Epson Introduces Three High-Bright Professional Installation Projectors
New PowerLite Pro G-Series Offers More Than 4,500 Lumens, Enhanced Image Quality and Advanced Features for Collaboration and Networking
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- (EDUCAUSE, Booth 1808) -- Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today announced the PowerLite Pro G-series installation projectors designed for medium to large meeting spaces in corporations, higher-education, K-12, and houses of worship. The PowerLite Pro G5550NL, G5650WNL and G5950NL are full-featured models for custom installations that include a wide range of "future proofing" technologies and collaboration features.
"Epson remains committed to providing high-end installers and integrators with projectors that deliver the features, flexibility and easy set-up required for seamless integration," said Sean Gunduz, product manager, Projectors, Epson America. "The new PowerLite Pro G-series projectors provide enhanced image quality by incorporating C2Fine® technology previously only found in our high-end Home Cinema and premium large venue installation projectors. Plus, through networking advancements, they bring new presentation and collaboration tools like Multi-PC Projection to end-users, while still delivering the low total cost of ownership that customers expect from Epson."
The new PowerLite Pro G models offer lumen and resolution combinations to meet any installation need. The PowerLite Pro G5550NL and G5650WNL offer 4,500 lumens of color and white light output(2) and the PowerLite Pro G5950NL offers 5,200 lumens of color and white light output. The PowerLite Pro G5550NL and G5950NL feature XGA resolution, while the PowerLite Pro G5650WNL features WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution to accommodate widescreen content.
Improved Image Quality Features
The PowerLite Pro G-series offer several new features to meet the needs of today's installers, including high reliability, durability and color performance. Additional benefits include:
-- C2Fine Technology: Along with advanced vertical alignment technology,
provides high contrast for deeper blacks and vivid images
-- DICOM Simulation Mode: Specialized imaging uses standardized grayscale
to reproduce medical images, such as x-rays, for medical training and
education
-- Six-Axis Color Adjustment: Allows users to customize colors by adjusting
the hue, saturation, and brightness of RGBCMY (red, green, blue, cyan,
magenta, yellow) for special projection materials such as high-quality
photographs or artwork
-- Advanced Sharpness: Allows users to adjust sharpness more precisely for
thin, thick, vertical, and horizontal line enhancements
-- Test Patterns: Four new test patterns are included for different
applications to make setup and image customization easy
Other Advanced Features on the PowerLite Pro G Series:
The PowerLite Pro G-series also offers advanced features and functionality for high-end custom installation scenarios, including:
-- Split Screen: Gives presentation flexibility with two side-by-side
windows and three layout options; video and presentation materials run
simultaneously for added convenience
-- Multi-PC Projection: Allows up to four computers to simultaneously
project via the network with a four-way split-screen; another 12
computers can be in stand-by for amazing collaboration flexibility
-- Monitor and Control: Epson Easy Management® allows for network
monitoring, maintenance scheduling, and email alerts to be sent via LAN
-- Crestron RoomView Compatibility: Extends ROI for users who have already
invested in Crestron RoomView to control and manage Epson projectors
over a network, as well as other compatible projectors
-- Network Content Distribution: Epson EasyMP® allows content to be sent
over IP remotely, either wired or wirelessly with optional wireless
module, including broadcast messages and presentations with both video
and audio
-- Advanced Connectivity: Includes HDMI, two computer VGA ports, two
audio-in, USB, Hardwire remote, five BNC, Monitor Out, RS-232, and
optional Quick-Connect Wireless
-- Web Remote Control: Allows basic projector functions to be controlled
via a computer on the LAN instead of, or in addition to, using the
projector remote control
These three new projector models replace the current PowerLite Pro G5150NL, Pro G5200WNL and Pro G5350NL. The PowerLite Pro G-series projectors offer the same advanced features as their predecessors, including 3LCD, 3-chip technology, closed captioning, functional design elements including simple lamp and air filter replacement, optional wireless, digital connectivity with HDMI, centered lens design, an impressive range of horizontal and vertical lens shift, Quick Corner® for easy image positioning, off-axis tilt function for installation flexibility, and five optional lenses including a rear-projection lens.
Availability and Support
The PowerLite Pro G5650WNL ($3599*) and Pro G5950NL ($3599*) will be available in November 2010, and the PowerLite Pro G5550NL ($3149*) will be available in January 2011 through pro audio/visual dealers. Epson's PowerLite Pro projectors come with a three-year limited warranty that includes two elite technical support services - Epson PrivateLine® phone support where projector owners can directly access an expedited support telephone line by using a phone card that is included with the product, and a Road Service projector replacement program that includes projector exchange in one business day. For additional information about the new PowerLite Pro projectors, visit http://www.epson.com/projectors.
About Epson America
Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 countries around the world. To learn more about Epson America, please visit: http://www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).
* Estimated street price
(1) Based upon Q2 2010 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates
(2) Light output varies depending upon modes (color and white light output). White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard
Note: Epson, EasyMP, C2Fine, Easy Management, and Quick Corner are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
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Epson America, Inc.
CONTACT: Duane Brozek of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; or Jane Fainer of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com
Epson Introduces New Series of High-Brightness Projectors Engineered for Easy Installation
PowerLite 4000-Series Offers More Than 4,000 Lumens, Enhanced Image Quality and Easy Installation Features
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- (EDUCAUSE, Booth 1808) -- Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today announced the PowerLite 4000-series installation projectors for medium to large meeting spaces in corporations, higher-education, K-12, and houses of worship. The PowerLite 4100, 4200W and 4300 are designed for less complex installations that still require high performance and image quality.
The new models offer a wide range of lumen and resolution combinations - the PowerLite 4100 and 4200W offer 4,500 lumens of color and white light output(2) and the PowerLite 4300 offers 5,200 lumens of color and white light output. The PowerLite 4100 and 4300 feature XGA resolution while the PowerLite 4200W has WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution to accommodate widescreen content.
In addition, the PowerLite 4000-series offers the same convenient features as its predecessor, the PowerLite G5000, including 3LCD, 3-chip technology, closed captioning, and functional design elements: simple lamp and air filter replacement, centered lens design, an impressive range of horizontal and vertical lens shift, Quick Corner for easy image positioning, off-axis tilt function for installation flexibility, and a 1.8x zoom lens.
"Features such as lens shift, Quick-Corner and a versatile 1.8x centered lens make installations easier, especially retrofit installs or rooms with obstacles such as ceiling ducts to work around," said Sean Gunduz, product manager, Projectors, Epson America. "Along with these easy installation features, the new PowerLite 4000-series provides high durability, reliability and the low total cost of ownership that customers expect from Epson. And with enhanced image control, they are perfect for cost-sensitive installations that require professional image quality."
Improved Image Quality Features
These models offer several new features, including improved reliability, durability and color performance to meet the needs of today's installers. Additional benefits include:
-- C2Fine(TM) Technology: Along with advanced vertical alignment
technology, provides high contrast for deeper blacks and vivid images
-- DICOM Simulation Mode: Specialized imaging uses standardized grayscale
to reproduce medical images, such as x-rays, for medical training and
education
-- Six-Axis Color Adjustment: Allows users to customize colors by adjusting
the hue, saturation, and brightness of RGBCMY(red, green, blue, cyan,
magenta, yellow) for special projection materials such as high-quality
photographs or artwork
-- Advanced Sharpness: Allows users to adjust sharpness more precisely for
thin, thick, vertical, and horizontal line enhancements
-- Test Patterns: Four new test patterns are included for different
applications to make setup and image customization easy
-- Monitor and Control: Epson EasyMP® allows content to be sent over the
IP; Epson Easy Management® allows for network monitoring and
maintenance
Pricing, Availability and Support
The PowerLite 4100 ($2399*) and 4300 ($2999*) will be available in November 2010 and the PowerLite 4200W ($2689*) will be available in January 2011 through national resellers, mail order, distribution and pro audio/visual dealers. Epson's PowerLite projectors come with a two-year limited warranty that includes two elite technical support services - two-year Epson PrivateLine® phone support where projector owners can directly access an expedited support telephone line by using a phone card that is included with the product, and a two-year Road Service projector replacement program that includes projector exchange in one business day. For additional information about the new PowerLite projectors, visit http://www.epson.com.
About Epson America
Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 countries around the world. To learn more about Epson America, please visit: http://www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).
* Estimated street price
(1) Based upon Q2 2010 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates
(2) Light output varies depending upon modes (color and white light output). White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard
Note: Epson, E-TORL, EasyMP, and Instant Off are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
SOURCE Epson America, Inc.
Epson America, Inc.
CONTACT: Duane Brozek of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; or Jane Fainer of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com, for Epson America, Inc.
Weloxy is Used as a Free Business Tool to Promote Brand Awareness
LONDON, October 12, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- The latest in user customized websites has just come on line. Weloxy
stores and provides instant access to web users' most frequently visited
websites, completely free of charge.
The convenience factor is inescapable: users log on to http://www.weloxy.com and, having registered, customise their Weloxy site by
installing links to favourite sites. Links are displayed as logos which are
available from the database as well as custom-made. Users create their own
links and organise them within appropriate blocks, from mail and news to
business and holidays, moving them around with the cursor. So Weloxy is
effectively a way to construct and run a personalised website.
Weloxy is accessible via any internet connection the world over, doing
away with the need for access to the user's own computer, which makes it
invaluable for travellers. It's no longer necessary to search for
half-remembered names or trawl through history to find the last visit.
It's not just for private users; Weloxy is also a vital business tool.
Firms can upload their own company logo and link to the website via the
Submit My Website @ Weloxy.com facility. There's a snowball effect, as
businesses upload links to client and customer sites, facilitating
communication and promoting brand awareness. Weloxy is completely free of
charge, so it's a commercial no brainer.
Already many large companies have grasped the potential of optimising
their business potential on Weloxy, and have uploaded their logos to the
site.
Source: Weloxy
Ivan Smrcek - +385-98-267-298, For further information contact: support@weloxy.com
UniversalBusinessListing.org Adds New Verification Process to Improve Business Credibility in Search Results
Bank-equivalent validation aims to improve online visibility of legitimate businesses and home-based services
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ --UniversalBusinessListing.org, provider of business identity management and search engine submission services, announced a new verification process for its business listings to increase visibility and credibility of home-based businesses which are often excluded from listings in directories, social networks and search engines. It is expected to improve publisher confidence in valid business profiles over the growing numbers of fraudulent listings.
"Many legitimate businesses are not being found in traditional online directories, because the very definition of what is a legal business has not caught up with technologies, like mobile phones and the Internet, that help a small service or home-based business operate," said Doyal Bryant, CEO, Name Dynamics, UBL's parent company. "Many of these 'micro businesses,' which often work out of the owner's house, perhaps as a second business, are real, licensed businesses that want to participate in the online local and hyperlocal marketplace, where consumers can find them."
Complicating the visibility challenge for micro businesses is the increasing number of fraudulent listings afflicting the search industry. This is particularly troubling for categories such as locksmiths, towing companies and other emergency services, which are experiencing a high number of fake listings created by disreputable marketing companies for lead generation and identity theft purposes.
"Pop-A-Lock and ALOA, the Associated Locksmiths of America, have been very involved in taking all actions possible to make sure that customers are properly educated and get the very best service available," said Don Marks, CEO, Pop-A-Lock. "UBL's verification process is a much-needed solution in this current environment where dishonest companies are taking advantage of unsuspecting consumers."
The UBL verification process includes the largest database available of home-based businesses. Publishers will be assured that these verified businesses are active at their location. UBL already validates all businesses against credit card information and through its partnerships with the databases which feed business listings to the search platforms. The additional verification will check a business identity against the highest level of public and private databases, government filings, and if necessary, direct contact with the business to gather proof of identity. Pilot tests of the most difficult business categories show that over 95 percent of businesses can be verified with the automated methods. See more information at http://www.UBL.org /Products/Verification.aspx.
UBL verification also includes a check against closed businesses which are often used as fronts for redirection of calls and Web traffic.
Each business listing will be submitted to the search platforms with an indicator of the level of verification confirmed. A "Verified Business" symbol will be made available to businesses and directory publishers to indicate to consumers which businesses have been verified.
