AgriCharts Launches a New Website for Agribusinesses
CHICAGO, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- AgriCharts, the agricultural division of Barchart.com, Inc., which provides market data, website hosting and technology solutions to the agricultural industry, today announced the launch of a new AgriCharts.com. The redesigned website reflects AgriCharts' brand as a leading provider of website hosting for grain elevators and real-time markets, news and weather applications for grain merchandisers, brokers and farmers. The new site also showcases detailed information about AgriCharts' newest services for cash grain bid management, commodity data feed integration and mobile-based products. Visitors will also find extensive information about AgriCharts' partners who provide integrated grain trading, accounting, news and weather.
"Our new AgriCharts.com website is designed with both the agribusiness and producer in mind," said Mark Haraburda, Managing Director of AgriCharts. "The site features detailed information about the services we offer for performing critical functions at an elevator like cash grain bid management, as well as the tools we offer to individuals for monitoring the markets," added Haraburda.
The site features information about the services AgriCharts provides to agribusinesses, including website hosting, as well as commodity market data, cash grain bid management, news and weather. Visitors to the new AgriCharts website can easily navigate through the following sections: Website Hosting, Cash Bids, Quote Products and Mobile Products. Website Hosting features information about the hosting technology AgriCharts offers, as well as details about AgriCharts' Content Management Systems. Visitors will also find extensive information about the wide variety of content, like quotes, charts, news and weather, that is part of the AgriCharts hosting package. The Cash Bids section includes information about the management of cash grain bids within the AgriCharts system, distribution and display of bids, as well as integration with third-party sources. Quote Products features the front-end applications AgriCharts offers for monitoring and analyzing the markets in both real-time and delayed fashion. Last, Mobile Products includes details and examples of AgriCharts' mobile website hosting platform, text messaging and email alert services.
AgriCharts, a division of Barchart.com, Inc. which provides market data solutions to the futures, equity and foreign exchange markets, provides agricultural information and technology services to the agricultural industry. AgriCharts' services include agribusiness website hosting and management, market data and information, cash grain bid management, website content and real-time quote services. AgriCharts goal is to provide successful market data, information and technology solutions to meet the requirements of today's agricultural industry.
Allied Telesis Strengthens IP Surveillance Solution, Simplifying the Transition from Analog-to-Digital Video Security Networks
Migration Made Easier and More Cost-Effective
DALLAS, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- (ASIS International 2010; Booth #4406) -- As enterprises evolve their physical security strategies from analog to digital surveillance, Allied Telesis Inc., a global provider of secure IP/Ethernet switching solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of converged multi-play networks, announced today its enhanced IP Surveillance solution. The next generation solution delivers mission-critical network connectivity to make the analog-to-digital migration cost-effective, seamless, and easy-to-deploy -- all without the need to replace current cabling infrastructure.
Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS), secure digital (SD) storage cards on the surveillance camera, the emergence of mega-pixel IP network cameras, and searchable or forensic analytics are among market-moving trends providing benefits such as the secure storage of surveillance recordings; the need for higher resolution video; and the emergence of surveillance analytics to better assess security related events through data on foot traffic, face recognition, and reconstruction of events from several camera sources. The Allied Telesis IP Surveillance solution meets requirements to effectively achieve these benefits while maintaining network uptime and high availability through its redundant, resilient networking gear; yields an optimal performance backbone for greater application Quality of Service prioritization of video services; and provides secure, remote monitoring for further security assurance.
Incorporating next generation technological advancements into its IP Surveillance solution -- by adding optimized layer-2 and layer-3 switches, new media converters, and an enhanced graphical user interface (GUI) -- Allied Telesis can now offer greater solution customization with lower costs, as no new wiring is required.
Shown this week at ASIS, the Allied Telesis IP surveillance solution includes several new components:
-- The AT-8100 Series access-edge switches, designed to enable SD storage
and analytics of video content at the edge while cost-effectively
connecting local copper devices over fiber at distances of up to 1.2
miles. This capability is ideal in IP video surveillance networks where
remote cameras may be located beyond the reach of copper cabling. The
AT-8100 Series also offers Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities with
unique 24-port connectivity to maximize power, port, and connectivity
options when adding new surveillance equipment to the network.
-- The AT-9000 Series switches, the most affordable layer-2 fiber core
switches in the surveillance market, received an upgrade to the
AlliedWare Plus operating system. In addition, the AT-9000/28SP small
form-factor pluggable (SFP) module fiber distribution switch supports
both Fast Ethernet as well as Gigabit Ethernet speeds.
-- AT-MC 605/606, the two latest media converters from Allied Telesis,
enable greater network extension by converting existing analog
phone-grade wiring into IP-ready cabling - perfect for mega-pixel IP
security video streaming. Through plug-and-play deployment, enterprises
can forgo the costly building integrity analysis of network resources,
or the cost/need to rewire a premise with expensive Cat5 or fiber cable.
-- AlliedWare Plus, as part of the Allied Telesis Network Operating System
(Network OS), provides a common interface across all platforms to
minimize training costs associated with IP video network migrations and
upgrades, enabling easier support processes.
"When building a solution to safeguard their people, organizations cannot take short-cuts or risks," said Eric Floyd, senior vice president of partner development and alliances, Allied Telesis. "That's why system integrators and enterprises turn to Allied Telesis to deliver high-quality, IP-based video security services over Ethernet networks. Our deep history and expertise in designing and implementing converged multi-play networks coupled with our advanced IP surveillance solutions enable a seamless migration from analog to digital video security systems, allowing enterprises to better protect their critical information and employee assets."
Vertical Strengths
The Allied Telesis IP surveillance solution is ideal for specialized markets requiring maximum uptime and optimized performance to secure a physical location, information, and/or property. For example, Allied Telesis is working with international healthcare, education, government, service provider, and utility organizations to deploy its leading IP-based video security solutions around the world. Specifically, the Company leads in deploying these solutions to global healthcare facilities for use by emergency response and security teams to ensure patient, staff, and visitor safety. Allied Telesis also recently announced its design and implementation of a real-time IP surveillance solution in the education market in the Hoxie, Arkansas, U.S. School District, in which the Company provides a single-view, remotely managed, port-based virtual local area network (VLAN) to ensure a more secure campus environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Global Partnerships
Securing a customer's premise is a much greater challenge than a "one-size-fits-all" platform can provide. Allied Telesis strengthened its IP Surveillance solutions alliances within its overall Partner Program to include IBM and PSA Security Network®, the world's largest electronic security buying cooperative, and to develop tailored IP security solutions addressing global enterprise surveillance challenges. IBM and PSA join a well-respected roster of Allied Telesis technology partners, including ADI, Anixter International Inc., Axis Communications, Bassler Electric, Dallmeier Electronic, DVTel Inc., Graybar, Ingram Micro, Intransa, I.T. in Motion, Milestone Systems, Pivot 3, Inc., and Synnex Corporation, as well as ADT Security Service and Red Hawk, UTC Fire & Security Company.
In addition, Allied Telesis has joined the Axis Communications Technology Partner Program aimed at companies delivering the infrastructure components required in an IP-Surveillance system. Allied Telesis and Axis will work together to identify and market values such as improved functionality and performance, sharing information, and education. The Technology Partner Program enables Axis and partners to offer complete solutions and have a comprehensive understanding of an IP Surveillance system's components.
For more information about Allied Telesis at ASIS, or regarding its enhanced IP Surveillance solution, visit: http://www.alliedtelesis.com.
About Allied Telesis
For more than 20 years, Allied Telesis has been a leading provider of networking infrastructure. Today the Company enables delivery of data, voice, and video services to a variety of clients globally. Allied Telesis is committed to innovating the way in which services and applications are delivered and managed, resulting in increased value and lower operating costs. Visit us online at: http://www.alliedtelesis.com.
For more information contact:
Chris Fallon
Ruder Finn for Allied Telesis
Phone: (212) 715-1691
Email: fallonc@ruderfinn.com
SOURCE Allied Telesis Inc.
Allied Telesis Inc.
CONTACT: Chris Fallon, Ruder Finn for Allied Telesis, +1-212-715-1691, fallonc@ruderfinn.com
Dinodirect.com: Get Favorite Products at Favorable Price with Worldwide Free Shipping and Amazing Customer Service
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J.D. Power and Associates Announces Launch of the J.D. PowerPanel to Enhance Voice of the Customer Research Capabilities Across Industries
J.D. Power Collaborating with uSamp to Develop J.D. PowerPanel
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- J.D. Power and Associates has announced plans to establish the J.D. PowerPanel that will further expand the market research company's capabilities in capturing Voice of the Customer insights.
The J.D. PowerPanel, scheduled to launch during the fourth quarter of 2010, will enhance the company's existing survey-based customer satisfaction and product quality research by expanding the demographic and geographic range of its online survey respondents. Consumers will be invited to join the panel through outreach involving a multitude of popular websites and portals.
"The J.D. PowerPanel will augment our existing sources of online panel engagement to provide more robust sample volumes and enhanced diagnostics for our research," said Kevin Keegan, senior vice president of global research operations at J.D. Power and Associates. "Integrating our traditional voice-of-the-customer research with other qualitative and quantitative sources drawn from social media, mobile devices and mystery shopping will enhance our capabilities as a premier source of actionable insights for businesses across a number of industries."
J.D. Power and Associates is collaborating with uSamp, based in Encino, Calif., to develop the J.D. PowerPanel. uSamp offers advanced technology and panel-management tools for creating high-quality online panels that meet J.D. Power's rigorous specifications. uSamp operates an existing panel that includes more than 3.1 million consumers around the globe.
"We are extremely pleased to be working with J.D. Power and Associates to power their online panel," said Matt Dusig, co-founder and CEO of uSamp. "It's hard to think of a better brand to showcase the capabilities of our next-generation platform. Our Software-as-a-Service technology provides companies like J.D. Power a platform to enhance their research efforts and promote their brand online."
About J.D. Power and Associates
Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
About The McGraw-Hill Companies
Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a global information and education company providing knowledge, insights and analysis in the financial, education and business information sectors through leading brands including Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2009 were $5.95 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.
About uSamp
uSamp (uSamp.com), is one of the world's fastest growing technology and online sample companies, providing global survey panelists and an innovative sampling platform for use in market research. Founded in 2008, uSamp acquired DMS Insights in June 2010 and now has 145 team members worldwide and more than 3.1 million global market research panelists. uSamp is based in Los Angeles, with offices in Dallas, London, New Delhi and Trumbull, CT.
J.D. Power and Associates Media Relations Contacts
John Tews; Troy, Mich.; (248) 312-4119; media.relations@jdpa.com
Syvetril Perryman; Westlake Village, Calif.; (805) 418-8103;
media.relations@jdpa.com
uSamp Media Relations Contact
Ken Greenberg; Edge Communications, Inc.; Encino, Calif.; (818) 990-5001;
ken@edgecommunicationsinc.com
No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the information in this release without the express prior written consent of J.D. Power and Associates. http://www.jdpower.com/corporate
CONTACT: John Tews, +1-248-312-4119, or Syvetril Perryman, +1-805-418-8103, both of J.D. Power and Associates, media.relations@jdpa.com; or Ken Greenberg of Edge Communications, Inc., +1-818-990-5001, ken@edgecommunicationsinc.com, for uSamp
Invizimals(TM) Delivers Real-World Interactive Monster Hunting Via PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System and New Camera for the PSP® System
Discover, Capture and Fight Battles with Amazing Creatures Secretly Lurking All Around Using a New Camera for the PSP® system, Exclusive to the Game
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) announced today the release of Invizimals(TM) available exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Developed by Novarama and Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Liverpool Studio, Invizimals enables players to find, capture and battle virtual monsters hiding throughout the real-world environment by incorporating a camera for the PSP system (included with the game). Players can point the camera behind sofas, into corners, and under bushes to find virtual monsters on their PSP system screen. Once captured, players take their creatures into battle for a unique, handheld augmented reality experience.
