Artificial Life Launches Mobile Titles with Mobile Streams and Handster
HONG KONG and BERLIN, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Artificial Life, Inc. (OTCPK: ALIF), a leading provider of award-winning mobile technology and applications, announced today that it has signed partnership and distribution agreements with Mobile Streams and Handster to publish a wide range of its iOS, Android and Java titles on the app stores of the two companies.
Mobile Streams' mobile distribution channel, Appitalism.com, is the world's largest app store.* It provides more than 700,000 paid and free apps and other digital content items for various devices across multiple platforms. In the collaboration with Mobile Streams, Artificial Life (ALIF) will launch its iOS and Android titles on Appitalism.com.
Handster is an app store solution company that distributes applications through its own branded app store, Handster.com, which offers 30,000 titles for major mobile platforms. As agreed with Handster, Artificial Life will launch its Android and Java titles on Handster.com, through which they will also be made available in the app stores of LG, Toshiba and SK Telecom.
The new partnerships with Mobile Streams and Handster will allow Artificial Life to further extend the reach of its apps and games globally. Further information about the many mobile titles and other products by Artificial Life can be found at the company's m-commerce portal: http://www.botme.com.
"We are excited by the prospect of broadening the reach of our titles through the comprehensive app stores of Mobile Steams and Handster. We will continue to explore more distribution platforms to expand the exposure of our games and apps around the world," said Eberhard Schoneburg, CEO of Artificial Life, Inc.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
About Artificial Life, Inc.
Artificial Life, Inc. has been a pioneer in artificial intelligence and mobile technology since its inception in Boston in 1994. We are a public US corporation (OTCPK: ALIF) with listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurt: AIF.F; Xetra: AIF.DE) and headquarters and production center in Hong Kong. Our EMEA headquarters is in Berlin, Germany. Currently our main business areas are: high quality (3D) interactive (massively multiplayer) mobile games, mobile participation television, mobile business applications, our powerful mobile commerce technology platform OPUS-M(TM) and our green IT solutions provided by Green Cortex, Inc. We have won many industry awards for our outstanding technology and products.
Mobile Streams retails Mobile Content including Apps, Games, eBooks, Music and Videos globally through mobile carrier partners and its Appitalism.com App Store. The company employs a talented team of more than 70 mobile content experts around the world including regional teams in Hong Kong, Sydney, Buenos Aires, London and New York.
About Handster
Handster is an AppStore solution company offering a white label platform and a branded AppStore (Handster.com). The platform supports Windows Mobile, Google Android, BlackBerry, Symbian and Java applications. Smart phone users can access the store via a website, mobile web and an on-device client.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition and business prospects. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although such statements are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on them. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual market trends or our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to obtain additional funding to operate and grow our business; the unproven potential of our mobile gaming business model; changing consumer preferences and uncertainty of market acceptance of our products; timely adoption and availability of 3G and broadband mobile technology; market acceptance for use of mobile handheld devices to play the interactive games; unpredictable mobile game development schedules; our reliance on a relatively small number of brands; our ability to license brands from others; our dependence upon resellers and telecommunication carriers and operators to distribute our products; our ability to successfully develop, introduce, and sell new or enhanced products in a timely manner; and the timing of new product announcements or introductions by us or by our competitors. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 16, 2010. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release.
For more information on ARTIFICIAL LIFE, INC., please contact:
Artificial Life IR and PR Contact:
Adeline Law
Tel: (+852) 3102 2800
ir@artificial-life.com
CareerBuilder Launches First-of-its-Kind Mobile Employer Application for iPhone
CHICAGO, July 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ --Mobile is more pervasive today than ever, changing the way companies communicate and recruit new talent. Building on its suite of mobile solutions, CareerBuilder is the first to market with a free iPhone application for employers, which gives employers access to job candidates anywhere, at any time directly from their mobile device. The application, called CareerBuilder for Employers, is available for download at iTunes.
CareerBuilder's new app enables employers to sync directly to their existing CareerBuilder accounts and provides the following features:
-- Employers can call, email, or send a letter to the applicant directly
from their iPhone
-- Employers can save a candidate to a folder in their CareerBuilder
account for later review
-- Employers can flip through applicants by swiping left or right on the
application or use the page button at the top right
-- Employers can receive push notifications when new applications are
available for review
"Being able to reach potential employees wherever you are provides a whole new level of speed, efficiency and convenience to recruitment," said Brent Rasmussen, President of CareerBuilder North America. "Our new app is designed to help employers quickly connect with the fast-growing population of mobile job seekers and get a leg up on the competition for talent."
According to a 2011 nationwide CareerBuilder study of 2,600 employers and 5,000 workers, nearly one-in-five, 18 to 34-year-old job seekers reported they search for jobs and research companies using mobile devices. However, when it comes to communicating to this audience, the majority of employers (70 percent) reported that their corporate career site is not mobile-friendly.
CBmobile, CareerBuilder's Mobile Solutions, gives employers the ability to launch mobile device-optimized versions of their career site for Android, iPhone, or Blackberry devices. CBmobile ensures that company career sites are optimized and accessible to all job seekers, no matter how they are accessing a company's open positions.
CBmobile also enables employers to create a custom app that job seekers can download or revamp their current career site with mobile-friendly features, as well as Facebook and Twitter integration. Both solutions also include custom QR codes that can direct job seekers to career sites from an iPhone or Android device.
About CareerBuilder®
CareerBuilder is the global leader in human capital solutions, helping companies target and attract their most important asset - their people. Its online career site, CareerBuilder.com®, is the largest in the United States with more than 24 million unique visitors, 1 million jobs and 32 million resumes. CareerBuilder works with the world's top employers, providing resources for everything from employment branding and data analysis. More than 9,000 websites, including 140 newspapers and broadband portals such as MSN and AOL, feature CareerBuilder's proprietary job search technology on their career sites. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), Tribune Company, and The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI). CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.careerbuilder.com.
Eutelsat's Tooway(TM) Satellite Broadband Service Attracts New Business in the Ukraine With Eurosat-Ukraine
PARIS and KIEV, Ukraine, July 13, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced the
signature of a distribution contract for the Tooway? broadband service
between its Skylogic subsidiary and Eurosat-Ukraine. Eurosat-Ukraine is an
affiliate of Altegrosky, a leading provider of satellite-delivered telecoms
services in Russia and CIS countries. The new contract between Skylogic and
Eurosat-Ukraine covers distribution to consumers in the Ukraine of the
Tooway? new generation satellite broadband service, which is delivered via
Eutelsat's KA-SAT satellite.
With Tooway? packages enabling users to benefit from download speeds
of up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 4 Mbps, Eurosat-Ukraine can now
offer fast and immediate Internet access to users across the Ukraine.
Leveraging Altegrosky's extensive experience of providing traditional VSAT
solutions in Russia, with 6 500 terminals already deployed, the company
plans to focus on rural areas and areas with poor ADSL and mobile broadband
coverage. Over 10 million households in the Ukraine's rural and suburban
areas are not served by any Internet access, representing a significant
addressable market.
Celebrating the partnership with Eutelsat, Sergey Pekhterev General
Manager of Altegrosky, said: "Our newpartnership with Skylogicand Eutelsatis
a powerful new platform for expanding our range of services and
increasingthe efficiency of the solutions we offer.Our objective with our
joint effort is totackle the problem of white spots by offering the speed
and performance of Tooway? to households across the Ukraine."
Arduino Patacchini, CEO of Skylogic responded: "The selection of
Tooway? by Altegrosky, an expert in satellite-based telecom networks,
highlights the confidence of our partners in the new KA-SAT broadband
infrastructure. We look forward to developing Tooway? service growth in
Eastern Europe with Altegrosky and Eurosat-Ukraine, and believe that the
performance and affordability of our new-generation satellite broadband
services will contribute to rapidly reducing digital exclusion for
individuals deprived of high-speed Internet access."
The new generation Tooway? service is provided by Eutelsat's KA-SAT
satellite which went into full commercial service in May. With its total
throughput of more than 70 Gbps, KA-SAT is a wireless broadband
infrastructure designed to deliver fast, effective and affordable IP
applications to users across Europe and the Mediterranean Basin.
AltegroSky is the one of the biggest Russian satellite operators VSAT
(more than 15% of the Russian VSAT market). The company commercializes
capacity on Yamal-200, Express-AM22 and Express-AM3 satellites, providing
full coverage of Russia and the CIS territory. AltegroSky delivers
high-speed Internet access and corporate networks for data transmission as
well as telemetry, telephony, video conferencing, multicasting and business
TV services to the business customers and consumers. The AltegroSky network
operates over 6,500 VSAT terminals and has more than 500 certified regionals
partners in Russia.
Eurosat-Ukraine was founded in 2010 as affiliate of Altegrosky specially
to be Service Provider of Eutelsat's KA-SAT satellite services in Ukraine.
Eurosat-Ukraine is going to focus its activity on the consumer market.
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234)
is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialised on 27
satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well
as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the
Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators
in terms of revenues. At 31 December 2010, Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting more than 3,700 television channels to over 200 million cable
and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Group's
satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications
services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets
for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight
markets. Eutelsat's broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates
access to high speed Internet services through teleports in France and Italy
that serve enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid
organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in
Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ 683 commercial, technical and
operational employees from 28 countries.
Michaels Digital Upgrades Offer Enhanced Inspiration and Convenience Michaels Makes Crafting Even More Interactive, Immediate with New Apps, Ads & Coupons
IRVING, Texas, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Michaels, North America's largest arts & crafts specialty retailer, is redefining its online and social media customer experience with the introduction of several new digital marketing channels. New additions include: mobile phone coupon acceptance, interactive online ads, a mobile iPhone app launch, Quick Response (QR) codes, a mobile website and text message alerts.
Michaels' new interactive online weekly ad allows customers to view by department or brand, with select products linked to projects and/or how-to videos that enable customers to visualize the final product. Created specifically to make customer's crafting experiences at Michaels as efficient as possible, the ad provides inspiration, organization and capabilities unlike any other retailer. The online weekly ad also gives customers the ability to share products and projects through social channels such as Twitter and Facebook.
Weekly ad deals can also be seen in Michaels recently launched, free iPhone app for customers that includes coupons, a store locator, the ability to create shopping lists, a QR code reader and in-store event lists. Customers can also access project and product information as part of its company-wide initiative to provide customers with more inspiration and convenience. A free Android app will follow in September 2011. Mobile phone coupon acceptance allows stores to easily scan coupons from customer's cell phones.
