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ZooGue(TM) Drops Jaws of iPad(TM) Owners With Its Unmatched Functional iPad(TM) Case V2

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- ZooGue(TM) Innovative is proud to introduce the new and improved Version 2 of their highly popular ZooGue iPad Case for the Apple iPad. The previously sold out design has been known to make iPad users' jaws drop when they see first hand how incredibly functional the case actually is. Creating a buzz that would generate over $175,000 in gross retail sales since the launch of the ZooGue iPad Case in June, 25 year old owner and inventor Tim Angel swears by his ingenious design. Quoted as saying, "I honestly can not imagine a better case than the new Version 2. I'm so confident in this case I will offer 100% satisfaction or a full refund. I'll even pay for the return shipping!" The Version 2 boasts the same functionality as its predecessor, however it provides numerous improvements.  The use of better quality materials offer an enhanced professional appearance, complementing the smaller logos that were requested by their customers. It is currently available for pre-sale at http://www.ZooGue.com and is scheduled to ship in mid October.

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Inventor Tim Angel strives for the utmost perfection for the ZooGue(TM) and has constantly sought feedback from his customers about how to make his product better.  As evident in the ZooGue V2 iPad Case video, the new ZooGue(TM) features superior leather and an internal thin plastic lining to ensure the cover is kept straight and sturdy.  It provides a soft micro-fiber like interior that helps protect the face of the iPad(TM). The leather stitching on the edge of the Velcro gives a crisper and cleaner look and the company guarantees 100% satisfaction.

As the only fully adjustable iPad(TM) case, the ZooGue(TM) Smart Kase V2 also features a wider charger port cutout, now 1.5 inches long, to accommodate camera accessories. The shorter lip over the screen and special Velcro design is sharp and practical for all users. The ZooGue(TM) gained massive demand within two short months of its release and this new case is sure to hit the ground running.

About Inventor Tim Angel

Tim Angel began developing the original ZooGue(TM) iPad Case in early 2010. Anticipating the upcoming release of the iPad(TM) in April, the unemployed inventor saw an opportunity with the ground-breaking tablet computer that was enjoying positive pre-launch buzz.  Mr. Angel is guided by his drive to bring new innovations to the industry as a leader.  He familiarized himself with possible competitors of the iPad(TM) like the Kindle(TM) and the NOOK(TM) and explored potential manufacturing partners for the case so that he could begin production right away. He is constantly brainstorming on new innovative products that will propel ZooGue to become a household name.

http://www.ZooGue.com

Media Inquiries: For additional information about ZooGue(TM), or to schedule an interview with Tim Angel, please contact Jenn Jackson at (949) 683-0550.

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SOURCE  ZooGue

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ZooGue

CONTACT: Jenn Jackson, +1-949-683-0550

Web Site: http://www.ZooGue.com

AnyDATA Announces LTE-based Hybrid Satellite/Terrestrial Wireless Modules and Devices for the New LightSquared Network

Hybrid LTE wireless devices offer truly ubiquitous mobile broadband

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- AnyDATA Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacture of wireless communications devices, announces they will develop modules and USB modems for the LightSquared LTE network. These innovative AnyDATA LTE devices will enable a new generation of consumer electronic and industrial M2M products to have wireless broadband connection literally anywhere in the continental U.S.

The AnyDATA wireless devices will operate on the LightSquared L-band satellite network that utilizes EGAL (Enhanced Geostationary Air Link) technology as well as their terrestrial LTE network and will be available in 2011. Additionally, the AnyDATA LTE modules and modems will operate on existing cellular networks that utilize HSPA/HSUPA/HSDPA as well as GSM/GPRS/EDGE technologies.   

The AnyDATA wireless module is ideal for portable computing devices that benefit from truly ubiquitous, high speed Internet connectivity. The module will utilize industry standard USB 2.0 interface and mini-PCIE form factor to simplify integration of the module into netbooks, notebooks, tablets, and other consumer electronic devices as well as industrial products for Machine to Machine (M2M) wireless communications. 

The AnyDATA USB modem enables existing portable computers to connect to the LightSquared network where connections at speeds comparable to a wired broadband Internet connection are possible. The USB modem enables connectivity to the LightSquared network so wireless subscribers can enjoy incredibly fast Internet browsing and file transfers without ever worrying about coverage. 

"We are pleased to work with AnyDATA to enable a broad range of devices on the LightSquared network that also support our terrestrial roaming partners," said Martin Harriman, executive vice president for Ecosystem Development and Satellite Business for LightSquared. "Device manufacturers for consumer and industrial products will have the ease of interfacing with industry standard modules that enable their devices to have ubiquitous coverage." 

"AnyDATA is known for offering innovative wireless products, exemplified by our ground-breaking LTE devices," said Dr. Soon B. Shin, CEO of AnyDATA. "We have a history of developing advanced technology products, so are well equipped to provide modules and modems that have EGAL satellite as well as terrestrial LTE wireless and 3G communications. We look forward to using this technology with the LightSquared network to deliver fast and reliable wireless connectivity." 

About AnyDATA Corporation

AnyDATA Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of wireless modules and communications devices, including real-time tracking devices, USB modems, and smartphones. AnyDATA products have been certified by more than 56 carriers in 45 countries. The company distributes its products worldwide through wireless carriers and OEMs. AnyDATA was also selected by Fierce Wireless as a 2009 Fierce 15 company based on AnyDATA's creativity and innovation in the wireless market. AnyDATA provides wireless solutions for a smarter world. 

Web site: http://www.anydata.com

SOURCE  AnyDATA Corporation

AnyDATA Corporation

CONTACT: Media inquiries: info@anydata.com; AnyDATA product information: sales@anydata.com

Long Term Care Insurance Leaders Join Forces to Launch 'Nearly 3 in 4 Need More Campaign'

It's Health Reform Education for Longer-living Americans and Their Families, Highlighting the Critical Need to Plan for Extended Care

KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the nonprofit 3in4 Association, established by thirteen long term care insurance leaders, announces the formation of an advisory board and executive committee for the "Nearly 3 in 4 Need More Campaign." With this slogan, the group seeks to educate the public on:

    --  Information to support Americans' plans for their potential need for
        long term care.
    --  The fact that healthcare reform (the CLASS Act) may not be enough by
        itself to help address the potential cost of long term care -- public
        vs. private insurance.
    --  Financial implications of being uninsured or underinsured.

The campaign's slogan was inspired by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which states that at least 70 percent (nearly 3 in 4) Americans over age 65 will require some long term care services at some point in their lives (http://www.longtermcare.gov).

The group also announces a national website today: http://www.3in4needmore.com. "We encourage everyone to visit for free information and opportunities to participate," says Mark Goldberg, an Executive Committee member.

Goldberg stresses that the campaign is not just for agents, agencies and carriers, but for all.  "Members of the campaign cross all industries, genders and ages," he says. Goldberg is President of ACSIA Long Term Care, Inc., an LTC Global company.

The movement is nationwide and its organization is exclusively dedicated to promoting the importance of planning for long term care needs. "It's run by an advisory board and consists of some of the nation's most knowledgeable and committed professionals in the long term care industry." High-profile ambassadors in sports, entertainment, politics, and various business sectors are being invited to help with outreach.

"The campaign is vitally needed," says Executive Committee member Jonas Roeser, because, "a fraction of those who could benefit from long term care planning do it." Roeser is Senior Vice President of Marketing & Operations, LTC Financial Partners, LLC.

Aware of the great and growing need for long term care services, Senator Ted Kennedy promoted a long term care public option, known as the CLASS Act, prior to his death. It's now part of the new health reform law and is expected to become operational in 2013. The "Nearly 3 in 4 Need More Campaign" will promote the public option as well as private insurance alternatives, and will aid people in choosing the plan that best fits their financial and health circumstances. "We just want to see all Americans protected, one way or another," says Jonas Roeser.

The "Nearly 3 in 4 Need More Campaign" Advisory Board includes -

    Sharon Chace, Broker World
    Peter Gelbwaks, Gelbwaks Executive Marketing Group
    Ron Hagelman, Republic Marketing Group
    Kevin Johnson, New York LTC Brokers
    Debra Newman, Newman Long Term Care
    Pamela A Schmidt, The SIA Companies
    Mike Skiens, Master Care Solutions, Inc.
    Jesse Slome, American Association of Long-Term Care Insurance
    Terry Truesdell, National LTC Network
    Daniel Williams, Senior Market Advisor

    The Executive Committee consists of --
        Jonas Roeser, LTC Financial Partners, LLC
        Margie Barrie, LTCI Consulting Group
        Mark Goldberg, ACSIA/ LTC Global

    Legal Counsel is Kenneth Dehn Esq.

    The nonprofit 3in4 Association plans to operate as a 501(c)(4)
     corporation.

This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com

SOURCE  3in4 Association

3in4 Association

CONTACT: Jonas Roeser of the 3in4 Association and LTC Financial Partners, 1-866-471-4072, jonas@ltcfp.net

Web Site: http://www.3in4needmore.com

Jaspersoft Delivers the Most Powerful and Affordable Business Intelligence Reporting Server for Corporate IT and Developers

JasperReports Server Professional lets customers create, deliver and embed interactive reports for up to 80% less

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaspersoft, provider of the world's most widely used business intelligence (BI) software, today announced the general availability of JasperReports Server Professional, a centrally-managed and secure reporting server for scheduling and distributing interactive reports. Customers are now able to create, deliver and embed interactive reports in a variety of formats for anyone in their organization, for as much as 80% less than prices charged by the traditional, aged titan BI providers.

Extracting information and insights hidden within a company's data and applications requires robust reporting that can process and organize complex data. Business intelligence reporting is the leading method for converting extracted data into intelligent reports that companies can use to improve their business processes and gain a competitive advantage in the market.

"Business reporting continues to be a core process for BI today," said Krishna Roy, enterprise software analyst at The 415 Group, "so it's not surprising to see Jaspersoft reaffirm its commitment to the reporting marketing with this new product, JasperReports Server Professional.  The entry level price and unlimited use server functionality gives their large JasperReports community an affordable path to the benefits of a reporting server."

Powered by JasperReports and iReport, the Java reporting software used by millions of people worldwide, JasperReports Server Professional combines the power of a reporting server with advanced Flash-based charts to give large and small organizations a better choice for report production and delivery.

"JasperReports Server Professional is designed to be interactive and powerful, yet extremely cost effective," said Karl Van den Bergh, Jaspersoft Vice President of Product Strategy. "This product gives Jaspersoft a strategic advantage as it enables us to better serve the thousands of organizations using our reporting tools in either a standalone or embedded deployment. Thanks to the integrated platform in this product, customers can easily add additional features such as ad hoc query, in-memory/OLAP analysis, dashboarding and ETL as their business intelligence deployment matures."

JasperReports Server Professional harnesses a powerful reporting platform that is centrally managed and can be used by an unlimited number of users. IT organizations and application developers alike can take advantage of its pure web-based architecture, low-cost, interactive embedded reporting environment and rich visualizations powered by Flash and HTML. Key benefits of JasperReports Server Professional include:

Powerful, Cost Effective Report Server Features

    --  Unlimited reports for unlimited users without per user pricing
    --  Schedule 1,000s of reports on a single server
    --  Secure report access to easily integrate with existing identity
        management directories
    --  Simplified report drill-down design and integration
    --  Conditional printing and formatting
    --  Multiple data sources including JDBC, XML, POJO, EJB, MDX, CSV, and
        custom
    --  Export to different formats including HTML, PDF, XLS, RTF, SWF, ODF, TXT

Interactive Reporting for Improved Usability and Adoption 

    --  Web-driven reports enable rich interactivity with parameters, drop downs
        and filters
    --  Flash-powered maps, charts, and widgets engage customers, enhance and
        modernize the UI of web applications
    --  Flexible reporting server architectures simplifies developer integration
        effort for providing secure, organized, and interactive reports
    --  Report search makes locating reports quick and easy
    --  Security integration support for LDAP, CAS, and custom identity
        management systems

JasperReports Server Professional features are available under commercial contract at a promotional price starting at $9,000. For more information about this product, visit us here.

To speak to a Jaspersoft sales representative in U.S. and North America, call toll free (888) 399-2199. To contact Jaspersoft in Europe, Middle East or Africa email sales-emea@jaspersoft.com. To contact Jaspersoft in Asia Pacific, Japan or Australia/New Zealand, email sales-apac@jaspersoft.com.