Available only on the PSP -1000, -2000 and -3000 systems, Invizimals includes over 120 creatures to hunt down and capture by pointing the camera for the PSP system, listening to the Invizimals detector when the creatures are nearby, and laying down a magical trap (rectangular shaped card included with the game). Creatures are spawned based on environmental conditions determined by colors of surfaces and time of day. Invisible monsters are lurking around every corner and players interact and capture these creatures by grabbing, tickling and luring them into their collection and battling.
"With Invizimals, we are excited to expand the technical capabilities of PSP with the first camera-based PSP game for the North American market," said Scott A Steinberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, SCEA. "Invizimals changes the way players interact with the real-world environment via the new camera for the PSP system. It's a unique portable gaming experience that not only taps the technical capabilities of PSP, but further expands the breadth of PSP's robust software library."
Invizimals tells the tale of Keni, a scientist at the PlayStation® research lab who has discovered the camera for the PSP system to be more sensitive than the human eye and able to detect invisible creatures hiding everywhere. Keni tasks players with becoming real monster hunters by utilizing the PSP system and camera for the PSP system to reveal virtual monsters on real-world objects.
Capturing different species of creatures allows the player to pit them against one another. Once players have found and caught their creatures, it's time to challenge a friend to a battle. Invizimals multiplayer mode is both online and offline, allowing for flexible and fun battles. Players place down their magical traps and summon the Invizimal of their choosing. In addition, players are able to evolve their monsters, and allow them to learn different attacks that can be used in battle.
With each creature having different powers and attacks during a fight, players interact with their Invizimal with special moves such as blowing onto the camera to create a hurricane; shaking the PSP system to start an earthquake or casting a shadow over the battlefield to deploy a lightning strike in order to defeat their opponents Invizimal. Players build up a unique collection of amazing creatures to take pictures of and trade online with friends.
Available on UMD® (Universal Media Disc) beginning October 12, 2010, the standalone Invizimals game includes the camera for the PSP system. In addition, an Invizimals PSP Entertainment Pack containing a special "Vibrant Blue" PSP-3000 system, Invizimals game on UMD, a camera for the PSP system, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs movie on UMD, and a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) storage media will also be available at retailers nationwide, delivering everything one needs to experience the PSP platform. Invizimals is not compatible with the PSP®go system.
The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating for Invizimals is "E" for Everyone. For more information about the ESRB, visit http://www.esrb.org.
For more information regarding Invizimals, please visit the official game site (http://www.invizimals.com/) or visit SCEA's online press center and navigate to the PSP section.
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 3 and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
CONTACT: Melissa Dolan, +1-858-824-4932, Melissa_Dolan@playstation.sony.com, or Alex Armour, +1-858-824-4648, Alex_Armour@playstation.sony.com, both for Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
New AAA Website Offers One-of-a-Kind Resources to Empower Parents, Teen Drivers
National Institutes of Health-based program and state-tailored, driving stage-specific information highlight offerings at TeenDriving.AAA.com
MADISON, Wis., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- AAA Wisconsin empowers parents to get involved with their teens' learning-to-drive process with the launch of its new teen driver safety website, TeenDriving.AAA.com. The interactive site helps parents and teens manage the complex coming-of-age process by providing users with specific information based on where they live and where they are in the learning process - from preparing to drive (pre-permit) through the learner's permit and solo driving.
"Parental involvement is critical in developing safe and prepared teen drivers," said Tom Frymark, AAA Wisconsin Regional President. "AAA recognizes the learning-to-drive process can be intimidating, particularly for today's busy families. TeenDriving.AAA.com is a unique and comprehensive teen driver safety website that simplifies the process by offering parents the tools and resources they need as they progress through each stage of the process. This makes what can be a daunting task for parents and teens much easier to manage."
Parents will find information about Wisconsin's graduated driver licensing (GDL) system, selecting a driving school and choosing the right vehicle for their teens. Parents will also learn more about some of the common risks associated with teen drivers.
The site features AAA StartSmart, a series of online newsletters and webisodes based on the National Institutes of Health's Checkpoints program, which has been scientifically shown to help parents improve teen driver safety and is being offered nationally for the first time. Some of the topics covered in AAA StartSmart's 18 newsletters and webisodes include:
-- Nighttime driving;
-- Distracted driving;
-- Alcohol and other drugs; and
-- Parent-teen driving agreements.
The site also offers an online version of AAA's Dare to Prepare workshop and lessons from the motor club's Teaching Your Teens to Drive coaching program, both of which assist families that are or soon will be learning to drive.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, killing nearly 6,000 teens annually. In 2008, over 80 teens in Wisconsin alone lost their lives in motor vehicles crashes. Through safety programs, driver training and legislative efforts, AAA is an active leader in helping to reduce the number of teens injured and killed in vehicle crashes.
"For years, AAA has been a leader in the area of teen driver safety through our legislative advocacy work to establish and improve graduated driver licensing systems across the country," said Frymark. "Our educational, programmatic and public outreach efforts have also engaged and supported parents and teens through each step of the learning-to-drive process. TeenDriving.AAA.com represents another large step - putting these resources online where parents nationwide can access them."
GenosTV CEO Rob Shambro to Keynote 'Content in the Cloud' Conference at 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
PRESENTATION WILL INTRODUCE THE GENOSTV SERVICE, THE WORLD'S FIRST BROADBAND CABLE TELEVISION NETWORK, IPCABLETV
GENOS SEEKS LICENSING PARTNERS FOR THE CES DEBUT OF THE CYCLOPS, IT'S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- GenosTV, the first IPTV operator to utilize existing consumer broadband connections to deliver established television programming services to Internet-connected televisions and other consumer electronics devices, today announced that its CEO and co-founder, Rob Shambro, has been selected to deliver a keynote address at the inaugural Content in the Cloud Conference within CES, to be held during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on January 7, 2011. Mr. Shambro's presentation, entitled, "Benefits of Cloud-Delivered Content for Consumers: Ubiquity, Cost, Portability Improvements," will take place at 2:00 pm in room N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center's North Hall.
The presentation will include the first public exhibition of GenosTV's flagship service, launching in early 2011 and exclusively offering consumers low-cost access to traditional broadcast and cable/satellite television programming over their current home broadband Internet connections, delivering greater choice, convenience, and value than current pay television offerings. GenosTV is the first television service designed to integrate directly into the next generation of Internet-connected televisions and consumer electronics devices. Genos is TV.
Other companies with representatives speaking at the Content in the Cloud Conference include major Internet service providers (ISPs) AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon; progressive media companies Radio Mitre, ScreenPlay, and Vivendi Mobile Entertainment; leading technology firms IBM-Cisco Systems Alliance, Intel Capital, and Level 3 Communications; and a number of innovative software developers.
"Consumers are demanding more entertainment choices than ever before and we are thrilled to be able to show them what GenosTV is capable of delivering," said Rob Shambro, chairman and chief executive officer of GenosTV. "The 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show is the ideal platform to unveil our service and the Content in the Cloud Conference within CES is tailor-made for such an unveiling."
"We are honored to be joined by Rob Shambro as a keynote speaker at the Content in the Cloud Conference," said Marty Lafferty, chief executive officer of the Distributed Computing Industry Association (DCIA), the organizer of this Conference within CES. "GenosTV has the potential to expand the reach of television programming services beyond traditional delivery methods and we believe Rob's presentation will be especially well received by the industry."
The GenosTV service will launch in early 2011 and be made available to consumers on Internet-connected TVs, and through proprietary and partner IPTV set-top boxes and games consoles, with later extension to personal computers, mobile devices, and other Internet-capable platforms as determined by participating programmers.
About GenosTV
GenosTV is a subsidiary of the ShambroWest Corporation, with offices in Las Vegas and Amsterdam. Founded by Rob Shambro, co-founder of SAVVIS Communications, Inc., StreamSearch.com and Infinium Labs, Kevin Bachus, co-creator of the XBOX and Mike West, subject matter expert in consumer electronics and a former technical leader at IBM, GenosTV provides a cost-effective way to access premium linear television programming using existing broadband Internet connections directly on connected televisions and related devices. For more information visit http://www.genos.tv.
Celebrate the Launch of Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock With Over 18 New Downloadable Tracks for the Guitar Hero® Music Library
All 12 Singles from Soundgarden's Platinum-Selling New Album Telephantasm, Legendary Rocky Horror Picture Jams and More Available This October
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Already augmenting the massive 93 song on-disc set list in Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock with over 550 additional tracks currently available, the Guitar Hero® music library is bringing even more rockin' hits and legendary jams this October with over 18 new downloadable tracks. Featuring tracks from some of today's biggest artists including Soundgarden, Muse, My Chemical Romance and more, plus a trio of hits from the longest-running theatrical film in history, the Rocky Horror Picture Show, this month's downloadable content is set to heighten the rock experience.
Delivering a fresh batch of shredtacular hits exclusively to the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Rocktober track pack is sure to satisfy every player's inner rock warrior with three hits from three rocktastic bands. Beginning today, Gold Members will be able to download the track pack for free for one week. The Rocktober track pack includes Disturbed's "The Infection," Muse's "Resistance" and "Na Na Na" by My Chemical Romance. Beginning on October 19, the track pack will be available for purchase for all Xbox 360 budding musicians around the world.
On October 26, players can enter the world of Dr. Frank N. Furter and rock out to three of the most well known tracks from the 1975 cult classic and the longest-running theatrical film of all time, the Rocky Horror Picture Show. The track pack, which releases just in time for Halloween, will feature "Time Warp," "Sweet Transvestite," and "Hot Patootie," and is sure to have gamers around the world singing "it's just a jump to the left and then a step to the right, with your hands on your hips you bring your knees in tight ... Let's do the Time Warp again!"
Delivering fans original content exclusively playable in Guitar Hero, axe shredders, drummers and fearless frontmen can rock out to Soundgarden's amazing, all-new single, "Black Rain," only in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Additionally, beginning October 26, gamers looking to get their rock on with select tracks off the band's first album in over ten years, Telephantasm, are in luck. Previously only available for download as a full album, players can now score any of the individual hit tracks off Soundgarden's newest platinum album.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show track pack will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 for 440 Microsoft Points, on the PlayStation®Store for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for $5.49 and for Wii(TM) for 550 Wii Points(TM). All songs in the Soundgarden Telephantasm singles and Rocky Horror Picture Show track packs will be released as downloadable singles for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 160 Microsoft Points, PlayStation 3 system for $1.99 and Wii for 200 Wii Points each. Additionally, the Rocktober track pack will be available exclusively on the Xbox 360 for 440 Microsoft Points or as singles for 160 Microsoft Points each. In addition to the in-game music store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, Xbox 360 owners can expand their Guitar Hero music library using the Guitar Hero VIP Pass Music Store, available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network.
For more information about Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock and the entire line-up of downloadable songs and disc imports, please visit http://www.guitarhero.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
Guitar Hero and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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Activision Publishing, Inc.
CONTACT: Drew Meyer, Junior Publicist, Guitar Hero, +1-310-255-2606, ameyer@guitarhero.com, for Activision Publishing, Inc.
American Pacific Rim Commerce Group to Debut New Corporate Website
CITRA, Fla., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- American Pacific Rim Commerce Group (Pink Sheets: APRM) (http://www.aprcg.com) announced today the debut of a new corporate website including flash presentation of its proprietary ecommerce platform, mymyj.com. APRM markets "Made-in-the-USA" products and services manufactured by U.S. Small & Medium Size Businesses (SME) to consumers in Hong Kong and China through its proprietary e-commerce platform.
