SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonos, the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home, today announced that even more great music is now available on the award-winning Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Starting today, Sonos customers in the United States and Canada can enjoy unlimited, on-demand music courtesy of social music service Rdio.
"Our goal at Sonos is to provide music lovers with access to all the music on the planet," said John MacFarlane, CEO, Sonos, Inc. "By continually adding innovative services like Rdio to the experience, Sonos customers will be able to discover and enjoy unlimited music possibilities in any room of their home."
Rdio provides Sonos customers with a unique social music discovery experience at home. Search, browse and play anything from Rdio's more than 8 million song library, as often as you'd like, throughout your entire home. Plus, follow the musical tastes of friends and influencers, share your favorite songs and playlists, explore thousands of themed playlists, and even check out what's in "heavy rotation" by other Rdio listeners.
Starting today, you'll find Rdio on Sonos under the More Music menu on any Sonos Controller. Rdio on Sonos costs $9.99 per month. Not a Rdio subscriber? Try it for free with a 7-day trial at http://www.rdio.com/Sonos.
Rdio on Sonos adds to the broad choice of music services built directly into the Sonos music experience. On Sonos, you can tune in to more than 100,000 Internet radio stations, shows and podcasts -- from around the world. You can also search and play songs, playlists and radio from the world's most popular music services like iheartradio, Last.fm, Napster, Pandora, Rdio, Rhapsody, SiriusXM Internet Radio, Spotify, Wolfgang's Vault, and more. And, Sonos can play your entire digital music library (like iTunes) stored on a computer or Network Attached storage drive in any or every room.
For more information about Sonos or to locate an authorized Sonos dealer in your area, please visit http://www.sonos.com or call 877.80.SONOS.
About Sonos, Inc.
Sonos® is the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home. The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is the first, wireless multi-room music system that lets you play all the music you want all over your house - and control it all from the palm of your hand. Sonos liberates the music stored on a computer so it can be enjoyed all over the house. In addition, by partnering with audio services like iheartradio, Last.fm, Napster®, Pandora®, RadioTime, Rdio®, Rhapsody®, SiriusXM Internet Radio, Spotify, Wolfgang's Vault, and more, Sonos gives music lovers instant, computer-free access to millions of songs, thousands of radio stations, audiobooks, and more. The award-winning Sonos Multi-Room Music System is available at more than 6200 retailers in over 65 countries worldwide; or direct from Sonos at http://www.sonos.com. Sonos is a privately-held company, headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA with offices in Cambridge, MA, Hilversum, Netherlands and Penang, Malaysia.
Rdio is an unlimited, on-demand social music service from the founders of Skype. Rdio brings music alive by letting subscribers listen to as many songs as they want, anytime, anywhere, and discover and share new music with friends. Rdio was founded by Janus Friis with Niklas Zennstrom. Funding was received from Atomico, a leading technology investment group. For more information please visit http://www.rdio.com.
SOURCE Sonos, Inc.
Sonos, Inc.
CONTACT: Thomas Meyer of Sonos, Inc., +1-949-212-6201, Thomas.Meyer@sonos.com, Twitter @Sonos, http://pr.sonos.com; or Jeff Koo of Rdio, +1-415-321-1866, press@rdio.com, Twitter: @Rdio
Experian Automotive Launches AutoCheck® Mobile for Business(SM)
Mobile application for smartphones provides dealers with timely, convenient access to vehicle history reports
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Experian Automotive today announced it has launched AutoCheck® Mobile for Business(SM), providing automotive retailers with more timely and convenient access to AutoCheck® vehicle history reports directly from iPhone and Android devices. The application will allow automotive retailers to more quickly evaluate the history and condition of vehicles that they review at auctions or as customer trade-ins.
"AutoCheck Mobile for Business is one more way we can support automotive retailers by providing quick and convenient access to all the important vehicle history information included in AutoCheck," said Scott Waldron, president of Experian Automotive. "Timely information is an important element in obtaining the right used vehicle inventory or offering the right terms for vehicle trade-ins. By providing mobile access to the in-depth vehicle history information available in AutoCheck, we are able to help automotive retailers stay competitive by making better and faster vehicle purchasing decisions."
The application can be downloaded at no cost to current AutoCheck business clients using the online app stores for iPhone and Android mobile devices. After downloading and launching the application, AutoCheck business clients simply log in using their existing client ID and password. They then can enter a vehicle identification number (VIN) to request a report, review their vehicle report history and email customer service.
AutoCheck vehicle history reports help automotive retailers and consumers quickly and easily understand a vehicle's past, including reported accidents, odometer issues, title brands, frame-damage announcements and other important information that will help buyers make a confident used vehicle purchase.
About Experian Automotive
Experian Automotive is a leader in providing information services and market intelligence to manufacturers, dealers, finance, insurance and aftermarket companies, helping them increase customer loyalty, target and win new business, and make better lending, purchasing and production decisions. Experian's AutoCheck reports provide customers with in-depth vehicle history information to confidently understand, compare and select the right vehicle. Its North American Vehicle Database(SM) houses more than 650 million vehicles, and when combined with Experian's credit, consumer and business information assets, meets the industry's growing demand for an integrated information source. Experian technology supports top automotive businesses, including eBay Motors, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Affinia, CarMax and NADAguides.com. For more information on Experian Automotive and its suite of services, visit our Website at http://www.experianautomotive.com.
About Experian
Experian® is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 90 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score and protect against identity theft.
Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended March 31, 2010, was $3.9 billion. Experian employs approximately 15,000 people in 40 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; Costa Mesa, California; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Experian and the Experian marks used herein are service marks or registered trademarks of Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Contact:
Roslyn Whitehurst
Experian Public Relations
1 714 830 5578
roslyn.whitehurst@experian.com
SOURCE Experian Automotive
Experian Automotive
CONTACT: Roslyn Whitehurst, Experian Public Relations, +1-714-830-5578, roslyn.whitehurst@experian.com
Lockerz Takes its Place Among Largest Media Sharing Companies with Acquisition of Leading Photo Sharing Service Plixi
Plixi to Power Lockerz Photo Sharing Service for 18 Million Members Worldwide and Growing
SEATTLE, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockerz, a members-only social commerce website with nearly 18 million members worldwide, today announced the acquisition of Plixi (formerly TweetPhoto), a leading photo sharing service that enables users to instantly share photos via mobile devices and the Web. With this acquisition, Lockerz Photos will create a preeminent media sharing platform and content destination, leveraging combined traffic of more than 31 million unique visitors per month.
Media sharing is a key component of social networking, and Plixi (soon to be Lockerz Photos) is at the forefront of the industry, serving more than 1 billion photos monthly. More than 300 developers have integrated Plixi's photo sharing technology, with more than 67 million API requests daily. Lockerz Photos plans to continue providing the same functionality, as well as increased resources and services to developer partners. Additionally, Lockerz members will be able to upload, share with friends-fwbs;), comment on and rate their photos on Lockerz.com.
"We share Plixi's social approach to media sharing," said Kathy Savitt, founder and CEO of Lockerz. "The acquisition enables Lockerz to offer its millions of members the most social and easy-to-use photo sharing experience, as well as introduce millions of Plixi customers to Lockerz' interactive, engaging and rewarding site features, including e-commerce, music and videos."
Over time, Lockerz and Plixi plans to develop new media sharing features to engage customers, such as the ability for Lockerz members to share their activities, photos and videos on other social networks. The newly combined company will also focus on increasing and enhancing celebrity content. Plixi is currently among the most popular photo sharing service among celebrities for their own social media communication, including Justin Bieber, LeBron James, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Seth MacFarlane and Chelsea Handler, to name a few.
"Plixi has always been about creating a better way to share memories with friends in real-time, around real life experiences," said Sean Callahan, CEO of Plixi. "Joining Lockerz cranks this mission up a notch by dramatically expanding our reach and creating the opportunity to offer our customers an even richer and engaging media sharing experience."
Lockerz rewards members for doing what they love online, including connecting with friends, viewing content and shopping with discounts of up to 100 percent. Lockerz launched the beta version of its social network, fwb;), in October 2010. fwb;) enables members to earn merchandise discounts by accumulating and interacting with Decalz(TM) (akin to badges) and influencing the content consumption and purchasing decisions of their friends. To date, more than 171 million Decalz have been added to members' Lockerz in fwb;).
*Traffic figures according to Google Analytics.
About Lockerz
Based in Seattle, Lockerz' mission is to be the homepage for men and women ages 13 to 30, building a community of nearly 18 million trendsetters and tastemakers who love to shop, play and connect on the Web. Lockerz rewards members for doing what they love online, offering major discounts on the coolest fashions, electronics, music and more. Members earn PTZ® (Points) by watching videos, listening to music and inviting friends. Lockerz PTZ are then used to lower the prices of merchandise at-will. Lockerz was founded by former technology and retail executive Kathy Savitt, and is backed by Liberty Media Corporation and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.
Plixi is a service for sharing pictures and creating collective memories around people, places and events in a way that feels natural and engaging to users. Plixi allows users to instantly share their photos, at the same time, to popular social networks through mobile devices and on the Web. Plixi specializes in providing an innovative open API and mobile SDKs to the developer community of Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Foursquare and more. The platform empowers third-party application developers to quickly add media sharing capabilities and other unique features to their applications without incurring the resources to build, innovate and manage a media sharing infrastructure. Proving the power and scalability of the platform, the company's website is architected using the same open API offered to third-party developers.
SOURCE Lockerz
Lockerz
CONTACT: Michelle English of Lockerz, +1-509-720-8269, menglish@lockerz.com
Software Entrepreneur Launches Security Company Focused on Internet Safety, Protecting Data on Unencrypted Public WiFi Networks
Kent Lawson Creates Private Communications Corporation to Help Counter Increasing Hacker Threats on Public WiFi Networks
SHERMAN, Conn., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Every day, millions of consumers use more than 400,000 known unencrypted WiFi networks or "hotspots" worldwide, according to JiWire, via computers and mobile devices, making their personal information (e.g. bank and online shopping transactions, email accounts, general identity and client files) vulnerable to hackers.
In response to this increasing online security risk, long-time software entrepreneur Kent Lawson, founder of Magna Software Corporation, has launched a new security technology company named Private Communications Corporation (PCC). Private WiFi, the company's flagship software product, encrypts all the data going into and out of a person's computer to support online privacy and help protect communications over public hotspots.
"Online identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation, and corporate security breaches are rampant and mostly unpublicized," Lawson said. "The increasing popularity of public WiFi hotspots has exacerbated these crimes. Yet, existing security programs, like firewalls, may protect consumers from Internet viruses, but they do nothing to protect communications that travel over public hotspots."
While most large corporations traditionally provide Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for employees working outside the office to protect against hackers, consumers and small to medium-sized businesses are often left exposed. If people use unprotected computers or mobile devices in hotels, airports or coffee shops, their personal information is there for the taking, Lawson said.
"Private WiFi now provides a VPN service to fill this gap and secure consumers' online privacy," Lawson added.
