Trend Micro Updates Web Gateway Security for Broader, "Beyond the Browser" Control Over Cloud-Based Applications
CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, today announced the latest release of the company's web gateway solution, which now delivers even greater visibility and control over the growing use of cloud-based applications such as instant messaging, peer-to-peer, video and audio applications, and web mail.
Trend Micro(TM) InterScan(TM) Web Security 5.5 provides superior protection against Internet threats, while reducing costs through datacenter consolidation by supporting bare-metal, VMware® Ready and Microsoft® Hyper-V® virtual appliances. It works alongside the Advanced Reporting and Management module, a separate, but essential, component that provides centralized real-time network traffic visibility, drill-down historical reporting, and policy management.
Key new features found in the Trend Micro InterScan Web Security 5.5 release include:
-- Application Control: This provides greater visibility into and control
over an organization's Internet usage. It automates the discovery and
bandwidth usage of over 420 Internet-based protocols and the thousands
of client applications that leverage them. Administrators can understand
which users' traffic needs to be controlled per application type and
then create rules to enforce those policies. Unlike most web gateway
products which can only apply policies to the traffic they can proxy,
InterScan Web Security provides total visibility across all ports and
many more protocols.
-- HTTP Inspection: This provides more granular control to protect against
emerging web threats by allowing administrators to identify behavior and
filter web traffic according to any characteristic of the HTTP protocol.
Administrators can leverage supplied policy templates to control things
like:
-- whether users can post content to social networking sites;
-- whether users can send specific attachment types in public webmail
applications; and
-- which browsers/versions can be used to access the Internet.
In addition, administrators can easily capture sample traffic from within the product and create custom filters to enforce any policy they might need.
-- URL Filtering: In addition to the Allow, Block, Monitor, and Warn
actions available for URL Filtering policies, several enhancements are
included in the 5.5 release, including:
-- Time-based Quotas: This allows administrators to define the total
allowable browsing time within work/leisure hours that users can
visit specific sites or categories of sites. Temporary time
extensions can be granted as needed.
-- Password Override: This allows administrator-defined users to
override the block action by typing a password in their browser to
allow one-time access.
Supporting quotes:
Gabriel de Freitas Braga Castello Branco, security analyst, Real Protect Information Security
"We really like the new features in the latest release of InterScan Web Security. The application control capabilities give us great visibility, so we can discover any of over hundreds of Internet applications on our customers' networks."
Jay Jensen, Chief Information Officer, director of IT,Sierra RV Corporation
"With in-the-cloud threat protection, InterScan Web Security stops threats on the web and only brings in content from sites that are deemed safe. This is a much better strategy for security."
John Maddison, GM of data center security, Trend Micro
"Employee-use of cloud-based Web 2.0 applications is standard for many organizations and, as a result, it exposes their organization to cybercriminals attempting to gain access to sensitive data. Trend Micro InterScan Web Security gives organizations visibility into the Internet-based applications employees use and also secures that usage by blocking unwanted or unsafe content at the network perimeter. It's powered by the Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) infrastructure, which means customers are getting the superior protection that comes from a cloud-client innovation which combines sophisticated cloud-based reputation technology, feedback loops, and the expertise of TrendLabs(SM) researchers to deliver real-time protection from emerging threats."
Supporting assets:
Trend Micro InterScan Web Security press presentation
Trend Micro InterScan Web Security product landing page.
Understand how the Advanced Reporting and Management module can complement Trend Micro InterScan Web Security here.
"Cost Advantages of Virtual Security Appliances." Download the whitepaper here.
North American Pricing & Availability:
Trend Micro InterScan Web Security 5.5 is available August 15. Pricing varies by seat count and decreases with volume. For the 2001-5000 seat level, Trend Micro InterScan Web Security license price for new customers is $17.98 per user, with a 3 year cost being $28.77 per user.
About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers. A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) cloud security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe.
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LifeShield(TM) Security Introduces Groundbreaking LifeView(TM) App That Allows Users to Easily Manage Their Home Security System From Their Apple iPad
Free App Delivers Exceptional Functionality, Superior Graphics and Total Control of the LifeShield Home Security System
YARDLEY, Pa., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeShield(TM) Security is pleased to announce the availability of the new LifeView(TM) application that allows on-the-go users to wholly manage their LifeShield home security system from their Apple iPad.
LifeView is LifeShield's new sleek and sophisticated portal that offers easy and complete interactivity with the LifeShield home security system. Available from the Apple App Store, The LifeView app for iPad provides significantly more functionality through a simple interface with clever graphics and instinctual navigation that allows users of all ages to easily manage their home security system from their iPad.
"We were one of the first companies to offer digital security with remote access and text messaging at a time when all systems were phone line only. Now with our new LifeView app, we're the first company moving people off of traditional keypads to the Apple iPad and giving control of their entire security system through the tablet," notes Louis Stilp, Founder and COO, LifeShield Security. "Essentially, we just leapfrogged every competitor with a far superior user interface that's attached to the customer and not their house."
Within the LifeView app for iPad, users manage their system via the Console Tab that's color-coded, easy to read and shows the status of every sensor and device for the entire system - whether a screen is up or a door is open - and users can view the 20 most recent events instantly. If a user has cameras installed, the LifeView app will also take snapshots when the app is launched so the user can instantly view current images from every camera installed throughout the home.
No other home security company offers as many functions in a single application as the LifeView app for iPad. Only LifeShield customers can fully configure their security systems instantly from anywhere in the world. Its sophisticated user interface allows customers to:
-- Log in to access every LifeShield system setting
-- Use the Console Tab to view the most recent 20 events as well as current
snapshots from each installed camera around the home
-- Click on the Camera Tab to gain access to all pictures and videos, as
well as the ability to view live video
-- View the History Tab to scan the last 90 days of history
-- Arm the system with one touch and quickly disarm the system via user
code
-- Create new event notifications and camera triggers
-- Add or remove users
"LifeShield recognizes that people want to be in charge of their own security system -- and that home security apps developed by competitors offer very limited functionality and don't allow for total system configuration," added Mike Hagan, CEO, LifeShield. "LifeShield is causing a seismic shift in the industry because we're proof that people want cutting-edge technology that works for them -- so we're winning over new people every day and they're loving us."
About the LifeShield Home Security System
LifeShield's next generation home security system offers sophisticated encrypted wireless technology that allows for easy set-up, a significantly lower cost of ownership and free, customizable monitoring options. Because of its completely wireless platform, LifeShield is able to offer features never before associated with national home security systems:
-- Monitor the interior of the home - with sensors on closet doors,
cabinets, medicine chests, jewelry drawers and wall safes.
-- Customize alerting options to receive an alert every time someone comes
in or goes out - or opens a protected cabinet inside the home.
-- LifeView(TM) powered by LifeShield allows users to stay connected no
matter where they are in the world they have access to the Internet --
such as a laptop computer or mobile phone device.
-- New! Free iPad App - fully manage your system from your Apple iPad. Arm
and disarm your system, view camera snap shots or video, and fully
configure your system from your iPad.
-- Free Mobile Apps for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and iPad allow users to
arm, disarm and monitor their home alarm system from anywhere.
-- 4-layer backup protection allows the system to remain working even if
the Internet is down, there is a power outage, or if the phone lines are
cut.
-- Power the system by turning it on or off remotely to let renters or
visitors in.
-- Control and monitor access to a second home, such as a second rental
property.
-- Round-the-clock 5-Diamond monitoring is offered through Guardian
Protection Services, one of the largest security monitoring companies in
the U.S.
-- Customers don't pay extra for fire and carbon monoxide monitoring, web
and phone access, and text/email notifications.
About LifeShield Security(TM)
LifeShield Security(TM) is the first national, professional grade and professionally monitored wireless security system that uses an easy to set-up "plug and protect" process, providing superior home protection and the best value in total home security. For more on LifeShield Security, visit http://www.lifeshield.com.
Courseload Announces Enhancements to Version 2 Software
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just weeks after launching version 2 of its groundbreaking digital textbook and course materials platform, Courseload, Inc., has announced a series of product enhancements that add user tools and increase Courseload v2's speed and accessibility.
The leading innovator in the aggregation, delivery and use of e-textbooks and course materials, Courseload offers a device- and content source-neutral platform for universities looking to make the transition to digital. Students, faculty and institutions using the Courseload platform have lauded its study and collaboration tools, intuitive user interface, and accessibility from multiple devices.
Unveiled this morning, the Courseload v2 enhancements include the ability to tag, upload and organize documents and folders; summaries of shared user notes; and the ability to embed video, audio and digital learning tools. In addition, the platform now supports integration with all LTI-compliant Learning Management Systems and open source content and library systems. It delivers at high speed while consuming less bandwidth, and offers navigation enhancements that strengthen its accessibility for all students, including those with learning disabilities and other limitations addressed by Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
"We never stop seeking ways to enhance our product," said Mickey Levitan, Co-Founder and CEO of Courseload. "We're constantly listening to users, collaborating with academic partners, and investigating new approaches, always with the goal of offering the best option for the delivery of and engagement with digital course materials."
When it went live with the HTML5-based Courseload v2 in June, Courseload touted the new version's more intuitive user interface, enhanced accessibility, accelerated page delivery, and availability on tablets such as the iPad, smartphones and Android devices.
The new enhancements are available to all Courseload users today.
ABOUT COURSELOAD, INC.
Courseload is the leading device- and content source-neutral aggregator and distributor of digital textbooks and course materials. Courseload's approach eliminates the barriers that have impeded the print-to-digital evolution in academia while providing deep cost reductions to students and institutions and improving academic outcomes. With digital materials stored in one central location and accessible from multiple devices, Courseload enables students to learn and collaborate more successfully, provides faculty with digital tools and analytics that support teaching, and protects content owners from piracy and eroding revenue streams.
To learn more about the Courseload difference, visit us at http://www.courseload.com or contact sales@courseload.com.
SOURCE Courseload, Inc.
Courseload, Inc.
CONTACT: Erin Wray of Courseload, +1-317-602-1427, erin@courseload.com
Interbank FX Launches Breakthrough Social Trading Platform for Customers
- IBFXConnect is now live for customers; a platform offering a unique twist within the Social Investing Community-
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Interbank FX, LLC, one of the industry's leading global providers of online forex trading software, introduces IBFXConnect: the first FX trading social network brought to you by a US broker.
