bringing an expanding databank of over 50,000 stores and 3 million locally available products to our 30 million* monthly yellowbook.com network users."
"Like Yellowbook, Milo.com is focused on generating local connections and commerce. A growing number of consumers research products online before making a purchase and we believe that it's essential to provide them with local shopping options during this process," added Jack Abraham, founder and CEO of Milo.com. "Yellowbook already has a vast number of local users, and we look forward to bringing those people an added level of convenience and local resources while online or on-the-go."
Milo.com, which leads the local product search space in both its number of searchable retailers and products, gives shoppers an easy way to find in-stock products near them. This partnership will greatly simplify local shopping for both Yellowbook's mobile and desktop users by offering them the ability to check local availability through a click of a button or a quick barcode scan. The Milo-powered research experience, which provides all of the details needed to decide which product to buy and where it's currently in-stock, makes shopping on yellowbook.com and Yellowbook Mobile more enjoyable - and eliminates the need to pay for shipping.
*comScore, September 2010
About Yellowbook
Since 1930, Yellowbook has focused on connecting consumers with local business clients to fuel small business growth and success. Today, as a national leader of customized small business marketing solutions, Yellowbook manages an expansive portfolio of digital, mobile and print tools to help its clients efficiently and effectively market their businesses.
Yellowbook's marketing portfolio includes: Website design, hosting and optimization; scalable, customizable SEM and SEO programs; online advertising and video on one of the top 50 websites in the United States, yellowbook.com network; yellow pages print advertising in approximately 1,000 directories in 48 states plus the District of Columbia; Yellowbook Direct Marketing services, and more. For more information, visit http://corporate.yellowbook.com.
About Milo.com
Milo.com makes local shopping easy by enabling consumers to research products online and find them in-stock at a local store. The leader in the local product search space, Milo.com tracks the real-time availability and prices of more than 3 million products at 50,000 stores across the U.S. By combining the detailed product information and user reviews available online with the immediate and tangible benefits of shopping in local stores, Milo.com provides users the best of both worlds and makes it easy to research a variety of products, find the right prices and find in-stock items near you. Based in Palo Alto, Calif., Milo.com boasts leadership from comScore and Google, and is backed by True Ventures and prominent Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs from Mint.com, PayPal, Yelp, YouTube, and others. For more information, please visit http://milo.com.
Media Contact: Liz Opacity
Weber Shandwick
212-445-8248
eopacity@webershandwick.com
- Long-Anticipated Sequel to World's Most Popular Puzzle Game Will Take
Match-3 Genre to New Heights
PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today
announced the imminent launch of Bejeweled(R) 3, the first true sequel to its
beloved flagship franchise in more than six years. Featuring a wealth of new
content and triple the fun of previous installments in the series, Bejeweled
3 elevates the "match-3" category of puzzle games pioneered by PopCap a
decade ago to an entirely new level. Bejeweled 3 will launch on December 7,
2010 via PopCap.com and other major portals in North America, Europe and Asia
Pacific as well as at leading retail outlets throughout North America.
Beyond stunning, high-definition graphics and mellifluous
music and sound effects, Bejeweled 3 is packed with completely new game
experiences in addition to updated and expanded re-imaginings of the four
original game modes from Bejeweled 2. Four all-new secret games including Ice
Storm and Poker offer surprising new interpretations of the Bejeweled theme,
while Quest mode features eleven mini-games - clever hybrids of Bejeweled
game-play with other classic game mechanics - comprising 40 total quests.
"Casual video games have been popular going back to the 1980s,
but the introduction of Bejeweled 10 years ago launched an entire industry,"
explained David Cole, founder and president of DFC Intelligence, the oldest
research firm focused entirely on the video game market. "No other casual
game comes close to the success of Bejeweled in terms of popularity and
influence. PopCap has been able to keep the franchise strong for 10 years
because they have focused on quality and innovation and have not flooded the
market with dozens of sequels. I fully expect Bejeweled 3 to not only be a
big success in its own right, but also ensure the Bejeweled brand continues
to grow in popularity over its next decade on the market."
New and expanded features in Bejeweled 3 will include:
- Classic: Play the most popular puzzle game of the century,
with powerful new gems and new ultra-smooth gameplay
- Quest: Journey through 40 magical puzzles in this
multifaceted Bejeweled challenge!
- Zen: Personalize your experience with ambient sounds and
binaural beats - a revolutionary new way to relax!
- Lightning: Charge up with a heart-pounding, beat-the-clock
bout of gem-blasting fun!
- Secret Games: Unlock 4 all-new games including Butterflies
and Ice Storm
- Badges: Earn up to 65 badges to prove your skills
- High-definition graphics and high-fidelity audio: Bejeweled
is now more dazzling than ever before!
- Ultra-smooth gameplay: Make multiple matches while new gems
fall into place
"The challenge in creating a new version of Bejeweled is to
innovate and keep it fresh and exciting without losing touch with the
game-play that millions of people love. So we're very careful when we make
changes to the core game, which is why it can take so long!" said Jason
Kapalka, co-founder and chief creative officer at PopCap and co-creator of
Bejeweled. "We've worked hard to make sure Bejeweled 3 retains the classic
appeal of the earlier games while bringing a host of exciting new features to
the table."
Since its introduction 10 years ago, Bejeweled has become one
of the top 10 video game franchises in history. More than half a billion
people worldwide have played the game, and over 50 million units have been
sold across 17 platforms. An estimated 7.5 billion hours have been spent
playing Bejeweled, and the game continues to sell at the rate of one copy
every 4.3 seconds.
About PopCap
PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and
operator of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that
appeal to all ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in
Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of
more than 350 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C.,
Dublin, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. PopCap's games have been downloaded over
1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title,
Bejeweled(R), has sold more than 50 million units.
The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are
listed at http://www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc.
or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and
product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and
are used for the benefit of those owners.
Tipard Video Converters get Total Upgrade: Give You 6X Faster Converting Speed by Adopting NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) Technology
BEIJING, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- In order to totally speed up the video-converting, Tipard Studio has employed the newest NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) technology, which can change the video converting speed to be 6X faster than ever before.
What is CUDA?
As a parallel computing architecture released by NVIDIA, CUDA enables dramatic increases in computing performance by harnessing the power of the GPU (graphics processing unit). Therefore, once specially written for CUDA with C language, the application can run in ultra-high performance on the computer with NVIDIA® CUDA(TM).
The Introduction of CUDA for Tipard video converters
The CUDA-enabled GPUs' superior performance has drawn the attention of our software developers, and lets them find CUDA's broad-ranging uses. Therefore, in order to improve video encoding & decoding and get better user experience, Tipard's all video converters are specially redesigned and rewritten for CUDA, then they all have gained amazing converting speed and superior video processing performance.
Getting 6X faster converting speed with CUDA
Viewing from the CUDA webpage, the converting time comparison graphic has clearly shown that, the magic CUDA technology can save you much time when converting almost any video file to MP4, MKV, MOV, M4V, FLV and other formats with H.264 codec on your PC running on CUDA-enabled GPU. Plus, Tipard video converters also support multi-core CPUs, which can take full advantage of your PC power to accelerate the converting speed.
In a word, Tipard Video Converter, MTS Converter, HD Video Converter and other fantastic video converters have been totally upgraded and surely will give you a more wonderful and convenient user experience. For more information and get the free trial version, please visit: http://www.tipard.com or http://www.tipard.com/products-video-tools.html.
System Requirements
OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7
CPU: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above
RAM: 512MB RAM or more
About Tipard Studio
As a leading player in the multimedia software field, Tipard Studio always takes bringing multimedia users best software as its responsibility, and keeps being innovative and competitive. With advanced technologies and a first-class R&D team, it has constantly developed many excellent multimedia desktop applications, which are very popular among Windows and Mac users. For more details about Tipard Studio, please visit: http://www.tipard.com.
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: Eric Smith at +86-132-6028-6758 or pr@tipard.com
Bocada Refocuses Data Protection Service Management Through Prism R2
KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Bocada Inc., the world's leading provider of data protection management software and the creator of the Data Protection Service Management (DPSM) model, today announced improved trending analysis and enhanced performance for large scale deployments to Bocada Prism, the first and only solution purpose built to drive users through the multi-phased DPSM process.
