BodyMedia FIT(TM) Mobile Connects You to Your Body's Patterns, Anytime, Anywhere
BodyMedia FIT Mobile, Real-Time Access to Managing Your Fitness
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Decoding your body's patterns can help you to manage your overall wellness. Now with the introduction of new innovations from the body-monitoring pioneers at BodyMedia®, consumers can understand what their bodies are telling them whenever they want.
The new product launches will revolutionize the way people access valuable health and wellness information about themselves, giving consumers the information they need anytime, anywhere right at their fingertips. The suite of new technologies in BodyMedia FIT(TM) Mobile includes smartphone apps and a new Armband enabled with Bluetooth® wireless technology.
First, for current BodyMedia FIT Armband wearers, free apps launching on October 28th will be available on multiple platforms. Supported smartphones will be announced at time of release. These apps will allow users to log their food and see a snapshot of their personal Activity Manager throughout the day including information on physical activity, steps taken, sleep and calorie intake. The information will be based upon the last sync of their Armband to the online BodyMedia FIT Activity Manager, an innovative software program where users can see their calorie intake and burn, physical activity, steps taken and sleep efficiency.
"We often hear that consumers struggle to understand how to make good food and fitness choices throughout the day," said Christine Robins, CEO, BodyMedia. "Now, with the new launches from BodyMedia, consumers will be able to access up-to-date streams of information to understand one of their bodies' secrets, such as calorie burn, as they go through their day. By transforming their smartphones into a secret weapon for making food and exercise choices, consumers will be able to use BodyMedia FIT's clinically proven technology as a constant motivator to better achieve their goals."
In addition to the new smartphone apps, BodyMedia is also introducing the new BodyMedia FIT(TM) Armband BW, which utilizes Bluetooth® wireless technology. Armband BW sends information to users' fingertips by communicating directly with their smartphone and provides near real-time caloric burn data. Through this new generation technology, users can see their calorie input vs. output and understand their calorie balance by using the app's food logging tool. The app also offers the feature to create a personalized workout based upon users' caloric, activity or step targets.
Consumers can pre-order the BodyMedia FIT Armband BW exclusively at http://www.amazon.com beginning October 31st for shipment November 15th. Armband BW will also be available at BodyMedia.com and other key retailers after November 15th. The apps will be available on October 28th and offered FREE to current BodyMedia FIT Activity Manager users. More information on supported smartphones will be available by October 28th.
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About BodyMedia, Inc.
When your body talks, BodyMedia listens. BodyMedia has been unlocking and deciphering the patterns of the body since 1999. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, BodyMedia is the pioneer in developing wearable body monitoring systems designed to help people lose weight, improve performance, and live healthier lives. Our patented multi-sensor technology provides comfortable, convenient, continuous body-monitoring that measures physical activity and calories burned with greater-than-90% accuracy.
At BodyMedia, we are jazzed by the potential of putting this vital information directly into the hands of individuals, empowering them to take charge and improve their lives. No wonder BodyMedia measures success not only in financial milestones, but in the way we've changed how over 250,000 users can take control, stay motivated and reach their health goals. For more information, visit http://www.bodymedia.com.
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Premier Inn Introduces UK's First Twitter Concierge Service
LONDON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Inn has announced it will be introducing an innovative Twitter-based 'virtual' concierge service for its guests, shaking up the traditional hotel concierge.
Not only is this revolutionary take on the concierge concept a UK first, but Premier Inn is also becoming the first budget hotel chain to offer a concierge style service to its guests.
To access Premier Inn's weekend Twitter concierge service, guests must tweet @PremierInn concierge and simply ask for recommendations on anything from local activities for the kids, karaoke bars in the area, directions to the local theatre or even where to find an emergency dentist.
The weekend Twitter concierge service will initially run as a trial for one month on Friday evenings in October with a view to extending it if it is proved of value to guests.
Steve Conway, who is leading innovation at Premier Inn, said: "We aim to offer our guests great service and outstanding value. We're very proud to be the first budget hotel brand in the UK to offer guests this unique Twitter concierge service to help them make the most out of their weekend away."
Ex-air hostess Danielle Lineker has a background in providing quality customer service and will therefore acted as Premier Inn's first virtual concierge on launch day (1st October). Danielle will offer personal recommendations to guests ranging from family activities, to romantic tips for couples or suggestions for making the most of a girly weekend away.
Premier Inn has over 580 hotels nationwide, and rooms start at 29 pounds for a family room for four. To find out participating hotels where the 29 pound room offer is available, customers can visit http://www.premierinn.com.
About Premier Inn:
Award-winning Premier Inn is the UK's biggest budget hotel brand with over 580 budget hotels and more than 42,000 rooms across the UK and Ireland. Premier Inn bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, TV with Freeview channels, and WiFi internet access. All Premier Inns feature a bar and restaurant; situated inside the hotel or adjacent, offering a wide range of food choices.
In 2008 Premier Inn launched in Dubai and is now open in Bangalore, India. On a domestic front, Premier Inn aims to be the largest provider of budget hotels within the M25 area by 2012.
Under the Premier Inn room offers, Premier Inn is offering rooms from just 29 pounds (restrictions apply).
Premier Inn supports WaterAid, the international charity whose mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. Premier Inn, as part of Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants, aims to raise 1 million pounds for WaterAid over the next two years.
Terms and Conditions:
- The Twitter concierge service will run as a one month trial on Friday's only (9am-9pm) from 1 October to 31st October 2010
- Guests must mention #PIconcierge when tweeting to ensure a response
- All #PIconcierge will be responded to by an appointed Premier Inn concierge
- Responses will come from the @PremierInn Twitter account
- Premier Inn cannot be held responsible for providing any incorrect information to guests that choose to use the Twitter concierge service
- Premier Inn is not endorsing any of the products, places or services which are mentioned through the Twitter concierge service
For further information, please contact
Lisa Rebak
Frank PR
3rd Floor
Centro 4
20-23 Mandela Street
London
NW1 0DU
0207 693 69990 http://www.premierinn.com
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CONTACT: Lisa Rebak, Frank PR for Premier Inn, 0207 693 69990
My TV Remote Two-In-A-Box Now Available At Selected Retail and Online Stores
The new iTunes app controls TVs, Set-top boxes, DVDs, Receivers right from your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. New retail package provides end-users with 2 IR Hardware devices for just $19.95.
WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryz Media has elevated the 20th century Couch Potato to the 21st century with its new Apple iTune App and hardware, My TV Remote. Now any owner of an iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad can not only easily control their home theatre hardware, but also have instant access to their own personalized Electronic Program Guide (EPG) in the palm of their hands. At the same time, they can share and communicate what they are watching with their friends and family.
Unlike other more expensive solutions on the market, My TV Remote is a bargain at $19.95. But Ryz Media goes a step further by offering two infrared transmitters in the box. This way, any two people at home, in their office or dorm can use their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to be master of their TV universe.
Launching today through select United States resellers and online stores, My TV Remote lets you experience TV in a whole new way, by combining:
-- Full Electronic Program Guide (EPG) in the palm of your hand. The EPG is
customized to your cable TV or satellite provider, so you get all the
broadcast and cable channels on your system.
-- Full device control of your TV, set-top box, DVDs, receivers and other
devices. Your favorite channels, programs and shows just one click away.
-- Share your choices with your family and friends via Facebook Connect
right with the app itself. My TV Remote makes any TV viewer an active
viewer.
Behind My TV Remote is a cloud based service, which means each time you turn on the My TV Remote app you are getting the latest program guide information for your particular system. The service also makes available automatically device codes for new equipment you buy for your home theatre or TV viewing, wirelessly sent to your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. And you don't have to aim your old remote device at the iPod or iPhone or iPad to have it learn the code.
My TV Remote believes that watching TV is a social experience, that's why it's easy to connect with your friends and family via Facebook right within the My TV Remote app. Through your Facebook wall and Alert Notifications, other friends and family who have My TV Remote will immediately see what you are watching and can join you in chat.
My TV Remote changes everything ... Your TV channels and the way you watch TV.
More Wireless Data and Call Capacity Activated for San Diego, California
Verizon Wireless adds capacity to cell sites to stay ahead of demand for calls, email, text and web surfing
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Even moreSan Diego County residents, businesses and visitors can now enjoy high-speed wireless data and voice connections with improved coverage on the East end of the University of San Diego Campus thanks to recent Verizon Wireless network upgrades. Hundreds of upgrades since December 2009 have increased the company's 3G data and voice capacity by nearly twenty-five percent in Southern California. The increased capacity means more users are empowered to surf the web, download applications and content, and exchange email and other messages.
"People expect their cell phones and wireless devices to work whenever and wherever they need them," said Bill D'Agostino, executive director of network for Verizon Wireless in Southern California. "That's why we continue to invest in our network. By meeting the growing demand for data services on our network, we empower each of our customers to Rule the Air in their own unique, individual way."
To learn more about how Verizon Wireless empowers its customers to Rule the Air, visit: http://tinyurl.com/2arpjjs
Businesses can tap into the power of Mobile Broadband
Mobile Broadband allows users to connect to the Internet wirelessly to download applications, business documents and music, as well as accessing e-mail and corporate data while on the go. Small business owners interested in Mobile Broadband can visit http://tinyurl.com/392334gwhere they can:
-- Watch videos about how mobile technologies can improve business results
-- Check out case studies and articles on business strategies to become
more productive
-- Learn about the latest promotions and discounts for small businesses
-- Read white papers about wireless security and connectivity options for
business
4G LTE services
Verizon Wireless will launch its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network in the fourth quarter of 2010. The company's aggressive network build includes plans to launch in 25 to 30 markets, covering approximately 100 million people. The company will cover virtually all its current nationwide 3G footprint with the 4G network by the end of 2013.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193, Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.com
First Orion Announces New SMS Text Blocking Feature on PrivacyStar for Android
Android Users Can Now Block Unwanted Texts From Reaching their Phone
CONWAY, Ark., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- First Orion, makers of PrivacyStar, the popular privacy app for BlackBerry and Android smartphones, announces a new text blocking capability for Android users.
PrivacyStar already provides comprehensive and unlimited call blocking. Subscribers can block individual numbers, entire area codes or enter a series of wildcard characters for a truly personalized service. Now subscribers can block unwanted text messages, including spam from telemarketers who use the Internet or VoIP to generate mobile spam.
"The ability to block SMS text messages and carrier billing are two of the top requests we receive from the PrivacyStar community," said Jeff Stalnaker, CEO of First Orion. "Therefore we are happy to introduce text message blocking for our Android users and very soon an easy way for AT&T and T-Mobile PrivacyStar subscribers to subscribe to our service. We will continue to listen to our subscribers about the features and functionality they want."
PrivacyStar's text blocking function is easy to use. From the settings menu, a user can select to block SMS text messages in addition to blocking phone calls from that number.
