Denmark's TDC Selects Alcatel-Lucent to Bring Significant Increase in Broadband Speed to Danish Businesses and Households
PARIS, October 27, 2010/PRNewswire/ --
- Alcatel-Lucent's ISAM Access Node Enables Denmark to Achieve Targets of
European Commission's Digital Agenda in Record Time; Years Ahead of Schedule
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE:
ALU) today announced that it has been selected by TDC, the incumbent operator
in Denmark, to ready its network for the delivery of ultrafast broadband.
Building on the latest version of Alcatel-Lucent's Intelligent Services
Access Manager (ISAM) platform, Denmark is well on its way to being among the
first nations to achieve the targets of the European Commission's Digital
Agenda, which aims at providing every European citizen with 30Mbps broadband
by 2020.
TDC's rapid deployment will be facilitated
by the latest release of Alcatel-Lucent's 7302 and 7330 ISAM access nodes
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support a mix of xDSL, point-to-point fiber and gigabit passive optical
network (GPON) technologies from a single platform. This approach positively
impacts several aspects of managing a complex broadband access network,
including reduced floor space requirements, training needs, software
validation cycles and energy usage. This will help TDC significantly reduce
its operating costs while still guaranteeing its customers a premium quality
of service - no matter whether they are accessing their services over copper
or fiber.
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Bringing VDSL2 access points closer to its
subscribers to support higher bandwidths over the existing copper loops, TDC
also will deploy a high volume of Alcatel-Lucent's customized street cabinets
- in addition to the selection of Alcatel-Lucent's 7302 ISAM and 7330 ISAM
FTTN platforms and the related 5520 Access Management System (AMS).
"Our broadband strategy is to provide our
residential and business customers high quality services from the best
network in Denmark. This has been - and continues to be - top of mind to us.
In addition, we want to invest in new networking technology wisely, and that
includes leveraging as much as possible our existing assets," says Jess Julin
Ibsen, CTO, TDC.
"Alcatel-Lucent's solution enables us to successfully address our
strategy. By supporting all access technologies on a single platform we can
deliver to our customers a reliable, ultra-fast service while we make good
use of our existing assets."
"TDC emphasizes providing its customers
exceptional service. Through this project, it is a key stakeholder in making
Denmark one of the world's leading broadband nations. Leveraging the newest
release of the ISAM platform, we are helping TDC to extend Alcatel-Lucent's
High Leverage Network(TM) (http://www2.alcatel-lucent.com/hln/) architecture
to the access portion of their network - enabling them to provide the highest
bandwidths and the latest revenue-generating services at the lowest cost per
bit," says Dave Geary, Head of Alcatel-Lucent's Wireline activities.
Alcatel-Lucent is the worldwide leader in fixed broadband
access. Actually, today, one out of three fixed broadband subscribers around
the world is served through an access network provided by Alcatel-Lucent.
Over 240 customers have already selected Alcatel-Lucent's ISAM platform.
About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted
transformation partner of service providers, enterprises, strategic
industries such as defense, energy, healthcare, transportation, and
governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video
communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged
broadband networking, IP and optics technologies, applications and services,
Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of
Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications
industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced
global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local
partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 15.2
billion in 2009 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located
in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent
blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.
Source: Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts: Peter Benedict, Tel: + 33(0)1-40-76-50-84, peter.benedict@alcatel-lucent.com; Wim Van Daele, Tel: +32-3-240-46-01, wim.van_daele@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations: Frank Maccary, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-12-11, frank.maccary@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com; Tom Bevilacqua, Tel: +1-908-582-7998, bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com
MTV's Daria Takes You Back to Lawndale with Downloadable GPS Voice
NavTones.com Brings Sarcastic Voice Directions to Garmin & TomTom GPS
SEATTLE, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The eponymous star of MTV's hit animated television series, Daria, is the latest voice download available for Garmin and TomTom GPS devices from NavTones.com. In a global partnership with MTV Networks, Seattle-based Wanderlust Media has added Lawndale High's notorious outcast to the world's largest catalog of exclusive GPS voice downloads. With humble beginnings as a spinoff of MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head, Daria quickly became a cult hero to the Gen X crowd and remains a hugely-popular character today with more than half a million Facebook "fans" clamoring for more from her.
The Daria GPS voice download features hilarious all-new audio content from the original series voiceover lead, Tracy Grandstaff, and as with all NavTones voice downloads, drivers are treated to both turn-by-turn directions and additional character personality along their routes.
Ditching the standard, boring voice on your GPS could not be easier. NavTones premium GPS voices download and install quickly and seamlessly on to any compatible Garmin or TomTom GPS with just a few simple clicks, and they work anywhere in the world.
"Bringing Daria to GPS is a proud milestone for our NavTones brand of navigation voices," says Will Andre, CEO of Wanderlust Media, LLC, adding, "Daria is a cultural icon of her generation making her the perfect character to inaugurate our GPS voice partnership with MTV Networks."
The Daria GPS voice is compatible with most Garmin nuvis and most TomTom portable navigation devices, and it is available for instant download at http://www.navtones.com/dariagps for just $9.95. For the Daria superfan in your life or for those looking for a little something extra, the Daria GPS voice is also available via collectible gift card at Amazon.com, http://shop.mtv.com, and http://shop.logotv.com. Please check the websites for complete product and compatibility information.
About NavTones.com
NavTones.com is a product of Wanderlust Media, LLC and is the global leader in celebrity and branded voice content for the GPS navigation industry. Thousands of drivers in over 80 countries have had more fun on their journeys with an exclusive NavTones turn-by-turn navigation voice on their portable navigation device. Mr. T, KITT from Knight Rider, and the late, great Dennis Hopper are just a few of the celebrities NavTones.com has to offer. Please check us out online and listen to some hysterical voice samples at http://www.navtones.com. Nav It Your Way. And, you don't have to, but you can 'Like' us at http://facebook.com/NavTones
About MTV:
MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its Emmy®, Grammy® and Peabody® award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. MTV's sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online hub MTV.com is the leading destination for music, news and pop culture. MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information, go to http://www.mtvpress.com.
About Wanderlust Media, LLC
Founded in 2004, Wanderlust Media, LLC is an integrated entertainment marketing firm with offices in Los Angeles and Seattle. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment, Wanderlust creates and distributes exclusive branded content for multimedia consumption and on behalf of forward-thinking marketers worldwide. We're having fun at http://www.wanderlustmedia.net
Fuel Games Launches New Facebook Social Game 'Toy Factory'
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Games, the premiere producer of popular social games, today announced the launch of Toy Factory, a new social game exclusively available on Facebook, which allows players to build their own customized retro toy empire from the ground up. Toy Factory is available at: http://apps.facebook.com/toyfactorygame/
Said Mike Burns, CEO, Fuel Games, "After many years of building online, mobile and social games for such companies as Microsoft, Zynga, Paramount, EA, and most recently partnering in the creative development of Playfirst's Chocolatier: Sweet Society on Facebook, we have applied our knowledge, best practices and creative into releasing our own titles. Toy Factory brings gamers back in time to the youthful excitement of visiting their favorite toy store. Everyone has a cherished toy from their childhood - and as the owner of their very own Toy Factory, they can recreate that toy and relive those memories!"
With its unique retro look, Toy Factory builds upon the successful time management game genre wrapped around a nostalgic and engaging premise of building your own factory and becoming a toy baron! The goal is to create an attractive storefront and bring happiness to kids through must-have toys produced by the player. Over time, players accumulate points that unlock blueprints for intricate and desirable toys, while collecting inventory and maintaining a high store rating from toy customers. Beginning with a small storefront and factory, players are challenged to keep the production line moving to churn out quality toys such as dolls, teddy bears, action figures and toys of yester-year that appeal to consumers. Players must keep display cases and shelves stocked with merchandise and build a loyal customer following, which will help them increase their production, machinery and retail space, thereby earning rewards, gifts and points in an attempt to become the ultimate Toy Factory.
Fuel Games is a leading creator and pioneer of online and social gaming. Current properties include the popular girl's virtual world, Spark City within AllGirlArcade.com; the social game Toy Factory, available on Facebook; as well as the upcoming PSN title and entertainment property Sideway, available in 2011. Fuel Games is a division born out of Fuel Industries, which, since 1999, has been one of the most respected and leading interactive agencies as well as creators of branded entertainment, attracting a client list that is enviable even by Madison Avenue standards. Visit Fuel Games at http://www.fuelgames.com.
SOURCE Fuel Games
Fuel Games
CONTACT: Neil Schubert of Fuel Games, +1-818-515-9932, nschubert@fuelindustries.com
ESCORT Announces PASSPORT iQ(TM) -- The World's First Fully Integrated Driving Accessory Featuring Radar Detector, GPS Navigation and Much More
ESCORT Inc., the leading manufacturer of premium automotive electronic accessories and maker of the world's best radar and laser detectors, today announced the release of the PASSPORT iQ(TM), the world's first and only convergence of radar detection, GPS navigation, optional Bluetooth technology, and more. Combining the benefits of ticket protection (against radar, laser, red light and speed camera ticketing) and GPS navigation (voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions and optional live traffic), the all new PASSPORT iQ(TM) represents the most innovative and fully integrated driving accessory available today.
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- ESCORT Inc., the leading manufacturer of premium automotive electronic accessories and maker of the world's best radar and laser detectors, today announced the release of the PASSPORT iQ(TM) which sets the standard for protecting consumers from unwanted tickets and guiding them safely to their destination.
The all-new patented PASSPORT iQ(TM) is the world's first and only driving accessory that integrates radar/laser detection and GPS navigation, and also provides important driving information, such as speed traps and speed limit data, in a single compact device.
"We are excited about providing the first convergence of state-of-the art radar and laser detection, 3D GPS navigation, red light and speed camera notifications, speed limit information, and much more," said John Larson, ESCORT president and CEO. "The PASSPORT iQ(TM) is your ultimate driving companion."
Assuming the form of contemporary GPS personal navigation devices, the new PASSPORT iQ(TM) is framed in landscape profile with a large 5-inch full-color touchscreen.
"ESCORT engineers were able to change the standard radar detector form by designing a radically new microwave antenna assembly," said Tim Coomer, ESCORT's vice president of New Product Development. "Until the merging of these two major mobile technologies by ESCORT, drivers had no choice but to purchase and connect separate driving devices at the same time. The PASSPORT iQ(TM) accommodates and combines these technologies into one, easy-to-use device."
"With our innovative product engineering and our strong patent portfolio, we are the only manufacturer able to provide drivers the opportunity to combine the key technologies of radar and laser protection, GPS navigation and important driving information in a single package," said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT vice president of Marketing. "These integrated benefits can't be found in a PND, a smart phone, other portable devices or as an OEM option on new vehicles," he added.
Radar Detection
The PASSPORT iQ(TM) is based on the PASSPORT 9500ix, ESCORT's award winning GPS-enabled windshield mount radar and laser detector. The new PASSPORT iQ(TM), with a 5" color touchscreen, takes radar detection to a new level by clearly providing drivers with their current speed and heading as well as speed limit information. The PASSPORT iQ(TM) conveniently provides warnings if speed limits change and drivers are exceeding the posted speed. In addition, the PASSPORT iQ(TM) clearly overlays red light cameras, speed cameras, and high risk speed traps on the navigation screen. The PASSPORT iQ(TM) features a user-friendly choice of visual and audio alerts and can be displayed in selectable formats and colors.