IBFXConnect bridges the gap between social media and the fastest growing financial market in the world. Pioneered by Interbank FX, customers can trade FX alongside successful traders across the globe. Everyday traders now have the opportunity to study the success of others; see what they're trading; follow their trades and commentary and even copy their trades directly from IBFXConnect.
Through Interbank FX's popular MT4 Expert Advisor integration, IBFXConnect enables a two-way communication between a customer's trading account and their IBFXConnect profile. From here, each customer has complete control of their privacy settings while being able to manage and copy trades from other members.
"IBFXConnect is so exciting because our customers can now follow and copy other retail traders," said Todd Crosland, chairman and president of Interbank FX. "Many traders on IBFXConnect have been trading successfully for months or years with their live trading accounts -- who better to follow than someone with a proven history(1)? Traditionally this type of information is only available through fee-based signal broadcasting systems or money management services. We make it possible to like, follow and copy traders trades on IBFXConnect for free."
Anyone can join IBFXConnect with a version of MT4 from any broker, no fee required.
(1) History is available in traders' profile on IBFXConnect.
About Interbank FX
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, IBFX Holdings LLC is the parent of the Interbank FX group of companies; including Interbank FX LLC and IBFX Australia Pty Ltd. Interbank FX is a provider of online forex trading, offering individual traders, money managers and institutional customer's proprietary technology, tools and education to trade spot foreign currency online.
Interbank FX has distinguished itself among industry leaders with its unique nine bank liquidity feed. In addition, Interbank FX's pioneering trade execution rates support the rising algorithmic, high frequency trading trend.
With a remarkable focus on customer care, Interbank FX serves more than 25,000 clients from more than 140 countries around the world. Interbank FX is regulated as a member of the National Futures Association and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a Registered Foreign Exchange Dealer (RFED).
Forex trading is one of the riskiest forms of investment available in the financial markets and suitable for sophisticated individuals and institutions. The possibility exists that you could sustain a substantial loss of funds and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. Read the full risk disclaimer and privacy policy on trading at http://www.ibfx.com.
Applied Minerals, Inc. Announces the Launch of Its Updated Corporate Website
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Minerals, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCBB: AMNL) is pleased to announce the launch of its updated corporate website located at http://www.appliedminerals.com. Over the last three years, as the Company has made significant investment to become a leading global producer and application developer of halloysite clay products, it has also focused significant effort on the development of a corporate website that, in our opinion, will become the premier source of halloysite clay-based commercial application information for researchers and developers from around the world. We believe the updated corporate website will not only help accelerate the development of applications utilizing the Company's Dragonite(TM) line of halloysite clay products but will also serve as a powerful educational tool for investors who want to obtain a more in-depth understanding of our products and the functionality they provide to a wide range of commercial applications.
About Applied Minerals, Inc.
Applied Minerals, Inc. is a leading global producer of Halloysite Clay from its wholly-owned Dragon Mine property located in Eureka, Utah. Halloysite is an aluminosilicate clay that forms naturally occurring nanotubes. In addition to serving the traditional Halloysite markets for use in technical ceramics and catalytic applications, the Company has targeted applications that benefit from the tubular morphology of its Halloysite. These include: carriers of active ingredients in paints, coatings and building materials, agricultural applications and high-performance functional fillers in polymer composites.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and involve a number of significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated, expected or implied.
Contact:
Rubenstein Investor Relations
Tim Clemensen
Phone: 212-843-9337
Email: tclemensen@rubensteinir.com
It's faster, smarter and richer - Motorola DEFY+ is now equipped with faster Web-browsing and the social networking tools you crave to stay connected wherever you go
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Aug 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Live life to the fullest with the latest life proof smartphone from Motorola Mobility, Inc., Motorola DEFY(TM)+. Building on the Motorola DEFY's life proof heritage, Motorola DEFY+ offers exceptional protection from whatever life throws your way with its water resistant, scratch resistant and dust proof design (IP67). In addition, Motorola DEFY+ has a 1GHz processor that runs 25 percent faster and is more fun with the latest version of Android(TM) 2.3 (Gingerbread) delivering a smarter operating system and better battery life to fully enjoy your experiences. Motorola DEFY+ will be available in Asia, Europe and Latin America starting in early fall.
Water resistant, dust proof, and featuring scratch resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass, Motorola DEFY+ can survive a sudden rain shower, a day on the beach, an all-night party - or even a tough workout with the pre-loaded CardioTrainer application, which transforms the device into the perfect running mate. Its brilliant 3.7-inch high-resolution touch-screen display enables you to easily view and track your workout progress. Wherever your days - or nights - take you, Motorola DEFY+ is the life proof device that can keep up with your toughest demands and wildest adventures.
Motorola DEFY+ is faster than ever, keeping up with your on-the-go lifestyles so you can effortlessly browse the Web, stay updated with social networking sites on your home screens and stream and download rich media content more quickly than before. Motorola DEFY+ offers an Adobe® Flash® 10-enabled browser for a rich web experience that allows users to watch their favorite movies or view videos on the Web.
Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Motorola DEFY+ is smarter than ever. This new version of Android boasts a better battery life, a more intuitive user interface and improvements on the features you use most - including enhanced calendar and email features and home screen options. Users can make Motorola DEFY+ their own by organizing and personalizing their Application trays for easy and quick access to their most used tools, games and content.
Boredom proof your life; the richest experiences in entertainment and social media are always within reach with Motorola DEFY+. The Music Player lets you access and share your favorite music. You can also stream your favorite music straight from your desktops at home or work, with Motorola Media Link. Motorola DEFY+ also features Google Talk(TM) to keep you connected with friends and colleagues, while built in apps like the *Zinio(TM) e-magazine service allow you to keep up with favorite publications on-the-go. Entertainment doesn't stop there: Motorola DEFY+ also features a 5MP camera with flash, digital zoom and auto focus, letting users capture the best of their social life and create their very own entertainment whatever the conditions.
"Motorola DEFY+, our latest life proof smartphone, delivers the endurance and design strength to keep up with even the most demanding lifestyles, along with the social and entertainment capabilities that put friends and fun in easy reach," said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president, portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility. "We designed Motorola DEFY+ with all the smartphone features you need for a demanding lifestyle."
Smart Accessories
A suite of smart accessories ensures users get the most from the Motorola DEFY+. Available accessories include Vehicle Dock, Bluetooth Headset, Bluetooth Car Kit, Portable Power, and Car Charger.
Key Features and Specifications:
-- Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and features more than 250,000 apps
from Android Market(TM)
-- 1GHz processor that runs 25 percent faster for efficient Web browsing
and multitasking
-- Water resistant, scratch resistant and dust proof to withstand all that
life throws your way
-- Features scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass
-- 3.7-inch high-resolution touch screen display
-- Music Player connects you to all your favorite artists
-- MOTOBLUR lets users stay in touch with friends, providing quick access
to social media accounts and live widgets directly from the home screen
-- Motorola Media Link allows users to sync their media content from their
desktops at home or work
-- Loaded with the ability to create group emails and communication to stay
in touch with friends
-- Adobe Flash Player 10 for uncompromised viewing of applications, content
and videos
-- 5MP camera with auto focus, flash and digital zoom
-- 2GB internal; *2GB microSD card in box, expandable up to 32GB
-- Access to Google(TM) Apps (Google Maps(TM) 5.0 with Navigation, Google
Talk(TM), Browsing)
-- 1700mAH battery for 7.1 hours of talk time and 16 days in standby
Availability
Motorola DEFY+ will be available in Asia, Europe and Latin America starting in early fall.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, please visit: http://www.motorola.com/mobility.
Media Contacts:
Christa Smith858-404-2990christasmith@motorola.comMotorola Mobility, Inc.
*Certain features, services and applications are regional and network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
All talk and standby times are quoted in Digital Mode, and are approximate. Battery performance depends on network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, and voice, data and other application usage patterns.
New MediaTrac(TM) BeBack(TM) Program Helps Auto Dealers Turn Prospective Vehicle Shoppers Into Buyers
SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTrac(TM) today announced the release of the BeBack Program. This vehicle sales inducement program helps auto dealerships specifically target those potential buyers who may have visited the dealership but failed to purchase a product on their most recent visit. The average auto dealership sees 75 to 80 percent of floor traffic leave the store without ever making a vehicle purchase and 40 percent of those shoppers will buy a vehicle in the next three days from a competitor. This new program is designed to help drive these lost sales opportunities back into auto dealerships. BeBack provides the buyer with an immediate, customer-centric, valuable motive to return to the store and make a purchase. It is also a very effective tool for motivating existing customers to return for secondary or repeat purchases.
MediaTrac, a marketing technology company providing customized frequency marketing, customized loyalty, prepaid maintenance, retention and media tracking programs for auto dealers, just completed six months of in-field beta testing on BeBack, which has proven extremely effective at targeting these prospects and turning them into vehicle buyers. "Our new BeBack program has been highly effective in the beta dealerships. In fact, one Toyota dealership sold 10 new Toyotas in the first 10 days on the program as a direct result of the BeBack card," commented Jeff Shenk, Director of Operations at MediaTrac.
The BeBack Program allows each dealership to select an incentive value, issue it in the form of a time-restricted, redeemable card and offer it to customers as a sales incentive to entice them to return within a specified period of time to make a purchase. The BeBack card resembles a gift card with the dealership's brand prominently displayed. Cards may have a variety of different denominations; the dealership chooses the discount value offered to each prospective buyer.
The BeBack cards carry a much higher perceived value to the customers than any other "take away" the dealership may already be providing. It is not unusual for dealers to see 18 to 20 percent of their prospects who received a BeBack card return and purchase a vehicle within 10 to 15 days of receiving the incentive card.
Immediately following their initial visit to the dealership and the issue of a BeBack card, a series of high-impact communications are sent to prospects. More than just an email, each communication utilizes a different aspect of sales psychology messaging to entice the prospect back into the dealership. The first of these emails is a quick survey, which seeks to determine the exact reason(s) why the customer did not make a purchase. Based upon the customer reply, a tailored sales response from the dealership may be initiated. The responses tend to be surprisingly candid and dealers may expect a 30 to 40 percent response rate to the survey.