PrivacyStar Features and Benefits
-- Call Blocking - Block individual numbers, entire area codes, all private
or unknown numbers and wildcard characters
-- SMS Text Message Blocking - Block SMS text messages
-- Caller ID - While the phone is ringing, PrivacyStar displays the name of
the calling party
-- Caller Lookup - Identify unknown callers by name and take appropriate
action, such as adding to the contacts list or Privacy List
-- SmartBlock - Employs crowdsourced data from PrivacyStar users to
automatically block the most blocked numbers as determined by the entire
user population
-- Do Not Disturb - Forwards all non blocked incoming calls to voicemail
and sends a custom text message acknowledging the call
-- Report Potential Telemarketing and Debt Collection Violations - Upon the
user's request, PrivacyStar captures detailed information about possible
violations including date, time, number and identity. PrivacyStar allows
users to easily provide this information to law enforcement authorities
so they may take action
-- Web Portal - Fully integrated personal web portal to manage the
PrivacyStar account, block and unblock callers, and perform number
look-ups. The portal also provides additional details on violations
-- Future Proof - Easily transfer PrivacyStar user information from one
device to another such as to a new smartphone
Pricing and Availability
PrivacyStar is available for a no risk free 7-day trial period. For continued service, PrivacyStar is available for $2.99 (USD) per month or for discounted semi-annual and annual periods. PrivacyStar is available for download at the Android Market or http://www.privacystar.com. And, very soon, Android AT&T and T-Mobile customers will be able to subscribe to PrivacyStar by selecting the service on their monthly statement.
About PrivacyStar
PrivacyStar provides Caller ID and allows users to lookup callers not in their address book, block unwanted callers, report unfair debt collecting practices, and Do Not Call Registry violators to authorities and provides capabilities focused on allowing users to take control of their mobile phone. PrivacyStar is also available for BlackBerry smartphones and can be downloaded at BlackBerry App World.
About First Orion
First Orion delivers the only network-based privacy and preference service to wireline, wireless, VoIP users and smartphones. First Orion has patented numerous privacy and preference solutions and is based in Conway, Arkansas. The company provides consumers the best in phone privacy solutions.
First Orion and PrivacyStar are registered trademarks of First Orion, Corp. All registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
Media Contact:
Roseann Hernandez
FortyThree, Inc.
831.332.9744
PrivacyStar@43pr.com
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CONTACT: Roseann Hernandez of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-332-9744, PrivacyStar@43pr.com, for First Orion
Verizon and the Disney and ESPN Media Networks Group Extend Agreement, Add New Video and Digital Services for FiOS TV Subscribers
FiOS TV to Add ESPN Goal Line, ESPN Buzzer Beater, ESPN 3D, Disney Junior and Authenticated Services for ESPN Linear Networks
Verizon Wireless V CAST Video to Add Disney XD Mobile and ABC Family Mobile
BRISTOL, Conn. and NEW YORK, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ --- Verizon and the Disney and ESPN Media Networks Group (DEMN) on Thursday (Oct. 7) entered into a long-term, wide-ranging agreement that will continue to provide Verizon customers with the Disney and ESPN services they already receive, as well as future access to new services, including ESPN Goal Line, ESPN 3D, Disney Junior, mobile programming and live online streaming of several ESPN networks.
"We're very excited to begin offering our FiOS subscribers this new variety of ESPN and Disney programming," said Terry Denson, Verizon vice president for content strategy and acquisition. "We continue to meet the goal of providing our customers with the newest programming available on every platform, whether it's on the TV screen, online or on mobile devices."
Added David Preschlack, executive vice president, affiliate sales and marketing, DEMN: "This new agreement represents the ever-evolving landscape of the media industry. Gone are the days of linear channel distribution only - we are tasked with helping our affiliates grow their businesses on multiple platforms, and this deal reflects that. With new broadband and on-demand services, Verizon FiOS TV subscribers will have better access than ever to our vast array of content."
The new services included in the agreement are:
-- ESPN Goal Line, a super-highlight channel available to FiOS TV customers
as of Oct. 9. ESPN Goal Line takes fans around to some of the best
matchups during the NCAA football season. The network includes live
look-ins of game action, focusing on scoring drives and up-to-the minute
commentary from analysts and experts. Goal Line, available at no
additional cost for customers who subscribe to FiOS TV's Extreme HD or
Ultimate HD package, airs on Saturdays in HD on FiOS TV Channel 571 from
noon until games are complete, around 11:30 p.m. ET. A similar service,
called ESPN Buzzer Beater, will be available for the college basketball
season. Goal Line will be available in all FiOS TV markets except for
the Washington, D.C., metro area and Harrisburg, Pa., due to local
affiliate exclusivity agreements.
-- ESPN 3D, scheduled to launch for Verizon FiOS TV subscribers in 2011.
-- New authenticated services, which will give Verizon's FiOS TV customers
the opportunity to watch ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN Goal Line and ESPN
Buzzer Beater live online on their PC or on Internet devices like
tablets. FiOS TV customers will be able to access the programming via
ESPN's websites as well as the FiOS TV Online website in the coming
months.
-- Disney Junior, the recently announced, 24-hour basic channel for
preschool-age children, parents and caregivers. The new channel,
available to Verizon FiOS TV customers upon its debut in 2012, will
feature animated and live action programming that blends Disney's
unparalleled storytelling and beloved characters with learning,
including early math, language skills, healthy eating, and lifestyles
and social skills.
-- Signature programming from Disney XD and ABC Family is expected to be
available on Verizon Wireless' V CAST Video later this year.
The new ESPN and Disney programming will join FiOS TV's broad collection of programming, with more than 520 all-digital channels including up to 140 HD channels and 18,000 monthly video-on-demand titles. FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social networking, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management via broadband or cell phone; and more.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 92 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
About Disney Media Networks:
Disney Media Networks comprise a vast array of The Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) broadcast, cable, radio, publishing and Internet businesses, including Disney/ABC Television Group and ESPN, Inc. The Disney/ABC Television Group is composed of The Walt Disney Company's global entertainment and news television properties, including the ABC Television Network, ABC Studios, Disney Channels Worldwide, ABC Family and SOAPnet, as well as Disney/ABC Domestic Television and Disney Media Distribution. ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities.
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Verizon
CONTACT: Heather Wilner, +1-908-559-6407, heather.b.wilner@verizon.com, or Deidre Mulcahy Hart, +1-908-559-3483, deidre.m.hart@verizon.com, both of Verizon; or Amy Phillips, +1-212-456-0226, amy.phillips@espn.com, or Colleen Lynch, +1-860-766-4235, colleen.s.lynch@espn.com, both of ESPN Inc.
Vlingo Announces 'Vlingo InCar,' The First and Only Completely Hands Free Solution to Send and Respond to Messages, Make Calls, and Get Directions While Driving
Sprint Supports Vlingo InCar App to Help Combat Texting While Driving
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Vlingo Corporation, the world's leading provider of intelligent voice applications that turn your words into action, today announced "Vlingo InCar," a new beta feature for Android((TM)) users that allows consumers to receive and send text messages without taking their hands off the wheel or their eyes off the road. Vlingo InCar offers users:
-- Voice-driven, hands free initiation - Vlingo enters listening mode upon
Bluetooth® connectivity
-- Voice driven, hands free initiation using a "wake up word"
-- Conversational user guidance instead of a touch screen
-- Ability to send and respond to messages, make calls and get directions
using only voice commands
"Vlingo InCar was a natural extension of Vlingo's functionality so that users can now have an alternative, hands free way to communicate when they need to respond to an urgent message," said Dave Grannan, president and CEO at Vlingo. "Although 30 states presently have full or partial bans on texting while driving (TWD), data from Vlingo's Texting While Driving in America 2010 Report shows that 35% of those surveyed still continue to TWD. Legislative action is an important step but clearly laws are not enough, we are going to need technology solutions."
"Sprint firmly believes in helping wireless consumers combat texting while driving with engaging educational tools and innovative products that assist them in drastically changing this dangerous behavior," said Ralph Reid, Sprint vice president for corporate social responsibility. "With Vlingo's hands-free application on the Android Market, drivers are able to keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel, and Sprint is pleased to support Vlingo InCar as an application for its wireless customers. "
This latest release of Vlingo also includes a new feature called "Vlingo Answers" that enables users to speak into their device to ask a question, in any form, and have the answer read to them, out loud, immediately.
In addition to InCar, Vlingo can power most tasks on Android devices. Users can simply press the "Vlingo widget" to:
-- Send text and email messages
-- Search the web using Google or Yahoo!
-- Update Facebook and Twitter status
-- Open built-in and 3rd party applications
-- Speak into any application with the Vlingo Everywhere voice keyboard
-- SafeReader - hear incoming text & email messages while you drive
-- SuperDialer - one-click calling to an infinite address book, and
reviews, maps and directions for any business.
-- Foursquare - check in, connect with friends, or shout out an update on
foursquare.
Availability, Compatibility and Price
Vlingo is available free of charge for Android 2.1, and above. Note Vlingo InCar beta is exclusively available on the Sprint Now Network and is optimized for the HTC Evo and other Android 2.2 devices. To see when Vlingo InCar will be available for your U.S. carrier wireless carrier, click here. U.S. users can download Vlingo on device from the Android Market for free.
To bring this latest version of Vlingo to the market, Vlingo is pleased to expand its partnerships to leverage technology and services from Foursquare, CityGrid Media, XAD, IVONA Text-to-Speech (TTS), and Sensory Inc's Truly Hands-Free Trigger.
Vlingo plans to roll out this functionality to other Vlingo supported platforms in a future release.
About Vlingo
Vlingo's intelligent voice applications turn your words into action. Simply speak to your phone to connect with the people, businesses and activities that are important to you. Vlingo is the safest and easiest way to get things done while on the go. Send text and email messages, search the web, use Google maps, update Twitter and more. Founded in 2006, Vlingo is backed by Charles River Ventures, Sigma Partners, Yahoo! and AT&T and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, go to http://www.vlingo.com.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 48.1 million customers at the end of the second quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. With its customer-focused strategy, you can learn more and visit Sprint at http://www.sprint.com or http://www.facebook.com/sprint and http://www.twitter.com/sprint
Parrot to Bring Integrated Internet Access to Cars, Says Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the main challenges facing the automotive world is to obtain continuous and affordable high-quality, high-speed data connection from the carriers. Although easy universal access to the internet from cars may still be far from coming to the general public, Parrot has already taken major steps in that direction.
This was stated by Eric Riyahi, Global OEM Director at Parrot, in an interview with Frost & Sullivan, Global Growth Consulting Company, regarding recent developments in the Automotive & Transportation industry. For years, car manufacturers have sought to make ongoing connectivity in automobiles a reality. With multiple companies vying to champion this development, Parrot has distinguished itself through its recent solution offering connectivity via its Wi-Fi/3G+ Gateway.
There are various preliminary vehicle solutions available on the market today, such as Ford's integrated Sync solution and Audi's connectivity based on Google technology. However, Parrot's next generation FC6100 module offers higher integration levels at lower costs. Parrot's success in the rapid combination of new connectivity with Bluetooth, USB devices, iPod, iPhone, Wi-Fi, and state-of-the-art audio expertise, has been extended to include internet connection through 3G+.
The Wi-Fi/3G+ Gateway enables the module to access the internet in 3G and redistribute it to the car's occupants in Wi-Fi. This allows them to connect their various devices to the internet through the gateway, facilitating usage by multiple passengers in a single vehicle, through connectivity for laptops, phones, tablets, and various other types of devices.
The FC6100 module assimilates the entirety of Parrot's software libraries into the Android framework, combining the best of Parrot connectivity with the most popular features offered by Android Market Apps. These include hands-free telephony, speaker independent voice recognition, media management and acoustics, as well as mapping and POI services, yellow pages, speed camera databases, and navigation.
"Android is a Linux-based operating system, increasingly widespread in the Smartphone world and currently making its way into the car market," continues Eric Riyahi. "As an open-source platform, it is heavily supported by a strong community developing an ever-increasing wealth of applications."