About UniversalBusinessListing.org
UniversalBusinessListing.org is a service of Name Dynamics Inc (BBTC.pk). UBL offers search engine and directory submission services, reputation monitoring tools and a variety of premium submission services for improved online visibility and identity management. For more information, visit http://www.ubl.org/ or connect with UBL on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are indicated by words such as "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "believes" and similar expressions. Our ability to achieve the results anticipated in such forward-looking statements is subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, our ability to successfully centralize and consolidate various support functions, in addition to general economic conditions, operating results, market acceptance of our solutions and other risks detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made in accordance with "safe harbor" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and no assurance can be given that the future results that are the subject of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Queensland University of Technology Selects CellTrust GlobalSMS Gateway Platform for First of Kind Pilot for New Mothers
Queensland University of Technology's "Mumbubconnect" Selects CellTrust's GlobalSMS Platform Delivering Two-Way Text Messages to Breastfeeding Mothers across Australia
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and SYDNEY, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- CellTrust Corporation, the world's largest provider of SecureSMS(TM) (Secure SMS) for mobile phones (http://www.celltrust.com), announced today that its GlobalSMS platform solution has been selected by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), for the world's first text message pilot program to offer breastfeeding support for new mothers in Australia.
The "Mumbubconnect" trial, concepted and engineered by Andre La Porte, a Digital Media and Social Marketing Specialist in Brisbane, Australia, for a team from QUT's School of Public Health and the School of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations, is the first of its kind to use two-way SMS to provide support for breastfeeding mothers. The text messages provide a direct link with breastfeeding women and offer support, encouragement and advice when needed. For example if a mother responds to a text message indicating she is struggling with breastfeeding, she will be sent an encouraging response, along with hints on how to get through the difficult times. This pilot program aims to facilitate QUT's research and ultimately to increase breastfeeding rates among new mothers.
"Our research found that text messages are an ideal way to communicate with new mothers, because they send and receive messages on their mobile devices throughout the day," said Mr. La Porte. "CellTrust Australia had our system up and running in less than two hours and it's easy to use. I was astonished to find that a particular vendor would have to build a specific SMS platform application from scratch, and that other vendors with existing technology had platforms that were complicated to program and manage."
It is important to note that standard SMS is not secure and can be spoofed. CellTrust's GlobalSMS Gateway also features SecureSMS a tamper-proof process, which enables message sizes up to 5,000 characters versus standard text messages, which allow up to only 160 characters.
"We can assure participants of Mumbubconnect that their information and all conversations with us are completely private, which is crucial when dealing with people's health issues, and after this initial trial is carried out, further information could be gathered by utilising Celltrust's two-way SecureSMS platform," said Nick Goritsas, Managing Director, CellTrust of Australia. "It is exciting that Andre La Porte chose to leverage CellTrust's technology for QUT to deliver this groundbreaking new service to new mothers in Australia."
La Porte has spent over two years developing the SMS-based concept for QUT, which incorporated various areas of research into women's behaviours and use of technology. A preliminary study by QUT of mothers has revealed that women find breastfeeding difficult in the first few months and they are receptive to receiving text messages about breastfeeding, especially if these are linked to a resource where they can access further information. Overall the study found the response to an SMS social marketing campaign was positive. It also found new young mothers in particular use their mobile phone as an essential link to peers, family and friends.
CellTrust's SecureSMS(TM) Appliance is the first global enterprise appliance to offer secure SMS communication for handset to handset and enterprise applications to handsets with highly encrypted end-to-end security in compliance with HIPAA, FISMA, and Sarbanes-Oxley, ensuring that information is kept private and only delivered to the intended recipient. CellTrust's award winning SecureSMS Appliance and Gateway reaches 200+ countries and over 800 carriers.
CellTrust SecureSMS Appliance was named winner of many industry awards by CTIA, Mobile Marketing Association, RCR Magazine, MobileTrax, and more.
Mumbubconnect (MBC) is the name of a pilot project currently being conducted by Queensland University of Technology. The mission of MBC is to create better communication connections between mums and official support services (such as government, commercial, community or charity based support); with the belief that better communications will enable better connections between a mum and her baby. MBC aims to test the delivery of tailored SMS text messages and online communications to each new mum participating in the project. For more information, visit http://www.mumbubconnect.com.au.
About CellTrust Corporation
CellTrust is a leading provider of secure mobile messaging and applications. CellTrust's patent pending SecureSMS Gateway(TM) featuring the SecureSMS(TM) Appliance and a suite of mobile applications provide advanced secure mobile messaging and information management across 200+ countries and over 800 carriers. CellTrust ensures the secure and trusted exchange of information on mobile devices to the financial services, healthcare, government, education, energy, information technology, marketing, and travel, among other global industries. For more information about CellTrust's Global, African, North American and Australian operations: http://www.celltrust.comwww.africa.celltrust.comwww.celltrust.com.au
Media Contact:
Lora Friedrichsen
Global Results Comms (GRC) for CellTrust
+1 949-608-0276
celltrust@globalresultspr.com
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CellTrust Corporation
CONTACT: Lora Friedrichsen of Global Results Comms (GRC), +1-949-608-0276, celltrust@globalresultspr.com, for CellTrust
Games24x7.com Launches Grand Diwali Rummy Tournament
MUMBAI, India, October 12, 2010/PRNewswire/ --
- India's Biggest Online Rummy Tournament Offers Players a Chance to
Compete for Rs. 10 Lakhs* in Prize Money
A most spectacular Diwali awaits all rummy lovers of India following the
launch of the nation's biggest online rummy tournament on October 2nd, 2010.
Games24x7.com, India's premier online games site, is celebrating the
festive season with its Diwali Rummy Tournament ( http://www.games24x7.com/player/diwalirummytournamentdetail.html), a
month-long tournament for all rummy lovers. The competition, running between
October 2nd and November 7th, 2010, is the biggest in the history of online
rummy tournaments in India with a total cash prize of Rs. 10 Lakhs*.
The Diwali Rummy Qualifiers (DRQs) are expected to host the largest
gathering of online rummy players for a single event, with approximately
13,000 seats open in the qualifying rounds. The criteria for participation
are very simple: anyone above 18 who wishes to participate has to first open
an account with Games24x7.com for free. He/she can then enter the qualifier
rounds running throughout the month, multiple times a day. Participation in
these qualifying tournaments is on a first-come-first-served basis only.
The finals of the Diwali Rummy Tournament will be held on November 7th,
with Rs. 1,50,000* in total cash prizes waiting to be won.
Playing rummy with friends and family has been an integral part of our
Diwali celebrations. It is the perfect opportunity for friends and families
to enjoy some quality time together over a relaxing game of cards. This
Diwali, Games24x7.com offers rummy players across India a unique opportunity
to truly enjoy this auspicious occasion.
Games24x7.com is India's largest portal offering 13-Card Rummy, the most
popular card game in India. We provide friendly and light-hearted competitive
entertainment to Internet users from across India. Rummy is a 'game of skill'
that has been expressly approved by the Supreme Court of India. Coming soon
to Games24x7.com are other very popular games of skill such as pool, carrom,
and bridge.
Magellan Partners With The Evans Group to Extend National Outdoor Sales Coverage
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan, a leading global GPS brand, and The Evans Group, an independent representative agency, have partnered to sell Magellan's entire outdoor navigation product line.
The Evans Group represents many of the outdoor industry's leading manufacturers and will lead the sales efforts for Magellan in the East, South, and West Coast regions of the country for specific outdoor, sporting goods, and other specialty retailers bringing their outdoor technical products expertise to the GPS arena.
"Magellan recently announced a number of exciting new GPS products that will delight outdoor enthusiasts," says Adam Janecka, Sales Director for Magellan Outdoors. "Having a world-class technical outdoor sales organization like The Evans Group join Magellan has us very excited about what the future holds."
The Evans Group will represent Magellan branded products exclusively at a number of national and regional retailers. With Magellan's recent product launches in the outdoor navigation market, The Evans Group is poised to help Magellan grow market share and extend the retail assortment of the following Magellan Outdoor GPS receivers:
-- eXplorist® GC Geocaching GPS: Made exclusively for geocaching with an
intuitive interface, a brilliant sunlight readable screen, and the
ability to sort and search 10,000 paperless geocaches.
-- eXplorist 510, 610 and 710 GPS Receivers: Premium, rugged, and
waterproof with a camera, microphone, and speaker built-in to record all
your actions and navigate the outdoors.
-- ToughCase(TM): A rugged protective case, giving iPhone and iPod touch
waterproof capabilities, extended battery life, and complete
interactivity making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and outdoor
professionals.
About MiTAC Digital Corporation
MiTAC Digital Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation and promotes and sells products and services under the Magellan brand name. Magellan assists people to travel, work, and play with leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across multiple consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the producer of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate® series of portable car navigation, outdoor and mobile navigation devices. MiTAC Digital Corp. is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information on Magellan, visit http://www.magellangps.com.
OnTheSnow Announces New Site Features and Mobile Applications Giving Skiers and Snowboarders the Most Comprehensive Set of Resources for Skiing and Snowboarding
ORINDA, Calif., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- OnTheSnow, the most visited snow sports website in the world, today announced several new website enhancements and mobile applications designed to give skiers and snowboarders more comprehensive and accessible information on skiing and riding, including a new iPhone Gear Guide application, free snow reporting mobile applications, a new iPad application, and a new resort photo and video section on the website. The Company also announced the launch of new Brazilian and Russian OnTheSnow websites and the opening of its European headquarters in Innsbruck, Austria.
"OnTheSnow is designed to be the source for all information that skiers and snowboarders need," said Chad Dyer, global managing director, Mountain News Corporation, which operates OnTheSnow. "The new website features and mobile applications we are launching now and throughout the remainder of 2010 will help skiers and snowboarders easily access the information they are looking for this winter season, including gear reviews, snow reports, resort photos and videos, and other information to help them plan their vacation."
iPhone Gear Guide Application
Available in Apple's iTunes store is OnTheSnow's free iPhone Gear Guide application that helps skiers and riders choose the best gear. It is the first iPhone application dedicated to selecting gear for skiing and riding, and is one of the first gear guides of any kind for the iPhone. Just in time for the upcoming ski season, the application provides detailed information on more than 230 skis, snowboards, ski boots, snowboard boots and snowboard bindings and includes "Top Picks" by experts selected by OnTheSnow. The free application allows users to filter their selection by gender, sport, ability level and terrain and includes an innovative feature that lets users compare their favorite selections. Users can also watch OnTheSnow gear videos which review all of the Top Picks and a selection of Adventure Series ski videos. The application also introduces "Snowpedia," a glossary of standard terms used in selecting gear.
Free Snow Report iPhone and Droid Application
OnTheSnow announced that it will re-launch its iPhone snow reporting application, which will be free to all users (previous price with $1.99) and will be releasing free Android and Blackberry snow reporting applications. The applications will give skiers and snowboarders comprehensive snow reports from over 2,000 resorts around the world. OnTheSnow is the dominant worldwide source for snow reports, providing information for more news media outlets than any other company in the world. All of the applications will be available in November 2010.
New iPad Application
OnTheSnow will launch an iPad snow reporting application that will contain the same robust content featured on the OnTheSnow website and in the mobile applications, but with a completely new design tailored to the unique features of the iPad. This will be the first snow reporting application designed specifically for the iPad and will be available in December 2010.
New, Expanded Ski Resort Photo and Video Section
In December 2010, OnTheSnow will launch a redesigned and expanded photo and video gallery on the OnTheSnow website. The new multi-media section will include "current" photos and videos submitted from ski resorts around the world and will be easily searchable by resort, region, type of photo or video and more. The editors of OnTheSnow will select the "Top Ten" photos and videos of the week and all of the content will allow users to provide their own ratings. The new media gallery will give OnTheSnow visitors a visual perspective of what's happening "real time" in skiing and riding at more than 2,000 resorts across the globe.
New Brazilian and Russian OnTheSnow Websites
OnTheSnow will launch new websites for the Brazilian and Russian markets this month. The content for both sites will focus on providing the most relevant travel information for ski resorts around the world, but will be localized to the unique interests and needs within each market. The sites will offer snow reports for more than 2,000 ski and worldwide, along with live resort web cams, video, resort information and news, vacation packages and deals, user-generated resort reviews and a comprehensive ski and snowboard gear guide, all updated regularly by a team of editors within each market. The addition of the Brazilian and Russian websites further enhances OnTheSnow's global reach - it already has websites in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe (U.K., Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, France, Sweden, Italy and Benelux) and the South Pacific (Australia and New Zealand).
New European Headquarters
This week, Mountain News announced the opening of its European headquarters in Innsbruck, Austria, complementing its existing operations in London. "While we will continue to keep an advertising sales and editorial office in the UK, the establishment of our European headquarters in Innsbruck allows us to continue to expand our European snow sports content, and better serve our clients throughout the Alps," said Dr. Eduardo Santander, Europe managing director for Mountain News.