Bocada Prism is the first and only data protection service management solution purpose-built to intuitively drive users through the multi-phased Data Protection Service Management process. An essential step in the process is policy analysis, which requires the ability to see the impact of policy changes via trend reports. The newest version of Bocada Prism adds five new trending reports which help users understand data protection activity over time and uncover opportunities for policy enhancements to optimize the environment. In addition, performance improvements for rendering reports on very large data sets make this version of Prism ideal for large enterprise organizations, including Bocada's current installed base.
"Standardizing on the DPSM process allows IT organizations to realize several benefits including streamlined operations, reduced TCO, and improvements in customer satisfaction," said Lauren Whitehouse, senior analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group. "Bocada Prism is a step above simple backup reporting tools. It provides immediate visibility into data protection environments, allowing IT to make improvements in backup and recovery operations. Prism delivers tremendous value to organizations looking to achieve better IT business alignment while reducing operational costs."
The latest version of Prism features enhanced trending functionality with trend reporting added to the Health Check and Problem Management areas. Users can now leverage the following powerful reports:
-- Backup Trends - allows users to view the amount of data being backed up
during a given time period, which is instrumental for policy management,
load balancing and storage planning
-- Backup Duration Trends - addresses the ongoing challenge of managing to
backup windows, allowing users to compare their static backup window
with backup duration trends
-- Media Usage Trends - allows users to analyze the impact of backup trends
on their media volumes over time. This report is instrumental in
helping to load balance media resources
-- Occupancy Trends - shows how overall storage changes over time, thus
enabling users to predict future storage needs and measure the impact of
changes to backup policy
-- Error Trends - enables backup administrators to see error count
trending, helping to identify chronic problems and quickly identify
which error types are the biggest offenders
"Bocada Prism was built to help users move through the DPSM model, which helps organizations optimize their data protection environment and better manage to the needs of the business," said Nancy Hurley, CEO of Bocada. "Trending reports are essential for determining if the operation is running as expected, and to highlight if there are changes that must be made in order to help meet backup windows or reduce costs by eliminating excess storage use. With this version of Prism, new and installed base customers will be able to effectively manage to the whole DPSM process to improve overall results, lower costs and improve customer satisfaction."
Bocada Prism is ideally suited for backup service providers, MSPs and SaaS vendors as well as end user organizations focused on delivering the best possible data protection services to internal or external customers. Prism supports the widest range of backup applications on the market including IBM TSM, Symantec NetBackup, BackupExec, PureDisk, EMC Networker, Avamar, HP DataProtector, CA BrightStor, Commvault Galaxy, Syncsort, and Microsoft DPM 2010.
About Bocada
Bocada provides market leading data protection service management solutions to transform the way companies deliver data protection services to achieve greater business and IT alignment, maximize operational efficiency, minimize risk and increase customer satisfaction. Based on patented, agent-less technology, Bocada solutions deploy rapidly and scale to meet the demands of the largest multi-vendor data protection environments. Over 500 enterprise organizations more effectively manage over 300,000 backup clients and servers with Bocada solutions. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Bocada is privately held and funded by leading venture investors. For more information visit: http://www.bocada.com.
All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies. Bocada is a registered trademark of Bocada Inc.
izmocars AOA-Web Launches: Extends In-Dealership Solution Driving 500% Gain in Accessory Revenue-Per-Vehicle-Sold to Dealership Websites
New website application from izmocars includes robust accessories e-commerce engine and enables consumers to pre-configure vehicle accessories from dealership websites
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- izmocars (http://www.izmocars.com), a leading Internet business solutions provider for the auto retailing industry, today released the web version of its highly successful dealership accessories solution, AddOnAuto (AOA), which is currently driving over 500% gains in accessory revenue-per-vehicle-sold for dealerships. The web version of AOA enables dealerships to seamlessly plug AOA's robust accessories visualization and configurator technology into an accessories online e-commerce engine directly on their existing websites.
"We know that being able to fully visualize a desired vehicle, just the way they want it, increases consumers' propensity to buy," said Tej Soni, president of izmocars. "With the new AOA-Web, prospective car-buyers visit their local dealership website to 'add-on' accessories until they've built the car of their dreams, increasing their likelihood to purchase at that dealership, while current car owners can 'add-on' accessories and directly order from the dealership - all without the traditional accessories stocking headaches."
Currently, dealerships are capturing only about 10 - 17%(1) of the $32 billion auto accessories market(2). izmocars developed AOA's in-dealership accessories solution specifically to help dealerships realize more accessories sales and, importantly, more profits -- and the results have been dramatic. Recent numbers demonstrate that the average dealer using AOA is generating $500-$1,500 in extra revenue, per vehicle - representing a much-needed new revenue stream of $1 million a year. AOA-Web was created to further extend this accessories sales advantage to the dealership website.
"We attribute the success of our industry-leading accessories division to AOA. We could not be happier with the AOA product," said Mike O'Neil, Accessories Manager of Falmouth Toyota. "Now that AOA has launched its web version with a completely new and improved interface we are even more excited that our customers will be able to enjoy the same level of fun in accessory shopping online as they do in the showroom."
Izmocars AOA-Web Features
Izmocars AOA-Web solution is a turn-key solution with a state-of-the-art e-commerce engine that makes it simple for car buyers and owners to shop for and purchase accessories at the dealership site. It provides log-in accounts so consumers can save their 'accessorized' vehicle before visiting the dealership, as well shopping cart/credit card functionality, order handling and administration, and automatic email order confirmations.
In addition to AOA's proprietary configurator and high-resolution, interactive images of all available auto accessories, AOA-Web enables the dealership to develop an image catalog of virtual inventory specific to their dealership site, as well as the ability to modify pricing on the fly. Comprehensive sales and parts reporting, as well as large group reports and enterprise level controls, are also included.
About AOA In-dealership Accessories Solution:
izmocars' AddOnAuto (AOA) in-store accessory solution provides a seamless consumer experience by integrating accessories shopping and financing with the car purchase, while making it very easy for dealers to get into accessories sales, by eliminating the need to carry physical inventory or contract with 3rd-party resellers and installers.
AOA's visual configurator offers customers high-resolution, interactive images of all available auto accessories, which AOA appends to the image of the vehicle they are purchasing from the dealer. Buyers can then "add on" the purchase of the accessory to their new car purchase. AOA automatically coordinates the purchase, financing, and installation processes across the dealership. AOA gives dealers access to a virtual inventory system of thousands of accessories, eliminating the need to hold a physical inventory. AOA connects dealers directly to a large and constantly updated vendor database, giving them sales power without the expense.
(1) U.S. new-vehicle dealers sell 10% of all performance parts/accessories and 17% of appearance-related accessories. (SEMA data cited AOL Autos, 2.2010)
(2) SEMA data, 2009
About izmocars:
izmocars is a leading provider of Automotive Business Solutions including: Website and Online Marketing Solutions, Enterprise-level Automotive CRM, iConsult - Sales Performance Coaching and AddOnAuto - an In-Store Accessories Sales Solution.
izmocars is also the world's leader in Interactive Media Content for the automotive industry.
Founded in 2002, izmocars services some of the most successful eDealers in the country. izmocars is based in San Francisco, with offices in Long Beach, CA, Chattanooga, TN, Philadelphia, PA, and Brussels in Europe.
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CONTACT: Melanie Webber, +1-424-603-4340, melanie@mwebbcom.com, or Angela Jacobson, +1-714-454-8776, angela@mwebbcom.com, both of mWEBB Communications for izmocars
Tudou iPhone & iPad Video App Ranks No. 1 Within One Week
SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Within one week after Tudou ( http://www.tudou.com , leading video website in China) officially released its
iPhone and iPad application on the Apple Apps Store, the Tudou Video App
quickly ranked no. 1 among all Chinese free apps. It has created a sensation
among Apple fans who are now able to enjoy video entertainment through their
iPhones and iPads.
The ranking is a combined index of number of downloads, as well as
hundreds of consumer ratings collected by Apple Apps Store for new apps.