With zero disruption to the user, Private WiFi encrypts all data going in and out of a PC over vulnerable WiFi communications. If others intercept the data, it will be completely unintelligible. The communication is then decrypted and sent to the website the person is trying to access, with no discernable delay. Designed to always be "on" just like antimalware and antivirus software, Private WiFi's encryption also protects against anyone using WiFi to hack into a PC to access private files. Even for "secure" websites, Private WiFi will add another necessary layer of protection, Lawson said.
With Private WiFi, consumers can have added protection against:
-- Online identity theft
-- Credit card fraud
-- General invasion of privacy; hijacked log-in and password information
(e.g. hacking into email and Facebook accounts).
-- Medical insurance fraud
-- Loss of personal files and data
-- Theft of trade secrets, confidential client information (for business
professionals)
"To date, the solutions in the marketplace have been mostly technology 'geek' focused or only available to employees of large corporations," Lawson added. "We've created the VPN for the rest of us."
For more information about PCC or to purchase/download Private WiFi, please visit http://www.PrivateWiFi.com.
About Private Communications Corporation:
Private Communications Corporation is a security technology company that protects personal data and information online. Private WiFi, the company's flagship software product, encrypts all computer data across unencrypted Wi-Fi networks, enhancing online privacy for those without access to virtual private networks. Founded by software entrepreneur Kent Lawson, Private Communications Corporation is headquartered in Sherman, Conn. For more information, visit us at http://www.privatewifi.com, and for articles and other online privacy resources, please visit http://www.private-i.com. Please also connect with us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/privatewifi and follow us on Twitter at @PrivateWiFi.
Contact:
Kent Lawson
Private Communications Corporation
(646) 783-8136
klawson@privatewifi.com
Callaway Digital Arts Gives Martha Stewart Makes Cookies for iPad a Sweet Valentine's Day Update
Free update includes 26 new cookie recipes, virtual cookie share with your sweetheart, and special Valentine's Day surprise
NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Digital Arts (http://www.callaway.com), interactive publisher of premium children's and lifestyle applications for the iPad, and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (NYSE: MSO) today announced a free update to the Martha Stewart Makes Cookies application for iPad, just in time for Valentine's Day. In addition, Martha Stewart Makes Cookies is available for $2.99 for a limited time (today through Valentine's Day). An iPhone version of the Martha Stewart Makes Cookies Valentine's Day update will follow.
The Valentine's Day update includes 26 tasty new recipes, like trend-setting Glitter Ball Cookies, kid-friendly Heart Sandwich Cookies, and decadent Walnut Truffle Cookies, bringing the total recipe count to more than 90 delicious cookie recipes. The holiday-themed design includes a paper cut-out heart motif as well as doilies highlighting cookies perfect for Valentine's Day baking. Limited-time holiday functionality will give users a surprise to be revealed on Valentine's Day and the ability to send virtual cookies to their sweethearts. More creative cookie packaging ideas, including envelopes and boxes, with detailed instructions have also been added to give cookie gifts that special touch. Expanded search functionality makes it even easier to find the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Martha Stewart Makes Cookies for iPad brings together the beautiful design, trusted recipes, and culinary "how-to" expertise that are hallmarks of the Martha Stewart brand along with the cutting-edge functionality and innovation that have distinguished Callaway's digital media offerings.
"There's nothing like a warm kitchen in the middle of winter, and Valentine's Day is the perfect time to show your love with something sweet and homemade," said Martha Stewart, founder of MSLO. "With the latest Martha Stewart Makes Cookies for iPad features you'll be prepared with some of my favorite Valentine's Day cookie recipes and inspiring ideas for turning them into unforgettable gifts."
"Martha Stewart Makes Cookies for iPad has been wildly popular since its launch in November, and we wanted to thank our customers with some Valentine's Day treats," said Callaway Digital Arts Chairman and Chief Creative Officer Nicholas Callaway. "The new cookies are delicious and beautifully presented, with clear, easy-to-follow instructions that make it easy for anyone to bake delightful Valentine's Day goodies."
Features of Martha Stewart Makes Cookies for iPad include:
-- A Valentine's Day-themed "cookie runway" that allows users to search
through all of the app's 90+ recipes, including cookies perfect for
holiday sharing
-- An innovative roulette-wheel-style recipe finder that lets users search
by type and flavor
-- Creative cookie packaging ideas
-- Shopping lists that can be emailed
-- Ability to share favorite cookies via email, Facebook, or Twitter
-- Sumptuous photographs of all kinds of cookies
-- Timers, tips, and techniques
-- 11 easy-to-follow "how-to" videos
-- Links directly to macys.com, where users can purchase necessary
equipment and more
The Martha Stewart Makes Cookies Valentine's Day update is available immediately and is free for existing users. The Martha Stewart Makes Cookies app is available for $2.99 for a limited time (today through Valentine's Day) from the Apple App Store on iPad or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore. The iPhone version of the Valentine's Day update will be available shortly from the Apple App Store at a special holiday price of $0.99.
In addition to its relationship with MSLO and its successful launch of Martha Stewart Makes Cookies for iPad, Callaway Digital Arts is known for its enormously successful applications based on the Miss Spider series of children's books, Miss Spider's Tea Party (for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch) and Miss Spider's Bedtime Story (for the iPad), Sesame Street's The Monster at the End of This Book, and Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue. Callaway's in-house production studio brings talented storytellers, digital artists, and interactive designers together to create unforgettable apps for people of all ages.
About Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. The Publishing segment encompasses the company's print and digital businesses and is comprised of four magazines, including MSLO's flagship publication, Martha Stewart Living, periodic special issues, books, websites, digital apps, blogs, and more. The Broadcasting segment produces the Emmy-winning, daily television series, "The Martha Stewart Show," and other original programming on Hallmark Channel, including "Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn" and "Whatever with Alexis & Jennifer." Broadcasting also encompasses Martha Stewart Living Radio on SIRIUS channel 112 and XM channel 157 as part of "The Best of SIRIUS." In addition to its media properties, MSLO offers high-quality Martha Stewart products through licensing agreements with carefully selected companies, including the Martha Stewart Collection exclusively at Macy's, the Martha Stewart Living line of home-improvement products at The Home Depot, Martha Stewart Crafts with EK Success at Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabric, and independent retailers, the Martha Stewart Pets line at PetSmart. In 2008, Emeril Lagasse joined the Martha Stewart family of brands; MSLO acquired the assets related to Lagasse's media and merchandising business, including television programming, cookbooks, and emerils.com website and his licensed kitchen and food products. For additional information about MSLO, visit http://www.marthastewart.com.
About Callaway Digital Arts
Callaway Digital Arts (CDA) publishes premium lifestyle and children's applications for Apple's iPad, iPhone, and iPod family of products. CDA's in-house studio brings talented storytellers and digital artists together to create high-quality applications that leave a lasting impression on people of all ages. Funded by the Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers iFund, CDA's apps include Martha Stewart Makes Cookies, Miss Spider's Tea Party (for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch), Miss Spider's Bedtime Story (for the iPad),Sesame Street's The Monster at the End of This Book, Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue, and (RED): The Lazarus Effect. For more information about CDA, visit http://www.callaway.com.
SOURCE Callaway Digital Arts
Callaway Digital Arts
CONTACT: Katherine Madariaga, +1-415-593-1400, Katherine(at)atomicpr.com, for Callaway Digital Arts; or Lauren Rich of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., +1-212-827-8123, larich(at)marthastewart.com
Slidejockey: the First Nonlinear Presentation Tool
AMSTERDAM, January 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- As of today Slidejockey launches a presentation tool to give
presentations in a nonlinear way. A tool that creates a virtual wall for all
your presentations. Slidejockey puts your presentations under your fingertips
and makes way for interactive presentations. The presenter swaps his slides
with his iPad to the screen. The audience can participate via their iPhone.
With Slidejockey you sync all your presentations to your iPad and 'throw'
your slides on a screen of your choice, draw on them and swap slides
instantly.
Ben van der Burg, CCO Slidejockey: 'While most things in live became
digital in our 21st century, presentations are still linear. A presenter goes
from slide one, to two, to three, etc. A disc jockey plays his records
depending on the mood of his audience, a presenter would also like to choose
his slides depending on the mood of his audience. With Slidejockey the
presenter can make the presentation much more interactive. Being the audience
you can save the slides you like or you can influence the presenter by asking
questions or send them direct to the presenter via their iPhone.'
'As a child I always wondered how David Copperfield threw a piece of
paper in the audience, how a beautiful woman draws an arbitrary image on it
and how Mr. Copperfield conjured the same image on a screen. With Slidejockey
you can do practically the same. By using your iPad as the whiteboard, you
can swipe the picture you draw on your iPad to your big screen so the
audience can see the picture and react on it.' Van der Burg continues.
Slidejockey is a spin-off company of Triple IT. The originally Dutch
company Triple IT is a leader in mobile streaming services and supplies
products and services for Internet and mobile phones. Notable products of
Triple IT include Live Mobile TV, Mobile Viewpoint and MEonTV. Slidejockey is
based in the Netherlands and a specialist in presentation tools. More
information on http://www.slidejockey.org.
Source: Slidejockey
Press information, not for publication: Ben van der Burg, CCO Slidejockey, Mobiel: +316-2500-4265, E: info@slidejockey.org
Join the Country Hoedown: Farmerama Celebrates its First Birthday
HAMBURG, Germany, January 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Over 20 Million Farmerama Players Invited to Join in the Festivities
- Great Cake Contest to Honor Farmerama's Birthday
For millions of players around the world, virtual farming has
become part of their daily life. With over 140 million fluffy sheep grazing
the game's landscape, Bigpoint's successful casual game Farmerama
(http://www.farmerama.com) has more sheep than in all of New Zealand - an
impressive number considering New Zealand has more sheep than inhabitants (34
million sheep vs. 4.3 million inhabitants). But that's not all: The size of
all Farmerama farms put together is larger than the total area of Russia. The
online farming sensation at http://www.bigpoint.com hasn't just won the
hearts of fans but of juries across the world over. In 2010, Farmerama
pocketed various awards including the European Games Award, the Lara Online
Award, the German Developer Award and the newly created Mashable Award. With
all this success and Farmerama's first birthday rapid approaching, Bigpoint
has decided to throw a huge celebration and thank all its loyal Farmerama
fans as well as welcome new players to the game.
The icing on the cake
There's plenty of cake to go around, thanks to a special cake
cannon, which will give every player one 500-calrorie cupcake each day. The
higher a player's level, the larger and higher their cake will be in
calories. Players can feed their animals the cake and can also buy other
snazzy birthday items in the supply store.
Brings Cutting-Edge Web Analytics Practice Used by Leading Global Brands to the Auto Sector
BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealer.com (http://www.dealer.com), the global leader in online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that it has acquired selected assets of EpikOne, Inc., a Burlington-based digital consultancy specializing in metrics strategies, media measurement and user experience optimization. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
As a trusted partner in Google's AdWords, Analytics, Website Optimizer and Search programs, EpikOne developed an unparalleled understanding of the Google product suite and built one of the world's leading consultancies with this expertise. Clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies have relied on EpikOne to deliver the latest in digital metrics and web analytics and - more importantly - to turn metrics into actionable information for marketers. EpikOne has worked with leading global brands across a wide range of industries, including Bulgari, Conde Nast, Eurail, GE Healthcare, Harvard, Intuit, Mattel, Morgan Stanley, the National Hockey League, Sony Music and Travelocity.
