Healthy Choice Challenges Consumers to Freshen Their Freezers With Online Contest
Online Contest in Partnership with Greg Ng of Freezerburns Highlights the Variety of Healthy Choice Meals and Asks Consumers to Clean Out Messy Freezers to Win
OMAHA, Neb., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy Choice®, a brand of ConAgra Foods, Inc., has announced the Freshen Your Freezer contest- challenging consumers to clean out their messy freezers, stock them with Healthy Choice meals, upload images to share with the Healthy Choice community and win big prizes. In partnership with Greg Ng of the blog Freezerburns.com, the contest builds on the brand's strong social media presence and looks to highlight the wide variety of Healthy Choice meals available. The contest will run for four weeks and offers consumers the chance to win cash prizes and a supply of Healthy Choice meals.
Freezers can get messy as consumers are buying in bulk and stocking up on their trips to the grocery store. Before long, the freezer is full of items that they probably don't remember buying. The Freshen Your Freezer contest challenges consumers to clean out their messy freezers and replace their current options with varieties of Healthy Choice meals.
The contest is simple - consumers upload either a "before" or "after" picture of their freezer to a tab on the brand's Facebook page. Once the contest closes, Greg and team will review all entries and pick several winners to receive cash prizes for an adventure vacation of their choice, supplies of Healthy Choice meals, gift cards to stock their freezers and more. The "after" picture winner will also be flown to ConAgra Foods' headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska to co-host a live review of Healthy Choice with Greg for his blog.
"Everyone can think of a time when they dug into the back of their freezer and thought, what is that?" said Greg Ng of Freezerburns. "The Freshen Your Freezer contest is a fun way to clean out your freezer and focus on health and great taste by stocking it with the great variety of meals that Healthy Choice has to offer."
"Healthy Choice has such a variety of meals for consumers to try - from the All Natural Entrees and Cafe Steamers to the Steaming Entrees we introduced last year and Complete Meals, there really is something for everyone," said John Lindell, Brand Director of Healthy Choice. "The contest shows consumers they can have a healthy stockpile of foods in their freezers while rewarding them for being a fan of Healthy Choice."
The contest is live now and will close on August 19. The winners will be notified the week of August 22 and announced via a live segment on Freezerburns on August 27. For complete contest details and to enter to win visit http://www.facebook.com/healthychoice.
Healthy Choice is a brand of ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of North America's leading food companies, with brands in 97 percent of America's households. Consumers find Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt's, Marie Callender's, Orville Redenbacher's, PAM, Peter Pan, Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Snack Pack and many ConAgra Foods brands in grocery, convenience, mass merchandise and club stores. ConAgra Foods also has a strong business-to-business presence, supplying frozen potato and sweet potato products as well as other vegetable, spice and grain products to a variety of well-known restaurants, foodservice operators and commercial customers. For more information, please visit us at http://www.conagrafoods.com.
For more information, please contact:
Genevieve Mazzeo
ConAgra Foods
402-240-6864
Genevieve.Mazzeo@ConAgraFoods.com
Tina Anthony
Ketchum, Inc.
202-835-8831
Tina. Anthony@Ketchum.com
Echoworx First to Bring an All-Encompassing Encryption Solution for Enterprise Mobile Users
mobilEncrypt enables users to compose, send and receive encrypted messages across all platforms and devices
TORONTO, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As mobile security comes under increased scrutiny, Echoworx, a leading provider of credential management and managed encryption services for complete email and data protection, is the first in the industry to bring end-to-end mobile encryption and credential management capabilities that address all major devices (smartphones and tablets) and platforms, as well as cloud applications. This summer will see the final additions to its mobilEncrypt offering which has been specifically designed to meet the security needs of mobile business users.
"Mobile privacy and security may be a relatively new topic of conversation, but it's an important one," says Michael Ginsberg, CEO of Echoworx. "The challenge with mobile security however, is that enterprises are dealing with a number of different operating systems. As a result, they have been unable to replicate the breadth of encryption capabilities that exist in the non-mobile world. And until recently, the only available solutions have been deployed on a piecemeal basis to address specific operating systems, cloud applications or endpoint devices only."
Interoperable with all other Echoworx encryption products, mobilEncrypt is designed to address a complete range of mobile platforms, including iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android and BlackBerry devices. "We're the first vendor that is able to do that," says Ginsberg. "Users can download an endpoint solution from the app store of their choosing, or apply the Echoworx solution to secure content delivery and storage in the cloud. Whatever the choice, our solutions work natively within any messaging environment in conjunction with a credential management platform, to provide confidentiality, integrity, authentication and authorization."
Echoworx mobilEncrypt will also complement Apple's new release of iOS Version 5.0 in the fall, which will allow users to issue and use X.509 credentials with the native S/MIME support on iOS 5.0 to send and receive encrypted messages to anyone with a valid email address.
mobilEncrypt can easily be integrated with mobile device management (MDM) solutions to deliver complete security for smartphones and tablets, Ginsberg notes. "Security for mobile today goes beyond tracking, locking and wiping devices. By combining mobile encryption with a credential management platform, we can help MDMs solve a problem that they can't accomplish on their own. With mobilEncrypt, if you want to shut down access to data, you simply suspend the user's credential. Then nothing of value is accessible. What we've done is create a real, viable solution to a growing problem."
About Echoworx
Echoworx Corporation is the leading provider of managed encryption services for complete enterprise email and data protection. The company is an encryption service provider of choice for, Symantec, AT&T, Verizon, McAfee, BT, Intermedia and Apptix among other global enterprises. Echoworx provides a SaaS (software as a service) model; it is built on best-of-breed technology and reduces encryption complexity for the end user. With Echoworx, organizations can protect their email and data without changing their day to day workflow and can easily send encrypted documents and digitally signed email messages to anyone in their address book. For more information: http://www.echoworx.com
Media Contacts:
Caroline McGrath
CMM Communications Group on behalf of Echoworx
+1.416.972.1642 (office) | +1.416.357.2702 (mobile)
caroline@cmm-communications.com
Or
Sharon Miller
VP Marketing, Echoworx
+1.416.226.8603
miller@echoworx.com
RICHMOND, Va., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PrecisionIR is proud to announce it has recently launched a social media initiative. Over the past couple of months PrecisionIR has created accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, along with the creation of a company blog. We believe this initiative will help to build PrecisionIR's visibility, reach, and communication in addition to providing meaningful insight into the Investor marketplace.
The focus of PrecisionIR's various social media outlets will center on Investor Relations and Marketing best practices, provide updates on company products and services, share and comment upon relevant news, and serve as a unique tool for further insight into PrecisionIR. We encourage you to follow and engage with us through social media and look forward to interacting with you through this exciting initiative.
Contact: Scott Moody, smoody@precisionir.com, 804-327-3440
Webinar: BoxTone, Apperian Demonstrate How to Rapidly and Securely Create, Deploy, and Manage Enterprise Mobile Applications
BoxTone and Apperian Offer Best Practices for Optimizing the Mobile Workforce with Custom Applications
COLUMBIA, Md. and BOSTON, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --BoxTone, the leader in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), and Apperian, Inc., the leading Mobile Application Management (MAM) company, see global business evolving and the workforce becoming increasingly reliant on mobility. BoxTone and Apperian will demonstrate how to solve the immediate challenges of enterprise mobility by rapidly and securely creating, deploying and managing mobile applications in a live industry webinar, "Mobile Devices + Custom Apps = Optimized Workforce," being held Tuesday, July 26 at 1 p.m. ET.
BoxTone and Apperian announced a strategic alliance earlier this year that gives enterprises a proven 'one-stop' solution for full lifecycle enterprise-grade mobile device and application management. In this Webinar, BoxTone's Brian Reed, VP of Products, and Apperian's Cimarron Buser, VP of Product Marketing, will illustrate how organizations can rapidly leverage this integrated approach to enterprise mobility and application management. Reed and Buser will demonstrate how to:
-- Create, deploy and manage mobile applications;
-- Integrate existing data and services into mobile applications;
-- Securely provision, configure, and manage smartphones and tablets OTA
(over the air);
-- Enable the help desk to remotely support all mobile users and apps.
"The mobile evolution is driving demand for enterprise-ready and custom B2B mobile applications that give executives, physicians, the global sales force and all mobile employees the ability to quickly and securely access enterprise data on mobile devices running business-critical applications. This ability, however, is only achieved when organizations have implemented MAM and full-lifecycle EMM and solutions," said Buser of Apperian. "Fusing the BoxTone EMM platform with Apperian's Enterprise App Services Environment (EASE) enables our customers to securely create, deploy, and manage mobile applications across their distributed workforces."
"Every day our customers are asking not only how to securely connect and manage new mobile devices - from smartphones to tablets - to their corporate networks, but also how to develop, deploy and manage customized mobile applications," commented BoxTone's Reed. "Our combined end-to-end solution is the answer, as it accelerates our customers' mobilization initiatives through faster deployment of secure mobile devices and applications, simultaneously reduce the time to develop and deploy business applications while also ensuring highest quality of service and security."
Webinar Registration
BoxTone and Apperian's "Mobile Devices + Custom Apps = Optimized Workforce" Webinar is being held Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 1 p.m. ET. Registration is open to the general public. For more information about BoxTone's solutions, go to: http://www.boxtone.com. For more information about Apperian's solutions, visit: http://www.apperian.com.
About Apperian, Inc.,
Apperian, Inc., the mobile application management (MAM) company, brings enterprise apps to a new level of productivity with its Enterprise App Services Environment (EASE). For developers who create, and IT professionals who deploy and manage mobile applications in the enterprise, Apperian's EASE is a cloud-based MAM platform that provides a developer SDK, templates for creating native apps, rapid provisioning, secure deployment and an easy update process, all via a client branded app catalog. Apperian customers include Cisco Systems, Procter & Gamble, The Estee Lauder Companies, Talecris Biotherapeutics, and NetApp. To learn more about Apperian visit http://www.apperian.com, or call +1 617.951.1464.
About BoxTone
BoxTone is the leader in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM). With more than 900,000 devices under management, BoxTone's automated EMM platform is trusted by more than 375 of the world's leading enterprises and government agencies, including 40 of the Fortune® 100, to ensure maximum mobile performance & security at the lowest cost and risk. BoxTone's single unified mobile management platform powered by patented real-time automation technology addresses the entire mobile lifecycle: mobile device management, support management, operations management and business management. BoxTone delivers real-time centralized control of all mobile devices including BlackBerry, Apple iPhone and iPad, Google Android, Nokia Symbian and Windows Phone devices; mobile connectivity services including BlackBerry Enterprise Server, Microsoft ActiveSync and Good Technology; and enterprise mobile applications. Learn more from the expert in proactive Mobile Service Management software solutions at http://www.boxtone.com, or call +1 410.910.3344.
