Epson Debuts Digital Photo-Realist Bert Monroy's "Times Square" Image on Epson's New DisplayTrans Media at PhotoPlus Expo
Four Years in the Making and Built Pixel by Pixel, Monroy's "Times Square" Image Features More Than 750,000 Photoshop Layers of Real People and Places in New York City
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- PhotoPlus Expo, Booth # 602 -- Epson today is showcasing a major artistic accomplishment in its booth at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City. Acclaimed artist Bert Monroy recently completed a 5' x 25' hyper-realistic image of Times Square that was printed on Epson's DisplayTrans(TM) media using an Epson Stylus® Pro 11880 printer. This massive backlit display will be visible to the public for the first time and can be seen through the duration of PhotoPlus Expo, Oct. 28-30.
Monroy's Times Square is the culmination of four years of work. Every element in the image was meticulously created pixel-by-pixel using Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe Illustrator®. More than 750,000 Photoshop layers were used, bringing to life the likenesses of Monroy's family, friends, scores of luminaries from the imaging industry, and intensely detailed scenes and landmarks in and around Times Square.
"This is the first time I've shown my work in this way and it's really exciting to see how well the piece comes to life when illuminated on Epson's DisplayTrans," said Monroy. "It was crucial to use a printer and media that would reproduce the dark tones in the night sky, but also capture the vibrant colors and hold all of the intricate details. The combination of the Epson 11880 printer and DisplayTrans were pivotal in accomplishing these goals."
About Epson's DisplayTrans Media
Epson's DisplayTrans media is a revolutionary new backlit material designed for high quality ink jet printing. Professional photographers, service providers and labs can now use ink jet technology versus a labor-intensive, chemical based system to produce stunning backlits with dense blacks, brilliant colors and clean highlights.
"It's inspiring to see such an amazing work of art on our DisplayTrans media," said Jeff Smith, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America. "Bert's work pushes the boundaries of what's possible in today's world of digital imaging, which is very much in line with Epson's overall business philosophy."
Epson's DisplayTrans is ideal for labs and service providers who need to cost-effectively complete short production runs while maintaining the highest quality. Additionally, creative professionals are able to produce backlits in-house with all the control of an ink jet printing workflow. DisplayTrans is compatible with the latest generations of Epson Stylus Pro roll-based printers, and is remarkably easy to use with free downloadable profiles. To learn more about Epson's DisplayTrans go to http://www.proimaging.epson.com.
About Epson America, Inc.
Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 countries around the world. To learn more about Epson America, please visit: http://www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).
Note: Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corp. DisplayTrans is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
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Epson
CONTACT: John Jatinen of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5173, John_Jatinen@ea.epson.com; or Jane Fainer of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com, for Epson
-- Electrification is an important piece of Ford's overall sustainability
strategy designed to deliver affordable fuel economy options for
consumers
-- Over the next two years, Ford will introduce the Transit Connect
Electric, a small commercial van (2010), the Ford Focus Electric
passenger car (2011), two next generation lithium ion battery powered
hybrids (2012) and a plug-in hybrid (2012).
What's the difference between a BEV and a PHEV? Or why is an HEV considered an electrified vehicle? As electrification options are increasing for consumers, many are looking for information to understand how the new technologies work. To help provide jargon-free answers to electric vehicle questions, Ford has launched a new web site, http://www.fordvehicles.com/technology/electric/. The site offers the basic information consumers need to understand electrified vehicle and technology choices.
The site is part of Ford's efforts to educate consumers about the range of electrified vehicles and help potential buyers determine which electrified option might best suit their specific driving habits and needs. Consumers who visit the site will be able to review videos, text and cutaway diagrams that illustrate the differences between hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure battery electric vehicles like the Ford Fusion Hybrid, Ford Focus Electric and planned Ford plug-in vehicles.
The site does not offer opinions on which vehicle technology is better. Rather, it provides clear explanations about how gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles work to help consumers decide which vehicle could be the best option for them.
Electrification is one aspect of Ford's overall product sustainability strategy that includes a range of fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel technologies designed to offer consumers a portfolio of vehicle choices.
"We know consumers are excited about the variety of electrified vehicles coming to market over the next two years, but we have heard many of them say they don't truly understand the differences between these options," said Nancy Gioia, director of global electrification for Ford. "Educating consumers on electrified vehicle options will be crucial to satisfying their needs as they decide whether to buy a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or pure battery electric car."
The site explains the differences in each type of vehicle, and details the technology that makes them possible, including battery chemistry, charge ports and regenerative braking.
"We want our customers to be informed and educated," said Gioia. "Most of our customers are used to traditional gasoline engines powering their cars, so this technology is new to them. This site gives them the tools to learn about our electrified vehicles with resources they are most comfortable with - text, graphical fact sheets, videos or a combination of the materials."
The web site also provides a list of Ford vehicles available with hybrid technology today, including the Ford Fusion Hybrid, which set the standard for fuel economy in midsize sedans with 41 mpg city.
Over the next two years, Ford will deliver at least five new electrified vehicles. The Ford Transit Connect Electric small commercial van arrives in late 2010, the Ford Focus Electric will be introduced in late 2011, followed by two next-generation lithium-ion battery-powered hybrid electric vehicles and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in North America in 2012.
Electrified vehicles are one part of Ford's broader strategy to offer a wide range of environmentally friendly, advanced technology solutions to improve fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions affordably for customers around the world.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 163,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, production of which has been announced by the company to be ending in the fourth quarter of 2010. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.
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Ford Motor Company
CONTACT: Dan Pierce, +1-313-594-0949, dpierc41@ford.com
Zeebo China Unveils Plans to Bring Digital Interactive Education and Entertainment to Chinese Families
Agreement Signed with China Digital TV to Create Integrated Zeebo Platform; Chinese Developers Creating Culturally-Relevant Content
HANGZHOU, ZHEJIANG, China, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeebo (Shanghai) Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zeebo China") today described its plans to develop a 3G-connected education and entertainment system specifically for Chinese consumers. The Zeebo system will enable users to wirelessly purchase, download and view high-quality digital interactive educational and entertainment content and applications on their television sets. Users will also be able to connect to the Internet and view China-specific web content. Zeebo China is working closely with Chinese partner companies to tailor Zeebo's technology to the needs of Chinese consumers, and to develop culturally-relevant content for Chinese families.
"Zeebo's 3G-connected platform and 'Learn, Connect, Play' experience is a perfect match for the current economic and social realities in China," said John F. Rizzo, president and CEO, Zeebo, Inc. "It provides a convenient and affordable way to access family-appropriate educational, entertainment and China-specific web content, wirelessly from the comfort of home. At the same time, it introduces a new digital distribution mechanism for China's content providers that leverages the country's pervasive 3G networks."
As part of its go-to-market strategy, Zeebo China has signed an agreement with China Digital TV Holding Co., Ltd. ("China Digital TV") (NYSE: STV), a leading provider of conditional access (CA) systems to China's rapidly expanding digital television market. Under the agreement the two companies will jointly deliver an integrated digital education, Internet and entertainment platform supporting 3G wireless access by China's cable television customers. This platform will enable Chinese consumers to connect their Zeebo-equipped televisions and set-top boxes to the Internet, download interactive learning applications and enjoy high-definition media content.
Zeebo China is also working with partner companies in China to distribute a stand-alone version of the Zeebo system tailored to the Chinese market. Users will simply plug the Zeebo into their television set, and the system will automatically connect to 3G networks, enabling consumers to download and access content.
In addition, Zeebo China is working closely with Chinese developers to spur the creation of content and applications designed specifically for the Chinese market and fully localized in Mandarin. Several educational applications for kids are being developed by Beijing-based Nebula Soft exclusively for the Zeebo system in China including Blue Sea School and Fish vs. Pirates. Other planned titles include interactive learning books, English language learning and more.
"Locally developed and culturally relevant content is one of the cornerstones of Zeebo's philosophy, and we look forward to expanding our ecosystem in China," said Mike Yuen, senior vice president of global content and services, Zeebo, Inc. "Our team is proud to work closely with local Chinese developers as they create compelling, high-quality applications and bring interactive learning and fun to Chinese children and families."
For more information on the Zeebo platform in China visit http://zeebo.com.cn/. For information on Zeebo around the world, visit the following:
Zeebo China (Zeebo Shanghai Information Technology Co., Ltd.), a closely held company with offices in Shanghai and Beijing, is developing a Zeebo digital education and entertainment system specifically for Chinese consumers. The system's 3G wireless connectivity will enable rapid, easy delivery of education and entertainment applications and other digital services to Chinese families, offering a piracy-free delivery mechanism for Chinese content providers and a convenient purchasing experience for consumers. Users can buy or subscribe to inexpensive content, download it directly to the Zeebo and access the Internet, all from the comfort of home. Learn more about Zeebo in China at http://zeebo.com.cn/.
About Zeebo, Inc.
Zeebo, Inc., a closely held company based in San Diego, California, has developed the Zeebo, a wireless platform to deliver digital content and services to the next billion consumers in emerging global markets. The system's 3G wireless connectivity allows for rapid, easy delivery of education and entertainment applications and other digital services, free from the risk of piracy. Consumers can buy or subscribe to inexpensive content, download them directly to the Zeebo and access the Internet, all from the comfort of home. The Zeebo system is currently available throughout Brazil and Mexico, with future rollouts planned in other regions.
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Zeebo China
CONTACT: Zeebo, Inc. PR, +1-858-554-1380, pr@zeeboinc.com
Zeebo China Showcases Chinese Educational and Entertainment Content at Premier Television Broadcasting Conference ICTC
Locally Developed Content Spearheads Zeebo's Push to Bring Interactive Learning and Fun to Chinese Families
HANGZHOU, ZHEJIANG, China, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- At today's International Coverage and Transmission Conference (ICTC), a premier event in China's television broadcasting industry, Zeebo China showcased demo versions of two original interactive learning and entertainment applications designed specifically for children. Blue Sea School and Fish vs. Pirates areboth being developed in widescreen format exclusively for the Zeebo system in China. Zeebo also demonstrated several other entertainment applications, including Zeebo Sports Tennis, which is being developed by Zeebo Interactive Studios (ZIS) for the Chinese market.
"It is extremely important to develop a culturally relevant content library tuned to the needs of Chinese consumers to be successful in China," said Mike Yuen, senior vice president of global content and services, Zeebo, Inc. "This marks the beginning of a key first step in our efforts to bring economical, easy-to-access and appropriate family-friendly digital education and entertainment content to Chinese families."
Blue Sea School and Fish vs. Pirates are both being developed by Beijing-based Nebula Soft. Blue Sea School features beautiful 3D cartoon art and 30 fun interactive exercises designed to improve kids' skills in math, logic, memory, coloring, matching and more. Users can take an evaluation test, and based on the results, specific age-based activities are suggested. As each user progresses, trophies and other awards are unlocked and displayed in the trophy room.