The FC6100's interface reaches widespread standards, such as I2S, USB, WiFi, Bluetooth, UART, among others. This far-reaching accessibility makes for very simple integration in the car environment. The module also incorporates Bluetooth 3.0 communication in its chip, offering an increased data transfer speed. This allows for the simultaneous combination of several BT uses. Examples of this multiplicity can be seen in the following scenarios: accessing online services on the car's display via the phone, while placing a call; or placing a hands-free call while back passengers stream music from the driver's phone to their wireless headsets.
If you are interested in more information on this interview, please e-mail Monika Kwiecinska, Corporate Communications, at monika.kwiecinska@frost.com, with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company e-mail address, company website, city, state and country.
About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit http://www.frost.com.
About Parrot
Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications. In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists. Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 450 people worldwide and generates 85% of its sales overseas.
Parrot is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris since 2006.
Razer(TM) Unleashes the Ultra-Smooth Razer Ironclad(TM) for Comfortably Sleek Enemy Devastation
The Smoothest Metal Mat Hits Stores October 2010
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Razer, the world's leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, today announced the Razer Ironclad elite hard gaming mouse mat, the only metal mat in Razer's product range built to enhance and optimize the gliding capabilities of your mouse for unparalleled mousing comfort and control.
Equipped with a finely sandblasted surface, the Razer Ironclad minimizes hand discomfort and feels smooth to the touch, allowing for effortless and natural mouse movements over its sleek top. It features just the right amount of friction to deliver the precise targeting you need to eradicate all competition with sharpshooting accuracy without abrasive results.
"The Razer Ironclad stands apart from the pack because it delivers the highest form of comfort and long-lasting performance with its ultra-smooth surface and sturdy metal body," said Robert "Razerguy" Krakoff, president, Razer USA. "We understand the diversity of gamers out there, from ones who demand a large surface area to those who want superior tracking precision. We produced the Razer Ironclad to make winning feel easy, and give every type of gamer the feel, traction, and durability that they need to do so."
Made from anodized aluminium, the Razer Ironclad features a robust unibody construction for reinforced strength and extreme durability to withstand the test of time in any gaming environment. Its extra-large surface area caters for low-sensitivity settings and wide sweeping movements. Gamers can now have a premium combination of both precision and reliability for those kill-or-be-killed moments in gameplay.
About The Razer Ironclad
The Razer Ironclad combines premium comfort, well-built resilience, and high precision tracking with its ultra-smooth sandblasted surface and extra-wide anodized aluminum body, providing gamers with the ultimate long-lasting hard gaming mouse mat. The non-slip rubber base ensures the mat stays put during the most intense of gaming sessions, and it comes with a carrying case for added mat protection and portability.
Razer Ironclad
Price: US $59.99
Availability:
Razerzone - October 2010
Worldwide - November 2010
Product Features:
-- Ultra-smooth sandblasted surface for the best mouse glide comfort and
control
-- Anodized aluminum body for reinforced strength and extended durability
-- Extra-large to cater to low-sensitivity gamers
-- Compatible with all mice
-- Non-slip rubber base that stays put
-- Protective carrying case for greater portability
-- Approximate size: 320 mm (length) x 270mm (width) x 2.5mm (height)
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About the Razer Group:
Razer(TM) is the world's leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming products and peripherals that are designed "For Gamers. By Gamers(TM)". Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Razer's award-winning lineup of products includes desktop speakers, headsets, keyboards, mice, software, and gaming surfaces. Since 1998, Razer has collaborated with leading professional gamers to develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge gaming peripherals using proprietary technologies that give gamers the competitive edge. Razer products offer the best in precision, sensitivity, usability and distinctive product design and have a reputation for being leaders in gaming peripheral technology.
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Christina Gregor
Christina.Gregor@razerzone.com
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Timo Helmke
Timo.Helmke@razerzone.com
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Lisa Twang
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CONTACT: USA, Christina Gregor, Christina.Gregor@razerzone.com, or Europe, Timo Helmke, Timo.Helmke@razerzone.com, or Asia Pacific, Lisa Twang, Lisa.Twang@razerzone.com, or China, Chris Chen, Chris.Chen@razerzone.com, all of Razer
ViVre Medical Expands Partnership with Project Lifesaver; All Clients' Medical Records to be Instantly Accessible with Free LifeGuardONE(TM)
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today at the Project Lifesaver Annual Conference, ViVre Medical, Inc., and Project Lifesaver International announced that they have expanded their partnership and will be extending the benefits of mobile medical histories to all Project Lifesaver clients at no cost to them.
A new product developed by ViVre Medical called LifeGuardONE(TM) will be provided to all Project Lifesaver clients during their next scheduled visit by Project Lifesaver representatives. During these visits, LifeGuardONE(TM) enrollment kits will be handed out free, thanks to a donation by ViVre Medical as part of its $6 million Corporate Social Responsibility program.
Project Lifesaver is the launch customer for LifeGuardONE(TM), a new service that allows people to store their complete medical histories for fast and easy retrieval at the scene of an emergency. Doctors, nurses, medics or EMTs provide a LifeGuardONE(TM) customer's unique LifePin® number to ViVre Medical's 24/7 call center, secure website or automatic text-back system. In return they learn that patient's medical conditions, treatments, allergies, medications and other critical information.
"Project Lifesaver protects people who wander away from their homes due to Alzheimer's, autism, dementia and other cognitive conditions," said James Ramsey, president of ViVre Medical. "Because these same conditions can make it difficult for people to communicate their medical needs to rescuers, ViVre saw a critical need to step in and help."
ViVre Medical and Project Lifesaver had previously partnered to make another ViVre Medical product available to Project Lifesaver customers at significant savings to them. This product, called LifeGuard30(TM), includes all of the benefits of LifeGuardONE(TM) plus a mobile medical display device that works without outside power, internet or phone service. As part of today's announcement, ViVre Medical reaffirmed its commitment to continue making LifeGuard30(TM) systems available to those in need.
ABOUT VIVRE MEDICAL
ViVre Medical, Inc. is a privately held company that develops and manufactures emergency-related medical products. The company's LifeGuard(TM) products provide peace of mind by storing and securely sharing a person's medical information with emergency responders at the scene of an emergency. The innovative LifeGuard30(TM) device displays critical details about medications, allergies, medical conditions, emergency contacts and more, and was recognized as 2009's Best EMS Tech Innovation by EMS1.com. For more information, visit http://www.LifeGuard30.com.
ABOUT PROJECT LIFESAVER INTERNATIONAL
Project Lifesaver International helps bring loved ones home by providing equipment, training and services that allow more than 1,100 law enforcement agencies around the world to quickly locate people who wander. More than 2,200 people with autism, Alzheimer's, dementia and other cognitive conditions have been quickly and safely found and returned to their homes with no serious injuries or fatalities ever reported in the past decade. For more information, visit projectlifesaver.org.
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Project Lifesaver International
CONTACT: Pete Landversicht of ViVre Medical, +1-888-770-5903 (Ph.), +1-877-770-5903 (Fx.), pete@vivremedical.com; or Christine Platz of Project Lifesaver International, +1-877-580-LIFE (5433) (Ph.), +1-757-546-5503 (Fx.), cplatz@projectlifesaver.org
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Verizon Idea Exchange a Great Place to Contribute to Improved Products and Services
New Online Exchange for Verizon Community Forums Enables Direct Collaboration With Verizon Product Development Teams
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon has launched a new Idea Exchange in its online community (http://verizon.com/ideaexchange) that offers community members an opportunity to suggest product innovations and enhancements from Verizon, and to comment on suggestions by members' peers. Daily votes by community members move top suggestions to the company's product development teams for further review.
"We know that staying close to our customers is the best way to identify emerging opportunities for new features and services," said Verizon E-commerce Director Mark Studness. "The new Verizon Idea Exchange enables open innovation by allowing anyone to submit ideas, collaborate with others to refine the idea and vote on ideas.
"What's unique here is that these ideas will be an integral part of our product development process and go directly to our product development teams. The result will be crowd-sourced ideas that have the potential to make a big impact on future Verizon products and services," said Studness.
The Idea Exchange platform was developed by Lithium Technologies Inc., a leader in social customer-relationship solutions. The Idea Exchange offers a simple four-step process that consists of idea submission, peer review on the Idea Exchange page, voting, and then a review of the top ideas by Verizon's product teams for further development. Verizon will keep community members informed of a proposal's status, via the Idea Exchange itself.
"We're excited about what this platform can do to engage Verizon's customers and create a systematic approach for user-initiated products and services," said Lithium Chief Marketing Officer Katy Keim. "Verizon customers are very passionate about their use of Verizon's products. This solution allows them a simple way to provide feedback and hear about other community-member recommendations. Bottom line: Innovations from the Ideas Exchange will provide all customers with improvements to Verizon's cutting-edge products and services."
To find out more about the Verizon Idea Exchange, visit Verizon's At Home blog post or view the Verizon Idea Exchange FAQs.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 92 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
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CONTACT: Kevin Laverty, +1-425-917-7042, kevin.laverty@verizon.com; or Analisa Schelle, +1-415-677-2721, analisa.schelle@ogilvypr.com
Sephora to Go iPhone App Launches to Enhance Mobile Shopping Experience
Delivering Sephora's Beauty Experience to iPhone Users Across North America
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sephora North America today announced the launch of Sephora to Go, a ground-breaking new app for iPhone. Sephora to Go marks the newest innovation available from Sephora, providing iPhone users the ultimate portable access to Sephora, wherever and whenever they want it. Sephora to Go melds the ease and functionality of the unique features available through the mobile commerce site m.sephora.com, with additional exclusive features just for the app, including scanning and video. Sephora to Go is free on iTunes and can be used on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad devices with an OS 3.1 or later.
"Sephora clients value innovation in beauty products as well as how to shop for beauty products. With the launch of our new Sephora to Go app, we are providing our clients with unique features from Sephora available at their fingertips," said Julie Bornstein, Senior Vice President of Sephora Direct. "We are committed to leveraging the newest technologies to bring increased functionality and features to our clients - from SephoraMobile, to our recently launched BeautyTalk community and now, our iPhone app. Our app redefines shopping at Sephora for iPhone users and makes it even more exciting to be a Beauty Insider by providing our customers an innovative, fun, and engaging shopping experience, no matter how they shop with us."
With Sephora to Go everything you love about Sephora is right at your fingertips! The app lets you buy products, see the latest product launches, check out Sephora how-to and product video clips, read Ratings & Reviews, look up previous purchases, access your Beauty Insider account, and create shopping lists. And that's only the beginning...
Exclusive Sephora to Go App Features:
Scan: Use it while you're in the store to scan any product and instantly pull up product information, Ratings & Reviews, add products to shopping lists, and more! Plus, scan QR codes in stores and catalogs to watch get-the-look and product videos.
Today's Obsession: See what products Sephora staffers swear by and read why. This feature allows Sephora to highlight staff product favorites, Sephora promotions and other cool new trends. Have a favorite product? Let us know today!
Videos: Watch PRO Team tutorials, product demonstrations and get-the-look videos from our extensive video library. This feature will allow users to easily access Sephora videos without leaving the app.
Don't have an iPhone? Don't fret! You can still access the ultimate shopping experience, with exceptional new features and extra perks for the large and growing base of Beauty Insiders, Sephora's highly popular loyalty program, from our mobile site. Here are a few of the great features available on both SephoraMobile and the Sephora to Go app:
Quick and Easy Purchasing: Buy it on your phone! And if you're a Sephora Beauty Insider, your account information will be there. It's hassle-free shopping at its best.
Ratings and Reviews: In a Sephora store and want to confirm that what you're about to buy is as fabulous as you think? Access more than 1 Million Ratings and Reviews from other beauty lovers like you!
