Panasonic Announces the LUMIX GF3X, the Company's Smallest Compact System Camera Complete With a New Retractable Power Zoom, LUMIX G X Lens
Panasonic's New Premium LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm Lens Features a Retractable Design to Achieve Ultra-High Mobility and Stunning Photo Quality
SECAUCUS, N.J., Aug. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announces a newly designed and innovative LUMIX G "X" lens that retracts to help minimize its size, without compromising its focal length or image quality. Panasonic's new premium LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. (H-PS14042) lens, will be available with the company's smallest and lightest compact system camera as a lens kit option in the DMC-GF3X model. With electric-powered zoom operation, the retractable Power Zoom H-PS14042 lens is extremely compact, approximately 26.8mm in length, and weighs approximately 3.35oz, offering ultra-high portability.
Panasonic's new premium LUMIX "X" Series of lenses, including the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S., offers a versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm) suitable for a wide range of scenes, such as dynamic landscape to portrait. Also announced today is another LUMIX X lens, the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. Crystallizing Panasonic's optical technologies, the LUMIX X lenses feature superb image rendering for lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast, a unique Nano Surface Coating to help minimize ghosts and flaring in natural settings with remarkable transparency.
"Panasonic continues to innovate in digital photography by offering advanced features in small and compact bodies, thus addressing the consumer's need for camera equipment to be lightweight and easy to carry," said Darin Pepple, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "With the new LUMIX X Series of premium lenses, we do not sacrifice size for quality and Panasonic still offers top-of-the-line image quality for our G Series, but in a smaller design that makes it extremely mobile."
With the LUMIX GF3X, the camera and lens combination can achieve Light Speed AF of approximately 0.1 second - making it an extremely quick and high-performing digital camera. The LUMIX GF3X with the new 14-42 PZ lens also features POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), to make it easier to shoot clear photos even in low-lit situations. The convenient zoom lever on the lens barrel gives users a stable way to zoom. Manual focusing is also available with a manual focus lever for even more precise control.
The LUMIX GF3, like all the LUMIX G Series of Compact System Cameras, captures high-quality photo images with real-to-life details through excellent resolution, image rendering and color reproduction. With its stunningly small compact profile, the LUMIX GF3 boasts high-speed, precise Contrast AF system and quick response times. The LUMIX GF3 is also capable of 1920 x 1080 Full High Definition video in the AVCHD format.
The LUMIX GF3X will be available in a black body and black lens or a silver body and silver lens kits options in October 2011 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $749.99. The new LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. (H-PS14042) lens will also be available separately for an SRP of $399.99 and will be compatible with the DMC-G3, DMC-GF3, DMC-GF2 with a firmware upgrade. For more information about Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
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CONTACT: Lori Chiazzo of Panasonic, +1-201-392-4178, lori.chiazzo@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy of Cohn & Wolfe, +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com; or MeeJin Annan-Brady of Panasonic, +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com
Ness Launches Personal Search Engine, Starting With Restaurants
Ness Computing Aims to Lead the Next Generation of Search: Results Tailored to a Person's Tastes
SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ness Computing today announced that its personal search engine app for iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store as a Featured App. The app, called Ness, changes the search landscape in three ways: (1) results are tailored to each individual person's preferences rather than one-size-fits-all, (2) content is from trusted friends rather than strangers, and (3) the app intelligently adapts to a person's unique tastes over time.
The first category Ness supports is restaurants.
Instead of providing a long list of reviews to sift through, Ness recommends restaurants based on the learned likes and dislikes of each individual, as well as his or her friends. The result is search that is tailored to each person, for more relevant recommendations and quicker decisions on the go.
Compared to existing search engines, Ness is more.
Existing search and recommendation services simply aggregate reviews from strangers without regard to the tastes and preferences of the person doing the search. Under the current search paradigm, ten different people looking for Italian restaurants in San Francisco all receive the same set of results.
Ness moves far beyond this, and in doing so, is helping lead the next generation of search: a personally relevant experience driven by mobile and social data.
"Existing search engines don't have a sense of who you are; they just know what's available," said Corey Reese, CEO and Co-Founder of Ness Computing. "Ness is a better way to discover new restaurants on the go because its results are specifically tailored to you. The future of search lies in anticipating the wants of the consumer and delivering intelligent, personally relevant results."
Ness makes a leap forward in technology.
Ness is driven by the company's internally developed Likeness Engine, which uses advanced techniques in machine learning (including collaborative filtering), social graph data mining, and natural language processing. To make recommendations, Ness weighs information from many different sources, including a person's taste profile, his or her similarity to other users, the total popularity of each restaurant, and trusted recommendations from friends on third-party services like Facebook and Foursquare. Ness then computes a Likeness Score of 0-100% that predicts how much the person will enjoy each recommended restaurant.
Since different people decide where to eat using different criteria (an intricate balance of personal taste, recommendations from friends, location, ambience, and other factors), each person's results are unique to them. The more a person uses Ness, the more personalized it is to their tastes.
Ness embraces a detail driven design philosophy and explores the full visual capabilities of iOS with a beautiful interface designed to help people quickly decide where to eat on the go.
Ness is designed for people who love food.
-- The Social Butterfly: Connect Ness to Facebook and Foursquare, and see
your friends' recommendations and checkins directly on the Ness search
results page. Keep up-to-date with their latest restaurant discoveries
on the Ness newsfeed. For those with an extensive social network, Ness
lets you select which friends you'd like to follow so that they are
heard above the noise.
-- The Foodie: See how likely you are to enjoy each restaurant with the
Ness Likeness Score. If you're bored with the places you usually
frequent, use the "Hide Places I've Rated" filter to let new gems bubble
to the top. If supporting small businesses is important to you, use the
"No Big Chains" filter to find unique local treasures.
-- The Frequent Diner: Ness knows you, so there's no need to waste time
sifting through pages of reviews. Just turn on the distance filter and
immediately see what nearby restaurants you're most likely to enjoy.
Ness remembers your favorite cuisines, so it shows you where to find
comfort food when you're in a new city. Or, for the more adventurous,
try one of the restaurants marked as a local favorite.
In future releases, Ness will extend its offering to other lifestyle categories, including music, shopping, nightlife, and entertainment, all within the same app.
The Ness App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at likeness.com/app.
About Ness Computing
Ness Computing's mission is to make search personal. By applying its expertise in search, recommendations and social networking to human behavior, Ness helps people discover experiences they'll love.
Ness Computing has assembled a world-class team with backgrounds in information retrieval, applied machine learning, natural language processing, collaborative filtering, and user interface engineering. Its team members have built successful products and technologies at Apple, Google, Ning, Oracle, Palantir and Yahoo!. The company is venture-backed by Khosla Ventures, Alsop Louie Partners, TomorrowVentures, Bullpen Capital, and a co-founder of Palantir. Advisors include the creators of Farmville and Mint. The company is based in Los Altos, California and is hiring. For more information, please visit http://www.likeness.com.
Daphne's California Greek Spins New Indie Music Mixes and Offers Free Downloads on Daphnes.biz
Artist of the Month Features Jack Johnson Protege, Donavon Frankenreiter, and Others to Perform Live at Select Daphne's Beginning in August
CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As phase two of the re-imagining of Daphne's California Greek restaurants unfolds into a California lifestyle concept with 10-time world champion pro surfer and musician Kelly Slater as brand ambassador, fresh indie music mixes will also be featured. Tunes from artists that range from Adele to Air, Brendon James, Brett Dennon, Dangermouse, Deathcab for Cutie, Black Keys to Basement Jaxx are reverberating throughout the chain's 57 restaurants in the Western U.S. and are available as free downloads at http://www.Daphnes.biz. The music program, visioned by the new CEO, Bill Trefethen, who bought the chain out of bankruptcy to create a lifestyle focused entity, was implemented by Hollywood, California's DeepMix (http://www.DeepMix.com). DeepMix is known for bringing cutting-edge music to mainstream advertising and corporate settings. The music program will be highlighted by live performances of the Artist of the Month at selected Daphne's stores starting in August, 2011.
"Daphne's will feature Artists of the Month, whose music will be offered via a free download on our website Daphnes.biz, and who appear at live concerts in our stores," said CEO Bill Trefethen. "Our cool new mixes are available on the website through streaming player technology developed expressly for Daphne's. The music program is an integral part of the California lifestyle setting we've created. Our website says it best -- 'we've ditched the folk music and smashed our lyre on the amp stack. So you won't hear any panpipes at Daphne's.' I'm really excited about this."
The first live concert line up at Daphne's will feature:
August - Mike Stocksdale
September - Donavon Frankenreiter
October - Kelley James
"After years in the industry as an artist manager/ music producer and music supervisor and my former life as a DJ, we decided to create a conduit between great music and the advertising and brand world," said Dave Curtin, DeepMix Managing Director. "We have married Jefferson Airplane with video games and LL Cool J with Gatorade. For Daphne's, we put together a mix of artists that convey the hip new California lifestyle feeling and will continue to add interesting new artists and book great names to appear at intimate concerts."
A merchant banker, Trefethen's personal passions for surfing, snowboarding, music, art and the food that nourishes his active lifestyle inspired the new direction. The implementation of the music program brings a new "cool" factor to the restaurant chain, something he sees as a radical departure from any other entity in the fast-casual restaurant space. "It's my intention to shake up things and send customers home with not only a flavorful experience, but with the best parts of what it means to live in California."
Daphne's California Greek is the country's largest chain of company-owned Mediterranean-inspired fast casual restaurants with 57 corporate or licensed locations throughout the western-half of the country. Established in 1991, the brand was bought by Wreath Equity LLC in August 2010 and re-positioned with brand ambassador, 10-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, to communicate a new commitment to healthy California lifestyle. Daphne's represents a new genre of food: fresh California cuisine influenced by Mediterranean and Greek flavors and dishes. The extensive menu features the best selection of high quality ingredients including healthy fats, whole grains, grilled meats and seafood, as well as flavorful herbs and spices. The company strongly believes in responsible business practices and is committed to supporting its local communities. For more information on Daphne's California Greek, please visit the company website at http://www.daphnes.biz.