Fish vs. Pirates features a colorful and unique paper-cut art style and will challenge kids to think strategically. Fish vs. Pirates teaches kids about oceanography, with daily lessons, wiki cards and 40 levels divided into four worlds representing the Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
"This announcement underlines our commitment to localized, high-quality educational content for Chinese families and our support for the growing developer community in China," Yuen continued. "We are very impressed by the speed and quality of the local content development teams. Their skills are on display as they develop these new titles which feature outstanding graphics, design and culturally relevant educational content, fully localized in Mandarin."
For more information on the Zeebo platform in China visit http://zeebo.com.cn/. For information on Zeebo around the world, visit the following:
Zeebo China (Zeebo Shanghai Information Technology Co., Ltd.), a closely held company with offices in Shanghai and Beijing, is developing a Zeebo digital education and entertainment system specifically for Chinese consumers. The system's 3G wireless connectivity will enable rapid, easy delivery of education and entertainment applications and other digital services to Chinese families, offering a piracy-free delivery mechanism for Chinese content providers and a convenient purchasing experience for consumers. Users can buy or subscribe to inexpensive content, download it directly to the Zeebo and access the Internet, all from the comfort of home. Learn more about Zeebo in China at http://zeebo.com.cn/.
About Zeebo, Inc.
Zeebo, Inc., a closely held company based in San Diego, California, has developed the Zeebo, a wireless platform to deliver digital content and services to the next billion consumers in emerging global markets. The system's 3G wireless connectivity allows for rapid, easy delivery of education and entertainment applications and other digital services, free from the risk of piracy. Consumers can buy or subscribe to inexpensive content, download them directly to the Zeebo and access the Internet, all from the comfort of home. The Zeebo system is currently available throughout Brazil and Mexico, with future rollouts planned in other regions.
About Zeebo Interactive Studios
Zeebo Interactive Studios (ZIS) is Zeebo, Inc.'s first-party development studio in Campinas, Brazil. ZIS employs a staff of roughly 50 professionals, including producers, programmers, artists, musicians, designers and quality assurance experts, who create games, educational titles, applications and other software exclusively for Zeebo systems in Brazil, Mexico and other Zeebo markets around the world. Titles developed by ZIS include the Zeebo Football Club, Zeebo Extreme and Zeebo Sports series of games, as well as the Zeeboids avatar management system. In addition to creating original intellectual property (IP), ZIS also develops new content based on third-party licenses and ports existing content created for other hardware platforms to the Zeebo system.
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Receives Grant,
Selects GenerationOne for Clinical Trial on Mobile Health Care
MIAMI, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program has awarded the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Geriatrics Institute a $100,000 grant for a year-long study on the impact of GenerationOne's Mobile Heath Solution on heart failure patients.
"We are honored that this esteemed team of physicians and experts in telemedicine have chosen GenerationOne to tackle this debilitating disease," said Jeffrey Wolf, GenerationOne CEO. "This prestigious grant underscores the potential of mobile health care to powerfully improve the well-being of so many Americans."
Heart failure affects five million Americans at a cost of $35 billion annually. If caught early, symptoms that augur health crises for this population, such as sudden weight gain and swelling, do not necessarily lead to dire and costly emergency care. Patient nonadherence with drug and dietary regimens is common and also perilous for this group.
GenerationOne is designed to overcome these challenges and others. The company offers round-the-clock automated tracking, with real-time collection and instantaneous analysis of health data via regular cell phones. Clinicians and caretakers are notified at the first sign of trouble and can intervene quickly and efficiently. GenerationOne patients, receiving regular reminders and inputting information, tend to comply better with prescribed therapies and make superior lifestyle choices.
"One of the big agendas for President Obama was a better way to deliver medical care and make it more efficient," said co-investigator Herman S. Cheung, PhD, James L. Knight Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Miami and a VA Research Career Scientist. "This grant supports our work, which takes that approach and addresses those issues."
The study will be administered by Miller School of Medicine in conjunction with the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and participants will be recruited from both inpatients and clinic patients at several University of Miami Miller School of Medicine primary care and heart failure clinical sites.
The two-arm, randomized, controlled study is scheduled to begin in January and will include about 60 patients, with 40 assigned to an intervention group and 20 to a control group. Both groups will continue to receive usual care from their health care providers.
During the 12-week intervention, patients will also be given cell phones provided by GenerationOne that deliver testing and medication and wellness reminders and have the capacity for patients to input responses and personal data.
"Fifty-thousand people die every year from heart failure," said. Bernard A. Roos, MD, a co-investigator of the study and director of the Miller School's Geriatrics Institute and Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine and director of the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the VAMC. "That's the biggest health care cost we have - so effective management of the disease is really going to be an advance."
Drs. Roos and Cheung are experts in chronic disease and have developed proprietary scripts used by GenerationOne. Questions that heart failure sufferers will answer daily in the trial are designed to reveal critical information that will help health care providers reduce patients' emergency room visits and admissions.
The James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program funds high-impact biomedical research and technology development in Florida to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of tobacco-related diseases. Grant awardees are drawn from research proposals submitted to the National Institutes of Health for its Challenge Grants in Health and Science. To be eligible for a King grant, projects must have garnered high ratings by national panels of peer reviewers in the federal competition. The Florida Department of Health Office of Public Health Research administers the King program.
The study will be spearheaded by Stuti Dang, MD, MPH, assistant professor of clinical medicine in the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine at the Miller School and a GRECC investigator and clinical director of the T-Care program at the Miami VAMC. Other researchers include Adam G. Golden, MD, MBA, assistant professor of medicine, Orlando Gomez-Marin, PhD, MSc, professor of epidemiology and public health, Herman S. Cheung, Ph.D., James L. Knight Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Senior VA Research Career Scientist, and Bernard A. Roos, MD, Chief, Division of Geriatrics, and professor of medicine, neurology and exercise and sports sciences.. Serving as advisors to the study are Anne Burdick, MD, MPH, professor of dermatology and associate dean for telehealth and clinical outreach at the Miller School, and Sara J. Czaja, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and professor of industrial engineering.
The grant will also aid in the understanding of GenerationOne's Mobile Health Solution as a prototype for mobile collaborative chronic disease management. Said Dr. Dang, "We hope that this project will pave the way for more studies and efforts toward developing products and services for effective and efficient population-based chronic disease management."
Added Dr. Burdick, "Dr. Dang's study of the impact of an automated cellular phone network system on the quality of life and quality of health care for the elderly with chronic diseases is aligned with the University of Miami Health System's TeleHealth mission and activities, expanding remote patient care and health provider support in Miami-Dade County and nationally and internationally."
About GenerationOne, Inc.
Based in Miami, FL, GenerationOne (http://www.generationone.com) is the nation's first fully integrated, end-to-end wireless health platform, connecting patients to clinicians and caregivers for round-the-clock automated monitoring and immediate intervention. It offers next-generation cost containment for the health care industry while empowering individuals to manage their health and wellness. The GenerationOne Solution offers preventive care, better patient choices, early detection of warning signs, fast intervention, and improved care management flow efficiencies. GenerationOne's platform includes evidence-based scripts and care management protocols co-developed with leading US medical and academic institutions.
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GenerationOne, Inc.; University of Miami
CONTACT: Gloria Griessman, GenerationOne, Public Relations, +1-404-431-9386, ggriessman@generationone.com
Cognizant Launches Center for Future of Work at Carnegie Mellon
Cognizant Seed Funding to Enable Interdisciplinary Research and Breakthrough Ideas on Next-Generation Organizations and Virtualized Work Approaches
TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading provider of consulting, technology, and business process outsourcing services, and Carnegie Mellon University today announced the launch of the Center for the Future of Work, an interdisciplinary research center that has been established at Carnegie Mellon's H. John Heinz III College. Funded with an initial seed gift from Cognizant, the research will focus on technological and social systems that will enable next-generation organizations, with a focus on virtualized or distributed work environments.
The Center for the Future of Work will draw on university-wide, interdisciplinary research capabilities to study the interaction between physical and virtual work spaces that will enable major breakthroughs in the design of work processes and environments for network-enabled organizations of the future. The objective is to create a rich understanding of the interactions among present and emerging technologies, incentives that support knowledge creation and sharing in physical and virtual workplaces, and individual and group behaviors to create evidence-based guidelines for best practices and optimum workplace design.
"We are witnessing a great transformation in the way people and organizations work. Broadband, mobility, and social computing technologies have brought rich new experiences to our personal lives, and increasingly to our workplace as well. And the millennial generation has created new expectations for collaboration and personal engagement that will further enrich the work experience. Carnegie Mellon's strong history of cross-disciplinary collaborations brings together world-renowned faculty whose research interests are well aligned with the creation of work environments in the 21st century," said Francisco D'Souza, President and CEO of Cognizant and a member of the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Mellon.
"Cognizant is an ideal corporate partner in this pursuit because of its desire to innovate and lead its industry in providing integrated solutions and next-generation work systems and environments for a highly diverse global client base. Cognizant itself embodies the collaborative and virtual organization of the future. An example is the company's Cognizant 2.0 knowledge-sharing platform, which will be made available to our research teams," said Ramayya Krishnan, Director of the Future of Work Center and Dean of Heinz College.
The Center will leverage the strengths of Carnegie Mellon's iLab, which is home to campus-wide interdisciplinary research on IT-enabled societal scale phenomena. The Center will engage faculty leaders and their graduate students from a diverse array of disciplines including information systems, organization science, machine learning, human computer interaction, operations research, and computer science.
Following a call for proposals, the Center for the Future of Work has selected eight research projects that will receive immediate funding. Faculty and students from five schools--the School of Computer Science, Carnegie Institute of Technology, the School of Design at the College of Fine Arts, Heinz College, and the Tepper School of Business--will research topics such as collaboration and communication, knowledge management and knowledge transfer in distributed environments, content development through crowd sourcing, and the tools, incentives, technologies, and methodologies needed to meet the challenges and opportunities facing knowledge-based organizations.
In addition, the Center will also select a small set of proposals to fund as faculty probes to try "riskier" ideas or to engage key faculty around the university. The Center will make use of the global and distributed nature of Carnegie Mellon's programs as test beds for future of work ideas.
About Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon (http://www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 11,000 students in the university's seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon's main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California's Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico. The university is in the midst of a $1 billion fundraising campaign, titled "Inspire Innovation: The Campaign for Carnegie Mellon University," which aims to build its endowment, support faculty, students and innovative research, and enhance the physical campus with equipment and facility improvements.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services. Cognizant's single-minded passion is to dedicate our global technology and innovation know-how, our industry expertise and worldwide resources to working together with clients to make their businesses stronger. With over 50 global delivery centers and approximately 88,700 employees as of June 30, 2010, we combine a unique global delivery model infused with a distinct culture of customer satisfaction. A member of the NASDAQ-100 Index and S&P 500 Index, Cognizant is a Forbes Global 2000 company and a member of the Fortune 1000 and is ranked among the top information technology companies in BusinessWeek's Hot Growth and Top 50 Performers listings. Visit us online at http://www.cognizant.com or follow us on http://www.twitter.com/Cognizant.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements which may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include general economic conditions and the factors discussed in our most recent Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cognizant undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
The Simple and Fun Social Dashboard Expands to Google's Successful Mobile Operating System
LONDON, October 28, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hellotxt (http://hellotxt.com), the simple and fun social
dashboard that makes it easy to read and post to separate accounts on the
social web, today announced its official Android application, bringing with
it several new and fun features, including a Smart Feed to "Retweet" from
Twitter and make Facebook comments and "Likes..." all without leaving the
app; a geo-location option, with the ability to draw on top of Maps as a
status update; and the new fun enhancements: Doodle Your Facebook Friend, and
the ability to prompt the app to make a fun suggestions for posts.
Full Hellotxt Android Features:
- Smart Feed
Comment, Like, and Retweet (Facebook and Twitter respectively) within one
consolidated reading view.
- Post Location
Show where you are on the map along with your status update. You can even
draw on top of the Map image with our Doodle feature!
- Doodle Your Facebook Friend
The successful Doodle feature introduced in iPhone/iPad Version 2 has
been updated so you can challenge your Facebook friend to a Doodle-off
online! And they don't need a smartphone to respond!
- Fun Suggestion
Don't have anything to say? Count on a random funny saying or quote from
our crowdsourced recommendation engine!
"At Hellotxt we're trying to inject some fun back into social
networking, through simple and intuitive design and features and, as always,
we continue to keep in close touch with our user base to hear back about
features they would actually use" - said Tom Warren, Head of Hellotxt.
Where to Find Hellotxt
Hellotxt is now available as an app in the Android marketplace! Search
"Hellotxt," from your Android handset or click on http://hellotxt.com/home/mobile for more info.
Or simply visit http://hellotxt.com to create an account or
connect via your Facebook account.
Quest Diagnostics Introduces Gazelle(TM) Secure Mobile Health Platform
- First Mobile Health Platform From A Diagnostic Testing Company
- Empowers Patients To Actively Manage And Take Personal Accountability For Their Health
- Direct Patient Access To Quest Diagnostics Lab Results In 33 States
- A Gateway That Welcomes Third Party Application Developers
MADISON, N.J., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, today introduced Gazelle, a secure mobile health platform that allows users to receive their Quest Diagnostics laboratory results and manage their personal health information directly from their BlackBerry® and Apple® iPhone, and soon, Google Android®, smartphones.
With Gazelle, users can see, store and share their vital health information with ease and security while on the go. For example, Gazelle allows a patient to easily share up-to-date medical information, including Quest Diagnostics laboratory test results, conveniently by e-mail or fax with physicians or other caregivers.
"Quest Diagnostics is committed to empowering patients with the vital information they need in order to take personal responsibility for their health," said Surya N. Mohapatra, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of Quest Diagnostics. "Gazelle is secure and private, and it helps patients to make meaningful improvements to their health."
The Gazelle application for BlackBerry and Apple iPhone can be downloaded at http://www.GazelleApp.com. The site also features a guided video tour of the application and its capabilities.
Among the features of Gazelle:
-- An easy way to store and manage health information, including vital
statistics, medical history and provider and insurance details;
-- The ability, in 33 states and the District of Columbia, to automatically
receive Quest Diagnostics laboratory results;
-- An optional wallet card instructing Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
personnel how to access Gazelle in the event of an emergency;
-- A gateway that welcomes new personal health applications from third
party providers, including care plans from strategic partner Keas;
-- A highly secure platform provided by mobile transaction pioneer C-SAM.
Gazelle also features a mobile appointment scheduling application that allows patients to either enter their zip code to find a local Quest Diagnostics location, or to use the smartphone's GPS capability, which automatically identifies the patient's current location and displays the next available appointment times at the closest Quest Diagnostics locations. The mobile appointment scheduling application is also available separately at http://www.QuestDiagnostics.com.
"With over five billion mobile phones worldwide and an increasing number of applications, we believe the time is ripe to bring the benefits of mobile health to users, empowering them with secure access to their clinical data - anywhere and anytime," said Sam Pitroda, Chairman and Founder of C-SAM. "C-SAM's patented platform will enable patients and providers to securely access their personal health records, and conduct remote as well as proximity transactions using their mobile phones. Additionally, the platform will enable Quest Diagnostics to create a community of healthcare application developers, transforming Gazelle into a compelling mobile-health platform."
"We applaud the introduction of Gazelle," said Adam Bosworth, Co-founder and CEO of Keas. "For the first time, patients will have direct access to their lab results, and will be able to access mobile applications that use those results to deliver personalized information and guidance. We're pleased to be working with Quest Diagnostics to provide data-driven patient engagement solutions that make sense of the patient's data and help them become and stay healthier. "
In the coming months, Quest Diagnostics plans to add features, including integration with personal health and wellness devices, compatibility with other leading health applications, treatment programs for specific disease states and medical reminders.
Quest Diagnostics is a leader in providing patients with advanced tools to manage their health. The company was among the first to enable patients and physicians to share laboratory test results by partnering with leading personal health platforms, including Microsoft HealthVault(TM), Google Health and Keas®.
About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff. Quest Diagnostics is a pioneer in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care. Additional company information is available at http://www.QuestDiagnostics.com.
Get iSkysoft Giveaway App for a Fun Halloween Digital Life
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Halloween, this time, is going to be different with iSkysoft. Starting from 25th Oct to 31st Oct, iSkysoft offers customers a big Halloween feast with specially selected applications that bring people a fun Halloween digital life, and these are offered for FREE or at a BIG discount. During the Halloween promotion, customers can get free SyncPod for Macor buy one Mac program and get another one for free. All that customers need is a Facebook account. Details in http://www.iskysoft.com/software-giveaway.html
Shot some Halloween videos and want to edit and enhance them Hollywood-Halloween-style? Plan to burn your own Halloween video clips to DVDs for sharing or preserving? Video Studio Express+DVD Creator for Mac then could be the witch assistants. This year, amazing Halloween memories won't fade away!
About to have a Halloween trip? iSkysoft won't let customers get bored on the road -- iPhone Video converter for Mac+DVD to iPhone Converter for Macenables users to put any video or DVD on their iPhone for viewing on the go! Silent Halloween? No way! iSkysoft iPhone Video converter for Mac can also make any music playable on the iPhone -- then take Halloween music along on the way to Halloween parties.
Going to stay home but also get a much more frightened Halloween? iSkysoft studio gives you a chance to win some free Halloween DVDs -- without one penny spent. This Halloween is also fabulous! By the way, you also can decorate you Mac with some spookyFree Halloween Wallpaper supplied by iSkysoft to set the mood at the same time!
iSkysoft Studio is a leading developer of multimedia conversion and DVD backup tools for Mac users. iSkysoft products generally fall into four multimedia product lines, including Video Conversion Tools, DVD Ripping Tools, Stream Media Recorder & iPod transfer, DVD Copy & Burner Tools , Video Editing Tool and Downloading Tool.
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Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.
CONTACT: Vicki Chen of iSkysoft Studio, pr@iskysoft.com
4Videosoft YouTube Video Converter: Best Assistant for Google TV Viewers to Enjoy YouTube Videos
BEIJING, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- It is announced that YouTube Leanback will be available on all Google TV products. With this YouTube Leanback, video viewers will have the possibility to play YouTube videos automatically in full screen at the highest available quality.
Certain videos will be given precedence based on their formats; for example, HD videos will be given priority. YouTube's Leanback boasts 10 channels ranging from science and technology to entertainment, news and others. Content across those channels is updated daily. People can also rent TV shows and movies through the service. In that case, a YouTube Video Converter is certain to be your best assist to have a better joyful time.
4Videosoft's YouTube Video Converter is designed for YouTube fanatics to download and convert any YouTube formats, such as MPG, MPEG, MP4, AVI, MOD, and others to YouTube FLV and SWF formats. Then you can easily upload them to all the video sites like YouTube, MySpace, Yahoo! Video, Google Video, and others. Furthermore, 4Videosoft's YouTube Video Converter is a wonderful YouTube Converter which is capable of converting videos to YouTube FLV, cropping video size, watermarking video, adjusting video Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, as well as merging several files into one. All these amazing functions are perfect to ensure the full enjoyment of the videos for you.
In a word, 4Videosoft YouTube Video Converter lets you fully experience YouTube videos at home or on the go. For more information about the YouTube Video Converter, please visit the following webpage: http://www.4videosoft.com/youtube-video-converter.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
Pricing and Availability
4Videosoft YouTube Video Converter is available now for $24.95.
4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, a dedicated R&D team and a progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com.
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: Darcy Brown, at +86-18701489910, pr@4videosoft.com
OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadian Health is excited to announce the launch of a corporate Facebook® page. Having a presence on Facebook®, the most widely-used social networking tool that a rapidly increasing number of businesses are turning to, provides a new channel through which Arcadian Health can communicate with its clients.
"Launching a Facebook® page where people can find more information about our products and services is an important step for Arcadian Health. As we continue to grow, we realize that social media provides an additional avenue for us to connect with our clients," said Garrison Rios, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. "It is all about evolving and leveraging the latest tools available to enhance communication channels. Through Facebook®, we are able to provide more real-time information to our providers, brokers, investors, and employees."
Arcadian Health, founded in 1997 as well as its sister organizations and corresponding affiliates, is a Medicare Advantage health plan provider operating in the following 15 states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington. The plans are offered under the following local product names: * Arcadian Community Care (Louisiana and California residents) * Arcadian Health Plan (Oklahoma residents) * Arkansas Community Care * Columbia Community Care * Desert Canyon Community Care * Ozark Health Plan * Northeast Community Care * Southeast Community Care * Spokane Community Care * Texarkana Community Care * Texas Community Care. For more information about Arcadian Health, visit http://www.arcadianhealth.com.
CONTACT
Nilsa Lennig, Interim Vice President of Marketing, Arcadian Health
Office: (510) 817-1016; Mobile (415)-298-8248; Email:
nlennig@arcadianhealth.com
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Arcadian Health
CONTACT: Nilsa Lennig, Interim Vice President of Marketing of Arcadian Health, Office, +1-510-817-1016, Mobile, +1-415-298-8248, nlennig@arcadianhealth.com
NEW DELHI, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the opening of a new 17,000 sq ft office space in Gurgaon, near New Delhi to support AT&T's growing customer base in India. The new, larger facility replaces the previous New Delhi office in what is further evidence of AT&T's continuing success and commitment to the Indian region.