"The acquisition of EpikOne is a case where the sum of the parts will definitely be greater than the whole," said Rick Gibbs, President and Chief Technology Officer at Dealer.com. "We have already strategically redeployed EpikOne's employees throughout Dealer.com - to maximize their immediate impact on the business and expedite product development. With these new capabilities to support metrics and intelligent dashboards tailored specifically to the automotive space, we believe we've leapfrogged many of our competitors who continue to rely on more generic solutions."
Dave Winslow, co-founder of EpikOne and now Intelligence Chief at Dealer.com, added, "We are very pleased to join forces with Dealer.com, the clear leader in automotive digital marketing. We built EpikOne as generalists working with some of the world's best-known brands, but now look forward to focusing on the auto industry, where the opportunities and rewards for those who truly excel online remain very substantial."
Dealer.com is the global leader in online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, providing award winning e-marketing solutions to automotive manufacturers, auto dealers and multi vertical media companies. The company's innovative websites and integrated online tools include advertising alternatives that significantly lower the cost of customer acquisition, enhancing dealers' efficiency and profitability.
Recent national and international accolades include: Inc. magazine's 2010 Top Small Company Workplaces and Inc. 5000, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, top ranking in The Net Promoter® Score Survey of customer satisfaction, Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 and the Web Marketing Association's Automobile Standard of Excellence. In addition, Dealer.com was the 2009 Top Rated Website Provider on DrivingSales.com, and won the 2010 Dealers' Choice Diamond Award for Best Website Solution and the 2009 Most Comprehensive Search Marketing Platform Award from the Automotive Search Marketing Association. For more information visit: http://www.dealer.com/promo/look-inside.htm.
For additional information contact:
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Tom Pratt
RF|Binder Partners
(212) 994-7563
tom.pratt@rfbinder.com
SOURCE Dealer.com
Dealer.com
CONTACT: Tom Pratt, RF Binder Partners, +1-212-994-7563, tom.pratt@rfbinder.com
SafeCardID.com Announces Release of New HD Image Cam Pro, Compatible With ID Card Printers
ID card systems and supplies innovator has developed a web cam specifically geared to appeal to consumers using ID card software
.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of cycling through inexpensive plastic web cams or having no choice but to purchase a high-end camera, SafeCardID.com has announced their development of a new solution: the HD Image Cam Pro. Other cameras on the market are either not directly compatible with ID card printers or do not possess the durability of this camera.
"Our customers constantly tell us how frustrated they get with other cameras they've purchased in the past. The HD Image Cam Pro is the best solution on the market. It's not only affordable, but easy to use," said Greg Stephens, founder of SafeCardID.com (http://www.safecardid.com).
The HD Image Cam Pro streamlines the process of producing a photo ID card, as it is fully compatible with most ID card software. There is no longer a need to upload photos to the computer, save them, and then assign them the ID card in progress, because this camera uses a WIA interface driver to send the photo directly to the software. In addition, the camera works with both PC and MAC computers, and comes with a two year warranty.
"Whether you are printing standard photo ID badges or HID access cards, this is the camera you need. Our customers are already coming back to tell us how pleased they are with the high quality images. We're very proud to add this product to our inventory," concluded Stephens.
The mission of Greg Stephens, founder of SafeCardID.com, has always been to make people safer. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SafeCardID.com began with one product: a child safety ID kit, and has since expanded to become a leading online retailer of photo ID card printer systems and supplies and custom ID card printing. Online sales and service are supported by dedicated, personal customer service.
SOURCE SafeCardID.com
SafeCardID.com
CONTACT: Greg Stephens of Safe-Card ID Services, Inc., 1-888-485-4696
Specialty Medical Equipment, Inc. Announces Upgraded Web Site for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure (Bed) Sores
Alternating Pressure, Low Air Loss Medical Compression Therapy Distributor Continues To Evolve
WASHINGTON TWP., Mich., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty Medical Equipment, Inc., a family owned national pressure sore, alternating pressure, low air loss mattress distributor, announces its new patient friendly ease of use website, http://www.specialtylowairlossmattress.com, with features such as an expanded medical education section concerning bed sores (decubitus ulcers), the causes, ramifications, prevention, and treatment options. For our elderly and sight impaired visitors, an easy to use ordering cart system and larger mattress pictures are also featured along with larger print.
The company's founder and president, Mr. Dan Shina, hopes to offer the Medical Community, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Doctors, Nurses, Patients, and their families a reliable ever changing site of medical information for their pressure sores (decubitus ulcers) with answers and assistive solutions concerning the condition.
Specialty Medical Equipment, Inc. specializes in offering pressure relief mattress systems that help prevent and treat pressure ulcers. By offering the power mattress systems such as Alternating Pressure Bariatric models, Lateral Rotation models, and Low Air Loss mattress systems, the patient's ulcers are targeted by the mattresses' alternating pressure to stimulate the movement of blood flow around and near the wound tissue to assist in prevention and healing. The low air loss feature is designed to add comfort, and ventilation, that a solid mattress can not. Alternating pressure and low air loss technologies are known to be most effective in assisting the healing and prevention process. This makes care giving tasks significantly easier at a tremendous cost and time management savings to the care givers! Specialty Medical Equipment, Inc. also offers foam mattresses as well, which offer support, comfort, and pressure reduction.
Specialty Medical Equipment, Inc. - Helping patients live a better quality of life.
Layar's Augmented Reality Made Available for All iPhone Apps
Layar Player Released Today with the Launch of Three Player-Enabled iPhone Apps
AMSTERDAM, January 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Layar, the largest open platform in mobile augmented reality (AR),
announced today that the Layar Player is out of beta. The Player is now
available to all agencies, brands and developers to include AR for free in
their own iPhone applications (apps) and reach the 1M active users on the
Layar platform.
The beta period concludes with the launch of three Layar Player enabled
iPhone apps - Bing sponsored Snowboard Hero, an augmented reality extension
in the popular game that allows players to earn more points; Layar Trade, an
application helping people view recent projects and work from local builders;
and VerbeterdeBuurt, an application to improve your neighborhood, letting
neighbors post their issues and ideas for the public space on the map.
"This year is about the democratization of augmented reality as we work
to find ways to make it easier for everyone to create and publish AR
content," said Claire Boonstra, co-founder and VP of platform and community.
"The Player availability is the first of many activities Layar will be
announcing this year to make this democratization happen."
"At Bing, we aim to bring information into people's lives that is
visually organized, simple and easy to digest. Augmented reality on mobile
devices provides more opportunities to overlap reality with digital
information that informs, educates and creates new ways to play within your
environment," said Wibe Wigenmans, Bing for Mobile. "The mobile experience
for Bing users continues to evolve as we constantly look for ways to create
visually engaging experiences."
NEW iPHONE APPS USING LAYAR PLAYER
Bing Sponsored Snowboard Hero
Created By: Fishlabs and MUZAR
Available: United States
Hit the powder year round! For all of those gamers who just can't get
enough of the action, you can now open Snowboard Hero and play directly in
your reality. This Bing sponsored game gives you the opportunity to collect
extra credits by using augmented reality based on GPS position. To start
playing, a user goes outside into an open area and fires up the game. The
goal is to collect as many credits as possible within five minutes.
VerbeterdeBuurt
Created By: TAB Worldmedia in cooperation with The Saints
Available: Netherlands
Take control of your community. VerbeterdeBuurt is a tool for citizens to
report any disturbance within their neighborhood directly to their
municipality. It is the natural way to see reported issues as well as the
submitted ideas for improvements within your own community.
Trade Vision
Created By: AYR Communications
Available: United Kingdom
When hiring a contractor, don't just take their word for it - see for
yourself. Trade Vision provides a unique way to seek out work from a local
tradesman. By viewing what's around you using augmented reality, you will be
presented with icons representing the different types of work recently
undertaken by tradesmen in your area.
Bethesda Softworks Announces Blockbuster 2011 Video Game Lineup
Brink and Hunted Release Dates Announced
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, today announced the release dates of four multiplatform AAA titles shipping in 2011. Brink(TM), Hunted: The Demon's Forge(TM), RAGE(TM), and The Elder Scrolls® V: Skyrim(TM) are all slated for release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows.
Brink, an immersive first-person shooter under development at Splash Damage, will be available in North America on May 17th and in Europe on May 20th. Brink was named as the 'Game of Show' at Eurogamer Expo 2010, while G4TV.com declared "Brink takes shooters to a whole new level." Blending single-player, co-op, and multiplayer action into one seamless experience, Brink features dynamic battlefields, extensive customization options, and an innovative control system.
Hunted, a fantasy action game, will be available in retail stores across North America on June 1st and on store shelves in Europe on June 3rd. Hunted is a fresh take on the classic dungeon crawl experience that delivers the intensity and action of a modern-day shooter. Hunted, under development at inXile Entertainment, has been called "A Dungeon Crawl for the Gears Age" by Kotaku.com and has been described by Eurogamer as "violent, deceptively thoughtful and witty."
RAGE, the highly anticipated first-person shooter from legendary developer id Software, will hit retail shelves across North America on September 13th and throughout Europe on September 16th. The game has already won numerous awards at E3 2010, including 'Best Overall Game of Show' from IGN and three 'Best of E3' Game Critics Awards including 'Best Console Game'. RAGE features intense first-person shooter action, breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore and jaw-dropping graphics powered by id's revolutionary id Tech 5 technology.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the most recently announced title from world-renowned developer Bethesda Game Studios. The studio is widely known for developing the 2008 Game of the Year, Fallout® 3 and the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion®. Skyrim, the latest chapter in The Elder Scrolls saga, re-imagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic and will launch worldwide on November 11th (11.11.11).
"We are thrilled to offer our fans such a strong roster of games," said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. "We are particularly excited to present such a diverse lineup of high quality titles. 2011 will be a great year for gamers."
Hunted, Brink, RAGE, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim have not yet been rated by the ESRB.
Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a premier developer and worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software. Titles from five of the world's top development studios - Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, Arkane Studios, Tango Gameworks, and MachineGames - are featured under the Bethesda Softworks label and include such blockbuster franchises as DOOM®, QUAKE®, The Elder Scrolls®, Fallout®,Wolfenstein(TM) and RAGE(TM). For more information on Bethesda Softworks' products, visit http://www.bethsoft.com.
About Bethesda Game Studios
Bethesda Game Studios is the award-winning development studio known around the world for their groundbreaking work on The Elder Scrolls series and Fallout 3. Creators of the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and 2008 Game of the Year, Fallout 3, Bethesda Game Studios has earned its reputation as one of the most respected and accomplished game development studios in the world. They are currently developing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, set to release on 11.11.11. For more information visit bgs.bethsoft.com.