Other top 10 apps are mostly mobile games or casual games. The popularity of
the Tudou video app proves the strong consumer demand for seeking video
entertainment anytime, anywhere and through any device whenever they are
connected to the web.
In early September Tudou enabled its complete, over 40-million video
library, to be fully accessible from all mobile devices, including the iPad
Safari browser. The turn-key technology "real time mobile video trans-coding"
incorporated HTML5 video tag and http live streaming. Globally, Tudou was the
first video website enabling live trans-coding and full video library access
through mobile devices.
Tudou so far has launched Tudou Mobile Widget 2.0 across Symbian, Andriod,
Windows Mobile, iPhone, iPad, Java and Bada platforms. For complete selection
visit Tudou Mobile at http://mobile.tudou.com/
SAIC Launches Advanced Intelligence Multimedia Exploitation Suite (AIMES)
New System Empowers Analysts With Geo-Enabled Fusion of Full Motion Video, Wide Area Persistent Surveillance, and Sensor Data in Near-Real-Time
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today it has launched the Advanced Intelligence Multimedia Exploitation Suite (AIMES). The new motion imagery exploitation system enables intelligence analysts to fuse, exploit and report on motion imagery data from a full range of sources. AIMES is a new product release in the SAIC Advanced Analytics Application line of tools, which are designed to support the geospatial visualization and fusion of motion imagery data with other geospatial and spatial data sources.
AIMES is a new technology developed through internal research and development efforts that builds on SAIC's Video Processing Capability (VPC) line of products, and was designed closely with user cooperation throughout the development process. It integrates the capabilities of SAIC's widely used VPC with new advanced analytic functions, designed into an intuitive graphical user interface. AIMES helps break down single-source stovepipes to enable near-real-time and forensic fusion of full motion video, all-source intelligence information, as well as synchronized visualization of raw data, chat and processed intelligence.
"AIMES is a great example of where SAIC's internal research and development is aligned with ISR trends, and where we can offer solutions to emerging defense requirements," said John Thomas, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager.
In addition to addressing challenges associated with full motion video (FMV) and wide area exploitation, AIMES is poised to change the nature of FMV processing, exploitation and dissemination management through its included task management function. This capability allows for real-time enterprise task changes at FMV PED (processing, exploitation and dissemination) sites.
AIMES offers an open architecture that can adapt to meet the evolving needs of the FMV and geospatial intelligence communities. The AIMES open architecture features the ability to rapidly integrate third party tools, algorithms and services through the use of cloud technologies. This enables the retention of a consistent FMV infrastructure, while keeping pace with the new technologies. AIMES is compatible with Distributed Common Ground Systems services to enable the integration of all-source spatial and geospatial information, and is available in both Windows® (Microsoft Corporation) and Solaris® (Oracle America. Inc.) versions, maximizing user capability to use different and motion intelligence data types.
"We look forward to offering AIMES to intelligence analysts and giving them a significant advantage over adversaries, helping commanders find these adversaries, and protecting our men and women in harm's way," said Thomas.
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 45,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of $10.8 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2010. For more information, visit http://www.saic.com. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®
Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in SAIC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2010, and other such filings that SAIC makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
Contact: Melissa Koskovich Laura Luke
(703) 676-6762 (703) 676-6533
Melissa.l.koskovich@saic.com laura.luke@saic.com
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Leading independent Apple experts offer largest accessory and software publication ever
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- iLounge, the leading independent authority on Apple's digital media products, today released the 2011 iPod / iPhone / iPad Buyers' Guide - the world's most popular compendium of accessories and apps for iPods, iPhones, and iPads. Now in its eighth edition and newly expanded to a record-breaking 208 pages, iLounge's 2011 Guide covers every iPod, iPhone, and iPad model ever made, while spotlighting only the very best accessories and software for Apple's latest devices. It can be downloaded immediately from iLounge.com in the widely compatible PDF format, for free.
"This is our magnum opus, and the first publication to cover everything from top iPad speakers and stands to the year's best iPod games and iPhone protectors," explained Jeremy Horwitz, Editor of iLounge and its Buyers' Guides. "The scope of iLounge's 2011 Buyers' Guide has grown beyond anything we could have imagined even three years ago. Readers are going to find days worth of details to explore and enjoy inside."
This year's Buyers' Guide includes impartial reviews, pictures, and ratings of the 34 different iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV variations currently on store shelves, starting with the new $49 iPod shuffle and continuing through the $829 iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G. In addition to store-specific shopping and eBay reselling tips, iLounge offers detailed comparisons with past versions, including photos showing changes in Apple's colors and designs over the past nine years. Expert guidance helps readers focus on the best values in the large lineup, and decide whether to hold off for now on versions that will likely receive important changes in the next year.
Key to each Buyers' Guide is iLounge's industry-leading coverage of iPod, iPhone, and iPad accessories, this year within a 50-page section devoted to the thriving Apple add-on ecosystem: speakers, headphones, and travel accessories lead off the Accessory Gift Guide, which continues with brand new batteries, cases, gifts for kids, and luxury picks made from classy metals and exotic woods. There's something for everyone inside, ranging from $15 stickers to a $300 camera-laden iPod helicopter and rare, top-shelf $1350 headphones. In the 2010 Best of the Year Awards, iLounge's editors and thousands of readers selected the year's top 22 products and developers, now including innovative iPad and iPhone applications for kids.
Two separate sections feature the 100 Essential Apps of 2010 and Top 100 Games of 2010, each looking at the best software releases in Apple's massive App Store. Additionally, iLounge offers the iGlossary, a comprehensive and clearly-written explanation of the jargon and marketing phrases used now for Apple's products, as well as a timeline depicting the 2001-2010 histories of iTunes, iPods, iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. Smaller sections also look at great new Mac hardware and accessories, beautiful international reader-submitted photography, and the future of iPads and iPhones.
"We are extremely proud of the 2011 Buyers' Guide," said Dennis Lloyd, Publisher of iLounge and the Guide, "and thrilled to once again offer it to both current and prospective Apple users at no charge, as a hassle-free PDF download that can be read on PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, and iPods."
iLounge's past Buyers' Guides and iPod/iPhone Books are the world's most widely read publications covering Apple's digital media products. Last year's Buyers' Guide alone was downloaded over 2 million times by a global audience of readers, and is part of a family of 15 semi-annual magazine- and book-style publications released by iLounge since 2004. All of these publications are available from iLounge.com/library for free, and are published as a service to the Apple community without any editorial involvement from advertisers or Apple itself. The 2011 iPod / iPhone / iPad Buyers' Guide can be downloaded from iLounge.com/2011bg starting today.
About iLounge: As the exclusive partner of the Consumer Electronics Association for the iLounge Pavilion - a collection of Apple hardware, accessories, and software that is now the largest dedicated exhibition area at the International Consumer Electronics Show - iLounge, Inc. is the world's leading provider of iPod, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes information. Fully independent from Apple and vendors of related hardware, software, and services, iLounge has offices in Irvine, California and East Amherst, New York.
Founded only days after Apple announced the first iPod in 2001, iLounge has exploded in popularity, today boasting millions of visitors and tens of millions of page views each month. Its editorial content is in no way influenced by advertising, paid placements, or other unsavory practices. Praised for years as "the ultimate in product reviews and tutorials on all things iPod," iLounge and its team have been spotlighted by the Associated Press, CNBC, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and many other leading publications.
Implix Launches ClickMeeting(TM), a User-Friendly, Affordable Online Conferencing Platform for SMBs
ClickMeeting boosts collaboration and productivity with on-demand meetings, webinars, and presentations
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Implix (http://www.implix.com), a leading provider of results-oriented online marketing solutions, today announced the launch of ClickMeeting (http://www.clickmeeting.com), an online conferencing platform designed to help users connect quickly and easily from any browser, anytime. ClickMeeting helps small and medium-sized companies (SMBs) increase productivity and accelerate decision making in order to compete more effectively with larger players. Ultimately, businesses can use the time and cost savings gained from ClickMeeting to expand their market reach.