APRM is a first mover in the market, providing SME's transactional-based solutions; promotions, sales, logistics and currency conversion, that will establish its backbone as the leading on-line marketplace between Chinese consumers and U.S. SME's. Following successful beta-testing, the company anticipates launching 'mymyj' (loosely translated); "Buy & Sell Festival" to Chinese consumers in December.
The company's website, including the flash presentation, was designed by David Rice of the David Rice Group (http://www.davidricegroup.com).
ABOUT APRM:
American Pacific Rim Commerce Group, is a development stage Company marketing "Made-in-the-USA" products and services manufactured by U.S. Small & Medium Size Businesses (SME) to consumers in Hong Kong and China through our proprietary e-commerce platform. APRM is a first mover providing SME's transactional-based solutions; promotions, sales, logistics and currency conversion that will establish our backbone as the leading on-line marketplace between Chinese consumers and SME's, launching 'mymyj' (loosely translated); "Buy & Sell Festival" in China, 4th Quarter 2010.
Safe Harbor Disclosure:
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, identified by such terms as "believes," "looking ahead," "anticipates," "estimates" and other terms with similar meaning. Although the Company believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove correct. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's projections and expectations are disclosed in the Company's filings. All forward-looking statements in this press release are expressly qualified by such cautionary statements and by reference to the underlying assumptions.
SOURCE American Pacific Rim Commerce Group
American Pacific Rim Commerce Group
CONTACT: Raymond Talarico, American Pacific Rim Commerce Group, +1-352-591-1785
WillowTree Apps, Well and Lighthouse Partner to Develop Official iPhone App for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid; Partnership Will Bring Mobile Apps and Web to Other Political Campaigns
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. and WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- WillowTree Apps, Inc., a mobile applications design and development provider, and Well and Lighthouse, LLC, a political media and strategy firm, announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership to develop mobile apps and mobile Web applications for political clients. The announcement is being made in conjunction with the partners' development of an official iPhone app for the campaign of Nevada Senator and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The free app is available in the Apple iTunes Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/harry-reid/id392360313.
"Working with Well and Lighthouse and developing Senator Harry Reid's iPhone App was yet another departure for our mobile apps development team and entry into the political space," said Tobias Dengel, CEO of WillowTree Apps. "We believe voters and Harry Reid supporters in Nevada and elsewhere will benefit from the app and stay connected in the community it is creating while he is on the campaign trail. We look forward to working with Well and Lighthouse on developing similar mobile Web experiences for other political campaigns."
Senator Harry Reid's iPhone App features one-touch access to the latest news from the senator's campaign Web site, Twitter feed, and Facebook page, as well as the most recent YouTube videos and photos from the campaign trail. Additionally, users are encouraged to upload their own photos, videos and other content to the app to share with the campaign. Selected content will then be featured on HarryReid.com and social networks. The app also allows users to receive breaking news instantly through push messages.
"With this new app, Senator Reid's grassroots supporters will be able to carry the campaign in their pockets," said Jon-David Schlough of Well and Lighthouse. "And the campaign will have a unique advantage in building relationships with key supporters. In a close race like this one, every vote is critical, every opportunity to connect with a voter is valuable, and any edge could prove decisive. We see our partnership with WillowTree Apps providing exciting new opportunities for other political actors seeking to connect with their stakeholders."
About WillowTree Apps, Inc. - We make mobile beautiful.(TM)
WillowTree Apps, Inc. is a privately held provider of mobile applications and mobile web design and development services on iPhone, iPAD, Android, and BlackBerry platforms, including apps for politicians and political campaigns. WillowTree has designed and developed apps for leading corporations, universities, and politicians, including The Game Show Network, Crutchfield Electronics, BabyCenter.com, the University of Virginia, and Nevada Senator Harry Reid. Apps developed by WillowTree have been featured in Apple's newspaper and television advertising. For more information visit http://www.willowtreeapps.com, e-mail info@willowtreeapps.com, or call (888) 329-9875.
About Well and Lighthouse, LLC
Well and Lighthouse, LLC is a different kind of political media and strategy firm, offering a wide range of new media and content creation services: online development and strategy, video production, script and speechwriting, and much more. Recent clients include Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senators Sherrod Brown, Jon Tester, and Al Franken, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, and numerous other officeholders, candidates, and political and party organizations around the country. For more information, visit us online at http://www.wellandlighthouse.com, e-mail info@wellandlighthouse.com, or call (202) 525-7838.
Avere Systems Celebrates One Year of Product, Company Achievements
Success with customers, investors, analysts and numerous awards marks first year for emerging tiered NAS provider
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Avere Systems, the company setting new performance benchmarks with its Demand-Driven Storage(TM) solutions, this month celebrates its first anniversary in market and a year of accomplishments including the first generations of enterprise-class tiered NAS that optimizes HDD and SSD performance, throughput and capacity.
Avere, which launched its first FXT Series product a year ago, has enjoyed success among customers, investors, analysts and industry press. In the past year the company closed a second round of funding bringing total capital raised to $32 million from investors Menlo Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners and Tenaya Capital.
"This past year has not just seen the launch of Avere and the FXT Series, it's represented the introduction of dynamic tiering to the enterprise storage market," said Ron Bianchini, co-founder and CEO of Avere Systems. "We're extraordinarily pleased with our success in just one year. The FXT Series is indeed that 'better mousetrap' to improve both the performance and cost structure of network attached storage infrastructures."
Avere storage solutions have been welcomed by major organizations in media and entertainment, life sciences, high technology, Web 2.0 and more. The company was recognized as a "Cool Vendor in Storage Technologies 2010" by analyst firm Gartner Inc. Meanwhile the FXT Series took the Gold medal for Enterprise Hardware in Tech Awards Circle, named in SearchStorage.com's "Products of the Year" and called a "Product to Watch" by eWEEK magazine. Avere recently achieved VMware Ready(TM) status, indicating that the FXT 2700 passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is listed on the VMware Hardware Compatibility List.
"In the year since its introduction, the Avere FXT Series has proven that it is generally applicable to the broad-based NAS market," said Ron Bianchini. Previous attempts in NAS performance acceleration have proven viable only in niche markets. By tiering all types of NAS workloads, Avere's solution provides both performance improvements and cost savings for all workloads. "We look forward to expanding our application and customer-base in 2011."
About Avere Systems
Avere provides Demand-Driven Storage solutions that dynamically organize data in response to business demand. The Avere FXT Series enables faster application performance at dramatically lower cost by intelligently moving active data between traditional storage devices and FXT appliances. In benchmark SPECsfs2008 testing the FXT Series was shown to provide the highest performance and most efficient scaling with lowest cost vs. other disk-based solutions. Installed at leading entertainment, life science and energy companies, to name a few, the FXT Series, which can be clustered for maximum scalability, tiers data on SSD and HDD media and enables a 5:1 reduction in disks, power, and rack space. Learn more at http://www.averesystems.com, and you can follow the company on Twitter.com/averesystems.
CONTACT AGENCY: CONTACT CLIENT:
Judy Smith Rebecca Thompson
JPR Communications VP Marketing
818-884-8282 Avere Systems
judys@jprcom.com 412-635-7170
LG Electronics Enters Solar Business in North America
Commercial solar debut in U.S., Canada and Mexico Broadens LG commitment to sustainability, renewable energy
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics Inc. today announced the company's entry into the North American commercial solar industry at the largest business-to-business solar conference in the western hemisphere, Solar Power International 2010 (booth 1143).
The technology leader's U.S. solar debut builds on LG's global expertise in marketing solar panels for residential, rooftop and commercial applications while capitalizing on LG's strong presence in the North American consumer and business-to-business marketplace, according to industry veteran Geoff Slevin, vice president, Solar Division, LG Electronics North America.
Launching LG solar panels in the United States also represents a major milestone in the company's plans to expand its global solar business to $2.4 billion by 2015. LG is investing $820 million over the next five years in its solar cell research and manufacturing to increase production capacity to more than one gigawatt.
"The U.S. is one of the fastest growing solar markets in the world and is expected to grow significantly over the next several years, in part due to federal and state incentives," said Slevin, who joined LG this year from Carlisle Energy Services and BP Solar. "LG's commitment to solar in the U.S. comes at just the right time to meet market demand for solar power with high-quality, sustainable and innovative products that consumers and businesses alike have come to expect from a global technology leader."
This week at Solar Power International 2010, LG Electronics is unveiling photovoltaic (PV) modules including high-performance multicyrstalline modules and monocrystalline modules. Ideal for a variety of installations including on-grid general applications such as residential, commercial and power generation for utilities, LG's PV modules provide high-level materials and cell efficiencies for capturing and storing energy.
Slevin highlighted key features of the new PV modules, including a unique light weight frame design that drains liquid even when installed at tough horizontal and vertical angles, internal mechanical load standards (5400Pa), and frame anodizing to improve the module frame's durability. Specific models on display include:
-- RIE Module - This technology applies RIE (Reactive Ion Etching)
innovation, previously used for semiconductors, to solar cells.
-- MWT Module - This high performance multicrystalline module includes LG
metal wrap through (MWT) technology, which can remove the wide ribbon
usually found on the front of a multicrystalline module.
-- High Power Monocrystalline Module - This high performance module
uniquely combines all of LG's second-generation cell manufacturing
technology into one cutting-edge unit. This module will be available in
2011.
-- Tandem Thin Film - This large-area double-junction solar cell has one of
the world's highest efficiency. Capitalizing on market demand for
sustainable solutions, LG is developing non-toxic silicon thin film that
does not require scarce resources to produce. LG Tandem Thin Film uses
wide light wavelength range for high power generation efficiency, with
an initial efficiency rate of 11.1 percent.
-- Multicrystalline module- This module is designed for home, building
rooftops and power generation facilities. This multicrystalline module
has a low-light induced degradation (LID).
-- Monocrystalline module - This module is designed for residential
roof-top and building applications and is light weight and highly
durable.
LG Electronics North America, based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, Canada and Mexico, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, business solutions, air conditioning and solar products, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.LG.com.
Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.
SOURCE LG Electronics North America
LG Electronics North America
CONTACT: John Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Katie Busch, +1-312-397-6025, katie.busch@lg-one.com, both of LG Electronics USA
Altera Launches Embedded Initiative with New System Level Integration Tool for Embedded Systems Configurability
Single FPGA Design Flow will Support Range of Embedded Processor Offerings Based on ARM, Intel, MIPS® Architectures
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- To accelerate the integration of programmable logic and processors in embedded systems, Altera Corporation (Nasdaq: ALTR) today announced its Embedded Initiative. With this initiative, Altera is providing designers a single FPGA design flow based on its Quartus® II development software--including the new Qsys system-level integration tool, a common FPGA intellectual property (IP) library, and new ARM® Cortex(TM)-A9 MPCore(TM) and MIPS® Technologies MIPS32 embedded processor offerings. The design flow allows embedded designers to quickly and easily target Altera's Nios® II, ARM- and MIPS-based embedded processors and the recently announced configurable Intel® Atom(TM)-based processor. The Qsys system-level integration tool leverages the industry's first FPGA-optimized network-on-a-chip technology to support a wide variety of industry-standard IP protocols, improved quality of results and numerous productivity features.
"The combination of FPGAs and processors is rapidly expanding to create new levels of customization in embedded systems design," said Vince Hu, vice president of product and corporate marketing, Altera Corporation. "With the Embedded Initiative, Altera is enabling designers in markets such as automotive, industrial, military and wireless to easily leverage a rich ecosystem of processor, operating system and IP support all through a single design flow, and to reduce overall system cost, achieve faster time to market and increase the flexibility of their systems."