"Prospects decide where to buy in part based on the speed and quality of sales follow-up. Statistics prove that if you can get your prospects back to your store quickly, you will have a much better chance of closing the sale. We deliver the right communications at the right time to entice your customers to return. And whether it is sitting in your prospect's wallet or purse -- or even on their dresser at home -- the BeBack card is a concrete reminder of the value of doing business with your dealership," said Shenk.
About MediaTrac(TM)
Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Ramon, California, MediaTrac is a marketing technology company providing customized loyalty, retention, marketing, prepaid services, and media tracking programs for the automotive, retail, entertainment and hospitality industries.
Media Contacts:
Jeff Shenk
MediaTrac(TM) - A PLG Company
Office: 925-415-1300
jeff@media-trac.com http://www.media-trac.com
Sara Callahan
Carter West Public Relations
Office: 727-288-2159
Cell: 949-742-0477
scallahan@carterwestpr.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
Expands its e-learning, Web- and Phone-based Learning Services
PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Berlitz Corporation (http://www.berlitz.com ) today announced its acquisition of Telelangue SA, a global provider of language services based in Paris, France. Telelangue specializes in distance blended-learning and offers their clients custom-made phone classes and an award-winning e-learning program, supported by an advanced learning management system. Through this acquisition Berlitz will further expand its capability to provide integrated learning services that will combine its well-regarded face-to-face lessons and media-based learning services, such as e-learning, phone- and web- based training.
In today's language training fields, more and more comprehensive training and greater customization are required to meet the needs of companies trying to bring up talent capable of meeting worldwide business challenges. In order to effectively respond to these needs, Berlitz has provided language training services through various lesson delivery methods, from face-to-face classroom lessons to more personalized e-learning systems. With Telelangue's integrated learning management system, Berlitz will effectively be able to offer even more flexible training services and provide timely management reports to monitor students' progress and performance.
"Berlitz is committed to not only language training, but also the global leadership and business skills training required in today's diversified business environment," said Yukako Uchinaga, Chairman of the Board, CEO and President, Berlitz Corporation. "Flexible combination of lesson delivery methods, customization of content, and learning management are key areas in achieving this goal. Telelangue's integrated training platform, with its proven success in Europe, will significantly enhance Berlitz' already established language training services which are being used as a benchmark today in the industry."
"The Telelangue e-learning platform with integrated instructor-led training and learning management capabilities can precisely monitor each individual student's performance and progress. This is a great advantage for instructors when preparing a more personalized training curriculum. Corporate clients also benefit when they need to verify their return on investment (R.O.I.) on employees undergoing studies. We look forward to working with Berlitz to increase efficiency and add value to our mutual efforts in language training services," said Jean Michel Dubedout, President and CEO of Telelangue.
Ms. Uchinaga added, "Bringing Telelangue into the Berlitz family will help elevate us to the level of a true 'global education company' by taking advantage of both companies' strengths and cultures. We are looking to add innovative ideas to language and leadership training such as collaboration-based learning to further link students and their instructors, as well as to other students."
About Telelangue
Telelangue is a European leader in corporate language training and a pioneer in innovative learning technologies. The company has engineered a proprietary online platform technology to provide clients with language learning services that seamlessly blend phone lessons, e-learning and classroom-based courses. The language programs currently include English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish and Italian, with the addition of Japanese, Russian and Portuguese expected in the near future. Their learning systems have satisfied over 1,000,000 students in over 15,000 companies worldwide.
About Berlitz Corporation
With more than 550 locations in over 70 countries, Berlitz has long been established as the world's premier provider of language training and cross-cultural services. Today Berlitz is a global leadership training and education company with a comprehensive portfolio which adds communications skills development, global leadership training and customized dynamic solutions for cultural competency, available via multiple delivery platforms. For more information on Berlitz programs and services, visit http://www.berlitz.com.
Contact:
Jennifer Vollaro
Integrated Marketing Services
609.683.9055 x 247
jvollaro@imsworld.com
Aiseesoft Upgrades DVD Ripper: Supports the AMD APP Acceleration
BEIJING, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Aiseesoft, a top-ranking Windows and Mac multimedia converting software provider, updates DVD Ripper with some interesting new features. After the update, this professional DVD ripping software can bring users a much faster DVD ripping process and more convenient operations.
New features of Aiseesoft DVD Ripper:
-- Support AMD APP GPU processing acceleration technology;
-- More user-friendly graphical interface;
-- Enhance the ability of parsing DVD;
-- Support 5.1 Dolby surround sound;
-- Renew the Profile list;
-- Support outputting video without audio track;
-- Support setting video Aspect Ratio;
-- Improve the "Merge" and "Zoom Mode" feature.
The AMD APP technology is upgraded from ATI Stream technology, which enables AMD graphics processors to accelerate the AMD APP-enabled applications. With this technology, Aiseesoft DVD Ripper can rip DVD to video files with the help of AMD's GPU instead of your computer's CPU. And more spaces and resources of the CPU can be reserved for other tasks while converting DVD movies. For more information about this technology, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/ati-technology.html.
Now this best DVD Ripper has more powerful DVD editing functions. With it, customers can cut off any DVD segment and convert it to popular video, crop video frame and choose your preferred "Zoom Mode", add any watermark to your video, merge DVD titles/chapters, and adjust video brightness/saturation/contrast/hue/volume.
Now with all these amazing new features, Aiseesoft DVD Ripper can provide customers with much more convenient DVD ripping operations and a better output video file. With it, users can enjoy the DVD movie on portable devices, such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry, Android devices, PSP, MP4, etc. anywhere and anytime. To learn more information about this DVD ripping software, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/dvd-ripper.html.
System Requirements
OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7
Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB RAM or more
About Aiseesoft Studio
As a professional multimedia software provider, Aiseesoft Studio is dedicated to developing the best multimedia desktop applications to help the Windows and Mac users smoothly convert, edit and transfer various video/audio files. In order to meet users' various requirements, Aiseesoft Studio constantly brings in new ideas, technologies, etc. To Aiseesoft Studio, user satisfaction is a consistent pursuit. For more information, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com.
Verizon Wireless Introduces the New BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9930 Smartphone
Thinnest BlackBerry Smartphone Features Power and the Perfect Union of a High-Performance Keyboard and Touch Display On the Nation's Most Reliable Network
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced the new BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9930 smartphone is available online at http://www.verizonwireless.com and will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on August 25.
The BlackBerry Bold 9930 smartphone is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone yet, measuring only 10.5 mm, and is the first BlackBerry Bold to integrate a touch display with a BlackBerry keyboard. This smartphone is performance driven and powered by the new BlackBerry® 7 operating system to deliver the ultimate in communication, multimedia and productivity for Verizon Wireless customers.
BlackBerry 7:
-- Next generation BlackBerry browser has optimized zooming and panning for
smoother Web navigation and optimized HTML5 performance.
-- Premium version of Documents To Go is now included at no additional
cost, offering customers enhanced document editing features, as well as
a native PDF document viewer.
-- The newest release of BBM(TM) (BlackBerry Messenger) now offers the
real-time BBM experience together with a range of apps including gaming
and social networking.
-- Liquid Graphics(TM) technology combines a dedicated high-performance
graphics processor with a blazingly fast CPU and stunning
high-resolution display to deliver a responsive touch interface with
incredibly fast and smooth graphics.
-- Updated Social Feeds app has been extended to capture updates from
media, podcasts and more all in one consolidated view.
-- Universal search capability now supports voice-activated search,
allowing customers to simply say what they want to find on their device
or the Web.
-- BlackBerry® Balance is integrated in BlackBerry 7, allowing customers
to enjoy the full BlackBerry smartphone experience for both work and
personal use. BlackBerry Balance allows secure access to business
information while preventing the information from being copied into,
sent from, or used by personal applications. An administrator can also
remotely wipe business information from the device while leaving
personal information intact.
Key features:
-- 3G coverage on the nation's most reliable network
-- 2.8-inch touchscreen display (640 x 480)
-- Full backlit QWERTY keyboard with trackpad navigation
-- 1.2 GHz processor
-- 5-megapixel camera with flash and 720p HD video recording capabilities
-- Global-ready - Quad band with support for UMTS, HSPA, GSM, GPRS and EDGE
allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice and data service in more than
200 countries, including more than 125 countries with 3G speeds
-- Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, GPS and Bluetooth® 2.1
-- microSD(TM) card slot with support for cards up to 32 GB
-- Push to Talk capability will be enabled through an over-the-air update
Pricing and availability:
-- BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9930 smartphone is available for $249.99 with a
new two-year customer agreement.
-- A non-camera model is also available for order for $249.99 with a new
two-year customer agreement.
-- Customers that purchase a BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9930 smartphone will
need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning
at $39.99 for monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at
$30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
For more 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.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
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CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com
New York State Office of Mental Health Launches State-Wide Youth Suicide Prevention Program With Kognito's "At-Risk" Simulation
30,000 High School Educators Will Have Access to Online Training Beginning Today
ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH), with New York City-based Kognito Interactive (http://www.kognito.com), announced the inauguration of an innovative three-year program to train 30,000 high school educators in suicide prevention using Kognito's At-Risk online training simulation. All of the State's 1231 public high schools and their private counterparts are eligible to applyfor the program, which goes live today. Schools interested in joining the program can go to http://www.preventsuicideny.org/Kognito.html and follow the registration link.
"Depression and other mental illnesses begin in the teen years. Early treatment can have a real impact on disease progression," said Melanie Puorto, Director of NYSOMH's Suicide Prevention Initiative. The statistics in New York State are compelling, she noted. According to 2009 data (the most recent available) from a CDC survey of the State's youth between the ages of 14 and 19:
-- 22.6 percent reported feeling sad or hopeless every day for at least two
weeks in the previous 12 months
-- 18.2 percent had been bullied on school property
-- 13.3 percent had seriously considered attempting suicide
-- 7.4 percent of youth had attempted suicide one or more times
"Kognito's training enhances our agency'syouth suicide prevention efforts by providing educators with a virtual practice environment where they engage in role-play conversation with student avatars that exhibit signs of depression, substance abuse, bullying and thoughts of suicide. In this process, they learn to identify students at-risk, how to approach them to discuss their concern, and how to refer them to support services," Puorto said.