"Gartner has written extensively on the 'new normal', which we describe as cost decisions that occur as a response to a sluggish economy and hold even when good times return," said Richard Fouts, research director, Gartner. "We expect online meetings and conferences to play a major role in the new normal given the high cost of travel and the productivity hits organizations experience when key people are on the road. Saving money never goes out of style, and now, with providers like Implix offering easy, affordable online video, audio and document collaboration, the business case for online meetings becomes even stronger. I'm also sure SMB customers will appreciate getting fewer 'out of office' notices in response to their urgent emails."
The ClickMeeting Platform incorporates two solutions: ClickMeeting that enables SMB users to set up conferences and meetings on the fly for up to 25 participants, and ClickWebinar that offers companies live video conference streaming for 100 to 1,000 attendees. The solution combines the best of online collaboration with the power of rich media and custom branding with no additional installation of an application required. The affordable, all-in-one package allows users to hold team meetings and global webinars, present with high-impact videos, share desktops, brainstorm new ideas, and poll attendees all from one single easy to use interface.
"In this economy, companies can't afford to spend thousands of dollars on offsite meetings and maintain a healthy bottom line. Industry studies show that the savings from online conferencing platforms like ClickMeeting can be significant. It's not surprising that 53% of companies in a recent Wainhouse survey are increasing their online conferencing," said Simon Grabowski, Implix CEO and founder of GetResponse. "ClickMeeting can help these businesses get more done for less by meeting online when they need to, not when they can afford to. With ClickMeeting, they'll not only save time and money, but also reach more markets and close more deals, especially when branded with their own logos and colors. It makes a great impression!"
Justyna Wajs, a ClickMeeting customer and Vemma Europe Managing Director, explains further: "Vemma Europe needs to communicate with hundreds of Brand Partners in 30 countries on a regular basis. In person meetings are ideal, but way too expensive and waste too much time. With ClickMeeting, we can organize a meeting in a matter of minutes, save money on travel, and actually get more done. I'd like to add that ClickMeeting not only contributes to our financial success - it also strengthens our sense of community."
ClickMeeting Highlights
-- Quick and easy set up and administration for meetings of up to 25
attendees or webinars up to 1,000 participants - from invites, to
auto-reminders, to document uploads and meeting updates.
-- Rebranding with customer logos, fonts, colors, and graphics.
-- Desktop sharing of documents and applications, plus whiteboarding for
real-time collaboration and decision making.
-- Audio-video capabilities for high-impact conferences, webinars, and
presentations.
-- Polling to accelerate decision making and gain consensus.
-- Intuitive administrative panel allows "quiet" control of audience
interaction, presenters, and desktop sharing for a more productive
online event.
The ClickMeeting platform is extremely secure and reliable and is hosted on the Implix performance-proven, high-availability cloud network. Users can set up meetings or audio-video presentations in minutes without having to install or download a separate application. In addition, users can connect in minutes with remote teams, prospects, partners, and field personnel - boosting both productivity and profits.
ClickMeeting is available immediately and competitively priced. All-in-one annual plans range from $29.99 per month for unlimited online meetings for up to 25 attendees, to $199.00 per month for unlimited webinars up to 1,000 participants. To sign up for the 30-day ClickMeeting free trial, go to: http://www.clickmeeting.com.
About Implix
Implix was founded in 1999 by Internet marketing entrepreneur Simon Grabowski, whose vision of helping SOHO and small business marketers around the globe improve marketing efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability continues to define the company. Today, Implix maintains worldwide operations, with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Implix products are GetResponse, and ClickMeeting.
BlueAnt Wireless Announces Availability of Durable T1 Bluetooth Headset at all Best Buy Stores in North America
Sturdy, Feature-Rich Headset Offers Superior Sound Quality & Advanced Noise Reduction at an Exceptional Value while Meeting Active Lifestyle Needs
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --BlueAnt Wireless, a leading innovator of Bluetooth peripheral devices, announces that its popular T1 Bluetooth headset now is available at all Best Buy North America retail stores. The T1 blends value and durability to deliver industry-leading features at an excellent price-point along with patent-pending, silicon covers that provide an extra measure of protection to withstand accidental impact, dust and moisture.
Ideally suited for keeping active lifestyle users connected in all types of environments, the T1 also stands out in supporting BlueAnt's hallmark voice-control features and Wind Armour Technology(TM). The T1 was the first BlueAnt product to take advantage of integrated text-to-speech technology, which announces the names of incoming callers from a database of up to 2,000 mobile phone contacts. Simple voice commands make it equally easy for users to answer or make calls while ensuring complete hands-free communications. Additionally, the T1 leverages BlueAnt's industry-leading noise cancellation capabilities to deliver clear audio and call clarity with twice the industry average for wind noise reduction.
According to Tim Towster, vice president of marketing for BlueAnt, the T1 is designed to offer top performance in the most challenging conditions, which is a great fit for Best Buy's customers. "We're committed to providing Best Buy's customers with a sturdy Bluetooth headset that includes the best features at the right price point," he explains. "Our goal is to complement Best Buy's diverse selection of mobile communications devices with a product that gives active lifestyle consumers everything they need in a Bluetooth headset without compromising on how, when or where they can use it."
The T1, which is available through Best Buy for a retail price of $79.99, also offers A2DP audio streaming for listening to music, podcasts and turn-by-turn directions from a GPS navigation application while multipoint functionality lets mobile users connect and conduct calls on two mobile phones simultaneously. The T1 utilizes BlueAnt's Simply Connect technology, which talks users through the setup and pairing process without having to read the manual.
About BlueAnt Wireless
BlueAnt Wireless is a global technology company that provides the most innovative Bluetooth peripheral devices and accessories on the market. The company's product portfolio includes hands-free, stereo audio streaming and wireless communications products with cutting-edge technology, design and features. BlueAnt's products have been recognized for advancements in hands-free communications by receiving numerous prestigious industry awards. The company is based in Melbourne, Aus., with U.S. headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., and offices in Chicago and London. For more information, please visit http://www.blueantwireless.com.
Motorola Solutions' New Wireless Manager Provides Network Administrators with Added Flexibility and Visibility
Expanded features of next gen wireless broadband management platform help IT organizations boost reliability and "real-time" access
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Motorola Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the next generation of its Wireless Manager, a comprehensive management solution that helps IT departments manage their network infrastructure with better accuracy. Offering more flexibility and visibility into all elements of a wireless broadband network deployment, the Wireless Manager provides network administrators with real-time monitoring and management of their mesh, point-to-multipoint (PMP), point-to-point and any other Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)-enabled network elements from a single Google map view.
-- Motorola's Wireless Manager is a flexible, powerful and scalable network
management platform that enables streamlined deployment and provisioning
of networks, which helps reduce costs and enables faster network setup.
-- Wireless Manager offers network operators a new level of visibility
through real-time, highly advanced visualization of the network in an
embedded Google Maps environment. Network elements are overlaid on
satellite images as icons and a wide range of information, including
connectivity between nodes, link quality or range and availability is
displayed on the screen.
-- The third generation Wireless Manager offers IT departments several key
features that will help further strengthen their wireless broadband
network management capabilities:
-- Template-based configuration: User-defined templates help accelerate
the process of configuring devices being added to the network,
resulting in easier and quicker deployments. Wireless Manager allows
IT to automate configuration for large numbers of network devices
and can be scheduled to occur at any time via the tool's Task
Scheduler.
-- Ultra-light thin client: Wireless Manager is now also available with
an ultra-light thin client that enables network administrators to
view the status and performance of their entire network via a
compact web interface accessible from smartphones.
-- Map-based visualization: Motorola's network management solution
continues to be the industry's only tool that overlays
sophisticated, real-time information about all network elements onto
building layouts and dynamic Google Map views. Visuals can be scaled
to view an entire city, building, a specific area, floor or link.
-- High availability architecture support: Motorola's solution offers a
"real-time" option, providing organizations with a highly reliable
and redundant network management tool that ensures IT staff always
has management access to the network.
-- High scalability: The enhanced Wireless Manager offers server
scalability with support for up to 10,000 nodes as well as support
for distributed server architecture.
-- Wireless Manager will replace the current Motorola PRIZM PMP management
software, providing current and new customers with enhanced features
while retaining ease-of-use and functionality components of this legacy
network management platform.