The occasion was marked by a visit from Greg Wieboldt, senior vice president, AT&T Global Client Group, who is visiting India to attend the Technical Leaders Forum, a global senior technical leaders' event that AT&T brings to its multinational customers across the globe. The two day forum brought together approximately 50 leading CIOs, CTOs and other senior technical leaders from across Asia Pacific and India, focusing on critical and innovative technology solutions.
Mr. Wieboldt said of the office opening, "It is an honour to officiate at today's inauguration ceremony which reflects our ongoing commitment to the India region. A growing number of multinational customers are doing business in this region and we will continue to invest in India to meet the global connectivity and applications services needs of these customers through a global IP-based infrastructure."
As part of the planned US$1 billion global network investment in 2010, AT&T recently announced the opening of AT&T Telepresence Solution(SM) rooms in its two Bangalore offices in India. The newly installed telepresence rooms will help enable AT&T employees to communicate internally as well as with business associates and customers globally. AT&T also plans to install additional telepresence facilities in AT&T offices in Hinjewadi and Gurgaon in India later this year.
AT&T will also continue to enhance the nodes in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bangalore to serve the networking requirements for multinational customers in India.
*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.
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Scholastic Launches Social Networking Site: You Are What You Read.com
New Site, Including a Separate Community for Kids, Asks Users, "Which Five Books Shaped Your Life?"
More than 130 "Names You Know" - including Bill Gates, Taylor Swift, Daniel Radcliffe, Eva Mendes, Damien Hirst, Tony Hawk, R. L. Stine And Whoopi Goldberg - Share the Books that Influenced Them
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the importance of books and reading, Scholastic is launching You Are What You Read, a social networking site for readers around the world. Users log on to http://www.youarewhatyouread.com, list the five books that had the biggest impact on their lives, and connect with readers all over the world through these shared "Bookprints." The site also contains the Bookprints of more than 130 "Names You Know" - notable people from entertainment, academia, business, media, publishing, and more - including Scarlett Johansson, Al Roker, Sir James Dyson, Venus Williams, Jodi Picoult, Malcolm Gladwell, Judy Blume, and President George H.W. Bush.
After logging into You Are What You Read via Facebook or Scholastic.com accounts, users can:
-- Discover new books through an interactive web that shows how users'
Bookprints are connected
-- Find and connect with users across generations and from around the world
to see the books in their Bookprints
-- Compare their Bookprints to those of the participating "Names You Know,"
and find out if they share a book in their Bookprint with famous
athletes, award-winning entertainers, world-renowned scientists, or
iconic business leaders
-- "Favorite" other books they like and check out what similar users enjoy
reading
-- See which books have been chosen as Favorites from around the world
-- Share a book in the real word through Pass It On, which encourages users
to give a favorite book to a family member, a friend, or even a complete
stranger.
-- Coming Soon: Users can join ongoing conversations about books and
Bookprints in "Book Buzz," a live feed of comments, news, and reviews.
You Are What You Read also features a separate community for young readers that provides kid friendly information about books and other activities.
"Books leave an indelible mark on who we are and who we will become," said Maggie McGuire, Vice President, eScholastic, Kids and Parents Channels. "You Are What You Read is a celebration of the books that bind us together, and the personal connection we feel when we read a great book. In addition, the new site adds a tool in our arsenal to help kids and parents find the books that will keep kids reading every day. We know that parents struggle with this challenge and yet they are the number one source kids' rely on for recommendations. We plan to help them."
The site is part of Scholastic's Read Every Day. Lead a Better Life. global literacy campaign, in celebration of Scholastic's 90th anniversary. For more information on the Read Every Day campaign, visit scholastic.com/readeveryday.
About Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation (Nasdaq: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and related services and children's media. Scholastic creates quality books, print and technology-based learning materials and programs, magazines, multi-media and other products that help children learn both at school and at home. The Company distributes its products and services worldwide through a variety of channels, including school-based book clubs and book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, on-air, and online at http://www.scholastic.com.
This Holiday Season, Put the Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) From U.S. Cellular at the Top of Your Wish List
CHICAGO, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The day after U.S. Cellular launched the Samsung Mesmerize(TM) from Samsung's line of Galaxy S smartphones, the carrier is announcing that its first mobile tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM), will be available to customers in time for the holiday shopping season.
The cutting-edge device runs on the Android platform and is the perfect gift for consumers craving an immersive multimedia, messaging and music experience. The Galaxy Tab's vibrant 7-inch touchscreen expands the interactive space to play games, watch movies, read books and browse the Web with stunning clarity and control, but is still small enough to hold in one hand. Pricing and availability will be announced soon.
U.S. Cellular's version of the Galaxy Tab is backed by its nationwide 3G network and all the valuable benefits of The Belief Project, which is a series of industry-first initiatives developed to elevate the wireless experience and fix the frustrations wireless customers have with their carriers, one project at a time.
"The Belief Project is all about delighting our customers with services that make their lives easier and providing products they really want, like the Samsung Mesmerize and Galaxy Tab," said Edward Perez, vice president of marketing and sales operations for U.S. Cellular. "If you're already thinking about your holiday shopping, the Galaxy Tab will be one of the hottest gifts to give or receive this season."
About the Samsung Galaxy Tab
The Galaxy Tab has a vibrant 7-inch WSVGA TFT touchscreen and is powered by a 1GHz Hummingbird Application processor. The device operates on the Android 2.2(TM) platform, with full support for Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 and access to the more than 100,000 applications available on the Android Market(TM). It features two cameras, a 3 megapixel camera on the back with autofocus and zoom, and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera for video chat. The AllShare application allows customers to send video, audio and pictures from their Galaxy Tab to other DLNA-enabled devices, like TVs and computers.
Avid readers can download the Kindle application from the Android Market to take their favorite book titles everywhere they go. QuickOffice lets customers create, view and edit Microsoft Office files in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat support, making the Galaxy Tab a valuable tool for mobile professionals too. Everyone can use Google Mobile Services like Google Search(TM), Google Maps(TM), Gmail(TM) and YouTube(TM). The Galaxy Tab is also preloaded with applications that turn it into an alarm clock, calendar and navigation system.
The Galaxy Tab comes with a virtual QWERTY keyboard with Swype technology, allowing customers to input text quickly by sliding their finger over the keyboard in one continuous motion. It also features Samsung's Social Hub, an MP3 player and 3.5 mm headphone jack, WiFi capabilities, Bluetooth 3.0 and expandable memory up to 32GB.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular is committed to fixing wireless one project at a time. The Chicago-based carrier, named one of Forbes Magazine's 2010 "Most Trustworthy Companies", recently unveiled The Belief Project, a series of industry-first, innovative solutions designed to elevate the customer experience. The Belief Project complements U.S. Cellular's growing catalog of cutting-edge phones, all backed by its nationwide 3G network. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. You can also check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.
SOURCE U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular
CONTACT: Lauren Christ, Public Relations Counsel, Cell: +1-865-640-1654, or Office: +1-865-544-0088, lchrist@moxleycarmichael.com; or Steve Carlson, Communications Manager, Cell: +1-312-217-0606, Office: +1-773-355-3331, Steve.Carlson@uscellular.com
Bang & Olufsen Adds a 32-inch Version to the Highly Acclaimed BeoVision 10 LED TV Family
Offering our thinnest TV to date, in a smaller screen size with impressive sound and impeccable picture quality
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the worldwide provider of high-end home theaters and custom multi-room music systems will extend the BeoVision 10 LED product line with the introduction of a 32-inch version this November 2010. The BeoVision 10 - 32 is a full HD LCD screen TV with an edge-type LED backlight, double sided anti-reflective coated contrast screen, five unique placement options and an active two-way loudspeaker system, resulting in optimal picture and sound performance.
The BeoVision 10 - 32 signifies a new record for Bang & Olufsen, as it is the first time the company has launched three members of a TV family within one year. The BeoVision 10 was initially introduced in the spring of 2010 with its 40 inch model and has received industry accolades for its concise picture and superior sound experience.
Bailey S. Barnard of Robb Report indicates that the BeoVision 10 has a picture "in a class of its own." He further adds that it has "sound-reproduction quality that is second to none for a 40-inch television."
Additionally, Home Entertainment Magazine claims the BeoVision 10 "Brings Some Style to LED Technology" and FlatPanelsHD.com concludes "BeoVision 10-40 possesses a beautiful picture quality and a sublime sound system with a built-in surround amplifier, excellent construction and quality materials - while also noting that the television is created like a piece of furniture for the home."
The BeoVision 10 series is characterized by the idea of 'adding life to your wallpaper', and with the new 32-inch version, this integrated TV solution also appeals to an audience that loves great design, but wants a screen size that does not dominate the room.
32 inches of power and beauty
BeoVision 10-32 is based on the same chassis as the 40" and the 46" versions. It also adopts the same design principles, only on a smaller scale. This includes a removable front fabric in a range of colors, (black, white, silver, dark grey, blue and orange) and the unique, high-gloss polished aluminium frame that makes the TV appear even thinner than it is. The frame is split into front and rear sections, and the rear profile is curved so it reflects the color of the wall, therefore, creating a floating, glass appearance that blends in with any rooms decor.
The 32-inch version offers Master Link connectivity and a built-in Peripheral Unit Controller (PUC) for control of cable or satellite STBs and Blue-ray players with a single remote. It also allows for connection of an additional pair of loudspeakers and subwoofer to expand the sonic experience. BeoVision 10-32 also has capabilities to link ones audio and video products throughout an entire home.
BeoVision 10-32 offers great versatility. The larger 40" and 46" versions are directed for use in the main living room. The 32-inch version is intended for use in the kitchen, the bedroom or the office. To accommodate its flexibility and modular applications, BeoVision 10-32 will offer a wide range of placement options, including motorized stands for floor and table placement, two different brackets for placement close to the wall, and one wall bracket that allows for manual turn and tilt functionality.
BeoVision 10-32 includes an active, two-way loudspeaker system with high quality drivers that deliver an unrivalled sound quality compared to other TVs of this size.
"By introducing the BeoVision 10-32, Bang & Olufsen is now able to offer an even wider range of sizes in our very popular portfolio of TVs," states Zean Nielsen, President of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. "We have high sales expectations for this product, as more and more of our customers add Bang & Olufsen video products to secondary rooms in their house. In addition, we expect that a TV of this size - coupled with its strong performance, design excellence, and attainable price point - will attract many high-end or boutique hotel rooms across the country."