OnTheSnow is operated by Mountain News Corporation (MNC). MNC, a subsidiary of Vail Resorts, is the top provider of snow reports to more than 1,500 web sites throughout the world, including approximately 400 news media websites. The Company's pre-produced radio snow reports are delivered to affiliate stations in 17 radio networks and 800 stations across the country. In addition to their snow reports and website, OnTheSnow.com publishes and delivers a weekly e-mail newsletter to its database of more than 250,000 subscribers worldwide. MNC also operates MountainGetaway.com, the year-round headquarters for information regarding popular mountain resort communities and regions in the summer months.
SOURCE OnTheSnow.com
OnTheSnow.com
CONTACT: Chad Dyer, +1-925-254-4456, ext. 116, dyer@mountainnews.com, for OnTheSnow.com
Scene It? Horror App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad Now Available on App Store
Play the Most Frightfully Fun Trivia Game on Earth
SEATTLE, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Screenlife®, creators of Scene It?®, the number-one entertainment trivia game worldwide, today announced Scene It? Horror, a new app for iPhone and iPod touch and an enhanced HD app for iPad, are available now on the App Store.
Scene It? Horror features hours of fun with terrifying trivia, creepy clips, and petrifying puzzles pulled from the scariest classic and current horror movies of all time, including Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Paranormal Activity, The Exorcist, Shutter Island and Psycho to name a few. Scene It? Horror is truly a one-of-a-kind game experience for fans of the paranormal and will have players begging for more.
"We've been dying (no pun intended) to make a Scene It? Horror game for years, and using the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad platforms is the perfect way for us to explore this new film genre as well as new game features," said Steve Banfield, Senior Vice President of Production and Digital Strategy at Screenlife. "It was certainly an interesting day in the office when we heard the blood-curdling shrieks and howls coming from the Scream Machine soundboard that is included in the app."
The Scene It? Horror App allows fans to extend the scares by offering content packs as an In App Purchase, featuring questions, clips and puzzlers focused on their favorite horror film genres. The first pack features all things "Undead" and will be available for purchase in time for Halloween.
The Scene It? Horror App for iPhone and iPod touch features:
-- A fiendish fast-paced single-player mode that boasts 30 distinct games
and 15 puzzle types
-- Scream Machine - Scare your friends and sample a variety of
bone-chilling screams with this bonus sound board
-- Multiplayer - Utilize Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to connect up to 4 iOS devices
(iPhone, iPod touch or iPad)
-- Facebook Connect - Challenge friends, post scores and translate game
points into Scene It? Facebook Glitz
The Scene It? Horror HD App for iPad includes all of the above features, with the addition of:
-- HD quality video clips, eye-popping graphics and upscaled user interface
-- Dynamic motion backgrounds and animations
-- Enhanced puzzle types that take full advantage of the larger,
high-resolution iPad screen
-- Death Match - Tabletop huddle mode that will determine who's the biggest
horror fan in the room
The Scene It? Horror App is available for $1.99 from App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://bit.ly/horroriphone
The Scene It? Horror HD App is available for $4.99 from the App Store on iPad or at http://bit.ly/horroripad
For more information on Scene It? Horror for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, or to learn about other Scene It? games, please visit http://www.screenlifegames.com or call (866) 383-4263.
About Screenlife
Screenlife, a leader in entertainment trivia games, is transforming the way the world has fun through its pop culture-based games, including Scene It?, the number-one selling DVD trivia game worldwide. Located in Seattle, WA, Screenlife's socially interactive and immersive games are now available on multiple platforms including DVD, video game consoles, social networks and mobile phones.
Since its 2002 launch, Scene It? has grown into an international, award-winning brand with trivia game editions that include Twilight, The Simpsons, Star Trek, Seinfeld, Movie, TV, Sports, Music, Friends, Harry Potter and Disney. Scene It? DVD games have been translated into twelve languages across 29 countries.
A leader in entertainment licensing, Screenlife has struck hundreds of deals with major Hollywood studios, sports leagues and recording labels, as well as top actors, athletes and musicians. Other companies, including Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment, Real Networks, Konami, Namco and Comcast, work with Screenlife to deliver custom Scene It? games across multiple platforms including the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, mobile phones, and video on demand. Screenlife is a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures Corporation.
CONTACT: Anita Lavine of Screenlife, +1-206-812-0861, +1-206-898-5228 (mobile), Anita.Lavine@screenlifegames.com, for game samples, images or additional information
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ --Zonderkidz(TM), the children's division of Zondervan, and its partner, Oceanhouse Media, today announced that its book app, The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule, is currently the number one iPhone app, as well as the top-grossing app, within the Books category of the iPhone App Store.
The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule book app has held this position for more than a week. There are currently 40,000 apps in the book category of the iPhone App Store, and 6,000 apps in the book category of the iPad App Store.
Ebooks continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments in publishing, and making waves within the industry are new Book Apps. These enhanced ebooks include interactive features only available on iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, such as professional narration, background audio and enlarged artwork for each scene.
"The Berenstain Bears books teach children how wonderful God is and the purpose he has in their lives. The book apps have successfully brought the words and lessons of these books to life like no other format," said Annette Bourland, senior vice president and publisher with Zonderkidz. "We are delighted and encouraged by the success of our book apps, and we expect them to play a significant role in our publishing plans moving forward."
Positioned as an easy-to-navigate alternative to traditional ebooks, the innovative book apps, created by Oceanhouse Media, combine Michael and Jan Berenstain's original text and artwork with features that entertain and promote reading in young children.
"As a child reads the story, individual words are highlighted. When they touch a picture, the app automatically zooms in on the words, building an association between the word and the image," said Michel Kripalani, president of Oceanhouse Media. "We believe this is a revolutionary format for reading and comprehension."
The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule is currently one of three Book apps within the Berenstain Bears family. Other apps include The Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers and The Berenstain Bears Go to Sunday School. Both are also popular book apps in the iPhone App Store currently ranked in the top 100. All of the titles are available for download for $2.99 each.
Zonderkidz signed a contract in 2007 to publish 12 Berenstain Bears books, authored by Michael Berenstain, with the first titles released in Fall 2008. The softcover picture books focus on a range of inspirational topics such as doing the right thing, saying your prayers, and going to Sunday school. Zondervan's parent company, HarperCollins, continues to publish Berenstain Bears books for the general market.
About the Berenstains
Stan and Jan Berenstain published their first book about a bear family who lived "deep in Bear Country" in 1962 under the editorial oversight of Dr. Seuss. In 1974, they started their own line of books about everyday family experiences by Random House. In 2003, the Berenstains began publishing with HarperCollins and in 2005 began an exclusive relationship with the publisher.
Their youngest son, Michael, joined his parents many years ago writing several books and becoming the exclusive designer and illustrator of a series of large picture books. Since Stan Berenstain's death in 2005, Michael and Jan work as an author/illustrator team for their general market books.
About Oceanhouse Media
Oceanhouse Media is a publisher of mobile apps that uplift, educate and inspire. The company is a significant player in the iPhone and iPad space with an offering of over 105 apps, numerous bestsellers and proprietary technology. Licensing relationships are in place with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Hay House Publishers and others.
About Zonderkidz
Zonderkidz, a division of Zondervan, and Harper Collins, inspires young lives through imagination and innovation. As the leader in Christian children's communications, it produces bestselling and award-winning Bibles, books, board books, graphic novels, audio, video, and digital products that awaken the hearts and touch the souls of kids under 16 and the people who love them, from family members to educators. Zonderkidz is the publisher of the NIrV (New International Reader's Version) Bible translation, the 3rd-grade reading level edition of the NIV that is ideal for children and those who speak English as a second language. Visit Zonderkidz on the Internet at http://www.zonderkidz.com.
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Zondervan
CONTACT: Brian Burch, +1-616-233-0500, bburch@lambert-edwards.com
Free Food: White Castle to Give Away Garlic Cheese Sliders on Facebook
Coupon enables fans to try the new limited edition sandwich for free
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- White Castle is so sure its fans will crave the new garlic cheese flavor of The Original Slider® that America's first fast-food hamburger chain is giving them away. For a limited time, visit White Castle on Facebook and receive a coupon for a free Garlic Cheese Slider. Three new limited edition sandwiches are available through October 30, including Garlic Cheese, Garlic Cheese & Mushroom and Garlic Cheese & Chicken Marinara.
"With this offer, White Castle wants to connect with our loyal fan base by rewarding them with the opportunity to try our new Garlic Cheese Slider for free," said Jamie Richardson, vice president of corporate communications. "By exposing more consumers to the White Castle tradition of quality and flavor that has existed for almost 90 years, we expect we'll find thousands more Cravers out there."
Those interested in receiving the coupon must "Like" the White Castle page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/whitecastle and print the coupon to use at any of the nationwide locations. The coupon will be available on White Castle's Facebook page through October 22. Customers must redeem the coupon by October 30.
The unique Garlic Cheese Slider begins with a traditional steamed 100 percent USDA beef patty topped with a slice of White Castle's bold garlic cheese. The Garlic Cheese Slider and Mushroom is topped with garlic cheese and tender mushrooms in a savory sauce. The Chicken Marinara Slider starts with a lightly breaded 100 percent white-meat chicken breast topped off with garlic cheese and a zesty Italian marinara sauce.
About White Castle
White Castle is a family-owned business based in Columbus, Ohio that owns and operates 421 White Castle Restaurants in 11 states. The company was founded in Wichita, Kansas in 1921 and was the first fast-food hamburger chain. For more information on White Castle, visit http://www.whitecastle.com.
Macro Risk Advisors Introduces Systemic Risk Dashboard for Institutional Investors
Monitors Risk Premiums and Volatility in Equities, Commodities, FX, CDS and Interest Rates
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Macro Risk Advisors (MRA) - a leading equity derivatives strategy and execution broker dealer widely used among hedge funds, pension funds, and money managers, today launched its Systemic Risk Dashboard, designed to monitor cross-asset risk premiums in order to help institutional investors manage portfolio uncertainty and optimize investment performance.
"A defining lesson of the financial crisis has been the high level of asset price correlation in times of macro uncertainty," said Dean Curnutt, CEO of MRA. "Our risk dashboard provides institutional investors with a powerful tool that identifies the linkages across asset classes, puts risk premiums in historical context, and serves as a guide post for prudent portfolio risk management."
The risk dashboard is the latest in a series of strategic initiatives undertaken by MRA focused on helping institutional clients understand and manage risk. The company recognized the need for a risk dashboard through its extensive work on the behavior of risk premium measures throughout the crisis and the importance of understanding their interconnectedness. The efficient, easy-to-use application monitors the risk premiums and volatility in U.S. and global equities, commodities, foreign exchange, credit default swaps, sovereign spreads, and interest rates.
"Today's challenging investment climate is characterized by exceptionally high asset correlations and systemic risk. Our dashboard helps us quickly frame the risk landscape across asset classes so we can offer more valuable advice to our institutional clients," said Curnutt.
About Macro Risk Advisors
Macro Risk Advisors is an equity derivatives strategy and execution firm headquartered in New York and specializing in translating proprietary market intelligence into specific trading ideas for its clients. Using an extensive network of contacts, MRA is able to access deep liquidity pools that enable the most efficient execution possible. MRA's strategy notes are read by more than 1,300 unique institutional firms. The company is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. For more information, visit http://www.macroriskadvisors.com or MRAD <GO> on Bloomberg.
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Macro Risk Advisors
CONTACT: Doug Hesney, Doug@dukaspr.com or Alexandra Levis, Alexandra@dukaspr.com, Dukas Public Relations, +1-212-704-7385
MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com Takes Tourism in a New Direction for British Columbia Businesses
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com, a new destination site launched this year with the MyDestinationInfo.com travel network, is offering a fresh approach to the tourism industry, allowing businesses in British Columbia to reach out and connect with customers directly while expanding their national and international exposure.
In addressing the needs for businesses in British Columbia to reach the modern day visitor, MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com is able to provide a comprehensive and cost-effective promotional tool, and it recognizes the needs of today's travellers to be able to access information quickly and easily. MyDestinationInfo.com ensures that each region is a market leader by regularly updating its technology to meet the expectations of users online.
The global approach of the network means that travellers seeking information for interests and activities such as BC golf courses, British Columbia restaurants or ski and snow adventures in British Columbia, can easily plan their trip before arriving at their destination and therefore maximize their travel experience. In addition, international travellers can book their flights and hotel accommodation in British Columbia from the website. This ensures that visitors are able to plan their trip more efficiently and experience a wide range of choices provided in British Columbia in an all in one platform.
This new direction for British Columbia means that businesses can now be part of the destination's promotional efforts by collectively showcasing to visitors on a global platform through the travel network. The cost-effective options ensure that smaller businesses in the hospitality and adventure industry have the same opportunities to feature along with well known larger attractions in BC's tourism sector.
About MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com:
MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com is a member of the award-winning MyDestinationInfo.com travel network with over 65 destinations worldwide, including other provinces in Canada, destinations in the USA, Europe, Africa and Australasia. The network uses local experts in each destination, and is backed by the best tech applications and optimisation available to create relevant websites for today's traveller. As a leading online travel guide all content is generated locally and presented in an attractive and user-friendly design. With continual improvements in design and technology, MyDestinationInfo.com ensures that each region is a market leader in each of their respective destinations.
Contact details:
Rosana Brien
Managing Director
B.W.Connections Inc.
510 Marsett Pl #303
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8Z 7J1
778-430-5198
britishcolumbia.mydestinationinfo.com
Orbitz Launches 'I Love the Gulf' Promotion to Help Spur Travel to the Gulf of Mexico With Up to 40% Off Hotels and $50 Restaurant.com Gift Card
Show the Gulf Some Love and Get a Free Meal by Booking a Participating Hotel in the Region
CHICAGO, Oct. 11/PRNewswire/ -- Hotels along the Gulf of Mexico and within Florida are showing Orbitz travelers the love for the rest of the year. Today, Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com) launched its "I Love the Gulf" Promotion, offering up to 40% off* participating hotels for travel between October 11, 2010 and December 31, 2010. And to sweeten the deal, Orbitz will throw in a $50 Restaurant.com Gift Certificate* for travelers who book by November 8, 2010.
"There is incredible value right now in Florida and the communities lining the Gulf of Mexico coast, and this promotion comes at the perfect time for travelers planning to book a trip to the region as we approach peak season," said Jeanenne Tornatore, Senior Travel Editor of Orbitz.com. "With up to 40 percent off hotels at the hottest destinations, plus a free meal, it's hard not to love this promotion."
Travelers that show the Gulf some love will receive up to 40% off on participating hotels at the following destinations:
-- Miami
-- The Florida Keys
-- Fort Lauderdale
-- West Palm Beach
-- Jacksonville
-- Fort Myers
-- Tampa
-- Panama City
-- Biloxi
For trips booked by November 8, 2010, travelers can redeem their $50 Restaurant.com Gift Certification by clicking on the "Add Attractions and Services" page and selecting the $50 Gift Certificate before checkout. After your reservation is complete, your confirmation will link you to a voucher that you can print out.
(1) Up to 40% savings are available at participating hotels only. Minimum stay requirements and blackout dates may apply and will vary depending on market and hotel. Discounts are available on bookings made by 11/08/10 for travel between 10/11/10 and 12/31/10.
(2) To be eligible for the $50 Restaurant.com Gift Card, travel must be booked by 12/31/10.
About Orbitz.com
Orbitz.com (http://www.orbitz.com) is a leading online travel company that enables travelers to search for and book a broad array of travel products, including airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. Since launching its Web site to the general public in June 2001, Orbitz.com has become one of the largest online travel sites in the world and has led the industry with innovations including Flight Price Assurance, Hotel Price Assurance and Total Price hotel search results. On Orbitz.com consumers can search more than 80,000 suppliers worldwide including airlines, hotels and car rental companies. Orbitz.com is owned by Orbitz Worldwide.
Cachet Financial Solutions Files Patent Application for Their New RDC Platform for Apple's Mac Operating System
New patent application positions Cachet Financial Solutions as an industry-leading provider of Remote Deposit Capture Solutions.
MINNEAPOLIS,Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Cachet Financial Solutions, a leading provider of remote deposit capture (RDC) solutions, today announced the filing of a patent application for their new RDC platform for Apple's Mac Operating System. Cachet will begin offering their entire RDC Select(TM) product suite to Mac users starting October 15, 2010
"Today most financial institutions only offer their remote deposit capture (RDC) solution to PC users, but with Apple's growing popularity there is a large segment of the RDC marketplace that is being underserved," said Jeffrey Mack, President & CEO of Cachet Financial Solutions. "We strive to be on the cutting edge of technology and provide our customers with the most complete RDC solution available."
The software behind Cachet's RDC Select(TM) solution, which is one of the most powerful IT solutions in the industry today, is now Mac and PC compatible. The Web-based solution allows financial institutions greater freedom and flexibility when providing RDC to their customers. Not only is RDC Select(TM) more efficient for end users, it is also more cost-effective and requires less internal support from within financial institutions.
The proprietary software solution enables merchants to process checks in a single pass, validate their authenticity and forward them to financial institutions for deposit without a single paper check ever leaving their office, eliminating the need for costly infrastructure and back-office processes. "We've built RDC Select(TM) to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our clients," said Mack.
About Cachet Financial Solutions
Cachet Financial Solutions is a leading provider of commercial and consumer remote deposit capture (RDC) solutions for financial institutions and their customers. RDC Select(TM), our fully integrated, customized solution, is a unique platform that eliminates the need for financial institutions to build and manage their own RDC business. Our industry-leading software platform has been designed to simplify the process for delivering, implementing and servicing RDC. Cachet's sophisticated marketing strategy and professional sales training program ensures our customers are successful with their RDC initiatives. For more information, visit http://www.cachetfinancial.com.
SOURCE Cachet Financial Solutions
Cachet Financial Solutions
CONTACT: Jamie Heinemann of Cachet Financial Solutions, +1-952-698-6991, jheinemann@cachetfinancial.com
Feedpath Gadget is expanding function of Google Calendar on Google Apps, which is using Google Calendar API, Calendar Sidebar Gadgets and working on Google App Engine. "feedpath Gadget" provides two cool functions for Google Apps users, which are grouping calendar viewer and refined user interface of guest add function.
Feedpath Gadget is integrated Universal Navigation on Google Apps via ordered by Google Apps Marketplace. The Google Apps Marketplace makes it easy for more than 3 million Google Apps customers to discover, purchase and deploy integrated business applications and related professional services. By integrating with user account and application data stored in Google Apps, these cloud applications provide a simpler user experience, increase business efficiency, and reduce administrative overhead. To learn more, visit google.com/appsmarketplace.
Akihito Fujii, Enterprise Product Marketing Manager, Japan Google, said, "We are distributors for Google Apps Google, Inc. the Feedpath 'feedpath Gadget' to expand services, appreciate the warm welcome. By providing this solution, Google Apps is a possibility of further expansion, is also Google Apps Marketplace expect to continue to utilize more. Google will continue, the distributor, in cooperation with development partners to provide solutions and promote a safe and ideal for corporate customers."
Logicalis Launches Solutions for Cloud Computing Journey
Offers Organisations, Public Sector and ISVs Assured Transition From Virtualisation to Cloud Computing Architectures
SLOUGH, England, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- International solutions provider, Logicalis, today announced the general availability of a new portfolio of cloud solutions and services - Private Cloud, Infrastructure as a Service, Cooperative Cloud and Cloud Hosting. Logicalis now offers customers a 'total cloud' engagement from highly virtualised private cloud through to a range of innovative hosted cloud solutions, backed by consultancy services, to support customers on the journey from virtualisation to cloud computing.
Logicalis' cloud portfolio, targeted at commercial customers, public sector shared cloud services, and ISVs needing a secure and robust hosting environment, offers customers unprecedented levels of clarity and flexibility to:
-- Create their own private cloud using Logicalis' Bespoke On-Site Cloud
Service (BOCS)
-- Migrate infrastructure to Logicalis' Infrastructure as a Service
-- Leverage Logicalis' unique hybrid Cooperative Cloud for a range of
critical services such as disaster recovery, application test and
development, and capacity burst
-- Have applications fully hosted on Logicalis' Cloud Hosting service.
Simon Daykin, CTO at Logicalis, explains; "Cloud computing represents a sea-change in IT capability and consumption, yet most organisations are naturally and rightly cautious about jumping in with both feet. This is because most cloud providers are polarised between private on-site cloud and completely hosted cloud solutions.
"Our range of cloud solutions and services is designed to allow customers to make the journey to cloud in whichever form is right for their business or technology needs. To achieve the transformational benefits of cloud you need to remove the polarisation and allow the customer to draw the line where they see fit. Logicalis can help customers build their own private cloud, deliver a fully managed 'cloud in a box' through our BOCS solution, leverage Logicalis' investment in hosted cloud or use our Cooperative Cloud to blend them all. Cloud is about solving a need and flexibility is essential."
Logicalis has also expanded on its existing range of consultancy services, offering a specific Cloud Migration and Risk Assessment (CMRA) option.
Chris Gabriel, director of solutions and marketing, Logicalis UK, comments: "The move to cloud computing requires organisations to appraise which applications and services best fit the cloud model, and demands new processes and service management techniques. It is a testing journey. Our skills as one of the UK's leading virtualisation providers coupled with major investments in data centre and cloud hosting services, means we can support customers every step of the way. Our CMRA service helps customers plan for the long term and identify the quick wins."
As systems integrator, managed services provider, and managed hosting provider, Logicalis is able to deliver cloud in a way that meets a customer's specific needs. Treated like any other ICT service, Logicalis' cloud portfolio is governed by contracted SLAs.
"When it comes to cloud computing, our customers want to understand who owns the Service Level Agreement," says Daykin. "We must treat cloud like any other ICT service, because to be relevant it must support the business critical environments of commercial and public sector organisations. Our experience in the data centre over many years has taught us that customers care about building platforms that can support their businesses. Logicalis is ensuring that our customers can adopt cloud with confidence."
The Logicalis Bespoke On-Site Cloud Service and hosted cloud services are built on solutions from Cisco, NetApp and CA Technologies.
About LogicalisLogicalis is an international provider of integrated information and communications technology (ICT) solutions and services founded on a superior breadth of knowledge and expertise in communications & collaboration; data centre; and professional and managed services.
Logicalis Group employs over 1,900 people worldwide, including highly trained service specialists who design, specify, deploy and manage complex ICT infrastructures to meet the needs of over 5,000 corporate and public sector customers. To achieve this, Logicalis maintains strong partnerships with technology leaders such as Cisco, HP, IBM and Microsoft.
The Logicalis Group has annualised revenues of $1 billion, from operations in the UK, US, Germany, South America and Asia Pacific, and is fast establishing itself as one of the leading IT and Communications service providers, specialising in the areas of advanced technologies and services.
The Logicalis Group is a division of Datatec Limited, a $3.7 billion revenue business listed on the Johannesburg and London AIM Stock Exchanges.
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Designates Walden University as Registered Education Provider
Walden's project management course content now aligns with PMI standards
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Walden University announced today that it has been designated as a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, the world's largest, most widely recognized organization serving the project management profession. R.E.P. status confirms that thecontent of Walden's project management courses is in alignment with globally recognized PMI standards, which include course delivery, new course development and instructor quality evaluation.
"With this recognition from the Project Management Institute, Walden University is well positioned to provide PMI members with the valuable credentials and education they need to move forward in their careers," said Dr. William Schulz III, associate dean of Walden's School of Management. "Project management offers a common language and framework for managers, and Walden's convenient and flexible online programs connect working professionals regardless of industry or geography."
Walden University's project management courses in the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), M.S. in Leadership, M.S. in Management and M.S. in Project Management degree programs provide students with the business, communication and leadership skills needed to manage projects and diverse teams in order to help organizations achieve their strategic goals. These master's-level project management courses can help prepare students for the certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam offered through PMI. In addition, Walden's R.E.P. status allows those whohold a PMI professional certification to earn professional development units (PDUs) by taking individual courses or completing the full degree program.
To learn more about Walden's project management specializations and full degree program, visit http://www.WaldenU.edu/management or stop by Walden University's booth, #1300, at the PMI® Global Congress 2010--North America conference in Washington, D.C., from Oct. 9-12.
About Walden University
For 40 years, Walden University has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and their communities. Today, more than 42,500 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are pursuing their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees at Walden. The university provides students with an engaging educational experience that connects them with expert faculty and peers around the world. Walden is the flagship online university in the Laureate International Universities network--a global network of more than 50 online and campus-based universities in 24 countries.
Walden offers more than 45 degree programs with more than 195 specializations and concentrations. Areas of study include health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, public administration, technology and engineering. For more information, visit http://www.WaldenU.edu. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, http://www.ncahlc.org.
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Walden University
CONTACT: Jerry Sweitzer, +1-410-843-6576, jerry.sweitzer@waldenu.edu
L7 Solutions Deploys Nimsoft Monitoring Solution to Support Cloud Computing and Vblock Deployments
Infrastructure-as-a-Service Provider Delivers Added Value with 24/7 Monitoring And Customized Reporting to Key Clients
CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Nimsoft today announced that L7 Solutions (L7), an Australia-based infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) provider, has deployed Nimsoft Monitoring Solution (NMS) to provide valued-added monitoring of critical systems, including Vblock Infrastructure Packages.