BoxTone and the BoxTone logo are trademarks of BoxTone. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Contacts:Joel WeinshankDirector, Marketing at BoxTone410-910-3360joel@boxtone.com
Patrick DixonRuder Finn for BoxTone212-593-6441 dixonp@ruderfinn.com
Inese PumpureMarketing Manager at Apperian(800) 862-0511 x421ipumpure@apperian.com
Funtalk China Holdings Limited Announces Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
BEIJING, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Funtalk China Holdings Limited (the "Company") (Nasdaq: FTLK), a leading China-based retailer and wholesale distributor of wireless communications devices, accessories and content, announced today that it has called an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the "EGM"), to be held at 9:00 am (Beijing time) on Monday, August 22, 2011, at the Company's offices at 21/F, Block D, The Place Tower, No. 9 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, the People's Republic of China, to consider and vote on the proposal to adopt the previously announced agreement and plan of merger, dated as of May 31, 2011, by and among Fortress Group Limited ("Parent"), a newly-formed entity jointly owned by ARCH Digital Holdings Ltd., Capital Ally Investments Limited, GM Investment Company Limited, Sinowill Holdings Limited, which is controlled by the chairman of the board of directors of the Company, Mr. Kuo Zhang, Huge Harvest Enterprises Limited, which is wholly owned and controlled by the chief executive officer of the Company, Mr. Dongping Fei, Kingstate Group Limited, which is wholly owned and controlled by Mr. Hengyang Zhou, executive president of Beijing Funtalk Century Technology Group Company Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and Trend Focus Limited, which is wholly owned and controlled by Mr. Francis Kwok Cheong Wan, senior vice president of corporate investor relations of the Company, Fortress Merger Sub Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub") and the Company (the "Merger Agreement"), pursuant to which Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company with the Company surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. If completed, the proposed merger would result in the Company becoming a privately held company and its ordinary shares would no longer be listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. The Company's board of directors, acting upon the unanimous recommendation of the independent committee formed by the board of directors, approved the Merger Agreement and resolved to recommend that the Company's shareholders vote to adopt the Merger Agreement and approve the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, including the merger.
Shareholders of record as of the close of business in the Cayman Islands on Monday, July 25, 2011 will be entitled to vote at the EGM. Additional information regarding the EGM and the Merger Agreement can be found in the transaction statement on Schedule 13E-3, and the proxy statement attached as Exhibit (a)(1) thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which can be obtained from the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). In addition, shareholders will receive the definitive proxy statement by mail and requests for additional copies of the definitive proxy statement should be directed to Okapi Partners LLC, the Company's proxy solicitor, toll free at +1 877 796 5274 (or +1 212 297 0720 outside of the United States). INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THESE MATERIALS AND OTHER MATERIALS FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO THE SEC, AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, THE PROPOSED MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS.
This announcement is neither a solicitation of proxy, an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities and it is not a substitute for any proxy statement or other filings that have been or will be made with the SEC.
About Funtalk China Holdings Limited
The Company is a retailer and distributor of wireless communications devices, accessories and content in 30 provinces in China. The Company has branch offices and regional distribution centers, operates a chain of mobile phone retail stores and has an internet retailing platform.
Safe Harbor and Informational Statement
This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. The words "anticipate," "believe, " "estimate, " "expect, " "intend, " "may, " "plan, " "predict, " "project, " "will, " "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements made by the parties as a result of a number of factors, some of which may be beyond the Company's control. These factors include the risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the SEC. Further, the forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, collaborations, dividends or investments made by the Company or other parties. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
For more information, please contact:
ICR, Inc.
Bill Zima
Tel: +86-10-6583-7511
Or: +1-203-682-8233
Email: bill.zima@icrinc.com
151 Ventures Joins Forces with Channel Consulting Firm Wireless Rain
Steve Brumer Joins 151 Ventures to Service Growing Mobility Channel Practice
NEW YORK, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 151 Ventures, a leading consulting and advisory firm for mobile software and technology companies, announced today that it has joined forces with Wireless Rain, a wireless channel consulting firm and former national dealer for all major North American wireless carriers. Wireless Rain has worked with thousands of channel partners in the wireless, mobility & M2M industries. Steve Brumer, founder and CEO of Wireless Rain, will join the 151 Ventures executive team as a partner.
With over 25 years experience in the wireless and mobile space, Mr. Brumer has been a dynamic entrepreneur with deep expertise in sales, marketing and channel development. His mantra is helping great wireless and mobile products or services companies find the right distribution and channels to guarantee sales growth and partnership success.
"By merging Wireless Rain with the 151 Ventures team, we will be able to provide clients with a full range of services and programs needed to help build dynamic successful companies within the wireless world," said Steve Brumer. "I am thrilled and honored to be a partner in a firm that is a leader in an industry that has provided me with over two decades of challenges and excitement."
151 Ventures will rebrand the Wireless Rain CHANNELOCK program, a complete channel sales partner strategy and deployment platform, as a service to its clients. CHANNELOCK encompasses a full range of services for channel development including: industry channel marketing, channel sales training, channel partner web portal, wireless industry connections, distribution sales program, and channel partner recruitment service. A wide variety of companies from product manufacturers, software developers and web application service providers have utilized the program to expand their reach to alternative channels of distribution.
"Steve's experience in channel and sales management as well as building strategic alliances in the wireless industry will be particularly valuable to the growing roster of 151 Ventures mobility clients," said Bill Rom, managing partner, 151 Ventures. "His CHANNELOCK program for building complete channel platforms throughout the mobile ecosystem has proven successful time and time again and we're excited to add those capabilities to our service offering."
Mr. Brumer was the president and co-founder of Global Wireless Data, a national master dealer and value-added distributor of the leading manufacturers of wireless products and services. Under his direction, the company went from a self-funded start-up to over $18 million in revenue and became the largest master dealer for AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile and Sprint providing thousands of resellers, dealers and agents with the provisioning of tens of thousands of wireless activations.
Mr. Brumer is an active thought leader in the wireless world, having spoken on wireless technology, products and future trends at CTIA, Wireless IT, CIO Symposium, C3 Expo & AFSM.
About 151 Ventures
151 Ventures (http://www.151ventures.com) is a leading consulting and advisory firm that helps mobile software and technology companies build revenue and accelerate time to market through proven business development, sales, marketing and distribution strategies. The firm helps clients develop a winning go-to-market strategy and then execute it to build revenue and drive profits. With experience from executive level positions at Fortune 500 companies and building successful, profitable technology startups, 151 Ventures leverages its extensive network of relationships around the world to position clients for growth and long term success.
NEW YORK, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of a new name, a revamped web site and a significant market expansion, Savored, the web's leading service for accessing insider pricing at premier restaurants nationwide, announces today a partnership with OpenTable, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN) to provide Savored 30% Off Deals on OpenTable.com. The Savored program debuts today on the San Francisco Bay Area homepage of OpenTable and will expand to other U.S. markets over time.
The extension of Savored dining offers to the OpenTable network, which seats more than 7 million diners each month, is designed to help fill more restaurant tables that would otherwise go empty and to streamline operations by integrating with the OpenTable Electronic Reservation Book at the host stands of participating restaurants. The Savored offers provide diners with 30 percent off the price of their entire meal at premier restaurants on select dates and times in exchange for a $10 reservation fee.
"By partnering with OpenTable, we will be able to provide our marquee restaurant partners across the country with additional exposure to and seamless redemption from diners," says Ben McKean, Chief Executive Officer of Savored. "We are excited to further develop our service with OpenTable and to continue delivering value to both our restaurant partners and our diners, who look to discover the best restaurants across the country."
"Savored dining deals complement our existing offers programs, including Spotlight and 1,000-point tables, by providing compelling promotions in association with specific dates and times - a great value for diners and a powerful tool for restaurants to grow their businesses profitably," said Matt Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of OpenTable. "Savored has a broad selection of great restaurants offering an appealing promotion, and we believe that by working together we can enhance the experience and benefits for both restaurateurs and diners."
OpenTable diners can access the new offers program by visiting the Deals and Local Events section on the San Francisco Bay Area section of OpenTable.com. From there, diners can quickly see a list of all restaurants participating in 30% Off Deals and then find and book qualifying reservations. For a table of four OpenTable diners with an average estimated dining check totaling $170, 30% off translates into a savings of more than $40 after accounting for the $10 reservation fee.
Once the diner makes a reservation, that reservation is automatically flagged in the restaurant's OpenTable Electronic Reservation Book as a Savored offer booked via OpenTable so that Savored's commitment to discretion is maintained: diners don't need to print and present paper coupons or certificates to redeem their deals.
"Our partnership with Savored has allowed us to increase our reservations at times when tables may have otherwise gone unseated," says Jon Sloane, manager of Mountain View's Michelin recognized Chez TJ. "It's important that we always have total control over the amount of tables we discount, so the combined effort of Savored's business model coordinated with the ability to utilize our OpenTable Electronic Reservation Book for redemption is truly the perfect match for offering diners premium dining experiences."
Savored currently serves Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. with over 500 high-end restaurant partners.
About Savored
Savored is a members-only service offering insider pricing of 30% off all food and drink at leading restaurants in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. With Savored, members access a curated selection of restaurants, book reservations online and enjoy 30% discounts discreetly applied to their final bill. The company's mission is to help members enjoy unforgettable dining experiences. For more information, visit Savored.com.
About OpenTable, Inc.
OpenTable is a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation and guest management solutions for restaurants. The OpenTable network delivers the convenience of online restaurant reservations to diners and the operational benefits of a computerized reservation book to restaurants. OpenTable has more than 20,000 restaurant customers, and, since its inception in 1998, has seated more than 200 million diners around the world. The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and the OpenTable service is available throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. OpenTable also owns and operates toptable.com, a leading restaurant reservation site in the United Kingdom.
SOURCE Savored
Savored
CONTACT: Karyn Ravin of Maletzky Media, +1-212-829-0150, ext. 1, karyn@maletzkymedia.com, for Savored; or Tiffany Fox of OpenTable, Inc., +1-415-344-4275, tfox@opentable.com
LSI First to Sample 12Gb/s SAS RAID-on-Chip, Controller and Expander ICs to Server and External Storage OEMs
Technology demonstrations for OEM customers break the million IOPS performance barrier with a single 8-port RAID-on-Chip IC
MILPITAS, Calif., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) today announced the industry's first sample shipments of 12Gb/s SAS RAID-on-Chip (ROC), controller and expander ICs to server and external storage OEMs, underscoring LSI® leadership in the SAS market segment. By providing customers with early samples of 12Gb/s SAS silicon, LSI is delivering a key technology milestone and laying the foundation for the anticipated SCSI Trade Association 12Gb/s SAS Plugfest in mid-2012.