"At-Risk for High School Educators is the first online training available to provide realistic and risk-free role-play exercises in identifying, speaking with, and referring troubled youth," said Ron Goldman, co-founder and CEO of Kognito. "Developed with input from some of the country's leading authorities on youth suicide prevention and hundreds of educators, the resulting training can help connect students to treatment early on -- critical to improving mental health outcomes and to mitigating the kinds of tragedies that can scar entire communities."
Launched in 2010, At-Risk for High School Educators is listed in the Suicide Prevention Resource Center/American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Best Practices Registry for Suicide Prevention. An earlier version, At-Riskfor University Faculty, was the first training simulation to be added to this prestigious national registry. A recent Kognito study (http://www.kognito.com/efficacy) of more than 300 teachers in 40 states showed that those who completed the At-Risk training were significantly more likely toidentify and talk to high-school students exhibiting signs of psychological distress and refer them for professional help. Demos and trailers of the At-Risk trainings are available online at http://www.kognito.com
About New York State Office of Mental Health: New York State has a large, multi-faceted mental health system that serves more than 500,000 individuals each year. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates psychiatric centers across the State, and also regulates, certifies and oversees more than 2,500 programs, which are operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies. These programs include various inpatient and outpatient programs, emergency, community support, residential and family care programs. For more information, visit: http://www.omh.state.ny.us.
About Kognito:Kognito Interactive, headquartered in New York City, creates online role-playing simulations where users develop interpersonal skills and learn to effectively manage challenging conversations in the areas of health and behavioral health. Simulations are built using Kognito's proprietary Human Interaction Simulation Platform(TM), which is based on research in social cognition, neuroscience, and motivational interviewing. In these simulations, learners enter virtual environments, engage in conversations with emotionally responsive avatars, and receive personalized feedback. Kognito's flagship product line is At-Risk, which is successfully being used by more than 200 academic institutions, hospitals, states and federal agencies to train teachers, students, families of veterans, and health providers to recognize and refer those exhibiting signs of psychological distress and PTSD. For more information, visit http://www.kognito.com.
For media inquiries contact:
For NYSOMH: Melanie Puorto, Director of Suicide Prevention InitiativesMelanie.puorto@omh.ny.gov518.408.2013
For KOGNITO: Christina Paganopaganopr@aol.com212-213-2851 or 646-382-3871(cell)
10Bet Partners With Quickfire Powered by Microgaming to Offer Market Leading Casino Games
LONDON, August 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
10Bet a leading online sports betting operator has announced today that
it has partnered with Quickfire powered by Microgaming, the world's largest
online gaming software provider.
The partnership will allow 10Bet to offer market leading flash casino
[http://www.virgingames.com/casino ] games to its customers through
Microgaming's pioneering Quickfire software. Players will now be able to
enjoy 10Bet's spectacle bonus of 100% up to EUR500 in a variety of
attractive new games.
Microgaming's partnership with 10Bet will give players access to over
250 premium online gaming titles, including the largest online Progressive
Jackpot Network, Microgaming's unique Blockbuster slots and all Microgaming
favourite casino games like Thunderstruck II, Hitman, Lara Croft: Tombraider
and Hellboy.
Daniel Caswell, VP of Player Affairs at 10Bet said: "We're really
excited about the QuickFire platform and the huge range of online games it
allows our customers to access. The seamless integration process and sheer
quality of QuickFire's content, as well its commitment to provide a unique
customer experience, matches perfectly with our own ethos that gaming should
be both fun and easy. We think it's the ideal online gaming partnership
Ashley Sandyford-Sykes of QuickFire said: "We're delighted to be working
with 10Bet. They have an outstanding reputation for sports betting. By
incorporating Microgaming casino games into the mix, their customers are
getting a unique package of entertainment that provides them with everything
they need for the best possible online gaming experience."
About 10Bet:
Established in 2003 and licensed in the UK, 10Bet is one of the premiere
international bookmakers. 10Bet provides bettors in over 90 countries with
the best odds and services in a secure and highly regulated betting
environment, allowing them to enjoy all the excitement that online betting
has to offer. The complete 10Bet betting experience includes a large
selection of leagues, bet types and live betting coverage, high limits of up
to 100,000 GBP on a single event and unique bet types available only at
10Bet
About QuickFire, powered by Microgaming
QuickFire, powered by Microgaming, is a supremely versatile, hassle free
and unique gaming experience for both operator and player. Suitable for all
gaming clients, QuickFire offers fast and seamless integration into any
existing system and covers all platforms including casino, poker, bingo,
live dealer and mobile. In addition, operators can choose from a huge core
suite of over 250 tried and tested, premium content proven winners, with
free constant quality product updates, new games every month, and access to
blockbuster slots and licensed products such as Thunderstruck and Lara
Croft: Tomb Raider.
Source: 10Bet
For further details or to request an interview with 10Bet contact: Nicole Kalcheva - +359886626690, 10Bet, 1 Ballards Lane, N31LQ, London UK, csd@support.10bet.com
Carl C. Icahn Comments on Merger of Motorola Mobility and Google
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. today announced that Google Inc. and Motorola Mobility have entered into an agreement under which Google will acquire Motorola Mobility for $40.00 per share in cash, a premium of 63% to the closing price of Motorola Mobility shares on August 12, 2011. Carl. C. Icahn commented:
This is a great outcome for ALL shareholders of Motorola Mobility, especially in light of today's markets. In the past three years we have fought long and hard to separate Motorola Mobility from Motorola Solutions, as well as bring Sanjay Jha., as co-CEO.
Additionally, we have been strong proponents of the company exploring multiple ways to enhance the value of its patent portfolio. Motorola is activism at its best and we applaud management and the Board for acting so responsibly.
Automotive News to Host Free Online Access Week August 15-21
DETROIT, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Automotive News, the premier source of automotive industry news and information, will open its doors for one week beginning August 15 to give anyone with an interest in the industry an insider's look at the latest news, data and information.
During Automotive News' Free Online Access Week, its subscriber-only content at http://www.autonews.com will be made accessible to non-subscribers. Also during the Free Online Access Week, Automotive News will offer an annual print and online subscription to new subscribers at a reduced rate of $79 - a savings of more than 50%.
Automotive News Free Access Week is sponsored by ADESA, which offers a full range of automotive auction, reconditioning, logistical and other vehicle-related services to meet the remarketing needs of both its institutional and dealer customers.
With more than 50 reporters and editors around the world, Automotive News is the leading source of auto industry news, with a weekly newspaper, website, email newsletters, video newscasts and industry-leading events and conferences. Automotive News -- in print and online -- is a must read for industry executives, providing insight to managers and leaders at all levels, at companies ranging from automakers to suppliers and dealers to remarketers. It's also a key information source for service professionals aligned with the automotive industry such as bankers, insurers, advertisers, consultants and media.
Automotive News provides a comprehensive archive of articles and a wealth of global auto industry statistics through the Automotive News Data Center. Automotive News subscribers also receive a number of special reference volumes, including: Guide to Industry Executives, Top 125 Dealership Groups, Top 150 North American Suppliers, Top 100 Global Suppliers and Guide to Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles.
For more information, contact John Fitzgerald, director of business planning and online commerce, at jfitzgerald@crain.com or 313-446-1679.
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Automotive News
CONTACT: John Fitzgerald, +1-313-446-1679, jfitzgerald@crain.com, or Lauren Cialella, +1-313-446-0490, lcialella@crain.com
DinoDirect's iDinor Rewards - Get Special Price Rewards on a Wide Selection of Products
HONG KONG, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The next six days provide an opportunity for DinoDirect's iDinor members to receive special price rewards, by simply shopping from the online store. Incredible rewards for iDinor Only Markdown deals on fantastic items will be offered on a wide selection of products stocked by the online store. Running from the 12th to 18th of August, all members of the store's reward scheme should take this opportunity to buy the products that they desire, at greatly reduced prices.
Everyone is a consumer by nature; whether you only buy food items, clothes, electronics or toiletries. Every shopper looks out for great deals and discounts so that they can save up on cost. Signing up for reward programs offered by stores is the best way to ensure that you enjoy the full benefits of sales and promotions.
iDinor is DinoDirect's consumer membership club, which offers shoppers several discount related privileges. Some of the privileges that come with the iDinor membership include; 15% discounts off express shipping costs, round-the-clock live chats through dedicated VIP channels, up to $20 coupons redeemable on all products stocked by the store, free sample trials and monthly gifts as well as $20 birthday gift cards.
The store's iDinor members can buy the store's electronic products, clothes, and shoes at specially reduced pieces, during the 6-day promotional period. Phones are currently the highest selling electronic products in the market at the moment. The quad band phoneis one of the most favored portable telephone devices which a number of consumers opt for. This mobile device is favored because of its ability to allow the phone user to communicate seamlessly, from virtually any place on the globe. There is a wide selection of these devices, engineered to integrate the latest telephony abilities. According to the store's CIO, the device is also favored by consumers because it "is selling at a cheap price and easier to use," compared to other mobile devices.
The eBook readeris another electronic device which is currently popular with consumers. The device is used by media stations, learning institutions and the public in general. The portable devices have made it easier for readers to access libraries of books from practically any location. While mobile phones and other portable electronic devices also support the storage and access of eBooks, none of them surpass the e-paper technology found on the readers. These devices also have considerably large screens, with high screen resolutions, which greatly simplify the reading process.
The online store is also offering the android tablet, remote control helicopter and Transformers toysat special prices during the promotional period. Signing up for the iDinor membership is an easy task. The stores existing consumers can opt to join the reward club by paying a stipulated monthly fee. For the amount of privileges the membership offers to consumers; signing up for the membership club is the best decision that any consumer can make at this moment. Consumers can pay for the membership using points accumulated through the store's DinoPoint 699 system.
Shoppers can buy varied products from the online store at discount prices, using the store-issued coupon codes.
About DinoDirect.com
DinoDirect China Limited (http://www.dinodirect.com) is one of the biggest global online retailers. It offers a great quantity of products at competitive prices by cutting the middleman and offering products directly to the terminal consumers.
DinoDirect.com possesses a great many software products with proprietary intellectual property rights, owns technological superiority and is an efficient marketing team among similar industries.