"Our customers are a passionate, connected community and these new channels allow for more tailored and relevant communication," said Michaels Sr. Director of Digital Marketing Anthony Price. "We know that roughly half of our customers use smart phones and the new online and mobile tools are designed for them to help provide increased inspiration when and where they are looking for it."
Michaels understands that customers continually look for more ways to engage online, through smart phones and social media. A recent Michaels survey showed that 57% of customers connect to Facebook daily to read or post messages.
Additional ways for Michaels customers to interact through digital media include:
-- Text message alerts - customers can now receive coupons, project ideas
and special event information through their mobile phones.
-- Increased social media presence - Michaels uses its Facebook page,
YouTube channel and Twitter feed to give customers the opportunity to
share their creativity and directly inspire others in the Michaels
crafting community.
-- Webisodes - Michaels.com hosts how-to webisodes featuring Michaels
Creative Expert Jo Pearson and others demonstrating crafting techniques,
products and ideas.
-- E-Newsletters -tailored to provide ideas, techniques and instructions on
the go.
About Michaels
Irving, Texas-based Michaels Stores, Inc. is North America's largest specialty retailer of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall decor, and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The company currently owns and operates more than 1,045 Michaels stores in 49 states and Canada, and over 140 Aaron Brothers stores, and produces ten exclusive private brands including Recollections®, Studio Decor(TM), Bead Landing®, Creatology®, Ashland(TM), Celebrate It®, Art Minds®, Artist's Loft®, Craft Smart® and Loops & Threads(TM). For more information visit http://www.Michaels.com
Media Contact: Kristen Kauffman or Pam Tate (817) 329-3257 Michaels@spmcommunications.com
STRATO Announces New Open-Xchange Webmail as a Cloud Communication Centre
LONDON, July 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Integration of social networks and personal interface
STRATO is now offering a new webmail service based on Open-Xchange. The
Communicator from STRATO comes on an intuitive AJAX-based interface. The
customisable interface can also integrate news feeds from other websites and
widgets such as weather reports. Tailored especially for business customers,
the Communicator has mobile access capabilities for smartphones and
groupware features. "The new STRATO Communicator is a communication centre
in the cloud which enables our customers to organise messages, contacts and
appointments from various mailboxes, and manage social media easily and
professionally in one interface," Damian Schmidt, CEO of STRATO commented.
With the Communicator from STRATO, all new hosting and webshop package
customers are provided with basic mailboxes and users have the opportunity
to upgrade several mailboxes to the premium version. Existing customers will
be transferred to the new Communicator in due course.
With basic mailboxes, STRATO customers can manage emails, appointments,
tasks and contacts. On the interface users can drag-and-drop inboxes, news
feeds and widgets. Anyone with a basic mailbox who would like to trial the
premium features can upgrade their mailbox to a premium account for 90 days
free of charge. If users wish to continue with the premium features for more
than 90 days, they will be charged only GBP4.99* per month for the premium
mailbox. During the test phase, users can cancel the premium features at any
point in the customer service area.
The premium mailboxes in the Communicator include the integration of
social networks, groupware functions, and synchronization of emails,
contacts and appointments with mobile devices. Customers can use their
premium mailboxes to directly access their data from social networks like
LinkedIn and Facebook. For easy communication with friends, colleagues or
supervisors, customers can use the team calendar, secretarial and manager
functions. With the team events calendar, teams can coordinate themselves.
The manager function allows the delegation of tasks to employees and the
secretary function allows assistants to manage the appointments of their
supervisors. Via Exchange-Active-Sync emails, contacts and appointments can
be synchronized automatically with popular mobile devices such as iPhone or
iPad, Android smartphone and tablets, and Windows Mobile phones.
STRATO's mailboxes are guarded by reliable spam protection. STRATO has
developed a patented spam filter with the Humboldt University in Berlin and
the Max Planck Institute for computer science. Ninety percent of STRATO
customers trust STRATO's spam filter according to a representative study**.
In the comparison group only 72% trusted their spam filter. In addition, all
data is stored in Germany and is subject to strict German data protection
regulations.
Notes to Editors:
* Offer to test premium mailboxes 90 days free, then at GBP4.99 per
month, runs until 31 July 2011. Contract period is 12 months and prices
exclude VAT. ** Representative online survey conducted by GfK on behalf of
STRATO, June 2009. Audience polled: 442 STRATO customers, comparison group
of 514 Internet users.
About STRATO
STRATO, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, is Europe's second-largest web
hosting and web application provider. Its services include online hard
disks, all-in-one web hosting packages, dedicated and virtual servers and
hosted business software such as online shops. STRATO has over 1.4 million
customer contracts in six countries and hosts 4 million domains in two
ISO-certified, climate-neutral data centres.
Source: STRATO AG
For further information please contact: Shelley Facius, Juice PR Ltd, shelley@juicepr.biz, mobile: +44(0)7802-753653
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VAADO Launches New HR Self-Service People and Employee Performance Management Software
LONDON, July 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
HR Self-Service Software Developer Leads With "Online Generation" People
and Performance Management Software - so Intuitive it has a Near-Perfect
Employee Adoption Rate
Vaado Software http://www.vaado.com launches the most intuitive,
easy-to-use, multi-language human resources (HR) software for people and
performance management available on the market today. Vaado People(c) is a
fully web-based, modular HR self-service
[http://www.vaado.com/hr-solutions/hr-self-service ] software application
with integrated employee and management self-service functionality. Vaado
Performance(c) is also web-based and manages the employee performance
management [http://www.vaado.com/hr-solutions/employee-performance-management
and appraisal process, together with all of the associated management
reporting and analysis.
The Vaado software suite was developed in 2010 against a rigid
development timeframe for some very demanding large enterprise customers. It
is now available, as a tried and tested product suite and has already been
deployed in English, French, Spanish, Portugese and German.
Intended for use by companies or departments from 50 to over 5,000
employees, all of the software has been designed using the latest Microsoft
Silverlight technology, adopted by the majority of web-browsers and
operating systems.
Vaado Software's Operations Director, Paul Ashford comments, "Our goal
was to develop HR software for the online generation. Software that doesn't
need a training course - it's just as intuitive to use as Google or
Facebook."
Ashford continues, "We expect instant near-perfect employee adoption or
it hasn't worked. Our first three sites have achieved just that - an
unheard-of success rate!"
The initial implementations have taken place in the publishing, media
and construction sectors and were successfully completed by Vaado Software's
team, but the product will also be sold via a network of software resellers,
who will implement the software for their clients. The first of these is HR
consultancy, plusHR, who advised and supported Vaado on the first
implementations.
Sharon Crooks, Director of Consulting for plusHR comments, "Simple,
clean, flexible, intuitive - it's more like using a social media product
than traditional, clumsy, enterprise software. We have been delighted with
how well everyone picks it up - it's very much a 'just do it!' piece of
software. Our users love it."
Software Product features
Vaado People(c) is a modular Human Resources software application with
integrated employee and management HR self-service functionality.
Key features:
- Employee and management HR self-service
- Configurable workflows with automated approvals
- Tasks and alerts
- Sophisticated absence management
- Intuitive HR self-service user interface and dashboards
- In-depth reporting and charting
- Configurable payroll interface
- Full audit trail
- Intelligent security
- Customisable branding
- Multi-lingual
Vaado Performance(c) enables an organisation to run employee performance
management and appraisal process online, with full management reporting and
analysis.
Key features:
- Objective management with optional action planning and
progress tracking
- Configurable performance review screens
- Personal development and employee performance management
planning
- Informal 1:1 meetings
- Succession planning
- Intuitive user interface and dashboards
- In-depth reporting and charting with drill-down analysis
- Full audit trail
- Intelligent security
- Customisable branding
- Multi-lingual
Pricing and availability
The HR self-service products are launched with immediate
availability.Two different licensing models apply to the product, from an
on-premise solution which starts in the region GBP10,000 per product, or a
SaaS model which can be as little as GBP1 per user per month.
About Vaado Software
Vaado Software Limited is a specialist provider of online, human
resources (HR) and employee performance management and HR self-service
software and services. Vaado's software portfolio is designed by HR
practitioners with real-world, global experience specifically so that it can
address the needs of today's fast-moving medium-to-large enterprise scale
businesses.
Built using the very latest in web deployable technologies, Vaado
provides powerful employee performance management functionality and prides
itself on being 'for the online generation'. The Vaado HR self-service
software suite was developed and delivered in 2010 against a rigid
development timeframe for some very demanding large enterprise customers.
Vaado People(c), Vaado Performance(c)and Vaado Survey(c) all utilise the
very latest generation of Microsoft Silverlight technology, adopted by the
majority of web-browsers and operating systems.
As a result, the market launch of Vaado in June 2011 to resellers and
end users features the latest and most intuitive HR self-service software
available to date. Expect instant user-adoption with Vaado's incredibly
intuitive interface, with minimal or no training requirements.
For further information, please contact:
Stuart Hearn
Commercial Director
Vaado Software
+44(0)203-303-0672
Will Gardiner
Press Contact
itpr
+44(0)1932-578-800
Adder Announces USB Extension Breakthrough With MiMEQ Video Technology
Adder releases a brand new extension technology delivering KVMA with transparent USB up to 300m over a single cable
BOSTON, July 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Adder [http://www.adder.com ], the expert in connectivity solutions,
today unveils the latest generation of KVMA extender, which features
transparent USB at 300 metres from source over a single cable. Furthermore,
by implementing its new MiMEQ compensation technology, Adder promises better
video quality than any other product in its class. The new X-USB PRO is
available worldwide and replaces the original X-USB extender technology.
X-USB PRO is the first product to offer MiMEQ (Multi-pole Mirror EQ)
cable compensation, which allows the user to precisely model a specific
cable against cable type and cable length. All copper cable has a natural
attenuation curve which causes the strength of a signal to degrade over
distance; by precisely modelling and mirroring the unique attenuation of
almost any cable, Adder achieves the best analogue video quality possible
for any extender of this type.