Technology demonstrations for OEM customers showcase performance of over 1 million IOPS with a single 8-port 12Gb/s SAS ROC running small block sequential reads/writes in a direct connect configuration to eight hard disk drives.
"12Gb/s SAS technology will enable a new performance class of storage tiering that spans the enterprise from high-performance solid state storage to mega datacenter scale-out architectures," said Dave Reinsel, group vice president, Storage and Semiconductors, IDC. "Early silicon availability is a critical first step toward 12Gb/s SAS infrastructure development, paving the way for a smooth technology transition and market adoption by late 2013."
The 12Gb/s SAS generation will provide double the data transfer rate of 6Gb/s SAS solutions, allowing SAS infrastructure to deliver bandwidth that exceeds that of PCI Express® 3.0 with a single host bus adapter. The improved bandwidth, backed by I/O processing capabilities to maximize link utilization, supports increased scaling of traditional hard disk drives as well as improved solid-state drive (SSD) performance. 12Gb/s SAS will also provide customers with investment protection through designed backwards compatibility with 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s SAS infrastructures.
Along with these performance innovations are new connectivity options including new connectors and high-density cabling (Mini SAS HD) that features passive copper, active copper and optical capabilities, as well as enhanced cable management. These advancements, coupled with SAS expanders, which enable connection to a large numbers of devices, allow for new ways of scaling and configuring 12Gb/s SAS topologies. These topologies will extend the capabilities of SAS in direct attached storage environments for the public cloud and on-premise datacenter environments.
In the 12Gb/s generation, SAS expanders provide higher throughput and support higher port counts for both traditional hard disk drives as well as solid state storage. This improves storage consolidation for applications such as virtualization, tiered storage and digital content distribution.
"With more than 25 million SAS components shipped, and performance demonstrations of over one million IOPS from a single 12Gb/s SAS ROC, LSI is clearly a SAS market segment leader," said Bill Wuertz, senior vice president, RAID Storage Division, LSI. "By offering our OEM customers sample shipments of the industry's first 12Gb/s SAS components, LSI is once again demonstrating its ability to keep our customers at the forefront of industry inflection points."
According to industry estimates, 12Gb/s SAS market adoption will begin with the release of individual SAS components and devices, and gain momentum as tier-one OEMs begin production-volume shipments of 12Gb/s SAS-enabled servers and external storage systems. Production-volume shipments of 12Gb/s SAS-enabled servers are estimated to occur by early 2013, followed by the availability of external storage systems by mid-to-late 2013.
Since the inception of SAS, LSI has delivered an industry-leading portfolio of products including SAS ROC, controller and expander ICs, host bus adapters, MegaRAID® and 3ware® RAID controllers, 6Gb/s SAS switches, advanced software options and WarpDrive(TM) SLP-300 acceleration cards. Based on a 25-year track record of hardware and firmware expertise and extensive validation processes, LSI is the SAS product supplier of choice for OEMs that want to deliver a broad set of storage solutions.
LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) is a leading provider of innovative silicon and software technologies that enable products, which seamlessly bring people, information and digital content together. The company offers a broad portfolio of capabilities and services including custom and standard product ICs, adapters and software that are trusted by the world's best known brands to power leading solutions in the Storage and Networking markets. More information is available at http://www.lsi.com.
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technology, etc.) are issued exclusively by PR Newswire and are
immediately thereafter posted on the company's external web site,
http://www.lsi.com.
2. LSI, the LSI & Design logo, 3ware, MegaRAID and WarpDrive are trademarks
or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation.
3. All other brand or product names may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
SOURCE LSI Corporation
LSI Corporation
CONTACT: Jay Russo of LVA Communications, +1-860-739-5598, jay@lva.com, for LSI Corporation; or Brian Garabedian of LSI Corporation, +1-408-433-8253, brian.garabedian@lsi.com
LG Mobile & Jane's Addiction "Bring Your World Alive" With World's First 3D User-Generated Concert
YOUTUBE BROADCAST IN 2D AND 3D
LG glasses-free 3D smartphone experience highlights exclusive partnership with YouTube through first-of-its-kind music experience
NEW YORK, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Mobile announced today it will celebrate the launch of LG Thrill 4G(TM), the awe-inspiring, glasses-free 3D superphone available exclusively this summer from AT&T, with an integrated marketing campaign entitled "Bring Your World Alive." Encouraging consumers to experience the benefits of glasses-free mobile 3D for themselves, the campaign features a series of unprecedented, experience-driven events including the world's first 3D user-generated exclusive concert with alternative rock pioneers, Jane's Addiction, on Monday, July 25 in New York.
LG Mobile is teaming up with YouTube and Jane's Addiction to give fans the opportunity to bring their music alive by being a part of the "World's First 3D User-Generated Concert." Held at Terminal 5 in New York's trendy Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, more than 100 lucky ticket holders selected by LG and Jane's Addiction will be the first to capture 3D video footage of the one-of-a-kind event using the LG Thrill 4G. Video from the concert will then be transformed into a 60-minute documentary that will be available on the LG Thrill YouTube 3D channel, youtube.com/comealive, beginning Aug. 4, 2011.
"It's a night of firsts. For LG, Jane's Addiction, YouTube and the technology industry as a whole, the world's first 3D user-generated concert is an entertainment breakthrough, opening the door to mobile 3D possibilities," said Tim O'Brien, vice president of marketing for LG Mobile. "A revolutionary 360-degree stage coupled with Jane's Addiction's eclectic performance style will create the ideal setting for a one-of-a-kind concert experience."
In a partnership with Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, LG also will challenge consumers to battle it out in 3D with a 3D Gaming Tournament at the Ferry Building Marketplace in San Francisco on Aug. 10, 2011. Using the LG Thrill 4G, teams of gamers will battle it out in "Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance (N.O.V.A.) 3D," Gameloft's 3D action game, during this exclusive 3D event experience. After multiple timed battles, top scorers will go head-to-head in a projected 3D main event for the chance to be crowned the N.O.V.A. Intergalactic Gaming Champion.
LG's "Bring Your World Alive" campaign began in late-June during the 3D Entertainment Summit in New York City with a keynote speech delivered by O'Brien discussing the ways in which LG Thrill 4G breaks the common barriers of 3D technology including accessibility, unwanted glasses and lack of content.
The ideal handset for on-the-move entertainment enthusiasts, LG Thrill 4G allows users to do it all in 3D - create, share and enjoy content in 3D. Gamers will love it for the 3D games, amateur cameramen will love the ability to create and share in 3D video and customers looking for one of the most powerful and capable superphone on the market will be delighted by the LG Thrill 4G, which will be available in AT&T company owned stores in the coming weeks for $99.99 with a two-year contract. For more information, please visit http://www.thrillbylg.com.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of 55.8 trillion Korean won (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
About Jane's Addiction
Forming in 1985 in L.A., JANE'S ADDICTION has been firmly embedded in the collective pop culture consciousness for 25 years now. Perry Farrell stands out as one of music's most forward-thinking and enigmatic frontmen. Dave Navarro remains a veritable guitar god. Drummer Stephen Perkins' tribal stomp has also influenced a generation of percussionists. The hugely influential Los Angeles-based band has sold in excess of seven million records in the U.S. alone. When lead singer Perry Farrell created the traveling Lollapalooza festival, it galvanized the alternative rock movement and brought it to a whole new level. JANE'S ADDICTION have written the rule book for alternative music and culture through a combination of genre-defying classic songs and a cinematic live experience. For THE GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST, their new album due out fall 2011 on Capitol Records, JANE'S ADDICTION are working with producer Rich Costey (Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol), with TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek on the team. Sitek, best known for his production work on TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Foals, is writing, programming, and playing bass on the album. The band, with Chris Chaney on bass, will be touring throughout 2011. Great bands break rules, but legends write their own. http://www.janesaddiction.com; www.facebook.com/janesaddiction; http://www.twitter.com/janesaddiction
SOURCE LG Mobile Phones
LG Mobile Phones
CONTACT: LG Electronics Inc, LG MobileComm U.S.A., Inc, Elizabeth Latham, +1-858-805-6701, elizabeth.latham@lge.com, LG-One, Erica Samadani, +1-310-280-2456, erica.samadani@lg-one.com
Breakthrough TransLattice Application Platform for Distributed Computing is Now Available
Extremely Resilient, Highly Elastic Platform for Enterprise and Cloud Computing
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- TransLattice, the geographically distributed application company for enterprise, cloud and hybrid environments, today announced the availability of TransLattice Application Platform 2.0. This innovative solution is extraordinarily resilient and enables easy migration of enterprise applications to the cloud, all at a significantly lower cost than existing solutions. The platform provides excellent performance, unrivaled scalability, and the ability to proactively manage data governance.
"Outages can cost enterprises as much as $5,000 a minute, and they can have an enormous impact on a company's reputation and brand," said Frank Huerta, CEO and co-founder of TransLattice. "We're looking forward to working with customers who are eager to take advantage of TransLattice Application Platform's high availability, elasticity and inherent ability to deploy applications in traditional and cloud environments."
Built on the groundbreaking Lattice Computing architecture, which enables globally distributed deployment of enterprise applications, TransLattice's offering demonstrates a dramatic departure from the centralized application stack model, which has become increasingly complicated, cumbersome and costly. Traditional installations use many layers of infrastructure, requiring significant integration work; this complexity makes it difficult to achieve high levels of availability. These centralized deployments are vulnerable to outages that can bring an organization's applications down for hours or even days. In contrast, the geographically distributed TransLattice Application Platform architecture ensures that organizations can deliver consistently available applications and data, leveraging resources either on-premises, in the cloud or both.
"Until now, application owners have been spending their resources for application availability on everything but the application. Fault tolerant hardware, redundant networks and auto-recovery processes can all help, but they seem to ignore the fundamental problems created by centralized applications," said Paul Burns, president of Neovise, an analyst firm focused on cloud computing. "TransLattice is changing all this by offering a breakthrough approach for distributing applications themselves. By putting application resiliency first, TransLattice lets application owners bypass expensive, specialized hardware while also achieving better performance, scale and data compliance."
Anne MacFarland of MacFarland Consulting added, "There have been a lot of semi-enterprise, somewhat-distributed computing initiatives in the last few years, but none have really addressed core enterprise applications with needs for transactional rigor. TransLattice's platform architecture has the potential to fundamentally change the economics of data and application access in what are often very expensive applications. This approach promises to improve an enterprise's global business agility and resiliency using a distributed deployment model and simple scalability."