About id Software
id Software, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, has provided technical, design and artistic leadership as a world-renowned game developer and technology innovator since its founding in 1991. id Software's iconic brands such as Wolfenstein, DOOM, QUAKE and Enemy Territory have become staples of popular culture for generations of gamers. More information on id Software can be found at http://www.idsoftware.com. id, Wolfenstein, DOOM, QUAKE, RAGE, Enemy Territory, and QuakeCon and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of id Software in the U.S. and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved.
About inXile Entertainment
Located in Newport Beach, California, inXile Entertainment is a game development company that focuses on both licensed and original intellectual properties. Formed in late 2002 by Interplay Entertainment founder Brian Fargo, inXile Entertainment develops for personal computers and the major console platforms including the Nintendo Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
About Splash Damage
Based in London, England, Splash Damage Ltd is an independently-owned game developer which created the critically acclaimed Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory(TM) for id Software and most recently developed Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars(TM), winning over 80 awards and nominations. Founded by Paul 'Locki' Wedgwood in 2001 with key members of the mod-making community, Splash Damage also contributed multiplayer maps to DOOM 3(TM) and Return to Castle Wolfenstein(TM): Game of the Year Edition. For more information, visit http://www.splashdamage.com.
Splash Damage and the Splash Damage logo are trademarks of Splash Damage Ltd. in the U.K and other countries. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax, Brink, Hunted: The Demon's Forge, The Elder Scrolls, Oblivion and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Fallout is a trademark or registered trademark of Bethesda Softworks LLC. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved.
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CONTACT: Pete Hines, phines@bethsoft.com, or Tracey Thompson, tthompson@bethsoft.com, both of Bethesda Softworks, +1-301-926-8300
New Comcast Missing Kids on Demand and Online Service Brings Missing Children Information to Millions of Consumers
Extra Visibility Will Help Law Enforcement and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Bring More Children Home
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year an estimated 800,000 children are reported as missing in the United States. Comcast is announcing today that it has launched Missing Kids On Demand and online at xfinity.com/news/missingkids, a first-of-its-kind public service initiative that will make information about missing children available to millions of Comcast video customers and consumers across the United States. The new initiative is in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and will enable Comcast customers and consumers to support efforts by law enforcement across the country to help bring missing children home.
"The best way to help find a missing child is to get the message out as broadly as possible," said Ernie Allen, President and CEO of National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. "Our partnership with Comcast enables us to reach millions of homes across the country we may not otherwise reach and empowers viewers with the resources they need to help solve cases."
"Our On Demand and online platforms have a strong track record of helping raise awareness for important issues," said Diana Kerekes, Vice President Entertainment Services, Comcast. "We've seen real success with other public service initiatives available on our platforms such as Police Blotter and the Pink Ribbon Campaign, and we hope this partnership can help drive awareness of missing children and the efforts of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and law enforcement."
Comcast's Missing Kids On Demand and online, produced in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, features 20 video profiles chronicling missing child cases from across the nation. Each video provides relevant details about the child's case, including the name of the missing child, city of the disappearance, possible whereabouts, likely abductors and photos. In cases where the child has been missing for a long period, an age progressed photo showing what he/she may look like at a more recent age will also be available. In addition, during the airing of each profile, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's toll-free 24-hour national missing children's hotline (800-THE-LOST) will be displayed on the bottom of the profile, so viewers can report tips should they have any information. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's website will also be available for viewers to report tips online at http://www.missingkids.com.
This public service initiative is modeled after Comcast's Police Blotter On Demand, which shows profiles of local "Most Wanted" criminals and is created in partnership with local law enforcement authorities. Since its launch in November 2006, Police Blotter On Demand has profiled more than 1,400 fugitives and has led to more than 90 criminal captures. Police Blotter On Demand is part of Comcast's "Get Local" programming On Demand, which includes local news, high school sports, film and music festivals and other community-based programs.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 22.9 million video customers, 16.7 million high-speed Internet customers, and 8.4 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.
Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, 11 regional sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (http://www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, which owns two professional sports teams, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, and a large, multipurpose arena in Philadelphia, the Wells Fargo Center, and, through Global Spectrum, manages other facilities for sporting events, concerts and other events.
About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children's hotline which has handled more than 2,528,730 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 157,720 children. The organization's CyberTipline has handled more than 1,000,620 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 44,099,160 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice's office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at http://www.missingkids.com.
CONTACT: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, +1-703-837-6111, Media@ncmec.org, or Comcast, Ellen Mellody, +1-215-847-6285, Ellen_mellody@comcast.com
Zippi Receives Apple Approval of Fourth iPhone App 'Zippi SKINZ', Now Available for Download in iTunes.
CAMPBELL, Calif., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippi Networks, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ZIPZ), an Applications company focused on delivering entertainment, gaming, and social networking Apps for today's mobile lifestyle, today announced that the company has received approval of its recently submitted iPhone app "Zippi SKINZ", now available in iTunes, a direct link is provided on the company's home page, located at http://www.zippi.com.
Zippi's "SKINZ" app marks the fourth iPhone application now completed and approved by Apple. The company has now completed its fourth application in the mobile iPhone category, and continues to show progress towards its goal of achieving a minimum application base of ten, for 2011.
Robert A. Rositano Jr., CEO of Zippi Networks, Inc., stated "We are determined to stay focused on our application strategy, developing and releasing promising new apps in a timely manner. With the addition of 'Zippi SKINZ' the company is well on its way to achieving its goals on the release side in 2011. As the number of applications continues to increase, Zippi is also becoming more proficient in how to monetize each application. We feel more strongly than ever that the company could not be in a better market, at a better time, now we need to perform on the revenue side of our business."
About Zippi Networks, Inc.:
Zippi is an Applications company; delivering consumers entertainment, gaming, and social networking Apps for today's Mobile lifestyle.
Safe Harbor:
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as results of various factors including the ability of the company to successfully commercialize its new technologies and service offerings. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Zippi is a trademark of Zippi Networks, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Zippi Networks, Inc.
Zippi Networks, Inc.
CONTACT: Robert Rositano Jr., robert@zippi.com, or Karen Ashley, 1-408-933-3974, karen@zippi.com, investor@zippi.com, both of Zippi Networks, Inc.
Digital Transition in France Driving Growth of Eutelsat's FRANSAT Satellite Platform of Digital Terrestrial TV Channels
PARIS, January 27, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As France enters its second year of transition into a fully
digital broadcasting environment, with complete analogue switch-off set for
30 November, Eutelsat's FRANSAT subsidiary reports that over 800,000
set-top-boxes have been shipped to receive Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT)
channels by satellite via the FRANSAT platform. A further 200,000 FRANSAT
connections have been installed in community buildings (hotels, retirement
homes, hospitals, clinics ...). Users selecting satellite reception of
France's DTT channels are mainly located beyond range of the national Digital
Terrestrial TV network, in areas where terrestrial reception is made more
difficult by the landscape or by interference in frontier areas.
Continued take-up of FRANSAT expected in 2011
This milestone has been reached as analogue switch-off has
been completed in 10 regions in metropolitan France. A further 14 regions,
accounting for two thirds of French TV viewers, will transition in 2011. This
second wave includes mountainous regions in the south of France (Auvergne,
Alpine regions, Provence, Corsica, Rhone valley, Midi-Pyrenees) where a
satellite solution will be needed to provide complementary coverage, ensuring
that no home is excluded from access to Digital Terrestrial Television.
Yves Blanc, Chairman of FRANSAT remarked on the performance:
"We are extremely gratified by the response to FRANSAT during our first year
of active contribution to France's move into a digital broadcasting
environment. FRANSAT is clearly meeting a need to complement France's
terrestrial network so that all homes can benefit from digital. We are
committed to further evolving the platform, with the addition of regional and
thematic channels."
Simplicity and efficiency driving take-up of FRANSAT
The rapid sales of boxes to receive FRANSAT underscore the
intrinsic value of satellites for providing national broadcast coverage, with
no need to build out additional terrestrial infrastructure, and for
delivering optimal signal quality. For homes in metropolitan France beyond
range of terrestrial reception, the viewer only needs to make a one-off
investment in a FRANSAT-labelled set-top-box and a dish pointed to the
ATLANTIC BIRD(TM) 3 satellite at 5degrees West for access on a
subscription-free basis to all free national DTT channels, including HD
channels. Eutelsat's 5degrees West location has been used for more than 20
years by France's six historic analogue channels for reaching homes in
regions with inexistent or poor terrestrial reception. This installed base of
analogue-equipped homes can upgrade to digital with no need to change their
outdoor unit.
For collective housing and community dwellings, FRANSAT
provides a solution called "FRANSAT PRO". Located at the headend of a
distribution network, FRANSAT PRO converts and redistributes TV signals in
the standard DTT format to individual residential connections. Users receive
the channels by plugging a terrestrial DTT adapter or a TV set with a
built-in DTT tuner into their connection.
Enriched content offering, an additional asset of FRANSAT
The FRANSAT model is also based on offering viewers the
opportunity to access 11 local and thematic free-to-air channels, which have
been progressively added to the basic package of national DTT channels and
all 24 regional channels of the France 3 network.
With a range of 20 decoders carrying the FRANSAT label and
community products, commercialised by a network of 6,000 dealers, FRANSAT is
well-equipped to deliver a simple complement to the terrestrial network in
metropolitan France and to contribute to making Digital Terrestrial
Television a universal service accessible to all.
About FRANSAT
FRANSAT is a simple and fast solution for receiving in
metropolitan France on a subscription-free basis the 19 DTT channels, four HD
channels, 24 regional channels of the France 3 network and other local and
thematic channels. FRANSAT principally serves homes located beyond range of
DTT reception and homes already equipped for DTH reception of France's six
analogue channels broadcast by Eutelsat's ATLANTIC BIRD(TM) 3 satellite.
FRANSAT is a 100% subsidiary of Eutelsat SA with a mission to operate and
provide digital television services in France from Eutelsat satellites.
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 30 September 2010, Eutelsat's
satellites were broadcasting more than 3,700 television channels to a
measured audience of 204 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the
Middle East and North 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 660 commercial, technical and operational experts from 28 countries.
Tesacom Receives Iridium Certification for Maritime Satellite Communication and Tracking System
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, January 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Tesacom announces that Iridium Communications Inc. ("Iridium") has
certified its new VKI maritime satellite communication system for operation
on the Iridium network.
The new Tesacom VKI product provides integrated voice, data, email and
vessel tracking solutions for the maritime sector, including commercial,
military, fishing and recreational vessels. The satellite terminal is very
easy to install and provides high-quality voice, short text messaging, email
and internet access, as well as monitoring tracking and alert reporting. It
can be used indoors for connection to remote staff members, and allows for a
reliable communications tool in the case of an emergency or disaster.
Jose Sanchez Elia, CEO of Tesacom, said, "With Iridium's global coverage
and flexible services, and Tesacom's commitment to providing its customers
with the highest quality value for cost-saving solutions on the market,
Tesacom VKI is the choice for anyone sailing around the world."