X-USB PRO is also the first Adder point-to-point KVM extender to deliver
transparent USB at such high distances. Previous generations of KVM extender
have been limited to about one third of this distance, held back in general
by the technical demands of USB. X-USB PRO delivers a real innovation hit
for Adder, combining advanced USB technologies with MiMEQ video compensation
and crystal-clear stereo audio to deliver a true reference-grade,
professional product.
The choice to deliver transparent USB with this product means the user
is not limited by emulation technologies. Instead, the USB signal is passed
without any change or re-interpretation, meaning that the product can be
used with any USB device, including isochronous devices such as webcams or
audio. Every X-USB PRO system also features a local feed through at the
transmission end giving the user a choice of locations to work from, or
allowing for a multi-user system scenario.
Adder is a leading developer and thought leader in connectivity
solutions. Adder's media networks, extenders and keyboard, mouse and video
switch solutions enable the control and distribution of IT systems around
the world. The company distributes its products in more than 60 countries
through a network of distributors, resellers and OEMs. Adder has offices in
the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden,
Shanghai and Singapore.
Out With the Old ... Entrust Announces Mobile and Soft-Factor Authentication Program to Meet FFIEC Guidance and Hard Token Replacement
Offering Allows Organizations to Easily Adopt Entrust IdentityGuard, a Single, Software Multi-factor Authentication Platform
DALLAS, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrust, Inc., a world leader in securing digital identities and information, announces the launch of an industry-leading hard token replacement program. Beginning today, organizations that currently use a hard token-based solution may trade in the devices for Entrust's mobile and soft token factors of authentications in a one-for-one swap for up to 5,000 users.
To qualify for this special offer, organizations must either currently use Entrust IdentityGuard 9.3 or higher, or purchase the recently launched Entrust IdentityGuard 10.0. A hard token from any vendor will qualify for the program. Entrust will not require users to turn in old hard tokens.
"As recognized by the most recent FFIEC guidance, the spike of critical, high profile security breaches have proven that the old one-size-fits-all hard token model is outdated and vulnerable to future attacks," said Entrust President and CEO Bill Conner. "There is no time like the present to clear out technology that is more than 20 years old for software solutions that truly address today's ever-changing threat landscape. Forward-thinking organizations understand the need for a software multi-factor authentication platform that not only allows for layered security, but also allows users to seamlessly move to a new authenticator in the event of a breach."
By selecting the award-winning Entrust IdentityGuard platform to replace an outdated hard-token model, organizations have the ability to address logical security needs, as well as physical security and mobile security.
Through its software multi-factor versatile platform, Entrust IdentityGuard 10.0 brings together security solutions for these three distinct, yet closely knit worlds. Users can easily manage and deploy a comprehensive range of unique authenticators simultaneously which can be issued based on specific requirements, associated risk and cost. Organizations can also adjust security in real-time to meet the quickly changing threat landscapes or future regulatory requirements.
As the only authentication platform that fully enables today's leading mobile platforms for business, Entrust IdentityGuard 10.0 enables the rapidly growing number of mobile devices that connect to corporate networks. Using the platform, users can easily register their mobile device through the Entrust IdentityGuard Self Service Module and have a digital ID downloaded directly onto their device. Additionally, through the Smart Credentials offered under Entrust IdentityGuard 10.0, organizations have the ability to simplify the issuance and management of Smart Cards to better integrate and secure physical and logical security.
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About Entrust
Entrust provides identity-based security solutions that empower enterprises, consumers, citizens and Web sites in more than 4,000 organizations spanning 60 countries. Entrust's identity-based approach offers the right balance between affordability, expertise and service. For strong authentication, fraud detection, digital certificates, SSL and PKI, call 888-690-2424, e-mail entrust@entrust.com or visit http://www.entrust.com.
Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. In Canada, Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Limited. All Entrust product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Entrust, Inc. or Entrust Limited. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Restaurant Coupons Website GetRestaurantCoupons.com Announces New Restaurant Partnerships
Restaurant Coupons Website GetRestaurantCoupons.com Announces New Restaurant Partnerships
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GetRestaurantCoupons.com (GRC), the leading online restaurant coupons website, is pleased to announce its new partnerships with many of the most popular restaurant chains in the United States. "We are excited that our new relationships will allow us to add even more coupons to our already enormous database. Through our new partnerships, our visitors can now find a restaurant coupon at their favorite restaurant chain in just about every city in the country," said CEO Paul Sager.
The new restaurant partners include Applebee's, Buca di Beppo, Chili's, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse and The Cheesecake Factory, just to name a few. Because of these unique alliances, GetRestaurantCoupons.com is able to offer a vast selection of exclusive printable restaurant coupons that can only be found on the GetRestaurantCoupons.com website.
For example, visitors can now find a new Outback Steakhouse coupon offer for special savings when you join its e-club with a simple point, click and print, and incredible $10 or 10% discounts are available via GRC's updated Buca di Beppo coupons. Like GetRestaurantCoupons.com on Facebook to stay informed on these future offers.
"Unlike the current fad 'deal of the day' services that often produce crowded restaurants, inferior service and watered down menus, GRC restaurant coupons never expire and are always welcomed by our participating restaurant owners," Sager went on to say.
The motto for GetRestaurantCoupons.com is "Search, Dine, Save, and Help a Child" because annually GetRestaurantCoupons.com donates a portion of its revenue to carefully selected children's charities. Therefore, every time someone visits the GRC website, they play a part in this vital endeavor.
GetRestaurantCoupons.com is the world's largest restaurant search site, specializing in bringing restaurant coupons to customer's favorite establishments. GRC offers a large selection of both restaurant coupons and restaurants to satisfy any demand. They also sponsor several children's charities and donate a portion of all their revenues to those charities.
SuccessFactors Approved to Cross-List on NYSE Euronext Paris in Connection with the Pending Transfer to the New York Stock Exchange
SAN MATEO, California, July 13, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Application for Cross-listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange to Follow
SuccessFactors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFSF) today announced that the French
Autorite des marches financiers ("AMF") has approved the company's
prospectus for admission of its Common Stock to be cross-listed and traded
on the Professional Segment of NYSE Euronext in Paris under its current
ticker symbol "SFSF" and has granted visa number 11-311 dated July 12, 2011,
on the prospectus. This cross-listing will occur in connection with the
previously announced transfer of its listing of Common Stock to the New York
Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), expected to occur on July 19, 2011. SuccessFactors,
Inc.'s Common Stock is scheduled to begin trading in Paris on July 19,
2011.The company will also apply for cross-listing of its Common Stock on
the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company will continue to trade on the
NASDAQ until the transfer to the NYSE is completed. The attention of
investors is drawn to the risk factors described in the prospectus.
Copies of this prospectus may be obtained from SuccessFactors, Inc. at
1500 Fashion Island Blvd., Suite 300 San Mateo, California 94404 U.S.A. and
from its paying agent in France, Societe Generale - Titres et Bourse (Postal
address: 32, rue du Champ de Tir, BP 81236, 44312 Nantes Cedex 3, France).
The prospectus will also be available on SuccessFactors' website at http://www.successfactors.com and the AMF's website at http://www.amf-france.org.
About SuccessFactors, Inc.
SuccessFactors is the leading provider of cloud-based Business Execution
Software [http://www.successfactors.com/business-execution-software ], which
delivers business alignment, team execution, people performance, and
learning management solutions to organizations of all sizes across more than
60 industries. With approximately 15 million subscription seats globally, we
strive to delight our customers by delivering innovative solutions, content
and analytics, process expertise and best practices insights from serving
our broad and diverse customer base. Today, we have more than 3,500
customers [http://www.successfactors.com/customers/results ] in more than 168
countries using our application suite in 34 languages.
"Safe harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are
SuccessFactors' current expectations and beliefs.
These forward-looking statements include statements about future
listings in Germany. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements
include uncertainty as to timing of regulatory review in Germany. If any
such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions proves
incorrect, our results could differ materially from the results expressed or
implied by the forward-looking statements we make.
Source: SuccessFactors, Inc.
Contact: For investor inquiries: Karen Moran,
+1.650.645.4439, kmoran@successfactors.com; For media inquiries: Andrea Meyer, +1.415.370.7329,
ameyer@successfactors.com
In Time for L.A.'s "Carmageddon," Website Officially Launches for Frustrated Motorists
Driver-Ratings.com allows users to vent their road rage by commenting on good or bad drivers; Reaches Milestone of 75,000th Driver Rating During Beta Launch.
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Driver-Ratings.com a website that allows drivers nationwide to vent their road rage by posting license plate numbers and comments on fellow driver's skills, has officially launched. The website, which has been in beta for two months, is also announcing that it has reached its 75,000th driver rating, underscoring motorist's growing frustration during this summer's busy travel season.
The Department of Transportation states that most of the approximate six million car accidents each year are caused by irresponsible driving behavior. Millions of close calls that do not result in accidents, but rather spark intense road rage, are witnessed by drivers every day and have gone unreported until now.
"Driver-Ratings.com does not claim to replace the authority of local police or the Department of Motor Vehicles. It is rather an alternative means for drivers to confront bad drivers without a physical altercation resulting in violence or praise drivers that make driving an enjoyable experience," said Nick Boutelier, founder of Driver-Ratings.com. "The incredible response we experienced during our beta launch stresses the public's desire for a destination to discuss their driving experiences, whether they are pleasant, annoying or hysterical."
To participate, users go to the website and search for a license plate. They then can read previous ratings about the driver, or can enter their own rating by checking the driver as "good driver" or "bad driver" and leave a comment about their personal experience. To further document their story, users may upload photos of bad parking jobs or videos. Safety is the number one priority of the website and users are urged not to use the site while operating a motor vehicle. The website has received over 75,000 license plate ratings since its beta launch two months ago. While nearly 70% of the ratings have been positive, many frustrated drivers have shown little restraint in expressing their disgust for their fellow motorists.
Examples of posts:
About an awful driver in California: "If your kid is an honor student, perhaps they can teach you how to drive."
About a dreadful driver in Texas: "This person drives their car likes it's a weapon."
About a naked driver in Washington: "We drove past him and I was like 'Is that guy naked??' and my roommate was like 'No, he probably has shorts on'. Nope."