Online Resources and Links

    --  Follow Jaspersoft on Twitter here.
    --  Read Jaspersoft CEO Brian Gentile's OpenBookOnBI blog.

About Jaspersoft

Jaspersoft provides the most flexible, cost effective and widely deployed Business Intelligence suite in the world, enabling better decision making through highly interactive, web-based reports, dashboards and analysis. Leveraging a commercial open source business model, Jaspersoft provides end-to-end BI capabilities at a fraction of the cost of other vendors. The BI suite includes pixel-perfect enterprise reporting, ad hoc query, dashboards, OLAP and in-memory analysis, and data integration. Jaspersoft is the only BI vendor that enables companies to adapt to the new, virtualized world by providing a complete spectrum of on-premise, multi-tenant SaaS and cloud-based deployment options for both embedded and standalone business intelligence. Unlike traditional BI vendors, Jaspersoft is built on a modern, lightweight, standards-based architecture and offers greater vendor independence thanks to its open source codebase. Unlike niche BI vendors, Jaspersoft represents a safe choice with tens of thousands of production deployments across a wide range of industries.

Jaspersoft's open source business intelligence software has more than 11 million product downloads worldwide, 160,000 production deployments in 100 countries and over 13,000 commercial customers. Its BI suite is advanced regularly by a development community of more than 160,000 registered members. For more information visit: http://www.jaspersoft.com and http://www.jasperforge.org.

    Media Contact:
    Jasmine Teer
    Page One Public Relations
    jasmine@pageonepr.com
    +1 (415) 321-2348

SOURCE  Jaspersoft

Jaspersoft

CONTACT: Jasmine Teer of Page One Public Relations, +1-415-321-2348, jasmine@pageonepr.com, for Jaspersoft

Web Site: http://jasperforge.org/

VelvetRadical.com Debuts Unique & Social Designer Jewelry Shopping Experience

Radical Sales & Radical Giveaways Designed to Entice & Excite

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Created to entice and excite the shrewd, the savvy, and the sophisticated, a unique online shopping destination, VelvetRadical.com will officially launch at 10:10 am PDT on October 10, 2010.

Offering the very latest in quality designer jewelry for women, the website will introduce fresh and innovative designs every week.  Velvet Radical members will be notified of the newest and hottest products through Facebook and Twitter, and enticed to post comments about the looks, creating a unique shopping experience.

The site will debut with collections from sixteen distinctive fine jewelry and fashion jewelry designers.  Established names such as Beverly Hills icon Mastini and the elegant Baroni collection will be joined by emerging talents such as contemporary innovator Liz Law, sleek minimalist Meghan Patrice Riley, Verve's delicate and organic modern pieces, and the unique Uncommon Threads line of crocheted jewelry.

Prices range from $44 for a flirty pair of German Glass and Swarovski Crystal Earrings, to $8400 for an exquisite pair of 5.5 TW Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold, and hundreds of designs are priced less than $200.  Shipping is free on all US orders.

To coincide with the site's 10/10/2010 premiere, a "Radical Giveaway" will give away 10 specially selected pieces from various designers valued at a total of $1000.  Members who post comments on the selected product's pages will be eligible to win.  Winners will be announced on October 21 and will have 24 hours to claim their prize.

In addition, each week will feature a tantalizing "Radical Sale."  Selected items from a Velvet Radical designer will be offered in limited quantities and at special promotional prices for only 24 hours.  When any item sells out within that time, one purchasing member will receive that piece for free.

Another unique feature of the site is the "Radical Wishlist."  Members create their individual wishlists by posting comments about their favorite items.  Then every Thursday, one member's comment will be selected and the member will receive that item from their wishlist for free.  Winner's names will be posted on Velvet Radical's Facebook Wall, and they'll have 24 hours to claim their prize.

The jewelry collections and details about all of the Radical Events are available at http://www.VelvetRadical.com.

SOURCE  VelvetRadical.com

VelvetRadical.com

CONTACT: Kevin Sanchez, +1-415-227-1150, ext. 110, kevin@hollenbeckassociates.com, for VelvetRadical.com

Web Site: http://www.velvetradical.com/

The New WorkerExpress.com

Leading the Blue-Collar Technology Revolution

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkerExpress is launching a redesigned cutting edge technology platform, making it easier than ever for contractors to find and hire the temporary workers they need to get the job done.  WorkerExpress is leading the technology revolution that is making hiring more efficient and transparent in blue-collar trades.

Our new employment platform streamlines the process for contractors looking to hire temporary laborers.  Workers use http://www.WorkerExpress.com to post their profiles, which include their pictures, verified references, certifications, specialties, list of tools, and work experience.  Contractors can then hire workers, who fit their specific needs, directly through the website or on the phone.  Using its revolutionary platform, WorkerExpress has been successfully placing jobs in general labor, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, and other blue-collar trades.

WorkerExpress uses SMS technology that allows workers to clock in and out of the job site via text message.  This means no more messy paperwork to sign at the work site or keep track of at the office.

Unemployment in the construction industry is hovering around 20 percent, nearly double the national average in other industries.  However, with the economy picking up steam, contractors are going to need an efficient way to meet their hiring needs.  That's where WorkerExpress comes in, with workers who are vetted, insured and ready to work.

Contact Pablo Fuentes at 800-707-9823 or email him at pablo@workerexpress.com for more information.  You can also find WorkerExpress on Twitter (@WorkerExpress) and Facebook. WorkerExpress looks forward to working with you to help get people back to work.

SOURCE  WorkerExpress

WorkerExpress

CONTACT: Laura Podolak of WorkerExpress.com, +1-303-549-2511, laura@workerexpress.com

Web Site: http://www.WorkerExpress.com

Mood Media Corporation Brings Casual Games to Retail Stores Frequented by Women Ages 30 to 45

Licensing Relationship with Big Fish Games Provides Access to Some
      of the World's Most Popular Casual Games, Available for the First Time
      in Interactive Displays

      TORONTO, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Mood Media Corporation ("Mood Media") announced
      today that its retail point of sale division, Somerset Entertainment is
      launching an innovative casual games offering, complete with interactive
      displays and content from Big Fish Games. The company's expansion into
      casual games is part of a strategic initiative to monetize its broad
      retail footprint with new products and services for its core customers -
      women aged 30 to 45, a demographic closely aligned with the Big Fish
      Games audience.  To this end, Mood Media has secured a licensing
      agreement with the leading developer, producer and publisher of casual
      games, Big Fish Games Inc ("Big Fish Games").
   

      "Today, Mood Media has an unprecedented retail footprint and a
      well-established competency at developing and selling products relevant
      to our target demographic of women aged 30 to 45," said Lorne Abony,
      Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mood Media. "We have a
      tremendous opportunity to leverage our retail network and grow our
      business by providing a broader array of products and services that
      enhance women's leisure time.  We believe that Mood Media's partnership
      with Big Fish Games is in line with this strategy, and will be a hit
      with both our retail clients and their customers."
   

      "Our award-winning games appeal to a very broad audience and are an
      excellent match for Mood Media's widely available interactive displays,"
      said Jeremy Lewis, president and chief executive officer of Big Fish
      Games. "With this partnership, we will further expand our global
      audience through placement at stores like Bed Bath & Beyond and Joanne's
      Fabrics - and Mood Media's customers will discover our games as a source
      of relaxing, fun, interactive entertainment."
   

      Under the terms of the agreement, Mood Media will have access to ten of
      Big Fish Games' most popular games, including the Mystery Case Files(R)
      franchise. Mystery Case Files is widely known for its role in
      establishing what has become the casual games industry's most prevalent
      genre: hidden object games. Big Fish Games is the largest developer,
      distributor and publisher of casual games, working with more than 500
      developers worldwide to bring award-winning content to customers and
      partners alike.
   

About Mood Media Corporation

      Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM) is a leading in-store media
      specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its
      clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental
      sales at the point-of-purchase. Operating through its two principal
      divisions, In-Store Media and Retail Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media works
      with more than 800 retail chains in more than 30 countries throughout
      North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
   

      Mood Media Corporation was formed in June 2010, following the
      acquisition of Mood Media Group SA by Fluid Music Canada, Inc. Through
      its subsidiaries Mood Media, Somerset Entertainment and Trusonic Inc.,
      Mood Media Corporation is driving growth of in-store media solutions
      across multiple markets.
   

      The Directors believe that Mood Media's services can have a direct
      impact on consumer purchasing decisions which makes in-store media an
      effective marketing tool. The Directors believe that in-store media
      services can enhance branding in real-time and influence shopper
      decisions by improving the shopping experience for consumers.
   

      The in-store media business generates revenue via sales of its
      multi-sensory services to businesses; the retail point-of-purchase sells
      specialty compilations through its retail clients. Mood Media has also
      compiled an extensive rights-included music library with over 1.8
      million tracks.
   

      Mood Media operates an international in-store media and music retail
      business with an extensive geographic footprint and a broad client base
      including several multinational blue chip organizations.
   

SOURCE  Mood Media Corporation

Mood Media Corporation

CONTACT: <p align="justify">For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit <a href="http://www.moodmedia.com">http://www.moodmedia.com</a>       or contact:</p> <p>Lorne Abony<br/>CEO and Chairman<br/>+1 416 510 2800</p>

txtr and PocketBook to Develop "txtr Edition" of PocketBook eReaders

FRANKFURT, Germany, October 7, 2010/PRNewswire/ --     txtr, the leading provider of white-label eReading solutions,
today announced plans to work together with PocketBook, a world leader in
electronic reading devices, to jointly develop "txtr edition" versions of
PocketBook's eReaders.

    A key feature of txtr's industry-leading eReading solution is
its support for multiple channels to buy, read and manage eBooks. These
channels already include Apple iOS devices, Android devices, PCs, web and
dedicated e-Ink based eReaders.

    The cooperation with PocketBook will enable txtr's partners,
such as booksellers and telecom operators, to offer "txtr edition" versions
of PocketBook's eReaders to their customers. PocketBook eReaders bought from
txtr's partners will come preconfigured so that customers can easily purchase
ebooks from the partner's store, download them wirelessly, and read them -
all directly on their PocketBook eReader. As with all components of the txtr
solution this will include full embedded support for Adobe Digital Rights
Management technology and access to hundreds of thousands of eBooks.

    The first "txtr edition" will be developed for the new
PocketBook Pro 603, with the other new models 602, 903 and 902 following
shortly thereafter.

    About txtr GmbH

    txtr is connected reading. The company covers all aspects of
electronic reading with its txtr multi, txtr mercury, txtr catalogue, txtr
feeds and txtr editions products.

    For more information, visit http://www.txtr.com

    About PocketBook

    Since PocketBook's inception in 2007, this specialist for
mobile reading pursues one definite goal: to develop the ideal electronic
reading device fulfilling all desires of its users.

    For more information, visit http://www.pocketbook-int.com

   
    Press Contact:
    Fabian Heinrich
    Public Relations
    fon +49(0)170-9332226
    fax +49(0)32223719075
    fabian.heinrich@txtr.com
    Rosenthaler Str. 13
    10119 Berlin
    http://www.txtr.com

Source: txtr GmbH

Press Contact: Fabian Heinrich, Public Relations, fon +49(0)170-9332226, fax +49(0)32223719075, fabian.heinrich@txtr.com, Rosenthaler Str. 13, 10119 Berlin

Digi Introduces Sub US$250 Customizable Cellular Gateway for Remote Asset Monitoring and Tracking

Digi ConnectPort X3 aggregates local traffic from devices and sensors over a cellular network

    MINNETONKA, Minn., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Digi International
(Nasdaq: DGII) today introduced the Digi ConnectPort X3
(http://www.digi.com/pdf/ds_connectportx3.pdf ), a low-cost, programmable
cellular gateway for monitoring and tracking remote assets.  Featuring
flexible device interfaces, including ZigBee, RS-232 serial, analog and
digital input/output (I/O) and Global Positioning System (GPS), the compact
ConnectPort X3 provides global connectivity to remote devices and
device/sensor networks via GSM GPRS cellular networks.  The ConnectPort X3 is
integrated with the iDigi Platform, a cloud-computing service that makes it
easy to remotely manage devices and integrate device information into a
company's back-end systems and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications.

    (Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/xprn/sa/200706131247.jpg )

    "The ConnectPort X3 is a low-cost solution for monitoring and managing
remote equipment such as Smart Meters, storage tanks, security panels and
variable message signs," said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global
sales and marketing, Digi International. "The low price point and device
interface flexibility enables a whole new set of remote asset and monitoring
applications."

