planetRE Announces Launch of Real Estate Industry's First Integrated CRM and Social Media Platform
First browser based online service, providing Facebook property search combined with CRM, rich Multiple Social Media communication channels and Predictive Modeling and Analytics.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- planetRE, the nation's leading technology provider for online real estate, today announced planetRE CM(TM); industry's first interactive unified client communication management platform. The new SaaS platform consists of planetRE RealFace(TM)- an agent branded Facebook property search engine; a next generation CRM integrating leading Social Networks like Facebook®, Twitter(TM), Linked in® and others with predictive modeling and analytics.
CRM is still a one dimensional tool, featuring email for direct agent-client relationship management. CRM should include new network channels made possible through the proliferation of Social Networking with high consumer engagement.
planetRE CM provides agents and brokers with true multi channel campaigns with prospects via email, Facebook, Twitter, Instant Messaging. Combining powerful backend predictive analytics, it lets the user determine which campaigns provide better ROI. CM has provisions for Single Sign On with multiple user defined external apps like Google Calendar® allowing for the first time single calendaring and task management.
"Social media has forced its way into the world of marketing, and it's here to stay," said Subrao Shenoy, CEO of planetRE. "planetRE CM opens up the idea to salespeople that relationships with clients are developed across multiple platforms through multiple channels. Having an agent branded property search page in Facebook gives great exposure to agent listing and services."
"We are a strong believer in social media revolution." said Chatty Arrieta, COO of Partners Trust, a leading edge real estate brokerage firm in Brentwood, CA. "planetRE CM allows our company the ability to manage high end clients with these new channels, giving us a huge competitive edge."
About planetRE
TrSoft (d.b.a. planetRE) is a privately held, leading edge SaaS vendor, providing online multi tenant Enterprise software to the real estate industry. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA; its primary mission is to provide cutting edge products and services to the global real estate industry in areas of consumer search, CRM, Transaction, Financial Management & Business Process Outsourcing services. More information about planetRE can be found on the Internet at http://www.planetre.com.
planetRE, planetRE CM, planetRE RealFace are trademarks. All other registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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iNDELIBLE Conceptualizes and Creates Bold New E-Commerce Website For Scoop, Reinventing Retail Chain's Online Shopping Presence
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital advertising and creative agency iNDELIBLE (http://www.indelible.tv) continues to take fashion retailers to new heights, unveiling today the reinvention of retail chain Scoop's online presence: http://www.scoopnyc.com.
Scoop CEO Susan Davidson comments, "iNDELIBLE very quickly understood the Scoop brand, which made for an exciting and fruitful creative collaboration between our companies. Their technical and creative support has been tremendously helpful, and we have the utmost respect for the professionalism of the iNDELIBLE team."
The effort with Scoop follows on the heels of other recent iNDELIBLE e-retail efforts, including projects for Laura Mercier, Rich and Skinny Jeans and other top fashion, beauty and retail companies.
"We were able to help Scoop develop and grow their online business and integrate that with their tradition retail channel," says Ross Glick, CEO of iNDELIBLE. "This initiative is also about building the Scoop brand as a retailer, evolving their brand equity and exposure."
With a strong presence in hip tourist destinations, Scoop required a site that allows customers to relive the Scoop shopping experience from their hometowns in all corners of the world. Fusing e-commerce savvy with the polish of magazine editorial, iNDELIBLE incorporated imagery to help Scoop break through the digital clutter of online boutique shopping. Scoopnyc.com, under iNDELIBLE'S vision, recreates the Scoop experience for customers, going above and beyond the basic online catalog prototype.
ABOUT iNDELIBLE
Based in New York City, iNDELIBLE is a full-service digital advertising agency and production studio, specializing in experience commerce, social media activation and narrative marketing. Founded in 1999 by CEO Ross Glick and Chief Creative Director Dimitri Falk, the company's portfolio of clients include Allergan, Shering-Plough, Laura Mercier, Chanel, Mac, Sony, Casio, Viacom, Napster, Playboy, Esquire and Ladies' Home Journal.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops to Utilize State-of-the-Art Active Shutter 3D Technology
3D Version of the Most Anticipated Game of the Year Set to Deliver Unprecedented Immersive Action Experience
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- In what could become the definitive 3D game experience, Treyarch's Call of Duty®: Black Ops will also be playable in stereoscopic 3D when the game launches at retail outlets worldwide on November 9th. Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today revealed that the game will be compatible with 3D-ready HDTVs and 3D PCs utilizing state-of-the-art active shutter 3D glasses, delivering true depth of field and an unprecedented level of immersion that is perfectly suited for the Call of Duty action experience. Call of Duty: Black Ops will be playable in both 3D and non-3D on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and Windows® PC.
"Development of stereoscopic 3D began as an R&D project, but once we saw what the technology brought to the Call of Duty experience, what a great fit and how immersive it was, we knew that we had to develop it for Black Ops. Aiming down the sights of your weapons, flying in helicopters, rappelling down mountains, and moving through highly detailed environments are just some of the awesome experiences you will have in 3D with Black Ops," says Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch.
"Call of Duty: Black Ops is already the most anticipated entertainment launch of the year, and the addition of a fully playable 3D version will truly take gaming to the next level," said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager of the home entertainment group at Best Buy. "Through our footprint of nearly 1100 retail locations across the country and online, as well as our wide selection of 3D-enabled products, Best Buy is uniquely positioned to bring this exciting experience to life for consumers. We're thrilled to partner with Activision to support this great new chapter in home entertainment."
Added Lamia, "we made sure the experience is seamless for gamers to use with a simple menu option to enable stereoscopic 3D or disable it at any time whether playing in the single player campaign, multiplayer or Zombies."
Call of Duty: Black Ops for Windows PC is NVIDIA® 3D Vision®-Ready and supports stereoscopic 3D gaming using 3D Vision active-shutter glasses and NVIDIA GeForce GPUs. For more information, go to http://www.nvidia.com/get3D.
For Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system consoles, 3D features require a compatible 3D-ready HD TV. See http://www.callofduty.com/3d for more information.
Rated "M" (Mature - Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language) by the ESRB, Call of Duty: Black Ops will be released worldwide on November 9th for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii(TM) and Windows PC. Pre-orders for the title are currently available. For additional Call of Duty updates, visit http://www.callofduty.com/blackops and also via Twitter @JD_2020.
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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Wacom Enhances Sharing and Personalization in Facebook with Free Applications, Bamboo DoodleScape and Bamboo CardBuilder
New Facebook Applications Extend Natural Use of Pen Input to Online Social Activities; Open New Ways to Connect and Engage with Friends and Family
VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Sure, Facebook is fun...but have you ever experienced it using a Wacom® Pen? Setting a new standard for social media interaction, Wacom today announces the launch of its first two Facebook applications, Bamboo DoodleScape and Bamboo CardBuilder, currently available at http://www.facebook.com/wacom. These free applications take advantage of Wacom's patented pen input technology and allow users to share an open drawing canvas with friends or create a truly unique "handmade" digital card. Now, Facebook enthusiasts may experience an entirely new and personalized way to interact with friends and family.
Accessible to anyone using Facebook, owners of a Wacom pen tablet gain additional benefits when using Bamboo DoodleScape and Bamboo CardBuilder. When crafting a personalized online creation, these applications recognize pen input and pressure sensitivity, creating a more precise, natural and accurate representation of a user's vision, a first for any Facebook application.
"It's simple! Bamboo is adding fun and creativity to everyday computing," says Dennis Hoff, consumer product manager at Wacom. "There is no longer a need to rely on the default fonts or static imagery we have become accustomed to over the years. Users everywhere, of every age and background, can quickly and easily express their personal creativity and vision through Bamboo DoodleScape and Bamboo CardBuilder, creating a whole new level of social interaction."
Bamboo DoodleScape
What would you do with a mile of digital canvas? Better yet, what if you could share this space with your friends? The Bamboo DoodleScape application provides Facebook users with exactly that: one square mile of virtual drawing space to sketch and collaborate with friends. From the DoodleScape application in Facebook, users can apply Bamboo's full pen pressure sensitivity to create new drawings within their own DoodleScape. Then, send "doodles" to friends, post on your own wall, invite others to add their own doodles, or even crowdsource a personal masterpiece. Doodlers may also find and collaborate with other DoodleScape users, with the ability to "tag" their contributions on the virtual canvas. Visit the Bamboo DoodleScape gallery at http://apps.facebook.com/bamboodoodlescape.
Bamboo CardBuilder
The opportunity to fully express yourself through a digital card has finally arrived. Now, it is simple to make greetings stand out with uniquely handwritten and personalized cards using Bamboo CardBuilder.
With the CardBuilder application, Facebook users simply upload an image from either their own or their friends' photo library and then utilize the natural strokes of the Bamboo pen to handwrite a personalized message and signature. To provide further customization, users have the ability to draw on the select image and add borders, text, backgrounds and embellishments from Wacom's pre-populated library. Cards are available in 3D and 2D formats, and make a unique, yet fast, post on a friend's wall, adding a new twist to sending online greetings.
Bamboo Tablets
Providing a true pen-on-paper feel with pressure-sensitive, battery-free and cordless pen input, Bamboo is a flexible and ideal solution for work and play. With many exciting models to choose from, every user is bound to find a perfect match to help deliver a natural and intuitive workflow ideal for drawing, annotating and editing while working with digital photos, art and crafts.
Bamboo is compatible with current and next generation operating systems such as Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows XP, Vista(TM), and Mac OS® 10.4 and 10.5.
Price and Availability
Competitively priced, there is a Bamboo tablet that fits varying needs and budgets. The Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch ($99 USD), Bamboo Pen ($69 USD), and multiple other Bamboo tablets, are available for purchase from Wacom resellers and online at https://direct.wacom.com.
DoodleScape and CardBuilder are available now, free of charge.
About Wacom
Founded in 1983, Wacom®'s vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world's leading manufacturer of digital human interface solutions. Wacom revolutionized the nature of digital input when it introduced the first pressure-sensitive, battery-free and cordless pen. Today, thousands of home and business users count on Wacom's extensive line of human interface solutions to deliver superior control, comfort and productivity to their workflow. Visit http://www.wacom.com for more information.
CONTACT: Tracy Brawley, +1-503-796-9822, tracy@liaisonpr.com, or Julie Morgan, +1-503-796-9822, julie@liaisonpr.com, both of Liaison Inc., for Wacom Technology Corp.; or Douglas A. Little of Wacom Technology Corp., +1-360-896-9833, ext. 174, douglas.little@wacom.com
GetResponse Advanced Segmentation Increases Email Relevance and ROI with Hyper-Targeted Email Campaigns
Email marketers can quickly and easily leverage advanced targeted segmentation to increase email marketing relevance and results.
WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- GetResponse, a leading email marketing provider for the SMB sector and Implix flagship product, today announced the launch of GetResponse Advanced Segmentation, a feature that allows marketers to quickly and easily group audiences by key factors such as email behavior, geographic location, response history, and preferences in order to send highly targeted emails that maximize response rates and campaign ROI.