B-Roll Available: Video From the Opening Day of Verizon's LTE Innovation Center
WHO: Verizon, provider of the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network
WHAT: Broadcast-quality B-Roll, including:
-- Video from the opening presentation, featuring executives from Verizon
and participating companies, including Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson North
America, LiveEdge, TouchTunes and VGo
-- Sound bites from:
-- Dan Mead, president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless
-- David Small, chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless
-- Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer of Verizon
Wireless
-- Brian Higgins, executive director for LTE Ecosystem Development at
Verizon Wireless
-- Video highlights showcasing Verizon's LTE Innovation Center partner
demonstrations
BACKGROUND: The Verizon LTE Innovation Center was designed to provide a central base for many of Verizon's advanced technology initiatives. Serving as an important hub of technology, the Innovation Center is a destination where partners, consumer electronics companies, innovation collaborators, business executives, and public officials can meet to enable and showcase products, services and solutions that take advantage of the power, speed and reach of Verizon's 4G LTE wireless network. To date, more than 30 products have been developed and demonstrated in the new building as well as at industry trade shows, customer meetings and other venues.
MEDIA CONTACT:Debra Lewis Verizon Wireless 917.848.0035 (mobile)Debra.Lewis@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 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.
ATTACK THE BLOCK Going to Comic-Con 2011; Special Screening on Thursday, July 21st in San Diego!
CULVER CITY, Calif., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From the producers of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, ATTACK THE BLOCK follows a gang of tough inner-city kids who try to defend their turf against an invasion of savage alien creatures, turning a South London apartment complex into an extraterrestrial war zone.
There will be a special screening of the film on Thursday, July 21st at 10pm at Comic-Con 2011 in San Diego, CA, followed by a Q&A with one of the film's stars John Boyega, writer/director Joe Cornish, and executive producer Edgar Wright. Starting today, fans can secure tickets, on a first come first serve basis, on the following sites: Ain't It Cool News (http://www.aintitcool.com), Badass Digest (http://www.badassdigest.com), Collider (http://www.collider.com), and /Film (http://www.slashfilm.com). A limited number of tickets will also be available at the Sony booth on the convention center floor at Comic-Con. The film will hold a panel with Boyega, Cornish and Wright on Friday, July 22nd at 2:00pm in Hall H.
ATTACK THE BLOCK will be released in theaters on July 29th in the following markets: Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Chicago, Austin, San Francisco, and Toronto; it then will expand on August 19th to additional cities.
ATTACK THE BLOCK stars Jodie Whittaker, John Boyega, Alex Esmail, Franz Drameh, Leeon Jones, Simon Howard, Luke Treadaway, Jumayn Hunter, and Nick Frost. It was written and directed by Joe Cornish, and produced by Nira Park and James Wilson. Executive producers were Matthew Justice, Tessa Ross, Jenny Borgars, Will Clarke, Olivier Courson and Edgar Wright. This film has been rated R by the MPAA for the following reasons: creature violence, drug content and pervasive language.
SOURCE Screen Gems
Screen Gems
CONTACT: Pat Shin, Pat_shin@spe.sony.com, for Screen Gems
Federal Communications Commission Approves CenturyLink-Savvis Merger
MONROE, La. and ST. LOUIS, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today approved the pending merger between CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) and Savvis, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVVS). The merger previously received an early termination notice under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act from the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.
"We are pleased to receive the FCC's approval and appreciate the Commission's prompt review of our request," said Glen F. Post, III, chief executive officer and president of CenturyLink. "The combination of CenturyLink's hosting and network assets with Savvis' proven solutions in colocation, managed hosting and cloud services substantially enhances CenturyLink's data services capabilities and provides the company with a solid platform for future growth."
"By leveraging CenturyLink's leading network capabilities and relationships with businesses across the United States, Savvis is positioned for leadership in meeting the growing customer demand for outsourced IT and cloud services, and can deliver these services to a broader base of customers at an accelerated pace," said James E. Ousley, chairman and chief executive officer of Savvis. "We look forward to using our world-class platform to provide customers with innovative solutions to meet the challenges of today, tomorrow and many years to come."
The companies expect to begin combining operations later this year. This integrated hosting business, which will operate under the Savvis brand for the foreseeable future, will be based in St. Louis and led primarily by key members of the Savvis leadership team, including Ousley, who will head the unit.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States. The company provides broadband, voice and wireless services to consumers and businesses across the country. It also offers advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink(TM) Prism(TM) TV and DIRECTV brands. In addition, the company provides data, voice and managed services to business, government and wholesale customers in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers. CenturyLink is recognized as a leader in the network services market by key technology industry analyst firms. CenturyLink's customers range from Fortune 500 companies in some of the country's largest cities to families living in rural America. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations. For more information, visit http://www.centurylink.com.
About Savvis
Savvis (NASDAQ:SVVS) is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises. Nearly 2,500 unique clients, including more than 30 of the top 100 companies in the Fortune 500, use Savvis to reduce capital expense, improve service levels and harness the latest advances in cloud computing. For more information, please visit http://www.Savvis.com.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward Looking Information
Except for the historical and factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements regarding the expected timing and benefits of the acquisition, and other statements identified by words such as "estimates," "expects," "projects," "plans," and similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Actual events and results may differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected if one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect. Factors that could affect actual results include but are not limited to: the possibility that the anticipated benefits from the acquisition cannot be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the possibility that costs or difficulties related to the integration of Savvis' operations into CenturyLink will be greater than expected; the ability of the combined company to retain and hire key personnel; the timing, success and overall effects of competition from a wide variety of competitive enterprises; the risks inherent in rapid technological change; the ability of the combined company to successfully introduce new product or service offerings on a timely and cost-effective basis; the effects on ongoing changes in the regulation of the communications industry; any adverse developments in customer relationships, commercial disputes or legal proceedings; and other risk factors and cautionary statements as detailed from time to time in each of CenturyLink's and Savvis' reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You should be aware that new factors may emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to identify all such factors nor can we predict the impact of each such factor on the acquisition or the combined company. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Unless legally required, CenturyLink and Savvis undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction between CenturyLink and Savvis, CenturyLink has filed, and the SEC has declared effective, a registration statement on Form S-4. The registration statement includes a prospectus of CenturyLink that also constitutes a proxy statement of Savvis. The definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus, dated as of June 10, 2011, contains important information about CenturyLink, Savvis, the proposed merger and related matters. Investors and security holders are urged to read carefully the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus because it contains important information. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus and all other documents filed with the SEC by CenturyLink and Savvis through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by CenturyLink on CenturyLink's website at http://www.CenturyLink.com or by contacting CenturyLink Investor Relations at (318) 340-5627. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Savvis on Savvis' website at http://www.savvis.com or by contacting Savvis Investor Relations at (314) 628-7433.
Participants in the Acquisition of Savvis
CenturyLink and Savvis and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Savvis in respect of the proposed merger. Information regarding CenturyLink's directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement filed with the SEC by CenturyLink on April 6, 2011, and information regarding Savvis' directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement filed with the SEC by Savvis on April 1, 2011. Other information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered participants in the solicitation of Savvis stockholders in connection with the proposed merger is set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus described above. You can obtain free copies of these documents free of charge using the contact information above. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
CONTACT: Debra Peterson of CenturyLink, +1-913-323-4881, debra.d.peterson@centurylink.com; or Justin Lopinot of Savvis, +1-314-628-7053, justin.lopinot@savvis.com
Establishing a New Benchmark for Execution Quality
Alpha Group today announced that the Alpha IntraSpread(TM) dark pool has
experienced a steady ramp up in volume traded since its June 20th, 2011
launch date, culminating yesterday in a daily volume traded close to 5
million shares. Furthermore, the Alpha IntraSpread(TM) is delivering on all
expectations with respect to execution quality.
Yesterday, July 11th, 2011, the early adopters of the Alpha
IntraSpread(TM) traded 4,744,100 shares across 101 securities. The 5,597
trades represented a total value traded of $76,201,412. "We are very pleased
with the early results of our new facility," indicated Jos Schmitt, CEO of
Alpha Group. "It is particularly encouraging considering the fact that
currently only a limited number of dealers have the technology in place to
properly access it."
The volume traded is an interesting measure of early success and promise
for future growth. The true success of the early days of the Alpha
IntraSpread(TM), however, is that it has proven how the right market
structure solutions can substantially improve the quality of execution in
the Canadian marketplace. This is demonstrated through the following facts:
- Yesterday, the cumulated gains, as measured by the price
improvement, for retail investors with marketable orders - subsequent to
their dealers using the Alpha IntraSpread(TM) and executing trades that
were price improved over the National Best Bid and Offer - were in
excess of $5,000 (over $14,000 since launch).
- Retail investor orders are also being executed with little risk
of being gamed, as the Alpha IntraSpread(TM) prevents information
leakage by not sending out indications of interest and by leveraging its
unique matching algorithm.
- Liquidity providers, posting dark orders in the Alpha
IntraSpread(TM), avoided trading at sub-optimal prices by being
protected from toxic flows and information leakage.
- Yesterday, the average size of trades executed on the Alpha
IntraSpread(TM) was 848 shares - double the average trade size of all
other marketplaces and thereby providing the retail investors and
liquidity providers with far better execution immediacy (44 trades were
of a size of 10,000 shares or greater).
In addition to all of these quality of execution benefits, retail
brokers were also able to substantially decrease their cost of trading:
- Active fees in the Alpha IntraSpread(TM) are $0.0004 per
share for securities with a value equal or above $1, and of $0.0001 per
share for securities with a value below $1.
- Back-office processing costs are considerably reduced as a
consequence of the higher average trade size and thus lower trade
fragmentation on a per order basis.
"The demonstrated impact of the Alpha IntraSpread(TM) on the quality of
execution and on trading costs will no doubt accelerate the demand and
resulting technology initiatives aimed at supporting it," continued Jos
Schmitt. "Furthermore, it demonstrates the principles that we at Alpha stand
for: quality of execution at minimal cost; and successful market structure
innovation driven by the better interests of the various industry
stakeholders involved - retail, buy-side, sell-side or value-adding HFTs."
"Let me be clear," concluded Schmitt. "These stakeholders are more and
more sensitive to the toxicity of a marketplace when deciding where to
trade. This is an issue that the Alpha IntraSpread(TM) has eliminated."
About Alpha Group - Alpha Group comprises the leading Alternative
Trading System for Canadian Securities - Alpha ATS, and a data distribution
plant for Alpha ATS market data. Alpha Group was established in May, 2007 by
nine of Canada's leading financial institutions with the aim of increasing
the country's securities trading efficiencies and making the Canadian
marketplace more globally competitive. Established for the Industry, by the
Industry, the Alpha Group focuses on increasing liquidity, reducing the cost
of trading and providing innovative services leveraging its unique
expertise, operating model and technological capabilities.