Past Purchase History: With more than 13,000 products to choose from, never again forget the shade you loved or that cool product you sampled on your last visit to Sephora... to make future shopping easier than ever.
New Products as they Hit the Shelves: Come here often? We'll show you what is new for you! That smartphone of yours is smarter than it looks!
Beauty Insider Rewards & Personal Recommendations: Want the inside scoop? Sephora Beauty Insiders get up-to-the-minute info on their reward status and great products chosen just for them by Sephora's experts, based on their personal beauty profile.
GPS Me to the Closest Store: Your GPS goes to work, by showing you the closest Sephora store, wherever you are.
Sephora Store Events: Sephora knows how to throw a great party. And you're invited. Learn about Sephora events, just by looking at your smartphone. It'll tell you how to get there too.
To download the free Sephora to Go App for your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad devices, just search "Sephora" in the iTunes store.
About Sephora: Launched in the U.S. in 1998, Sephora North America today operates more than 270 stores in the U.S. and Canada, and the world's top beauty website, Sephora.com. Sephora is well known for its unique retail concept, which is rooted in its distinctive store design, the beauty expertise of its sales consultants and, most importantly, its unparalleled combination of over 200 classic and emerging brands across a broad range of product categories including skincare, color, fragrance, bath & body, smilecare, and haircare, as well as Sephora's own private label. In addition to its North American business and its initiative with JCPenney, which includes more than 190 Sephora inside JCPenney locations, Sephora today has more than 800 stores within 14 countries in Europe and 30 locations in China. Sephora was founded in France in 1969 and acquired in 1997 by Paris-based LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury products group.
CONTACTS:
Jessica Stacey / Sephora PR
+1.212.931.1308 / jessica.stacey@sephora.com
Victoria Weld & Paige Gruman / Kekst and Company
+1.212.521.4800 / victoria-weld@kekst.com and paige-gruman@kekst.com
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CONTACT: Jessica Stacey / Sephora PR, +1-212-931-1308, jessica.stacey@sephora.com or Victoria Weld & Paige Gruman / Kekst and Company, +1-212-521-4800, victoria-weld@kekst.com and paige-gruman@kekst.com
AT&T and eCardio Diagnostics Team Up to Advance Cardiac Care Through Innovative Mobile Technology
Machine-to-Machine Connectivity for Near Real-Time Monitoring of Heart Patients Enables Them to Live Their Lives
HOUSTON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* and eCardio Diagnostics, one of the leading providers of arrhythmia monitoring solutions, today announced the combination of mobile technology with cardiac care to provide leading edge monitoring solutions for heart patients. AT&T is providing eCardio with machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless data and mobile connectivity for near real-time, remote monitoring of cardiac patients. eCardio's monitoring solution on cardiac devices allows heart patients to recover at home rather than spend additional time in the hospital.
eCardio has implemented the monitoring solution on almost 10,000 cardiac devices with plans to deploy it across thousands more over the next year. AT&T's wireless connectivity for the monitoring solution allows doctors to have critical patient information sent to them near real-time, as circumstances occur, helping them improve response times to heart issues. Clinical productivity is improved by timely access to accurate patient information from any Internet-enabled computer. Not only does the solution provide a better patient experience, it can also help hospitals, health insurance companies, pharmacies, drug retailers and research organizations lower their costs of treating arrhythmia patients.
eCardio offers an array of clinical services and leading-edge devices designed to simplify and streamline the process of arrhythmia monitoring. This allows physicians to make more precise diagnoses and enhance the follow-up and management of their patients. eCardio has served thousands of patients suffering from heart rhythm disorders and provided physicians with leading-edge diagnostic innovations and solutions that optimize the flexibility, speed and accuracy in the diagnoses of cardiac arrhythmias.
"We're focused on providing a total solution to physicians and patients. AT&T is helping us implement innovative mobile technologies that are transforming the field of diagnostic medicine and advancing arrhythmia treatments," said Andrew Arroyo, vice president, Information Technology at eCardio. "AT&T delivered the expertise and services we needed to create an end-to-end mobility solution that improves the patient experience and physician productivity."
Heart rhythm disorders, or arrhythmias, occur when the electrical impulses in the heart responsible for coordinating the heartbeats malfunction, causing the heart to beat irregularly. An arrhythmia may be brief and unnoticeable or it may be fatal. According to the American Heart Association, atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common and serious rhythm abnormality in people over the age of 65.
*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 eCardio
eCardio Diagnostics is one of the nation's leading providers of comprehensive and advanced technologies, devices, services and solutions for the diagnosis, monitoring and subsequent clinical management of cardiac arrhythmias, predominantly in an ambulatory setting. eCardio provides leading-edge diagnostic innovations and solutions that optimize the flexibility, speed and accuracy of cardiac arrhythmia diagnoses.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at the AT&T Web Site. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at AT&T Newsroom, and as part of an RSS feed at AT&T RSS Feed. Or follow our news on Twitter @ATT. Find us on Facebook at the AT&T Facebook to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at AT&T Small Business Facebook to discover more about our small business services.
CONTACT: Jimmy Epperson of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-214-665-1372, jimmy.epperson@fleishman.com; or Andrea Apple of eCardio, +1-281-760-0500, aapple@ecardio.com
Discovery Education Continues Revolutionizing Education by Launching New Interface and Optimizing Award-Winning Content for iPad
--Top provider of digital media continues leading the integration of digital resources into curricula nationwide with launch of new student-friendly mobile site--
SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Education revolutionized education almost ten years ago by being the first company to introduce streaming educational media into America's classrooms. Now, Discovery Education is revolutionizing education again by launching a new iPad-optimized version of the popular platform at http://mobile.discoveryeducation.com, the only educational streaming service scientifically shown to improve academic achievement. This new offering for iPad, provided at no additional cost to existing Discovery Education subscribers, immediately provides iPad-friendly content and interface to the more than half of U.S. schools accessing Discovery Education services.
Discovery Education is the leading provider of high-quality, curriculum-based digital content and professional development resources whose services are available in more than half of U.S. schools. Today's launch supports these educators in their efforts to integrate cutting-edge hardware and dynamic digital content into curricula.
In the initial version of the Discovery Education's mobile optimized platform, more than 33,000 video assets from the award-winning Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education Science and Discovery Education Health services can be viewed through a web-standard HTML5 video player, which maximizes embedded video support and provides the best viewing experience for students. In addition, the dynamic navigation and elegant layout of the site are driven by CSS3 and JavaScript, allowing seamless browsing in landscape or portrait orientations.
Focused on student use and interaction, Discovery Education has structured the first iteration of its iPad-optimized web app around its best in class search and browse functions. Users can find content using Discovery Education's targeted keyword search, or explore content via the visual subject browse.
"This marriage of cutting-edge technology and dynamic content holds tremendous promise for progressive educators seeking to engage today's students in the 21st century world they inhabit," said Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho. "As Miami-Dade continues to evolve instruction beyond the textbook, this new resource will serve as a valuable classroom tool."
Over the next few months, Discovery Education will add images, audio clips, PDFs, encyclopedia articles, reading passages, as well as additional videos and clips.
"Discovery Education's digital content and the iPad's amazing display have the unparalleled ability to immerse students in curricula and transport them beyond the four walls of their classroom," said Chicago Public Schools' science director John Loehr. "The iPad brings academic lessons to life for students and we at CPS look forward to implementing this unique combination of content and hardware in our classrooms."
Additional features of the Discovery Education web app include:
-- A new browse function allowing users to search two level deep on a given
subject from the home page
-- Touch navigation for scrolling through search results and player pages
-- A refined design providing students access to the best content in a
manner that is native to the tablet form factor and touch interface
-- The ability to filter search results by subject, which helps users view
content by criteria including most popular, recently added or best match
"Revolutionary hardware like the iPad helps educators integrate digital content ever deeper into existing curriculum, further accelerating the transition from static textbooks to dynamic digital content as a core instructional tool," said Craig Halper, Discovery Education vice president of customer operations and platform strategy. "In the future, Discovery Education will continue to listen to feedback from the nation's teachers and adopt and evolve its services to ensure they engage students wherever they are learning, transform the educational process to meet 21st century needs, and ultimately, improve student academic achievement."
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) revolutionized television with Discovery Channel and is now transforming classrooms through Discovery Education. Powered by the number one nonfiction media company in the world, Discovery Education combines scientifically proven, standards-based digital media and a dynamic user community in order to empower teachers to improve student achievement. Already, more than half of all U.S. schools access Discovery Education digital services. Explore the future of education at http://www.discoveryeducation.com.
CONTACT: Stephen Wakefield, Discovery Education, +1-240-662-2893, stephen_wakefield@discovery.com, or Christina Scripps, Discovery Communications, +1-240-662-6502, christina_scripps@discovery.com
Kornit Digital Announces the New DecoNetwork Online Store Solution for Kornit Customers
ROSH-HA'AYIN, Israel, October 7, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Kornit Digital, a leading-edge company that develops, manufactures and
markets high-speed industrial digital inkjet printers, superior pigmented ink
and unique chemistry solutions for the textile decorating industry, today
announced the availability of the new DecoNetwork 'Solo Plus' program for
Kornit customers. The 'Solo Plus' program allows Kornit users to integrate a
complete online DTG shop into their business, enabling them to accept custom
orders 24/7 and to carry out an easy & fast production process for customized
and personalized artwork applications.
In a continuing effort to improve their customers' printing experience
and in order to offer their customers an exclusive business application that
creates value, Kornit has partnered with Wilcom International to provide
DecoNetwork, a leading online store solution for the digital garment
decoration market. As a part of this cooperation, Wilcom has integrated
Kornit into their web-based online store, and now offers the DecoNetwork
'Solo Plus' program to all Kornit customers. With its official release,
existing Kornit customers will be eligible for a three months free
subscription to their advanced 'Solo Plus' program. Similarly, buyers of a
new Kornit printer will receive a six month free subscription coupon to the
program, upon their new Kornit purchase.
"DecoNetwork is a powerful eCommerce solution for selling custom apparel
online," says Martin Kristiaman, CEO of Wilcom International. "For those with
Kornit printers, the benefits are even greater, with seamless integration
from web to print". With the DecoNetwork solution, Kornit offers customers
the opportunity to create a complete online DTG shop for their clients,
featuring an easy & fast production process for customized and personalized
artwork applications. When a product is purchased, DecoNetwork will create a
production file which will configure the Kornit printer to print with the
optimum settings for that particular product type and color, using Kornit's
proprietary 'web-to-print' automation process. This unique feature, available
only with the Kornit line of Direct-On-Garment printers, enables garment
decorators to reduce the cost of sales without requiring artwork prep or
manual setup.
"We hear from industry professionals every day, that they are extremely
excited about the eCommerce contribution to overall business growth that
results from tools like Wilcom DecoNetwork", says Sarel Ashkenazi, VP
Marketing and Business Development at Kornit Digital. "Today we are
demonstrating how Kornit's unique technological capabilities can provide and
support a broad array of business solutions that match real market needs. We
are confident that the Kornit-DecoNetwork collaboration will provide wide
reaching benefits for our customers, which are, as always, our number one
priority".
The Kornit-DecoNetwork solution will be demonstrated at the SGIA expo in
Las Vegas, October 13th-15th, 2010, at Kornit's booth # 3227.
About Kornit Digital
Kornit Digital is a dynamic, leading edge company that develops,
manufactures and markets state of the art solutions for the garment & apparel
decorating industry. Founded in 2003, Kornit Digital is a privately held and
venture backed company with offices in the United States, Europe & Asia
Pacific that are dedicated to providing customers around the world
cutting-edge solutions that assure high-quality, successful and profitable
results.