The benefits of list segmentation and targeting have been clearly demonstrated by leading industry analysts and organizations. For example, Marketing Sherpa reported that accurate segmentation can deliver up to 39.8% higher open and click rates.(1)
According to a recent GetResponse study, 54% of SMB marketers stated they intended to focus on personalization and targeting in 2010.(2) While marketers recognize the benefits, they have been slow to adopt segmentation beyond limited personalization. The process is perceived as complex, time-consuming, and beyond the know-how of most small marketing teams. GetResponse Advanced Segmentation was developed to combine multiple targeting approaches in one simple process, making it easy for marketers to benefit from segmentation.
"GetResponse Advanced Segmentation is a tool that lets non-techie marketers create highly targeted groups of subscribers according to where they live, how they behave, and their personal tastes and interests," says Simon Grabowski, Implix CEO and founder of GetResponse. "Not all customers are alike, and what appeals to one may not interest another. Simply put, Advanced Segmentation helps marketers send the right messages to the right people at the right time. I am extremely excited about the ROI improvements this will deliver to GetResponse customers."
GetResponse Advanced Segmentation Highlights
-- Behavioral segmentation - enables users to analyze customers' email
behavior (e.g. open and click-through rates, response history, etc.) to
help predict and influence future responses. In addition to email
metrics, targeting criteria may include marketing actions such as date
added to list, date of last newsletter or last follow-up.
-- Geosegmentation - marketers can use geographic data based on subscriber
IP addresses to reach audiences where they live, with promotional offers
they can use, to include: country, city, latitude/longitude, ZIP code,
DMA code, and more. This is particularly important to agencies and
businesses promoting specials at specific locations.
-- Custom data segmentation - makes the custom data captured from web forms
and surveys accessible and actionable to improve segmentation. Marketers
can create groups based on product preferences, hobbies, gender, and any
other details they've captured to help customize marketing
communications and product offers.
GetResponse is an easy-to-use email marketing platform designed to increase email marketing ROI faster than any other medium for SOHO and SMB marketers. It is the first SOHO/SMB email marketing solution to offer email-to-speech capabilities, audio and video recording, storage and delivery, Twitter integration, and an iPhone® application. The solution includes email analytics, unlimited follow-up messages, 300+ HTML templates, online surveys, and professional-level training and support. Launched in 1999, GetResponse has grown to over 150,000 active users from 172 countries, delivering 5 billion permission-based emails per year.
About Implix
Implix was founded in 1999 by Internet marketing entrepreneur Simon Grabowski, whose vision of helping SOHO and small business marketers around the globe improve marketing efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability continues to define the company. Today, Implix maintains worldwide operations, with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CarSoup.com today announced that Carfax Vehicle History Reports are now readily-available to used car buyers using its automotive shopping website. CarSoup.com (http://www.CarSoup.com) automatically links Carfax Reports that dealers run to the vehicles they're listing for sale. With a single mouse click, CarSoup.com shoppers can view the full Carfax Report directly from the vehicle listing for thousands of cars and trucks to help make faster buying decisions.
"The combined power of CarSoup.com and Carfax enhances our customer experience and takes advantage of the fact that the majority of the dealers that utilize our site already subscribe to Carfax," said Larry Cuneo, President and CEO of CarSoup.com. "Having this information available for a large portion of the vehicles listed on our site will really enhance the ability for customers to research or sell a vehicle."
Including a Carfax Report as part of the vehicle listing allows dealers and private sellers using CarSoup.com to provide detailed histories of their vehicles from a trusted source. Buyers can instantly review the history information to make more informed decisions about their purchases. A logo and text indicator lets shoppers know if a Carfax Report is available for a specific vehicle. In addition, vehicles listed by dealers that have had only one owner are designated with a Carfax 1-Owner logo on the vehicle details and search summary pages.
"Carfax Reports are a staple of online vehicle listings, just like mileage, price and photos," said Dick Raines, president of Carfax. "Previous studies show that including a Carfax Report significantly impacts an online shopper's dealer choice and helps dealers sell cars faster. CarSoup.com is making it easy for automotive retailers to give shoppers the information they need to buy faster and with more confidence."
About CarSoup.com
Since 1998, CarSoup.com has provided consumers online tools to buy, research and sell cars, trucks and other vehicles. Dealers and private sellers in 83 markets across the nation display vehicles for sale on the site. CarSoup.com provides a wide range of services for dealers and other advertisers to market auto-related services and other products. To search for vehicles for sale in your area visit http://www.CarSoup.com or to become a CarSoup dealer go to: http://zip.carsoup.com/about/reqinfo.asp .
Millions of used car buyers and sellers each year rely on Carfax, the most trusted provider of vehicle history information. Using the unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) found on vehicle dashboards and title documents, Carfax instantly generates a detailed Vehicle History Report on any used car or light truck. Carfax Vehicle History Reports(TM) provide valuable information that helps used car buyers and sellers make better decisions. For more information or to become a Carfax-subscribing dealer, visit http://www.carfaxonline.com
iLOOKABOUT Scales Out Geospatial Imaging Operations With Isilon
Virtual Mapping Leader Deploys Isilon Scale-Out Storage to Simplify Data Management and Reduce Costs, Accelerating Image Processing and Delivery to Drive New Business Growth
SEATTLE, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Isilon® (Nasdaq: ISLN) today announced that iLOOKABOUT has deployed Isilon scale-out storage to power its geospatial information services. Using the Isilon X-Series, featuring the OneFS® operating system, iLOOKABOUT has consolidated its image ingest, processing and archiving onto a single, shared storage resource, simplifying data management to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. With Isilon scale-out storage, iLOOKABOUT can linearly and independently scale performance and capacity in-line with application requirements, reducing capital expenses, while enabling the geospatial leader to grow its storage on-demand as business needs change.
"Our business success depends on our ability to maximize the value of our geospatial information and with traditional SAN or NAS, that's simply impossible," said Jeff Young, CEO, iLOOKABOUT. "Isilon gives us what we need, from high performance and on-demand scalability, to easy deployment and near-effortless management, meaning we can focus on our business and not on storage challenges."
iLOOKABOUT produces and delivers geo-coded images to businesses and governments that rely on visual data for their operations. Working with Isilon channel partner JumpPoint, iLOOKABOUT deployed Isilon scale-out storage to consolidate its massive repository of geospatial imagery and related applications, providing a single file system and point of management for its core imaging processes. With Isilon's unique clustered architecture, iLOOKABOUT can scale capacity and performance on-demand as its needs change, taking advantage of Isilon's multi-path I/O and easy capacity expansion to accelerate productivity, while minimizing costs.
"Maximizing the value of large files and growing data stores is a core concern for enterprise business across a wide range of industries," said Sam Grocott, vice president of marketing, Isilon. "However, the limited scalability and complex management of traditional SAN and NAS make doing so difficult. iLOOKABOUT's use of Isilon to minimize costs and improve business efficiency is further proof that Isilon's scale-out storage offers a better, simpler way to make the most of business-critical information."
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.
About iLOOKABOUT
iLOOKABOUT is a visual data intelligence company serving commercial enterprise in the real estate, insurance, municipal, utility, assessment and appraisal sectors in North America and Europe. iLOOKABOUT is a pioneer in visual data intelligence with its StreetScape and Virtual Tour products. StreetScape is a visual data intelligence product for the geo-spatial market, providing panoramic, comprehensive, street level perspective visual data, geo-coded with latitude and longitude coordinates for accuracy and supported by patented software processes and proprietary security and storage systems. Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, iLOOKABOUT's shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ILA. http://www.ilookabout.com
The names of companies mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
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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; or Jeff Young, President and CEO of iLOOKABOUT Corp., info@ilookabout.com
FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT Now Available
Epic Storybook Adventure from Square Enix Brings Entirely New FINAL FANTASY Story to Nintendo DS
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, today announced that FINAL FANTASY®: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT(TM) is now available at North American retailers. FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is the first original FINAL FANTASY role-playing game (RPG) developed exclusively for Nintendo DS(TM). Featuring beautiful storybook-style graphics, an engaging party-based adventure, action-packed combat throughout, and even four-player cooperative multiplayer, FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT redefines what RPG gamers can expect on Nintendo DS.
With FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT, the FINAL FANTASY series is rendered anew as an epic storybook adventure from the creators of the critically acclaimed remakes of FINAL FANTASY III and FINAL FANTASY IV for Nintendo DS. Players enter a lush fairy-tale world featuring illustrations and character designs by art director Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY III for DS, FINAL FANTASY XII).
In addition to the game's vibrant artwork, FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT introduces several features that are entirely new to the franchise, including the Action Point Combat System, which allows players to unleash their most powerful attacks by saving up action points during battle. Players will also have 28 jobs to choose from and dozens of abilities to master with the new Crown Job System, which dynamically changes the appearance of characters as they are equipped with new weapons and armor.
FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT tells the tale of a young boy who sets out on a journey of self-discovery with his friends, only to be tasked with saving the world from an unexpected evil. With both single-player and multiplayer modes, FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT challenges players to take on the roles of four endearing characters who do not always see eye to eye. The multiplayer mode allows up to four players to work together and become the Heroes of Light as they travel alongside their friends on a journey to save the world.
Story:
In the small kingdom of Horne, Brandt awakes on the morning of his 14th birthday.
Today is the day he becomes an adult, and the custom of the realm says that he must go to the castle to present himself to the king.
Yet when he arrives at the castle, he finds the king distraught and the youngest princess missing, abducted by the Witch of the North. With no one else to turn to, the king makes a shocking request: will Brandt save the princess?
And thus Brandt's adventure begins...
Features:
-- The first original FINAL FANTASY title for Nintendo DS brought to life
by the development team behind the Nintendo DS remakes of FINAL FANTASY
III and FINAL FANTASY IV.
-- Charming storybook visuals crafted under the guidance of art director
and character designer Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY III for DS, FINAL
FANTASY XII).
-- Combat is fun and intuitive with a battle system that operates on Action
Points. Requiring nothing more than a simple selection of commands,
players can dive right into a classic turn-based RPG battle experience.
-- The Crown Job System offers a selection of 28 jobs from which to choose.
Players can freely customize a character's abilities and magic skills no
matter which crown they have equipped. The possibilities are endless!
-- Help friends advance in their adventure, or join forces to conquer tough
dungeons. The multiplayer mode enables cooperative play for up to four
players.
FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is now available at North American retailers nationwide for the suggested retail price of $34.99. The official website can be found at http://ff4heroes.com/na.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company leading Square Enix Group. Square Enix, Inc. publishes and distributes entertainment content under the Square Enix Group's internationally renowned brands such as Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in the Americas. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 54 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and other well-established products and services.
THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is a trademark of Square Enix Co., Ltd. DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Taito is a registered trademark of Taito Corporation. Eidos and Tomb Raider are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix, Ltd. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo.
CONTACT: Sonia Im or Elizabeth Stewart, both of Square Enix, Inc., +1-310-846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com; or Jennifer Poulson, +1-310-248-6113, jennifer.poulson@ogilvypr.com, or Monica Bouldin, +1-310-248-6114, monica.bouldin@ogilvypr.com, both of Ogilvy Public Relations for Square Enix, Inc.
The NEA Academy Partners With Three Premier Institutions to Offer Online Master's Degree Programs
NEA's 3.2 Million Members Gain Access to over 40 Master's Programs, Scholarships and Significant Savings
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Education Association (NEA) Academy has partnered with UMassOnline, Western Governors University and Walden University to provide Master's of Education degrees to NEA members.