OfferMobi Celebrates One-Year Anniversary; Announces 3 Million Conversions on its Mobile Performance Ad Platform
Growth of 11,000 mobile publishers, impressive advertiser and click growth, and Beta launch of App Discovery Network are among key milestones that have defined the first year for the leading US-based mobile performance ad network
NEW YORK, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OfferMobi, the first and leading US-based performance marketing ad network for mobile advertising campaigns, today announced several milestone achievements that the company has reached since its launch one year ago.
Some of the most notable milestones that OfferMobi has achieved in its first year in the mobile performance-advertising space include:
-- Publisher Growth: OfferMobi has added more than 11,000 mobile publishers
and App developers over the past year since the company's launch.
Leading mobile web publishers, mobile social networks, and App
developers across the iOS and Android platforms are monetizing their
mobile traffic with offers from the OfferMobi network.
-- Client Growth: More than 90 advertising partners have partnered with
OfferMobi over the past 12 months, fueling rapid expansion. Clients
include CUnet, FlirtyMob, MobiTrans, and other leading players from the
mobile, direct response and lead generation industries. Advertiser
conversions (actions) to-date have passed the 3 million mark and are
scaling quickly.
-- Clicks Growth: Since the company's launch last year, the number of
clicks on the OfferMobi network has hit the 30 million mark. The
company's offers are running across 850 million mobile ad impressions
each month. As OfferMobi moves into the second half of 2011, the company
is on track to reach one billion monthly mobile ad impressions served
for its offers.
-- New Vertical Expansion: The OfferMobi mobile ad network is currently
running more than 100 offers live for its advertisers in a growing
number of vertical markets. Since its expansion to the education,
dating, and entertainment sectors, OfferMobi has continued to grow its
network to service new advertisers in several other industries,
including home improvement, automotive, prepaid debit cards, the home
refinancing sector, and other vertical markets.
-- App Discovery Network. The company recently launched the Beta version
of its App Discovery Network(TM) platform available to both Android and
iPhone developers, which enables mobile app developers to increase
attention and drive high quality installs of their apps with a unique
Non-Incentivized Cost-Per-Install (CPI) model.
"The continued growth of our performance-based mobile ad network validates our business model and is a testament to our service and commitment as we continue to provide more mobile advertisers, publishers, and developers with real world results through our performance-based platform for their mobile ads," said Mark Roth, OfferMobi CEO. "As we move into our second year, our goal is to continue to meet the increasing needs of publishers and advertisers on our platform so they may continue to derive maximum ROI from their mobile campaigns. We continually strive to enhance our platform to provide superior results in the mobile marketing ecosystem."
The OfferMobi platform has received acclaim in mobile advertising circles for its unique model as the first performance marketing network in the US focused solely on mobile campaigns. The OfferMobi model is based entirely on performance metrics and not the traditional Cost per Click (CPC) or Cost per Thousand (CPM) model that has defined the mobile ad network for the past decade. Advertisers that partner with OfferMobi pay only for an action -- such as a lead generated, a subscription secured, a newsletter signup, an SMS list opt in, an App download -- that they want the end-user to take.
OfferMobi has been recognized for its groundbreaking business model in several industry-leading publications including TechCrunch, Investor's Business Daily, Yahoo! News, MediaPost,Mobile Marketer, and hundreds of other influential media outlets. The company has also exhibited at some of the largest mobile and online advertising events of the year including Ad:Tech, Leadscon, Affiliate Summit, and Digiday Mobile, and sponsored events such as MMA's Mobile Marketing Forum and DMA's Mobile Marketing & Media Conference.
For more information on OfferMobi, including a listing of customers, service offerings and recent company news, visit http://www.OfferMobi.com.
About OfferMobi:
OfferMobi is the first USA-based mobile affiliate network. Launched in early 2010, OfferMobi has amassed a loyal following of over 11,000 mobile publishers who are seeking performance based commissions from ad campaigns they can run in mobile advertising channels. OfferMobi acts as both an agency and a performance based network for advertisers who wish to promote their mobile enabled website, App, or click to call/pay per call campaign. OfferMobi works with mobile publishers who own leading mobile destinations, popular App owners and other mobile ad networks to increase the revenue they earn from their mobile ad inventories on a performance basis. For more information, visit http://www.offermobi.com.
Media Contact:Matt RizzettaNorth 6th Agency212-334-9754mrizzetta@n6a.com
IC Knowledge's Cost Modeling of Semiconductor Manufacturing Shows Fully Depleted Silicon-on-Insulator Technology to be the Most Cost-effective Approach at the 22nm Node
GEORGETOWN, Massachusetts, July 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- FD-SOI Determined to Be More Economical Than Planar Bulk Silicon CMOS
Processing
Research firm IC Knowledge LLC has completed a comprehensive cost
analysis that determines fully depleted silicon-on-insulator (FD-SOI) wafers
offer the global semiconductor industry the most cost effective solution
compared to bulk silicon for processing semiconductor devices at the
next-generation 22 nm technology node and beyond.
"FD-SOI offers the potential for significant process simplification,
making it cost competitive while simultaneously offering performance
improvements over bulk silicon," said Scotten W. Jones, president of IC
Knowledge. "The ability to use fewer steps enables FD-SOI's greater cost
efficiency."
In particular, FD-SOI processing dramatically decreases the number of
implant masks and implant steps needed. Although implant-related costs are
relatively low, FD-SOI's fewer total processing steps offers a simpler
overall process flow.
"Fully depleted SOI is the key," Jones added.
In conducting its analysis, IC Knowledge worked with a wafer-processing
consultant and Soitec, the world leader in SOI wafer manufacturing, to
define three sample process flows representative of state-of-the-art
industry practices for the 22 nm node: one planar bulk CMOS and two versions
of FD-SOI - with implanted source/drain or with in-situ doped source/drain.
All process flows assumed three threshold voltages, dual gate oxides and
suitability for system-on-a-chip (SOC) applications. The bulk CMOS process
assumed a suite of mobility-enhancing stressors. The two FD-SOI process
flows, on top of relevant mobility-enhancing stressors, also assumed
multiple features such as n+ and p+ back-gates and n-well and p-well
implants under the buried oxide (BOx) layer, access to the n-well and
p-well, two shallow-trench isolation depths and electro-static discharge
(ESD) devices in a bulk area. The same gate integration schemes (gate-last
high-k metal gate) and number of metal layers (eight) were assumed in all
scenarios. For SOI, a volume pricing of $500 per starting wafer was added.
For bulk silicon, an aggressive price of $130 per (epi) starting wafer was
selected.
IC Knowledge then utilized its Strategic Cost Model to evaluate how each
process flow would perform in a Taiwanese wafer fab producing 30,000 wafers
per month in the 2012 timeframe. The scenario generator considered the costs
of starting wafers, direct and in-direct labor, depreciation of the wafer
fab, equipment maintenance, monitor wafers, facilities such as electricity,
and consumables such as reticle sets, gases and chemicals. Calculations of
the cost per wafer yielded used in the model have been validated by IC
Knowledge using wafer cost data collected from fabs throughout the
semiconductor industry.
The Strategic Cost Model's analysis determined that the most economical
yielded-wafer cost was achieved by FD-SOI processing with in-situ doped
source/drain, at approximately $3,000 per wafer. Furthermore, both versions
of FD-SOI were determined to be extremely cost competitive compared to bulk
CMOS. The study found only about one percent difference in the cost of
yielded processed wafers produced by the second FD-SOI option - with
implanted source/drain - and bulk CMOS.
Because this analysis is strictly based on costs, IC Knowledge's
findings do not address FD-SOI's superiority to bulk silicon in producing
semiconductors with lower leakage and faster processing speeds or compare
the performance of SOI and bulk silicon in processing multi-gate transistors
at the 22 nm node and beyond.
IC Knowledge is the world leader in cost modeling for the semiconductor
and MEMS industries. In addition to custom projects IC Knowledge offers a
variety of cost modeling tools as well as reports, databases and forecasts.
IC Knowledge's customers include leading semiconductor and MEMS companies,
OEMs, fabless design houses, system manufacturers, industry analysts and
many others. For more information please visit http://www.icknowledge.com .
Media Contact:
Scotten W. Jones
President
IC Knowledge LLC
Ph: +1(978)352 - 7610
sjones@icknowledge.com
The Journal of Commerce Launches Mobile Application
NEWARK, N.J., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Journal of Commerce today released a free mobile application, offering its exclusive, original global trade and logistics data and analysis to readers anywhere, regardless of network connection. The JOC app offers instant, real-time access to the latest news and analysis of all aspects of supply chain logistics management.
Easy to navigate, it automatically refreshes with the most up-to-date content, and it can be customized to provide news feeds tailored to readers' priorities, including breaking news available to non-members as well as members-only gated content. The material is available regardless of network connection and can be read offline; items can also be saved for later reading and shared via email, Twitter and Facebook.
Joc.com and the new JOC app provide news stories, webcasts, podcasts and data charts addressing issues of importance in the trucking, rail and air cargo industries. Coverage includes economic forecasts, annual rankings, freight rates, container capacity and intermodal shipping, imports and exports, customs regulations. Maritime shipping schedules, white papers, video interviews, podcasts and a logistics job bank are also online.
The JOC app is available to all carriers, in all geographic regions, and can be installed by texting "JOC" to 46275, scanning the barcode found in the latest JOC magazine from your smartphone or tablet, searching a smartphone app store for "Journal of Commerce" or visiting http://www.joc.com/app.
To view daily news visit http://www.joc.com. For all media enquires, including article reprints, contact Editorial Director Paul Page.
Since 1827, The Journal of Commerce has been the most trusted source of intelligence for international logistics executives to help them plan global supply chains and better manage day-to-day transportation of goods and commodities in the United States and internationally.