-- Customers can begin purchasing the Wireless Manager globally through
Motorola channel partners and Motorola sales in the fourth quarter of
2010.
SUPPORTING QUOTES
Brian Magnuson, president, Cascade Networks
"Wireless Manager is a must for anyone that manages a Motorola wireless network. We have been using Motorola's PRIZM solution to manage a network of several thousand customers and the migration to the Wireless Manager was painless. We now have our mapping and element manager in one easy-to-use application that is accessible from a very intuitive dashboard. It allows us to query the health of all of our Motorola wireless devices and helps ensure we can maintain high availability across our network."
Roger Skidmore, wireless broadband solutions architect, Motorola Solutions
"The proliferation of wireless broadband networks across businesses, government agencies and network operators is increasing quickly, which means that these networks are handling more and more business- and mission-critical applications. Motorola's Wireless Manager helps ensure that IT administrators responsible for the reliability and uptime of these networks have the ability to accurately monitor all elements of the network, regardless of how complex that infrastructure is, and respond to issues in real-time from their office or while in the field."
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
Website: Wireless Manager
Brochure: Design and Manage Trusted, High-value Wireless Networks
Solution Overview: Get the Big Picture on Wireless Networking
Portal:The Pulse: Wireless Networking
Blog: Wireless Insights
Twitter:www.twitter.com/motwireless
Motorola Solutions delivers seamless connectivity that puts real-time information in the hands of users, which gives customers the agility they need to grow their business or better serve and protect the public. Working seamlessly together with its world-class devices, our wireless network solutions include indoor wireless LAN, outdoor wireless mesh, point-to-multipoint, point-to-point networks and voice-over-WLAN solutions. Combined with powerful software tools for wireless network design, best-of-breed security, management and troubleshooting, Motorola Solution delivers trusted networking and access anywhere to organizations across the globe.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
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Bart Lipinski
Motorola Solutions
+1 847-576-6931
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Two Cloud Security Leaders Join Forces to Transform How Security is Delivered
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, the first Internet security service company, today announced it has acquired Prevx, provider of the world's most scalable and effective cloud-based anti-malware solutions. Webroot will integrate Prevx's technology into its cloud security services to deliver the industry's most effective online protection for consumers and businesses.
"Webroot and Prevx share a common vision for revolutionizing what we believe is a market in need of dramatic change," said Dick Williams, CEO at Webroot. "Security vendors have expected customers to buy, install, maintain, and then manage security products that simply cannot keep pace with today's cybercriminals. Prevx is the leader in cloud-based antivirus protection and behavior-based malware detection, which block threats before they can ever reach a PC or corporate network. This technology, combined with Webroot's innovations, customer service and support, will make it easy for consumers to stay protected online wherever they go, and easy for businesses to protect their employees and their networks."
Founded in 2001, Derby, England-based Prevx provides products with unparalleled capabilities for protecting home PCs, corporate networks and mobile devices from the latest malware threats, including zero-day exploits, as soon as they're detected. Prevx uses real-time cloud technology to understand when malicious files or processes are attempting to attack, which is faster and more effective than traditional signature-based detection. The company's flagship product, Prevx 3.0, features the world's smallest, fastest, and lightest endpoint security agent which is substantially easier to deploy, and utilizes dramatically less system resources, than traditional large anti-malware engines.
"Today's cybercrime industry is rife with zero day exploits, social engineering, and sophisticated techniques which make it possible for threats to get past traditional malware detection," said Mel Morris, Prevx founder, and vice president and general manager of Prevx operations at Webroot. "Webroot shares our desire to innovate at a time when our industry has fallen behind in the war against online crime. We also share a commitment to developing a relationship with our customers and making security an experience they enjoy. We are pleased to become a part of Webroot and join forces in leading a revolution in the security industry."
Webroot first became a pioneer in Internet security with Webroot® Spy Sweeper, the industry's first antispyware software. Leveraging enterprise email security technology acquired three years ago from Email Systems and Webroot's best-in-class Web security service solution, the company has emerged as a leader in cloud security. Webroot further expanded its cloud security portfolio with the acquisition of Web site classification company BrightCloud earlier this year, and Webroot introduced its first cloud security offering for consumers, Webroot Internet Security Complete, in July.
Webroot has also made strides toward protecting individuals, not just their devices, against online risks with the introduction of its 2011 consumer security suites. These efforts, which include the BrightCloud technology, complement Prevx SafeOnline which is now used by more than 20 major financial organizations worldwide to protect against today's most virulent information-stealing threats. In combination, Webroot and Prevx will be able to provide unparalleled transaction and online security for online banking, social networking and ecommerce.
"Webroot has been moving more security off of the desktop and into the cloud in order to deliver better protection as a service to our customers," continued Williams. "Together Webroot and Prevx will deliver on our promise of providing our customers the best security service in the world. We believe this is a seminal event not just for our company but for our industry."
About Webroot
Webroot is a leading provider of Internet security for consumers and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1997, privately held Webroot is headquartered in Colorado and employs more than 470 people globally in operations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Consistently rated among the best security offerings available, Webroot's products include email, Web and archiving security services for businesses, and anti-malware, privacy and identity protection for consumers. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383. Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com. Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.
Toshiba Expands Family of LED Drivers With Four New High-Performance Devices
New LED Drivers Offer Designers a Host of Functions for Diverse Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today expanded its family of light emitting diode (LED) drivers with the announcement of four new device families. The TC62D748A, TC62D749A, TC62D722 and TC62D776 LED drivers (LEDDs) are 16-channel, constant current, high-speed devices designed to regulate back lighting in LCD panels, digital TVs and notebook PCs or light control in large RGB panel LED displays.
Each of the new devices was developed to address specific application challenges. For example, the high-end TC62D722 family has a unique 16-bit pulse-width-modulation (PWM) output mode that is very effective in reducing display flicker. The TC62D776 LEDDs, meanwhile, incorporate a new standby mode that can reduce an LED panel's idle-state power consumption by up to 1,000 times less than LEDDs that don't have this functionality. Finally, the TC62D748A/749A family of simple LEDDs offers constant-current output voltage characteristics easily adjustable using only one external resistor and a power-on reset mode.
"LED panels and displays have become a ubiquitous part of daily life. Consumers interact with LEDs in a broad range of equipment and devices at home, at the office and while travelling," said Andrew Burt, vice president of the Imaging and Communications Marketing Group in the ASSP Business unit at TAEC. "And because each application requires a different performance metric to satisfy market needs, we developed these new families of LED drivers with specific functionality in mind. Furthermore, in order to meet the demand for evolving LED panel and display applications, OEMs need access to quality components at competitive prices, which is exactly what Toshiba is delivering with these four new LED drivers."
Each of the four new LEDD families is fabricated in Toshiba's world-class CDMOS process technology and is RoHS(1) compatible. All of these new LEDDs feature a 16-channel output current value that is controlled by one external resistor, which allows for more tightly regulated power flow to a panel's LEDs for superior display illumination. More specific technical information for each of these LEDDs is available online at the TAEC website at http://www.toshiba.com/taec/Catalog/Line.do?familyid&lineidr72.
Pricing and Availability
Engineering samples of the TC62D748A/749A, TC62D776 and TC62D722 are available now and with prices varying between $0.44 and $0.82 per unit in thousand unit quantities. For more specific pricing information, please visit the TAEC website to identify your appropriate Toshiba sales contact.
*About Toshiba Corp. and TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, discrete devices, displays, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, digital multimedia and imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics and more.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's third largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2009 WW Semiconductor Revenue, April 2010). Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 740 companies, with 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing $68 billion. For additional company and product information, please visit http://www.toshiba.com/taec/.
(1) RoHS-Compatible - Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. defines "RoHS-Compatible" LCD products as products that either (i) contain no more than a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight in Homogeneous Materials for lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and no more than 0.01% by weight in Homogeneous Materials for cadmium, or fall within one of the stated exemptions set forth in the Annex to the RoHS Directive.
Homogeneous Materials - Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. defines "Homogeneous Materials" to mean a material that cannot be mechanically disjointed into different materials. The term "homogeneous" is understood as "of uniform composition throughout," so examples of "Homogeneous Materials" would be individual types of plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, alloys, paper, board, resins and coatings. Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. defines the term "mechanically disjointed" to mean that the materials can, in principle, separated by mechanical actions such as unscrewing, cutting, crushing, grinding or abrasive processes.