NMS enables L7 to provide clients with comprehensive performance monitoring and capacity planning as well as customized reporting for constituencies ranging from front-line IT staff to upper management. These capabilities allow L7 to differentiate its offerings with enhanced, consolidated visibility into infrastructure health, thereby helping to ensure performance levels and increase customer satisfaction.
L7 offers consulting, integration and managed services to companies of all sizes. NMS provides insight into critical systems and applications, presenting key information in a clear, concise way via customized reporting and real-time dashboards. L7 can present a high-level aggregate view of critical information for upper management or more detailed views for technical audiences.
"NMS is a much simpler and more practical management solution than anything else we compared in the market, and it delivers the automation we need to fulfill the demanding requirements of clients with geographically-dispersed networks," said Glenn McAtee, general manager of managed services at L7. "NMS also plays a central role in our go-to-market strategy, since it enables us to differentiate ourselves with added value in an extremely competitive market."
NMS Supports L7's IaaS Strategy with Vblock Monitoring
L7 will also use NMS to support the deployment of Vblock infrastructure packages to customers as it rolls out its cloud computing initiatives. Vblock Infrastructure Packages are integrated cloud solutions packages from the Virtual Computing Environment (VCE) coalition-a collaboration of Cisco, EMC and VMware. NMS provides complete monitoring for Vblocks, either as an on premise or on-demand (SaaS) offering.
"With our delivery of the first complete monitoring solution for private cloud Vblock Infrastructure Packages, Nimsoft extends the industry leadership of our unified monitoring architecture-especially when it comes to the needs of forward-thinking IaaS providers like L7," said Gary Read, Nimsoft CEO. "Monitoring all aspects of Vblock cloud environments holistically, rather than looking at individual parameters for each component, enables service providers to address potential issues before they impact critical services dramatically optimizing agility and driving down costs."
In addition to deploying NMS across customer infrastructures, L7 is using NMS internally to help deliver consistent, reliable business operations.
"We're focused on offering cloud services and have a number of Vblock deals in process," said McAtee. "The combination of Vblock and NMS will be instrumental in helping us both improve internal operational efficiencies and deliver the highest quality of service to our clients."
About L7 Solutions
L7 Solutions is an Information Technology and Consulting company with a vision to be the market leader in delivering innovative business solutions. Based in Perth, Western Australia, L7 is comprised of four discrete business units - Advisory, Integration, Managed Services and Training.
Nimsoft provides Unified Monitoring solutions for virtualized data centers, hosted and managed services, cloud platforms, and SaaS resources. The Nimsoft Unified Monitoring architecture eliminates the need to deploy a new monitoring solution for outsourced services, public or private clouds, or SaaS implementations. About 800 customers use Nimsoft Unified Monitoring solutions, including hundreds of leading hosting, cloud and managed service providers such as 1&1, BlueLock, CDW, Hitachi, QTS, Rackspace, SoftLayer and Troubadour. For more information, visit http://www.nimsoft.com or to see Nimsoft Unified Monitoring in action, visit the Nimsoft public portal at http://www.unifiedmonitoring.com.
National Instruments to Add LTE Automated Test Capabilities to PXI RF Test Portfolio
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced that it will be adding Long Term Evolution (LTE) test capabilities to its RF test product portfolio with the forthcoming NI LTE Measurement Suite, which operates with PXI RF signal generators and analyzers. NI engineers will demonstrate the new LTE Measurement Suite at the 2010 4G World conference in Chicago on October 20-21. Designed for testing 3GPP LTE wireless components, subsystem components and mobile stations, the software-defined test system will provide a fast, flexible and accurate solution for engineers developing automated validation and production test systems for LTE products.
The LTE Measurement Suite is a test system based on NI automated test software and PXI modular instrumentation. The system consists of new NI LTE Measurement Suite software, the NI PXIe-5663E 6.6 GHz vector signal analyzer, the NI PXIe-5673E 6.6 GHz vector signal generator and a PXI chassis and controller. Test engineers can use all of the system's hardware to test previous RF and wireless standards as well as LTE and other next-generation standards. According to initial performance results, the LTE test system can achieve modulation accuracy measurements (RMS EVM) as low as -48 dB and perform automated measurements up to 3X and 5X faster than traditional instrumentation.
The NI demonstration at 4G World will illustrate the system's capabilities for both generating and analyzing live LTE signals. Booth visitors also will learn about physical layer measurements including adjacent channel power (ACP), transmit power (TxP), error vector magnitude (EVM) and others in live product demonstrations.
The LTE Measurement Suite will join an extensive portfolio of NI hardware and software solutions for wireless test including test software for cellular standards such as GSM/EDGE and WCDMA/HSPA+ and software for testing fixed/mobile WiMAX, wireless LAN, GPS, AM/FM and Bluetooth products. The LTE test system also complements additional RF measurement tools from National Instruments such as signal generators, signal analyzers, power meters and other DC and baseband instruments. As an added benefit of its software-defined PXI configuration, the system integrates with more than 1,500 PXI instruments from NI and more than 70 other vendors to address the requirements of almost any test application.
4G World attendees can view the LTE Measurement Suite demonstration and speak with National Instruments RF test engineers at booth #322. Readers can learn more about the full line of NI RF and wireless test solutions at http://www.ni.com/rf.
About National Instruments
National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with no one customer representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 5,000 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 11 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati.
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Game Trading Technologies, Inc. Expands the Spectrum of GameBook Mobile to Include iPods, Video Game Hardware, DVD and Blu-ray Movies
HUNT VALLEY, Md., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Game Trading Technologies, Inc. ("GTTI" or the "Company", OTC Bulletin Board: GMTD), a leading provider of comprehensive trading solutions for video game retailers, publishers, rental companies and consumers is pleased to announce the expansion of its proprietary GameBook Mobile, a free application for Apple's iPhone, iPod and iPad that allows video game players to build, value, manage, and trade their personal video game software collections.
In addition to supplying information regarding the latest and greatest video games, the new and improved GameBook Mobile application will now also include real-time market values for iPods, video game hardware and DVD and Blu-ray movies.
GameBook Mobile, a "cellular-based trading consultant," will maintain the most up-to-date trade-in information regarding all iPod models from the first 5 GB Scroll Wheel model released in October 2001 up-to-and-including the most recent releases. Consumers utilizing GTTI's app will have the advantage of having access to real-time market values for every iPod model at their fingertips when they wish to trade-in an old model for new Apple merchandise, a gift card or cash.
The latest trade-in information on newly released video game hardware will also be available, offering gamers the opportunity to make well-informed and timely decisions concerning the video game consoles and systems they wish to trade-in. The addition of video game hardware to GameBook Mobile will allow users to trade-in entire game collections simply and quickly for the highest current market value.
Finally, similar to the extensive video game software information found on GameBook Mobile, the expanded database will include thousands of DVD movie titles, allowing film enthusiasts to trade in their old movies at potentially the greatest value in return for new titles.
GameBook Mobile's accessibility and expansive database offers users the opportunity to maximize the value of their old video game software, hardware, iPods, and DVDs in order to diversify their collections with new "wish list" games and product releases, or to receive gift cards or cash from trading in the items they no longer use.
GTTI's free GameBook Mobile application is available in the App Store on your iPhone, iTouch, iPad or you can download the application through iTunes by visiting:
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, MD, Game Trading Technologies, Inc. is a leading video game trading services provider focused on valuation, procurement, refurbishment, and redistribution of pre-owned video games. Game Trading Technologies, Inc. currently offers unique services, supported by innovative technologies to an array of national firms, allowing them to better serve customers who want to trade their games for store credit or purchase pre-owned games. The foundation of most of these relationships is Game Trading Technologies, Inc.'s proprietary game trading database, which updates values on more than 10,000 video games and consoles on a daily basis according to market conditions. Game Trading Technologies, Inc. shares are traded on the OTCBB under the symbol 'GMTD'. Additional information is available within Company's website at http://www.gtti.com or by calling (877) 631-GAME (4263).
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This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including statements that reflect Game Trading Technologies' current expectations about its future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. Game Trading Technologies has tried to identify these forward-looking statements by using words and phrases such as "may," "will," "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "plan," "should," "typical," "preliminary," "hope," or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to Game Trading Technologies and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause Game Trading Technologies' actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities during the remainder of 2010 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. These risks are referenced in Game Trading Technologies' current report on Form 8-K, which may be found at http://www.sec.gov or as may be described from time to time in Game Trading Technologies' subsequent SEC filings.
For more information contact:
Jody Janson
Investor Relations
Game Trading Technologies, Inc.
Tel: (877) 631-GAME (4263)
Email: jody@gtti.com
KingsIsle Entertainment Unveils the New World of Celestia
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- KingsIsle Entertainment announces the release of its highly-anticipated expansion world, Celestia, to the Wizard101 Test Realm. The Test Realm, which provides players the opportunity to preview new game content, is open to current Wizard101 Subscribers and to all Wizards who have purchased Crowns within the last 30 days.
"We've spent the better part of a year designing, programming, building and testing this extraordinary new adventure," said J. Todd Coleman, Vice President and Creative Director of Wizard101. "Celestia is a kingdom of underwater cities, lost artifacts and ancient riddles. It also holds the secret of Astral magic: a library of spells based on the Sun, the Moon and the Stars."
Upon attaining level 48 and defeating Malistiare, Wizards will automatically gain access to the Celestian depths. Celestia represents the first chapter in a new epic storyline that will encompass many new worlds and reveal the deepest secrets of the Spiral. The new underwater world is the most ambitious content expansion to Wizard101 since the game launched in September, 2008.
With the introduction of Celestia, Wizards will:
-- Progress to level 60 and face new foes of immense strength and cunning
-- Discover long-forgotten treasures and explore the farthest corners of
the Wizard101 universe
-- Encounter ancient schools of Astral magic and master new spells of
awesome power
-- Journey under the sea and unravel the triumphs and tragedies of a lost
civilization
In Wizard101, kids and families enter the magical world of Wizard City as student Wizards setting out to hone their skills, cast spells and summon powerful creatures to fight evil forces. The characters and worlds of Wizard101 are influenced by literature, history and pop culture, giving the game a depth and quality appreciated by families and players of all ages.
Wizard101 can be downloaded at http://www.Wizard101.com. Players seeking access to premium areas and items may purchase pre-paid cards in participating stores or purchase a subscription or Crowns online. New worlds, activities, pets and Wizard clothing are periodically added to the game, creating an ever-changing world with new things to see and do.
About KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.
KingsIsle Entertainment is a developer and publisher that specializes in creating high-quality massively multiplayer online games which provide entertainment for the entire family. Wizard101, KingsIsle's flagship property, has received the Parent Tested Parent Approved Media Seal of Approval in 2009 and has been recognized by the National Parenting Publications Awards. Wizard101 was named the #1 Best Family/All Age Game by Beckett Massive Gamer Magazine, and the #1 Best Family Game by MMORPG.com for 2009. The company's experienced and creative team is raising the bar in online entertainment by offering products with rich storylines, friendly navigation, top-quality art and fully-voiced characters. KingsIsle is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and has a development studio in Austin, Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.kingsisle.com.
KingsIsle and Wizard101 are trademarks or registered trademarks of KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.
EA joins launch lineup of Xbox LIVE-enabled mobile titles slated to release this fall.
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Adding to the lineup of mobile titles for the soon-to-release Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Corp. and EA Mobile(TM) -- a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS) and the leading wireless entertainment publisher -- today unveiled the first wave of EA games coming to the new platform this fall. Windows Phone 7 and the first launch titles will ship in 2010 with additional new phone models arriving in early 2011. As part of Microsoft's managed portfolio of Xbox LIVE titles, EA's games for Windows Phone 7 will be Xbox LIVE-enabled, featuring the unique ability to track and share scores with leaderboards, unlock Xbox LIVE Achievements, add to your Gamerscore, and communicate with your Xbox LIVE friends across Xbox 360, Windows-based PC and Windows Phone 7.
"Our collaboration with Microsoft brings EA's world-class catalog of global game franchises to Windows Phone 7, offering a unique set of gaming features perfectly suited to the deep, innovative experiences we value at EA," said Travis Boatman, vice president of Worldwide Studios for EA Mobile. "We see consumers deeply integrating devices into their lives and entertainment in new ways every day. Challenging your Xbox LIVE friends to an EA game from the phone in your pocket keeps you connected and having fun no matter where you are.(1)"
EA will deliver a broad range of titles from its portfolio of award-winning brands:
-- "Need for Speed(TM) Undercover." Power 20 of the world's hottest
high-performance cars through 24 undercover missions and eight
challenging modes of thrilling action. Customize your vehicle and earn
performance upgrades as you race head-to-head, earn achievements and
track leaderboards.