Hastings Entertainment to Host Madden NFL 12 Midnight Release Parties
AMARILLO, Texas, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAST), a leading multimedia entertainment superstore retailer, has announced its plans for chain-wide Midnight release parties for the new Madden NFL 12 video game. Fans are encouraged to join their local Hastings for a midnight release party on Monday, August 29, 2011. Festivities for the night will begin at 9:00 P.M. and will end after the video game goes on sale at Midnight.
Fans enjoying the festivities and awaiting the release of the game will be able to take advantage of special promotions during the release party including 30% off all used books, CDs, video games and video game accessories, and 50% off select Blu-rays. Customers who purchase the game at the party will also receive a free video game rental coupon and $5 off the Madden NFL 12 strategy guide.
To find out more about the Madden NFL 12 midnight release party in your area, visit or contact your local Hastings superstore or visit us online at http://www.goHastings.com.
About Hastings
Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, and trends and consumer electronics merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format. We currently operate 143 superstores, averaging approximately 24,000 square feet, primarily in medium-sized markets throughout the United States. We also operate two concept stores, Sun Adventure Sports, in Amarillo, Texas and TRADESMART, in Littleton, Colorado.
We operate http://www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce Internet web site that makes available to our customers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys. The site features exceptional product and pricing offers. The Investor Relations section of our web site contains press releases, a link to request financial and other literature and access to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE Hastings Entertainment, Inc.
Hastings Entertainment, Inc.
CONTACT: Dan Crow, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, +1-806-677-1422
SouthernLINC Wireless Rolls Out Motorola TITANIUM, the Newest Android-powered Push To Talk Smartphone for iDEN
ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola TITANIUM(TM), the newest Android(TM)-powered smartphone with Push To Talk for the Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN), is now available from SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO).
Using Motorola's iDEN technology that offers immediate, private communications, SouthernLINC Wireless combines Push To Talk two-way radio, cellular service, mobile Web access, and text and picture messaging into one, hand-held device.
The new Motorola TITANIUM is a slim, tablet-style smartphone that unites the interactivity of a 3.1-inch HVGA touch screen with the functionality of a full QWERTY keyboard. Plus, it gives users immediate private or GroupTALK(TM) Push To Talk two-way radio communications capabilities, so they can connect with one or many people at the push of a button. With a simple and intuitive interface, Android 2.1 Eclair operating system, integrated GPS capabilities, corporate connectivity and built-in Wi-Fi®, Motorola TITANIUM provides the tools to stay connected and productive.
"You can use the touch-screen QWERTY or the physical QWERTY keyboard to make text messaging and email communications fast and easy," said Rodney Johnson, vice president of sales and distribution for SouthernLINC Wireless. "Whether you use your smartphone for work, play or both, Motorola TITANIUM's dual keyboards offer users the best of both worlds."
This smartphone is also packed with features, including voice commands, a music player, stereo Bluetooth® technology, a 3.5-millimeter stereo headset jack and a 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus, flash, video, four times digital zoom and geotagging capabilities. Store images, videos and music on the included 2-gigabyte microSD HC memory card, or replace it with up to a 32 GB card, sold separately, to hold even more data.
More than 250,000 applications are available to browse and download from Android Market(TM), and with five display screens providing quick access to frequently used items, there is plenty of room to personalize Motorola TITANIUM with widgets, shortcuts and interactive wallpapers.
Moreover, Motorola TITANIUM synchs email, calendars and contacts from Gmail(TM) and Google Calendar(TM), Microsoft® Exchange, POP3 or IMAP, keeping active users connected to both personal and business accounts.
"And, when a text or email just won't do, don't let a noisy location keep you from making that phone call," continued Johnson. "Motorola TITANIUM's dual microphones cancel noise and optimize audio on voice calls, so you can be heard."
In addition, the rugged Motorola TITANIUM is designed to meet Military Specification 810G for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, low pressure and solar radiation, giving users reliability and durability in some of the harshest environments.
Motorola TITANIUM is now available for $149.99 after mail-in debit card rebate with either a two-year service agreement on a qualifying voice plan with data or an eligible contract renewal with a data plan. It can be purchased from SouthernLINC Wireless sales and service locations, through participating authorized SouthernLINC Wireless dealers, from SouthernLINC Wireless direct sales associates and online. Visit http://www.southernlinc.com/promodetails for offer terms and conditions. In-stock availability may vary by location.
About SouthernLINC Wireless
SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is an Atlanta-based regional wireless carrier with network coverage in the major metro and rural areas of Alabama, Georgia, southeast Mississippi and northwest Florida. SouthernLINC Wireless combines multiple communication options, including Push To Talk two-way radio (PTT), cellular service, wireless Internet access, wireless data, and text and picture messaging, into one hand-held device. In addition to regional network coverage, the company offers nationwide access through roaming agreements for cellular, PTT, data, and text and picture messaging services in more than 540 cities throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 1-800-818-LINC (5462) or visit http://www.southernlinc.com.
About Southern Company
With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are below the national average. Southern Company was named the World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility by Fortune magazine in 2011, and is consistently listed among the top U.S. electric service providers in customer satisfaction by the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Visit our website at http://www.southerncompany.com.
Android, Android Market, Gmail and Google Calendar are trademarks of Google Inc. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings LLC. All other product and service names are the property of their respective owners.
American Council on Exercise Debuts Free, Online Resource Center for Fitness Industry
New Tool Provides Access to Rich Industry-Focused Content and Exclusive ACE Research
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's leading authority on fitness and the world's largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training organization, today launched an unparalleled suite of complimentary information on ACEFitness.org for all practicing fitness professionals with the purpose of advancing the fitness industry as a whole. The online resource center includes access to ACE's new blog, Fitnovatives(TM), and provides industry professionals with fitness trends, innovative solutions, and best practices to elevate the overall knowledge and performance of fitness professionals.
This valuable resource consists of educational content and an evolving collection of tools, including industry-leading online magazine ACE Certified News - all available at no charge. The information portal is a key component of ACE's larger "Personal Training. Reinvented" initiative, which aims to educate fitness professionals on the most effective, research-proven training methods, and change the way the industry approaches personal training.
"Integrating the latest fitness research and wellness trends into personal training programs is a vital key to success, and now, fitness professionals, club owners, and all members of the fitness community have direct access to thought-leadership content from ACE experts and fitness and allied health insiders," said Scott Goudeseune, ACE president and CEO. "With the recent launch of ACE's Personal Training Reinvented(TM) initiative, it is the perfect time to debut this unique online resource, which complements our extensive array of tools that guide and educate fitness professionals to change the way Americans approach fitness."
Fitnovatives offers overviews on innovative tools and techniques being used in the field, access to profiles on fitness thought leaders, and insight on how professionals can improve and strengthen their fitness careers, as well as client results. ACE experts and guest authors regularly share their industry knowledge to provide readers with practical information and guidance on all aspects of the fitness field, ranging from business tips and marketing to the newest training techniques. Fitness professionals can also access the ACE exercise library, recommended client workout plans, ACE-sponsored research studies and healthy recipes.
The new website component brings additional continuing education opportunities to members of the fitness community with a free webinar on the ACE Integrated Fitness Training(TM) (ACE IFT(TM)) Model, the first comprehensive personal training program that uses an innovative and easy approach customized to suit the fitness goals, communication style, behavioral tendencies and personality of each client through a blend of behavioral and exercise science.
To access ACE's new fitness professional resource center, Fitnovatives and to sign up for a complimentary subscription to ACE Certified News, visit http://www.acefitness.org/fitness-professionals.
About ACE
The American Council on Exercise® (ACE®), America's premier fitness education, certification and training organization, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the benefits of physical activity and protecting Americans against unsafe and ineffective fitness products and instruction. ACE sponsors university-based exercise science research and is the world's largest nonprofit fitness certifying organization. For more information on ACE and its programs, call (800) 825-3636 or log onto the ACE website at http://www.acefitness.org.
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American Council on Exercise
CONTACT: Julie Jimenez of rbb Public Relations, +1-305-967-6678, julie.jimenez@rbbpr.com
New Epson BrightLink Training Tools Help Ensure Quick and Easy Transition to New Classroom Technology This Fall
Series of Free Online Professional Development Tools Offer Simple Steps to Get Educators Up and Running with Epson Interactive Products
LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today introduced a series of free professional development training tools to help current and future BrightLink and BrightLink Solo users understand how to make the most of their interactive projector solution. Designed for K-12, higher education and business users, these training tools provide easy-to-understand lessons in several different formats - online videos, weekly webinars and onsite training from Epson resellers.
"We listened to our customers to find out what was and was not working when getting users quickly up and running with new technology, and then we built tools accordingly," said Claudine Wolas-Shiva, senior product manager, Epson America, Inc. "As teachers come back to classrooms this fall, we want them to have an increased comfort level in using interactive technology, which will lead to the confidence to try new things. We're focused on making it easy to learn today, in order to better use technology tools tomorrow."
The online professional development offerings from Epson are designed to be simple and straightforward - allowing teachers to match training to their learning curve. Whether new to interactive technology or a long-time user of interactive software and techniques, educators can integrate the Epson professional development tools into their current arsenal to further engage and inspire students. Epson's professional development tools provide an open environment that affords teachers the flexibility and freedom to select the basic or supplemental tools they feel comfortable and excited about using.
Epson partnered with Discovery education and Atomic Learning to create these professional development resources that will help users maximize their investment in Epson interactive technology, whether they are using the technology to setup an interactive wall or table for group projects, one-on-ones or whole classroom discussions. The online, on-demand videos cover topics ranging from how to use the BrightLink pen to embedding video in PowerPoint presentations. The weekly webinars allow users to get familiar with the BrightLink system, from turning it on and connecting it, to writing with the pen, to getting the most from interactive software tools. And for districts interested in holding BrightLink training days, additional professional development courses are available through Epson resellers.