"The Tesacom VKI LRIT system is an excellent example of the innovative
solutions being developed by our value-added partners," said Greg Ewert,
executive vice president, global distribution channels, Iridium. "Partners
like Tesacom are a key element in solidifying our position as market leader
in mobile satellite communications."
"Tesacom is honoured to receive the Iridium certification coinciding with
the Iridium Annual Partner Conference and pleased to add the Tesacom VKI
solution to its extensive product line and present it today to the Iridium
Service Provider Community," added Elia.
About Tesacom:
Tesacom is South America's leading provider of remote telecommunications
solutions, serving more than 8,500 customers in the government, maritime, oil
& gas, agriculture, first responder, mining, transportation and military
markets. With offices and regulatory compliance in Argentina, Brazil, Chile,
Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela, Tesacom offers a wide range of
integrated communications solutions, including satellite voice & data and
text messaging. The Company also offers a full range of value-added
applications, including network integration, asset tracking and control,
automatic vehicle location, vessel monitoring, dispatch and logistics
control, and ECDIS & G-ECDIS integration for civil and military maritime
applications. Tesacom provides 24x7 customer support in Spanish, Portuguese
and English. Please, visit http://www.tesacom.net for more information.
About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Communications Inc. (http://www.iridium.com) is the only mobile
satellite service (MSS) company offering coverage over the entire globe. The
Iridium constellation of low-Earth orbiting (LEO) cross-linked satellites
provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial
communication networks. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide
network of distributors, and provides services to the U.S. Department of
Defense and other U.S. and international government agencies. The company's
customers represent a broad spectrum of industry, including maritime,
aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining,
forestry, heavy equipment and transportation. Iridium has launched a major
development program for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium
NEXT. The company is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A. and trades on the
NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbols IRDM (common stock),
IRDMW ($7.00 warrants), IRDMZ ($11.50 warrants) and IRDMU (units).
RCR Wireless News Brings Global Mobile Broadband Perspective to Hershey, Pa.
RCR TV to broadcast live discussion on mobile broadband with global and local leaders
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- How are mobile broadband deployments impacting Pennsylvania consumers and businesses? Join RCR Wireless News, the wireless industry news leader since 1981, online and in person Jan. 28 in Hershey, Pa., to find out.
RCR Wireless News will hold its first Mobile Broadband Event of 2011 in conjunction with the 2011 Third Annual Utility Telecom Forum, which runs Jan. 26 to Jan. 28. The RCR conference takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Jan. 28, at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa.
Local and virtual participants, via RCRWireless.tv, will discuss how global broadband technology advances are driving investment in wireless broadband infrastructure, which in turn creates jobs throughout the community. Hear from global wireless thought leaders on how 4G technologies will change the way people work, live and play.
Anchored by RCR Wireless News Editor Tracy Ford, the conference will include analyst presentations, a "Lunch and Learn" session, as well as interactive panel discussions, case-study presentations and more.
Featured Speakers include:
-- Harry Martin, Director of Advanced Technologies, Verizon Wireless
-- Laura Altschul, Partner/President, WPi Services Inc. (Wireless Partners)
-- Linda Martin, Executive Vice President, Immix Wireless
-- Peter Murray, Wireless Product Lead - Networks, Henkels & McCoy
-- George Horesta, Vice President Technology, In-Building Wireless
-- Robert L. Ritter, Manager - DAS Land Use, Crown Castle
-- Harry Wolle, Director of Business Development - DAS Solutions, American
Tower
-- Ray Hild, Director, MobileAccess Networks
-- George Wu, Director of Business Development, WiMAX Forum
Open to the public, audience participation is interactive through a webinar platform that allows for questions and dialogue-oriented discussions.
Agenda topics include:
-- In-Building panel with BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association)
-- Analyst presentation
-- Verizon Wireless One on One with Tracy Ford
-- Macro/Micro Network Panel - Discussion of in-building, campus, and
microcell networks
-- Carrier Presentation: Immix Wireless
"The purpose of the Pennsylvania event is to bring a global perspective on mobile broadband to the local market," said Jeff Mucci, publisher of RCR Wireless News. "Connecting global wireless industry leadership with local leaders will give both sides a better understanding of how mobile broadband deployments will impact society, both worldwide and at the community level."
Details
When: Jan. 28, 2011. Sessions will begin at 8 a.m. EST and continue
until 2 p.m. EST.
Where: This is both a virtual event and an open, local forum. The local
location is the
Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive, Hershey, Pa. Phone: (717) 533-3311
Registration to attend ONLINE OR IN PERSON here: http://rcrlocal.com/
mbbpa/
About RCR Wireless News
Founded in 1981, RCR Wireless News provides uncompromising editorial excellence, while globally and locally connecting technology companies, in-person, in print, online and on video, with their industries, their customers and talent using its portfolio of publications, websites and events. RCR Wireless News is owned by Arden Media Company, which through its properties, RCR Wireless News, RCR Unplugged, RCR TV, ITjobs.net, and TelecomCareers, pairs credible industry information with measurable sales and recruitment lead generation programs to procure customers and talent. For more information, visit http://www.RCRWireless.com, http://www.rcrwireless.tv or our blog site at http://unplugged.rcrwireless.com/
Contact: Jeff Mucci. jmucci@ardenmedia.com
(512) 431-8912
SOURCE RCR Wireless News
RCR Wireless News
CONTACT: Jeff Mucci, +1-512-431-8912, jmucci@ardenmedia.com, for RCR Wireless News
Crackle Movies en Espanol Launches on Verizon V CAST Video on Demand
First Spanish-Language Premium Mobile Movie Subscription Option Available to Verizon Wireless Customers
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Crackle, the multi-platform video entertainment network from Sony Pictures Television (SPT), has launched Crackle Movies en Espanol, the first Spanish-language premium mobile movie subscription channel on V CAST Video from the Verizon Wireless V CAST platform.
Located within the V CAST Video Latino Channel, Crackle Movies en Espanol provides Verizon Wireless customers access to a variety of full-length Hollywood movies from Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, and Screen Gems - in Spanish and without subtitles.
A sampling of titles available on Crackle Movies en Espanol this month includes:
-- "The Cable Guy"
-- "Quicksilver"
-- "Beverly Hills Ninja"
-- "La Bamba"
-- "The Next Karate Kid"
"We continue to enhance our content with our audience in mind and are excited to offer Crackle's wide selection of movies in Spanish to Verizon Wireless customers," said Eric Berger, senior vice president, digital networks, Sony Pictures Television. "Through Crackle Movies en Espanol, we aim to bring a rich mobile entertainment experience to a broader Verizon Wireless customer base."
"Crackle offers a wide range of entertaining and popular movies, and we're excited to add the Spanish language choices, expanding the options for our V CAST customers," said Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition at Verizon.
Crackle Movies en Espanol on V CAST Video features a wide array of genres, including action, comedy, crime, horror, thriller and sci-fi. With a subscription, customers get access to at least 20 different movies per month. Crackle Movies en Espanol can be found on V CAST-capable phones in the Media Center/Get It Now® under V CAST Video, Latino, Crackle Movies en Espanol. Customers with select BlackBerry® smartphones can find the same content on their handsets under Menu/V CAST Video/Latino/Crackle Movies en Espanol. Android smartphone customers can find the V CAST Video app in Android Market(TM) by searching for V CAST Video. Crackle Movies en Espanol joins Crackle Movies, Crackle's English-language movie subscription service on V CAST Video which, for $5.99 per month, offers consumers unlimited access to at least 27 different movies per month. The Crackle Movies channel is located under V CAST Video/Pop Culture/Crackle Movies.
A subscription to Crackle Movies en Espanol is available to customers for $5.99 per month, in addition to the $10 monthly subscription for V CAST Video on Demand. Customers must subscribe to a data package for a data usage allowance. For more information about V CAST Video, including how to subscribe, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/vcast.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 94 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 82,000 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.
About Crackle
Crackle, Inc., a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, is a multi-platform next-generation video entertainment network that distributes digital content including original short form series and full-length traditional programming from Sony Pictures' vast library of television series and feature films. Crackle is one of the fastest growing entertainment destinations on the Internet today, offering audiences quality programming in a variety of genres, including comedy, action, sci-fi, horror, music and reality. Crackle reaches an impressive audience through its diverse online and mobile distribution network. Visit Crackle's site at http://www.crackle.com.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512, Debra.Lewis@VerizonWireless.com; or Paula Askanas, Sony Pictures Entertainment, +1-310-244-3790, Paula_Askanas@spe.sony.com
Using WISeKey's WISeID May Have Prevented Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg's Fan Page From Being Hacked
GENEVA, January 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- WISeID Personal Data Protector by WISeKey is a unique
application that protects an individual's personal data and personal
identifiable information (PII) from hackers, and allows them to maintain
control over who accesses their data.
This week alone, Zuckerberg hasn't been the only famous figure
to have his Facebook page hacked. A hacker, posing as French President
Nicolas Sarkozy, posted a message on the President's wall on Sunday stating
that he would not run for re-election. Both victims may have been subject to
SideJacking or phishing attacks.
WISeID's main objective is to protect your PII, which can be
used to identify, contact, locate or even trace a person. The personal data
collected by WISeID always stays under the user's control on their mobile
phone or device. The PII is never communicated to third parties and never
leaves the user's control. Users can generate strong passwords, store them
securely, and logon directly to the real web-site; thus using WISeID may have
prevented the Facebook founder's page from being hacked.
WISeID is currently #1 in Utilities and in the top 50 overall
free apps in the US, and it can be downloaded worldwide for iPhone, iPod
Touch and iPad from the App Store. It provides users with a secure and easy
to use encrypted place to store all their personal data, personal
identifiable information, usernames, passwords, PINs, credit cards, loyalty
cards, social security number, notes and more. The easy-to-use interface also
allows users to log on to websites quickly and securely from the application,
securing all data with a strong 256-bit AES encryption algorithm key.
Nasuni Named Finalist in Storage Magazine 2010 Products of the Year
NATICK, Mass., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasuni®, creator of the storage industry's leading cloud storage gateway, today announced that the Nasuni filer has been named as a finalist for Storage Product of the Year award in the Storage Management Tools category by Storage Magazine and SearchStorage.com editors. Some of the other finalists included DataCore, Rackspace, Quantum and Quest.
The Nasuni Filer, a virtual appliance, delivers primary storage from the cloud that is indistinguishable from local storage. Nasuni offers the benefits of cloud storage to businesses by simplifying file access, security, back-up, and disaster recovery while eliminating the expense of hardware infrastructure expansion. The Filer leverages unlimited storage, while delivering the performance expected of a traditional file server.
"We are proud that Storage Magazine has recognized the significance of Nasuni's innovative technology and services in transforming the way businesses are addressing the impact of exponential data growth in their file storage," said Andres Rodriguez, Nasuni's CEO. "The Nasuni Filer is a complete file storage solution designed to dramatically simplify storage management for our customers with already- constrained IT departments. We have seen a marked increase in interest for cloud-based storage; our Nasuni Filer has impressed customers and it is exciting to have the industry also recognize our storage offering."