-- "Tetris®." Play the best-selling blockbuster, all new for Windows Phone
7. Play up to 12 challenging variants and become a "Tetris" master, or
enjoy the timeless fun of Marathon mode, loved by hundreds of millions
worldwide. Challenge your Xbox LIVE friends to beat your top score in
single-player Marathon mode, the variant that made the "Tetris" game a
phenomenon.
-- "The Sims(TM) 3." Savor hours of entertainment with this award-winning
experience of the No. 1 best-selling PC franchise of all time. Choose
from dozens of personality traits and make your Sims characters
neurotic, funny or shy while drawing from a wide array of built-in theme
sets to bring your Sims to life with any appearance, clothing, and
accessories you choose. Complete goals, wishes and personal goals while
unlocking achievements and scoring Gamerscore points.
-- "MONOPOLY." Fans will enjoy classic "MONOPOLY" play in the 75-year
tradition of the world's favorite family game brand,* under license from
Hasbro Inc. Take a ride on the Reading Railroad or buy Boardwalk as you
collect achievements and climb the leaderboards. From Marvin Gardens and
Water Works to Park Place, own and manage the famous holdings of the
"MONOPOLY" game board, which comes to life with animated tokens and
interactive features for Windows Phone 7.
"Together EA and Microsoft have created some of the definitive console games of this generation, and we're excited to bring that powerful alliance to Windows Phone 7," said Ron Pessner, general manager of Xbox LIVE mobile, Microsoft. "This is a new and major games platform for Microsoft, and we look forward to the amazing games EA will deliver over the coming years."
EA joins some of the most creative minds in console, mobile and independent game development bringing their biggest franchises and titles to Windows Phone 7, including Microsoft Game Studios, Gameloft, Konami, Namco Bandai, PopCap and THQ. With new titles slated to release each week, try-before-you-buy demos, asynchronous turn-based gameplay and more, Windows Phone 7 brings the quality, consistency and community of the Xbox experience to gamers on the go.
Xbox LIVE is the online entertainment service for your Xbox 360, connecting you to an ever-expanding world of games, movies, TV, music, sports and social entertainment. Xbox LIVE lets you play the best games, enjoy the largest on-demand library on any console, listen to millions of songs and share the fun with friends around the world. This holiday season, Xbox LIVE will come to Windows Phone 7 and put the power of connected entertainment in the palm of your hand. Xbox LIVE is also the exclusive home of controller-free online entertainment through Kinect, making your Xbox 360 more intuitive and interactive than ever before. With an active community of 25 million people across 26 countries, expanding to 35 this fall, Xbox LIVE provides you with instant access to the entertainment you want, shared with the people you care about. More information about Xbox LIVE can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/live.
About EA Mobile
EA Mobile(TM) is the leading wireless entertainment publisher with award-winning game franchises such as Tetris®, Bejeweled®, The Sims(TM), and Need For Speed(TM). The EA Mobile portfolio also includes casual games based on the company's partnership with Hasbro, Inc. including MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) as well as sports blockbusters from the EA SPORTS(TM) brand, including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer and NASCAR®. EA Mobile develops games for multiple mobile platforms including mobile phones, smartphones, the iPhone®, iPad(TM) and iPod® touch. For more information about EA Mobile, please visit http://www.eamobile.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 SPORTS(TM), EA(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.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
(1) Windows Phone 7 features turn-based gameplay with Xbox LIVE users on the phone or PC.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, Need for Speed, and The Sims are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Tetris is a registered trademark of Tetris Holding. MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the United States and Canada) are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. John Madden, NFL FIFA and NASCAR are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. iPad is a trademark, and iPod and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
*Based on 2009 retail series of "MONOPOLY" board games in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Australia. Source: The NPD Group/Toys/Consumer Tracking Service.
CONTACT: Alexandria Akhavan of Edelman, +1-206-505-6579, Alexandria.Akhavan@edelman.com, for Microsoft Corp.; or Michelle Stephens Jacob of EA, +1-310-754-7018, mijacob@ea.com
New Exclusive Windows Phones from HTC, LG and Samsung Deliver Apps and Entertainment
DALLAS and REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* and Microsoft Corp. today introduced a leading portfolio of new phones based on Windows Phone 7 , Microsoft's new mobile operating system that that has been the focus of worldwide buzz and bandwidth for months. The new smartphones from HTC, LG and Samsung will be available exclusively for AT&T customers ahead of the holiday shopping season.
"These devices - quite literally - are game changers, and we are delighted to bring them to our customers," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "It's a perfect match - phones that re-define gaming and entertainment, riding a network that assures customers a high-speed experience."
"AT&T has long been a leader in the smartphone market, and we're pleased that the powerful, new experiences in Windows Phone 7 will debut on a very fast and reliable mobile broadband network," said Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer at Microsoft. "With Windows Phone 7, Microsoft has taken the most engaging and useful experiences across the company and delivered them in a single point of focus and value for customers nationwide."
Each of the three smartphones sports a capacitive glass touch screen, 5-megapixel camera and a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, but is designed to appeal to different types of customers. The new Windows Phones for AT&T customers are:
-- HTC Surround - premiers as the first smartphone to include integrated
Dolby Mobile and SRS surround sound speakers. The HTC Surround speakers
slide-out and reveal a kickstand for watching video beneath its 3.8-inch
touch screen. HTC Surround blurs the line between home and mobile
entertainment, making games, music and video on the go more enjoyable
than ever.
-- LG Quantum(TM) - designed for work, play and everything in between. With
a slide-out keyboard for quick use of Office Mobile®, users can stay
active and up to date with work. The LG Quantum also features DLNA
technology through a preloaded application called Play To, which allows
users to wirelessly stream videos, music, and pictures from the phone to
a DLNA-enabled TV, stereo, Windows 7 PC and other consumer electronics
devices
-- Samsung Focus(TM) - debuts as AT&T's thinnest Windows Phone and offers a
visually stunning experience with a Super AMOLED(TM) screen on a sleek
9.9 mm-thin touch screen phone. With the Focus'(TM) amazingly crisp,
brilliant screen, photos, games and videos come alive.
Windows Phone 7 has been carefully crafted to help people get more done in fewer steps by bringing important information to the surface with a unique Hub and Tile interface. The Hubs offer quick and easy access to a person's latest and most valuable information and includes People, Pictures, Games, Music & Video, Office and Marketplace content. Windows Phone 7 also integrates with many popular and powerful Microsoft consumer services such as Xbox LIVE®, Windows Live®, Bing® and Zune®.
Apps and Entertainment
Each new Windows Phone from AT&T will include AT&T U-verse Mobile, an app that allows users to download and watch hit shows on their smartphone. U-verse TV subscribers with certain packages will be able to download and watch hit TV shows for no extra charge, and all U-verse TV customers can also schedule and manage their DVR recordings from the app. For the first time, U-verse Mobile will be available nationwide -- even to those who are not U-verse TV customers -- for just $9.99 per month. Subscribers can access the full content library, select which series or specific episode to download over Wi-Fi, and view on the go wherever they have their Windows Phone.
For a limited time, AT&T customers who choose Windows Phone will get a free Entertainment Pack, redeemable at http://www.att.com/windowsphone. This offer will provide a download to 'ilomilo', an Xbox LIVE Arcade game exclusive to Windows Phones from AT&T through the end of the year. In the game, ilo and milo always seems to get separated from each other in their surrealistic world of cubes, and players work to help them reunite. Ilomilo is a stunning example of the incredible graphics and quality of gaming available on Windows Phones through Xbox LIVE.
The offer also includes a free 30-day trial offer for U-verse Mobile and Zune Pass, which gives customers the ability to download or stream more than tem million songs from Zune plus the option to download and keep ten songs after the subscription ends. Ilomilo, and a month each of U-verse Mobile and Zune Pass combined represent a nearly $30 value.
Pricing and Availability
All three Windows Phones from AT&T will be available in AT&T company-owned retails stores and online at http://www.wireless.att.com for $199.99. The Samsung Focus will be available on November 8 and the HTC Surround and LG Quantum will be available in time for the holidays.
Prices listed above require a 2-year service agreement and
1 smartphone data plan.
2 Mobile Broadband/3G coverage not available in all areas.
Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply.
See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber
must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T's owned
wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activ. fee
applies. Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may
not be available from independent retailers. Early
Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days,
but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment
returns; thereafter up to $325. Some agents impose add'l
fees. Smartphone Data Plan Requirement: Smartphones require
a DataPlus (200MB) or DataPro (2GB) plan. If you exceed
your initial data allowance, you will automatically be
charged an additional $10 for each additional 1GB provided
on DataPro or an additional $15 for each additional 200MB
provided on DataPlus. All data allowances, including
overages, must be used in the billing period in which the
allowance is provided or they will be forfeited. For more
details on Data Plans, go to att.com/dataplans Sales tax
3 calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.
Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse.
Call or go to http://www.att.com/u-verse to see if you qualify.
AT&T U-verse services are provided by AT&T local telephone
companies. U-verse Mobile: Download and watch capability
available for select shows and requires select smart
phones, Wi-Fi connection, and qualifying U-verse TV plan
or, following launch in November, a monthly subscription
fee. Downloaded shows are available for viewing for
limited time periods. Ability to browse the TV guide and
manage DVR available to all U-verse TV customers.
Download and watch hit TV shows with U-verse Mobile free
for 30 days: Offer ends 12/31/2010. After the first 30
days, you will automatically be charged a $9.99 monthly
subscription fee on your AT&T Wireless bill. To avoid
being charged, cancel during the first 30 days by calling
800-331-0500. You may cancel at any time. Standard data
4 charges may apply..
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Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
*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.
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Microsoft and Partners Unveil Windows Phone 7 Global Portfolio
First phones available soon from leading mobile operators around the world.
REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today joined its partners in revealing nine new Windows Phone 7 handsets that will be available this holiday season from leading mobile operators in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific . With more than 60 mobile operators in over 30 countries worldwide committed to bringing Windows Phones to market, the millions of people around the world looking for a phone that plays as hard as it works will have a variety of phones from leading device-makers to choose from.
"We have a beautiful lineup in this first wave of Windows Phone 7 handsets," said Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer at Microsoft. "Microsoft and its partners are delivering a different kind of mobile phone and experience -- one that makes everyday tasks faster by getting more done in fewer steps and providing timely information in a 'glance and go' format."
Global Portfolio
Microsoft and its partners have worked together closely to create a different kind of phone with new experiences that bring together what people care about most. Windows Phone 7 will be available in a variety of sleek form factors from device-makers such as Dell, HTC Corp., LG and Samsung, and from mobile operators including America Movil, AT&T, Deutsche Telekom AG, Movistar, O2, Orange, SFR, SingTel, Telstra, TELUS, T-Mobile USA and Vodafone. All Windows Phone 7 phones will include the high-performance Snapdragon(TM) processor from Qualcomm. A broad selection of phones will begin shipping in holiday 2010 with more arriving in 2011, including phones from Sprint and Verizon Wireless. In addition, select models will be available at Microsoft Store locations and from Amazon.
Windows Phone 7, Glance and Go
In today's busy world we are spending more time heads-down on our phones than interacting with the people we're sitting next to and missing out on important life moments. Windows Phone 7 was designed to deliver a mobile experience that has the phone working better for people, bringing together the things they care about most and helping them to get things done faster.
Windows Phone 7 breaks the current smartphone convention to help people quickly and easily find and consume data, information and services from the Web and applications. The new phones are distinguished by unique design and integrated experiences built from Microsoft's deep portfolio such as Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Office Mobile, Zune, Windows Live, Bing and more.
For example, the customizable Start screen with Live Tiles is a personal experience, showing people their own content. The Live Tiles come to life with real-time updates from the Web such as news, appointments or the status of friends. New Live Tiles can be easily created from whatever content a consumer wants, such as applications, websites and music.
Fueling New Experiences
Windows Phone 7 marks a new era in mobile gaming as the first phone(1) to put the power of Xbox LIVE into the palm of people's hands with a blockbuster lineup of game titles from award-winning publishers. In addition to the titles already announced earlier this year, Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) today announced the first wave of EA games coming to Windows Phone 7 this fall. As part of Microsoft's managed portfolio of Xbox LIVE titles, all EA games for Windows Phone 7 will be Xbox LIVE-enabled. EA will deliver a portfolio of titles that offers something for every mobile gamer, from casual to core, including "Need for Speed(TM)Undercover," "Tetris®" and "The Sims(TM) 3."
Windows Phone 7 is also the first to offer the Zune music experience on a phone: People can play their music collection, synced wirelessly from their PC, or stream or download new tunes from Windows Marketplace. An optional Zune Pass subscription is available.