LivingSocial Brings Great Values to 11 New 'Families' Markets and Nine Additional 'Daily Deals' Markets
Parent- and Kid-Approved Experiences Now Offered in 163 Markets; Unique, Handpicked Deals Now Available Daily in 497 Markets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LivingSocial is making summer-fun a family affair with the launch of kid-friendly and parent-approved deals in 11 additional markets. From soccer camps, to family photo sessions, LivingSocial Families is now helping parents in 163 markets across the world capitalize on quality kid time without breaking the bank.
For those in search of great deals everyday, LivingSocial Daily Deals is bringing the surprise and delight of fun, handpicked experiences to nine new markets. These unique, local deals delivered directly to members' inboxes and mobile phones each morning are the perfect way for residents and tourists in 497 markets to jazz up their day-to-day with local, affordable discovery.
LivingSocial Families
Deals for the whole family are now available in:
-- Philadelphia Northern Suburbs, Pa.
-- Kansas City, Mo.
-- Boulder County, Colo.
-- Mobile/Baldwin County, Ala.
-- Long Beach, Calif.
-- Lafayette, La.
-- Albany Capital Region, N.Y.
-- Madison, Wis.
-- Calgary, Canada
-- Cork, Republic of Ireland
-- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Selected by a dedicated team of on-the-ground experts, offers from LivingSocial Families are available for one full week to allow busy mamas and papas time to coordinate plans with family and friends.
LivingSocial Daily Deals
Since 2009, members have enjoyed local experiences at a great value thanks to LivingSocial Daily Deals. These offers, which are handpicked by local experts, feature discounts of at least 50 percent and are now available to folks who frequent:
-- Scranton, Pa.
-- Southern New Hampshire
-- Carmel/Fishers, Ind.
-- Baltimore County, Md.
-- Wichita, Kan.
-- Aberdeen (Scotland), United Kingdom
-- Kitchener/Waterloo, Canada
-- Plymouth, United Kingdom
-- Southampton, United Kingdom
In addition to LivingSocial Families and Daily Deals, members can find even more fun with:
-- LivingSocial Escapes - affordable, accessible "trips in a box" inspiring
people around the world to find, share, and enjoy unique travel
experiences;
-- LivingSocial Adventures - fully-produced events encouraging members to
try something they wouldn't have or perhaps didn't know existed nearby;
and
-- LivingSocial Instant Deals - real-time, instant offerings delivered via
smartphones and the web helping answer the question, "What is cool to do
right now?" - currently available in New York City, Washington, D.C. and
San Francisco.
Taking part in the LivingSocial fun couldn't be easier: deals are delivered to members through the LivingSocial website, a daily email blast and through apps for iPhone and Android devices. The deal is available to anyone who clicks on it during the time it is live. Additionally, LivingSocial's unique referral model gives users a chance to get their deal for free. Once a deal is purchased, the buyer can share the deal using a unique link generated at checkout. If three friends purchase the deal through the link, the original buyer's deal is free.
For a full list of LivingSocial products and the cities where products are available, go to livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial. Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/livingsocial.
About LivingSocial
LivingSocial helps people around the world find, share and enjoy great local deals and new experiences. We'll help you get more out of your city. Through its daily deal e-mails and alerts, LivingSocial introduces members to handpicked local businesses, products or services each day at savings of 50 percent or more. With a range of products for different interests, like Families and Adventures, LivingSocial helps delight members with the perfect deal for them. Other services include LivingSocial Escapes, which features easy "vacations in a box" to leading destinations, and LivingSocial Instant, which helps members discover real-time discounts at nearby restaurants, stores and businesses. LivingSocial works with each merchant partner to create customized marketing solutions that attract and retain loyal, long-term customers. Based in Washington, D.C., LivingSocial now has more than 40 million members in 21 countries.
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CONTACT: Kathryn Watson, Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. for LivingSocial, +1-314-982-6211, Kathryn.Watson@Fleishman.com; or Jody Gavin, LivingSocial, +1-202-695-7127, Jody.Gavin@LivingSocial.com
Your Screening Room for Summer Cinema Blockbusters: blinkx
Grab your popcorn and watch the latest movie trailers, behind the scenes footage, and cast and celebrity interviews from http://www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Red carpets unrolling and box office records being smashed can only mean one thing: the summer blockbuster movie season is in full swing! blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, is your one-stop shop for video trailers, reviews, cast interviews, behind the scenes and extra footage from this summer's biggest cinema stars, all without silly 3D glasses or overpriced snacks.
Everyone's favorite boy wizard has been burning up the box office charts with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the final chapter in the enchanting series. This may be the last cinematic adventure at Hogwarts, but wipe away those tears Potter fans, there are still plenty of new ways to experience eight movies worth of magic. Search blinkx.com for footage and cast interviews from the world premiere, or check out what went on behind the scenes during production. It's easier than waving a wand!
Hollywood is crazy about super heroes, with a new costumed crusader soaring onto the silver screen every few weeks. Check out Chris Evans walk the red, white and blue carpet for the recent premier of Captain America: The First Avenger, where he plays comic fans' favorite patriotic Nazi-puncher. Want more info about the comic book genre mash-up Cowboys & Aliens? Listen to Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig discuss what it was like to dress as cowboys in chaps and spurs while fighting extraterrestrials with ray guns.
Has 2011 made you nostalgic for the past? Watch the history of the Smurfs to learn more about the world's favorite little blue cuties before seeing The Smurfs starring Neil Patrick Harris. Fair warning: you might just have that familiar tune stuck in your head all day. Curious about how those Apes from the 60s originally came to rule the planet? James Franco takes us to modern day San Francisco to discover how those pesky primates came to supremacy in the trailer for Rise of the Planet of the Apes. And although no one can replace Arnold, the Lionsgate reboot of Conan the Barbarian is sure to send us back to the action-packed days of swords and sorcery.
Whether you're looking to check out the latest video interviews from your favorite stars, or the hottest trailers for this summer's big budget movies, visit http://www.blinkx.com to bring big screen entertainment home.
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and has indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at http://www.blinkx.com.
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CONTACT: Tim Turpin of Sparkpr, +1-415-321-1894, tim.turpin@sparkpr.com; or Nicole Love of Marlin PR, +44 207 869 8328, nicole.love@marlinpr.com; or NOMAD and Broker, Charles Lytle, or Christopher Wren, both of Citigroup Global Markets Ltd, +44 207 986 4000; all for blinkx plc
New Aprimo Integrated Marketing Management Solutions Feature Breakthrough Innovation for Greater Marketing Performance
Enhancements in Multi-Channel Campaign Management and Marketing Operations Show Accelerated Pace of Teradata, Aprimo Integration
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aprimo®, a global leader in cloud-based integrated marketing software, today announced a new addition and enhancements to its leading Integrated Marketing Management (IMM) solutions. These additions are the first to combine the power of Teradata and Aprimo and provide many innovative Marketing Operations, Multi-Channel Campaign Management, and Marketing Performance Measurement capabilities that help customers drive more effective marketing performance. Aprimo also added a new offering to its IMM suite - Aprimo Real-Time Interaction Manager, an inbound marketing and offer management solution that analyzes all customer interactions to ensure the best offer for each individual customer is delivered in real-time.
"We are excited about the IMM vision that Aprimo is putting forward and about the potential to leverage their solutions to optimize our marketing programs," said Saks Fifth Avenue senior manager, database marketing operations, Kim Karriker. "We do see value from the combination of Aprimo and Teradata and are looking forward to more innovation in the coming months."
"When Teradata acquired Aprimo, we promised our customers that we'd capitalize quickly on the synergies and deliver rapid innovation to continue to lead the IMM market," said Bill Godfrey, Aprimo's president. "We couldn't be more pleased with our progress, which includes a new inbound marketing solution and enhanced, integrated versions of our IMM solutions. We will continue to deliver leading IMM solutions for Marketing Operations, Campaign Management, and Performance Measurement that help our customers optimize marketing processes and performance to drive growth in their business."
Aprimo/Teradata Speeds Innovation and Integration, Adds Inbound Marketing to Its IMM Suite
As part of today's announcement is Aprimo's introduction of a new IMM solution - Aprimo Real-Time Interaction Manager. Aprimo also released the latest versions of two of its core IMM Solutions - Aprimo Marketing Studio (AMS) and Aprimo Relationship Manager (ARM). This is the first new product addition and product release for both solutions since Aprimo was acquired by Teradata, and showcases the accelerated pace of innovation across Aprimo's entire IMM suite.
A new addition to Aprimo's IMM Solutions, Aprimo Real-Time Interaction Manager, is an inbound marketing solution that leverages customer interactions in real time to present the best offer to each individual customer. Offers are centrally managed in a content repository and delivered on demand across all touchpoints including the web, call centers and retail points-of-sale. Key components include:
-- Business user interface that enables users to quickly create and deploy
highly targeted offers to any customer or agent-facing application.
-- Self-learning analytics that provide a continuous feedback loop to
ensure increasingly intelligent interactions in the future.
-- Strategy manager that leverages all customer messages including
cross-sell / up-sell, retention strategies, loyalty messages and
service-related messages to define business goals and priorities.
-- A flexible, open architecture that easily integrates with multiple
business environments.
-- The ability to perform hundreds of thousands of intelligent interactions
per hour.
Aprimo Relationship Manager Enhancements - the latest version of ARM includes several new features that improve a marketer's ability to successfully execute campaigns across multiple digital channels. New features include:
-- Enhanced User Interface - Marketers can now spend less time getting new
campaigns underway and more time strategizing and executing. Increased
navigation speed makes it easier to run campaigns and increases the
productivity of the entire marketing team.
-- Streamlined Reporting and Dashboards - Faster access to analysis, better
offer management capabilities and enhanced reporting enable marketers to
gain key insights more quickly and adjust campaigns in real-time with
actionable data.
-- Integration with Aprimo Marketing Operations - Tight integration between
ARM and Aprimo's MRM capabilities enables faster campaign turnaround
times, lower costs through increased productivity and greater visibility
throughout the campaign process.