The winners will be selected based on innovation, performance, ease of integration into existing environments, ease of use, functionality and value. Judging will be done by Tech Target's Storage Magazine-SearchStorage.com editorial staffs, in conjunction with a team of users, industry experts, analysts and consultants. For more information about the award and see other finalists, visit http://searchstorage.techtarget.com/generic/0,295582,sid5_gci1525938,00.html.
Nasuni was founded in 2009 by storage veterans to deliver a secure gateway to cloud storage that makes the cloud feasible for business users. The Nasuni Filer is a virtual NAS file server that leverages the resources of the cloud to simplify file storage and protection. Targeting the mid-market, Nasuni's solution eliminates the need for incremental storage hardware and the resulting capital expense to manage unstructured file growth. The company is backed by North Bridge Venture Partners, Sigma Partners and Flybridge Capital Partners. To download the Nasuni Filer, or for more information, visit http://www.nasuni.com.
CONTACT AGENCY:
Dan Miller
JPR Communications
818-884-8282
dan@jprcom.com
DVDFab DVD Copy is Free for the Giveaway of the Day
BEIJING, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Really exciting news for freeware lovers that DVDFab cooperated with giveawayoftheday.com and provided DVD Copy for the activity Giveaway of the Day -- DVDFab DVD Copy on January, 27, 2011. During this activity, you can download a DVD Copy and get a license of it for free. This free DVD Copy is the same as what it is on dvdfab.com, with all features and functionalities available. Such a fabulous product is usually priced at $50.00 and is only for giveaway on this Thursday. What's more, anyone who takes part in this activity will be given a 30% discount coupon on all DVDFab products, which is much higher than usual.
Here is an overview of DVDFab DVD Copy, for anyone who already knows much about DVD Copy, this part can be skipped.
DVDFab DVD Copy, formerly known as DVD to DVD or Platinum, is an up-to-date DVD Copy/Cloner/Burner/Decrypter that can read, rearrange, and manipulate the content of a DVD to suit your needs with 8 available copy modes.
DVDFab DVD Copy can remove all known DVD copy protections, like CSS, CPRM, CPPM, RC, RCE, APS, UOPs, ARccOS, RipGuard, FluxDVD, CORE X2, etc., thus to copy any DVD to hard drive, or to any blank DVD disc, including DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R DL, and DVD-R DL, with very fast speed. Plus that, DVD Copy will be constantly updated to remove latest DVD copy protections to support all DVD movies.
DVDFab DVD Copy makes perfect 1:1 ratio clone, and can also compress DVD-9 to a single DVD-5 with amazing output effect. It also has the ability to copy discs that are badly scratched or damaged. Even if the IFO files can't be read, it will allow you to make a copy of the movie content using Main Movie or Customize copy modes. It can recover from most VOB read errors and supports NTSC and PAL content (but does not convert from NTSC to PAL or vice versa).
DVD Copy has a worldwide user base and great support in its own forum and from the DVDFab staff via email.
System Requirements:
-- Windows7/Vista/XP (32-bit/64-bit)
-- Pentium II 500 MHz
-- 512 MB of RAM
-- 10 GB of Free Hard Disk Space
-- A DVD-R(W) or DVD+R(W) Drive
How to get DVDFab DVD Copy for free along with a bonus 30% discount coupon?
Maybe all of you are wondering now "how can I get this great tool for free?" Well, it's dead easy. Just visit http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/, you will get what you want.
About Fengtao Software:
Fengtao Software is a professional multimedia software provider always dedicated to take care of all your needs on DVD/Blu-ray copy/ripping/conversion/decryption, video conversion and file transfer, with its powerful products such as DVD Copy, DVD Ripper, Blu-ray Copy, Blu-ray Ripper, Blu-ray to DVD Converter, Passkey for DVD, Passkey for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D Ripper, Passkey Lite (free), Video Converter, File Transfer, HD Decrypter (free), Virtual Drive (free), etc. For more information, please visit http://www.dvdfab.com.
SOURCE Fengtao Software, Inc.
Fengtao Software, Inc.
CONTACT: Frank Zhang for Fengtao Software, +86-187-0136-0799, frank@dvdfab.com
Callaway Golf Introduces Next Generation upro GPS Device
Callaway upro mx Ushers in New Standard in Golf GPS with Multi-Gesture Touch Screen, 25,000 Preloaded Courses and No Annual Fees
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today revealed its next generation golf GPS device, the Callaway upro mx. A successor to the Company's acclaimed original upro device, which earned a Best of What's New Award from Popular Science, the Callaway upro mx sets a new standard for innovation in the category with a host of intuitive technological advancements. The device introduces a full-color Multi-Gesture Touch Screen and a precise Optical Finger Navigation system so golfers can easily navigate the deep feature set with the swipe of a finger. Pre-loaded with more than 25,000 courses from the Company's global database, the upro mx allows golfers to use the GPS device's offerings straight out of the package. Additionally, Callaway upro mx is the only dedicated golf GPS system on the market that offers hi-resolution actual aerial photography of each golf course. Available in May for a new product introduction retail price of only $199, the upro mx features no annual fees.
"The Callaway upro mx is a major step forward in the golf GPS category, delivering the best user experience and the most robust feature set in the sport," said Joey Balardeta, Vice President, Integrated Devices, Callaway Golf. "No other golf GPS device comes close to offering such premium technology in this price range."
In addition to the improved navigation features debuting in the Callaway upro mx, the Company has developed a simplified online process for downloading content to the device. Some of the on-course features include the Virtual Green View, which uses a proprietary imagery process to show the green and the surrounding area in vivid detail, including exact putting distances. SmartView(TM) displays the ideal view for the upcoming shot based on the golfer's position on the course, while two other views are also available at the press of a button. Beyond the device's comprehensive list of standard features, ProMode(TM) offers an enhanced feature set, including TV-style video flyovers that provide an advantageous perspective for each hole layout, and AnyPoint(TM) Technology, which provides golfers accurate distances from any location on the golf course.
The Callaway upro mx comes standard with Scoring Plus(TM), allowing players to keep a group scorecard, note personal stats and even record individual shot tracking. Golfers will be able to sync this tracked data to a new, integrated web site that Callaway will launch simultaneously with the device in May. This web site will offer a variety of ways golfers can further explore their golf game after each round.
The Callaway upro mx features a full-color 2.2" LCD screen in a conveniently compact profile, weighing only three ounces. No annual fees are required after purchase so consumers will immediately have access to both Basic Mode and GoMode. ProMode(TM), which grants access to some of the device's more advanced technology features, including hi-resolution aerial photography, will be available for an additional fee.
A product video and high-resolution images of the Callaway upro mx can be downloaded by visiting: https://file.callawaygolf.com (Username: callawaypress; Password: razr11)
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf apparel, footwear and accessories, under the Callaway Golf®, Odyssey®, Top-Flite®, and Ben Hogan® brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. For more information please visit http://www.callawaygolf.com or shop.callawaygolf.com
CONTACT:
Scott Goryl
Callaway Golf
(760) 804-4080
Scott.Goryl@CallawayGolf.com
EPC Group Announces Strategic Partnership With Full Governmental Services Firm ARRAY Information Technology
HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EPC Group, one of the nation's leading Microsoft SharePoint integrators, announced today a premier partnership with ARRAY Information Technology, one of the nation's fastest growing IT services firms. Jointly, the unique partnership will help enterprises plan, deploy, manage and optimize Microsoft SharePoint solutions for effective enterprise collaboration in the Federal Government community.
"EPC Group has selected ARRAY as our ideal partner for their recognized expertise in federal market IT solutions as we expand our services even further to federal agencies and organizations," said Errin O'Connor, Founder and CEO of EPC Group. "ARRAY's outstanding client relationships and their proven ability to leverage federal contract vehicles with great efficacy are yet even more reasons for this strategic partnership."
EPC Group has implemented some of the nation's largest SharePoint deployments over the past decade. The company also specializes in Microsoft Project Server, .NET development, and Web application development, with significant experience in the commercial sector, including healthcare, financial services, airline and the oil and gas industries.
Sumeet Shrivastava, President of ARRAY Information Technology, said, "EPC Group is known for their strong thought leadership and management, proprietary methodologies, support processes and highly effective solutions in the Microsoft SharePoint realm. As we experience unprecedented growth as one of America's fastest growing companies, intense concentration on our clients' enterprise needs is a vital necessity, which means going to the leading industry experts, such as EPC Group for our SharePoint solutions."
ARRAY Information Technology is known for its differentiated solution expertise to the federal marketplace in the areas of enterprise support, infrastructure management, mission support and science and advanced technology solutions.
About EPC Group:
EPC Group is one of the nation's leading SharePoint consulting firms having implemented some of the largest SharePoint deployments for over ten years. EPC Group recently celebrated reaching an impressive number of over 600 SharePoint engagements. EPC Group patented its SharePoint Center of Excellence (COE) Methodologies developed from years of experience to ensure that each project they undertake is a success.
About ARRAY:
ARRAY is a nationally recognized small business that has received national and regional awards for its growth achievements, including being recognized frequently by Inc. Magazine and Deloitte Technology as one of the fastest growing U.S. businesses. ARRAY is also a Washington Technology Fast 50 awardee. ARRAY brings the capability and leadership of a medium-sized business but retains the agility of a small business.
ARRAY Information Technology, Inc. is headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, with key offices in McLean, VA; Dayton, OH; Montgomery, AL; Melbourne, FL; and Emeryville, CA. In addition to multiple awards for its growth achievements, ARRAY is known for its employee-friendly culture and its ability to drive success for its clients through Applied Innovation.
Contact Information:
Miranda Salley Price
Vice President
EPC Group
Mprice@epcgroup.net http://www.epcgroup.net
SOURCE EPC Group
EPC Group
CONTACT: Miranda Salley Price, Vice President of EPC Group, Mprice@epcgroup.net
New Global Texting Champions Crowned at 2011 LG Mobile World Cup in New York City
Team Panama Wins USD $100,000 and Claims the Title of Fastest, Most Accurate Texters in the World
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Mobile Phones crowned the winner of the second annual LG Mobile World Cup today, naming the sister duo, Cristina Sales Ancines age 20, and Jennifer Sales Ancines, age 15, from Panama as the "World's Fastest Texters." Defeating competitors from 16 countries to take home the title of LG Mobile World Cup Champions, the pair completed rigorous texting challenges and games to take home $100,000 in prize money and bragging rights that will last a lifetime.
Demonstrating their skills using the LG BL20 and the LG GT350, Cristina and Jennifer texted their way into World Cup glory by winning the final round of game play. Contestants from South Korea placed second and took home $20,000, while team Brazil placed third and won $10,000.
"We are so excited to have won this world title," said Cristina. "Participating in this competition and getting to meet so many people from around the world has been a great learning experience and has led to many new friendships," added Jennifer.
In addition to the main competition, players also competed for the opportunity to break the Guinness World Records® achievement for the fastest texting on a QWERTY mobile phone device. Player, Cheong Kit Au, from Australia, broke the current Guinness World Records® record for the fastest texting on a QWERTY mobile phone with a 264-character text he typed in just 1 minute and 17 seconds.