At the heart of the TransLattice Application Platform is the world's first geographically distributed relational database, enabling resilient and scalable deployment of transactional applications while providing familiar ACID semantics. The database, application server, load balancing and storage are all tightly integrated and combined onto a node -- either a x86-based appliance or a cloud instance. Nodes may be deployed wherever an organization needs them around the world.
The TransLattice Application Platform:
-- Provides superior built-in resilience for Java applications due to the
intelligent, distributed placement of data on multiple nodes. If a node
failure occurs, the rest of the cluster is unaffected and users
connected to the offline node will be automatically redirected to a
working node.
-- Intrinsically delivers elastic throughput and storage capacity, via
horizontal scale-out of commodity servers and cloud instances. This
reduces the costly over-provisioning of infrastructure and allows
organizations to quickly scale to meet changing business requirements.
-- Simplifies the migration of enterprise applications to cloud
environments with no architectural changes required.
-- Equips organizations to meet varied availability goals and data
jurisdiction compliance requirements for both on-premises and cloud
deployments through policy controls for redundancy and data location.
-- Anticipates users' application needs and makes data available where and
when it is needed, improving response time and productivity.
-- Costs far less than traditional application infrastructure deployments,
while offering superior resilience, greater elasticity and better
performance for users.
Brad Buhr, CEO of IOMAXIS said, "Our customers expect their applications to be available when needed, and their operations can be seriously impacted by unexpected outages. With the TransLattice approach, if a node or location fails, users keep working while the system automatically restores redundancy. We're excited to be working with TransLattice because increased resilience against human, system and power failure is fundamental."
About TransLattice
TransLattice is the geographically distributed application company that provides data where and when it is needed, for enterprise, cloud and hybrid environments. This new approach to enterprise and cloud infrastructure results in significantly reduced costs and deployment complexity, while dramatically improving system reliability, scalability and response time. TransLattice was founded in 2007, and officially launched in August 2010. The company received $9.5M in Series A funding from DCM, a leading early stage investment firm. For more information, please visit http://www.TransLattice.com/products.html
Fresh Demo Arcade Game 'Gnome Runner' from AdoreGames.com
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AdoreStudio Ltd, a fast free PC and Mac game developer, has released the demo version of a new arcade game "Gnome Runner."
The main goal of this fun-to-play game is to help the gnome to collect all the treasures while getting through numerous levels. It would be such an easy matter except for the monsters, whose top concern is to prevent the gnome from completing the task. Good reflexes and quick thinking are needed to help the gnome to get access to the next level.
Inspired by the well-known arcade game "Lode Runner," Gnome Runner (http://www.adoregames.com/gnomerunnerdemo/) provides not only fascinating game play but also high-quality graphics and dynamic background music. Like all the previous products from AdoreGames.com (http://www.adoregames.com/), Gnome Runner is absolutely free and safe to install. It supports both PC and Mac platforms and is available for direct download at http://www.adoregames.com/gnomerunnerdemo/.
In the near future the AdoreStudio developers are going to improve the game with many more levels and some additional features, as well as diverse graphics and exciting background music. Release of the full version is planned for September this year.
AdoreStudio Ltd is a fast-growing casual game developer, distributor and publisher. The company is primarily engaged in the development of indulging and high quality games for PC and Mac. At the same time it is open to collaboration with other game developers and publishers. All the games which are presented at the company's website feature captivating game plots and thoroughly elaborated designs. They are free and safe to play.
CollegeHumor Media Partners with Nintendo to Bring Original Comedy Clips in 3D to Nintendo 3DS
NEW YORK, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CollegeHumor Media, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), is partnering with Nintendo to bring original, 3D comedy videos to the Nintendo 3DS video game system via the new Nintendo Video service. This partnership marks CollegeHumor's first foray into creating original content for video game systems.
CollegeHumor will provide Nintendo with five original pilot videos, one of which will become a series. The videos, a combination of animation and live-action, are created exclusively in 3D for the new Nintendo Video service and will run concurrently on CollegeHumor.com in 2D.
Paul Greenberg, CEO of CollegeHumor stated, "CollegeHumor is constantly growing and finding new ways to bring our audience our high-quality content, and we are very excited about the opportunity to work with truly innovative companies like Nintendo. This relationship brings a new dimension to the CollegeHumor brand, and we are looking forward to continuing to extend our efforts in the future."
Nintendo of America's senior director and general manager of Network Business Tony Elison agrees, "CollegeHumor is known for producing creative and entertaining content. We look forward to sharing their 3D creations with Nintendo 3DS owners."
The pilots will be available weekly beginning at the launch of Nintendo Video on July 21.
About CollegeHumor Media
CollegeHumor Media, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI) and partner in the Electus multimedia studio system, is a leading comedy-driven entertainment company that targets young adults age 18-34. Comprised of CollegeHumor.com, TodaysBigThing.com, Dorkly.com and SportsPickle.com, CollegeHumor Media delivers original videos, pictures and articles created and/or curated by its in-house editorial staff and reaches over 15 million unique visitors per month. Founded in 1999 with the launch of CollegeHumor.com, CollegeHumor Media has expanded its expertise to leading brands and top level talent to create high-quality original content that has been viewed over 300 million times with its viewers watching 100 years worth of video content each month. In addition to online content, CollegeHumor Media has expanded into apparel and other forms of entertainment including two CollegeHumor books published by Penguin and "The CollegeHumor Show" on MTV.
About IAC
IAC operates more than 50 leading and diversified Internet businesses across 30 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world. To view a full list of the companies of IAC please visit our website at http://www.iac.com.
For More Information:
Brandi Hunter
CollegeHumor Media
Phone: 212-524-8781
Email: Brandi.Hunter@connectedventures.com
Experian Automotive Extends the Way Vehicle History Information is Used in the Lending Market
AutoCheck Market Review(SM) combines AutoCheck® vehicle history information with AutoCount® market share insight, reducing a lender's risk of financing problem vehicles
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Experian Automotive today announced AutoCheck Market Review(SM), a new service that minimizes a lender's risk of financing vehicles with major title problems. The new service is the first to combine vehicle history report information with automotive finance market share data to provide lenders with an unprecedented view of the vehicle landscape. This information allows lenders to gain insights on a full view of the used vehicle finance market, develop strategies to reduce the number of problem vehicles financed and identify the lowest-risk market opportunities.
"Vehicles with title brands can create significant losses for lenders if they haven't identified vehicle history problems when the loan is originated," said Melinda Zabritski, director of automotive credit for Experian Automotive. "By leveraging information within AutoCheck Market Review, lenders can identify the markets and dealers generating the greatest number of these loans. This enables them to adjust lending programs, mitigating potential losses."
Each year consumers purchase more than 40 million used vehicles, and approximately 20 million of those are financed. Recent Experian Automotive research has shown that on average approximately 7 percent of those vehicles have a major problem. Additionally, Experian research has shown that vehicles with a negative history event have a higher percentage of charge-offs for lending institutions. The average charge-off amount for vehicles with clean titles is 47.1 percent of the loan value, compared with 61.2 percent for vehicles with frame damage.
With AutoCheck Market Review, lenders can view the overall number of vehicles financed with major problems, analyze their market down to the ZIP Code(TM) level and understand their exposure to financing problem vehicles. AutoCheck Market Review consists of a standard set of reports available through AutoCount.com and includes customizable options that allow lenders to view reports by lender, geography or dealer.
Experian Automotive is a leader in providing information services and market intelligence to manufacturers, dealers, finance, insurance and aftermarket companies, helping them increase customer loyalty; target and win new business; and make better lending, purchasing and production decisions. Experian's AutoCheck® reports provide customers with in-depth vehicle history information to confidently understand, compare and select the right vehicle. Its North American Vehicle Database(SM) houses more than 650 million vehicles and, when combined with Experian's credit, consumer and business information assets, meets the industry's growing demand for an integrated information source. Experian technology supports top automotive businesses, including eBay Motors, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Affinia, CarMax and NADAguides.com. For more information on Experian Automotive and its suite of services, visit our Website at http://www.experianautomotive.com.
About Experian
Experian® is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 80 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score and protect against identity theft.
Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2011 was $4.2 billion. Experian employs approximately 15,000 people in 41 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Experian and the Experian marks used herein are service marks or registered trademarks of Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Experian is a nonexclusive full-service provider licensee of the United States Postal Service®. The following trademark is owned by the United States Postal Service®: ZIP Code. The price for Experian's services is not established, controlled or approved by the United States Postal Service.
Contact:
Jordan Takeyama
Experian Public Relations
1 714 830 7561
jordan.takeyama@experian.com
Qualcomm Acquires Gesture Recognition Assets from GestureTek
SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that it has acquired certain assets from GestureTek, a developer of gesture recognition technology. A leader in the gesture recognition field, GestureTek has more than 25 years of experience implementing gesture-based technologies in mobile devices, entertainment facilities, healthcare systems, retail locations, and public and private venues. The acquisition gives Qualcomm ownership of certain intellectual property assets related to gesture recognition, as well as key engineering resources. GestureTek is retaining other assets in continuation of its gesture-controlled public display and digital signage business.
"Applications processors are enabling a range of new ways for consumers to interface with their home entertainment and mobile devices," said Steve Mollenkopf, executive vice president and group president, Qualcomm. "Our acquisition of key technology and assets from GestureTek will strengthen Qualcomm's smartphone product portfolio and enable our customers to launch products with new and compelling user experiences."
Gesture recognition technology will be integrated into Qualcomm's current and next-generation Snapdragon(TM) processors, giving OEMs the capability to produce smartphones, tablets and home entertainment devices with user interfaces based on natural human gestures.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of wireless communications, connecting people more closely to information, entertainment and each other. Today, Qualcomm technologies are powering the convergence of mobile communications and consumer electronics, making wireless devices and services more personal, affordable and accessible to people everywhere. For more information, visit Qualcomm around the Web:
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of Qualcomm could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including the expected benefits and costs of the transaction; management plans relating to the transaction; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including the execution of technology integration plans; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the possibility that expected benefits may not materialize as expected; that Qualcomm is unable to successfully implement technology integration strategies; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 26, 2010, and most recent Form 10-Q.
Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon is a trademark trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Case-Mate's New 'Creatures' Collection Brings Out the Kid in Everyone
Meet the friends that are sure to melt your heart
ATLANTA, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Case-Mate®, known for its innovative accessories that protect, adorn and enhance mobile technology, captures the imagination of children and adults with a new collection of six quirky iPhone 4 cases. Inspired by the monsters under the bed and children's make believe, these goofy ghouls, adorable sea creatures and furry friends come to life through vibrant colors, tactile elements and fresh, whimsical designs.