The agreement creates the first master's degree program offered through strategic alliances with the NEA. It adds to the Academy's extensive offerings of professional learning opportunities available to the association's 3.2 million members through the NEA Academy.
The three institutions were selected after a lengthy research process into over 110 online Master's of Education degree programs with key stakeholder input. Through the partnerships, NEA members will receive 5 to 20 percent discounts on courses, special access to NEA member-only scholarships, and have some fees waived.
"Our mission is to create programs that make the personal and professional lives of members better. This includes providing convenient access to the lifelong learning opportunities we know educators seek out. These partnerships and this program reflect the NEA's commitment to helping educators master their craft," said Lily Eskelsen, vice president of the National Education Association. "We are pleased to provide affordable, anytime, anywhere access to degree programs through UMassOnline, Western Governors University and Walden University."
UMassOnline
Established in 2001 to serve community educational needs and increase quality, affordability and an internationally recognized education, UMassOnline provides access to the high-quality programs offered by the University of Massachusetts' Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell or Worcester campuses. Through the agreement, NEA members have access to 15 different master's programs and can save up to $2,730.
"UMassOnline is honored by this selection by the NEA Academy," said Dr. Ken Udas, UMassOnline Chief Executive Officer. "Our ten-year history of consecutive double digit growth on the strength of tremendous online programs developed and taught by our on-campus faculty positions the University of Massachusetts, among the other partners, to provide substantial value to NEA members."
Western Governors University
Western Governors University is the nation's only non-profit, all-online university. WGU's NCATE-approved Teachers College, which has nearly 10,000 students in all 50 states, is flexible, affordable, and student-focused. NEA members have access to 15 master's degree programs, including some with options for licensure. With member discounts, the cost for a two-year degree program at WGU is approximately $11,000. In addition, WGU's competency-based academic model allows students to accelerate, making it possible for them to complete their degrees more quickly, further reducing tuition costs. Members are also eligible to apply for one of 30 WGU-NEA Academy Scholarships awarded annually and valued at up to $1,200.
"Western Governors University was founded by 19 U.S. governors with the mission to make quality higher education more accessible and affordable for working adults," said WGU President Robert Mendenhall. "Our Teachers College offers respected, accredited programs that will allow NEA members to enhance their skills and knowledge as well as advance their careers."
Walden University
Walden University's Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is dedicated to increasing teacher effectiveness and student achievement by connecting its students with nationally recognized education experts, researchers and scholars. Walden is offering NEA members the opportunity to choose between two master's degrees--M.S. in Education or M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology--that include more than 15 specializations to help teachers meet their personal and professional goals. Through the partnership with the NEA Academy, members can receive a 10% tuition reduction and gain access to $100,000 per year in NEA member scholarships.
"Walden's 40-year legacy of educating educators has created a community of students and alumni who are leaders in our classrooms and schools across the country and around the world. We are proud to partner with the NEA Academy to offer opportunities for educators and administrators to grow professionally so they can continue making a difference in the lives of countless others," said Dr. Kate Steffens, dean of the Riley College of Education and Leadership.
For additional information about the partnership between the NEA Academy and Walden University, Western Governors University and UMassOnline please visit:
The National Education Association is the nation's largest professional employee organization, representing 3.2 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators and students preparing to become teachers. The NEA Academy is the professional learning group developed to support educators with the highest quality online programs and is dedicated to meeting the professional needs of teachers and education support professionals.
NEA MB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the NEA charged with bringing additional value to Association membership by providing financial products and solutions tailored for NEA members and their families.
SOURCE NEA Academy
NEA Academy
CONTACT: Jennifer Mandel for NEA Academy, +1-202-585-0252, jmandel@eluminategroup.com
Scientific Games Completes Sale of Racing and Venue Management Businesses
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) (the "Company") today announced the completion of the sale of its racing and venue management businesses ("Scientific Games Racing") to U.K.-based Sportech Plc (LSE: SPO).
The Company received cash proceeds of approximately $33 million and 39,742,179 shares of Sportech stock, valued at approximately $26 million (based on the closing price of Sportech's stock on October 4, 2010), which represents approximately 20% of Sportech's shares outstanding. The Company will also receive an additional cash payment of approximately $10 million on September 30, 2013. Should Sportech achieve certain performance targets over the three-year period following the closing of the transaction, the Company will be entitled to an additional cash payment of up to $8 million. The companies have also entered into a number of ancillary agreements that are expected to deliver additional value as part of an ongoing strategic relationship.
In the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company will begin recording its pro rata share of Sportech's net income (loss) as equity in earnings of joint ventures. The Company also expects to record the following amounts in the third and fourth quarters of 2010 related to the sale of Scientific Games Racing:
Third quarter 2010:
-- A non-cash, pre-tax gain of approximately $1.5-2.5 million related to
the "held for sale" accounting treatment which requires the Company to
adjust the carrying value of Scientific Games Racing's assets and
liabilities.
Fourth quarter 2010:
-- A non-cash, pre-tax gain of approximately $0.5-1.5 million related to
the "held for sale" accounting treatment which requires the Company to
adjust the carrying value of Scientific Games Racing's assets and
liabilities,
-- A non-cash, pre-tax gain of approximately $2.0-3.0 million related to
reclassifying the Accumulated Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Net Income, and
-- A non-cash charge of approximately $1.1 million related to the
acceleration of stock-based awards in connection with the transaction.
Commenting on the announcement, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Chambrello stated, "The consummation of this transaction will allow our management team to focus exclusively on growing our core lottery and gaming businesses, while enabling our company to participate in the potential synergies and enhanced growth opportunities that the racing and venue management businesses will have under Sportech's stewardship. I would like to thank all of the employees of our racing division for their unwavering commitment to the success of this business and wish them well in this new venture."
Upon closing, Sportech's Board of Directors appointed Brooks Pierce, President of Scientific Games Racing, to the Sportech Board as an Executive Director. In addition, Sportech's Board of Directors appointed Lorne Weil, Chairman of the Company, to the Sportech Board as a Non-Executive Director (in his individual capacity and not as a representative of the Company).
Additional information about the transaction and pro forma historical financial information will be provided in the Company's Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Scientific Games
Scientific Games Corporation is a global leader in providing customized, end-to-end gaming solutions to lottery and gaming organizations worldwide. Scientific Games' integrated array of products and services include instant lottery games, lottery gaming systems, terminals and services, and internet applications, as well as server-based interactive gaming machines. Scientific Games serves customers in approximately 50 countries. In 2009, the Company had over $900 million in revenue and approximately 4,000 employees. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.scientificgames.com.
Company Contact:
Cindi Buckwalter, Investor Relations
212-754-2233
Forward-Looking Statements
In this press release the Company makes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results or strategies and can often be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "will," "estimate," "intend," "continue," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "could," "potential," "opportunity," or similar terminology. These statements are based upon management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future results or performance. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in these statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors, including, among other things: competition; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions; technological change; retention and renewal of existing contracts and entry into new or revised contracts; availability and adequacy of cash flow to satisfy obligations and indebtedness or future needs; protection of intellectual property; security and integrity of software and systems; laws and government regulation, including those relating to gaming licenses, permits and operations; inability to identify, complete and integrate future acquisitions; inability to benefit from, and risks associated with, joint ventures and strategic investments and relationships; seasonality; inability to identify and capitalize on trends and changes in the lottery and gaming industries; inability to enhance and develop successful gaming concepts; dependence on suppliers and manufacturers; liability for product defects; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and other factors associated with foreign operations; influence of certain stockholders; dependence on key personnel; failure to perform on contracts; resolution of pending or future litigation; labor matters; and stock price volatility. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in forward-looking statements is included from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading "Risk Factors" in our periodic reports. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except for the Company's ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Motorola Solutions' MOTOTRBO(TM) Connect Plus Multi-Site Digital Trunking Extends Coverage and Expands Workforce Communication
Controller-based digital two-way radio system delivers high-capacity, scalable communications to enable increased productivity and safety for mobile work teams
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Motorola Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the launch of MOTOTRBO(TM) Connect Plus , a scalable multi-site digital trunking two-way radio system designed to accommodate high-volume, wide-area communication for mobile work teams. Connect Plus will be featured at the Motorola Solutions Road Show events, scheduled to begin on October 6, 2010, to provide channel partners with in-depth training and demonstrations of the solution.
KEY FACTS
-- Scalable voice and data system extends coverage across one to six sites
with a capacity of up to 29 talk paths and 2,900 users per site, and
future expandability planned.
-- Utilizes Time-Division Multiple-Access (TDMA) technology, the world's
most widely adopted digital technology, to deliver clear audio,
integrated data applications and increased capacity with less hassle and
less infrastructure.
-- Wire-line console provides increased functionality and dispatch
capability to effectively coordinate a mobile workforce from a
centralized location.
-- High-capacity voice and integrated data communication system includes
text messaging and GPS for location tracking.
-- Key capabilities include priority status, call queuing, dynamic site
roaming, dynamic site assignment and network management.
-- Allows for customized integration of applications from the MOTOTRBO
Application Developer Program, the industry's largest third-party
worldwide developer program.
-- Available now in UHF and VHF and 800/900 MHz frequency bands.
SUPPORTING QUOTES
Paul Cizek, director, North America Professional/Commercial Radios, Motorola Solutions
"The addition of Connect Plus means Motorola Solutions now has a complete MOTOTRBO portfolio with multiple configurations available to meet the varying needs of end users. Connect Plus -- with its controller-based architecture, digital multi-site trunking and seamless roaming -- is the ideal solution for users in the public service, utilities and transportation markets. It's also well-suited for select users in the manufacturing and hospitality markets who need a high-capacity, wide-area communication solution."
Charles R. Tease, president, MRC Wireless, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
"MOTOTRBO Connect Plus, with its multi-site functionality, is a great feature for our customers. Compared to the current analog trunking network, its roaming capabilities between sites are much faster, as is the connection time with the sites. The audio clarity of digital versus analog is also very impressive. All customers we've spoken with are impressed by the quality of the digital audio provided by Connect Plus."
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
Connect Plus Informational Brochure
MOTOTRBO Microsite
XRC 9000 Controller Information
MOTOTRBO(TM) is a digital two-way radio solution using TDMA technology to deliver exceptional voice quality, extended battery performance and double the capacity for the price of one frequency license. In addition, infrastructure costs are half of FDMA based systems because a second call doesn't need a second repeater. MOTOTRBO also provides integrated data including text messaging and customized applications such as location tracking, email interfaces, work order ticket management and system management via the industry's largest Application Developer Program. MOTOTRBO also meets the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandate for VHF and UHF narrowbanding.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
Media Contact:
Steve Gorecki
Motorola Solutions
+1 847-538-0368
steve.gorecki@motorola.com
InPhonex, Ringio Join Forces to Deliver Intelligent, Virtual PBX Functionality to SMB Market
Ringio On InPhonex (ROI) Reseller Offering Provides Advanced Telephony Features at Reduced Cost
MIAMI and HERNDON, Va., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership between InPhonex and Ringio is giving small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) access to PBX features and functionality previously only available for large enterprises. Both companies will introduce the new service at ITEXPO, which runs Oct. 4-6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Ringio On InPhonex (ROI) incorporates features from Ringio, a cloud-based Rich Calling Service, and InPhonex, a telephony platform service provider, to create a unique offering for SMBs, including:
-- Server-free advanced call center functions designed for SMB users,
including personalized greetings; the ability to intelligently route and
forward calls based on the caller's history; a learning knowledge base
about callers and other advanced collaboration features, such as
presence, notes and contact sharing.