As part of its initiative, Altera will expand its current embedded partner programs by embracing the broad ecosystems from ARM, Intel and MIPS Technologies, as well as the FPGA world. In addition, Altera will collaborate with these entities to enhance the design flow and allow access to the growing number of FPGA-enabled embedded processing choices.
Intel recently unveiled details of an upcoming new configurable Atom-based processor. The processor consists of the Intel Atom processor E600 series paired with an Altera® FPGA on a multi-chip package. The package provides additional flexibility for customers who want to incorporate proprietary I/Os or acceleration, and enables developers to differentiate their designs by reacting quickly to changing requirements.
"Flexibility is critical for embedded designers, and FPGA technology offers an additional option," said Doug Davis, vice president and general manager, Embedded Communications Group, Intel. "Intel recently announced the integration of an Altera FPGA on a multi-chip package with an Intel Atom-based processor to continue to offer intelligent and flexible solutions for embedded developers."
As part of today's news, Altera unveiled it signed earlier this year an agreement with ARM Ltd. to license a range of technologies, including the Cortex-A9 microprocessor. Altera will deliver products that integrate hardened Cortex-A9 processor-based subsystems with 28-nm FPGA technology. More detailed information on these ARM processor-based devices will be made available in 2011.
"ARM recognizes the importance of the FPGA community and is keen to work with our partners to provide the flexibility that embedded designers require," said Eric Schorn, vice president of marketing, processor division, ARM. "By combining ARM's leadership in low-power, high-performance processor IP, with Altera's expertise in FPGA technology, we can provide an additional dimension of flexibility with a common software flow to accelerate the development of numerous applications for software developers and hardware designers alike."
Altera has also broadened its portfolio of soft processor cores and will introduce the MP32 soft processor core based on MIPS Technologies' MIPS32 processor architecture in early 2011. The MP32 is a result of close collaboration between Altera, MIPS Technologies and lead customers over the past year. It will complement Altera's Nios II embedded processor and the portfolio of partner soft CPUs available for Altera devices, and significantly extend the number of operating systems and the amount of application code available for use on FPGAs.
'We're pleased that through its MIPS32 architecture license, Altera is offering the MP32 soft CPUs, which can provide tremendous architectural flexibility for today's multi-core designs," said Art Swift, vice president of marketing for MIPS Technologies. "As the integration of processors and programmable logic accelerates, having the MIPS32 architecture available on the Altera platform is a great option for embedded designers."
Later this quarter, Altera will deliver the Qsys system integration tool, as part of the Quartus II development software. Incorporating the industry's first FPGA-optimized network-on-a-chip technology, Qsys will be able to offer memory-mapped and datapath interconnects that achieve nearly double the performance of Altera's SOPC Builder tool, while being able to support industry-standard IP interfaces, such as AMBA. Qsys will leverage the easy-to-use interface of SOPC Builder and provide backwards compatibility for easy migration of existing embedded systems. Furthermore, this advanced interconnect technology will support hierarchical design, incremental compile and partial reconfiguration methodologies. More details on Qsys and the Embedded Initiative will be available later this quarter.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding timing of Altera product introductions that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty that can cause actual results to differ from those currently anticipated, including without limitation dependence upon product development schedules, design performance of software and other tools, Altera's and third parties' development technology and manufacturing capabilities as well as changes in economic conditions and other risk factors discussed in documents filed by Altera with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are posted on Altera's website and are otherwise available from the company without charge. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release, and, except as required by law, Altera does not undertake an obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
About Altera
Altera programmable solutions enable system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost-effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets. Find out more about Altera's FPGA, CPLD and ASIC devices at http://www.altera.com. Follow Altera via Facebook, RSS and Twitter.
ALTERA, ARRIA, CYCLONE, HARDCOPY, MAX, MEGACORE, NIOS, QUARTUS, STRATIX and all other words that are identified as trademarks are, unless noted otherwise, Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. and/or trademarks of Altera Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. ARM, CORTEX and MPCORE are the trademarks of ARM Limited in the EU and other countries. INTEL and ATOM are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. MIPS and MIPS32 are trademarks of MIPS Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. All other product or service names are the property of their respective holders.
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Mark Plungy
Altera Corporation
(408) 544-6866
newsroom@altera.com
Buffalo Recharges the LinkStation Family with the LinkStation V-Series Line
New High Performance NAS Solutions Protect, Share and Manage Digital Assets
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions, today announced a refresh on the highly popular LinkStation(TM) network storage family, representing the highest performing generation of Buffalo's consumer orientated NAS solutions. The new high performance V-Series line consisting of LinkStation Pro, LinkStation Pro Duo and LinkStation Pro Quad, is based on industry-leading storage technologies, containing data management, remote access and content sharing features that make it the ideal NAS solution for the home or small business user.
"Protecting and managing digital content has always been a time consuming task for home and small business users," said Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology. "With the new LinkStation V-Series family, users access and share their data twice as fast that they would with a standard NAS device."
Each member of the new LinkStation V-Series family utilizes a 1.6 GHz processor, giving users unbeatable performance with network transfer speeds up to 76 MB/s, over twice the speed of competing network hard drives and significantly faster than USB 2.0 storage solutions. The dual drive LinkStation Pro Duo and the four drive LinkStation Pro Quad feature RAID redundancy for data protection and user removable quick swap hard drives for simple drive servicing without the need for tools. In addition, the LinkStation V-Series family can perform scheduled backups to an external USB hard drive or any other Buffalo NAS device, providing an exact copy of your data for an extra level of data protection or disaster recovery preparation.
Combined with the recently announced free WebAccess i app for Apple iPod touch® and iPhone® and WebAccess i HD app for iPad®, the new high performance LinkStation V-Series family revolutionizes how digital content is shared and consumed. These new apps provide iPhone and iPad users an easy and convenient way to access and stream digital content from a Buffalo NAS solution directly to their Apple mobile devices. With a simple setup and intuitive interface, Buffalo's newly redesigned WebAccess feature allows users to easily stream digital content stored on any Buffalo network storage solution from anywhere in the world via a Web browser, iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.
The new Buffalo LinkStation V-Series family is DLNA CERTIFIED (TM) for simple streaming to any DLNA compatible media device, including Sony PlayStation® 3 and Xbox 360®. Plus, the LinkStation family supports seamless integration with iTunes®, allowing the application to access to music and movie files stored on the server. The LinkStation V-Series family also supports Apple Time Machine® for easy backup and Apple Bonjour®, making it well suited for Mac® environments. For Windows® environments, the LinkStation V-Series family is equipped with NovaBACKUP® Business Essentials for a powerful, yet easy-to-use backup solution.
Pricing and Availability
The Buffalo LinkStation V-Series family is backed by a limited one-year warranty that includes toll-free 24/7 technical support.
-- The LinkStation Pro is available immediately at estimated street prices
of $189.99 for the 1 TB (LS-V1.0TL) and $259.99 for the 2 TB
(LS-V2.0TL).
-- The LinkStation Pro Duo is available in late October at estimated street
prices of $259.99 for the 2 TB (LS-WV2.0TL/R1) and $449.99 for the 4 TB
(LS-WV4.0TL/R1).
-- The LinkStation Pro Quad will be available in November at estimated
street prices of $269.99 for the 2 TB (LS-QV2.0TL/R5), $579.99 for the 4
TB (LS-QV4.0TL/R5), $899.99 for the 6 TB (LS-QV6.0TL/R5) $1039.99 for
the 8 TB and (LS-QV8.0TL/R5).
Buffalo products can be purchased through distribution, online resellers and Buffalo's ecommerce website. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit the company's web site at http://www.buffalotech.com.
About Buffalo Technology
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a leading provider of award-winning networking, storage, and multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments as well as for system builders and integrators. With almost three decades of networking and computer peripheral experience, Buffalo has proven its commitment to delivering innovative, best-of-breed solutions that have put the company at the forefront of infrastructure technology. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit http://www.buffalotech.com.
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SOURCE Buffalo Technology
Buffalo Technology
CONTACT: Jay Pechek of Buffalo Technology, +1-512-349-1333, jayp@buffalotech.com
Synaptics Announces Windows® Phone 7 Native Touch Support for its ClearPad(TM) Touchscreen Solution
Windows Phone 7 Platform Developers Can Now Easily Leverage Synaptics Best-in-Class ClearPad Technology
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptics Inc. (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, announced today that Windows® Phone 7 platform developers will have access to native touch support for Synaptics ClearPad(TM) capacitive touchscreen solutions.
The Windows Phone 7 operating system utilizes multi-touch technology designed to help revolutionize the user experience with effortless connectivity to social networking, search, gaming, and media. ClearPad native multi-touch support simplifies the design-in process for developers, enabling them to easily incorporate Synaptics best-in-class solution. The combination of reliability and performance that ClearPad delivers allows developers to create differentiated products with a competitive advantage.
"The collaboration between leading solution providers such as Synaptics and Microsoft builds the foundation necessary to deliver a unique mobile experience," said Stan Swearingen,senior vice president of strategic technology and corporate development. "Our ClearPad solution, combined with Windows Phone 7, is another exciting step in improving the mobile experience."
Synaptics has more than a decade of experience in clear, multi-touch, capacitive touch sensing. ClearPad solutions are available to OEMs looking to incorporate proven, high-performance capacitive touchscreen solutions in their handheld devices--for navigation, scrolling, virtual controls, and other intuitive gestures. Synaptics customizes its ClearPad solution offerings to match the performance and production requirements of OEMs, utilizing its network of ecosystem partners and suppliers resulting in best-in-class performance with short development lead times.
Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA) is a leading developer of human interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications, and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into a majority of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality, and industrial design. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. http://www.synaptics.com
About Window® Phone 7
Window® Phone 7 is a different kind of phone designed to bring together what you care about most. It's a phone that finds information and presents it at the right time, making it glanceable. A phone that organizes what you love so finding those things is easier and faster. Windows Phone 7 simplifies basic every-day tasks - like managing email or taking and sharing pictures - so you can do more in fewer steps. With Windows Phone 7, the things that matter most like people, such as games, music and video, photos and office productivity are organized through integrated experiences known as Hubs and fueled by the rich experiences of Xbox LIVE ®, Zune®, Bing(TM), and Office. Microsoft Windows Phone 7 and Marketplace are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
For further information from Synaptics, please
contact:
Nick Rottler
Synaptics
408-454-5388
nrottler@synaptics.com
Synaptics, ClearPad, TouchPad, and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries.
SOURCE Synaptics Inc.
Synaptics Inc.
CONTACT: Nick Rottler of Synaptics, +1-408-454-5388, nrottler@synaptics.com; or Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rtt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft
Marketo CEO Phil Fernandez Advances the Revenue Revolution With Revenue Performance Management Blog
Discusses the CEO Imperative: How to Deliver Predictable Revenue Growth
SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketo, the leading revenue performance management company, today announced the launch of Marketo President and CEO Phil Fernandez's Revenue Performance blog. Through weekly discussions, videos and interviews with leading industry voices, Fernandez will address strategies for companies to optimize interactions with buyers in today's marketplace to drive predictable revenue growth.
"CEOs are eager to find ways to improve efficiency and growth," said Fernandez. "However, Frost & Sullivan reported in its 2009 CEO Survey that CEOs appear to have less confidence in their organizations' ability to conduct core growth strategies. More than two years ago, Marketo declared a Revenue Revolution to encourage companies to align marketing and sales to look at the entire revenue ecosystem. We continue this revolution as we evolve beyond marketing automation to Revenue Performance Management -- the single largest opportunity for leading companies to improve revenue growth."