"Our philosophy, 'happiness by design', means we are committed to excellence in design, style and function. We want our cases to bring a smile to your face, they should delight and enchant you but most of all, provide you with something you didn't even realize you wanted," said Erik Attkisson, Case-Mate's Chief Marketing Officer. "Our 'Creatures' collection gives you permission to be playful, show off your individuality and simply let loose."
Meet the Monsters:
Tut: Meet trouble's best friend. Tut wraps the iPhone in plenty of bandaged layers. The raised bandages add texture, protection - and hide the scars from an unfortunate skateboarding accident. His one-eyed look may appear innocent, but we know he has a rough side.
Monsta: The goofy, yet spooky, Monsta has a knack for the uncanny. A character with no shortage of personality, Monsta adds a protective layer to cover and shield your iPhone. Elevated molded dots add a textured grip, while vibrant colors and intricate details complete the look. This is one Monsta you'll want to keep close.
Frank: Creature's resident grouch. His snarled mouth and half-open eyes keep strangers at a safe distance. The bumpy bright green texture makes for an easy-to-hold grip, while his unruly black hair provides a smooth touch. An innovative lay-flat design ensures the walls around Frank's heart, and around the phone, are always up. It's no wonder the neighborhood kids are scared of him.
Meet the Animals:
Waddler: Ladies can't get enough of this guy. From his smooth white under belly to his sophisticated black tails, he's the hottest flightless bird on the block. The conceptual penguin design comes to life through its raised flipper, attached webbed feet keychain, contrasting colors and geometric lines. For a simple bird dressed in black and white, there's never been more of a flurry of excitement.
Gil: She's the eternal optimist of the sea. The happy-go-lucky Gil keeps your iPhone 4 swimming along. Radiating in bright orange, her raised fin and textured stripes make for an easy-to-hold grip, even in the roughest seas. Gil goes the extra nautical mile with an innovative lay flat design that protects the screen.
Hoot: He's all brains and wants you to know it. Hoot outsmarts the iPhone 4 with a protective case. Light as a feather, Hoot snugly covers your phone with a genius fit. The textured case contrasts his smooth feathers for an easy-to-hold grip. Wide-eyed and hungry for knowledge, Hoot's genius extends to the innovative lay flat design. It's all about brainpower for this owl.
The Creatures iPhone 4 cases are available from Case-Mate for $24.99.
About Case-Mate
Case-Mate is the leader in design of fashion-forward accessories for mobile technology and tablets. Since 2006, the company has helped consumers express their individual style with products that protect, adorn and enhance their mobile devices. Working with top designers from around the world and using cutting-edge materials, Case-Mate's team of technology and design aficionados have created an extensive repertoire of mobile and tablet cases right for any style and every occasion. For more information, visit http://www.case-mate.com.
Follow us on Twitter @CaseMate or Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/CaseMate.
BNY Mellon Asset Servicing Launches Workbench(SM) Mobile for the iPad®
First global custodian to provide reports and information to clients via mobile app
Company's second iPad service to be launched through BNY Mellon Connect(SM) Mobile portal
BOSTON, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, announced the launch of Workbench(SM) Mobile, a new app enabling the firm's institutional clients to authorize instructions and securely access key reports and account information from their iPad®.
Workbench Mobile is available now for download to registered Workbench users at the App Store through BNY Mellon Connect(SM) Mobile. The new app will be accessible by more than 30,000 client users.
With Workbench Mobile, clients of BNY Mellon Asset Servicing will be able to easily view and monitor a wide range of account investment and performance data, industry news updates, and more. Available features include:
-- Recent Reports - view Workbench reports run over the past 10 days in PDF
format
-- BNY Mellon Regulatory News - updates on industry regulations and thought
leadership
-- Valuation Dashboard(1) - drill-down into account valuation changes and
chart by manager, asset type, currency, country or security
-- Lookup Exposure to Issuers(1) - view portfolio exposure across accounts
and asset classes
-- Authorize Cash Instructions(2) - for custody clients who manage cash
through Workbench
"Plan sponsors and investment managers increasingly are using their mobile devices to stay informed, take action, and be more productive no matter where they happen to be," said Dan Wywoda, Head of Global Product Management for BNY Mellon Asset Servicing. "From proprietary systems to web-based platforms and now mobile apps, we're witnessing a revolutionary liberation of data that's transformed how people do business and how industries like ours need to respond.
"We worked closely with our mobile technology client advisory group to design the new app, ensuring their feedback was built into the final product, including the vital need for maintaining a protected, secure environment," Wywoda added.
Workbench Mobile was designed with crucial security features. BNY Mellon Connect Mobile is secured by multi-factor authentication through a combination of a user ID, password, and the mobile device identifier. First time users with existing valid BNY Mellon web-based log-in credentials will be taken through an enrollment process.
New features will be added to Workbench Mobile in the next release. Enhanced features will be delivered to users' mobile device automatically through the App Store. Features planned for future release include an iPhone app - designed for smaller devices like iPhones, Droids and newer Blackberries - plus additional content.
BNY Mellon Asset Servicing offers clients worldwide a broad spectrum of specialized asset servicing capabilities, including custody and fund services, securities lending, performance and analytics, and execution services. BNY Mellon Asset Servicing provides services through BNY Mellon and other related companies.
BNY Mellon is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 36 countries and serving more than 100 markets. BNY Mellon is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, offering superior investment management and investment services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $26.3 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $1.3 trillion in assets under management, services $11.8 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.7 trillion per day. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available at http://www.bnymellon.com and through Twitter @bnymellon.
(1) Available to clients who use BNY Mellon's investment accounting service
(2) Available to selected custody clients of BNY Mellon
SOURCE BNY Mellon
BNY Mellon
CONTACT: Joseph F. Ailinger Jr., +1-617-722-7571, joe.ailinger@bnymellon.com, or Tim Steele, +44 20 7163 5850, tim.steele@bnymellon.com, both of BNY Mellon
Ben Heck Transforms his Apartment Into a "Smart Home" in New Episode of element14's "The Ben Heck Show"
CHICAGO, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest episode of the "The Ben Heck Show," sponsored by element14, the first collaborative community and electronics store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts, modding guru Benjamin J. Heckendorn, a.k.a. Ben Heck, morphs average household products into time-saving and convenient solutions.
Inspired by countless trips to shipping hubs to retrieve packages that couldn't be left on the doorstep, Ben configures a standard door buzzer to be controlled remotely from an Android-powered smartphone. Using a Parallax Spinneret Web Server development board complete with a propeller microcontroller and an Ethernet cable, Ben creates a Java-powered Web page application to buzz the door open from any location using his cell phone.
"It would be awesome to live in a fully-automated robo-home straight out of a science fiction movie, and not have to worry about those tedious tasks like waiting for a package to be delivered," said Ben. "But since that's a little out of reach for most people, I've come up with a few simple tricks that can help turn your humble abode into an automated, intelligent oasis."
Ben wraps up the episode by showing viewers how to turn a manual thermostat into an automated system that adjusts to pre-set temperatures at programmed times. Using a stepper motor, the built-in Real-Time-Clock (RTC) in the Parallax Spinneret Web Server, and a makeshift timing belt made from a microphone wire, Ben rigs the original Honeywell thermostat to precisely regulate the temperature controls throughout the day.
"In this episode, Ben uses 21st century technology to improve everyday household products," said Kevin Yapp, chief marketing officer, Premier Farnell. "This aligns with element14's goal to provide engineers and electronics enthusiasts with up-to-date technology, tools and peer collaboration to develop innovative projects."
Show fans are invited to join the element14 community to send Ben a challenge for a future build, engage with community members, and enter for a chance to win one of Ben's builds featured on the show, including his Xbox 360(TM) CD disc changer and portable 3D printer. In addition, element14's two-year birthday celebration continues until the end of July, during which 214 prizes will be awarded to new and existing community members.
About "The Ben Heck Show"
"The Ben Heck Show" is a bi-weekly online television series aired in English that's dedicated to the science and art of system and hardware modding with a global audience of design engineers, students and electronic enthusiasts. Sponsored exclusively by element14, each episode spotlights Ben's mods of popular electronic devices while educating viewers on the underlying technology powering each project.
About element14
Launched in June 2009, element14 is the first information portal, collaborative community and electronics store specifically built for electronic design engineers. The community recently unveiled its element14 knode, a unique automated platform that enables engineers to quickly research, design, develop and prototype in a single, intelligent environment. element14 is an innovative offering from Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl), FTSE 250, a leader in multi-channel electronics distribution trading throughout Europe (Farnell), the Americas (Newark) and Asia Pacific (element14). The company had group sales of 990.8m pounds Sterling and underlying profits of 93.3m pounds last year.
Creative Technology Company Quantiv and Search Laboratory Strategically Partner to Grow c-Commerce Opportunities Through Search
LEEDS, England, July 25, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Manchester-based Quantiv [http://www.quantiv.com ], the e-Commerce
Platform and technology solutions provider has announced that it has
strategically partnered with Leeds-based search engine marketing company
Search Laboratory to help its clients win more business online.
Quantiv, established in 1995, works with leading retailing brands such
as Just Giving, Rohan, Hotel Chocolat, Matches Fashion, PHS and the Ministry
of Defence to provide model driven multi-channel e-commerce platforms
[http://www.quantiv.com ]. Quantiv focus on delivering scalable, growth
focused technology solutions that allow users to focus on optimising their
merchandising efforts.
Search Laboratory was chosen as their key partner because of its vast
experience in the retail sector, and most importantly because of their
expertise in delivering highly successful multilingual search marketing
[http://www.searchlaboratory.com ] campaigns to retailers around the globe.
Chris Brooks, Business Development Director for Quantiv, said "Search
Laboratory's experience was perfectly aligned to the needs of us as a
business, and the needs of our e-commerce clients. Their work with major
multinational retailers and online fashion stores assured us that they were
able to truly impact on our clients online sales volumes, ensuring that our
clients achieve their true potential by reaching as many customers as
possible worldwide."
Quantiv and Search Laboratory have been working in collaboration to
ensure their platform and e-commerce solutions are in line with the most
up-to-date, ethical SEO best practices. Search Laboratory will also deliver
ongoing digital marketing consultancy to Quantiv clients wanting to fully
embrace the opportunities presented via the web and improve the
effectiveness of their site. Off-page search engine optimisation is key;
contributing approximately 70% toward the ranking position of a website on
search engines like Google. Search Laboratory have a strong track record of
delivering content-rich, ethical off-page SEO to improve the visibility and
relevancy of client websites.