BeoVision 10 - 32 will be available this November. It starts at $4,707.00, but will be featured in Bang & Olufsen showrooms across the country for $5,585.00. This package includes the Beo4 remote control, anti-reflective contrast screen, and basic wall bracket. Other upgrades and options are available upon customer request.
Technical specifications
DESIGNER David Lewis
DIMENSIONS (W
x H x D) 32" x 29.2" x 2.52" (2.7" D on close wall bracket)
WEIGHT 59.4 lbs
COLOR(S) Cabinet: Black, white
Frame: Silver
Front fabric: Black, blue, dark grey, silver, orange,
white
CONTRAST Yes, with optional anti-reflection coating on both
SCREEN sides
32" 16:9 TFT LCD edge-type LED backlight, glare
surface and low reflection coating, display colours
SCREEN TYPE 16.7 million
RESOLUTION 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD)
REFRESH RATE 100Hz/120Hz
MOTION PICTURE
IMPROVEMENT Adaptive film judder compensation
DIGITAL VIDEO
CONNECTIONS 3 x HDMI
LOUDSPEAKER Integrated stereo speaker
CABINET VOLUME 0.5 litres
ACCESSORIES Motorized floor stand
Motorized table stand
Wall bracket - close
Wall bracket - one side turn
Wall bracket - tilt and double turn
REMOTE CONTROL Beo4 or Beo5 (optional)
Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.
Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.
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CONTACT: Monica Gartner, Public Relations Consultant, Bang & Olufsen America, Inc., +1-847-590-4920, mcy@bang-olufsen.dk
Milo.com Puts Local Product Search in the Palm of Android-Holding Hands
Milo.com Releases Android App to Fetch Local Products and Prices and Empower Shoppers on-the-Go
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Milo.com (http://milo.com), the online leader in local shopping, today announced its first mobile application developed for Android users. Milo Local Shopping, free and now available in beta, is the only app in the Android Market to search the inventory systems of local stores in real-time and tell on-the-go shoppers what's currently in-stock where, and who has the best local price.
Milo's Android app uses geo-location technology to identify a user's location and return product availability results specific to their coordinates. Every search automatically checks through millions of products and the shelves of more than 50,000 stores, which cover categories ranging from toys and games to apparel and electronics, and include national retailers such as Best Buy, Nordstrom, Target, and Toys "R" Us, among others. As the most important time of the retail season approaches, Milo.com has made it easy for its users to remotely search for the hottest holiday gifts on-the-go and find what local stores have them in-stock.
"Because our users are top of mind, we knew that launching a Milo mobile app would be instrumental before the holiday shopping season--it's ideal for both the time-strapped and price-conscious shopper," said Jack Abraham, founder and CEO of Milo.com. "Say you see the perfect pair of fall boots walking down the street. We'll not only show you local stores that carry them, but we'll make sure they're available in the size and color you want, so you don't waste a trip. And we'll do the same for all those hot holiday toys that are just starting to hit--and fly off--your local store shelves."
With Milo Local Shopping, users can see which nearby stores actually have a product in-stock, where those stores are located and how the price at one store compares to another down the block. One swipe allows shoppers to access product specifications, user reviews and more--arming them with the benefits of Amazon-style details as they stroll through local malls or cruise through their neighborhoods. And, with real-time local sale prices, Milo's first mobile app makes finding a nearby deal faster and more accessible than ever.
To see how Milo.com can help you find locally available products on the go, download Milo Local Shopping from the Android Market.
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.
Contact:
Meri Morris
Atomic PR for Milo.com
meri@atomicpr.com
(415) 593-1400
SOURCE Milo.com
Milo.com
CONTACT: Meri Morris of Atomic PR for Milo.com, +1-415-593-1400, meri@atomicpr.com
Kidville Announces the Launch of 8moms, a Group Buying Website Geared Towards Sophisticated and Savvy Moms.
Kidville's 8moms, which will debut in New York City with an offer from Best Cellars, will launch on November 16th.
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Kidville, named 'best of' by New York Magazine and given a five star "extraordinary" customer rating in The Lila Guide: New Parent Survival Guide, has announced that it will launch 8moms, a group buying site geared toward sophisticated and savvy moms. 8moms will launch in New York City on November 16th, before rolling out nationally.
Says Kidville Founder Shari Misher Stenzler, "Kidville has become the premier brand for children and families and we look forward to expanding our relationship with these families by offering moms access to great experiences, products and services. We know how busy moms are, having little time to search for the best deals from the best places in the city."
Each exclusive deal will be presented by one of 8 'mom' avatars, each with her own personality and style.
8moms will launch with a deliciously enticing ... and intoxicating ... deal, from one of New York's most innovative wine retailers, Best Cellars. Best Cellars is widely known for its selection of extraordinary wines, organized by style (fizzy, fresh, soft, luscious, juicy, big or sweet) and offered at extraordinarily reasonable prices.
Moms who buy 8moms inaugural deal will be treated to $80 worth of Best Cellars' most popular bottles of wine for just $40.
To sign up for access to 8moms deals visit 8moms.com.
About Kidville
Named 'Best of' by New York Magazine and given a five star "extraordinary" customer rating in The Lila Guide: New Parent Survival Guide, Kidville operates large, upscale facilities, catering to young children and their families. In addition to offering a wide range of developmental classes for newborns through six year olds, including Little Maestros, Run Wiggle Paint & Giggle, My Big Messy Art Class, Big Muscles for Little Babies, Kidville Gymnasts, Kidville Sports and Kidville University (Kidville's Pre-School Alternative Program), Kidville also features an indoor playspace, birthday parties for children up to age nine and at select locations, a retail Boutique and the Kidville Salon. Silver Membership is free with enrollment in any Kidville class, while upgrades to Gold, Platinum and Diamond levels are also available.
The Kidville concept started when Shari Misher Stenzler, co-founder of London Misher Public Relations, found herself carrying her baby and stroller down a long flight of stairs for her child's first music class. "There must be a better way," she thought and began informally polling friends and fellow parents about their needs.
Fun and familiar geometric shapes are the design foundation for the Kidville interior space. Used with vibrant colors, the design elements encourage exploration and intuitively guide children throughout the space. This playful and cross-functional design provides the perfect setting for everything from intimate classes to "Big Blow Out" birthday parties.
Kidville Founders include Cosi co-founder Andy Stenzler, London Misher Public Relations President, Shari Misher Stenzler, tennis stars Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, philanthropist Laurie Tisch, Emanuel and Liz Stern (HartzMountain Realty/Tribeca and SOHO Grand Hotels), Richard Chapman and Gordon Hamm (GMC Parking Chain) and Kidville President Rammy Harwood.
Additionally, Dr. Phillip Frost, Chairman of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., is a strategic equity partner in Kidville.
Kidville Inc, also owns JW Tumbles. The combined entity operates locations across the globe including New York, California, and Dubai.
Visit Kidville on the web at kidville.com.
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Kidville
CONTACT: Shari Misher Stenzler of London Misher Public Relations, Inc., +1-212-759-2800 ext. 11, shari@londonmisherpr.com, for Kidville
Going for Fantasy or Laughs? Buy.com's Expanded Costume Selection Draws More Shoppers Than Ever This Halloween Season
Triple-Digit Growth Spurred by Wider Selection of Costumes and Accessories, Along With the Marketplace Addition of Leading E-tailer BuyCostumes
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Buy.com, The Internet Superstore(TM), today announced triple-digit growth of its Halloween store, with orders up 162 percent over last year. The company attributes growth to a wider selection with the addition of BuyCostumes, a leading online retailer of costumes and costume accessories, which recently joined Buy.com's popular marketplace. Buy.com now offers more than 40,000 costumes and costume-related products.
With this wide variety of Halloween shopping options, Buy.com says clear trends have emerged this season. Based on the latest costume sales, adults are going for laughs and exploring childhood fantasies, while kids will be taking a cue from both reality and the silver screen come October 31:
-- Expect to see lookalikes from some of the most popular movies of the
year including "Alice In Wonderland," "Avatar" and "Iron Man."
-- Young adults are getting into character as the crew from the reality
television show, "Jersey Shore."
-- Women - not just little girls - want their time as princesses too;
Princess Tiana of Disney's "Princess & the Frog" is currently one of
Buy.com's best-selling adult costumes.
-- Despite its 2004 release, the "Napoleon Dynamite" movie is inspiring
many adults this year to dress up as its awkwardly funny hero.
-- Offbeat, higher-priced costumes like the adult gorilla, adult panda and
funny chicken costumes have all experienced sales spikes this year.
-- The recent blockbusters, "Toy Story" and "Wall-E," continue to make for
the most popular children's' costumes.
-- Among the costumes experiencing growing popularity among toddlers is the
"UPS Guy."
"We've seen our Halloween store continue to grow in popularity year after year, with more than double the sales orders and revenue compared to 2009," said Jeff Wisot, vice president of marketing at Buy.com. "It shows that despite today's stresses and economic uncertainties, consumers want to let loose and have fun."
The addition of BuyCostumes' extensive catalogue bolstered Buy.com's already wide variety of Halloween offerings from other marketplace partners, including Costume Craze Toynk.
"We are excited to have our BuyCostumes storefront and large selection of Halloween costumes, accessories and decor available to the Buy.com community," said Jon Krouse, business development director of BuySeasons, Inc., operator of BuyCostumes.com. "Now, Buy.com customers young and old have access to more of what they need to celebrate a fun and safe Halloween."
With more than 14 million customers, Buy.com is a leading retail marketplace, focused on providing its customers with a great shopping experience and a broad selection of retail goods at everyday low prices. Buy.com offers millions of products in a range of categories, including consumer electronics, computer hardware and software, cell phones, books, music, DVDs, games, toys, bags, fragrance, home and outdoor, baby, jewelry, shoes, apparel and sporting goods. Founded in June 1997, Buy.com is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif. Buy.com is owned by Rakuten, Japan's leading Internet Company. Together, Rakuten and Buy.com represent one of the world's largest online retail marketplaces, offering consumers more than 60 million products from nearly 35,000 merchants around the globe.
Buy.com® and The Internet Superstore(TM) are trademarks of Buy.com Inc.
About BuySeasons
Founded in 1999 as an Internet specialty retailer, BUYSEASONS has its corporate office in New Berlin, Wis. The company's flagship brand, BuyCostumes.com, is the leading online-only retailer of costumes and costume accessories. BUYSEASONS also operates the leading online and catalog retailer of party supplies, Celebrate Express, which also includes Birthday Express, 1st Wishes and Costume Express. BUYSEASONS, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (Nasdaq: LINTA).