For more information about Epson's professional development training options, visit the Educator Resource Center on the Epson BrightLink website.
More about BrightLink
The BrightLink 455Wi interactive projector is designed to transform a wall or table into an interactive learning area. This flexibility allows for educators to meet the varied learning needs of their students - whether in large groups, small work teams or even individually - while maximizing the existing space in their classrooms. The interactive projector + pen combination is an ultra-short throw solution, offering image size flexibility and advanced connectivity options to project onto a whiteboard, wall, table, or other smooth, light-colored, hard surface. BrightLink offers installation flexibility by providing a wide range of XGA and WXGA usable interactive areas, and features 2,500 lumens color and white light output(2) and native WXGA resolution (16:10 aspect ratio) for full compatibility with widescreen notebooks and visual content.
BrightLink Solo is an interactive module that connects directly to a computer via USB and works with new or existing projectors to transform virtually any wall or whiteboard into an interactive learning area. The BrightLink Solo provides an interactive area as large as 96-inches (WXGA) or 102-inches (XGA), and delivers classroom or conference room flexibility. The solution comes with two interactive pens, wall mount hardware for easy installation, and TeamBoard Draw annotation software to create, capture and share lessons.
About Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a wide lineup ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 75,000 employees in 100 countries around the world. Epson is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria, for the third year in a row. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and (http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).
(1) Based upon Q1 2011 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates.
(2) White and color light output will vary depending on mode selected. White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.
SOURCE Epson
Epson
CONTACT: Duane Brozek of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; or Kati Elliott of KEH Communications, +1-410-975-9638, kati@kehcomm.com
enter:new media Launches F-Commerce Magazine for Urban Outfitters
Social media application brings interactive shopping to fans via the Facebook news feed
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- enter:new media, a digital media agency specializing in fashion, retail and entertainment, has announced that leading retailer Urban Outfitters is the first client to utilize enter:new media's newsfeed magazine platform. The inaugural issue highlights favorite looks from the Urban Outfitters Early Fall Catalog and provides deep links directly into Urban Outfitters' ecommerce website. Facebook users who have "Liked" Urban Outfitters will find the shoppable magazine in their own Facebook news feeds. It is available to everyone else on the retailer's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/urbanoutfitters.
"Marketers are actively looking for new ways to deliver value to their communities and new streams of value to their brands," said Mark Curtis, president of enter:new media. "With fans spending more than twice as much time in their news feed than they do in applications, this tool enables a new, highly useful class of interactive Facebook content. We are proud to launch this news feed magazine with Urban Outfitters, a clear leader in social media and online retail."
Activated within the brand's post in the Facebook news feed, the magazine allows users to virtually "turn pages" of editorial content and deep link directly to product pages and additional content sources. The magazine platform is highly flexible and can be used to:
-- Launch shoppable magazines.
-- Deliver Interactive catalogs.
-- Promote traffic to highlighted content on your site.
-- Integrate with other promotions such as contests and sweepstakes.
About enter:new media
enter:new media (ENM) is a leading social media agency focused on growing, activating and optimizing social media communities for entertainment, fashion, and retail brands. Unlike other agencies offering social media services, ENM was designed from the ground up to deliver end-to-end social media capabilities encompassing Strategy, Outreach, Content, Analytics, Marketing, and Media. ENM is an independent agency based in New York City. For more information, please visit: http://enternewmedia.com
About Urban Outfitters
Founded in 1970, Urban Outfitters operates more than 130 stores in the United States, Canada and Europe, all offering an eclectic mix of merchandise. We stock our stores with what we love, calling on our -- and our customer's -- interest in contemporary art, music and fashion. From men's & women's apparel and accessories to items for the apartment, we offer a lifestyle-specific shopping experience for the educated, urban-minded individual in the 18 to 30 year-old range -- both online and in our stores as well as through our catalog.
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enter:new media
CONTACT: Julia Zaborowski, +1-212-731-2033, jz@enternewmedia.com
Aerosmith's Classic Columbia Records Catalog (1973-1987) to Debut on the iTunes Store Tuesday, September 6
PRE-ORDER STARTS TODAY
Aerosmith, Get Your Wings, Toys In The Attic, Rocks, Draw The Line & More Career-Defining Masterpieces from America's All-Time Top-Selling Rock Band Finally Available Digitally
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The classic Columbia Records catalog recordings (1973-1987) of Aerosmith, America's all-time top-selling rock and roll band, will be available for the first time digitally on the iTunes Store beginning Tuesday, September 6. Pre-orders for the full albums begin today on iTunes (http://www.itunes.com).
An essential canon of music from one of the world's greatest and most enduring rock bands, Aerosmith's recordings for Columbia Records in the 1970s and 1980s defined an epic career trajectory and the cultural epoch that surrounded it. Over the years, Aerosmith's patented blend of knowing pop-craft and roiling libidinous id has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, with more than 66 million of those in the US alone.
The classic Aerosmith catalog will be available to purchase and download on iTunes and other digital retailers as full albums or individual tracks. A complete list of albums and songs follows.
Aerosmith (1973)
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Make It
Somebody
Dream On
One Way Street
Mama Kin
Write Me A Letter
Movin' Out
Walkin' The Dog
Get Your Wings (1974)
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Same Old Song And Dance
Lord Of The Thighs
Spaced
Woman Of The World
S.O.S. (Too Bad)
Train Kept A Rollin'
Seasons Of Wither
Pandora's Box
Toys In The Attic (1975)
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Toys In The Attic
Uncle Salty
Adam's Apple
Walk This Way
Big Ten Inch Record
Sweet Emotion
No More No More
Round And Round
You See Me Crying
Rocks (1976)
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Back In The Saddle
Last Child
Rats In The Cellar
Combination
Sick As A Dog
Nobody's Fault
Get The Lead Out
Lick And A Promise
Home Tonight
Draw The Line (1977)
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Draw The Line
I Wanna Know Why
Critical Mass
Get It Up
Bright Light Fright
Kings And Queens
Hand That Feeds, The
Sight For Sore Eyes
Milk Cow Blues
Live! Bootleg (1978)
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Back In The Saddle
Sweet Emotion
Lord Of The Thighs
Toys In The Attic
Last Child
Come Together
Walk This Way
Sick As A Dog
Dream On
Chip Away The Stone
Sight For Sore Eyes
Mama Kin
S.O.S.
I Ain't Got You
Mother Popcorn
Train Kept A Rollin'
Night In The Ruts (1979)
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No Surprize
Chiquita
Remember (Walking In The Sand)
Cheese Cake
Three Mile Smile
Reefer Head Woman
Bone To Bone (Coney Island White Fish Boy)
Think About It
Mia
Aerosmith's Greatest Hits (1980)
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Same Old Song and Dance (single version)
Sweet Emotion (single version)
Kings and Queens (single version)
Come Together
Rock In A Hard Place (1982)
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Jailbait
Lightning Strikes
Bitch's Brew
Bolivian Ragamuffin
Cry Me A River
Prelude To Joanie
Joanie's Butterfly
Rock In A Hard Place (Cheshire Cat)
Jig Is Up
Push Comes To Shove
Classics Live (1986)
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Train Kept A Rollin'
Kings And Queens
Sweet Emotion
Dream On
Mama Kin
Three Mile Smile / Reefer Head Woman
Lord Of The Thighs
Major Barbra
Classic Live II (1987)
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Back In The Saddle
Walk This Way
Movin' Out
Draw The Line
Same Old Song And Dance
Last Child
Let The Music Do The Talking
Toys In The Attic
Miscellaneous
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Subway (b-side of "Sweet Emotion" remake)
On the Road Again (from "Aerosmith" sessions)
Major Barbara (from "Get Your Wings" sessions)
Rattlesnake Shake (Live Radio Broadcast 1971)
Krawhitham (from "Draw the Line" sessions)
I Wanna Know Why (Live "Texxas Jam")
Big Ten Inch (Live "Texxas Jam")
All Your Love (from "Draw the Line" sessions)
Soul Saver (from "Rocks" sessions)
Adam's Apple (Live Indianapolis 1977)
Kings and Queens (Live Boston 1978)
I Live in Connecticut (from "Night in the Ruts" sessions)
Let it Slide (from "Night in the Ruts" sessions)
Downtown Charlie (from "Night in the Ruts" sessions)
Shit House Shuffle (from "Night in the Ruts" sessions)
Riff and Roll (from "Rock and a Hard Place" sessions)
Chip Away the Stone (alternate version)
Helter Skelter (from "Toys in the Attic" sessions)
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MyWeather.com, which offers the most personal and precise suite of weather products for consumers anywhere on the globe, today is making available Tim Bush, a leading meteorologist and hurricane expert, to talk about the projected path and severity of Hurricane Irene. MyWeather is also announcing a new hurricane tracking tool that allows users to follow the storm online and across mobile devices.
-- Tim Bush - hurricane expert, meteorologist, outdoor enthusiast and
spokesperson for MyWeather - is available for comment on Hurricane
Irene's projected path and severity, as well as MyWeather.com's new
hurricane tracking feature.
-- Last week, MyWeather debunked the Top 5 Hurricane Myths and exposed the
truth behind them. Among other misconceptions, the company explained
that stronger storms don't always produce higher surges, nor does the
size of the storm necessarily have a direct correlation with its
severity.
-- MyWeather's hurricane tracking feature, which gives users the ability to
view projected storms and their severity, is also available on
MyWeather's popular iPhone and Android apps. The hurricane tracker lets
users view and interact with the projected forecast path of any active
hurricanes, tropical storms or tropical depressions in the Atlantic,
Caribbean and eastern Pacific.