To become a member of The Journal of Commerce click here. JOC members have access to our weekly print and digital magazine and Web site, as well as a 10% discount on all JOC events and trade shows, UBM Global Trade Directories and select PIERS products. Authoritative editorial content in the form of daily news, weekly analysis and regular features ensure our members have the information and data necessary to understand the issues facing trucking, rail and maritime transportation. Members enjoy access to "By the Numbers," an exclusive weekly compilation of key industry statistics that provides detailed views of current market trends across all modes. Regular market intelligence reports -- utilizing PIERS trade data -- include Top 100 Imports and Exporters, quarterly Top 40 Container lines, Trans-Pacific and Trans-Atlantic Maritime Forecasts and Top Container Ports and Terminals. Market-sector supplements, including Breakbulk, Cool Cargoes, 3PL, JOC Guide to Trucking and others, ensure all modes are comprehensively covered.
About UBM Global Trade - UBM Global Trade is the leading provider of proprietary data, news, business intelligence and analytical content supporting commercial maritime, rail, trucking, warehousing and logistics industries worldwide. The company's portfolio of more than 100 online, print and interactive workflow business solutions includes The Journal of Commerce, Breakbulk, RailResource, PIERS and an array of international trade and transportation databases and directories. UBM Global Trade, a subsidiary of UBM plc, is headquartered in Newark, NJ, with offices throughout the United States. For more information, explore http://www.ubmglobaltrade.com or call 800-952-3839 (+1-973-776-8660 outside the U.S. or Canada).
CONTACT: Paul Page, The Journal of Commerce, Editorial Director, +1-202-355-1170, ppage@joc.com.
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MassMutual Retirement Services to Host RetireSmart(SM) Participant Seminar on July 20, "Measuring the Success of Your Retirement Strategy"
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MassMutual's Retirement Services continues its web-based RetireSmart(SM) participant seminar series with "Measuring the Success of Your Retirement Strategy," featuring a demonstration of its recently introduced RetireSmart Ready online tool.
Designed to help participants plan and save towards an adequate level of income in retirement, Yvonne Lensky, training consultant, and Paul Webb, director, both of the Retirement Services Division will show participants how the RetireSmart Ready tool provides an instant assessment to see if they are currently on track toward their retirement goal and explain how the tool can help with their overall retirement planning.
MassMutual's "live" online seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET and is comprised of a 30-minute presentation directly followed by a 30-minute live question and answer session. The previous seminar, "Good Credit May Lead to More Savings," was presented by special guest Farnoosh Torabi, independent Generation Y money coach, accomplished author and personal finance journalist. How credit scores are calculated and ways to boost your score were main topics covered.
"MassMutual is committed to providing our participants with the tools and resources they need to plan for a successful future," says E. Heather Smiley, chief marketing officer, MassMutual's Retirement Services Division. "With that mission in mind, the RetireSmart Ready tool was designed to provide participants a snapshot of their preparedness for retirement and prompts action to improve their outlook based on personal preferences," adds Smiley.
MassMutual clients who wish to register can do so by visiting the MassMutual RetireSmart participant website: http://www.retiresmart.com. For more information about MassMutual Retirement Services, please contact your retirement plan advisor or call MassMutual at 1-866-444-2601.
About MassMutual
MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has been serving retirement plans for 65 years. It offers a full range of products and services for corporate, union, nonprofit and governmental employers' defined benefit, defined contribution and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. It serves approximately 1.3 million participants.
Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.
MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.
For more information, visit http://www.massmutual.com or 'Like" MassMutual on Facebook and Facebook.com/retiresmart.
Easier Access to Medical Marijuana as NUGS.com Launches with New Toll-Free Phone Number 855-GOT-NUGS
With the help of TollfreeNumber.ORG, the largest and most thorough national medical cannabis directory has just launched a new toll-free phone number, 855-GOT-NUGS
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NUGS.com has just relaunched with a new phone number. By the end of the year NUGS will be the largest and most thorough national medical cannabis directory. They just announced the launch of its redesigned website and new toll-free phone number 855-GOT-NUGS. NUGS.com is a one stop shop to connect physicians, dispensaries and patients along with resources, a community, and other great components.
To facilitate the website's launch, TollfreeNumber.ORG has provided NUGS.com with their custom vanity toll-free phone number 855-GOT-NUGS. TollfreeNumber.ORG allows anyone within the U.S. to obtain an affordable toll free phone number that includes the 800 area code, as well as the newly launched 855 toll-free area code. NUGS.com is one of the first to take advantage of the opportunities that became available since the release of the toll free 855 area code just months ago at http://www.TollfreeNumber.ORG.
The NUGS.com website works with a variety of dispensaries, vendors and cultivation centers to provide news and information that directly affects those organizations and patients with medicinal marijuana prescriptions. Dispensaries and physicians are encouraged to contact the website to have their site, business or practice included in the directory. Organizers are also invited to list their special events.
The newly launched NUGS.com provides a directory of physicians and dispensaries throughout the U.S. for those who utilize medical marijuana. The site is a unique, one-stop resource that provides a wealth of information, news and updates on medicinal marijuana and related events, and how laws affect those who prescribe and use it.
If you would like to find out more about getting your own Custom Vanity Toll Free Numbers contact TollfreeNumber.ORG at 1-800-951-9411 or through their website TollfreeNumber.ORG.
To Contact NUGS.com, Business Owners and Marketing Managers can call 855-GOT-NUGS (855-468-6847) to inquire about partnership programs and to book premium placements for listings in the directory. Those interested in learning more about medicinal marijuana can visit the http://www.NUGS.com website to view the events calendar, blog, articles, and videos.
Contact:
Julia Styles
Toll Free Number Organization
julia.styles@tollfreenumber.org
800-951-9411
Niche News Site Meeting the Needs of Exploding Hispanic Population
Hispanically Speaking News Announces New Job site, Forum and Contributors.
CHICAGO, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New Digital Media Company, Hispanically Speaking News (HS-NEWS.com) is pleased to announce significant enhancements to its daily news website HS-News.com, that has been serving the Hispanic Community for just over a year.
HSN Jobs- Find that new trabajo that is just right for you in the new Jobs Section. Over 1.4 Million Open Positions with over 27,000 Employers seeking bilingual candidates.
You can also post your open position with national coverage for only $99 a month.
HSN Forums- Come chat with fellow Latinos on trending topics and those vital to the interest of the community and important to us ... Immigration, Education, Health, Entertainment and much more.
VIP Contributors- HS News would like to introduce its newest contributors, Dr. Charley Ferrer, who will be talking to us about love, relationships and all those naughty taboo topics in between. Dr. Ferrer joins Senator Robert Menendez, Health Expert Silvia Klinger, Cuban Blogger Yaoni Sanchez, Mexican Blogger Blog del Narco to name a few.
Hispanically Speaking News (HS-News.com) your online Casita for 24/7 daily news, humor, horoscope, libros section, sports and an ever-growing Hispanic centric bloggers network, all peppered with some spicy wit to keep you engaged, informed and connected.
Celebrating our first anniversary we are pleased to be with in the top 25,000 web sites in America, and appreciative of a quarter million monthly page views.
HS News is an approved Google News Source
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Contact: Juan Laverede
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Box Offices on Broadway Get Greener - BroadwayBox.com and Box Offices on Broadway are now "Mobile Friendly"
Theater ticket buyers are now able to purchase discounted tickets at the box office, by displaying offers on their mobile devices via the BroadwayBox mobile app, website or email, rather than bringing the code on a printed paper.
NEW YORK, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BroadwayBox.com, in cooperation with box offices at Broadway theatres, today announced the "Mobile Friendly Box Office" initiative which allows mobile users to buy discounted tickets at the box office without having to bring a paper copy of a discount offers to the window.
BroadwayBox.com's "Mobile Friendly Box Office" initiative encourages customers with mobile phones to buy discounted tickets at the box office by displaying the promotional code on their phone. They can display the code using the BroadwayBox Mobile Apps, an email, or a website.
No longer are customers required to bring a printed page with the discount offer to the box office in order to get the discounted tickets. Paper is now a thing of the past.
Dan Geisler, co-Founder of BroadwayBox reports extremely positive responses from the customers using the BroadwayBox applications for iPhone, iPad, Android and tablets.
Several thousands of users already use BroadwayBox's mobile Apps for the iPhone, iPad, and Android as well as via their mobile device's web browser. The free Broadway Apps can be found at Broadway Mobile or downloaded at the Apple App Store or the Android Market by searching for "BroadwayBox Discounts".
With the rapid adoption of the mobile devices such as the iPhone, iPad and Android BroadwayBox created their applications to ensure that customers who adopted the devices into their lives would have a seamless experience in buying tickets to Broadway shows.
In addition to providing a simpler, greener, and more efficient buying experience for mobile customers, this "Mobile Friendly Box Office" initiative will also increase the sales of Broadway tickets as ticket buyers will now be able to make impulse purchases when they are in the Times Square area.
BroadwayBox provides everyday discounts for most Broadway shows. Current examples are a discount of up to 50% for The Addams Family Musical, and a discount of over 45% for Catch Me If You Can Broadway.
About BroadwayBox.com:
BroadwayBox.com is the world's largest community site for ticket discounts on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London, Las Vegas and Orlando.
Over one million discounted tickets are purchased each year using BroadwayBox.com. Use of the site is free of charge. Using these discount offers users get discounted tickets at up to 60% off, for the show of their choice, on their preferred date, in advance, from their home, without standing in line. BroadwayBox also offers over 15,000 Audience Reviews by its members.
Restaurant Coupons Website GetRestaurantCoupons.com Announces New Restaurant Partnerships
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GetRestaurantCoupons.com (GRC), the leading online restaurant coupons website, is pleased to announce its new partnerships with many of the most popular restaurant chains in the United States. "We are excited that our new relationships will allow us to add even more coupons to our already enormous database. Through our new partnerships, our visitors can now find a restaurant coupon at their favorite restaurant chain in just about every city in the country," said CEO Paul Sager.
The new restaurant partners include Applebee's, Olive Garden, Buca di Beppo, Red Lobster, Chili's, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse and The Cheesecake Factory, just to name a few. Because of these unique alliances, GetRestaurantCoupons.com is able to offer a vast selection of exclusive printable restaurant coupons that can only be found on the GetRestaurantCoupons.com website.
For example, visitors can now find new Applebee's coupons on the GRC website, one of which provides a huge $7 discount on purchases over a mere $25. Olive Garden coupons can also be found offering free appetizers and big savings on entrees, and incredible $10 or 10% discounts are available via GRC's exclusive Buca di Beppo coupons.