Search Laboratory's Ian Harris; CEO commented "We are excited to be
working alongside Quantiv. Their creative approach to technology mirrors our
own and we feel there is much to be gained from the partnership for both
companies and their clients alike. While it's important to ensure the
technical aspects of your website are robust and fit for purpose; it's
equally important to remember to drive traffic to your site too - without
traffic there are no sales. We are very much looking forward to helping
Quantiv and their clients maximise profits from their websites with our
professional optimisation and search marketing services."
Notes for Editors
Search Laboratory Ltd with offices in Leeds and London, specialises in
maximising profits from their client's websites using Pay-Per-Click
[http://www.searchlaboratory.com/pay-per-click.php ] (PPC), Search Engine
Optimisation [http://www.searchlaboratory.com/search-engine-optimisation.php ]
(SEO), Online PR, Social Media and Multilingual Search Marketing. The
company which was established in 2005 has more than doubled its turnover in
the last three years and has expanded rapidly in the last six months
employing more than 60 members of staff. Working with clients of all shapes
and sizes, including major high street B2C brands and global B2B technology
giants, Search Laboratory is extremely ethical in its approach to business
using only ethical, sustainable link building and online PR. Search
Laboratory also recently won Best Employer award with Best Business awards.
Source: Quantiv
If you would like more information relating to this story please contact: Sasha Hanau, Marketing Executive, Search Laboratory Ltd, T: +44(0)113-212-1211, E: sasha.hanau@searchlaboratory.com
Conde Nast and Flipboard Launch Brand Advertising on Flipboard for iPad with The New Yorker, Wired and Bon Appetit
American Express to launch today, Lexus in October
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,Flipboard(TM) and Conde Nast bring brand advertising to the popular social magazine for iPad with Web content from The New Yorker, Wired and Bon Appetit, with additional titles coming to Flipboard throughout 2011. American Express will be first to launch its campaign starting today in The New Yorker with Lexus following suit in October in Bon Appetit, The New Yorker and Wired.
Flipboard's new program gives publishers and content creators a fresh way to offer magazine-like experiences of their Web content with full-page ads to showcase advertiser brands. With a limited number of ad pages available within select content, advertisers benefit from an unprecedented share of voice within an immersive iPad reading experience. A simple tap on the magazine-style ad takes a reader to a brand's website or Facebook page for additional information.
"Conde Nast is always looking for ways to take advantage of new channels that provide an environment in keeping with our editorial excellence, while offering unique opportunities for readers and advertisers," said Lou Cona, CMO at Conde Nast. "Flipboard's social magazine is a great example of that winning combination, while also giving us another way to market our own portfolio of tablet apps."
Flipboard developed its brand advertising on the popular and groundbreaking iPad in collaboration with Conde Nast including the design and placement of the advertising inside the social magazine. Using a revenue share model, Flipboard will manage inventory and the publisher maintains its direct relationships with advertisers.
"Conde Nast continues to create new experiences for their content that also brings new reach to their advertisers. We are excited to be a part of this overarching strategy and bring their amazing stories, images, publications and advertisers to readers on Flipboard," said Mike McCue, CEO of Flipboard.
"At American Express, we actively seek innovative partners that connect our Cardmembers with compelling and creative content through platforms that fit into their evolving digital lifestyle," said Louis Paskalis, Vice President Global Media, Content Development & Mobile Marketing of American Express. "As such, we are proud to be an inaugural advertising partner for the groundbreaking New Yorker Flipboard edition, which will provide our Cardmembers and consumers everywhere a seamless, next-generation way to experience an iconic magazine in a tablet friendly adaptation."
"At Lexus, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology, whether in how we design our vehicles or how we communicate with consumers," states Dave Nordstrom, vice president of marketing for Lexus. "This new Flipboard integration will enable us to connect with our audience, and their lifestyles, in a creative way."
About Flipboard
Flipboard is the world's first social magazine. Inspired by the beauty and ease of print media, Flipboard's mission is to fundamentally improve how people discover, view and share content across their social networks. Start reading your magazine by downloading Flipboard at http://www.flipboard.com. The company is based in Palo Alto, California and backed by legendary investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byer, Index Ventures and Insight Venture Partners. You can follow us at twitter.com/flipboard.
About Conde Nast
Conde Nast, a division of Advance Publications, operates in 25 countries and is home to some of the world's most celebrated media brands. In the United States, Conde Nast publishes 18 consumer magazines, four business-to-business publications, 27 websites, and more than 30 apps for mobile and tablet devices, all of which define excellence in their categories. Conde Nast has won more National Magazine Awards over the past ten years than all of its competitors combined.
CONTACT: Christel van der Boom, Flipboard, +1-415-373-2737, christel@flipboard.com or Susan Portnoy, Conde Nast, +1-212-286-6047, susan_portnoy@condenast.com
Sony's Newest Cyber-shot Camera Expands Range of Creative Options
Ultra-thin DSC-TX55 Camera Delivers Full HD Video, 3D and Picture Effect Mode - with up to 10x Clear Image Zoom at Maximum Resolution
SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With an exceptionally slim and stylish design, Sony's new DSC-TX55 Cyber-shot camera makes it easy to capture any moment with high-quality still photos, full high-definition video and amazing 3D images, providing consumers with the ultimate in creative control of their photos and videos.
The DSC-TX55 camera features a range of innovative new technologies, including 'By Pixel Super Resolution' technology, which boosts the camera's zoom range to a virtual 10x without losing quality at the image sensor's maximum resolution (16.2 million pixels). The new model is also the first Cyber-shot camera to offer a 'Picture Effect' mode, which expands a shooter's artistic possibilities without the need for editing software.
"Our new DSC-TX55 model redefines what a compact camera can do," said Yosuke Tomoda, director of Sony Electronics' Cyber-shot business. "In addition to the newly developed, ultra-thin chassis design, the camera features an incredible combination of features and performance, putting more creativity at users' fingertips than ever before."
The TX55 boasts a 16.2 megapixel, highly sensitive Exmor R(TM) CMOS sensor that delivers incredible image detail and ultra-low picture noise in both still images and Full HD video - even in low light conditions. Also the camera's hi-speed auto focus can lock onto subject in as little as 0.1 seconds, letting users grab the most fleeting photo moments with ease.
16 Mega-pixel CMOS Sensor with Clear Image Zoom
Just 12.2mm slim (measurement excludes lens cover), which is smaller than the thickness of a standard AA-size battery, the Cyber-shot TX55 is the world's thinnest camera in its class (among cameras with an optical anti-shake function). The new model captures Full HD AVCHD video clips as well as 16.2 megapixel still images through its innovative and exceptionally thin 5x optical folded zoom lens.
It introduces brand-new 'Clear Image Zoom' that boosts magnification without lowering the pixel count in the final image. Exclusive to Sony, 'By Pixel Super Resolution' processing further extends the camera's 5x optical zoom range, allowing full-resolution 16.2 megapixel images with a maximum 10x zoom.
'By Pixel Super Resolution' technology also significantly boosts still image quality during movie recording. At a touch of the shutter button, 'Dual Rec' grabs detail-packed 12 megapixel-level still photos without interrupting Full HD video shooting.
Further, the camera's back panel is dominated by a super-sized 3.3-inch (8.3cm) Xtra Fine(TM) OLED wide touch-screen, perfect for showing off photos and movie clips with incredible detail.
Enhanced Creativity and Functionality
The innovative Picture Effect mode broadens the range of artistic options with an exciting palette of in-camera image treatments. Effects can be viewed on the camera screen, allowing users to see the result of a chosen effect instantly rather than during the post-shooting experience.
The full list of seven Picture Effect options includes HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy Camera, Partial Color, Pop Color and Soft High-key.
Newly enhanced with additional electronic image stabilization for vertical and horizontal handshake correction, SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for handheld camera movements during Full HD video shooting. Users can enjoy crisp, blur-free movie clips at all zoom settings, even when holding the camera while walking.
Great Results Made Easy
The new DSC-TX55 camera makes it simple for users to easily achieve DSLR-like picture quality. Superior Auto mode recognizes a wide range of shooting situations, adjusting exposure and other settings for high-quality images with low noise and high dynamic range.
Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode also features HR (High Resolution) mode, letting users capture breath-taking up to 42.9 megapixel panoramas. Just sweep the camera, then enjoy the results on a connected HD TV, or zoom in using a PlayStation®3 system to reveal the finest details.
3D Still Image captures dramatic 3D photos without the need for a large, bulky stereoscopic lens. With a single shutter press, the camera takes two shots consecutively, using the first image to estimate depth information to create a dramatic three-dimensional still image. Other 3D shooting options include 3D Sweep Panorama mode and Sweep Multi Angle.
Enabling its incredible slimness, the new TX55 camera includes a slot to accept Memory Stick Micro(TM) (Mark2) and microSD/SDHC flash memory cards. Sony offers a choice of ultra-compact, high quality media in capacities up to 16GB, with Memory Stick Micro(TM) being enhanced to achieve data transfer speed of up to 15MB/s (fastest among micro memory cards) by carrying the same high performance HX Engine controller used on Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo to fully support the new camera's features such as 3D and full HD video shooting. All cards come with free PC software (available via download), File Rescue for quick, easy recovery of deleted or damaged photos and files, and x-Pict Story(TM) for Memory card that simplifies creation of dazzling slideshows.
Pricing and Availability
The new Sony Cyber-shot(TM) TX55 camera will be available for about $350 this September at Sony stores, http://www.sonystyle.com and other authorized retailers throughout the Sony Dealer Network.
The range of Sony Memory Stick Micro(TM) and MicroSD/SDHC media cards are available now throughout the Sony dealer network and along with an expanded range of coordinating accessories - including the colorful new LCJ-THF camera cover, AC-UD10 AC adaptor and BC-TRN2 fast battery charger.
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Sony Electronics Inc.
CONTACT: Sony Electronics Inc., Matt Parnell, +1-858-942-7975, matthew.parnell@am.sony.com; Tom Di Nome, +1-201-930-6357, Tom.DiNome@am.sony.com
COMEDY CENTRAL® and Matt Groening Announce the Launch of the "Futurama Head-In-A-Jar Creator" App
Free App For iPhone And iPod Touch Allows Fans To Create Their Own "Head-In-A-Jar" With Literally Millions Of Human, Robot And Alien Possibilities
"Futurama" Airs All-New Half-Hour Episodes Thursdays At 10:00 P.M. On COMEDY CENTRAL
NEW YORK, July 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Groening, creator of the Emmy®-Award-winning series "Futurama," today announced the launch of the "Futurama Head-In-A-Jar Creator" App during the show's panel at Comic-Con. The free App - developed in a collaboration between COMEDY CENTRAL, the producers of "Futurama" and Rough Draft Studios - allows fans to design their own Head-In-A-Jar, a popular recurring feature of the show. The "Futurama" App was released simultaneously with Groening's announcement and is now available for download on iPhone and iPod Touch.