About MyWeather & Weather Central, LP:
MyWeather was created by Weather Central, LP (WXC.com), to provide consumers with personalized, precise, portable weather data and graphics online and on mobile devices. Weather Central, founded in 1974 by broadcasters and meteorologists based in Madison, Wisconsin, is the leading provider of professional on-air, online, print, mobile, and enterprise weather solutions and forecasting in North America and to major customers worldwide. Utilizing the company's dynamic weather graphics, precise forecast models and data, and patented technology, more than 1000 partners and hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide benefit from Weather Central's attention to weather presentation, detail and insight. For more information please visit MyWeather.com, like facebook.com/myweather, watch youtube.com/myweather and follow @myweather.
Comwave Launches ePhone in the Cloud for Web Users Worldwide
TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Comwave, Canada's largest Voice over IP provider today announces the release of ePhone. Fresh off the heels of a successful launch of ePhone for the BlackBerry Playbook(TM), Comwave introduces ePhone as a web-based Adobe(®) Flash(®) video phone. Users can access their ePhone from any computer in the world with an internet connection. "ePhone is an incredible value that every laptop should have," says Yuval Barzakay, President. "In the boardroom or in the dorm room, ePhone turns your laptop into a regular phone."
Customers receive their own phone number so even people from landlines and mobile phones can call ePhone users. Comwave ePhone also includes free local and long distance calls to almost 60 countries for only $20 per year. All you need is a PC or Apple(®) Mac computer with an internet connection to log into ePhone to make and receive calls and no software is required to install. Additionally, Customers can make unlimited Video Calls to other ePhone users absolutely free.
Customers can sign up for a 3-Day Risk Free trial and enjoy 100 minutes of free calling to almost 60 countries and unlimited talk between other ePhone users. Once the free trial has expired, Customers will have the option to continue for only $20 per year.
ePhone includes:
-- Your own telephone number
-- Unlimited Free Incoming calls from anywhere in the world including land
and mobile phones.
-- Unlimited ePhone-2-ePhone voice or video calling
-- 250 Free Minutes per month to call almost 60 countries. Calls that
exceed the 250 free minutes will be charged at low rates guaranteed
lower than Skype(TM)
-- No monthly bills or fees, just a one-time annual payment
Sign up for Comwave ePhone here and call the world for only $20 a year.
About Comwave
Comwave is Canada's largest independent communications company specializing in Voice Over IP (VoIP), long distance and mobile for residential and business customers. Led by President and CEO, Yuval Barzakay, Comwave has become Canada's leader in VoIP solutions. Comwave serves over 500 cities in Canada and over 1100 in the United States.
In our competitive landscape Comwave has always been the go-to company for great savings and we continue to bring our customers the absolute best rates. We are never undersold, and we don't compromise on reliability and customer satisfaction.
Our Focus:
-- To improve on the customer experience and overall satisfaction
-- Keep things simple
-- Innovate
SOURCE Comwave
Comwave
CONTACT: Jamie Fine, Social Media and Communications Specialist, +1-416-663-9700 x 329, jfine@comwave.net
Bang & Olufsen Opens New Flagship Showroom in Beverly Hills, CA
Expanding the company's tradition of technological excellence and state-of-the-art design to Beverly Hills
LOS ANGELES and ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the Danish provider of high quality audio and video products, will officially open its new showroom in Beverly Hills on Thursday, August 25, 2011 with a dedicated press breakfast and grand opening customer event. The new Bang & Olufsen Rodeo Drive showroom will be the flagship Beverly Hills location and will cement the company's presence in Los Angeles and brand-reach to Orange County residents, tourists and travelers with its desirable location on the prominent Rodeo Drive (and intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard). The new 1300 sq. ft. showroom will provide the complete Bang & Olufsen product portfolio in addition to personalized custom installation capabilities for both commercial and residential properties.
"Bang & Olufsen is a world renowned luxury brand with a strong legacy of producing the finest audio and video products around the globe," states Zean Nielsen, President of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. "For the past three decades we have been honored to provide Beverly Hills residents and visitors the Bang & Olufsen experience and we have built a solid retail strategy surrounding the concept to maintain our branded showrooms in highly visible demographic areas. Given this, Rodeo Drive has always been one of our top performing locations in North America and we are very excited to announce that we will maintain this tradition by opening a new showroom this month."
The showroom will also preview Bang & Olufsen's 3D TV (LCD and plasma) portfolio. It will be one of the first Bang & Olufsen showrooms to feature the BeoVision 4-85 inch 3D TV with a HD plasma screen and home cinema experience. It retails at $85,000.00 and features patented technologies in the area of automatic color management and advanced picture-control capabilities, alongside delivering a superior home audio experience. BeoVision 4 - 85 rivals other large screens on the market due to its uniquely engineered floor stand that elevates and lowers (and tilts and turns) the massive screen and center-channel speaker with a touch of a button off any dedicated Bang & Olufsen remote control.
A dedicated media reception and grand opening customer event will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2011 - (9:00 am for media and 7:00 pm for customers). Attendees can also experience the Bang & Olufsen High-end Surround Sound System for the BMW 6 Series Coupe. Guests will receive state-of-the-art audio and video demonstrations, passed hors d'ouevres, cocktails provided by Imperia Vodka and have a chance to win a select Bang & Olufsen product.
Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.
Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.
Offers Free Help Desk Software to Incubator-Affiliated Entrepreneurs
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendesk, the leading provider of proven, cloud-based help desk software, today announced its "Zendesk Loves Startups" program. Through this worldwide plan, startups within approved incubators can receive free one-year subscriptions to the Zendesk help desk.
"Having been a small startup ourselves, we recognize and are thankful for everyone who helped us along the way," said Mikkel Svane, CEO of Zendesk. "To help other entrepreneurs, we are pleased to announce that we are now offering a free one-year Zendesk Plus+ Plan to startups affiliated with incubators such as HackFwd, Seedcamp, Startup Weekend and StartupBootcamp."
Zendesk has long recognized customer service as an integral part of any company's success. One thing that truly differentiates companies, from startups to global organizations, is the ability to deliver superior customer service. With the Zendesk Loves Startups program, Zendesk is helping companies attain this competitive advantage at no cost.
"Many of today's fastest growing companies such as Groupon, Airbnb, and Dropbox started with Zendesk as small ventures driven by their desire to deliver superior customer service," Svane continued. "With the new Zendesk Loves Startups program, Zendesk wants to help other small startups join this list of fast-growing companies."
Incubators from around the world have committed to be part of the Zendesk Loves Startups program including AngelCube, Agents of Change, Excelerate Labs, HackFwd, High-Tech Grunderfonds, Seedcamp, StartupBootcamp, Startup Weekend, Team Europe Ventures, TechHub, TechStars, and The ICEHOUSE.
"At Startup Weekend we have helped more than 30,000 entrepreneurs learn if their startup ideas are viable and how to implement successful business strategies," said Shane Reiser, Director of Partnerships at Startup Weekend. "We have seen that delivering superior customer service is a key component in the formula to success. Zendesk's generosity in providing a free subscription to its world class help desk software will jump start our entrepreneurs' path to success."
Zendesk is the leading provider of proven, cloud-based help desk software. For growing organizations, Zendesk is the fastest way to enable great customer service. More than 10,000 Zendesk customers, including Adobe, MSNBC, Sony, OpenTable and Groupon trust Zendesk with their most valuable assets, their customers, partners, and employees. Founded in 2007, Zendesk is funded by Charles River Ventures, Benchmark Capital and Matrix Partners. Learn more at http://www.zendesk.com.
SOURCE Zendesk
Zendesk
CONTACT: Lisa Kornblatt of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9330, lkornblatt@sspr.com
Random House Children's Books Launches the First in a Line of Apps Based on Beloved Little Golden Books Classics
The Bestselling Children's Book of All Time*, The Poky Little Puppy, Is Now an App Available on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Random House Children's Books (RandomHouse.com/kids) announced today that The Poky Little Puppy app, the first of more Little Golden Books apps to come,is now available in the iTunes store. The timeless Little Golden Book that today's adults loved as children can now be shared with a whole new generation in this magically interactive storybook app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The Poky Little Puppy is the bestselling picture book of all time and is one of the twelve original Little Golden Books published in 1942. Written by Janette Sebring Lowrey and illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren, this charming book tells the tale of the instantly recognizable little puppy who has to go to bed without any strawberry shortcake. Beloved by children and adults of all ages, The Poky Little Puppy is an essential part of any child's home library. The Poky Little Puppy appretails for $4.99, but is available now at the special introductory price of $3.99.
This engaging app has been specifically designed to encourage reading and listening comprehension skills, and to reinforce core preschool-level concepts. With the swipe of a finger, users can crack open the cover -- complete with the distinctive Little Golden Books gold spine -- to reveal the entire text of this timeless story, beautifully rendered with interactive illustrations on every page. Users are given a choice of three ways to read the story. The first option enables users to watch and listen as words are highlighted while the text is read aloud. The second option allows users to turn off the narration and read at their own pace (with individual words spoken with the tap of a finger), and the third option allows readers to record their own voice to play on each page.
Children can further hone their reading comprehension skills with the Little Golden Books Hide-and-Seek Challenge that can be played at the end of each page to unlock bonus stickers. When the story has been read, users can use the stickers they collected to create their very own storybook scene and save their masterpiece to the device's photo album. Making this app experience even more unique, users can personalize their app with their name and photograph on the inside cover. This beautifully crafted app makes storytime a special time that parents and children will cherish together.
Random House Children's Books collaborated with leading digital media agency Smashing Ideas, which Bertelsmann AG acquired in May 2011 for its Random House, Inc., division. For more information about other apps also available from Random House Children's Books, visit rhkidsapps.com.
Random House Children's Books is the world's largest English-language children's trade book publisher. Creating books for toddlers through young adult readers, in all formats from board books to activity books to picture books, novels, ebooks, and apps, the imprints of Random House Children's Books bring together award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous franchise characters, and multimillion-copy series. The company's Website, Kids @ Random (RandomHouse.com/kids) offers an array of activities, games, and resources for children, teens, parents, and educators. Random House Children's Books is a division of Random House, Inc., whose parent company is Bertelsmann AG, a leading international media company.