Aprimo Marketing Studio Enhancements - the latest version of AMS includes new features designed to streamline processes and enhance access to campaign data and approvals while on the go. Other new features include:
-- Mobile Access - Marketers can now conduct reviews, approve PO's and view
campaigns from mobile devices such as iPhones, Blackberries, Androids
tablets and other smartphones, enabling them to leverage this rapidly
growing digital channel to improve their productivity anywhere.
-- Single Sign On - Speeds up Marketing Operations processes by enabling
users to login with enterprise network credentials, thus eliminating the
need to remember or enter user names and passwords from the application
URL.
-- Enhanced Online Help - Enhances processes and boosts the productivity of
the marketing team by improving navigation, reducing time for searches
and decreasing localization costs.
-- Integration with ARM Campaign Management - Including single sign-on
between AMS and ARM and best practices templates to streamline campaign
process management and enhance productivity and tracking.
"The combination of Aprimo and Teradata, and Teradata's expertise and resources on the data side will allow Aprimo Marketing Studio to become the best-in-class integrated marketing solution," said Kevin Jaskowiak, manager, marketing operations at Esri.
IMM is a growing $5B+ market that is emerging as a critical focus for businesses because marketing represents one of the largest areas of investment for most companies. Gartner defines IMM as the business strategy, process automation and technologies required to effectively operate a marketing department, align resources, execute customer-centric strategies and improve marketing performance. According to Gartner, by 2014, companies that develop an Integrated Marketing Management strategy will deliver a 50% higher return on marketing investment (ROMI) than those that don't.(1)
The IMM leader, Aprimo helps marketers drive business growth strategies, simplify complex processes, and optimize marketing performance with an integrated suite of technology that includes Marketing Operations, Multi-Channel Campaign Management, Analytics, and Data Management. Aprimo's IMM Solutions can be leveraged together or in modules as best fits a company's growth plans. Aprimo's IMM Solutions for B2B and B2C include Marketing Operations, Multi-Channel Campaign Management, Digital Marketing, Demand Generation, Performance Measurement--and now Inbound Marketing.
Aprimo works with CMOs to transform their marketing by:
-- Accelerating time to market for revenue generating campaigns, product
launches and strategic brand initiatives.
-- Enabling smarter strategic decisions by leveraging and capitalizing on
the Big Data coming from rapidly expanding digital channels.
-- Streamlining operations to drive more effective marketing.
The end result for the CMO is the ability to run a marketing organization that delivers real-time strategic insights that positively impact business growth.
About Aprimo
Aprimo, a Teradata company, is a leading global provider of marketing software and services that enhance the productivity and performance of marketing organizations. Through the use of Aprimo's integrated marketing software, Aprimo Marketing Studio® for B2C, Aprimo Marketing Studio® for B2B, and Aprimo® Relationship Manager, marketers can integrate their organizations, get control of budget and spend, eliminate internal silos with streamlined workflows, and execute innovative multi-channel campaigns to drive measurable return on investment. Hundreds of thousands of marketers trust Aprimo to revolutionize their marketing. Aprimo customers include over one third of Fortune 100 companies, and nearly one quarter of Global 100 companies. Founded in 1998, Aprimo is headquartered in Indianapolis with offices worldwide. For more information call 1.317.814.6465 or visit http://www.aprimo.com.
Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), Aprimo's parent company, is the world's largest company focused on raising intelligence through big data analytics, data warehousing and integrated marketing management. Our customers trust Teradata's innovative products and services expertise to deliver measurable business value. Teradata acquired Aprimo in January 2011. For more information, visit http://www.Teradata.com.
(1) Source: Gartner report entitled Focus on Integrated (Rather Than Enterprise) Marketing Management, Kimberly Collins, Publication Date: 6 October 2010.
Fujifilm Synapse® Mobility Now Available in the U.S.
Latest addition to the Synapse portfolio provides on-the-go access to images and information
GRAPEVINE, Texas, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AHRA Booth # 902 -- Today at the 39th Annual AHRA Meeting and Exposition, FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. announced the commercial availability of Synapse® Mobility, a zero footprint application that enables access to Fujifilm's suite of Synapse products from hand-held mobile devices, as well as Macintosh- or Windows-based PCs. Using the Web browser of their choice, radiologists and referring physicians can now have on-the-go access to the images and information stored in Synapse® PACS and Synapse® RIS, increasing accessibility to patient information and improving workflow.
About Synapse® Mobility
Synapse® Mobility displays high quality, interactive 3D images - not just static, Flash® files - in any platform that it's accessed. The new application provides radiologists and referring physicians with on-the-go access to the images and information stored in Synapse® PACS and Synapse® RIS using the Web browser of their choice, increasing accessibility to patient information and improving workflow.
Available on a wide variety of products including on iPads®, iPhones® and Android(TM) Smartphones, Synapse® Mobility is readily deployed because it is browser independent and scalable, providing facilities with virtually an unlimited number of users. It provides advanced viewing capabilities for physicians to view 3D images as well as to be able to zoom, window and level, and use MIP/MPR just as they would do at a clinical workstation. Synapse® Mobility is for non-diagnostic use only.
Fujifilm at AHRA
In addition to Synapse Mobility, Fujifilm will also be featuring its full range of medical informatics products including Synapse® 3D and Synapse RIS 6.0 at the AHRA Annual Meeting and Exposition August 14 -17 in Grapevine, Texas. For more information on these products visit booth number 902 or log on to http://www.fujimed.com .
About Fujifilm
FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions to meet the needs of healthcare facilities today and well into the future. From an exceptional selection of digital x-ray systems, to the Synapse® brand of PACS, RIS and cardiovascular products, to advanced women's health imaging systems, Fujifilm has products that are ideal for any size imaging environment. FUJINON is a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., and supplies technologically advanced endoscopes to the medical market. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, CT. For more information visit http://www.fujimed.com.
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronic imaging, digital printing equipment, medical systems, life sciences, graphic arts, flat panel display materials, and office products, based on a vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company was among the top 16 companies around the world granted U.S. patents in 2010, and in the year ended March 31, 2011, had global revenues of $25.8 billion*. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit http://www.fujifilmholdings.com.
Locate and Track Your Pet Anytime With Tagg--The Pet Tracker
- GPS Tracking System Merges Technology, Functionality and Design, Bringing Peace of Mind to Pet Parents -
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet parents no longer have to worry about losing their beloved companions with the arrival of Tagg--The Pet Tracker((TM)), an advanced pet tracking system equipped with GPS and wireless capabilities that enables pets to stay in touch with their owners. Tagg--The Pet Tracker is the first product from Snaptracs Inc., a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), the world leader in mobile technologies. The Tagg pet tracking system uses advanced GPS technology to enable pet owners to know where their pets are and be notified if they wander off. Tagg provides peace of mind for any pet parent by providing them access to their pet's whereabouts via a mobile phone, mobile device or computer.
Hundreds of thousands of pets go missing every year, and according to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, only 15 to 20 percent of lost dogs and only two percent of lost cats are ever returned to their owners. Tagg--The Pet Tracker is a purpose-built solution that uses a sophisticated combination of GPS and wireless technology to monitor a pet's location and quickly notify the owner via email and/or text if the pet leaves its Tagg zone, the area where it spends most of its time--typically the home, yard and adjacent areas.
The Tagg tracker is designed for dogs and cats over 10 lbs. and is a small, lightweight and durable device that attaches securely to an existing collar. Built to withstand all the running, digging and jumping of a pet's busy day, the tracker is meant to be worn at all times, even while swimming. The long-lasting battery can last up to 30 days, but actual battery life will vary based on usage patterns. Convenient features have been built into the compact, stylish and comfortable tracker, including battery recharge notifications and a trip button, which allows pet and owner to take walks, car rides or travel without sending an alert.
"We created Tagg because we understand that pets are an important part of today's family. As pet owners ourselves, we were inspired to design a purpose-built solution that provides owners the peace of mind that their pet is where it is supposed to be," said Dave Vigil, president of Snaptracs. "A lost pet is something no owner wants to experience, and we are proud to have developed a simple-to-use and affordable tracking system that will help reunite pet and owner quickly if the pet wanders off."
Tagg--The Pet Tracker service is provided on the Verizon Wireless network, giving pet parents reliable access to tracking information via its nationwide coverage. The Tagg Master Kit, which includes all hardware and one full year of service, is $199.99 and has an anticipated September ship date. Individual trackers for additional pets in the same family are also available.
Tagg--The Pet Tracker is the first product from Snaptracs Inc., a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), the world leader in mobile technologies. Our mission is to make people's lives easier and safer. Tagg--The Pet Tracker was born out of our love for our pets and our system uses advanced GPS and cellular technology to help people find their lost pets.
Tagg--The Pet Tracker is a trademark of Snaptracs Inc. Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Snaptracs Contact:
Danielle Jackson
Phone: 1-858-651-9575
Email: danijack@qualcomm.com
The newest social game 'Magic Land' from wooga, the world's second
largest provider of social games, is now available on Facebook. Its engaging
story unites medieval customs and legends in a mix of role-playing, village
building simulation and adventure features. For a Facebook game, 'Magic
Land' offers especially well-developed characters, high-quality graphics and
gameplay that provides long-term fun with real friends.
wooga founder and CEO Jens Begemann introduced 'Magic Land' today at the
GDC Europe developer's conference in Cologne, Germany, in the run-up to
gamescom. In his keynote speech, he addressed the eminent changing of the
games industry into a mass entertainment market. Begemann elaborated,
"Social games will make the games industry the definitive medium for mass
entertainment. Even today, many games reach more people on a daily basis
than the major television formats. The next step in the evolution will be to
increase a player's identification with the game by increasing the game
depth combined with more developed social cooperation, interaction and
communication. We are heading in this direction with 'Magic Land'."
This new social game from the young Berlin-based company transports
players into a fantastic dreamland full of treasures and magic. The focus is
on the shared game experience with friends. The daily visit of friendly
kingdoms will be rewarded and some tasks, such as the big castle-warming
party in the player's own castle, can only be finished with the help of
friends. The creativity and variety that raises 'Magic Land' above other
social games can be attributed to the international developer team from
eleven different countries that has been polishing the game with a lot of
love for the last six months in Berlin. Additional social features will
introduce never-before-seen social interaction with friends and continue the
thrilling story. They are already in the works and will expand the game in
weekly updates.