"The 'Head-In-A-Jar' App is an interactive playground for fans," said Michele Ganeless, president, COMEDY CENTRAL. "The new App truly celebrates the show and gives fans a great place to enter and experience the world of 'Futurama.'"
"In the future, we'll all be heads in jars," said Groening. "But right now we can live this utopian fantasy in cartoon form."
The new App is loaded with a wealth of features. The "Head-In-A-Jar Creator" feature allows users to jump into the animated world of "Futurama" and create their own customized character. Users can choose from a male or female human, robot or alien, and customize many traits including the eyes, nose, hair, blemishes and background. Original artwork and sound design were created by the Futurama team specifically for the App. Additional features include "Futurama"-themed accessories, such as a foil hat, Flexo's beard, Nibbler's antenna and a customized name plate for each head designed. Once a Head is created, users can upload it to Facebook and Twitter and share with friends. Users can also save them to their photo gallery, set as their wallpaper or as an icon for one of their friends' contacts.
"The Head Museum" is an innovative feature that allows fans to create customized exhibits of all their Head creations. Users can then curate various groups (e.g. family, friends, co-workers, favorite sports team) to display the Heads. Users can also share these Exhibits on Facebook and Twitter.
Additional App features include streaming clips from the current season of "Futurama" airing on COMEDY CENTRAL.
"Futurama," returned with 13 all-new half-hour episodes beginning Thursday, June 23 at 10:00 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL.
"Futurama," created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening and David X. Cohen, is a Curiosity Company production in association with Twentieth Century Fox Television. Rough Draft Studios, Inc. is the animation studio.
20th Century Fox Television, a division of News Corp., is a leading supplier of entertainment.
COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 98 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is http://www.comedycentral.com. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site, at http://www.comedycentral.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @comedycentralpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ProspectNow, the industry's leading provider of building owner contact information, and Real Estate Assistant (REA), the top commercial real estate CRM system, have announced a strategic alliance to automate the ProspectNow data import into REA. This partnership will afford subscribers the luxury of seamlessly integrating ProspectNow's property data, including building stats, owner information, phone numbers and tenant rosters, into REA's platform.
"With more than six million building owners and 30 million tenants listed nationwide, we know REA customers can benefit exponentially by using ProspectNow to obtain critical data like phone numbers and LLC contact names," said Steve Wayne, CEO and founder of ProspectNow. "By partnering with REA, ProspectNow can take its platform to the next level, while making the REA application that much more useful."
"ProspectNow will give our users access to the best-available property owner data with all of the power and utility of REA," said Tim Creagh, CEO and founder of REA. "There is a lot of excitement out there about this alliance, and we think it's a great opportunity for our customers as well."
The partnership ultimately came about as a response to subscribers from both companies who expressed an interest in importing their ProspectNow data to REA.
About ProspectNow
ProspectNow is one of the nation's largest online commercial real estate databases. It contains vital information on more than eight million buildings, six million building owners and 30 million commercial tenants nationwide. Through the Properties, Companies and Foreclosure search engines, ProspectNow subscribers can easily locate the phone numbers and mailing addresses of building owners or LLC contacts. These results also yield comprehensive property information that includes a building's vital statistics, tenant roster, transaction history, and notices of default or foreclosure. For more information visit http://www.ProspectNow.com.
About REA
Real Estate Assistant is a CRM program that was created by commercial real professionals for commercial real estate professionals. It provides all the same tools that a standard CRM offers, but adds other convenient functions that are unique to the real estate community. REA offers all of its subscribers extensive training and customer support to ensure they're able to take full advantage of the CRM's amenities. REA also offers frequent updates to keep subscribers working off the latest and greatest software available on the market. For more information visit http://gorea.com.
Contact
Steve Wayne
888-956-9998
contact@prospectnow.com
Verizon Wireless Increases 3G Data Capacity in Utica-Rome Area
4G LTE expansion also continuing in Upstate New York
-- 3G capacity added to more than 25 local cell sites this year, 650+ region wide
-- Additional capacity needed to meet growing demand for wireless data
-- Tablets, smartphones, personal wireless hotspots changing the way people use wireless service
UTICA, N.Y., July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Even as itrolls out 4G LTE technology across Upstate New York and the rest of the country,Verizon Wireless continues to invest in its local 3G network. The company announced today it has significantly increased 3G wireless broadband capacity on its Utica/Rome-area network. The additional capacity, added to more than 25 local cell sites since the beginning of the year, helps the company stay ahead of the growing demand for wireless data spurred by the rapid adoption of tablet devices, smartphones, personal wireless hotspots, and other 3G data devices. The company added 3G capacity to more than 650 cell sites across Upstate New York in the first half of the year.
"As wireless service evolves, for the first time, our customers are using their devices more for data services than for voice calls," said Russ Preite, president of Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region. "As that trend continues, we need to increase our local network capacity to meet the increased demand. We're committed to enhancing and maintaining our 3G network superiority for years to come, even as we deploy 4G LTE technology across the country."
This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. The company has invested more than $65 billion nationwide since it was formed - $6 billion on average every year - and invested more than $125 million in Upstate New York in 2010.
In addition to ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless recently began rolling out its 4G LTE network nationwide. As of July 21, 4G LTE is available in 102 metro markets, including Rochester and the New York City area. The company recently announced it will launch 4G LTE in Albany, Syracuse and Ithaca later this year. Full nationwide 4G LTE deployment is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2013.
"We've always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. We continue to aggressively invest in our Upstate New York network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services like 4G LTE, and maintain our existing 3G network leadership," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region.
Verizon Wireless recently earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for "Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast."
Verizon Wireless' high-speed wireless broadband service, MobileBroadband, is available across its Upstate New York footprint. In 4G LTE coverage areas, it provides average speeds of 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments. In 3G coverage areas, it provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 Mbps, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.
Strong demand for Verizon Wireless' services continued during the second quarter of 2011 as the company added more than 1.3 million net new customers.
The company's "nation's most reliable wireless network" reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and women throughout the country. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3 million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers. Check out our video of Western New York Test Man, Jack Brandes.
For more information about 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.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno, or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293 , mdropkin@mower.com
Verizon Wireless Increases 3G Data Capacity in Hudson Valley Area
4G LTE expansion also continuing in Upstate New York
- 3G capacity added to more than 50 local cell sites this year, 650+ region wide
- Additional capacity needed to meet growing demand for wireless data
- Tablets, smartphones, personal wireless hotspots changing the way people use wireless service
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Even as itrolls out 4G LTE technology across Upstate New York and the rest of the country,Verizon Wireless continues to invest in its local 3G network. The company announced today it has significantly increased 3G wireless broadband capacity on its Hudson Valley-area network. The additional capacity, added to more than 50 local cell sites since the beginning of the year, helps the company stay ahead of the growing demand for wireless data spurred by the rapid adoption of tablet devices, smartphones, personal wireless hotspots, and other 3G data devices. The company added 3G capacity to more than 650 cell sites across Upstate New York in the first half of the year.
"As wireless service evolves, for the first time, our customers are using their devices more for data services than for voice calls," said Russ Preite, president of Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region. "As that trend continues, we need to increase our local network capacity to meet the increased demand. We're committed to enhancing and maintaining our 3G network superiority for years to come, even as we deploy 4G LTE technology across the country."
This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. The company has invested more than $65 billion nationwide since it was formed - $6 billion on average every year - and invested more than $125 million in Upstate New York in 2010.
In addition to ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless recently began rolling out its 4G LTE network nationwide. As of July 21, 4G LTE is available in 102 metro markets, including Rochester and the New York City area. The company recently announced it will launch 4G LTE in Albany, Syracuse and Ithaca later this year. Full nationwide 4G LTE deployment is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2013.
"We've always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. We continue to aggressively invest in our Upstate New York network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services like 4G LTE, and maintain our existing 3G network leadership," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region.
Verizon Wireless recently earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for "Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast."
Verizon Wireless' high-speed wireless broadband service, MobileBroadband, is available across its Upstate New York footprint. In 4G LTE coverage areas, it provides average speeds of 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments. In 3G coverage areas, it provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 Mbps, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.
Strong demand for Verizon Wireless' services continued during the second quarter of 2011 as the company added more than 1.3 million net new customers.
The company's "nation's most reliable wireless network" reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and women throughout the country. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3 million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers. Check out our video of Western New York Test Man, Jack Brandes.
For more information about 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.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264, or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno; or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com
PITTSBURGH, July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Genilogix, an HP Elite Partner and leading provider of quality/performance assurance and enterprise security solutions, today announced that it launched an Enterprise Security practice focused on security and compliance management solutions.
Attacks on public and private networks are increasing. Malware, hackers, bots, and malicious insiders threaten the confidential information and critical systems that drive business operations. The rise in attacks have increased regulations, as governments and industry groups push new rules and controls onto organizations of all sizes. Complying with security mandates can be overwhelming for even the largest firms.
Tom Walsh, Genilogix Vice-President of Enterprise Security Solutions stated, "As technology continues to evolve, all companies, regardless of how different they are from one another have a common need - to protect their networks from intrusion, to protect their confidential data and critical applications, and to comply with regulation."
To address this challenge, Genilogix provides a comprehensive offering of HP Security solutions and customized Genilogix services to ensure leading organizations in all major industries can quickly protect their operations from ongoing security risks and cyber threats.
Mel Maxwell, President of Genilogix, stated, "Providing an IT infrastructure for secure collaboration and enabling the enterprise to operate on a continuous basis may be two of the most difficult tasks any organization faces. Genilogix's strength is in our ability to quickly assess our customers' environment, develop forward-looking strategies, and provide the expertise to quickly implement the most effective solutions allowing our customers to protect, grow and evolve their business."
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Genilogix is an Elite HP Software Partner and winner of the 2010 and 2011 HP Partner Solution Offering of the Year Award. Genilogix provides a range of products and services to help customers recognize value within their organization for the HP business technology optimization (BTO) product line. Genilogix works closely with HP to offer innovative products and services that mitigate risk by ensuring security, quality, performance and availability for the enterprise. Certified product integrations such as Genilogix QC Mobile, QC eApprove, QC Workflow Accelerator, and QC vLab distinguish Genilogix as a unique value-added reseller.