-- A fully featured mobile application.
-- Intelligent screen-pop capability, which presents CRM data in the
context of calls.
-- The ability to use existing soft phones and VoIP phones with Ringio.
-- Local number portability (LNP) in 15 countries.
-- Integrating all PBX and telephony services from one provider,
eliminating the need for multiple vendors and lowering costs.
-- Designing customized managed calling plans, including bulk calling,
worldwide calling and personalized calling plans.
-- A global telecommunications footprint that includes 75 countries.
"Unlike most hosted PBX providers, which take existing on-premise PBX platforms and move them to the cloud, Ringio was developed from the beginning as an intelligent, cloud-based PBX to address the unique needs of SMBs," said Ringio Co-Founder and Chairman Michael Zirngibl. "Ringio On InPhonex builds upon that goal by giving SMB customers a single provider for their telephony, call center and PBX needs."
InPhonex is recruiting and selling ROI through channel partners, which can white-label the service and resell it to SMBs, while Ringio is selling the service directly to SMB customers.
"ROI is an attractive addition to the offerings we provide our thousands of value-added reseller partners," said InPhonex Chief Marketing Officer Matt Bramson. "Not only does ROI enrich resellers' opportunity to target SMBs - the largest segment of the enterprise market - but it also gives them a set of features unlike any other in the market."
Ringio On InPhonex has an average cost per user of about $40 per month for unlimited calling and an end-to-end solution.
Now in beta release, Ringio On InPhonex is expected to become generally available by the end of 2010. For more about becoming a channel partner for Ringio On InPhonex, visit http://www.inphonex.com/ROI.
About InPhonex
InPhonex is a global meta-carrier providing a comprehensive range of high-quality, feature-rich telephony services in more than 150 countries. Leveraging its flexible, high-capacity telephony platform, Miami-based InPhonex serves communications service providers, businesses of all sizes, value-added resellers (VARs) and consumers, under its own and other brands.
Offerings include multiple applications, services and utilities, such as VolP, hosted PBX, SIP trunking, product creation and provisioning. Easy to implement, InPhonex solutions help businesses round out their portfolios to attract more customers, manage more efficiently and generate more revenue per customer. For more information, please visit http://www.inphonex.com.
About Ringio
Located in Herndon, Va., Ringio is the first cloud-based Rich Calling Service to intelligently route calls to any phone in the world along with relevant information about the caller - making conversations more meaningful and productive. Integrating intelligent call routing and CRM data, Ringio provides capabilities previously available only through call centers and proprietary customizations - bringing Rich Calling Services down market to small and medium-size businesses for the first time. By enhancing conversations with context about the caller, Ringio enables companies to significantly improve their interaction and service with the people that matter to their business. For more information, please visit http://www.ringio.com.
La Scolca Fine Italian Wines Straight to Your Phone
GAVI, Italy, October 5, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- La Scolca (http://www.scolca.it) presents the new web app ( http://www.scolca.it/webapp) to celebrate his 90th anniversary. La Scolca is
an Italian cellar famous for its high quality Gavi wines. With this new web
app La Scolca wants to make a gift to all wine lovers offering a glimpse of
the great emotions that La Scolca invokes.
As says the owner, Chiara Soldati, 5th generation in La Scolca : "Behind
every wine is hidden an extraordinary human intelligence that has created
something unique," such as their very famous "Gavi dei Gavi(TM)" Black label.
La Scolca prepares to look to the future not only with a great modernity,
but also with a rich historical tradition: a journey begun long years ago and
fated to go far into the future.
With La Scolca's web app you can have all the information about La Scolca
on your mobile phone. To download and view the web app is simple, visit the
following link to the web app (http://www.scolca.it/webapp) and save it to
your home screen by clicking on the "ADD TO homescreen button.
Chiara Soldati says, "The wines often seem to be like those who create
them. After 90 years, we are still looking forward to the future. Without our
Latin passion, and without our courage it would have been very difficult to
reach our targets and to imagine audacious goals. This year marks ninety
years since the founding of La Scolca and ninety years of passionate
winemaking ."
As part of their anniversary celebrations, La Scolca proposes a
comprehensive program of national and international events celebrating this
important milestone. La Scolca is also looking ahead with renewed enthusiasm
and with new projects. It is not possible to consolidate such a solid past
without having a strong drive towards new horizons.
Azienda Agricola LA SCOLCA s.s.a.
Strada per Rovereto 170/r - 15066 - GAVI (Alessandria)
ITALY
phone: +39-0-143-682176
fax: +39-0-143-682197
e-mail: info@scolca.it
website: http://www.scolca.it
Source: Azienda Agricola LA SCOLCA s.s.a.
Azienda Agricola LA SCOLCA s.s.a., Strada per Rovereto 170/r - 15066 - GAVI (Alessandria), ITALY, phone: +39-0-143-682176, fax: +39-0-143-682197, e-mail: info@scolca.it
Escapade Announces Its Interactive Halloween Costumes
LONDON, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Escapade has announced its new range of interactive Halloween costumers available online. The new moving costumes give the wearer the ability to interact with and really bring their costume to life.
The new range of Halloween fancy dress costumes includes Ani-Motion masks which allow the user to bring Werewolf, Goblin and Ghoul costumes to life with a moveable jaw that allows the masks mouths to open and close as the wearer opens and closes theirs.
Escapade also has a large selection of Greyland film Halloween horror masks that conform to the wearers face. These masks allow the person wearing them to eerily convey their own facial expressions through the masks.
Director Bhupendra Maisuria is excited about the new range of interactive costumes saying: "Now the costume wearer has the ability not only to enter the fantasy world of fancy dress, but also to really bring that fantasy to life with a series of costumes that encourage engagement and participation."
The range of costumes includes Star Wars costumes such as light Sabers and Darth Vader sound boxes for outfits that allow the wearer to turn themselves into their favourite Star Wars character. Customers also have the choice to turn themselves into a beer keg that has the ability to spray beer, or men's and women's tequila costumes that have built in holsters, not for guns, but for tequila bottles and shot glasses.
Escapade also stock a range of board game costumes, so the wearer can turn themselves into a human Twister or Operation board for the night.
The site also offers many Halloween Accessories including the new addition of an interactive Halloween costume that allows its wearer to open and close wings that span to nearly eight feet.
About Escapade:
Escapade has been established for more than 28 years having been founded in 1982. Escapade has thousands of specialist fancy dress costumes and accessories including new children's Halloween costumes with a wide variety of Halloween Wigs, masks, make-up, jewellery and novelty products. Escapade also provides unique ladies fancy dress costumes such as maternity costumes, TV and film outfits and sexy costumes.
Over its 28 years in business Escapade has built up an enviable client list - supplying to retail customers, businesses, schools, charities and many TV companies including BBC, CBBC, Walt Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon and Channel 4. Escapade costumes have helped to provide many iconic moments including the "House of Fun" video by Madness and Comic Relief's Celebrity Apprentice which were filmed at Escapade's Camden store. Many Escapade fancy dress costumes were also used in the popular TV series "Trigger Happy TV" starring Dom Joly and the store was featured on Gok Wan's "How to look Good Naked".
For more information Escapade or this PR, please contact:
Joseph McCullough
45-46 Chalk Farm Road
Camden
London
NW1 8AJ
+44 (0)207 485 7384
WD® Delivers USB 3.0 and 3 Terabytes With Its New External Hard Drive Product Lines
Blazing-fast USB 3.0 Connectivity Now Available with My Book® and My Passport® External Hard Drives
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WD® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its new My Passport® Essential(TM) portable hard drive (photo), My Passport® Essential(TM) SE portable hard drive (photo), and My Book® Essential external hard drive (photo). All three drive families come in a variety of capacities and offer lightning-fast USB 3.0 connectivity (1). Highest industry capacity is another key feature for the My Book Essential drive, which is now available in 3 TB capacity, in addition to 1 and 2 TB capacities. Equipped with WD SmartWare(TM)( )visual backup software for automatic, continuous backup, these drives provide users the extra space they need to store or back up all of their digital memories, such as high-resolution photos and videos, along with music and other critical files, all in one place.
The drives not only take advantage of the latest blazing-fast USB 3.0 technology, but are also fully compatible with USB 2.0 connections for those who have yet to upgrade their computers to USB 3.0. When connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port, consumers can transfer data at speeds up to 150 MB/s. At that rate, a two-hour HD video will transfer in as little as three minutes. The same two-hour video would take approximately 13 minutes to transfer on a USB 2.0 port(2).
My Passport Essential, still WD's smallest portable drive, is available in a 500 GB capacity and comes in five fun colors - Midnight Black, Cool Silver, Real Red, Pacific Blue and Arctic White (Arctic White only available in EMEA and APAC). My Passport Essential SE portable hard drives are available in 750 GB and 1 TB capacities and come in stylish black, silver, metallic blue and metallic red colors. The pocket-sized My Passport portable hard drives are powered directly through the USB cable; no separate power supply is needed(3).
My Book Essential, the world's number-one selling hard drive, also impresses with its small footprint, sleek design and high-capacity storage ranging from 1 TB up to a massive 3 TB(4). The drive is compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, and uses WD SmartWare visual backup software.
"With more and more devices like the iPod touch®, iPhone®4 and other smartphones adding video-capable cameras, digital video is becoming ubiquitous. Most homes already have thousands of photos and music files, increasing the need for storage around the house. Having the extra capacity to store these files and move them around quickly is becoming a big issue for many consumers around the world," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group. "WD's newest line of My Book and My Passport external hard drives features the latest USB 3.0 connection technology, which more than triples the speed to transfer media files, but still works with today's USB 2.0 ports. In addition, consumers can take advantage of the highest capacity available on external hard drives with the new 3 TB My Book Essential drive."
Features:
My Book Essential external hard drives, My Passport Essential and My Passport Essential SE portable hard drives feature:
-- Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces;
-- Up to 3x faster transfer rates when compared to USB 2.0;
-- WD SmartWare software for automatic, continuous backup;
-- Password protection for privacy; and,
-- Planet-friendly packaging from recycled materials which can, in turn,
also be recycled.
Capacity and Compatibility:
The My Passport Essential portable hard drive is available in 500 GB capacity. The My Passport Essential SE portable hard drive is available in 750 GB and 1 TB capacities. The My Book Essential external hard drive is available in 1 TB, 1.5 TB, 2 TB and 3 TB capacities. The drives areformatted NTFS for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7. These drives require reformatting for Mac® OS® X Leopard® or Snow Leopard®.
Price and Availability
My Passport Essential portable hard drives and My Book Essential external hard drives offer a 2-year limited warranty in the U.S. and are now available at select U.S. retailers and online at wdstore.com.
MSRP for the My Passport Essential portable drive is $99.99 USD. MSRP for My Passport Essential SE drives ranges from $129.99 USD to $169.99 USD. MSRP for My Book Essential drives ranges from $129.99 USD to $249.99 USD.