Smashing Ideas, founded in 1996, has become one of the leading digital media agencies for the youth market by creating immersive, interactive content that transforms consumer-driven brand experiences in a digital world. Cartoon Network, Disney, GE, Hasbro, Nickelodeon, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Verizon Wireless, and more have called upon the company to develop engaging online, ITV, and mobile experiences for their audiences. In May 2011, Bertelsmann AG acquired Smashing Ideas, Inc., for its Random House, Inc., division. Smashing Ideas is based in Seattle, with offices in Portland and in the U.K.
AT&T Highlights Investments in Montgomery County Network to Deliver Most-Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience
Plans Call for the Expansion of Backhaul in 2011 as Part of Initiative to Drive 4G Speeds, Increase Wireless Network Capacity
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced plans to continue to upgrade cell sites across Montgomery County as part of its 2011 initiative to deliver the nation's most-advanced mobile broadband experience.
The Montgomery County network enhancements are part of AT&T's plan to invest in the $20-billion range in its national wireless and wireline networks. The investment will support plans to enable 4G speeds over an increasing portion of the country throughout the year, including the planned initial launch of LTE beginning mid-year and the deployment of enhanced backhaul connections that enable 4G speeds**. The 2011 investment will also support the build and upgrade of thousands of cell sites nationwide designed to increase network speed, coverage and reliability for both mobile voice and broadband services. AT&T also plans to install additional radio "carriers" at thousands of cell sites nationally this year, enabling new layers of spectrum capacity to carry larger volumes of mobile broadband traffic. This additional capacity enables AT&T to support rising mobile data traffic volumes, which have increased more than 8,000 percent over the past four years.
Renee Winsky, CEO of the Tech Council of Maryland, recently met with AT&T executives to discuss the need for investments in wireless infrastructure for the state's growing high-tech sector.
"When companies like AT&T invest in their networks, our members win," said Winsky. "We're always eager to hear more about companies' plans to make our state competitive so that our tech sector can continue to drive economic growth in Maryland. I was pleased to learn more about AT&T's efforts in our region and our state."
Today's announcement builds on the momentum established with AT&T's 2010 wireless investment. Over the past two years, AT&T has built seven new cell sites in Montgomery County, upgraded the majority of existing cell sites to mobile broadband and implemented capacity increases at more than 100 cell sites across the county. In addition, AT&T installed new in-building Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) consisting of several strategically-placed antennas that distribute AT&T's wireless network coverage throughout the buildings, providing for more efficient management of wireless capacity in heavily-trafficked areas. From 2008 through 2010, AT&T's capital investment in its Washington, D.C. area wireline and wireless networks was more than $775 million.
"The Tech Council of Maryland's members - and all Marylanders - want and need access to faster mobile broadband and voice networks. A more advanced mobile broadband experience drives economic growth, stimulates jobs and equips Montgomery County businesses to meet the network demands of today and tomorrow," said Denis Dunn, regional vice president for AT&T external affairs in Maryland. "We've significantly ramped up our wireless investments to enable an experience that offers Montgomery County consumers better speed, better reliability and better availability. In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA also represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand our network. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."
Across the country, AT&T also continues to drive innovation in network technologies to provide maximum efficiency and performance for customers. In 2011, AT&T will focus on continuing to enhance its wireless network forecasting capabilities to better predict usage trends and build network capacity to always stay one step ahead of customer need. AT&T also continues to pioneer broadband solutions for high-traffic areas like stadiums and public places, deploying technologies including Distributed Antenna System networks and AT&T Wi-Fi hotzones.
"Smartphones, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere," said Colin Martin, executive director of sales for AT&T in the Washington, D.C. area, who joined the meeting with the Tech Council of Maryland. "We're investing in and deploying a combination of technologies to meet these needs and ensure an advanced broadband experience."
"As a locally owned and operated office equipment dealership serving customers throughout the greater Washington, D.C. area, strong, consistent mobile broadband coverage is critical to our business success," said Daniel Kaufman, vice president at Ameritel Corporation. "We rely on AT&T to help us stay connected and operate efficiently on the job, ultimately supporting our ability to deliver optimal customer service and help lead the charge for innovation in our region."
AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** with nearly 27,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Montgomery County or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** 4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device. Learn more at att.com/network.
*** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
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Ten Apps on Your Verizon Wireless Smartphone to Make Back to School Stress-Free
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all tech-savvy students! Check out ten apps from Verizon Wireless to make the transition to study hall from summer effortless. Available in V CAST Apps, the following apps help simplify school for students with just a few clicks on their Verizon Wireless smartphones as they prepare for early mornings and rigorous schedules:
1. With WorldDict Full For Android, students get a complete dictionary
available in Spanish, Portuguese, German, French or Italian. For $1,
this app is the perfect companion to any student traveling abroad or
taking a foreign language course.
2. Grades Student Organizer, available for $1, users can track to-do lists
and course grades, store professor contact information and email
professors directly from the app. Integrated with Google Calendar,
complete with alerts, the app helps students manage class schedules so
they're on time.
3. For $1.99, BugMe! lets students jot quick notes with their fingers and
set alarms notifying the student when the project is due.
4. With Infinix Calculator, available for $4.99, customers get a scientific
calculator with 18 basic arithmetic operations, including statistical,
memory and trigonometric functions to make the grade.
5. Whether it's International Studies or World Economics, the CIA World
Factbook for Android provides students with information on more than 270
countries and territories around the globe. Available for $4.99, the app
provides information about geography, government, economy, communication,
transportation, military and more.
6. For $1.99, customers can use Phocabulary to prepare for the GRE, LSAT,
SAT and GMAT. Hand-selected from test prep books and magazines, the app
features definitions, synonyms, antonyms - complete with an image to help
retention - of more than 500 popular words.
7. 3001 Wisdom Quotes provides insightful and inspiring quotes from some of
the world's greatest leaders and thinkers, including Lincoln, Gandhi,
Einstein, Aristotle and many others. For $1.99, with a few words from
the wise, students will no longer have writer's block.
8. Students can scan books, documents, images and more with Document
Scanner. Available for $5.98, the handy app converts documents to PDF,
with the ability to share via Dropbox, Google Docs or Evernote for use
later.
9. Created by Quizmine.com's math experts, Math Reference gives customers a
comprehensive guide for quick and easy access to those need-to-know math
formulas and concepts. For $1, the app covers everything from fractions,
percentages and geometry of basic math to more complex mathematics,
including linear algebra, series and sequences, derivatives, integration,
probability and statistics.
10. Students will ace English Literature 101 while on-the-go with Kindle for
Android. The app gives students access to over 775,000 books in the
Kindle Store and more than 100 magazines and newspapers. Amazon
Whispersync automatically syncs the last page read, so students can pick
up where they left off.
V CAST Apps, available on select Android(TM) and Blackberry® devices, delivers thousands of apps, games and more to Verizon Wireless customers. Customers with V CAST Apps enabled devices can purchase and download directly from their smartphones; download charges vary and airtime or megabyte charges may apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications.
For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com
Newly Upgraded MTS Converter Converts MTS/HD TS to All Popular Formats
BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- What is MTS format? MTS format is a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which is commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony, Canon, and Panasonic. In modern society people like to use DV players to record what is happening in certain or memorable moments like a birthday party and wedding ceremony etc. The shot DV videos are in high-definition MTS format which is not a very common video format compared with AVI, FLV, MP4 and so on. There is no other solution if you want to share MTS videos with your family and friends except for converting MTS files to the popular formats so that you can enjoy them on iPad, iPhone, iPod, Zune, Archos, PSP, Blackberry and Android devices, etc. Aiseesoft MTS Converter has been upgraded for users to convert MTS to any popular video formats easily and conveniently.
Aiseesoft MTS Converter possesses powerful functions to convert M2TS, TS, and MTS files to almost all the popular video formats including AVI, WMV, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, MOV, FLV, MKV, SWF, MPG, etc. at a dramatically fast speed and high image/sound qualities. With this MTS Converter, you can convert one video to different formats at one time. Also, extracting audio from MTS files is allowed.
This updated MTS converter provides users with editing functions to customize the output files according to their preference. For instance, by using the MTS converter, you can trim your needed segment of the MTS file, crop the video frame to suit your players, and merge several video clips into one, and modify Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue and Volume etc. After the conversion, you can enjoy MTS files on your portable devices comfortably and conveniently. Besides, the newly adopted NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) and AMD APP acceleration technology make it possible to convert MTS files in the fastest speed. If you want to learn more information, please visit http://www.mtsconverterreviews.com/
EssayExcellence® Rolls Out Admissions Essay Writing Guidance
High School and college seniors get help in Admissions Process
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EssayExcellence (essayexcellence.net) has introduced a new service that helps high school and college seniors differentiate themselves from other applicants in their admissions essays. Aspiring students can upload the essay topics on the admission application along with their self-written response in draft form and receive expert help from one of the company's tutors, all of whom have earned graduate degrees. Turn-around time is minimal; a typical short essay will be ready for submission within an hour, while longer essays take up to 6 hours.
"High school guidance counselors have been providing this service for the past twenty years," said EssayExcellence founder, Lynda Spiegel. "While their advice about where to apply and what colleges are looking for is sound, writing is not their core competency. Our professional tutors help students showcase their unique talents and aspirations in a way that overworked guidance counselors can't."
"Having read A Whole New Mind by Daniel H. Pink, we were impressed with his research on developing right-brain skills in order to succeed," Spiegel noted. "EssayExcellence helps its students approach the admission essay as a way to demonstrate their right brain skills, such as empathy, creativity and spirituality, while allowing the standardized testing to demonstrate their left-brain skills."