    The ConnectPort X3 features an optional embedded XBee
(http://www.digi.com/products/wireless/zigbee-mesh/ ) ZigBee module allowing
the gateway to connect to a network of ZigBee-enabled wireless devices or
sensors for local data aggregation over a cellular network.  For example, in a
tank farm application ZigBee sensors communicate tank level data to the
ConnectPort X3 which then aggregates the data and sends it back to the tank
monitoring systems over cellular networks.  The ConnectPort X3 also features
an optional analog I/O, digital I/O or RS-232 serial port for direct wired
connectivity.  Optional internal GPS is also available for asset tracking.

    "The ConnectPort X3 connects our i-tank remote tank monitoring system,"
said Mike Barcum, partner, i3G Corporation.  "The gateway collects tank
readings from ZigBee enabled sensors and sends the data to our i3G cloud over
cellular.  Our customers can then easily access their remote tank information
through our customizable, Web-based tank monitoring application.  The
ConnectPort X3 makes it easy for us to connect to and manage remote tank
monitoring systems of any size."

    The ConnectPort X3 features a fully integrated suite of development tools
for end-to-end remote device customization, management and IT back office
integration. Digi ESP provides a familiar Eclipse-based Integrated Development
Environment (IDE) for seamless installation, detection, debugging and
customization of ConnectPort X3 applications. Using familiar Python scripting
language and powerful Digi Dia framework, the ConnectPort X3 allows for rapid
development of remote device applications. Fully integrated into iDigi, data
from ConnectPort X3 connected devices can be hosted for pay-as-you-go remote
management and/or integration into IT back office applications using industry
standard web services.

    The ConnectPort X3 is shipped iDigi ready and is available now starting at
US$249 MSRP.  Sample units are available now for qualified buyers.  The
ConnectPort X3 is certified by AT&T and works on virtually any GSM network
around the world. It also features a best-in-class 5-year warranty For more
information about the ConnectPort X3, visit http://www.digi.com/x3 .  For more
information about iDigi, visit http://www.idigi.com .

    About Digi International

    Digi International is making wireless M2M easy by developing reliable
products and solutions to connect and securely manage local or remote
electronic devices over the network or via the Web.  Digi offers the highest
levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and markets its products
through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators
and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).  For more information, visit
Digi's Web site at http://www.digi.com , or call +852-2833-1008.

    All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.

    Press Contact:

     Kylie Chan
     Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific
     Digi International
     Tel:   +852-2833-1008
     Fax:   +852-2572-9989
     Email: kylie.chan@digi.com
SOURCE  Digi International

Digi International

CONTACT: Kylie Chan of Digi International, Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific, +852-2833-1008, fax, +852-2572-9989, kylie.chan@digi.com

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Parrot to Bring Integrated Internet Access to Cars, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- "One of the main challenges facing the automotive world is to obtain continuous and affordable high-quality, high-speed data connection from the carriers. Although easy universal access to the internet from cars may still be long in coming to the general public, we at Parrot have already taken major steps in that direction."

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Thus remarks Eric RIYAHI, Global OEM Director at Parrot, in an interview with Frost & Sullivan, Global Growth Consulting Company, regarding recent developments in the Automotive & Transportation industry. For years, car manufacturers have sought to make ongoing connectivity in automobiles a reality. With multiple companies vying to champion this development, Parrot has distinguished itself through its recent solution offering connectivity via its Wi-Fi/3G+ Gateway.

There are various vehicle offerings available on the market today, such as Ford's integrated Sync solution, and Audi's solution based on Google technology. However, Parrot's next generation FC6100 module offers higher integration levels at lower costs. Parrot's success in the rapid combination of new connectivity with Bluetooth, USB devices, iPod, iPhone, Wi-Fi, and state-of-the-art audio expertise, has been extended to include internet connection through 3G+.

The Wi-Fi/3G+ Gateway enables the module to access the internet in 3G+ and redistribute it to the car's occupants in Wi-Fi. This allows them to connect their various devices to the internet through the gateway, facilitating usage by multiple passengers in a single vehicle, through connectivity for laptops, phones, tablets, and various other types of devices.

The FC6100 module integrates the entirety of Parrot's software libraries into the Android framework, combining the best of Parrot connectivity with the most popular features offered by Android Market Apps. These include hands-free telephony, speaker independent voice recognition, media management and acoustics, as well as mapping and POI services, yellow pages, speed camera database, and navigation.

"Android is a Linux-based operating system, increasingly widespread in the Smartphone world and currently making its way into the car market," continues Eric RIYAHI. "As an open-source platform, it is heavily supported by a strong community developing an ever-increasing wealth of applications."

The FC6100's interface reaches widespread standards, such as I2S, USB, WiFi, Bluetooth, UART, among others. This comprehensive accessibility allows very simple integration in the car environment. The module also includes Bluetooth 3.0 communication, offering increased data transfer speed. This allows for the simultaneous combination of several BT use cases. Examples of this multiplicity can be seen in the following scenarios: accessing online services on the car's display via the phone, while placing a call; or placing a hands-free call while back passengers stream music from the driver's phone to their wireless headsets.

If you are interested in more information on this interview, please e-mail Monika Kwiecinska, Corporate Communications, at monika.kwiecinska@frost.com, with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company e-mail address, company website, city, state and country.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit http://www.frost.com.

    Contact:
    Monika Kwiecinska
    Corporate Communications - Europe,
    P: +48 22 390 4127
    M: +48 793 925 390
    E: monika.kwiecinska@frost.com

    http://www.frost.com

About Parrot

Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications. In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists. Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 450 people worldwide and generates 85% of its sales overseas.

Parrot is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris since 2006.

http://www.parrot.com             Euronext Paris - Eurolist C: FR0004038263 - PARRO

SOURCE  Frost & Sullivan

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CONTACT: Monika Kwiecinska of Frost & Sullivan, Corporate Communications - Europe, +48 22 390 4127, mobile, +48 793 925 390, monika.kwiecinska@frost.com

Web Site: http://www.frost.com

Latest Nerdic Terms Revealed for 2011

-Ten New Words Added to Shared European Language

-Additions Prompt PIXmania to Apply for Official Recognition

LONDON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Retweet, Mifi, Cloud and Tablet are revealed today as among ten new technology words being added to the 2011 updated volume of the Nerdic dictionary.

Shortlisted from hundreds of entries by Europe's leading retailer PIXmania and technology magazine T3, who have both been monitoring the language; the latest submissions to Nerdic reflect the new emerging technologies and trends that are set to become commonplace across Europe next year.

Discovered in 2008, Nerdic breaks down traditional language barriers across Europe by allowing people to communicate via technical terminology. Despite being based in the English language, Nerdic phrases such as 'internet', 'dongle', 'wifi' and the verb 'to google' are now widely understood throughout Europe, with PIXmania estimating that there are now more than 2 billion uses of the Nerdic language every day by the 700 million people in Europe.  It has prompted the leading electrical retailer to apply for official recognition of Nerdic as a language.

Analysis from the panel of experts at PIXmania and T3 reveals that the growing influence of social media and tablet related computing across Europe are responsible for over half of the new terms to be added to the dictionary.

Ulric Jerome, managing director of Pixmania.com, comments: "Just like the technology it describes, it's natural that a language such as Nerdic constantly evolves.  The market is moving so fast that the new terms we have discovered for 2011 will probably be those to forget in 2012 as new technology supersedes what we perceive to be cutting edge today."

With almost 200 million people using Twitter and over 500 million using Facebook, it is no surprise that social media phrases that have qualified for submission in the 2011 volume with words such as Retweet, the act of passing a third party tweet on to your Twitter following, and Cloud, the remote storage facility, making the cut.

Kieran Alger, online editor of T3, explains the new additions to Nerdic: "As the creep of technology and social networking continues to change the way we behave, it's completely logical that it'll simultaneously change the way we speak. Every time Apple launches a service or a big manufacturer like Samsung creates new TV technology, we see a slew of new language leaking into our everyday dialogue to describe it.

"A year ago, if you'd have told someone that you retweeted their hashtag tweets about how the new Android OS Froyo was about to unleash the power of the Cloud, there's a good chance you'd be hauled in front of a doctor pretty sharpish. But it's normal now. With Facebook and Twitter reaching record audiences on a global scale the spread of this new techspeak is also faster than ever. A previously unknown term can become globally recognised almost within a day. That's a startling change to the way language builds up, and with technology becoming ever more prevalent, this is only going to increase."

To help Brits improve their Nerdic, Kieran Alger and his team have identified the top words and phrases to look out for in the next year - as well as those they can forget; a full glossary of which can be found online at Pixmania.co.uk.

Top Nerdic words for 2011

    1. Facetime - Video calling service recently launched as part of the iPhone
       4 upgrade
    2. Tablet - Netbook-killing touch-screen computers, helping to create a
       Tweet-while-you-watch two-screen media experience in a lounge near you
    3. Froyo - The latest version of Google's fast growing Android platform for
       smart phones. Not to be confused with their not-yet-released next
       generation operating systems Gingerbread and Honeycomb
    4. Augmented reality - Using the combined power of your device's GPS chip,
       camera and screen to overlay virtual information on to the real world.
       Currently on show in iPhone and Android apps like Layar and being
       overused by advertisers for gimmicky campaigns
    5. Connected TV - Catch-all phrase that essentially means unleashing the
       power of the internet (or the Cloud) on your TV, with apps offering a
       multitude of additional entertainment from your gogglebox like video on
       demand services from LoveFilm along with the usual suspects like Twitter,
       Facebook and YouTube
    6. MiFi - Pocket-sized device that uses the mobile network to turn you into
       your own mobile WiFi hotspot. Internet wherever you have a 3G network
    7. AMOLED - The latest generation of OLED technology, where each set of
       pixels is controlled individually. Leads to a far sharper picture and
       greater contrast ratio without sacrificing OLED's super thin form factor
    8. Retina Display - Apple's latest screen technology that claims to be so
       sharp the human eye can't even see how sharp it is. Could transform
       tablets into excellent ereaders
    9. Cloud - The Big Yellow storage unit in the sky, the Cloud, lets you store
       all your information remotely and access it from any device wherever you
       need it, provided you have a connection
    10. Retweet - The action of passing on a witty quip or insightful piece of
        commentary to your Twitter followers

Other Nerdic words that will become more prevalent throughout 2011 include: Followers, Paywall, Motion gaming, Mind control gaming, MID (Mobile Internet Device), LTE / WiMax, MeeGo, Snapdragon, Social gaming.

Nerdic words to forget in 2011

    1. Google Wave - Another ill-fated launch from Google, web-based Wave tried
       to bring about a revolution in work, bringing instant messaging, email,
       and social networking together in one place. Main problem was that no one
       really knew how to make it work, or what it was really for
    2. Bebo - Social networking site for a younger audience that took on
       Facebook and lost.
    3. Landline - That thing you used to use to make phone calls to your family
       that now only serves as an additional 11 pounds Sterling per month on
       your monthly household bill
    4. Facebook fan - The act of showing the people you've not yet 'unfriended'
       on Facebook that you're really, really into something, let's say Lady
       Gaga. Replaced by the 'Likes' button which is the act of showing those
       same people that you're into something but without the stalky overtones
    5. MySpace - Place where musicians and music fans used to go to create
       profile pages using bizarre unreadable fonts
    6. Widget TV - What TVs were called before we started hearing about
       Connected TV.
    7. Maemo - Nokia's defunct mobile operating system that's about to be
       superseded by MeeGo
    8. Poke -  The virtual act, via Facebook, of prodding someone to remind them
       that you're still alive, still on Facebook and that you either fancy them
       or are wondering why they've not spoken to you in five years. If you're
       poking people the answer to that question ought to be obvious. Hence its
       decline in popularity

To download the full glossary, please go to PIXmania.co.uk or PIXmania.com.

    For more information please contact:
    James Fick or Simon Branney
    Direct: +44(0)20-7544-3735 / +44(0)20-7544-3783

Note to editors:

About PIXmania.com and myPIX.com

Created in 2000, PIXmania.com is the largest European consumer electronic products store on the Internet. Present in 26 countries, PIXmania.com has 30 million unique visitors per month and more than 6 million customers. With more than 1,000,000 products, and 1,020 collaborators, PIXmania.com owes its success to the high level of availability of its products, its low prices, its speed of delivery and its numerous other associated services.