About Wilcom International
Wilcom delivers sophisticated CAD, CAM, machine control and business
solutions for embroidery, garment printing, rug design and manufacturing. For
30 years the company's innovative software and hardware solutions have set
the standard for design creation, visualization, management and production of
textile and custom goods. Wilcom is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and
has sales & support centers located in Australia, America, Japan and England.
Contact:
Wilcom International
Kristi McKenzie
Marketing Manager
kmckenzie@wilcom.com.au
Contact:
Kornit Digital
Yael Cooper
Marketing & Brand Strategy Manager
yael@kornit.co.il
+972-3-9085800
AT&T Marks Growth of Hosting and Application Services With New UK IDC
New Internet Data Centre to support strategic services growth across the region
LONDON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* is investing further in its European hosting capabilities with the opening of a second London IDC (Internet Data Centre) to meet growing demand in the region for hosting and its portfolio of services.
The IDC, which will also incorporate a new network node, is AT&T's third in the UK and will be one of the company's 38 global IDCs, which collectively provide over 2.6 million square feet of secure hosting facilities across five continents and support over 400,000 devices. AT&T has designed the power infrastructure at the newly-built site for high availability and to support high-density computing.
"This expansion reflects AT&T's investment both in the region and in hosting services for our European customers," said Andrew Edison, head of AT&T's business in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). "It forms part of our plan to invest $1 billion this year to meet the evolving needs of our multinational customers. Investments like this mean they will be able to experience all the benefits of cloud services and gain further advantage from our network and global footprint."
Steve Caniano, Vice President, AT&T Hosting and Cloud Services, said: "With demand for managed hosting and cloud services growing globally, we are further investing in providing enterprise-class infrastructure capabilities and advanced network based services to our customers. With the opening of this state-of-the-art IDC we are building on existing demand for managed hosting and co-location services in EMEA, and expanding our network, while looking ahead to the growth of cloud services."
With Gartner estimating that the worldwide market for cloud services will grow to $148.8 billion by 2014(1), AT&T's cloud-based services combine the intelligence and strength of the AT&T network with flexibility of cost and capacity. AT&T Synaptic Hosting(SM) is AT&T's next-generation utility computing service with managed networking, security, storage and application acceleration for businesses. Its utility computing features are an ideal solution for organizations whose business needs are seasonal or unpredictable, or where end-user traffic spikes are a given. Customers such as the AT&T Williams team benefit from AT&T Synaptic Hosting, which gives them access to more capacity 'on demand' and allows for increased video-casting, webcasts and rich media content on the team website.
The opening of the IDC forms part of AT&T's planned $1 billion 2010 investment programme, which also includes enhanced IPv6-capable MPLS nodes in Europe; a new AT&T Business Exchange node in the Netherlands to support AT&T's Telepresence Solutions and new AT&T Telepresence Solutions rooms in Belgium (Brussels), UK (Redditch) and Slovakia (Bratislava, Kosice).
(1) Gartner Forecast: Public Cloud Services, Worldwide and Regions, Industry Sectors, 2009-2014, 2 June 2010, Ben Pring, ID:G00200833
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this 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.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Niall Hickey of AT&T Inc., +44 (0)771 577 1451, niall.hickey@att.com; or Rachel Hodgson, +44 (0)207 395 7004, rachel.hodgson@fleishmaneurope.com, for AT&T Inc.
Anametrix and iPost Partner to Offer Integrated Email, Social Media and Google Analytics Campaign Management Solution
Digital Marketers Optimize Return on Investment with Cloud-Based Dashboards featuring Unified Key Performance Indicators
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Anametrix (http://anametrix.com), the leader in cloud-based business analytics technology, and iPost (http://ipost.com), a leader in strategic email marketing services, together announced a partnership agreement to offer clients a comprehensive digital marketing measurement solution with real-time strategic insights across email campaigns, social media and Google Analytics.
The Anametrix-iPost collaborative technology will debut at the DMA:2010 Conference & Exhibition October 9 - 14 at the San Francisco Moscone Convention Center, Booth #1732 or by appointment. Maximizing ROI via integration of data is the overarching theme of this Direct Marketing Association global event; yet to-date, very few brands have successfully and cost-effectively implemented multichannel measurement programs. Utilizing the Anametrix analytics dashboards to correlate results across different media channels, iPost will demonstrate email campaigns' clear halo effect on social media buzz as well as increased traffic and sales offline in brick-and-mortar stores.
For over a decade, iPost has provided email marketing campaign tools and services to hundreds of diverse industry customers including TD Ameritrade, Foster Farms, Garden Botanika, and Totes-Isotoner. The Anametrix partnership enables iPost's digital marketers to overlay data from many sources including social media listening, Census demographics, search engine marketing (SEM), online advertising, and web site traffic pattern analysis with their email campaigns. A customized series of InstaVista(TM) dashboards correlate and display unified Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from these data sources to provide a rich, actionable picture of customer engagement opportunities.
"Correlating online email marketing efforts with offline results allows marketers, for the first time, to quickly analyze diverse data in a single dashboard interface for deeper targeting and segmentation," said Bart Schaefer, CEO of iPost. "Combining iPost's email marketing solutions with Anametrix's business analytics technology enables richer and more relevant customer engagement."
"It's exciting to help iPost digital marketers compete on a global scale by offering actionable analytics that show the true revenue of email campaigns," stated Blaise Barrelet, Anametrix CEO. "Email remains one of the most effective ways for brands to engage customers, and the Anametrix-iPost dashboards demystify multi-channel impact for rapid value analysis."
iPost will offer the InstaVista(TM) dashboards as a premium add-on service to its iMM(TM) email marketing platform. The real-time interactive data visualizations can also include information from offline sources including customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and point-of-sale (POS) transactions for a more comprehensive business picture.
To schedule a demonstration of the iPost - Anametrix technology during the DMA:2010 Conference & Exhibition, please contact Michelle Moody at 214-363-3460 or michelle@moodypr.com.
About Anametrix, Inc.
Anametrix, Inc. is a privately funded next generation business analytics company whose InstaVista(TM) solution is delivered via Software as a Service (SaaS). A high-performance data management infrastructure handles data integration, statistical analysis, and other compute-intensive functions to seamlessly manage online, offline, and multi-channel corporate objectives. Founded in 2009 by analytics industry expert Blaise Barrelet and led by a world-class advisory board, Anametrix provides cloud-based solutions that allow for quick and precise decision making from the correlation of vast amounts of data including web analytics, social media, search engine marketing (SEM), video & audio, e-mail campaigns, market research surveys, customer relationship management (CRM), and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Self-directed business insights are readily accessible across organizations, from sales staff to C-level. For more information, please visit http://anametrix.com.
About iPost
iPost offers a broad array of on-demand email marketing and predictive analytic solutions to help companies efficiently drive multi-channel profits. Sending email is easy. Using email to optimize profit and loss, satisfy customers and cost-effectively market across channels requires the right tools, services and experience. As a pioneer in email marketing, iPost has provided the leading edge technologies and services to help hundreds of customers drive successful email marketing campaigns and promotions. To learn more about iPost, please visit http://www.iPost.com.
CONTACT: Larissa Scors Anderson of Anametrix PR, +1-858-558-8230, ext. 333, publicrelations@anametrix.com; or Michelle Moody of Moody & Associates, +1-214-363-3460, michelle@moodypr.com for iPost
BT Showcases New Capability in Video Conferencing Interoperability for Unified Communications
First of its kind demonstration links multiple technologies seamlessly
LONDON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BT demonstrated its leadership in the collaboration marketplace by showcasing a fully integrated collaboration and unified communications experience. The collaboration event included a video conference that linked approximately 20 locations using different technology suppliers, equipment types and network connectivity.
Video sites in New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Atlanta, multiple London sites as well as additional UK sites in Brighton and Hawkurst incorporated multi-vendor immersive, high-definition, legacy standard-definition, desktop units and software codecs across multiple networks including corporate LAN and the public internet. Audio and Web conferencing services were included to provide participants with a true unified communications experience. The event was streamed live over the internet to expand the experience to online participants.
Aaron McCormack, CEO, BT Conferencing said, "This innovation further demonstrates the value BT's managed services bring to our customers. We enable organizations to connect over multiple networks using various equipment types, ensuring that our customers' technology investments are maximized while extending the reach, quality and effectiveness of communications."
This combination of video interoperability plus audio, web, and streaming services will be commercially available in December from the BT Global Video Exchange Family of Services, which provide managed and hosted communication services for a range of platforms from high level immersive room systems to enterprise desktop units utilizing enterprise and business-to-business communications. Flat rate pricing will also be offered across these services for additional customer convenience.
BT provides a menu of offerings geared to the customer's requirements with a focus on making unified communications easy to use, reliable and cost effective. Central to these communication services is BT's Onward Management System, which manages the different network connections, bridging infrastructure and new TIP protocol from Cisco to facilitate the video interoperability capability. BT provides a simple interface as part of its management service, which automates the process via a single scheduling platform regardless of the customer's technology.
A full list of networks and technologies used in the interoperability demonstration are summarized below:
Multiple Diverse Networks
-- multiple private enterprise MPLS
-- corporate LAN
-- public IP
-- PSTN
Infrastructure
Enquiries about this news release should be made to the BT Group Newsroom on its 24-hour number: 020 7356 5369. From outside the UK dial + 44 20 7356 5369. All news releases can be accessed at our web site: http://www.btplc.com/News.
About BT Conferencing:
BT Conferencing is a leading global provider of audio, video and web collaboration services. BT is the foremost player in the UK's growing conferencing services market and the leading supplier of video conferencing services worldwide. Its partnerships with top technology companies and equipment vendors ensure it always has the best and latest solutions to offer its customers. For further information, please visit http://www.btconferencing.com.
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.
In the year ended 31 March 2010, BT Group's revenue was 20,911 million pounds Sterling.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
CrimsonLogic Helps Automate Qatar's Customs System
New unified clearing system to streamline procedures and ensure accuracy
SINGAPORE, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CrimsonLogic, a leading provider of eGovernment solutions and services, was awarded a contract in 2008 by the State of Qatar to design and implement a nationwide eGovernment system to automate and streamline the customs administration system. Currently in phases of implementation, the system, upon completion, will simplify procedures to bring about hassle-free trade clearance for the local trading community and their international trading partners.
The Qatar Customs Clearance Single Window (QCCSW) project, granted by government agency ictQATAR, with support from the Customs and Ports General Authority (CPGA), will provide a single electronic interface linking the trading community with up to 13 relevant ministries and government agencies. This will facilitate data exchange for cargo clearance, encourage a seamless cross-border trade flow and reduce time spent on paperwork.
"We are excited to be part of this revolutionary system by the Qatari government. Qatar is a visionary country and is aggressively embracing automation to achieve greater transparency and increased business efficiency. The QCCSW project is a significant milestone in Qatar's extensive automation drive as it puts in place a unified clearing system that simplifies customs procedures and ensures accuracy, as well as brings significant cost savings to government agencies and the trading community," said Leong Peng Kiong, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CrimsonLogic.
The new customs system employs a method of classification, by separating declarations according to the importance of inspections needed. Qatar is set to lessen customs inspection to just five percent of total imports -- a target set by the country's Maritime Customs. Importers will be able to save time and efforts as clearance procedures will now be conducted virtually. Consignment clearances will also be greatly reduced from a period of a few weeks to a few minutes, preventing overcrowding and demurrages in Qatari ports. This utilisation of international best practices will benefit economic development and promote foreign investment in the country.