EssayExcellence was founded in 2007 as an online tutor for students struggling with the demands of academic writing. The site features a simple user interface and uncomplicated pricing structure. Its founder, Lynda Spiegel, B.A., Philosophy, University of Rochester, M.A., English, Queens College/CUNY, has published numerous study guides and test preparation books, and is currently writing about the effects of social media on global politics.
Call of Duty® XP Gets Lucky: Celt Rockers Dropkick Murphys to Perform Live Opening Night
Boston-Based Punk Veterans Take The Stage At 8pm; All Attendees Guaranteed Admission
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) has tapped "green-collar" punk revelers Dropkick Murphys to perform opening night at 8pm, Sept. 2nd, at the first ever Call of Duty® XP, the destination for Call of Duty® gamers worldwide. The critically-acclaimed Dropkick Murphys--known for their complex distillation of classic punk rock, Celtic folk and American rock 'n' roll--will deliver a knockout live performance. The two-day Call of Duty fan event features the global premiere of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 multiplayer, a $1 Million Tournament presented by Xbox 360® and other landmark experiences including these live musical performances. Call of Duty XP will take place September 2nd and 3rd, 2011, in Los Angeles, Calif.
"With an unbeatable lineup of real-world and in-game experiences, Call of Duty XP was already poised to be an historic event for fans of the franchise," said Eric Hirshberg, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Publishing. "The addition of Dropkick Murphys just makes XP that much more memorable. Few bands fit the bill better--we're thrilled to have them performing on opening day."
Now in their 16th year, Dropkick Murphys have slingshot from their Irish punk roots in Quincy, Mass., to become one of the world's best known rock acts, routinely packing houses for their phenomenal live shows. The band's countless EPs, singles, compilations and seven studio albums--including 1997's Do or Die, 1999's The Gang's All Here, 2001's Sing Loud Sing Proud, 2003's Blackout, 2005's The Warrior's Code, 2007's The Meanest Of Times and the 2011 release Going Out In Style--have earned the septet mainstream success and the adoration of fans around the globe.
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.
About Dropkick Murphys
Known for their complex distillation of classic punk rock, Celtic folk and American rock 'n roll, critically-acclaimed Dropkick Murphys have released 7 full-length studio albums and sold over 4 million copies worldwide since hitting the scene in 1996. Their 2011 Going Out In Style CD, released via the group's own Born & Bred Records, debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200--the group's highest chart debut to date. Going Out In Style has received overwhelming praise, with USA Today declaring it "funny, moving, inspiring and, above all, entertaining." The video for "Going Out In Style" was featured at #1 on Rolling Stone's "Hot List," while the CD landed the #1 spot on the magazine's Local Favorite's chart in the March 31, 2011 issue. 2007's The Meanest Of Times has sold over 300,000 copies sold worldwide. The Meanest Of Times was #40 on Rolling Stone's Top 50 Albums Of The Year and "The State Of Massachusetts" came in at #83 on their Top 100 Singles of the year. The group's single "I'm Shipping Up To Boston"--from 2005's The Warrior's Code CD--has sold over 1.25 million copies. "I'm Shipping Up To Boston," a song with lyrics penned by Woody Guthrie, gained mainstream notoriety after being prominently featured in Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-winning film The Departed. It can be commonly heard at sporting events and on television as a theme song for many sports teams (even outside of Boston). The Boston Garden plays it at pivotal moments throughout Bruins and Celtics games and Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon uses it as his entrance music when he comes out of the bullpen. The band has sold out shows worldwide and cultivated one of the most fervent fan bases in rock music. They're an integral part of Boston's cultural identity and even penned the theme song to the first Red Sox World Series win in 86 years. http://www.dropkickmurphys.com
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Making Fun Showcases Work of Up-and-Coming Comic Book Illustrators
San Francisco-based social games publisher commissions emerging artists to create limited edition cards for CLASH: Rise of Heroes.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Making Fun, Inc., a mobile and online social games publishing company and division of News Corporation Digital Media Group, has partnered with Qunify Games and emerging comic book illustrators to launch a massive update to CLASH: Rise of Heroes. Available today to play for free on Facebook, this digital collectible card game (CCG) features a completely revised user interface, exciting new content additions, and the introduction of limited edition "Artist Series" cards. CLASH: Rise of Heroes differs from most other online CCG's in that players are able to battle one another in real-time.
Integral to the new Artist Series and game updates is Making Fun's partnership with Qunify Games, which was founded by twin brothers Josh and Daniel Quick and their cousin Dylan Cannon. Driven by their passion to create great games for the CCG market, they poured in their life savings and raised additional funds online in order to create the kind of CCG they wanted to play but that didn't exist at the time.
"The Qunify team's energy and enthusiasm to create the best possible CCG game is what drew us to the project," says Making Fun co-founder and President John Welch. "From the beginning, we could see that CLASH: Rise of Heroes was a project of intense passion by life-long fans. Making Fun was able to provide the support that Qunify needed - design, marketing, and analytics expertise - to bring the game up to the next level. Working together, we've given CLASH a great new look and feel."
The first set of Artist Series cards was created by Hanzo Steinbach, who has recently been featured as a hot emerging illustrator in game and comic publications. Influenced by the Anime and video games he grew up with in the 1980's, Steinbach's self-taught, free-spirited style gives his illustrations a unique look that perfectly complements CLASH: Rise of Heroes features. These one-of-a kind cards bring a whole new level of artistry to the game and will only be featured for a short time.
"CLASH players tend to bring a really high level of skill and strategy to the game," says Qunify co-founder Josh Quick. "We think current players will be pleased with many of the new features we've developed, and we believe Hanzo's awesome artwork on these limited edition cards will be enjoyed by our seasoned veterans as well as comic book fans and newcomers who are just starting to explore the various superhero cards that are available."
Making Fun, Inc., a division of News Corporation Digital Media Group, is the first full-service social games publishing company. Making Fun blends the financial, production, technology and marketing resources of a big publisher with the passion and creativity of independent developers to deliver an innovative and diverse portfolio of games. By working with external studios across a variety of platforms -- including social networks, smartphones and tablets -- Making Fun is working to bring high-quality games to consumers on their preferred device. For more information about Making Fun, please visit: http://www.makingfun.com.
For press inquiries, please contact:
Sara Ball, Concept Communications, sara@conceptpr.net, 206-419-4988
AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Network Around Staunton
Local Wireless Network Upgrade Extends Access to Advanced Products, Services and Applications
STAUNTON, Va., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* today announced the expansion of its mobile broadband network in the Staunton/Waynesboro market, extending mobile broadband coverage along Highway 250 northwest of Staunton to the town of Churchville, enhancing access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers in the area.
AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience.
"Demand for wireless bandwidth is growing rapidly, and we want to meet that demand for our customers," said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Mid Atlantic. "We're excited to expand mobile broadband around Staunton. Our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA also represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand our network. In fact, this deal, if approved, means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."
"We want you to have an extraordinary experience whether you are sharing videos and photos with fiends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores or keeping your business mobile on your AT&T device," said Erika K. Thompson-Kemp, vice president and general manager for AT&T in Virginia and West Virginia. "Smartphone, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere. We're investing in a combination of technologies right here in Staunton/Waynesboro to meet these needs."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 130 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 27,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Staunton or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Gayle Kansagor, +1-202-295-8775, Gayle.Kansagor@harbourgrp.com, for AT&T
AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Wireless Capacity in Grand Rapids
Additional Spectrum Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of Mobile Broadband Data and Voice Connectivity
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers in Grand Rapids are expected to experience improved mobile broadband coverage and voice performance as a result of continued investment and innovation by AT&T*. The company announced today that it has completed a key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performance of its mobile broadband network throughout the Grand Rapids area.
The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to two cell sites throughout Grand Rapids to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase mobile broadband capacity. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's mobile broadband network.
"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of the Grand Rapids community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Jim Murray, president, AT&T Michigan. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Grand Rapids. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."
"West Michigan is proud to welcome this additional investment from AT&T," said state Senator Dave Hildenbrand (R - Lowell). "Expanded hi-speed broadband coverage is a critical tool in the effort to attract new jobs across the region."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.
"We want you to have an extraordinary experience whether you are sharing videos and photos with friends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores, or keeping your business mobile on your AT&T device," said Brian Ducharme, vice president and general manager for in AT&T Michigan and Indiana. "Smartphones, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere. We're investing in a combination of technologies right here in Grand Rapids to meet these needs and ensure an advanced broadband experience for all our customers."
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 27,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Grand Rapids or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Jermaine Spight, Sr. Public Relations Manager, +1-313-223-7779, Jermaine.Spight@att.com
Electric Cloud Introduces ElectricCommander 4.0 to Improve Software Application Quality and Cloud Resource Utilization
New release includes software artifact management, improved cloud resource management, and integration to Eucalyptus 3
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Cloud®, the smart development cloud company, today announced ElectricCommander® 4.0, featuring software artifact management, policy-based cloud resource management and integration with Eucalyptus 3. The enterprise-class automation solution helps create smart development clouds with end-to-end automation of the build-test-deploy cycle. It also automates physical, virtual and cloud resources, and provides comprehensive workflow orchestration for better resource utilization and faster, more accurate software development.
ElectricCommander 4.0 features an artifact management solution that manages all software artifacts produced and consumed in the application development process. The solution provides a controlled, searchable, auditable repository to store the artifacts, and enables developers to track the origin and usage of the artifacts at every step of the development process. ElectricCommander 4.0's artifact management capabilities enables users to improve predictability and traceability of their application components and also improves cross-team collaboration by sharing approved artifacts.
ElectricCommander 4.0 also provides policy-based management and scaling of cloud resources. Users can configure resource assignments based on dynamic policies such as disk space or load/CPU utilization. In addition, ElectricCommander 4.0 provides automatic scaling of resources pools to support development process requirements while keeping consumption within policy defined limits.