SOURCE Buy.com
Buy.com
CONTACT: Earlene Tang of GolinHarris, +1-714-918-8215, etang@golinharris.com, for Buy.com
IGT to Debut Its New Player Affinity Suite(TM) at G2E 2010
The industry's best video reel games expands with well-known brands players will love
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in creating the major games that players love and the network systems that improve the player experience, will introduce its Player Affinity Suite(TM) at the 2010 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Nov. 16-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Designed to drive player interest, the new Player Affinity Suite(TM) brings strong, recognizable brands to the casino floor, including Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey(TM), Wild Bill(TM) and Slingo®.
"IGT is dedicated to offering games truly designed with the player in mind, and our Player Affinity Suite(TM) is filled with themes that players will recognize," said Ron Rivera, IGT senior vice president of North America sales. "With this new line of games, we are able to offer players the themes they know and love on the machines they want to play for the best gaming experience."
The circus is coming to the casino floor with the world-famous Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey(TM) Circus. This well-known brand features two new Player Affinity video games that are exclusive to IGT's MLD® lineup: 5 Reel Circus(TM) and The Greatest Show on Earth(TM). These new games feature beautiful widescreen presentations that immerse players in both modern and traditional circuses, and they're packed with thrilling game play.
5 Reel Circus(TM) offers 3D entertainment centered on eye-catching modern circus graphics. Players have the chance to win additional credits with numerous fun-filled bonuses, including random Cannon awards, Ringmaster and Tiger Wilds, plus a Train Pick Bonus with live circus shots. And The Greatest Show on Earth(TM) is a MultiWay Xtra® game with IGT's unique hexagonal reels. This 3D game is filled with time-honored classic circus images and fun extra ways to win.
Wild Bill(TM) video slots boast MLD® effects, including unique 3D entertainment. This game features a pioneering re-spin feature that repays all payline wins. Additional player-favorite features include Free Games and Expanding Wilds.
Slingo® Advance is a groundbreaking video slot concept with 3D action and innovative game play. Slingo® Advance is based on a favorite, online Slingo® game that receives more than a million games played every month. It features brilliant MLD® video, Slingo® progressives, Free Games, wilds and a chance to spin five symbols to try and match the game board.
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products worldwide. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com.
SOURCE IGT
IGT
CONTACT: Jaclyn March, +1-775-448-8377, Jaclyn.March@IGT.com; or Shelle Murach, +1-775-448-0221, Shelle.Murach@IGT.com, both of IGT Public Relations
Find the Right Holiday Gifts for Babies with Help from VTech
Educational toys make fun gifts for infants and help kick start early learning
CHICAGO, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Purchasing gifts for infants can be a tough decision. They are too young to have a definitive interest like dinosaurs or princesses, but a more generic toy like a stuffed animal will be outgrown quickly and doesn't provide much lasting value.
VTech, the creator of the electronic learning products category, understands this dilemma and is introducing a wide range of products for children 3 to 36 months old just in time for the 2010 holiday season. The new line of infant toys was designed to create lasting entertainment value for babies and toddlers while incorporating early learning directly into the play pattern. Research from a number of sources indicates that babies start learning earlier than previously thought - in some cases well before they are even born!
"Most people want to give babies (and their parents) presents that are practical, but also something that is exciting and engaging. VTech's infant toys meet these requirements by nurturing both cognitive and physical development, a combination that is extremely important at an early age," says Dr. Lise Eliot, Early Childhood Mental Development Expert and Associate Professor of Neuroscience at The Chicago Medical School of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. "Many of the best infant toys help the child to start to recognize colors, sounds, textures and shapes, stimulating baby's developing sensory experience."
VTech is committed to creating educational products that help parents engage their children in early learning. And while no product is a substitute for parental interaction, VTech toys can be used as helpful tools to keep a child's mind and body growing through age-appropriate play and activities. With recognition from respected parenting and media organizations such as Parents Magazine, iParenting and The National Parenting Center among others, VTech has a proven track record of developing award-winning learning toys.
"We want to make it easy for gift-givers and parents to find the right toys for infants and toddlers," said Tom McClure, director of marketing, VTech Electronics North America, LLC. "VTech products are designed to grow along with children, extending the toy's value and opportunities for fun and learning as they develop."
Below is a sampling of new VTech infant products for all different ages.
Sing and Count Fish - Ages 6 to 18 months - SRP: $9.99
It's tubby time with the Sing & Count Fish! This cute little fish has a large reservoir to fill with water that, when the water is poured out, will play melodies and sounds. Press the 1-2-3 button to learn numbers and hear fun phrases and sounds. Also, a mechanical fin spins and flashes adding to the visual appeal of this adorable fish.
Counting Fun Elephant - Ages 9 to 24 months - SRP: $24.99
VTech's Counting Fun Elephant combines learning with fun as your child distributes colorful balls through an air popper. It is up to a little birdie perched in a nearby nest to decide which path the balls can take, either through the fountain or over the piano keys. While the toy teaches numbers and counting, the elephant's cap lights up and the piano plays music that keeps your child engaged for endless playtime.
The Submarine Learning Boat's dolphin captain teaches children about colors, numbers, animals, animal sounds and animal characteristics. The dolphin also likes to play a fun game of hide and seek, asking toddlers to help find some of his animal friends. With each press of a button, infants are rewarded with a squirt of water from the submarine's spout that has two different intensities of squirting to add to the surprise and fun of this learning bath toy. The Boat is also equipped with a water sensor, this little submarine knows when it is diving into the water for some wet and wild fun or if it has reached dry land for a little quieter play time.
The VTech 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter converts easily from push walker to ride-on scooter. Kids can discover their wild side as they move with the zebra and explore new territory with the scooter's walkie-talkie, compass and flashlight. The zebra's mane features five light-up buttons that teach colors, animals and destinations, and the scooter's fun horn button includes a volume control switch.
ABOUT VTECH
VTech, the creator of the Electronic Learning Products (ELP) Category and the award-winning V.Reader and MobiGo, is a world leader of age-appropriate learning products. Since 1980, VTech has been developing high-quality, innovative educational products that enrich children's development, from birth to preteen, through fun and smart play.
VTech Electronics North America, LLC is based in Arlington Heights, Ill. VTech is headquartered in Hong Kong and is the world's largest manufacturer of cordless telephones and provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services, with distribution throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
Bracketron Announces Two New Apple® iPad® Mounting Solutions
Versatile new mounts are designed for desktop use and in-vehicle when you're on the go.
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Bracketron, the leading manufacturer in mounting solutions for mobile consumer electronics, today announced two new mounting solutions for the popular Apple iPad. The first, a desktop stand is ideal for use at home or the office. The second product is a headrest mount that attaches to the back of the driver or passenger headrest for backseat viewing.
"The iPad has exploded in popularity and revitalized the tablet computing business," said Mark Mandel, Executive Vice President. "These two products are ideal solutions that intelligently extend the use of the iPad at home, the office or when traveling."
Both products are available at many leading consumer electronics retailers and on the Bracketron website at http://www.bracketron.com.
About Bracketron
Founded in 2001, Bracketron's successful first product offering, the custom bezel mount, was engineered for the professional installer looking for custom mounting solutions.
Today, Bracketron is the leading manufacturer and supplier of mounting solutions and accessories for GPS, satellite radio, cell phone, iPod/iPhone/iPad, laptop & netbook computer and other mobile electronics. Our robust product line includes innovative mounting solutions for your window, cup holder, dash, vent and visor.
For more information about the company, visit http://www.bracketron.com or call 1.866.237.4443. Visit Bracketron in Booth 11566 at SEMA Show 2010!
SOURCE Bracketron
Bracketron
CONTACT: Christian Johnson, +1-866-237-4443, for Bracketron
China VoIP & Digital Telecom Launches New Website as Part of Branding Strategy
New Website Better Reflects New Name
JINAN, China, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China VoIP & Digital Telecom, Inc. ("CVDT") (OTC Bulletin Board: CVDT) announces today the launch of its new website http://www.ciisi.com. The website is being launched in conjunction with the Company's efforts to complete the name change process with FINRA. On June 21, 2010, CVDT received approval from the holders of the majority of its common stock approving, among other things, changing the name of the Company to China Intelligence Information Systems, Inc. to better reflect its new business strategy and new company's image of offering industry leading server virtualization solutions and cloud computing products in China.
According to Mr. Li Kunwu, President and CEO of CVDT, the change of the Company's name to China Intelligence Information Systems, Inc. is another step forward in the Company's business strategy to becoming the leading provider of server virtualization solutions and cloud computing products in China. "We believe the name change is an important step in creating brand awareness for the Company and its industry leading virtualization solutions. The overwhelming approval of all of the matters put to a shareholder vote earlier this year is a culmination and affirmation of more than a half year of very hard work to transition the Company's business into a leading virtualization services provider in China. The support of our shareholders is very much appreciated. Our new branding initiatives set the stage for the next growth phase for our company by creating brand awareness with our important customers, shareholders and investors," said Mr. Li Kunwu, the President and CEO of the company.
For more information on the Company and its product, please visit http://www.ciisi.com.
About China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc.
China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc. offers virtualization technology application and cloud computing products in the People's Republic of China through its wholly owned subsidiary Jinan Yinquan Technology Co., Ltd and Beijing PowerUnique Technologies, Co., Ltd. Through the two subsidiaries, China Digital Telecom Inc. is well positioned to take full advantage of the tremendous economic growth currently being experienced in China. The Company is currently marketing its integrated virtualization solutions and services in China and at this time is in the testing stages of other Information Technology products. More information can be found http://www.ciisi.com.
About Virtualization Technology
Virtualization is a proven software technology that is rapidly transforming the IT landscape and fundamentally changing the way people compute.
Today's powerful x86 computer hardware was originally designed to run only a single operating system and a single application, but virtualization breaks that boundary, making it possible to run multiple operating systems and multiple applications on the same computer at the same time, increasing the utilization and flexibility of hardware.
Virtualization is a technology that can benefit anyone who uses a computer, from IT professionals and Mac enthusiasts to commercial businesses and government organizations. Millions of people around the world use virtualization to save time, money and energy while achieving more with the computer hardware they already own.
About Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. These services are broadly divided into three categories: Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The name cloud computing was inspired by the cloud symbol that's often used to represent the Internet in flowcharts and diagrams.
A cloud service has three distinct characteristics that differentiate it from traditional hosting. It is sold on demand, typically by the minute or the hour; it is elastic -- a user can have as much or as little of a service as they want at any given time; and the service is fully managed by the provider (the consumer needs nothing but a personal computer and Internet access). Significant innovations in virtualization and distributed computing, as well as improved access to high-speed Internet and a weak economy, have accelerated interest in cloud computing
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For more information please contact
CVDT Investor Contacts:
Michelle Wong, +86-531-5558-5742, michellewong@yinquan.cn, or
Great Wall Research LLC
Dina Ding, 203-252-7266, dding@greatwallresearch.com
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China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc.