PIXmania.com also operates PIXmania-Pro, the B2B site dedicated to professionals, and myPIX.com. Created at the end of 2002, myPIX.com is a portal dedicated to the printing and storing of digital photos and has 2.5 million hits per month and 210 collaborators. myPIX.com handles the filing, sharing and printing of digital photos. The site also has the widest range of albums and frames, boasting 260 products.

DSG international plc is one of Europe's leading specialist electrical retailing groups.  It operates a multi-channel approach to electrical retailing and trades through more than 1,300 retail and online stores, spanning 27 countries and employing nearly 40,000 people.  More than 100 million customers shop in-store and online with DSGi every year.

Currys is the UK's biggest electrical retailer with a network of over 500 stores nation-wide, including out of town stores, high street Currys.digital stores and a Currys Megastore in the Midlands.  There are a range of lcd tv and Toshiba laptops at Currys and PC World as well as a host of tv offers.

*Based on  http://www.google.fr results for searches carried out [September 2010]

SOURCE  DSGi

DSGi

CONTACT: James Fick or Simon Branney, Direct: +44(0)20-7544-3735 / +44(0)20-7544-3783

BIS Customers Taking Advantage of Low Latency Ethernet Connectivity

LONDON, October 7, 2010/PRNewswire/ --     BIS Ltd, a leading owner and operator of secure and expertly managed
London data centres and outsourced managed IT services, is pleased to
announce that their continued successful provision of Ethernet services has
earned them a Colt UK Partner of the Year award.

    The annual awards are designed to recognise and celebrate Colt's top
performing partners, both on a national and pan-European level, and is in
addition to BIS' status as one of only five Colt Platinum Partner
designations.

    Rob Jupp, Director of Colt's Midsize Business Division in the UK, said,
"We are delighted that BIS and their customers recognise the benefits of our
award-winning Ethernet services for their wide area network. These low
latency connectivity solutions are easy to manage, scalable and flexible and
offer high speed access to business critical applications when and where
customers need them."

    He continued, "BIS has successfully designed and implemented a number of
solutions encompassing replicated cloud storage to enable business
continuity. Low latency across the network is imperative for these high
availability solutions to work. Colt provides BIS with the cost effective,
low latency Ethernet connectivity which underpins their solutions for a
number of high profile City clients."

    David Pyemont, Chairman of BIS Ltd said, "We are extremely
proud to have been recognised again by Colt. This is testament to all the
hard work our staff have put into delivering complex networking and managed
services projects. A delay of just one millisecond can significantly impact
the effectiveness of our customers' businesses and our solutions take this
into consideration."

    Colt recently won the Metro Ethernet Forum's EMEA Service
Provider of the Year award for the sixth consecutive year, in recognition of
its market-leading Ethernet offerings.

    About BIS Ltd

    BIS is an independently owned, award winning 'Cisco Powered'
Managed Services Partner and leading data centre owner operator. BIS has been
designing, building and managing IT infrastructure solutions for over 10
years. BIS provides managed services covering colocation, networks, servers,
applications and storage and first class support. BIS has tailored their
managed services to several hundred clients across a number of sectors
including insurance, shipping, finance, legal and media.

   
    For more information please contact

    Samantha Keating
    Sales Director, BIS Ltd
    Tel: +44(0)20-7861-9322
    E: skeating@bisdc.com

    Henny Valder
    Colt
    Tel: +44(0)207-947-1610
    E: henny.valder@colt.net

Source: BIS Ltd

For more information please contact: Samantha Keating, Sales Director, BIS Ltd, Tel: +44(0)20-7861-9322, E: skeating@bisdc.com; Henny Valder, Colt, Tel: +44(0)207-947-1610, E: henny.valder@colt.net

Blancco v4.10 Latest Approval as HMG Infosec Product

LONDON, October 7, 2010/PRNewswire/ --     Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and complete lifecycle
solutions, today announced that CESG (part of the UK Government
Communications Headquarters) has approved the latest version of Blancco's
data erasure software, HMG v4.10. Blancco is proud to announce that it has
met all of the criteria for secure erasure of magnetic media in accordance
with HMG Infosec standards up to IL6.Following independent testing carried
out by QinetiQ under contract to CESG, the latest version of Blancco has been
formally approved for government use to securely erase protectively marked
data. Furthermore, Blancco HMG v4.10 client erasure software has been duly
added to the CESG Directory of Infosec Assured Products.

    According to Daniel Smith, Country Manager of Blancco UK, "Blancco is
delighted to enhance and re-affirm its claim as the world's most certified
data erasure software. Following our certification from CESG in 2003, 2006
and 2008, this latest approval in 2010 shows our continuing development of
Government-approved software, and our ongoing investment to offer our clients
the most current and comprehensive industry solution available."

    "As the IT market continues to develop new Hard Disk-based technologies,
Blancco is pleased to offer a solution which remains in step with its
clients' needs. Blancco recognises that the use of data erasure software is
changing; from being previously seen as an end of life, to a 'total
lifecycle' requirement. In these times of austerity, Blancco can provide a
secure solution for re-deployment, warranty return (where previously
destruction was the only option), charitable donations, staff purchase and
much more. This in turn allows for residual value generation and promotes
positive impacts on the environment when compared to poor alternatives for
functioning hard drives, such as physical destruction."

    About Blancco

    Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around
the globe. As the global leader in data erasure and complete lifecycle
solutions, Blancco offers the most certified data erasure solutions within
the industry. The company serves users across a wide range of industries,
including banking, finance, government and defense, as well as IT Asset
Disposal professionals. Blancco operates from an extensive network of
international offices and partners across Europe, North America, Asia, and
Australasia. More information is available at http://www.blancco.com.

    About CESG

    CESG is the Information Assurance (IA) arm of GCHQ and are based in
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK. CESG are the UK Government's National
Technical Authority for IA, more information is available online at
http://www.cesg.gov.uk

Source: Blancco UK Ltd

Media Contact: Monica Shaw, +1-770-367-9534, mshaw@carabinerpr.com

Sonim and SafeLinQ Partner to Provide Ultra-Rugged Mobile Phone Solution for Lone Workers in Hazardous or Dangerous Environments

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CTIA -- Sonim Technologies, manufacturer of the world's most rugged mobile phones and SafeLinQ, the global leader in Mobile Location-Based Products (MLBS), announce an all-in-one Lone Worker monitoring solution that keeps people safe and connected while in harsh, extreme, and dangerous work environments. To date, the Lone Worker safety solution has been deployed with Emergency Response Centers in Europe and North America and is being used to protect private and public sector construction workers, gas pipeline maintenance crews and security guards. The solution is also available in the Middle East, Africa, Latin and Central America and is suitable for Lone Workers that work on oil rigs, in logistics and delivery, on transport tarmacs, in logging yards, in forests and at the scene of floods and fires.

The Sonim XP3 SENTINEL phone contains embedded software that enables workers in danger to send distress signals like 'FIRE' or 'MAN STUCK' complete with the worker's GPS location to an Emergency Monitoring Centre via GPRS or SMS. The XP3 SENTINEL's long GPS tracking battery life and an ultra-rugged, waterproof shell ensure that the phone is a reliable method of communication every time.

In North America, the emergency monitoring and response service offered with the Lone Worker Solution is provided by the GEOS Travel & Safety Group. Bob Davis, President of GEOS states: "The pairing of the high quality Sonim GPS cell phone with the world class emergency monitoring and response services of GEOS has resulted in a safety and security program second to none."

Martijn van Bree, CEO at SafeLinQ comments: "Sonim and SafeLinQ have collaborated to provide the world's most rugged mobile phone combined with custom software to communicate with GEOS, the world's most reliable Global Response Centre. The combination of these valuable assets will save many lives over the coming years."

Key functions of the Lone Worker Monitoring Solution include a Man-Down sensor based on a three- axis accelerometer (which detects impact, tilt, free-fall and non-movement) and a dedicated Red Emergency button, operable even when the phone keypad is locked. When the Red Emergency button is pushed, an alarm message is sent to the Emergency Response Centre with the worker's exact GPS location.  Employers can turn the safety service on or off, and set alarm settings, shift times and program intervals when location tracking is active. A status button can transmit an active position or message such as 'ARRIVED AT LOCATION', 'SAFETY RISK' or 'ENTERING BUILDING WITHOUT GPS'. All of these settings can be managed remotely for total flexibility.

Sanjay Jhawar, Vice President and General Manager of Applications at Sonim Technologies said, "Our early customers have told us that the solution is not only easy and quick to setup for new users, but they find that they can use the XP3 SENTINEL with confidence in working environments that caused the screens of other devices to crack, or become unusable through internal dust accumulation or exposure to severe weather."

ABOUT THE XP3 SENTINEL

The Sonim XP3 SENTINEL is a tri-band GSM phone that will withstand 2 metre drops onto concrete in any orientation, can be submerged in 1 metre water for up to 30 minutes, and will operate in temperatures ranging from -20 to +55 Celsius  Notably, it has a shock and scratch resistant Gorilla Glass® screen and meets the military-level MIL-810F certification for resistance to humidity, salt, shock and heat.  It is easy to use - even if the user is wearing gloves or has wet hands - and its 110 decibel speakers can be heard over machinery or sirens.  A complete list of specifications can be found at:  http://www.sonimloneworker.com/product_info.php.

Backing up this performance, the XP3 SENTINEL, like all Sonim phones, comes with an industry-leading 3-year Comprehensive Warranty.  In fact, no technical standard fully captures the endurance of the XP3 SENTINEL, and Sonim therefore tests to its own stringent Rugged Performance Standards (http://www.sonimtech.com/rps.php).

AVAILABILITY

The Sonim XP3 SENTINEL is available in the US through distributor Quality One Wireless and with an MSRP of $525.  Access to the GEOS Emergency Response Centre powered by SafeLinQ's Monitoring System is available on plans beginning from $9.95 per user per month, in addition to applicable mobile voice and data chargers from a GSM network operator. For more information, visit http://www.sonimtechnologies.com or www safelinq.com

ABOUT SAFELINQ INTERNATIONAL

SafeLinQ International (http://www.safelinq.com) is one of the fastest growing providers of location based technology (Location Based Services - in short LBS) in the World. Today SafeLinQ is active in 12 different countries worldwide and cooperates amongst others with South African Police Services (SAPS), O2, Orange, Vodacom, Ministry of Justice in England, Securitas and ADT. Originating as Dutch company SafeLinQ headquarters are located in Utrecht and sales branches in Spain, England, South Africa and Hong Kong.

ABOUT SONIM TECHNOLOGIES

Sonim Technologies (http://www.sonimtech.com) is the provider of the world's most rugged, water-submersible mobile phones designed specifically for workers in challenging outdoor and industrial environments. Sonim's XP family of rugged phones feature outstanding engineering to meet Sonim's Rugged Performance Standards (for example: impervious to water, 2 meter drops, dust and extreme temperatures).  Sonim's industry-leading comprehensive three year warranty has redefined customer expectations of rugged technology. Sonim provides a suite of high-performance workforce management applications including push-to-talk and lone worker safety services on cellular networks. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California and offers its products in over 50 countries.

SOURCE  Sonim Technologies

Sonim Technologies

CONTACT: Virginia Jamieson of Sonim Technologies, +1-650-279-8619, v.jamieson@sonimtech.com

Web Site: http://www.safelinq.com

Sonim Launches the XP1300 CORE

Even More Waterproof with an IP-68 Rating - and Even More Rugged with a Large Speaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone and a High Resolution Screen

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CTIA -- Sonim Technologies, Inc. (http://www.sonimtech.com) today unveils the new Sonim XP1300 CORE mobile phone, the cornerstone for the company's upcoming line of ultra-rugged phones. The XP1300 CORE represents a breakthrough in waterproofing technology - it's the world's first IP-68 rated GSM handset that's fully submersible in 2 meters of water. It comes equipped with a 2-inch high-resolution, scratch-resistant screen, as well as a noise-cancelling microphone, providing workers with a tough mobile phone that endures the harshest conditions.

Perfect for those in need of a mobile phone they can take anywhere, the CORE's ability to adapt to different environments will give outdoor workers the confidence they require to take their phone beyond urban borders. "The XP1300 CORE, our first product built on our 4th generation rugged platform, raises the toughness stakes once again. It'll be the #1 choice for construction crews, farmers, dock workers and others in tough work environments," said Bob Plaschke, CEO of Sonim Technologies.

Available worldwide at the beginning of November, the XP1300 CORE is scratch and water resistant, as well as dust proof, keeping workers connected no matter what their surroundings are. Other key features include noise cancellation, waterproof connectors and an improved display protected by Gorilla Glass®. The advanced features of the XP1300 CORE are a direct result of Sonim's experience of shipping approximately a half a million phones over the past four years into the world's most demanding work environments.