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, the WD logo, My Passport, My Book, and WD Caviar are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; My Passport Essential, WD SmartWare, and WD Caviar Green 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 are 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 gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes and 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.
(1) Backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
(2) Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system
configuration.
(3) An optional cable is available for the few computers that
limit bus power.
(4) The My Book 3 TB external hard drives uses a WD Caviar(R)
Green(TM) hard drive. Component versions of this drive will be
available in distribution shortly.
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
Flash Point Communications Launches Best of California Campaign for California Lincoln Dealers
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Flash Point Communications, a digital media marketing agency, is excited to announce the Best of California Roadtrip, in association with the California Lincoln Dealers.
The California Lincoln Dealers handed Flash Point a 2011 Lincoln MKX, tasking them with building awareness and interest in the luxury cross-over SUV through an innovative, cutting-edge social media campaign. Flash Point delivered on the client's asks, highlighting the vehicle's features in an aspirational yet approachable manner, communicated across a comprehensive social media platform to a broad range of audiences - both Lincoln enthusiasts and those sharing an interest in the great state of California.
The Best of California campaign follows actress / model Vane Millon on a roadtrip across California, documenting Millon's various destinations while demonstrating features of the MKX that appeal to the consumer. Millon is posting a series of videos over the course of the roadtrip, showcasing the 2011 Lincoln MKX in the context of "The Best of California" - sharing the vehicle's features as they explore the many exciting sites and local businesses in the Golden State.
Not only can viewers follow Millon's movements through postings on the official Best of California blog (http://bestofcalifornia.blogspot.com), Facebook page, YouTube videos, and Twitter posts, but they can also participate in events where Millon makes live appearances throughout her journey. These public events will take place at local retail businesses, providing opportunities for hands-on audience experiences, bringing attention to local culture and benefiting economies. In addition, audiences can vote for their favorite participating retail business through the California Lincoln Facebook fan page, as they compete for the title of "Best of California Business." The winner will be announced at the campaign's final destination in San Diego.
Millon kicked off her roadtrip in Sacramento, and will make her way through San Francisco, Monterey, Palm Springs and Los Angeles to her final destination of San Diego at the end of October.
Follow the Best of California campaign through the following social media
properties:
New Durable, Eco Friendly Disc Albums from ProLine Digital
DENVER, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- ProLine Digital, a longtime manufacturer and supplier of disc care, media packaging and technology accessories to libraries, schools, specialty distributors, corporations and retailers around the world, is producing the Company's new line of Eco-Pro Multi-Disc Albums that are made in America.
The Eco-Pro line of albums offer hard-shell durability with snap-out metal rings for all disc formats that are pre-loaded with strong polypropylene-lined disc pages for protecting and cataloging up to 24 discs with clear outside title sleeves.
The two album sizes are 100% recyclable and will to hold up to 12 discs or up to 24 discs for book on disc, multi-disc DVD sets, game discs, software and custom disc collections. Fulfilling the need for multi-disc circulation packaging that will last, plus helping save money for public institutions and companies, ProLine Digital's new Eco-Pro albums are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
The albums are produced from safe polypropylene material that is environmentally friendly and provides superior durability over vinyl/PVC albums of the past. Part of a planned green initiative by ProLine Digital, Eco-Pro albums offer a responsible response to today's environmental concerns. Many state and federal laws are now targeting PVC (polyvinyl Chloride) materials that are used in the manufacturing of older vinyl albums used by libraries and schools due to clogging landfills and potential toxicity in the PVC.
Eco-Pro albums are now being used by several hundred libraries, publishers and companies throughout North America.
Mobile Messenger and Poll Everywhere Collaborate to Deliver SMS Learning Program to High School Students and Teachers
Program uses mobile phones to help improve high school education in the United States
LOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking advantage of the most ubiquitous device in the world - the mobile phone - Mobile Messenger and Poll Everywhere today announced a partnership to provide high school educators with an interactive SMS-based education program. By leveraging the widely accessible SMS platform, the collaboration successfully scales Poll Everywhere's mobile participation system to improve student engagement, increase interaction and raise test scores.
According to an eMarketer Kids and Teens: Mobile Everywhere July2010report, 85 percent of 15-18 year olds have a mobile phone. In addition, an April 2010 Pew Internet Project on teens and mobile phones revealed that the typical American teen sends and receives 50 or more messages per day, or 1,500 per month. Poll Everywhere's unique SMS program transforms the role of mobile phone from a distraction in the classroom to a powerful learning tool, allowing millions of U.S. high school students to send, via their existing mobile devices, SMS responses to educators' quizzes or lectures. Accessing results in real time allows educators to gauge students' overall understanding of an assignment or discussion and adjust teaching methods to help students learn and improve test scores.
"I use Poll Everywhere to both pre-test and to post-test students 'on the fly' during class. Of course, I also use it to poll the students about various aspects of our class," said Greg Anthony, Pine Ridge Middle School Science Department Chair. "I think that Poll Everywhere has the potential to show how the power of cell phones may be harnessed in the school setting and change the way students are taught and assessed in the classroom. Poll Everywhere's approach is much more cost effective than purchasing 'clickers' for every student."
Poll Everywhere will provide the SMS classroom response platform in collaboration with Mobile Messenger, a leading aggregator and mobile solutions provider. Mobile Messenger will offer free SMS traffic for students and educators utilizing the Poll Everywhere platform for classroom related messaging.
"Classroom Response Systems have exploded in popularity. The problem with these 'clickers' is that they're essentially an expensive TV remote adapted to allow students to take quizzes," said Jeff Vyduna, CEO of Poll Everywhere. "Using Poll Everywhere with students' phones essentially replaces these systems for about a dollar per student per year."
"Sending text messages has become an integral part of a teenager's daily life," said Michael Iaccarino, president and CEO of Mobile Messenger. "And, education presents an exciting new application area for SMS as it offers teens an alternative way to engage and connect in a classroom. We are thrilled to be working with Poll Everywhere on this initiative and look forward to seeing it in action."
"The potential of mobile devices to empower teachers to better engage and educate high school students in the classroom and on the go must not be dismissed. Our children are digital natives who are immersed and engaged with technology and Qualcomm is pleased to have had the opportunity to help facilitate this collaboration between these two innovative companies," said Isaac Babbs, general manager of Qualcomm Services Labs. "With the roadmap they have in place, Mobile Messenger and Poll Everywhere are able to provide affordable tools for the educational use of student-owned cell phones and are paving the way for the adoption of mobile phones for learning."
About Mobile Messenger
Mobile Messenger is the leading Mobile Solutions Provider, supplying its partners with cutting edge technology and services that facilitate the marketing, distribution, and monetization of digital content to mobile devices. By providing strong, secure, and trusted connections to consumers, Mobile Messenger helps businesses around the globe build long-lasting, successful brands and mobile campaigns. Established in 1999, Mobile Messenger has unrivaled experience as an aggregator, mobile enabler, and content messaging supplier. Today, Mobile Messenger runs successful operations in North America, The United Kingdom, South Africa and the Asia Pacific Region. In November 2009 the company acquired m-Qube mobile delivery gateway from VeriSign. Mobile Messenger is headquartered in Los Angeles, with a technology hub in Boston. Silver Lake Sumeru (http://www.silverlake.com/sumeru), a leading private equity company in California, owns a majority of the company. For more information, visit: http://www.mobilemessenger.com.
About Poll Everywhere
Poll Everywhere creates stylish real-time experiences at events using mobile devices. From conferences to classrooms, it is the easiest way to collect data and solicit questions from audiences of any size. Founded in 2008 as part of the Y Combinator seed program, Poll Everywhere has helped more people conduct text message voting than any other company. Audiences can also text, tweet, or use any web device to send questions and comments directly to a presenter's slides. Poll Everywhere has been used at TED, Google, McDonalds and MIT; on Travel Channel's Man vs. Food; and in thousands of schools, colleges, and universities. For more information, visit: http://www.polleverywhere.com
Jessica Boardman
Greenough Communications for Mobile Messenger
617.275.6514
jboardman@greenoughcom.com
Jeff Vyduna
Co-founder, Poll Everywhere
773.895.5995
jeff@polleverywhere.com
SOURCE Mobile Messenger; Poll Everywhere
Mobile Messenger; Poll Everywhere
CONTACT: Jessica Boardman, Greenough Communications, +1-617-275-6514, jboardman@greenoughcom.com, for Mobile Messenger, or Jeff Vyduna, Co-founder of Poll Everywhere, +1-773-895-5995, jeff@polleverywhere.com
Novatel Wireless Advances Comprehensive Portfolio of 4G Products Across Multiple Technologies
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Novatel Wireless, Inc., (Nasdaq: NVTL) a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced readiness of its 4G portfolio for next-generation technology. Novatel Wireless provides a full portfolio of mobile broadband solutions to supply its carrier and OEM customers with leading consumer and business connectivity solutions as they deploy new wireless networks or evolve their existing networks to 4G.
"Novatel Wireless is working closely with its carrier customers to roll out mobile broadband consumer devices aligned with carriers' 4G launch plans. As such, we're excited to start rolling out our devices and solutions for 4G technologies with upcoming network rollouts," said Rob Hadley, CMO of Novatel Wireless.
LTE and WiMax is transforming the mobile broadband user experience, providing ultra fast mobile broadband anywhere, anytime with data rates of up to 100 Mbps. LTE and WiMax will provide unparalleled seamless services such as Internet TV, mobile video, and on-line video games - at speeds, which in many cases supersede wired home connectivity solutions today.
"The demand for next-generation mobile broadband devices is definitely heating up. We're seeing tremendous interest for all our 4G product categories - LTE embedded modules, USB devices and our MiFi® Intelligent Mobile Hotspot," Rob Hadley continued. "As a leader of innovative mobile broadband solutions and technology transition, we have assisted our customers with emerging technology many times over the last 15 years and we're excited to help our partners secure a solid and reliable transition to next-generation 4G services."
Novatel Wireless will be rolling out its 4G modem portfolio which builds on proven performance, high efficiency and innovative designs with industry-leading flexibility, convenience and reliability. The 4G modem portfolio is designed to provide connectivity virtually anywhere to check email, download rich multimedia content and stay connected to family, friends and coworkers.
Novatel Wireless' Ovation(TM) 4G modems will offer unprecedented speed and performance with its advanced antenna technologies to maximize data throughput and operating range. Additionally they feature an auto install Mobilink(TM) 3 connection manager and backward compatibility with legacy wireless air-interface technologies.
ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of innovative wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G and 4G wireless technologies. Novatel Wireless' Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products, software, USB modems and embedded modules enable high-speed wireless Internet access on leading wireless data networks. The Company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit http://www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors include risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.
(C) 2010 Novatel Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless name and logo, Ovation(TM), Mobilink(TM) and MiFi® are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other Company, product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Contacts: Charlotte Rubin Cara Sloman
Novatel Wireless Nadel Phelan
(858) 812-3431 (831) 440-2411
crubin@nvtl.com cara@nadelphelan.com
SOURCE Novatel Wireless, Inc.
Novatel Wireless, Inc.
CONTACT: Charlotte Rubin, of Novatel Wireless, +1-858-812-3431, crubin@nvtl.com; or Cara Sloman, of Nadel Phelan, +1-831-440-2411, cara@nadelphelan.com, for Novatel Wireless
Phone Calls, Texts and Wi-Fi Internet on Long-Haul Flights?