In addition, 'Magic Land' appears in seven languages and will have an
HTML5 add-on 'Magic Land - Island', which will provide a continuation of the
game on smartphones.
At the GDC Europe from 3:20 - 4:10 PM, Henric Suuronen, Head of Studio
at wooga and Lead Designer of 'Magic Land', will explain the creation
process and the background of the brand-new social game to the guests at his
panel Killer Game Loops in Social Games
[http://schedule.gdceurope.com/session/5841/Killer_Game_Loops_in_Social_Games ]
.
wooga will be at the GDC Europe on August 15/16 2011 in CC Ost #159 and
at gamescom on August 17/ 18 2011 in Hall 4,1, D30/D31 at the G.A.M.E.
Association booth.
Agency contact:
Matt Baldwin, Coast communications
Kent, UK
Tel: +44(0)1233-503200
matt@coastcommunications.co.uk
Mika Kelly, Clever Communications
California, USA
Tel: +1(0)949-715-1228
mika@clevercomm.com
Company contact:
Sina Kaufmann, wooga GmbH
Saarbruecker Strasse 38, 10405 Berlin
Germany
Tel: +49(0)30-89632926
press@wooga.com http://www.wooga.com [press@wooga.comhttp://www.wooga.com ]
Bingo players are notoriously price conscious, and with the chance to
win cash or Bingo tickets, Jackpotjoy's latest offering seems to fit the
mould of a near perfect Online Bingo [http://www.jackpotjoy.com ]
promotion...
Jackpotjoy's Daily Free Games have been one of the most successful
innovations of the last twelve months. The games offer something for
nothing, as long as players return to the site. The thinking is that regular
visits help increase brand loyalty.
The games were first launched last year with Tiki's Catch of the Day
which was followed by Stars of Tiki Temple, both of which offered the chance
to win free spins and cash prizes. They're now releasing their first Bingo
Daily Free Game - Show Us Your Balls - which features characters from their
popular TV campaign.
"Even after a year, the campaign is still running strong," explains
Michael Saunders, Managing Director of Jackpotjoy's parent company Gamesys.
"Our Queen of Bingo character is effortlessly likable and guest appearances
in games like Bingo Royale are incredibly popular with the players."
Each game of Show Us Your Balls lasts a week, though players can start
at any time by visiting the onsite Games Lobby and activating their Bingo
ticket.
Every day a player activates seven random numbers. If present, the
numbers will be marked off on their Bingo ticket and if they complete a one
line, two line or full house they win a cash prize - it's that simple.
But, with this being from Jackpotjoy, there are more ways to win than
just landing a Full House. Some hidden numbers will also hide a character
from the campaign, and players can win Bingo Royale tickets if they collect
a set.
"One of the things I'm most proud of," Michael Saunders explains. "Is
that I believe that great games don't need to be complicated. They need to
be fun, exciting, rewarding, and Show Us Your Balls has it all!"
Show Us Your Balls is currently available at Jackpotjoy and its partner
sites, and is available to all players who have made a deposit.
Epson Introduces the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Signature Worthy Edition for Professional Photographers and Artists
Award-Winning 17-Inch Printer Combined with Signature Worthy Papers Delivers High-Quality, Professional Prints
LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its line of printing solutions for photographers and artists alike, Epson today introduced the Epson® Stylus® Pro 3880 Signature Worthy Edition. This bundle combines the award-winning 17-inch Epson Stylus Pro 3880 printer with six, full, letter-sized packs of select Epson Signature Worthy® papers to give professionals a complete printing solution, offering the finest in color fidelity, smooth tonal transitions, impressive black density, and extraordinary longevity.
Designed in collaboration with the world's leading creative professionals, each Signature Worthy paper is developed and tested at the highest levels to work in concert with Epson's industry-leading professional printers and inks. The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 delivers an extremely wide color gamut with more dramatic blues and violets and produces exhibition-quality color and black-and-white output up to 17" x 22". The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Signature Worthy Edition includes full letter-sized packages of Exhibition Fiber, Cold Press Bright, Cold Press Natural, Hot Press Bright, and Hot Press Natural papers, as well as a Signature Worthy Sample Pack featuring additional photo and fine art papers.
"Epson's Signature Worthy collection was created to work in harmony with Epson Stylus Pro printers and ink, and pairing the papers with the award-winning Epson Stylus Pro 3880 gives professionals a unique solution," said Richard Day, product manager, Epson America. "Designed with professional photographers and artists in mind, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Signature Worthy Edition gives creative professionals the ability to achieve stunning wide-format prints and truly recreate their creative vision on paper."
About the Epson Stylus Pro 3880
The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 leverages Epson UltraChrome K3® with Vivid Magenta ink technology to produce intense blues and violets and an advanced MicroPiezo® AMC(TM) print head with ink-repelling coating for accurate dot placement. The compact printer features AccuPhoto(TM) HD2 Image Technology for smoother color transitions and exceptional highlight and shadow detail. In addition, auto-switching Matte and Photo Black inks provide superior contrast on glossy, matte and fine art papers, and advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode allows professionals to easily create neutral or toned black-and-white prints from color or monochrome images.
Pricing, Availability and Support
The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Signature Worthy Edition is currently available through select photo specialty resellers for $1,495 (MSRP). The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Signature Worthy Edition is supported by a standard Epson Preferred(SM)( )Limited Warranty, a one-year program that includes toll-free advanced telephone access Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day service in the unlikely event of any hardware failure. Optional Preferred Plus Service Plans are also available, offering one or two additional years of protection. For additional information, visit http://www.proimaging.epson.com.
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).
Note: Epson, Epson Stylus, Signature Worthy, Epson UltraChrome K3, and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corp. AccuPhoto and AMC are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
SOURCE Epson
Epson
CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; or Jane Fainer, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Since the first piece of tablet PCs coming up in 2010, the rapidly-developed technology promotes the evolution of tablet devices with innovations and humanized detail designs. In order to catch up with the increasing demand for tablet PC accessories, Shenzhen Wuzhou Changlian International Trading Co. is trying their great efforts to introduce a new series of most popular iPad 2 cases and related products. The new arrivals of these cases are much more personalized and multifunctional.
Some of the popular models among new iPad cases are multifunctional stands, which add great convenience through use of the tablet with the effect by occasion, like travel hotels or coffee rooms. Super slim design makes the whole tablet as light as originally, customers that own a tablet PC with such a stand won't feel troublesome with them in their hands all the time. Included among several other models of iPad cases are a Lite version for office workers, a rhinestone bling model for fashion lovers and transparent models without covering its gorgeous look. Wuzhou Changlian is also planning the release of several more tablet accessories in the coming months and striving hard to design essentials for the latest tablet models.
Considering present trendy elements, Wuzhou Changlian innovatively integrates them inside the whole design in the basic principles of powerful protection for the tablet, such as popular cartoon or game characters on screen. Such a case is a fashionable decoration as well as good protection.
Wuzhou Changlian also incorporates other electronics accessories ranging from cell phone cases, cables, pouches to cell phone chargers to diversify their products to provide customers a one-stop service with more options.
DANA POINT, Calif., Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ePunk, Inc., (PINK SHEETS: PUNK) a company specializing in the distribution of on and off-road vehicles, parts and accessories as well as other consumer goods announced today that it has launched its corporate website, http://www.ePunkInc.com.
"We needed a place where our investors and shareholders could get the full scope of how we operate as a company and how our multiple offerings are positioned to target different facets of our overall business plan. The website is a place where our business model is presented in a simple and cohesive way."
The corporate website contains profiles of the multiple e-commerce websites that ePunk owns and operates as well as plans and projections pertaining to the company's business model. The website will also features shareholder communication such as SEC filings, press releases, corporate announcements and contact for the company's public relations firm.
About ePunk:
ePunk, Inc. is a conglomerate of five businesses: BidPunk.com, Countyimports.com, Countyimportparts.com, Countycruisers.com and Punk Industries/ViperSportUSA.com
Capitalizing on its vast network of distributor and dealer contacts, ePunk has leveraged it relationships to uniquely target different demands within the industry via individual businesses, each serving a specific niche with carefully selected products and branding specific to that market.
The automatic fulfillment system that made Countyimports.com a success in a matter of months has been expanded to help each business focus on marketing, customer service and quality guarantee, rather than the costly labor of managing of inventory, shipping and handling.
By using this automated fulfillment system for each e-commerce website, ePunk has been able to eliminate overlap in overhead costs to allow each business to focus specifically on increasing sales and revenue.
Through various relationships with foreign manufacturers, ePunk is bringing to market several unique and affordable products that the competition is unable to match, both in quality and price. While years of expedited fulfillment on a vast array of competitively priced products has built the company a large customer base, these imported products stand to make ePunk a market leader within this industry.
Most recently, ePunk, Inc. moved to a new location in Dana Point, California. The location will also serve as corporate headquarters for ePunk, Inc. and its various businesses.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business and possible or assumed future results of operations. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons including: our ability to continue as a going concern, adverse economic changes affecting markets we serve; competition in our markets and industry segments; our timing and the profitability of entering new markets; greater than expected costs, customer acceptance of our products or difficulties related to our integration of the businesses we may acquire; and other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in our public announcements and SEC filings. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made, and our future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements may not meet these expectations. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this document to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law. There is no assurance that a definitive agreement will be completed.
CONTACT:
OTC IR Solutions
Tyler Grant
(603) 635-4914
AT&T Celebrates New High Tech Bilingual Store in Washington Heights
New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano Attends Ribbon-Cutting
NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services, AT&T* announced a grand opening celebration for a new high-tech wireless store in Washington Heights. New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:15 p.m. on August 11. Cano was also on hand to sign AT&T autograph cards.
"The Washington Heights store is also part of a growing portfolio of Spanish bilingual retail locations in the metro NY area," said Tom DeVito, vice president and general manager for AT&T in New York and New Jersey. "Customers can 'try before they buy' the coolest devices and get assistance in their language of choice."