RUGGEDNESS

Versatile and durable, the XP1300 CORE is designed to withstand the most strenuous conditions, meeting US MIL-810G certification for salt, fog, humidity, transport shock, and thermal shock. Additionally, Sonim has added a fiberglass mix to the phone's housing plus a Gorilla Glass® lens to give users the confidence to truly take it anywhere.

ADAPTABILITY

The XP1300 CORE adapts to the worker's environment. The noise-cancelling microphone keeps calls clear in the presence of loud machinery and the larger, higher resolution display offers outstanding visibility in outdoor conditions.

LASTS FOR DAYS

Delivering more than just rugged looks and durability, the XP1300 CORE boasts 18 hours of Talk Time and 800 hours of Standby Time in temperatures ranging from -20 degrees C to +55 degrees C.

The XP1300 Product Specifications include:

    --  Tested and Proven Rugged - IP-68 Rating/MIL-810G Certified
    --  IP-68 Submersible to 2 Meters for 30 Minutes - Protected against rain,
        fog and salt air
    --  Impact Proof - Withstands 2 meter drops onto concrete
    --  Screen Toughness - Gorilla Glass® lens for extreme shock and scratch
        resistance
    --  Long Battery Life - Up to 18 hours of Talk Time and 800 hours of Standby
    --  Noise Cancellation - Omni-directional microphone with noise cancellation
    --  IP-68 Impervious to Dust and Micro-Particles - Non-porous casing blocks
        entry of micro-particles
    --  Ready for Extreme Temperatures - Works in environments ranging from -20
        degrees C to +55 degrees C
    --  Tough Materials - Dual injected shell (hardened rubber, fiberglass mix)
    --  Accessible Keypad - widely-spaced keys for ease of use with gloved hands
    --  Loud Audio - 23mm speaker, protected by a GORE® cover
    --  Multimedia Player - Video and MP3

Backed by Sonim's industry-leading 3-Year Comprehensive Warranty, the Sonim XP1300 CORE is a professional tool with the reliability in rugged environments that workers and employers need to minimize downtime.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The XP1300 CORE will be available worldwide at the beginning of November. The US pricing is MRSP $399 (unlocked). For more information and product images visit http://www.sonimtech.com

ABOUT SONIM TECHNOLOGIES

Sonim Technologies (http://www.sonimtech.com) is the provider of the world's most rugged, water-submersible mobile phones designed specifically for workers in challenging outdoor and industrial environments. Sonim's XP family of rugged phones feature outstanding engineering to meet Sonim's Rugged Performance Standards (for example: impervious to water, 2 meter drops, dust and extreme temperatures).  Sonim's industry-leading three year comprehensive warranty has redefined customer expectations of rugged technology. Sonim provides a suite of high-performance workforce management applications including push-to-talk and lone worker safety services on cellular networks. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California and offers its products in over 50 countries.

SOURCE  Sonim Technologies, Inc.

Sonim Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Virginia Jamieson of Sonim Technologies, +1-650-279-8619, v.jamieson@sonimtech.com

Web Site: http://www.sonimtech.com

CTIA-The Wireless Association® and Common Sense Media Discussed Children and Teens Online Mobile Safety and Usage with Educators and Policymakers

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At CTIA Enterprise & Applications(TM) today, CTIA-The Wireless Association® and Common Sense Media convened state and federal education and online safety experts, policymakers and industry representatives to discuss the latest in research and studies about children's wireless use. Attendees also learned how education and technology policy issues can impact responsible wireless behavior by reinforcing the value of wireless devices and services. This afternoon's three educational panels were a part of the national "Be Smart. Be Fair. Be Safe: Responsible Wireless Use" campaign (http://besmartwireless.com/), which was launched at International CTIA WIRELESS(TM) in March 2010. The initiative has been successful with thousands of website visitors and hundreds of media stories across the country.

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As wireless technology continues to seamlessly integrate and be integral in our everyday lives from education to healthcare, CTIA and its members are committed to helping parents and teachers ensure that kids are being smart and safe with wireless devices and services.

Speakers at the event included:

    --  U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology Deputy
        Director Steve Midgley, who discussed the recommendations of the
        National Broadband Plan (NBP) and National Educational Technology Plan
        (NETP) to ensure America's students are prepared for the 21st Century
        global economy;
    --  Federal Communications Commission's Chief of Consumer & Governmental
        Affairs, Joel Gurin, who discussed the commission's efforts to empower
        parents to protect children in online environments and the National
        Broadband Plan's (NBP) recommendation to improve connectivity to schools
        and libraries by upgrading and modernizing the successful E-rate
        program; and
    --  Pew Internet & American Life Project's Senior Research Specialist,
        Amanda Lenhart, who discussed the results of a recent report on Teens
        and Mobile Phones which studied teen and family use of cell phones,
        smart phones and other mobile services.

"These panels were a great opportunity for policymakers and industry leaders to hear directly from local educators who are working to bring the benefits of mobile technology into their classrooms, and to ensure that students are using the technology in smart and safe ways," said Alan Simpson, vice president of policy for Common Sense Media.

"Today's event is a continuation of the wireless industry's long-standing commitment to supporting parents and helping educate kids about responsible wireless behavior. By understanding how children are using wireless devices and being aware of the tools and tips the industry and our members currently offer, parents and policymakers can ensure children are using their devices in an appropriate manner," said Steve Largent, president and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless Association.

CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, DC.

Common Sense Media (http://www.commonsensemedia.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

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CONTACT: Amy Storey of CTIA-The Wireless Association, +1-202-736-3207

Web Site: http://besmartwireless.com

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded Confirmed for Release on January 11, 2011

Sora's Latest Adventure Through the Worlds of Disney Unfolds on Nintendo DS

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded for Nintendo DS(TM) will be available at North American retailers on January 11, 2011.

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The latest installment in the KINGDOM HEARTS saga, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded takes the exhilarating gameplay system the series is known for and adds some innovative new twists. Players can now dive into a new character growth system and enjoy an assortment of battle styles ranging from side-scrolling to shooting all in one gaming experience. Additionally, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded includes the Avatar Menu, which utilizes the Nintendo DS Tag Mode capabilities, allowing players to trade customizable avatar profiles and playable maps with their friends. Each floor map acquired adds to the player's unique System Sector, which can be explored for items, experience points and even a friend's avatar items!

Find out why KINGDOM HEARTS is one of the most beloved video game series that has shipped more than 15 million copies worldwide.  KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded invites players to step into Sora's shoes and unravel the secrets that lie in Jiminy Cricket's journal on January 11.

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded will be playable at the upcoming New York Comic Con, taking place from October 8 - 10 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. Visit the Square Enix booth #1823 and be one of the first to experience the latest KINGDOM HEARTS adventure at this exciting pre-launch showing.

Story

Sora's journey in KINGDOM HEARTS II has drawn to a close, and now a new tale is set to begin.

Jiminy Cricket is looking over the journal he used to document his first adventure with Sora when he discovers a mysterious message. He didn't write it - so how on earth did it get there? King Mickey is determined to find out, so he and his friends decide to digitize the journal and delve into its deepest secrets. Inside this "datascape" dwells a second Sora who is about to embark on a grand adventure of his very own.

Features

    --  The future of the KINGDOM HEARTS series arrives on Nintendo DS: From
        world-renowned creator and character designer Tetsuya Nomura comes the
        latest installment in the beloved KINGDOM HEARTS series. Sora, Mickey,
        Donald, Goofy and a host of familiar faces from KINGDOM HEARTS and FINAL
        FANTASY unite once again for an exciting new adventure.
    --  Classic KINGDOM HEARTS gameplay with innovative twists: All-new features
        include a new character growth system created specifically for the
        Nintendo DS release, building on the series' immersive blend of action
        and role-playing elements.
    --  An assortment of diverse and entertaining boss battles: Guide Sora like
        never before through boss battles inspired by side-scrolling, shooting
        and classic FINAL FANTASY games.
    --  Endless possibilities in the Avatar Menu: Players can design their own
        avatar using over 800 unlockable parts and trade playable maps with
        friends.

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded will be available for Nintendo DS at North American retailers nationwide for the suggested retail price of $34.99.

The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/khrecoded.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company leading Square Enix Group. Square Enix, Inc. publishes and distributes entertainment content under the Square Enix Group's internationally renowned brands such as Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in the Americas. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 54 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and other well-established products and services.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com.

About Disney Interactive Studios

Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com

© Disney.  Developed by SQUARE ENIX/ h.a.n.d.

DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Eidos and Tomb Raider are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix, Ltd.  Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo.

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CONTACT: Sonia Im or Elizabeth Stewart, both of Square Enix, Inc., +1-310-846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com; or Jennifer Poulson, +1-310-248-6113, jennifer.poulson@ogilvypr.com, or Monica Bouldin, +1-310-248-6114, monica.bouldin@ogilvypr.com, both of Ogilvy Public Relations, for Square Enix, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.square-enix.com

Scientific Games Announces Results of Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for its 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) (the "Company") announced today the expiration and final results of the previously announced tender offer for any and all of its 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the "Notes") (CUSIP No. 80874PAG4). The tender offer expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on October 5, 2010 (the "Expiration Date").

As of the Expiration Date, based on final information provided to the Company by Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the information agent for the tender offer, $107,617,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Notes, including $107,562,000 previously tendered prior to the early tender deadline of September 21, 2010, representing 57.53% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes, had been validly tendered in the tender offer. All Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the tender offer have been accepted for payment by the Company. Payment for the Notes purchased pursuant to the tender offer after the early tender deadline was made in same day funds on October 6, 2010.

On September 22, 2010, the Company completed a consent solicitation under which tendering holders consented to proposed amendments to the indenture governing the Notes to eliminate substantially all restrictive covenants and certain default provisions in the indenture.  The Company entered into a supplemental indenture with the trustee for the Notes to implement these changes, which became effective on September 22, 2010, upon the Company's acceptance of the tendered Notes.  The consent solicitation received approval from approximately 57.5% of the outstanding principal amount of the Notes. 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as the dealer manager and solicitation agent. Global Bondholder Services Corporation acted as information agent.  Any requests for the Offer to Purchase and the related Letter of Transmittal should be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation, whose address and telephone number are as follows:

    Global Bondholder Services Corporation
    65 Broadway - Suite 723
    New York, New York 10006

    Holders call toll-free:  (866) 857-2200
    Banks and Brokers call:  (212) 430-3774
    Fax:  (212) 430-3775

This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to purchase nor a solicitation for acceptance of the tender offer and consent solicitation described above.  The tender offer and consent solicitation was made only pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated September 8, 2010 and the related Letter of Transmittal. 

About Scientific Games

Scientific Games Corporation is a global leader in providing customized, end-to-end gaming solutions to lottery and gaming organizations worldwide.  Scientific Games' integrated array of products and services include instant lottery games, lottery gaming systems, terminals and services, and internet applications, as well as server-based interactive gaming machines.  Scientific Games serves customers in approximately 50 countries. In 2009, the Company had over $900 million in revenue and approximately 4,000 employees. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.scientificgames.com. 

    Company Contact:
    Cindi Buckwalter, Investor Relations
    (212) 754-2233

Forward-Looking Statements

In this press release the Company makes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results or strategies and can often be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "will," "estimate," "intend," "continue," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "could," "potential," "opportunity," or similar terminology. These statements are based upon management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future results or performance.  Actual results may differ materially from those projected in these statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors, including, among other things: competition; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions; technological change; retention and renewal of existing contracts and entry into new or revised contracts; availability and adequacy of cash flow to satisfy obligations and indebtedness or future needs; protection of intellectual property; security and integrity of software and systems; laws and government regulation, including those relating to gaming licenses, permits and operations; inability to identify, complete and integrate future acquisitions; inability to benefit from, and risks associated with, joint ventures and strategic investments and relationships; seasonality; inability to identify and capitalize on trends and changes in the lottery and gaming industries; inability to enhance and develop successful gaming concepts; dependence on suppliers and manufacturers; liability for product defects; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and other factors associated with foreign operations; influence of certain stockholders; dependence on key personnel; failure to perform on contracts; resolution of pending or future litigation; labor matters; and stock price volatility. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in forward-looking statements is included from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading "Risk Factors" in our periodic reports. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except for the Company's ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE  Scientific Games Corporation

Scientific Games Corporation

CONTACT: Cindi Buckwalter, Investor Relations, +1-212-754-2233

Web Site: http://www.scientificgames.com

A 'Fresh' Approach to Marketing: Dr. Fresh(TM), Inc. Goes Guerilla With Internet-Based Campaigns

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Entertain and interact.  That's the marketing mantra at Dr. Fresh(TM), Inc. (http://www.drfresh.com), the creator of the best-selling children's FireFly(TM) toothbrush and the company behind the successful revival of the Binaca(TM) brand. 