Like other premium ESCORT products such as the PASSPORT 9500ix and 9500ci, the PASSPORT iQ(TM) uses artificial intelligence and includes ESCORT's patented AutoLearn(TM) feature, which automatically identifies and analyzes all radar sources. This technology allows the PASSPORT iQ(TM) to determine which threats are real and automatically locks out those that are false, including automatic door openers, motion sensors, and other sources that cause competitor radar detectors to constantly false alert when no real threats actually exist.
In addition, the PASSPORT iQ(TM) comes with ESCORT's Defender(TM) Database, winner of the industry's leading data-accuracy test for threat locations. The PASSPORT iQ(TM) is USB-web ready for updating the Defender(TM) Database with the latest safety camera and speed trap locations.
Navigation and More
The PASSPORT iQ(TM) offers easy-to-read 3D maps powered by NAVTEQ, voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and lane-assist -- all of which provide comprehensive directions and updates for driving anywhere, anytime. Drivers can choose to use the PASSPORT iQ(TM) in the NAV mode with on-screen 3D mapping or select to display the PASSPORT iQ(TM) in the detector mode. In either format, drivers receive both visible and audible turn-by-turn directions to their mapped destination while always being protected from ticketing threats.
"Truly shifting the category forever, the PASSPORT iQ(TM) starts with industry leading protection of the PASSPORT 9500ix, adds the 5'' color touchscreen display, provides speed limit information, over-speed alerts and more, while also integrating very intuitive, high-end navigation capability -- all in one product. There quite simply is nothing else like it," Larson said. The PASSPORT iQ(TM) helps you drive smarter by providing all the information necessary to help you avoid unwanted tickets while safely guiding you to your destination.
In addition, based on comprehensive consumer input, ESCORT plans to expand the PASSPORT iQ(TM) platform by developing an optional model that includes Bluetooth technology and live-traffic. This PASSPORT iQ(TM) version will help improve driver safety by allowing users to connect their phone for hands-free calling. Live traffic alerts will assist drivers to elude congestion and avoid being unnecessarily delayed.
The PASSPORT iQ(TM) Radar/Laser Detector with GPS navigation starts at $649.95. The PASSPORT iQ(TM) is compatible with ESCORT's ZR4 Laser Shifting System, the ultimate laser protection, and ESCORT's line of detector driving accessories. The PASSPORT iQ(TM) includes a free 90-day subscription to ESCORT's Defender(TM) Database and comes with a 30-day, worry-free test drive standard with all ESCORT products.
For more information about the new PASSPORT iQ(TM) and ESCORT's other premium automotive accessories including the award-winning PASSPORT 9500ix GPS-enabled windshield mounted radar and laser detector, visit Escortinc.com or call 1.888.265.9391.
About ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, Entourage GPS enabled navigation and tracking products and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Editorial Contact:
Ron Gividen
513.870.8599
press@escortinc.com
SOURCE ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc.
CONTACT: Ron Gividen, +1-513-870-8599, press@escortinc.com
Broadcom Introduces DOCSIS® EoC for EPON Product Portfolio in Support of China's Network Convergence
Provides up to 400 Mbps Support that Enables Cost-Effective, Triple-Play Services to Multi-Dwelling Units in China
BEIJING, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- ICTC 2010 -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today introduced a customized, highly integrated and cost-efficient DOCSIS® Ethernet over Coax (EoC) for Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) solution in support of China's Next Generation Broadcast (NGB) initiative that will help to drive the convergence of telecommunications, Internet and cable television networks in China.
With a portfolio of market leading and high performance DOCSIS 2.0 and 3.0 cable modem, coax media converter (CMC), EPON and set-top box (STB) technologies, Broadcom is playing a key role in enabling the convergence of voice, video and data services in China and will be demonstrating these industry-leading solutions at this week's International Coverage and Transmission (ICTC) Conference in Beijing, booth #203.
Highlights/ Key Facts:
-- China's State Council has designated accelerated triple network
convergence as an important policy in 2010, and local scholars estimate
that triple network convergence will induce investment and consumption
of 700 billion yuan (about $103 billion), according to Digitimes
Research.
-- To help advance China's network convergence, DOCSIS provides a
standardized technology for triple play services over cable networks
with interoperability and powerful quality of service (QoS) methods that
ensure a high-quality TV, broadband and telephone experience.
-- Before the introduction of Broadcom's DOCSIS EOC for EPON solution,
DOCSIS was considered too expensive to deploy in China's
multi-dwelling units (MDUs).
-- However, leveraging already deployed and successful EPON technology
in China, Broadcom has developed a highly integrated DOCSIS EoC for
EPON solution that will allow Chinese cable operators to take
advantage of the benefits of DOCSIS while providing an economical
architecture for implementing triple play services to MDUs
throughout the country.
-- The Broadcom® DOCSIS EoC for EPON solution is a family of products that
includes CMC, DOCSIS 2.0 and 3.0 cable modem and STB system-on-a-chip
(SoC) solutions.
-- The solution's CMC transitions DOCSIS customer premises equipment
(CPE) from the MDU coaxial network to the EPON fiber network.
-- The solution features Broadcom's TurboQAM® technology that supports
downstream speeds up to 400 Mbps, which is a 25 percent improvement,
and upstream speeds up to 160 Mbps, which is a 33 percent
improvement over downstream and upstream speeds in support of the
DOCSIS 3.0 standard.
-- The solution also provides advanced ingress and impulse noise
mitigation technologies for S-CDMA (synchronous code division
multiple access) transmission mode. Broadcom's S-CDMA Ingress Noise
Cancellation or SINC technology allows operators to maximize use of
the reverse path bandwidth for DOCSIS EoC applications for
delivering fast, reliable and interactive services.
-- By leveraging EPON standards and customizing DOCSIS as a cable access
solution, Broadcom's complete EoC for EPON chipset and software
solutions specifically meets the low cost infrastructure requirements
for deploying triple play services to MDUs in China.
Supporting Quotes:
Liu Lei, Deputy Chief Engineer, Gehua
"Achieving network convergence will greatly enhance the TV and broadband experience in China. By leveraging already established standards like DOCSIS and EPON and adding highly integrated and high performance technology, we look forward to the ability to cost efficiently upgrade our network infrastructure and offer high quality triple play services to our subscribers."
Cao Liqi, Deputy Chief Engineer, Topway
"As a leading provider of high definition and interactive television services in China, we want to offer triple play services as soon as possible and make our subscribers benefit from it. We recognize the importance of standardized and high quality technologies like Broadcom is offering here, and I believe it will provide the very best entertainment and information experience in the home for our subscribers."
Dan Marotta, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Broadcom's Broadband Communications Group
"Broadcom combines our market leading and proven ability to design standards-based, highly integrated and cost-effective cable and EPON technology to meet the government and service provider requirements in China, accelerating the country's realization for network convergence."
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About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything®.
Broadcom, one of the world's largest fabless communications semiconductor companies, with 2009 revenue of $4.49 billion, holds more than 4,500 U.S. and 1,900 foreign patents, and has more than 7,800 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.
A FORTUNE 500® company, Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com.
Cautions regarding Forward Looking Statements:
All statements included or incorporated by reference in this release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, references to China's Next Generation Broadcast driving the convergence of telecommunications, Internet and cable television networks in China. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
Important factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with DOCSIS EoC for EPON solutions for China include, but are not limited to:
-- our ability to timely and accurately predict market requirements and
evolving industry standards and to identify opportunities in new
markets;
-- competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification,
availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and the
resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products; and
-- the gain or loss of a key customer, design win or order.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss the foregoing risks as well as other important risk factors that could contribute to such differences or otherwise affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of this date. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo, TurboQAM® and SINC(TM) are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts
Trade Press Investor Relations
Dana Brzozkiewicz Chris Zegarelli
Senior Public Relations Representative Director, Investor Relations
949-926-6367 949-926-7567
danabrz@broadcom.com czegarel@broadcom.com
CONTACT: Trade Press, Dana Brzozkiewicz, Senior Public Relations Representative, +1-949-926-6367, danabrz@broadcom.com, or Investor Relations, Chris Zegarelli, Director, Investor Relations, +1-949-926-7567, czegarel@broadcom.com, both of Broadcom Corporation
Bitrix Challenges the Market With a New Concept in Website Management Usability
New Version of Bitrix(R) Site Manager 9.5 Tremendously Simplifies Website Management With a Breakthrough "Amber Ergonomics" Concept That Shortens the Learning Curve, Increases Content Editing Performance and Minimizes Error Probability
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, October 27, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Bitrix, Inc. (http://www.bitrixsoft.com), a technology
trendsetter in web-based business communications, announces the availability
of Bitrix(R) Site Manager 9.5 - this year's most ambitious product release,
launching a new industry standard in website management usability with its
new Amber Ergonomics concept. Amber features a revised adaptive interface
that enables click-away editing of web pages and site structure, offers handy
website optimization tools and allows establishing a full-featured online
business in a matter of hours.
Websites have become a major marketing tool for businesses
regardless of the industry focus and organization size. However, difficulties
arise with website management as even minor content changes may require the
involvement of a web specialist thus increasing the solution TCO and
preventing fast decision making.
The Amber concept in Bitrix Site Manager 9.5 effectively
addresses the widespread demand particularly among small and medium-sized
businesses for easy website management.
Editors can initiate work with content and structure directly
on website's frontend with a button click. The changes are instantly
available on the website with opportunity to easily roll-back to the previous
state.
The ribbon-style administrative console also offers quick
access to commonly used web tools such as search engine optimization, web
analytics, template wizards and performance monitor.
Website fine tuning and adjustment of additional modules can
be done in the user-friendly backend powered by an adaptive interface. The
adaptive interface stores the editor's activity patterns and settings
(favorites, filters, toolbars, etc.) and creates a portable personal
workspace that brings the user's preferences to any computer and browser the
editor may use.
Amber also delivers advantages to web developers and VARs.
Coupled with the turnkey websites included in Bitrix Site Manager 9.5, Amber
significantly accelerates the development process. It allows much more to be
accomplished in less time than ever before, which is important when time is
short, when time is money. At the same time, the product assures a higher
rate of customer satisfaction and enhances the developer's reputation as a
trusted technology advisor, leading more business opportunities.
Bitrix Site Manager 9.5 includes a number of additional
features that strengthen its position as a cost-effective, full-featured and
easy-to-use website management system for small and mid-size businesses.
The pool of turnkey websites ( http://www.bitrixsoft.com/products/cms/features/turnkey_websites.php)
includes a ready-made template for an online store integrated with PayPal and
other payment services. Page wizards let editors easily create new web pages
from pre-set templates, while the system automatically transliterates the
page titles into friendly URLs to contribute search engine optimization.
(Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste
this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove the
space if one exists.)
About Bitrix, Inc.
Bitrix is a privately-owned company developing an advanced
business communications platform to bridge SMBs with their customers
(Internet), partners (Extranet) and employees (Intranet). Founded in 1998 and
headquartered in Alexandria, VA, Bitrix now incorporates 70+ staff, 30,000+
customers and 4,000+ partners worldwide. The customer list includes Hyundai,
Volkswagen, Panasonic, Gazprom, Xerox, PricewaterhouseCoopers, DPD, VTB,
Samsung and Cosmopolitan. Localized into 13 languages, the company's products
are distinguished for their pioneering technology, unique security features,
extreme performance capacity and unmatched ease-of-use.
Source: Bitrix, Inc.