Search is made easier with a dedicated button to help people find what they need, whether in contacts, in Marketplace, in e-mail or on the Web. From the Start screen, the Search button delivers Bing for mobile, delivering Web results, local information, maps, directions and more.
The Windows Live solution helps people manage pictures, Windows Live calendar, Office OneNote Mobile and more. The free Find My Phone service new on Windows Live can remotely ring, lock, erase and show the location of your phone on a map. Complete information about Windows Phone 7 features and capabilities can be found at http://www.windowsphone.com.
New Windows Phones
The following devices will come to North America, Europe and Asia Pacific in the holiday 2010 timeframe.
In North America:
AT&T
-- HTC Surround, United States
-- Samsung Focus, United States
-- LG Quantum, United States
T-Mobile USA
-- HTC HD7, United States
-- Dell Venue Pro, United States
TELUS
-- HTC 7 Surround, Canada
-- LG Optimus 7, Canada
America Movil
-- LG Optimus 7, Mexico
In Europe:
O2
-- HTC HD7, United Kingdom, Germany
Orange
-- HTC 7 Mozart, including France, United Kingdom
-- Samsung OMNIA 7, including France, United Kingdom
SFR
-- HTC 7 Trophy, France
-- Samsung OMNIA 7, France
Movistar
-- LG Optimus 7, Spain
-- HTC HD7, Spain
-- Samsung OMNIA 7, Spain
Deutsche Telekom AG
-- HTC 7 Mozart, Germany
-- Samsung OMNIA 7, Germany
Vodafone
-- HTC 7 Trophy, including Germany, Spain, United Kingdom
-- LG Optimus 7, including Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
In Asia Pacific:
SingTel
-- HTC HD 7, Singapore
-- LG Optimus 7, Singapore
Telstra
-- HTC 7 Mozart, Australia
-- LG Optimus 7Q, Australia
Vodafone
-- HTC 7 Trophy, including Australia
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
(1) Windows Phone 7 features turn-based gaming with Xbox LIVE users on the phone and PC.
Windows Phone 7
Partner Quote Sheet
Windows Phone 7 Device Manufacturers
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Dell
"Together, Windows Phone 7 on a Dell platform brings a fresh new
approach to do more with fewer steps. This is a whole new
opportunity for us to bring out mobile devices that make everybody's
life a little more productive."
- Ron Garriques
President
Dell Communication Solutions Group
HTC
"Windows Phone 7 is an entirely fresh mobile experience, on which HTC
is excited to be going big. We see tremendous customer opportunities
with Microsoft's most popular services like Xbox LIVE and Zune
integrated. The value Microsoft is bringing to mobile customers
around the world sets a new benchmark for the industry. HTC will be
introducing five new HTC Windows Phone 7 Smartphones at launch to
support our customers with a broad variety of choice."
- Peter Chou
CEO
HTC Corp.
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
"LG has introduced a completely new mobile experience with the LG
Windows Phone 7 by adding our exclusive technologies to Windows
Phone 7 usability. We are proud to offer the ultimate choice for
Windows Phone 7 and bring consumers into a new era of live sharing
and a new era for Smartphones."
- Dr. Jong-seok Park
CEO and President
LG Electronics Mobile Communications
Company
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd
"Samsung and Microsoft have a long history of bringing the latest
innovations to the mobile industry. We have been closely working
together to provide a great mobile experience for our consumers with
the launch of compelling Windows Phone 7 phones. Now, I am very
proud to offer the latest software innovation with Windows Phone 7
on the Samsung Omnia 7 and the Samsung Focus(TM). I believe that
Samsung's Windows Phone 7 phones will provide the most beautiful
harmony of hardware technology and platform experience for
consumers."
- JK Shin
President and Head of Mobile Communications
Business
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
Windows Phone Mobile Operator Partners
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Vodafone
"We're delighted to be partnering with Microsoft to bring the HTC 7
Trophy to our customers as a Vodafone exclusive. Not only does the
phone have all the 'quietly brilliant' innovations that HTC is
famous for, but it comes with the new Windows Phone 7 services and
user experience. Along with the LG E900 Optimus 7, the Windows Phone
7 additions to our Smartphone range will further enhance the choice
we give our customers."
- Patrick Chomet
Group Director of Terminals
Vodafone Group plc
O2
"Windows Phone 7 is a completely fresh start for Microsoft and brings
it right into the Smartphone space. The large memory and big screen
on the HTC HD7, a great exclusive for O2, mean that our customers
will get the very best experience out of Windows Phone 7."
- Steve Alder
General Manager, Devices
O2
SingTel
"SingTel is committed to bringing the newest and most exciting
services to our customers. We are proud to bring Windows Phone 7 to
Singapore through a close, strategic partnership with Microsoft.
Windows Phone 7 brings communications, content and services to life
through its innovative user interface and smart design, creating a
revolutionary multimedia experience on the move. SingTel will be the
first operator in Singapore to offer its rich selection of apps via
a dedicated section in Microsoft's Windows Marketplace apps store.
Customers can look forward to apps, such as the award-winning AMPed
social music service and the MobileTV video streaming service. In
addition, all Windows Phone 7 handsets will be preloaded with
SingTel's Xplorer traffic navigation service and TrafficLIVE app."
- Yuen Kuan Moon
Executive Vice President, Consumer Group
SingTel
Telstra
"Windows Phone 7 arrives at a time when Australians are embracing
Smartphones in record numbers. I am delighted that Telstra customers
will be among the first in the world to experience it. When combined
with the unmatched speed and coverage of Telstra's Next G network,
Windows Phone 7 will provide Telstra customers with the best
experience available."
- David Thodey
CEO
Telstra
T-Mobile USA
"T-Mobile is committed to offering solutions that help our customers
get the most out of their lives -- and Windows Phone 7 does just
that. We're excited to work together with Microsoft on this
groundbreaking new endeavor that we think our customers will
embrace."
- Paul Cole
Vice President, Product Management
T-Mobile USA
America Movil
"America Movil is very pleased to join forces with Microsoft to
launch Windows Phone 7 in Mexico, and reiterates its commitment to
always be on the cutting edge with the best mobile communication
technologies wherever it provides service. Windows Phone 7 will be
launched in Mexico with Telcel's 3.5G technology and will be
available with voice plans and Internet connectivity, specifically
designed for the communication needs of users who demand them."
- Marco Quatorze
Director of Value-Added Services
America Movil
Chipset Manufacturer
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Qualcomm
"Qualcomm and Microsoft have a long history of collaborating to
optimize Microsoft's mobile operating systems for Qualcomm chipset
platforms, and we continue that by now powering the first generation
of Windows Phone 7 handsets with our Snapdragon mobile processors.
We are very excited about this new class of Snapdragon-based
devices, which will feature an unmatched level of integration to
deliver one of the best possible mobile experience."
- Steve Mollenkopf
Executive Vice President and Group
President
Qualcomm Inc.
HTC Goes Big With Microsoft; Launching Five New Windows Phone 7 Smartphones
HTC brings its trademark innovation and design to a fresh, new Windows Phone 7 portfolio - HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Pro and HTC HD7
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones and long-time Microsoft partner, today unveiled five new Windows Phone 7 smartphones: HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Pro and HTC HD7. This strong and diverse family of phones features Microsoft's new Windows Phone 7 platform and embodies the stand-out design and innovation for which HTC has come to be known. Each new phone includes a variety of cutting-edge technologies and a series of unique HTC applications that can be accessed through the new HTC Hub that complements the Windows Phone 7 Hub and Tile experience.
"Windows Phone 7 is an entirely fresh mobile experience, on which HTC is excited to be going big. We see tremendous customer opportunities with the integration of Microsoft's most popular services like Xbox LIVE and Zune," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. "The value Microsoft is bringing to mobile customers around the world sets a new benchmark for the industry. HTC will be introducing five new HTC Windows Phone 7 smartphones at launch to support our customers with a broad variety of choice."
"HTC has been a partner with Microsoft since we launched our first phones nearly a decade ago, and we couldn't be more excited to continue this journey with the launch of Windows Phone 7," said Andy Lees, President of the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft. "Windows Phone 7 characterizes a new direction for Microsoft and its partners, and HTC is stepping up to support this in a significant way by bringing five new Windows Phones to market."
Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone 7 has been carefully crafted to help people get more done in fewer steps with a unique Hub and Tile interface. The Windows Phone 7 Hubs offer quick and easy access to a person's latest and most valuable information and include People, Pictures, Games, Music & Video, Office and Marketplace content. Windows Phone 7 also integrates with many popular Microsoft consumer services such as Xbox LIVE, Windows Live, Bing and Zune.
HTC Windows Phone 7 portfolio
HTC has brought its innovative design and creativity to its new Windows Phone 7 smartphone portfolio by embracing distinctive materials and unique design elements while providing an exciting set of cutting-edge features and technologies. With the new HTC Hub, HTC is providing an exclusive series of applications and utilities that include a new weather and stocks application and a new photo enhancer that enables a person to apply special effects before sharing photos with friends.
HTC 7 Surround
Whether it be gaming, movies or music, HTC 7 Surround is the ultimate multimedia device. With a unique slide-out speaker and integrated kickstand with integrated Dolby Mobile(TM) and SRS WOW HD(TM), the HTC 7 Surround delivers high-fidelity audio and virtual surround sound that enable people to share their favorite music and videos with their friends in style. No longer are they forced to use headphones for a great surround sound experience because the HTC 7 Surround speaker makes the listening experience natural and comfortable.
HTC 7 Mozart
Crafted from a single piece of anodized aluminum, the HTC 7 Mozart feels great in the hand and takes HTC's unibody design aesthetic to the next level. The slim, solid and smart HTC 7 Mozart sounds as good as it looks and integrates Dolby Mobile(TM) and SRS WOW HD(TM) for high-fidelity, virtual surround sound. With Microsoft Zune integration, people can synchronize the HTC 7 Mozart with their PC, enabling them to take their music and video library with them wherever they go.
HTC 7 Trophy
HTC 7 Trophy harnesses the power of Xbox LIVE. Gamers will enjoy the speed and responsiveness of fast action gameplay supported by the phone's high-performance 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and controlled through the vivid WVGA 3.8" touchscreen. High-fidelity, virtual surround sound - through SRS WOW HD(TM) - brings a rich audio experience whether the user is playing a game, watching a video or listening to their favorite music.
HTC 7 Pro
The development of the HTC 7 Pro was inspired by power users who want to combine the ultimate in business efficiency with the ability to take full advantage of their leisure time. The sleek handset slides opens and tilts to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard for fast, comfortable typing, while productivity features such as the ability to sort, scan and manage Outlook email, open and edit the latest Office documents on the phone and keep track of the markets with HTC's stocks application, offer new ways to maximize the business day.
HTC HD7
HTC HD7 owners can enjoy their favorite videos and movies in cinematic-style thanks to the large 4.3" high-resolution screen, while its kickstand allows them to sit back and enjoy the action handsfree. For those who refuse to compromise on their mobile gaming experience, the HTC HD7 realizes the power of Xbox LIVE, bringing gameplay to life in a way that takes console gaming beyond the home.
Availability
The five new HTC smartphones will be available through mobile operators and retailers across major European, Asia-Pacific and North American markets from late October.
North America
-- HTC 7 Surround will be available exclusively in the United States with
AT&T as the HTC Surround.
-- HTC HD7 will be exclusively available in the United States with
T-Mobile.
-- HTC 7 Pro will be available in the first half of 2011 with Sprint.
-- HTC 7 Surround will be available exclusively with Telus in Canada.
Europe
-- HTC HD7 will be available from Telefonica O2 in Germany and exclusively
in United Kingdom and Ireland. HTC HD7 will also be available with
Telefonica Movistar in Spain.
-- HTC HD7 will be available from Bouygues Telecom in France.
-- HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available in France, United Kingdom,
Switzerland and Spain with Orange.
-- HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available in Germany with Deutsche
Telekom AG.
-- HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Austria with Deutsche Telekom AG.
-- HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Austria with Orange.
-- HTC 7 Trophy will be available exclusively in Germany, France, Spain,
United Kingdom, Austria and Switzerland with Vodafone.
-- HTC 7 Mozart and HTC HD7 will be broadly available in Italy.
Asia-Pacific
-- HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.
-- HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Telecom New Zealand.
-- HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Singtel in Singapore.
-- HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Maxis in Malaysia.
-- HTC HD7 will be available with Taiwan Mobile in Taiwan.
-- HTC HD7 will be available in Hong Kong with CSL, 3 and China Mobile.
-- HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.
-- HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available with Starhub in Singapore.
-- HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Hong Kong with CSL, 3 and China
Mobile.
-- HTC 7 Mozart will be available with Chunghwa Telecom in Taiwan.
-- HTC 7 Trophy will be exclusively available with Vodafone in Australia
and New Zealand.