RoHS Directive - Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. defines the "RoHS Directive" as the Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications. In developing designs, please ensure that Toshiba products are used within specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent Toshiba product specifications and the information set forth in Toshiba's "Handling Guide for Semiconductor Devices," or "Toshiba Semiconductor Reliability Handbook." This information is available at chips.toshiba.com or from your TAEC representative.
SOURCE Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
CONTACT: Bob Nelson of Tsantes Consulting Group, +1-408-201-2402, bnelson@tsantes.com, for Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.; or Deborah Chalmers of Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., +1-408-526-2454, deborah.chalmers@taec.toshiba.com
Transcend United Technologies and Spectrum Solutions Join Forces to Create Large Technology Reseller
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Transcend United Technologies and Spectrum Solutions announced today that they are joining forces to create a large IT and communications technology provider with a significant presence in the Twin Cities. The new entity has advanced capabilities working with Cisco, Avaya, Nortel, ShoreTel, Riverbed and other IT and communications vendors, and becomes one of the largest technology resellers in North America.
"Spectrum Solutions has an outstanding reputation for engineering expertise and customer service with enterprise and mid-sized accounts in the Twin Cities and throughout the Midwest" said Rick Hirsh, Transcend United's CEO. "Bringing Spectrum together with Transcend United significantly extends our expertise in voice, data, wireless, and converged technologies," Hirsh continued.
"Transcend United and Spectrum Solutions have a similar focus on delivering high-levels of technical expertise with world-class customer service," said Lee Orr, President and CEO of Spectrum Solutions. "We are very excited about this merger, and believe our customers will be as well. We've added more sales and engineering, and greatly expanded the range of communications and IT infrastructure solutions we can offer," Orr added.
The transaction was structured as a merger. All the executive management and the key members of staff are part of the new, larger entity, which will operate as Transcend United Technologies. The new entity will have expertise in Unified Communications, Network Infrastructure, Backup / Recovery / Availability and Data Center Optimization.
About Transcend United Technologies
Transcend United Technologies LLC, a member of the 2010 VAR 500, combines cost-effective technology, experienced people, and world-class service to help organizations optimize their IT and communications infrastructure. Transcend United delivers products and expertise in key technologies including Voice-over-IP telephony, WAN Optimization, data center management, and data replication. With these offerings, Transcend United helps organizations solve real business problems such as improving application performance for branch offices, reducing voice, data, and video telecommunications costs, ensuring business continuity in case of a disaster, and reducing staffing and operations costs in the data center. For more information, please visit http://www.transcendunited.com or see our blog at blog.transcendunited.com.
About Spectrum Solutions
Spectrum Solutions provides hardware/software and professional services focused on voice, data, wireless, and converged communications. Spectrum delivers services that encompass the entire communications lifecycle from assessment, planning and design through staging and integration, installation and ongoing support, complemented by customized training. Spectrum Solutions is an Avaya Gold partner (former Nortel Elite advantage Partner), Trapeze Platinum Partner and a Cisco Premier Partner with Advanced Specializations. For more information: 1-800-793-5121 http://www.specsolu.com
SOURCE Transcend United Technologies LLC
Transcend United Technologies LLC
CONTACT: Robert Boyer, Robert.Boyer@transcendunited.com, +1-610-359-5815
Long-Anticipated Sequel to World's Most Popular Puzzle Game Will Take Match-3 Genre to New Heights
SEATTLE and DUBLIN, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the imminent launch of Bejeweled® 3, the first true sequel to its beloved flagship franchise in more than six years. Featuring a wealth of new content and triple the fun of previous installments in the series, Bejeweled 3 elevates the "match-3" category of puzzle games pioneered by PopCap a decade ago to an entirely new level. Bejeweled 3 will launch on December 7, 2010 via PopCap.com and other major portals in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific as well as at leading retail outlets throughout North America at a suggested retail price of US$19.95.
Beyond stunning, high-definition graphics and mellifluous music and sound effects, Bejeweled 3 is packed with completely new game experiences in addition to updated and expanded re-imaginings of the four original game modes from Bejeweled 2. Four all-new secret games including Ice Storm and Poker offer surprising new interpretations of the Bejeweled theme, while Quest mode features eleven mini-games -- clever hybrids of Bejeweled game-play with other classic game mechanics -- comprising 40 total quests.
"Casual video games have been popular going back to the 1980s, but the introduction of Bejeweled 10 years ago launched an entire industry," explained David Cole, founder and president of DFC Intelligence, the oldest research firm focused entirely on the video game market. "No other casual game comes close to the success of Bejeweled in terms of popularity and influence. PopCap has been able to keep the franchise strong for 10 years because they have focused on quality and innovation and have not flooded the market with dozens of sequels. I fully expect Bejeweled 3 to not only be a big success in its own right, but also ensure the Bejeweled brand continues to grow in popularity over its next decade on the market."
New and expanded features in Bejeweled 3 will include:
-- Classic: Play the most popular puzzle game of the century, with powerful
new gems and new ultra-smooth gameplay
-- Quest: Journey through 40 magical puzzles in this multifaceted Bejeweled
challenge!
-- Zen: Personalize your experience with ambient sounds and binaural beats
-- a revolutionary new way to relax!
-- Lightning: Charge up with a heart-pounding, beat-the-clock bout of
gem-blasting fun!
-- Secret Games: Unlock 4 all-new games including Butterflies and Ice Storm
-- Badges: Earn up to 65 badges to prove your skills
-- High-definition graphics and high-fidelity audio: Bejeweled is now more
dazzling than ever before!
-- Ultra-smooth gameplay: Make multiple matches while new gems fall into
place
"The challenge in creating a new version of Bejeweled is to innovate and keep it fresh and exciting without losing touch with the game-play that millions of people love. So we're very careful when we make changes to the core game, which is why it can take so long!" said Jason Kapalka, co-founder and chief creative officer at PopCap and co-creator of Bejeweled. "We've worked hard to make sure Bejeweled 3 retains the classic appeal of the earlier games while bringing a host of exciting new features to the table."
Since its introduction 10 years ago, Bejeweled has become one of the top 10 video game franchises in history. More than half a billion people worldwide have played the game, and over 50 million units have been sold across 17 platforms. An estimated 7.5 billion hours have been spent playing Bejeweled, and the game continues to sell at the rate of one copy every 4.3 seconds.
About PopCap
PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to all ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 350 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. PopCap's games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units.
The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at http://www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.
SOURCE PopCap Games
PopCap Games
CONTACT: North America, Garth Chouteau, +1-415-602-8147, garth@popcap.com, or International, Cathy Orr, +353 1 646 8107, corr@popcap.com, both of PopCap Games
DemandTec Further Extends nextGEN Capabilities on Software Services Network
Customers to gain even greater insights from new dashboards and enhancements for Shopper Insights, Promotion Planning & Management, Pricing, and Total Trade Optimization
SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- DemandTec, Inc. (Nasdaq: DMAN), the collaborative analytics network for retailers and consumer products companies, today announced its latest software services release has been deployed across the network and is in use by existing customers. This latest network update delivers new shopper insights dashboards for added visibility into new item performance and overall performance of categories and departments, broader flexibility and usability for promotion planning and management, insight to help interpret pricing rules, and enhanced trade planning and optimization tools.
Significant new additions and enhancements to DemandTec's network of solutions and software services include:
-- DemandTec Shopper Insights(TM) - Introduction of two new shopper
insights dashboards which provide even greater value to merchants and
marketers. The New Item Dashboard enables analysts to assess the
performance of new items in up to ten selected geographies and reports
on sales, distribution, and key shopper metrics by segment. The Top
Line Dashboard allows retail and consumer products executives, category
managers, marketers, and department managers to evaluate the entire
chain by department and evaluate performance by shopper segment and
division.
-- DemandTec End-to-End Promotion Management(TM) - The iPlanner module of
the installed version of Promotion Planning & Management includes an
updated platform, resulting in a significantly improved user experience.