Singapore Airlines Reveals Plans to Boost Connectivity Options for Passengers
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers traveling on Singapore Airlines will soon have the option of staying connected at all times, even at 35,000 feet.
Under a multi-million-dollar collaboration with in-flight connectivity provider OnAir, the carrier will debut a range of onboard communication offerings, providing passengers with access to Wi-Fi Internet and mobile services. The mobile services will enable customers to make and receive voice calls, send text messages with their GSM-compatible mobile phones and send and receive email messages easily on Smartphone and BlackBerry devices.
With plans to roll out the services starting as early as the first half of 2011, Singapore Airlines will be the first major airline in Asia to launch a full suite of in-flight connectivity services. These will be introduced progressively on flights operated by the Airline's A380, A340-500 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
"Singapore Airlines was in fact one of the pioneers to introduce Internet connectivity on board its Boeing 747-400 aircraft in 2005. Today, with the increasing importance of remaining connected, and the more affordable charges made possible by the higher usage and more advanced technology, we are now fitting all our long-range aircraft with the full suite of telephony and Internet features so that our customers can stay connected. Unlike the earlier trial introduction of an Internet service, this suite of features is for full implementation and we are pleased to offer this as an added choice to our in-flight program," said Singapore Airlines' Senior Vice President Product & Services, Mr. Yap Kim Wah.
"The environment that our customers have gotten used to on the ground can soon be replicated in the air, when they fly with Singapore Airlines on aircraft fitted with this new connectivity platform. Traveling for business or pleasure, they are just a click or a text message away, with access to live information, social networking and news updates, as well as in-flight shopping."
Singapore Airlines' connectivity partner OnAir is jointly owned by Airbus and SITA, the world's leading provider of global IT and telecommunication solutions for the air transport industry, offering global satellite coverage including for the Asian region. One of the most established companies in the field of onboard connectivity, OnAir has roaming agreements with about 200 telecommunications companies globally.
"We are absolutely delighted to have come to an agreement today with an airline of the stature and reputation of Singapore Airlines. The agreement is extremely significant. It sends a strong signal to the industry that in-flight passenger communications has come of age - and is a must-have for airlines looking to remain competitive in the future," said Ian Dawkins, CEO of OnAir.
Customers who use the mobile services will see their usage reflected in the monthly bills from their telecommunications provider where international GSM roaming rates apply. For Internet access, customers can sign up for an access package upon logging in to the system. Details of the charges will be announced closer to the launch.
About Singapore Airlines
When Singapore Airlines was formed in 1972, it operated a modest fleet of ten aircraft to just 22 cities in 18 countries. With a commitment to fleet modernization, product and service innovation and market leadership, the Airline quickly distinguished itself as a world-class carrier. Today, Singapore Airlines operates a modern passenger fleet of more than 100 aircraft and its network, including Singapore Airlines Cargo and SilkAir destinations, currently covers a total of 98 destinations in 39 countries. In October 2007, Singapore Airlines, a member of the Star Alliance, made aviation history again as the first to fly the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380.
About OnAir
OnAir provides industry-leading, on-board connectivity solutions that enable passengers to stay connected while they travel, and airlines and shipping lines to differentiate themselves through offering distinct services to customers. Present aboard airlines on four of five continents, OnAir provides the only air-travel industry sponsored solution for commercial airlines, private and corporate jets, Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and for long and short-haul flights. OnAir is the first provider of services based on SwiftBroadband, the latest high-bandwidth satellite technology from Inmarsat, which offers GSM and GPRS for voice, data and Internet. More information about OnAir is available at http://www.onair.aero.
Media Contacts:
Jessica Parker James Boyd
Weber Shandwick Singapore Airlines
(212) 445-8263 (212) 644-8801 x 242
jparker@webershandwick.com james_boyd@singaporeair.com.sg
SOURCE Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
CONTACT: Jessica Parker, Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8263, jparker@webershandwick.com, or James Boyd, Singapore Airlines, +1-212-644-8801 x 242, james_boyd@singaporeair.com.sg
Caring.com Launches First Customizable Alzheimer's Resource for Family Caregivers
New survey shows caregivers struggle with delayed diagnosis and lack of insight: Caregiving is more stressful than the economy
SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Caring.com today launched Steps & Stages, the first-ever interactive guide, support system, and customized e-mail newsletter that delivers specific, stage-appropriate advice for those providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.
According to Caring.com's survey of more than 1,100 caregivers, 61 percent of people caring for aging parents and other loved ones with Alzheimer's say that the actual diagnosis came one or more years after initial symptoms appeared. Furthermore, nearly half of caregivers say that, once the patient was diagnosed, they were still unsure what stage of Alzheimer's disease their loved one was in.
Caring.com's Steps & Stages helps family caregivers navigate the overwhelming Alzheimer's journey, from identifying what stage somebody is in to understanding what symptoms to expect and how to cope with them, week by week. It also offers Stage Groups, where communities of caregivers whose loved ones are at a similar stage can connect online and learn from one another.
"Caring for someone with dementia can be such a difficult and lonely experience," said Andy Cohen, cofounder and CEO of Caring.com. The research backs this up: 49 percent of caregivers say that their caregiving role for an Alzheimer's patient is their single biggest source of stress, well ahead of the economy and their own health. "We've created tools to help caregivers reduce stress and find comfort in understanding what they're experiencing," added Cohen. "Steps & Stages is about what they are experiencing today, along with guidance about what to expect next."
Caring.com's Steps & Stages is a breakthrough in how caregivers can approach the process of caring for someone with Alzheimer's. People begin by completing a brief Stage Assessment that Caring.com uses to create a Custom Care Guide. The Custom Care Guide and weekly newsletters then provide tips on how to handle different symptoms. As new Alzheimer's symptoms arise, caregivers can update their Care Guide, and the information and advice changes dynamically.
To develop the staging system, Caring.com consulted closely with the site's senior medical editors: Leslie Kernisan, M.D., MPH, a practicing geriatrician and clinical instructor at the University of California, San Francisco, geriatrics division; Ken Robbins, M.D., a geriatric psychiatrist and clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin, Madison; and other experts, including Lisa Gwyther, MSW, associate professor in psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center and coauthor of The Alzheimer's Action Plan: A Family Guide.
"Caring.com's Steps & Stages provides clear actions steps tailored to your loved one's stage of Alzheimer's," notes Betsey Odell, Vice President of The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation. "The action steps guide family caregivers right now, without having to wait days or weeks to get helpful advice." The Fisher Center, ALZinfo.org, is a leading source of funding for Alzheimer's research.
Caring.com cofounder Jim Scott partnered with Caring.com's senior editor Paula Spencer to replicate the successful architecture they had earlier crafted for BabyCenter. That personalized, stage-specific approach inspired the perfect model to follow for Caring.com's audience. "We're applying many of these same principles to the adult caregiving world. We've crafted content that will help family caregivers get practical, stage-specific advice about how to take care of a family member with Alzheimer's," explained Scott. "This is the first of its kind for the senior and caregiving community, a community that grows as the U.S. population ages."
"Caring.com's Steps & Stages is geared toward my mom's stage of Alzheimer's, so I can get information specific to what I'm experiencing. The tips are very helpful, both in helping me know how to take care of my mom and in reminding me to take care of myself," added Martha Huggart, from Raymond, Mississippi, who is the caregiver for her 79-year-old mother, Ruth. "It can be hard to find information specific to my mom's situation. Caring.com provides the help and support I need to cope with what's happening now and with what's coming next."
Steps & Stages is available on Caring.com today with the Stage Assessment, Custom Care Guide, and weekly e-mail newsletter. Additional community and content features will be added over the next few months.
About Caring.com
Caring.com is the leading online destination for caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. Caring.com offers original articles, helpful tools, advice from more than 50 leading experts, a supportive community of caregivers, and a comprehensive directory of caregiving services. Caring.com is also on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Based in San Mateo, California, Caring.com is a private company funded by DCM, Intel Capital, Shasta Ventures and Split Rock Partners.
Geeknet Announces Sale of Ohloh.net to Black Duck Software
WALTHAM, Mass. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Geeknet Inc. (Nasdaq: GKNT), the online network for the global geek community, today announced the sale of Ohloh.net to Black Duck Software, the leading global provider of products and services for accelerating software development through the managed use of open source software.
Ohloh.net, founded in 2006, is the largest open and public directory of Free and Open Source (FOSS) software, developers and users. The Ohloh site contains information aggregated from over 250,000 public code repositories, projects and forums. Black Duck acquired all assets of Ohloh, including the Ohloh.net website, brand, and project content relied upon by the Ohloh community.
"Ohloh is the largest public source of data about open source software, and we know this data is valuable to the open source community," said Scott Collison, Chief Product Officer of Geeknet and an Ohloh founder. "SourceForge is in the forge business and not in the business of providing data on open source software use. We decided to sell Ohloh to the preeminent FOSS data company in the world, Black Duck Software. We've had a relationship with Black Duck for years, and we are confident Black Duck will be the best steward of Ohloh's data and community."
"The developers Black Duck works with have asked for more freely available open source content," said Tim Yeaton, CEO and President, Black Duck Software. "The acquisition of Ohloh.net, when combined with our Koders.com free code search site and augmented with unique, additional content from the Black Duck KnowledgeBase of open source project information, will enable us to provide all developers who use open source code with a free, trusted, and comprehensive source of FOSS information, as well as the community and collaboration tools needed to keep them engaged and productive."
Black Duck will maintain its long standing partnership with SourceForge, through which Black Duck gathers information about open source projects hosted on SourceForge. That information is made freely available through Black Duck's Koders.com code search engine and also is incorporated into the Black Duck KnowledgeBase.
Black Duck Software is the leading provider of products and services for automating the management, governance and secure use of open source software, at enterprise scale, in a multi-source development process. Black Duck(TM) enables companies to shorten time-to-market and reduce development costs while mitigating the management, compliance and security challenges associated with open source software. Black Duck Software powers Koders.com, the industry's leading code search engine for open source, and is among the 500 largest software companies in the world, according to Softwaremag.com. The company is headquartered near Boston and has offices in San Mateo, California, London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Tokyo. For more information, visit http://www.blackducksoftware.com.
Black Duck, Know Your Code and the Black Duck logo are registered trademarks of Black Duck Software, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. Koders is a trademark of Black Duck Software, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
About Geeknet, Inc.
Geeknet is the online network for the global geek community. Our sites include SourceForge, Slashdot, ThinkGeek, Geek.com and freshmeat.
Geeknet, SourceForge, Slashdot, ThinkGeek, Geek.com, and freshmeat are trademarks of Geeknet, Inc.
CONTACT: Peter Vescuso, Black Duck Software, press@blackducksoftware.com, +1-781-891-5100, or Jeff Horning, Geeknet, jhorning@geek.net, +1-650-694-2134
IceWEB Announces Availability of IceWEB Storage System 3000
Two Models of All-Inclusive Unified Storage Offering Optimize Capacity and Performance
STERLING, Va., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- IceWEB(TM), Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IWEB), http://www.IceWEB.com, a leading provider of unified data storage and building blocks for cloud storage networks, today announced the addition of a new, cost-effective unified storage solution to its product line, the IceWEB Storage System 3000.