Denis Zenkin - Marketing Director - Bitrix, Inc. - +1-703-740-8301 - denis.zenkin@bitrixsoft.com
ITSolutions Acquires IT Services Business from NetStar-1
SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Interactive Technology Solutions (ITSolutions), headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Information Technology (IT) services business from NetStar-1 Holdings, LLC, headquartered in Rockville, MD. ITSolutions will gain approximately 340 employees supporting the Military Health System, Department of the Army, Department of Labor, and the Federal Aviation Administration as well as other federal government and commercial clients.
ITSolutions is a leading IT services provider to U.S. government civilian, national security, and intelligence agencies. Snow Phipps Group LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, acquired a majority share of ITSolutions in June 2009 as part of a strategy to invest in a platform company in the government services space. The acquisition of the IT Services and Commercial IT divisions from NetStar-1 is an important step in the continued growth of ITSolutions with Snow Phipps' backing.
"ITSolutions has tremendous synergy with the businesses that we have acquired from NetStar-1 and we are excited to combine the talent and experience of the business units," said Stefan Lalos, President and Chief Executive Officer, of ITSolutions. "With this acquisition, our customers will benefit from a broader range and depth of technical expertise to help them manage today's key issues. ITSolutions has pursued an aggressive organic and investment growth strategy over the last few years. We remain committed to providing the strengths of a large company with the agility we have always been known for."
"This acquisition of segments of NetStar-1 represents a significant expansion for ITSolutions," said Sean Epps, investment partner with Snow Phipps. Leif Soderberg, Snow Phipps Operating Partner and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of ITSolutions added, "These new businesses fit well with our current platform, bringing a complimentary position in key parts of our government healthcare space, while strengthening our position in areas such as DoD."
NetStar1 announced this transaction as part of its desire to focus the company in the management consulting space. "We appreciate the efforts of the employees that have built the IT Services business," said Bill Strang, President and CEO of NetStar-1, "and we wish them great success as they grow with ITSolutions."
About Interactive Technology Solutions, LLC (ITSolutions)
ITSolutions is a privately held management and information technology consulting company and a recognized leader in the Health IT and Government IT services markets. The company provides lifecycle services solutions to Federal agencies, State and local governments, and commercial clients in the areas of strategic planning, project management, infrastructure operations, and network engineering and architecture services.
About NetStar-1
NetStar-1 is a leading provider of management consulting services to U.S. federal government clients. NetStar-1's expertise spans multiple areas of consulting including program management, financial management, business transformation and portfolio management.
About Snow Phipps Group, LLC
Snow Phipps is a New York-based private equity firm founded by Ian Snow and Ogden Phipps that seeks to acquire middle market businesses in attractive industries by leveraging the expertise of exclusive Operating Partners who are seasoned industry executives.
Broadcom Expands Its Broadband Carrier Access Portfolio with the Addition of Percello's Femtocell Technology
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Percello Ltd., a privately-held company that develops system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for femtocells. Femtocells are small, low power cellular base stations that extend coverage indoors where signals are weak. Used primarily in residential and enterprise business settings, femtocells communicate with a service provider's network through a broadband connection, allowing users to continue using their mobile devices without losing connectivity. The acquisition of Percello is expected to enable Broadcom to lower overall bill of material cost and accelerate the time to market for best-in-class and energy-efficient femtocell technology.
"Percello's energy-efficient and cost-optimized femtocell architecture augments our portfolio of highly integrated solutions for broadband connectivity and provides significant benefits for our customers and end users," said Greg Fischer, Vice President and General Manager of Broadcom's Broadband Carrier Access line of business. "As wireless data usage continues to expand, this technology is well-positioned to enable wireless carriers to offload both data and voice traffic, while offering subscribers better cell reception in the home and office and accelerating the introduction of new 'converged' mobile broadband services."
"Percello's femtocell technology delivers a simple and cost-effective solution that enables service providers to quickly and easily extend wireless cellular access as well as offering advanced applications and services to their subscribers," said Shlomo Gadot, Chief Executive Officer, Percello. "The combination of Percello's high performance femtocell solutions and Broadcom's broadband portfolio provides significant benefits including greater efficiencies, accelerated time to market and a world-class technology and engineering talent base."
"The femtocell market has turned the corner in 2010 with more than 1 million femtocells global shipments expected by conservative estimates this year. By 2015 we see more than 50 million femtocells being shipped annually with WCDMA femtocells making up the bulk of the market," said Aditya Kaul, Practice Director, Mobile Networks, ABI Research. "This is driven by the consumers' desire to be connected at all times, the need for increased data capacity in networks coupled with wireless service providers deploying fast, simple and cost-effective upgrades to support base stations and accelerate the introduction of advanced services like presence and location based alerts, multimedia syncing and sharing, smart phone applications and enhanced mobile video services to their subscribers."
In connection with the acquisition, Broadcom expects to pay approximately $86 million, net of cash assumed from Percello, to acquire all of the outstanding shares of capital stock and other rights of Percello. The purchase price will be paid in cash, except that a portion of such purchase price attributable to unvested employee stock options will be paid in Broadcom restricted stock units. Additional consideration of up to $12 million in cash will be reserved for future payment to the former holders of Percello capital stock and other rights upon satisfaction of certain performance goals. A portion of the cash consideration payable to the stockholders will be placed into escrow to cover indemnity obligations. Excluding any purchase accounting related adjustments and fair value measurements, Broadcom expects the acquisition of Percello to be approximately neutral to earnings per share in 2011. The boards of directors of the two companies have approved the acquisition. The transaction is expected to close in Broadcom's fourth quarter, 2010 or by the end of Broadcom's first quarter, March 31, 2011 and remains subject to customary closing conditions.
About Percello
Percello is a fabless semiconductor company offering highly integrated and low-cost digital baseband processors for WCDMA and LTE Femtocells. Founded in 2007, Percello provides innovative and customized solutions that address the key business and technological challenges of equipment vendors in the emerging Femtocell market. Percello's proven Femtocell SoC offerings reduce costs, lower power consumption, ease integration efforts, shorten development time and enhance flexibility.
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything®.
Broadcom, one of the world's largest fabless communications semiconductor companies, with 2009 revenue of $4.49 billion, and holds more than 4,500 U.S. and 1,900 foreign patents, and has more than 7,800 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.
A FORTUNE 500® company, Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com.
Cautions regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
All statements included or incorporated by reference in this release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding references to the anticipated benefits to Broadcom related to its acquisition of Percello, including lowering its BOM cost and accelerating the time to market of femtocell solutions, benefits to Broadcom's customers, the impact of the acquisition on Broadcom's earnings,and the expected completion and timing of the transaction. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
Important risk factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with the acquisition of Percello include, but are not limited to:
-- the ability of the parties to successfully consummate the transactions
contemplated by the acquisition agreement and related transaction
documents,
-- unexpected variations in market growth and demand for femtocell products
and technologies,
-- the risks inherent in acquisitions of technologies and businesses,
including the timing and successful completion of technology and product
development through volume production,
-- integration issues,
-- costs and unanticipated expenditures,
-- changing relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners,
-- potential contractual, intellectual property or employment issues,
-- the risk that anticipated benefits of the acquisition may not be
realized, and
-- accounting treatment and charges.
Additional factors that may cause Broadcom's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the list that can be found at http://www.broadcom.com/press/additional_risk_factors/Q42010.php. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss the foregoing risks as well as other important risk factors that could contribute to such differences or otherwise affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of this date. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
Broadcom ®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything® and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
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CONTACT: Media Relations, Dana Brzozkiewicz, Senior Public Relations Representative, +1-949-926-6367, danabrz@broadcom.com, or Investor Relations, Chris Zegarelli, Director, Investor Relations, +1-949-926-7567, czegarel@broadcom.com, both of Broadcom
Bracketron Introduces Revolutionary New Air Vent Mount for Mobile Devices
MobileDock(TM) Vent Mount is the second offering featuring Bracketron's patented TemporBond(TM) mounting technology.
MINNEAPOLIS,Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Bracketron, the leading innovator in mounting solutions for mobile consumer electronics, today introduced the new MobileDock Vent Mount. The mount attaches directly to an automobile's air vent and features our patented new, adhesive-free mounting technology to hold your mobile device securely while you drive.
"The MobileDock Vent Mount is yet another breakthrough in mobile mounting technology," stated Bruce Gibis, President and CEO of Bracketron. "The product easily mounts to your vehicle's air vent and utilizes our TemporBond technology to securely hold your device, allowing easy, hands-free access to all device controls when you're on the go."
The MobileDock Vent Mount (P/N IPM-247-BL) is 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, BlackBerry, 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!
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Parkmobile USA, Inc. Introduces Pay by Phone Parking in St. Petersburg, Florida
With the launch of Parkmobile, residents and visitors to St. Petersburg are now able to conduct their parking transactions by mobile phone.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today a revolutionary new service that will allow residents and visitors in St. Petersburg to save time and money by using their mobile phone to pay for parking.
To use the new Parkmobile system, customers register for free at http://www.parkmobile.com. Once registered, motorists can use a mobile app, the internet, or a toll free phone call, 877-PARK-714 or 1-877-727-5714 to pay for parking. The phone number is displayed on every parking meter. After setting up the account, customers can immediately start using the system with their registered mobile phone. Motorists can also select the option to receive text message alerts and reminders fifteen minutes before their time expires. Motorists can track parking expenses and print reports through Parkmobile's secure site.
"Beginning in June, we have implemented a number of changes in the downtown parking program designed to make parking downtown easier, promote downtown businesses, and help citizens and visitors avoid parking citations while we preserve adequate parking availability and hold the line on costs during tight budget times," said St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster. "This new service will be a great convenience for downtown visitors and aligns with our goals of making downtown parking easy and convenient."
"Parkmobile is very excited to launch our pay by phone parking service in St. Petersburg," said Albert Bogaard, CEO of Parkmobile USA, Inc. "With this technology, customers can pay from the comfort and safety of their own vehicle. The pay by phone service is an example of another technology that can make our lives easier and more efficient."
The program will be offered citywide at all on-street parking meters in St. Petersburg. Parkmobile's innovative technologies and services will enhance the experience of motorists. Customers even have the ability to purchase one additional hour without having to go back to the meter Parkmobile's pay by phone is an ideal parking option, and is simple and convenient.
Parkmobile is a leading global provider of seamlessly integrated end-to-end solutions for pay by phone parking and digital parking permits. With millions of registered users, Parkmobile is available in more than 100 cities worldwide. Parkmobile USA was founded in Atlanta, Georgia and has become one of the largest providers of cashless parking systems in the United States. The company's call center, engineering team and corporate headquarters are located in the U.S. For additional information, please visit http://www.parkmobile.com.
UBM TechWeb's HDI Launches Support Center Director Certification and Training in India, Selects QAI for Delivery Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- HDI (http://www.thinkhdi.com), a global association for IT service and technical support professionals and the premier certification body for the industry, today announced it recently conducted its inaugural HDI Support Center Director (HDI-SCD) certification and training program in Bangalore, India, in partnership with QAI (http://www.qaiglobalinstitute.com). QAI serves as HDI's exclusive implementation partner in India and they played a key role in the success of this event. The event was attended by thirteen senior management professionals from some of the top IT service support organizations, banking majors, and technical support organizations in the country.
Gaining senior management support and effectively communicating the pivotal role of the support center is crucial to any support operation's success. For this reason, the support center director must serve as a support leader and strategically align the support center with the organization. HDI Support Center Director training focuses on the development and execution of strategic plans that take the organization to the next level. It is aimed at helping the participants realize greater return on investment, develop and maintain formal procedures for increased productivity and consistency, and manage customer perceptions.