Revenue Performance Management is a strategy to optimize interactions with buyers across the revenue cycle to accelerate predictable revenue growth. In order to achieve this kind of transformation, companies must address organization, compensation and incentives, job roles, and work practices as well as their technology infrastructure.
Marketo's vision is to enable this business transformation by providing the tools, thought leadership, and best practices to change how marketing and sales work -- and work together -- to help companies of all sizes adopt Revenue Performance Management and accelerate predictable revenue growth.
"Businesses need to ask themselves if they have adapted to today's 'buyers-in-command' marketplace," said Fernandez. "I am motivated to create a forum with this blog to discuss issues that company leaders face to improve revenue growth in an ever-evolving marketplace."
About Marketo
Marketo, http://www.marketo.com, is the revenue performance management company revolutionizing how marketing and sales teams of all sizes work -- and work together -- to accelerate predictable revenue. Marketo's solutions are both powerful and easy to use, providing explosive revenue growth throughout the revenue cycle from the earliest stages of demand generation and lead management to deal close and continued customer loyalty.
Marketo Lead Management helps marketers acquire, nurture and qualify more high quality sales leads with less effort; Marketo Sales Insight helps sales understand, prioritize and interact with the hottest leads and opportunities to close business faster; and Marketo Revenue Cycle Analytics enables marketers to measure, understand, optimize, and predict their revenue cycle. Marketo won the 2010 CODiE award for 'Best Marketing Solution' and was voted 'Best Marketing Automation Application' and 'Best Mass Emails Solution' by Salesforce customers on the Force.com AppExchange. As of August 2010, more than 650 enterprise and mid-market clients globally have adopted Marketo solutions.
Firethorn Inks Deal with The Wet Seal, Inc. to Provide Customers With SWAGG
-- SWAGG Ready to Make Its Mark with Consumers This Holiday Season --
ATLANTA and FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading mobile commerce enabler Firethorn Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced that The Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTSLA), a national specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for women, is the latest retail partner for Firethorn's soon-to-be-released SWAGG(SM) mobile application. The Wet Seal, Inc. operates Wet Seal and Arden B stores, and both brands will join a growing list of merchants that will feature SWAGG in time for the 2010 holiday season.
"SWAGG will improve the shopping experience for consumers by enabling them to give and get gift cards on the go, manage their loyalty programs and receive the offers they want," said Rocco Fabiano, president of Firethorn Holdings. "Our collaboration will simplify how consumers transact and interact with the Wet Seal and Arden B brands."
"We are excited to offer SWAGG as it provides us with a new mobile solution which focuses on the multi-channel customer shopping experience," said Jon Kubo, senior vice president of Ecommerce and chief information officer, The Wet Seal, Inc. "We believe that this new distribution channel will provide a balance of value and convenience to our consumers this holiday season and beyond."
SWAGG is Firethorn's direct-to-consumer offering, with "smart" technology that gives consumers the ability to purchase, personalize and exchange gift cards directly from a mobile device. SWAGG also will provide consumers mobile access to account information, special offers and loyalty programs. The technology will change the way consumers transact with their favorite brands and shops.
About The Wet Seal, Inc.
Headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, The Wet Seal, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of fashionable and contemporary apparel and accessory items. As of August 28, 2010, the Company operated a total of 511 stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, including 435 Wet Seal stores and 76 Arden B stores. The Company's products can also be purchased online at http://www.wetseal.com or http://www.ardenb.com. For more company information, visit http://www.wetsealinc.com.
About Firethorn Holdings, LLC
Firethorn Holdings, LLC is an important participant in the mobile commerce ecosystem. With its mobile domain expertise, Firethorn is creating a fresh and exciting mobile revenue channel that will bridge relationships among consumers, retailers, wireless carriers and financial institutions. Firethorn's innovative technology creates easily accessible, branded and personalized mobile commerce channels that give consumers access to their accounts, offers and transactions while on the go. For more information about Firethorn, visit http://www.firethorn.com. For more information on SWAGG, visit http://www.swagg.com.
Firethorn is a registered trademark of Firethorn Holdings, LLC. Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Firethorn Contact:
Andy McGowan, Firethorn
Phone: 1-678-507-2612
Email: amcgowan@qualcomm.com
Wet Seal Contact:
John Kubo, Sr. Vice President
Phone: 1-949-699-3900
Email: jon.kubo@wetseal.com
SOURCE Firethorn Holdings, LLC; The Wet Seal, Inc.
Firethorn Holdings, LLC; The Wet Seal, Inc.
CONTACT: Andy McGowan of Firethorn, +1-678-507-2612, amcgowan@qualcomm.com; or Emily Kilpatrick, Corporate Communications, +1-858-845-5959, corpcomm@qualcomm.com, or Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations, +1-858-658-4813, ir@qualcomm.com, both of Qualcomm Incorporated; or John Kubo, Sr. Vice President of Wet Seal, +1-949-699-3900, jon.kubo@wetseal.com
NICE Introduces NiceVision Net 2.0 IP Video Surveillance Solution, Offering Easy Deployment, Low TCO and Versatility, to Support a Broad Range of Environments
New Version Builds on NICE's Industry-Leading Core IP Video Technology and Expertise to Offer Tiered Solution Packages and Unique System Integrator Tools, and a Future-Ready, Hybrid Smart Video Recording Platform
RA'ANANA, Israel, October 12, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NICE Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE), the worldwide leader of intent-based
solutions that extract insight to impact business performance, reduce
financial risk and ensure safety and security, today announced the launch of
NiceVision Net 2.0. NiceVision Net 2.0 is a next-generation, enterprise-class
, open-platform IP video surveillance solution that provides versatility and
low total cost of ownership (TCO), through a three-tiered offering designed
to meet the needs of a broad range of security operations. NiceVision Net 2.0
is being introduced today in NICE's booth #3836 at the 2010 ASIS
International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits taking place at the Dallas
(TX) Convention Center. NiceVision Net 2.0 is offered globally through NICE's
extensive network of partners and systems integrators.
NiceVision Net 2.0 offers bundled solution packages that leverage NICE's
industry-leading core IP video technology and expertise, along with
partner-friendly sales and deployment tools, to deliver enterprise-level
capabilities, versatility, and low total cost of ownership, in a
future-ready, hybrid Smart Video Recording platform.
"In order to better compete and win business across a wide range of
security markets, today's system integrators are looking for hybrid video
solutions that combine advanced capabilities with low total cost of
ownership, while offering a smooth migration to IP," said Bill Bozeman, CEO
of the PSA Security Network, the world's largest electronic security
cooperative representing systems integrators. "NiceVision Net offers all of
this, along with tiered packaging and specialized support tools that make it
easier for integrators to design, quote, sell, deploy, and upgrade customer
systems. It's a real game changer."
Members of the PSA Security Network specialize in the design,
installation, integration, and maintenance of access control, video
surveillance, intrusion detection, fire, and life safety systems, and account
for over $1.7 billion annually in security, fire, and life safety
installations.
Key benefits of NiceVision Net 2.0 include:
Versatility: A true entry-to-enterprise solution, NiceVision Net 2.0
offers three-tiered solution packages (eXpress, Professional and Enterprise)
and versatility to support different types of video surveillance projects,
including: analog, IP or hybrid environments; software only or turnkey; and
small clusters to large centralized architectures.
Investment protection: All NiceVision Net 2.0 bundles are IT-grade and
based on the same core enterprise-class technology, so security operations
can start small and upgrade/scale as they grow, through simple license
upgrades. Edge device agnostic and analytics-ready, NiceVision Net 2.0's
hybrid Smart Video Recorder (SVR) empowers security operations with high-end
value-added security solutions, such as analytics, and supports both analog
and IP cameras, so organizations can migrate to IP at their own pace while
making the most of legacy investments.
Cost effectiveness: The combination of NiceVision Net 2.0's hybrid SVR,
unmatched channel/server ratio, space-saving design, high internal storage
capacity of up to 22 terabytes, and easy installation mean low total cost of
ownership for end users.
Partner-friendliness: Tiered packaging/licensing - complemented by
NiceVision Net's solution designer, software deployment and distribution
tools - make it easy for integrators to design, quote, sell, deploy, and
upgrade video surveillance solutions.
IT-friendliness: An open, standards-based solution, NiceVision Net 2.0 is
built for high reliability and availability, and conforms with today's
stringent information security standards. NiceVision Net 2.0 works with
virtually any commercially available server and storage devices, and is
simple to install, scale, upgrade and maintain. NiceVision Net 2.0 offers the
advanced features of an enterprise-level video solution in a compact turnkey
platform, and is also available as a software kit.
"Security conscious organizations come in all shapes, sizes and
environments," said Israel Livnat, President, Security Group, NICE Systems.
"Whether analog, IP or hybrid video environments; small or large; centralized
or distributed - all can benefit from NiceVision Net's enterprise-class
capabilities, versatility, low TCO and future-proof design. Additionally,
NiceVision Net 2.0's tiered solution approach and integrator support tools
open the door for integrators to win more business and streamline their
customer deployments."
The NICE Security offering, which includes NiceVision Net, addresses the
needs of governments and enterprises with intent-based solutions for fighting
crime and terror, by anticipating, managing and mitigating safety, security
and operational risks. The offering enables capture, analysis and correlation
of data from multiple sensors and systems, including audio, video, radio,
geo-location and web, providing a framework for fusing data silos into a
single, holistic operational view. NICE Security solutions empower
organizations to act effectively in real time to prevent, manage and
investigate incidents, ensuring fast resolution and debriefing, and
continuous security improvements. NICE Security solutions are deployed
worldwide in transportation systems, critical infrastructures, city centers
and enterprise campuses.
About NICE Systems
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE), is the worldwide leader of intent-based
solutions that capture and analyze interactions and transactions, realize
intent, and extract and leverage insights to deliver impact in real time.
Driven by cross-channel and multi-sensor analytics, NICE solutions enable
organizations to improve business performance, increase operational
efficiency, prevent financial crime, ensure compliance, and enhance safety
and security. NICE serves over 25,000 organizations in the enterprise and
security sectors, representing a variety of sizes and industries in more than
150 countries, and including over 80 of the Fortune 100 companies. http://www.nice.com.
Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of NICE Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their
respective owners. For a full list of NICE Systems's marks, please see: http://www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements, including the statements by Messer Livnat, are
based on the current expectations of the management of NICE-Systems Ltd. (the
Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to differ
materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the
impact of the global economic environment on the Company's customer base
(particularly financial services firms) and the resulting uncertainties;
changes in technology and market requirements; decline in demand for the
Company's products; inability to timely develop and introduce new
technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in absorbing
and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel;
loss of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and
inability to maintain certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a
more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting the
company, refer to the Company's reports filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on
Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are
made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise them, except as required by law.
Corporate Media
Galit Belkind
NICE Systems
+1-877-245-7448
galit.belkind@nice.com
Investors
Daphna Golden
NICE Systems
+1-877-245-7449
ir@nice.com
Fordela Enterprise Video Management Platform 3.2 Released
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Fordela Corporation, an Enterprise Video Management company, announced today the release of Version 3.2 of its cloud-based Enterprise Video Management solution -EVM 3.2.
This release is spearheaded by Fordela's secure Virtual Screening Rooms (VSR's). These highly customizable and secure environments enable clients to quickly create, customize and distribute high-quality secure video screening rooms to their employees, partners and customers. Each VSR can be individually customized with client branding, player skins, metadata and attached documents. In addition, Content Managers can preview and generate embedded Lightbox players with a look and feel that fits the specific design attributes of their clients and partners. All VSR's are enabled with single user sign-on security, built-in analytics and annotation functionality for collaboration.