On the challenges of executing multi-geographical solution implementations, Mr Leong said, "Our approach to any solution is holistic and goes beyond IT systems and implementation. Specifically, it encompasses devising comprehensive change management programmes to cultivate adoption of the system amongst potential users. Similarly, for the Qatar project, the provision of online end-to-end services aims to make it convenient for users to use the system during the customs clearance process."
In a span of five years, CrimsonLogic has established a strong presence in the Middle East, having worked on several prominent projects, including a trade facilitation project known as SaudiEDI in Saudi Arabia in 2005, an integrated arbitration system in Dubai in 2007, and an eJustice programme in the United Arab Emirates in 2008.
As a leading eGovernment solution provider worldwide, CrimsonLogic has been working with governments across the globe to develop and implement eGovernment systems. Just last month, it announced its recent appointment by the government of Mauritius to help design and implement an eJudiciary programme. This new system aims to improve court administration, boost judicial transparency and efficiency.
Commissioned by the Judiciary of Mauritius and in partnership with local partner Mauritius Network Service, CrimsonLogic will be establishing an eJudiciary platform that delivers e-Filing and Case Management capabilities to automate internal processes for the Supreme Court in the first phase of the project. The rollout of activities from planning, designing, marketing, delivering and supporting various eJudiciary services will take place over a period of 18 months.
The programme will enable the Judiciary to move towards a paperless system, easing the reliance on paper and eliminating the need for physical storage space and security. This integrated platform enables seamless case filing, notary services and legal research -- minimising the risks of human error and time spent on administrative procedures. The legal fraternity will also benefit from its single user interface where the easy management of cases from initiation, trial and then disposal can be facilitated. In addition, CrimsonLogic will work closely with the Judiciary to drive user adoption amongst government officials and the legal community.
About CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd
CrimsonLogic is a trusted partner to governments worldwide. For over 20 years, CrimsonLogic has worked with governments across Asia, Middle East, North America, Latin America and Africa to find innovative and sustainable solutions to collaborate more seamlessly with their citizens and ecosystem.
CrimsonLogic has continued to set industry-standards by delivering world-first eGovernment solutions to optimize workflow, increase operational efficiencies, and improve decision-making. CrimsonLogic has the unique ability to deliver end-to-end services, from designing and building eGovernment solutions, through to operating these services in order to drive substantial and lasting improvements.
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- FilmOn.com Inc. today announces the public launch of its live interactive reality television channel and community, BattleCam.com (http://www.BattleCam.com/), following the successful launch of FilmOn.com, (http://www.FilmOn.com/) the first online HD internet based television provider in the U.S. BattleCam.com is the brainchild of billionaire, Alki David, who has recently deployed the company's business operations from London to Los Angeles.
The ground-breaking television community will offer users an unprecedented entertainment experience with 24/7 real-time interactive access to the lives of anyone inside this exclusive group. BattleCam.com is considered the community channel or social network of FilmOn.com where any internet user can broadcast live from any webcam to an audience of thousands. Audiences get to vote on whether they keep that person on or not by voting "I like it!" or "Poop." Returning guest appearances include personalities such as Wesley Snipes, Billy Zane, Barry Bonds, Gary Busey and Ron Jeremy to name a few.
"In the sixties Andy Warhol famously predicted that in the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes. Andy Warhol was wrong and too generous with his time. The truth is that in 2010 you're lucky if you get 15 seconds," said David. " BattleCam.com is the first live 24x7 interactive reality TV community channel and offers the potential for stardom to anyone with a webcam."
" BattleCam.com provides a platform for any attention seeker to achieve international stardom, now, everyone can be world-famous for 15 seconds from the comfort of their home computer," noted David.
To date, BattleCam.com contestants have used their 15 seconds of fame to broadcast a range of activities from the banal to the bizarre, ranging from musical talent quests, to stand up comedy routines to tattooing the name of BattleCam.com on various body parts for money. BattleCam.com also features pranks, stunts and challenges issued by David. In July 2010, David offered a $1 Million reward to anyone willing and able to streak in front of President Barack Obama with "BattleCam.com" emblazoned on their chest, a challenge that no fame seeker has yet taken up.
Any BattleCam.com visitor can broadcast their own show to an audience of thousands of people, similar to the formats of pop-culture competition shows like "American Idol" or "X - Factor." BattleCam.com is a talent contest where the length of the individual's broadcast is determined by the votes of the audience. The best BattleCam.com broadcasters develop cult fan followings and in those circles are deemed legendary for their particular brand of entertainment, whether they are a musician, break dancer or stunt actor. They have the opportunity to earn redeemable rewards points for their efforts from anywhere in the world. Unsuccessful broadcasters are discarded after their 15 seconds expires.
The BattleCam.com TV channel is currently broadcast through the FilmOn.com HDi Internet TV Player and through the BattleCam.com website. FilmOn.com Inc. expects to soon announce its distributors in key foreign territories for free to air and pay television distribution in those countries. BattleCam.com broadcasters can expect to be seen around the world on television and via the web through FilmOn.com's global network.
BattleCam.com TV has developed a strong following flowing from the broadcasts of its co-founders, Alki David and Jennifer Stano since its beta launch in early 2010. David and Stano were recently featured in an episode of E!'s new hit show, "Spin Crowd." produced by Kim Kardashian, and has a significant following on various digital media platforms. Broadcasts on the site have also included behind-the-scenes coverage of Mr. David's ventures in television and film production.
"BattleCam.com represents the democratization of celebrity through the evolution of reality television. Anyone can broadcast through BattleCam.com and if the audience finds them entertaining then they can keep broadcasting at the discretion of the audience. This is really the ultimate live reality TV platform, extending from the web to broadcast television and to mobile devices including Android and iPhone, in real HD quality," said Alex Hartman, executive vice president of FilmOn.com Inc.
BattleCam.com TV is the live video community channel powered by the virtual cable television service FilmOn.com. FilmOn.com offers U.S. consumers a revolutionary way to watch HD Television on the PC or mobile device. The Los Angeles-based service includes over 30 premium free to air television channels and premium international Satellite channels, including CBS, ABC, NBC, KCAL, FOX, KTLA, Russia Today, BBC News, RAI Sports, Dubai Sports, TVE Spain, SCUZZ , FLAUNT and many more. Packages also include premium FilmOn movie channels and FilmOn pay-per-view.
Consumers in the U.S. can go to FilmOn.com to download the free HDi player and watch a large selection of premium television channels from their PC or mobile phone for a subscription fee of $4.95 per month. No hardware is needed and there are no contract requirements for users.
About BattleCam.com powered by FilmOn.com
BattleCam.com is the live TV community powered by FilmOn.com FilmOn is an internet cable television service that offers a selection of live cable television channels, movies, and more at FilmOn.com and other destination sites online, including BattleCam.com and FilmOn's selection of premium programming is provided by leading content companies.
FilmOn.com Inc. was founded in March 2009 by FilmOn.com Plc, a Berlin-listed public company (2F0A-BER) and is operated independently by a dedicated U.S. management team with offices in Los Angeles and London.
About Alki David
Having starred in several films and television series, such as THE BANK JOB and THE GRID, Alki David is also listed as the 45th richest man in the United Kingdom by Times Magazine's "Rich List." He is a serial internet entrepreneur and shipping magnate. Most recently, David received national attention when he publicly offered a prize of $ 1 million dollars to anyone who streaks naked before President Obama, as a promotion for FilmOn's social networking site BattleCam.com.
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March Networks Strengthens Financial Solutions with Innovative Fraud Detection Analytic and High-Definition Cameras
OTTAWA, Oct 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - March
Networks((R)) (TSX: MN), a global provider of
intelligent IP video solutions, today announced the addition of a
powerful new data analytic and high-definition (HD) cameras to its
industry-leading Financial
Solutions portfolio to help banks triple their video quality, double
their fraud defenses, and cut fraud investigation costs by as much as 50
percent.
More than 400 banks and credit unions worldwide currently trust March
Networks Financial Solutions to deliver highly-reliable surveillance,
integrated fraud detection and case management. In response to
continuing global losses from credit card fraud and electronic crime at
ATMs, which cost banks over $1 billion annually, the company is proud to
introduce its innovative March Networks Searchlight Skimming Detection
(SD) application.
March Networks Searchlight SD is the industry's first data analytic able
to actively alert banks to potential crimes at ATMs. It uses advanced
software to monitor ATM video and transaction data simultaneously and
alert investigators to suspicious and potentially fraudulent activity,
such as the installation of illegal card skimming devices or cash
"harvesting" at an ATM using multiple stolen cards. March Networks
Searchlight SD offers more than 50 customizable search parameters and a
web-based dashboard that provides investigators with daily, filtered
updates that would typically take days to assemble. It enables banks to
increase their fraud detection and reaction rates and improve
investigation productivity dramatically, when used as part of March
Networks' comprehensive solution.
To further enhance video capture capabilities for both fraud
investigations and banking security, March Networks is also introducing
new HD IP cameras to its portfolio. The company's VideoSphere((R))
MegaPX WDR MiniDome uniquely combines megapixel video resolution with
capabilities such as Wide Dynamic Range to provide banks with crystal
clear video images in a wide range of lighting conditions, including
those found in many retail banking branches where natural light from
large windows often creates back-lighting issues. A second camera, the
VideoSphere MegaPX NanoDome, offers banks HD resolution in a compact
indoor/outdoor design that makes it ideal for inconspicuous installation
in ATM vestibules, lobbies and cash counting centers. Both cameras are
ONVIF((TM) )compliant to ensure seamless integration with
existing ONVIF-compatible surveillance systems.
"Our Financial Solutions deliver a measureable ROI by layering
innovative fraud detection and prevention applications on top of our
highly-reliable video surveillance and enterprise-class management,"
said Paul Novak, March Networks General Manager, Global Financial
Solutions. "We are pleased to introduce these new capabilities to our
proven portfolio and look forward to working with our certified partners
to demonstrate their benefits to financial customers worldwide."
The company will demonstrate its Financial Solutions, including its new
March Networks Searchlight SD analytic and MegaPX HD cameras, in Booth
532 at the ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits, October 12-14, at
the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.
About March Networks
March Networks((R)) (TSX:MN)
is a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions. For close to a
decade, the company has helped some of the world's largest commercial
and government organizations transition from traditional CCTV to
networked video surveillance used for advanced security, loss prevention
and risk mitigation. VideoSphere((R)), the company's
enterprise-class video management portfolio, includes open-platform VMS
software complemented by high-definition IP cameras, encoders, video
analytics and recording platforms, as well as outstanding professional
and managed services. March Networks systems are delivered through an
extensive distribution and partner network and currently support over
one million channels of video in more than 50 countries. For more
information, please visit http://www.marchnetworks.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain
forward-looking information, including expectations of future business.
This information is based on the Company's current expectations and
assumptions that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties
that are difficult to predict and that may be beyond March Networks'
control. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in
any forward-looking statements due to factors such as customer demand
and timing of purchasing decisions, increased levels of competition,
technological changes and the successful development of new products,
dependence on third-party manufacturers, risks relating to intellectual
property infringement claims, and other risks and factors identified in
March Networks' public filings with regulatory authorities in Canada.
March Networks assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking
statements as a result of new information or future events.
*MARCH NETWORKS, and the MARCH NETWORKS logo are registered trademarks
of March Networks Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
BetterInvesting (NAIC), PR Newswire and MUNCmedia Align to Launch Interactive, Multimedia 'Retail Investor Conferences' Program
Monthly Series of Virtual Investor Conferences to Connect Public Companies With Tens of Thousands of Retail Investors Each Month at Retail Investor Conferences.com
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- BetterInvesting (NAIC), PR Newswire and MUNCmedia today announced the launch of "Retail Investor Conferences" -- the first monthly virtual investor conference series created specifically to connect retail investors with publicly traded companies.