The training reviews crucial topics like executive leadership, business planning and strategy, support center processes, tools and technology, metrics and quality assurance, people management, organizational development, and marketing to help support center directors gain the knowledge of service management best and common practices necessary for strategically aligning their departments with organizational goals.
HDI's managing director, Craig Baxter, stated, "The reaction from India's top-tier IT support leaders who participated in the event was unanimous - this program is mandatory for advancing IT service and technical support operations. Each and every one of these seasoned leaders stated that they walked away with insights into how they can improve their strategic planning, business alignment, and customer satisfaction."
Tom Ticknor, QAI Global Institute's COO, said, "The support center director must act as a support leader and strategically align the support center to the organization. After the initial enthusiastic reception of the HDI courses in India, we are very happy to conduct HDI-SCD training in the country and help support center directors benefit from global best practices."
HDI selected QAI based on its performance to date, having trained more than 140,000 and certified in excess of 40,000 professionals globally in more than forty-three countries, in multiple domains like project management, IT service management, software testing, innovation management and others. HDI's certifications are based on internationally recognized open standards developed by a committee of worldwide industry leaders, help desk and support center experts, consultants, and practitioners, for the benefit of the support industry. HDI has trained and certified more than 50,000 technical support professionals worldwide.
About HDI (http://www.thinkhdi.com) HDI is a global IT service and technical support membership association and the industry's premier certification and training body. Guided by an international panel of industry experts and practitioners, HDI is the leading resource for IT service and technical support emerging trends and best practices. HDI provides members with a vast repository of resources, networking opportunities, and the largest industry event, the HDI Annual Conference & Expo. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, HDI offers training in multiple languages and countries. For more information, visit http://www.ThinkHDI.com or call +1 719.268.0174. HDI is part of UBM TechWeb.
About UBM TechWeb (http://www.ubmtechweb.com) UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its core businesses--media solutions, marketing services, and professional information--UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands, applications, and services in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs, IT and IT Support managers, Web and digital professionals, software and game developers, government decision makers, telecom providers and business executives) actively participate in UBM TechWeb's communities. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events, such as Interop, Game Developers Conference (GDC), Web 2.0, Black Hat, and VoiceCon; large-scale online networks, such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Gamasutra; research, training, and certification services, including HDI, Pyramid Research, and InformationWeek Analytics; and market-leading magazines, such as InformationWeek and Wall Street & Technology. UBM TechWeb is part of UBM, a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.
About QAI Global Institute (http://www.qaiglobal.com, http://www.qaiglobalinstitute.com) QAI is a leading global consulting and workforce development organization addressingoperational excellencein IT, BPO, and knowledge-intensive service organizations. QAI Global Institute, the competency development division of QAI, focuses on creating international education and training products and services to address competence development and develop assessments and certifications that cater to the large pool of manpower that requires skills for increased employability. QAI currently serves over 300 clients in thirty countries and has regional bases in the United States, India, China, Singapore, and Malaysia.
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CONTACT: Allison Wroe, Executive Director of Marketing of HDI, +1-719-785-5355, awroe@ThinkHDI.com
HyperOffice Beefs up its Online Project Management Application to Offer SMBs a Professional Project Management Tool Integrated Within its Collaboration Suite to Further Distance Itself From Google Apps
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- HyperOffice today announced the addition of powerful new project management features to its award winning cloud based collaboration software suite.
HyperOffice integrates a range of online tools for teams to collaborate and work together effectively - email, document collaboration, Intranets and Extranets, shared calendars and contacts, web conferencing, databases and web forms; forums, polls and wikis; user rights, backup, and more.
With this update, HyperOffice offers the first cloud project management solution designed for SMBs that is simple, yet powerful enough to manage business-grade projects in a collaborative environment. HyperOffice's project management module started out as a shared tasks list designed to synchronize with Outlook tasks, but has gradually evolved with added horsepower in every subsequent update - milestones, notifications, drag and drop, mobile task management, Gantt charts etc. The latest update adds task dependencies and interactive Gantt charts to an existing list of project management and collaboration features that SMBs can immediately start using.
"We use shared tasks to assign work and keep track of activities of employees and independent contractors. Task dependencies are a huge enhancement because my "to-do" lists are now an automated and interactive project management tool for the entire team. I can set up projects and tasks of any duration, and anyone in my group can be informed when their task is due or when another task is complete and theirs can begin," said David Marlatt, AIA, of DNM Architect. "I love the interactive Gantt charts because they really speed up setting up and managing my projects. Now, I can just drag and drop to get activities in the right order and drag the task bar to adjust the schedule."
"Although there are many distributed project management tools, many like Google Apps are siloed, where as HyperOffice's project offering is well integrated with the collaborative functions. There are many choices in the market, many from larger vendors who have just downsized their enterprise applications, where as HyperOffice was built from the start as a SaaS tool for SMBs." said David Coleman, Managing Director of Collaborative Strategies (a consulting and analyst firm following collaboration for the last 20 years). "Small businesses generally don't have much time or inclination to find the best of breed tools and then deal with integration (more than just a common sign-on). HyperOffice offers them another choice," he added.
HyperOffice offers small and medium businesses a compelling alternative to Google Apps, which omits project management features, critical for team collaboration. Their next best alternative is to either purchase a project management solution separately, or research a dizzying array of project management add-ons in Google Apps' Marketplace. This requires that the customer solely assume the risk of putting together a number of applications built by different vendors together to meet their requirements. But as discussed in Leena Rao's recent article at TechCrunch, many solutions in the Marketplace integrate with Google Apps very superficially, in many cases a mere common sign on.
"Marketplaces are mushrooming everywhere. SMBs do not have the expertise or resources to go through the entire software buying cycle, or invest in solution integration, every time they need to add a new component to their collaboration toolkit," says Shahab Kaviani, Executive Vice President Marketing & Product Marketing, HyperOffice. "Rather than contending with multiple vendors, diverse user interfaces and loose integration, SMB's can focus on their business and drive up productivity by selecting HyperOffice's tightly integrated suite of collaboration applications. One vendor, one interface for all your collaboration needs and sole accountability for your satisfaction," adds Shahab.
This update makes HyperOffice one of the most comprehensive solutions in the cloud messaging & collaboration market, with equally robust email, collaboration, document management, and project management features. Businesses looking at BaseCamp or others may want to consider it as an alternative, because these suites may bring powerful project management features, but they lag in other areas important for team collaboration.
The update is available immediately.
About HyperOffice
HyperOffice Inc., (http://www.hyperoffice.com), is a leading provider of online messaging & collaboration software providing SMBs productivity tools to collaborate, communicate, and manage information from any browser or mobile device. Launched in 1998, HyperOffice was named by PC Magazine as a "Top 10 Productivity Tool" in 2010, for its simple and comprehensive tools to help distributed teams collaborate.
Note: HyperOffice credits Mats Bryntse Consulting, a developer of Gantt charting solutions, and HyperOffice's technology partner, in building interactive Gantt charting capabilities.
Webinar: How to Increase Qualified Trade Show Leads 300% Using iPads
Learn Why iPads and the 6-Minute Sales Drill Make or Break an Exhibit
VENTURA, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- NewLeads, Inc., The Hill Group and The Sales Lead Management Association are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, November 10th at 10 a.m. PST to show business-to-business exhibitors how to increase their qualified lead count from trade shows by 300%. The methods to be discussed revolve around NewLeads' newest software technology using iPads and the six-minute qualification techniques pioneered by The Hill Group. The co-sponsor of this program is the world-wide Sales Lead Management Association (SLMA).
Why the iPad + NewLeads software + Training make a difference!
The webinar speakers are trade show industry experts, John Hasbrouck of NewLeads, Inc. and Matt Hill of The Hill Group; the session moderator is James W. Obermayer, executive director of the SLMA. Hasbrouck and Hill will teach that there are four crucial actions exhibitors may take to increase their total quantity of leads and simultaneously increase qualified lead count by 300%. After this fast-paced 45-minute presentation, attendees will know how to dramatically increase the lead yield and the return on investment from their exhibits. Hasbrouck says, "They will understand how the versatile iPad can make a huge difference in lead count and quality."
John and Matt will punch through the niceties to show attendees how to improve their current show processes and drastically increase lead count over the previous year. Matt Hill says, "Attendees will know how to separate immediate buyers, talk to more buyers, and do all of this in a shorter period of time." They'll learn:
-- Why training booth personnel can make or break the show's success, with
a measureable sales return.
-- Why having iPads or similar touch screen technology is critical for lead
qualification and immediate distribution and fulfillment.
-- How to use iPads and iPhones in the booth, giving managers access to
show leads live, anywhere on the planet, in real time.
About the Sponsors
Over the past 15 years, The Hill Group's Trade Show Selling Skills Workshop has been presented to more than 30,000 booth personnel at over 350 trade shows. Hill's clients generate more qualified leads (avg increase 350%), more hot leads (avg increase 250%), and more fun in the booth while selling.
NewLeads, Inc. is the oldest third-party provider of sales lead acquisition devices with the largest installed base and most shows attended. They offer trade show exhibitors a better solution to acquire and qualify trade show leads and facilitate the exchange of attendee information into clients' CRM systems and the active sales cycle.
The world-wide Sales Lead Management Association helps 2,800 members become successful in the critical business process of managing sales leads. SLMA co-sponsors webinars and seminars that educate managers on the value of applied sales lead management. For more information call Sue Campanale at 714-637-6989.
Smarter Grid: IBEC Acquires Grid2020 Bolstering Energy Management and Empowering the World's Smart Grid
BPL Provides Foundation of Smart Grid; Grid2020 Adds Consumption Controls
FAJARDO, Puerto Rico, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of the Rural Smart Grid Summit, International Broadband Electric Communications, Inc. (IBEC), the nation's leader of Broadband over Power Lines (BPL) products and solutions, announced today it has acquired Grid2020, a leading energy management, control, and communications solution company.
"With Grid2020, IBEC has the capability now of offering utilities the ability to manage their energy demands in real time while at the same time allowing consumers to manage and control consumption at their homes or businesses," announced Scott E. Lee, Chief Executive Officer of IBEC. "Today, IBEC not only offers the foundation of an electric Smart Grid--a high speed real-time BPL communications network--but the tools to control the energy consumption on the Smart Grid, creating a Smarter Grid."
IBEC is the nation's leader of BPL technology, holding a number of industry leading patents. BPL utilizes existing power lines and infrastructure to establish a communications network and device management system throughout a utility's electric grid.
"Power operators utilizing Grid2020 are able to manage demand, and make curtailment decisions based on real-time information on customer discretionary loads under control," noted Dan Hermes, President and GM of Grid2020.
Grid2020 provides true virtual power plant capabilities to grid operators, manages load reduction triggered by events or price, and controls demand which is as important as maintaining a stable power supply. Grid2020 uses a cutting-edge monitoring hub, wireless thermostat, and load meter to monitor and control energy consumption in real-time. Operators of the system interact via a secure web browser interface.
"Consumers can literally use the Internet, their iPhone, or any mobile web-enabled device to control their thermostat and manage their energy usage to save money while improving the quality of life for themselves and their families," noted Lee.
Regarding BPL, the cost to install BPL is a fraction of installing other types of communications networks because BPL relies on long-established and existing electric power lines and infrastructure. With BPL, IBEC can provide high-speed Internet services to consumers. Residents in a BPL area literally plug into an electric outlet in their home to get broadband service.