The 2011 LG Mobile World Cup took place on Jan. 26 in New York City at the historic Gotham Hall. During the competition, players competed in various texting missions, including wall of dark, monster guide, legendary trillion, touch-phone game (TBD), monster's swamp and racing relay. In each mission, contestants were tasked with the challenge of typing in phrases on their LG mobile devices exactly as they appeared on nearby LG plasma screens with no mistakes or abbreviations, all while trying to out-text than their opponents.
Finalists selection for the LG Mobile World Cup began with a series of national texting contests across 16 countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Korea, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Portugal, South Africa, Thailand and the U.S. After several months, 26 contestants were chosen to compete in the hopes of becoming the word's fastest texter.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 80,000 people working in over 115 operations around the world. With 2009 global sales of 55.5 trillion Korean won (USD 43.4 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning and Energy Solution. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
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LG Electronics MobileComm
CONTACT: LG Electronics Inc., LG MobileComm U.S.A., Inc, Demetra Kavadeles, +1-707-328-5307, Demetra.Kavadeles@lge.com, LG-One, Jackie Cox, +1-914-729-4235, Jacqueline.Cox@lg-one.com
New 10 Gbps Repeaters from National Semiconductor Double Signal Conditioning Performance at Half the Power
Repeaters Extend Cable Reach, Reduce Interconnect Cost in Data Center Systems
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Extending its leadership in high-performance analog technology, National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM) today announced three multi-channel PowerWise® 10 Gbps repeaters that provide the industry's highest equalization gain (36 dB), consume half the power (55 mW/channel) and deliver twice the reach (20 meters over 24-AWG cable) of current industry solutions.
Powered by National's third-generation SiGe BiCMOS process, National's 10 Gbps repeater family extends interconnect reach and enables higher data bandwidth up to 10.3125 Gbps by performing both receive equalization and transmit de-emphasis to compensate for channel loss in data center and high-performance communication systems. Target applications include high-speed active cable assemblies and FR-4 backplanes using serial protocols such as 10 GbE, Fibre Channel, XAUI, CPRI and Infiniband. The repeaters also support SAS/SATA out of band (OOB) signaling for storage applications.
The explosion of multimedia content on the Internet, cloud computing, and the advent of multi-core virtualized servers are pushing interface bandwidth requirements in modern data center systems. However, interconnect length remains the same, posing power and signal integrity issues. National's signal conditioners embedded inside the active copper cable assemblies and backplane boards ensure signal integrity, reduce system power consumption and lower interconnect cost compared to optical alternatives.
National's 10 Gbps repeaters enable these active copper solutions to consume 4x lower power and 2x longer reach than competitive cabling solutions through the use of a new SiGe BiCMOS process, which produces high bandwidth and low noise transistors that enable low jitter and ultra-low power. The quad DS100BR410 is well-suited for high density connectors such as QSFP and CXP, while the DS100BR111 is designed for single lane SFP+ connectors.
National's 10 Gbps Repeater Family
The DS100BR410 includes four unidirectional channels and delivers 55 mW/channel typical power consumption, while supporting a 2.5V single-supply voltage. It extends interconnect reach by performing both receive equalization (up to 36 dB boost) and transmit de-emphasis (-9 dB) on each of its channels to compensate for channel loss. This allows for maximum flexibility in physical placement within a system.
The DS100BR210 with two unidirectional channels and the DS100BR111 with one bidirectional lane (one transmit, one receive channel) feature 65 mW per channel typical power consumption and support 3.3V and 2.5V supplies. Both devices perform receive equalization up to 36 dB gain and transmit de-emphasis of -12dB. All three repeaters allow powering down of unused channels, and apply signal conditioning settings via pin setting or SMBus (I2C compliant).
Available now, the DS100BR410 is offered in a 7 mm by 7 mm, 48-pin leadless LLP® package and is priced at $13 in 1,000-unit quantities. The DS100BR210 and DS100BR111 will be sampling in early March 2011 and are offered in 4 mm by 4 mm, 24-pin LLP packages with pricing at $6.95 each, both in 1,000-unit quantities.
National Semiconductor is a leader in power management technology. Known for its easy-to-use analog integrated circuits and world-class supply chain, National's high-performance analog products enable its customers' systems to be more energy efficient. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.42 billion for fiscal 2010. Additional information is available at http://www.national.com.
National Semiconductor, PowerWise and LLP are registered trademarks of National Semiconductor Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Media Contact
Mark Alden
(408) 721-6929
mark.alden@nsc.com
CONTACT: Media, Mark Alden, +1-408-721-6929, mark.alden@nsc.com; or Reader Information, Design Support Group, 1-800-272-9959, both for National Semiconductor Corp.
LivingSocial Brings Daily Deal Love to Four New Markets in California, Illinois and Texas
Just in Time for Valentine's Day, Local Shoppers Can Now Experience the Hottest Local Attractions at Incredible Savings
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LivingSocial (http://www.livingsocial.com), the online source for people to find handpicked experiences at a great value, today announced the launch of four new markets in the U.S. including: San Jose, CA; Marin County, CA; Northwest Suburbs - Chicago, IL and Mid Cities - Texas. With this launch, LivingSocial is now available in 174 markets in 11 countries, with nearly 20 million subscribers worldwide.
"While these markets have been enjoying our daily deals in bigger cities nearby, at LivingSocial we strive to deliver new discounts people can experience right in their own backyards," said Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO and co-founder of LivingSocial. "With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we're excited to offer LivingSocial deals to subscribers in these new markets who want to impress their dates with a romantic restaurant, spa or outdoor adventure outings at more than half the price."
LivingSocial lets anyone find restaurants, shops, activities and travel hotspots popular in their area, at a budget-friendly cost. The company has dedicated area experts on the ground in every market working directly with business owners and constantly identifying the best in local attractions to bring a savings of at least 50% to consumers.
Cashing in on LivingSocial deals is easy: the site offers a new promotion every morning, announced through its website, daily email, iPhone and Android app. Live for 24 hours, the deal is available to anyone who clicks on it. Additionally, LivingSocial's unique referral model gives users their deal for free if they refer three friends who also participate.
With an audience of nearly 20 million subscribers, LivingSocial is able to provide local merchants with the unprecedented ability to reach both local customers and a worldwide audience, as well as introduce great local experiences at incredible values.
LivingSocial also recently launched LivingSocial Escapes, a travel site offering unbeatable savings on curated, unforgettable adventures. Just as LivingSocial lets people discover new services, experiences and attractions at a fraction of the retail price in their hometown or places they visit, LivingSocial Escapes helps anyone find one-of-a-kind day trips, packaged nearcations, quick escapes that don't require air-travel or weekend excursions they might not typically pursue.
For a full list of markets where LivingSocial is live or to sign up your location, go to http://www.livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial.
About LivingSocial
LivingSocial adds surprise to every calendar with handpicked daily deals you can share with friends. Members enjoy at least 50% off on the coolest, local experiences. Local business owners get an easy and cost effective marketing tool to attract new, loyal customers. In 2010 one of the fastest growing companies in the space expanded with LivingSocial Escapes offering a "vacation in a box" for easy weekend trips at great value. Based in Washington, DC, the international brand and has saved nearly 20 million subscribers more than $230 million in more than 174 markets worldwide.
SOURCE LivingSocial
LivingSocial
CONTACT: Maire Griffin, Communications Director of LivingSocial, +1-202-503-2506, maire.griffin@livingsocial.com; or Kate Chesnut of Atomic PR, +1-415-593-1400, Kate.chesnut@atomicpr.com, for LivingSocial
New Energy Systems Group Expands MeePower® Model Offering in China Unicom Kiosks
Company Now Has Five Models Offered in 39 China Unicom Kiosks
SHENZHEN, China, Jan.. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- New Energy Systems Group (NYSE Amex: NEWN) ("New Energy" or the "Company"), a vertically-integrated original design manufacturer and distributor of lithium ion batteries and mobile power systems, announced today that the Company has expanded its product offering for China Unicom's retail kiosks to five models sold in 39 China Unicom locations in: Beijing, Changchun, Guangzhou, Harbin, Hohhot, Hulunbeier, Jinzhong and Shenyang.
"We continue to see an increasing demand for our products in China and are especially delighted with the initial success of this program with China Unicom. We are excited about this opportunity because it further validates the high quality of our product offerings and provides a new distribution channel for our products," stated Jack Yu, Chairman of New Energy. "We are very pleased our distributors are now selling New Energy's MeePower®-branded products exclusively to China Unicom's kiosks. We believe China Unicom is the second largest mobile phone operator in China and the exclusive reseller of iPhones in China. We further believe China Unicom has an estimated 165 million mobile phone subscribers who are increasingly requiring the type of mobile power sources that New Energy manufactures," Yu concluded.
Since late 2010, New Energy's distributors have increased sales to 39 China Unicom kiosks after a successful pilot program with 3 kiosks in October 2010. The pilot program initially included one MeePower® product for the iPhone 3 and 4, but due to strong demand for the products, participating distributors have expanded MeePower®'s product offering to a total of five products and increased the number of China Unicom locations selling New Energy products from 3 to 39. The Company's distributors are actively looking to increase the number of China Unicom kiosks selling MeePower® products and further expand the numbers of models offered.
New Energy sells consumer electronics mobile charging products in China primarily under the brand name Anytone® for leading consumer electronic and cell phone manufacturers. New Energy's "Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad" mobile charging product line are sold to consumer electronic stores and cell phone retailers in 25 provinces throughout China under the Anytone® brand. The MeePower® brand was established primarily for international markets where New Energy is actively pursuing distribution.
"After careful consideration, we decided to market our MeePower® brand in China through China Unicom at a premium to Anytone®-branded products sold to other retailers. This has allowed us to sell more high margin products and to have our products sold by a marquee customer like China Unicom," stated Mr. Yu.
About New Energy Systems Group
New Energy Systems Group ("New Energy") is a vertically integrated original design manufacturer and distributor of lithium ion batteries and backup power systems for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, MP3s and a variety of other portable electronics. The company's end-user consumer products are sold under the Anytone® brand in China, and the company has begun expanding its international sales efforts. The fast pace of new mobile device introductions in China combined with a growing middle class make it fertile ground for New Energy's end-user consumer products, as well as its high powered, light weight lithium ion batteries. Additional information about the company is available at: http://www.newenergysystemsgroup.com.
Forward Looking Statements This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary and affiliated companies. These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors other than as required under the securities laws. The Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
For more information, please contact:
COMPANY
New Energy Systems Group
Ken Lin, VP of Investor Relations
Tel: +1-917-573-0302
Email: ken@newenergysystemsgroup.com
Web: http://www.newenergysystemsgroup.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS
John Mattio, SVP
HC International, Inc.