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Scheduled to commence on November 4, 2010, with new events occurring the first week of every month, Retail Investor Conferences will provide an interactive forum for presenting companies to meet directly with retail investors using a graphically-enhanced online platform.
Designed to replicate the look and feel of location-based investor conferences, Retail Investor Conferences unites PR Newswire's leading-edge online conferencing and investor communications capabilities with BetterInvesting's extensive retail investor audience network and MUNCmedia's sophisticated retail investor targeting.
"Targeting retail investors has recently become a high priority for many public companies as new SEC regulations have empowered individual investors with direct voting access," said Kamie Zaracki, CEO at BetterInvesting. "Retail Investor Conferences will facilitate direct dialogue between public companies and current and prospective retail investors. Of most significance, our members will benefit from two-way, real-time access to management teams from a wide array of companies month after month with each new event."
During each event, presenting companies will have the opportunity to showcase their corporate vision and investment thesis in one-hour live audio and slide webcasts that enable retail investors in attendance to listen to and observe each company's presentation and then engage the spokesperson in real time via live-chat Q&A sessions. Additionally, throughout the day, companies will be able to host follow-up Q&A sessions with interested investors in their dedicated "Virtual Trade Booth" that allows for direct, open discussions and the exchange of videos and investor materials.
-- Press release distribution from PR Newswire announcing participation in
the conference, the full conference agenda and post-event highlights
distributed to more than 1,000 investment and financial portals
-- An email invitation to BetterInvesting's 120,000 member and customer
base and an event link on BetterInvesting.com and other key investor
portals
-- Custom Retail Investor Targeting campaign to MUNCmedia's network of 90+
million retail investors
-- Reporting of total traffic and related metrics for opt-in investors
attending each conference
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"In creating the Retail Investor Conferences program, BetterInvesting, PR Newswire and MUNCmedia recognized that there was a significant need to effectively connect public companies of varying specialties and market caps with motivated retail investors who are eager to find the latest 'undiscovered gem,'" said John Viglotti, vice president, IR Products & Analytics, PR Newswire. "By using Retail Investor Conferences, small-cap companies seeking liquidity and larger-cap companies seeking balance can expand their opportunities to meet and attract retail investors at a fraction of the cost and with greater efficiency than presenting in-person at traditional investor conferences. These gains in both communications and increased visibility offer value-adds throughout the investor relations continuum."
Full year calendar available:
To facilitate investor relations departments' end-of-year 2010 and full-year 2011 scheduling and budgeting, a full calendar of Retail Investor Conference dates is now available on http://www.retailinvestorconferences.com. Public companies that are interested in participating in a conference can access information about upcoming opportunities and engage conference organizers about specific openings.
Time slots will fill quickly:
It is recommended that public companies book their preferred time slot now. Click here to email Bradley H. Smith, at MUNCmedia, call him directly at +1 917 680 6011 or use this form. IR firms and PR firms are invited to contact Smith.
"At a macro level, retail investors are essential for economic recovery. At a micro level, their stock position can be the lifeblood for a company, especially those with smaller market caps and less institutional exposure," said Bradley H. Smith, CMO, MUNCmedia. "Retail Investor Conferences will place these public companies directly in front of individual investors who proactively desire to discover new opportunities."
Corporate sponsorships available:
Besides real-time investor presentations from public companies, corporations that offer services for retail investors and public companies will have virtual "trade booths" showcasing their solutions. These exhibiting corporations will staff their booths for live chat as well as offer videos and downloadable materials. Corporations interested in sponsorships may also contact Bradley H. Smith.
About BetterInvesting
Since 1951, BetterInvesting, the brand identity of the National Association of Investors Corporation, has helped over 5 million people become better, more informed retail investors. BetterInvesting, based in Madison Heights, Mich., helps its members build wealth through local, regional and national learning events as well as through Web-based tools, software, member publications and online resources.
As the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to investment education, it provides investing knowledge and practical investing experience through local investment clubs, local volunteer chapters, online courses and an active online community.
BetterInvesting and its subsidiary, ICLUBcentral, currently serve over 120,000 investors. For more information, go to http://www.betterinvesting.org.
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Through its multi-channel distribution network, audience intelligence, targeting, measurement and compliance services, PR Newswire helps corporations and organizations conduct rich, timely and dynamic dialogues with the media, consumers, policymakers, investors and the general public, in support of building brands, generating awareness, impacting public policy, driving sales, and raising capital.
Pioneering the commercial news distribution industry 55 years ago, PR Newswire connects customers with audiences in more than 170 countries and in over 40 languages through an unparalleled network of offices in 16 countries across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and via unique affiliations with the leading news agencies across the globe. PR Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited (UBM.L), a leading global business media company that serves professional commercial communities around the world. For more information, go to http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com.
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MUNCmedia is the first Information Media Network and world leader in web-based Retail Investor Targeting solutions. We provide online corporate communications, research and media solution to companies worldwide.
From targeting press releases one-to-one to individual investors to corporate video PR content, MUNCmedia helps companies deliver targeted and scalable messages to the precise audience in real-time. Hundreds of companies, IR and PR agencies, stock exchanges and integrated newswires rely on MUNCmedia services to deliver news messages to the retail financial community every day with measurable results.
MUNCmedia was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY with regional offices in Bellevue, WA and Boston. We currently service over 300 direct public company issuers and 40 IR agency partners.
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Marvel(TM) and Activision Announce X-Men(TM): Destiny
New Game Gives Players Unprecedented Control of Their Fate
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A new breed of mutant heroes will invade game consoles next fall in X-Men(TM): Destiny, from Marvel(TM) Entertainment and Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI). The all-new original video game casts players as new mutant recruits in a rich, branching storyline that features a deep element of choice and gives players ultimate control of their destiny. Attendees of New York Comic-Con, which is going on now through October 10, can get a sneak peek of the game in Activision's booth #1833. In addition, fans can learn more about the original storyline which is being penned by acclaimed Marvel X-Men: Legacy writer Mike Carey, during the Marvel Games Panel on Saturday, October 9, at 10:45 a.m. in Room 1A06.
For more information on X-Men: Destiny tune in to IGN.com on Thursday, October 7, as well as the game's official website at http://www.XMenDestiny.com. More news will also be shared with the Hero HQ community on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/heroHQ.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit http://www.marvel.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
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4Easysoft Mac MTS Converter: Wonderful Tool for Sony and Apple Fans!
BEIJING, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Nowadays, for users of Sony and Apple, how to convert an MTS file on a Mac with high quality becomes more and more important, and so they eagerly hope they can own an omnipotent MTS Converter which can adapt to the following HD times. According to the needs of those Sony and Apple fans, 4Easysoft Studio has released one wonderful Mac MTS Converter for the Sony Walkman, iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, PSP, PS3, Wii, Zune, Xbox, Google Phone, BlackBerry, Motorala, LG, Mobile Phone, etc.
4Easysoft Mac MTS Converter is a powerful and versatile MTS file Converter which is designed for Mac OS X users to convert MTS files on a Mac. It enables users to convert MTS to AVI and MP4, etc., on a Mac and extract any audio format from an MTS video file on a Mac OS X (including OS X 10.5 Leopard). As a professional and omnipotent Mac Converter, the MTS Converter for Mac can also help users convert TS, MTS, MOD, TOD, MOV, FLV, WMV and HD MP4, etc. to any video format they need!
Besides, 4Easysoft MTS Converter for Mac provides many optimized settings and features as well, so that users can customize the advanced output settings, trim video/audio, merge multiple files into one, even change video effects by adjusting video brightness, contrast and saturation. Moreover, this software allows users to freely add both text and image watermarks to any video, they can easily adjust the size and transparency of the watermarks added, also, output audio tracks are free to select. With this user-friendly software, users can set different formats for each file loaded respectively then convert those files simultaneously within one conversion!
In conclusion, 4Easysoft Mac MTS Converter is specially designed for Sony and Apple fans; and it will be helpful for them to enjoy the upcoming HD times!
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About 4Easysoft Studio
4Easysoft Studio has been making constant efforts for the R&D of multimedia software. Tens of millions of clients across the globe have enjoyed much benefit from its hundreds of electronic software. With the harmonious, practical and creative attitude, 4Easysoft Studio will spare no effort to offer the best multimedia applications that will satisfy multimedia users all over the world with the latest, best and most convenient service. With 4Easysoft Studio, users' satisfaction is the best honor.
Jabra Brings Its Most Popular and Comfortable Headset Wearing Style to Verizon Wireless
Behind-the-Ear Fit Receives a Tech Makeover with the Jabra WAVE; Three Designs Available Exclusively at Verizon Wireless Stores
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Jabra, the world leader in innovative headset solutions, has unveiled a tribute to its design heritage - the Jabra WAVE - a new Bluetooth® headset with an enhanced behind-the-ear wearing style. Featuring innovative new wind-noise reduction technology and Voice Guidance, the Jabra WAVE will be available in three designs exclusively at Verizon Wireless Communications stores nationwide beginning in November. The WAVE will be shown for the first time at the CTIA Enterprise & Applications Show taking place this week in San Francisco.
The Jabra WAVE's behind-the-ear fit emulates the design of such blockbuster hits as the Jabra EarWave boom and BT250. This signature Jabra style has sold more than 10 million units worldwide to-date and was voted the most comfortable and stable style by consumers. The Jabra WAVE offers even greater comfort than behind-the-ear legacy products, but with a thinner, sleeker design. The headset also has several new features including wind-noise reduction, Voice Guidance, and Multiuse(TM) technology. The WAVE will be available in three designs - two Bluetooth headsets - in black and red - and a corded version in black.
"We hear time and time again from our customers that the behind-the-ear wearing style is their favorite and the most comfortable headset design," said Mogens Elsberg, CEO of GN Netcom. "We are extremely pleased to bring this style to Verizon Wireless with its innovative new features and the updated design of the Jabra WAVE. We are excited that Verizon Wireless is making three designs available exclusively to their customers."
The comfortable and cutting-edge Jabra WAVE is the next generation in a line of award-winning wireless headsets. Significantly slimmer and easier-to-use than its predecessors, the Jabra WAVE's ergonomic fit is ideal for all-day use and its Voice Guidance system, StatusDisplay((TM)), and easy-to-locate answer/end button on the microphone boom help create a simple, intuitive user experience. A new design and microphone concept, including a three layer wind-noise reduction, provides significantly better immunity to wind and background noise. Combined with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, the WAVE allows for crystal clear audio - even while walking or when the outdoor elements aren't ideal.
Utilizing the Jabra World of Apps Portal, consumers can easily and quickly find applications that fit their lifestyle and make the most of their headset experience. With third-party hands-free apps that have been hand-selected and rigorously tested to work with the Jabra WAVE and other Jabra products, the Portal includes a robust suite of voice-enabled apps allowing users to send text messages or emails using their voice, read email messages, update status on social networking sites including Facebook, notify users of missed calls, find a business or get local traffic reports and updates.
For more information on Jabra's full line of mobile products, visit http://www.jabra.com/buy or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/jabra_us. For an enhanced experience with Jabra products try one of the featured applications on Jabra.com/apps.
About GN Netcom
Through its Jabra brand, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With around 850 employees and sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops and markets a broad range of wireless headsets and in-car speakerphones for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact center and office-based users. GN Netcom is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S.