Grid2020, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBEC, was formally known as WattShifters.
The District on Luther Launches New High-Speed Internet Services
Offering from 5 Mbps to 10 Mbps service
Dedicated Blogger, Movie Fan, and Gamer connections
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The District on Luther, the leading student apartments in College Station, today announces new Internet service levels and available dedicated connection for bloggers, multimedia streaming, and gaming.
The new Internet service boasts 5 Mbps to 10 Mbps connections and offers dedicated service for heavy users such as movie fans and gamers for seamless usage.
"We listened to our residents and their concerns about the speed and reliability of our Internet service," said Derek Benavides, vice president of information technology at Campus Advantage, the company that manages The District on Luther.
"We took proactive steps and made a substantial investment to significantly upgrade our Internet service, giving our residents a premium online experience," said Benavides.
The District on Luther's high-speed Internet service will begin at 5 Mbps and rise to 10 Mbps for heavy users.
"At the new blazing-fast bandwidth levels, we believe The District on Luther will offer the fastest Internet connection for off-campus student housing in College Station," said Benavides.
Recently, The District on Luther underwent a multi-million dollar renovation, giving Texas A&M University students the best choice in off-campus student housing.
The District on Luther is conveniently located at 601 Luther Street West in College Station, toll-free 866-690-6007 or http://www.thedistrictonluther.com.
About the District on Luther
The District on Luther, the leading College Station apartment homes for students, is conveniently located near Texas A&M. With more apt housing options than most College Station complexes, The District boasts a wide variety of two, three, and four bedroom apartment homes. For more information about The District on Luther, please visit http://www.thedistrictonluther.com, or call toll-free 866-690-6007.
Media Contact:
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512-579-5462
tim@thelyst.com
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Emailvision to Demo New Email Marketing Features at Ad:Tech New York
NEW YORK, October 26, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emailvision, the global leader in on demand software for email marketing,
will demonstrate the new features of Campaign Commander(TM) v7.4 at the
Ad:Tech show in New York next week.
The final Ad:Tech show of the year in New York is the largest gathering
of digital marketers, with brands, agencies, publishers and service providers
coming together to share, network, learn and do business. The Ad:Tech show is
held November 3 and 4 at the Javits Centre in New York.
Emailvision look forward to meeting you at booth 1803, where the team of
experts will be on hand to talk through email marketing and online
strategies. The latest version of Campaign Commander(TM) includes exciting
new productivity enhancements to allow marketers to spend less time on
building campaigns and more time optimizing strategy.
New advanced features of Campaign Commander(TM) version 7.4 include:
- Strategic campaign planning
- Advanced campaign reporting
- Salesforce.com integration
- Social Media integration.
Emailvision's new software functionality will help online
marketers to leverage their email marketing programs in order to capitalize
on the profitability of retention e-mail marketing.
Visitors of the Emailvision booth at the Ad:Tech exhibitions
will also receive a free limited edition book by Wiley Publishing, in
conjunction with Emailvision. The Retention Email Marketing For Dummies book
aims at helping brand marketers improve customer loyalty and increase sales.
The handbook turns the email service provider's extensive experience, gained
through its work with more than 2,000 brands globally, into seven short
chapters of practical advice.
Bertrand Van Overschelde, VP North America at Emailvision comments, "Our
product innovation has focused on improving the technology, delivering a
range of platform enhancements that will help our users to spend less time on
building campaigns and more time on strategy. Our Dummies Guide demystifies
the more intimidating terms, explaining techniques such as transactional
email and life-cycle automation in step-by- step, bitesize chunks."
Founded in 1999, Emailvision has grown to become the global
market leader in software as a service for email marketing. The Emailvision
mission is to provide excellence in software & service for our clients to
reach their email marketing goals.
The Emailvision software service, Campaign Commander(TM), has
become the industry standard email marketing tool for eCommerce and
publishing. Emailvision has over 4500 users worldwide. Campaign Commander(TM)
is used by marketers worldwide to plan, design, deliver and analyze their
email marketing campaigns. This software service allows marketers to execute
advanced tactics with minimal technical skills.
In 2009, Emailvision delivered over 24 Billion messages on
behalf of 2000 clients and achieved a record 96.5% delivery rate. This
quality of service is driven by over 10 years of research and development in
global email delivery and deliverability.
In addition to its pioneering technology platform, Emailvision
offers a global network of support and professional services. Passionate
account managers provide clients with best practice advice, training and
professional services. The company has a growing staff of over 240 and
offices in the major international markets including the USA, UK, France,
Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Spain and Italy.
Emailvision is listed on the NYSE Alternext stock exchange.
Source: Emailvision
Emailvision Contacts: New York Office: Bertrand Van Overschelde, Regional Manager, North America, Tel : +1-212-257-6018; UK Office: Sarah Dyer, Marketing Manager, Tel: + 44-207-554-4534, Email: emvmarketing@emailvision.com
Certification in Business Change Method CHAMPS2 to Be Launched to Guide Business Transformation
- Certification for CHAMPS2 to be launched in November 2010 to help organisations achieve transformational change through a benefit-driven, vision-led methodology -
HIGH WYCOMBE, England, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- APMG-International http://www.apmg-international.com a global examination institute and accreditation body, is this November launching a certification for CHAMPS2, the business change method for managing transformational change.
CHAMPS2 is designed to deliver business transformation in a controlled and systematic fashion, whatever the size of organisation, and can be used alongside established project and programme management methods. In brief, it:
- Focuses on realising business benefits
- Supports the end-to-end transformational journey
- Is flexible
- Incorporates practical tools and techniques
CHAMPS2 was developed to meet the 'modernising government' agenda, which has a strong focus on citizen services, cultural change, and efficiency gains. In 2006, Birmingham City Council undertook the first steps of business transformation and so a joint venture was formed between the Council and Capita. Adopting a single approach to transformation across the partnership established a common language, reduced duplication of effort, provided best practice tools and templates, minimised risks and reduced costs.
Glynn Evans, Corporate Director of Business Change for Birmingham City Council, said, "The need to change and improve the way our organisations operate has never been greater. Often incremental change is insufficient, making it essential to fundamentally rethink and redesign what an organisation does so it can succeed in a changing world. Major transformational change is a complex process, requiring clear direction, excellent planning, specialist resources and, above all, a determined commitment from the organisation."
The CHAMPS2 method helps define a clear vision and provides a method or pathway that will help realise measurable benefits for:
Customers - better services and products
Employees - greater job satisfaction
Efficiency - better use of resources, doing more for less money
Richard Pharro, Chief Executive, APMG, said, "Whenever undertaking major transformational change, irrespective of the initial cause of the change, the starting point has to be the clear vision of the difference that will be made to the organisation, and how the delivery of products and/or services will improve. The CHAMPS2 business change method is designed to do just this, systematically taking an organisation through eight defined stages of business transformation from identifying the strategic need for the change, right through to realising the benefits and achieving the strategic transformational change outcome."
A manual and online resource have been developed as reference tools for those working in business transformation teams. It is also a guide to CHAMPS2 for those studying for the Foundation and Practitioner examinations accredited by APMG. These can be found on the CHAMPS2 Knowledge Centre at the CHAMPS2 website.
Potential candidates interested in business transformation and transformational change are invited to register their early interest at servicedesk@apmg-international.com ahead of the business change method's launch in early November.
About APMG International
APMG-International is a global Examination Institute offering accreditation and certification for knowledge-based workers. Our suite of certifications includes qualifications for project managers, IT service managers, risk managers and other knowledge-based workers.
For further information, please contact:
Kate Winter
APMG International
+44(0) 1494 452 450
Amy Hopkins
itpr
+44(0) 1932 578 800
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CONTACT: Kate Winter, APMG International, +44(0)1494-452-450; or Amy Hopkins, itpr, +44(0)1932-578-800
CT TyMetrix Launches TyMetrix Intelligence-on-Demand Dashboard Application for Single, Illustrated View of Legal Data
Developed in Collaboration with In-House Legal Departments, Provides C-Level Executives with Insight, New Reporting Capabilities
HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CT TyMetrix, the premier provider of Web-based legal operations management solutions for corporate law departments and claims organizations, today announced the launch of its Dashboard product, the flagship offering in its new TyMetrix Intelligence-on-Demand business intelligence suite. The product provides a consolidated view of legal data that lets users visualize and monitor key matters, track spend and analyze performance against goals and strategies. CT TyMetrix is a part of Wolters Kluwer Corporate Legal Services.
TyMetrix's Dashboard product provides C-level and in-house legal department executives with a comprehensive, easy-to-view perspective of legal data like they have never had before. The dashboards combine multiple sources of data into a single point of access, with highly customizable views used for comparison against standard or customized goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting metrics. Users can utilize a series of prebuilt KPIs, developed in collaboration with CT TyMetrix customers, or build custom KPIs based on their reporting needs. Common KPIs include: Legal Spend Month Over Month, Matter Spend by Duration, Top Cases by Spend and Law Department Budget to Actual.
"In-house legal departments have endless quantities of data held in different locations that have been collected over the years," said John Weber, general manager, CT TyMetrix. "We believe that data is only beneficial once it is put into a format and made accessible to make better business decisions in a multitude of contexts, workflows and environments. The Dashboard product, as well as the future business intelligence applications that will come out through our TyMetrix Intelligence-on-Demand solution suite, does just that - consolidating siloed legal data into a visible, customizable format that executives can use to make more informed business decisions moving forward."
The Dashboard product was designed with the executive in mind, to provide seamless integration between data and workday demands. Features include:
-- Access and Performance: Utilizing high-performing technology and
delivery platforms, users gain access to the dashboard through a desktop
shortcut.
-- Data Access and Security: All data is encrypted during communications
and while stored on the CT TyMetrix systems.
-- Drill Down and Analysis: Users can mine data to identify key drivers
and influences and see the impact on performance.
-- Filters and Querying: The flexible filter and querying engine isolates
data for dashboard viewing and analysis.
-- Notes, Annotation and Exporting: The annotator allows users to make
notes and annotations on the dashboard while they can also easily drop
KPIs into PowerPoint presentations and other documents to share with
stakeholders.
CT TyMetrix will be providing demos of the Dashboard product and answering questions about the future of the TyMetrix Intelligence-on-Demand solutions suite at the ACC Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 24-27, 2010. Demos are also available to media and analysts upon request.
About CT TyMetrix
CT TyMetrix is the market leader in Web-based legal management solutions for corporate law departments and claims organizations. It provides clients with quality legal management software - including e-billing, matter management and performance metrics - and the expertise required to reduce costs, improve results and gain the insight required to meet their strategic objectives. CT TyMetrix is based in Hartford, Conn., with business operations in Chicago and London. For more information, please visit http://www.cttymetrix.com or http://www.cttymetrix.co.uk.
About Wolters Kluwer Corporate Legal Services
Wolters Kluwer Corporate Legal Services is a business of Wolters Kluwer, a market-leading global information services company with annual revenues (2009) of euro 3.4 billion ($4.8 billion) and approximately 19,300 people worldwide. Visit http://www.wolterskluwer.com.
Medco Launches Online Safety Net to Increase Adherence and Prevent Avoidable Medication Risks
-- Automatic Safety Alerts Let Members Close Critical Gaps in Care Online
-- Advanced Online Tools include the first OTC and Rx Drug Interaction Alert System
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MHS) has launched a suite of online tools that empower members to help protect themselves against certain unnecessary health risks. The new online safety net that alerts members taking maintenance medications of gaps in care that could harm their health and enables them to take action to help close those gaps, was announced today at Medco's Best Practices Workshop, an annual client conference, in New York City. These online safety features are available now for any of Medco's more than 65 million members.