-- DemandTec Lifecycle Price Optimization(TM) - The Rule Relaxation Report
in Everyday Price Management and Everyday Price Optimization has been
enhanced to bring additional insight to help interpret pricing rules.
-- DemandTec Total Trade Optimization(TM) - Last Year's Context in Trade
Planning & Optimization adds functionality that utilizes the previous
year's values from the same time period relative to the start and end of
the year as a proxy for future predictions.
"As we continue to deliver on our nextGEN strategy, our customers will see new features, improvements in functionality, and ease of use throughout nearly every service DemandTec offers on the network," said Marc Dietz, Vice President of Marketing for DemandTec. "With this release, DemandTec continues to demonstrate its commitment to ongoing solution development by delivering additional shopper insights and extended capabilities for our retail and consumer products customers."
DemandTec is a network of common tools and software services for more than 280 retailers and consumer products companies to transact, interact, and collaborate on core merchandising and marketing activities. Approximately 13,000 retailer and manufacturer end-users on DemandTec have collaborated on more than 3.5 million trade deals to date.
About DemandTec
DemandTec (NASDAQ: DMAN) connects more than 280 retailers and consumer products companies, providing common tools to transact, interact, and collaborate on core merchandising and marketing activities. DemandTec's software services enable customers to achieve their sales volume, revenue, shopper loyalty, and profitability objectives. DemandTec customers have collaborated on more than 3.5 million trade deals. DemandTec software services utilize a science-based software platform to model and understand consumer behavior. DemandTec customers include leading retailers and consumer products companies such as Ahold USA, Best Buy, ConAgra Foods, Delhaize America, General Mills, H-E-B Grocery Co., The Home Depot, Hormel Foods, Monoprix, PETCO, Safeway, Sara Lee, Target, Walmart, and WH Smith.
DemandTec Safe Harbor
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding DemandTec's expectations, hopes, plans, intentions or strategies, including statements about the benefits of DemandTec's solutions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they do not fully materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties include those described in DemandTec's documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to DemandTec as of the date hereof, and DemandTec assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Media Contact:
Armen Najarian, DemandTec, Inc.
(650) 645-7170
armen.najarian@demandtec.com
Investor Contact:
Tim Shanahan, DemandTec, Inc.
(650) 645-7103
tim.shanahan@demandtec.com
DemandTec and the DemandTec logo are registered trademarks of DemandTec, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE DemandTec, Inc.
DemandTec, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Armen Najarian, +1-650-645-7170, armen.najarian@demandtec.com, or Investors, Tim Shanahan, +1-650-645-7103, tim.shanahan@demandtec.com, both of DemandTec, Inc.
RFID ME Gen2 Internet(TM) -- International Partners Promote EPC Gen2 RFID for Small Office/Home Office, Consumers and Personal Everyday Use with Complete Kit and Integrated Solution -- It Doesn't Get Any Easier Than This
HSINCHU, Taiwan, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- International RFID
technology leaders MTI, RF-iT Solutions, NXP Semiconductors,
austriamicrosystems, and Avery Dennison partner in promotion of EPC Gen2 RFID
solutions for Small Office/Home Office, consumer and everyday personal use and
to further advance the Internet of Things with RFID ME Gen2 Internet(TM).
RFID ME(TM) instantly converts any USB host computer or device into an EPC
Gen2 Reader. RFID ME(TM) is everything you need to deploy RFID in your home
for your personal and everyday use
RFID ME(TM) is easy to install and use, simple user interface provides
powerful and flexible access to the internet of EPC tagged objects. Kit comes
with Avery Dennison EPC tags and GUI support for NXP's G2iL+ UCODE chip for
Internet of Things applications
RFID ME(TM), a software application with custom plug and play USB hardware
device, seamlessly ties the world of EPC Gen2 RFID tagged objects
automatically and instantly to the Internet. RFID ME(TM) features include:
-- WebSearch
Google(TM) search result of EPC Tag object. Simply present
an EPC Tag to the RFID ME(TM) hardware and the Google(TM) search result
page is displayed providing you with the most relevant information
available on the internet for the EPC tagged object
-- WebKey
Simply define any Google(TM) Keyword and easily associate it
with an EPC Tag object. Once the associated EPC Tag is presented to
the RFID ME(TM) hardware the Google(TM) search result page of your
Keyword is automatically displayed
-- WebLink
Automatically link a EPC tag object to any user defined
specific website, such as the GTIN Company Prefix Name website. With
WebLink, you customize which website you want to link to when the
RFID ME(TM) hardware reads the associated EPC Tag object. Once EPC tag
object is read the desired website is displayed
-- WebDirect
Direct routing of EPC tag objects to any specific webpage
tailored to the tag object. For example, WebDirect allows brand owners
the ability to provide information, focused advertising and promotion
about their specific products directly to a webpage customized for each
product type instead of the brand owners main website
RFID ME(TM) Kit contents include CD-ROM with RF-iT Solutions software and
documentation, MTI's USB Reader Dongle hardware device based on
austriamicrosystems AS3992 RFID solution, and sample quantities of Avery
Dennison EPC Gen2 pressure sensitive opaque inlays. MTI's USB Reader GUI
supports NXP G2iL+ UCODE unique features essential for developing and
deploying Internet of Things applications and provides an easy way for home
users to read and write their own RFID tags.
Innovative Approach Connects Partners to MVaaS Customers
LOUISVILLE, Colo., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Envysion®, Inc., (http://www.envysion.com) the leading Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, today announced the launch of Insight Marketplace, a revolutionary new approach to managed video that will enable Envysion customers to leverage third party partners that provide complimentary services through the Envysion platform. Insight Marketplace will give customers the ability to select from a variety of Insight Marketplace Partners with expertise in loss prevention, safety and security, risk mitigation, operational efficiency and marketing. These optional services will be delivered through Envysion's MVaaS application.
Insight Marketplace will provide an opportunity for innovative service providers to deliver products and services that would not be feasible with traditional video services. These offerings will expand the already strong return on investment from MVaaS and accelerate results for Envysion customers.
Insight Marketplace Partners will leverage the many advantages of Envysion's MVaaS platform including remote access to customer locations, integration to business systems and exception reporting and alerting capabilities. Approved Insight Marketplace Partners will have the opportunity to provide products and services through Envysion's video platform, develop solutions within Envysion's secure application environment and leverage Envysion's many Software as a Service (SaaS) advantages.
Using Insight Marketplace, Envysion customer's will have secure access to best-in-class services and solutions and will no longer be limited to a single provider for video enabled services. For example, a customer could use a loss prevention focused Insight Marketplace Partner that provides an outsourced audit service utilizing Envysion's exception reporting, video and motion search capabilities and remote access to locations across geographies. The same customer could also utilize a different risk management focused Insight Marketplace Partner to remotely perform food safety compliance audits across an entire restaurant system.
"Our customers have seen firsthand the financial and operational impact that results from putting video in the hands of an entire organization. Insight Marketplace now extends that impact to trusted experts outside the organization," says Matt Steinfort, president and CEO of Envysion. "With the launch of Insight Marketplace, Envysion is again breaking the traditional boundaries of video surveillance, enabling our customers to leverage best-in-class services to gain even more insight into their business in a very efficient and scalable way."
A number of Insight Marketplace services are currently under development and will be available to Envysion customers in the coming weeks. For more information about becoming an Insight Marketplace Partner, contact Carlos Perez at cperez@envysion.com.
About Envysion
Envysion puts the power of video into the hands of a multi-unit operator's entire organization, reaching across departments to 1000s of users, to provide unique business insight that delivers 10-15% profitability improvement. The company created the Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) model, which brings the Software as a Service (SaaS) approach to video. Envysion enables multi-unit operators to leverage remote live and recorded video and provides insight to improve performance in every location, every day. Envysion's services leverage its scalable, easy to manage, MVaaS platform to eliminate strain on a customers' IT department and network. Today, Envysion's solutions are driving bottom line profitability improvements with leading restaurant, retail, hospitality and convenience store operators throughout North America. For more information, visit http://www.envysion.com or call 877.258.9441.
SOURCE Envysion, Inc.
Envysion, Inc.