CONTACT: Media, Stacey Clement, 360 Public Relations for Jabra, sclement@360publicrelations.com, +1-617-585-5774, or Mike Rush, 360 Public Relations for Jabra, mrush@360publicrelations.com, +1-617-585-5792; General Manager, North America, Jonas Forsberg, GN Netcom, jforsberg@gn.com, +1-603-864-6569
Unique and innovative wireless network service enables solutions world-wide
ATLANTA, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Numerex Corp (Nasdaq: NMRX), a leading single source provider of secure machine-to-machine (M2M) products and services, today announced the introduction of its Numerex WorldPass(TM), a suite of cellular-based network services. This service connects and enables the management of M2M smart devices throughout the United States and in over 200 countries with a variety of flexible network plans and an easy-to-use single SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) interface.
"Numerex WorldPass customers benefit not only from very powerful global cellular offerings, but, in addition, can rely on Numerex's extensive and proven operational platform. The management of the M2M solution is simplified with a single sign-on to a robust back-end. Customers can manage their devices and solutions anywhere in the coverage area through a single interface," said Michael Marett, Chief Operating Officer of Numerex.
An important dimension of Numerex WorldPass is that it streamlines the certification processes by coordinating with the major global carriers to ensure network compatibility, validation of commercial functionalities, and optimization of devices on selected networks. Numerex's emphasis on data confidentiality, integrity and availability lies at the center of the service delivery.
"Numerex WorldPass is an important component of our Global Gateway to Secure M2M(TM). We want our customers to have at their disposal a complete set of tools that allow them to develop their M2M solutions efficiently and cost-effectively," said Stratton J. Nicolaides, chairman and CEO of Numerex. "Seamless coverage plays a key role for customers seeking to broaden their service footprint abroad while mitigating development costs."
Numerex WorldPass delivers M2M solutions worldwide through a comprehensive approach that takes into account the inter-relationships between device, network and application, branded Numerex DNA®
About Numerex
Numerex Corp. (Nasdaq: NMRX) is the single source machine-to-machine (M2M) product and service provider to some of the world's largest organizations delivering the foundational components of device, network, and application, used by its customers in the development of their M2M solutions. Customers typically subscribe to Numerex network and application services that are delivered through its hosted platforms. The Company's offerings and expertise enable its customers to efficiently build reliable and secure solutions that are used to monitor and manage assets remotely whenever and wherever needed, while simplifying and speeding up development and deployment through streamlined business processes and comprehensive integration services. Numerex DNA® offerings include hardware Devices, Network services, and software Applications that are delivered through its Numerex FAST(TM) (Foundation Application Software Technology) platform. Numerex is ISO 27001 information security certified. "Machines Trust Us®" represents the Company's focus on M2M data security, service reliability, and round-the-clock support of its customers' M2M solutions. For additional information, please visit http://www.numerex.com.
This press release contains, and other statements may contain, forward-looking statements with respect to Numerex future financial or business performance, conditions or strategies and other financial and business matters, including expectations regarding growth trends and activities in the wireless data business. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "assume," "strategy," "plan," "outlook," "outcome," "continue," "remain," "trend," and variations of such words and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," "may," or similar expressions. Numerex cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Numerex assumes no duty to update forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance
Numerex Corp. Contact:
Alan Catherall
770 485-2527
Investor Relations Contact:
Seth Potter
646 277-1230
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CONTACT: Alan Catherall, Numerex Corp., +1-770-485-2527, or Seth Potter, Investor Relations, +1-646-277-1230
New Facility Provides Additional Tier One, Two and Three Support for Worldwide Customer Base
SEATTLE, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Isilon® (Nasdaq: ISLN) today announced it has expanded its global services operations with a new facility in Minneapolis, MN, providing additional tier one, two and three support for its worldwide customer base. In combination with Isilon's existing support center in Seattle, WA and services provided by Isilon's customer support partner Unisys, the new facility delivers comprehensive customer support and a second, 24x7x365 call center to ensure the highest levels of customer service and response.
"As we continue to witness increasing enterprise demand for our scale-out storage solutions, expanding our global services infrastructure in parallel is critical to providing world-class support," said Bill Wolak, vice president of global services, Isilon. "This new facility represents Isilon's commitment to serving our customers around the clock and across the globe."
With the expansion of its global services infrastructure, Isilon is providing its customers with robust support capabilities and access to live, highly-trained and immediately available support personnel, ensuring its customers can maximize their investment in Isilon scale-out storage.
Isilon's unified scale-out storage solutions, powered by the OneFS® operating system, consolidate file and block applications onto a single, shared storage resource and point of management, simplifying data management to increase IT efficiency and reduce costs. Isilon is currently hiring for support personnel in both Seattle and Minneapolis. More information can be found here.
About Isilon
As a global leader in scale-out storage,Isilon delivers powerful yet simple solutions for enterprises that want to manage their data, not their storage. Isilon's products are simple to install, manage and scale, at any size. And, unlike traditional enterprise storage, Isilon stays simple no matter how much storage is added, how much performance is required or how business needs change in the future. We're challenging enterprises to think differently about their storage, because when they do, they'll recognize there's a better, simpler way. Learn what we mean at http://www.isilon.com.
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CONTACT: Lucas Welch of Isilon, +1-206-315-7621, lucas.welch@isilon.com, or James McIntyre of McClenahan Bruer, +1-503-546-1016, james@mcbru.com, for Isilon
WD Photos(TM) Free Photo Viewer App for iPad(TM) and iPhone® Accesses Images Stored on WD® Network Drives
Update to Photo Viewing Software Turns iPad into the Ultimate Photo Album
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WD® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today announced WD Photos(TM)( )(photo), the newest release of its photo viewer app, which is now optimized for iPad(TM) and iPhone®4. Available as a free download from iTunes®, the WD Photos app provides remote access to photos stored on a WD network hard drive including My Book® World Edition(TM), My Book Live(TM) and WD ShareSpace(TM). The images are displayed in native iPad and iPhone resolution, and users can access up to 285,000 of their favorite photos anywhere they can access the Internet by simply copying their pictures into the "Shared Pictures" folder on their WD network hard drive. The WD Photos photo viewer app offers a variety of new features that allow users to stay connected to more of their digital photos, including:
-- Pinch and zoom functionality so consumers can digitally zoom in on the
displayed photo;
-- Horizontal split view for iPad;
-- Option to instantly post photos from the WD Photos app to users'
Facebook® wall;
-- New slideshow transitions including pan and zoom, page curl, and cube;
-- Increased 5 GB capacity to support iPad's larger memory and higher
resolution;
-- iPad full screen support at 1024x768; and,
-- iPhone HD/OS 3 & 4 support.
WD Photos photo viewer app, optimized for iPad and other leading Apple® mobile devices, fulfills the growing demand to view, store, and consolidate photos on the go. With over 2 million iPads sold as of May 31, 2010 (Apple), the iPad has been embraced enthusiastically by consumers to access and share their digital content.
Although digital photo viewing is not new, research firm Parks Associates says the practice is still on the rise. According to a recent Parks survey, 68 percent of broadband households viewed digital photos at least monthly in 2009, compared to 59 percent in 2006 (Parks Associates: Consumer Storage Opportunities 2010). Combining the centralized storage and remote access benefits of WD's network drives with the iPad is a natural fit with this rapidly growing consumer behavior.
"Viewing pictures on an iPad is a great experience. WD Photos leverages the iPad's beautiful multi-touch screen to enable truly intuitive navigation of thousands of photos," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group. "With our application, consumers can share a lifetime of photos right from their sofa without worrying about which photos to sync or how they're organized. With access to up to 285,000 photos stored on a WD network drive, users can have instant access to all their photos wherever they are."
WD Photos Photo Compatibility
Available for download now at the Apple iTunes Store®, WD Photos photo viewer app is compatible with iPad, iPhone, iPhone 4, and iPod touch® and works with My Book World Edition, My Book World Edition II, WD ShareSpace, and My Book Live. Users must register with WD's free, secure MioNet® remote access service to use the WD Photos photo viewer app.
About WD
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and media products.
WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to expected growth in consumer demands for electronics devices. These forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations, and actual results may differ materially as a result of several factors, including business conditions generally and other risks and uncertainties listed in WD's recent SEC filings. WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events or for any other reason.
Western Digital, WD, My Book, MioNet, and the WD logo are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; WD Photos, World Edition, My Book Live and WD Sharespace are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. One gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.
CONTACT: Jennifer Taylor, WD Press Relations, +1-949-672-9880, Jennifer.Taylor@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations, +1-949-672-7834, Robert.Blair@wdc.com, both of Western Digital Technologies
WD® Provides Consumers Fastest Access to Their Content With New Home Network Drive
The My Book® Live(TM) Home Network Drive Enables Users to Easily and Securely Centralize, Share and Stream Digital Content at Home...or When Away
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WD® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its My Book® Live(TM) home network drive (photo), which gives consumers the fastest storage of and access to their content among consumer-grade network drives and provides a seamless set-up for centralizing a home's digital media. The drives present an easy and secure way to consolidate movies, music, and photos in one location while providing convenient access to digital content from multimedia devices in the connected home.
WD has leveraged the latest processor technology to deliver transfer speeds up to 100 MBps, more than triple the speed of traditional USB 2.0 drives and at least double the speeds of other network drives in its class.
My Book Live home network drive's built-in media server makes it a fast, simple solution for users who wish to view videos, music and images on any Mac® or PC connected to the home network and stream digital media to a television set through a DLNA®-certified multimedia device such as WD TV® Live Plus HD media player, Blu-ray Disc(TM) player, Xbox 360® or PlayStation® 3 game console. Users can also play music and videos stored on their drive in iTunes®, as well as view their digital photos on their iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad((TM) )with the swipe of a finger through the included WD Photos(TM) application. Users can also securely access and share all the content and files stored on the My Book Live from any Internet-connected PC or Mac using WD's free remote access service.
"Network attached storage presents tremendous opportunity for families wishing to centralize all of their digital content and enjoy it on computers, TVs and smartphones around their home and beyond," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group. "Our consumer research tells us that consumers need a simple way to set up a one-stop shop for their digital media. WD's My Book Live home network drive makes it easy for anyone to enjoy the benefits of network storage and delivers blazing read speeds to boot."
My Book Live Home Network Drive
My Book Live home network drive features:
-- Simple set-up - ready in minutes;
-- Seamless video streaming with a built-in DLNA media server;
-- Automatic backup with WD SmartWare(TM) software for Windows;
-- Apple® Time Machine® compatibility;
-- Gigabit Ethernet technology for speeds faster than USB 2.0 drives; and,
-- A 3-year limited warranty.
Capacity and Compatibility
My Book Live home network drive is available in capacities of 1 TB and 2 TB and is compatible with Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Mac OS® X Leopard® and Snow Leopard®, as well as DLNA/UPnP® enabled devices.
Price and Availability
My Book Live home network drive has a 3-year limited warranty and is now available at select U.S. retailers and online at the wdstore.com. MSRP is $169.99 USD for 1 TB and $229.99 USD for 2 TB.
About WD
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and media products.
WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, WD TV, and Mionet are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; WD Photos and WD SmartWare are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Not all products may be available in all regions of the world. All product and packaging specifications subject to change without notice. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your product was purchased. Please visit our website at http:support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for a list of the specific countries in these regions. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second.
CONTACT: Jennifer Taylor, WD Press Relations, +1-949-672-9880, Jennifer.Taylor@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations, +-1-949-672-7834, Robert.Blair@wdc.com, both of Western Digital Technologies