Fordela's EVM 3.2 continues to improve the user experience by optimizing and enhancing the user interface and workflow. Our redesigned Dashboard enables Content Managers to see at a glance the total number of assets, storage and monthly bandwidth used - improving transparency and reporting. Additional upgrades include: Media RSS (MRSS) feeds for syndicating multimedia files; improved Social Network site embeds; improved custom ingest profile transcoding and version control; and importable and exportable custom metadata fields.
The Fordela EVM 3.2 further enhances the high-powered, highly-scalable cloud-based Fordela platform enabling organizations to safely and securely upload, manage, edit, transcode and distribute video, audio and image content globally. By providing a searchable repository with global distribution, Fordela is powering leading solutions for organizations struggling to manage the explosive growth of video content used internally and externally.
Fordela's EVM platform is offered as a service and is also available as a white-label solution to our partners. To learn more about partner and OEM opportunities please contact our Business Development team at (866) 999-5628.
About Fordela
Founded in 2006 and located in San Francisco, California, Fordela was started by video content professionals to solve real world everyday workflow problems arising around the management of digital assets. The Company's mission is to deliver the best of enterprise class digital asset management, as a service, from the Cloud. For more information please visit http://www.fordela.com or contact our sales department at sales@fordela.com.
International Data Centre Group Announces Partnership With BroadGroup
LONDON, October 12, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- The International Data Centre Group (IDC-G), the first global data centre
alliance, has announced a joint partnership with BroadGroup, the
international consulting firm.
The joint collaboration between IDC-G and BroadGroup has significant
promotional value for both companies. BroadGroup's schedule of industry
leading events includes the 4th Finance and Investment Forum in London
(December 2010), Data Centres Malaysia (January 2011), Data Centres Central
Europe, Budapest and Enterprise India 2011. IDC-G will now represent its
alliance members across all BroadGroup conferences, which primarily focus on
the rapidly growing emerging markets in Asia and Central and Eastern Europe.
"The collaboration is an affirmation of the synergies in the philosophy
of IDC-G and BroadGroup, in seeking to encourage the exchange of ideas and
information amongst professionals in the data centre industry, through forums
and conferences," said Guy Willner, executive chairman of IDC-G. "The
upcoming events in Asia and Central Eastern Europe provide an excellent
networking platform for us to represent our extensive list of alliance
partners, in markets which we consider as key in the future growth of data
centres."
"As the internationalization of data centers continues to be driven by
consolidation and M&A, data center operators need more than ever to ensure
that their brands stand out and that they can benchmark themselves for best
practice, valuations, and business opportunities. BroadGroup supports data
centers in achieving these objectives, provides independent due diligence
and financial benchmarking and has an extensive repertoire of marketing
channels to increase brand recognition," commented Philip Low, managing
director of BroadGroup.
About IDC-G
Headquartered in London, IDC-G is the first global data centre
alliance, providing customers with a single interface for premium data centre
services in emerging technology markets and new economies. IDC-G's customers
can leverage world-class industry experience combined with the local
expertise of its Alliance Members, as well as the reassurance that comes with
the IDC-G stamp of data centre excellence. IDC-G was launched in 2010 by Guy
Willner, the co-founder of Europe's leading carrier neutral data centre
provider IXEurope which was acquired by Equinix Inc. in 2007 for USD555m. For
more details on IDC-G, visit http://www.idc-g.com/
About BroadGroup
BroadGroup is an international consulting firm that focuses on IT and
telecommunications. It offers a wide portfolio of services including industry
newsletters, reports, studies, and an international circuit of established
industry events and conferences. BroadGroup operates internationally, with a
growing presence in the Middle East and Asian markets and operates the
industry portal http://www.datacentres.com.
For further details, please contact Jerusha Kimani:
HID Global and Sony to Form Alliance to Create Contactless Smart Card Readers for the Global PC Market
Jointly Developed Global Laptop Reader Platform Will Include Sony FeliCa(TM), HID Global iCLASS®, NFC and Other Widely Deployed Contactless Technologies
IRVINE, Calif. and TOKYO, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, and Sony Corporation today announced they have entered into a Memorandum of Intent for a strategic partnership to jointly develop an embedded contactless smart card reader platform for the global PC marketplace. The jointly developed platform will be designed specifically for laptop manufacturers and will encompass Sony and HID Global contactless solutions and a broad range of other widely deployed technologies while supporting specific regional and application needs.
The new embedded reader platform will support Sony's FeliCa contactless card technology, HID Global's iCLASS credentials, as well as other broadly adopted technologies. Furthermore, the reader solution will support applications based on Near Field Communication (NFC). Goals for the joint development, including a complete reference design and comprehensive developer support, are focused on minimizing product development requirements and speeding time-to-market schedules for PC manufacturers. Plans are in place to provide details and availability later this year.
"We are pleased to be working with Sony to develop a major new laptop-based reader platform for the contactless smart card market," said Dr. Tam Hulusi, Senior Vice President with HID Global. "This partnership leverages Sony's industry-leading contactless smart card reader IC experience with HID Global's widely deployed RFID technology for access control systems, extending the value proposition for contactless smart card credentials to the PC."
"HID Global is an ideal partner in Sony's drive to expand the use of contactless smart card reader technology, worldwide," said Izumi Kawanishi, Senior General Manager with Sony's FeliCa Business Division. "This partnership is an important element in our program to extend FeliCa and NFC technology into new markets in the U.S. and around the world, across a broad range of platforms ranging from cards to mobile phones and, now, laptop computers."
Deployed in Asia for more than ten years, Sony's FeliCa technology is used in approximately 67 million mobile phones in Japan, and more than 315 million FeliCa card chips have been shipped for transportation, electronic money and other applications, worldwide. FeliCa has been the basis for transportation access and merchant communities where customers can easily and rapidly purchase goods and services. This year, FeliCa's PC reader, which is also embedded in the remote-control unit of a TV, has exceeded 10 million units shipped. FeliCa microchips combine processing, storage and communications functions and comply with NFC standards. They provide a fast, convenient and secure all-in-one solution platform for multiple applications, including electronic pre-paid transactions, access, interactive signage and membership or loyalty rewards systems.
HID Global's iCLASS smart cards and readers deliver the convenience, affordability, reliability and versatility of proximity technology while enhancing security through encryption and mutual authentication. iCLASS technology for the jointly developed HID Global and Sony smart card readers will also be securely delivered via HID Global's Trusted Identity Platform(TM) (TIP), which enables all end points in a system or network to be validated so that identity transactions between them can be trusted at any time, on demand.
HID and Sony are now discussing details of the partnership and finalizing a definitive agreement. With this partnership, HID Global and Sony will further expand their product solutions to increase the benefits and convenience of contactless applications globally.
About HID Global
HID Global is the trusted source for secure identity solutions for millions of customers around the world. Recognized for robust quality, innovative designs and industry leadership, HID Global is the supplier of choice for OEMs, system integrators, and application developers serving a variety of markets, including physical and logical access control, card personalization, eGovernment, cashless payment and industry and logistics. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HID Global has over 1,700 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID Global is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more information, visit http://www.hidglobal.com.
About Sony
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $78 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.
HID and the HID logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HID Global in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks, service marks, and product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sony Corporation; HID Global
Sony Corporation; HID Global
CONTACT: Jeremy Hyatt, Director, Global Public Relations of HID Global, +1-949-732-2177, jhyatt@hidglobal.com; or Elizabeth Boukis of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-408-352-4593, elizabeth.boukis@am.sony.com
Radware Accelerates Applications with New Alteon Version
OS 27 running on OnDemand platforms provides application acceleration to enhance server offloading and decrease costs while increasing the quality of experience for end users
MAHWAH, N.J., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Radware (Nasdaq: RDWR), a leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced the availability of its Alteon® OS 27 software to provide integrated application acceleration capabilities, thus decreasing latency and server hardware costs -- to provide a better quality of experience (QoE) for the end user.
With Radware's Alteon OS 27, customers deploying the Alteon series 4 and 5 will be able to experience a wide range of application acceleration capabilities including SSL offloading, web compression, caching, HTTP multiplexing and TCP optimization to better address server performance issues, response time bottlenecks and security risks. This will free server CPUs to handle additional requests thus, minimizing the need for additional investment in hardware to support application processing requirements and thus, further decreasing costs.
With the deployment of OS 27 on the Alteon series 4 and 5, end-users will benefit from enhanced QoE as a result of faster response times and accelerated web browsing. For example, when deployed with popular applications such as Microsoft SharePoint, Oracle Siebel, PeopleSoft and others, response time can be accelerated by up to 350% and the CPU load of servers reduced by 40%.
Radware's Alteon 4 and 5 series based on Radware's OnDemand platform delivers on demand scalability in throughput and services allowing customers to scale up though a simple software license upgrade. This approach helps business to overcome capacity planning challenges and reduces risks associated with data center growth for best investment protection.
"Application acceleration capabilities in the datacenter are essential to ensure the smooth working of mission critical applications," stated Nir Ilani, Product Marketing Director, Application Delivery, Radware. "Additionally, these capabilities have greater importance in virtual data centers where applications suffer from increased latency caused by a virtualized infrastructure. Alteon switches reduce application latency and improve the QoE of virtual and non-virtual applications."
Radware's Alteon Application Switch Series 4-5 provides breakthrough performance, advanced application acceleration capabilities and on demand scalability needed to effectively meet contemporary network and business needs. Specifically designed for the majority of enterprises and carriers that operate in dynamic, ever-changing environments and face diverse requirements, the Alteon Application Switch provides the extendable throughput they need from 0 to 20Gbps for unparalleled scalability, business availability and performance.
About Radware
Radware (Nasdaq: RDWR), a global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business-critical applications for nearly 10,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute®, Radware's comprehensive and award-winning suite of application delivery and network security products, companies in every industry can drive business productivity, improve profitability, and reduce IT operating and infrastructure costs by making their networks "business smart". For more information, please visit http://www.radware.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching or Network Security industry, changes in demand for Application Switching or Network Security products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.
Press Relations:
Joyce Anne Shulman
+1 201 785 3209
joyceannes@radware.com
SOURCE Radware Ltd
Radware Ltd
CONTACT: Press Relations, Joyce Anne Shulman, +1-201-785-3209, joyceannes@radware.com
DediPower Delivers 30% Hosting Cost Savings for Leading E-Commerce Developer
READING, England, October 12, 2010/PRNewswire/ --
- Helps Lost Ferret Switch its Online Retail Clients to Cloud
DediPower, the UK's fastest growing private hosting company*, is to
supply cloud-based hosting services to Lost Ferret, the specialist e-commerce
developer which works with leading high street retailers including Moss Bros,
Quiz and Officers Club.
Since switching to DediPower managed hosting, Lost Ferret has improved
responsiveness and support, increased performance and, importantly, reduced
hosting costs by 30%. It now plans to optimise online performance and boost
cost-efficiencies further by migrating key customers to DediPower's secure,
private Cloud hosting platform.
Tom Cahalan, CEO, Lost Ferret, explains, "As online retailers come to
appreciate how important website performance impacts sales, whilst wanting to
keep costs down, DediPower has offered the perfect solution with their
Private Cloud service. It allows us to offer exceptional fast, scalable and
100% available hosting to our clients to help them maximise their online
sales."
Cahalan adds, "DediPower effectively monitors our servers and advises on
future expansion so we're confident of our sites always running optimally.
This frees Lost Ferret to focus on maximising online sales performance.
Although DediPower manages the platform, we retain the control we need to
regularly refresh websites with appealing new content, sales lines, offers
and promotions. Consequently, our customers websites are always open for
business, look fresh, inviting and generate great sales - which keeps our
customers happy too."