The IceWEB 3000 is available in two configurations, the 3000-HC and the 3000-HP. The 3000-HC is designed to deliver the most capacity per dollar of any contemporary storage array. Using the latest 1 and 2 TB enterprise SATA disk drives, the 3000-HC delivers up to 24TB within a single 2U appliance, and can scale to 480 TB. Combined with fast 15K RPM SAS drive technology, the 3000-HP is optimized around delivering the best performance for the price. The IceWEB 3000 is ideal for storing both file and block-based data including virtualized server images, email, databases, video, images, scanned documents, and storage for cloud applications.
All IceWEB Storage System configurations offer a complete set of storage management features including in-line de-duplication, compression and thin provisioning for unparalleled storage efficiency rates without major performance penalties. This combination of technologies, with an industry leading 128-bit file system, dramatically reduces the physical storage requirements and offers applications as much "virtual" space as needed. In some cases, storage efficiency rates can approach 90 percent, delivering outstanding value in terms of dollar per usable terabyte and helping to reduce power consumption and data center footprint. In addition, the IceWEB systems include unlimited snapshots, clones, asynchronous and synchronous replication, built-in integrated management module for VMware and many other features, all included for no extra charge in the standard product.
"IceWEB's introduction of the IceWEB 3000 product line does more than just give end users a cost-effective 2U platform that provides excellent value per TB and high-end performance," said Jerome Wendt, principal analyst, DCIG, an analyst firm specializing in software, hardware and services companies within the storage industry. "Its robust feature set sets it apart from all others in this tier of midrange arrays."
Pricing for the IceWEB Storage System 3000 starts at $23,000. The product is available immediately through IceWEB resellers worldwide.
To join an IceWEB webinar showcasing the Storage System 3000, register here.
For more information: please visit iceweb.com or contact info@iceweb.com.
About IceWEB, Inc.
Headquartered just outside of Washington, D.C., IceWEB manufactures and markets data storage products. For more information, please visit http://www.IceWEB.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases you can identify those so-called "forward looking statements" by words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "targets," "believes," "anticipates," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," or "continue" or the negative of those words and other comparable words. These forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, product tests, commercialization risks, availability of financing and results of financing efforts that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. Further information regarding these and other risks is described from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available on its website at: http://www.sec.gov. We assume no obligation to update or alter our forward-looking statements made in this release or in any periodic report filed by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or any other document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable federal securities laws.
Contact:
Tracey Floming, Director, Corporate Marketing
IceWEB, Inc.
tfloming@iceweb.com
or
IceWEB, Inc.
Investor Relations, 571.287.2400
investor@iceweb.com
or
Stephen D. Axelrod, CFA, 212.370.4500
steve@wolfeaxelrod.com
Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Associates, LLC.
SOURCE IceWEB, Inc.
IceWEB, Inc.
CONTACT: Tracey Floming, Director, Corporate Marketing, IceWEB, Inc., tfloming@iceweb.com, or IceWEB, Inc., Investor Relations, +1-571-287-2400, investor@iceweb.com, or Stephen D. Axelrod, CFA, Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Associates, LLC, +1-212-370-4500, steve@wolfeaxelrod.com
HighPoint Solutions to Launch One-of-a-Kind Master Data Solution for ICD-10 Remediation
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- HighPoint Solutions announced today the launch of its ICD-10 Appliance, a master data solution that helps hospitals, healthcare systems, and payers with ICD-10 compliance. The ICD-10 Appliance employs master data management principles and tools to create a central business management layer with ICD-9/ICD-10 mappings, translations, and business rules that can be utilized by all applications.
The ICD-10 Appliance addresses four key challenges confronting healthcare organizations' remediation initiatives. First, most of these firms are looking to their vendors to remediate core systems, but each vendor will take a different approach, causing inconsistencies in business rules. Second organizations need a solution that allows them to define and allow overrides and exceptions to the standard mappings for specific trading partners and business functions (which cannot be done with crosswalks). Third, obtaining meaningful trends and analytics poses a significant hurdle when firms must reconcile historical ICD-9 data, recent data in both ICD-9 and ICD-10, and future ICD-10 data. Finally, since firms are also coping with remediation for HIPAA 5010 and healthcare reform, time and cost pressures will make full remediation impossible.
"Chaos will ensue if payers and providers let their vendors create separate mappings and rules for each application. The key is to utilize a master data solution to create a single business process management layer with centralized rules, mappings, and translations that can be applied uniformly to all applications," said John Wollman, Executive Vice President of Healthcare.
HighPoint Solutions teamed with Siperian, a leading provider of master data management software, to develop the ICD-10 Appliance. The Appliance serves as a centralized point for disease and procedure master data and is pre-populated with ICD-9 and ICD-10 CM, PCS codes, GEMS, and Reimbursement mappings.
The ICD-10 Appliance delivers several key benefits. It enables selective remediation without sacrificing compliance or analytic excellence. It applies business rules uniformly across all processes and applications. The appliance facilitates consistency in approach and rules when major commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications are sourced from multiple vendors and integrated with internally-developed applications. While the Appliance supports standard mappings, it also permits overrides or extensions based on customer, business process, or function. Finally, it can be easily updated with future changes in mappings (e.g. ICD-11) or additional value-added mappings (e.g. ICD-10-CM for disease codes to ICD-10-PCS for procedure codes)
"The deadline for compliance may seem distant, but with diagnosis and procedures codes in virtually every aspect of business operations, payers and providers are running short on time," said Wollman.
The HighPoint ICD-10 Appliance is not a panacea. It will still require work, but less work than upgrading each application individually. When thinking about remediating every application and the associated time and dollars, the question of ROI must be raised. "The appliance gives you a longer runway to determine the ROI by allowing you to see data come in and build a knowledge base over time that enables you to make more informed decision," said Wollman.
About HighPoint Solutions
HighPoint Solutions is a premier provider of specialized IT services with vertically-focused business consulting, system integration, professional service, and managed hosting solutions for life sciences and healthcare companies. Since 2000, our 350 consultants have provided business consulting and technology solutions that continue to deliver business value and competitive advantage to over 100 clients nationwide.
HighPoint Solutions is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA with additional offices in New Jersey, Chicago, and California. For more information, visit http://www.highpoint-solutions.com.
Diskeeper Corporation Europe to Showcase V-locity 2.0 Virtual Platform Disk Optimiser at VMworld 2010
LONDON, October 5, 2010/PRNewswire/ --
- Specialised Solution Helps Companies Increase Performance,
Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Energy Usage in Virtual Environments
Diskeeper Corporation, innovators in performance and reliability
technologies(R), today announced that it is going to be presenting its
V-locity(TM) 2.0 virtual platform disk optimiser solution at VMworld 2010 in
Copenhagen to the European markets.
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Date: 12 - 14 October 2010
Booth: 76
Venue: Bella Centre
Virtualisation is being rapidly adopted in businesses throughout Europe
because it can lower the cost and increase the flexibility of IT
infrastructure. However, fragmentation, a phenomenon that dramatically
reduces system performance, continues to be a problem as it is compounded in
virtual environments. Not only can virtual storage become fragmented, but the
underlying physical storage can become fragmented as well. Virtual disks,
many of which can be housed on a physical disk, can become fragmented over
time just like the physical disk(s) on which they reside. The result is a
fragmented virtual disk on a fragmented physical disk, or fragmentation
within fragmentation.
V-locity 2.0 is a new virtual platform disk optimiser designed to deliver
invisible background optimisation of all Windows(R) Guest operating systems
running on the VMware ESX and Microsoft Hyper-V(TM) platforms. New to
V-locity 2.0 is the addition of the breakthrough IntelliWrite(TM)
fragmentation prevention technology originally introduced with Diskeeper(R)
2010. Utilising IntelliWrite technology, V-locity writes files to the disk to
prevent up to 85 percent of fragmentation from occurring before it even
happens.
V-locity was made to create a virtual-specific product that not only
performs defragmentation functions, but also synchronises the complex and
ongoing activity between host and multiple guest operating systems in a
virtualised environment, even when configured on high-powered host systems
with data stored in SAN environments.
"The need for defragmentation is especially acute in virtual
environments," said Michael Materie, Product Management Director, Diskeeper
Corporation. "Because physical hardware in a virtualised storage environment
must support more operating systems and can undergo even more disk access and
more stress than in a non-virtualised environment, fragmentation of these
unique environments requires a specialised approach. With V-locity 2.0, users
can realise the benefits of full virtual efficiency."
About Diskeeper Corporation-Innovators in Performance and Reliability
Technologies(R): CIO's, IT Managers and System Administrators of Global
Fortune 1000 and Forbes 500 enterprises rely on Diskeeper performance
software to provide unparalleled performance and reliability to their
business laptops, desktops and servers. Diskeeper 2010 is the only product to
prevent fragmentation before it happens. Diskeeper Corporation further
provides real-time data protection and real-time data recovery(TM) with
Undelete data recovery software (http://www.undelete.com). InvisiTasking
technology enables any process to run completely invisibly in the background,
fully tapping the power of otherwise unused idle resources ( http://www.invisitasking.com).
Source: Diskeeper Corporation Europe
Paul Hoole, +44(0)2070-784-373, p.hoole@diskeeper.co.uk
HulloMail(TM) Catapults Voicemail Into Social Media: Share Voicemails Directly to Your Facebook Wall in an Instant
Social Media Tools Launched With the Release of HulloMail's new Android App
LONDON, October 5, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- HulloMail(TM) (http://www.hullomail.com), the voice messaging company,
has today announced the launch of version 3.0 of its Android application,
which sees the introduction of a number of major new updates to its smart
voicemail and instant voice messaging app.
For the first time, HulloMail users can now share voicemails and instant
voice messages directly onto their Facebook wall from within the app at the
press of a button. Friends can then listen to the message in a click on
Facebook. This feature provides a more personal way to keep in contact with
friends, by allowing them to hear tone of voice and real emotion instead of
simply reading text-based posts.
Andy Munarriz, founder and CEO, HulloMail said: "We have made it really
easy to share voicemails and voice messages directly with Facebook, adding a
completely new dimension to voicemail and the social networking experience.
Next time you get a priceless voicemail, you can share it with your Facebook
wall immediately; I think we might even be the first on the planet to make it
this easy! Voicemail will never be the same again. Our latest Android app is
the first to have this ability; it has also been re-worked from the ground up
and is now a faster and more polished experience."
The HulloMail iPhone app will be the next to include the new Facebook
Share feature - details will be announced soon.
To download HulloMail's free Android app, version 3.0, and get sharing
visit The Android Market on your mobile phone and search for HulloMail or for
further information regarding HulloMail, visit http://www.hullomail.com.
Note to Editors:
Images of Andy Munarriz and high-resolution screenshots of the HulloMail
apps are available on request.
* Mobile operators may charge for sending a Hullo if a user exceeds their
monthly data allowance or they are roaming. It is advisable for subscribers
to check directly with their operator.
About HulloMail(TM)
Formed in 2008, HulloMail(TM), the voice-messaging innovator, offers
consumers modern voicemail applications and instant voice messaging.
The HulloMail technology, used daily by over 35 million subscribers
worldwide, has been developed with an emphasis on extensive product research
and consumer-led innovation.