Tel: US +1-203-616-5144
Email: john.mattio@hcinternational.net
Web: http://www.hcinternational.net
SOURCE New Energy Systems Group
New Energy Systems Group
CONTACT: Ken Lin, VP of Investor Relations, New Energy Systems Group, +1-917-573-0302, ken@newenergysystemsgroup.com; INVESTOR RELATIONS: John Mattio, SVP, HC International, Inc., US +1-203-616-5144, john.mattio@hcinternational.net
Icera Announces World's Smallest HSPA+ Voice & Data Platform for Android(TM) Smartphones
Espresso(R)450 Platform Delivers 28Mbps HSPA+ in a Tiny Footprint
BRISTOL, England, January 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Icera Inc., the soft modem company, today announced it is
sampling the latest in its Espresso(R) platform series, targeted at HSPA+
smartphones. The Espresso(R)450 comprises Icera's latest baseband and RF
technology and delivers quad band HSPA+ up to 28Mbps together with full quad
band 2G/3G voice support functions in the industry's smallest footprint, a
tiny 700mm2.
Icera is already recognized as the performance leader in high
speed cellular data technology, but the Espresso(R)450 platform is the first
to combine this with a complete radio interface layer for the Android(TM)
operating system and full validated voice technology. As a result, phone
manufacturers can now build products combining the world's most powerful
communications modem with their choice of the highest performance application
processors to offer truly unique user experiences in the thinnest, lightest
form factors, scaleable from 2G to 3G to 4G.
Stan Boland, President & CEO, Icera Inc. said: "Icera has
evolved quickly from its start-up phase to being established now as one of
only two major vendors in the data-intensive mobile broadband chipset market,
with Icera being famous for continuously offering the world's highest
performing chipsets. We are now taking the important step of applying this
knowhow to the much larger Smartphone market. We're sure to produce the same
results - transformation in user experience, much smaller form factors, new
competitive cost points - and now with great voice quality too."
Espresso(R)450 uses Icera's latest radio technology, the Livanto(R)
ICE9225 multi-mode transceiver and Livanto(R) ICE8065 soft baseband
processor. Implemented in low power 65nm CMOS technology, the ICE9225 radio
delivers an unprecedented level of integration in a small 6x6 package.
ICE8065 comes in a small 7x7 package and is the latest in a new generation of
40nm soft baseband chips which runs all of the modem physical layer, protocol
stack, voice codecs, echo cancellation, noise reduction and equalization in
software. The result is that the Espresso(R)450 platform delivers a high
performance modem platform scaleable from 2G to 3G to 4G.
Icera's entry into the smartphone market is set to drive a new
wave of innovation and differentiation among smartphone manufacturers by
allowing a new choice of selecting the best modem to partner with the best
application processor without compromise. This permits super-fast product
development cycles for new high performance phones which is a major factor
for success in the fast-growing Android(TM)-based market.
Icera is engaged with leading application processor partners
on pre-integration of the Espresso(R)450 platform with the latest application
processor platforms to accelerate the fast design of complete smartphones.
Samples of first phones using Espresso(R)450 will be showing at Mobile World
Congress in Barcelona next month and first products are expected to ship in
late 2011.
About Icera
Icera is a fabless semiconductor company, pioneering software-defined
modem chipsets for the fast growing smartphone and Mobile Broadband device
markets. Icera technology delivers the highest performance modem solutions
with the smallest silicon die size for USB dongles, laptops, netbooks and
smartphones. Icera technology supports 4G (LTE), 3G (HSPA) and 2G standards.
Founded in 2002, Icera is headquartered in the UK, with design locations in
the UK, France, USA and China, with customer engineering and sales offices in
Europe, Asia and the USA. For more information, visit the Icera web site at http://www.icerasemi.com.
Source: Icera Inc
For further information, please contact: Sally Doherty, Icera Inc., Tel: +44(0)1454-284800, Email: sally@icerasemi.com
SEO Competition is a Huge Success for Aspireaffiliates
SLIEMA, Malta, January 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Aspireaffiliates (https://www.aspireaffiliates.com/), the leading soft
gaming affiliate program, formally known as NeoGames Partners, ran its very
first SEO competition to all affiliates over the past two months. In order to
increase their ranking on Google.com, affiliates had to position the sentence
'Win real money playing online slots at Karamba.com' within their site
promoting Aspireaffiliates' Karamba.com.
Mickey Winitsky, Affiliate Director of Aspireaffiliates stated:
"I'm very excited that we have the opportunity to stand behind this 'out
of the box' initiative that has created large amounts of positive buzz for
our brand Karamba.com, as well as creating case studies of the Google
algorithm. We are currently busy planning the next project and are confident
it is going to be just as successful, if not even more than the last
competition."
Congratulations to all the winners.
About Aspireaffiliates:
Aspireaffiliates is the leading affiliate program of scratch cards
(http://www.scratch2cash.com/), instant win and slot games.
With well-established global online brands like Scratch2Cash, Hopa.com
(http://www.hopa.com/), Karamba.com and OK!Scratchcards, Aspireaffiliates
have been committed to bringing affiliates the fairest, securest and most
innovative affiliate program. By providing a constantly expanding portfolio
of scratch cards, instant win and slot brands, Aspireaffiliates have
definitely lived up to this promise so far.
Partners benefit from one of the most lucrative soft-gaming affiliate
programs which thrive for higher conversions and maximum revenue share.
ConAgra Foods® Launches First Blogger-Hosted Virtual Cooking School
ConAgra Foods Partners with Popular Online Community 'The Motherhood' to Celebrate the Return of Family Mealtime
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ConAgra Foods®, one of North America's leading food companies, announced today the launch of Cooking Connections®. This first-of-its kind blogger-hosted virtual cooking school reconnects parents to the joyful, social, family-friendly art of cooking via a unique multimedia format. Celebrity chef and ConAgra Foods spokesperson George Duran will host the first class on January 28, 2011, at Blissdom - the premier blogging conference for women - with an interactive cooking demonstration between attendees and at-home participants.
ConAgra Foods, in conjunction with the award-winning online community TheMotherhood.com, has launched Cooking Connections in response to key consumer trends:
1. Eight-one percent (81%) of moms turn to the Internet to look for
different kinds of foods and recipes and 77 percent (77%) agree that the
Internet is the No. 1 source for recipes, according to a recent survey by
BabyCenter.(i)
2. Mealtime Mom: Family dinner time is a priority for today's moms. Ninety
percent (90%) of moms say they eat dinner as a family several times a
week. The Internet has become mom's No. 1 source (77%) for recipes,
higher even than cookbooks (36%).(ii)
"Cooking Connections is a place for parents to connect online while learning that mealtime preparation can be simple, social and filled with creative twists," says Cooper Munroe, co-founder of TheMotherhood.com. "We're looking forward to serving up an empowering cooking community designed to celebrate food and home cooks, and we're excited to have the opportunity to share real tips from real parents in real time."
How It Works
Developed for the busy, multifaceted parent who looks to the Web for tips and ideas, Cooking Connections is an eight-week series of live blogging classes and conversations that take place on TheMotherhood.com and are cross-posted live on Twitter and Facebook. The classes will be text-based to facilitate interactive conversation and will deliver relevant content to make participation an easy fit within parents' demanding schedules. Cooking Connections will feature one unique cooking and kitchen-related session each week beginning January 27 and ending March 16. Sessions will be hosted by topic-relevant bloggers from TheMotherhood.com community who will lead discussions, prepare recipes and create rich and widespread conversation across the Web.
Classes are open to all social media moms and dads interested in joining. Participants are encouraged to share their culinary experience via online social channels like Twitter, Flickr and Facebook in an effort to connect others to the Cooking Connections community and experience. For those who cannot participate live, complete classes will remain available as text-based blog posts on TheMotherhood.com and ConAgrafoods.com, with class video content posted on Facebook, YouTube and other multimedia channels.
Topics that Matter to Parents
The Cooking Connections curriculum was developed based on survey feedback from a host of social media parents who were asked what they wanted in a virtual cooking school. At every turn, Cooking Connections was created with the "students" in mind to develop the most comprehensive line-up of classes to represent their cooking interests and goals. ConAgra Foods collaborated with the class co-hosts to showcase recipes that demonstrate the joyful, social act of cooking and ease of preparation, including dinner recipes from ConAgra Foods' just-launched ReadySetEat(TM) site (http://www.readyseteat.com).
Jan. 28 Blissful Cooking Connections
Cooking Connections launch at Blissdom,
1 p.m. EST featuring celebrity chef George Duran
Feb. 2 Navigating Food Allergies
Identifying good substitutes for favorite,
1 p.m. EST yet allergy- sensitive foods
Feb. 9 Cooking with Loved Ones Across the Country
Make special Valentine's Day connections by
remotely cooking with far-away friends
8 p.m. EST and family
Feb. 16 Creating an Efficient Kitchen
Storage Tips, transforming your pantry for
impromptu meal planning and creating
1 p.m. EST shopping lists
Feb. 23 Healthier Meal Makeovers
Healthier meal makeovers for family-
1 p.m. EST pleasing breakfast, lunch and dinner
Expanding your Family's Palette by
Mar. 2 Placating Picky Eaters
1 p.m. EST The simple art of creating two meals in one
Mar. 9 Sweet Treats
Making fun, kid-friendly desserts and
1 p.m. EST sweet treats
Mar. 16 Cooking with Dad
Kick off spring with a meal for mom! Grab
the kids and make mom the meal she
8 p.m. EDT deserves.
A Cooking Connections Student Hand Guide filled with robust social media links and content will be accessible online at TheMotherhood.com/CookingConnections to accommodate parents' busy schedules, whether they're on-the-go or in front of a computer. The guide will include class schedules (with built-in reminders via e-mail) host bios, blog posts, recommended RSS feeds, recipes and live discussion opportunities via Twitter (#CookingConnections).
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) is one of North America's leading food companies, with brands in 97 percent of America's households. Consumers find Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt's, Marie Callender's, Orville Redenbacher's, PAM, Peter Pan, Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Snack Pack and many ConAgra Foods brands in grocery, convenience, mass merchandise and club stores. ConAgra Foods also has a strong business-to-business presence, supplying frozen potato and sweet potato products as well as other vegetable, spice and grain products to a variety of well-known restaurants, foodservice operators and commercial customers. For more information, please visit us at http://www.conagrafoods.com.
ABOUT THE MOTHERHOOD
The Motherhood is an award-winning Web community and platform for women. Technologically differentiated by proprietary, live weekly "Talks" hosted by experts and co-hosted by mom bloggers, each Talk functions much like a live, interactive press conference with social media moms as the audience. The Motherhood connects brands with mothers in authentic, creative ways that benefit moms and their families. Clients include ConAgra Foods, American Eagle, Verizon, Marriott, Clorox, Tropicana, and many others. For more information, please visit us at http://www.themotherhood.com.
(i) "BabyCenter Study." Babycentersolutions.com. July 2009.
(ii) Social-media-optimization.com. 8 March 2010.
SOURCE ConAgra Foods, Inc.
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
CONTACT: Claire Nilsson of Ketchum, +1-312-228-6849, claire.nilsson@ketchum.com, for ConAgra Foods; or Amy Morgan of ConAgra Foods, +1-630-857-1120, Amy.Morgan@ConAgraFoods.com