"With this release, we've enhanced the ElectricCommander automation and workflow management that enterprises rely on by adding a fully integrated artifact management system," said Electric Cloud CEO Mike Maciag. "This, combined with our new dynamic resource management system, further empowers development teams to work together more efficiently to produce the highest-quality software, rather than spending time wondering who has the most up-to-date version of a build or trying to secure the resources they need to run a test."
ElectricCommander 4.0 integrates with Eucalyptus 3 to automatically manage the lifecycle of cloud resources. With a smart development cloud powered by ElectricCommander and Eucalyptus, developers have ready access to the resources they need. To support the development process, cloud resources are automatically provisioned and configured to the required specifications. When a development task is completed, resources are automatically torn down and returned, allowing teams to more efficiently use their resources and eliminating virtual machine sprawl.
"Our joint customers will continue to benefit from our close partnership with Electric Cloud, especially now that this includes integration between our newest products, ElectricCommander 4.0 and Eucalyptus 3," said Marten Mickos, CEO of Eucalyptus Systems. "ElectricCommander seamlessly automates the virtual cloud infrastructure resources running on Eucalyptus to support the speed and precision today's enterprises need from their software development teams."
ElectricCommander 4.0 is available for evaluation now.
About Electric Cloud
Electric Cloud is the smart development cloudcompany. Electric Cloud bridges the gap between physical and virtual IT environments and development processes and tools to create smart development clouds. The company's patented and award-winning products help development organizations to speed time to market, boost developer productivity, and improve software while leveraging the operational efficiencies provided by virtualized/cloud infrastructures. Leading companies across a variety of industries, including financial services, ISVs, mobile devices, semiconductors and transactional websites rely on Electric Cloud's development cloud solutions. For more information, visit http://www.electric-cloud.com.
AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Wireless Capacity in Lansing
Additional Spectrum Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of Mobile Broadband Data and Voice Connectivity
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers in Lansing are expected to experience improved mobile broadband coverage and voice performance as a result of continued investment and innovation by AT&T*. The company announced today that it has completed a key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performance of its mobile broadband network throughout the Lansing area.
The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to one cell site in Lansing to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase mobile broadband capacity. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's mobile broadband network.
"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of the Lansing community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Jim Murray, president, AT&T Michigan. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Lansing. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.
"We want you to have an extraordinary experience whether you are sharing videos and photos with friends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores, or keeping your business mobile on your AT&T device," said Brian Ducharme, vice president and general manager for in AT&T Michigan and Indiana. "Smartphones, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere. We're investing in a combination of technologies right here in Lansing to meet these needs and ensure an advanced broadband experience for all our customers."
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 27,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Lansing or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Jermaine Spight, Sr. Public Relations Manager, +1-313-223-7779, Jermaine.Spight@att.com
Ekahau Joins Forces with LPS Services to Deliver Location Tracking for HEALTHCAREwireless(TM) Solution
RESTON, Virginia, August 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Ekahau Inc., the worldwide leader in high performance Wi-Fi-based Real
Time Location Systems
[http://www.ekahau.com/products/real-time-location-system/overview.html ]
(RTLS), today announced that its Ekahau RTLS technology has been integrated
into a healthcare telecommunications system developed by LPS Services Inc.
of Switzerland. Ekahau RTLS will provide location tracking capabilities to
HEALTHCAREwireless(TM), which is LPS Services' communications solution that
combines voice, data, video streaming, telemetry, guest access and mobile
nurse call functionality into a single system.
"Our HEALTHCAREwireless offering is the only global solution that
provides full wireless capabilities and real time location knowledge using
standard Wi-Fi networks," said Jean-Luc Michoud, managing director at LPS
Services. "By joining forces with Ekahau, we are able to provide our
customers with state-of-the-art location tracking to improve operations
analysis and asset efficiency at their hospitals, medical clinics and
elderly care facilities."
Ekahau RTLS has delivered proven ROI in healthcare facilities around the
world for more than ten years by enabling users to track individuals and
assets in real-time, to improve operational efficiency and patient care, and
to enhance safety and control costs. This software-based solution operates
over any brand or generation of enterprise Wi-Fi network and offers
sub-room- to campus level accuracy while tracking tens of thousands of
individuals or assets from a single server.
"The healthcare industry is seeing the benefits of delivering
communications, patient data and asset location information to staffers
wherever they are within the campus," said Dirk Lenz, Regional Director at
Ekahau. "LPS Services' HEALTHCAREwireless, combined with Ekahau RTLS, is a
complete solution for state-of-the-art mobile needs at healthcare
facilities."
"Our goal is to maintain the highest possible degree of self-reliance
for residents and to provide surroundings that give them safety and
security," said Councilor Alois Furrer, who is responsible for financial
management and the new building of the Senior Citizens Center in Nottwil,
which has deployed the LPS and Ekahau solution. "Furthermore, our top
priority is to construct a modern center that is ready to support new forms
of housing and living that may evolve in the future."
About LPS Services Inc.
LPS Services Inc. is a Swiss based company located in Fribourg,
operating worldwide and active in and fully dedicated to third generation
Wireless LAN services (DATA-VOICE-VIDEO-REAL TIME LOCATION). Mixing its
horizontal products WirelessCOM, WirelessVOICE, WirelessVIDEO, WirelessRTLS
und WirelessMGMT, LPS Services Inc. develop the following dedicated and
global applications: HEALTHCAREwireless(TM), SENIORwireless(TM),
INDUSTRYwireless(TM), MILITARYwireless(TM) RAIL&BUSwireless(TM) and
METROPOLITANwireless(TM).
Ekahau Inc. is the industry leader in providing Wi-Fi-based RTLS
solutions. Ekahau's customers, including several Fortune 500 companies
worldwide, are realizing the benefits of Wi-Fi based location services and
innovative Wi-Fi network planning and optimization tools. Ekahau's solutions
are being used in more than 300 hospitals around the world, as well as by
manufacturing, retail and industrial companies, government agencies and the
military. Ekahau partners include wireless software developers, leading
system integrators and international OEM partners, who develop and market
wireless enterprise applications. Ekahau is a U.S.-based corporation, with
headquarters in Reston, Va., and other offices in Saratoga, Calif.;
Helsinki, Finland; Tokyo; and Hong Kong. For more information about Ekahau,
please visit http://www.ekahau.com.
Source: Ekahau Inc.
For more Information please contact: LPS Services AG, Rte Petit Moncor 1A, CP90, CH-1752 Villars-sur-Glâne (Fribourg), Switzerland, Tel : +41-26-913-90-00 , Fax : +41-26-913-90-30, Email : info(at)lps-services.ch ; LPS Media Contact: Jean-Luc Michoud, jmichoud(at)lps-services.ch ; Ekahau Media Contacts: Juliet Travis, Rocket Science PR, for Ekahau, +1-415-464-8110 x 215, juliet(at)rocketscience.com ; Annina Pierson, Marketing Director, Ekahau - EMEA APAC, +358-20-743-5910, annina.pierson(at)Ekahau.com ; Cindi Loveall, Marketing Director, Ekahau - NORTH AMERICA, +1-703-860-2850 x 1008, cindi.loveall(at)ekahau.com
The Internet Show Middle East Release Their Visitor Invitation
DUBAI, UAE, August 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
The Internet Show Middle East, presented by Yahoo! Maktoob, have this
week lauched their visitor invitation and invited guests to start
registering for the free exhibition and 60 educational seminars.
The official opening ceremony of the show will be done on Tuesday 27th
September at 10am in hall 5 of ADNEC by:
- H.E. Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, Director General, TRA UAE
- Nasser Bin Obood Al Falasi, Acting Chief Executive Officer,
Etisalat
- Osman Sultan, CEO, Du
- Mr. Ahmed Nassef, Vice President & Managing Director, Yahoo!
Maktoob
The Internet Show Middle East is the Middle East's best attended and
biggest event for digital marketing and online business. It brings together
over 2000 attendees from big, medium and small business and government, all
eager to find new ways of doing internet business.
Visitors come to source ideas, solutions and products in:
- Digital advertising and marketing
- Web 2.0 and social networking
- E-commerce and payments
- Content management and streaming
- Hosting and infrastructure
Keeping track of the latest trends is vital for businesses. The Internet
Show Middle East is a series of seminars and a showcase of the latest
technology, giving you great ideas to do better business.
Whether you're a marketing executive looking for the latest advice on
digital advertising and marketing, an IT strategist trying to squeeze the
most of your website and systems or a business owner looking to harness the
power of social media, The Internet Show Middle East presented by Yahoo!
Maktoob has got you covered.
Event organiser:
Terrapinn
Our purpose is to give our customers the relationships and big ideas to do
different and better business. We've been doing it for more than 20 years.
We want you to come away from one of our events with eight big ideas and
eight new key contacts. That's how we contribute to the business communities
we serve
For further information please contact:
Harriet Tyler
Marketing Manager
Email: harriet.tyler@terrapinn.com
Michael Robson
Project Manager
Email: michael.robson@terrapinn.com
+971(0)4-440-2505
Youku Expands Online Video Beyond the Web With New Desktop Client and Smart Remote
BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Youku.com, Inc. (NYSE: YOKU), China's leading internet television company, today launched iKu Mini, a free desktop client together with the matching mobile client application enabling users to watch high-quality professional content across multiple internet-enabled devices -- from desktops to Android mobile phones and HTPC-connected televisions. With iKu Mini, Youku aims to expand its viewer base and further its mission of offering a best-in-class user experience on any networked device.
iKu Mini offers high-quality videos in three categories of long-form professionally produced content -- Movies, TV Dramas, and Variety Shows. Users can use iKu Mini's curated lists of recommended content, which will feature the top 50 videos in each of the three categories, or browse and search through Youku's vast library of content. The streamlined interface of iKu Mini was designed from the outset to be intuitive, attractive, and unobtrusive at different scales and viewing distances, allowing for easy viewing on desktop PCs and home theater PCs (HTPCs) connected to big screen television displays.