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The company has recently mounted a number of social media-based initiatives to support its FireFly franchise as well as other brands in its growing portfolio.  As part of this effort, Dr. Fresh has teamed with social media video production entities to create cutting edge, entertaining, and ever-changing YouTube content for Binaca as well as for the company's Infectiguard(TM) hand sanitizer brand.

Recent initiatives by Dr. Fresh to reach and engage a younger demographic include partnering with the crowd sourcing creative website, http://www.tongal.com to host a Binaca commercial contest.  Cash prizes for the winning productions totaled over $7,500.

Now, Dr. Fresh is challenging would-be film directors to produce a movie scene parody featuring Binaca, also hosted on Tongal.  The winning videos will receive cash prizes totaling $10,000.  The second phase of the contest involves online influencers who are asked to make the videos go viral.  The winning influencer who garners 1 million video views will receive a Mercedes SmartCar; a trip to Hawaii for 500,000 views and a trip to Las Vegas for 250,000 views.

In addition, Facebook initiatives like the recent Binaca "Sexy Lips" contest awarded iPads and captured new friends for the brand.

To support the FireFly brand and help foster good oral care habits in children, Dr. Fresh turned to YouTube sensation David DeVore, the 9-year old star of the viral hit "David After Dentist."  The just-released video, in which David demonstrates how to thoroughly brush teeth, has already had over 100,000 views.  It even merited a mention in a recent New York Times story.

"The entertain and interact marketing mantra strategy at Dr. Fresh has all but replaced the traditional tactics that we have used in the past," states Vakil.  "We are now able to be much more efficient in delivering our message to the target audiences.  It seems to be working. We are experiencing 200% increase in hits on the websites and Facebook pages, which we believe are translating into sales."

Dr. Fresh, Inc., is the manufacturer and distributor of a host of popular and affordable oral care and personal health brands and products (http://www.drfresh.com)

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CONTACT: Layla Rafael, +1-323-650-2201, layla@lightyearsahead.com

Web Site: http://www.drfresh.com

Court Reporters Ready to Serve as Anchor of Closed Captioning Required by 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act that President Obama Signs into Law Friday

NCRA will have a presence at White House signing ceremony

VIENNA, Va., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When President Obama signs the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act into law on Friday, millions of citizens who are deaf or hard-of-hearing ultimately will have new-found access to video programming on the Internet through closed captioning. Working behind the scenes to make captioning of live Internet broadcasts possible will be realtime court reporters who serve as broadcast captioners, translating speech to text at speeds of 225 words per minute or faster.

This new law will require any and every video that, first, is broadcast on television and, then, distributed via the Internet to include closed captioning. Additionally, devices that display video such as smart phones, mp3 players, and DVRs must be capable of closed captioning and displaying video description and emergency alerts.  For the large and growing amount of video content that will be broadcast live in the years ahead -- on television and over the Internet -- there will be a growing need for, and appreciation of, stenographic court reporters who work as broadcast captioners. That is one reason the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that the court reporting profession will experience major growth in the years ahead, estimating that the profession will grow by 18 percent in the next eight years.

"Most people don't think twice about how closed captioning of live events takes place," said Melanie Humphrey-Sonntag, President of the National Court Reporters Association. "They might be in a restaurant or an airport and see text appearing across the bottom of a television monitor during a live newscast or sports program. They never have to think about the fact that somewhere those words are transformed from speech to text by human beings. And those human beings are realtime court reporters."

Indeed, it has been stenographic court reporters, using realtime technology, who have worked hand in glove with the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities to ensure that captioning of live television programming has been possible over the past three decades. Using a sophisticated system of symbols and abbreviations, known generically and simplistically as "shorthand," broadcast captioners enter shorthand into their realtime stenographic machines, which then filters through a computer and simultaneously appears on a video screen or monitor in English for users. This sophisticated system ensures that those who are reading the proceedings -- rather than listening to it -- never miss a moment of the action. Stenographic court reporting not only requires a mastery of shorthand and its associated technology (which, itself, requires intense and ongoing training), but also demands an uncompromising knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and linguistics.

In an August statement on S.3304, as the Act was known during the legislative process, Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA), sponsor of the partner bill in the House of Representatives, said, "Two decades ago, Americans with disabilities couldn't get around if buildings weren't wheelchair accessible; today it's about being Web accessible. The ADA mandated physical ramps into buildings. Today, individuals with disabilities need online ramps to the Internet so they can get to the Web from wherever they happen to be."

While closed captioning on television serves as the most prominent application of realtime court reporting, its use in courtrooms and depositions has allowed those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing to have fair and equal access to legal proceedings in courtrooms and depositions. This includes everyone from plaintiffs to defendants, jurors, judges, attorneys, and the public. Realtime court reporting also is gaining popularity in classrooms and other venues through what is known as "Communication Access Realtime Translation," or "CART," allowing people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing to enjoy equal participation in day-to-day activities that people without hearing impairments take for granted.

"When you envision the amount of live-broadcast events that will be streamed to the Internet so that people can watch them on their computers, smart phones, and iPads and then the corresponding need for realtime court reporters to provide captioning services, this is a significant event for the court reporting profession," said Humphrey-Sonntag. "The country will be relying more than ever on the skills of stenographically trained realtime captioners to meet the demands of the marketplace, and we are more than ready for the challenge."

"The stenographic court reporting profession has a long and storied history, and we take great pride in ensuring that an accurate record is taken and maintained," continued Humphrey-Sonntag. "In recent years, we have been able to harness technology and use our skills for the benefit of society outside of the legal arena and our impact has been profound. What excites me most about the new 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act is not just that there will be new opportunities for court reporters, though that certainly is true, but also that we will be able to use our skills to ensure that everyone has access to the information and resources that are shaping our future."

About NCRA

The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) is a 21,000-member professional association that promotes excellence among those who capture and convert the spoken word to text and is committed to supporting every member in achieving the highest level of professional expertise. NCRA is internationally recognized as being the premier educational and informational resource for its members and the public. NCRA members, who include official and freelance court reporters, broadcast captioners, CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) providers, and Webcasters, are recognized by both the public and private sectors as ethical, well-educated, highly respected, and technologically advanced professionals. For more information, visit http://www.ncraonline.org.

SOURCE  National Court Reporters Association

National Court Reporters Association

CONTACT: Jim Cudahy of the National Court Reporters Association, +1-703-584-9022, jcudahy@ncrahq.org

Web Site: http://www.ncraonline.org

Bigpoint Developing Online Game Set in Ruined San Francisco

Multiplayer Action Fuses with Advanced 3D Graphics and Rich Audio to Create High-End Browser Gaming Experience

GDC ONLINE, AUSTIN, Texas, October 6, 2010/PRNewswire/ --     Bigpoint Inc., the US-based subsidiary of Bigpoint GmbH
(http://www.bigpoint.com) - a worldwide leader in online gaming - today
unveiled its first browser game developed in North America. Set in a
post-apocalyptic San Francisco, Ruined Online(TM)
(http://www.ruinedonline.com) is a fast-paced, arena-style combat game that
includes high-end features common to traditional console games.

    "We came to the United States to extend and optimize our existing
portfolio of games and to create new titles specifically for this market,"
said Heiko Hubertz, CEO and Founder, Bigpoint. "With Ruined Online, we
believe we've taken a huge step forward in producing a game that looks and
feels like something you get with console and PC games, but requires nothing
more than a browser to play."

    While still in early development, Bigpoint is showing-off a playable demo
at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) Online in Austin, Texas this week. In
its current form, the game includes two arenas based on well-known San
Francisco landmarks. Players can select one of three characters and engage in
a deathmatch against other live players.

    In developing Ruined Online - which is being built atop the Unity 3
engine - Bigpoint has partnered with dSonic Inc., an award-winning audio
production company, and Cinematico Inc., a full service 3D design, animation,
and motion capture studio. Bigpoint selected these firms to achieve a
high-caliber experience for hardcore gamers.

    Bigpoint is targeting this winter to release an open beta of the game. At
that time, three more characters, additional San Francisco-inspired arenas,
and multiple game modes will be available. In addition, the game will include
3D positional and stereo sound, including voice chat.

    For more information about Ruined Online, including character
back-stories and 3D scenes from the game, and to sign-up for the game
newsletter, please visit: http://www.ruinedonline.com.

    About Bigpoint

    Bigpoint is a leading online-game publisher, content provider for large
media concerns, and browser-based game developer whose game portfolio has
achieved a level of quality similar to that delivered by console and
PC-installed games. The games are available in 25 languages and provide more
than 140 million gamers from Europe to America and beyond with free,
first-class entertainment, without the hassle of having to download or
install any additional software. Bigpoint employs over 500 people from 35
nations at its headquarters in Hamburg and locations in Berlin, Malta
(Bigpoint International), and San Francisco (Bigpoint Inc.).

    For more information about Bigpoint, please visit
http://www.bigpoint.net.

Source: Bigpoint Inc.

Bigpoint Inc., Alan Dunton, Director of Public Relations, Tel.: +1-415-623-6244, E-mail: a.dunton@bigpoint.net

Verizon to Launch 4G LTE in New York Metropolitan Area by the End of the Year

Kennedy, Newark & LaGuardia Airports to be Covered at Launch

WARREN, N.J., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ --  Verizon announced today that it is bringing the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to the NY Metro Region.  The initial availability of a 4G LTE wireless network in this region is part of the company's major network launch in 38 major metropolitan areas by the end of the year.  In addition, the company is launching 4G LTE in more than 60 commercial airports coast-to-coast in key cities, including Kennedy, Newark and La Guardia in the New York Metro Region.

"The future of wireless technology is here, for business and consumer wireless customers alike, and we are very excited that New York Metro will be one of the first markets included in this initial network launch," said Pat Devlin, Verizon Wireless NY Metro Region president. "Today's announcement marks the beginning of a new era for Verizon Wireless customers. Whether you are a consumer, or work for a small business or large company, our 4G LTE network will enable you to do more, faster with the mobility, reliability, security, speed and bandwidth you need."

Verizon Wireless is building its 4G LTE network with the same commitment to performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized.  Verizon Wireless' laser focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year.

Enterprise users, businesses and individuals can immediately benefit from Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network this year. While Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network promises much more than speed, the first application gives employees the ability to work at significantly faster speeds and improved latency, increasing productivity and the opportunity to get work done where their business takes them.

Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE rollout positions the company to be the global leader in 4G LTE deployment.  Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.  These speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers' current or promised 3G network speeds.

By leveraging its 700 MHz spectrum for LTE deployment in the United States, Verizon Wireless is capable of quickly deploying a high-quality wireless broadband network with excellent coverage.  The company is currently installing LTE equipment at existing cell sites and switching centers around the United States as part of its extensive, ongoing investment in its voice and data network infrastructure.

From the CTIA Enterprise & Applications conference in San Francisco, Lowell McAdam, president and chief operating officer of Verizon, today discussed the initial national launch and highlighted metropolitan areas that would first get the 4G LTE wireless network, including:

    --  Large sections of the Northeast corridor, including Boston, New York,
        Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, as well as Rochester, NY
    --  Throughout Miami and south Florida, Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth
    --  Chicagoland, St. Louis, the Twin Cities, Pittsburgh, and major cities in
        Ohio
    --  Major population centers in California, as well as Seattle, Phoenix,
        Denver and Las Vegas

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Click here to visit our Verizon Wireless Northeast Tumblr page (http://vzwnortheast.tumblr.com), and check us out on Twitter, http://twitter.com/H2OmanVZW

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: David Samberg, Verizon Wireless, +1-914-329-5429, david.samberg@verizonwireless.com, Twitter: @VzW_NYMetro; or Doug Wright, Crenshaw Communications, +1-646-484-4503, doug@crenshawcomm.com

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com

Verizon Launches 4G LTE in Atlanta and Athens Metropolitan Areas by the End of the Year

ATLANTA, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ --Verizon announced today that it is bringing the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to Atlanta and Athens.  The initial availability of a 4G LTE wireless network in Atlanta and Athens is part of the company's major network launch in 38 major metropolitan areas by the end of the year.  In addition, the company is launching 4G LTE in more than 60 commercial airports coast to coast, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

"The inclusion of Atlanta and Athens in Verizon Wireless' initial launch made perfect sense," said Jeff Mango, president - Georgia/Alabama Region, Verizon Wireless.  "Atlanta is one of the leading technology hubs in the United States and Athens is the home of the University of Georgia, an internationally recognized educational and research institution. Our 4G network will provide our customers in these markets with higher data rates, lower latency, better coverage, improved mobility and performance, end-to-end Quality of Service, security and simplified roaming. We are extremely excited about the possibilities this technology brings to Atlanta and Athens."