-- HTC 7 Trophy will be exclusively available with M1 in Singapore.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.
The names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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HTC Corporation
CONTACT: Chris Hollis, +1-425-638-7830, chollis@waggeneredstrom.com, for HTC Corporation
Noveda and Wysine Announce Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Strategic Partnership
BRANCHBURG, N.J. and CHENNAI, India, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Branchburg, N.J. based Noveda Technologies and Chennai, India based Wysine Technologies today announced their intent to explore a strategic alliance. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore synergies in technology development as well as to seek market expansion opportunities worldwide.
Under the terms of the MOU, the two companies will jointly evaluate opportunities to develop customized software and hardware requirements for real-time energy monitoring solutions designed for the industrial, commercial and residential markets worldwide.
"By combining our capabilities, we can deliver a holistic approach to monitoring, measuring and managing both conventional and renewable energy usage over the Internet," said Visweswaran Balasubramanyan, Director at Wysine Technologies. Noveda's customizable platform is ideal for the commercial and industrial client base in emerging countries like India."
"We're pleased to partner with Wysine, and I am excited to work with such a highly innovative team, especially as we look to expand globally," stated Noveda CEO, Govi Rao. "This alliance enables us to leverage the core strengths of both companies as we build a unified approach to the market."
Rao further commented, "With our combined capabilities, we will be better positioned to jump-start our customers' journey to net-zero and lay the foundation for the advancement of smart-grid technologies. A good example is the SmartEN platform launched by Wysine, which will revolutionize the residential monitoring space in developed economies like the U.S."
Noveda Technologies, a recognized leader in data acquisition and analytics, and Wysine, known for its innovative hardware solutions, will look at ways to combine their specialties to deliver integrated, easy-to-use, cost effective solutions for energy, water and carbon management. The companies also plan to launch a global network operations center to provide customers with 24/7 assistance using their specific real-time data.
About Noveda Technologies
Founded in 2007, Noveda Technologies is an innovative leader in real-time web based energy monitoring and visualization for conventional and renewable energy systems. The company's solutions (hardware, software and services), enable energy optimization in buildings to lower energy costs and reduce carbon footprint. Noveda's solutions are designed to jump-start the journey to net-zero by providing real-time data transparency in buildings and lay the foundation towards a smarter grid. The company's diverse client base includes commercial / retail, industrial, government, and educational institutions. For more information, visit http://www.noveda.com or call 908-534-8855.
About Wysine Technologies
Wysine looks at ROI as return on information rather than investment. Wysine's focus, therefore, is not only to enable customers to measure but also to manage their environments. Established in 2008 in Chennai, India, Wysine develops products and solutions in the energy, water and carbon management space. Wysine addresses the industrial segment through WyMon, an IP enabled monitoring and management solution which can be customized to address the specific needs of different industrial verticals. The commercial and residential markets are addressed by smartEN, which can monitor not only the entire facility but also individual loads and appliances. Wysine is a member of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and the Intel India Design House program.
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Noveda Technologies
CONTACT: Kelly G. Vanasse, +1-732-469-4518, kgvanasse@kellycommunication.com, or Balaji Sriraman, +91-98400 74621, balaji.s@wysine.com
Mixpo Expands Dynamic Suite for Online Video Advertisers
Innovative Tools Remove Complexity, Time and Cost Barriers to Dynamic Online Campaigns
SEATTLE, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Mixpo, a dynamic video advertising provider, announced today the expansion of its Dynamic Suite with new tools that make it easy for advertisers to integrate online campaigns with their television efforts, target ads effectively, and increase viewer engagement.
"Historically, delivering dynamic messaging online has been very complex, but with our Dynamic Suite advertisers can develop impactful, in-banner video ads simply, quickly and much more cost-effectively," said Anupam Gupta, President and CEO of Mixpo. "Now advertisers can combine display media scale and the power of dynamic creative to achieve reach, relevance and response, ultimately removing the barriers for TV advertisers to move online."
Building on Mixpo's existing dynamic capabilities, the Dynamic Suite provides five new tools that enable advertisers to create high-impact, in-banner video ads that deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time, without the waste of traditional online campaigns:
Demographic Targeting: Advertisers can easily tailor campaign messaging and creative to viewers based on age and gender through a single ad tag for the highest impact.
Day Parting: To enhance the timeliness of an ad, day parting automatically rotates and serves different ads according to the time of day and day of the week.
Message Sequencing: With message sequencing, advertisers can serve multiple ads in a designated order to convey a broader story or branding message in an online campaign. Ads can be served to a specific user based on the ads they have previously viewed to extend campaign reach, impact, and appeal.
Real-time Feeds: To make ads more relevant and entertaining, special Flash overlays can be incorporated to deliver real-time data such as interest rates, Twitter feeds and news updates.
Auto Creative Optimization: Auto creative optimization helps advertisers learn what ads work best in the course of a campaign and adjust accordingly. By rotating ads to automatically optimize for the best performing creative over time, advertisers can reduce manual monitoring and maintenance, maximize response, and improve campaign ROI.
eMarketer predicts that online video advertising will grow 48 percent in 2010, with spending to reach $1.5 billion. Adopting functionality that is essential for television advertising, Mixpo's Dynamic Suite helps advertisers harness the power of dynamic messaging while leveraging existing television assets, to align media planning and eliminate the expense of traditional rich media technologies.
About Mixpo
Mixpo is the leading provider of dynamic video advertising solutions for media companies, agencies and advertisers. Transforming online display into dynamic video advertising, Mixpo bridges the power of TV to the relevancy and accountability of the Web. Mixpo's solution is a combination of a highly interactive video ad unit, a dynamic decision-making engine and an easy to use campaign management console. The result solves real marketing problems and simplifies the process of delivering the right message to the right audience at the right time. To find out more about Mixpo, visit http://www.mixpo.com.
For media inquiries, contact:
Julie Nicholson
Weber Shandwick for Mixpo
212-445-8371
jnicholson@webershandwick.com
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Mixpo
CONTACT: Julie Nicholson of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8371, jnicholson@webershandwick.com, for Mixpo
DynamicOps is First with Full-Featured, Flexible Platform for On-Demand IT
Extends virtualization management to physical servers, private and public clouds
LEXINGTON, Mass., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- DynamicOps is extending its expertise in virtualization and private cloud management by introducing the DynamicOps Cloud Automation Center (DCAC). It is the industry's first full-featured, flexible platform for defining and rapidly automating the delivery and management of on-demand IT services on a shared multi-tenant private or public cloud infrastructure.
DCAC extends the DynamicOps technology beyond management of virtual resources and private cloud to support physical infrastructure and public cloud. Four DCAC components may be used separately or together:
-- Physical Resource Manager offers bare-metal provisioning and lifecycle
management of Windows and Linux operating systems, application software,
and multiple hypervisor platforms on x86/x64-based servers.
-- External Cloud Manager is a single portal to provision and manage
private and public cloud services such as Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
(EC2).
-- DesignCenter rapidly integrates DCAC into existing systems and
management processes while ensuring consistency with established
security, multi-tenancy, policy, and controls.
-- Virtual Resource Manager, DynamicOps' first product, automates delivery
and enforces operational control over provisioning and ongoing lifecycle
management of virtual desktops and servers.
Two weeks ago, DynamicOps said it had signed a multi-year licensing and distribution agreement where DynamicOps software will be a component of Dell's recently introduced Virtual Integrated System architecture.
DynamicOps new offering satisfies the growing need for an automation solution that can quickly and easily define and deliver IT services for virtual and physical machines in private and public clouds in a controlled, policy-enforced manner. DynamicOps Cloud Automation Center meets these requirements with a solution that is flexible and customizable, scalable, affordable, and operates in a multi-vendor environment.
"Consistent delivery of high-quality IT services is essential for companies to maintain a competitive edge. That's why enterprises have so many requirements for the software that automates and manages their IT infrastructure. They want a single solution to automate across the virtual and physical worlds, better control over public and private cloud resources, and the choice for best-of breed products for their data center," noted Donna Scott, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner. "Enterprises will achieve IT agility only through very effective automated IT resource management."
The DynamicOps Cloud Automation Center can reduce the time to deploy new IT resources by months or weeks and help companies meet time-critical market opportunities. A large company with 10,000 or more physical servers could save nearly $5 million in capital and operational costs, just by reducing duplication of virtual and physical resources, reclaiming unused servers and desktops faster, and effectively managing the company's real need for compute resources.
"As organizations virtualize more of their server and desktop infrastructure and build private clouds, they continue to discover that flexibility is equally as important as specific features," said Rich Krueger, CEO, DynamicOps. "DCAC is the only product that provides all the key features across a diverse set of IT infrastructures to automate virtualization management and build private clouds, as well as the extensibility features necessary to adapt and integrate with an existing management ecosystem."
DynamicOps technology has been running in both mid-sized and large enterprises for five years, beginning with deployment across four global data centers at Credit Suisse before the financial services company launched DynamicOps and offered a commercial solution to the market in 2008. Today, DynamicOps software supports more than 100,000 virtual servers and desktops across a range of industries worldwide.
DCAC is available now.
About DynamicOps
DynamicOps offers software that simplifies and accelerates the automation, optimization, and delivery of heterogeneous virtualized IT services. The company is privately held and based in Lexington, MA. http://www.dynamicops.com.
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DynamicOps
CONTACT: Sue Myers of DynamicOps, +1-978-369-6336, sue.myers at DynamicOps.com
Wi-Fi Leader Marvell Raises the Technology Bar with the World's First 802.11n 4x4 Wi-Fi Solution
Marvell introduces blazing fast 802.11n 4x4 solutions to deliver a more reliable and high performance enterprise-class network infrastructure
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today introduced the Marvell® Avastar(TM) 88W8764, the world's first 802.11n, 4x4 single-die solution for enterprise access points, service provider gateways, high performance home routers, media and mobile servers, Digital TVs (DTVs), and Set-Top-Boxes (STBs). The latest addition to the Avastar family of advanced and highly integrated single-die solutions establishes new industry benchmarks for power consumption and wireless performance. Avastar 88W8764 delivers the highest throughput, best wireless coverage and most robust link quality for media streaming and other high bandwidth data applications.
"Wi-Fi has become the critical common link in today's mobile communications as users now expect and demand seamless, high-performance, robust and secure connectivity, zero latency and crystal clear communication between all their connected devices no matter where they go," said Weili Dai, Co-Founder of Marvell. "Marvell has a proven track record as the world leader in Wi-Fi for enterprise, consumer and mobile applications delivering robust, high performance and high bandwidth, highly secure and seamless wireless connectivity. I believe Marvell's groundbreaking 802.11n 4x4 Wi-Fi solution will fundamentally change the wireless landscape and truly enable the entire spectrum of always-on consumer products."
Performance is what sets the Avastar 88W8764 apart. The most advanced and highly integrated single-die turns up the heat by adding a fourth transmit-receive chain to ensure robust delivery of high performance data rates. The new Avastar solution can steer data towards the client using its Tx beamforming capacity, which dramatically improves link robustness for clients ranging from 1x1 to 4x4 products. Marvell's 802.11n, 4x4 solution (four independent transmit-receive RF chains) supports three Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) spatial streams for up to 450 Mbps data rates. The four RF chains guarantees the most stable and robust high order 802.11n Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) data rates. Additionally, it supports the national Chinese standard for Wireless LANs (WAPI), Wi-Fi Direct, Tunnel Direct Link Setup (TDLS), and Space Time Block Coding (STBC).
About Avastar
The Avastar family enables an entire spectrum of always-on consumer products, including tablet computers, smartphones, eReaders, digital cameras, printers, gaming consoles, laptops, personal media players, AP routers, Blu-ray players, automobiles and High Definition (HD) television sets. With more Wi-Fi enabled consumer devices entering the market, the Avastar solutions provide essential underpinnings for this ecosystem by supporting advanced use cases, such as seamlessly moving content from a handset to a big-screen digital TV or any other connected devices with a display. Key features include low power consumption, superior Wi-Fi 802.11n performance, proven Bluetooth (BT) technology, and best-in-class radio-coexistence.
About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a world leader in the development of storage, communications and consumer silicon solutions. Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure, including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit Marvell.com.
Marvell and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Avastar is a trademark of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
For Further Information Contact:
Marvell Media Relations Marvell Investor Relations
Daniel Yoo Jeff Palmer
Tel: (408) 222-2187 Tel: (408) 222-8373
yoo@marvell.com jpalmer@marvell.com
CONTACT: Media Relations, Daniel Yoo, +1-408-222-2187, yoo@marvell.com, Investor Relations, Jeff Palmer, +1-408-222-8373, jpalmer@marvell.com, both of Marvell