Users can further extend iKu Mini using the latest version of the Youku client for Android, which adds "smart remote" technology which allows users to control iKu Mini from their phones. Users can pause, rewind, or fast-forward movies using the new feature, and can also browse or search for new videos without interrupting the video they're watching. If a user has to move to another location when watching a video, they can continue watching the video on their Android device by simply "swiping" the movie from iKu Mini to the phone using a two-finger gesture. The new "Memory" feature will remember the user's position in the video, so that playback on the phone will resume where it is left off on the user's PC.
iKu Mini is the latest addition to Youku's iKu product family, which also includes the classic iKu client and the iKu Accelerator. The iKu products successfully supplement Youku's existing proprietary content-delivery networks with accountable peer-to-peer technology, further improve user viewing experience and reduce bandwidth costs. According to Youku's figures, iKu products have grown to account for approximately a third of total Youku users. According to iResearch, Youku had more than 231 million monthly unique visitors from homes and offices and 52 million from internet cafes in early 2011.
"Youku's strategy this year is to further improve user experience across the board," said Youku Chief Technology Officer Jian Yao. "We're doing this both through behind-the-scenes upgrades to our systems and through launching user-facing products like Soku and iKu Mini. As the year goes on, we'll continue to update and expand our services to better reflect the ubiquity of online video, and make sure that no matter where users are or what device they're using, Youku will always be available for our users when they want it."
About Youku:
Youku.com Inc. is China's leading Internet television company. Our Internet television platform enables users to search, view and share high-quality video content quickly and easily across multiple devices. Youku, which stands for "what's best and what's cool" in Chinese, is the most recognized online video brand in China. Youku's American depositary shares, each representing 18 of our Class A ordinary shares, are traded on NYSE under the symbol "YOKU."
For more information, please contact:
Media Relations:
Jean Shao
Director, International Public Relations
Youku.com Inc.
Tel: +86-10-5885-1881 x7128
Email: shaodan@youku.com
Investor Relations:
Ryan Cheung
Corporate Finance Director
Youku.com Inc.
Tel: +86-10-5885-1881 x6090
Email: ryan.cheung@youku.com
Learning on the Go- Tata Interactive Systems Launches TrackMoBL(TM)
MUMBAI, India, August 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) develops innovative cross-platform mobile
application, TrackMoBL(TM) to track Learning on the Go
Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), a division of Tata Industries Limited
and a global leader and pioneer in custom learning solutions, has announced
the release of TrackMoBL(TM), a mobile application to help organizations
track training data from mobile devices and tablets.
The device could either be an Android-based phone or tablet, or
iOS-based iPhone or iPad. TrackMoBL(TM) supports SCORM 1.2-compliant courses
which can be downloaded, launched, and tracked. Users can download the
TrackMoBL(TM) native application from the Apple app store, the Android
Market, or an enterprise server for which the license needs to be procured
by the client organization.
After downloading the native application, users can access the
following:
- Courseware
Users download courses and then launch them off-line. To download the
courseware, users connect to a server that hosts the training modules.
- Tracking
The native app tracks user data on the local device using SQLite
database. This enables the user to exit and resume the course at any
point. The native app also stores the status of the course (i. e., Not
attempted, Incomplete, Completed).
- Synchronizing
The TrackMoBL(TM) app is designed to connect to TIS' proprietary SCORM
1.2-compliant mLMS. Using this LMS, the Administrator/Training Manager
creates user accounts and uploads the courses and assigns them to the
appropriate users. Users download the app and enter their credentials,
which are authenticated by the LMS. Upon course completion, the data is
synchronized with the LMS. Reports can be generated by the
Administrator/Training Manager from the mLMS.
"We are excited to offer this application to our clients, as it helps
them to more easily track training usage from mobile devices and tablets,"
said Tij Nerurkar, Chief Operating Officer at Tata Interactive Systems. "As
a result, critical training data that was not easily available from existing
mobile learning platforms can now be accessed and reviewed more quickly."
Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) is the world's leading developer of
learning solutions. TIS' learning solutions are designed to enable
organizational initiatives across industry verticals including Education;
Government and Defense; Telecommunications and ICT; Pharmaceuticals and
Health Care; Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance; Airlines,
Transportation, Logistics, and Hospitality; Consumer Package Goods; and
Manufacturing, Energy, and Construction.
With a team of over 600 multi-disciplinary specialists, TIS creates
3000+ hours of learning content across 200+ concurrent projects every year.
TIS' solutions have proven their effectiveness at more than 60 Fortune 500
companies, leading educational institutions, and government departments.
TIS is the only learning solutions organization in the world to be
assessed at Level 5 in both the SEI-CMM and P-CMM frameworks. Its solutions
have won prestigious awards including Brandon Hall, APEX, BETT, and BIMA.
Areas of Business
TIS caters to three segments - Corporate, Education, and Government. It
offers clients learning solutions that include:
The scope of TIS' learning solutions encompasses on-boarding, sales
training, process training, product training, curriculum design,
assessments, soft skills training, and technical training.
Location
TIS has development centers in Germany, Switzerland, and India. Its
sales and marketing operations span the US, Canada, the UK, mainland Europe,
Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and India.
Further information from:
Rajesh R. Jumani
Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Tata Interactive Systems
+91-22-6643-8000
rajeshj@tatainteractive.com
PRESS INFORMATION ISSUED BY:
Tata Interactive Systems
4th Floor Leela Business Park, Andheri East,
Mumbai 400 059, INDIA
Tel: +91-22-6643-8000; Fax: +91-22-6643-8800;
Web: http://www.tatainteractive.com
Win 200 Mobile Phones This Month With Xpress Money
ABU DHABI, UAE, August 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Xpress Money, the world's most trusted instant money transfer brand has
lived up to their tag line - Bringing Homes Closer. The month of Ramadan is
a time when families come together at a time of fasting and prayer and
Xpress Money along with IBBL Bank has given the people of Bangladesh living
in the GCC, a way to stay connected to their families back home during this
auspicious time.
'Ramadhan Mobile Mela' is a month long promotion where people who
receive money sent to them from the GCC in any IBBL bank branch stand to win
200 mobile phones. 4 weekly draws will be conducted at the IBBL bank
branches and 50 mobile phones will be distributed every week to lucky
winners.
It's an exciting time for everybody receiving money in Bangladesh during
this month. All remittances sent during the promotion period of 1st to 31st
August 2011 stand a chance to walk away with a mobile phone.
Vice President, Sudhesh Giriyan said, "After garment exports money
remittance is a key source of foreign exchange for Bangladesh and a source
that their economy has come to depend on. With increasing job opportunities
for Bangladeshis across the globe, money remittance to Bangladesh is on a
steady rise. Over the years Xpress Money has conducted keen studies on
customer trends and behavior in this region, acquiring valuable insight on
their needs based on which, we are pleased to offer this lucrative promotion
in the GCC to Bangladesh corridor along with IBBL."
About IBBL Bank
Establishing in 1983, Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) is the first
of its kind in the South East Asia. It is committed to conduct all banking
and investment activities on the basis of an interest-free profit-loss
sharing system. Establishing this banking method has gone a long way towards
realizing a long cherished dream of the people of Bangladesh for doing their
banking transactions in line with the tenets of Islam.
About Xpress Money
Xpress Money is a UK based instant money transfer brand with a thriving
presence in more than 95 countries in 5 continents across 85,000 agent
locations worldwide. Xpress Money is an FSA licensed Authorized Payment
Institution (API) that has come to be known as the fastest growing instant
money transfer brand worldwide. Xpress Money provides its customers an
instant, safe & affordable way to transfer money worldwide. For more
information, visit http://www.xpressmoney.com
Source: Xpress Money
Lahcen Aterta | Manager - Media Relations - XPRESS MONEY services Ltd | P.O. Box 170, Abu Dhabi, UAE? - Vision Downtown, Mezzanine Floor, Old Souk, Hamdan Street - Tel: +971-2-4945480 | Fax: +971-2-6323893 -
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PopCap Games Launches Peggle(R) HD(TM) for the iPad(R)
DUBLIN, August 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Latest Adaptation of Chart-Topping Franchise Adds Game Center
Support with 29 Game Achievements & an In-App Purchase Option for Peggle
Nights
PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the
global launch of Peggle(R) HD(TM) for the iPad(R). A franchise first, Peggle
HD includes Game Center support with 29 achievements and an in-app purchase
option for the complete Peggle Nights(TM) game. For a limited time only,
Peggle HD will be available for a special introductory price of GBP1.79 from
the Apple App Store with the in-app purchase option of Peggle Nights for
GBP0.59. Thereafter, the games will be available for GBP2.99 and GBP1.19,
respectively.
"We're bringing Peggle in all of its glory to mobile gamers everywhere
with this fully optimized adaptation, exclusively for the iPad," noted
Andrew Stein, director of mobile business development at PopCap. "Peggle HD
delivers riveting game action familiar to millions of fans of the original
PC blockbuster, and is enhanced with Game Center achievements, like First
Bjorn and Circus Daredevil, an in-app purchase option for Peggle Nights, as
well as vibrant high-definition color and detail that offers the best of
on-the-go entertainment to scores of iPad gamers."
Since its first introduction in March 2007, Peggle has been downloaded
more than 30 million times and garnered more than a dozen awards from
leading industry associations and trade journals.
Peggle combines elements of pinball, pool and pachinko to create a
completely different kind of game experience. The game challenges players to
use skill, strategy and luck to clear progressively more difficult levels of
orange pegs by firing a small silver ball from the top of the screen.
Stationary and moving obstacles along with numerous power-ups and special
effects combine with dynamically-assigned peg colors to make each level
unique every time it's played.
About PopCap
PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of
casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to all
ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in Seattle,
Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more
than 400 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul,
Shanghai and Tokyo. PopCap's games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion
times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship franchise, Bejeweled(R), has
sold more than 50 million units.
The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed athttp://www.popcap.com/trademarksare owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its
licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product
names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used
for the benefit of those owners.