CONTACT: CVDT Investor Contacts: Michelle Wong, +86-531-5558-5742, michellewong@yinquan.cn, or Great Wall Research LLC, Dina Ding, +1-203-252-7266, dding@greatwallresearch.com
Streetline Announces Deployment of Smart Parking System on New York's Roosevelt Island
Innovative Sensor-Based Solution Creates New Parking Spaces Near Roosevelt Island Subway and Historic Tramway
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Streetline Inc. today announced that the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) will deploy Streetline's sensor-based smart parking solutions on New York's Roosevelt Island, part of the borough of Manhattan. Roosevelt Island is creating new "smart" parking spaces next to Roosevelt Island's subway and historic tramway.
The innovative program, which marks Streetline's entry into the East Coast market, aims to help Roosevelt Island better assess its parking management policies, give citizens and visitors a better parking experience, and address traffic congestion.
The new "smart" parking spaces will be outfitted with Streetline's patented parking system which includes ultra-low power sensors that communicate with one another to deliver valuable real-time information, such as how long a car is parked and when a car enters and leaves a parking space. The initial system also lays the foundation for smart parking meters allowing for easier payments and better pricing.
Due to the limited size of Roosevelt Island, street parking is increasingly difficult for visitors and residents, and double parking and short meter times continue to put a burden on business of local shops. By deploying Streetline's sensors, Roosevelt Island will have the ability to better assess its parking situation and make the changes necessary, such as adding more parking or changing pricing, so they can begin to provide a better parking experience.
"We are excited to have been selected by Roosevelt Island to help address their parking needs with our smart parking solutions," said Zia Yusuf, CEO of Streetline, Inc. "We applaud their forward thinking strategy and their dedication to utilize new technologies to manage parking for their historic city. By beginning the process of deploying Streetline's sensors, Roosevelt Island is setting the stage for a new world of efficiency and improved services for its citizens."
The Roosevelt Island program will initially deploy Streetline's smart parking "starter kit" which consists of patented hardware and software. The hardware includes ultra-low power mesh networks and vehicle-occupancy detection sensors which are embedded within each parking space.
The software includes applications for parking policy management enabling dynamic pricing and motorist guidance systems. Parking meter integration, which will be deployed later in the program, enables additional applications for enforcement, maintenance and collections. The fully hosted software as a service (SaaS) platform is web based and includes 24/7 uninterrupted vehicle occupancy information.
"We are proud to partner with Streetline and be the first East Coast market to adopt this innovative new technology," said Jonathan Kalkin, director of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp of the State of New York. "This is the first phase to a hopefully larger deployment of smart parking technology around our streets and parking facilities that will provide citizens and visitors of Roosevelt Island a more convenient way to find and access parking."
About Streetline Inc.
Streetline designs and operates ultra-low power sensor networks that communicate with physical objects and environments allowing drivers to quickly locate inexpensive parking and cities an efficient way to manage their parking resources. Currently deployed in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Sausalito, Streetline's web based and mobile solutions leverage sensor enabled real time information to deliver a suite of workforce management, policy and consumer applications. For more information visit: http://www.streetlinenetworks.com.
SOURCE Streetline Inc.
Streetline Inc.
CONTACT: Annika Jensen of Streetline Inc., +1-415-516-3530, Annika@sparkpr.com
MetroGames Branches Out to the Mobile Games Industry
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- After delivering some of the most popular games on Facebook and other social networks, MetroGames has decided to take a new step towards becoming a strong player in the mobile games industry.
So the MetroGames team brings us Plock, a game that over six million users have played on Facebook. The game is easy to play and includes a great new feature: You can now shake your iPhone or your iPod touch to rearrange the blocks and increase your chances of a higher score.
"We are striving to become one of the main providers in the mobile games arena," said Damian Harburguer, CEO at MetroGames.
With this move, MetroGames begins working on platforms that will allow the company to deliver a wider variety of features, resulting in superior interactivity and enhanced end-user experience.
And there's much more to come. The company is now developing more games for mobile platforms, all to be released before the end of 2010.
Furthermore, by 2011 the mobile games team at MetroGames will release dozens of new exciting games for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Android.
Norwegian Mobile Payments Technology to Dramatically Enhance the Life of 400 Million People in India
MUMBAI, India, October 28, 2010/PRNewswire/ --
- Luup Signs Agreement With Oxigen During Visit of Norwegian Delegation
to Strengthen Ties With India
Oxigen Services Pvt. Ltd today signed a service agreement with Luup, a
world leading mobile payments company with its Research and Development hub
in Norway, creating a milestone in the delivery of financial services to
Indian communities. The signing ceremony was held during the official visit
of a high profile Norwegian delegation to strengthen ties with India,
attended by His Excellency, Mr. Trond Giske, Minister of Trade & Industry of
Norway.
The tie-up between Oxigen and Luup is the first of its kind in the world,
promoting cost-effective and seamless, branchless banking, cross-border as
well as domestic remittances and airtime top-up through the banking channel -
all via a mobile handset. As India is the largest receiver of remittances
globally, the new services enabled by Oxigen and Luup will benefit not only
the large number of under- or unbanked in India, it will also bring
convenience to the millions of migrants working in other countries who
support them.
Oxigen will use Luup's mobile money technology platform and services to
run all of Oxigen's bank-orientated mobile financial services, which will
help it grow revenues. The new services will be scalable, secure and
user-friendly - to benefit both end-users (banked, unbanked and under-banked)
and bank kiosk agents.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Pramod Saxena, Managing Director and
Chairman, Oxigen, said, "Oxigen's new partnership with Luup is a major step
forward in enabling the unbanked and under-banked people in India to receive
money from their earning family members overseas. Oxigen is continuing to
leverage its retail foot print and payment solution software to bring greater
convenience and cost savings to its customers."
In addition, Luup will add all Oxigen services to its own portfolio of
Mobile Branchless Banking and Mobile Remittance Solutions. The aim is to
enable Indians living in other countries (starting with the UAE, a hub of
Indian migrant workers) to remotely top-up the mobile phones of their
families in India.
Through the partnership, Oxigen's 75,000 strong retail network will
become part of an extended local and international payments gateway. With
this combined effort Oxigen can expand its business reach overseas with
Luup's international partners, such as retail banks, exchange houses, payroll
providers and money transfer organisations.
"The partnership with Oxigen is a key step in expanding Luup's
international payments gateway further," explained Morten Hofstad, Regional
Director, Luup. "We build multi-lateral distribution corridors for seamless,
cost-effective and convenient international and domestic remittances. By
signing up key partners from banks, exchange houses and payroll processors we
create gateways such as the one from the Gulf region to India, bringing vital
new solutions to the Indian community."
This partnership will simplify one of the biggest remittance corridors by
offering easy and simple access to mobile money to about 400 million
un-banked people across rural India, thus providing a push towards financial
inclusion.
India receives more than $ 50 billion annually in remittances from
Overseas Indians, out of which approximately $ 25 billion is from Gulf
countries alone. This New low cost Mobile-based money transfer service will
benefit their Indian families who will now be able to receive money into the
No Frill Accounts opened at Oxigen SBI Banking Kiosks in their neighborhood.
The signing ceremony between Luup and Oxigen took place today as part of
the ICT Solutions programme of a high profile conference, at the Trident
hotel in Mumbai, India. Technological innovations are one of the key
highlights presented at the conference to mark the visit of high profile
business delegates, who are on an official visit to Indian cities to
strengthen ties between Norway and India.
About Luup
Luup leads with banking-grade mobile payments solutions that enable
organisations to securely and profitably transform the way financial services
are delivered. The company offers innovative technology developed from its
Research and Development hub in Norway that solves customers' business
challenges, giving access to new cost-saving and revenue-generating
solutions. Luup has proven best-practice experience and has been developing,
deploying and running mobile money managed services since 2002.
Luup's commitment to success extends to the creation of an extensive
payments gateway. This enables customers to easily expand their own business
reach with Luup's high profile partners. The company devises strategies for
financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank's Global Transaction Banking
Group and leading UAE bank, the National Bank of Abu Dhabi amongst others.
Luup's industry leading technology integrates Temenos T24 and Microsoft
components.
Oxigen is India's First and Largest Single Point Recharge, Bill Payments,
Ticketing and Kiosk Banking Service provider in India. It has pioneered the
idea and execution of electronic virtual distribution of services like
Prepaid Airtime, DTH/TV Recharges, OxiCash Cards, Railway /Air/Bus Tickets,
Movie Tickets, Bill/Utility payments, Internet/Broadband Payments, Insurance
policy repayments, Calling-card Payments. Oxigen, which has over 75000
customer touch points across India, recently joined hands with India's
largest bank- State Bank of India to offer banking services at neighbourhood
retails, to help financially excluded Bottom of Pyramid people (the Rural and
Urban poor) to open "No Frill bank accounts", with biometric identification
and transact cash deposits, withdrawals, Loans and domestic Money Transfer.
OxiVision
Oxigen aims to be an instrument of financial inclusion, for the bottom of
the pyramid (B.O.P) people of India
OxiMission
To set-up nationwide seamlessly networked environment of connectivity,
for mobile linked people and retail, to facilitate banking, transactions and
payments within the convenient reach of people in their neighbourhood.
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Group of Companies. Any other company or product names mentioned herein may
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For queries please contact: Oxigen: Ms. Meher Sarid: email: meher.sarid@myoxigen.com, ph.: +919811050555, Landline: +91(0)124-3950106, Luup: Business Development - Mr. Morten Hofstad: email: morten.hofstad@luup.com, ph.:+971552222705, Media queries: Beatrice Martin-Vignerte, Director of Corporate and Marketing, Communications, Phone +44 788 4187763, Email beatrice.m-vignerte@luup.com
Product Chemical Management - Regulatory Status Report: USA Leads the World in Solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Green leader Papros Inc. today released a statement summarizing a regulatory status report resulting from studying global eco-regulations addressing supply chain chemicals and carbon management for product based compliance and other purposes. The announcement stated that USA leads the world in solutions, just as a previous report a few months back emerged from Europe that the EU led the world in creating chemical and green regulations. The reason, not surprisingly, is Papros Inc.'s offering MRPRO(TM), being able to track supply chain information from upstream and downstream partners using social networking on popular social media, most notably on Twitter. This marks a paradigm shift sheerly by the amount of time and effort saved during exchange of information of any and all kinds.