Lost Ferret delivers cool-looking, money-making e-commerce web design,
site analysis and conversion optimisation. Using DediPower, they can also
offer various business class hosting solutions, with 24X7 support and
automatic failover solutions and agreed SLAs as part of its customer
contracts.
Craig Martin, CEO DediPower comments, "Lost Ferret brings together all
the component parts retailers need for a successful online business strategy.
We are delighted to support them with high quality, competitive hosting
solutions that go beyond traditional offerings and into managed Cloud.
Virtual hosting is exactly the right environment for e-commerce. It delivers
greater speed, lower price, higher availability and improved scalability to
drive operational efficiency, facilitate richer content and create more
profitable business models."
Visit DediPower at E Commerce Expo, London Olympia on 19-20 October,
Stand 700.
About DediPower
DediPower, backed by its philosophy of "support with passion", is a
leading international provider of IT hosting and cloud infrastructure
solutions. With data centres in the UK, North America and Asia, DediPower
supports thousands of customers including Sony, Virgin, Eidos, NHS, BluHalo
and Lovemoney.com with the latest technology to reduce costs, improve service
levels and maximise their online potential. It is ranked among the UK's 50
Fastest Growing Private Tech Companies by the Sunday Times Microsoft Tech
Track 100*. DediPower is headquartered in Reading Berkshire, UK. For more
information, visit http://www.dedipower.com or follow DediPower via Twitter, http://twitter.com/dedipower.
D-Link is Granted UK Patent for Network Security System
DUBAI, UAE, October 12, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- D-Link Middle East & Africa, the end-to-end network solutions provider
today announced that a UK patent was granted for the Company's proactive
network security defense method labeled as ZoneDefense(TM), a technology that
helps prevent businesses from exposure to potential network threats.
Patented as the "Network information security zone joint defense system,"
D-Link's ZoneDefense solves the limitation of pre-emptive measures that
traditional network security technologies do not provide.
ZoneDefense(TM) automatically quarantines infected computers on a network
by detecting abnormal behavior, which violates rules of its network access
service. This countermeasure can effectively avoid the spread of viruses to
the same subnet or other subnets, as well as preventing attacks from
intruders such as hackers who can paralyze critical servers within
enterprises.
D-Link provides a full range of network solutions, including storage,
switches, Wireless and IP Surveillance, and strives to deliver high quality
products with added security features that help businesses successfully
protect their network.
The D-Link ZoneDefense(TM) initiative demonstrates D-Link's ongoing
commitment in network security. It further shows the Company's technical
capability and strength in providing integrated network security
architecture.
In addition to the recent UK patent, D-Link ZoneDefense(TM) was also
granted an Italy patent last year.
About D-Link:
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large
enterprise business networking. The company continues to strive towards
excellence as an award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer of
networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice and data communications
solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to
Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup for Enterprise Environments. With
millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped,
D-Link is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the
networking and communications market. D-Link ME Headquarters is located in
Dubai, the UAE, Jebel Ali Free Zone South, P. O. Box 18224, Tel.:
+971-4-880-9022, Fax: +971-4-880-9066. For general inquiries, contact:
info.me@dlink-me.com or visit our website: http://www.dlink-me.com.
Press Contact:
Nicole Maria Meier
D-Link Middle East
Tel: +971-4-880-9022
Fax: +971-4-880-9066
E-Mail: nmeier@dlink-me.com
IN Media Announces Pre-Orders on Tablet PC! Reveals Demand on New Product in China, India and Africa
IN Media Corp. announced significant orders for the IN Media Tablet PC. The strongest demand and the most orders for the Tablet PC are coming from China, India and Africa. The tablet comes in 7 inch and 10 inch LCD displays ready for social media interaction on the net.
LOS ALTOS, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- IN Media Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: IMDC) today announced that it is receiving and booking significant orders for the IN Media Tablet PC. The product, which integrates all applications, media and content in a simple tablet interface using Google's Android 2.1 OS, is expected to be shipping in November.
The company has already signed and is executing on a major contract for its IPTV set-top boxes !ROFL in India and Sri Lanka. The strongest demand and the most orders for the Tablet PC are coming from China, India and Africa where consumers are eager to use the new tablet type computers for e-learning, reading books, magazines, and surfing the net.
Along with seamlessly running all PC applications the consumers can now connect socially. The tablet comes in 7 inch and 10 inch LCD displays and is equipped with a forward facing camera, telephony service, and HDMI interface. This is said to be a key feature for a market that's eager to socially connect.
"Our Tablet PC allows global users to bridge a significant digital divide. This device gives access to media content furnished by IN Media and other Internet sources with a touch of the screen," stated IN Media C.E.O. Dr. Nick Karnik. "There is a significant opportunity for the Tablet PC in Asia and Africa," Karnik continues. "The key is the delivery of a low cost, feature rich product appealing to consumers' growing digital needs."
IN Media Corp is a key driver in the convergence of Internet and broadcast television as Internet based content becomes more prevalent with mainstream consumers. IN Media's set-top and Tablet PC solutions take advantage of these initiatives.
About IN Media Corp.
IN Media Corp. is an integrator of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services, products and content for major platform and service providers (e.g. cable, satellite, and Internet providers). IN Media provides a combination of products and services: set-top box hardware and software services, manufacturing of the set-top boxes, library of content and content aggregation for platform providers to implement an all-in-one solution for IPTV services. More information can be found at: http://www.inmediacorp.com
Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, anything relating or referring to future financial results and planned business activities. Such statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, those in Company reports filed with the SEC. The Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove correct. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those statements.
My Damn Channel's RAMP Video Taps Radio and Music Pros for Branded Entertainment
NEW YORK, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- My Damn Channel is a leading entertainment studio and distributor of premium video by top talent. Last year, My Damn Channel launched RAMP, the radio and music industry's best source for breaking news. RAMP's daily e-mail invades the inboxes of thousands of radio and music pros weekday mornings - reported by radio vets Kevin Carter and Keith Berman. RAMP, a free subscription service, is supported by advertising and represented by record industry vet, Steve Resnik.
Today, My Damn Channel expands RAMP by launching a new content solution and new revenue stream for radio. RAMP Video is now signing radio and music pros to co-create original videos which will be seen on radio station sites, on http://www.MyDamnChannel.com and on the My Damn Channel digital distribution network this fall.
My Damn Channel Founder/CEO Rob Barnett says, "Radio and music talent will bring large, loyal audiences to this new video venture. Our RAMP Video team will guarantee artists and advertisers the size and scale they demand to make our branded entertainment partnerships a big, honkin' success."
Barnett has enlisted three industry heavyweights to lead RAMP Video:
-- Gary Krantz, RAMP Chief Strategist: Gary Krantz will direct the launch
of RAMP Video. Krantz is President/CEO of Krantz Media Group, providing
new revenue and distribution partnerships to broadcast, new media and
entertainment clients. He has held senior management positions in radio
including Chief Digital Media Officer, Westwood One; Executive Vice
President, Premiere Radio Networks; and President, Air America Radio.
-- Greg Janoff, RAMP Senior Sales Consultant: Greg Janoff will lead the
sales engine of RAMP Video, working with brands, agencies and with
senior executives and sales management at the broadcast groups. Janoff
spent the last 14 years at CBS Radio's flagship all-News station,
1010WINS in New York. He served as General Manager and General Sales
Manager. Janoff doubled revenues and raised the online awareness of
1010WINS, which became the company's most visited website. Digital
revenues increased by 73%.
-- Laura Gonzo - RAMP Director of Strategic Partnerships: Laura Gonzo will
lead the content surge at RAMP Video identifying local, regional, and
national radio and music talent to develop and launch new projects.
Gonzo has 18 years of experience in network radio at companies including
SW Networks. She ran affiliate relations for the Bob & Tom Radio Network
for 11 years and most recently was VP/Director of Syndication for SK
Entertainment, the home of Mr. Skin.
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BSI Documentary Points the Way to Accessibility in Buildings and Web
LONDON, October 12, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Why are accessibility standards important? How do standards help
designers? How can we make the World Wide Web wider? With a new documentary
on accessibility, BSI Group provides some answers to the many questions on
buildings accessibility and web accessibility. This is how the world's first
national standards body has chosen to celebrate World Standards Day on 14
October. This year's global message is 'Standards make the world accessible
for all'. The video - which includes strong and interesting statements from
many authoritative contributors - will be shown during the European
Commission's World Standards Day 2010 'Accessibility for all' conference in
Brussels today.
"People have different needs and abilities", says BSI Film Producer Sofie
Sandell. "In this video we want to give them a voice to make sure that their
needs are heard and fulfilled thanks to standards".
The documentary touches on several aspects of accessibility, from
buildings to websites. The key messages are: If people don't have access to
buildings, transport and the web they are locked out from society; standards
create opportunities for an active life for all.
BSI Group has always been committed to establishing and supporting
standards which promote the availability of products and services to all
consumers, regardless of their disability or impairment. And this year's
event will highlight the effort BSI is making in this area.
"Accessibility has become an increasing focus for BSI, recognizing that
many of us may at some stage suffer from physical, visual or audio
impairment," explains BSI Director of Standards Mike Low. "Be it our homes,
our offices, places of recreation or key tools such as computers, the web or
phones, it is essential that we are all able to make use of them. By bringing
together all the interested parties - the public, industry representative
groups and regulators - we are now building a very successful suite of
standards tools to achieve better and affordable accessibility".
Buildings. BSI's accessible buildings standard is one of the first and
the most advanced accessibility standards in the world (BS 8300) and has been
developed by the construction industry in partnership with disability groups.
Its reach extends beyond disabled access to inclusive design which means it
encompasses the needs of other disadvantaged groups like the elderly and
children. It is now used in the design of all public buildings and spaces in
the UK and has brought about a fundamental improvement in access, enabling
disabled people to benefit equally from all public services, ranging from
hospitals to libraries.
Web. Web accessibility is one of the key highlights of this year's World
Standards Day. Together with top experts in the field, BSI Group is at the
leading edge of delivering solutions in web accessibility. The team is
currently working on a new standard (BS 8878) which is due to be published
next month and which promises to make a big impact on the way people will be
able to access the web.
If you would like to have access to the video and for more information on
BSI standards on Buildings Accessibility and Web Accessibility please contact
Chiara Carella, PR Manager, BSI Group, at chiara.carella@bsigroup.com
BSI Group is a global independent business services organization which,
through standards-based solutions and assurance services, enables businesses
and governments to achieve sustainable growth. From its roots as the world's
first national standards body, BSI Group draws upon over 100 years'
experience to partner with 66,000 organizations from its 50 offices in 147
countries. Today, through its independence, innovation and integrity, BSI
continues to improve the lives of millions by raising standards worldwide. To
learn more about BSI Group, please visit http://www.bsigroup.com
Personalised Retargeting Provider myThings Rolls Out Adaptive Banner Solution in the UK
LONDON, October 12, 2010/PRNewswire/ --
- myThings Proves the Effectiveness of Their Personalised Retargeting
Solution and Cost Per Acquisition Business Model With M&Co Which Generated a
762% Lift in Return Conversions
myThings, an innovator in personalised retargeting, today announced the
roll out of their Adaptive Banner Technology - enhancing their personalised
retargeting solution for UK and European advertisers.
myThings' personalised retargeting enables optimising ads ( http://www.mythings.com/English/WhatWeDo/MyThingsAction) according to the
users' prior shopping experience. Recent research from comScore proved that
retargeting outperformed leading online ad tactics myThings provides leading
retailers in the UK and Europe, including Republic, PriceMinister, PIXMania
and Etam, with a solution for targeting visitors after they leave the
retailer's website, turning lost prospects into buyers.