"Health plan payors are well aware of the serious and often costly health consequences from drug interactions and gaps in care that can result in hospitalizations for their members. Medco's advanced online tools are real-time intervention safety nets that put the power to prevent avoidable medication risks into the hands of the member," said Tom Feitel, Medco's chief web officer. "By encouraging their members to register online, our clients are taking an important step in improving medication safety and reducing both plan and member costs."
The online safety net is in effect whether prescriptions are being filled at Medco's mail service pharmacy or through a retail pharmacy. It provides members who register at http://www.medco.com with tools that alert and educate them about medication safety and adherence risks and offers 24/7 access to Medco Specialist Pharmacists who can answer questions or discuss any medication issues.
The new online closing gaps in care tool identifies specific adherence-related problems, as well as cases where essential medications may be missing for members dealing with chronic diseases. To help improve adherence, members are alerted when they are running low on their medication or have missed a refill. When a drug may be missing that medical guidelines indicate should be part of their treatment regimen, the tool alerts the member about the gap in care and educates them about potential risks, and provides information to print and share with their physician. The member may also enter a phone number and receive a call back from a specialist pharmacist to answer any questions or concerns.
In the first four months of the pilot program, members have closed over 100,000 gaps in care with this new online feature - preventing many potential medication complications and unnecessary healthcare costs. It is estimated that non-adherence costs at least $300 billion annually and is responsible for 33 to 69 percent of medication-related hospital admissions.
Two chronic conditions where high levels of non-adherence are noted include diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The American Diabetes Association estimates that of the more than 18 million people in America who are diagnosed with diabetes, less than two percent of adults are performing the full recommended level of care. Also, of the millions of Americans with high blood pressure, only one-in-four has it under control with more than 12 percent of health care spending tied to hypertension.
To that end, Medco clients can receive a "Gaps in Care Protection Report" that analyzes how many of their members on maintenance medications are already registered and therefore protected with automatic safety alerts. The report also provides insight into estimated avoidable healthcare costs for each additional adherence gap in care closed, helping payors assess their potential to contain overall healthcare costs.
Another important feature of the online safety net is the Rx-OTC Drug Interaction Checker -- the only e-tool of its kind to automatically warn members about potentially dangerous interactions between over-the-counter (OTC) products and the prescription drugs they are taking. Any OTC drug, supplement or vitamin purchased through the Medco Health Store is checked against the member's prescription drug claims on file, whether from mail or retail. If a safety problem is identified, the member is alerted about the potential danger before the purchase is made. Over 30 billion combinations of possibly harmful interactions are checked through this powerful drug utilization review system. The Medco Health Store is a convenient and affordable online drugstore that is available to the general public.
About Medco
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MHS) is pioneering the world's most advanced pharmacy® and its clinical research and innovations are part of Medco making medicine smarter(TM) for approximately 65 million members.
With more than 20,000 employees dedicated to improving member health and reducing costs for a wide range of public and private sector clients, and 2009 revenues of nearly $60 billion, Medco ranks 35th on the Fortune 500 list and is named among the world's most innovative, most admired and most trustworthy companies.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the risks and uncertainties that affect our business, particularly those mentioned in the Risk Factors section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT: Ann Smith of Medco Health Solutions, Inc., +1-201-269-5984, Ann_smith@medco.com, or Janet Schiller, or Lindsey Scharf, both of Coyne Public Relations, +1-973-316-1665
Razer(TM) Announces the World's First MMO Gaming Keyboard
Razer(TM) Anansi MMO Gaming Keyboard to Feature Seven Ergonomic Modifier Thumb Keys Available Starting December 2010
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Razer, the world's leading high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals brand, today announced a new entry for its MMO Gaming product line, a keyboard that lets you Get Imba - the Razer Anansi. Sharing the same successful design philosophy as the world's best-selling MMO Gaming Mouse, the Razer(TM) Naga, this keyboard gives gamers an unprecedented slew of MMO functions and features such as dedicated thumb modifier keys and cutting-edge macro capabilities.
"The Razer Anansi gaming keyboard is the new weapon of choice for MMO gamers," said Robert "RazerGuy" Krakoff, president, Razer USA. "Let's face it, the regular keyboard that came with your PC was designed and built for typing, not for MMO gaming. With its revolutionary seven thumb modifier keys, every key combination that you had before is now multiplied by seven times. The Razer Anansi allows you to use every spell, ability or custom macro in your arsenal -- both instantly and in complete comfort."
Designed and engineered especially for MMO gameplay, the Razer Anansi gives MMO gamers the power to instantly use up to seven times more commands and abilities over the current 12 ability keys normally accessible on a standard keyboard. The Razer Anansi also features over 100 fully programmable keys, on-the-fly macro recording, five additional gaming keys and the ability to customize the key backlighting from over 16 million colors.
The Razer Anansi is also designed to be used seamlessly with the 12-button mouse keypad on the Razer Naga and Razer Naga Epic MMO gaming mice, giving gamers a supreme level of battle control and ergonomic comfort when playing their favorite MMO game.
About the Razer Anansi MMO Gaming Keyboard
The Razer Anansi was designed and engineered especially for the MMO gamer with the ability to execute seven times more commands instantly compared to a standard keyboard. Its seven thumb modifier keys located below the space bar allow gamers to actuate every possible combination of modifier keys (shift, ctrl, alt) in total accuracy and comfort using a single key stroke. With over 100 programmable keys and five additional gaming keys, the Razer Anansi allows both casual and hardcore MMO gamers alike to further expand their repertoire of boss-killing abilities and macros, providing total control with convenient and instantaneous command executions.
Razer Anansi
Price: US $99.99; EU euro 99.99
Availability:
Razerzone - December 2010
Worldwide - December 2010
Product Features
-- Seven thumb modifier keys that allow the use up to seven times more
abilities
-- Over 100 programmable Hyperesponse(TM) keys with on-the-fly macro
recording
-- 20 gaming profiles with one-button profile switching
-- Five additional gaming keys
-- 16 million color backlight illumination
-- Optimized key matrix for minimized ghosting
-- Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
-- Easy access media keys
Razer Anansi High Resolution Images
Black Background
White Background
About the Razer Group:
Razer(TM) is the world's leading brand of high-end precision gaming products and lifestyle peripherals designed "For Gamers. By Gamers(TM)". Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., Razer's award-winning line up of products includes desktop speakers, headsets, keyboards, mice, software, and gaming surfaces. Since 1998, Razer has collaborated with leading professional gamers to develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge gaming peripherals using proprietary technologies that give gamers the competitive edge. Razer products offer the best in precision, sensitivity, usability and distinctive product design and have a reputation for being leaders in gaming peripheral technology.
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Residents in Dickinson County, Kansas, to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancement
New Cell Site Means Clearer Reception, Fewer Dropped Calls
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- VerizonWireless, the wireless company with the highest customer loyalty, has activated a new cell site in Dickinson County, Kan., which will enable more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.
The new cell site improves Verizon Wireless voice and data coverage along I -70 between Junction City, Kan. and Abilene, Kan., including in the towns of Chapman, Kan. and Enterprise, Kan.
"Network reliability is the No. 1 reason that customers choose and stay with Verizon Wireless," said Brendan Fallis, president-Kansas/Missouri Region, Verizon Wireless. "Getting through on the first try and maintaining a connection are important to our customers. We continue to optimize our network so that it remains the most reliable in the nation."
This network improvement is part of Verizon Wireless' commitment to stay ahead of the growing need for the company's voice and data services. The company has spent more than $59 billion since it was formed--$5.7 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. To this point in 2010, Verizon Wireless has invested $75.5 million to expand and advance its Kansas network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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CONTACT: Brenda Hill of Verizon Wireless, +1-913-344-2922, Brenda.Hill@verizonwireless.com, Twitter: @VZWBrenda; or Matt Dunn, +1-913-660-9657, mdunn@morningstarcomm.com, Twitter: @M_Dunn, for Verizon Wireless
Teradata and CoreLogic Deliver Lightning-Fast Geospatial Intelligence to Insurers
Consistent, geospatial-specific business intelligence across the enterprise reduces cost, accelerates business processes and enhances analytical power and capabilities
SAN DIEGO,Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC) today announced that it has joined forces with CoreLogic, a leading provider of information, analytics and business services, to provide insurance companies with intelligentgeospatial solutions that bring together the key business components necessary for underwriting processing, risk management, marketing and distribution management for optimal decision making.
This new solution for insurers comes bundled with a combination of advanced geospatial natural hazard analytics data from CoreLogic delivered on a Teradata Data Warehouse Appliance platform, which is optimized to house and analyze business data, historical policy data and other key components within the data warehouse. By combining historical and current customer data with risk data from CoreLogic, insurers have even more intelligence to help them better determine coverage at the right price.
The solution provides insurers an effective way to accurately assess risk and price policies by integrating precise geocoding capabilities and geospatial datawith business intelligence and analytic infrastructure. Consolidating disparate spatial analytical environments into an integrated enterprise environment means insurers will achieve consistent answers resulting in the following areas:
-- Reduced cost of enterprise implementation and maintenance
-- Accelerated business processes based on accurate hazard and precise
location data
-- Enhanced business analytics to quickly deliver vital intelligence to
front line users
"Challenged by inconsistent data, analytic latency and the cost of multiple systems throughout the organization, insurers are often unable to accurately assess risks associated with their portfolios," said Rick Morton, vice president, financial services, Teradata Corporation. "By implementing enterprise-wide solutions from Teradata and CoreLogic, organizations can better support key business decisions and may thus gain a competitive advantage."
"We look forward to providing our customers with a consistent view of geospatial data that addresses the business problems associated with risk, regulatory compliance and revenue generation," said Scott Little, vice president, CoreLogic Spatial Solutions. "Our highly accurate parcel-based geocoding technologies and multi-hazard analytics, combined with Teradata technologies, can provide a game-changing strategy for pricing premiums accurately by assessing, classifying and valuing policies correctly."
"Claraview delivers the integrated Teradata and CoreLogic solution to help insurance companies improve their risk profile by analyzing large volumes of data required to accurately understand the exposure of insured properties," said Dan Ross, managing partner, Claraview. "Claraview's Geospatial business intelligence solutions provide our clients with a "true" risk score by combining customer information with CoreLogic's proprietary data, allowing identification of the risks and exposure across the enterprise."
About CoreLogic
CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX) is a leading provider of consumer, financial and property information, analytics and services to business and government. The company combines public, contributory and proprietary data to develop predictive decision analytics and provide business services that bring dynamic insight and transparency to the markets it serves. CoreLogic has built the largest and most comprehensive U.S. real estate, mortgage application, fraud, and loan performance databases and is a recognized leading provider of mortgage and automotive credit reporting, property tax, valuation, flood determination, and geospatial analytics and services. More than one million users rely on CoreLogic to assess risk, support underwriting, investment and marketing decisions, prevent fraud, and improve business performance in their daily operations. Formerly, the information solutions group of The First American Corporation, CoreLogic began trading under the ticker CLGX on the NYSE on June 2, 2010. The company, headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., has more than 10,000 employees globally with 2009 revenues of $2 billion. For more information visit http://www.corelogic.com.
About Teradata
Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC) is the world's largest company solely focused on raising intelligence and achieving enterprise agilitythrough its database software,enterprise data warehousing, data warehouse appliances, consulting,andenterprise analytics. Visit Teradata on the web at http://www.teradata.com.