HulloMail's services offer a quick and easy way to manage, send, receive
and share voicemails and with the new Hullo feature, provide free, instant
voice messaging to mobile and email.
Mobile Operators can accelerate modernisation of voicemail-based services
while greatly reducing capital expenditure by utilising the HulloMail Cloud
Application Managed Service Suite.
Trimble Expands Solutions to Help Surveyors Collect, Share and Deliver Data Faster to Minimize Rework and Improve Productivity
COLOGNE, Germany, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today introduced additions to its portfolio of Connected Site(TM) survey solutions for the field and office. The enhanced tools allow surveyors to collect, share and deliver data faster to improve accuracy, efficiency and productivity.
Additions to the survey portfolio include:
-- Trimble® Access(TM) Integrated Surveying software for the Trimble
Tablet PC
-- Enhancements to Trimble Business Center Software
-- New advanced features for Trimble 4D Control(TM) Monitoring Solution
The announcement was made today at INTERGEO 2010, the world's largest conference on geodesy, geoinformatics and land management.
"Minimizing rework and improving productivity is the basis for Trimble's focus on Connected Site solutions. Connectivity and total workflow integration provide surveyors with the day-to-day flexibility to adapt to a variety of situations in the field and office," said Chris Gibson, vice president of Trimble's Survey Division. "Trimble's portfolio of solutions gives surveyors improved workflows for field data collection, enhanced collaboration between the field and the office and tools to deliver final output to clients. In total, the solutions can streamline operations to help keep project costs on target."
Trimble Tablet PC and Trimble Access Software
Trimble Access for Integrated Surveying is also available on the Trimble Tablet Rugged PC. The Trimble Tablet is an advanced field controller and offers surveyors a high-resolution, 7-inch touch screen. A larger screen can be a distinct advantage with background maps as well as for any general computing task. The Trimble Tablet is a complete extension of the office allowing surveyors to run all Windows applications in the field. Features include flexible communications, GPS navigation and cameras, and additional computing power to enable in-field functions such as volume calculations.
Advances in Integrated Surveying: Trimble Business Center 2.40 Software
Trimble Business Center Software is a complete surveying office suite designed to manage, analyze and process all field survey data, including data from optical instruments (total stations and levels), GPS/GNSS and spatial stations (imaging and 3D scanning data).
Version 2.40 advances the capabilities of surveying offices with key new functionality. Enhanced GNSS baseline processing improves reliability in adverse GNSS conditions. It automates conversion of files from Trimble Geomatics Office(TM) for easy updates. Automated creation of Trimble Connected Community(TM) directories simplifies the sharing of surveying data and project management. The latest version also includes all of the most utilized features of Trimble Geomatics Office software.
Trimble 4D Control: New Advanced Features for Monitoring
Trimble 4D Control software is a comprehensive solution for both real-time and postprocessed monitoring. The fully scalable and versatile approach of the system makes it easy for surveying organizations to get started in monitoring. The solution is ideal for monitoring dams, bridges, buildings, pipeline support piers, large-scale construction and excavation sites, underground and open pit mines, landslides, tunnels and other structures. The new features for Trimble 4D Control include support for geotechnical sensors and a user-friendly Web Module.
Organizations can now integrate geotechnical sensors used to measure non-georeferenced movements and pressures in a monitored structure or rock face. Geotechnical sensors, such as tilt meters and piezometers, can be combined with GNSS and optical total stations as a fully integrated part of the Trimble 4D Control solution, each with user defined tolerances and alert levels.
The Trimble 4D Control solution also features a new, secure Web Module providing remote and distributed access to Trimble 4D Control from virtually any location worldwide. The Web Interface module can centralize multiple monitoring sites into one dedicated control room or simply enable distributed access to the system within an organization. In addition, the Web Module can connect up to four user-defined internal or external links (URLs), enabling direct access to on-site Webcams or weather station results.
Trimble's Connected Site Solutions
Trimble's Connected Site solutions for surveyors create seamless working relationships among Trimble products, technologies and services. Through the Connected Site, Trimble is focused on providing solutions that address our customers' full work process. By carefully combining technology innovation with a deep understanding of the users' workflows, data integration and maintenance across the lifecycle of projects, Trimble helps surveyors reach new levels of productivity for their businesses.
Availability
The Trimble Tablet PC with Trimble Access for Integrated Surveying software, Trimble Business Center version 2.40 and Trimble 4D Control Desktop software with add-on geotechnical sensor support and the new Web module are expected to be available in the fourth quarter of 2010.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
CONTACT: investors, Willa McManmon, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or media, Lea Ann McNabb, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com, both of Trimble
Trimble Releases Next Generation High Accuracy Real-Time GNSS Receiver for Mapping and GIS Applications
Next Generation Trimble GPS Pathfinder ProXRT Receiver Provides Decimeter Accuracy with Trimble H-Star Technology and Includes Support for OmniSTAR, GLONASS, and Galileo with Trimble 360 Receiver Technology
COLOGNE, Germany, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) introduced today its next generation Trimble® GPS Pathfinder® ProXRT receiver, a versatile decimeter receiver combining dual-frequency GPS with Trimble H-Star(TM) technology, along with optional OmniSTAR and GLONASS support. In addition, the GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver is now capable of tracking Galileo test satellites for signal evaluation and test purposes.
The announcement was made today at INTERGEO 2010, the world's largest conference on geodesy, geoinformatics and land management.
The GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver brings H-Star technology to the field in real time; just connect to a VRS(TM) network or a local base station correction source and collect decimeter (10 cm / 4 inch) or subfoot (<30 cm) positions in the field. If a VRS network or a local base station is not available, real-time decimeter accuracy can be achieved with the OmniSTAR HP option. The GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver is also capable of using the OmniSTAR XP service (for 20 cm accuracy) and OmniSTAR VBS service (for submeter accuracy).
The GLONASS option for the GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver increases the number of GNSS satellites visible when working in the field. As a result, GLONASS improves the ability to maintain lock on enough satellites to keep working when sky visibility becomes limited or obstructed, and can also improve productivity by reducing the time required to achieve real-time or postprocessed decimeter accuracy. G2, an optional service to OmniSTAR HP that provides GLONASS corrections, can also be used with the GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver with the GLONASS option.
The GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver includes the latest generation of Trimble 360(TM) receiver technology and is capable of tracking the Galileo GIOVE-A and GIOVE-B test satellites for signal evaluation and test purposes, through the Web Browser interface available with the NMEA optional upgrade. This powerful receiver technology conforms to the current Open Service Signals-in-Space Interface Control Document (OS SIS ICD), Issue 1, Revision1, September 2010.
The new GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver is available from authorized Trimble resellers or from store.trimble.com. For additional information about the GPS Pathfinder ProXRT receiver, visit http://www.trimble.com/pathfinderproxrt.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimblesolutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
CONTACT: Investors, Willa McManmon, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com; or Media, Lea Ann McNabb, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com, both of Trimble
Trimble Releases Next Generation of TerraSync GPS Data Collection Software
New Version of Market Leading Data Collection and Asset Management Software Adds Intelligent Data Capture, User Interface Customization, and Improved Background Imagery Support
COLOGNE, Germany,Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the release of its next generation of Trimble® TerraSync(TM) software, a market-leading data collection and asset management application. TerraSync software is deployed in utilities, public sector, natural resources, and many other organizations throughout the world as a key component of enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) data collection and asset management projects. The latest release focuses on updates requested by users to better address their changing needs.
The announcement was made today at INTERGEO 2010, the world's largest conference on geodesy, geoinformatics and land management.
The key enhancements include:
-- Intelligent data capture based on conditional attributes. TerraSync
software data capture forms now dynamically adapt to previously entered
attribute values for maximum data collection efficiency. Examples
include making a conditional attribute hidden or visible, read-only, or
required.
-- Customizable user interface. To simplify the field user experience, a
new TerraSync Studio utility allows a configurable user interface to be
developed so unneeded sections of the interface can be made invisible.
-- Faster raster map display. Using aerial photos or satellite imagery is
now more efficient with raster map background redraw up to 25 times
faster than rendering in previous TerraSync software versions, making it
possible to work with much larger images.
"Supporting the ongoing needs of our customers was a primary focus for this new version of TerraSync," said Peter Large, general manager for Trimble's Mapping & GIS Division. "As organizations continue to develop high-accuracy GIS databases, they can rely on TerraSync software to support their GPS field data collection and asset management programs."
"With the enhancements in the new TerraSync software, we can expand the use of TerraSync to more field users throughout the organization," said Rob Bailey, GIS manager for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities. "Providing tailored user interfaces and guiding the data collection workflow with conditional attributes will expand the use of the application to a wider range of skill levels while preserving data integrity."
In conjunction with the TerraSync software, a new version of Trimble GPS Pathfinder® Office software is available which includes enhancements to the Data Dictionary Editor to support conditional attributes as well as the new TerraSync Studio utility to develop and test customized user interfaces.
Trimble TerraSync software is available from authorized Trimble resellers or from store.trimble.com. For additional information about the new TerraSync software, visit http://www.trimble.com/terrasync.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimblesolutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
CONTACT: investors, Willa McManmon, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or media, Lea Ann McNabb, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com, both of Trimble
Trimble Updates GNSS Processing Tools to Support Esri ArcGIS 10 Technology
New Versions of Trimble GPScorrect and GPS Analyst Extensions Designed to Support Esri ArcPad 10 and ArcGIS 10 Desktop Software
COLOGNE, Germany, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) introduced today updated versions of its Trimble® GPScorrect(TM) extension for Esri ArcPad and the Trimble GPS Analyst(TM) extension for Esri ArcGIS Desktop. These tools now support the latest Esri technology, including ArcPad 10 and ArcGIS 10 Desktop software.
The announcement was made today at INTERGEO 2010, the world's largest conference on geodesy, geoinformatics and land management.
The GPScorrect extension integrates Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) control completely within ArcPad 10 to take full advantage of the power and precision of Trimble Mapping & GIS receivers, and provides the ability to log GNSS data to improve positional accuracy after postprocessing in the office.
The GPS Analyst extension provides the tools to postprocess GPS data seamlessly inside a personal geodatabase. Incorporating the Trimble DeltaPhase(TM) differential correction technology, the extension offers a seamless workflow for field data collection software including ArcPad and Trimble TerraSync(TM) software. The GPS Analyst extension is also customizable with Esri ArcObjects, allowing users with custom field applications to integrate GPS Analyst extension's powerful data processing tools. In addition, users can capture data directly into the geodatabase by taking Esri ArcGIS with the GPS Analyst extension into the field.
"Providing robust support for GPS data collection and postprocessing within the Esri environment is a critical need for many of our customers," said Robert Laudati, marketing director for Trimble's Mapping & GIS Division. "As organizations roll out ArcGIS 10 and ArcPad 10 applications, the new Trimble extensions will make it possible for them to evolve their field data collection tools as well."
The new Trimble extensions are available from authorized Trimble resellers or from store.trimble.com. For additional information about the GPScorrect and GPS Analyst extensions, visit http://www.trimble.com/mgis/software.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimblesolutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
CONTACT: investors, Willa McManmon, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or media, Lea Ann McNabb, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com, both of Trimble