The 4G LTE network in Atlanta will cover 4.1 million people and over 2,500 square miles. All of downtown Atlanta is covered including the facilities at the Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Dome, Philip's Arena and Turner Field.  Coverage extends as far west as Lithia Springs and Austell, south of Fayetteville, east past Lithonia and north to Alpharetta. Atlanta-area universities impacted by the 4G LTE network footprint are Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, Georgia State University, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman, Morehouse, Mercer and Oglethorpe. Atlanta's 10 major shopping malls are also covered including North Point, Perimeter, Lenox, Southlake, Cobb Galleria, Gwinnett Place, Towne Center, Discovery Mills, and Stonebriar.

The Athens 4G LTE coverage area includes over 180,000 residents and over 550 square miles, including downtown Athens and the University of Georgia's 33,000 students. The network covers the 78 Loop, four miles north of the Loop, west to Coggins Industrial Park, south to Watkinsville and east to Winterville.

Verizon Wireless is building its 4G LTE network with the same commitment to performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized.  Verizon Wireless' laser focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year.

Enterprise users, businesses and individuals can immediately benefit from Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network this year. While Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network promises much more than speed, the first application gives employees the ability to work at significantly faster speeds and improved latency, increasing productivity and the opportunity to get work done where their business takes them.

Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE rollout positions the company to be the global leader in 4G LTE deployment.  Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.  These speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers' current or promised 3G network speeds.

By leveraging its 700 MHz spectrum for LTE deployment in the United States, Verizon Wireless is capable of quickly deploying a high-quality wireless broadband network with excellent coverage.  The company is currently installing LTE equipment at existing cell sites and switching centers around the United States as part of its extensive, ongoing investment in its voice and data network infrastructure.

From the CTIA Enterprise & Applications conference in San Francisco, Lowell McAdam, president and chief operating officer of Verizon, today discussed the initial national launch and highlighted metropolitan areas that would first get the 4G LTE wireless network, including:

    --  Throughout Atlanta, Miami and south Florida, Dallas-Fort Worth, New
        Orleans, Nashville and Charlotte
    --  Large sections of the Northeast Corridor, including Boston, New York,
        Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, as well as Rochester, New
        York
    --  Chicagoland, St. Louis, the Twin Cities, Pittsburgh, and major cities in
        Ohio
    --  Major population centers in California, as well as Seattle, Phoenix,
        Denver and Las Vegas

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Kate Jay, Verizon Wireless, +1-678-339-4828, kate.jay@verizonwireless.com

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com

AFA Recognizes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

ARLINGTON, Va. Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association joins the nationwide campaign to encourage cybersecurity caution and protection during the 7th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) within the Department of Homeland Security.

This year's Stop. Think. Connect. Campaign brings a national public awareness effort to lead the nation to a higher level of Internet safety by challenging the American public to be more vigilant about practicing good "cyber hygiene."

In recognition of the month-long initiative, AFA will be promoting public awareness of cyber threats with tips and guidelines to maintaining a safer online presence through their official blog, http://www.airforceassociation.blogspot.com.

"National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great initiative to educate millions of Americans on the many cyber threats out there," said Mike Dunn, president and CEO of AFA. "Hopefully, through this national campaign, citizens will gain a greater sense of cybersecurity."

AFA understands the importance of cybersecurity and holds it in its mission to promote education on the matter. With CyberPatriot, the nation's largest and fastest-growing high school cyber defense challenge, AFA is investing in the protection of the nation's cyber infrastructure. CyberPatriot calls attention to one of the nation's most critical needs by exciting, educating and motivating the talent who will become the country's next generation of cyber leaders.

The registration deadline for CyberPatriot is October 8, with the first preliminary rounds starting October 23.

AFA's CyberFutures Conference and Technology Exposition in April also highlights cybersecurity. The conference will focus on critical cybersecurity policy choices facing the nation - choices that will determine the national security and prosperity in an increasingly interconnected world.

Check back at the Air Force Association blog throughout the month to get tips on cybersecurity.

The AFA is a 501(C)(3), nonprofit organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA has over 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing 120,000 members. Visit AFA http://www.AFA.org.

SOURCE  Air Force Association

Air Force Association

CONTACT: Merri Shaffer of the Air Force Association, +1-703-247-5847

Web Site: http://www.afa.org

Teradata Sets the Global Stage for an Exciting New Era of Insight

New social media platform launched to explore and facilitate the socialization of data

ATLANTA,  Oct. 6/PRNewswire/ --The volume of digital information generated in 2010 will reach 1.2 zettabytes, according to IDC - and grow exponentially each year. This expanding digital universe across millions of portals, data sources and conversations per second is driving a new era, according toTeradata Corp. (NYSE: TDC), the world's largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics. The company announced today the opening of a new online social media platform devoted to The Socialization of Data - designed to serve as an epicenter for a New Era of Insight. The socialization of data is the integration of data from both traditional and non-traditional sources to present a more complete picture of an entity's position in a global market, community or ecosystem.

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"By integrating data, then producing and sharing insight through analysis, organizations can create a vastly improved holistic view of their operations and the environment in which they operate.  This is the socialization of data and it's all about the global convergence of human interaction and networked technology, creating a deep pool of critical new information that holds countless untapped opportunities. By exploring this new data frontier, we can become more innovative, better serve customers and communities, grow economically and reach our strategic business goals," said Darryl McDonald, Teradata executive vice president, business development and marketing. The new website contains four dimensions:

    --  Expert View -Original visionary and thought-provoking content written
        specifically for the site on socialization of data.
    --  The Experiment - Details on the ongoing research Darryl McDonald is
        leading at Teradata to delve into the full potential of the
        socialization of data.
    --  Idea exchange - A forum to create and share ideas to help organizations
        innovate and differentiate by leveraging the power of data and
        analytics.
    --  Resources - A diverse selection of articles, presentations, blogs, white
        papers and case studies, as well as links to experts, websites,
        associations and events.

Technology analysts support Teradata's effort to bring the issue of socialization of data to the forefront. "Industry needs a socialization of data: the integration of social and enterprise information spanning the full set of customer touchpoints and business connections," said Seth Grimes, analytics strategist with Washington DC based Alta Plana Corporation. "The goal is to bring social-media insights into everyday operations and the power of BI and enterprise analytics to social customer engagement. We're talking comprehensive analytics -- total enterprise awareness -- for fully informed business decision making."

Darryl McDonald will deliver a keynote presentation on the socialization of data at the Teradata Partners event October 25, 2010 in San Diego (http://www.teradata-partners.com), concentrating on how enterprises can harvest consumer conversations and data pools to enable smart, action-oriented business approaches that enhance customer and community understanding and engagement.

"As a practical example of the socialization of data, forward-thinking retailers are already using real-time comments and complaints from customers to reduce contact center costs and improve customer satisfaction. Another example is telecommunications companies using voice-of-the-customer applications to capture customer relationship management information to help them reduce churn and decrease their call center costs," said McDonald.

"We're on the edge of an incredible evolutionary leap, driven by a global convergence of information - integrated for meaningful analysis and action," said McDonald. "Companies that avidly embrace the socialization of data will be the ones to benefit first--and the most--as this new era of insight gains momentum."

Sensor data also plays a key role in the New Era of Insight, and is often referred to as the Internet of Things. McKinsey and Company published a report on this phenomenon, which includes a visual that represents ways to "put sensor data to work." According to the report, The Internet of Things, McKinseyQuarterly, March 2010:  "Now is the time for executives across all industries to structure their thoughts about the potential impact and opportunities likely to emerge from the Internet of Things.

Relevant links:

    --  "How CIOs can influence new product innovation - Internet of Things
        Driving New Business Models" - CIO Magazine
    --  "Expert Analysis: A Case for Socialization of Data" by Seth Grimes,
        Intelligent Enterprise
    --  "Why Mobile social media matters" - David Berkowitz - Slideshare
    --  "Sensor Networks Top Social Networks for Big Data" - Business Week
    --  "Integration on the Edge: Data Explosion & Next-Gen Integration" - eBiz
    --  "Mobile-phone users can scan a bar code embedded in television
        commercials and make purchases" - New York Times
    --  "Mobile User Interfaces for Business and Technological Libraries" - CNBC

Teradata has a long history of serving as an enabling catalyst for large data mart consolidation initiatives in many Fortune 1,000 organizations, including data and systems integration - and more recently announced a collaboration with Cloudera to bring together structured and unstructured data from online data pools.

About Teradata

Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC) is the world's largest company solely focused on raising intelligence and achieving enterprise agility through its database software, enterprise data warehousing, data warehouse appliances, consulting, and enterprise analytics.  Visit Teradata on the web at http://www.teradata.com.

Teradata is a trademark or registered trademark of Teradata Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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CONTACT: Mike O'Sullivan, Teradata - U.S., +1-937-242-4786, mike.osullivan@teradata.com, Ronald Margulis, RAM Communications, +1-908-272-3930, ron@rampr.com

Web Site: http://www.teradata.com

Purdue University Expands Classroom Experience With Launch of Verizon's 4G LTE Network

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon announced today that Purdue University is included in the rollout of the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network.

The announcement, which also includes 38 major metropolitan areas and more than 60 commercial airports coast to coast including Indianapolis International Airport by the end of the year, was made Wednesday by Lowell McAdam, president and chief operating officer of Verizon, at the CTIA Enterprise & Applications conference in San Francisco.

The addition of Purdue in Verizon Wireless' initial national launch speaks to the reputation of the Big Ten campus that is earning accolades across the nation for its innovations in learning and technology, said John Granby, president-Indiana/Kentucky/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless.

"The decision to launch LTE on Purdue's campus is based on the university's proven track record with using mobile technology to enhance higher learning," Granby said. "The opportunities that our 4G network offers businesses and higher education are limitless. Our partnership with Purdue will explore the next phase of how 4G technology can improve education across our nation."

Verizon Wireless is building its 4G LTE network with the same commitment to performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized. Verizon Wireless' laser focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year.

Purdue's nearly 40,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff can immediately benefit from Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network this year. While Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network promises much more than speed, the first application gives individuals the ability to work at significantly faster speeds and improved latency, increasing productivity and the opportunity to get work done where their business takes them. 

Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE rollout positions the company to be the global leader in 4G LTE deployment. Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments. These speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers' current or promised 3G network speeds. 

By leveraging its 700 MHz spectrum for LTE deployment in the United States, Verizon Wireless is capable of quickly deploying a high-quality wireless broadband network with excellent coverage. The company is currently installing LTE equipment at existing cell sites and switching centers around the United States as part of its extensive, ongoing investment in its voice and data network infrastructure.   

With the rollout of Verizon's 4G LTE network by the end of the year, Purdue is creating a fully integrated wireless campus for one of the best learning experiences on a United States campus, said Gerry McCartney, Purdue's chief information officer, vice president for information technology and Olga Oesterle England Professor of Information Technology.

"At Purdue, the advancement of mobile technology is critically important--both to students and faculty--and the addition of Verizon's 4G network will contribute in a noticeable way to their success," said McCartney, whose campus is also researching the effect of technology on student success.

Purdue has become a national leader in layering mobile technologies on top of traditional college classroom experiences to improve student engagement and learning. Recent technologies developed at Purdue include the Facebook academic application Mixable and a student discussion tool, HotSeat, which allows students to interact with their classmates and faculty using Twitter and text messages.

"We've built our wireless campus network to create better mobile learning and research experiences," said Scott Ksander, Purdue's executive director of networks and security. "Verizon's fast 4G network, together with the new Cisco wireless network in our buildings, gives us the ability to push out the boundaries of mobile technology."

About Purdue University

Purdue University, highly ranked among the nation's top public universities by U.S. News & World Report, is globally renowned for empowering student success, promoting field-defining research, and providing real-world applications to solve humanity's grand challenges.