Teradata is a trademark or registered trademark of Teradata Corporation in the United States and other countries.
CONTACT: Dan Conway, Teradata Corporation, +1-858-485-3029, dan.conway@teradata.com, or Bob Visini, CoreLogic, +1-415-536-3526, newsmedia@corelogic.com
Meet Kate: AT&T's New Virtual Expert for Business Customers
DALLAS, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today introduced a powerful new addition to the company's award-winning AT&T BusinessDirect® Portfolio. Kate, a virtual customer-service representative, helps customers quickly find answers to questions they have about AT&T's products and services by helping them navigate to the most relevant information.
Customers visiting the AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio will be able to click one of the "Ask Kate" icons, appearing in various places throughout the website, and open a chat window to enter their question, just as though they were chatting with an agent. Kate provides a friendly, immediate written and spoken response, creating a personal and interactive experience. From deals on devices, to finding applicable discounts and getting answers to questions about service contracts, Kate can provide the same high-touch service available from call-center representatives
For example, when a customer needs help upgrading their device, Kate will guide them through the selection process, making the buying experience personal and easy.
The technology behind Kate provides a conversational interface that goes beyond the traditional natural language processing employed by most avatars and virtual agents. Kate has the ability to understand the intent of phrases and the context in which questions are asked, guiding customers to information and offers relevant to them. She's even able to navigate users to the most helpful web pages and provide additional links to related information. For difficult questions, Kate will ask clarifying questions to help locate answers quickly.
The business-savvy virtual agent is integrated with the other real-time support options. Should a customer need to speak to an agent, the agent has access to the chat with Kate, eliminating the need for the customer to re-explain the query. Not only is Kate able to interact with customers on a variety of subjects; she also has her own opinions - including plans on how she will spend her retirement.
"The AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio is a 'virtual telecom department' for customers, helping them manage their communication services conveniently online, improve productivity, improve the speed and accuracy of transactions, optimize network efficiency in near real time, and reduce their costs," said John Cushman, Vice President AT&T eSales & Service. "Tools, such as 'Ask Kate', allow us to be of assistance to our customers in the instant, continuous, and comprehensible way they need," he said.
The AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio is a suite of over 200 productivity-enhancing online tools that enables business customers to manage their AT&T products and services most efficiently. Each month, the AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio handles over 4.5 million customer transactions from users across 90 countries, helping businesses improve productivity, increase the speed and accuracy of network transactions, optimize network resources and reduce operating costs. It caters specifically to each business users' needs. Over 50% of all new enterprise mobility customer sales are completed online through the AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio. The eServicing capabilities supported on the AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio include the followings:
-- Performance Reporting
-- Ordering and Status
-- Account Management and Billing
-- Trouble Ticketing
-- Network Management
-- Inventory Management
With training, online help, globally integrated field support, extended call center hours- including weekends, online chat and now a virtual agent, users have flexibility in choosing which support option best suits their needs.
To learn more about the AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio, then visit AT&T Enterprise Business Customer Center.
To see Kate in action, watch a Demo of Ask Kate- Virtual Agent.
*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.
CONTACT: Andrea McLaughlin, +1-908-234-6071, Andrea.McLaughlin@att.com, or Janet Wyles, +1-908-234-6067, wyles@att.com, both of AT&T Corporate Communications
Music Game Masterpiece Rock Band(TM)3 Available Today in North America and Worldwide This Friday
The Introduction of Pro Mode, Keyboards and Access to More Than 2,000(1) Songs Lead Extraordinary List of New Gameplay Features
Rock Band 3 Owners Can Download The Doors' "Light My Fire," "Riders on the Storm" and "Touch Me" Free Through the In-Game Music Store During Launch Week
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonix, the world's premier music video game developer, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced that Rock Band(TM)3, the next generation in the ultimate social and interactive music gaming platform, is available today in North America and will be available Oct. 29 in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM).
Early critical acclaim from around the world for Rock Band 3:
Joystiq.com - 5 out of 5
"Rock Band 3 is the greatest rhythm game ever made, and quite possibly the only rhythm game you need to own..."
G4TV - 5 out of 5
"The best music video game I've ever played. While no game can be all things to all people, Rock Band 3 comes close. It is both a great party game and an entirely hardcore music game experience."
Destructoid.com - 9.5 out of 10
"With its new additions and ingenious interface tweaks, Rock Band 3 is undeniably the finest and most refined music game the market has ever seen."
UK's Xbox World 360 - 9.5 out of 10
"Rock Band 3 is as close to perfection as any game is ever likely to get. It's the definitive rhythm-action title of choice: a platform for music gaming so far ahead of the competition it's not even fair."
Official XBOX Magazine - 9.5 out of 10
"Keyboard is a fantastic addition"
Game Informer - 9.25 out of 10
"The new pro-guitar system is remarkable."
@Gamer - 4.5 out of 5
"An amazing achievement for the series, and the music genre as a whole."
PlayStation: The Official Magazine - 9 out of 10
"Rock Band 3's greatest achievement may be that it's not just another Rock Band game; it's an ambitious step forward for the genre."
To kick off downloadable content for Rock Band 3, the legendary band, The Doors, will be the first of several high profile artists featured in the Rock Band Music Store. A three-pack of The Doors' songs is available for free to fans that purchase Rock Band 3 and play online during the first week of launch (Oct. 26-Nov. 1). The free pack, which is available only through the Rock Band 3 in-game Music Store, includes "Light My Fire," "Riders on the Storm" and "Touch Me," and incorporate five-button guitar and bass, Drums, Pro Drums and Keys, Pro Keys and harmonies, where applicable, as well as a free expansion that will add Pro Guitar and Pro Bass parts.
As previously announced, The Doors also released an additional nine-pack of songs today, available for purchase and download in the Rock Band Music Store(2). And soon, Rock Band 3 players can expect new downloadable tracks from legendary artists, including Billy Joel, John Lennon and Bon Jovi!
To coincide with the launch of Rock Band 3, RockBand.com has been completely redesigned by the team that brought you the Webby Award-winning The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(TM) website. The new site goes live today and, among other additions, now features the ability for fans to share their Rock Band 3 experiences with others through the click of a button. When players link their RockBand.com accounts to their Rock Band 3 profiles, all their gameplay goals and achievements will be published to a personalized "My Gameplay" page on RockBand.com. Players can then share their exploits with friends over Facebook, Twitter, email and more. When players use RockBand.com to create setlists and battles, these can also be shared with friends via Facebook, Twitter, other social networks and email. Additionally, the 700-plus goals available in Rock Band 3 have been integrated into players' RockBand.com personal profile, so they can track goals, as well as career progress, via the web.
Rock Band 3 delivers the deepest Rock Band experience yet with an incredible 83-song soundtrack featuring the music of Avenged Sevenfold, Paramore, John Lennon, Jane's Addiction, Phish, Anthrax, The Cure, Def Leppard, Ozzy Osbourne, Bob Marley, Foreigner and many more. Rock Band 3 also gives players immediate access to more than 2,000 songs(3) in the ever-growing Rock Band Music Library and support for most existing Rock Band songs(4). In addition, Rock Band 3 adds three-part vocal harmonies and introduces a keyboard peripheral to the band, allowing up to seven players to rock together for the ultimate social gaming experience.
Rock Band 3 also marks the debut of Rock Band Pro Mode, which bridges the world of gaming and real musicianship through a collection of new instrument controllers, trainers and gameplay options that open the door to real-world guitar, bass, keyboard and drum skills.
Rock Band 3 offers something for everyone. The game'sdeep Career Mode takes the band on a journey to gain new levels of status while the environment around them changes from streets and subways to tour stops and mega-venues. For the serious player, the revamped Career Mode features more than 700 goals and rewards and seamless leaderboard integration for an endlessly deep campaign experience. The game also features easy drop-in and drop-out, easier No Fail accessibility and an all-new Party Shuffle. Rock Band 3 also adds a suite of social networking tools to the game, including the ability to create, save and share playlists online or on the console, so fans can engage friends over Facebook, Twitter, email and more. Check out those tools and more at the newly launched RockBand.com.
Developed by Harmonix, published by MTV Games, and distributed by distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS), Rock Band 3 is compatible with all Rock Band(TM) and The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(TM) peripherals, as well as most third-party instrument and microphone controllers. Rock Band 3 Pro Mode requires Rock Band Pro-compatible instrument controllers. Mad Catz, the official peripheral manufacturer and distributor for Rock Band 3 game controllers, has released Pro Mode compatible controllers including the Rock Band 3 Fender(TM) Mustang(TM) PRO-Guitar(TM) Controller, Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard, Rock Band 3 PRO-Cymbals(TM) Expansion Kit and the Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter(TM).
Harmonix has also teamed with Fender to create the Rock Band 3 Squier® by Fender Stratocaster® Guitar Controller, a full-sized, six-string electric guitar that also functions as a game controller that will be compatible with Rock Band 3 Pro Mode. The Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster will be available in early 2011.
Pricing for Rock Band 3 is as follows:
-- Rock Band 3 Software for Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 system: US MSRP $59.99,
continental Europe MSRP euro 59.99, UK MSRP 49.99 pounds Sterling
-- Rock Band 3 Software for Wii: US MSRP $59.99, continental Europe MSRP
euro 49.99, UK MSRP 39.99 pounds Sterling
-- Rock Band 3 Software for Nintendo DS: US MSRP $29.99, continental Europe
MSRP euro 29.99, UK MSRP 24.99 pounds Sterling
-- Rock Band 3 Software and Keyboard Bundle for Xbox 360: US MSRP $129.99,
continental Europe MSRP euro 129.99, UK MSRP 109.99 pounds Sterling
-- Rock Band 3 Software and Keyboard Bundle for Wii: US MSRP $129.99,
continental Europe MSRP euro 109.99, UK MSRP 99.99 pounds Sterling
-- Rock Band 3 Mad Catz Wireless Keyboard for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
system and Wii: US MSRP $79.99
-- Rock Band 3 Mad Catz Wireless Fender Mustang PRO-Guitar Controller for
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii: US MSRP $149.99
-- Rock Band 3 Mad Catz Wireless PRO-Cymbals Expansion Kit- Universal: US
MSRP $39.99
-- Rock Band 3 Mad Catz MIDI PRO-Adapter for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system
and Wii: US MSRP $39.99
Rock Band3 is rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.
MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.
About MTV Games
MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.
About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit http://www.harmonixmusic.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA(TM), EA SPORTS(TM), EA Mobile(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
(1) Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and key purchase required. Wii has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS.
(2) Beginning Nov. 2, The Door's Rock Band downloads will be available for purchase only as individual songs or in a bundle of all 12 songs.
(3) Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and key purchase required. Wii has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS.
(4) Rock Band 3 supports most existing tracks from Rock Band and Rock band 2 discs, downloaded songs, Rock BandNetwork songs, track packs, AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack, LEGO® Rock Band and Green Day: Rock Band.
SOURCE MTV Games
MTV Games
CONTACT: For MTV Games/Harmonix: Mariana Agathoklis, +1-212-846-5755, Mariana.Agathoklis@mtvstaff.com, or Stephanie Myers, +1-617-491-6144 ext 111, Stephanie.Myers@harmonixmusic.com; For Electronic Arts - Europe: Jon Goddard, +44 1483 463340, jgoddard2@europe.ea.com; For Mad Catz: Alex Verrey, +44 1633 883133, averrey@madcatz.com
New self-service, easy-to-use online broadcasting platform launches
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- DaCast, the first fully integrated, self-service platform for live streaming, today announced availability of its new streaming service. The system is easy to use so that content creators can begin to broadcast in high quality and monetize their content in as little as 20 minutes, all in a self-service environment.