Though online advertising has long provided the promise of unlimited
targeting opportunities in order to most effectively match the user's needs,
in reality, most online display ad campaigns are limited to three or four
creative implementations. With the same sophistication of a search engine
marketing campaign, where thousands of key words are optimised across
hundreds of ad texts, myThings Adaptive Banner technology enables
implementing an unlimited number of truly personalised retargeted creative
implementations, resulting in a significant increase in conversions versus
other retargeting solution providers.
myThings Adaptive Banner technology facilitates optimising the ad
creative by generating a nearly limitless "pool" of banner ad creative
variations, and then optimising performance, so that the most effective
adaptive banner ads are displayed. This technology enables automatic banner
generation by mixing and matching banner elements including background image
and style, size, colour, font, number of products, call-to-action, slogan and
more. Then, myThings' proprietary machine-learning technology monitors ad
performance per publisher, placement, days / time of day, frequency, and
automatically generates the optimal creative variation in order to maximise
conversions
Beyond the company's proprietary Adaptive Banner technology and
personalised retargeting solutions, myThings offers a risk free, CPA (Cost
Per Action) business model which enables retailers to start benefiting from
myThings' solutions and increases their conversion rates with no upfront
cost. The CPA business model results in myThings serving fewer, more targeted
ads to avoid user dissatisfaction and brand overexposure. Furthermore,
myThings provides users with a control option courtesy of the opt-out link
featured in every single ad.
As one of the UK's largest privately-owned fashion retailers, M&Co
(http://www.mandco.com) was looking for opportunities to convert lost website
prospects into customers
(http://www.mythings.com/English/Resources/CaseStudies). M&Co turned to
myThings to use the company's technology in order to re-target site visitors
after they left M&Co's website with relevant and personalised product
offerings, in order to drive return traffic and improve return conversions.
myThings turn-key personalised retargeting optimisation engine analysed
on-site browsing behaviour and then created individualised, dynamic ad
banners, targeted at M&Co's site visitors as they surf the Internet. By
optimising these personalised retargeted ads according to performance,
myThings was able to deliver a 762% lift in return conversions
"We're thrilled with the 762% increase in return conversions we're
generating with myThings personalised retargeting," said Nichola Toner,
Website Services Controller, M&Co. "With myThings new Adaptive Banner
technology, we expect an additional improvement in the already great
performance they're generating because of the broader range and greater
optimisation of the creative to the user's needs."
"myThings Adaptive Banner technology, which can now deliver in excess of
700% increase in return conversion rates for our retailing customers,
provides retailers with the opportunity of converting lost prospects into
buyers, in a privacy-friendly manner," said David Kiashek, Managing Director,
UK for myThings.
About myThings
Founded in 2005 by technology and retail executives, myThings
is the fastest growing personalised retargeting company in Europe. With over
a billion impressions a month, myThings is offering performance based (CPA)
display ad solutions that deliver over 700% uplift in return conversions for
the top online retailers. Our offices are located in UK, France, Italy, Spain
and China
myThings was chosen as the preferred, often exclusive, personalised
retargeting provider by the top affiliate networks, ad agencies and analytics
and ecommerce platforms, such as Coremetrics, XiTi, Venda and Affiliate
Window, seamlessly integrating with their existing tags
Contact info:
Uriah Av-Ron
PR for myThings
Email: pr@mythings.com http://www.mythings.com
Tel: +972-50-7-427-087
Source: myThings
Uriah Av-Ron, PR for myThings, Email: pr@mythings.com, Tel: +972-50-7-427-087
Growth of World's Largest Private Cloud Fueled by Rapid Adoption for Archiving, Compliance, eDiscovery, Legal Information Chaining, Marketing Optimization, and Video and Audio Analytics
CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Autonomy Corporation plc(LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that Autonomy's private cloud computing platform has reached a new data processing milestone, extending its lead as the world's largest private cloud. Autonomy private cloud now manages over 17 Petabytes of email, documents, and multimedia data on 6,500 servers on 8 data centers around the world. Seventeen Petabytes is equal to more than 11 times the size of the 10 billion photos on Facebook, or 226 years of HD video.
The continued dramatic growth of Autonomy's private cloud is the result of Autonomy's unique, meaning-based approach to cloud computing, as well as the rapid adoption for multichannel marketing applications. Powered by Autonomy's Intelligent Data Operating Layer (IDOL), Autonomy's private cloud automatically recognizes concepts and patterns in the billions of files it ingests and indexes every day. The ability to automatically understand the meaning within all forms of data provides a significant advantage to the customer, whether it's a compliance officer or lawyer responsible for archiving and reviewing emails, video, and social media posts around a particular case, or a chief marketing officer looking to deliver the most relevant and proven content to a website visitor in real-time.
As a result, Autonomy is now the dominant leader in a range of private cloud computing applications. Autonomy is driving rapid uptake amongst marketers looking for a cost-effective, fast, and turnkey platform for hosted marketing applications. For instance, a marketing team can form a virtual chain with its network of design and advertising agencies, to securely collaborate on the development of rich media content. Autonomy's cloud-based marketing modules include Autonomy Optimost, Autonomy TeamSite, and Autonomy Virage MediaBin.
Likewise, corporate legal departments are increasingly turning to Autonomy to form a virtual private chain with their law firm partners, in order securely collaborate on relevant information for a particular investigation or case. This cloud-based approach to eDiscovery results in radically compressed timeframes for the eDiscovery process. Autonomy's private cloud processed 36,000 eDiscovery audits year-to-date, producing 48 Terabytes of eDiscovery data. Autonomy's cloud-based information governance modules include Autonomy Consolidated Archive, Early Case Assessment, Introspect, Legal Hold, Records Manager, Supervisor, and iManage WorkSite.
"Most technology providers consider cloud computing to be nothing more than making the contents and applications in a digital storage box accessible via the internet," said Mike Lynch, CEO of Autonomy. "However, Autonomy's meaning-based approach to cloud computing brings intelligence to a range of applications, from archiving to eDiscovery to marketing. Autonomy provides the ideal platform for our Protect and Promote customers, who are dealing with an increasing array of content to govern and apply policy to, produce for eDiscovery investigations and review, and who are seeking greater agility in launching multichannel campaigns that resonate with their customers."
Autonomy's private cloud is hosted in state-of-the-art and high-security data centers. The data centers are under 24/7 surveillance, and each one undergoes annual Statement of Accounting Standard number 70 or "SAS 70" audits. Two fully synchronized, geographically separated systems provide complete data and system redundancy and parallel processing of all tasks. The design addresses all aspects of multi-tenancy, such as multiple firewalls and virus protection, and is ideally qualified to support the performance and volume requirements that are necessary for processing the rapidly expanding number of corporate formats and unified communications - including all forms of text, audio, and video.
About Autonomy
Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise, spearheads the Meaning Based Computing movement. IDC recently recognized Autonomy as having the largest market share and fastest growth in the worldwide search and discovery market. Autonomy's technology allows computers to harness the full richness of human information, forming a conceptual and contextual understanding of any piece of electronic data, including unstructured information, such as text, email, web pages, voice, or video. Autonomy's software powers the full spectrum of mission-critical enterprise applications including pan-enterprise search, customer interaction solutions, information governance, end-to-end eDiscovery, records management, archiving, business process management, web content management, web optimization, rich media management and video and audio analysis.
Autonomy's customer base is comprised of more than 20,000 global companies, law firms and federal agencies including: AOL, BAE Systems, BBC, Bloomberg, Boeing, Citigroup, Coca Cola, Deutsche Bank, DLA Piper, Ericsson, FedEx, Ford, GlaxoSmithKline, Lloyds Banking Group, NASA, Nestle, the New York Stock Exchange, Reuters, Shell, Tesco, T-Mobile, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. More than 400 companies OEM Autonomy technology, including Symantec, Citrix, HP, Novell, Oracle, Sybase and TIBCO. The company has offices worldwide. Please visit http://www.autonomy.com to find out more.
Autonomy and the Autonomy logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autonomy Corporation plc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Financial Dynamics (UK) The Red Consultancy (UK)
+44 207 831 3113 + 44 207 025 6529
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CONTACT: Randy Cairns of Autonomy (US), +1-408-953-7111, Randy.cairns@autonomy.com; or Louise Kehoe of Ogilvy PR (US), +1-415-677-2739, louise.kehoe@ogilvypr.com; or Edward Bridges of Financial Dynamics (UK), +44 207 831 3113, edward.bridges@fd.com; or David Vindel of The Red Consultancy (UK), + 44 207 025 6529, david.vindel@redconsultancy.com, all for Autonomy Corporation plc
New Alcatel-Lucent Ethernet Switch Outperforms Enterprise Core Market in Switch Capacity, Port Density and Power Efficiency
OmniSwitch 10K Delivers Automated Controls to Drive New "Application Fluent Network" Approach for Enterprises
PARIS, October 12, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced the global
availability of a powerful new 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GigE) enterprise switch
that sets a new standard in non-blocking switch capacity, port density, low
power consumption and price per port. The OmniSwitch 10K Modular LAN Chassis
is the first of a generation of network infrastructure offerings that
exemplify Alcatel-Lucent's approach to enabling Application Fluent Networks.
Application Fluent Network is a network
optimized to deliver high-quality, real-time applications to users across the
enterprise. By leveraging the intelligence in the OmniSwitch 10K, enterprises
benefit from a dynamically tuned network based on user, application, device
and location resulting in better services as well as streamlined operations,
and lower management costs for IT. The enterprise also saves on capital
expenditures as the average price per non-blocking port of the OmniSwitch 10K
is one quarter of its nearest competitor.
The OmniSwitch 10K sets higher performance
standards in enterprise core networks by up to four times in non-blocking
switch capacity, port density and power efficiency. It features five terabit
per second of wire rate switching capacity, supports 256 10GigE ports, and
delivers the lowest power consumption on the market at less than 1.5 watts
per non-blocking Gigabit per second bandwidth. The OmniSwitch 10K employs
unique virtual queuing technology that enables fine-tuned application
delivery control that prioritizes traffic.
"Enterprises today are facing an explosion of end-user
devices, as well as extremely challenging delivery requirements for real-time
sensitive communication applications, such as video conferencing" said
Nicolas De Kouchkovsky, Alcatel-Lucent CMO for its Enterprise business. "It
is no longer enough to just throw bandwidth at the problem. Our OmniSwitch
10K meets the challenge with intelligent management of available resources
and applications through simplified network architecture and dynamic policy
management."
Application Fluent Networks
As part of today's announcement, Alcatel-Lucent is unveiling
its Application Fluent Network approach for its next-generation network
infrastructure products. Application Fluent Networks enable a high-quality
end-user experience for delivery of real-time applications along with reduced
complexity for IT and network managers. This is achieved through a
simplified, resilient and low-latency network architecture with built-in
security. To improve the end user productivity, an Application Fluent Network
also features automatic controls for adjusting application delivery based
upon profiles, policies and context. Application Fluent Networks also deliver
streamlined operations through automated provisioning and low power
consumption.
"Virtualization, cloud computing, and the increasing array of
devices appearing on the network create a new world of complexity when
delivering applications," said Mark Fabbi, vice president, Gartner. "What is
needed is a flattened network designed to be resilient, low-latency and easy
to operate. In essence, enterprises need to provide high quality application
delivery that adjusts according to the user, application and device in use."
About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted
transformation partner of service providers, enterprises, strategic
industries such as defense, energy, healthcare, transportation, and
governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video
communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged
broadband networking, IP and optics technologies, applications and services,
Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of
Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications
industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced
global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local
partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 15.2
billion in 2009 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located
in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent's
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