"Unlike the current fad 'deal of the day' services that often produce crowded restaurants, inferior service and watered down menus, GRC restaurant coupons never expire and are always welcomed by our participating restaurant owners," Sager went on to say.
The motto for GetRestaurantCoupons.com is "Search, Dine, Save, and Help a Child" because annually GetRestaurantCoupons.com donates a portion of its revenue to carefully selected children's charities. Therefore, every time someone visits the GRC website, they play a part in this vital endeavor.
GetRestaurantCoupons.com is the world's largest restaurant search site, specializing in bringing restaurant coupons to customer's favorite establishments. GRC offers a large selection of both restaurant coupons and restaurants to satisfy any demand. They also sponsor several children's charities and donate a portion of all their revenues to those charities.
Behavioral Optimization Analytics Platform for Companies Announced by Kontagent
Leading provider of social game analytics launches revolutionary platform that expands capabilities into adjacent social, mobile and web markets
SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kontagent, a San Francisco-based User Analytics company, announced today it has launched kSuite, a revolutionary analytics platform that enables companies to optimize user experience and drive higher monetization through deep behavioral insights from proprietary user-based metrics and analysis on their social, mobile and web applications.
"For the past few years, social gaming companies have leveraged trillions of data points to gain insight into their users in order to create better games and experiences. Kontagent has been at the forefront of this movement as the leading solutions provider for developers," says CEO and co-founder, Jeffrey Tseng. "With the launch of the kSuite platform, we're bringing that same power and capability to a wider market for companies looking to analyze and leverage patterns in their user data to make decisions they couldn't have made with such precision before."
Tseng believes businesses must look far beyond page views and other traditional web analytics, diving into user behavior dynamics in order to compete effectively on the fast-evolving social web and mobile environments of today. He also notes that although this movement has been widely adopted throughout the social gaming industry, it is only emerging in adjacent markets like ecommerce, and traditional web analytics providers weren't built to support it.
"With the rise of the social web, we're witnessing an explosion of data that's technically challenging to process and intellectually challenging to translate into smart business decisions," says Tseng. "With our proven expertise in this space, we're now able to provide our customers with the right insights into the complex connections and interactions of their users like never before. The launch of the kSuite platform has been almost 4 years in the making, and is a true gamechanger for the industry."
Unlike other analytics solutions, Kontagent's innovative user-centric approach to behavioral analytics empowers companies with powerful insights into how their end users interact with their applications. Through custom cohort and event tracking, Kontagent's kSuite platform offers its customers a proprietary and comprehensive set of metrics, trends and insights, including critical social-based KPI's, such as "k-factor" (a key measure of the virality of an application or website).
Armed with this level of data in real-time and coupled with expert insights from Kontagent's team of data scientists, the company's clients can now optimize their applications for a competitive advantage across the social and mobile web.
About Kontagent
Kontagent is the leading User Analytics platform for developers, marketers and product managers. Its proprietary platform kSuite has been built from the ground up to provide deep social data pattern visualization and analysis that delivers actionable insights delivered via an on-demand service. Kontagent tracks over 150 million Monthly Active Users, working with many of the world's top social application developers and publishers. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Toronto.
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Siemens Enterprise Communications Delivers Immersive Voice Communications Experience Across Complete IP Phone Portfolio
AudioPresence(TM) HD is latest innovation to help maximize productivity and improve quality of communications
RESTON, Va., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to innovate and help customers maximize productivity, Siemens Enterprise Communications has introduced AudioPresence(TM) HD, which ensures that all OpenStage IP phone users can experience the highest quality audio for voice calls and audio conferences, at no additional cost for the functionality. Unlike other major brands, the OpenStage range provides high-definition voice capabilities across the entire line of OpenStage IP phones, including the newly announced OpenStage 5 entry-level phone. With the introduction of AudioPresence HD, the OpenStage portfolio extends its legacy of reliability and quality acoustic engineering.
"Siemens Enterprise Communications' efforts to extend HD voice across its entire IP portfolio with AudioPresence increase the overall value of its already high quality proven IP desktop phones, allowing customers to enjoy a natural voice experience with higher voice quality, superior clarity, better intelligibility and a richer sound experience," said Mohamed Alaa Saayed, Senior Industry Analyst with Frost & Sullivan. "The overall result is higher degrees of customer satisfaction and increased productivity."
This innovation is particularly applicable to a truly global audience. Research has shown that interactions among people with diverse native language backgrounds have increased dramatically and will continue to rise. For example, research from the Federal Institute of Research in Zurich, showed that official Globalization Indexes for information flows has increased more than 60 percent over the past two decades, and a global survey conducted by Associates for International Research, Inc. (AIRINC) showed that 42 percent of companies reported an increase in their expatriate populations in 2010, while 49 percent expect an increase in this number in 2011. Additionally, global research firm MZA Ltd. predicts the worldwide conferencing solutions market will grow to near $8 billion at a compound growth rate of over 13 percent due to the restrictions on business travel - demonstrating an ever increasing and high level of reliance on voice technologies to drive business communications, customer dialog and decision making.
Meanwhile, recent United Nations research indicates the global population of those over age 60 has grown by over 50 percent in the past two decades, while the number of U.S. workers over age 55 has increased by 53 percent over the past decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Further, The European Commission expects the employment rate of workers age 55 and older to reach 59 percent by 2025. With this aging workforce demographic comes age-related hearing loss, progressively impacting up to 50 percent of people by age 75. The AudioPresence HD enhanced user experience reduces frustration and helps ensure customer interactions and employee communications are well understood, avoiding errors and misunderstandings.
AudioPresence HD leverages the standards-based G.722 high-definition audio codec, best-in-class speaker, microphone and acoustic components, and advanced noise rejection and echo cancellation in all OpenStage IP phones. Also, with the upcoming release of OpenScape UC Version 6, multi-party audio conferences will support AudioPresence HD as well as an industry unique Automatic Gain Control feature which normalizes the distraction and frustration of loud and soft volume levels from various conference participants.
"While knowledge workers are becoming increasingly reliant on advanced communications tools, voice communication remains the engine of the knowledge economy in many respects," says Jonathan Spira, president of NYC-based communications analyst firm Basex. "Missed information can lead to costly errors, muddled responses to questions require time-consuming repetition and clarification, and an unclear articulation results in frustration and stress for call participants as they strain to follow the conversation."
According to new independent lab testing conducted by HEAD Acoustics, OpenStage IP handsets with AudioPresence consistently delivered strong, balanced performance index scores across the entire range of OpenStage IP phones. The entire range of OpenStage handsets tested all scored the maximum possible TMOS score of 4.2 for high definition audio sending, including the new OpenStage 5. This demonstrates that exceptional audio quality can be provided to customers seeking a cost-effective entry-level phone. Overall, the results support OpenStage portfolio's legacy of superior acoustic engineering and component selection.
"Having deployed an Asterisk IP-PBX, we could have chosen any desk phone on the market. We chose 8,000 OpenStage 60 SIP phones, in a distributed branch office solution. Being in a customer-focused and service-oriented insurance business it is important for us to have reliable, high quality phones to interact with our customers," says Alfred Isenbeck of LVM Versicherung. "We rely on the excellent audio quality of the OpenStage phones to ensure we provide excellent service to our customers."
"We continue to believe in the importance of providing all of our customers with an excellent quality user experience, and superior audio quality does not have to be an expensive solution that is only available in high-end or 'executive' phones," said Mark Straton, Senior Vice President Global Solutions Marketing at Siemens Enterprise Communications. "With AudioPresence HD available in every OpenStage IP model, it is our way of ensuring that regardless of how much a customer wants to invest in a phone, they are getting the best audio quality available."
AudioPresence HD is available now on all OpenStage IP phones and can be enabled immediately by contacting your local Siemens Enterprise Communications representative or authorized partner.
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About Siemens Enterprise Communications
Siemens Enterprise Communications is a premier provider of end-to-end enterprise communications, including voice, network infrastructure and security solutions that use open, standards-based unified communicationsand business applications for a seamless collaboration experience. This award-winning "Open Communications" approach enables organizations to improve productivity and reduce costs through easy-to-deploy solutions that work within existing IT environments, delivering operational efficiencies. It is the foundation for the company's OpenPath® commitment that enables customers to mitigate risk and cost-effectively adopt unified communications. Jointly owned by The Gores Group and Siemens AG, Siemens Enterprise Communications includes Cycos and Enterasys Networks. For more information about Siemens Enterprise Communications or Enterasys please visit http://www.siemens-enterprise.com or http://www.enterasys.com.
Note: Siemens Enterprise Communications & Co K.G. is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. HiPath, OpenOffice, OpenScape and OpenStage, are registered trademarks of Siemens Enterprise Communications & Co K.G. or its affiliates. All other company, brand, product and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. This release contains forward-looking statements based on beliefs of Siemens' management. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "forecast," "expect," "intend," "plan," "should," and "project" are used to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results to be materially different, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates, introduction of competing products, lack of acceptance of new products or services and changes in business strategy. Actual results may vary materially from those projected here. Siemens does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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City Index Mobile Trading Numbers Swell Thanks to Award-Winning App
LONDON, July 12, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/), a global leader in spread
betting and CFD trading, has received much acclaim for its mobile trading
output in the last 12 months - culminating in the company winning MoneyAM's
'Best Mobile Trading Platform' award for the second year running.
City Trading?, the company's mobile trading app for the iPhone?, was
voted 2010's 'Best Mobile Trading Platform' by readers of both MoneyAM and
Shares Magazine. It was also named the FT and Investors Chronicle Innovation
of the Year.
The spread betting and CFD trading provider has since released an
updated version of City Trading?, including a comprehensive live charting
package and newsfeeds from Dow Jones Newswires.
Though awards are always an encouraging sign, the real measure of
success for any new trading technology lies in how the trading public
embrace it. Joshua Raymond, Chief Market Strategist at City Index, states:
"Since the release of City Trading?, the percentage of total trades placed
on our mobile platforms has risen from less than 3% to 15%, which underlines
just what an impact the City Trading? app has had on traders' behaviour."
Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result
in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the
risks.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a
trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
About City Index:
Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of
derivatives, and many of them are discovering them through a City Index
trading platform.
As a group, we transact over 1.5 million trades in 50 countries every
month. We provide access to a range of instruments including margined
foreign exchange, CFDs and, in the UK, financial spread betting
[http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting ].