MRPRO offers the spreadsheet as one interface for product data in addition to industry and W3C compliant XML formats for the data. MRPRO uses the social media to broadcast and capture product communications, files, test data, safety data, compositions, obsolescence information and other data in an efficient manner. This is done in such a manner, so multiple exchanges between suppliers and customers, some of which are in many cases bi-directional also, and often involving the same information being requested and supplied to many parties repeatedly, can be avoided by using the social cloud itself to share the information. Simply put, ideally using MRPRO, each supplier just declares once on the cloud and each customer declares their needs just once, and broadcasts and capture of other communications are similarly done efficiently.
By seamlessly exchanging data on the web or the desktop, the entire web is the database for MRPRO and the spreadsheet is the interface. MRPRO thus provides native support for cloud computing.
MRPRO supports Design for the Environment by easily exchanging product footprint, obsolescence information and due diligence communications in the realm of U.S. Conflict Metals Regulation, Canadian Chemicals Management, REACH, RoHS, RoHS-like (China, Korea), JMOSS, WEEE, EuP, AB 32, Green Chemistry Initiative, Extended Producer Responsibility and other emerging regulations. MRPRO enables compliance by full support for data conforming to EIA (supports the latest JIG), IPC 175x, JAMP, JEDEC, SAE and F2725. By enabling conformance to specific industry and cross-industry standards, MRPRO supports a complex supply chain that encompasses electronics, aerospace, medical devices, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and a multitude of more sectors. MRPRO offers unparalleled robustness in developing product footprints for components, assemblies, electronic products, light and heavy duty industrial goods and equipment, commercial machinery and also for other consumer products.
About Papros Inc.:
Papros Inc. has been committed to providing Total Environmental Management solutions to US and International companies. "Optimizing the Greenback and the Green Environment" has been the slogan of Papros Inc. since its inception more than twenty-three years back. Based in San Jose, California, Papros Inc.'s solutions span the entire spectrum of Environmental Management and feature tools to enable corporations worldwide to deploy and manage product environmental lifecycle data in a manner that is efficient, easy-to-use and economic to support the infrastructure needed for manufacturing, and for rapid changes in product design. Papros Inc. has helped hundreds of entities, that list including several fortune 500 companies, federal, state and local governmental organizations and other smaller entities as well, manage their environmental lifecycle data. This includes computations for product footprint declarations, as well as facility level data management for emissions into air, liquid discharges and offsite shipments, solid waste disposals, and for alternatives assessments to identify and drive optimized performance.
Press Release Contact Information:
Ms. Shobana Sundaram
Media Contact
Papros Inc.
(408)279-4271
shaka777@gmail.com
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Celebrated Game Developer Shinji Mikami Joins ZeniMax Media
Creator of Resident Evil Will Develop Titles for Bethesda Softworks
Mikami's Tango Gameworks Acquired in Latest Deal for ZeniMax
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of noted game publisher Bethesda Softworks, today announced acclaimed game designer and director, Shinji Mikami, has joined ZeniMax in a deal where ZeniMax acquired Tango Gameworks, the development shop founded and run by Mikami. Best known as the creator of the Resident Evil series, Mikami is a 20-year veteran of the industry who has developed numerous award-winning titles.
"It's refreshing to find a publisher who understands, trusts, and supports the development of blockbuster games and works to make it a collaborative effort," said Mikami. "The library of AAA franchise titles ZeniMax owns speaks for itself. We are very excited to be joining ZeniMax and working with a company that is dedicated to creating the best games ever made."
Based in Tokyo, Mikami has an extraordinary track record as one of the world's most successful game developers. Five of his projects, including Resident Evil, have scored 90 or above on Metacritic.com and Gamerankings.com.
The development studio Mikami founded, Tango Gameworks, is dedicated to AAA multi-platform game development and has attracted some of Japan's most accomplished and experienced developers who served key roles on game franchises like Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, and Final Fantasy. Tango will continue to be run by Shinji Mikami, and he will serve as the creative lead for all future projects.
"Shinji Mikami has earned a stellar reputation as one of the industry's finest game developers," said Robert Altman, Chairman and CEO of ZeniMax Media. "He has repeatedly created hit titles that have earned praise from fans and critics around the world. We share his vision for innovative, genre-defining games and look forward to working with Shinji and his team at Tango."
Tango joins a distinguished group of development studios at ZeniMax that includes Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, and Arkane Studios. This most recent acquisition reflects Bethesda Softworks' unwavering commitment to delivering premier titles to gamers worldwide.
About ZeniMax Media Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a preeminent media organization which has brought together a team of world class game developers, artists and designers, programmers, producers, and leading executives and talent from traditional media. ZeniMax Media creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, the PC, and handheld/wireless devices. ZeniMax Media divisions include Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, Arkane Studios, Vir2L Studios, ZeniMax Europe Ltd., ZeniMax Asia K.K. and ZeniMax Online Studios. For more information on ZeniMax Media, visit http://www.zenimax.com.
About Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a premier developer and worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software. Titles from some of the world's top development studios - Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, and Arkane Studios - are featured under the Bethesda Softworks label and include such blockbuster franchises as DOOM®, QUAKE®, The Elder Scrolls®, Fallout®,Wolfenstein(TM) and RAGE(TM). For more information on Bethesda Softworks' products, visit http://www.bethsoft.com.
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CONTACT: Pete Hines, phines@bethsoft.com, or Tracey Thompson, tthompson@bethsoft.com, both of Bethesda Softworks, +1-301-926-8300
HTC Brings the Compact and Powerful HTC Wildfire to the U.S.
HTC Wildfire brings speed and power to those looking for a compact, easy to use smartphone
BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today announced that the new HTC Wildfire smartphone will be made available through multiple regional North American carriers beginning in Q4 2010. With Android 2.1, and the hallmark HTC Sense experience, the HTC Wildfire smartphone offers unsurpassed access to social networks, mobile applications and popular Google services. Combining an intuitive interface and small size, the HTC Wildfire smartphone can go anywhere with anyone.
"The HTC Sense experience has changed the way millions of people interface with their smartphone for the better, making it more fun, productive and personal than ever before," said Jason Mackenzie, president, HTC Americas. "With the HTC Wildfire smartphone, we are bringing the people-focused HTC Sense experience to customers looking for a compact, easy-to-learn smartphone that is still powerful enough to meet the needs of even advanced smartphone users."
HTC Wildfire
The HTC Wildfire smartphone helps "bring your friends to you" by employing the highly intuitive HTC Sense experience that makes people, rather than technology, its prime focus. The HTC Wildfire smartphone includes the Leap feature, to make accessing any of the seven home screens quick and easy, Friend Stream for bringing multiple social networking feeds into one easy-to-follow string and an improved People widget designed to easily organize multiple groups of contacts. With Android 2.1 onboard, the HTC Wildfire smartphone offers access to over 70,000 applications in the Android Market, a number that grows with every passing day. With the new App Sharing widget, users can not only let friends and family know about favorite applications, they can make it easy for them to find and download those applications as well. In addition, the HTC Wildfire has a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and flash that captures outstanding images, while fast 3G connectivity makes sharing those moments with friends and family quick and easy. The HTC Wildfire smartphone makes it possible to go from shooting an image to sharing it online, whether via Flickr, Facebook, Twitter or e-mail, in one step.
Availability
HTC Wildfire is slated to be available on multiple North American carriers beginning in Q4 2010.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.
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CONTACT: HTC Public Relations, +1-425-638-7000, htcpr@wagged.com
3D From Your Camera: Eos Systems Announces PhotoModeler 2010
PhotoModeler feeds the insatiable appetite of professional and home users for 3D data and visualization, with 3D capture using your own camera.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Eos Systems today announced the release of PhotoModeler 2010 and PhotoModeler Scanner 2010.
PhotoModeler, a Windows application, is used to create 3D models and measurements from photographs using ordinary digital cameras. PhotoModeler Scanner software adds the capability of creating dense point clouds like a laser or 3D scanner but eliminates the need for expensive and cumbersome equipment. The flexibility in using the ubiquitous digital camera offers sophisticated 3D capabilities for technical professionals and home users alike.
Both ends of this user spectrum have one thing in common: a seemingly insatiable appetite for 3D data, whether it is for creating industrial goods, performing scientific research, investigating crimes and accidents, developing video games and multimedia content, or just browsing through day-to-day information presented with the richness of 3D. The missing ingredient has always been a versatile, cost-effective and efficient method of generating 3D data for an infinite number of real world subjects of varying sizes and shapes. PhotoModeler is the missing ingredient.
With a new cornerstone feature in PhotoModeler Scanner 2010 called SmartMatch, the result can often be a stunning, photorealistic 3D model generated from photographs entirely automatically. SmartMatch detects and matches natural features in images - giving automated project setup and 3D data without the use of targets.
In addition, all of the software's core algorithms have been rewritten for higher performance, and many of the algorithms are now threaded to take advantage of modern multi-core CPUs. Comparing the previous version PhotoModeler 6 to the new PhotoModeler 2010 on a four core computer, a user may experience speed improvements of up to 4x in project processing, 16x with automatic target marking, and 32x during Dense Surface Model creation.
PhotoModeler 2010 is the culmination of two years of development, combining Eos' own research with feedback from our users, helping to push the new version onward to the key goals of more results, in less time, with less work.
In addition to the speed improvements and SmartMatch, other new features include support for geographic coordinates (geoids, map-systems, conversions); on-photo dimensions; an automated in-background project review; and a new External Geometry Explorer that consolidates control points, scale, rotation, external CAD file import and adds check distances, and multi-point affine. A complete list of new features can be found at: http://www.photomodeler.com/pm2010. A new set of tutorial videos describe many of the new capabilities in detail at http://www.photomodeler.com/tutorial-vids/online-tutorials.htm.
PhotoModeler 2010 has been in public beta testing since July and has garnered tremendous support. Bill Isenberger, Archaeologist/Cartographer and PhotoModeler 2010 beta tester sums it up well, "This is going to be another great upgrade!"
Pricing and Upgrades
PhotoModeler 2010 includes the Coded Target module, which was an extra-cost option previously. PhotoModeler 2010 is priced at $1,145USD. To upgrade from any previous PhotoModeler version is $445USD.
PhotoModeler Scanner 2010 is price reduced to $2,595USD, and the cost to upgrade from the previous version is $795USD. PhotoModeler customers can also trade up to PhotoModeler Scanner 2010 for $1,595USD.
All customers that purchased PhotoModeler 6 or PhotoModeler Scanner 6 on or after July 28th, 2010 are eligible for a free upgrade to the 2010 versions.
About Eos Systems
Eos Systems, a privately held company based in Vancouver, Canada, is a world leader in the development of photogrammetry and 3D modeling technology. Eos has developed close-range photogrammetry software since 1990. Their award-winning PhotoModeler software and the PhotoModeler Scanner software are used worldwide by professionals in the fields of architecture, accident reconstruction, forensics, archaeology, engineering, surveying, film, and 3D animation.