CONTACT: Hayley Coxon of Envysion, Inc., +1-303-590-2374, hcoxon@envysion.com
Orbitz Insider Index Highlights Top 10 Early Ski Destinations
Orbitz Taps the Coolest U.S. Ski Destinations to Get You on the Slopes Before 2011
CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- With the official start of winter now on the horizon, Orbitz is giving skiers and snowboarders an early downhill rush this year. Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com) today unveiled its top 10 early ski destinations, offering pre-season snow-seekers the insight they need to book the best destinations before peak season begins.
"We're seeing a lot of great deals from our hotel and resort partners in and around the top ski destinations in the country," said Jeanenne Tornatore, Senior Travel Editor of Orbitz.com. "Where there's early snow, there's early ski, and that initial wave of enthusiasts will find powder as well as steep savings with the Orbitz Ski Sale. Even if you never strap on a boot or a board, there's still a world of adventure and shopping to be had at these destinations."
Orbitz Insider Index - Top 10 Early Ski Destinations for 2010
In addition to ski and snowboard enthusiasts, the Top 10 Early Ski Destinations deliver something unique for everyone - from world-class ski resorts to luxurious spas, upscale shopping, eclectic boutiques, a vibrant nightlife and other athletic pursuits such as mountain biking and trail blazing.
The once and current king of the early ski season is Lake Tahoe, which also topped last year's in-season list of top ski destinations. Colorado again makes the most appearances of any state with five destinations, led by Breckenridge at number three overall. We bent the rules a bit for our only non-U.S. entrant - Whistler, in British Columbia, Canada - due to its size, scope and popularity as a top destination for the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Noticeably absent are destinations in the U.S. Northeast, where first snows typically happen much later in the season.
Orbitz Index - Top 2010 Ski Destinations*
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1. Lake Tahoe, CA/NV
2. Park City, UT
3. Breckenridge, CO
4. Vail, CO
5. Whistler, BC
6. Aspen, CO
7. Mammoth, CA
8. Jackson Hole, WY (tied for 8th)
8 Snowmass, CO (tied for 8th)
10. Steamboat, CO
*The Orbitz Index is based on hotel and package (air + hotel) bookings on Orbitz.com made by 10/25/10 for travel between 11/1/10 - 12/23/10.
Orbitz Insider Top Picks
To help give you a lift during the early and peak ski seasons, Orbitz and its hotel and attractions partners are teaming up to give you the most savings on the coolest destinations.
With the latest Orbitz Ski Sale (http://ski.orbitz.com), travelers that book a ski vacation by 12/5/10 can save up to 40 percent and get free night stays at the best ski resorts across the country. You can also take advantage of amazing deals before you hit the slopes, including 20% off on lift tickets and 25% off ski rentals when you purchase the Salt Lake Super Pass, good at any of Salt Lake's four world-class resorts - Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude.
The Orbitz Ski Sale is now available at 10 amazing destinations on Orbitz.com, including:
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV
Lake Tahoe is one of the top annual ski destinations for good reason - it's beautiful, the air is crisp and clear, and the sun shines most of the time. During winter, with an average snowfall topping 400 inches, Lake Tahoe is one of the nation's premier ski destinations, offering 15 downhill resorts and 10 cross-country ski centers.
Biggest savings: Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort - Save 35% on your stay**.
Breckenridge, CO
Breckenridge is a quaint Victorian town in the heart of the Colorado Rockies with a truly old-fashioned holiday celebration that gets everyone in the spirit. Historic buildings are decorated with twinkling lights, the town tree is trimmed and carolers will soon be singing on the street corners. Breckenridge embodies the holiday season with a story book atmosphere, festive events, winter activities and lodging packages that provide a memorable vacation option.
Biggest savings: The Village Hotel - save 45% on your stay**.
Steamboat, CO
Located in the Park Range--where Pacific-born storms usually hit first in Colorado--Steamboat soaks up heavy snow dumps that often skip peaks to the south and east. And many of the aspens are perfectly spaced, as if a gift from God. From the mountain, take a free shuttle the three miles to tiny, colorful Steamboat Springs, where you'll find a surprising slew of kick-back bars and upscale eats.
Biggest savings: EagleRidge Lodge & Townhomes by Steamboat Resorts - save 55% on your stay**.
Park City, UT
At 7,000 feet, Park City, Utah takes you beyond your highest expectations--whether your idea of heaven is skiing or boarding at one of Park City's three world-class resorts (The Canyons Resort, Park City Mountain Resort or Deer Valley Resort), an indulgent spa retreat, or a sneak peek at the next big thing in cinema.
Biggest savings: Grand Summit Hotel at The Canyons - save 30% on your stay**.
For more details about the Orbitz Ski Sale, including the latest deals on lift tickets at each destination, visit: http://ski.orbitz.com.
**To qualify, all travel must be booked by 12/5/10.
About Orbitz.com
Orbitz.com (http://www.orbitz.com) is a leading online travel company that enables travelers to search for and book a broad array of travel products, including airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. Since launching its website to the general public in June 2001, Orbitz.com has become one of the largest online travel sites in the world and has led the industry with innovations including Flight Price Assurance, Hotel Price Assurance and Total Price hotel search results. On Orbitz.com consumers can search more than 80,000 suppliers worldwide including airlines, hotels and car rental companies. Orbitz.com is owned by Orbitz Worldwide.
Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products. Orbitz Worldwide owns a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com), CheapTickets (http://www.cheaptickets.com), ebookers (http://www.ebookers.com), HotelClub (http://www.hotelclub.com), RatesToGo (http://www.ratestogo.com) and the Away Network (http://www.away.com). Also within the Orbitz Worldwide family, Orbitz Worldwide Distribution (http://corp.orbitz.com/partnerships/distribution) delivers private label travel solutions to a broad range of partners including many of the world's largest airlines, and Orbitz for Business (http://www.orbitzforbusiness.com) delivers managed corporate travel solutions for corporations. For more information on partnership opportunities with Orbitz Worldwide, visit corp.orbitz.com. Orbitz Worldwide uses its Investor Relations website to make information available to its investors and the public at http://www.orbitz-ir.com. You can sign up to receive email alerts whenever the company posts new information to the website.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- PreViser Corporation (http://www.previser.com) announced today the release of a Web based tool, myDentalScore, that allows individuals to calculate objective numeric scores for oral disease risk and severity. The tool is available for immediate use by dentists, companies and consumers at http://www.mydentalscore.com.
myDentalScore generates scores for gum disease risk and severity, oral cancer risk and restorative risk and needs based on answers to a simple health questionnaire. Reports graphically display the numeric scores and provide valuable systemic health information related to oral health status. The expected result will be increased awareness of oral health needs and better compliance with dentist recommendations.
PreViser CEO Carl Loeb noted, "myDentalScore will allow an individual to understand their likely oral health care needs, encouraging them to visit a dentist, as well as make possible the objective determination of needs and costs of providing dental care to large employee or insured groups."
The company is offering two versions of the utility. The "Dentist edition" is designed to be hosted on dentist Web sites to help patients better understand their care needs. This edition includes easy to use tools allowing the application to be customized for a particular practice. The "Enterprise edition" is offered to dental insurance companies, large employers, disease management companies and non-profit organizations that have an interest in promoting oral health. Visitors to Enterprise instances of the tool will be able to locate a PreViser capable dentist by zip code who can clinically validate their self-assessed results.
The company believes that wide spread use of Enterprise instances of myDentalScore will be a powerful new patient generator for participating dental practices.
According to PreViser, the utility will be distributed at nominal cost. A one-time setup and registration fee of $50.00 will be charged for both the Dentist and Enterprise editions. Dentists using PreViser's evidence based clinical technology will pay no other fees beyond setup. Non PreViser dentists will be able to post myDentalScore.com to their practice Web sites for as low as $8.00 per month.
Loeb stated, "PreViser's corporate mission is to increase the awareness of oral disease and the importance of the clinical professional in enhancing health. With this new utility, we can help patients understand their oral health with objective numeric scores, and bring those patients to dentists who can provide optimum care."
This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com
SOURCE PreViser Corporation
PreViser Corporation
CONTACT: Carl Loeb of PreViser Corporation, +1-360-941-4715, info@previser.com