As part of the grand opening celebration, consumers can check out special discounts including up to $50 off select smartphone devices only at the Washington Heights location from August 11 - August 14.**
Located at 614 West 181st Street near the intersection of Wadsworth Avenue, the store is led by industry veteran Delvyn Fernandez and has a team of eight trained sales consultants; all are bilingual in Spanish and trained to assist customers - both business and consumer - with purchasing decisions, customer service and technical support. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The new Washington Heights store brings the number of AT&T owned locations in Manhattan to 30. There are more than 60 AT&T owned stores in the five boroughs. Across metropolitan New York and northern New Jersey, AT&T has more than 135 AT&T owned locations. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of authorized dealer and national retail locations.
*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.
** Requires two-year service agreement with minimum $15/month data plan. Excludes Apple branded products, Netbooks, GoPhone and tablets. Offer only available at the Washington Heights location from August 11 - August 14.
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.
NYPD Social Media Unit has Nothing on Motivators' 'Twime' Investigators
WESTBURY, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Motivators Inc. is once again ahead of the curve. On the same day that the New York Daily News reported on the NYPD's new social media unit, Motivators shared its latest YouTube phenomenon, "Twitter PD's Promo Blue Bird Toy: Better than a Business Card."
The video, which can be viewed at http://youtu.be/PvDxJfAZBLg, follows Detective M. Connor. As lead detective of the Twitter Investigation Unit, he fights to defend the latest victim of a Twime (Twitter crime). The hilarious short film, which is accompanied by a TwitterPD Web site, was written and directed by Motivators' Graphic Design and Video Production Supervisor, Anthony Zuaro.
When Zuaro stumbled upon the news regarding the NYPD's new unit, he was understandably surprised. "When I got the idea for the Motivators TwitterPD video, I actually wondered if we'd ever see a Twitter Investigation Unit in our lifetime," Zuaro said. "I don't know if it's just because of our close proximity to New York City, but I feel like this is one of the craziest coincidences I've ever witnessed."
The YouTube video aims to promote one of Motivators' newest items, the custom imprinted WeeBeansblue bird toy with custom tag. At the same time, it shares a consistent brand image and message about Motivators, a Long Island-based Top 40 promotional products distributor which was recently featured in the Advertising Specialty Institute's Advantages magazine for creating "buzzworthy videos to engage its customers," with audiences.
Established in 1979, Motivators Promotional Products has grown to be a leader in the promotional products industry. Today, Motivators.com is one of the top e-commerce portals in the promotional products industry, maintaining its unmatched quality and service, and continuing to remain on the cutting edge of technology. Motivators continues to pursue social media as a way to engage and inform clients of new products, specials, and trends.
HONG KONG, Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- At the rising popularity of the game Eden Eternal, the website MMOXE.COM (another platform of DinoDirect.com) adds Eden Eternal Gold into their range of products for consumers. This action provides the mutual benefit for both players and the website.
Eden Eternal is determined to have the beta test in this spring. In this game, players will experience much exploring the secret magic Kingdom. The Eden world is full of kinds of strange races and violent monsters. Also, players will encounter many beautiful villages. In any case, players need to acquire enough Eden Eternal Gold to enjoy the game. Of course, players can get Eden Eternal Gold through beating monsters and through completing tasks. However there is a cost involved with the game- With the help of the Eden Eternal Gold bought from the website, players can enjoy the game more fully.
As for websites from which players can buy gold, there are so many. Currently, one website is very popular among players. That is MMOXE.COM. One of consumers of the website said, "As the game Eden Eternal became popular, I started to look for information about the game. Finally, I found Eden Eternal Gold and Eden Eternal Power Leveling on MMOXE.COM. This website is a considerate one for players. And, it also knows what players need. I love the website and I will introduce it to my friends." Yes, the efforts of the website have been in the sight of players. The planners are always ready to provide the satisfactory service for players. One of the planners expressed at one acclaimed conference, "We aim at providing all-rounded service for players. We sell many kinds of gold on the website such as Cheap Rs Gold, World of Warcraft Gold, Dragon Nest Goldand TERA GOLD. Players playing different games can buy what they need with convenience. We will provide more products of new games as soon as possible in the future."
Also, the website can stand in the industry of game products purchasing websites due to the services of the staff. Players introduce MMOXE.COM to their friends as having patient custom support service, fast delivery service, and security guarantee as well as saving more money with promotion activities on the website.
And, precisely, the website will make more efforts to the development of the game industry and provide more convenience for consumers on MMOXE.COM.
About DinoDirect
DinoDirect China Limited (http://www.dinodirect.com) is one of the biggest global online retailers. It offers a great quantity of products with competitive price by cutting the middleman and offering products directly to the terminal consumers.
DinoDirect possesses a great many software products with proprietary intellectual property rights, owns technological superiority and an efficient marketing team among the similar industry.
In addition, DinoDirect also provides services of purchasing and selling virtual currency, accounts, items, and power leveling for online role play games. Like other in-game currency sellers, DinoDirect not only does WoW Gold related services, but is also very professional with other popular games such as SWG Credits, FFXI Gil, guild wars gold, fallen earth chips, EQ2 Palt, lotro gold, etc.
New RVND 7710 has 7-inch high definition screen, fast performance, and 8G of memory
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally introduced the latest addition to its award-winning line of navigation devices at the Family Motor Coach Association's 86th Family Reunion. The TripMaker® RVND(TM) 7710 provides a large, easy to read 7" high-definition screen and 8GB of onboard storage for RV-related information.
"Members of the RVing community have been very enthusiastic about our TripMaker® RVND(TM) 5510. That device designed just for them provides RV-specific routing, stops and amenities that RVers need while on the road, and things to see and do along the way," said Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally. "The TripMaker® RVND(TM) 7710 will further enhance the experience in large vehicles with its 7-inch high definition screen, provided at a competitive price."
New features on the TripMaker® RVND(TM) 7710 include the ability to integrate typical traffic patterns along your route; add custom points of interest such as red-light cameras, special shopping areas, member campgrounds, or any other dataset in a .csv format; and fishing spots found in Rand McNally Editor's Pick locations.
The TripMaker® RVND(TM) 7710 includes RV-easy routing for eleven types of RVs, plus a setting for use in cars. The routing takes into consideration Rand McNally's proprietary research on bridge height, vehicle length and propane restrictions, as well as turning radius considerations for different types of RVs.
RVers can plan their next stop, or an entire multi-stop trip, utilizing the more than 14 million points of interest - many of which are viewable by amenities available on the TripMaker® RVND(TM) 7710.
Key features of the TripMaker® RVND(TM) 7710, designed with RVers in mind, include:
-- RV Campgrounds, RV Dealers and Service, Parking and Rest Areas including
Walmart RV-friendly locations, and Travel Centers with detailed
amenities such as dump stations, propane availability and more.
-- Detailed exit information that includes retailers and amenities for
upcoming exits.
-- RVer Tools such as Checklists for set up and take down, Maintenance
Logs, Trails back to your campsite, and Quick Mileage Calculators.
-- Pet-friendly locations including parks, animal hospitals, and beaches.
-- Best of the Road® three-to-four day adventures including interesting
stops, videos and photos of the locations, maps and more to plan a
memorable adventure. Includes the 2011 Best Small Towns in America
finalists!
-- Regional Trips, Scenic Tours, Weekend Getaways, and City Trips.
-- 12,000 Rand McNally selected locations that will make any trip exciting
and unique.
The TripMaker® RVND(TM) 7710, available in North America in October 2011, is fully operational in English, Canadian French, and Spanish. The suggested retail price is $399.00 USD plus applicable sales tax.
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Yurbuds, the Patented Sports Earbud That Never Falls Out, Introduces the New 3-Button Dry Mic - Dive In!
Designed by Athletes for Athletes, This One's for Your iPod, iPhone and iPad
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching in Apple Stores throughout North America, Yurbuds® has released the newest design in the Ironman® Series of earphones, featuring the 3-Button Dry Mic. As part of Yurbuds exclusive Ironman Series, endorsed by World Triathlon Corporation's Ironman brand, the Yurbuds Ironman 3-Button Dry Mic earphones feature a sweat-and-water resistant microphone and music control. Available in an earbud style or behind-the-ear earloop, the new product continues the innovations which made Forbes Magazine name Yurbuds one of the top ten most promising companies in America in 2009.
"Music is what drives us and inspires us," says designer, president and CEO Seth Burgett, an Ironman triathlete. "With Yurbuds 3-Button Dry Mic, feedback is eliminated and it can withstand getting wet. You will not have to work-out without music again. Plus, the acoustics are exceptional."
Yurbuds 3-Button Dry Mic earphones are designed to work with Apple's iPod, iPhone, and iPad. The 3-Button Dry Mic earphones were developed with the user in mind, creating a sweat-and-water resistant earphone in which the volume can be changed very easily while moving. A button controls the user's music tracks and phone. The 3-Button Dry Mic product will be the first Yurbuds product sold in Apple Stores, and includes two sizes of interchangeable ear buds in each box, at $59.99. All Yurbuds earphones are guaranteed to never fall out or hurt even in the most rigorous conditions. All Yurbuds earphones feature:
-- Patented TwistLock(TM) technology, allowing the earphones to stay put in
the ear
-- Sweat-and-water resistance
-- A personalized fit to the user's ear, available in multiple sizes
-- An ergonomic funnel shape that avoids sensitive nerve-rich areas of the
ear and creates superior sound quality
-- Ambient noise protection, allowing sounds outside to be heard, such as a
passing car or the ability to have a conversation while listening to
music
Burgett designed Yurbuds for those who practice everyday fitness regimens. As an engineer, he designed Yurbuds, along with a team of audiologists, because, "I would finish six hours of training and realize my ears hurt worse than the rest of my body. I decided to produce my own earphones, originally based on a digital scan of the ear."
Find the Yurbuds 3-Button Dry Mic earphones at Apple Stores throughout North America. The Yurbuds Ironman Series and Personalized Series are available at premium electronics and sports retailers including Apple, Best Buy, Sports Authority, REI, Dick's Sporting Goods, City Sports, The North Face, and specialty running stores and online. Visit http://www.yurbuds.com or http://www.facebook.com/yurbuds for more information.
Yurbuds was founded in 2008 by Burgett and Richard Daniels, chief operating officer, and a 27-time marathoner. Their mission is, "To transform athletes' experience through personalized service and exceptional audio products that integrate ergonomics and emotive design." Yurbuds won the Good Design Award in 2010 from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, along with the Apple iPad.