Founded in 1869, Purdue enrolls more than 39,000 students from all 50 states and 130 countries. The college home of 22 astronauts, Purdue boasts leading edge innovation, a commitment to high level instruction in more than 200 majors, big-time athletics, and more than 850 student organizations. Purdue students have unmatched opportunities to perform cutting-edge research, enjoy hands-on learning activities in state-of-the art facilities, and serve internships that give them the real-world experiences they seek.

Forbes magazine ranked Purdue's home, West Lafayette, Indiana, the sixth smartest small town in America in 2009. The University's world-class education and reasonable costs also earned it a place on Princeton Review's "Best Value" college list for 2009, and a no. 4 ranking nationally in the Wall Street Journal's corporate recruiter survey in 2010. Purdue University is a public, doctoral-granting research university. Its main campus is in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue's statewide system includes five campuses and numerous teaching and research sites throughout Indiana. Purdue has a system-wide enrollment of more than 69,000 students from 50 states and 130 countries. Purdue is a leader in developing academic technologies that support student learning, scientific research and public engagement.

About Verizon Wireless in Indiana

In Indiana, Verizon Wireless has more than 550 employees and 38 company-owned retail locations in 24 cities, including Anderson, Avon, Bloomington, Carmel, Columbus, Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Lawrence, Merrillville, Mishawaka, Muncie, Noblesville, Plainfield, Portage, Schererville, South Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso and Warsaw.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Steve Tally, Purdue University, +1-765-494-9809, tally@purdue.edu, or Michelle Gilbert, Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680, michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com

Verizon to Launch 4G LTE Wireless Network in Rochester Area by the End of the Year

Part of 4G LTE Network Deployment in 38 Metro Areas across U.S.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon announced today that it is bringing the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to the Rochester area by the end of the year.  The initial availability of the 4G LTE wireless network in Rochester is part of the company's major network launch in 38 major metropolitan areas by the end of 2010.  In addition, the company is launching 4G LTE in more than 60 commercial airports coast to coast - airports within the launch areas, including Rochester, plus airports in other key cities.

"4G LTE is a true game-changer for business and consumer wireless customers alike and we're very excited that Rochester will be included in this initial network launch," said Russ Preite, president of Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region. "4G will change the way people think about and use wireless technology. Today's announcement marks the beginning of a new era for Verizon Wireless customers."

Verizon Wireless is building its 4G LTE network with the same commitment to performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized.  Verizon Wireless' laser focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year.

Enterprise users, businesses and individuals can immediately benefit from Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network this year. While Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network promises much more than speed, the first application gives employees the ability to work at significantly faster speeds and improved latency, increasing productivity and the opportunity to get work done where their business takes them.

Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE rollout positions the company to be the global leader in 4G LTE deployment.  Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.  These speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers' current or promised 3G network speeds.

By leveraging its 700 MHz spectrum for LTE deployment in the United States, Verizon Wireless is capable of quickly deploying a high-quality wireless broadband network with excellent coverage.  The company is currently installing LTE equipment at existing cell sites and switching centers around the United States as part of its extensive, ongoing investment in its voice and data network infrastructure.

From the CTIA Enterprise & Applications conference in San Francisco, Lowell McAdam, president and chief operating officer of Verizon, today discussed the initial national launch and highlighted metropolitan areas that would first get the 4G LTE wireless network, including:

    --  Large sections of the Northeast Corridor, including Boston, New York,
        Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, as well as Rochester, New
        York
    --  Throughout Miami and south Florida, Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth
    --  Chicagoland, St. Louis, the Twin Cities, Pittsburgh, and major cities in
        Ohio
    --  Major population centers in California, as well as Seattle, Phoenix,
        Denver and Las Vegas

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/johnnyverizon; or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte

U.S. Cellular Announces Its Latest Android-Powered Smartphone, the Samsung Mesmerize(TM)

Will be available in stores and at uscellular.com on October 27

CHICAGO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ --Just days following the announcement of U.S. Cellular's series of industry-first, customer-focused initiatives called The Belief Project, the carrier confirmed the Oct. 27 arrival of its next Android-powered device, the Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500). The Mesmerize is part of Samsung's line of Galaxy S(TM) smartphones and is the third of five smartphones the carrier is launching this year that run on the Android platform. U.S. Cellular will roll out the LG Apex in November and the LG Optimus in December. 

U.S. Cellular's growing catalog of Android-powered phones is a key part of its strategy to deliver cutting-edge devices while elevating the customer experience. The Belief Project was developed to fix the frustrations wireless customers have with their carriers, one project at a time, with innovations like "One and Done" contracts, a robust rewards program, simplified national rate plans and the industry's only phone replacement program.

"Customers told us they want access to the newest phones and the Samsung Mesmerize is an impressive Android-powered device for people who want to stay connected to work, entertainment and the people who matter most to them," said Edward Perez, vice president of marketing and sales operations for U.S. Cellular. "Our new Belief Plans are value-packed for customers who talk, text and need frequent access to data, and all of our phones are backed by our nationwide 3G network."

U.S. Cellular's new simplified National Single Line and Family Belief Plans offer affordable bundles of voice, text and data. Customers who choose a Samsung Mesmerize can opt for the Premium Plus Belief Plan, which includes unlimited voice and text with 5GB of data, along with U.S. Cellular's industry-leading Overage Cap and Phone Replacement programs. 

About the Samsung Mesmerize

The Mesmerize features a brilliant 4-inch Super AMOLED(TM) touchscreen, making it easier to play games and watch movies in bright environments. Its 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird Application processor speeds up downloads and uploads, and produces high-quality 3D graphics and multimedia content. Samsung's All Share application allows customers to send video, audio and pictures from their Mesmerize to other DLNA-enabled devices, like TVs and computers.

The Mesmerize operates on the Android 2.1 platform with access to the 80,000 applications available on the Android Market. It includes popular Google Mobile Services including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Talk and YouTube, and is pre-loaded with popular U.S. Cellular applications Your Navigator Deluxe, Tone Room Deluxe, My Contacts Backup and CityID. Customers can upgrade their software later this year to access Samsung's Media Hub and migrate to the Android 2.2 platform, nicknamed "Froyo." 

The Mesmerize comes with a virtual QWERTY keyboard with Swype technology, allowing customers to input text quickly by sliding their finger over the keyboard in one continuous motion. It also features six-axis motion sensing for responsive gaming, Samsung's Social Hub, a 5 megapixel camera/camcorder that records video in HD, MP3 player and 3.5 mm headphone jack, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and expandable memory up to 32GB.

The Samsung Mesmerize will retail for $199 after an $80 mail-in rebate and will be available Oct. 27 at U.S. Cellular locations and at uscellular.com.

About U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular is committed to fixing wireless one project at a time. The Chicago-based carrier, named one of Forbes Magazine's 2010 "Most Trustworthy Companies", recently unveiled The Belief Project, a series of industry-first, innovative solutions designed to elevate the customer experience. The Belief Project complements U.S. Cellular's growing catalog of cutting-edge phones, all backed by its nationwide 3G network. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. You can also check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.

SOURCE  U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular

CONTACT: Steve Carlson of U.S. Cellular, +1-312-217-0606, steve.carlson@uscellular.com

Web Site: http://www.uscellular.com

Verizon Launches 4G LTE In Chicago Metropolitan Area by the End of the Year

4G LTE Network Also in O'Hare and Midway Airports

CHICAGO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon announced today that it is bringing the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to Chicago.  The initial availability of a 4G LTE wireless network in Chicago is part of the company's major network launch in 38 major metropolitan areas by the end of the year.  In addition, the company is launching 4G LTE in more than 60 commercial airports coast to coast - both the airports within the launch areas, including Chicago O'Hare International and Chicago Midway International, plus airports in other key cities.

"How significant is 4G LTE? The whole user experience is advanced-from significantly faster speeds to improved latency to increased productivity," said T.J. Fox, president-Illinois/Wisconsin Region, Verizon Wireless. "The opportunities are limitless for how business and individual customers can push the boundaries and use these benefits to their advantage.  I look forward to introducing 4G LTE throughout the Verizon coverage area."

Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network will be available throughout Chicagoland, stretching north to the Illinois/Wisconsin state line, south to Tinley Park and Homer Glen, west to Lake Zurich, Hoffman Estates and Bolingbrook and east to Lake Michigan.

Verizon Wireless is building its 4G LTE network with the same commitment to performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized.  Verizon Wireless' laser focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year.

Enterprise users, businesses and individuals can immediately benefit from Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network this year. While Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network promises much more than speed, the first application gives employees the ability to work at significantly faster speeds and improved latency, increasing productivity and the opportunity to get work done where their business takes them.

Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE rollout positions the company to be the global leader in 4G LTE deployment.  Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.  These speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers' current or promised 3G network speeds.

By leveraging its 700 MHz spectrum for LTE deployment in the United States, Verizon Wireless is capable of quickly deploying a high-quality wireless broadband network with excellent coverage.  The company is currently installing LTE equipment at existing cell sites and switching centers around the United States as part of its extensive, ongoing investment in its voice and data network infrastructure.

From the CTIA Enterprise & Applications conference in San Francisco, Lowell McAdam, president and chief operating officer of Verizon, today discussed the initial national launch and highlighted metropolitan areas that would first get the 4G LTE wireless network, including:

    --  Chicagoland, St. Louis, the Twin Cities, Pittsburgh, and major cities in
        Ohio
    --  Large sections of the Northeast Corridor, including Boston, New York,
        Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, as well as Rochester, New
        York
    --  Throughout Miami and south Florida, Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth
    --  Major population centers in California, as well as Seattle, Phoenix,
        Denver and Las Vegas

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in the Illinois/Wisconsin Region follow @VZWCarolyn on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwcarolyn. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Carolyn A. Schamberger, APR, Verizon Wireless, +1-847-204-4282, Carolyn.schamberger1@verizonwireless.com; or Rebecca Eckhart, +1-312-720-7666, rebecca@corecreative.com, for Verizon Wireless

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com

Verizon Launches 4G LTE in St. Louis Metropolitan Area by the End of the Year

4G LTE Network Also in Lambert-St. Louis and Kansas City International Airports

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon announced today that it is bringing the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to the St. Louis area. The initial availability of a 4G LTE wireless network in St. Louis is part of the company's major network launch in 38 major metropolitan areas by the end of the year. In addition, the company is launching 4G LTE in more than 60 commercial airports coast to coast - both the airports within the launch areas, including Lambert-St. Louis International Airport plus airports in other key cities.

"How significant is 4G LTE? The whole user experience is advanced- from significantly faster speeds to improved latency to increased productivity," said Brendan Fallis, president-Kansas/Missouri/Southern Illinois Region, Verizon Wireless. "The opportunities are limitless for how business and individual customers can push the boundaries and use these benefits to their advantage. I look forward to introducing 4G LTE throughout the Verizon coverage area."

In the St. Louis market, coverage will generally extend from Godfrey, Ill., in the north, eastward to Edwardsville, Ill., Troy, Ill., and Mascoutah, Ill., then to the south to Barnhart, Mo., westward to Eureka, Mo., and west Wildwood, Mo., then to the northwest to Wentzville, Mo.

Verizon Wireless is building its 4G LTE network with the same commitment to performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized. Verizon Wireless' laser focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year.

Enterprise users, businesses and individuals can immediately benefit from Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network this year. While Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network promises much more than speed, the first application gives employees the ability to work at significantly faster speeds and improved latency, increasing productivity and the opportunity to get work done where their business takes them.

Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE rollout positions the company to be the global leader in 4G LTE deployment. Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments. These speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers' current or promised 3G network speeds.

By leveraging its 700 MHz spectrum for LTE deployment in the United States, Verizon Wireless is capable of quickly deploying a high-quality wireless broadband network with excellent coverage. The company is currently installing LTE equipment at existing cell sites and switching centers around the United States as part of its extensive, ongoing investment in its voice and data network infrastructure.

From the CTIA Enterprise & Applications conference in San Francisco, Lowell McAdam, president and chief operating officer of Verizon, today discussed the initial national launch and highlighted metropolitan areas that would first get the 4G LTE wireless network, including:

    --  Large sections of the Northeast Corridor, including Boston, New York,
        Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, as well as Rochester, New
        York
    --  Throughout Miami and south Florida, Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth
    --  Chicagoland, St. Louis, the Twin Cities, Pittsburgh, and major cities in
        Ohio
    --  Major population centers in California, as well as Seattle, Phoenix,
        Denver and Las Vegas

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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