For more information, contact Genilogix at +1 800 780 5110, or visit:
GREENBELT, Md., July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) mission reached a major milestone last week when it successfully completed its Mission Critical Design Review (CDR).
MAVEN, scheduled for launch in late 2013, will be the first mission devoted to understanding the Martian upper atmosphere. The goal of MAVEN is to determine the history of the loss of atmospheric gases to space through time, providing answers about Mars climate evolution. It will accomplish this by measuring the current rate of escape to space and gathering enough information about the relevant processes to allow extrapolation backward in time.
Noting this milestone, Michael Meyer, Lead Scientist for NASA's Mars Exploration Program at NASA Headquarters said, "It is a real pleasure to see the MAVEN team is doing an exemplary job on this important mission, which was identified as a top priority mission in the 2002 National Research Council Decadal Survey and addresses high-priority goals of two Divisions--Planetary Sciences and Heliophysics."
"Understanding how and why the atmosphere changed through time is an important scientific objective for Mars," said Bruce Jakosky, MAVEN Principal Investigator from the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado (CU/LASP) at Boulder. "MAVEN will make the right measurements to allow us to answer this question. We're in the middle of the hard work right now--building the instruments and spacecraft--and we're incredibly excited about the science results we're going to get from the mission."
From July 11 - 15, 2011, the MAVEN Critical Design Review was held at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. An independent review board, comprised of reviewers from NASA and several external organizations, met to validate the system design. Critical Design Reviews are one-time programmatic events that bridge the design and manufacturing stages of a project. A successful review means that the design is validated and will meet its requirements, is backed up with solid analysis and documentation, and has been proven to be safe. MAVEN's CDR completion grants permission to the mission team to begin manufacturing hardware.
"This team continues to nail every major milestone like clockwork, as laid out three years ago when the mission was proposed," said Dave Mitchell, MAVEN Project Manager at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. "CDR success is very important because it validates that the team is ready for fabrication, assembly, and test of all mission elements. It also enables us to stay on plan for launch in November 2013."
MAVEN will carry three instrument suites. The Particles and Fields Package, built by the University of California at Berkeley with support from CU/LASP and NASA Goddard, contains six instruments that will characterize the solar wind and the ionosphere of the planet. The Remote Sensing Package, built by CU/LASP, will determine global characteristics of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere. The Neutral Gas and Ion Mass Spectrometer, provided by NASA Goddard, will measure the composition and isotopes of neutral ions.
MAVEN's principal investigator is based at the University of Colorado at Boulder's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. The university will provide science operations, build instruments, and lead Education/Public Outreach. Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, will manage the MAVEN mission. Lockheed Martin of Littleton, Colo., will build the spacecraft and perform mission operations. The University of California-Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory will build instruments for the mission. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., will provide Program management via the Mars Program Office, as well as navigation support, the Deep Space Network, and the Electra telecommunications relay hardware and operations.
CONTACT: Nancy Neal Jones, Nancy.N.Jones@nasa.gov, or Rob Gutro, Robert.J.Gutro@nasa.gov, both of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md., +1-301-286-0039, or +1-301-286-4044
Wyle Executive Joins Commission on Federal Cloud Computing
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A Wyle information technology executive is closely involved with an industry effort in defining the course of cloud computing for the Federal government. This effort will include the establishment of recommendations to policy makers on guidance that can be used throughout government agencies and departments to remove barriers to implementation and to ensure the U.S. global position in cloud computing services.
Rick White, the chief technology officer for Wyle's Information Systems Group, has been appointed to the TechAmerica Cloud Commission 2 established earlier this year by the Washington based technology industry advocacy group.
The commission will focus on how best to structure a cloud business model that supports global competitiveness and the business improvement objectives of the Federal government.
"While cloud computing is a common topic of conversation in the Federal Contracting market space, there seems to still be discussion to define it and delineate its appropriate application in order to achieve the promised benefits," said White. "As numerous technology magazines and organizations clamor to extol the benefits of 'the cloud,' Wyle is actively collaborating with TechAmerica constituents in exploring the implications of cloud technology and best practices as applicable to the Federal Government's utilization of cloud computing."
White looks at this opportunity as unique for Wyle.
"This is an exciting time to help inform policy and to offer the administration some industry thoughts on a rapidly emerging and evolving technology," said White. "Decisions will need to be made in the coming months which could directly affect the future of the technology, the Federal Government and our place in the global market."
One of Wyle's solutions architects, George "Mel" Hurley, supports a commission working group which addresses the security implications of Cloud Computing.
"The previous Federal chief information officer, Vivek Kundra, was expecting a lot from information technology with his 25-point plan and the goal of democratizing data," said Hurley. "It's going to be imperative that we find a way to collaboratively move this technology forward and establish the parameters of security."
Hurley's extensive experience in information assurance makes him uniquely prepared for participation in the American Council for Technology Cloud Computing Task Group focusing more specifically on cloud security and identity management.
The group, co-chaired by William Corrington, chief technology officer of the Department of the Interior, met with the GSA Federal Cloud Computing Initiative office to discuss possibly supporting the creating of a white paper to specifically address the security challenges cloud computing faces.
Wyle's management knows that the growth of the industry and of Wyle may well be tied to how this technology evolves. Because of that fact we have staff involved even at the project and program level. Mark Bortle, Wyle's program manager at the Census Telecommunications Office, is a member of TechAmerica's Cloud Computing Committee.
This committee, separate from their Cloud Commission, works to educate policy makers about the implications of cloud computing.
"This committee has been active with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program and working closely with the U.S. General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget in the White House," said Bortle. "Wyle has a unique integration of real-world experience that allows us to lead innovation in data science and information management. We're uniquely positioned to help usher in the age of cloud computing."
Wyle, a privately held company, is a leading provider of high tech aerospace engineering and information technology services to the federal government on long-term outsourcing contracts. The company also provides test and evaluation of aircraft, weapon systems, networks, and other government assets; and other engineering services to the aerospace, defense, and nuclear power industries.
FBA Auctions Opens Registration for Exclusive July 22nd Auction to Include the Estate of Robert A Truax.
FAIRFAX, Va., July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online auction house FBA Auctions - http://www.fbaauctions.com - has officially opened registration for its next auction, to be held July 22, 2011 starting at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Customers must complete a free pre-registration to view items and participate in the auction. Preview is now open to the public.
FBA has won the exclusive right to bring to auction the prominent estate of Robert A Truax. Mr. Truax was well known for his historical expertise on Washington DC History and the century-long history of Washington Streetcars. He wrote books and articles related to local streetcars, post office machine cancelling methods, and streetcar postal cancellations. He was a respected research volunteer at the Washingtoniana Room of the Martin Luther King Memorial Library.
The estate includes arguably the finest collection of mobile postage stamp cancelations. FBA has partnered with the Mobile Post Office Society (MPOS) to analyze, catalog and describe this tremendous collection. The MPOS was founded in 1950 by a group of philatelists interested in the study of United States Highway Post Offices. It soon expanded to focus on Railway Post Offices, and eventually to the enroute distribution and postmarking of mail all over the world. It is a nonprofit organization, affiliate #64 of the American Philatelic Society
In addition to the Truax collection the auction will also comprise hundreds of additional items of interest including jewelry, loose stones, art, coins, collectibles, musical instruments, rugs, fine silver, and much more.
"We're thrilled to be able to bring this remarkable collection to our customers," stated Carl Johnson, General Manager of Acquisitions and Business Development. "The Truax estate includes some very rare and desirable items, and the FBA auction will be the only way to access them."
"We've been bringing elite quality merchandise to our customers for over 20 years, and these new items will ensure that our auctions continue to get bigger and better," adds Pamela Swartley-Ko, General Manager of Operations and Client Services.
FBA Auctions is based in Fairfax, VA and provides an online alternative to attending auctions in person via its website http://www.fbaauctions.com. They acquire objects of value through a variety of sources including business liquidations, bankruptcies, seizures, banks, personal estates, and more. Registration with FBA is free.
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CONTACT: Carl Johnson, General Manager of Acquisitions and Business Development, +1-703-819-8372, carl@fbaauctions.com
RAGBRAI Riders Will Stay Connected Across Iowa With Verizon Wireless' Enhanced Network Support
Company Boosts Network Coverage and Capacity Along Route and Deploys Portable Cell Sites in Atlantic, Carroll, Coralville, Altoona and Grinnell
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless voice and data network, will boost network capacity in cities and highways along this year's route for the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI®) July 24-30.
In addition, the company will deploy temporary cell sites, known as Cell on Wheels (COWS) or Cell on Light Trucks (COLTS), in five communities:
-- Atlantic, July 24, COLT near West 7th Street and Sunnyside Lane;
-- Carroll, July 25, COLT near North Grant Road and 8th Street;
-- Coralville, July 25, COLT near 19th Avenue and Applewood Court;
-- Altoona, July 27, COW near Northeast 7th Street Southwest and 2nd Avenue
Southwest; and
-- Grinnell, July 28, COW near 10th Avenue and Elm Street.
Verizon Wireless' fleet of COLTS and COWS provide service at special events, such as RAGBRAI, that demand additional network capacity. These temporary cell sites are equivalent to the highest capacity stationary site presently in Iowa and are able to process thousands of calls every hour. They are primarily designed for use when natural disasters or other unplanned events interrupt wireless voice and data service.
"As the official wireless provider for RAGBRAI, we are committed to serving our customers as well as the ride organizers along this year's route," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "Based on our research, we anticipate each of these Iowa communities will experience more than double the wireless phone usage during the ride's tour stops than would occur during an average summer day. We are prepared to deliver the best wireless network and services for visitors, journalists and local residents."
Heading into its 39th year, RAGBRAI is the longest, largest and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world. RAGBRAI's 10,000 riders will attract an estimated 10,000 viewers at most stops along the route.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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CONTACT: Debbie Hilt, 1-888-296-2411, ext. 6, Debbie@alberscommunications.com, for Verizon Wireless
AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in Somerset
New Cell Sites Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
SOMERSET, Pa., July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of new mobile broadband cell sites that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses in Somerset, Stoystown, Central City, Friedens, Jenners, Quecreek and Boswell. Coverage was also expanded to portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 219 and State Routes 31, 281, 30, 160 and 31. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.
The new cell sites are one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.
"Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and businesses who need to stay connected is our ultimate objective," said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Pennsylvania. "AT&T's ongoing investments in the Somerset area will help ensure that our customers have access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth."
"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of these communities, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager, AT&T Ohio and western Pennsylvania. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Somerset and the surrounding communities. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 130 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 135,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Pennsylvania or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
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