We constantly look to improve the performance of our platforms and
expand the range of services we provide. The result is that our customers
benefit from innovative trading tools, competitive spreads, and a high
standard of customer support.
Source: City Index
Joshua Raymond, City Index Group, +44(0)20-7107-7002, joshua.raymond[at]cityindex.co.uk
Microsoft Introduces Solutions to Help Partners Build New Business With Cloud Computing
Company rolls out private and public cloud offerings and boosts revenue opportunities for partners.
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Today at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2011 (WPC), senior leaders from Microsoft Corp. discussed how partners can benefit from the transition to cloud computing by helping customers improve agility, focus on business goals and reduce costs.
"Cloud computing is as big a transformation as we have ever seen and, together with our partners, Microsoft will help customers through the shift," said Satya Nadella, president of the Server and Tools Business at Microsoft. "By betting on Microsoft's comprehensive approach to cloud computing, partners can embrace this transformation and build strong and vibrant practices that will advance how business gets done."
Nadella highlighted how U.S. partner BrandJourney Venturing used Windows Azure to quickly deliver a new sales outlet for General Mills Inc, http://www.glutenfreely.com. In addition, he announced that partners can now sell their applications through the Windows Azure Marketplace to reach more customers and help grow revenues. This capability builds on the extensive set of partner data offerings already available for sale through the Windows Azure Marketplace. Underscoring these opportunities, a recently Microsoft-commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting found that software partners deploying solutions on Windows Azure are generating 20 percent to 250 percent in new revenue by reaching entirely new customers.(1) Microsoft also noted progress made by eBay Inc., Fujitsu and HP in deploying the Windows Azure platform appliance to deliver turnkey cloud services in their datacenters.
Acknowledging the continued need for on-premises deployments, Nadella outlined how partners can use Microsoft's private cloud solution built on Windows Server, Microsoft Hyper-V and Microsoft System Center to help customers transition to cloud, on their terms. Next week Microsoft will release a new beta of System Center 2012, which helps customers build private clouds and manage applications across both private and public cloud systems. Microsoft also provided an early look at the next version of Windows Server, code-named "Windows Server 8," which will be the next step in private cloud computing.
Noting the ever-increasing importance of data in both public and private cloud computing, Nadella announced the availability of a community technology preview of the new Microsoft SQL Server, currently SQL Server codename "Denali." For the first time, customers can begin testing the much-anticipated features of "Denali," including Project "Crescent" for visual data exploration and SQL Server Developer Tools codename "Juneau," for a modern development experience across server, business intelligence and cloud development projects.
Customers Are Embracing Office 365, Leading to Greater Revenue Opportunities for Partners
Yesterday, Microsoft announced that more than 50,000 organizations have started trials of Office 365 -- a rate of more than one every 25 seconds in the two weeks since the cloud-based productivity service was released. Businesses of all sizes are embracing the service including major global brands such as American Red Cross, which has announced it will use Office 365. Microsoft recently commissioned a TEI study conducted by Forrester Consulting that shows a composite organization of midsize customers could see a risk-adjusted ROI of more than 300 percent with a payback period of just two months with Office 365.(2)
In response to growing customer demand, the ecosystem of Microsoft partners has more than doubled in the last year and now includes more than 41,000 partners and 300,000 trained specialists on the cloud service.
To support this ecosystem, Kurt DelBene, president of the Microsoft Office Division, announced changes to partner commissions, providing improved cash flow and enhanced opportunity.
"Office 365 is a hit with businesses of all sizes, and this translates into great opportunities for our partners," said DelBene. "Partners who are first movers to the cloud are building robust recurring revenue streams, ultimately growing and transforming their businesses."
Reinforcing a commitment to delivering customers the best possible cloud experience and creating a path for partners to transition their businesses to the cloud, Kirill Tatarinov, president of Microsoft Business Solutions, announced that the next update of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online will be available in the fourth quarter of 2011.
This update will enable partners to offer enterprise customers Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online with Microsoft Office 365 and will feature enhanced social collaboration capabilities. In addition, new Microsoft Dynamics ERP RapidStart Services were announced, which help partners quickly configure and set up consistent and repeatable steps common across the life cycle of an ERP deployment, reducing the initial implementation time so they can focus on delivering profitable value-added services. Built on the Windows Azure platform, the extensible service will be available in September for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
"The interoperability between Microsoft Dynamics and cloud services, such as Windows Azure and Office 365, presents an enormous opportunity for partners to deliver a complete business productivity experience to customers and to grow their businesses," Tatarinov said. "Partners are critical to delivering the best cloud experience for customers and, by creating a path to the cloud for partners with the right products and support, we're taking steps to ensure our partners make the transition with us."
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
(1) The ISV Business Case For The Windows Azure Platform: A Total Economic Impact Analysis, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Microsoft, July 2011
(2) The Total Economic Impact Of Microsoft Office 365: Midsized Customers, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Microsoft, June 2011
CONTACT: Erika Bitzer of Weber Shandwick Worldwide, +1-206-576-5531, ebitzer@webershandwick.com, or Weber Shandwick Worldwide, WPC11PR@webershandwick.com, both for Microsoft
Siemens Enterprise Communications Extends IP Phone Offerings with OpenStage 5
Innovation, reliability and HD voice provided with entry-level IP phone
RESTON, Va., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Siemens Enterprise Communications today introduced the OpenStage 5 SIP phone, a cost-effective entry level phone that provides key business features, enterprise security and AudioPresence(TM) HD, for superior high definition voice quality. The OpenStage 5 is an ideal solution for organizations needing a simple yet high quality phone.
The OpenStage 5 provides superior voice quality at an affordable price and supports advanced OpenScape Voice features, including group features such as call pick-up groups and hunt groups. Plus, it can be used as a unified communications audio front-end in combination with third party CTI applications, making it an excellent choice for customers looking for an affordable basic phone that can still deliver advanced functionality.
With its small footprint and ability to be wall-mounted, the OpenStage 5 fits perfectly into smaller spaces or areas with sleek and minimal design plans. In a hospital setting, the OpenStage 5 provides an easy-to-use and affordable choice for patient rooms, with enterprise-level security and the flexibility to deliver advanced features. For enterprises with shared or flexible cubicles and offices, it integrates easily with their unified communications platform and is easily managed centrally over the Deployment Service (DLS). Plus, it fits perfectly into hotels as a floor phone, and reception areas or lobbies.
The OpenStage 5 SIP phone is available now from your local Siemens Enterprise Communications representative or authorized partner.
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Raritan Introduces New Family of Intelligent Rack PDUs for Managing Data Center Energy Costs and Server Uptime
- Smart Racks, True kWh Energy Metering and Secure Outlet-level Switching with New PX-2000 Series -
SOMERSET, N.J., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the introduction of the PX-2000 family, Raritan today expanded the industry's largest portfolio of intelligent rack power distribution units (iPDUs) that make server racks a lot smarter. Its built-in intelligence provides real-time monitoring of data center energy and loads, as well as environmental conditions when using optional plug-in sensors.
The PX-2000 outlet-switched rack iPDU measures energy usage at the PDU level and provides outlet-level switching to shut down and turn on IT equipment remotely. PX-2000 models are available for 120V, 208V, three-phase 208V, three-phase 400V, 16A and less, 20A and 30A.
"The PX-2000 is a smart choice for companies that want accurate and continuous power monitoring in order to get to the heart of power issues -- such as identifying ways to reduce energy costs, orchestrating efficient cooling among racks, and optimizing capacity -- and that want advanced remote on/off switching and power sequencing capabilities," said Herman Chan, Director of Raritan's Energy Management Business. "The PX-2000 is ideal for companies that want to take steps toward implementing Smart Racks, and are interested in benchmarking how efficient their data centers operate using industry standards, such as PUE."
The PX-2000, and Raritan's other intelligent rack PDUs, gather extensive and accurate power information, including data on voltage, current (Amps), power factor, apparent power (kVA), active power (kW), environmental temperature and humidity, pressure and airflow, and energy consumption in kilowatt hours (kWh). To make it easy for data center operators to view power activity, real-time information can be seen on the iPDU's LED display at the rack and remotely on the browser-based user interface. User-configurable critical and non-critical power and environmental thresholds can be set, and alerts sent so data center managers can take corrective action.
PX delivers the industry's most accurate measurement -- with ISO/IEC +/- 1% billing-grade accuracy -- on the important kWh, which is the metric that shows actual power consumption; whereas other solutions only measure current (Amps) or determine kWh through calculations and assumptions, instead of real-time measurement.
All PX models are fully supported by Raritan's Power IQ® energy management software that provides additional monitoring and management capabilities to show which devices are consuming the most energy, whether power conservation efforts are working, and if there are hot spots or over-cooled areas. Enterprise-wide data gathered by Raritan's intelligent PDUs, third-party rack PDUs, and in-line meters enables Power IQ's analytics to calculate and chart active power, energy consumption, cost and carbon footprint for servers and other IT devices. Also available are optional environmental sensors that are automatically detected and displayed as soon as they are plugged into a PX-2000 model. Raritan's sensors track temperature and humidity at the rack to help eliminate over cooling and hot spots.
PX-2000 is available worldwide starting today from Raritan's channel partners. List price starts at $599. More information on Raritan's power solutions can be found at http://www.raritan.com/PX2000.
About Raritan's Intelligent Rack PDUs
Raritan's intelligent rack PDU portfolio -- ranging from the PX-1000 to the PX-5000 Series -- is the largest in the industry and includes single-phase, three-phase, high power (400V), outlet-metered, outlet-metered and outlet-switched, and metered rack PDUs and inline power meters to meet the needs of diverse IT environments.
About Raritan
Raritan is a proven innovator of power management, infrastructure management, KVM and serial solutions for data centers of all sizes. In more than 50,000 locations worldwide, Raritan's award-winning hardware and software solutions -- including intelligent rack PDUs, energy management software, KVM-over-IP and Serial-over-IP access products -- provide IT and facility directors, managers and administrators with the control they need to increase power management efficiency, improve data center productivity and enhance branch office operations. Based in Somerset, N.J., Raritan has offices worldwide serving customers in 76 countries. Visit us at Raritan.com or follow us on the Raritan blog. Raritan is an active member of the Green Grid, Climate Savers Computing Initiative, and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design associations. The company was recognized by the EPA for its contribution to the agency's data center initiative.
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