"For the first time it will be easy for anyone to very quickly begin professionally live streaming on their own," said Stephane Roulland, chief executive officer, DaCast. "This is a real game-changer, since no one else is doing it today. We offer rich media content owners the ability to easily broadcast to anyone and monetize their content. There are no upfront costs, no license fees, no monthly commitments, no complex hardware or software to buy and no technical expertise required. And to help people get started quickly, we even offer a free trial."
DaCast is a web-based, self-service system that is targeted at independent broadcasters, educational institutions and other content owners. The platform is easy-to-use and is launching with a free trail to get people started. Upon signing up, each user receives an account with 10 free gigabytes which is enough to broadcast a high quality video stream to 15 people for 2 hours.
DaCast allows users to broadcast high quality video and audio, through a partnership with Edgecast Networks Inc., an industry leading CDN (content delivery network).Streams are distributed at lightning-fast speeds for a true live experience by uploading the content to a network that spans the globe with SuperPOPs (points of presence) located at the center of the world's fastest data interchanges.
There are no minimum commitments, nothing to buy and no technical expertise required. DaCast created a platform that is ideal for monetizing content so that broadcasters can leverage and profit from their streams however they choose.
About DaCast
DaCast is headquartered in San Francisco, California with a European office in Paris, France. The management and technical teams have extensive experience in all aspects of live video streaming, video advertising and online marketing. The team is passionate about self-service online video streaming and is ready to help users reach a broader audience and boost revenues from their video content. For additional information, please visit http://www.dacast.com.
Media Contact
DaCast LLC
Anthony Romero
415-218-8646
anthony.romero@dacast.com
SOURCE DaCast
DaCast
CONTACT: Anthony Romero of DaCast LLC, +1-415-218-8646, anthony.romero@dacast.com
Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Crafting Mama' for Nintendo DS(TM) is Now Available
Turn Your World into a Work of Art with the First Dedicated Arts & Crafts Game
EDISON, N.J., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Majesco Entertainment Company (Nasdaq: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced the availability of Crafting Mama for Nintendo DS(TM) at retailers nationwide. The game is the latest addition to the best selling Mama franchise that has sold more than seven million games in North America alone.
Crafting Mama features 40 different projects across a wide variety of crafts from aprons, jewelry, kaleidoscopes and candles to mini Mama dolls! Using the stylus as a universal crafting tool, players can sew, mold, glue, cut, hammer and paint under Mama's masterful direction. Players can even use their creations within the game to accessorize Mama or play a fun mini-game: dress Mama up in a new apron you've sewn or even fly a freshly folded paper airplane by blowing into the microphone. In addition, new materials, colors and patterns are available to customize each project and multiplayer support lets players craft off with friends.
Developed by Cooking Mama Limited, Crafting Mama for Nintendo DS(TM) is rated E and is now available for the suggested retail price of $29.99. For additional information, please visit http://www.craftingmamagame.com.
About Majesco Entertainment Company
Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and other leading systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama(TM), TETRIS® Party Deluxe, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com. @Majesco is on twitter or at http://www.twitter.com/majesco.
Digicel French West Indies Deploys RoamBroker From WeDo Technologies to Manage its Roaming Business
LISBON, Portugal and FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique, October 26, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- WeDo Technologies, world leader in revenue assurance, today
announced a new partnership with Digicel French West Indies (FWI).
As part of the Digicel Group - which is the largest mobile
telecom operator in the Caribbean and fastest growing operator in Central
America and the Pacific - Digicel FWI has just successfully completed the
deployment of WeDo Technologies' roaming management solution - RoamBroker.
Digicel will use it to effectively manage its roaming business in the French
West Indies.
The RoamBroker system will help Digicel FWI manage its
relationships with its roaming partners. RoamBroker allows Digicel FWI to
cover the entire lifecycle of its roaming agreements: from signing, testing,
rating, and exchanging traffic files to account settlement.
Using WeDo Technologies' RoamBroker product, Digicel FWI will
manage all the processes related to roaming services and handle all data and
functions needed to run the Transfer Account Procedure (TAP) and Returns
Account Procedure (RAP), as defined by the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
of Transfer Data Interest Group (TADIG).
"WeDo Technologies' RoamBroker technology will be a key part
of our ongoing efforts to drive efficiencies between Digicel and more than
200 roaming partners we have worldwide. It allows us to centralize our
roaming information and management, as well as support the latest Transfer
Account Procedure (TAP) and Returns Account Procedure (RAP) standards thus
reducing our operational costs and improving our operational performance,"
said Yann Kerebel, Digicel FWI CEO.
"With the RoamBroker best-of-breed Roaming Partner Management
and Settlement software, Digicel FWI can collect EDR's from its mediation
platform, convert EDR's to TAP, rate them, apply taxes, and produce and
exchange TAP files at lower operational costs than previously," said Sergio
Steiger, VP Business Development (North America), WeDo Technologies.
WeDo Technologies is supplier of software products and
consulting services to the Digicel Group and supports Digicel's 32 operations
across the Caribbean, Central America and the South Pacific. WeDo
Technologies will be present at the upcoming event "Management World Americas
2010," that will take place on November 9th to 11th 2010, in Orlando, Florida
(USA). Visit us at our booth (#12) and learn how we can help you improve your
operations.
About the Digicel Group
After eight years of operation, Digicel has 9.1 million
customers across its Caribbean and Central American markets. By offering
innovative wireless services and community support, Digicel has become a
leading brand in the Caribbean and has placed the region at the cutting-edge
of wireless communications. The company is also a recent entrant to the
Central American market in Panama and Honduras, where is has 1.6 million
subscribers.
Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and now has operations in
32 markets worldwide. Its Caribbean and Central American markets comprise:
Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the British
Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, El Salvador, French
Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique,
Panama, St Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname,
Trinidad & Tobago and Turks & Caicos. The Caribbean company also has coverage
in St. Martin and St. Barts. Pacific markets comprise: Fiji, Nauru, Papua New
Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.
In total, across its 32 markets, Digicel has over 10.7 million
subscribers.
About WeDo Technologies
WeDo Technologies is the leading supplier of Revenue Assurance
solutions for the global telecoms industry. With an international presence in
Portugal, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, France, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico,
Panama, Poland, Singapore, Spain, UK and USA, WeDo Technologies is also a
member of the GSM Association and the TM Forum.
Stern Pinball Announces Iron Man Classic Pinball Machine
World's Only Maker of Arcade-Quality Pinball Games Releases Newest Comic Inspired Classic Exclusively For Home Use
MELROSE PARK, Ill., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern Pinball, Inc., maker of real pinball games, announced today the Iron Man(TM) Classic pinball game. Made exclusively for the home, the Iron Man Classic pinball machine features visuals, speech, music and sound effects from the Marvel blockbuster films Iron Man and Iron Man 2.
The Iron Man Classic machine brings the battle between billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, or Iron Man, and his enemies to the fingertips of pinball enthusiasts. With stunning game effects and non-stop action, pinball players of any age and skill level will enjoy playing the Iron Man Classic pinball game in the comfort of their own home.
"For years pinball lovers have come to us asking us to make something for home use, but with arcade style action," said Gary Stern, founder, CEO and chairman of Stern Pinball. "Iron Man Classic delivers on all fronts. Whether you are a fan of Iron Man and/or pinball, this games does not disappoint."
The Iron Man Classic game continues both the Stern Pinball and the Stern family tradition of producing quality pinball machines for the young and old. The company traces its lineage to Philadelphia in the 1930s when Sam Stern entered the business of operating pinball games. Stern passed his lifelong enthusiasm for the game and the business of pinball to his son Gary Stern who founded Stern Pinball. Today pinball remains one of America's favorite pastimes appealing to every generation.
Iron Man Classic is available today for preorder and will begin shipping Nov. 1, 2010. Iron Man Classic is $3,799 and can be purchased directly from Mike Reimer at (708) - 786-7029 or mike.reimer@sternpinball.com.
About Stern Pinball
Stern Pinball, Inc., located just outside Chicago, Illinois, designs and manufactures arcade-quality pinball games. Stern is the only maker of full-sized, arcade quality pinball games on the planet and has released many popular games, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, Shrek, Batman, Spiderman, the Simpsons Pinball Party and many more. Stern's games continue to be enjoyed by both pinball enthusiasts and casual players around the globe. For more information visit http://www.sternpinball.com.
Media Contact
Evie Carter
FortyThree, Inc.
831.401.3175
SternPinball@43pr.com
SOURCE Stern Pinball, Inc.
Stern Pinball, Inc.
CONTACT: Evie Carter of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-401-3175, SternPinball@43pr.com, for Stern Pinball, Inc.
Gilt City Acquires Exclusive Luxury Deals Site Bergine.com
Acquisition Sets Stage for Rapid West Coast Expansion
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilt City, the leading online site for luxury services and experiences at unbeatable prices, is acquiring Bergine.com of San Francisco.
The acquisition combines the two local leaders of luxury services and experiences on the West Coast. By combining Gilt City's nationally-recognized expertise and Bergine's existing relationships with coveted services including restaurants, spas, experiences and more on the West Coast, this first acquisition for parent company Gilt Groupe Inc. accelerates Gilt City's rapid expansion on the West Coast. With the acquisition of Bergine, Gilt City will provide its members access to even more of the most coveted restaurants, spas, entertainment venues, service providers and cultural offerings on the West Coast. Patricia Calfee, the co-founder of Bergine, will oversee West Coast Operations for Gilt City and members of the Bergine team will remain with Gilt City.
"With our company's exciting first acquisition, Gilt Groupe continues to show our commitment to making Gilt City the premier brand for curated local services at exclusive prices," said Kevin Ryan, CEO of Gilt Groupe Inc. "Bergine shares our core philosophy of carefully selecting the highest quality local experiences -- and then providing members amazing prices for these luxury opportunities."
"I'm thrilled Patricia Calfee and her outstanding team will now be running Gilt City's West Coast operations. Their commitment to delighting customers and ensuring vendor satisfaction aligns perfectly with Gilt City," said Nate Richardson, president of Gilt City.
"My husband Ian Picache and I started the first luxury-focused private sale destination on the Internet for local services and experiences with our San Francisco and Los Angeles expertise, and we are delighted that now through Gilt City our Bergine vision will reach an even larger scale and audience," said Patricia Calfee, Bergine's co-founder.
Gilt Groupe, Gilt City's parent company, has had a large presence on the West Coast since its founding in November 2007. The innovative e-commerce company offers highly coveted products at insider prices. Each day, Gilt Groupe offers its members a new, curated selection of merchandise -- including apparel, accessories and lifestyle products for women, men and children, home entertaining and decor as well as travel. Most sales start at 9 am PT and last only 36 hours. This combination of highly desirable offerings, unique prices and a limited time has established Gilt as an addictive destination for shoppers nationwide.
ABOUT GILT CITY
Gilt City provides access to a broad range of local services at exclusive prices to its membership. Each sale lasts seven days and features many of a city's most sought-after restaurants, spas, concerts, cultural offerings and more. Gilt City is currently available in New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles. A subsidiary of Gilt Groupe Inc., Gilt City is headquartered in New York City with local curators in each market. To find out more please visit http://www.giltcity.com.